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WALKING THE DOG A pig and a pup go for a walk on the Boardwalk during last Saturday’s pet parade.

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Biker cops, gun show anti-H2O? Tuner car rally antidote pitched to City Council

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Bulldozers spread sand pumped on the beach in the 141st Street area of Ocean City as part of the beach replenishment program that began earlier in the month. Daily updates on project’s progress can be found at https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/engineering/beach-replenishment.

OC asks, ‘How was your visit?’

Survey assesses public’s responses as first step in resort re-packaging plan

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) Fun, family, friendly, nostalgia, crowded, busy and expensive were just a few of the words a cross-section of resort residents and visitors recently used to describe Ocean City.

The assessments — and others regarding offerings, attractions and value — came from the first results of a recently performed perception and development study.

“The report is extremely data

driven and essential [to] a foundation to refresh or develop our brand moving forward,” said Tom Perlozzo, Ocean City’s director of tourism and business development, in an email of the study that research firm OpinionsWorks performed at the tail end of the summer.

“The data analyzed visitors, nonvisitors, residents, stakeholders, etc.,” Perlozzo continued. “We did see very interesting information among the various sectors.”

He said officials plan to dive deeper into each area to find differences in things like market competitiveness and age.

“Basically, (there’s) more to follow,” he said.

Perlozzo presented the initial study results to members of the tourism committee on Oct. 14. The mayor and members of the Ocean City Council also reviewed the data at a work a session earlier this week.

Perlozzo said he plans to present the more detailed information, including staff interpretations, to tourism committee members at their next meeting. From there, he said staff members will use the data to market the resort more effectively.

“The purpose of the perception study was to see what our visitors, our nonvisitors, our stakeholders [say] about certain items in town that we could strategically put together See SURVEY Page 4

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) Last month’s car pop-up rally may have been quieter than in previous years, but that does not mean the Ocean City Mayor and City Council are ready to lower their guard anytime soon.

Director of Tourism and Business Development Tom Perlozzo continues to look for ways to bring “the right” crowd to Ocean City, especially during the week of the tuner car rally.

Perlozzo initially proposed beginning a Lollapalooza-style concert that could result in many hotels being booked, and now, he has reached even further into the realm of possibilities See POLICE Page 3

Local dock dog wins nationals by flying high

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) Bishopville resident Teresa Hastings and her highflying three-year-old German shepherd Halo captured top honors at the Dockdogs National Championship held from Oct. 12-17 in Dubuque, Iowa.

Hastings said Halo took first place in the extreme vertical jump category, along with finishing fifth in the “Big Air,” or long jump.

In 2007, Hastings joined the DelSee DOCK Page 6

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Police biker rodeo, concerts would join ‘Adventure Fest’ Continued from Page 1 to come up with something new.

During an Ocean City mayor and City Council work session on Tuesday, Perlozzo invited Cliff Southerland to present a concept that would combine a police rodeo, K-9 training, small concerts, a new foundation, and a gun show, called “Ocean City Adventure Fest.”

“I received a notice not to come to Ocean City for a recent unsanctioned event,” said Southerland, adding that the closure of several restaurants and hotels during the pop-up rally was not good financially for the businesses or the resort.

Southerland, a Morgantown, West Virginia resident, has been coming to Ocean City for about 50 years and even reminisced about going to the Green Turtle restaurant when the only food was peanuts. Today, he owns two businesses: a Green Turtle restaurant and a Harley Davidson dealership.

Over the years, Southerland said, he went to several different rallies and noticed the average age of riders was getting younger and were not the type of people who would spend a lot of money. So, he asked Ocean City to have an official bike rally called BikeFest that would give the city the chance to manage the event and the promoter. Since then, the event has changed hands, but one of the organizations Southerland dealt with was the Hogs and Heroes Foundation, which ran security at the rally.

Hogs and Heroes is made up of mostly military and police officers.

After speaking to one police officer regularly, Southerland found a need

to develop a police foundation that could help get funds to police departments in Worcester and Wicomico counties.

With the unsanctioned pop-up rally on his mind, Southerland and Andrew Mutchler, the president and founder of the Hogs and Heroes Foundation, wanted to come up with a new event that targeted an older demographic. The goals of the event were to produce revenue, Southerland said, and to help during the unsanctioned event.

As a result, the two decided that a K9 training event could be held at the convention center at 40th Street, focused on training police and Secret Service dogs throughout the week.

When the weekend arrives, according to his vision, the training could be held outside of the convention center so the public can watch.

Mutchler suggested that a police motorcycle rodeo could also be held that involves two races: one where the police ride around a course in the parking lot and another where police ride around very slowly behind one another, and as soon as someone touches the ground with their feet, they are eliminated.

When the police aren’t competing, they would ride around town in uniform, Southerland said.

The first year, he expects approximately 1,000 participants in the rodeo.

Of the money raised, 7.5 percent would go to survivors, co-workers, and family members of Maryland police officers and another 7.5 percent would go toward the foundation See PITCH Page 8

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Survey would help shape resort media plan Continued from Page 1 with an ad agency our messaging, our media plan and how it relates to, on a much more surgical level, market segmentation,” he explained.

Since the data is still “top line,” he did not provide specific information for the branding project’s next move.

Perlozzo also said he did not know exactly how much the study cost, but that it was included in carryover funds in the city’s budget that were allocated for research in fiscal 2021. The lump sum was $70,000 or $80,000, he said, and the cost of the OpinionWorks study was a chunk of that.

According to the report, which OpinionWorks Owner Steve Raab prepared, the study was conducted to provide a foundation for Ocean City to refresh its brand, open new market opportunities, attract new subgroups within its target audience, and build a more robust, year-round visitor base.

Raab evaluated how people perceive Ocean City, looked into the factors that drive people to the resort, and examined the current and prospective visitors during the summer and shoulder seasons.

The evaluation began in August with planning and field data collection, and lasted through September.

The study is now in the analysis and sharing phase and about 90 percent complete.

The initial results showed that the resort fared well in overall experience, with 58 percent of those polled describing excellent, and 33 percent describing good, experiences. Less than 1 percent reported very poor experiences, while 2 percent of experiences were poor, and 7 percent were fair.

Those interviewed said they primarily spent time on the beach, Boardwalk and shopping, with rides, amusements, arcades and mini golf also listed as frequent activities.

The resort’s offering for nightlife and entertainment did not fare so well, and the researchers recommended offering more “fun and interesting things to do.”

“Our general take is that marketing in a broad sense for all segments really isn’t targeting the timing and needs of Ocean City,” Perlozzo said of those results. “[We need] to educate and focus on content and messaging

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OCEAN CITY’S DEVELOPMENT AND PERCEPTION STUDY: • OpinionWorks researchers conducted 5,539 interviews between August and October.

• Of the total, 221 were conducted on the spot in Ocean City and 4,444 came from the city’s tourist database. The remaining 874 interview responses were derived from members of the general public from within a six-hour drive of Ocean City.

• The interviewees were separated into three categories: members of the general public, people who have visited in the past year, and people who have visited multiple times.

• The results show that 56 percent of Ocean City visitors also visit Rehoboth, Bethany and Fenwick, Delaware, 43 percent visit Disney World, and 33 percent visit

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Other destinations visited were Virginia Beach; Outer Banks, North Carolina; Cape May, New Jersey; Williamsburg, Virginia; Wildwood, New Jersey; Cape Cod, Massachusetts; and Hilton Head, South Carolina.

• For sources of travel planning, the study showed that online searches were the highest, websites for destinations were second and recommendations from people they know were third, followed by travel booking websites.

• People were asked which online search they used and Google was first at 82 percent, Trip Advisor was at 46 percent, Facebook was at 40 percent, and Yelp was 19 percent.

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A cross section of Ocean City visitors and stakeholders were recently polled to help tourism officials rebrand and better market the resort through a perception and development study. The preliminary data was presented to the mayor and council this week, and to members of the tourism committee several weeks ago.

more efficiently and engage audiences differently as in the past.”

Value for the money it costs to stay and spend time in Ocean City was also not rated highly in the study, which Perlozzo said was not a surprise.

“Value is loosely used and the opportunity is in the messaging, communication and engagement moving forward,” he said. “We are a resort for all people regardless of income.

There’s something for everyone. We had a terrific summer and hope this continues through the upcoming years by stretching our season and providing more to do not only in the county but including the assets of Maryland’s Coast (Worcester County).”

The results also showed that the data was derived primarily from people who identified as white or caucasian. A total of 73 percent of those surveyed from the general public, 84 percent who visited in the last year, and 85 percent who have visited multiple times fell into that race category.

Just 13 percent of interviewees from the general public, 4 percent of people who have visited in the last year, and 3 percent who have visited multiple times identified as African American or Black. And only 9 percent of those interviewed from the

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general public, 7 percent who have visited in the last year, and 6 percent who visited multiple times identified as Hispanic or Latino. The remainder either identified as something else or did not answer.

Perlozzo said officials will take into account the diversity of those who visit the resort and “do the right thing moving forward” when marketing to specific sectors.

“Tourism is and will always be diverse,” he said. “Our creative will reflect this image. We do understand our audience and needs to expand its approach. Again this is a larger picture of audience segmentation and targeting efforts within the future plans.”

The data also showed the income levels of both people that visited Ocean City and members of the general public in a chart. It included ranges from less than $50,000 to more than $250,000, with 19 to 20 percent of interviewees preferring not to say. All in all, the data showed that higher incomes individuals had more visits.

OpinionWoks research will also be used to help develop a strategic mission, complete with measurable and actionable objectives, which has been in the works since June.

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Dock dog Halo takes leap into winner’s circle Continued from Page 1 marva Dockdogs club, and since then has attended a number of world championships.

“It’s so much fun,” she said. “Obviously, you have to love dogs.”

Also making the trek to Iowa as part of Hasting’s “Team Angel Wings,” was eight-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, Linen.

“I have four dogs, two of which did compete,” she said. “One of my dogs is retired [from] jumping and the other one hates water.”

Dockdog contests are held for three categories; big air, extreme vertical and speed.

Halo’s victory carried extra significance based on her breed.

“There are not a ton of German shepherds competing,” she said.

“You’ll see more Labradors and Belgian Malinois.”

The dockdog competition was fierce, with canines from the U.S. and Canada converging to seek glory in Iowa.

“There were 700 dogs competing,” she said. “There are four pools active at the same time.”

Although not a top finisher this year, Hastings said Linen made another return visit to the national gathering.

“This was Linen’s third national

competition,” she said. “She competed in a category called ‘Veteran Dogs.’”

In addition to “Veteran Dogs,” canines from 9-10 years of age are classified as “Legend Dogs,” with older ages falling into the “Hero,” category.

“We had a Hero Dog walk and there must have been a good 15-20 dogs,” she said.

Dockdogs earn a spot at the invitation-only event through qualifying competitions held throughout the year.

“Halo went … with an invitation to all three disciplines, which in itself is really incredible.”

After embarking on the dog jumping pursuit years ago, Hastings quickly adapted her home pool to serve as a proving ground.

“We have an indoor pool and took the diving board out to build a dock,” she said. “I can practice all three disciplines.”

Hastings’ most recent athletically inclined dog, Halo, has proven a quick study.

“She’s a good dog to work with, not to mention she’s beautiful and friendly,” she said.

By contrast to Halo’s first nationals, Linen’s return visit was a somewhat different experience, Hastings said.

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“She’s active but for the first time in her life I noticed she’s starting to slow down a little bit,” she said. “It’s bittersweet.”

Regardless of diminishing energy levels, Hastings said Linen’s jumping technique remains a sight to behold.

“When Linen hits the water it’s bizarre, because she hits it a little flat,” she said. “There’s such a splash of liquid of each side of her that it looks like angel wings stretching out.”

The Iowa meet coincided with another Delmarva Dockdogs competition held in Rehoboth Beach, which Hastings husband, John, attended in her absence.

“We were sending pictures back and forth the whole time,” she said.

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By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) For a second time in nearly five months, Ocean City Council members on Tuesday voted unanimously to deny three applications from Crown Castle to erect three cell towers taller than 30 feet high in Montego Bay, claiming city code requirements would not be met if installed.

City Engineer Terry McGean told council members that staff members received applications for the three towers – proposed to be located at 354

South Ocean Drive, 243 South Ocean Drive, and 167 South Ocean Drive – in August, despite the council denying the request in March. The council’s reasoning was that tower did not fit the character of the mostly manufactured home community.

At the time, council said utilities did not exist above ground, the towers did not conform to the aesthetics of the community, and a 15-foot height restriction was in place.

With the applications, Crown Castle was given until Oct. 15 to submit any information to the city record to

give staff time to review the material and allow council to decide by Nov. 4.

If council did not respond by then, it would face violations of federal deadlines for action on applications for new small wireless facilities.

McGean said staff reviewed the material and determined all three locations were within the MH zoning district, which has a maximum building height requirement of 15 feet.

The staff also found several other things like the lack of existing streetlights in the public right of way along South Ocean Drive, the fact that the

cobra head light style would not match any of the private streetlights in the community, and that there were no technology gardens established in the community in which the towers could be located.

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Pitch made to block car rally with police motorcycle event Continued from Page 3 Southerland plans to create for the police.

“As an Eastern Shore guy, just last year, I myself was run off of Route 50 on the other side of Cambridge by three of those guys,” Mutchler told the council, referring to pop-up rally participants. “I have a great feeling for this because I had my family in the car.”

Mutchler added that this event could bring in several other police officers in uniform, at no cost, to help offset the “antics” that occur that week. He also said this could be a good, late-season revenue generator for Ocean City.

Another event Southerland wants to tie into the weekend would be a hunting, fishing and gun show, even though Ocean City does not allow the sale of guns in town.

Southerland said most of the vendors and people involved will be military and police.

Annette Elliot, the president of Showmasters Gun Show will put together the show, though according to Southerland, “We will not be calling this a gun show.”

Southerland said places like Virginia Beach and Myrtle Beach host

gun shows, and Ocean City should consider it even though it may require a conditional use.

Mayor Rick Meehan expressed reservations about the gun show, and asked Southerland what types of guns would be sold.

“To be honest, we may not do the fishing piece,” Southerland told Meehan.

But in terms of the types of guns, Southerland and Elliot said it would be everything, including handguns.

According to Perlozzo, people are not permitted to purchase a handgun in the State of Maryland without a seven-day waiting period. They would be able to attend the gun show and fill out the paperwork but would not be able to walk out with a handgun.

Another concern Meehan had was whether Adventure Fest would conflict with the large concert being planned in the resort that week.

“It would be suicidal for us,” Southerland said. “I’ve lost enough money.”

None of the councilmen were adamantly opposed to the event, so council voted 7-0 to allow staff members and the legal department to determine the logistics of hosting a gun show in Ocean City.

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Letter of support The commissioners unanimously approved a draft of a letter to be sent by them in support for the Town of Snow Hill’s pursuit of Community Legacy grants with the Maryland State Revitalization Programs. The town hopes to use grant money to provide “much-needed” renovation projects in the historic downtown area and the installation of an ADA-compliant elevator in the former Peninsula Bank building, according to the letter.

Tri-County Council The commissioners unanimously approved the nomination of Commissioner Ted Elder as the 1st vice-chair and Commissioner Josh Nordstrom as secretary of the Tri-County Council’s executive board, which is comprised of representatives from Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.

The council’s mission is to “facilitate regional planning and development in (the) counties,” according to its website.

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Ocean Downs clears ‘first step’ toward sports betting

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) As itchy-fingered sports bettors wait for Maryland to catch up with its closest neighbors and begin offering lines on live games in casinos and on mobile apps, Ocean Downs Casino is moving closer to getting in on the eventual action.

Last week, members of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission determined that the Berlin gambling facility met the qualifications to obtain a sports wagering license. The decision officially launched an extensive application process with the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission, which is responsible for awarding the licenses.

“There is an extensive sports wagering facility license application that was completed and submitted with the $1 [million] A-2 license application fee,” Ocean Downs General Manager Bobbi Sample said in an email of the steps taken to receive the recent approval. “We also completed an affidavit of [minority business entity] participation and an affidavit requesting that the [Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission] employ the approved alternative licensing standards since our parent company already operates sports wagering in other jurisdictions.”

Churchill Downs Incorporated is the casino’s parent company.

Sample added that casino officials submitted proof of a $3 million bond, which was also required.

And while the recent approval was a positive step, Sample said the road to clinching an official license is long.

“We are pleased, but understand that this is the first step, not the last step, to opening,” she said.

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Officials are working on a long checklist detailing the casino’s programs and procedures to ensure all are in compliance with the regulations to obtain a license.

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Ocean City Council members voted unanimously to deny applications from Crown Castle to construct three cell towers along South Ocean Avenue in Montego Bay, citing the 30plus-foot tall structures do not conform to town code, among other things.

Continued from Page 7 its or inhibits the ability of a competitor to compete in a fair and balanced legal and regulatory environment with regards to personal wireless services, not including internet.

The staff determined that Crown Castle has not demonstrated that denial meant personal wireless service was being prohibited or that the towers would improve those services for residents of Montego Bay. Members of the community attended the discussion, with some presenting 978 signatures from residents who were opposed to the towers.

Some of those opposed claimed research on effects of cell towers on communities had not been completed and that insurance plans do not cover the effects of “rays” emitted from cell towers.

Montego Bay homeowner Tim Gates said he could not find regulations on how far towers need to be from dwellings, either.

“I’m the lucky recipient of one of the green boxes,” he said. “I don’t want to sleep 13 feet away from a tower that is going to be broadcasting 24-hours a day.”

David Sollod, another homeowner in Montego Bay, told council that more than 1,000 hours of work to contact people in the community led

to the 978 signatures from people opposed to the project.

Sollod’s biggest concern, though, was that he heard property values would decrease by 20 percent if the towers were constructed near a home.

“Being a property owner, I don’t want to be in this lottery,” he said.

“We really don’t want those towers in there.”

Carly Didden, the government affairs manager for Crown Castle, said she was at the meeting to stress the importance of why the towers needed to be constructed.

In one slide, Didden showed a sideby-side comparison of where wireless usage was effective and where it was not.

Along South Ocean Drive, she explained, there appeared to be heavy wireless usage though the signal was not great there, which is the reason for proposing the towers along that road.

Didden said Crown wanted to find a design that minimized the number of towers in the community.

Of the three towers, two are nearly 38-feet tall and the other is about 34feet tall.

Didden said if the company installed a shorter tower, two more would be needed – which she did not make out to be a bad thing. In fact, she explained, smaller towers can bring

fiber optics into a community, which have the potential of providing highspeed internet and other services.

If any towers were to be installed, they would all have to be within lineof-sight of one another, so burying the cell signal would not be an option.

Still, Didden said, Crown is open to working with the community.

City Solicitor Heather Stansbury asked Didden who conducted the research on wireless usage that was presented in the slides, and she did not know.

Councilman Tony DeLuca moved to adopt the facts stated in the report and deny each of the applications to place wireless towers inside the MH zone in Montego Bay. Councilman Mark Paddack told McGean there were three streetlights along a lake in Montego Bay, though the latter said they were not on city property. And as far as technology gardens, or locations acceptable to the community association and city council where towers could be installed, there did not seem to be any locations in Montego Bay where they could be placed.

