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They finished! A walk in the park ... and Staten Island, the Bronx, Harlem, Manhattan ... By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) Seven hours, 53 minutes and 53 seconds. That’s how long it took Ocean City restauranteurs Bob Ciprietti, 60, and Buddy Trala, 59, to walk the New York Marathon last weekend — and it was not See MARATHON Page 10
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The end of the day paints the marsh and bay in oranges and yellows in north Ocean City, as the sun winds up its daily business in the east. This sunset occurred before the end of Daylight Saving Time last week, which means from now until Jan. 10, the sun will fall below the horizon before 5 p.m.
Survey ship destroys conch harvester’s gear Commercial boat captain says US Wind had opened area to offshore operations By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) The relationship between wind energy companies and some of their Ocean City neighbors is tedious, at best, and those relationships aren’t trending in the right direction after a local fisherman claimed a US Wind-contracted vessel destroyed as many as 250 of his conch pots. On Nov. 1 around 3:15 p.m., Jimmy Hahn, who has fished on the
waters off Delmarva coast for 30 years, said he encountered the Emma McCall, a 153-foot research vessel, around five miles off the coast of Fenwick Island, while seeing to conch pots that he had set. Hahn said he quickly realized the McCall’s survey gear was deployed and it was dragging right through his pots. “Here’s the bottom line to it — we didn’t fish all spring and all summer. They told us if they let us get their surveying done, we could have our fall fisheries, our biggest fishery,” Hahn said. “We make the most money during the fall.” See POTS Page 3
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The wooden conch pots pictured belong to longtime Delmarva fisherman, Jimmy Hahn, who claims that a 153-foot, US Wind-contracted research vessel trolled through the pots on Nov. 1, effectively destroying them.
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Pots caught up by US Wind’s survey vessel Continued from Page 1 “I’m out thousands and thousands of dollars.” On Oct. 22, Hahn received an email from US Wind — which Ocean City Today verified — stating that the coast was clear to resume fishing. On Oct. 31, Hahn said he set approximately 500 pots about 6.5 miles off the coast and parallel to the Indian River in Delaware. On Nov. 1, he set another 500 pots parallel to Fenwick Island over two trips. Hahn said he called the captain of the McCall, US Wind fisheries liaison Wolfgang Rain and US Wind Marine Affairs Director Ben Cooper. “I continued conversing back and forth with the Emma McCall in an attempt to persuade them to change course, lift their survey equipment and leave the immediate area,” Hahn stated in a written timeline of the incident he constructed. “They repeatedly blew me off. I had four separate conversations with Rain, making him aware of the responses I was receiving from the Emma McCall, which was that they had the right to be where they were. Rain was quite adamant that the Emma McCall was surveying in the wrong area and needed to cease all operations immediately and leave the area.” Fed up with sitting on the sideline, Hahn said he decided to maneuver his boat into the path of the McCall to prevent further destruction. The McCall called the Coast Guard in distress and Hahn called as well. The Coast Guard ordered Hahn to move his boat or be arrested, Hahn said. Hahn said that he was told repeatedly that the McCall was ordered to stop surveying, to no avail. At 5:31 p.m., two hours after the incident began, the
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Having caught the US Wind boat, the Emma McCall, in the act, Jimmy Hahn tried repeatedly to get the research vessel to stop trolling through his gear. At one time, Hahn positioned his boat, the F/V Allison, in front of the McCall to impede its progress, which he said was a last resort to save his equipment. The Coast Guard eventually made him move. Hahn said the McCall spent about two hours in all trolling through his equipment.
McCall pulled up its surveying gear and left the area for good. Hahn is still assessing the damage, with which US Wind has pledged to help. However, Hahn said the true cost is more than a couple of hundred damaged pots. “If I lose 250 pots, that’s $250,000 (in revenue) lost,” Hahn said. “People don’t realize how big this conch industry is off our coast … I need to be paid for what I’m losing.” US Wind isn’t disputing that the incident happened or that the company bears some responsibility in helping make Hahn whole. There is, however, a discrepancy in US Wind’s claim for how long survey equipment was deployed and Hahn’s claim of two hours. “Our research vessel was only in this area for less than five hours,” said US Wind External Affairs Director Nancy Sopko. “Survey equipment was deployed for only an hour and a half. It
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was a brief window of time there, but we are very interested in trying to ascertain the extent of the damage to the gear. We look forward to working out an agreeable solution with Mr. Hahn.” Cooper, stressing that US Wind’s priority is to build strong relationships with the fishing community, added that the situation was nonetheless needlessly escalated by Hahn. “We were in an area we didn’t expect to be,” said Cooper, who was not on the McCall. “We just came back from port and found bad weather offshore. They couldn’t survey so they went in closer to shore. They looked for any fishing pots closer to shore, so they went out of that area and went into a different area and they started surveying on Monday afternoon.” “Within a short period of time, (Hahn’s boat) came up to them and kind of verbally made claims that they’re in the wrong area. Then he put his boat in front of ours and really hazarded our vessel in a move to, as he claimed, to protect his gear.”
Cooper stressed that a compounding factor were “king tides,” or the highest point of high tide, from bad weather that submerged the buoys attached to Hahn’s pots. The McCall made its way to that area after noticing buoyed pots in another nearby area. “We strive to be good neighbors,” Cooper said. “We were striving to be good neighbors in this instance as well. We’re trying to coexist out there on the ocean. Unfortunately because of the weather and king-tide water, the buoys marking Hahn’s gear were submerged.” Hahn did not dispute that king tides played a factor. Likewise, Cooper doesn’t deny that the miscommunication on US Wind’s part, but doubled down on not condoning Hahn’s response to the McCall. “In my opinion, there’s no excuse for hazarding other people at sea,” Cooper said. “There’s no excuse for that. We’re sorry for being in an area where his fishing gear was but we’ll work with him to try to make him whole.”
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Officials puzzled with 142nd Street traffic Over 250,000 cars traveled popular shortcut in one year, according to police By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) As residents of northern Ocean City have known for some time, more motorists are circumventing the Coastal Highway-toRoute 54 bottleneck by using 142nd Street as a shortcut to points west in Delaware. According to Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro, more than 252,000 vehicles passed through a speed sign setup on 142nd Street between November 2020 and October 2021, which links Coastal Highway to Duke’s Road, right next to Harpoon Hanna’s, to get to Lighthouse Road. Ashley Miller, the deputy of communications for the Ocean City Police Department, said 252,000 is a low estimate because the board does not capture data when the battery recharges. The major “thoroughfare,” as Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan referred to it at Monday’s police commission meeting, was enough cause for police to bump up enforcement and track the volume and speeds of vehicles passing through the neighborhood.
“It’s an easy cut through and everyone knows that’s the way to go to avoid Delaware line,” Meehan said. Buzzuro said the average speed of vehicles using 142nd Street was between 26 and 29 mph, in an area where the speed limit is 25 mph. The chief said the people were speeding, although it was not as severe as those who drive 45 in a 25mph zone. Of the cars that passed the sign, most were in the 20-30 mph zone, according to Buzzuro. Police took extra steps to enforce the speeding along the stretch between Oct. 18 and 28, making 42 traffic stops and issuing 21 speeding tickets. The speeds of those who were stopped ranged anywhere from 19-46 mph, according to Buzzuro. But as far as trying to control the traffic along 142nd Street and trying to discourage drivers from using the cut-through, the commission was not sure what to do. Councilman Lloyd Martin said he did not know what to do because it is a road that goes into a neighborhood. Signs are posted that discourage drivers from passing through, and now people are aware of the radar enforcement there, he continued. Meehan also said he was very familiar with 142nd Street, noting that GPS units oftentimes direct drivers
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More than 252,000 vehicles passed a speed sign located on 142nd Street in Ocean City between November 2020 and October 2021, according to Police Chief Ross Buzzuro, which was installed to collect data and help guide city officials with coming up with a solution to the increase in traffic from motorists looking to bypass the summertime traffic jam that occurs along Coastal Highway near the Delaware-Maryland state line.
that way. “It’s tough to enforce,” City Manager Doug Miller said in terms of posting signs allowing local traffic only. Buzzuro said he would have his department continue to monitor the situation along 142nd Street from month-to-month, making sure the
speeds do not creep up. He acknowledged that the off-season has arrived and that data may be lower than normal. But come March or April, the chief said, the numbers will go back up. “I think it’s the volume ... the constant volume of traffic,” Meehan said. “I don’t know what the answer is.”
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Infrastructure bill to benefit local broadband By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) The U.S. House of Representatives passed President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan with bipartisan support on Nov. 5, paving the way for the much-debated bill to land on the president’s desk. Paying attention to the ad-nauseam drone of the talking-head stratosphere surrounding the bill may have made it seem like irrelevant political white noise emanating from Washington, D.C., but landmark legislation could have a major effect on Worcester County.
“With our focus on increasing broadband access, this funding should greatly assist us in bringing high-speed fiber internet throughout the county,” Worcester County Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young said in an email. “From allowing students to do their homework in their houses Weston Young (to) the increase in the use of telemedicine to the ever-increasing ability to work from home, this is a very big deal for Worces-
ter County.” The federal spending package includes $65 billion for broadband access that specifically aims to connect rural areas to high-speed internet. County officials and their partners are already planning on ensuring that a piece of that pie lands in the county, where broadband access has been one of the top issues for years. “The installation of high-speed broadband is one of the biggest needs in Worcester County,” Young said. “Our estimated cost to run broadband lastmile throughout the county is $52 mil-
lion. Given they have specific funding for broadband installation, these funds should greatly assist that effort. Further, we will pursue any available funding in this plan to help pay for our shovel-ready projects, such as those proposed in our capital improvement plan.” Young added that the State of Maryland is expected to get approximately $6 billion from initiatives tied to the spending package. While he expects the county will get an “equitable share,” specifics are unknown currently. See GRANTS Page 6
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Options discussed for slated Margaritaville resort project By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) Options for employee parking, desired retail tenants and valet requirements were among a series of conditions that Ocean City planning commissioners are kicking around as part of a recommendation for a massive Margaritaville resort planned for downtown. Planning commissioners are tasked with setting requirements for a planned overlay district, or POD, which is the first of several approvals developers need to proceed with the massive project slated for the shuttered Phillips Beach Plaza property lots on 13th and 14th streets. And minus a few sticking points, members were complimentary of the plans.
They threw around words like “outstanding,” “really professionally done,” “tremendous,” and “great,” to describe the three-hour presentation that developers made to them last week during a public hearing. But their praise was not without its criticisms. Commissioner Lauren Taylor was one of the most critical, taking serous issue with the traffic flow plans — specifically in the area of 14th and 15th streets — lack of enough parking for such a large project, and ability to hire enough locals to successfully staff the valet parking needed to make the project work. “It was a great presentation but it still has a lot of problems associated with it,” she said. The plans call for a 13-story, 265room hotel brandishing the famous
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Margaritaville label, 20,000 square feet of upscale retail space along the Boardwalk, three restaurants, multiple swimming pools, meeting and conference areas, and more. City staff members anticipate it will stand out significantly at the confluence of the southern, more historic buildings in southern Ocean City, and newer high rises to the north. The project is such an anomaly in the area that developers need to place a POD zoning designation over the existing properties to allow for “unified development.” Planning commissioners will send
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be submitting applications for the county for those non-funded areas for the (next round of grants).” Other key allocations in the infrastructure spending package include: $110 billion to repair aging highways, bridges and roads $39 billion for expanded public transit systems $7.5 billion for electric vehicle charging stations $55 billion on water and wastewater infrastructure The federal government will pay for the infrastructure spending package through multiple means, including $210 billion from unspent covid-19 relief aid, $53 billion from unused state unemployment insurance and other smaller resources.
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County tables OCFD’s grant request to help cover costs By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners voted 5-2 on Nov. 2 to table a request that would give fire and EMS services a $500 response-only grant when those services don’t make it to the scene. The request is designed to allow a vehicle to return to service and still receive funds to offset the costs of the response and continue the on-scene reimbursement for arrival response and on-scene actions, according to a memo to the commissioners from Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young. Currently, emergency services are compensated $1,000 when their vehicle both responds and makes it to a scene. “If a fire company is dispatched to a location and is called off a quarter-way, halfway or however far they get along the line, there is no funding,” Commissioner President Joe Mitrecic said. Mitrecic and Commissioners Jim Bunting and Josh Nordstrom are members of a committee with emergency service officials whose aim is to identify ways to improve emergency services for the county and direct funding where it’s most needed. Nordstrom pointed out an argument he heard from the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company, which often responds to calls some 30 minutes away. “If their call is canceled, they have to decide whether to keep going or turn around and go back and not get paid,” Nordstrom said. “That’s a very difficult decision for them to make, because they already expended some resources to go part of the way … This seemed like a very good compromise because we were told, not just by
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 Ocean City Fire Chief Richard Bowers speaks to the Worcester County Commissioners about the request to allocate $500 per partial run for Fire/EMS vehicles. The commissioners voted 5-2 to table to request pending the production of more financial information. Currently, those vehicles are compensated $1,000 per run but only if they make it to the scene they’re called to. It’s especially an issue for rural fire departments who often travel long distances and sometimes get called off in transit.
Snow Hill and other companies, they would rather turn around and go back because they would prefer to keep their equipment closer to the majority of the people they serve.” While stressing that he wasn’t against the new allocation necessarily, Commissioner Chip Bertino said the commissioners need to wait for the fire companies to provide more financial information before making a decision, especially seeing as this request comes in the middle of a budget cycle. “My understanding of this comSee COMMISSIONERS Page 10
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Parking details largely discussed Continued from Page 6 vehicles, setting the types of retail stores that are permitted, only granting the POD if the square footage equals 90,000 (a condition of the rezoning), and following up with the developer’s promise to offer an employee shuttle program or employee parking. Developers said last week that the project plans include building employee housing at an off-site, walkable location, however the parking details are still fuzzy. Several commissioners said the provision of employee parking is a moot point because other hotels and resorts in the area are not required to provide it. City code also does not allow for the requirement, but officials can make it a condition of the POD. Commissioner Peck Miller said he understood and agreed with the notion that employee parking is not typically provided, and employees are generally on their own with it, but he also pointed
out the difference in this particular project. “We’re looking at a property that has three restaurants, for one. It has a convention center, it has a pool that’s going to be massively busy, hopefully, with a lot of people,” he said. “I mean, the property is beautiful, but I don’t think we’ve seen this type of — for lack of a better word, animal — in Ocean City ever.” He likened the project to Seacrets, Fager’s Island and Ropewalk, which are all bayside properties with the ability to provide more parking overall. The Margaritaville location creates a different challenge, as it is planned for a much less expansive oceanside spot, hence the need for valet parking over guests parking their own vehicles. “I think if it was self-parking it wouldn’t work at all,” said commission Chairwoman Pam Buckley. “We’d just be way too cumbersome of driving situations, people coming in and not knowing the area,”
One other issue is a dispute over a 16foot, city-owned alley known as Washington Lane that bisects the site. The developer plans to incorporate the space into the design of the complex, replacing it with a 23-foot public easement with two travel lanes and one bicycle lane. The alley is needed to meet the square footage requirement for the POD and city council members have to vote to abandon it. They are set to vote on it at a meeting set for Nov. 30. According to a staff report, city employees recommend that council members give the green light to discuss and vote on the alley abandonment at a future meeting. The 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.” Planning commissioners voted to draft a letter saying basically the same thing on Tuesday. The letter states that the commissioners recommend the alley remain public, and that the developer retains air rights to build over it, but that they must keep the driveway tall enough to allow for fire and emergency trucks to pass through. The developer’s plans for the alley impressed planning commissioners, who had some reservations about abandoning it when they first learned about the request several months ago. “My biggest concern was the alley way,” Commissioner Joel Brous said. “I think they literally doubled it in size and width and I think it looks really attractive.” The planning commissioners also agreed to approve the recommendation for the POD at the Nov. 23 hearing contingent upon the mayor and council’s approval of the alley way plans, as members will vote on it after they meet. Hotel management company Chesapeake Hospitality and Margaritaville Holdings are partnering to run the new venture.
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Marathon finish puts drive past its goal of $200,000 Continued from Page 1 easy. “It started out great but around mile 20 we started to feel it,” Trala said. “And then the last two to three miles were terrible.” Ciprietti had a similar take. “It was hard,” he said. “At about 19 miles you hit the wall. But the people in New York City that [cheer] you on are unbelievable, they give you the energy to get through.” The longtime friends took on the challenge to walk the marathon to raise the last $200,000 needed to finish the Rebecca and Leighton Moore Child Behavioral Health Center at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. They cut checks to charity to qualify, spent several months training, and completed the 26.2mile course last Sunday. Their goal was to finish in 7 and-a-half hours, which they almost achieved. At the least, they wanted to finish in less than 8 and-a-half hours, which was the cutoff to earn medals. A friend also bet Ciprietti $15,000 that he could not finish the race, which gave him even more of an incentive to finish. “We got our medals and I won the bet,” he said.
That $15,000 will add to the more than $200,000 the pair helped raise leading up to the event. More than $150,000 of that total came from a radiothon that David “Bulldog” Rothner hosted on Ocean 98.1, and Trala and Ciprietti raised another $95,000 through an online Go Fund Me campaign, which together pushed them over their goal. They also gained a fanbase that followed their progress online during the marathon, which started in Staten Island, snaked through the city’s five boroughs, and finished in Central Park in Manhattan. Trala, who struggled toward the end of the course with pain shooting through his ankles, hips and groin area, said the people cheering them on in the neighborhoods is what kept him going. “You went through Harlem and you went through the Bronx. So each one — the Jamaican families and the Puerto Rican families, Mexican neighborhoods, Mexican families — … they’re all out there with their children and everyone’s rooting you on,” he said. “… It’s kind of what helps push you through, seeing them, everyone there cheering and rooting for you. That was the coolest thing.”
