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Fall Crusin’ returns to downtown Berlin By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2026) Classic cars and hot rods will roll up to Berlin’s Main Street this weekend as vintage car enthusiasts show off their rides during the town’s fall cruising event. Berlin’s Fall Cruisin’ will welcome owners and aficionados of vintage vehicles on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Berlin Chamber of Commerce has hosted the car show for at least 25 years, officials said, bringing together fans to check out these classic au-
tomobiles and enter contests and raffles. The chamber said they can accommodate approximately 150 to 180 cars, depending on size of the vehicles. Signup begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday and will end when space is filled or at 10 a.m. The cost for owners to park their cars and participate in the auto exhibition is $15. Pre-registration is not available. As part of the event, the cars will be judged and awarded based on their characteristics. Recognition categories include Best of Show, Most Unique,
Judges’ Favorite, Survivor Original, Hot Rod, Resto Rod, and a Kids Award. Volunteer judges with knowledge of old-school vehicles will evaluate and select a winner for each division, chamber officials noted. The awards presentation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Additionally, the Berlin Chamber of Commerce is See FALL Page 6
Site work underway on station New south side fire house ready for concrete pouring, then block and mortar
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During a break in the recent wet weather, crews with contractor The Whayland Company were on site preparing the grounds in Ocean Pines for the sew south fire station along Ocean Parkway.
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Taylor House gearing up for fourth annual Book Festival By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2026) Stories of the Eastern Shore will be for sale and on display in Berlin later this month at the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum’s annual book festival. The museum’s fourth annual festival will feature authors and publishers from across the region on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Taylor House Executive Director Melissa Reid said this is the third time the museum is working with Berlinbased book publisher Salt Water Media to bring novels and real-life accounts to the museum’s lawn. “That was a big game changer for us because of [Salt Water Media’s] relationship with other local publishers,” Reid said. “They can bring the other local publishers in, so it’s really elevated the book festival to something much more professional.” In addition to Salt Water Media, the publishing companies participating include Tidewater Publishers, Secant Publishing, and Byzantium Sky Press. Each business will set up its own table and sell its published works. Reid added that a featured author will tag along with the publishers to represent the organizations’ catalogs.
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Stephanie Fowler of Salt Water Media, for instance, will attend. Fowler is a nationally award-winning author who has written books including “Into the Night” and “Chasing Alice,” which detail true and noteworthy Eastern Shore incidents. “Because our whole point is local stories, we make sure that the books and authors are local,” Reid said. Bookstores and sellers will also participate, including Snow Hill’s Caprichos Books, Berlin’s The Greyhound, and author Michael Day. To enhance the day’s autumnal and community spirit, attendees can grab a sweet treat and a specialty alcoholic beverage as they browse the literature. Sweet Addictions will sell desserts, along with tea from Little Green Witch Apothecary. Caprichos Books will also be offering literary-themed chocolates from a Baltimore-based company, Reid said. Additionally, guests may sip on a glass of wine or a signature cocktail crafted by Forgotten 50 as they shop and browse the bookish selections. The local partnerships extend beyond the Eastern Shore. The Taylor House is collaborating with the Maryland Humanities program One Maryland One Book, a project that aims to unite Marylanders through reading and discussions. The Berlin museum will have this year’s choice for attendees to pick up. The 2026 One Maryland One Book selection is “No Sense in Wishing: Essays on Black Music, Belonging, and Baltimore,” by Lawrence Burney. The Taylor House is also working with Maryland Humanities on an exhibit highlighting the First Amendment. Reid said that in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, Maryland Humanities has assembled a traveling showcase featuring a look into one of the democratic pillars, the freedom of the press, and how it relates to the early formation of the United States’ government. The Taylor House also has created its own version to augment the display. The museum is using the local book, “Murder on Maryland’s Eastern Shore,” by Joseph Moore for its presentation. The work takes a deep dive into a quadruple homicide that happened just outside of Berlin in 1931 and the racially charged public outcry that followed. According to Reid, the man accused of the attack was a black man during a time when innocent African Americans were being implicated in violent crimes. The victims were a farmer, his wife, and their two daughters. Moore’s book examines newspapers from the time, including a Blackcentered outlet in Baltimore and The See BERLIN Page 3
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Golf tournament scheduled Oct. 23-24 in Ocean Pines (Oct. 8, 2026) The Ocean Pines Golf Club will host its Member-Guest Tournament on Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24. Festivities kick off on Friday with warm-up and check-in beginning at 12:30 p.m. The Par-3 Contest starts at 2 p.m., with the evening concluding at the Yacht Club for a premium dinner. Saturday is Championship Day. Breakfast will be available starting at 7:30 a.m., with the 18-hole team championship beginning with a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start. Play will be followed by the Member-Guest Shootout and an awards dinner at the Yacht Club. The championship will feature Net Better Ball on the Front Nine and Modified Alternate Shot on the Back Nine, with men’s, women’s, and mixed flights.
Each flight championship and one wildcard team will advance to the Member-Guest Shootout. The shootout will use individual and combined net team scoring, with the final surviving team being crowned Overall Member-Guest Champion. The cost is $425 per team and includes all alcohol during scheduled festivities, premium tee gifts, Saturday breakfast, two premium dinners, and championship awards. Each team must include at least one Ocean Pines Golf Member or Ocean Pines resident. Teams consisting of two Golf Members will be ineligible. Registration forms should be returned to the Pro Shop no later than Monday, October 12. For more information, call 410641-6057.
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Hundreds of dollars raised at chili cookoff fundraiser (Oct. 8, 2026) Big flavors and generous hearts recently came together at John B. Parsons Assisted Living for “Chili Cookoff For A Cure,” an evening of friendly competition benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association. Organizations, residents, staff, and community members gathered to sample homemade chili, select their favorites, and support a meaningful cause, raising nearly $700. John B. Parsons Chef Shaffiq “Slim” Gaddis captured the “Best
Chili Champion” title with his crowdpleasing recipe, while Adoration Health finished a close second. The competing teams brought their culinary creativity and enthusiasm, making the evening a celebration of both good food and community spirit. John B. Parsons Assisted Living extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who donated and participated, as well as the staff and competing team who helped make the evening a success.
Berlin event promotes literacy Continued from Page 2 Baltimore Sun, and analyzes how the facts were presented differently from one news outlet to another. The Taylor House’s exhibit incorporates these newspapers. Beach to Bay Heritage Area will also be on-site conducting its own project to honor the country’s 250th birthday. Reid noted that the organization will be at the festival recording oral histories as part of its “250 Voices” initiative. The museum will give away copies of this year and last year’s One Maryland One Book selection to anyone who does an oral history with Beach to Bay. Reid said that about 200 people attend the Book Festival each year. She added that the idea grew out of the facility’s former Harvest Festival, which failed to draw much traffic. “We were trying to think of two things: How to tell the stories of Berlin. That’s our motto,” the execu-
tive director said. “And then come up with something Berlin doesn’t have… there is no point in overlapping something already happening in the Town of Berlin. “We want to make sure we’re complementing things, not competing. We had the idea because Berlin doesn't have a book festival. So, it fits…and we already have books for sale in our gift shop, and we also have connections with local booksellers.” The event is open to all. Reid emphasized the importance of promoting reading and regional history, and encouraged town residents to find their way to the museum’s lawn. The literary event is taking place at the same time and day as Berlin’s Oktoberfest, which organizers hope draws in a crowd. “Certainly, history has a tendency to repeat itself, and so I think it's crucial the more we learn from our history the more we can pave a more just way forward,” Reid said.