“I will be voting against the cell towers in Montego Bay and supporting the staff recommendation,” Paddack said before council voted 7-0 to deny the applications.

Berlin casino one of five authorized Continued from Page 9 Downs, as well as Hollywood Casino in Perryville, received the go-ahead to purse sports betting licenses last week, Gov. Larry Hogan released a statement pushing members of the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission to approve their applications quickly.

“No one is pushing harder than I am to get sports betting up and running here in the State of Maryland,” he said in a news release. “Our administration has now cleared five licenses for sports betting, implementing the referendum approved by voters and the law passed by the General Assembly. With Marylanders looking forward to betting on the NFL and March Madness, we now expect the legislature’s Sports Wagering Applicant Review Commission to swiftly approve these licenses.”

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Alley-to-easement talks for large OC hotel plans tabled

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Developers of a planned Margaritaville Resort hotel and conference center at the former Phillips Beach Plaza hotel aim to replace a city-owned alley between 13th and 14th streets with a large easement that will run underneath of a parking garage. A discussion with the mayor and council about plans to abandon the alley was removed from a work session agenda this week, but the matter is expected to come back up in a couple of weeks.

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) Ocean City Council members will have to wait another two weeks to discuss the abandonment of an alley to make way for a massive hotel project at the former Philips Beach Plaza property.

The project, slated for the former hotel at 13th and 14th streets, is marketed as a 13-story, 265-room Margaritaville Resort complete with conference space, high-end restaurants, boutique retail space and multiple pools.

Plans are in the beginning stages, and one sticking point has been the existence of a 16-foot, city-owned alley, known as Washington Lane, that bisects the site. The developer wants to incorporate the throughway into the design of the complex, and needs the city to abandon it.

This week, council members were supposed to discuss the request in a work session, but it was pulled from the agenda at the eleventh hour.

Council President Matt James said he believes Hugh Cropper, the attorney representing the developer, needed more time to clear some information regarding the request and opted to pull it. James said he expects the matter will come back up at the city’s next work session, set Nov. 9.

The developer plans to incorporate the alley into the design of the complex in exchange for a 23-foot public replacement easement in the same spot with two travel lanes and one bicycle lane.

According to the staff report, city employees recommend that council members give the green light to discuss and vote on the abandonment at a future council meeting. The staff report said the city “has no direct need” for the right-of-way for utilities, and that the creation of a wider public easement “would improve the alley’s primary function as a public way.”

To move forward with the large hotel, developers need to establish a planned overlay district on the overall Beach Plaza property to rezone it.

Without Washington Lane, the square footage of the developable area is 85,200. City code requires properties to be at least 90,000 square feet for combination into an overlay district, which is needed for rezoning. While the parcels cannot be combined if split by a street, an alley is fair game, and adding Washington Lane would exceed the 90,000 square-foot requirement.

Council members voted in late July to allow the developer to proceed with the application. Planning commissioners also weighed in on the proposal in early August with no objections.

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By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) The Ocean City Mayor and City Council on Tuesday opened bids for the replacement of a power supply at the public safety building, the painting and repair of the 94th Street water tank, and street paving for 2022.

When capital improvement projects were approved earlier this year, the replacement of the uninterrupted power supply at the public safety building on 65th Street ranked toward the top of projects that needed to be completed.

The city budgeted $110,000 to complete the replacement, which three companies vied for.

The highest bid came in at $128,225 and the lowest was from Weissco Power, for $85,320. Linnwood Electric also submitted a bid for $98,930.

The proposals were sent to city staff to review.

Bids to paint and repair the 94th Street water tower also were opened, with the highest coming in at $859,000 and submitted

by Nostos SS Contractors LLC. City officials estimated the cost of the project to be $350,000, which will be funded by the FY22 water department budget.

The lowest bid submitted was by Suburban Contractors for $238,500.

Also opened were proposals from D & M Painting Corporation for $367,650 and Utility Service Company Inc. for $809,500.

The winning bidder will paint the exterior of the tower. An additional measure to coat and paint the inside of the tower was not included in the announced bids.

As for paving projects, six bids were opened, with bids ranging from $550,000, submitted by Chesapeake Paving and Seal Coating Inc., to $1,142,550, submitted by Terra Firma of Delmarva Inc. City officials estimated the cost of the paving projects to be $240,000.

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By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) Ocean City Fire Department Chief Richie Bowers was given the green light to hire two fulltime staff members to fulfill staffing needs as firefighters, EMTs and paramedics.

Bowers told City Council members on Tuesday that one of the challenges the department is facing is several part-time personnel have other jobs and cannot show up when needed.

In turn, full-time staff members are then forced to stay over for an additional shift, working 36-hour shifts once or twice a week.

“It’s unprecedented,” Bowers said.

To help alleviate some of the stress in the department, Bowers asked the council to transition some of the parttime staff funding to full time staff funding.

He also said the department received an additional $115,000 from the county for additional positions.

“Thirty-six hour shifts really aren’t

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“It will do some ... it will help a little,” Bowers said.

City Manager Doug Miller said the town has the money now to hire the two full-time employees. But who will get hired into those positions remains to be seen.

Bowers said the department is soliciting applicants inside the department.

Councilman Mark Paddack encouraged the chief to hire within because the leadership there already knows who shows up to work and who does not.

“Thirty-six-hour shifts,” Paddack said. “We did not want them working like that.”

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OC set to budget more for bus fuel as artics come on

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) With high fuel costs breaking the banks of drivers and commuters across the country these days, Ocean City transportation officials will need to budget more money in fiscal 2023 to keep the resort’s bus fleet running.

And while the regular, 40-footlong buses are a gasoline drain on their own, a new crop of larger, 60foot articulating buses could also add to the cost.

Transit Manager Steve Bartlett said in an email this week that the 40-foot buses use 17 to 20 gallons of fuel per eight-hour shift and the 60footers use 20 to 25, creating a need to bump up how much money is budgeted for fuel. He said it is way too early to know specifically how those numbers will look, though.

Articulating buses, or artics, look as though they are held together with an accordion contraption. They are designed to increase ridership without upping fleet numbers, and officials have been on a mission to add See ELECTRIC Page 16

EMTs get relief from long shifts Continued from Page 14 Council members unanimously approved the measure 7-0, before Meehan asked if there was anything they can do to increase the reliability of part-time employees – more pay, something else?

Bowers said a comprehensive look into the matter would be beneficial.

Part-time employees who show up are “absolutely great,” he added, but “I don’t need 75 part-timers.”

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A 60-foot articulating bus stands on display in the Ocean City inlet parking lot. The larger, more expansive vehicle is one of six of its kind that will be part of the city’s bus fleet next summer.

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Worcester County to host listening sessions (Oct. 29, 2021) As part of the 2022 Worcester County Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) updating process, Worcester County Recreation and Parks and Environmental Programs professionals will host two public listening sessions on Nov. 3 and 10.

The LPPRP serves as guide for conservation and park planning and program improvements. The listening

sessions will be opportunities for Worcester County citizens to ask questions, share ideas, and provide input on opportunities and priorities for conservation, parks, and recreation in the next five years.

Maps depicting land preservation and parks, the result of a needs assessment survey and the existing six-year capital budget for park improvement projects, will be briefly shared.

All ages are welcome to attend and participate in the sessions. The sessions will take place at the following outdoor locations (indoor locations will be available in the event of inclement weather): • Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m., John Walter Smith Park pavilion, 6030 Public Landing Road in Snow Hill (or at the adjacent recreation center if inclement weather).

• Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m., Berlin Branch Library porch, 13 Harrison Avenue in Berlin (or in the library meeting room if inclement weather).

Under state law this plan must be updated every five years for the county to remain eligible for state Program Open Space funds. For more information, contact Katherine Munson at kmunson@co.worcester.md.us or 410632-1220.

Electric, hybrid buses could come in future Continued from Page 15 more to the city’s fleet. Five arrived earlier this summer, and another is set for delivery in December, bringing the total to six for next summer.

“This is the largest artic fleet we’ve ever had,” Public Works Director Hal Adkins said during the city’s last transportation committee meeting on Oct. 14. “… We are going in the right direction to solve some of our problems in peak summer, peak season, running artics and having the staff trained to run the artics.”

Bartlett said the articulating buses have 48 seats, while regular 40-foot buses have 35. In total capacity with standing room — which was nixed

during the height of covid — the larger buses can hold 135 people, while the regular-sized ones tap out at 75. Bartlett added that the goal since the start of the pandemic has been to not run buses at capacity.

Right now, Bartlett said the articulating buses are coming into the fleet on a one-to-one switch with regulars, which will continue until there are about 12 of the larger vehicles.

The city currently has 40 regularsized buses.

Adkins said state grant money is covering most of the roughly $700,000 cost of the larger buses, while the city contributes about 20 percent. The cost of the larger buses

exceeds the regular bus price tag by about $200,000.

Beginning Nov. 1, the city will switch into off-season mode, and run three buses in the morning and three in the evening on 30-minute intervals, between 6 and 12:30 a.m., seven days a week. The runs include both regular and articulating buses.

Councilman Tony DeLuca, who sits on the transportation committee, also asked during the Oct. 14 meeting about electric and hybrid buses.

“I just think it’s something we should be planning,” he said.

While some of the buses are already hybrids, the city has no electric buses at the moment, and Adkins

said there are no solid plans to add any. However he said he would include the topic in the Transportation Development Plan that officials will submit to the state to stay in the running for federal and state grants.

“The state has been pretty flexible with what they allow us to bring forward, what they allow us to study,” Adkins said. “I will put that in there.”

Bartlett said electric buses would cost about a million dollars apiece.

Mayor Rick Meehan, who also sits on the transportation committee, said officials need to keep the electric bus idea “on the radar.”

“That is a radar issue,” he said.

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County approves EDU study, new allocation

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners approved a $40,200 survey that will look into how the county develops its rates for the sewer use measurement known as “equivalent dwelling unit” or EDU. “We have nine different sewer districts in the county,” Director of Public Works Dallas Baker said to the commissioners on Oct. 19. “Some of them are 300 gallons per day, per EDU for sewer usage. Some are 250.

Some are 280. The question is can some of these be lowered from 300 down to 250? We think that’s a valid question.”

Baker continued to say that the public works department has asked the engineering firm George, Miles and Buhr) to determine a price for a study that will cover all the county’s districts.

“We feel it’s more appropriate from a high-level strategic planning (point) that it be funded through the general

fund,” Baker said. “(This) will include looking at not just the treatment capacities within the plants but also our effluent disposal rate.”

Baker said the issue was that the county has no recourse for how to get rid of the water they treat. The study could create openings by recalibrating daily gallon rates.

Commissioner Jim Bunting concurred with Baker’s recommendation.

“I think it’s needed,” Bunting said.

“I’m pretty sure you’re going to find out that … we could probably get more use out of them because I think we are using so many different numbers of EDUs and we should (look into this further).”

In other EDU-related news, the commissioners approved the allocation of nine EDUs of sanitary sewer service from the Mystic Harbour sanitary service area to serve a nine-unit residential planned community in Berlin.

The 4.84-acre community will be built on the northeastern side of the

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The Worcester County Commissioners approved nine EDUs for a nine-unit residential community planned for the northeast corner of Airport Road and Stephen Decatur Highway in Berlin, just south of the Mystic Harbour community. The development has already received approval from the county Technical Review Committee.

intersection of Stephen Decatur Highway and Snug Harbor Road. The community has passed the Technical

Review Committee in September and the Water and Sewer Committee earlier this month.

County passes purchase of pipe, pavement

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners approved the purchase of corrugated metal and plastic pipe to be used by the Department of Public Works at the modified price of $36,460.92 on Oct. 19.

The bid was originally placed at $48,878.88 but due to an overage that was roughly equal to the difference between that bid and the modified bid, the department’s roads division took out certain parts of the county’s request to put the bid under budget.

Commissioner Chip Bertino asked Public Works Director Dallas Baker if the modified proposal will fulfill the county’s needs, or if the costs being taken out will inevitably come up again.

“Is it a pay me now, pay me later situation?” Bertino asked.

Baker said he’d have to wait and

see, but that the department is pursuing other avenues for smaller projects in which residents pay for their pipes, thus freeing budget space for the county’s needs.

“Some of the smaller pipes we’re talking about pulling out are more for driveway installations and we are working on a policy to allow homeowners to purchase their own pipe and then we’d put them in for them,” Baker said.

“That gives them the benefit of being able to buy the pipe from whoever’s got it available. We’re limited because we have to buy pipe from whoever the lowest bidder is. Some people are willing to spend more money to get it in quicker, and that’s going to give us an option as well.”

Bertino asked if residents or the county would be responsible for the pipes’ maintenance. Baker replied if the pipes are new, it’s the residents’ re-

sponsibility. But if they’re “already in there,” it’s the county’s responsibility.

“I’d just hate for homeowners to be delayed in their projects if we don’t have the inventory,” added Bertino.

Commissioner Josh Nordstrom concurred with Bertino and asked Baker if he had any suggestions.

“Have you considered asking for an overage on these two items? I know you were sort of thrown into the fire as far as budgeting here for this year,” Nordstrom said. “I would ask, is there money to pay for these overages that we can give [the] department what they need for these items?”

Baker said he’d like to county to move along with the purchases in front of it, then he could use his time to work with county administration to see where they can find more money.

In another public works decision, the commissioners unanimously ap-

proved and accepted a $1.05 million bid, or $73.50 per ton, for the FY22 blacktop and surfacing of county roads project from Chesapeake Paving & Sealing Inc., based in Salisbury.

The project will resurface 13.2 miles of county-controlled roads, including portions of Disharoon Road in Snow Hill, Blueberry Road in Whaleyville and Ironshire Station Road and Sinepuxent Road in Berlin.

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Health department focuses on community

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) Worcester County’s Health Department and county residents have their work cut out for them to try to improve on the findings of the 2017-19 Community Health Assessment, but department officials say they have a blueprint for how to effect that change.

The report, which Director of Planning, Quality and Core Services Jennifer LaMade presented to the county commissioners on Oct. 19, focused on three areas: mental health, adolescent health issues and physical health.

Each facet contained concerning data as well as noticeable racial disparities, though these issues are prevalent across the state and country.

“The purpose of the health assessment is to look at the health of the county, both the weaknesses and the strengths, and determine priorities based on what the community feels is most important,” LaMade said. “The key takeaway to me is it was a good assessment, we got a lot of folks to respond. Not as much as we would like, we always want more. But we got 569 people, a good turnout.”

The assessment relied on an online survey but, recognizing that many residents don’t have those means, department officials and outreach

workers went to libraries, churches, Wal-Mart, social services agencies and other gathering spots in the commuity to involve as many residents as possible.

The survey allowed residents to express their concerns, as well.

“Our main goal was to get as many responses as we could so it could be representative of the community,” LaMade said. “It’s a convenient survey so it can’t be generalized to the whole population, but it does tell us with our citizens think is most important.”

The survey cast a wide net of priorities, which the department parsed down.

“When we come up with the priorities, we see the (relevant health) trends,” said epidemiologist consultant Dr. Genet Burka “The reason we came up with these priorities is not only because it’s what the community says, it’s also the trends are going up in those indicators. That is the reason these become priorities.”

LaMade added that some of the trends have stayed the same since she’s been doing these assessments, such as the top three causes of death staying the same — heart disease, cancer and cerebrovascular disease, or conditions that affect blood flow and the blood vessels in the brain.

LaMade stressed, though, with the

typical one- or two-year lag in health data, the department has yet to see how covid-19 will affect those numbers.

There are positives, too. Residents still see the county as being a great place to have kids, live and age. People are pleased with the school systems and the environment, all factors that can promote or at least accommodate healthy living.

“Our ranking (among Maryland counties) stays pretty much the same with the county’s health, which most of those are very positive,” LaMade said. “One that isn’t is our socioeconomic factors. More people challenged by finances and poverty.”

The department is addressing the racial disparities, which were prominent throughout the 110-page packet submitted to the county commissioners, through a health-equity workgroup they department would like the commissioners to sanction.

“We need to begin the discussion with the communities surrounding the disparities,” she said.

The survey asked residents if disparities existed in their community, with more than 60 percent of respondents who spanned all races saying they thought so.

“We want to begin the discussion, hear from the community about what

can be done. From our own processes, we’re going to look closely at our plans and try to address them through intervention,” LaMade said. “It’s a multipronged discussion in the county and we’re hoping the commissioners support it.”

As with the community health assessment, Brown said that the department knows it needs to make it as convenient as possible for more isolated residents to involve themselves.

“We’re meeting people where they are, make things virtual, hearing from every demographic,” he said. “We like going out there ourselves with town hall-like events. The health officers talk about what’s going on and people are surprised that it’s more than just covid.”

The community’s ability to police its own health is front-and-center for the department in addressing its various concerns, and nowhere is that more important than the non-white and/or poorer areas of the county, LaMade said.

Covid-19 has thrown a monkey wrench in the department’s efforts to address those issues as well.

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Earnest money offers home buyers options on good faith

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) Earnest money is a deposit made to a seller that represents a buyer’s good faith to buy a home.

This deposit money can be called an escrow deposit, good faith deposit, or earnest money.

But, whatever the name, its purpose is to show the seller good faith and give the buyer extra time to get financing and conduct the title search, property appraisal, and inspections before closing.

Earnest money deposits can be anywhere from 1–10 percent of the sales price, depending mostly on a particular market’s customs and the also purchase price.

For some lower priced, entry level homes, earnest money deposits can be less then 1 percent of the purchase price, but for higher priced homes, it’s fairly common to see 5 percent or sometimes higher.

Traditionally, the buyer writes the earnest money check, and a copy of that check is submitted with their offer on the property for sale. If the contract is accepted and executed, that check needs to be sent to the escrow agent in a timely manner.

The Maryland contract of sale has a section that allows for the earnest money deposit timeframe to be spelled out in writing—either it “has

been delivered” at the time of the offer, or it “will be delivered” within a specified amount of days from contract acceptance. Contracts also allow for additional deposits to be specified beyond the initial deposit, for example, after inspections are completed.

Buyers also have more options to send earnest money deposits using digital payment solutions. This is a more up and coming availability, but it is one that a lot of buyers prefer if they are used to online banking.

Contracts also stipulate who the earnest money deposit will be held by. If it’s not held by a Maryland licensed real estate broker involved in the transaction, the parties in the contract have to execute a separate written escrow deposit addendum that complies with Section 10-802 of the Real Property Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.

These escrow addendums detail the information that is required to be in writing by the escrow agent and includes: the amount, the date it was received, the responsibility of the escrow agent to notify the purchaser and seller of trust money returned due to dishonored funds; the conditions under which the escrow agent may release the trust money, and, the process to address disputes over the release of the trust money.

— Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty in Ocean City, Maryland.

Post-covid health gets hard look Continued from Page 19 “Covid can exacerbate some of these things … These are things that are on the radar, that the community is identifying too, and we feel these areas are worth focusing on.”

The plan they’re formulating relies on community workgroups that develop goals and objectives for addressing each of their big three concerns, as well as any other concern the community deems worthy of inclusion.

In the meantime, Brown said there are small steps people can take to get their health on the right track. Getting active in one’s own health and doing something little each day goes a long way, he said, as well as getting involved in one of the department’s workgroups.