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Child behavioral health center to open sometime next year Leighton and Rebecca Moore, who own Seacrets, got the idea to build a youth behavioral health center seven or eight years ago. “There was no place on the Eastern Shore to take [a] child when he or she had a problem mentally,” Leighton explained. “They would be taken to Salisbury and basically had to be shipped to another hospital across the bay if there was an available space.” Rebecca chimed in to say that there was never available space, which prompted the couple to begin raising money for a local facility. They started by raising money for an outpatient center, where kids can go into one of six areas or rooms and stay there for days waiting for a transfer to a place that can take them on a longer basis, Leighton said. “And now we’re just competing the $5 million project to give the Both Trala and Ciprietti said they would not have been able to finish without the other, either. Trala said he was in bad shape at the end of the race, with the pain and weariness taking over so much that he said he could not even walk after he finished. “So when we crossed the finish line, you’re done,” Trala said. “You’re in Central Park, and they don’t let anyone in because of security, but it took another 15 or 20 minutes to walk out of the park, which I was like, I was done, I’m ready to go home.” He credited Ciprietti for getting him through Central Park, and for helping him walk the two blocks after to get a cab back to his hotel. Once he was there he said he could barely move the rest of the night. And while
hospital money to build an inpatient behavioral health for adolescents so we’ll have the entire gambit covered,” he said. “That was really important.” He said the original goal was $4 million, but they pushed it to $5 million. “Buddy and Cip just closed it out by volunteering to walk in the marathon and we did pass the $5 million mark,” Leighton said. “They raised over $200,000.” The facility is expected to open within the next year. The foundation that the Moores created is tasked next with raising money to hire the doctors and other health professionals to run it. “We just need to continue raising money to help entice doctors of note to be able to come, and who want to live in the Salisbury area, or in the vicinity … and be able to walk in and head up the program,” Leighton said. it took a couple of days to recover, Trala said he was pretty much back to normal by Wednesday. Trala also said he was glad it was over and would never do it again, and said Ciprietti was the reason he got to the finish line at all. “If Bob wasn’t there I probably wouldn’t have been able to do it,” he said. The race also took a bit of a toll on Ciprietti, who said he was sore the day after, but that it was nothing he could not handle. He commended Trala for making it through with the pain he was feeling. Through it all, Ciprietti said Trala never complained. “Buddy is one tough guy,” Ciprietti said. “Without Buddy I never would have been able to finish.”
Commissioners split on grant Continued from Page 8 mittee was (it’s meant) to look at long-term objectives — how we handle fire and emergency departments moving forward,” Bertino said. “It had a more longer term view than just this next budget cycle. I’m just hoping that’s the case, because when I see something like this it just looks like we’re nitpicking or cherrypicking different things and not looking at the whole issue as a whole.” Commissioner Ted Elder concurred. “I would like to have figures and do this at the budget time, whatever we need to do,” he said. “This may be cost-saving. I don’t know. But I’d like to see the figures first.” The financial information should
be available to the commissioners in January. Mitrecic said giving this project the green light now would allow them time before next spring’s budget planning to see how effective a plan of the nature would be. He also appeared skeptical of a request for “more information.” “I’ve been doing this a long time and everyone that I’ve ever sat with when they want to postpone something they’d say they needed more information,” Mitrecic said. “Either stand up and say you don’t want to do it or stand up and say you do want to do it, but (the fire companies’) financials … are not an issue.” Mitrecic and Nordstrom opposed the motion.
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OCEAN CITY RECREATION AND PARKS BRIEFS By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Committee met on Tuesday afternoon at the Northside Park administrative offices and discussed the following items:
Eagle’s Landing rates The committee opened discussions of offering a local nine-hole rate at the city’s municipal course, Eagle’s Landing Golf Course in Berlin, though no decision was made on whether to move forward with the proposal. Bob Croll, the course’s professional/manager, provided committee members with a rundown of local rates at Eagle’s Landing, saying a local rate is currently offered for residents of Ocean City and the surrounding counties, though the discount was for 18 holes and is only available with a 24–48-hour advance reservation. Croll said getting local rates in place was something he fought for under former City Manager Dennis Dare, and after a few years, the city manager was convinced to proceed with the program. The discount program is free to residents of one of the four surrounding counties – three lower Eastern Shore of Maryland counties and Sussex County in Delaware – as well as Ocean City property owners who may live in places like Baltimore but pay taxes in the resort.
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The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Committee met on Tuesday and began discussions on possibly offering locals a discounted rate on nine holes of golf at Eagle’s Landing during the peak season. The course currently offers a nine-hole discounted rate to locals in the off season.
During the summer months, which are the busiest for the course, locals can book a tee time and get some sort of a discount for 18 holes. Croll said in the afternoon, the rates go low for everyone. For example, after 3 p.m., the course offers a twilight rate of $45 for 18 holes, though during the Spring and Fall, the rate is not offered during the weekends because many golf packages are booked that bring in $134 per round of 18 holes. “It doesn’t make sense to discount that, from a business standpoint,” Croll said. But during the week, the course offers 18 holes of golf for $45 after 3 p.m. along with a nine-hole rate of $30. Along with the reduced rate for twilight play, the course also offers a rewards program where players earn points for every dollar they spend. According to Croll,
golfers who spend $500 at the course each year can get as much as a $100 discount. “Several locals hit that mark two to three times a year,” he said. “They’re the ones it really benefits.” As far as offering a local rate for nine holes of golf, Croll said it does not exist at this time because the demand is not there. Nine-hole rates are offered during the season, though they are not available to book through the course in advance. Instead, if a golfer wants to play nine holes, they must call that day to see if it is available, and if so, it can be booked. This year, the rate for playing nine holes in the morning at Eagle’s Landing with a cart was $50, and the walking rate was $40. After 3 p.m., the rate drops even more. “That’s for anyone,” Croll said, but added the nine-hole rate is not promoted.
The off season is a completely different scenario, and locals are offered a rate of $20 for nine holes – in the full swing of the season, there is no local discount on the half of a round of golf. While no decision was made on whether to follow through with a local discount on nine holes of golf at Eagle’s Landing, Councilman John Gehrig and the rest of the committee agreed to continue the discussion.
Beverage franchise Susan Petito, the director of recreation and parks in Ocean City told committee members an agreement between the city and Coca-Cola is set to expire at the end of January 2022, and nothing has been locked in place for a new franchise agreement. Continued on Page 13
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Art League seeks tree decorators (Nov. 12, 2021) The Art League of Ocean City invites individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits to decorate “Trees for the Arts” that will be displayed along the walking trail during the Winterfest of Lights. The annual event takes place at Northside Park in Ocean City from Nov. 18 to Jan. 1. Trees for the Arts is co-sponsored by the Ocean City Special Events Department. Decorators will embellish their trees Nov. 12-17 with outdoor-safe decorations and lights. During Winterfest, the public will vote for their favorite trees at $1 per vote, with proceeds benefiting the Art League. The tree receiving the
most votes will win a special prize. “This is such a fun way for people to gather safely outdoors and create something festive together for the holidays,” Aubrey Sizemore, volunteer coordinator for the Art League, said. “The Trees for the Arts will give joy and send your message to visitors for six weeks during the wonderful Winterfest of Lights. Plus, proceeds from the votes will help fund the many community outreach programs of the Art League.” There is no upfront cost to apply to create a tree. The trees are provided; space is limited. Those interested in creating one of the Trees for the Arts should contact Sizemore at
aubrey@artleagueofoceancity.org or by calling 410-524-9433. Additional information and tickets for Winterfest of Lights are available at OceanCityMD.gov. 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.
OCEAN CITY RECREATION AND PARKS BRIEFS Continued from Page 12 Petito said discussions with beverage companies are taking place, and CocaCola has been reached after leaving several messages with the soda giant. But she also said she is open to other companies coming in and bidding for the contract with Ocean City. Petito is working with other city officials to put together a request for proposals to attract beverage companies to the area, and while discussions have taken place between her and some of these businesses, they will have to wait and
see what they can offer once the calling for bids is put out. “There’s more to come on this,” Petito said.
Five-year projects preview As Petito begins to put together her plans for the 2023 budget, she is looking at projects that need to take place over the next five years. Some of the projects the director hopes to have completed include painting the Wally Whale structure on the
beach near Somerset Street, refurbishing the pool at the skate park on Third Street, and repairing a seesaw at Gorman Park near 136th Street. Other projects include the installation of an electronic sign at Northside Park that lets people know what is going on in the Recreation and Parks Department and fixing a leaky roof at the park’s administrative offices. “We’re figuring out how to incorporate many of these things into our budget,” Petito said. “It’s a draft, a living document, and is still being worked on.”
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By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) Crime in Ocean City appears to be much closer to where it was in 2019, according to Police Chief Ross Buzzuro, though some offenses like DUI and drug arrests saw a slight increase in October. During a Police Commission meeting on Monday morning, the chief presented his monthly crime statistic report that showed the trend is much closer to normal than it was in 2020, when the covid-19 pandemic was in full Ross Buzzuro force. “We’re pretty close to where we were two years ago,” Buzzuro said. “We had a lot of historic lows in ’19 … [and] we’re moving toward those levels, which is a good pressure point.” The department fielded 2,065 calls last month, with 1,202 coming from officers and 863 from citizens. Excluded from the chief’s total were traffic stops, business checks, and calls to assist citizens. In October 2019, OCPD responded to 2,437 calls, or 372 more. Of the calls for service, the chief said many of the top 10-15 categories are about the same as in 2019. For instance,
officers responded to 78 reports of suspicious activity last month compared to 76 in 2019 and 70 reports of disorderly conduct versus 74 two years ago. Police conducted 378 fewer traffic stops last month with a total of 726 compared to 1,104 in 2019. The department also responded to 34 domestic disputes in the 10th month of the year compared to 37 during the same period in 2019. Where the department saw increases were with things like 911 hangups, collisions, and animal complaints. Another statistic the chief reported on were the number of custodial arrests, which jumped up to 130 compared to 101 in 2019. Officers arrested 12 people for drugs, versus seven in 2019, issued 10 citations for marijuana possession compared to 14 two years ago, and arrested 27 people for DUI, 17 more than two years ago. The department also made 13 arrests for illegal possession of weapons last month, as opposed to 10 in 2019. Of the weapons arrests, two were for firearms, seven for knives, and the rest were things such as pepper spray and electronic tasers. Councilman Lloyd Martin, who also chairs the Police Commission, praised the police department saying the statistics all sound positive.
WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BRIEFS By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners discussed the following during the Nov. 2 meeting:
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Vehicle bids The commissioners unanimously approved bid recommendations for the acquisition of various vehicles for the county. Ten agencies have requested 16 total vehicles. Among them is the county library, which has a bid sheet for a “compact 4 x 2 cargo van with shelving” that lists two possible 2022 Ford Transit Connect utility vans to purchase.
Public hearing The commissioners unanimously declared a parcel of land surplus and donated it to the Berlin Fire Company following a public hearing in which nobody spoke. The 18 x 22-feet parcel of land on the eastern side of Harrison Avenue, across from the Berlin branch of the Worcester County Library, will be used as surplus parking.
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The commissioners unanimously approved turnover documents for improvements to the River Run Pump Station
Number 1 in the River Run sanitation service area. The approved documents include the deed, bill of sale and assignment form executed by the owner for turnover of the facilities, the Release of Lien from all of the contractors and consultants used for the project, according to a memo from Department of Public Works Director Dallas Baker.
Newark spray irrigation The commissioners unanimously approved a request from EA Engineering, Science and Technology for a contract adjustment to cover continuing services provided due to the extended time for completion of the Newark spray irrigation project. The total cost of the adjustments is $20,335.46, according to a document from Baker.
Recurring grants The commissioners unanimously approved and signed two annually recurring grant agreements between the county and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) — the Emergency Management Performance grant for $74,322 and the State Homeland Security grant for $92,273. Both grants are funded through the U.S. DeContinued on Page 15
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Ocean City Police continues pursuit of body cam program By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) The deadline of outfitting police officers in Ocean City with body cameras by the summer of 2022 is nearly nine months out, but OCPD is still on track and testing equipment in the field. Police Chief Ross Buzzuro told the police commission last Monday that his department is working with a second camera vendor, which is going “very well.” Last month, the department worked with the first vendor and on Nov. 12, Buzzuro plans to meet with that vendor to go over follow-up questions and issues that he and staff members encountered during the trial. “Things are going very, very well,” the chief said. “There’s more to body cameras than meets the eye.” As the police department continues to test cameras, they must consider battery life, storage, and other factors to ensure the department gets what fits the best. With the second vendor trial taking place currently, select officers have been outfitted with body cameras in the field. Once the second phase of trials ends, Buzzuro said, a third trial will begin with another vendor, moving the department closer to deciding which one to go with. “We’re moving right along,” he said. Councilman Lloyd Martin agreed with the chief and said selecting a vendor is much more complex than choosing a camera itself. He also said the city needs to look at other areas that could benefit from cameras including the transit buses. State legislation passed earlier this year requires all police agencies across Maryland to employ body cameras by 2025, except for the State Police, which must have them in place by 2023. Mayor Rick Meehan said his goal is to have body cameras in place by July. With the goal in place, and trials in progress, Buzzuro said he will be before
WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BRIEFS Continued from Page 14 partment of Homeland Security.
ARPA grant The commissioners unanimously approved and signed an agreement between the county and MEMA for the Emergency Management Performance grant. The $21,224.56 grant, which the county must match 100 percent, will be used by the Department of Emergency Services toward field communications enhancements, according to a memo from DES Director Billy Birch. The grant is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
the City Council soon with a vendor and all the costs associated with program. The need for body cameras jumped to a high priority in the resort area after a series of incidents that took place in June. According to one police report, a group seen vaping on the Boardwalk was approached by officers and told that smoking and vaping on the boards was not allowed. When the two parties walked their separate ways, someone in the group, later identified as Brian Everet Anderson, 19, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, started vaping again and officers asked for his identification. Everet, the report read, refused to provide identification and he was arrested. He then resisted and was charged with disorderly conduct.
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The Ocean City Police Department is working on a plan to equip its officers with body cams, an initiative being pushed by the State of Maryland that must be in place by 2025.
Videos of the incident surfaced online and showed an officer ramming his knee into the ribs of a man who was on the ground, while a separate incident that was captured on video showed of-
ficers tase a man. None of the videos show the entire incident, prompting the department to move quickly on equipping officers with body cameras.
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New liquor store, employee housing coming to Seacrets
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The days are numbered for a small, shack-like liquor store at the front of the Seacrets property on 49th Street. Owner Leighton Moore plans to demolish it and replace it with a three-story building complete with liquor sales, storage and employee housing.
By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) A quaint, islandthemed liquor store near the entrance of the massive Seacrets complex on 49th Street is coming down to make room for a larger replacement complete with storage space and employee housing. Ocean City planning commissioners unanimously approved site plans on Tuesday for a proposed threestory, 3,244 square-foot ABC Liquors retail store. The building will include 2,911 square feet of storage space on the second floor and employee housing big enough for 10 people on the third. Owner Leighton Moore said the approval allows him to proceed with
demolishing the existing, one-story structure, which was once an open air boutique, on the east side of the property facing Coastal Highway, and replace it with the larger structure. The new building will include a setback of more than 10 feet from the main road and parking accommodations. Zoning Administrator Kay Gordy said the entire property‚ which includes the Seacrets main building, Morley Hall Nightclub, Oddysea Watersports, Mainway Food and Beverage Container, a six-unit apartment building, and soon, the new threestory liquor store building, has 553 parking spaces. The total is nearly 200 spaces more than what city code requires. Planning commissioners were complementary of the project, pointing out the “great idea” to include employee housing, and the tendency for the project to help improve the overall look of the site. “It’s very much an improvement to the virtual landscape of that property,” Commissioner Lauren Taylor said. Moore said he expects to open the new store by summer 2022.
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Joining AGH Neurologist Jeremy Gill, MD, will be joining Atlantic General Health System this month to practice alongside Drs. Preeti Yonker and Lawrence Kemp and physician assistant Emily Laustsen in Berlin. Gill joins AGHS from Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital’s neurosciences division in Charlottesville, Virginia. He received his doctor of medicine from University of Maryland Jeremy Gill School of Medicine after earning a bachelor’s degree in behavioral neuroscience at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Gill completed his neurology residency at University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Center (UMMHC) in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he served as chief resident of neurology from 2008-2009. He then continued his training at UMMHC with a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology. Gill is accepting new patients. Call Atlantic General Specialty Care at 410-641-0430 to schedule an appointment.
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Gaming revenue up from last year at Ocean Downs By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) Ocean Downs Casino generated $7.66 million in gaming revenue this past October, up $713,393 or 10.3 percent from October 2020. The 849-slot, 18-table casino off Route 589 in Berlin ranked fourth of Maryland’s six casinos in revenue, barely edging Hollywood Casino in Perryville by about $25,000. All told, the six casinos generated $154.9 million during October, a total increase of 8.6 percent over October 2020. Noteworthy, though, is the fact that the casinos were limited to 50 percent capacity last year. While Ocean Downs typically lags behind casinos in much more densely populated areas like Horseshoe in Baltimore and Live! in Anne Arundel County, a major revenue stream could be coming for Ocean Downs. Last month, members of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission determined that Ocean Downs met the qualifications to obtain a sports wagering license. The decision officially launched an extensive application process with the Sports Wagering Application Review
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Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin reported $7.66 million in gaming revenue for October 2021, up 10.3 percent from October 2020 when the casino was operating at 50-percent capacity. In all, Maryland casinos reported $154.9 million in October.
Commission, which is responsible for awarding the licenses. Ocean Downs is seeking an A-2 sports wagering license, which casino officials have said will allow for onsite betting inside the casino building. Officials anticipate transitioning existing automated betting kiosks
into sports wagering stations. Ocean Downs and Hollywood Casino are two of 17 entities designated to conduct sports wagering operations, pending a review of their qualifications to receive licenses. Horseshoe Casino Baltimore, Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, and MGM
National Harbor in Forest Heights were also recently cleared to seek licenses. Officials are unsure of when sports wagering will officially launch. Ocean Downs General Manager Bobbi Sample declined to comment for this story.