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Ocean Pines residents seek coats and toys for charities Do-gooders kickstart yearly holiday drives, collecting donations for local families By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2026) As the holidays draw near, “Ocean Pines Get Involved” is again collecting donations for needy residents through a series of seasonal drives. The group is working with the local non-profit, Randy’s Crew, for its annual coat drive, while also organizing a Toys for Tots collection and a food drive benefiting Diakonia. “We have partnered up with Randy’s Crew, which is an organization where 100% of what they collect goes to people in need,” said Esther Diller, a member of Ocean Pines Get Involved. “It’s really a good group, so we’re excited about that.” The coat drive will continue through the end of October. New and gently used coats are being accepted for children of all ages, including teenagers. Diller said the group is particularly hoping to collect coats for teens, who can sometimes be overlooked during clothing drives.
“Where we seem to forget is teenagers,” she said. “We’re hoping to get some for them as well.” Collection boxes for the coat drive and Toys for Tots are available at the Ocean Pines Administration Building located near White Horse Park, the Yacht Club, and the Clubhouse. Diller said the number of coats collected varies from year to year, but last year proved particularly challenging for charitable organizations. She expects this year could present similar difficulties as residents continue to struggle with economic pressures. “Last year was a tough year for charities,” Diller said. “We really struggled to collect a lot, and this year will be tough, too, because of the economy right now. People are struggling. But we hope people still help out with this.” Coats secured through the partnership with Randy’s Crew will be distributed to local shelters and other organizations serving people in need. The group’s Toys for Tots drive will continue into the second week of December, Diller said. Donations are being sought for children of all ages, with Diller encouraging residents to consider larger-ticket items as well.
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The charitable organization, Ocean Pines Get Involved, has started its series of seasonal collection drives. Over the next few weeks, the group is asking the community to give coats and/or toys.
Holiday drives now in full swing “Bikes are a big thing we get asked for,” she said. Following the coat drive, Ocean Pines Get Involved will launch its annual food drive at the end of October. The collection will run for about three weeks in November, with donations going to Diakonia ahead of Thanksgiving. Residents can contribute canned goods and other nonperishable food items. Diller said the group also has additional holiday efforts in the works as it seeks to help local families during what can be a particularly difficult time of year. Furthermore, Ocean Pines Get Involved will once again continue its tradition of giving back to senior-citizens each Christmas season, recognizing they are sometimes overlooked community members. More information will be communicated by the Pines do-gooders as these events get closer. The donation drives come as OP Get Involved continues its community-service efforts under Diller. Diller is a former member of the Ocean Pines Board of Directors. Her husband, Stuart Lakernick, currently serves on the governing body. For Diller, a goal of the ongoing and upcoming fundraisers is to make it easy for residents to contribute whatever they can. “Especially because the economy is so tough right now, it’s even more of a reason you can do something,” she said. “It doesn’t have to be a lot. One coat, one toy. It can really make a difference to somebody in need.” Diller said even a relatively small donation can have a significant im-
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Fire station construction begins Continued from Page 1 now been demolished. In a press release issued by OPA last Friday, General Manager John Viola said, “I am happy that the work has started. Public Works is doing some of the excavation work in preparation for the concrete, resulting in favorable savings on the project to Ocean Pines.” On Sept. 10, the association received the final sign-off on its required permits. Crews will proceed with concrete and block work over the next few months. Construction work was initially xpected to begin in late September but was postponed because of the heavy winds from the recent coastal storm. Additionally, while now resolved, site preparation concerns were discovered in the spring that needed to be addressed before the next phase of construction could begin. Viola said at a July OPA Board of Di-
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rectors meeting that soil density issues beneath the site were revealed when the former firehouse was demolished. Testing required under modern construction regulations mandated additional preparation work to ensure a solid foundation. Initial estimates called for about 20 truckloads of material to raise the site’s elevation and achieve proper soil compaction. However, over 100 truckloads were ultimately needed to meet compaction standards. To reduce costs, OPA staff completed a portion of the site work itself, in conjunction with outside vendors. The association also leased the heavy equipment required for the project. The OPVFD’s new fire station carries a price tag of about $6 million. A $1.52 million state grant was approved in 2022 for the project, and OPA has agreed to contribute up to $3.4 million. Ocean Pines’ share was approved via an association referendum during the 2025 board election. The fire department will be responsible for any expense beyond that. Once completed, the firehouse will come to about 15,000 square feet. The modern building will include separate bunk rooms for male and female firefighters, two apparatus bays, a decontamination station, and expanded parking, among other updates. Viola said last week that the firehouse will take about 55 to 60 weeks to finish. The community can expect an operational south station around November or December 2027.
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By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Oct. 8, 2026) Driven by a local woman’s passion for healing movement, a breast cancer awareness fundraiser will take the form of a dance party at Seacrets next Wednesday, Oct. 14, with participants merging Zumba with philanthropy. For the past four years, Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman, who teaches dance-fitness throughout the Eastern Shore, has spearheaded Ocean City’s Move for the Cure to raise funds for the Salisbury-based breast cancer awareness nonprofit Women Supporting Women. Funds collected for and by Women Supporting Women stay within the Eastern Shore community, giving back to the residents who are survivors of or are suffering from breast cancer. The organization's services include wigs, hats, and scarves; mentoring; educational programs; post-surgery pillows; and bras and prostheses. According to Landsman, 100% of the money raised through Move for the Cure is given to Women Supporting Women. Doors will open at 5 p.m. at Seacrets for next Wednesday’s event
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with a start time of 5:45 p.m. Nine different Zumba instructors from Pure Fitness will lead attendees in dance moves and styles. The entry fee is $30. This includes one free beer, wine, or soda offered by Seacrets. In addition to dancing, the event will feature a raffle for the chance to win one of many gift baskets valued at $150 or more. The care packages are stuffed with items and gift cards contributed by community businesses, including clothing shops, grocery stores, restaurants and spas. Landsman said companies that donated to the baskets include Oysters and Scales, Spain Wine Bar, South Mood Under, Barn 34, Flagship CineSee BREAST Page 9
County arts group is now accepting grant applications (Oct. 8, 2026) The Worcester County Arts Council (WCAC) Grants Review Committee is currently accepting applications for Community Arts Development Grants supporting local arts projects and events taking place in Worcester County between January 1 and June 30, 2027. The Community Arts Development Grant program provides financial support to eligible nonprofit, community-based organizations to produce and present arts activities that enrich the cultural life of Worcester County. The program is funded and supported by the Maryland State Arts Council. The deadline to submit applications is October 15, 2026. During the first six months of the FY2027 grant cycle, WCAC awarded approximately $30,000 to 11 arts projects and events presented by local nonprofit organizations throughout Worcester County. “Through this program, we are able to invest directly in the organizations and projects that bring meaningful arts experiences to communities across Worcester County,” said Anna Mullis, Executive Director of the Worcester County Arts Council. “We encourage local nonprofits with arts projects planned for the first half of 2027 to explore this funding opportunity and reach out to us with any questions.” Organizations may apply for funding for more than one eligible project; however, total grant awards may not exceed $5,000 per organization per fiscal year. Grant guidelines and application forms are available on the Worcester County Arts Council website: www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org
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Breast cancer event on Oct. 14 Continued from Page 8 mas, Touch of Italy, Sello’s, Bliss Salon and Spa, Pines Public House, Serpone’s Pizzeria, Surfin’ Betty’s Burger Bar, Sunset Grille, Fractured Prune, Harborside Bar and Grill, Nantucket’s, the Lobster Shanty, and more. “Community is everything because so many restaurants, so many different companies have given tremendous gifts to us and we put together baskets,” Landsman said. “Not one basket is less than $150.” The fundraiser will also include a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. Attendees can bid on silent auction items, including offerings from Ocean City Golf Club, Glen Riddle Golf Club, The Rookery Golf Course, and/or the accessory boutique Lisi Lerch. Landsman said last year’s event raised $10,000. She hopes to raise more this time around for Women Supporting Women. The dance party isn’t the only way Move for the Cure organizers intend to secure funds. They are also partnering with Old Pro Golf, which, throughout October, will provide a discount on Wednesdays to any players wearing pink or other breast cancer awareness attire. A portion of those sales will be offered to Women Supporting Women. Landsman said that she came up with Move for the Cure a little over
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four years ago when she realized how many women in her Zumba classes were breast cancer survivors. “So many of the ladies in my class are survivors of breast cancer,” she said. “And some of them, while I was teaching them, discovered they had breast cancer…It was their energy and positivity and hope and everything about them that made me think, ‘We gotta do something special.’ So, I started this, and it has grown into an enormous event.” Landsman is encouraging anyone interested in attending the dance party to register early at https://moveforthecureoc.com. The $30 fee can be paid through Venmo. Questions may be directed to organizers at moveforthecureoc@gmail.com. Sponsors include Taylor Bank, Brasure’s Pest Control, The Jack Burbage Foundation, Bayside Skillet, Farmers Bank of Willards, Old Pro Golf, and Kathy Clark of Monogram Realty. Attendees are encouraged to join the dances, but Landsman said everyone is welcome, even if they prefer to stand or sit off to the side and clap along to the upbeat tunes. “The event will be electric,” Landsman said. “It’s very, very positive. It gives hope, and the goal is one day for pink to be just a color.”