With covid-19 continuing to be a major concern for the department, officials have also decided to provide yearly updates while the pandemic is ongoing instead of waiting for the community health assessments, which only happen every three or four

years.

“Our community health assessment is not a static document,” LaMade said. “It never ends and it changes every year. I don’t know how exactly covid will impact our causes of death yet but we know it well.”

Brown added that the work towards a healthier Worcester County occurs every day and strongly urged residents to look into it.

“We’re meeting every day and community members can attend via our website where they can fill out our local health improvement coalition interest form,” he said. “The more community involvement we get the better, so we encourage as many people as possible to reach out to us and join our process. It becomes a better product when we involve more people.”

The community health assessment for 2017-19 and other useful resources can be found at https://worcesterhealth.org/services/90-general/latest-news/news-section/1135-yrbs-wo rcester-data.

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Kristie Williams and Heather Layton, sisters and co-owners of OC Organics, have been involved with the marketplace they recently bought for years. Williams, a certified nutritionist, splits her time at the store and her private practice next door while Layton sees to the store full-time. The sisters have big plans to expand the store’s offerings in the near future.

New OC Organics owners to expand offerings

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) OC Organics doesn’t have the name recognition of Whole Foods or the bargain bins of Wal-Mart, but the mom-and-pop — or sister-sister — marketplace prides itself on finding a way to meet customers’ needs individually at an affordable price.

Co-owners and sisters Heather Layton and Kristie “Kiki” Williams, former longtime employees of the store, took it over earlier this year aiming to maintain its personalized but diverse shopping experience while also expanding its horizons.

“We don’t have the same discounts but we really try to work hand-inhand with the reps to try to keep the prices as low as possible,” Layton said. “People are always shocked — our produce, even though we are independently owned, hands down, is superior. Even the price point — we’re right there with the big superstores as far as produce, especially.”

Another wrinkle patrons won’t

find at most other organic markets — Williams is a certified nutrition specialist and licensed dietician nutritionist. The extent to which she can translate labels for customers and help them make smart purchases is vital to what the sisters say set them apart from the competition.

“We really listen to customers as far as what we stock,” Williams said.

“If it’s something they found somewhere over the bridge or that they want to try, we’ll pull it in for them.

We order things for people all the time. I don’t think you’re going to find that at the bigger places.”

They hope that their independent background and local flavor helps bring new people in.

“Even though the store has been here for over 20 years, we hear almost daily people say they’d been driving past here for years and it’s their first time in,” Layton said. “If the pandemic has taught anyone anything, I think it’s how important local, organic and health is. Kiki being a certified nutritionist, I mean,

Ribbon cutting set for new Ocean Pines visitor center (Oct. 29, 2021) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce invites all to the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Ocean Pines Visitors Center, located at 11047 Racetrack Road in Ocean Pines.

The event will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 3, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. with the ribbon cutting promptly at 5:15 p.m.

In August, the chamber moved to this location for greater public visibility and more office space.

Steven Sweigert of Mitchell & Hastings Financial Services has sponsored the conference room.

The Ocean Pines Visitors Center will not only house the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce offices, but it will feature an Information Center sponsored by the Ocean Downs Casino and Racetrack.

The building is also home to Coastal HR Solutions, and will have an office available for those in need of temporary office space.

The owner of Coastal HR Solutions, Ashley Church, will also be celebrating her company’s ribbon cutting during the same event.

The building is also home to Premier Driving School.

For more information, call the Ocean Pines Chamber at 410-6415306 or email info@oceanpineschamber.org.

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Sisters take helm at OC Organics in WOC Continued from Page 21 verse. The marketplace offers “everything when it comes to what you think of for organic grocery,” Layton said.

Groceries, local produce, an herbal apothecary, supplements, protein powders, greens powders, herbs, vitamins, minerals, body care and makeup, fairtrade clothing, baby products and books are all housed under the same roof.

Customers will find food and products from an array of local vendors at OC Organics, among them Splendid Earth Acres near Berlin, Herbs and Spice in Selbyville, Goat Plum Tree Farm in Berlin, Nice Farms Creamery in Federalsburg and Brightman Farm in Princess Anne.

Owing to Williams’s certifications,

the supplements they offer are “practitioner-grade,” she said, meaning just any merchant won’t carry them.

OC Organics offers bulk accommodations as well for items such as honey and laundry detergent where customers bring their own containers and fill up.

A lot of the business model focuses on eliminating as much plastic as possible, Williams said.

The sisters said they’re also looking to expand their boutique offerings and add a take-out service, which they hope to open next month. The menu will offer salads, soups and sandwiches. The takeout service will be able to accommodate vegan, gluten and allergy-free requests.

OC Organics got its start in 1989

when its original owner, Chris Wade, opened shop out of a garage. Wade and co-owner Skip Moore eventually moved to the busy Ocean Gateway corridor and built the strip that houses the marketplace today, right next to a freestanding Sherwin Williams paint store.

Last year, Wade and Moore approached the sisters about purchasing the shop.

“I think when they approached us to purchase the business, we were a little hesitant at first but then we (figured) it’s great for everybody,” Layton said. “We did not want to see this business change. It’s a sense of community here. We wanted it to stay as much as what everyone’s used to as possible.”

Moore passed away during the business’s transfer.

Mom-and-pop grocery is a part of the sisters’ heritage, too. Their greatgrandparents owned the well-known, now-closed Shockley’s Beach Market, a former staple of the local beach experience.

“It’s just us (running this store) but I feel like it’s in our blood because our great-grandparents ran a grocery store for pretty much their entire adult lives,” Layton said. “And we work together. We work together really well.”

OC Organics is open year-round and seven days a week. Their hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Fourth annual SHEro Award honorees named (Oct. 29, 2021) The Art League of Ocean City announces the honorees of the fourth annual 2021 SHEro Awards, honoring Delmarva women who have shown courage in facing adversity and turned that around into something positive.

The Art League will present the awards at a special event on Friday, Oct. 29 from 5-7 p.m. at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, 94th Street, bayside. The

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The SHEro Awards are part of the October-long art exhibition at the Arts Center entitled, “I Am: Embracing Identity through Art.” The award winners were nominated by local community members.

“The SHEro Award winners are strong Delmarva women who passionately give back to our community,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, said. “The awards are a recognition of the unsung SHEros who have shown courage in facing adversity and dug in to thrive and persevere.”

The Art League will honor 12 nominees from across the Delmarva peninsula on Oct. 29.

Atlantic General Hospital SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Exam) Team: Lisa Wood, Nettie Widgeon and Sarah Esh was nominated by AGH’s Senior Leadership and Care Givers.

“These ladies serve the victims of all ages who have endured sexual assault and/or domestic abuse. Doing this type of work is a true calling, a passion,” said Andi West-McCabe, director of Emergency Services at the hospital. “These nurses are true heroes. They diligently listen to the story, collect the evidence, console the victims and family, ensure they are referred for support and to a safe place to live if necessary, and then they go to court to testify … to ensure the victims feel justice is being served.”

Jean Browne of Cambridge, was nominated by her daughter, Lynne Browne, also of Cambridge.

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Barbara Buford of Nassau, Delaware, was nominated by Art League staff members Kacie Neeb and Katrin Huber, both of Berlin.

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Ocean City mayor hosts annual bike ride on Boardwalk (Oct 29, 2021) Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan is inviting all bicyclists to participate in the second annual Mayor’s Bike Ride event on the Boardwalk, hosted by Trimper’s with partnership from the Worcester County Bike and Pedestrian Coalition on Sunday, Oct. 31.

For 2021, the event brings out its Halloween gear. Participants are encouraged to decorate their bike, dress in costume, play Halloween music on the ride and show their creative side.

Register as a rider upon arrival and compete for prizes. Registration begins at 9 a.m.

There will be live music before and after the bike ride. A short bicycle safety presentation will take place at 9:45 a.m. before the bike ride begins at 10 a.m. Immediately following the bike ride, there will be an awards ceremony. The event is free.

It will begin at South FirstStreet and proceed north on the Boardwalk.

The Mayor’s Bike Ride is to encourage biking in Ocean City and to promote bicycling safety. The Town of Ocean City is actively working to improve safety while biking in the resort community.

In addition, Ocean City hopes to continue to provide better infrastructure for promoting bicycle tourism activities, improve health and recreation and decrease traffic congestion and vehicle emissions.

As part of these efforts, the City Council established an official Ocean City Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (OC BPAC) in July 2018.

The OC BPAC is comprised of 10 members, including a liaison from the Town Council, several town staff members, a representative from State Highway Administration (SHA), a representative from OCDC, as well as town residents and business owners. To learn more, visit https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/oceancity-bicycle-pedestrian-advisorycommittee/.

Honorees overcame great adversity Continued from Page 22 Michele Ennis of Salisbury, was nominated by actor and producer Ilyana Kadushin.

“As executive director of Tri Community Mediation, Michele has been a leading force in the community mediation movement in Maryland. She has also spearheaded the Lower Shore Vulnerable Populations Task Force, in response to the need and disparity exposed by the covid-19 pandemic,” Kadushin said.

“She has supported people from all walks of life in having tough conversations [about] personal relationships, workplace disputes, to prisoner reentry and more. Michele is the mother of six children, three of whom are trained mediators.”

Kim Klump of Bishopville, was nominated by Donna Gleckler of Girdletree.

“In 2009, when 17-year-old Jesse Klump took his own life, his mother Kim chose to use the tragedy to create the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund. Twelve years later, the fund serves those seeking mental health care, teaching suicide prevention first aid, and supporting underserved members of our seaside community,” Gleckler said.

“The main goal of the fund is to stem the rate of suicide loss, and that includes teaching suicide prevention in Worcester County schools, training healthcare professionals, and providing support groups, among others. Kim’s contribution to the community, driven by her loss and her passion, has indeed saved lives and brightened futures.”

Gwen Lehman of Ocean Pines, was nominated by Laura Bren of Ocean City.

“My relation to her is that of a student, having been an aspiring thespian at Stephen Decatur High School in the early 1990s. I have first-hand knowledge of her grit and perseverance as she poured her soul into developing the minds and, more importantly, the character of the young people she taught,” Bren said. “Gwen gave 110 percent and expected that in return. She was often in the back row of the auditorium counseling a student in crisis. Years after graduation, Gwen remained an important ‘person’ in the lives of so many … creating ‘The Gwen Lehman Foundation’

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Melissa Reid of Berlin, was nominated by Tamara Mills, instruction coordinator for Worcester County Schools.

“Melissa Reid, an art educator at Buckingham Elementary School, began teaching in 1999. She has spent her entire career at that one school. When I first met Mrs. Reid, I fell in love with her ability to connect with children,” Mills said.

“For over 20 years, she has given our community children the gift of the arts, personal self-expression, and a foundation of kindness to one another. Melissa also gives of herself and her time.”

She is the president of the Board of Directors at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum, has worked with the Worcester County Education Foundation, assisted with food deliveries to students during the pandemic, and is working on her doctorate degree.

“I am proud of her hard work, her insightful process, and her tenacity to reach this goal,” Mills said.

Deborah Rolig of Berlin, was nominated by Cindy Leiner, Diane Gray and Art League gallery Director Katie Brown, and executive director Rina Thaler.

Rolig is co-founder of the SHEro Awards, started in 2018, and a visionary artist whose compassion has touched many. Her vision can be seen not only in her own artwork but in exhibits she curated such as “The Divine Feminine,” “SHE,” “RISE,” and “VISION” at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, shows that empowered women through art.

These exhibits expanded beyond art on the walls to include artist talks, healing workshops, and interactive installations. Rolig is also a teacher in visual art and yoga, both of which connect the mind, body, and soul. “Deb’s impact can be seen in how the community rises up around her in times of hardship,” Brown said. “Through loss and health challenges, she continues on with an incredible strength and grace. Deb is a true SHEro.” Terry Smith of Berlin, was nominated by Laura Jenkins and Robin Tomaselli, both of Berlin. Now retired from teaching and as vice principal of

Buckingham Elementary School, Smith was named Teacher of the Year for Worcester County and also earned the National Milken Award.

Her passion for giving has called her back to the county schools to mentor girls she calls “at potential” whom she guides to make good life decisions.

Within her church, The Tyre AME Church in Berlin, she assist with programs dealing with domestic violence awareness, financial literacy, food drives and distribution, college book scholarships, and after school opportunities.

“She radiates joy,” Jenkins said.

“More important to Terry are her children … She shared with me the tragic loss of her son in 2020. Through that loss, she has found strength to give some more.”

Debbie Smullen of Salisbury, was nominated three times, by Worcester Youth and Family of Berlin, by Tamara Mills and by Katrin Huber.

Smullen, Worcester Connects Program coordinator and the face of Worcester Goes Purple, wears many hats. She is a hard worker, an advocate, a mentor, a helper, a mother, a grandmother, and a sister. She has a heart and the passion to support others and see them succeed.

At the start of 2021, Smullen had a series of health problems arise that she faced head on, silently and gracefully.

She continued working from home and returned to work earlier than expected.

After her daughter became ill, she stepped in to help. Smullen understands the impact that the arts can have on the whole person, and has provided art opportunities to county youth, including the impactful Healing through Arts workshops.

The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Funding for this event is in part provided by the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment of the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.

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Halloween festivities in Ocean Pines, Berlin

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) Youthful candy seekers will inundate both Ocean Pines and Berlin this weekend for trick-or-treating festivities leading up to Halloween on Sunday.

The fun kicks off on Friday in

Ocean Pines during the “Trunk or Treat,” event in White Horse Park from 6-8 p.m.

Ghosts and goblins will linger overnight in White Horse Park and return on Saturday for a Halloween Fall Festival.

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tume contest, attendees on Saturday can sink their teeth into hot dogs and burgers cooked on the grill by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean PinesOcean City. Also hot pretzels will be available for purchase.

Recreation Supervisor Katie Goetzinger said the event gives community members, of all ages the opportunity to show off their Halloween outfits.

“We look forward to seeing everybody’s costumes,” she said.

Other family-friendly activities on tap during the festival include a haunted hayride, carnival games, bounce house, pony rides and a petting zoo.

“Come take a hayride with Norbert Violante and Carol Ludwig,” she said.

The Halloween festival costume contest will be bracketed, with children ages 2 and under competing at 11:30 a.m., followed by ages 3-4 at noon, ages 5-7 at 12:30 p.m. and ages 8-10 at 1 p.m.

“There will be three winners from each age group,” she said. “Winners get a prize bag.”

On Halloween Sunday, the Town of Berlin will welcome costumed children seeking sweets from 5-7 p.m.

During the 5-7 p.m. period, Berlin will close Washington Street, between Main and West Streets, to through traffic.

Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said although Washington Street has been the epicenter of Berlin’s Halloween action in recent years, the revelry has widened in scope.

“It’s been spreading and all of Berlin is pretty popular.”

Berlin Police officials are asking drivers to exercise caution during the Halloween evening event, which usually attracts a large number of pedestrians, principally children prone to distraction due to an abundance of stimuli.

Additionally, police ask parents to be conscious of vehicular traffic and also select costumes less likely to interfere with peripheral vision or cause children to trip.

Wells said Berlin generally lures in thousands of costumed kids and parents for Halloween festivities.

“We’re expecting our usual crowd this year,” she said. “Halloween is always super fun in Berlin.”

In addition to advising parents to refrain from accepting homemade or unwrapped treats, the Berlin Police Department will also be conducting candy checks from 6:30-8 p.m. at Town Hall located at 10 William Street.

Berlin residents choosing not to hand out candy are asked to turn off porch lights.

“Berlin really gets into the holiday spirit,” she said. “People like to decorate and dress up.”

Preceding the trick-or-treat event in Berlin on Sunday, the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Halloween-themed parade staring at noon on Sunday.

The lineup of spookily outfitted classic cars, Jeeps and fire engines lurch northward out of the grass lot

by Cathell Road at 12 p.m. and close out at White Horse Park.

The cost to register a vehicle is $15.

For more information call the Ocean Pines Chamber at 410-641-5306 or email info@oceanpinescahmber.org.

Costumed youths and festooned adults descend upon Berlin in 2019, with another round of Halloween candy hunting on tap this Sunday.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 There’s no need to separate business and pleasure this week, Aries. You can find a way to combine them if you get creative. Get the work team on board.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if collaborating with someone else has you second-guessing yourself, venture out alone for a little bit and see what progress you made. You can always team up later.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, others look to your for support in the days ahead. Lend an ear and a helping hand if asked. Simply being there as a sounding board may be enough.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, expect the unexpected in the days ahead. The unknown can be mysterious, and that can spice things up for a little while. Embrace the challenge.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, your willpower may not be strong this week, so be on guard if temptation arises. It’s alright to indulge once in awhile, but do your best to stay the course.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a little personal pampering can go a long way from time to time. You can’t always look the other way regarding your personal needs. Help yourself to help others.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you’re usually cool as a cucumber, but something has you riled up this week that may be putting doubts in your head. Focus and breathe.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may feel like you are ready to throw caution to the wind, but deep down you know that’s not your style. Continue to do your research and find the best way forward.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a conversation with a loved one provides some clarity for both of you. Allow this heart-to-heart to serve as a foundation for future discussions.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Build restful moments into your schedule while working from home, Capricorn. This way you have a fine line between home and work life.

Start today with a long lunch.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You can pursue different ventures all the while keeping your day job, Aquarius. It’s not a “one-or-theother” thing. If something feels like a calling, do your research.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Take stock of your relationships, Pisces. Make sure that you are getting as much as you’re giving. Work out any imbalances if necessary.

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The Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program concluded its 2021 edition on Saturday by presenting to service members and their families the 42 banners of them that had adorned the Boardwalk from May to October. Each banner included a Worcester County service member, their rank, branch and the war or era they served in. Most banners were dedicated to Vietnam veterans this year.

Hometown Heroes program honors Vietnam vets in 2021 Annual Boardwalk banners given to military members, families at OC Elks Lodge

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) Banners commemorating Worcester County veterans have adorned light posts along the Boardwalk every May to October since 2013 as part of the Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program.

On Saturday, as is the annual tradition, those banners were presented to the service members and their families at the Ocean City Elks Lodge on Sinepuxent Bay Avenue.

“It seems like we get 100 percent support. Nobody’s ever been opposed, no one has vandalized any of the banners, and to me, people see it and they notice (these veterans and their service),” said Pat Riordan, event organizer and emcee.

This year, 42 banners were commissioned for the Boardwalk, with the vast majority of the service members honored being veterans of or active duty in the Vietnam War. A handful of outliers belonged to the Korean War and the Cold War. “Vietnam guys, they were (criticized) when they came back,” Riordan said. “It was tough. We just wanted to give them some recognition. This was the first year we could do Vietnam. Some of these guys, they’re dying of Agent Orange (exposure) now. They have problems going on. We did this to try to give them some recognition in the area.”

The tradition, Riordan said, comes

from seeing a similar tribute in a California town on vacation and he decided to bring it back to Worcester County. Originally, the banners would honor active-duty service members, but in recent years the focus shifted to veterans of past wars.

They’ve honored World War II and Korean War veterans in past years.