Graye comes from a long line of entrepreneurs including her father, Francis, better known as “JOCKO,” the premier disc jockey throughout the Eastern Shore. In addition, her mother, Elsie, was a cosmetologist who operate a popular hair salon in Bishopville. The tradition of serving the commu-
nity continues through this generation. Joining Graye in this new venture is Solomon Weldabzig from Ethiopia. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. Visit One Love Smoothie Café, which is open five days a week during fall/winter, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Fannie and Freddie tighten rules on short-term rentals By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) The two government-controlled mortgage giants, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, have made moves to tighten mortgage rules on buildings with many short-term rentals and hotel-like amenities. This move could make entire buildings ineligible for Fannie/Freddie-backed loans, and has already caused some issues in our resort town since its implementation early on in 2021. When a project functions more like a vacation rental resort, the building can become ineligible for Fannie/Freddie-backed financing. This is stemming from new language in the revised Fannie and Freddie guidelines that disqualifies buildings if they are “transient in nature,” meaning the bulk of the units are for short-term rentals of less than 30 days. Specific wording from the Fannie Mae website is: “Projects that have no other condotel characteristics, but which permit unit owners to offer short-term rentals on a seasonal basis while they reside in the units during a significant portion of the year, do not meet the criteria of “primarily transient in nature” under the condotel policy.” Furthermore, when asked if a property is ineligible if professionally managed by a hotel or resort management company that facilitates shortterm rentals, they state, “Projects that are professionally managed by hotel
or resort management companies are likely to hire these firms to facilitate short-term rentals for the unit owners. In rare cases, some projects may choose these entities for professional management services that do not include rental or other condotel characteristics. In that case, Fannie Mae would be willing to discuss the possible eligibility of those projects and may review them through the Project Eligibility Review Service.” These changes in the guidelines and the interpretation of the guidelines, would ultimately cause an increase in costs to purchase vacation condos if Fannie/Freddie backed loans are not available. This is because buyers would have to rely on non-conforming loan products, that require larger down payment percentages and carry higher interest rates than traditional 30-year fixed loans for second homes offer. Condo loans make up about 7-10 percent of Fannie and Freddie’s total business. “With the tightening of agency condo requirements, lenders will have to go to private equity or portfolio sources to fund these property types,” Jason Cook, Eastern Shore manager of Embrace Home Loans, said. “This will most likely come with different pricing for the units affected by these changes. Buyers in our resort area need to understand the importance of using not only a local real estate agent, but also a local lender for their financing needs to help navigate through this most recent change.” — Lauren Bunting is an Associate Broker with Atlantic Shores Sotheby’s International Realty Inc. in Ocean City.
Mountaire workers vote on future of union membership (Nov. 12, 2021) Employees at Mountaire’s Selbyville processing plant will vote later this month on whether to remain with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 27, according to the National Labor Relations Board. An employee-led petition last month was accepted by the NLRB, which sets in motion the process to let employees vote to remove the UFCW as their representative. The mail-in ballot will be sent to employees on Nov. 18 and will be due back to the NLRB by Dec. 16, by 3 p.m.
Last summer, employees asked for decertification of the UFCW but were denied the option due to a technicality. A mail-in ballot was held but the union filed numerous challenges and ultimately, the NLRB threw out the vote without counting it. This fall was the first opportunity employees had to again ask for an election. Selbyville is the only processing plant owned by Mountaire Farms where unions are present. These unions have been part of the plant since it was purchased by Mountaire in 1977.
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Ocean City claims Aa2 bond rating, $113.7 debt total (Nov. 12, 2021) Moody’s Investors Service has assigned a “Aa2” rating to the Town of Ocean City $26.4 million General Obligation Municipal Purpose Bonds of 2021. Moody’s maintains the Aa2 rating on the resort’s outstanding general obligation unlimited tax bond debt. Following the sale, the town will have approximately $113.7 million in outstanding general obligation bond debt. The Aa2 rating reflects the city’s improved reserve position and modest ongoing tax base growth, a statement from Moody’s said. The rating also incorporates the town’s standing as the regional tourism destination, and manageable debt and pension liabilities.
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CEAM names Tustin 2021 county engineer of the year (Nov. 12, 2021) Retired Worcester County Public Works Director John Tustin earned a state nod in October when he was named the 2021 County Engineer of the Year by the County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM). Tustin, who dedicated his 36-year career with Worcester County Government (WCG) to expanding John Tustin and improving public services and championing modernization of the progressive maintenance programs for county-owned buildings and grounds, received this award for his lasting contributions to Worcester County, the State of Mary-
land, and the CEAM. During his career with WCG, Tustin spearheaded numerous infrastructure projects that have played an important role in shaping Worcester County. In 1986, Tustin played a key role in acquiring, designing and developing a 724-acre property for the Central Landfill in Newark where he later oversaw the development of five landfill cells. He initiated the recycling program in 1992 and oversaw the design and construction of Samuel Bowen Boulevard, the cap and closure of three old landfill sites in Pocomoke, Snow Hill and Berlin, and headed pump station upgrades in Ocean Pines and multiple wastewater treatment plant expansions. He also coordinated upgrades and improvements to all of the Worcester County boat ramps. Tustin was involved in the design and construction of the 1988 County Jail expansion, the construction of Healthway Drive, the Worcester County Health Department office in Berlin, and the Ocean Pines Library.
Worcester resident sought for seat on local library board (Nov. 12, 2021) The Worcester County Library Board of Trustees is seeking a Worcester County resident to volunteer for a board vacancy representing Snow Hill including areas beyond the town limits. The Library Board is composed of seven members who reside in the various communities and towns in the county. Candidates should be passionate about the important role the Worcester County Library plays in the community. Members are appointed by the Worcester County Commissioners to a five-year term with a two-term limit. The Board of Trustees meet monthly with the exception of July and August to set policy, advise the director of the Worcester County Library, and approve the library’s budget. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. and are open to the public. For more information or to express interest in the board position, contact Jennifer Ranck, director of the Worcester County Library, at 410-632-2600 or contact@worcesterlibrary.org.
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WCPS considering modified rules for covid quarantining By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) The automatic 14day quarantine requirement for anyone who is a close contact of a covid-positive person in county public school classrooms could be on the way out the door. Following studies that show “extremely low risk” of covid transmissions in classroom settings among fully masked individuals, officials with the state health and education departments have come up with a set of modified rules for quarantining. And Worcester County Public Schools officials are considering them. “We are looking at those options for modified quarantining but the modified quarantines only apply to students who are a student-to-student close contact and when they are both fully masked,” said Lauren Williams, the coordinator of school health services for the Worcester County Board of Education. “It’s really not a major change but anything we can do to help our students stay in school and not have to quarantine if they can safely do so, we’re exploring those options.” According to the modified quarantine options listed on the Maryland Department of Health website, “a 14day quarantine period remains the safest option to reduce the risk of inschool transmission.” However, the report said that inschool transmission needs to be balanced with “the negative impact of prolonged and repeated quarantine on students and staff.” In turn, state health and education department officials are allowing schools to modify their approaches to quarantining. A total of three modified quarantine options exist, which would all require everyone to be fully masked, and in some cases would require more testing. The options are: • Test-to-stay — The most recommended option outside of the 14-day quarantine, this allows students who are asymptomatic who are a close contact of someone in school or on a bus to get out of quarantine if he or she tests negative for at least five days and remains asymptomatic. • Implementation of weekly screen testing — This option reportedly “poses risk for in-school covid-19 transmission,” but provides weekly tests so that close contacts of students who test negative would not have to quarantine. The goal is to identify asymptomatic positive students, but may not identify them all, which is a concern. • Mask protection — This option is the least recommended, but would See OPTIONS Page 21
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Options under advisement for now Continued from Page 20 essentially allow any close contact, if both people are wearing masks, to not have to quarantine if they are asymptomatic. Williams said the options are under advisement in the county public school system, but she does not know if any will be implemented. She also pointed out that the rules would only apply to close contacts in school, not outside in the community, thus 14-day quarantines would still be required in those cases. “There’s close contact in the community, which often occurs in a household or in a situation where students are not masked,” she explained. “And those kinds of close contacts would not be eligible for those modified quarantines that the state is talking about.” Williams also said that she does not have data on how often students test positive once they are quarantined, and said that the usage of other mitigation strategies — such as distancing and mask wearing — also makes a difference. At Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, Amanda Evans, the director of admissions and advancement, said the same state quarantine guidelines are currently followed. However, she said officials are always
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reevaluating processes to make sure they are serving the students and staff as well as possible. “It has not been ideal for anyone, but we are doing our very best to keep our students in school within our walls,” she said of the 14-day quarantine rule. “When that is not possible, our teachers, administration and families are working together to eliminate any disruptions in learning.” For more information on the modified quarantine options, visit health.maryland.gov/phpa/Documents/K12%20School%20and%20C hildcare%20COVID-19%20Guidance_10.27.21.pdf
State education officials have released modified rules for quarantining upon close contacts within school buildings that Worcester County Public Schools officials are looking into.
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Vaccine safe defense for youths Continued from Page 21 said Dr. Laura Stokes, a pediatrician at Atlantic General Hospital. “The pediatricians are waiting and willing to have conversations with the parents of their kids. If they’re feeling nervous, instead of just Googling, they really should reach out to their health care professional and have a conversation.” According to data from the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention, since the start of the pandemic, 8,000 children across the country have been hospitalized with covid and more than 700 between the ages of zero and 18 have died. While the virus is far from the highest cause of death in children during that time, a defense is available with the vaccine, and health officials are giving it their seal of approval. “It looks really safe,” Stokes said. “There hasn’t been any documented serious side effects, there hasn’t been any cases of anaphylaxis or myocarditis. They are doing long-term monitoring after the fact to monitor for that, but it is looking effective and safe for kids in that 5 to 11 age group.” Only Pfizer has approved a vaccine for children thus far, but Stokes said Moderna and Johnson & Johnson doses are in trial phases.
The vaccine is a third of the size of the adult dose, and children need two shots, three weeks apart, to become fully protected. Mild symptoms have also been reported from the shots, just like with adults, Stokes said. She added that while the vaccine was approved quicker than most others given the emergency situation, it did not bypass any of the necessary tests and protocols. “It still went through the same phases of safety data and efficacy trials as other vaccines,” she said. “It’s just that they were able to enroll more people and do it with still the same amount of science behind but in a shorter compressed timeframe.” And while kids do not get sick as often or as severely as adults, according to most virus data, they are certainly not immune, and vaccines can provide needed protection. “Covid is still affecting kids and we’re actually seeing increased numbers in kids in the last few months, definitely up from the summer,” Stokes said. “With the delta strain, it causes higher transmission and we’re just seeing more cases since school started.” She added that a lot of “misconception” exists about kids and covid. “Although they don’t get as sick as often as older people can get ill, we’ve
seen hospitalizations for children increasing dramatically over the past several weeks compared to the summer months,” she said. Stokes said she has treated pediatric patients who have tested positive for covid with varying symptoms and severity. “It can range,” she said. “Covid in kids is just like covid in adults.” While some kids have no symptoms at all, like some adults, others have mild colds symptoms or others. “There’s a huge range of symptoms — fever, runny nose cough, diarrhea, belly ache, sore throat, sneezing — and we certainly have had some hospitalized,” Stokes said. In Maryland, Gov. Larry Hogan said in a news release that health officials placed an initial order of 180,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses for 5 to 11 year-olds, which began arriving directly from Pfizer last week. Locally, Atlantic General Hospital officials held their first vaccine clinic for children in that age group on Thursday. The Worcester County health department also set clinics for Nov. 13 and Nov. 16 for 5 to 11 yearolds. For more information on those clinics, visit worcesterhealth.org/protect-menu/1726-worcester-county,md-coronavirus-covid-19-informatio n-2020.
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Maryland reaches covid-19 vaccine booster milestone By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) Maryland has reached a milestone for covid booster vaccines. Early this week, Gov. Larry Hogan announced in a news release that the state had surpassed 500,000 booster shots. The feat also put Maryland in the leading spot for the region, and the top 10 in the nation in boosters for seniors. “Maryland has mobilized a robust network of vaccination providers, including pharmacies, primary care providers, mobile clinics, community health centers, and local health departments, and we have both the supply and the capacity to provide a booster shot to anyone who needs one,” Hogan said in the release. “If you are eligible — especially if you are immunocompromised or have comorbidities — you should strongly consider getting a COVID-19 booster shot immediately for additional protection from this virus.” The state has consistently been on top in the number of vaccines provided since they were approved early this year. In turn, covid case rates, See SHOTS Page 23
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Shots have kept state numbers low Continued from Page 22 hospitalizations and deaths associated with covid have remained low, and Hogan has refrained from reinstating any of the regulations that were in place at the height of the pandemic, including indoor mask mandates. Currently, anyone who is 65 or older, 18 or older with an underlying condition, or 18 or older with a highrisk setting job is eligible for a Pfizer or Moderna booster if they received their second shot six months ago or more. Anyone 18 or older who received a Johnson & Johnson vaccine is eligible for a booster two months from the time they received the single-dose shot. Weekly vaccine numbers and info: • As of Thursday, Maryland providers administered more than 8.77 million covid-19 vaccines for a total of 87.1 percent of residents with at least one dose. • According to the Worcester County Health Department, 73.3 percent of the county’s population was fully vaccinated as of Wednesday. • Atlantic General staff members administered 118 shots since last week. • As of Wednesday, 88 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, visit worcesterhealth.org/protect-menu/1726worcester-county,-md-coronavirus-c ovid-19-information-2020 Weekly covid numbers: • As of Thursday, Worcester County’s covid-19 positivity rate was 5.3 percent, an increase from 2.77 percent last week. Posting the highest positivity rate in the state was Garrett County at 17.74 percent. The positivity rates are determined by a population percentage and do not necessarily reflect the number of confirmed cases as compared to areas with different populations. • The state’s positivity rate was 3.18 percent Thursday. • Also as of Thursday, Maryland reported 568,914 confirmed covid cases • Worcester County confirmed 45 new cases since last week, bringing the total cases since March 2020 to
5,089. • Atlantic General Hospital reported six covid in-patients this week, down from nine last week. None of the patients were fully vaccinated and their ages ranged between 38 and 78. • Ocean Pines and Berlin had 1,980 cases and Ocean City had 1,267 Thursday. • Worcester County has reported 123 covid deaths since March 2020. • According to the state health department website, as of Wednesday, 75 people in Worcester County schools — both public and private — were positive for covid. Broken down, Snow Hill Middle School had 28 cases, Stephen Decatur Middle had 28, Buckingham Elementary had 17, Stephen Decatur High had seven, Ocean City Elementary had four, Berlin Intermediate School had two, and Worcester Prep had two. Worcester County Public Schools also tracks new covid cases and outbreaks through an online dashboard tracking system. According to the site, from Nov. 1-4 the school system reported 11 new covid cases. *Info from Gov. Larry Hogan; the Maryland Department of Health; Atlantic General; Worcester County Health Department; and the CDC.*
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Man leads OC police on high-speed chase Flat tires fail to stop driver from fleeing officers across downtown resort area, Sat. By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) A Salisbury man faces drug and alcohol charges, as well as multiple traffic violations after he led police on a chase that started in downtown Ocean City and ended in a residential neighborhood. Jimmy Parks, 51, was arrested by Ocean City Police just after midnight on Nov. 6 near Tuna Lane and charged with possession of drugs
other than marijuana, DUI of drugs and alcohol, hindering an investigation, attempting to elude police, running a stop sign, speeding and Jimmy Parks driving on a sidewalk. Police said Parks was seen driving the wrong way on several one-way streets downtown. When police followed Parks, he ran a stop sign and did not stop when the officer turned on his emergency lights. Instead, he continued north on Baltimore Avenue. The officer tried to initiate a second traffic stop at 14th
OC man busted for inhaling electronic duster in taxicab By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) An Ocean City resident with a six-year history of inhaling canned electronic duster gas was arrested this week after he refused to get out of a cab so he could inhale toxic vapors in the back seat. Gerald Alan Conway, 52, was arrested by Ocean City Police at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday near Old Landing Road Gerlad Conway and charged with theft between $100 and $1,500 and inhaling a controlled dangerous substance. Police were called to Old Landing Road by a cab driver who reported his passenger, later identified as Conway, would not get out of the taxicab. The cab driver told police he picked Conway up from his house on Old Landing Road before driving him to an office supply store in West Ocean City, where he purchased three cans of electronic duster gas. The cans of “air” typically contain gas compounds like tetrafluoroethene, difluoroethane, trifluoroethane, and butane. The driver said he then took Conway
to a computer store because the office supply store did not have enough cans of the duster spray. While waiting for the computer store to open, the cab driver told police, Conway started inhaling the duster spray, saying it was for his teeth. After driving Conway home, the driver called police and said Conway was inhaling something in the back seat and would not get out. He also told police the passenger may need medical attention. When police arrived, Conway was bent over in the seat and had a 10-ounce can of electronics duster up his nose. Officers watched Conway pull the trigger of the can and spray the contents into his nose. Officers asked Conway to roll down his window and hand over the can of compressed air, which he eventually did. Conway refused to be transported to the hospital for treatment. Despite using a controlled substance, police also arrested Conway for failing to pay his cab fare after his card was declined. When police searched Conway and his belongings, all they found were two full unopened cans of electronics duster. Conway, police said, has a history of using electronic dusters as inhalants in Ocean City, dating back to 2015.
street, but Parks continued driving, swerving in and out of his lane, and striking a curb before blowing a tire. Parks continued to evade police and was seen at one point holding a container out of his window and emptying it. During the pursuit, Parks reached speeds between 40 and 50 mph in a 30-mph zone. Responding officers deployed stop sticks near Sparrow Lane and Bayshore Drive, and when Parks ran over them, both driver-side tires deflated. But he continued driving on Bayshore Drive with the rear tires fishtailing from side to side. Parks eventually turned onto Dolphin Street, then Marlin Drive, before turning onto the dead-end road of Tuna Lane. Police performed a high-risk stop at the end of Tuna Lane after Parks came to a complete stop. When Parks
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OC Winterfest walking path makeover returns for 2021 By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) The new-look Winterfest of Lights is here to stay in its 29th year. Last year, event organizers unveiled a new layout to the annual holiday-season tradition to accommodate covid-19 and following the rave reviews it garnered, they decided to stick with the made-over festival that kicks off at Northside Park on 125th Street on Thursday. “Patrons spoke and we listened,” said Special Events Director Frank Miller. “The walking path is back and refined.” For years, Winterfest consisted of a tram ride through a colorfully illuminated Northside Park adorned with Christmas displays and a large, heated tent. “Those days are gone and it’s not a bad thing,” Miller said. “One thing we learned is that change is good. “Masks aren’t required like they were (last year) — people will wear them and that’s fine — but the outdoor walking experience was so well received,” he continued. “We had so many positive compliments on it that council decided to move forward with a walking event again for 2021.” The tram will not be coming back at all, and Miller said it doesn’t seem like many people miss it. “That’s also given that we’ve been missing some of our loyal crowd (due to covid-19),” he said. “We’ll see what happens in 2021. It is a change in progress. We want Winterfest to be a unique experience, but to maintain that family-friendly (feel) and family traditions that it’s had for so many years. [This year] is sort of a testbed to see what people want and what they like.” Thursday’s opening ceremony will feature the OC Stars choir from Ocean City Elementary School and a “surprise show in the sky,” Miller said. The surprise show will happen on
Friday, too. The expanded walking path this year offers the option to take a shorter or longer stroll through the park. Last year’s path followed the lagoon all the way around. This year’s path is expanded to include a walk through the softball field. Winterfest mainstay hot chocolate, provided by the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Boosters, will be available “inside the event footprint,” Miller said. Some of the larger light displays have returned to the park this year. Winterfest will also include crowd-favorite and all-new photo hotspots and two photo options with Santa Claus — Santa’s sleigh or chair. Every Wednesday, pets are permitted for “Furry Friends Day.” Winterfest will run until Jan. 1. Miller said that, typically, the event gets a little more than 100,000 visitors each year. Last year, the final number was down a bit, with the festival drawing 74,201 guests. Miller said he’s hoping that number rebounds this year, but he isn’t sure what to expect. “We’re just going with the flow,” he said. “We don’t know what to expect from the crowd-adverse patron base.” Winterfest runs Wednesday through Sunday every from 5:309:30 p.m. The event is free on opening night. For all subsequent nights, admission is $5 for guests 12 years and older and free for children 11 and younger. Tickets are available online and at the event, but Miller urges patrons to secure tickets beforehand. Call 410-250-0125 or visit https://www.ococean.com/events/wi nterfest-of-lights2021 for more information. The annual Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park on 125th Street officially opens Thursday, Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m. The event will run Wednesday through Sunday until Jan. 1.