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Emergency service personnel were dispatched to a scene on Saturday involving an overturned vehicle on Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. No major injuries were reported.
Passengers not majorly hurt in vehicle rollover accident (Oct. 8, 2026) No major injuries were reported in a motor vehicle rollover in Ocean Pines last weekend. At approximately 9:08 p.m last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department (OPVFD) was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving an overturned vehicle on Ocean Parkway. Upon arrival, OPVFD Chief Joey
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Wine On The Beach joins Ocean City’s Sunfest
Friday & Saturday 11am – 7pm Wine Tastings 11am – 6pm
Plus, continuous Live Music from Local & National touring performers on the Beach Stage & Midway Stage Inlet Parking Lot, Where the Boardwalk Begins.
Featuring Wineries from Maryland
Tickets
Buy $35 Advance Tickets online @ www.winefest.com Tickets are Limited.
45 General Admission at the Gate includes:
$
One Day Admission, Commemorative Wine Glass & Wine Samples with Photo ID.
Advance Ticket Sales OC Convention Center 410.289.2800 For additional information Call 410.280.3306 or Visit
www.winefest.com
Children 13-20 are $15 & must be accompanied by parent. Under 12 years of age free.
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Trunk-N-Treat date announced (Oct. 8, 2026) The Worcester County Chamber of Commerce invites families to celebrate Halloween at its Community Trunk-N-Treat on Thursday, Oct. 29, at Taylor Bank on Cathell Road in Ocean Pines. The free event offers a safe, familyfriendly way for children and families to celebrate Halloween. Trunk-or-treat events feature creatively decorated vehicles where children can collect candy while enjoying games, activities and plenty of Halloween spirit. Families are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes and enjoy an evening of community fun sponsored by Taylor Bank. The event provides a controlled
environment where children can experience the excitement of trick-ortreating while parents and caregivers connect with friends, neighbors and members of the local business community. Free and open to the public The Worcester County Chamber of Commerce encourages families throughout the area to attend and celebrate the Halloween season together. For more information about Community Trunk-N-Treat, or for current chamber partners and members interested in participating, contact the Worcester County Chamber of Commerce at 410-641-5306 or info@WorcesterCountyChamber.org
Spooky Swim event on Oct. 24 (Oct. 8, 2026) Get spooky at the Sports Core Pool during this year’s Halloween Spooky Swim, happening on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5-8 p.m. The event will feature Halloween crafts, games, music, and plenty of spooky fun. Food will also be available for purchase. Swimmers are encouraged to dress in their best costumes for a chance to win a free daily pool pass. The Spooky Swim is open to chil-
dren ages 12 and under. Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the pool. Any child requiring a flotation device must remain within arm’s reach of a parent or guardian while in the water. Admission is $8 for Swim Members, $10 for Residents, $12 for NonResidents, and $3 for anyone not swimming. No registration required; attendees can pay at the door.
Premier Home & Artisan Expo October 23rd - 25th
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10am - 4pm
Kitchen & Bath
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Sponsored by:
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Obituaries WILLIAM “DOC” SCHULTZ Berlin William “Doc” Schultz died unexpectedly on July 13, surrounded by family, at Tidal Health in Salisbury. While his unexpected passing followed years of toughing out the effects of diabetes and cancer, Doc maintained his signature humor and stubborn resilience to the “Doc” Schultz very end. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Hazel Schultz, and his two older sisters. Doc leaves behind his devoted wife of 54 years, Irene; his younger brother, Robert (and partner Laurent); and his three beloved children and their spouses, Kirsten (Aaron) Miller, Adam (Diana) Schultz, and Evan (Jillian) Schultz. He was a proud grandfather to Olivia, Viviana, Tyler, Jacqueline Brink, and Julee Miller — not to mention a whole pack of adored furry grandbabies. Doc’s joyful energy will also be dearly missed by a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and countless friends who were lucky enough to be a part of his life. Born on Dec. 10, 1949, in Jersey City, Doc had a natural sense of adventure and curiosity. After graduating from Snyder High School, he earned his degree at Rutgers University, Newark, in 1971, and pursued further studies at Seton Hall University while dutifully serving in the Army National Guard. Driven by a lifelong passion for animal care, Doc took his studies global, graduating with honors from the G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Nainital, India, with his veterinary degree.
In 1982, Doc and Irene put down roots in Maryland, where he purchased the Berlin Animal Hospital and became a pillar of the community. Though he sold the practice in 2000 with grand plans to "retire," Doc quickly proved he was terrible at sitting still. Bounded by boredom and a devotion to animals, he spent years filling in for fellow vets across the Eastern Shore, practicing via Schultz Veterinary Services house calls, and offering vital care, spays, and neuters at the Wicomico Humane Society. Doc’s heart belonged to animals— with one strict, non-negotiable exception: snakes. Channeling his inner Indiana Jones, Doc was famous for loudly declaring, "I hate snakes!" Doc dabbled in everything from tending fruit trees, winemaking, and gardening to beekeeping, tilapia farming, and crafting legendary batches of pancakes. When he wasn't masterminding his next hobby, Doc could be found reading books, cheering on the Shorebirds, catching football games, traveling for spring training camps, escaping to Atlantic City, or heading out on fishing trips. Above all, he loved sharing a great meal with friends—especially if it involved Indian food. Doc was a lifelong prankster who believed laughter was the best medicine. He delighted in pulling harmless jokes, brightening up any room he walked into, and reminding everyone around him to live by his favorite motto: "Have fun." A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ashore Hotel in Ocean City, on Saturday, October 17, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations may be made in Doc’s memory to the Wicomico Humane Society, 5130 Citation Drive, Salisbury, Md. 21804.
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Opinion Zoning can control AWS cable landing Corporate behemoth Amazon might be worth $2.77 trillion and employ 29 times as many people as Worcester County has full-time residents. It might also be prepared to spend up to $1 billion to lay a transatlantic fiber-optic cable from Cork, Ireland, to the Ocean City Municipal Airport. But as powerful as that sounds, local zoning law is stronger, and that’s why residents should not fear the cable landing project proposed by Amazon Web Services and the Maryland Broadband Cooperative. Elected officials should worry less about the what-ifs of the situation and concentrate instead on what they know. Putting aside all the techno-speak, it’s not that complicated. AWS wants to connect its transatlantic cable to the Washington, D.C., area through the Maryland Broadband Cooperative's fiber-optic network. Other East Coast routes to Washington exist, but the Maryland path appears to be the most direct. Maryland Broadband, which is partially sponsored by Worcester County through its membership in the Tri-County Council of the Lower Eastern Shore, a part owner, says that’s all there is to it and that no data centers are or will be involved (Commissioner Joe Mitrecic chairs the Tri-County Council). But even if Maryland Broadband is being misled, local zoning regulations can ensure that what AWS says it wants is all that it will get. Never mind the desire to understand the complex technologies involved. The county's regulatory authorities already possess all the knowledge they need to control how AWS and the Maryland Broadband Cooperative operate within Worcester County. Through its zoning authority, the county can ensure that public lands are not disturbed, that the size of the landing site is restricted and that any future expansion remains subject to local review and approval. As long as the county carefully regulates the facility and enforces limits on its use and expansion, it can ensure the project proceeds on local terms rather than Amazon's.