To be featured, a service member has to be a current resident of Worcester County at the time the banners are printed. With so many veterans no longer alive or having moved away following a life in Worcester County, Riordan said he’d love to honor more. But with room for just 42 banners, tough decisions had to be made.

Typically there is a ceremony in May when the banners are raised, but with covid-19 concerns still, organizers forewent the opening ceremony this year. The banners were raised in 2020, but no in-person ceremony before or after was held.

On Saturday, veterans were encouraged to share some words with the approximately 150 people in attendance about the program. Like it’s often been in years past, it can be emotional and humbling for those involved.

“You see the people’s faces today and it’s just worth any amount of money. You get choked up hearing these stories,” said Dan Wormann, an Elks Lodge member who helps with the event’s organizing. They’re so thankful that we’re thanking them. It’s crazy. They put their lives (on the line) and they’re thanking us for what we did, which when it comes down to it is nothing compared to what they did.”

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HOMETOWN HEROES PAUL V. ALBRIGHT, petty officer 2nd class, Vietnam, U.S. Navy THOMAS ANDERSON, E-5, Vietnam, U.S. Navy LEE BAKER, sergeant, Vietnam, U.S. Army GEORGE A. BARSTIS, major, Vietnam, U.S. Army ROBERT “BOB” BRODERICK, corporal, Vietnam, U.S. Marine Corps VICTOR BUNTING, quartermaster second class, Vietnam, U.S. Coast Guard JAMES “JIM” CRABILL, master sergeant, Vietnam, U.S. Air Force BEN DAWSON, sergeant 1st class, Vietnam, U.S. Army DON FARREN, corporal, Vietnam, U.S. Marine Corps BOB GILMORE, corporal, Vietnam era, U.S. Marine Corps JOHN GRANITE, specialist, Vietnam era, U.S. Army MICHAEL “MIKE” HOUDEK III, petty officer 3rd class, Vietnam, U.S. Navy BERNARD E. HUSTER, E-4, Vietnam era, U.S. Army JOHN S. “JACK” HYLE, 1st lieutenant, Vietnam era, U.S. Army CHARLES FRED JAMESON, sergeant, Vietnam, U.S. Marine Corps MIKE KONSKI, E-7, Vietnam era, U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard MARIN J. KWESKO, lance corporal, Vietnam, U.S. Marine Corps RICK LANGDON, E-5, Vietnam, U.S. Army KEVIN LONG, E-4, Vietnam era, U.S. Army MELTON L. MARSHALL, sergeant, Korea, U.S. Army KENNETH MICHAEL “MIKE” MASON, E-5, Vietnam, U.S. Army REGGIE T. MASON, sergeant, Vietnam, U.S. Marine Corps Continued on Page 28

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HOMETOWN HEROES Continued from Page 27 KARL E. MAY, colonel, Vietnam, U.S. Army RUSSELL MAYKRANTZ, corporal, Cold War era, U.S. Army MELTON L. MARSHALL, sergeant, Korea, U.S. Army KENNETH MICHAEL “MIKE” MASON, E-5, Vietnam, U.S. Army THOMAS F. MICHALOWICZ, E-6, Vietnam era, U.S. Army PATRICK S. PARKS, lance corporal, Vietnam, U.S. Marine Corps ALLIE N. PURNELL E-4, Vietnam, U.S. Army WALTER “BILL” SCHAFFER, commander, Vietnam, U.S. Navy WALTER “BILL” SCHAFFER, commander, Vietnam, U.S. Navy RAYMOND “RAY” SCHMIDT, corporal, Vietnam, U.S. Marine Corps CHARLES “SPAZ” SPAZIANI, E-5,

Vietnam, U.S. Army JOHN TALBOTT, specialist, Cold War era, U.S. Army CHARLES “SONNY” THOMPSON, seaman 1st class, Korea, U.S. Navy RAYMOND UPDIKE, sergeant, Vietnam, U.S. Marine Corps TOM WENGERT, E-4, Vietnam, U.S. Air Force JIM SHORT, lieutenant colonel, Vietnam, U.S. Marine Corps MIKE SNELL, sergeant, Vietnam, U.S. Marine Corps DONALD THOMPSON, specialist, Cold War era, U.S. Army JAMES THOMPSON, corporal, Vietnam era, U.S. Marine Corps CHARLES WESTBROOK, E-7, U.S. Navy ROBERT “BOB” YOUNGLOVE, lieutenant, Vietnam, U.S. Navy

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The Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program concluded its 2021 edition on Saturday by presenting to service members and their families the 42 banners of them that had adorned the Boardwalk from May to October. Each banner included a Worcester County service member, their rank, branch and the war or era they served in. Most banners were dedicated to Vietnam veterans this year.

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COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100 / www.coinspub.com Oct. 30: Rick & Regina, 7-11 p.m.; Halloween Block Party At “The Barmuda Triangle” Oct. 31: DJ Wax, 10 a.m.

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101st Street, Ocean City Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com Oct. 29-30: First Class, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumfords Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.opyachtclub.org Oct. 30: DJ BK, 2-6 p.m.

PRINCESS ROYALE 91st Street, Ocean City 443-856-2367 / www.princessroyale.com Oct. 29: Joe Esham, 5-9 p.m.

Oct. 30: Colby Sard, noon to 4 p.m.

Oct. 30: Blind Wind, 5-9 p.m.

Oct. 31: Marcella Peters, noon to 4 p.m.

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOT 300 Seabay Lane, Ocean City 410-723-2222 / www.ResidenceInnOC.com Every Sunday: Karaoke, 5-8 p.m.

Every Tuesday: Carlie & Harleigh Kids Corner, noon to 2 p.m.

Every Wednesday: Trivial, 7-10 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com Oct. 29: Fat Mezz, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Davie, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Steal The Sky, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

Oct. 30: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.;

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Halloween Party & Costume Contest, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Cherry Crush, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Kono Nation, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

Oct. 31: Local's Halloween Party, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 8 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; The Way Outs, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Nov. 4: John McNutt Duo, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to midnight THE VIEW AT THE CAMBRIA HOTEL 13 St. Louis Ave., Ocean City 443-856-4158 / https://www.choicehotels.com/maryland/oceancity/cambria-hotels/md310 Every Tuesday: Karaoke, 7-11 p.m.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Asian glazed meatballs twist on Italian dish

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Oct. 22, 2021) Massive crowds are long gone and sandy beaches are finally at peace. Serenity has washed ashore, which makes the hustle and bustle worthwhile.

Crystal blue skies and crisp temperatures are indicative that change is in the air. Gorgeous foliage is the new scenic look for the Eastern Shore, and locals are loving it.

The time for trick-or-treating is creeping up on us. Beware, ghosts and goblins are lurking in the

gloomy shadows. Don’t be surprised if you see witches crossing the moonlit sky.

Little monsters can’t wait to fill their bags with goodies. One of the advantages of having a sibling is being able to wheel and deal as the art of swopping equates total satisfaction.

A busy evening calls for dinner made in advance. Meatballs are popular with kids and adults alike. The seasoned ball of meat is wolfed up worldwide. A few helpful hints make for a sinful, delectable bite.

I am sure you have heard the expression, “You get what you pay for.”

Meatballs are no exception.

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DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410289-7192, www. captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch, Wednesday through Monday, 8 a.m. to noon. Dinner and lite fare, Wednesday through Monday, 5-9 p.m. Featuring seafood, steaks and poultry. Daily chef specials. Dine in or carry out available.

■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy and dine with the beautiful view of the ocean with Reel Eats & High Spirits. Now open Thursday through Sunday. Breakfast begins at 8 a.m., lunch at noon and dinner at 4 p.m. Happy Hour, 2-5 p.m. Wonderful starters, soups, salads, lite fare, and entrees. Famous bone-in ribeye, burgers, crab cakes, tacos, thyme roasted chicken and so much more.

Dine in or carry out.

■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Soups, salads, crab cakes, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, scallops, fresh soft crabs, and specialty dishes. Happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Early bird daily, 4-6 p.m. with special dinner menu. Open Monday through Thursday, Friday and Saturday at noon; Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Dine in or carry out.

■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy our hearty homestyle breakfasts starting at 6:30 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner offering light fare of soups and salads along with our house specialty Scallops St. Croix, along with ribs, Cuban pork and steak selections.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street and Boardwalk 410-2893501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-2892599, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar An Ocean City family tradition since 1980. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Buttermilk pancakes, fresh handmade dough

pizza and Italian dinners. We have something for everyone!

■ THE VICTORIA ROOM Located in the Dunes Manor Hotel, 2800 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City 410-289-1100 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining with coastal inspired dishes along with regional favorites, craft cocktails, small-plates and a relaxed ambiance. Serving breakfast and dinner with spectacular ocean views. The house specialty – Maryland Crab Cakes are some of the best in Ocean City.

Open 7 days a week. Dine in, take out, no deliveries.

■ THE VIEW RESTAURANT AND BAR AT CAMBRIA, OC Located in the Cambria Hotel, 13 St. Louis Avenue, Ocean City 410-280-1645 or 410520-4541 Open to the public with a new full menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Happy Hour each day from 3-9 p.m. Open 7 a.m. daily until midnight Fridays and Saturdays and until 10 p.m. all other days. Enjoy overlooking the bay with fresh baked pastries on premise. Wounder appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and flatbreads.

MIDTOWN 29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Western Caribbean cuisine with a mix of traditional Eastern Shore favorites.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-5249254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410524-7981, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Online ordering See downtown locations for description.

■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Open everyday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Dine in, pickup, carryout and delivery.

■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-6645639, www.longboardcafe.net $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails are showcased in a festive, surfthemed setting with weekly specials. Featur-

ing burgers, tacos, prime rib, seafood and more. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays. Dine-in and curbside pick-up.

■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.to 10 p.m. Restaurant and bar with fresh seafood, small plates, desserts and cocktails.

■ RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 61st Street Bayside/2nd Floor @ Bayview Bar & Grill, Ocean City 443- 664-7043 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayfront dining with a casual atmosphere.

Specializing in burgers, flat breads, crab cakes, shrimp burgers and full dinner specials. Open Friday and Saturday, 4-11 p.m. and Sunday, 1-9 p.m. Happy Hour Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4-7p.m.

■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. with Island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

UPTOWN

91st to 146th streets ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Inside the Clarion, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner including light fare and steamer specials.

■ THE CURRENT RESTAURANT Located on the sun terrace at the Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort, 9100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 21842 443-856-2367, www.princessroyale.com $-$$ | Dine in | Full bar Open to the public, open-ocean air dining, providing an experience unique to any other in Ocean City. Commanding view of the Atlantic Ocean and East Lawn. Enjoy a range of coastal cuisine, signature cocktails, local craft beers and live entertainment. Locals receive 25 percent off food and drink. Must show valid ID. Closing for the winter this Sunday.

■ OCHO RIOS JERK & TINGS 11805 Coastal Highway, Unit N, Ocean City

www.ochoricosjerkandtings.com $$ | Full bar Serving you authentic Jamaican food, appetizers, lunch specials, stews, salads, burgers, jerk shrimp or chicken, and entrees. Steak, oxtail, seafood and chicken with many special sauces. Signature jerk escoveitched or BBQ. Side dishes with rice and peas, fried sweet plantains, fried cornmeal dough and mac & cheese. Desserts, Jamaican rum cake, NY cheesecake and red velvet cake. Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dine in or carry out.

■ THAI O-CHA 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250-9918, www.thaiochamd.com $$ | Serving authentic Thai food, full vegan menu and vegetarian options including curry, rice and noodle dishes. Homemade appetizers, soups, and sauces. Seafood, meat, chicken, stir fries, vegetable, tofu and desserts. Dine in or takeout. Serving lunch Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 3 p.m. Hours open: Thursday through Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m.

WEST OCEAN CITY ■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-8011111, www.occhopsticks.com $$ | Beer | Premium Sake Offering a wide array of authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carryout.

Lunch specials. Dinner and lite fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

OCEAN PINES ■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar With sweeping views of the 18th hole, the new Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Full bar.

Open daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting.

■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m.

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Use mixture of ground beef, pork and veal Continued from Page 29 Tasty meatballs are at their best when made with equal amounts of ground beef, pork and veal. Ground beef is the foundation of the meatball, pork gives it needed fat and flavor, and veal adds tenderness.

One may opt to use meatloaf mix, which is a combination of all three meats. Some brands contain mostly beef, so be aware you may be paying a high price for a combination that does not have equal parts.

Salt is a must when it comes to meatballs. One teaspoon of salt per pound is the general rule of thumb.

Basil, oregano and parsley are key ingredients when it comes to the little balls of goodness. Onions, garlic and celery are also considerations.

Eggs are crucial to the texture of meatballs; they add moisture and are a binder. Too many eggs will make your meatball soggy and heavy. The ratio of eggs to meat is one egg per pound of meat, but it depends on other wet ingredients included in the recipe.

Breadcrumbs help give the meatballs their tender consistency. It is a common mistake to add too many breadcrumbs. A half cup of breadcrumbs per pound of meat should suffice in most recipes.

Believe it or not, but there is a proper way to roll a meatball. Lightly oiling your hands keep the meat from sticking to you and keeps the meatball shape.

How you cook the meatballs is a discussion without conclusion.

There are those who prefer to bake them in the oven, then there are those who insist cooking them in a slow cooker. Then, some meatball purists proclaim browning them in a sauté pan and finishing them in the sauce is perfection.

I am a fan of sautéing them, but you must continually turn them with a large spoon so the meatballs achieve an even sear and do not develop a flat side. But if one is preparing mini meatballs, simply bake them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

Mini Asian meatballs with an Asian glaze are a yummy twist on Italian meatballs. The smaller meatball makes it more kid friendly. A garnish of sesame seeds, chopped scallions and cilantro heightens the “Asian” theme and adds to the beautification.

Best of all Asian meatballs with an Asian glaze can be made in advance which makes them perfect for busy celebrations. Enjoy!

Asian Meatballs 3 tablespoons sesame oil 6 large cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ cups finely chopped scallions 3 pounds combination of ground beef, pork and veal 1 ½ cups unseasoned breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons cornstarch 3 eggs 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 3 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste

Asian Glaze 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic from a jar 2 tablespoons minced ginger 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup low sodium soy sauce 1 1/3 cup water 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 4 tablespoons hoisen sauce 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce few splashes Chinese Hot Oil 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Garnish white sesame seeds black sesame seeds thinly sliced scallions chopped fresh cilantro

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. In a medium sauté pan, heat sesame oil over medium-low heat.

Add garlic and onions, and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Strain mixture and set aside.

3. Combine meat, breadcrumbs, cornstarch, garlic, onions, and ginger, and mix until thoroughly combined.

4. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, soy sauce and salt. Add this mixture to the meat and mix thoroughly.

5. Place parchment paper on 2 large baking sheet pans.

6. Spoon out 1-inch of meat with a tablespoon and shape into balls.

7. Bake for 10 minutes.

8. While the meatballs are cooking, heat a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat. Whisk all of the ingredients except for the cornstarch. When the sauce is hot, make a slurry with 2 tablespoon cornstarch and two tablespoons of sauce.

The slurry should be fully incorporated. Add the slurry to the sauce and whisk until the sauce has thickened.

9. Coat meatballs in the sauce, add garnishes, and serve.

This recipe makes approximately 100 mini meatballs Secret Ingredient – Halloween. “A mask tells more than a face.”

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‘Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety’ theme of campaign (Oct. 29, 2021) The Ocean City Fire Department teamed up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.”

This year’s campaign, held Oct. 39, worked to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

“What do the sounds mean? Is there a beep or a chirp coming out of your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm? Knowing the difference can save you, your home, and your family,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of outreach and advocacy at NFPA. “It’s important to learn the different sounds of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. When an alarm makes noise—a beeping sound or a chirping sound—you must take action,” added Ocean City Fire Chief Richie Bowers. “Make sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the alarms and knows how to respond. To learn the sounds of your specific smoke and carbon monoxide

alarms, check the manufacturer’s instructions that came in the box, or search the brand and model online.”

Ocean City firefighters and fire marshals wants to share safety tips to help people “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” * A continuous set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out. * A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed. * All smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years. * Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced. * Make sure your smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.

To find out more about Fire Prevention Week or for those who live in the Ocean City Fire Department response area and do not have a working smoke alarm, contact OCFD Public Information Officer Ryan Whittington at rwhittington@oceancitymd.gov.

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Community, guests celebrate Showell Elem. full opening

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) It took more than a year after construction finished, but state and local representatives finally celebrated the opening of the new Showell Elementary School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday.

“We know this day is long overdue, but we appreciate your patience and understanding along this journey,” Showell Elementary School Principal Diane Shorts said in her remarks from a podium in the school’s outdoor amphitheater, which is built right into the school’s exterior. “I’m very excited to hold our celebration here … because (I’m standing) in one of the most exciting and forwardthinking projects of this new school …

We are able to open up this beautiful wall of windows to transform our indoor stage to this outdoor amphitheater, where we can showcase our fantastic student performers.”

The 9,600-square-foot school — nearly twice as big as the former school — officially opened in September 2020, but with covid-19 shuttering schools across the country in favor of distance learning, it wasn’t until the current school year that the Ocean Pines-area community truly got to see the $47 million facility firing on all cylinders.

“It is a dream come true to have our doors open and children here every day benefiting from the beautiful new building,” Shorts said afterward. “As the principal it is wonderful to have our fourth-grade students back from Berlin Intermediate School and our second-grade students inside the building instead of in trailers. The new technology allows our teachers to increase engagement for the students in their lessons and students can show their creativity in a multitude of ways.

Several Worcester County Commissioners and State Sen. Mary Beth Carozza were among the public figures in attendance.

Speakers included Shorts, Worcester County Superintendent Lou Taylor, Board of Education President Elena McComas and Worcester County Commissioner President Joe Mitrecic.

“Those gathered here on this special day know all too well that the old Showell Elementary School facility’s age, degraded condition and lack of classroom space Made a replacement necessary,” Mitrecic remarked.

“That’s what makes today’s dedication of this new state-of-the-art school a genuine cause for celebration.”

Mitrecic went on to underscore the importance in continued investment into education initiatives.

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Worcester County Superintendent Lou Taylor, Showell Principal Diane Shorts and several local and state officials cut the ribbon on the new elementary school that opened its doors for the first time this school year. The 9,600-square-foot school has been ready for full use for more than a year, but the covid-19 pandemic forced the Showell community to settle for distance learning in the 2020-21 school year.

sary to guarantee that our children are provided with exemplary education opportunities, to allow them to remain competitive as they move up through the school system,” he said. “Through very careful planning and funding, the county and state have worked hard to provide our students with world-class schools, teachers, learning tools and other resources necessary for success.

The new Showell Elementary School is a major stepping-stone along our path to securing an even brighter future for our children.”

The morning included a presentation of colors from the Stephen Decatur High School JROTC Color Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance led by a Showell fourth-grader and a performance by the third- and fourthgrade chorus.

Looking to the future, Shorts said the top objective is to remain cautious.

“The main goal right now is to make it through this pandemic safely,” she said. “And to be able to open our doors to the public so they can see all the hard work that was completed to make this school stateof-the-art and a perfect learning enCrossword answers from page 34

vironment for students in this community.”

Construction of the new school included the demolition of the old one to create the parking lot and bus loop.