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HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, someone is appealing to your softer, more sensual side lately and you’re not quite sure how you feel about it. Showing emotions is not a sign of weakness. Enjoy the attention.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you’ve been tasked with motivating others and getting them on track, it may be a tough go of it. Despite your encouraging words, some don’t want to budge.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, identify those people who stick around even when the chips are down. These are the people you want in your corner to offer comfort and support.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You are pushed up against a wall even though you are not up for any more pressure, Cancer. Find a physical activity to blow off steam and any pent up energy.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 It may be difficult to avoid internalizing the opinions of others, Leo. However, that’s just what you have to do this week. Brush off comments that get in the way of your productivity.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, get in touch with a distant relative or old friend. This person may be in need of company and a simple phone call or text could be just what the doctor ordered.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Don’t be surprised if someone rubs you the wrong way this week, Libra. You don’t have to feel compelled to like everyone, but you will have to get along.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 It’s difficult not to take things personally when someone disagrees with you about something, Scorpio. Resist the urge to get into a heated debate. Focus your energy elsewhere.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, this is a time for plenty of communication between you and your loved ones or coworkers. Listen and contribute to discussions as much as you can this week.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, your slow and steady nature will be appreciated and acknowledged by others, particularly those who have been paired with you on a project.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may find out something surprising about your family that you didn’t know before. Even if it comes as a shock, delve deeper for the story behind the situation.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Emails are going back and forth, the phone is ringing off the hook and video conferences are booming. Try to find a quiet place to unwind, Pisces.
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Pork roulade with apple, raisin and pecan stuffing By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) Successful cooking is based on knowledge, comprehension is enhanced with specifics. Pork loin and pork tenderloin are similar, but in actuality are very different. Following is a brief summation of both types of meat. A pork loin is the muscle that runs along the back between the back fat and the ribs. If a butcher does not remove the backbone or the rib bones, the pork roast may be sold as a pork crown. Because of its size, pork loins are great for feeding large crowds. They are generally seared to achieve a crispy crust and then are finished over indirect heat such as a grill or roasted at low temperatures in the oven. Pork tenderloin is a delicate muscle that runs along the spine. If you are in a hurry and only need to feed a few people, pork tenderloins cook quickly and are ideal for this situation. Pork tenderloins are often referred to as the “filet mignon” of pork. Their incredible tenderness adds to their popularity but they are also quite pricy. Pork tenderloins can be cooked on the grill or in the oven, but the cooking time is brief. Pork and brining go hand in hand. The salt solution is slowly drawn into the meat, which promotes juiciness and tenderness. The ratio of salt to water is 1/8 cup of table salt to one quart of water. Aromatics can be added for extra flavor. Pork loins are perfect for stuffing. The wide, thick cut has plenty of room for the stuffing and at the same time allows the pork to be the star of the dish. Stuffing a pork loin not only adds flavor but also makes a stunning presentation. That being said, there are a few different ways one can stuff Crossword answers from page 30
a pork loin. The easiest option is to cut the cylinder of the meat lengthwise, add the stuffing, and close it up. Another way is to make a hole in the middle of the loin, creating a sort of tube and fill the tube with stuffing. Roulades (spiral cuts) are the most impressive and the best option to showcase the meat along with stuffing. It is imperative to have a sharp knife, and preferably one that is the actual length of the pork loin. Place the pork loin, fat side down on the cutting board perpendicular to you. If you are right-handed, place your left hand on top of the meat. Apply a little pressure as you cut lengthwise about one-inch from the edge of the meat. Do not cut all the way through, leave a half-inch of uncut meat to hold both sides together. Change the angel of the knife so it is parallel with the cutting board. Cut the uncut portion lengthwise, and at the same time use your other hand to peel back the uncut pork. In other words, one hand is cutting while the other hand is pulling back the uncut pork. Continue this until the entire pork loin is flat.
Using the back side of a small pan, pound the pork for a smooth surface. Once you do it, you will see how easy it is. Perseverance makes for perfection. Place the stuffing on the pork, leaving a two-inch border, roll the pork, and tie it with cooking twine to ensure the stuffing remains on the inside. Apples, raisins and pecans makes for a fabulous, fall filling. Feel free to improvise for personal preference. If your family is not a fan of turkey, pork roulade with apple, raisin and pecan filling is another option for Thanksgiving. No matter how you cut it, pork roulade with apple, raisin and pecan stuffing is not only delicious but is a great way to wow your guests. Enjoy!
Brining 1-quart cold water 1/8th cup table salt 1 boneless pork loin, 3 ½-pounds 1. Combine pork, salt and water in a 2-gallon Ziploc bag. Place filled Ziploc bag in a large bowl and brine for 36 hours. Every 12 hours, turn the Ziploc bag over. See COOK Page 28
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Cook pork tenderloin on grill or in oven, Walker says Continued from Page 27 Ingredients ½ stick unsalted butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 2 cups favorite dried stuffing ½ cup chicken stock 2 Fuji apples, peeled, cored and cut into ¼-inch dice 2/3 cup toasted pecans, chopped 2/3 cup dark raisins 2 tablespoons chopped parsley ½ teaspoon dried sage ½ teaspoon crushed rosemary kosher salt and black pepper to taste garlic powder one (3 ½-pound) pork loin butterflied 1. Rinse pork thoroughly in cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Using a very sharp knife, follow the instructions for butterflying a pork loin. Set pork aside. 2. Preheat oven to 475 degrees. 3. In a medium sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over mediumlow heat. Add onions, garlic and celery, and cook for 3 minutes. 4. In a medium bowl, combine stuffing, sauteed vegetables, apples,
pecans, raisins, parsley, sage, rosemary, and salt. Add chicken stock and mix well. 5. In a small sauce pan, heat remaining butter over low heat. 6. Place open-faced pork loin on a chopping board. Lightly salt and pepper the meat. Top the pork with stuffing. Do not place the stuffing on the edges, allow a 2-inch border. Carefully roll the pork loin. Using cooking twine, tie the pork loin tightly every 1 ½-inches lengthwise, this will ensure the stuffing remains in place. 7. Place the meat onto a sheet pan, fat side up. Using a pastry brush, brush the pork with the remaining butter. Add salt, pepper and a light dusting of garlic powder. 8. Cook the meat for 20 meats, reduce the temperature to 325 and continue cooking until the internal temperatures reaches 140 degrees, about another 40 minutes. Remove the pork from the oven, place on a cutting board, and allow the meat to rest for 15 minutes before cutting into it. Secret Ingredient – Perseverance. “Just because your light flickers, does not mean it’s about to go out.” – Yohance Salimu
Lower Shore Land Trust to host Flannel Formal, Nov. 13 (Nov. 12, 2021) The Flannel Formal, hosted by the Lower Shore Land Trust, raises funds for conservation programming on the Lower Eastern Shore. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 3-6 p.m. at The Manor at Brooklyn Meadows in Berlin, a 40-acre working horse farm and venue that boasts state-of-the-art amenities. The event raises funds through tickets sales, sponsorships and a silent auction. This year’s Flannel Formal event provides live music with Margot & Co., featuring vocalist Margot Resto and guitarist Gabe Resto and bass player Todd Smith, offering “A Little Blues, A Little Motown and a Little Get Down!” The event includes a pig roast, shucked oysters, desserts by Baked Dessert Café, hors d’ oeuvres, Bloody Mary Bar, craft beer and wine for $75 per person. The event is at an earlier time this year. According to Committee Chair Suzy Taylor, the earlier time allows for most of the event to take place in daylight hours and include outdoor yard games along with entertainment. Last year the event went virtual, and organizers produced videos of the Trust’s programs, recorded music
from Resto and a virtual toast. The event will be in-person with CDC guidelines in place. This annual award is to be given in honor of renowned conservationist, Stephen N. Parker, to recognize a landowner or conservation practitioner for their contributions to private land conservation on the Lower Eastern Shore. Parker is remembered for his work as director of the Virginia Coast Reserve with The Nature Conservancy and as a long-time board member of Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore. His background in business and nonprofit leadership served to bring together economic development and conservation — preserving the health and productivity of large ecosystems and the needs of human communities. To purchase tickets or to inquire about sponsoring the Flannel Formal to support land conservation and the Lower Shore Land Trust visit www.lowershorelandtrust.org or call 443-2345587 for more information. The Lower Shore Land Trust is a nationally accredited 501(C)(3) nonprofit that is dedicated to preserving rural lands, promoting vibrant towns, and to building a healthier and more connected Eastern Shore.
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410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com Nov. 12-13: City Groove, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOT 300 Seabay Lane, Ocean City 410-723-2222 / www.ResidenceInnOC.com Nov. 12: Live Music, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 14: Karaoke, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 17: Live Music, 5-8 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com Nov. 12: Late Last Night Duo, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.;
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The Way Outs, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Nov. 13: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Cherry Crush, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Nov. 18: Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.; Wild & Scenic Film Festival, 6:30-10 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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Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Nov. 18 (Nov. 12, 2021) For the 11th consecutive year, Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) and the Assateague Coastkeeper will bring the internationally-recognized Wild & Scenic Film Festival back to Ocean City and once again to living rooms across the country. Advance tickets are now available for purchase at www.ActForBays.org/film-festival. The festival focuses on films which both celebrate the splendor of the planet and speak to environmental concerns Earth faces. Wild & Scenic Film Festival inspires environmental activism and a love for nature – through film. The program for the evening will feature 14 films, including “30 Below,” that takes viewers through the barren, beautiful landscape of Alaska,
and “Camel Finds Water,” which documents surfer Trevor Gordon’s restoration project of a derelict boat and exhumes the whimsical moral that “if you can’t buy your dream off a lot, build it yourself.” ACT will host this year’s event at Seacrets Morley Hall on 49th Street, Thursday, Nov. 18. Films start at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. A silent auction with gift baskets and items from numerous local businesses, restaurants and artists, raffle items, and event specials will compliment the evening. “The festival is a natural extension of Assateague Coastal Trust’s work to inspire people to act on behalf of the environment,” said new Assateague Coastkeeper Gabby Ross. “The small staff at ACT, a local community non-
profit, works all year to keep our coastal waterways swimmable and fishable through citizen advocacy programs, youth education programs, and most importantly by working toward strong, fair and equitable environmental policy at the local and state level.” ACT is offering a virtual experience of the Wild and Scenic Film Festival for those who might not be comfortable at an in-person event. Advance tickets for both an online streaming of all films and the in-person event at Morley Hall will also include a five-day access pass to the entire ACT Wild and Scenic Film Festival. Tickets cost $25 each, or $100 for a five-ticket discounted package. The $25 tickets will be available at the door, however will not include the on-
line streaming access. The public is encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Virtual tickets and in-advance Morley Hall tickets include five days of streaming access to the Film Festival. For more info, visit www.actforbays.org/film-festival. Assateague Coastal Trust is the Waterkeeper Alliance program for the coastal watershed of lower Delmarva. It is part of a global network of non-profit organizations fighting for every community’s right to water that is fishable and swimmable. Working arm in arm with diverse community partners, it protects and defends the health of Delmarva’s coastal waters through advocacy, education, science and the enforcement of just and equitable clean water laws.
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. Happy Hour daily, 4-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 4-11 p.m. (kitchen until 10 p.m.) and NFL specials all day Sunday. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. with Island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.
443-664-7275, www.ochoricosjerkandtings.com $$ | Full bar Serving you authentic Jamaican food, appetizers, lunch specials, stew, salads, burger, jerk shrimp or chicken, and entrees. Steak, oxtail, seafood, and chicken with many special sauces. Signature jerk excoveitched 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. Closed Monday thru Wednesday. Thursday and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. ■ THAI O-CHA 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250-9918, www.thaiochamd.com $$ | Serving authentic Thai food, full vegan menu and vegetarian options including curry, rice and noodle dishes. Homemade appetizers, soups, and sauces. Seafood, meat, chicken, stir fries, vegetable, tofu, and desserts. Dine in or takeout. Early Bird Special Sunday, Monday and Thursday, 4-6 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Open noon to 8 p.m.
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South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410289-7192, www. captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring seafood, steaks and poultry. Daily chef specials. Breakfast and lunch Wednesday through Friday, 8-11 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 p.m. to noon. Dinner and Lite fare Wednesday through Sunday, 5-9 p.m. 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 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar An Ocean City family tradition since 1980. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. But-
termilk pancakes, fresh handmade dough pizza and Italian dinners. We have something for everyone! ■ THE VICTORIA ROOM Located in the Dunes Manor Hotel, 2800 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City 410-289-1100 $$ | 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.
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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-
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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
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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Annual Louis Parsons photo contest winners announced (Nov. 12, 2021) The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum recently announced the winners of the Louis Parsons III Memorial Photo Contest and of the annual Spirit Award. Parsons was a beloved member of the Ocean City Museum Society Board and a prodigious photographer. His great love of Ocean City is present in every photograph he took of the beach, bay, and Boardwalk. The museum hosts an annual photography contest in his memory. The winners for the Ocean City Museum Society’s Louis Parsons III Memorial Photo Contest are: Bay Sunsets Category ($250): Zachary Garmoe of Berlin Boardwalk Category ($250):
Patricia Johnson of Ocean City Beach Category ($250): Louis Sapienza of Crownsville Grand Prize Winner (additional $750): Garmoe Judges were Dr. Martin SmithRodden, professor of photojournalism at Ball State University; Terry Plowman, publisher of Delaware Beach Life; Allen Sklar, renowned local photographer. As part of History Week, the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum presents an annual Spirit Award. The award recognizes a person or organization that has made strides in preserving Ocean City’s cultural or natural history. This year’s Spirit Award was presented to Nancy Howard.
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Nancy Howard, left, receives the LifeSaving Station Museum’s annual Spirit Award, which recognizes a person or organization that has made strides in preserving Ocean City’s cultural or natural history. She is pictured with Museum Board President Mabel Rogers. PHOTO COURTESY OCEAN CITY LIFE-SAVING STATION MUSEUM
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(Top) Patricia Johnson, center, won the Boardwalk Category of the Louis Parsons III Memorial Photo Contest. (Bottom) Zachary Garmoe took top honors in the Bay Sunsets Category and was also named the grand prize winner. They are pictured with Life-Saving Station Museum Board President Mabel Rogers and Photo Contest Sponsor Jeff Williams.
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Bikers Without Borders to host drive at OP Food Lion (Nov. 12, 2021) Join the Bikers Without Borders Foundation this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Food Lion in Ocean Pines (11007 Manklin Creek Road) for its Fill-the-Truck Food Drive. Members will be collecting canned goods, nonperishable food items, and monetary donations for local food banks. Food banks receiving donations this month include FORGE Youth & Family Academy (Pittsville), Delmarva Evangelistic Church Agape Food Pantry (Salisbury), Bayshore Community Church (Millsboro and Selbyville, Delaware), Carter G. Woodson Elementary School (Crisfield), and Sonrise Church (Berlin). Three of these locations will be providing food in backpacks to school-age children for weekend and the holidays, and several are focused on serving the needs of senior citizens. The needed items are ready-to-eat and microwave-ready meals, singleserve cereals, shelf-stable milk, breakfast and granola bars, fruit cups, juice boxes, individual snack packs, mi-
crowave rice cups and cases of bottled water. Monetary donations will be used to purchase additional food items to ensure well-rounded donations are provided to each organization. Ensuring covid-19 protocols are adhered to for everyone’s safety, members will direct guests through a drivethrough drop-off system. Everyone is asked to wear a mask while engaged with members. Bikers Without Borders Foundation is comprised of men and women that believe that giving back to the community is a civic duty. Members are motorcycle riders and non-riders who participate in charitable and volunteer activities, which support local communities. The foundation focuses on supporting and serving veterans and active military, emergency responders, children and youth, and those who are most vulnerable in area communities. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/bikerswithoutbordersfoundation or email bikerswithoutbordersfoundation@gmail.com.