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Please send all letters and other editorial submissions to editor@octodaydispatch.com by 5 p.m. Monday.
Letters Harris once called tax move a ‘stunt’ Editor, This letter is being written as counterpoint to your article in the October 1, 2026, Bayside Gazette, about Rep. Andy Harris’ proposal to lower the gas tax. Be reminded that, that same Rep. Andy Harris termed that same proposal, then made by President Biden, as a “Stunt” in 2022, yet seeks that same relief at this point. When he recently proposed it during a latenight Republican meeting, he was called out by his own caucus members for his hypocrisy. He doesn’t make the national news often, but he got some play out of this tempest in a teacup. Let’s review: A. In 2022 the Russians invaded Ukraine and the subsequent international sanctions disrupted the supply of crude oil and increased the crude costs by approximately 58%. B. The recovery from President Trump’s hamfisted management of the Covid Pandemic resulted in increased demand both internationally and domestically. C. Reduced refinery capacity, which is a direct result of the Covid Pandemic, reduced the supply of gasoline and diesel fuel. Even though the refineries slowly can back online, it is not like a light switch. They rely on the supply chain to have crude to refine. That doesn’t work like a light switch either. D. With the increase in crude prices mentioned above, crude prices have a 50%-55% impact on the costs of refined fuels. Taken together, these issues and other factors suggest that President Biden had a legitimate reason to seek a suspension of the gas tax. Rep. Harris now appears to be providing cover for a failed Iran war policy while reviving the familiar tactic of blaming Democrats
for a situation they did not create. Perhaps it is time to consider someone like Dan Schwartz in this House of Representatives contest. He has demonstrated a willingness to be consistent on issues and with emphasis on owning the decisions he has made. The election is Nov. 3, 2026. Keep this in mind. Charles T. Tarr Ocean Pines (The writer is the president of the Democratic Club of Worcester County.)
Cat rescue in OP required heroes Editor, When a kitten (AKA Froggy) was discovered trapped in an underground water pipe at a business near Ocean Pines on Friday, Sept. 25, Town Cats responded immediately. Attempts were made but were unsuccessful. Saturday, continued efforts were made but again were unsuccessful. And then during the nor’easter on Sunday, Sept. 27, with heavy rain and strong winds, our community came together in an extraordinary display of compassion and teamwork. The precious kitten was named Froggy because next to him in the pipe was a little frog. We like to think they kept each other company. With the assistance from Town Cats, as well as concerned individuals, Worcester County Public Works personnel and their willingness to respond on a Sunday and work through the pouring rain, every effort was made to rescue the tiny kitten. Unfortunately, all efforts were unsuccessful that day. Sunday night, Susan Mohler from Town Cats put out a desperate plea on Facebook. She was bombarded with offers to help. So, first thing Monday morning, Sept. 28, Susan met all the heroes who were willing to help. The rescue required skill,
specialized equipment and perseverance. After many hours of hard work, Froggy was eventually located in the pipe and carefully removed after being entrapped for over four days in the wet and cold without food and water. Town Cats volunteers rushed Froggy to VCA in Berlin for emergency veterinary treatment. When Town Cats arrived at VCA, the doctor and staff were waiting at the door for their arrival. Sadly, despite every lifesaving effort, Froggy slipped into a coma and passed away. Even though the outcome was tragic, their actions embodied the best of our community spirit. This letter stands as a heartfelt acknowledgment of your compassion, teamwork and perseverance. Everyone’s dedication ensured a rescue effort that will not soon be forgotten. The following need to be recognized for their unselfish actions under difficult conditions and contribution to our community. The rescue would not have been possible without each and everyone’s help. TOWN CATS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Susan Mohler, President Cristine Aument Cheri Stambaugh Chris Smith Joanna Thomas Kate Schulz Elisabeth Scott VCA VETERINARY TEAM Dr. Ai Young and her team: Kelly, Brianna, Amanda, Rebecca WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS Dave Citron Tegan Rogers CONTRIBUTING CONTRACTORS Mark Odachowski — Royal Plus Electric Miles Deppi — RYT Plumbing Brad Rice — Atlantic PumpContinued on Page 15
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Peaceful Walks, Warm Colors Autumn in the Garden
Bug's Life: Delaware Botanic Garden's Creepy Crawlies Saturday, October 10 • 10:00-11:15am Members $5, Non-Members $20, Youth (Under 16) $5 Register at delawaregardens.org SUBMITTED PHOTO/BAYSIDE GAZETTE
DONATIONS PROVIDED Last week, participants gathered for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Mahjong event. During the event, participants collected donations for Sarah’s Kitchen at the Community Church of Ocean Pines. Pictured with the donations are Pammie Sue Dutten, Jean Bean Keagel and Debbie Haas.
Wonder of the Woodlands Walk: Autumnal Changes Friday, October 16 • 1:00-2:30pm Members $5, Non-Members $20 Register at delawaregardens.org
Guided Welcome Walks
Every Friday & Saturday at 10am Free with Garden Admission
Letters Continued from Page 14 ing Dennis Taylor — Atlantic Pumping Perry Ross — Atlantic Pumping Bill Brittingham — Brittingham Construction Town Cats of Ocean City is accept-
ing donations for its emergency fund to offset expenses for Froggy’s care. Please donate to this great charitable organization! Timothy Keane Samantha Miller Berlin
Open Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - sunset. Fridays - Mondays 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Adults $15 - Children 16 & Under - Free
Check Our Website for Other Programs & Workshops
delawaregardens.org 30220 Piney Neck Road | Dagsboro, DE 19939
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Puzzles
HARD – 13 Fill in the blank spaces in the grid so that every vertical column, every horizontal row and every 3 by 3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9, without repeating any. There is really only one solution to each puzzle.
Answers to last week’s puzzles
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Pictured are members of the Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines-Ocean City at the annual year-inreview banquet. SUBMITTED PHOTO/ BAYSIDE GAZETTE
Local club recaps community contributions (Oct. 8, 2026) Members of the Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines/Ocean City gathered last week for a cookout at the home of a club member to celebrate another successful year of service to children, families and organizations throughout the local community. The informal gathering gave members an opportunity to relax, enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs and a variety of dishes brought by fellow Kiwanians while reflecting on the many accomplishments of the past year. Throughout the year, club members raised funds through a variety of activities, including pancake breakfasts, bingo
nights and concession sales at local events. The proceeds enabled the club to provide financial support to numerous charitable organizations serving the community. Among the organizations receiving contributions were Diakonia, Believe in Tomorrow, The Atlantic Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters and local animal rescue organizations. The club also continued its longstanding commitment to education by awarding $26,500 in scholarships to local high school seniors. “These accomplishments are a direct result of the dedication and generosity of
our members,” the club said. “Every breakfast served, bingo game organized and concession stand staffed helps make it possible for the Kiwanis Club to give back to our community.” Adding to the evening's festivities was club member and musician Tom Flanagan, who provided live entertainment as members celebrated together. The cookout also provided an opportunity for members to recognize and thank outgoing President Sarah Walker for her leadership throughout the past year. Under Walker's leadership, the club continued to expand its community
involvement while raising funds to support children, families, students and local charitable organizations. Walker will officially turn over the Kiwanis gavel to incoming President Seth Thatcher. The Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines/Ocean City welcomes community members who would like to make a difference while meeting neighbors, developing friendships and supporting worthwhile causes benefiting children and families in Worcester County. For more information about the club and its activities, visit www.kiwanisofopoc.org.