Enrollment at Showell is currently 660 students, according to Carrie

Sterrs, Worcester County Public Schools coordinator of public relations and special programs. That number includes the fourth grade, which had been displaced to the Berlin Intermediate School before Showell’s opening.

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Americanism contest Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 is sponsoring the national Americanism Essay contest again this year.

It is open to two divisions of students: 5th/6th grades and 7th/8th grades. The contest theme is “What Does it Mean to Love Your Country.”

Entry information and contest rules are available from the Ocean City Elks Contest Chairs, Allen and Gretchen Meyer, Asm3072@icloud.com. Cash prizes will be awarded for the first-, second-, and third-place winners in each division.

Essays must be submitted by Dec. 15 to the Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

Earns degree Jason Hentschel of Berlin, has earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineer-

ing from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

Hentschel was among approximately 1,480 undergraduate and graduate students who earned degrees during the summer 2021 semester.

Dean’s list The following local students made the dean’s list for the summer term at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).

To be eligible for the honor, a student must have completed at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5.

Students recognized were: Keri Payne, Michele Dietz, Emily Trimble and Megan Runyon of Berlin; Nina Tomaselli of Ocean Pines; and Jennifer Hardester, Josephine Sidleck; Steven Lentz and Rachel Dypsky of Ocean City.

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Track or Treat with county recreation and parks dept.

(Oct. 29, 2021) Worcester County Recreation & Parks invites youth and families for a night of safe Trick or Treating.

Track or Treat will take place at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill on Friday, Oct. 29, from 6-8 p.m. This family-fun event is open to youth ages 12 and under.

Local vendors will have goodies to hand out to the kids. Children should come dressed in their Halloween costumes and bring their bags to collect

goodies.

There is no admission fee for this event, but children must be accompanied by an adult. All guests must sign in at the main entrance.

For more information on this event or to become a vendor, contact Tyler Keiser at 410-632-2144, ext.

2505 or tkeiser@marylandscoast.org. Visit www.playmarylandscoast.org to learn about other special events happening in Worcester County.

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ANIMAL BLESSING In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who loved all animals and whose feast day is Oct. 4, the Church of the Holy Spirit on 100th Street in Ocean City, hosted a Blessing of the Animals ceremony on Oct. 24. (Top) Glenn Doxzon and Judy Harle of Ocean City, bring Chico, 9, to be blessed by Father Joe Rushton.

(Right) Carolyn Johnston of Ocean City, hands 12-yearold Moki to Father Rushton.

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Nearly 60 firefighters representing departments including Pocomoke, Ocean City, Snow Hill, Easton and Montgomery County, as well as civilians, participated in the eighth annual Ocean City 9/11 Stair Climb at the Pyramid Condominium on 95th Street, last Saturday, held to honor the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. More than $6,000 was raised for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Participants climbed the 18 floors of the condo building six times, plus two additional floors — making for 110 stories, or the number of floors in the fallen Twin Towers.

Inaugural Snow Hill Seafood Basic Boating Safety Course Festival planned for Nov. 6 available virtually, Nov. 2-4 Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce will host the town’s first Seafood Festival. Much like the annual Oyster Roast, seafood-themed dishes will be available from vendors throughout the downtown area.

Menu items include a raw oyster bar, steamed shrimp, a fish fry, crab soup, and many other seafood delicacies.

Tickets are priced at $50 and are available on the Chamber’s website, www.snowhillchamber.com/seafoodfestival.

“Ever since I first took this position, I have heard non-stop talk about how amazing the annual Oyster Roast is,” Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Joe Laque said. “With how quickly tickets

(Oct. 29, 2021) The US Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering the Maryland Basic Boating Safety Course, virtually, Nov. 2-4 from 6-9 p.m.

The cost is $20 for all three evenings. Register or get more information by calling Barry Cohen at 410935-4807, or email CGAUXOC@gmail.com.

This is the last chance to take the boat safety course this year. The Maryland Boating Safety Education Act requires that anyone born after

July 1, 1972 must possess a Maryland Basic Boating Safety Certificate to operate a boat in the state of Maryland.

Those attending the class, and passing the test will receive a Maryland Boating Certificate which is NASBLA approved and valid in all states.

Checks should be made payable to: USGCAUX 12-05 and mailed to: USCGAUX 12-05, P.O. Box 1682, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Payment via PayPal is also accepted.

to the Oyster Roast have sold out in previous years, it only made sense to host a similar event in the fall to allow more people the opportunity of experience such a beloved event.”

Proceeds from the Seafood Festival will help increase the chamber’s operating budget, thus allowing the organization to expand benefits offered to members.

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(Oct. 29, 2021) Every year, for the past 10 years, the Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce has hosted its annual Oyster Roast in late winter/early spring.

The event features all-you-can-eat oyster-themed delicacies from an array of local chefs and restaurant.

This format, coupled with bottomless beer and live entertainment, has made the Snow Hill Oyster Roast one of the most anticipated events in the area, with tickets regularly selling out.

In response to the extremely high demand of this event, the chamber will be hosting a new event in November that mirrors the successful format of the Oyster Roast.

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More than 90 vehicles were driven on the Boardwalk during the Drive in Disguise parade last Saturday. (Right) Among the participants were: Adam Widener, Charlie and Crisangela Neidlinger, Finn, 11, and Liam, 9, Reed, and Declan McAlister, 11; (below) and Cathy, Declan, 2, Aislynn, 7, Brogan, 9, and Cailyn, 11, Reed, Thomas Vaughan, 3, and Miles Perman.

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More than 200 animals, including dogs, a few cats, two pigs and hermit crabs, competed in the annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade on the Boardwalk last Saturday, one of many O.C.Toberfest activities that took place.

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Close to 50 entries were submitted for The Great Pumpkin Race, one of many O.C.Toberfest events held last weekend. Participants decorated pumpkins and raced them down a ramp just off the Boardwalk. Awards were presented in youth and adult divisions.

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Thousands of people walked through the beach maze over its three-day run last weekend. There were 18 skeleton ducks in the maze (for those that played the game).

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Big Toys on the Boardwalk event featured emergency vehicles, construction trucks, a helicopter, city bus and powerboats, among others, on Sunday on the boards and in the inlet parking lot. Ocean City Police Department Cpl. Matthew Foreman brought Moose along as well, who was a big hit.

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Calendar Fri., Oct. 29 REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR LEADERSHIP GROWTH & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP Mother’s Cantina 78th St., 7805 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. The workshop is free and will be held Nov. 16, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 8 and April 5 from 3-7 p.m. To apply, email KCleaver@worwic.edu by Oct. 29. Precourse work is due by Nov. 1.

DOCTOR MADDOCKTER’S MAD, MAD LIBRATORY Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 1-4 p.m. A spooky time for all ages. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

Seacrets, 117 49th St., Ocean City, 6-9 p.m. Tickets cost $75 each or $250 for four and includes buffet, open bar, silent auction and live entertainment. Tickets: LifeCrisisCenter.org or Tina Ciarmoli, 410-749-0632.

Sat., Oct. 30 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET Whaleysville United Methodist, 11716 Sheppards Crossing Road, Whaleyville, 710 a.m. Menu includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrapple, scrambled eggs, chipped beef, hash brown potatoes, toast, fruit and assorted beverages. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children. 410-6030294 GREG WEHNER/OCEAN CITY TODAY

PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIONS

FIRE DEPARTMENT FUNDRAISER & RECRUITMENT

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Meet a real-life team of ghost hunters that investigates spiritual, metaphysical and demonic hauntings. Think your house is haunted? Ask the experts. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 8 a.m.-noon. Stop by the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department’s booth and purchase your truck raffle tickets, Green Number Plate Signs and learn about becoming a member of the department. 410-641-8272

4TH ANNUAL SHERO AWARDS CEREMONY

SEASIDE 10/5K HALLOWEEN RUN

Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 57 p.m. The public is welcome to attend this free event. 410-524-9433, https://artleagueofoceancity.org/event/s hero-awards-2021/

Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Register online at http://OCtrirunning.com or onsite. Pickup begins at 7 a.m., 10 mile run starts at 9 a.m. followed by the start of the 5K race starts at 9:15 a.m. Rain or shine. 443-4974324.

TRACK OR TREAT Worcester County Recreation Center, 6030 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, 68 p.m. Open to youth ages 12 years and younger. Come dressed in costumes and bring bags to collect goodies. Children must be accompanied by an adult. tkeiser@marylandscoast.org, 410-6322144, Ext. 2505

HOWL-O-WEEN 2021 COSTUMES & COCKTAILS

DOCTOR MADDOCKTER’S MAD, MAD LIBRATORY Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. A spooky time for all ages. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

SWING FOR YOUTH GOLF OPEN Eagle’s Landing Golf Course, 12367 Ea-

ELVIS IN THE BUILDING Elvis tribute artist Cliff Wright of Branson, Missouri, performs on stage last Friday at the Clarion Resort Fountainbleu Hotel on 101st Street during the four-day Ocean City Tribute Festival. Wright was one of 20 tribute artists who competed for a bid to the 2022 Images of the King World Championship, set for next August in Memphis. The local event, held for several years, was both a qualifier for the final competition and entertainment for a large audience of Elvis fans. Organizers said this year’s event, which wrapped up last Sunday, had the best turn out ever. gles Nest Road, Berlin, 10 a.m. Cost is $125 per person or $500 per team and includes greens fees and cart, 2 Mulligans, putting contest and raffle tickets. https://www.eagleslandinggolf.com, 410213-7277

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 12-3 p.m.

Carnival-style games, prizes and snacks for all. Costume parade at 2:30 p.m. Held outdoors, but will be moved inside in the event of inclement weather. All ages welcome. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

HALLOWEEN BOWL BASH Ocean City Town Skate Park, Street Louis Avenue & Third Street, 2-6 p.m. Featuring a best trick skateboarding competition

with prizes and music. Also a prize for best costume. For kids 6 years and older.

Cost is $15 or free to pass holders. 410289-2695

FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods.

Open to the public.

Sun., Oct. 31 OCEAN CITY MAYOR’S 2ND ANNUAL BIKE RIDE South First Street, Ocean City, 9 a.m.noon. Beginning at 10 a.m., the mayor will lead riders along the boardwalk. Reg-

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MAKING STRIDES Several hundred people participated in the 10th annual Ocean City Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K fun run/walk, last Saturday on the Boardwalk to benefit the American Cancer Society.

(Left) Earl Conley and Shawn Harman, organizers of the annual Capt. Steve Harman’s Poor Girls Open women’s-only fishing tournament, presented a check for $125,000 raised during the August event.

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CALENDAR Continued from Page 39 ister as a rider upon arrival and compete for prizes and give-a-ways. Free event.

Halloween decorations/costumes welcome.

Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:30 a.m.

Each month is a different topic. Bring any questions and samples. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

STORY TIME ‘FAVORITE READ ALOUDS’ THE BOOK OF DELIGHTS

BERLIN TRICK-OR-TREAT Held throughout the Town of Berlin, 5-7 p.m. Washington Street, from Main Street to West Street will be closed to through traffic. Trick-or-treaters are reminded to be aware of traffic and do not accept homemade or unwrapped treats. 410-641-2770

Mon., Nov. 1 GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30-11:59 p.m. The group meets twice per month to discuss both classic and modern reading selections recommended by the Great Books Foundation. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00-9:00 p.m. All ladies that love to sing invited. Contact Mary, 410629-9383 or Carol Ludwig, 302-242-7062.

Tues., Nov. 2 PARACHUTE GAMES Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 10:30 a.m. Children, ages 2-5 years, get their wiggles out while playing games using a big parachute. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m.

Hear Ross Gay talk about his “Book of Delights.” Recorded by Gramercy Books. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

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MASTER GARDENER - PLANT CLINIC WITH GINNY ROSENKRANZ Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Join the group for stories, songs and rhymes. A fun activity included. For 2-5 year old children. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

BOOK LOVERS CLUB

Held virtually, Nov. 2-4 from 6-9 p.m.

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering this class. Cost is $20 for all three evenings. Register: Barry Cohen, 410935-4807, CGAUXOC@gmail.com.

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 12 p.m.

Join the group for a discussion on the book, “The Giver” by Lois Lowry. Book can be found on Hoopla. For ages 12-15 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

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Goat Plum Tree Farm, Berlin. 2-4 p.m.

Farmer Matthew Harhai will be discussing local fungi and their ecosystem benefits. Participants will go foraging and see a cooking demo. https://mdcoastalbays.org/event/living-local-farm-visit/, 410-632-2600

Wed., Nov. 3 GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING OF NEW OCEAN PINES VISITORS CENTER Ocean Pines Visitors Center, 11047 Racetrack Road, 4:30-6:30 p.m. The ribbon cutting will be held at 5:15 p.m. Join the group for beverages, food and networking as they unveil their new logo. Coastal HR Solutions will also be celebrating their ribbon cutting. 410-641-5306, info@oceanpineschamber.org.

STORY TIME ‘CATS’ Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays. Take-home activity included. For 2-5 year old children. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

is $8 for dine-in or take-out. Dine-in price includes a one-time, re-order of breakfast.

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LISTENING SESSION FOR PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PLAN John Walter Smith Park Pavilion, 6030 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, 6 p.m.

All are welcome to attend and participate. Held in the adjacent recreation center if inclement weather. Katherine Munson, kmunson@co.worcester.md.us or 410-632-1220.

Thurs., Nov. 4

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m.

Make your own fall decorations for the Thanksgiving table. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events” or call 410-208-4014.

STORY TIME: ‘DO NOT BRING YOUR DRAGON TO THE LIBRARY’ Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m.

Come listen to this silly story. Take home activity included. For children ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

STEM STORY TIME ‘BREATHE LIKE A BEAR’ Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Join the group for stories, songs and rhymes. Take-home activity included. For 2-5 year old children. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

POCOMOKE BOOK OF THE MONTH: ‘CIRCE’

BY MADELINE MILLER Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 2 p.m. Lively discussion facilitated by Cynthia Hanagud and Gail Samis of Salisbury University.

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ZUMBA FOR ALL LEVELS Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30-5:30 p.m.

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SNOW HILL FARMER’S MARKET Thursdays through October - Sturgis Park Pavilion on the Pocomoke River, noon to 5 p.m.

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Will marketing reflect product?

Surveying visitors’ and residents’ perception of Ocean City is one thing, but it’s quite another to effect change where the opinions gathered suggest the resort is falling short in terms of its attractiveness to potential customers.

That’s the difficulty Director of Tourism Tom Perlozzo faces, as he and consultants gather data that can be used to guide new marketing materials designed to draw an affluent crowd.

Take resort nightlife — many survey respondents say it’s not what it should be, although a good follow-up question to that observation would be “as compared to what?”

Unlike some metro areas where all the joints are jumping year-round, Ocean City is constrained by a relatively short season of profitability. Consequently, going all out to emulate big city nightlife in the summer makes no sense when it’s a pushup just to keep the lights on in the winter.

And then there’s the question of value and whether patrons believe they’re getting their money’s worth. Some do and some don’t, depending on their expectations, but not much can be done about that either way, as business operators and proprietors operate however they see fit.

The good ones will do whatever they can — and can afford — in terms of service, product and price to keep customers happy. And then there are the operations whose fragile margins won’t permit them to be too generous, and finally there are the one-and-done operators who just take the money.

There’s no way to control that because it’s a matter of individual business philosophy and circumstances.

To be sure, Ocean City could use some new and improved packaging, and in all likelihood Perlozzo and his department will get that done.

It’s also likely that the tourism department will produce some exciting new promotions and attractions designed to draw the crowd that the resort wants.

The bottom line, however, is that the quality of the product beneath the packaging and the perceptions that engenders will be determined by the hundreds of diverse components that make Ocean City what it is.

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I’ll have a booster shot

Not to make fun of, or to be insensitive to, people with mood disorders, but the recent CDC advisory that people with these problems should get the covid booster shot proves what I have known for years.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said, “I’m in a bad mood ... give me a shot.”

In fact, this turn of events in the immunization program has made me realize that back in the peak of my bar visiting days, I should have approached things in an By entirely different, and more excusable, manStewart ner.

Dobson The way I see it, I now have the option of saying one of two things when I come home an hour late, accompanied by the delicate wisp of Old Stumphole, and am confronted at the front door by She Who Must Be Obeyed.

Normally, I would say, “Sorry, I stopped off at the bar for a drink.”

That would be the truth, of course, but would still result in less-than-wonderful circumstances.

But now, courtesy of my CDC-inspired thinking, I could employ a better marketing approach and say, “I stopped off for a booster shot.”

Again, I’m not making fun of people who have mood issues, as I have several myself.

Mine are the product of an exceptionally active imagination that conjures up the worst possible scenarios for any given situation.

For instance, if She is five minutes late coming back from the grocery store, I don’t start worrying about the possibility of an accident.

No, I start worrying that she’s been kidnapped by members of a terrorist cell. And that they were in accident, then stole a car and continued on their way after eluding police in a high-speed chase.

That is until they stop in some remote location, where at this very moment they are texting me a ransom note that I can’t do anything about because She has the checkbook.

That’s on a good day. On a bad day, the kidnappers refuse to take a personal check.

I don’t know if that falls into the CDC’s new category for booster shot eligibility, but it must come close, not that it makes a difference.

I already had my real booster, courtesy of my local pharmacist, who also stuck it to me in the other arm with a flu shot because she likes the power.

That’s also why I was relieved to learn that I’m up-to-date on my pneumonia shots, as I was running short of inoculatable appendages.

Just kidding about all that, although I do wonder what the people in front of the store are thinking when they hear riotous laughter in the back and then see a woman walking around with a needle.

The truth is I feel good about having gotten the booster shot, because I’ve been sticking close to home for many months now, and being fully inoculated will allow me to return to a normal social routine.

Besides, I can think of five or six places that just might have a booster shot waiting for me when I return.

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Grand jury charges past day Maryland officials pushing care worker with child porn covid boosters for eligible

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) A Worcester County grand jury has indicted former Berlin day care worker Bruce William Travers on nearly 100 child sex abuse and pornography charges.

According to court documents, Travers, 37, of Ocean Pines, is charged with 42 counts of possessing child pornography, 37 counts of soliciting a subject for child porn, Bruce Travers four counts of filming a child in a sex act, two counts of sexually abusing a minor, and two counts of sexually abusing a minor household or family member. All the charges stem from incidents reported between June 1, 2018, and July 31, 2021.

In a second case, Travers is also charged with one count each of sexually abusing a minor, distributing child pornography and possessing child pornography beginning on May 21, 2021. He has been charged with 91 pffenses in the indictments.

Worcester County State’s Attorney Kristin Heiser said Thursday that a grand jury indicted Travers on the charges in both cases earlier this week. The 2018 case includes 34 offenses he was charged with previously, which were added to 54 new charges.

Maryland State Police arrested Travers Aug. 21 on the first 34 offenses, broken down as two counts of sexually abusing a minor, two counts of sexually abusing a minor household or family member, 15 counts of filming a child in a sex act, and 15 counts of possessing child pornography.

He is currently in jail and being held without bond.

Travers is a former employee of Little Lambs and Community Church in Berlin and was set to take a job within the Worcester County Public Schools system when notice of the allegations against him came to light.