Worcester Co. GOLD Helping Hands for the Holidays prog. (Nov. 12, 2021) Worcester County G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is holding its Helping Hands for the Holidays program once again this year. In 2020, GOLD provided holiday gifts for 649 children and 74 vulnerable adults. This program provides Worcester County families and individuals in need with holiday gifts to help reduce financial burden and stress during the holidays. All recipients are screened by GOLD’s community partners to assess need and to prevent the duplication of services. “The pressure to provide holiday gifts can weigh on families struggling
with low to no income,” said Nicholas Cranford, executive director. “With cost of living increasing and temporary benefits expiring, holiday assistance will come as a tremendous relief to those we serve.” To participate in the Helping Hands for the Holidays program sign up to sponsor a family, donate toys (new and unwrapped), or mail a check to be used by GOLD to purchase gifts. The deadline for sponsor signup is Nov. 22 and all gifts must be dropped off by Dec. 10. GOLD will accept monetary donations throughout the holiday season. For more information about GOLD’s programs and services, visit www.WorcesterGOLD.org.
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HOMECOMING (Left) Stephen Decatur High School senior Bailey Pusey was named Homecoming Queen during halftime of the football team’s Oct. 22 game. Khi Reid was announced as the king earlier in the day. (Right) The 2018 Decatur queen, Tara Smith, is pictured with Little Princess Lindsey Belcher and Little Prince Jeremy Cubbage, Jr. before the 2021 queen crowning. LISA CAPITELLI/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
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GUEST SPEAKER The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently learned about TOPSoccer. Pictured are Club President Steve Cohen, right, a soccer and lacrosse official, and Pete Bussa, head of River Soccer Club in Frankford, Delaware.
ALL WELCOME Cindy Ensey and Linda Douglas, member of the Elks Lodge #2645 Ladies Auxiliary, invite all to join the group.
SCHOLARSHIP The Worcester County Commissioners and Worcester County Board of Education honor the service and legacy of the late Eric W. Cropper, Sr. by presenting a commendation and plaque to his wife and children. Pictured, in front from left, are Commissioner Chip Bertino, Bess, Grace and Eric Cropper Jr., and Commission President Joe Mitrecic; and in back, Board President Elena McComas and Superintendent Lou Taylor. The board voted on Sept. 21 to approved the creation of the Eric W. Cropper Sr. Scholarship. Cropper, who was elected to the board in 2014, passed away suddenly on July 30 at the age of 48.
FIELD TRIP Sixth grade students recently traveled to Assateague to examine climate change and species survival. They had the opportunity to examine shark jaws and fossilized teeth. They discussed ancient shark species as well as how environmental conditions will determine the survival of shark species today. Pictured are Libby Mitchell, Leah Ray, MacKenzie Neal and Kaylee Schwartz.
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The Marlin Club Crew of OC, Inc. recently donated a total of $15,000 in scholarships to local graduates who exemplified excellence in both scholastic and community activities. The raising of funds for scholarships is the primary goal of MCCOC and the team struggled hard through the pandemic to still be able to meet those goals and financially assist students.
Carolyn Dryzga, Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines-Ocean City secretary-treasurer, was presented the Command Center Award by group President Steve Cohen.
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RECOGNITION Charlie Smith, Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club incoming president, left, presents outgoing president Bill Hickey with his certificate of Life Membership in the organization.
Worcester Preparatory Head of School, Dr. John McDonald, announced that Ayush Batra and Marshall Mumford have been named Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2021 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2022 competition by taking the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Pictured, from left, are Assistant Head of School and Head of Upper School Mike Grosso, Mumford, Batra and Dr. McDonald.
SPIRIT DAY KAHNS HONORED The Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club recently honored Veronica Kahn and son, Paul, as Paul Harris Fellows as a tribute to longtime member Stan Kahn who passed away in 2020. Pictured, from left, are Rotarians Dan Harris, Carl Smith, Arlan Kinney, Dr. Larry Michnick, Veronica and Paul Kahn, Rotarians Cliff Berg, Margaret Mudron and Felicia Kahn. The Rotary Club meets every other week at the Resident Inn in the Marriott Hotel, 300 Seabay Lane, Ocean City. For more information or meeting dates, visit the club’s Facebook page or email ocberlinrotaty@gmail.com.
Students at Ocean City Elementary showed their school pride and enjoyed the fresh air during Back to School Spirit Day and A.C.E.S. (All Children Exercising Simultaneously) event. For ACES, each month, the entire school exercises on the field for 30 minutes. Pictured showing their school spirit in their OCES apparel are Liz Engh’s kindergarten students Stephanie Blancas Barrientos and Alexandra Sosa Rios.
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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 24 City was arrested by Ocean City Police at 6:55 p.m. on Nov. 3 near 126th Street and charged with two counts of second-degree assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and trespassing. Police said officers responded to a call of a disorderly woman at a bar near 126th Street, and when they arrived, a woman flagged them down and said a woman inside had attempted to hit her. When police walked in, Gore was seated at the bar, though she appeared to be unsteady and holding onto the bar for support, according to the police report. Gore immediately became hostile, police said, and the owner wanted her removed. She demanded to know why she had to leave, police said, and the officers reiterated several times that she was trespassing, and the owner wanted her out of the establishment. When asked by officers if she was refusing to leave, Gore said, “Yes,” and continued to yell. One officer placed a hand on Gore’s shoulder to escort her out, and she reportedly pulled away and resisted until she was placed in handcuffs. Even while Gore was restrained, she continued to thrash and flail her body, according to police. As Gore was being placed into the transport vehicle, police said, she spit on one officer’s face, and at booking, she kicked the leg of an employee. This was not the first encounter with Gore that day, according to police. Earlier that night, police were called to a hotel near 126th street for a disorderly female, and Gore was on the floor. The front desk employee told police that Gore threatened to hit him
and refused to leave after she asked to charge her phone in the lobby. Police said between the two instances, Gore demonstrated a pattern of disorderly and aggressive behavior, threatening to assault a person, attempting to assault another, and assaulting two police officers.
DUI and traffic violations Chadd James McCloskey, 46, of Lewes, Delaware was arrested by Ocean City Police at 11:30 p.m. on Nov. 3 near 131st Street and charged with DUI, possession of a switchblade knife, reckless driving, running a stop light and several other traffic violations. Police said McCloskey was stopped after he was seen driving a Jeep Wrangler toward 142nd Street at 61 mph in a 40-mph zone and running a red light. Officers then followed McCloskey as he swerved outside of his lane for several blocks, and after police turned on their emergency lights to stop him, he crashed into a parking bumper. After an investigation, police determined McCloskey was under the influence of alcohol. When officers saw McCloskey had a knife in his pocket, they removed it before putting him through several field sobriety tests. He was then placed under arrest. After being placed in the squad car, police said, McCloskey did not want to wear a seatbelt and told the officer, “**** you and your seat belt.” McCloskey refused to cooperate with officers and cursed officers when asked to sign his arrest papers.
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Brass knuckles Anthony William Mabe, 39, of Ocean City was arrested by Ocean City Police at 9:42 p.m. last Friday near 12th Street and charged with first- and second-degree assault, two counts of weapons ordinance violation, and possession of drugs other than marijuana. Police said they were called for a domestic assault at a nearby hotel. A woman reported her boyfriend, Mabe,
strangled her and assaulted her. The woman provided police with a description of Mabe, who was spotted near the location of the alleged assault. Officers noticed Mabe had a cut on his hand that was bleeding, and the backpack he was wearing had a mesh pocket that contained what appeared to be brass knuckles. “All of my weapons are visible,” Mabe told officers. Mabe took off his backpack and dropped it on to the ground before he was detained After getting both sides of the assault, officers arrested Mabe and searched the backpack. During the search, officers found brass knuckles, a switchblade knife, and a plastic zipstyle bag containing five Lorazepam pills.
Wrong-way driver Kevin Scott Martin, 39, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania was arrested by Ocean City Police at 7 a.m. on Nov. 6 near 58th Street and charged with possession of drugs other than marijuana and DUI. Police said Martin was stopped for driving north in the southbound lanes of Coastal Highway. During the stop, police suspected Martin was under the influence of alcohol as the smell of alcohol and vomit emanated from the van. Martin told officers he was at two popular establishments in Ocean City the night before, though he could not say how many drinks he had. Police searched Martin, and found a three-inch straw that contained a white powdery substance suspected to be cocaine. The officers then searched the vehicle and located a pipe with loose marijuana, a THC vape pen, and a clear bag containing marijuana.
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Calendar Fri., Nov. 12 OCEAN PINES BOOK OF THE MONTH: ‘THE POET X’ BY ELIZABETH ACEVEDO Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Lively discussion facilitated by Kelly Rouse and Nancy Mitchell of Salisbury University. Books are available at the Ocean Pines branch. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-632-2600
ST. MATTHEWS BY-THE-SEA CHRISTMAS BAZAAR St. Matthews By-the-Sea United Methodist Church, 1000 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, 4-7 p.m. Church Bazaar held Nov. 12 and 13. 302-537-1402
MARYLAND CRAB CAKE DINNER Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 4-6:30 p.m. Cost for a one crab cake sandwich platter is $14, a two crab cake sandwich platter is $24 and a single crab cake sandwich is $10. Bake sale table available. https://www.stevensonchurch.org, 410-641-1137
Sat., Nov. 13 ST. MATTHEWS BY-THE-SEA CHRISTMAS BAZAAR St. Matthews By-the-Sea United Methodist Church, 1000 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Church Bazaar held Nov. 12 and 13. 302-537-1402
FIRE DEPARTMENT FUNDRAISER & RECRUITMENT 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
7TH ANNUAL STORM WARRIORS 5K WALK AND RUN Ocean City Life-Saving Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 9-11 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Featuring an out-and-back course. Awards for top competitors. No pets. Cost is $30. Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/OceanCity/ StormWarriorsBoardwalk5kRunWalk. 410289-4991
SHOPPERS FAIR Willards Fire Company, 35356 Regnault St., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. A variety of vendors and breakfast, lunch and baked goods available for sale. 757-408-3170.
FILL-THE-TRUCK FOOD DRIVE Food Lion, 11007 Manklin Creek Road, Berlin, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bikers Without Borders Foundation will be collecting canned goods, nonperishable food items and monetary donations for local food banks. There will be a drive-through drop-off system. Masks required.
OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. Noted rod maker and owner of JPR Rods, Paul Reyburn, will give a hands on demo of rod building for tog and fluke as well as guide options, grip and blank choices. All are welcome. 410-641-7662
43RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St., Ocean City, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Christmas Home Place, vintage and new jewelry, bakery delights and gifts and silent auction. Carryout lunch includes chicken salad and homemade soups. Thrift Shop will be open. https://atlanticumc.org, 410-289-7430
JAZZ AT NOON Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 12-1 p.m. Award winning jazz guitarist Abe Ovadia plays and discusses improvisation. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-632-2600
FALL FESTIVAL Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City, 300 Seabay Lane, 3-8 p.m. Fall Festival held from 3-6 p.m. and a Family Movie Night held from 6-8 p.m. Admission is $5 and free for children 3 years and younger. http://www.believeintomorrow.org, 410-744-1032
BULL AND OYSTER ROAST American Legion Synepuxent Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 4-7 p.m. Includes pit beef, oysters, hot dogs, sausage with peppers and onions, baked beans, Cole claw and draft beer. Cost is $40 per person or $300 for a table of 8. Tickets. 410-289-3166.
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 9:00 a.m. to noon. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
Sun., Nov. 14 MID-ATLANTIC SYMPHONY’S NOVEMBER CONCERT Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 3 p.m. Featuring two oboe concertos, Tchaikovsky’s String Serenade and Maestro Julien Benichou’s Romance for Strings. Tickets cost $45. Tickets: www.midatlanticsymphony.org, 888-8468600 or at the door.
Mon., Nov. 15 RESERVATION DEADLINE FOR DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB HOLIDAY LUNCHEON The luncheon takes place Dec. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Ocean Pines Yacht Club Ballroom. Cost is $35, choice of 3 entrees. Reservation form: www.dwcmd.org, Events, December calendar. 410-629-9107
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CHURCH BAZAAR Atlantic United Methodist Church’s 43rd annual holiday bazaar will take place on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fourth Street and Baltimore Avenue. The bazaar will include Christmas Home Place decor, holiday items, new and vintage jewelry, a silent auction and baked goods. Pictured with some of the Christmas items, from left, are Penny Miller, Shirley German, Becky Yates, Fran Robinson and Joann Waysz. The church’s thrift shop will also be open. Carry-out lunch will be offered and includes soup (pint or quart) and chicken salad (pint or croissant platter). All proceeds from the event benefit the charities and organizations supported by Atlantic United Methodist Church.
sateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway. Social time at 9:30 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m. Speaker will be Delegate Sheree SampleHughes. Current and prospective members welcome. www.dwcmd.org, 410-629-9107
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GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 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, 410-6322600
SUPER POWERED STEM: SCAVENGER HUNT Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 4:30 p.m. How fast can you crack the code? How fast can you finish the list? Join the group for a scavenger hunt. For ages 8 years and older. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-632-2600
T.O.P.S. OF BERLIN - GROUP #169 Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 56:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a health lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157.
CONFECTIONARY DELIGHTS Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 5:30 p.m. The Royal Port Candy Company will demonstrate some sweet delights and offer samples. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-632-2600
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Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00-9:00 p.m. All ladies that love to sing invited. Contact Mary, 410-
Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 10:30 a.m. Dance, sing and play rhythmic instruments to fun and silly songs. For 2-5 year old children. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
STORY TIME ‘DOGS’ Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays. Take-home activity included. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
DINE AND DONATE Ropewalk Ocean City, 8203 Coastal Highway, 4-8 p.m. Sponsored by Ocean City Lodge 2474 Sons and Daughters of Italy. Fifteen percent of checks will go to Believe in Tomorrow. Door prizes awarded. www.sonsofitalyoceancity.com
EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4-6 p.m. Clients receive assistance from volunteer attorneys. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events” or call 410-5241818 for assistance.
DELMARVA HAND DANCE Tuesdays - Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324 Worcester Highway, Bishopville, 5:30-9:00 p.m. Show proof of vaccination or wear a mask. A picture on your phone of your vaccination card is acceptable. delmarvahanddance@gmail.com, https://delmarvahanddancing.com
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four different building challenges. For ages 8-12 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600
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Dustin Pari explores the benefits and pitfalls of our new virtual reality and weighs the cons and pros based on clinical research and personal observation, 5:30 p.m. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-6322600
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STORY TIME ‘I AM THANKFUL’ Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and rhymes. A fun activity is also included. For 2-5 year old children. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
FIRST STATE DETACHMENT OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MEETING American Legion Synepuxent Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, noon. Any Marines and Navy Corpsman who have served in the Corps, living in Worcester and Sussex counties, are welcome. 410-4307181, websergeant@firststatemarines.org
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP John H. ‘Jack’ Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 1-2 p.m. For survivors and current patients battling breast cancer. Women Supporting Women, 410-548-7880.
STEM ‘BUILDING CHALLENGES’ Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 4:30 p.m. Solve
Thurs., Nov. 18 CPAP MASK FITTING Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorder Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin. Free clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.
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STORY TIME ‘DINOSAURS ROAR’ Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and rhymes. Take-home activity included. For children ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. The workshop starts with a 20-minute lesson on genealogy research by Tom Dempsey followed by a Q&A session. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events” or call 410-208-4014 for assistance.
WINSLOW HOMER: AN AMERICAN PAINTER Join local artist Richard Husband, as he talks about Winslow Homer’s life, work and studies he has painted of Homer’s art, 2 p.m.. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
ANNUAL COAT & TOY DRIVE Ocean Pines Community Center Parking Lot, 235 Ocean Parkway, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City will be collecting unwrapped toys, coats, boots, shoes, thermal ware, sweatshirts, sweaters, jeans, gloves, scarves and blankets. djlandissr@gmail.com, 410-641-7330
STORY TIME: ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING’ Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Come listen to a familiar story with a twist. A small painting craft to follow. For ages 25 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-
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EDITH HEAD: THE WOMAN WHO DRESSED HOLLYWOOD Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Educational entertainer, Martina Mathisen, transports attendees into the fascinating and sometimes elusive life of Edith Head. Zoom also offered. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-632-2600
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Join certified Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman for an hour of movement. These classes uplift and improve mood. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-6322600
29TH ANNUAL WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS OPENING CEREMONY Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City. Mayor Rick Meehan will light the displays and the tree at 5:30 p.m. Also featuring live performances, Santa and a special holiday experience in the sky. www.ococean.com/events, 800-626-2326
WORCESTER COUNTY NAACP TO HOST RABBI CARDIN Rabbi Cardin will discuss the Environmental Human Rights Amendment, 6:30 p.m. Go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89710319610 Meeting ID: 897 1031 9610 - Passcode: 125011. Additional info: 443-944-6701.
2021 WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL Seacrets Morley Hall, 117 49th St., Ocean City, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Featuring 14 films, a silent auction, raffle items and event specials. Cost is $25 and includes a 5-day access pass for online purchases. www.actforbays.org/film-festival, 410-629-1538
COVID VACCINE CLINIC (PFIZER ONLY) Atlantic Health Center, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3-6 p.m. For ages 5 years and older. 410-641-1100, https://www.atlanticgeneral.org.