October 8-15 DAY/TIME Fri-Mon 11am-4pm
ADDRESS
BR/BA
STYLE
Heron Harbour, 120th St., Bayside, Ocean City 1BR/2BR/3BR/4BR+ Condos, Towns & SF
Wed-Fri 10am-3:30pm
PRICE
AGENT/AGENCY
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Nanette Pavier/Holiday Real Estate
12430 Old Bridge Rd., West OC
2BR/2BA
Single Family
from $279,750
Shelly Wilson/Salt Life Community
204 S. Heron Drive #202G, Ocean City
2BR/2BA
Condo
$499,900
Nancy Reither/Coldwell Banker Realty
Saturday 10am-Noon
6803 Atlantic Ave #4H, Ocean City
1BR/1BA
Condo
$425,000
Nancy Reither/Coldwell Banker Realty
Saturday 10am-Noon
36 Fairway Lane, Ocean Pines
3BR/2BA
Single Family
$459,000
Debbie Bennington/BHHS PenFed Realty
Saturday 10am-Noon
14 Willow Way, Ocean Pines
3BR/2BA
Single Family
$394,500
Power of 2 Team/Hileman Real Estate
Saturday 10:30am–1pm
11000 Coastal Hwy Capri #1511, Ocean City
3BR/2BA
Condo
$849,900
Monica McNamara/Coldwell Banker Realty
Saturday 11am -1pm
115 Benjamin Avenue, Salisbury
3BR/1BA
Single Family
$259,900
Elaine Davidson/RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Saturday 11am-1pm
Chatham Court, Ocean Pines
3BR/3BA
Single Family
$449,900
Kim Bounds/Coldwell Banker Realty
Saturday 11am-1:30pm
6 60th Street Unit 706, Ocean City
4BR/3.5BA
Condo
$1,399,000
Kim Bounds/Coldwell Banker Realty
Saturday 11am-3pm
12430 Old Bridge Rd., West OC
2BR/2BA
Single Family
from $279,750
Shelly Wilson/Salt Life Community
Saturday 11:30am-12:45pm 5901 Atlantic Avenue Unit 408, Ocean City
3BR/3BA
Condo
$689,000
Candi Noyes/ Coldwell Banker Realty
Saturday Noon-2pm
12540 River Run Lane #104, Ocean Pines
4BR/3BA
Townhome
$439,900
Debbie Hileman/Hileman Real Estate
Saturday Noon-2pm
204 S. Heron Drive #202 G, Ocean City
2BR/2BA
Condo
$499,900
Nancy Reither/Coldwell Banker Realty Lauren Bunting/Keller Williams Realty
Friday10am-Noon
Saturday Noon-2pm
7 Brush Island Court, Ocean Pines
4BR/3BA
Single Family
$549,900
Saturday Noon-3pm
12353 Southhampton Dr, Lighthouse Sound
6BR/7.5BA
Single Family
$3,200,000 Greg Erdie/Beth Evans/BHHS PenFed Realty
Saturday 12:30-2pm
105 Tail of the Fox Drive, Ocean Pines
3BR/3BA
Single Family
$495,000
Debbie Bennington/BHHS PenFed Realty
12239 Snug Harbor Road, Berlin
3BR/1.5BA
Single Family
$824,900
Power of 2 Team/Hileman Real Estate
Saturday 1:30-3:30pm
24 Stacy Court, Ocean Pines
4BR/2.5BA
Single Family
$1,249,500
Katie Landon/Coldwell Banker Realty
Saturday 2-4pm
10 135th Street, Ocean City
2BR/2BA
Condo
$374,900
Rob & Anne-Marie Bouse/RE/MAX Advantage Realty
12316 Savanna Ct, Lighthouse Sound
4BR/3.5BA
Single Family
Saturday 1-3pm
Saturday 3:30-6:30pm
$1,225,000 Greg Erdie/Beth Evans/BHHS PenFed Realty
Sunday 11am-1:30pm 11000 Coastal Hwy Capri #1511, Ocean City
3BR/2BA
Condo
$849,900
Monica McNamara/Coldwell Banker Realty
Sunday 11am-2pm
4BR/4.5BA
Townhome
$1,489,000
Kim Bounds/Coldwell Banker Realty
12920 Carmel Avenue Unit 12, Ocean City
Sunday 11:30am-1:30pm
204 S. Heron Drive #202 G, Ocean City
2BR/2BA
Condo
$499,900
Nancy Reither/Coldwell Banker Realty
Sunday Noon-1:30pm
1000 Camden Avenue, Salisbury
4BR/3.5BA
Single Family
$499,900
Tracy Reddell/Coldwell Banker Realty
Sunday Noon-2pm
75 King Richard Rd, Ocean Pines
4BR/3.5BA
Single Family
$814,900
Nancy Reither/Coldwell Banker Realty
Sunday Noon-2pm
35596 Gloucester Circle, Millsboro, DE
3BR/2.5BA
Townhome
$305,000
Katie Landon/Coldwell Banker Realty
Sunday Noon-2pm
26740 Chatham Lane, Millsboro, DE
3BR/2.5BA
Townhome
$349,900
Katie Landon/Coldwell Banker Realty
Monday 11am-1pm
13400 Coastal Hwy #S503, Ocean City
1BR/1BA
Condo
$259,900
Nancy Reither/Coldwell Banker Realty
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Calendar Thurs., Oct. 8
creepy spiderwebs. Registration required: 410-641-0650. worcesterlibrary.org
29TH ANNUAL ENDLESS SUMMER CRUISIN
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Ocean City Convention & Visitors Bureau, 4001 Coastal Highway, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Also the Inlet Parking Lot. Featuring over 3,000 hot rods, customs, classics and more; live music, vendors, celebrity meet and greets. Schedule: https://specialeventpro.com/endlesssummer-cruisin. 410-798-6304
SHOULD’VE BEEN A COWBOY STARRING CHARLIE FLOYD: A TOBY KEITH TRIBUTE Ocean City Performing Arts Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 7 p.m. From boot-stomping honky-tonk hits to powerful patriotic anthems. Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/485925 55/shouldve-been-a-cowboy-starringcharlie-floyd-ocean-city-oc-performingarts-center.
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE CLASS TidalHealth Primary Care, Ocean Pines, 11101 Cathage Road, 10 a.m.-noon. This free presentation will provide information to help people slow the progression of kidney disease and monitor their kidney health. Learn about diet, dialysis, transplant options and more. 410-9125824
PLAY TIME Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Join in for a variety of activities and toys. Play and socialize with other families. For ages 2-5 years. 410-632-5622, worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME: ‘LEONARDO THE TERRIBLE MONSTER’ Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Crafts, songs and stories. For ages 2-5 years. 410-208-4014
INTRODUCTION TO SCULPTURE Maryland’s Coast - Worcester County Tourism & Economic Development, 107 W. Green St., Snow Hill, 1 p.m. Bring a picture of an animal to sculpt; more than one angle is helpful. Sculpt your animal out of clay and take home your raw clay creation. Registration required: 443-783-6164.