According to district officials, he was not a WCPS employee at the time of his arrest, but he had previously worked as a substitute and intern.

State police were tipped off about Travers’ alleged activity after the department’s computer crimes unit received a referral from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, according to court documents.

An image showing four juvenile boys engaged in a sex act was uploaded to the browser Bing with an IP address that traced back to a home on Brandywine Drive in Ocean Pines.

Travers was listed as a renter at the home.

Following an investigation, state and Ocean Pines police officers executed a search and seizure warrant on Aug. 20 at the home. Travers, the sole occupant, was there.

According to the charging documents, police recovered electronic equipment, including laptops, cell phones, thumb drives, and camera memory cards, during the search. Police also seized used children’s underwear in individual packages.

Documents said that Travers, while talking to investigators upon his arrest, admitted to possessing child pornography, but denied touching any children sexually.

He also said children have stayed at his home, identifying three who were between the ages of 7 and 10.

An investigation found Travers had stayed at the home with the children’s guardian on and off from June 2018 to July 2021. The documents said he earned the trust to take care of the children at his home in Ocean Pines.

An examination of the electronic devices seized during the search contained several pornographic images of those children, court documents said.

Travers was initially set for a preliminary hearing on the initial 34 charges on Oct. 29 but Heiser said the hearing was canceled following the indictment. Travers’ initial court appearances on both pending cases are set for Nov. 24 in Worcester County Circuit Court in Snow Hill.

Ample supply available at AGH as preparations made for 5-11-year-old vaccines

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct, 29, 2021) As covid vaccines for children ages 5 to 11 move closer to final approval, state officials are seriously pushing booster shots for eligible individuals.

In a news conference Monday, Gov. Larry Hogan strongly recommended that anyone who is 65 or older, 18 or older with an underlying condition, or 18 or older with an occupation that puts them at an increased risk of infection get a booster if they received their first covid shot, or set of shots, around or before the end of April.

“The data we now have clearly does show that the level of protection does begin to wane over time, beginning after five or six months, especially for those who are immunocompromised, have comorbidities, and are most vulnerable,” Hogan said in a news release after the conference. “State health officials have issued an advisory strongly urging people with comorbidities to get a booster dose as soon as possible.”

Comorbitities are defined as conditions or diseases — such as obesity, cancer, kidney and liver disease, and more — that could be fatal when combined with covid.

Hogan’s push comes on the heels of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approving Johnson & Johnson and Moderna booster shots on Oct. 22. The move allows for anyone who received either of the vaccines in the eligible categories to get a booster, and allows them to mix and match with whatever is available.

Locally, Heather Snyder, the infection prevention manager at Atlantic General Hospital, said in an email that the hospital has “ample supply” of J&J, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines to support the community need for

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first, second and booster shots. She said officials have partnered with the hospital’s in-house pharmacy in the first floor lobby to administer the shots, and are planning community clinics in the future.

The Worcester County Health Department also has booster shots of all three types of the vaccine available for eligible recipients.

Also on the vaccine front, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration vaccine advisory panel this week voted to back Pfizer’s request for a shot for children as young as 5 years old. The action still requires final approval from the CDC, but it is a step closer to authorizing shots for 5 to 11-year-olds, who are currently too young for the jab.

Snyder said local hospital officials anticipate the approval “in the very near future.”

“AGH has requested vaccine supply from the state of Maryland to support this expected need,” she said.

She added that officials are planning community clinics on Nov. 11 and 18 to align with the projected endorsement of the shot for youngsters.

“In addition to offering pediatric doses of Pfizer on these dates, we will also provide vaccine for ages 12 and over, with [first, second] and booster doses of Pfizer,” she said.

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Wo. Co. covid cases, hospitalizations down

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) Even as cooler temperatures begin to push more people indoors, Worcester County’s covid case rates and hospitalizations are faring well, with steady drops in numbers over the past few weeks.

As of Thursday, the county’s positivity rate was 4.89 percent, just above the state’s low positivity rate of 3.06 percent. Shortly before school went back into session, Worcester County rivaled others for one of the highest positivity rates in the state, but the numbers have declined since the summer crowds have dwindled and the resort’s entered off-season mode.

Atlantic General Hospital officials also reported the lowest hospital numbers in several weeks. While the number of people hospitalized with covid never reached high enough to warrant the postponement of other procedures, or any of the other handicaps felt by some other facilities during the peak of the delta surge, the current total is down to its lowest in months.

On Wednesday, officials reported just four covid in-patients, down from seven last week and 11 the week before.

Unfortunately, though, the number of covid deaths has jumped slightly, going from 115 to 119 in the last week.

Weekly vaccine numbers and info: • As of Thursday, Maryland providers administered more than 8.4 million covid-19 vaccines for a total of 86.1 percent of residents with at least one dose.

• Hospital staff at Atlantic General have administered 12,353 covid vaccines as of Wednesday.

• According to the Worcester County Health Department, 73.1 percent of the county’s population was fully vaccinated as of Wednesday.

• Atlantic General staff members administered 66 shots since last week.

• As of Wednesday, 90 percent of AGH staff members had received at least one dose of the vaccine.

• Atlantic General Hospital hosts vaccine clinics from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at its pharmacy in the main lobby of the hospital. All three types of vaccines are offered.

• The Worcester County Health Department holds vaccine clinics weekly.

For information about them, visit worcesterhealth.org/protectmenu/1726-worcester-county,-mdcoronavirus-covid-19-information-20 20 Weekly covid numbers: • As of Thursday, Worcester

County’s covid-19 positivity rate was 4.89 percent, a decrease from 5.96 percent last week. Posting the highest positivity rate in the state was Garrett County at 17.25 percent.

• The state’s positivity rate was 3.06 percent Thursday.

• Also as of Thursday, Maryland reported 558,852 confirmed covid cases.

• Worcester County confirmed 53 new cases since last week, bringing the total cases since March 2020 to 5,011.

• Atlantic General Hospital reported four covid in-patients this week, down from seven last week. Two of the patients were fully vaccinated and the ages ranged between 59 and 88.

• Ocean Pines and Berlin had 1,940 cases and Ocean City had 1,253 Thursday.

• Worcester County has reported 119 covid deaths since March 2020.

• According to the state health department website, as of Wednesday, 90 people in Worcester County schools — both public and private — were positive for covid. Broken down, Snow Hill Middle School had 26 cases, Showell Elementary had 24, Buckingham Elementary had 13, Stephen Decatur Middle had 11, Pocomoke Elementary had 9, Stephen Decatur High School had seven. Worcester County Public Schools also tracks new covid cases and outbreaks through an online dash-

board tracking system found at worcesterk12.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=577441&pageId=9819826. According to the site, between Oct. 18 and 22, the school system reported 30 new covid cases.

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Ocean City Today

Restaurant faces long off-season

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) Last Thursday started out as a typical morning for Little House of Pancakes owner Ray Daugherty.

He was just finishing his cup of coffee and was getting ready to unlock the front doors to open for business when he noticed a vehicle coming straight for his restaurant at the corner of 74th Street and Coastal Highway.

“I just happened to be facing that direction,” Daugherty said. “By the time I realized he was coming to the building, it was too late.”

The pancake house owner said a car had veered off Coastal Highway almost in front of Quiet Storm Surf Shop, smashing the corner of a bench in front of the fire station, and crashing into his diner.

“He never hit the brakes,” Daugherty said. “He cleared everything except for my building.”

After a rough two years that included being shut down during the covid-19 pandemic, Daugherty now faces an uphill battle to get his shop back up and running before the 2022 season kicks into gear.

Police said they responded to the accident at the Little House of Pancakes at 7:43 a.m. on Oct. 21. When officers arrived, they found a vehicle had driven into the building and was approximately 30 feet inside.

According to police, the 37-year-old

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A 37-year-old man drove his vehicle through the side of the Little House of Pancakes restaurant on 74th Street on the morning of Oct. 21, and according to Ocean City Police, he fell asleep at the wheel. The man was transported to TidalHealth in Salisbury, while a dog and infant child that were in the car at the time of the crash were not injured.

man from Ocean City who was driving suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to TidalHealth in Salisbury by Ocean City EMS. An infant was also inside the vehicle at the time of the crash and was treated at the scene. Also in the car was a dog.

“The investigation determined that

the driver fell asleep while driving southbound on Coastal Highway,” police said.

“It was determined that impairment by drugs and/or alcohol was not a contributing factor to the collision.”

The driver, who has not been named, will be given a traffic citation for the See OCPD Page 48

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Daugherty said when the crash happened, the employee who was in the restaurant with him went over to open the car door when the driver kept yelling “get away.”

Neither of them could tell whether the man was yelling at them or the dog.

A few people went up to the restaurant last Thursday with hopes of grabbing a meal but were shocked to see a hole in the northwest side of the building.

Getting it fixed could take between three and four months.

Part of the issue Daugherty will have to deal with is that a structural support was damaged in the crash. He also said 90 percent of the tables and chairs were damaged.

“It’s going to be quite an ordeal,” he said. “Insurance is going to cover it, but it’s a long process.

“He took out 90 percent of the tables and chairs, and they’re all special order.

The tables were custom made,” Daugherty added. “They’re not something you can order through a catalog. The chairs are going to be difficult with the supply chain as it is right now. I don’t know how long it’s going to take to get stuff in.”

Hit-and-run repossession

DUI hit-and-run

Ecstasy

Heather Renee Hart, 34, of Ocean City, was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 9:45 a.m. on Oct. 19 near Dory Road and charged with hit-and-run and various other charges.

Police responded to reports of a hit-and-run accident and when they arrived, they found a tow truck driver who said he was trying to legally repossess a vehicle when Hart ran outside of her home and hopped into the driver’s seat.

Hart and the tow truck driver began arguing and he advised her to contact the company who holds the lien of the vehicle. If the company could confirm payment, he would not repossess the vehicle, he said.

But instead, Hart started the vehicle and drove over a parking barrier before striking the rear of the tow truck, causing minor scratches, according to police.

A short time later, the car was spotted near 85th Street and police responded.

When police questioned her, Hart said she felt threatened by the tow driver, so she drove away. She also told officers that the damage on the front of the car was from a deer and the side damage was from when she was hit by another car. She was placed under arrest for leaving the scene of an accident.

Nicholas Adam Bonds, 40, of Sterling, Virginia was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Oct. 19 near 611 and Ocean Gateway and charged with hit-and-run and DUI. Police responded to reports of a possibly intoxicated person who backed into a sign near Wicomico Street before fleeing the scene north onto Baltimore Avenue.

Officers located the vehicle speeding near North Division Street before it turned onto Ocean Gateway. Once they caught up to the vehicle near the intersection of Route 611 and Ocean Gateway, the officers conducted a traffic stop and could smell alcohol coming from inside.

After an investigation, police added, Bonds was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was placed under arrest.

Megan Katherine Davey, 18, of Selbyville, was arrested by Ocean City Police at 5:38 p.m. on Oct. 22 near North Division Street and charged with possession of drugs.

Police said a witness reported seeing a vehicle swerve on the road before pulling over so the passenger could get out and vomit. The passenger and the driver then walked over to the Boardwalk, according to the eyewitness.

When police spotted the vehicle, the driver, identified as Davey, was seen at a nearby body piercing shop.

After an investigation, Davey was placed under arrest for driving under the influence, though not by alcohol.

Police noted that a search of Davey revealed she had a small plastic baggie with ecstasy inside.

Drug possession

Aaron Michael Adair, 24, of Kernersville, North Carolina was arrested

by Ocean City Police at 2:05 a.m. on Oct. 23 near 118th Street and charged with DUI, possession of a spring-assisted knife, speeding and attempting to elude an officer.

Police said Adair was seen speeding near 94th Street when he ran a red light and when officers caught up to him, they attempted to stop him.

But Adair sped away, according to police, reaching speeds of 85 mph before pulling into a hotel parking lot.

Police tried to stop Adair again by putting on the emergency lights, but he failed to acknowledge the lights and led an officer around the parking lot for two laps before coming to a stop.

Adair was detained when he got out of the vehicle and an investigation found he was under the influence of alcohol. After being read his rights, police said, Adair told officers he saw the lights but did not think they were for him.

“I’m not from here,” Adair told the officers, adding that he did not know what the speed limit was.

When the officer searched the vehicle, a spring-assisted opening knife was found in the center console.

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Police said Logan was stopped for an active warrant and that a search produced a clear plastic baggie and a cut plastic straw with what officers believed was methamphetamine inside.

Police added that Logan said that the baggie and straw contained methamphetamine.

Drug distribution Thomas Aloysious Hawkins, 53 of Bowie, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 22 near the Route 50 bridge and charged with two counts of drug possession, and single counts of possession of drugs with distribution intent and possession of a dangerous concealed weapon.

Police said Hawkins was the passenger of a vehicle that was stopped because the license plate was not visible. When the driver handed the officer his registration, a rolling paper was found folded inside, according to police.

The officer also smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle and conducted a search.

During the search, police found a knife in the glovebox near Hawkins, a pipe with residue near Hawkin’s feet, 19 packages labeled Subxone sublingual film near Hawkin’s feet, and 15 plastic bags containing crack cocaine.

Hawkins told officers the crack cocaine and suboxone were his and that he sells the drugs to make money and purchase drugs for his own personal use. He added that he uses crack cocaine every day, police added, before he was placed under arrest.

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Single-car DUI crash Golfinos Constantinos Androutsopoulos, 21, of Catonsville, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police at 2:28 a.m. on Oct. 24 near the Route 50 bridge and charged with DUI. Police were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident near North Division street and when they arrived, they found a vehicle with significant front-end damage facing the east-bound lane.

Officers also noticed the wooden median pillars were broken and underneath the vehicle.

When police approached the car, Androutsopoulos was behind the wheel and was found to be under the influence of alcohol.

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WORLD WAR II

German U-boat sinks Good Reuben James

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Oct. 29, 2021) Songster Woody Guthrie asked if, 80 years ago, this week, you had, “... heard of a ship called the Good Reuben James?

Manned by hard-fighting men, both of honor and fame.

She flew the Stars and Stripes of the land of the free ...” Later in the song, Guthrie asked if you had, “... a friend on The Good Reuben James?”

Chances are that you didn’t have a friend on “The Good Reuben James.”

It was a four-funneled Clemson-class destroyer, which was commissioned on Sept. 24, 1920. It was 314 feet long, weighed 1,190 tons and had a top speed of 35 knots. Its main armament was a 3-inch gun and four 4inch guns, supplemented by 12 21-inch torpedo tubes.

By this time, 80 years ago, although the U.S. had yet to enter the war, the United States Navy was assisting its British cousins by convoying ships to Iceland, bound for Great Britain. Ostensibly, the supplies were for American troops stationed in Iceland.

At Iceland, British warships assumed escort duties. The convoy that the Reuben James was helping to escort was convoy HX156. HX indicated that the ships departed from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The other escorting ships for HX156 were

the United States destroyers Niblack (which was the only ship equipped with radar), Tarbell, Benson and Hillary P. Jones. The convoy’s ultimate destination was Liverpool.

The “Rube” departed Naval Station Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, with the other four destroyers, on Oct. 23, 1941, where it met the convoy, which topped 50 ships.

As Guthrie tells it, “`Twas the last day of October we saved the fortyfour From the cold icy waters off that cold icy Iceland shore.”

“It was there in the dark of that uncertain night that we watched for the U-boats and waited for a fight.”

The “Rube” had been ordered to investigate a faint radio transmission.

Just as it was changing position, a torpedo fired from U-552, commanded by Kapitän Leutnant Erich Topp, meant for one of the merchantmen, struck the “Rube” in its forward magazine.

“Then a whine and a rock and a great explosion roared and they laid the Reuben James on the cold ocean floor.”

The bow section of the “Rube” was blown off and sank immediately, taking the captain, Lt. Commander Heywood L. Edwards, and all of the officers. Edwards, was a 1926 Naval Academy graduate and a member of

the 1928 U.S. Olympic wrestling team.

The rest of the crew abandoned ship. But there had been no time to defuse the depth charges. When they reached a depth of 50 feet, they exploded. Surviving seaman, Fireman Second Class George Giehrl, recalled, “If it hadn’t been for those depth charges, we probably would have had another 40 or 50 survivors. Some were knocked unconscious. Others were torn apart.”

“When the good ship went down, only 44 were saved” (out of a crew of 159).

The following year, construction began on the “Rube’s” namesake, a destroyer escort which was commissioned on April 1, 1943. The most recent Reuben James was a guided missile frigate which was decommissioned in 2013. In July of 1943, construction began on the destroyer Heywood L. Edwards, which was launched from Boston Navy Yard in October and saw service in the Pacific.

After Pete Seeger and Guthrie sang Guthrie’s song on CBS Radio, the headline of one newspaper, the next day, read, “COMMIE FOLKSINGERS TRY TO INFILTRATE RADIO.” Kapitän Leutnant Topp was already a recipient of the Knight’s Cross. U-552 was 13 months old. It

had departed its base at St. Nazaire, in occupied France, on Oct. 25, 1941.

The fatal torpedo was fired about 600 miles west of Iceland. U-552 was nicknamed “Roter Teufel” (“Red Devil”) because it sported a grinning devil painted on its conning tower.

After 33 days, the Roter Teufel returned to base.

Although the U-552, and its captain, miraculously survived the war, both were involved in the controversial sinking of the SS David H. Atwater, under the command of William K. Webster, an unarmed coastal steamer, which was hauling coal to Massachusetts, from Norfolk, Virginia.

The attack occurred 10 miles off Assateague, Virginia, on the evening of April 2, 1942. The German submarine surfaced and pumped 50 shells into the small freighter from its deck gun. Even as it began sinking, the sub’s crew opened up with machine guns, striking the Atwater’s crew as they attempted to man the life boats.

When the Coast Guard cutter Leagre arrived, it found the life boats with dead crewmen riddled by machine-gun fire. There were three survivors from a crew of 27. The Leagre delivered the three survivors and four bodies to Chincoteague Coast Guard Station.

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In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, William P. Bortner.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at Zion United Methodist Church in Bishopville with Rev. Paul Sherwood officiating. Burial followed in Bishopville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: Bishopville Vol. Fire Co., P.O. Box 350, Bishopville, Maryland 21813; or Zion United Methodist Church, c/o Sandra Venable, 11213 Beverly St., Bishopville, Maryland 21813.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and nutrition from College Misericordia, in Dallas, Pennsylvania. She also completed advanced dietetics studies at several medical centers in New York City.

Jeanne was a dedicated civil servant, joining the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1963.

During her career at Jeanne White FDA, Jeanne held many senior positions including being named the first FDA White House Liaison and serving as the assistant director of Field Operations in the White House Office of Consumer Affairs.

In 1972, Jeanne was directed by the Nixon Administration to establish the country’s first White House Consumer Protection Office in a Disaster Area in the aftermath of Hurricane Agnes.

This initiative to open a Consumer Protection Office has continued as a template for other disaster areas that have occurred since then. She also served as the regional director, director of Field Operations and national director of Communications at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-

mission (CPSC).

In 1999, Jeanne retired from the FDA Commissioner’s Office of National Industry, Scientific, and Trade Affairs.

Among her numerous national and international awards, Jeanne is a seven-time winner of the FDA Award of Merit, the FDA’s highest award.