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SEEKING RENTAL SEEKING RENTAL I am seeking a Christmas miracle. I lost my live-in health care position after 16 years because the person now suffers severe dementia/violent tendencies. Since June I have been living off savings in a hotel w/2 others. One in a wheelchair. I am seeking a monthly 2/3 furnished handicap accessible rental in the OC or Berlin area and must be a place we can keep our appts. with DSS/Encompass There have been no monthly rentals. Shelters are not an option for a handicap person. If you have a rental or can help us stay afloat with a donation toward food/or night stay until we find a rental, please leave message at 443-953-9574, 443-879-2566. Charitable foundation expanding and coming to Ocean City (See TheLearnersLabFoundation. org & TherapyConnection Institute.org). Corporate Rental Needed. Multiyear, minimum one year, with option to renew. NO HOA properties. Seeking 2BR, 2BA no more than $1250 monthly, including utilities or mobile home without utilities. OC/Berlin area preferred. No further out than the Bishopville-Ironshire region. Studio/1BR no more than $750-1k/monthly. No Salisbury rentals please. Call Jerri at 202-839-7750. Retired Single Female seeking immediate yearround rental in Ocean City, Ocean Pines or Berlin area. 443-754-7054
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PAGE 40 McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE
OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 9202 PEERLESS RD. BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Edward T. Drew and Gracie Ann Drew, dated March 23, 2013 and recorded in Liber 6132, folio 399 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 29, 2021 AT 3:40 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling. The property, will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier's or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $16,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be
Ocean City Today / Public Notices responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes (including agricultural transfer taxes, if applicable), and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #19-602106). Laura H. G. O'Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-11/11/3t _________________________________
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 _________________________________ Scott R. Robinson, Esq. Hofmeister & Breza 11019 McCormick Road, Suite 400 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 410-832-8822 STEPHANIE H. HURLEY, ET AL. Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs v. JEFFREY H. YOUNG Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY Case No. C-23-CV-19-000282
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given this 28th 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 2502 Worcester Hwy., Pocomoke City, MD 21851 will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 29th day of November, 2021, next, provided a copy of this NOTICE be published at least once a week in eac of three successive weeks in some newpaper of general circulation published in said County before the 22nd day of November, 2021, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $318,948.22 to Planet Home Lending, LLC. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worceter County True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-11/4/3t _________________________________
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
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 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
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 (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 Date of publication: October 28, 2021 OCD-10/28/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18898 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BONITA J. NELSON Notice is given that Robert McArthy, 4405 East West Highway, Suite 201, Bethesda, MD 20814, was on October 19, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Bonita J. Nelson who died on July 20, 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 19th 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. Robert McArthy Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott
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PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction beginning November 4, 2021 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No 80-21 579-21 1068-21 1071-21 1076-21 1107-21 1122-21
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All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-8/26/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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: November 04, 2021 OCD-11/4/3t _________________________________ 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 _________________________________
Town of Berlin, Maryland
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 2021-02 Disposition and Development of Parcel 57 and Parcel 410 at Heron Park
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Berlin (“Town”) is accepting sealed proposals for RFP 2021-02 Disposition and Development of Parcel 57 and Parcel 410 at Heron Park. Pre-Proposal Meeting: Monday, November 15, 2021, at 10:00 AM. The submission deadline is Monday, February 14, 2022, at 4:00 PM. Solicita-
tion documents including instructions to respondents may be obtained from the Town of Berlin website at www.berlinmd.gov or at 10 William Street, Berlin, MD 21811. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, to waive any informalities or technicalities of the bid or to reject any non-responsive and/or non-responsible proposal in the best interest of the Town of Berlin. EEO OCD-11/4/2t _________________________________ C. GREGORY COBURN ESQ 6806B COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18840 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MATTIE H. LYNCH Notice is given that Vaughn Lynch, 500 Artic Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on November 01, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mattie H. Lynch who died on June 28, 2021, with a will. There was a prior small estate proceeding. 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
PAGE 42 on or before the 1st day of May, 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. Vaughn Lynch 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: November 04, 2021 OCD-11/4/3t _________________________________
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
Ocean City Today / Public Notices 76: 1) Thence, north seventy six degrees forty eight minutes forty two seconds west a distance of one hundred feet.; 2) Thence, South thirteen degrees eleven minutes eighteen seconds west a distance of ten feet; 3) Thence, south seventy six degrees forty eight minutes forty two seconds east a distance of one hundred feet; 4) Thence, north thirteen degrees eleven minutes eighteen seconds east a distance of ten feet to the place of beginning, containing 1,000 square feet/0.023 acres. B. That the north/south alley be widened by ten (10) feet in width and one hundred (100) feet in length by accepting the dedication of the additional ten foot by one-hundred-foot easement to the existing platted and improved north/south alley between the bayside blocks of 74th Street and 75th Street and more particularly described below and resulting in an alley of twenty (20) feet in width: Beginning at a point that is the Northwest corner of lot 5, block 109 of the Plat of Oceanbay City Recorded in the Land Records of Worcester County O.D.C. 2, folio 76): 1) Thence, South thirteen degrees eleven minutes eighteen seconds west a distance of one hundred feet; 2) Thence, south seventy six degrees forty eight minutes forty two seconds east a distance of ten feet; 3) Thence, north thirteen degrees eleven minutes eighteen seconds east a distance of one hundred feet; 4) Thence, north seventy six degrees forty eight minutes forty two seconds west a distance of ten feet to the place of beginning, containing 1,000 square feet/0.023 acres. OCD-11/11/1t _________________________________
ORDINANCE 2021-21 RE: Conveyance of Real Property Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that an ordinance was introduced for first reading at their meeting of November 1, 2021. Second reading is scheduled for November 15. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the November 1 agenda packet. This ordinance authorizes the closing and conveyance of a platted and unimproved east/west alley between 74th and 75th Street bayside and acceptance of an easement to widen the north/south platted and unimproved alley in the same block as follows: A. That the portion of the platted and unimproved east/west alley shall be closed, abandoned and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the point that is the Southeast corner of Lot 20, Block 109 of the Plat Oceanbay City, recorded in the Land Records of Worcester County in O.D.C. 2, folio
Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland
BID SOLICITATION Multi-Function Devices
Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland (“Town”) is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide Multi-Function Devices and for said Devices to be in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the MultiFunction Devices may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third-party service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure
the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. A pre-bid meeting will be held on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., located at 214 65th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 for any questions concerning the Bid Documents and via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/53445118 1 3 ? p w d = N z M 1 R k p 2 U F d F R VZoZi9QVXErKzdOdz09. The last day for questions will be noon on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Addendum will be posted by close of business on Friday, December 03, 2021. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Friday, December 10, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. and will be opened and read aloud. Bids are to be submitted to the Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland Attn: Procurement Manager, 214 65th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Bid Document will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-11/11/1t _________________________________
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Adolescent Clubhouse Worcester County Health Department
The Worcester County Local Behavioral Health Authority (WCLBHA), an agency of the Worcester County Health Department, is seeking proposals for the purpose of developing and operating an Adolescent Clubhouse in Worcester County, Maryland. It is desired for services to be incorporated in multiple locations and/or virtual services for youth who cannot access the physical location. Locations must be an easily accessible, clean and welcoming public space, that will serve adolescents ages 12 - 17 (or up to age 18 if youth is still in high school) at risk for and recovering from a substance use disorder. The Adolescent Clubhouse will allow adolescents to assemble with their peers, in a safe and supportive alcohol and substance free environment that promotes recovery. The Adolescent Clubhouse will honor and respect all diverse pathways to recovery and promote person-centered and peer-based services. The services offered should include, but not be limited to, vocational and educational training, self-care and social skills development, peer recovery support, age and developmentally appropriate recovery support groups, resource linkage, volunteer and service opportunities, recovery related workshops and family engagement events. The clubhouse shall employee a Young Adult Peer Recovery Support Specialist (YAPRSS) who will engage with youth at the Adolescent Clubhouse in an effort to improve hope and optimism, support symptom reduction, increase self-esteem, build overall health and wellness, reduce workplace stigma surrounding substance use and co-occurring mental and opioid use disorders, and to inform non-peer staff about recovery
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 from a youth perspective. OCD-11/11/2t _________________________________ NOTICE TO HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS
INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland
The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for rehabilitation work to be performed on a single-family home located in the Pocomoke City area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors. Packages may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcestcr.md.us under the "Bids" drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. The projects are proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and are thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked “Housing Rehabilitation Bid Pocomoke” November 22, 20212 in the lower left-hand corner. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bids, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bids they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries regarding the bid specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, Dave Walter, at 410-603-4096. All other inquiries shall be directed to Davida T. Washington at 410-632-1200. OCD-11/11/2t _________________________________
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Expansion Worcester County Health Department The Worcester County Local Behavioral Health Authority (WCLBHA), an agency of the Worcester County Health Department, seeks an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) provider for the purpose of hiring Peer Recovery Specialists in Worcester County, Maryland. The provider must be approved as a
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 licensed and accredited behavioral health provider under COMAR 10.63 Community Based Behavioral Health Programs and Services, and licensed under COMAR 10.63.03.19 with an office in Worcester County, Maryland. This grant is to support staff salary for a peer support specialist, training costs to support certification through the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB), equipment needs for the peer support specialist, and travel related expenses. This grant will assist with the expansion of Peer Recovery Specialists position within OTPs and simultaneously expand the Peer Recovery Specialist Workforce in Worcester County, Maryland. Grant funds are provided through the "COVID-19 Supplemental -Substance Abuse Block Grant awarded to the State of Maryland" by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The Worcester County Local Behavioral Health Authority requests participation through June 30, 2023. Proposals will be accepted by the Office of the County Commissioners until Monday, November 29, 2021 at 1:00 PM. One (1) original, and five (5) copies should be in a sealed envelope marked "OTP Peer Expansion" in the lower left comer of the envelope addressed and mailed or hand carried to: Office of the County Commissioners ATTN: Mr. Weston Young, Chief Administrative Officer Worcester County Government Center One West Market Street, Room 1103, Snow Hill, MD 21863 A pre-proposal conference will not be held for this solicitation. All contact regarding this Request for Proposals (RFP) should be directed to Karen Waggoner at 410-632-1100, Ext. 1146 or karen.waggonerl@maryland.gov Thank you for your interest. OCD-11/11/2t _________________________________ NOTICE TO HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS
INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland
The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for rehabilitation work to be performed on a single-family home located in the Stockton area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors. Packages may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcestcr.md.us under the "Bids" drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. The projects are proposed to be
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Ocean City Today / Public Notices funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and are thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked “Housing Rehabilitation Bid - Stockton - November 22, 2021” in the lower left-hand corner. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bids, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bids they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries regarding the bid specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, Dave Walter, at 410-603-4096. All other inquiries shall be directed to Davida T. Washington at 410-632-1200. OCD-11/11/2t _________________________________ NOTICE TO LEAD LICENSED HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS
INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland
The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for rehabilitation work to be performed on a single-family home located in the Snow Hill area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors also possessing both MDE and RRP lead contractor certifications. Packages may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street- Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us under the "Bids" drop down menu in the lower right-hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. The projects are proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and are thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked “Housing Rehabilitation Bid - Snow Hill - November 22, 2021” in the lower left-hand corner. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bids,
the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bids they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work. time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries regarding the bid specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, Dave Walter, at 410-603-4096. All other inquiries shall be directed to Jennifer Keener, Director, at 410-632- 1200. OCD-11/11/2t _________________________________
Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland
BID SOLICITATION Fire Boat 1 Conversion
Mayor & City Council Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide derigging, retrofit, and re-rigging services for Fire Boat 1 and for said work to be in conformity with the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the Fire Boat 1 Conversion may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third-party service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. A pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., located at 1409 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842 for any questions concerning the Bid Documents. The last day for questions will be noon on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. The Addendum will be posted by close of business on Monday, November 29, 2021. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Monday, December 13, 2021 by 4:00 p.m. and will be opened and read aloud at the Mayor and City Council Work Session held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Bids are to be submitted to the Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Attn: City Manager; Room 230, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Bid Document will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. Catrice Parsons, CPSM, CPPO, CPPB
Procurement Manager Town of Ocean City, Maryland OCD-11/11/1t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: GRANVILLE WILLARD CROPPER ESTATE NO. 18699
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OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Donald Littleton, 7124 Walston Switch Road, Parsonsburg, MD 21849 for judicial probate 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 12/07/2021 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: 11/11/2021 OCD-11/11/2t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18941 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARSHA DRYLIE Notice is given that Kristy Lee Miller, 11003 Grays Corner Unit 121, Berlin, MD 21811, was on October 13, 2021 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Marsha Drylie who died on September 12, 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them 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,
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Letters to the editor Opposition to wind turbines within 20 miles of OC beach Editor, At the risk of giving more than deserved attention to recent pro wind farm letters to the editor, I offer the following: During the recent two (three hours each) public comment sessions by the Maryland Public Service Commission, there were a total of approximately 80 speakers. Ninety percent of the speakers were not Eastern Shore residents. They represented environmental organizations and those promoting job opportunities. Every speaker advocated establishment of wind farms off Maryland’s coast. The only point of contention was the placement of the wind turbines from shore. The OC Today Letter writers make disrespectful references to “privileged wealthy” beachfront property owners and offer shameful arguments about how the environmentally responsible residents of Ocean City should blindly support the solution to the world’s climate change problem by embracing wind farms located closer than 13 miles
off shore. It is ironic that these same people are so anxious to sacrifice the truly awesome natural view of the precious ocean horizon. Anyone remember the [Joni Mitchell] song “Pave Paradise and Put Up a Parking Lot?” There has not been one fact offered of why the wind turbines all cannot be placed 20 or more miles offshore. Surely there is enough room within the 80,000-acre allocation for the approved number of 850-foot plus high wind turbines and still protect our ocean scape. We only have one chance to get this right! Mary Reese Ocean City
Many thanks for supporting 17th Sand Castle Home Tour
Editor, On behalf of the Art League of Ocean City, I would like to thank the many members of the community that came together to support the 17th annual Sand Castle Home Tour, a month-long virtual event we held this October.
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This year’s tour had guests enjoying 2,921 total viewing sessions of 10 amazing homes throughout Worcester and Sussex counties. The $39,000 raised from the tour will help sustain the operation of the Art League’s home, the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th St., and keep the center free and open daily to the public. Additionally, $1,500 will be presented to 13 other local nonprofit organizations that sold tickets to the tour. Thank you to our committee who worked for months on this project, the 10 homeowners who opened their doors to our videographers, and the writers, florists, and artists who contributed their work to the event. Our gratitude goes out to our title sponsor, T&G Builders, and all of the tour sponsors who realized this was more than an advertising campaign — it was a way to help the community by supporting the arts in a time when art is needed most. Thank you to Structure Homes, Bethany Resort Furnishings, Gateway Builders, Stone Nation, Northrop Realty, Atlantic Exposure, Artic Air, Pohanka, Innerbloom, The Windrow Group, Bank of Ocean City, Coastal Association of Realtors, Bank of Delmarva, Coastal Edge Landscapers, Town of Ocean City, Old Pro Golf, Joyce G Designs. Rutherford Realty, PKS Investment
Advisors, Creative Concepts, Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Denney Electric, Hugh Hickman Builders, Elsea Construction, Beachwood Builders, Maryland’s Coast, Casual Designs Furniture, Drury Lane Interiors, Delaware Elevator, Taylor Bank, Abbi Custis. Ocean Atlantic Sotheby’s International, The Framing Corner, Harrison Group, J Conn Scott, Turquoise Interior Design, Becker Morgan, Charles Brown Glass, Shore United Bank, Tiffanie Adkins Interiors, Haley Architecture, Fisher Architecture, Impact Home Technology, Carolina Street, and Trond Pools. We also appreciate the support of our media sponsors who helped us get the word out — WMDT 47/ABC, OC Today, The Dispatch, Coastal Style Magazine, Delmarva Public Media, and Ocean 98 — and of the generous donors who provided our weekly prize packages. We cannot forget to thank our talented production crews, our creative and hard-working staff, our dedicated volunteers, and all of the ticket purchasers who came from around the country to view the homes and the lifestyle that we are so fortunate to have on the Eastern Shore. Thank you, again, to everyone who made this year’s very different Sand Castle Home Tour a success. Rina Thaler Executive Director
ister of Wills. David Stephen Tomlinson 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: November 11, 2021 OCD-11/11/3t _________________________________
having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them 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) Thirty days 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 claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Hubert Brohawn III Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott 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: November 11, 2021 OCD-11/11/1t _________________________________
PUBLIC NOTICES 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days 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 claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Kristy Lee Miller Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott 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: November 11, 2021 OCD-11/11/1t _________________________________ MARIANNA BATIE ESQ LAW OFFICE OF MARIANNA BATIE 9748 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY, STE. 112 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18974 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DAVID WILLARD TOMLINSON
Notice is given that David Stephen Tomlinson, 634 Cottage Park Lane, Leesburg, FL 34748, was on November 08, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of David Willard Tomlinson who died on October 18, 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 8th day of May, 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 Reg-
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18957 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CONSTANCE S. LEWIS Notice is given that Hubert Brohawn III, 19 Hunters Forest Drive, Charleston, SC 29414, was on November 05, 2021 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Constance S. Lewis who died on June 28, 2020, 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons
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Say thanks with a true tax break With the passing of Veterans Day on Thursday, the speeches, ceremonies, salutes and the sound of bugles will drift off into the distance. The expressions of thanks will continue to be heard from time to time, as veterans and active duty personnel encounter appreciative civilians, and some businesses will continue to provide them with discounts on goods and services. But what could we really do as an expression of gratitude to people who volunteered to serve their country? For one thing, states could recognize that active duty personnel have no control over where they are stationed and accept that members of the military are residents of the nation and not, for tax purposes, necessarily a specific state. Not all states treat active duty members the same, but in Maryland military wages — less certain deductions — are taxable income no matter where a soldier, sailor or airman (that’s latter is the correct term regardless of gender) happens to be serving. A four-year term of enlistment might be served somewhere else entirely, yet a person whose formal residence was Maryland before enlisting remains subject to this state’s tax laws for the duration, or takes on the paperwork required to establish another state of residence. Given the military pay scale and the probability that service members from Maryland are a single-digit percentage of the total population, the tax revenue obtained by holding fast to that residency designation can’t amount to a great deal of money. It isn’t as if this and other states don’t have a long list of benefits for veterans, including a tax break for military retirees, but it is difficult to argue that imposing Maryland taxes on the wages of someone who is stationed in California, for instance, is the right thing to do. Active duty personnel are subject to an entanglement of federal and state laws that involve legal residence, voting, driver’s licensing and other matters. Cutting through some of that as a gesture of thanks doesn’t have to change it all, but it would say thank you for your service in a more meaningful way.