BINGO Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m. Play a lively game of bingo and win prizes. Limited to the first 35 participants. First come, first served. 410-5241818, worcesterlibrary.org
LET’S MAKE … LACE SPIDERWEBS Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 2 p.m. Turn embroidery hoops and lace into slightly
TidalHealth Neurology, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3-4:30 p.m. Hosted by the Worcester Commission on Aging. Held the second Thursday of each month. 410-632-0111, Ext. 727; heather.atkins@worcoa.org
MARYLAND MAKERS: RAILROADS Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30 p.m. Learn about Maryland inventions and innovations throughout history with hands-on crafts and STEAM activities. 410-641-0650, worcesterlibrary.org
DRY PANTRY Thursdays - St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower Street, Berlin, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For those in need of resources such as paper products, laundry products, baby items, and personal care items. Limits apply. 410-641-0270
Fri., Oct. 9 29TH ANNUAL ENDLESS SUMMER CRUISIN Ocean City Convention & Visitors Bureau, 4001 Coastal Highway, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Also the Inlet Parking Lot. Featuring over 3,000 hot rods, customs, classics and more; live music, vendors, celebrity meet and greets. Schedule: https://specialeventpro.com/endlesssummer-cruisin. 410-798-6304
PLAY TIME Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. Join in for imaginative play and social interaction. For ages 0-5 years. 410-2084014, worcesterlibrary.org
OC MAHJONG CLUB Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Join in for a fun morning of playing tile Mahjong. Feel free to bring your own tile set. All adults are welcome. 410-5241818, worcesterlibrary.org
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Please send calendar items to editor@octodaydispatch.com by 5 p.m. Monday. All community-related activities will be published at no charge. SURVIVAL SPANISH: MAPS Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1 p.m. Learn all about maps in Spanish. 410208-4014, worcesterlibrary.org
Ocean Pines, 5 p.m. Featuring pumpkin painting, Trunk or Treat and “Hocus Pocus” on a giant outdoor screen. Register: 410-641-7052.
HARBOR DAY AT THE DOCKS ONE MARYLAND ONE BOOK DISCUSSION: ‘NO SENSE IN WISHING’ BY LAWRENCE BURNEY Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Copies of the One Maryland One Book are available at the Ocean Pines Library circulation desk. 410-208-4014, worcesterlibrary.org
MARYLAND CRAB CAKE DINNER Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 4-6 p.m. One crab cake sandwich platter, $15; two crab cake sandwich platter, $25; and crab cake sandwiches, $10. Platters include green beans, baked potato and Cole slaw. Bake sale table available.
GHOSTS OF THE EASTERN SHORE Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 401 Fifth St., 6 p.m. Join local author Andy Nunez, as he takes you along to gloomy mansions and overgrown graveyards on Delmarva. 410957-0878, worcesterlibrary.org
Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A Maritime heritage festival featuring live music, crab cake eating contest, vendors, food trucks, educational exhibits, free boat tours, kids activities, Cascading Carlos and more. 410-632-2144
DRIVE-THRU FLU CLINIC TidalHealth Gudelsky Family Pavilion, 10614 Racetrack Road, Ocean Pines. 8 a.m.-noon. Receive a free flu shot from the convenience of your vehicle. Highdose “senior” flu shots will be available at this event. http://tidalhealth.org/flu
OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. Adam Burton, owner of BC Rods, will discuss his techniques that ensure the quality of workmanship and talk about his approach to custom rod building and repairs. Also updates on all things fishing. 410-641-7662
COMMUNITY SHRED DAY WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS. NEW YORK RANGERS Bus trip to Capital One Arena, Oct. 9. Cost is $105 and includes transportation and game ticket. Bus departs Ocean Pines Community Center at 3 p.m. Game time is 7 p.m. Tickets: Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks, 410-6417052.
Sat., Oct. 10 29TH ANNUAL ENDLESS SUMMER CRUISIN
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 3 Church St., Berlin, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. No monetary cost. Just bring a non-perishable food time for the Spirit Kitchen. All are welcome.
WILD WEST BLOCK PARTY Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free food, live music, bounce houses, yard games, arts and crafts, snow cones, giveaways and more. All free. Rain date is Oct. 17. 410-6412186, info@bethanyberlin.org
Ocean City Convention & Visitors Bureau, 4001 Coastal Highway, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Also the Inlet Parking Lot. Featuring over 3,000 hot rods, customs, classics and more; live music, vendors, celebrity meet and greets. Schedule: https://specialeventpro.com/endlesssummer-cruisin. 410-798-6304
KIDS’ KITCHEN: APPLE PIE VS PUMPKIN PIE
OC BEACH CLASSIC XIII
ANIME AND MANGA CLUB
Ocean City Beach at Dorchester Street. 5 on 5 beach ultimate frisbee tournament. Held Oct. 10 and 11. https://ocbeachultimate.com
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m. Stop by the Ocean City library to discuss all things anime and meet like-minded people. Best of ages 12-18 years. 410524-1818, worcesterlibrary.org
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 12:30 p.m. Make and bake some pies to taste test and discover your favorite. For ages 6-11 years. Registration required: 410-2084014. worcesterlibrary.org
BABY TIME Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. A great opportunity for babies and their caregivers to socialize, play, read and explore. For ages 0-2 years. 410-641-0650, worcesterlibrary.org
BERLIN FALL CRUISIN CREATIVE CONNECTIONS - OCTOBER Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Featuring “AI in the Arts.” Free monthly art club for ages 60 years and older. Enjoy open conversation, share ideas and connect with likeminded people. Registration is encouraged: 410-524-9433.
Historic Downtown Berlin, 124 N. Main St., 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration held 7-10 a.m. Awards presentation and 50/50 drawing at 1:30 p.m. Registration cost is $15. info@berlinchamber.org
HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA White Horse Park, 235 Ocean Parkway,
HAIR FROM THE HEART Ocean Downs Casino, 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Welcome champagne, food, beer, wine, $10 casino free play, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and live music. Tickets:
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OCEAN PINES FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Also featuring family-friendly activities, music and unique shopping experiences. Open to the public, year round. 410-6417052, https://www.oceanpines.org/web/pages /farmers-artisans-market
SEWING SEEDS OF LOVE
PLAY TIME AT THE PARK
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING
ADVANCE CARE PLANNING WEBINAR
Sundays - Buckingham Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Main St., Berlin, 10-11 a.m. Youth of all ages learn how to sew while making a difference. 410-6410234
Sundays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 10 a.m. www.jw.org
Mon., Oct. 12
Cypress Park, 7 Bridge St., Pocomoke City, 10:30 a.m. Join in at the playground for a casual meet up. Play, have fun and meet friends. For ages 2-5 years. 410-957-0878, worcesterlibrary.org
Held the second Tuesday of each month, 1 p.m. Join: https://tidalhealth.webex.com/wbxmjs/ joinservice/sites/tidalhealth/meeting/d ownload/bd773f677932425da99b7704c 7afc239?MTID=ma62eb0ffd8f8cd1deb0 19210b37d26f3.
TOPS OF BERLIN - GROUP #169
Sun., Oct. 11 29TH ANNUAL ENDLESS SUMMER CRUISIN
Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring over 3,000 hot rods, customs, classics and more; live music, vendors, celebrity meet and greets. Schedule: https://specialeventpro.com/endlesssummer-cruisin. 410-798-6304
OC BEACH CLASSIC XIII
Ocean City Beach at Dorchester Street. 5 on 5 beach ultimate frisbee tournament. Held Oct. 10 and 11. https://ocbeachultimate.com
BERLIN 2ND SUNDAY ART & VINTAGE MARKET
14 S. Main St., Berlin, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Art and vintage vendors in downtown Berlin. Just a few blocks down from the Berlin Farmers Market. Sponsored by The Merry Haven and the Town of Berlin Main Street & Arts and Entertainment District.