She is also a recipient of the Presidential Award of Excellence and was named Regulatory Professional of the Year in 1992 by the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society.

Jeanne most recently was the director of Communications at Nocopi Technologies, being appointed to that position in December 2003.

Jeanne was an avid shopper and had a flare for bold colors. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and staying active during her retirement years. She was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City.

Jeanne is survived by her husband, Philip White; his daughter, Marnie Merrill, and granddaughter, Sloane Mitchell; her sister, Carole Quinn of Laflin, Pennsylvania; nephew, Lawrence Kovacs Jr., and his daughter, great-niece, Bridget Kovacs; niece, Lynn Kovacs Pellegrino; Continued on Page 53

OBITUARIES DOLLY M. MAGEE Bishopville Dolly M. MaGee, age 57, of Bishopville, died Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

She was born in Baltimore and was the daughter of Margaret “Dolly” E. (Mayer) Bortner and the late Lewis A. Bortner.

Dolly had been a Dolly MaGee registered nurse at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury for many years until she retired because of her illness. She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, United Tour Riders and a former member of the Bishopville Vol. Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by her mother, Dolly Bortner of Ocean City; her husband of 39 years, Eugene A. MaGee of Bishopville; two daughters, Rebecca M. Benson and husband, Brian, and Lauren A. Draheim and husband, Lance, all of Bishopville; two brothers, Harry L. Bortner and John F. Bortner both of Baltimore; and four grandchildren, Lawson, Tripp, Lakelyn and Levyn. She is also survived by several nieces and a nephew.

JEANNE DEVERS WHITE Frankford Jeanne Devers White, 85, of Frankford, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at home with friends and family by her side.

Jeanne was the daughter of the late Patrick and Helen Devers of West Pittston, Pennsylvania.

Born on Dec. 21, 1935, she resided in the family home in West Pittston, where her early education took place at Immaculate Conception Elementary School, and Saint John the Evangelist High School.

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MICHAEL B. MATHERS WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE, MATHERS & ILLUMINATI, LLP 115 BROAD STREET P.O. BOX 910 SALISBURY, MD 21803 410-742-3176 LEMAR FOOKS 1242 South Ogden Drive, #7 Los Angeles, CA 90019 Plaintiff v.

LARISSA FOOKS 2622 Orchard Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90019 LEWALTER FOOKS 2622 Orchard Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90019 LEMOYNE FOOKS 2622 Orchard Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90019 LANCE R. FOOKS 709 Winchester Street Bakersfield, CA 93309 LAMBERT R. FOOKS l 121 Delpy View Lane Vista, CA 92804 LYNN R. FOOKS Healing Hands Assisted Living 806 V: W. 95th Street Los Angeles, CA 90044 All Persons Having or Claiming to Have Any Interest in the Property Known as: 5 Acres NE Side Holly Grove Road SDAT Tax ID: 10-019117 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY CASE NO: C-23-CV-21-000149

NOTICE

That the above Plaintiff has filed a petition entitled Complaint for Quiet Title, in which he is seeking that fee simple title for the property at issue be vested in Lemar Fooks, and that the interests of all other claimants be extinguished, for the real property described as: being in the third election district of said Worcester County, in Synepuxant Neck, and convey- to them by deed dated June nineteen hundred and eight — Beginning at a stone on the road leading to Synepuxent Neck and running N. 54 1.2 E 56.80 poles, thence S. 35 E. l4 poles, thence S. 54 1.2 W. 56.80 poles to said road leading to Synepuxent Neck, thence in a straight line to the beginning, 14 poles, containing nearly five acres of land be the same more or less.

Notice is hereby issued by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the relief sought in the aforementioned Complaint may be granted, unless cause be shown to the contrary. Defendant is to file the response to the complaint on or before November 8, 2021. Failure to file the response within the time allowed may result in a judgement by default or the granting of the relief sought, provided a copy of this Notice be published in some newspaper published in the County in each of the three (3) successive weeks on or before November 1, 2021.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki

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of Public Hearing on Disposal of Surplus Real Estate The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland propose to quitclaim a .08848± acre parcel located in the Town of Berlin, on the east side of Harrison Avenue near North Main Street, and designated as Item No. 2 in a deed and plat recorded in the land records of Worcester County in Liber FWH 418, folio 263 to the Berlin Fire Company, Inc. for zero consideration.

The PUBLIC HEARING on this disposal of surplus real estate will be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 – Government Center One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Questions may be directed to Weston S. Young, Chief Administrative Officer, by calling 410-632-1194, or by email at weston.young@co.worcester.md.us.

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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18926 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LLOYD B. LEWIS AKA: LLOYD BRADFORD LEWIS Notice is given that Gail T. Lewis, 10406 Windy Drive, P.O. Box 591, Ocean City, MD 21843, was on October 04, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lloyd B. Lewis who died on August 28, 2021, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 4th day of April, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal

representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Gail T. Lewis Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 14, 2021 OCD-10/14/3t _________________________________ ROBERT D. WOLFGANG JR. 29 H ATLANTIC AVE. OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18937 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CAROL PATSCHORKE Notice is given that F. Richard Patschorke, 13 Beechnut Court, Berlin, MD 21811, was on October 08, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Carol Patschorke who died on October 1, 2021, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 8th day of April, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

F. Richard Patschorke Personal Representative

OCTOBER 29, 2021 True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 14, 2021 OCD-10/14/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18947 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM A. GIBBS JR. Notice is given that Julianne Gibbs, P.O. Box 419, Ocean City, MD 21843, was on October 14, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William A. Gibbs, Jr. who died on October 2, 2021, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 14th day of April, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Julianne Gibbs Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 21,2021 OCD-10/21/3t _________________________________

OCTOBER 29, 2021

OCD-10/21/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852

NOTICE

of a Public Hearing of the Town of Berlin Planning Commission Pursuant to the Town of Berlin, MD Code Sections 108-214 and 108215, the Berlin Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing during its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD to consider a request to change the zoning classification of the parcel known as Worcester County Tax Map number 0025, Parcel 0004, consisting of approximately 25 acres from B-2 Shopping District to R-4 Residence District 4 received from Delmarva Property Management, Inc. OCD-10/21/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive a maximum of sixteen (16) parking spaces for employee housing with a maximum capacity of 84 people providing one (1) parking space on site in reference to Section 110-932(b)(34). The site of the appeal is described as Lot 157, Block 17 of the Ocean City Plat, further described as located on the south side of Dorchester Street, and known locally as 205 Dorchester Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: MAD DESIGN GROUP, INC. – (BZA 2605 #2109400013) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall.

Alfred Harrison, Chairman Maureen Howarth, Attorney

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Carrie M. Ward, et al.

6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

SHANNAN CHRISTA JOHNSON 600 Walnut Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000288

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 19th day of October, 2021, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 600 Walnut Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 22nd day of November, 2021, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 15th day of November, 2021.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $143,640.00.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-10/21/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18917 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT ENGLISH SR. AKA: ROBERT ANTHONY ENGLISH SR. Notice is given that Shelly English Jackson, 8536 Langmaid Road, Newark, MD 21841, was on October 18, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Robert English Sr. who died on August 5, 2021, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 18th day of April, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Shelly English Jackson Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 28, 2021 OCD-10/28/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18953 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARY ANN DEFRANK COLEMAN AKA: MARY ANN COLEMAN Notice is given that Cindy Bleistein, 23607 Cornerstone Lane, Damascus, MD 20872, was on October 18, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary Ann Defrank Coleman who died on August 10, 2021, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 18th day of April, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is

unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Cindy Bleistein Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 28, 2021 OCD-10/28/3t _________________________________ J. HARRISON PHILLIPS III ESQ 115-72ND STREET OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18911 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EUNICE OPHELIA HANDY Notice is given that Sarah Derrickson Mitchell, 10401 Trappe Road, Berlin, MD 21811, was on September 24, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Eunice Ophelia Handy who died on May 12, 2012, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 24th day of March, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Sarah Derrickson Mitchell Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest

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Date of publication: October 28, 2021 OCD-10/28/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 301-907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer Maurice O’Brien Bradley Harris Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v.

Michael Peters 2800 B Gull Way Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-19-000136

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 21st day of October, 2021, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 2800 B Gull Way, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 22nd day of November, 2021, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 15th day of November, 2021. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $325,000.00.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD TRUE COPY TEST: Susan R. Braniecki, CLERK OCD-10/28/3t _________________________________

SUMMARY NOTICE OF BOND SALE $26,420,000* MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF OCEAN CITY

and will mature on November 1 in the years 2022 through 2041, inclusive, as more fully described in the Notice of Sale.

No bid for less than all of the Bonds will be considered. The Bonds will be awarded based on the lowest interest cost to the City, determined in accordance with the true interest cost (TIC) method. All bids must be accompanied by a good faith deposit in the amount of $528,400, payable by wire transfer to the City, or by a check or surety bond as provided in the Notice of Sale.

Copies of the Preliminary Official Statement and the Notice of Sale relating to the Bonds may be obtained from the office of the Finance Administrator of the City, located at City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, or from Wye River Group, Incorporated, 522 Chesapeake Avenue, Second Floor, Annapolis, Maryland 21403 (410267-8811). *Preliminary, subject to change OCD-10/28/2t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: MARY B. CROPPER ESTATE NO. 18961

NOTICE

OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Keith C. Tull, 2039 aka 2023 McMichael Ave., Pocomoke, MD 21851 for judicial probate and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at One W. Market Street, Court Room 4, Court House, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 11/23/2021 at 10:00 a.m.

This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time.

Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills.

Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 10/28/2021 OCD-10/28/2t _________________________________

General Obligation Municipal Purpose Bonds of 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mayor and City Council of Ocean City (the “City”) will receive electronic bids via PARITY® for the $26,420,000* General Obligation Municipal Purpose Bonds of 2021 (the “Bonds”) until 10:30 a.m. local Ocean City, Maryland time on: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 or on such other date as may be selected by the Mayor. The Bonds will be dated as of the date of delivery

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, ”Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port War-

OCTOBER 29, 2021

WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 49 The rest of the bodies that were recovered were brought to Ocean City, where they were transported, in a pick-up, from the boat, to the Ocean City ice plant, then located on Philadelphia Avenue and Somerset Street. There they were iced for shipment to Norfolk.

Local resident George Bert Cropper was called to help in the preparation of the bodies. When asked if the cause of death was apparent, i.e., drowning or gunshot, he said that all died of gunshot wounds and that the bullet wounds were readily apparent.

Local resident Frances Mumford, whose brother-in-law, Allen Mumford, worked at the ice plant, remembers there being about a dozen bodies. Neither Capt. Topp, nor anyone else, was ever charged with the crime. Capt. Topp, the third most successful U-boat captain, later became a rear-admiral in the postwar navy of American ally West Germany.

The Reuben James had been named for boatswains’ mate Reuben James who was born in Delaware about 1776, and who served with Lt. Stephen Decatur during the famous raid to burn the Philadelphia in the Harbor of Tripoli, Libya, on Feb. 16, 1804.

During that engagement James positioned himself between Lt. Decatur and a sword-wielding Barbary pirate, taking the blow from the sword. He did survive, as did the lieutenant.

Reuben James continued to serve his country in the U.S. Navy, until January 1836, when he was forced to

retire because of ill health. He died on Dec. 3, 1838, at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Washington, D.C. Twenty years after the sinking of the “Rube,” The Kingston Trio included Guthrie’s song on their album “Close-Up,” with slightly different lyrics. The album reached #3 on the charts and was nominated for a Grammy. Among other differences, the Trio noted that, “Many years have passed since those brave men are gone, Those cold icy waters, they’re still and they’re calm.

Many years have passed and still I wonder why the worst of men must fight, And the best of men must die.”

In 1991, the U.S. Postal Service issued a 29-cent stamp honoring the Reuben James.

“Now tonight there are lights in our Country so bright, In the farms and in the cities they are telling of the fight.

And now our mighty battleships will steam the bounding main, and remember the name of that good Reuben James.”

dens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland.

3 associated pilings, maximum channelward extension 20’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 635 94TH ST UNIT A Parcel # 8966 -1 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: JILL ANNE EARLEY APPLICANT: PRISTINE PERMITTING, LLC PW 21-119 A request has been submitted to construct an 18’ pier extension to existing 30’ pier and widen pier to 4’7’. To install one boatlift with one additional pole, maximum channelward distance of 48’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 609 BAYSHORE DR UNIT 33 Parcel # 5347 -33 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: TONY MOREAU APPLICANT: PRISTINE PERMITTING, LLC PW 21-120 A request has been submitted to construct an 18’ pier extension to a 30’ pier and to widen to 4’7”. To install one PWC lift with one associated piling, maximum channelward 48’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 609 BAYSHORE DR UNIT 34 Parcel # 5347 -34 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: PETER ROSKOVICH APPLICANT: PRISTINE PERMITTING, LLC OCD-10/28/2t _________________________________

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 At 2:00 p.m.

PW 21-116 A request has been submitted to install one 10’ x 15’ PWC floating platform in an existing slip, maximum channelward 21’.

The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 401 BAYSHORE DR UNIT 10 Parcel # 5688 -10 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: FADIME SEREMET APPLICANT: OCEAN SERVICES OF DE., INC. PW 21-117 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift on four existing pilings, install one PWC swivel lift with one associated piling. Maximum channelward 16’ not to extend beyond existing pier.

The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 10621 SHIFTING SANDS DR Parcel # 1680A-85A in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: CORY SHOVER APPLICANT: PRISTINE PERMITTING, LLC. PW 21-118 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift and

Next week: Parade Commemorating the Russian Revolution Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 49 great-nephew, Matthew Pellegrino; great-niece, Nicole Pellegrino; greatgreat niece, Riley Anne Sibley; nieces, Kathleen DePillis, Michelle Quinn and Kimberly Hazzouri, and their children, great-nephew Matthew, Brendan, Adrien and Declan; and great-nieces, Julia, Emily and Maeve.

Jeanne was preceded in death recently by her sister, Anne Kovacs of Selbyville.

A viewing was held on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Pennsylvania on Friday with burial following.

In lieu of flowers, the family recommends doing something nice for someone else.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

ROBERT HARRY PHILLIPS Berlin Beloved by countless friends and family, Robert (Bob) Harry Phillips, age 93 of Berlin, Maryland, passed away at the Coastal Hospice at the Lakes on Oct. 21, 2021.

Born in Hebron, Maryland, on March 27, 1928, he was the son of the late John Edward Phillips and Elizabeth Savage Phillips.

Bob is survived by his wife of 48 years, Esther Collins Phillips; a daughter, Leigh Ann Taylor (Ricky); a son, Robin S. Johnson (Carol); five grandchildren, Katie Cabrera (Joaquin), Hunter Johnson (Brandie), Ryan Taylor, Brett Taylor and Jake Taylor; and one greatgrandson, Gavin Cruz Cabrera.

He is also survived by his sister, Brenda P. Fox (Jim).

He loved his nieces and nephew like his own: Susan Colliton Robert Phillips (Kevin), Lori Bennett (David) and Jim Fox II (Dawn).

He also loved his great nieces and nephews: Sarah, Corie, Patrick, Jimmy III, Jordan, Jessie, Johnny and Rachel.

He was preceded in death by not only his parents but also his son, Robbie Phillips; and his sister, Peggy Elaine Phillips.

He graduated from Hebron High School in 1946 and then from Beacom College in 1948.

For 42 years, Bob was employed by two different banks: the Union Trust Co. (24 years) followed by Peninsula Bank (18 years).

He served Peninsula Bank in various lending, managerial and business development capacities including regional vice president for the bank’s three offices in Ocean City and Berlin, and in 1988 was named vice president for Business Development in Worcester County.

Active in various civic and commu-

nity affairs, Bob was a member and a director of the Berlin Lions Club, a director of the Worcester County United Fund Drive, and a director of the Berlin Heritage Foundation.

His other previous affiliations included the Ruritan Rockawalkin Club, the Board of Zoning Appeals for the Town of Berlin, Worcester County Board of Education Technology Task Force, Berlin Chamber of Commerce, and the Atlantic General Hospital Fundraising Campaign Committee.

A member of the Lions Club for 47 years, Bob was a recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellow Award for his humanitarian efforts. He was also a member of the Stevenson United Methodist Church in Berlin where he enjoyed listening to the church’s pipe organ.

After retiring from the banking industry, his passion for fine woodworking drew him into his woodworking “shop” just steps away from his back door.

He spent many hours in his shop fine-tuning his craftsmanship. The exquisite detail of his work was deeply appreciated by countless individuals for whom he made furniture.

Bob was also an avid reader with an insatiable appetite for fiction, reading up to several books a week, even up until the time of his passing.

In his later years, he also thoroughly enjoyed “the Lunch Bunch” gatherings on Wednesdays as well as

the monthly Phillips “Cousins’” luncheons.

He was well known for his authenticity, humor, intelligence and wit, which served him well throughout his life. It has been said, to know him was to love him.

A celebration of his life will be held on Nov. 21, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Stevenson United Methodist Church in Berlin, Maryland. Rev. James Fox and Rev. David Bennett (nephews) will officiate.

For health considerations, face masks are recommended and there will be no visitation prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are welcome to Coastal Hospice (P.O. Box 1722, Salisbury, Maryland 21802) or to Stevenson United Methodist Church (123 N. Main Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811).

Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Service, 504 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, Maryland 21811. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.easternshorecremation.com.

JEFFREY WILLIAM HANTSKE Berlin Jeffrey William Hantske, age 66, passed away on Oct. 24, 2021, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

Born in Glen Burnie, he was the son of the late Paul and Emily (Bounds) Hantske.

He is survived by his brother, Robert Hantske of Annapolis; and nieces, Ari Hantske and Nettie Widgeon both of Berlin.

Preceding him in death was his older brother, Paul Hantske.

Mr. Hantske was a graduate of Annapolis High School and attended the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. After retiring from a career with United Airlines, he worked at Outback in Ocean City. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his family.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at noon, at the BoggsJeffrey Hantske Disharoon American Legion, Post #123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, Maryland. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

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SD football team goes on 42-point run to win game

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 29, 2021) In front of hundreds of fans, the Stephen Decatur football team went on a 42-point run on its way to a 49-28 victory over the Easton Warriors during its Homecoming game last Friday in Berlin.

“It was a great win.

It was awesome,” said Decatur Coach Jake Coleman. “The kids were unbelievable and the win was extra speJake Coleman cial on homecoming.

It was an outstanding way to cap off a special Homecoming Week.”

Easton scored first, about four minutes into the game. Decatur answered with 2:35 left in the first quarter when sophomore Brycen Coleman caught a 59-yard pass from senior quarterback Ashten Snelsire. Sophomore Brogan Eastlack’s kick was good.

Easton pulled ahead 20-7 in the second quarter.

Sophomore Gavin Solito scored, then Eastlack was successful for the extra point 4:41 before halftime.

With three minutes to play, junior Logan Bradshaw intercepted an Easton pass, which started the momentum shift in Decatur’s favor. Shortly after, Coleman caught a 39-yard pass from Snelsire. Eastlack then hit the extra point with 2:08 on the clock, to put Decatur on top, 21-20.