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Moving forward? No
Yesterday all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay ... moving forward. Oh, I believe in yesterday. — Beatles (sort of) 1965 Maybe it’s just me, but I suspect that my modernization of the lyrics in that classic Beatles tune causes them to lose a little something. Regardless, I just wanted to make a point about the uselessness of the term “moving forward,” which is what I plan By to write about, movStewart ing forward. Dobson Will someone please move forward and take this expression far out to sea and bury it? It’s completely pointless, in my mind, since we have yet to achieve Time Lord status as far as I know and are therefore unable to travel back and forth through the years depending on the circumstances. “Holy Yard Muffin, Margaret! Did I really say that last Friday night? Give me five and I’ll go back and un-say it!” If we had that ability, millions of people, having previously succumbed to temporary idiocy, would already be unTweeting and unposting on Facebook, Snapchat and
Instagram. “You posted a what ...? Of yourself?” “Not to worry, I can fix that, moving backward.” Or.... “Mr. Congressman, in 2012, you said ... What th...? I swear I saw it there just yesterday.” For reasons I have yet to understand, the worlds of government and business have adopted “moving forward’ to show that they intend to do something that they already said they intend to do. Maybe people think it adds some gravity to otherwise lightweight dialogue: “I think we should consider these bids, moving forward.” I suppose that alerts everyone involved that they will not — repeat, will not — consider these bids the day before they were received. Which could be done, of course, by moving backward. I can see how someone might think that going back in time would be possible — Lord knows we have plenty of political figures who are working on it — and thus is making sure we all know where we are headed. Moving forward, we will be moving forward, rather than backward, which might be a possibility, although what we do after we have moved backward could alter the future, moving forward. The thing is, adding “moving forward” to a sentence is redundant when we have already established that something that has yet to happen will happen. On the other hand, Dr. Who might not be the only Time Lord in our midst and that certain business and government figures are busy planning our past so they can rearrange our present without us ever knowing it ... moving forward.
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Symphony performs at OP church (Nov. 12, 2021) The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra continues its 2021-2022 season in mid-November with a program featuring two oboe concertos performed by guest soloist Joshua Lauretig, Tchaikovsky’s String Serenade and the premier of Maestro Julien Benichou’s Romance for Strings. The program will be performed on Sunday, Nov. 14 at Community Church in Ocean Pines at 3 p.m. “Our November program highlights music composed to showcase strings and double reeds,” Benichou said. “We are fortunate to have award-winning oboist Joshua Lauretig perform these works with the Mid-Atlantic Symphony’s outstanding violin, viola, cello and double bass players.” In addition to the String Serenade
and Romance for Strings, the concert includes Antonio Vivaldi’s Oboe Concerto in C Major and Alessandro Marcello’s Concerto for Oboe and Strings in D Minor. Individual tickets for the November concert are $45. For additional information or to order tickets, visit www.midatlanticsymphony.org. Tickets also may be ordered by telephone at 888-846-8600, or purchased at the door. To ensure the safety of its audience members and musicians, the Orchestra requires proof of covid-19 vaccination for everyone entering venues. The only professional symphony orchestra serving southern Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council; the Talbot County
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Julien Benichou’s Romance for Strings comes to Community Church in Ocean Pines Sunday.
Arts Council; the Worcester County Arts Council; the Sussex County, Delaware Council; and the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Inc.
NOTICE OF LIVE AUCTION
Beach Equipment Franchise – North-Section Parcels $ 500 Minimum Bid Requirement for each Parcel A public auction will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City, Maryland. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. A pre-auction discussion begins at 9:30 a.m. Auction begins at 10:00 a.m. The following north-section beach parcels will be auctioned: 122nd, 123rd and 124th Streets 125th, 126th and 127th Streets ON AUCTION DAY, the successful bidder shall: (1) Provide satisfactory proof of identity and legal age (i.e. Driver’s License or Government-issued Photo ID) (2) Pay a One Thousand Dollar ($1,000.00) non-refundable deposit for each successful bid. Please bring cash, cashier’s checks or certified checks payable to the Mayor and City Council. PERSONAL CHECKS NOT ACCEPTED. On the dates specified below, the successful bidder shall: (1) Submit a personal Credit Report on or before Monday, December 6, 2021. (2) Sign a statement authorizing the Mayor and Council to make inquiry of personal background, financial and credit worthiness on or before Monday, December 6, 2021. (3) Pay 20% of the annual fee for each parcel less the $1,000.00 deposit to the Billing Office in City Hall on or before Monday, December 6, 2021. (4) Provide a brief plan of management on or before Monday, December 6, 2021, clarifying if you will directly oversee the operation or, if not, how day-to-day operations will be handled; providing details of your experience with the beach equipment rental industry; and advising if you have obtained necessary equipment and boxes or of your arrangements to acquire necessary equipment. (5) Obtain, at the operator's own expense, comprehensive general liability insurance coverage and products liability insurance coverage in at least the amount of $1,000,000.00 combined single limit, which insurance coverage shall name the Mayor and City Council as an additional insured, and a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage shall be furnished to the Mayor and City Council by the operator and be approved by Ocean City's City Clerk before contract endorsement. (6) The second-highest bidder will have first right of refusal should the initial successful bidder neglect to meet credit, experience or management requirements. A sealed bid will be conducted if the second-highest bidder declines the award. The Mayor and Council may reject any and all bids for any reason it deems appropriate and may rebid upon such terms, conditions and manner it deems appropriate. (7) Sign a three year contract (2022-2024) for each parcel. An auction bid packet can be found at http://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/city-clerk/ or email dchavis@oceancitymd.gov to request the information. Please direct questions to 410-289-8842.
Press Association ejects late editor from Hall of Fame By MDDC Board of Directors Contributing Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) The MarylandDelaware-D.C. Press Association has removed Edward J. Clarke, the late editor and owner of the Worcester Democrat in Pocomoke City, from its Hall of Fame after a review of his published work revealed vile commentary, extreme racism and the promotion of lynching. Clarke was editor and owner of the Worcester Democrat, which existed from 1921 to 1953. His personal writing and his newspaper’s coverage of a 1940 murder and assault case in Pocomoke City, Md., contained horrible, angry rants and racial attacks targeting three Black men — George B. Selby, Arthur Collick and Charles Manuel — in connection with the death of farmer Harvey Pilchard, who was white, and assault of his wife, Annie Pilchard, who also was white. A Black woman, Martha Blake, and her teenage daughter, Lillian, were accused of being accomplices, but never charged. Clarke was vicious and dehumanizing in his opinion writing, likening the accused to “a rabid dog” and “savages” and “brutes” and “a disease-spreading germ” and “garbage.” He championed “a good stout rope, a noose at one end, good stout arms at the other, a neck and a limb of a tree” as justice to be applied to “fiends who violated the home” of the white couple. Coverage of the case from other newspapers at the time provided a contrast to Clarke’s white supremacist tone and made clear how much Clarke aligned with racial vigilante attitudes of the time. A mob estimated to be 1,000 people broke into the jail and dragged the Blakes away. Law enforcement officers were able to rescue them from the mob. Clarke was openly racist and brutish not just in his views, but also in opinions he shared from those who supported his positions. In one letter he published, a writer said residents of the county should “show their sympathy in a real and convincing manner” by seeing that “Mrs. Pilchard is not forced to undergo the terrible ordeal of a court trial.” This letter writer offered to play a part in “giving the prisoners ‘the same road into the vast unknown by which they sent their innocent victims.’” Clarke published racist viewpoints with pride and leveled sharp criticism at others who disagreed. The MDDC Press Association board condemns in the strongest terms the ideas expressed in Clarke’s writing and in his newspaper coverage, which also was racist. “Clarke and his repugnant views are banished from any place of stature or honor within our associaSee CLARKE’S Page 47
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Continued from Page 46 tion,” said Rebecca Snyder, executive director of MDDC. His 1940s columns were uncovered through reporting by Gabriel Pietrorazio of the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at the University of Maryland in their #PrintingHate series, reviewing racist media coverage of the past. An article about the Pocomoke City incident will be published in early December 2021. The press association’s board of directors voted unanimously to remove Clarke’s honor on the recommendation of its executive committee after reviewing the primary materials and contemporaneous reporting. Clarke was added to MDDC’s Hall of Fame in 1954, but as of Nov. 8, 2021, he has been removed. His picture previously was removed from the MDDC Hall of Fame display in a classroom at Knight Hall at the University of Maryland. His name has been removed from the Hall of Fame listing on the MDDC website, although a link to this article and the executive committee resolution are posted on the site to be transparent about this action and MDDC’s past. In Spring 2021, MDDC convened a committee to examine the Hall of Fame and make recommendations to the board to make the hall more inclusive and to recognize the contributions to journalism and the business of journalism by underrepresented communities. The committee’s report will be presented to the board at its November 2021 meeting and will include recommendations on the physical and virtual aspects of the hall, as well as how MDDC will overhaul its recognition process for the future and try to make up for gaps in its past. The Hall of Fame committee recognized that, unfortunately, supporting documentation on the nominations for many of the inductees is not available. This is typical for inductees from the 1950s. Where nomination documentation exists, or where there has been reporting on Hall of Fame members, MDDC has linked to those
Assault on Soviet capital Moscow By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Nov. 12, 2021) This week, 80 eighty years ago, the Wehrmacht’s Armeegruppe Center renewed its assault on the Soviet capital. After the stunning successes of the summer and early fall, the Axis leadership thought that the Red Army must surely be on the verge of collapse and that one more good push would capture the Soviet capital. And certainly the capture of the Soviet capital by Armeegruppe Center would be quite an accomplishment for its commander, Field Marshal Fedor von Bock. However, in retrospect, the tide was beginning to turn against the Axis. The fall rains had turned the roads into rivers of mud. Efforts to move equipment under these conditions significantly increased fuel consumption, further straining the already overstretched German supply system. The new T-34 tanks were beginning to appear on the battlefield in significant numbers and were almost impervious to everything but the 88s. Gen. Heinz Guderian, commander of Second Panzerarmee, said, “Our Mark IVs (the Germans’ heaviest tank), with their short 75mm guns, could only disable a T-34 by hitting the engine from behind,” and with wider tracks, the T-34s were able to move more easily in the muddy conditions. Partisan activity was beginning to have an effect. The supply lines from the Fatherland stretched more than a thousand miles. The German tanks and other equipment were worn out after six months of campaigning. Fresh Soviet troops continued to appear. Now, having been brought from Leningrad, on Oct. 10, was Gen. Georgi Zhukov, to command the defense of Moscow. He was aided by his brilliant Chief-of-Staff, Vasili Sokolowski, and future Marshals Ivan Koniev and Andre Yeremenko.
German armored column advances on the Moscow front, October 1941
The German effort to conquer the Soviet capital was called “Operation Typhoon” and began Oct. 1. The effort would involve more than 1 million soldiers, 1,700 tanks and 14,000 guns. From Armeegruppe North, Fourth Panzergruppe, commanded by Erich Hoepner, was added to Field Marshal von Bock’s Armeegruppe Center for the final push. In addition to Gen. Hoepner’s Fourth Panzergruppe, Field Marshal von Bock’s Armeegruppe included Second Army, commanded by Col. Gen. Reichsfreiherr Maximilian von Weichs; Gen. Guderian’s Second Panzerarmee; Fourth Army, commanded by Field Marshal Günther von Kluge; Ninth Army, commanded by Col. Gen. Adolf Strauß; and Third Panzergruppe, commanded by Col. Gen Hermann Hoth. T he Luftwaffe’s Luftflotte Two, commanded by Field Marshal Albert Kesselring, was attached to Armeegruppe Center. But it was down to only 549 planes. To defend the city, Zhukov had 1,250,000 soldiers, 1,000 tanks and 7,600 guns. The Voenno-Vozdushnye Sily — VVS — had 936 aircraft. Soon after the Operation began, Hitler said, “After three months of
preparations, we finally have the possibility to crush our enemy before the winter comes. All possible preparations are done. Today starts the last battle of the year.” Except that winter comes very early in Russia. The first snow had fallen in September! The German soldiers had no winter clothing and the German equipment had not been built to withstand the kind of prolonged cold that it would soon meet. The historic Russian ally — “General Winter” — was about to make an appearance. Although the Red Army had suffered devastating defeats, what it had done was buy time. With that dearly bought time, the Soviets had constructed several bands of defenses around the capital, as 250,000 women and teenagers dug trenches and constructed defenses. In addition, 106,000,000 cubic feet of earth were moved — by hand. Orel, located 229 miles southwest of Moscow, was captured on Oct. 3. Today, it has a population of 300,000. The Soviet Union staged its annual parade in Red Square, celebrating the anniversary of the October Revolution, on Nov. 7, 1941. As Continued on Page 48
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OBITUARIES CRAIG JOSEPH DIPASQUALE Lexington, NC/ Berlin, MD Craig Joseph DiPasquale, age 70, died on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Ernest DiPasquale and Ellen Siler DiPasquale. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Reitz DiPasquale; Craig Dipasquale and a brother, Ernest DiPasquale. He is survived by his current wife, Harriett Suber DiPasquale of Lexington, North Carolina; son, Joseph DiPasquale (Banner) of Ottawa, Canada; and daughters, Amy DiPasquale of Philadelphia, Emily DiPasquale of Berlin, Lora Otwell (Timothy) of Selbyville, Tricia DiPasquale of Berlin, Meleane Riley (Troy) and Moana Tonga both of Charlotte, North Carolina. Also surviving, is a brother, Barry DiPasquale (Kathy) of Bayville, New Jersey; sister, Ellen Bloch of Egg Harbor, New Jersey; and several nieces and nephews. There are 12 grandchildren. Mr. DiPasquale was a pastor working in television and radio ministry. Through his ministry, many have received Christ as their Savior and the gift of the Holy Ghost. He was also an author, having written “The Unlikely Prophet.” He was a United States Air Force veteran, and loved football, golfing, basketball and cooking. A funeral service was held on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Newark, Maryland. Rev. Mary Haggard officiated. Interment followed in Trinity Garden of Memory Cemetery beside the church. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. STARR LYNN BAILEY ROBINSON Snow Hill Starr Lynn Bailey Robinson was born on July 14, 1967 in Bremerhaven, Germany, and left this world on Nov. 5, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Linda Sehman Bailey. Starr is survived by her husband, Johnny Robinson; and her children, Ashley (Mike) Starr Robinson Broyles, William Adkins lll, and Zachary Robinson; her sister, Dawn (Donald); her brother, Gino (Susan); and nieces, Terra (Darryl) Davis, Arya Davis, Rachel Bailey, and Lauren Bailey. Starr was a stand-in mom, counselor, teacher and friend to hundreds, if not
thousands of students. She worked at Frontier Town off and on over the years. She worked at Snow Hill Middle School for over 20 years, and then worked at the schools in Berlin and at the tech school over the last several years. She ran the Eagles Nest after school program, she was a 4H leader, president of the Worcester County Fair board, she coordinated and decorated so many talent shows, parade floats, plays and holiday events. She also managed to find time to coach Rec softball. She was an enthusiastic baseball, softball, wrestling, cross country track, soccer and band mom as well as a Navy Mom over the years. Starr loved to travel and go camping, fishing, boating, take photos of everywhere and everyone. She took so much joy in crafting and hosted a regular arts and crafts night. She was such a creative and talented artist and wanted so much to be an art teacher. She would have been such an amazing art teacher. Starr had so much left to do in this world and is gone far too soon. This family, this town, this community, this world truly lost its shining Starr with her passing. The legacy she leaves behind is one of immense accomplishment, sacrifice, kindness and most of all love. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Spence Baptist Church Family center, 4814 PawPaw Creek Road Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. There will be a 10 a.m. visitation, and 11 a.m. service with food and fellowship immediately following. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Wish Upon a Starr Robin-
son Memorial Scholarship. Please join us for the scholarship benefit on Nov. 19, 7-10 p.m. at the Old Firehouse in Snow Hill to make a donation or continue to check the Wish Upon a Starr - Robinson Facebook page for upcoming information. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. MARY GEORGEANNA MAYKRANTZ Ocean City Mary Georgeanna Maykrantz, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born and raised in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Welsh) Geisler. She is survived by her children, Michael Stewart Maykrantz and his Mary Maykrantz wife, Sherry, and Kristin MayKrantz Van Kirk and her husband, Malcolm, all of Ocean City. There are five grandchildren, Chloe, Cody and Connor Maykrantz, Payton Widlake (Garrett) and Lexie Van Kirk. Also surviving, is her brother, Gregory Harwood (Shelly), of Pasadena, Maryland, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were sisters, Marilyn Chenworth and Fay Hines. Georgie, (also known as Joyce) began her career as a hairdresser, working from her home salon in Ocean City, while raising her children. She was a volunteer with many local organizations, and a lifetime member of
the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She also worked at Hooties Dress Shop on the Boardwalk for 30 years. She had a heart of gold and had a knack for making people around her smile. Georgie had a long battle with dementia and spent her final days living on the bay with her daughter and son-inlaw where she loved watching the sunsets every evening. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Atlantic United Methodist Church in Ocean City. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rev. George Patterson will officiate. The family suggests that you may want to honor Georgie by wearing her favorite color purple to her service. A donation in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Rd Suite D, Timonium, Maryland 21093; or Children’s House by the Sea, P.O. Box 3627, Ocean City, Maryland 21843. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. GEORGE ANTHONY MCNABB Ocean Pines George Anthony “Tony” McNabb, 74, of Ocean Pines, died on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, at his home. Born on Jan. 20, 1947 in Bristol, Virginia, he was the son of the late Edna Elizabeth McNabb Adkins. Tony spent his teen years in Snow Hill where he graduated from Snow Hill Continued on Page 49
WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 47 the troops passed in review before Stalin in Red Square, they continued marching straight to the front. That had been the date which an optimistic Field Marshal von Bock had set for the capture of the Soviet capital! The ground froze on Nov. 15, allowing the offensive to pick up speed. Army Chief-of-Staff Col. Gen. Franz Halder wrote in his diary, on Nov. 18, that the enemy, “...had nothing left in his rear, and his predicament probably is even worse than ours.” On a visit to the front, on Nov. 20, Field Marshal von Bock was able to see the city with his field glasses. The 7th Panzerdivision, commanded by Baron Hans von Funck, crossed the Moscow-Volga Canal on Nov. 28. This was the last major obstacle before the Soviet capital and was less than 22 miles from the Kremlin. But the First Shock Army, commanded by Vasilii Ivanovich Kuznetsov drove it back. On December 2, another unit captured a bridge over the canal at the village of Khimki — five miles from