TidalHealth Atlantic, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is an educational group that promotes weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Held weekly on Mondays. https://www.tops.org/home
Calvin B. Taylor House, 208 N. Main St., Berlin, 7 p.m. Featuring “National Treasure.” www.taylorhousemuseum.org
COLONIAL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Rackliffe Plantation House, 11800 Marsh View Lane, Berlin, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Colonial games, pony rides, demonstrations, vendors, food and entertainment. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children (717 years), free to kids 6 years and younger. Weather permitting. 865-3005609
CHICKEN DINNER CARRYOUT
Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, 10709 Bishopville Road, 1-4 p.m. Platters include half a fried chicken, ham, potato salad, green beans, coleslaw, roll and dessert. Price is $20. Limited walkins and extra sides.
BERLIN FARMERS MARKET
Sundays (May-October) - Pitts, Commerce and Main streets, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Producers only market, petting farm (9-11 a.m.), live music. www.TheBerlinFarmersMarket.com
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30 p.m. Writing about stressful experiences like illness may boost health & psychological well-being. Group uses exercises to stimulate creative expression. 410-2084014, worcesterlibrary.org
ZUMBA
Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 4:30 p.m. Zumba with optional light weights. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com
ONE MARYLAND ONE BOOK DISCUSSION: ‘NO SENSE IN WISHING’ BY LAWRENCE BURNEY
Tuesdays - Volunteer beach clean-up group meets from 9-10 a.m., year-round. Trash bags, grabbers and gloves provided. Check the Facebook page “Beach Heroes-OC” for weekly meeting locations. All are welcome.
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING
Tuesdays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 7 p.m. www.jw.org
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY
Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3:30-4:30 p.m. TOPS is a weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. 410-289-4725
ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTICE
Tuesdays - Lewes Senior Center, 32083 Janice Rd. Lewes, DE, 7-9 p.m. Experienced dancers and others interested in watching or learning more are welcome. No partner required. Info: TangobytheBeach.com.
ZUMBA TONING TUESDAYS
Mondays - Ocean City 50plus Center, 104 41st Street, Ocean City, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Reserve a spot: Tish, 410-8043971. www.Worcoa.org/oceancity
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m. Pick up a copy of the book at the Ocean City circulation desk and then join in for a lively discussion about this year’s One Maryland One Book. 410-524-1818, worcesterlibrary.org
DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesdays - Holy Trinity Cathedral, 11021 Worcester Highway, 2-2:45 p.m. Use the weight loss program/app/plan of your choice. Free and open to everyone. 410-641-4882, www.htcanglican.org/activities.
BRIDGE
Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ladies who love to sing invited. If you plan to visit, please Contact: Director: Ludwig692@outlook.com, 410641-6876 or Membership Coordinator: ocelissa@yahoo.com, 410-641-8050.
OVEREATER’S ANONYMOUS MOVIES AT THE MUSEUM
WRITING FOR WELLNESS
BEACH HEROES-OC
Mondays - Worcester County Library Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 7-8 p.m. No dues or fees. 410-459-9100
Tues., Oct. 13 OC KNITTING GROUP
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Bring whatever project you happen to be working on. 410-524-1818, worcesterlibrary.org
BABY TIME
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Songs, rhymes and stories. Stay after to socialize with other families. For ages 0-2 years. 410-632-5622, worcesterlibrary.org
TidalHealth Neurology, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3:15-4 p.m. Held the second Tuesday of each month. 410-6414765, kay.kinnikin@tidalhealth.org
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLNESS GROUP
BACK PACK FOOD DRIVE
CounterClox, 104 N. Main St., Berlin, 47 p.m. Bring one backpack-friendly food item and help ensure a local child has something to eat all weekend. Donations suggestions: https://members.coastalrealtors.org/ap/Events/Register/jKFV9By fZCkCE.
T(W)EEN SWITCH GAME NIGHT: SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4:305:30 p.m. This month’s game: Super Mario 3D World. Light refreshments provided. For ages 12-18 years. 410-5241818, worcesterlibrary.org
BOOK CLUB: ‘HUM IF YOU DON’T KNOW THE WORDS’ BY BIANCA MARAIS
Tides & Vine, 106 W. Green St., Snow Hill, 6 p.m. Join in for an evening of books and wine. Meet for a great discussion at Tides & Vine. Must be at least 21 years of age. 410-632-5622, worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. Story time featuring seasonal themes designed to support early literacy skills with stories, songs and finger plays. For ages 0-5 years. 410-641-0650, worcesterlibrary.org
Tuesdays - Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 5:15 p.m. Zumba with optional light weights. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com
VIRTUAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Held the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Mf9LZPTXSNuuCmHOW3WTrA# /registration. 410-629-6848, lora.pangratz@tidalhealth.org.
Wed., Oct. 14 SHOP SMALL SHOWCASE OCEAN CITY
Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront, 2800 Baltimore Ave., 2:30-8 p.m. Maryland SBDC Small Business. Shop from Costa Rican coffee, handmade jewelry, and children’s books to gourmet treats, natural body products, and more. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/ g7YZQw6
DECOUPAGE PUMPKIN DECORATION @ 50PLUS CENTER
Snow Hill 50plus Center, 4767 Snow Hill Road, 11 a.m. Come make a decoupage pumpkin. All supplies provided. 410-632-5622, worcesterlibrary.org
PUZZLE SWAP
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 1-7 p.m. Bring your gently used puzzles and leave with a new-to-you puzzle. Don’t have a puzzle but still want one? That’s okay, too. All puzzles must be complete and in their original box. All ages welcome. 410-6410650
CASITA LINDA COOKING DEMONSTRATION Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines
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Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Food demonstration and sampling with Casita Linda. Registration required: 410-2084014. worcesterlibrary.org
CANDLE WAX PAINTING
Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 401 Fifth St., 3 p.m. Use melted candle wax to create stunning, one-of-akind artwork in this hands-on painting workshop. All supplies provided. For ages 12-18 years. Registration required: 410-957-0878.
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
TidalHealth Neurology, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3:15-4 p.m. Held the second Wednesday of each month. 410641-4765, betty.darby-glime@tidalhealth.org
brightly colored treats. 410-524-1818, worcesterlibrary.org
ZUMBA PLUS!! MOVE FOR THE CURE
Seacrets, 117 49th St., Ocean City. Check-in 5-5:30 p.m. Event 5:45 p.m. Admission is $30 and includes one beer, wine or soda. First 100 pre-registered receives a gift. Buy tickets in advance via Venmo or at www.moveforthecureoc.com.
PAJAMA STORY TIME
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 6:30 p.m. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffie to snuggle while you enjoy stories and songs to wind down to bedtime. For ages 0-5 years. 410-641-0650, worcesterlibrary.org
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 4:30 p.m. Learn about Hispanic culture and how to cook a traditional Mexican dish. For ages 6-11 years. 410-208-4014, worcesterlibrary.org
Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Last Wednesday of the month meetings are offsite and information can be found on the website and Facebook. www.kiwanisofopoc.org.
NOSTALGIC 90S NIGHT
CASH BINGO
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 5 p.m. Don your best 90s style and join in for a nostalgic night of music, slime, and
Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 4:30 p.m. Zumba with optional light weights. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com
ONGOING EVENTS
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DUCK-TEMBER DECORATING CONTEST
Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Sept. 14-Oct. 16. Decorate your duck as your favorite book character. Stop by the library to pick up your duck and get all the official rules. For families. 410-2084014
TEEN & TWEEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Town of Berlin. Walk through Berlin and find the painted pumpkins. Enter to win a $100 gift card. Pick up and return your entry forms in the Berlin Welcome Center, 14 S. Main Street. Must be returned by Nov. 1.