“Once we started coming back the crowd really got into the game and it was tough to overcome for Easton. We really appreciate the support,” Coach Coleman said. “The crowd was into it and the kids were locked in. They were pumped up. We were down 20-7 then we were up 21-20 and I think that shell-shocked Easton. Then it was 2820.”

Junior Luke Mergott’s 18-yard interception return and Eastlack’s kick increased the Seahawks’ advantage to 28-20, with 1:37 remaining in the half.

Senior Joe Buxbaum picked off an Easton pass and ran it 92 yards for a touchdown with 7:48 on the clock in the third quarter. Eastlack’s kick was good to make it 35-20.

“We made some adjustments and went out in the second half and then Joe Buxbaum’s 90-plus-yard interception for a touchdown broke their back,” Coleman said.

Snelsire hit Mergott from 39 yards

PHOTO COURTESY DON MCMULLEN

The Worcester Prep golf team won the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship last Wednesday at GlenRiddle Golf Club in Berlin. Pictured, from left, are juniors Harrison Humes and Griffin Jones, sophomore Vanesska Hall, senior captain Riley Schoch and freshmen Michael DePalma and Owen West.

Wor. Prep golf team ESIAC champs

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 29, 2021) The Worcester Prep golf team dominated its Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference opponents throughout the season, and the Mallards did the same in the tourout with 3:45 remaining in the quarter. Eastlack’s kick boosted Decatur’s lead to 42-20.

Senior Zimere Handy scored in the fourth quarter, which was followed by Eastlack’s successful extra point.

Easton put eight points on the board late in the game, but Decatur’s lead was too large to come back from.

“We’ve been down 14 points four times this year and we’ve come back and tied it or took the lead,” Coleman said. “The kids just never give up. The game was a microcosm of the season.

We had a gut check and had to rally together. We’ve finished strong.”

Snelsire was 21-for-29 passing for 260 yards.

“Ashten had another phenomenal game. He’s just so clutch,” Coleman said. “He leads the state in passing yards. He’s just unbelievable.”

Coleman caught seven passes for 120 yards. Mergott tallied 53 yards on three catches. Eastlack was 7-for-7 on extra points.

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nament championship.

“I think they played very well, the whole team. I was very pleased,” said Prep Coach Don McMullen.

The Prep squad won last Wednesday’s three-school ESIAC championship match, scoring a 164.

S o p h o m o r e Don McMullen Vanesska Hall led the field of golfers, shooting a 39, and earning medalist honors.

“She got an eagle on hole one. It was her seventh hole of the competition. It was a par 4 and she got a 2. That helped her out tremendously,” McMullen said.

“Then she parred the next two holes.”

Freshman Michael DePalma (40), junior Harrison Humes (42) and freshman Owen West (43) also contributed to victory.

“Mike’s 40 was outstanding also, as well as Harrison’s 42 and Owen’s 43,” McMullen said. “Those four really played well – a junior, a sophomore and two freshmen and they’re all coming back next year.”

Gunston came in second place with a 186 at GlenRiddle in Berlin. Salisbury School finished in third, tallying a 221.

Worcester finished the season undefeated, 12-0.

Four players earned a spot on the All-ESIAC team. Hall and DePalma

both had scoring averages of 39.4 for nine holes. They were named Co-Players of the Year.

Humes finished with a 40.8 average and junior Griffin Jones recorded a 46.6 average.

“It was a great, fun season,” McMullen said. “The competition among the Worcester Prep players was nice to see. It helped them improve as the season progressed.”

Because of the good weather, McMullen said the golfers were able to get in more practice rounds then they have in past seasons.

“There were some nice rounds in the 30s from different players. It was just jaw-dropping. It blew me away,” McMullen said. “Practices were very competitive, which added to the success.

The competition in practice rolled right over into the matches. ” The team will only graduate two players – senior captain Riley Schoch and Bennett Tinkler.

“So 12 will be back, and we have some who are in eighth grade on the middle school team that will be freshmen next year,” McMullen said. “The team should be strong again next year.

I’m excited. I’m looking forward to it.”

There are more than 20 golfers in grades sixth through eighth involved in the middle school program.

“It’s a nice feeder program,” he added.

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Goalie now forward, Gardner scores two in ESIAC semis

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 29, 2021) From goalie to goal scorer, Worcester Prep junior captain Jack Gardner netted two shots to help lead his team to victory over the Holly Grove Eagles in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference semifinals on Tuesday in Berlin.

“I used to play when I was younger and coach needed me to step up,” Gardner said.

His reaction when Coach Jon Adkins proposed moving Gardner from the goal to the forward line, he said laughing, “I thought he was crazy.”

“He’s played soccer his whole life and growing up he played some forward so we knew he had it in him,” Adkins said.

“He got a little practice in last week. We tried a couple things because we had the first seed locked up.”

Adkins said he wasn’t surprised Gardner did so well on offense and scored.

“He’s one of our more talented field players,” he added. “He’s got a powerful shot, probably the most powerful shot on the team.

“He talks about it all the time. I’ve seen it, but he talks,” he added with a smile.

“We all love Jack. He’s very confident and he backed it up today. It was good to see.”

Gardner scored his first goal just 17 seconds into the game. He netted his second at the 27:18 mark in the first half.

“I worked really hard for them. It was very exciting and a lot of fun,” Gardner said of scoring two goals.

“I felt like with [senior captain] Brice [Richins] down [because of injury], he gave us the best option to win and we knew that our two backup keepers could keep us in the game,” Adkins said. “I challenged the defense to really step up and limit the shots and they did a great job.”

Freshman Ben McGovern was successful on a penalty shot with about 10 minutes remaining in the game to boost Worcester’s advantage to three.

Freshman Dillon Scopp stepped in as goalie and recorded four saves. Two of the saves were penalty shots.

“Dillon Scopp, freshman goalie, his first start, did an awesome job,” Adkins said. “I can’t say enough about Dillon.”

“Dillon had a really good game. I re-

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Worcester Prep junior captain Jack Gardner tries to head an incoming ball during Tuesday’s ESIAC semifinals game against Holly Grove in Berlin. He had two goals in the 3-0 win.

ally trust him in the goal,” Gardner said, adding that he gave him some tips. “I told him to keep talking, which he did great, and just keep us motivated.”

Adkins was pleased with the entire team’s performance.

“The whole team stepped up,” he said. “It was just a great team win. The

bench was in it, everyone was in it.”

Worcester was scheduled to host the Gunston Herons, yesterday, Thursday, for the ESIAC championship title.

The teams are 1-1 this season.

Worcester won the first matchup, 3-2, on Sept. 27. Gunston took the second on Oct. 21, 2-1.

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(Left) Stephen Decatur sophomore Brycen Coleman runs into the end zone during last Friday’s Homecoming game against Easton in Berlin. Decatur came from behind to win, 49-28. (Right) Sophomore Caden Shockley uses his blockers to gain yardage.

Continued from Page 54 Senior Kresen Muir led the defense with 15 tackles (eight solo/seven assists). Buxbaum made nine tackles (five solo/four assists). Solito recorded seven tackles (four solo/three assists).

“The defense really played lights out,” Coleman said. “I challenged the defense. We knew we needed to play as a unit to stop Kevin O’Connor, their quarterback. We put pressure on him and we had to do it together.”

The big victory was a bonus for the postseason.

“The win has shot us up in the running for a home playoff game,” Coleman said. “It would be the first home playoff game in 16 years. That’s a big deal.”

Decatur will battle its cross-county rival, the Snow Hill Eagles, in Snow Hill tonight, Friday, at 6 p.m. in its last game of the regular season.

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Many Prep XC runners earn PRs in championship meet

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Worcester Prep senior Natalie Brushmiller scored one goal in the team’s 2-0 victory over Salisbury School in the ESIAC semifinals on Tuesday in Berlin.

Worcester Prep girls’ soccer team advances to title game

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 29, 2021) The Worcester Prep girls’ soccer team advanced to the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship with a 2-0 win over the Salisbury School Dragons in the semifinal round on Tuesday in Berlin.

It may not have been the Lady Mallards’ best performance, but the squad was able to pull out the victory.

“It was just an off game, but it wasn’t for lack of trying. We just weren’t playing our game. We labeled it the game of missed opportunities,” said Prep Coach Carol Hartnett. “I felt like our feet never hit the ground. We were too hyped up for this game …

Good teams can win when things are not going well and we did. We punched our ticket to the tournament

Worcester Prep senior Myranda Beebe takes a shot while the Salisbury School goalie is down.

She had one goal in the 2-0 win on Tuesday.

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championship.”

Seniors Natalie Brushmiller and Myranda Beebe scored goals for the Mallards in the first half.

Freshman goalie Abigail Ament recorded seven saves, including a key stop with seven minutes left in the match.

Worcester was slated to battle the Salisbury Christian Jaguars yesterday, Thursday, for the ESIAC championship title. It was their third matchup this season.

The Mallards won, 1-0, when the teams went head-to-head on Sept. 10 in Berlin. The Jaguars came out on top, 3-2, on Sept. 29 in Salisbury.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 29, 2021) The Worcester Prep boys’ cross county team came in second place in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship meet, while the girls’ squad finished in third last Wednesday in Salisbury.

“I thought they ran well overall,” said Prep Coach John Zirckel. “It was a good way to end. I was happy with it.”

A number of Prep runners recorded their fastest times of the season in the conference meet.

Gunston won the boys’ competition with 36 points. Worcester scored 45, followed by Delmarva Christian (61) and Salisbury School (82).

Scoring points for Worcester were: senior Nick Hearne (seventh, 20:28.5), sophomore Dylan Simons (eighth, 20:37.4), and juniors Cooper Ludt (ninth, 20:40.4), Riley Moyer (10th, 20:58.9) and Rory Pugh (11th, 21:05.7).

“Four ran in the 20s, and Nick earned All-Conference honorable mention,” Zirckel said. “He deserves it. He’s been our best runner consistently.”

The Salisbury School won the girls’ competition with 17 points. Delmarva

Christian took second with 26 points, followed by Worcester with 41.

Junior Caitlyn Hoen (third, 24:52.4), freshman Aurora Holland (11th, 27:22), sophomore Madilyn Nechay (13th, 28:39.1) and senior Sydney Lamson-Reich (14th, 29:04.6) scored points for Worcester.

Hoen earned a spot on the AllESIAC team for her performance.

“Caitlyn has been the best girl runner for us this season. It was her second fastest time of the season,” Zirckel said. “At the two-mile mark coming out of the woods she was in first place. She tries hard every time.”

The program will graduate four runners - Hearne, Lamson-Reich, Hugh Thomas Cropper and Graham McCabe.

Zirckel said if the returning runners train in the offseason the program will be even stronger next year.

Zirckel enjoyed his first season as head coach.

“The kids were all great, helpful and polite, and they were all different too,” he said. “They’re really great kids. I had a lot of fun. It was fun to help them get better.

“The parents were also helpful and very supportive [in addition to] the staff at Worcester Prep,” he added.

Decatur boys’ soccer squad gets No. 2 seed, home game

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 29, 2021) The Stephen Decatur boys’ soccer team finished the regular season with a 10-2 record, earning the No. 2 seed and a firstround bye in the MPSSAA Class 3A South Region II. “We’re happy to be playing at home and to get a first-round bye, but we’ve got to show up to play,” Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood said earlier this week. “We’re getting there. We’re just fine-tuning now.”

The Seahawks will host the No. 3 Oxon Hill Clippers today, Friday, at 4 p.m. (weather depending) in Berlin.

“There’s some things we need to look at and work on, and I think the kids are excited,” Greenwood said.

Playing smart, simple soccer will be the key to victory, Greenwood said.

“When we do that, we’ve been successful,” he said. “When we don’t do the little things, that’s what kills us.

We need to play the same kind of soccer every time.”

Greenwood is expecting solid competition in Oxon Hill, but playing

at home will be an advantage.

“Our field is big, fast and flat, and we know what to expect. We like playing in our stadium,” he added. “If we show up to play, I think we’ll be in good shape to win on Tuesday, if we play well Friday. I think the momentum will carry over to Tuesday.”

If Decatur wins Friday, the team will take a trip to Salisbury to battle the top-seeded James M. Bennett Clippers on Tuesday for the region championship.

“It’s definitely a winnable game, 100 percent,” Greenwood said.

The Seahawks are looking forward to the rematch after the Clippers came out on top, 1-0, last Wednesday on their home field.

“We were banged up for the Bennett game and I thought we played well,” Greenwood said. “We played Kent Island on Monday (and won 41) and we were spent. Then we had to play Bennett two days later. We gave everything we had and we were fatigued more than anything. I think we’ll play better on the road and the pressure will be on Bennett, the No. 1 seed.”

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WP volleyball team plays well as unit in first win of ’21

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 29, 2021) The Worcester Prep volleyball team earned its first win of the season last Thursday, topping the Gunston Herons in three games, in Berlin.

The Lady Mallards took the first game, 25-16. Excited for the victory, Coach Mike Kelley told the girls, “We still have 50 more points. Let’s go.”

The Prep squad came out on top, 25-16, in the second. The Mallards outscored the Herons 25-10 in the third.

“They played fantastic. Lots of energy, lots of good movement. They moved before rather then reacting and waiting for the hit,” Kelley said.

“They took some risks and it paid off.

They showed what they can do. It was our best team performance by far.

From start to finish they put together a solid performance. They trusted, relied on and helped each other out.”

Kelley said the most impressive stat was the team getting 28 aces.

Junior Haris Gjikuria had 18 of them.

“She was on fire,” he said.

She also had four digs and two kills.

Kelley said Gjikuria made a bet with him that if they won the match, he had to dye his beard pink for their final competition of the season. He said “absolutely.”

The girls made 88 percent of their serves (63 of 72). Of the nine serving errors, five of them occurred in the first half of the first game. “[During a timeout] we said we needed to clean up the serving and if we do that we’d get the win. We went on an 11-1 run after that timeout. We only had four [serving errors] the rest of the way,” Kelley said.

Collectively, the team recorded 42 digs. Sophomore captain Natasha Richter led with 17 digs. She also had five kills and two aces.

“She’s an awesome passer,” Kelley said.

Senior captain Ashlyn Roselle chipped in with two kills, three aces, one assist and 10 digs. Sophomore Sara Freih contributed with nine assists, two aces and a kill.

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“The girls had a lot of fun and they learned a lot,” said Worcester Prep volleyball team Coach Mike Kelley. “Every single player got better, individual abilities across the board … The future looks bright.”

Kelley made good on his bet and colored his beard for the team’s last regular-season match on Monday against the Holly Grove Eagles in Westover.

Worcester lost in three games, 2511, 25-13 and 25-18.

Despite only winning one match, the girls improved throughout the season.

“Every single player got better, individual abilities across the board,” Kelley said. “The future looks bright.”

The team was young, with only one senior (Roselle). Two sophomores and one freshman were in the starting lineup.

“The girls had a lot of fun and they learned a lot,” said Kelley, who moved from assistant coach last year to head coach for the 2021 season.

Even after the final match, when the season was over, the girls still wanted to practice the next day.

“They enjoyed it so much they wanted to come out and have another practice,” Kelley said.

Some also plan to play club ball in the offseason to improve their game, which will only benefit the team next year.

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SD cross country teams win SD Seahawks ready for playoffs final meet of regular season

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 29, 2021) The Stephen Decatur cross country teams finished the regular season with wins during the three-school meet last Wednesday on their home course in Berlin.

“I am very happy with the results of our last regular-season meet,” said Decatur Coach Brenda Hommel. “Both teams continue to remain dedicated and willing to work hard to finish out the season. Hopefully they will run strong and we will see most of our runners PR at the Bayside Championship meet on [Oct. 27].”

Snow Hill, Pocomoke and Decatur participated in the Oct. 20 meet.

The only female runners in the race were from Decatur. The top five scored points. Crossing the finish line first through fifth, respectively, were: freshman Amber Marshall (25:29), sophomore Macy Woroniecki (26:32), freshman Clarice Piela (28:42), senior Avery Braciszewski (29:28) and junior Ava Becnel (33:10).

Freshmen Chloe Resnick (34:07) and Daniela Gonzalez (34:12) also raced.

“Our girls’ team finished with a perfect season, winning every conference meet,” Hommel said. “Although they had no other girls competing against them at this meet, they did come to-

gether as a team to make sure that at least five girls ran and finished the race despite multiple injuries on the girls’ team this season.”

The Decatur boys’ team scored 24 points in the victory. Snow Hill came in second place with 40 points, followed by Pocomoke with 69.

Scoring points for Decatur were: senior Tristan Dutton (first, 19:06), sophomore Ethan Justice (second, 19:06.90), senior Gavin McCabe (sixth, 20:35), sophomore Reid Caimi (seventh, 21:20) and freshman Luke Braciszewski (eighth, 21:34).

“The boys’ team finally earned their first-place finish. Snow Hill has a strong boys’ team and has almost beat us in previous meets so our boys needed to stay focused at this meet since every point made a difference,” Hommel said. “Ethan Justice and Reid Caimi especially stepped up to improve their place compared to previous meets to seal a victory for their team.”

Decatur’s cross country teams hosted the inaugural Homecoming 5K relay last Saturday in Berlin. It was open to anyone as part of the Decatur Homecoming Week activities.

The race was run relay style where teams of up to five members took turns running five legs of a 1K course. A total of 31 runners participated and included

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 29, 2021) The Stephen Decatur field hockey team is ready for post-season competition, kicking off the MPSSAA Class 2A East Region II tournament against James M. Bennett at 3:30 p.m. on Monday in Salisbury.

Decatur received the No. 3 seed, while Bennett was awarded the No. 2 spot.

“We got a good matchup against Bennett if we play the way we know we can,” said Decatur Coach Katie Griffin.

Decatur is playing well going into playoffs, Griffin said.

Despite losing 7-1 to Pocomoke last Thursday in their final game of the regular season, Griffin was pleased with the Lady Seahawks’ effort.

“We played well and fought hard. We did a lot of good things against them,” she added. “Pocomoke is just a really good team.”

Decatur finished the season 4-7, and with one tie.

Unfortunately, freshman Ryleigh Smith, a leading scorer for the team, was injured in the Pocomoke game, and will miss Monday’s competition, so Griffin said they will have to make some adjustments on offense.

“We’ll have a week to work on things,” the coach said earlier this week.

She noted that the Seahawks are passing well, communicating better and the defense is working together, focusing on positioning.

Bennett outscored Decatur 3-1 in the first game of the season.

“We’re a very different team then we were then, but so is Bennett,” Griffin said.

“We need to play well defensively and we need a good game from [junior goalie] Sarah [Smith], and we have to find the cage. We’ve scored a lot of goals this season. We need to get more shots on goal.

We have to produce more in the circle.”

The winner will go head-to-head with top-seeded Easton on Nov. 3 for the regional championship.

students, families and parents.

“Overall we were very happy with the turnout for our first year of the event,” Hommel said. “The winning teams made up of students from the same graduating class will become legacies of the school as they will have their names added to a banner to hang in the gym as the first record keepers of the race.”

This year’s winning boys’ team was from the senior class of 2022 and included Dutton, McCabe, Jake Gillespie, Justin Hicks and Luke Bahlman with a time of 19:02.

The winning girls’ team was made up of two juniors – Carolina Novelli and Mackenzie Cathell. They finished the 5K in 23:17.

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