Pocomoke library, 401 5th Street, Unit 100. Build leadership skills and add something meaningful to your resume. Applications are available in the guidance office at Pocomoke Middle School and Pocomoke High School. Submit application by Oct. 31. For ages 12-18 years. 410-957-0878
HISTORY-TO-GO - PUMPKIN CARVING
STORYWALK TAKE AND MAKE
PUMPKIN SCAVENGER HUNT
KIWANIS CLUB MEETING COOKING WITH CASITA LINDA
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Snow Hill library, 301 Bank St., throughout October. Learn how Halloween has been celebrated throughout history and get patterns to carve historically inspired pumpkins. 410-632-5622
OC READS: ‘ATMOSPHERE’ BY TAYLOR JENKINS REID
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Oct. 1-31. Simply pick up a copy of this month’s read, “Atmosphere” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Come in before the end of the month to share your impressions and enter the drawing to win free books. 410-524-1818
Snow Hill library, 301 Bank St., Sept. 1Nov. 30. Stop by the library to pick up supplies to make a fall nature mobile. Then, take a walk while you read the library’s newest StoryWalk title at John Walter Smith Park. For families. 410632-5622
POLISH AMERICAN CLUB OF DELMARVA
Meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 2-4 p.m. A social organization of men and women of Polish or Slavic descent.
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NOW HIRING - PART-TIME STORE ASSOCIATE Join our busy automotive and marine parts store! • Great customer service skills required • Valid driver’s license required • Automotive or marine knowledge is a plus • Will train the right person • We have openings at our Long Neck, DE and Ocean Pines, MD locations. 302-344-9769
DONATION CENTER TEAM Diakonia Thrift Store 12507 Sunset Ave., West OC Assist donors unloading, must be able to lift 40 lbs. Strong knowledge of name brand clothing, shoes, purses. Part time, 8-20 hours a week. Transportation req. $18/hour. Send resume to: dwise@diakoniaoc.org
NOW HIRING ASSISTANT BOOKKEEPER Busy Office for Multiple Automotive Businesses Ocean View/Clarksville area
DORY ROAD WINTER RENTAL NOT YEAR ROUND 2BR, 2.5BA, Gorgeous Bay Front Townhouse. Sleeps 5. Fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Beautifully furnished. Close to Bull on the Beach, Acme, Liquid Assets and the beach! $1,750/month plus elec., Cable/Wi-Fi. Landlord pays water. holtzpropertymanagement@ gmail.com
OCEANVIEW RENTAL SUNFEST, DANCE WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS! NEWLY AVAILABLE 2BR, 2BA, SLEEPS 6 38TH ST AND THE BEACH Great location, next door to Castle in the Sand, walk to Concerts, close to restaurants, convention center etc… 443-880-8885 or view and book: SeaLaVie https://book.vuestay.com/ ocean-city-bright-beachhome-near-the-boardwalkwi-b46jo9
FOR SALE OR RENT West OC Salt Life Senior Community. 2BR, 1BA Mobile Home. Fully furnished. New Pool & Community BBQ Area. Close to beaches, restaurants, fishing. Will co-op w/realtor. Call 410-807-2515 for more info.
NOW HIRING!! Production Crew for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $20/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
JOLLY ROGER Small Engine Mechanic & Ride Maintenance. (Must have mechanical knowledge) Technical Support & Installation (Entry level with knowledge of network systems) SEASONAL HELP: Cashiers, Waterpark Attendants, Lifeguards, Ride Operators Wage based on experience. Benefits available. 410-289-4902
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One Bedroom For Rent Yearly lease, $800/mo. Bayside central, 508 Eagle Dr./Robin Dr. Call 223-426-0868, anytime. Scenic 94th St., Bayfront Full remodel & furnished! 1BR/1BA, incl. W/D, covered park. Internet, water incl. Plus electric per tenant usage. New mattress, fpl., chef kitchen. Fully equipped, linens, elevator. No pets or smoking of any kind. Prefer 6 mo. lease 11/1 to 4/30/27. $1800/mo. Sec. dep refundable $900. Clean fee $250. Credit, job ref. check reqd. 410-404-5780 YR LARGE HOME For group or family. 104th St./Old Landing Rd., OC 4 Large Master BR’s 1 Reg BR 4 Bathrooms Close to beach, bus stop, malls and library. $3,400 per mo. 443-880-2486 YEARLY RENTAL Available Immediately Furn. 2BR, 1BA Lrg. Deck, Waterview Heart of OC Dog friendly, NO CATS! $2,000/mo. + electric. Call/text 703-819-7400
YR OCEAN PINES 3BR/2BA Large screened porch, recently refurnished. Nice wooded lot, open floorplan. $2,100 per month + utils. No pets/smoking. Good credit required. Call 301-509-6515. FOR RENT OP 3BR, 2BA $2,200 per mo. + utils. Berlin, MD 410-456-0272 OC WINTER RENTAL TWO 2BR, 2BA APTS. Furnished, renovated. Downtown OC. No smoking/pets. $800/mo. plus utilities & sec. dep. Rent includes water, WiFi & basic cable. AVAILABLE NOW! 410-202-6353 Fully Furnished 2 bedrm/2 bath Condo for rent on ocean block. Oct. thru May. Utilities, cable and internet included. Fully equipped kitchen. $1500 monthly. Contact Joyce at 610-405-8942 or email joycepetrauskas@gmail. com WINTER RENTAL 2BR, 1BA, Small Condo. 5th Street, 1 block to the boards. Absolutely No smoking/pets. $900/mo. + utils. 1-month sec. dep. req. Oct. 10-April 10th. OCMD. Text 410-952-5234 Seeking Year-Round Rentals! Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
ROOMMATES ROOMMATES ROOM FOR RENT Fully furnished, large, clean, private room. Full house privileges. $900 per mo., util’s included. $400 sec. dep. Call 443-880-2317. YR ROOMMATE WANTED NORTH OC 1/2 block to beach 1BR, UNFURNISHED Ground floor Shared house space. $750 per mo. + sec. dep. Utils & WiFi incl. 443-764-0523
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ROOFING • SIDING • DURADEK • WINDOWS • GUTTERS
Mike Moesle 410-629-1573, Fax: 410-629-1946
9240 Peerless Rd. • Bishopville, MD mmoesle@shoresidingmd.com • www.shoresidingmd.com
*Licensed in MD, DE &VA
CALL FOR ANY OF YOUR PLUMBING OR GAS NEEDS 410-430-3490 • LMSPlumbingandgas.com
NOT YOUR AVERAGE COPY CENTER Full Business Center Custom Gifts
OPEN
Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm
Graphic Designs Retail Gift Items Wedding Print Services ONE STOP SHOP For ALL YOUR PERSONAL & BUSINESS NEEDS
11065 Cathell Road • Ocean Pines 410-208-0641 • copycentral@verizon.net
ROOFING
WATERPROOFING
Family Business
Your Roofing, Siding & Home Improvement Specialist Since 1989
Winterization Packages • Repairs
www.pmplumbingservice.com
SKYLINE ROOFING Since 1996 ROOFING & SIDING
MD 62495 • DE 13060 • Insured
We Install:
Faucets/Sinks • Showers/Tubs/Toilets Water Heaters • Water/Sewer Lines
PRINTING DESIGN PRINTING & DESIGN
PLUMBING FULL SCALE PLUMBING & GAS COMPANY WINTERIZATION FREE Gas Line Installations ESTIMATES
“Serving Our Coastal Communities With Pride!”
Plumbing and Gas, LLC
• Expert Roof Repair • Roof Replacements - All Types • Temporary Roof Repairs • Roof Coatings • Emergency Roof Repair FREE ESTIMATES Licensed & Insured Honesty and Quality • Please Call - We Can Help
301-758-9388 • SkylineRoofingMD.com
A1 Eastern Shore Waterproofing Have You Checked Your Crawl Space Lately?
• Crawl Spaces • Encapsulation • Repair Foundation • Water Pumps • Remove Old/Install New • Basements We keep basements & crawl spaces dry & worry free.
~ Call for Appointment ~
27 YEARS SERVING THE SHORE
443-515-3562 • 240-417-1052 www.A1easternshorewaterproofing.com
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Bayside Gazette
October 8, 2026