Moscow. The spot is marked by a monument in the form of a giant tank trap on the road from Sheremetyevo Airport into the city. It was the high water mark of the Wehrmacht. A band of hastily armed Soviet workers was rushed from the city and drove the Germans back across the canal. The same day, Gen. Halder noted that, “...enemy defense has reached its peak. No more reinforcements available.” Casualties from this battle cannot be given with any precision. One reason for this is determining a beginning and end. The minimum estimates are 650,000 Soviet and 250,000 German casualties. Field Marshal von Bock, would later say that, “All along, I demanded upon the High Command the authority to strike down the enemy while he was wobbling. We could have finished the enemy last summer. We could have destroyed him completely. Last August, the road to Moscow was open. We could have entered the Bolshevik Capital in triumph and in summery weather. The high military leadership of the Fatherland made a terrible
mistake when it forced my Army Group to adopt a position of defense last August. Now all of us are paying for that mistake.” Beginning May 1, 1944 the Soviet Government issued more than a million medals for the defense of Moscow. On the 20th Anniversary of Victory Day, Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR honored Moscow with the designation of “Hero City.” It joined Leningrad, Stalingrad, Sevastopel, and Odessa. For, “courage, endurance and mass heroism, exhibited by defenders of the City and the struggle for the freedom and independence of the Motherland,” Orel and Belgorod were named Cities of Military Glory on April 27, 2007 by President Vladimir Putin. Next week: Bir-el-Gubi - The Stand in the Sand 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 48 High School. Tony went on to receive his bachelors degree in secondary education from Wake Forest University. He then received his masters degree from Salisbury University. Tony worked for 34 years for the Worcester County Board of Education. At the beginning of his career he was a teacher at Stephen Decatur High School. Then, he beGeorge McNabb came the assistant principal and then principal of Stephen Decatur High School. In 1996, Tony moved to the board office where he was the supervisor of Transportation and Maintenance. He retired in 2004 in order to be able to devote more time to serving as a minister of one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Tony loved working with young people, education and enjoyed his years working for the Board of Education. As much as Tony loved his work, what he enjoyed the most was teaching people what he had learned from the Bible as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Tony was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Sept. 16, 1989. That was one of the happiest days of his life, as he was baptized on the same day as his daughter, Lisa. Tony loved what he learned from the Bible. He volunteered as a full-time minister for almost 14 years, until no longer able to do so because of his health. Some of the happiest years of his life were spent with his wife, Cindy, volunteering their time on construction projects and working together as full-time ministers. Tony is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Cynthia McNabb of Ocean Pines; three daughters, Leslie Steele and her husband, James, of Berlin, Lisa Barrett of Salisbury and Christina Fernandez and her husband, Michael, of Berlin. He is also survived by four grandsons, David Barrett, Joshua Steele, Jackson Steele, and Owen Fernandez as well as a sister, Susan Purcell, and niece, Jennifer Ward. A Memorial Service was held via Zoom on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Donations may be made to the Worldwide Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses on jw.org. 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. KENNETH RAY STUCK Georgetown Kenneth Ray Stuck, 69, of Georgetown, Delaware, formerly of Lewistown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Oct. 30, 2021, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Delaware, surrounded by his loving family, after a 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born Nov. 19, 1951, to the late Clair Stuck, Sr. and Flora Stuck (Clouser). He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jodi Stuck (Barger); sons, Kenneth Stuck and Douglas Stuck of Severn, Maryland, Timothy (Rachel) Barger of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Adam Stuck and Daniel Stuck of Georgetown, Delaware; a granddaughter, Jessica Barger of Georgetown, Delaware; a sister, Gloria (Larry) Shank of Strodes Mills, Pennsylvnia; a brother, Charles (Jane) Stuck of Lewistown, Pennsylvania; and a brother-in-law, Michael Alexander, Burnham, Pennsylvania. Ken was preceded in death by both parents; a sister, Cathie Alexander (Stuck); and a brother, Clair Stuck, Jr. Ken was an avid golfer, enjoyed fishing/boating, Philadelphia Flyers hockey (especially their mascot, Gritty), Penn State and Baltimore Ravens football, baking his incredibly delicious apple dumplings, playing with the family’s three dogs, Daisy, Bella and Weeza, and spending time with family and friends. He will be missed terribly by all that knew him. At Ken’s request, no services will be held. Cremation will be at Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Services, Berlin, Maryland. A Celebration of Life will be held in Lewistown, Pennsylvania at a later date. Details to be announced in the near future. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Ken’s name to:
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN) https://www.pancan.org/ 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. EARLE BENJAMIN POOLE, JR. Ocean City Earle Benjamin "Benny" Poole, Jr., 83 of Ocean City, Maryland, and formerly of Rockville, Maryland, died Friday Nov. 5, 2021. Born on Sept. 11, 1938, he was the son of the late Earle Benjamin Poole, Sr. and Myrtle Mae "Mickey" Shearer Poole Edwards, and brother of the late Joan Poole Brown. Earle Poole Jr. He is survived by his wife, Linda Morgal Poole, and children, Steven “Steve,” Benjamin “Benny” (Diana), Daniel “Danny” and Debra May (Doug), and step-children, Ronald “Ronnie” Cox (Kim) and Kristi Wilkins. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, who lovingly called him Pop-Pop, and Gloria Kimmick Poole, the mother of his children. After graduating from Richard Montgomery High School in 1956, Benny was a devoted firefighter and fire marshal with Montgomery County Fire
and Rescue Services, ultimately retiring as a lieutenant. He also served in the Army Reserve as a military policeman, was a life member and past president of Rockville Volunteer Fire Department, was the owner of Benny's Auto Service, East Coast Towing and Rigging and most recently was a devoted and trusted employee of Seacrets in Ocean City. Benny raced motorcycles, drag cars and dirt track stock cars for many years and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He also loved boating and spending time with family and friends. His life was a complete story book and he loved telling those stories to all who would listen, and there were enough to fill his life story book from cover to cover. All services will be conducted by Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Home, Rockville, Maryland (pumphreyfuneralhome.com). Visitation Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Fireman's Funeral Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, at 10 a.m. Burial following at Parklawn Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, Nov 16, 2021, from noon to 3 p.m. at Seacrets 117 49th St., Ocean City, Maryland. Donations may be made to Rockville Volunteer Fire Department (rvfd.org/donate). Please note donation purpose or in memory of: Eng. 34 Maintenance Fund in Memory of Benny Poole.
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Decatur’s Tristan Dutton to compete in state XC meet By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 12, 2021) Stephen Decatur senior Tristan Dutton will be the school’s lone representative at the MPSSAA 3A cross country championship this Saturday at Hereford High School in Parkton. Dutton qualified for the state meet by placing sixth overall during the 3A South Region championship last Thursday at Chesapeake High School in Pasadena. He crossed the finish line in 16:48.40, his fastest 5K time of the season, by 20 seconds. “Overall, I felt good during the whole race,” Dutton said. “The weather was awesome. Me and [Cameron King from Northern High School] were running together. I stayed with him the whole time. It helped me go faster. “Sixth place, I’ll take it,” he added. “I’m happy. It was my fastest 5K time all year.” Decatur Coach Brenda Hommel was pleased with Dutton’s performance and is looking forward to seeing him compete at states. “We are proud to send Tristan Dutton on to the state cross country meet … Tristan has been running
smart all season with the goal of making it to the state meet his senior year,” she said. “He has shown huge growth over the course of the season. Having Timothy Synowiec from James M. Bennett to run against in the Bayside Conference has been helpful this season. Timothy won the regional meet and will be representing Bennett at the state meet along with Billy Joinville. It’s great to have some Eastern Shore representation in the 3A division at the state meet.” This will be Dutton’s first time participating in the state championship meet. He is expecting fast competition and athletes who are more experienced then him running at the state level. “I’m nervous to see what the competition will be like, but I’m excited to go to states. I wanted to go since my freshman year,” he said. “I think I had a shot to go last year, but we didn’t have a full season (because of covid).” Dutton, who has been a member of the Decatur cross country team for four years, said his goal is to finish in the top 25, completing the race in around 17:10. “There’s lots of hills on the course, and steep hills,” he said.
Decatur football team tops QA, 42-6, will now face Wi-Hi By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 12, 2021) After losing by one point to the Queen Anne’s Lions a few weeks ago, the Stephen Decatur football team prevailed in the second matchup – the MPSSAA 2A East Region first round – 426, last Friday in Berlin. “I knew we could play better [in the second game] … We ran the ball extremely Jake Coleman effectively this game. We tackled better, we were better at the point of attack and we executed extremely well,” Decatur Coach Jake Coleman said after his team’s first home playoff game in 17 years. “We put a great week of practice in. The coaches [Frank Whirley, Russell Croteau as well as the other assistants] had the kids prepared on both
sides of the ball. The coaches did a great job.” There was no school the morning of the game, so the Decatur team had a light practice to go over things one last time. The players then had a free breakfast at Layton’s on 16th Street. “At 7 a.m. the kids were locked in and ready to go,” Coleman said. Decatur, the No. 3 seed, got on the board with two minutes left in the first quarter when senior quarterback Ashten Snelsire ran the ball in from one yard out. Sophomore Brogan Eastlack’s kick was good. The visiting sixth-seeded Lions cut the lead to 7-6 with six minutes remaining in the half. Senior Zimere Handy scored two minutes before the break and Eastlack’s kick made it 14-6. Junior Luke Mergott and Handy increased Decatur’s advantage to 286 in the third quarter. See FIRST Page 51
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Stephen Decatur senior Tristan Dutton, center, and James M. Bennett seniors, Timothy Synowiec, left, and Billy Joinville, will compete in the MPSSAA 3A cross country championship, this Saturday at Hereford High School in Parkton. They are pictured during the 3A South Region championship, held last Thursday at Chesapeake High School in Pasadena.
Dutton ran on the course once before, two years ago, so he is a little familiar with it. He thinks training on Decatur’s course will help him at states because of its hills. Both the boys’ and girls’ cross country teams places seventh during the regional meet. “The regional meet went well. It was a mostly flat course and beautiful weather so most of our runners ended the season with personal records,” Hommel said. “The competition was super fast in the 3A South division across the bridge, which challenged our runners to push
themselves.” The top-five finishers for the boys’ squad were: Dutton (sixth, 16:48.40), sophomore Ethan Justice (22nd, 17:37.90), senior Gavin McCabe (33rd, 18:16.10), sophomore Reid Caimi (47th, 19:11.60) and freshman Luke Braciszewski (51st, 19:47.30). Scoring points for the Lady Seahawks were: freshman Amber Marshall (25th, 21:23.10), juniors Carolina Novelli (35th, 22:35.10) and Mackenzie Cathell (42nd, 23:31.70), sophomore Macy Woroniecki (43rd, 23:41.60) and freshman Clarice Piela (24:51.10).
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Stephen Decatur senior Zimere Handy avoids a Queen Anne’s player and makes his way into the end zone during the MPSSAA 2A East Region first round last Friday in Berlin. He had two touchdowns in the 42-6 win.
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Stephen Decatur junior Ava Hinkle plays the ball over the net during Monday’s MPSSAA 3A South Region II semifinals in Berlin against Crofton.
‘This was the best season I had the pleasure to coach’ By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 12, 2021) The Stephen Decatur volleyball team’s season came to an end on Monday in the MPSSAA 3A South Region II semifinals. The second-seeded Seahawks earned a first-round bye, then hosted No. 3 Crofton on Monday in Berlin. The visiting Crofton squad won, 25-17, 2517 and 25-10. “The girls all had Sara Patrick moments of brilliance, but just couldn’t find their rhythm as a team,” said Decatur Coach Sara Patrick. Decatur senior captain Emma John-
Continued from Page 50 Mergott and sophomore Caden Shockley capped off the scoring in the fourth. Eastlack was 6-for-6 on extra points. “It was a total team effort,” Coleman said. Snelsire was 20-for-25, throwing for 205 yards. Shockley racked up 100 yards on 15 carries. Sophomore Brycen Coleman caught five passes for 82 yards. It was Decatur’s first victory over Queen Anne’s since 2012. It was also the first playoff win for the Seahawks since 2005. Decatur will head to Salisbury
today, Friday, to play the secondseeded Wicomico Indians at 6 p.m. When the teams went head-tohead on Sept. 24 in Berlin, Wicomico won, 47-41. This will be the teams’ first playoff matchup since 2002. “It’s going to be a big matchup, especially after the first game. It was close last time, but we can play better,” Coleman said. “We have to stop the run, tackle, make sure special teams are solid, and on offense, we need to establish our running game.” No tickets will be sold at the gate. Tickets must be purchased in advance at https://gofan.co/app/events/447749?sc hoolId=MPSSAA.
son had four aces, nine assists and four digs. Senior captain Logan Patrick added eight kills and two digs. Senior Charlotte Vit chipped in with three kills and a dig. Decatur finished the season with a 12-5 record. “This was the best season I had the pleasure to coach,” Patrick said. “We were undefeated in our conference and ranked second in our region. Both are amazing accomplishments.” The team will graduate seven players. “We had seven seniors this season. All of them were integral parts of this season’s success,” Patrick said. “We will have seven returning varsity members next year. It gives us a great foundation to continue improving our program.”
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Stephen Decatur senior Molli Spicer sets the ball to junior Taya Price during Monday’s MPSSAA 3A South Region II semifinals in Berlin against Crofton.
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SD field hockey fights hard, but falls to JMB, 2-1 By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 12, 2021) The Stephen Decatur field hockey team lost 2-1 to the James M. Bennett Clippers in the MPSSAA 2A East Region II semifinal round last Monday in Salisbury. “They played hard. I couldn’t ask any more from them,” said Decatur Coach Katie Griffin. Junior Bre Ferguson scored for No. 3 Decatur off a freshman Ava Snelsire pass about five minutes into the second quarter. Second-seeded Bennett tied it up, 1-1, Katie Griffin with eight minutes left in the third. The Clippers went ahead, 2-1, three minutes into the fourth quarter. “They gave it everything they had. They worked together and I couldn’t be more proud of them,” Griffin said. Decatur junior goalie Sarah Smith recorded 12 saves. “I told the seniors the legacy they’re leaving behind will be felt for years to come,” Griffin said. “They wanted more for the program. They taught the girls how to be competitive and want to win. They had a lasting impact on the girls that will carry on.” Decatur finished the season 4-8, and with one tie. The team will graduate four starters. “A lot of our girls are young. A lot of underclassmen got a lot of playing time – we started four freshmen, two sophomores and two juniors,” Griffin said. “And, we have a good, core group coming in, with experience. We’ve been working behind the scenes to make it a positive experience for the players.”
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Karen Cathell fulfills dream of running Boston Marathon By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 12, 2021) Berlin resident Karen Cathell fulfilled a lifelong dream when she competed in the Boston Marathon for the first time on Oct. 11. “Since the fall of 2017 I was chasing my dream to qualify,” Cathell said. “The crowd support was the most I’ve ever experienced in any of my races. All 26.2 miles were lined with spectators cheering, screaming, hooting and hollering. The town shuts down, businesses aren’t open along the course.” Just over 15,000 runners participated in the Boston race, she said. “A smaller field size was held this year due to covid restrictions (typically 30,000 run), which then made for a harder/faster qualifying time needed to be accepted,” the 40-year-old said. “Just because you run a qualifying time does not mean you will be accepted. From that pool of those who registered, the fastest are accepted. This year you needed to run your qualifying time, plus 7 minutes 47 seconds faster.” Decatur had one of its most successful seasons in a number of years. “My husband [Stan] said the team has been the talk of the school building. There’s a buzz about Stephen Decatur field hockey now,” Griffin said. “We’re not counted as a guaranteed win anymore. Teams really have to consider us now. To accomplish that will help grow the program.” Griffin said she enjoyed coaching the group this season. “They make my job easy. They’re always willing to learn,” Griffin said. “They want to learn and get better. It’s been a pleasure to coach them. I’m excited to see where it goes.”
November 2019 Cathell ran the Philadelphia Marathon to qualify for Boston in a time of 3:31:08. For women 40-44 years old, runners needed 3 hours 40 minutes or faster to qualify. Her training period for Boston was an 18-week plan, averaging 40-50 miles a week, which included running five days a week during the heat and humidity this summer. “Boston was my 26th marathon, in 11 different states (12th if you count DC),” she said. “I ran my first marathon in October 2014 in St. George, Utah. This was my dad’s last marathon of his running career, and my first marathon.” Cathell’s two siblings, David and Robert Stevenson, also qualified and ran in the Boston race. “Rob ran the entire race with me. This was much appreciated company. David is faster than us, so he ran ahead,” she said. The temperature was warmer than ideal marathon weather, she added, and many people cramped up after mile 18. “I ran another Boston Qualifying (BQ) time of 3:34:26. I was very pleased with my time. I ran evenlypaced splits,” she said. “The first half is mostly down hill, which is very tough on the legs, second half of the course is hilly. The course is considered a challenging marathon with four hills in the second half. One at mile 20.5 [is] famously known as ‘Heartbreak Hill.’” This recent trip to Boston was a family affair, Cathell said. She was joined by her husband, James; two daughters, Mackenzie and Brooke; her two brothers, and their parents, Janice and Joseph Stevenson; and Rob’s wife, Megan. “Nine of us celebrated this historical moment,” Cathell said.
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Berlin resident Karen Cathell participated for the first time in the Boston Marathon on Oct. 11.
“My dad ran the 100th anniversary Boston in 1996. He’s inspired me through the years to run marathons, and set a goal to run one in every state. One of the greatest memories I’ll hold close to my heart is getting the family photo of my dad, myself and both brothers standing on the finish line in Boston,” Cathell said. “My mom is, of course, our greatest cheerleader and supporter.” The 2022 Boston Marathon is a strong possibility for Cathell. “Boston had always been held in April on Patriots’ Day. This year’s 125th anniversary race was the only time it was ran in October,” Cathell said. “Next year’s 2022 race will return to Patriots’ Day. Stay tuned … you may just see me there in April.”
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Karen Cathell shows off her medal after finishing the 125th Boston Marathon on Oct. 11. She completed the race in 3:34:26.
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Keagle, Team DetermiNation run and raise money for ACS By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Nov. 12, 2021) Lee Keagle was one of about 260 athletes from across the country running with the American Cancer Society DetermiNation team in the 50th New York City Marathon on Sunday. “The experience was awesome. Being on Team DetermiNation gave me accountability and support during training,” Keagle, a Westminster, Maryland resident, said earlier this week. “My personal race didn’t go as planned, but I finished. Runners can experience unplanned stomach and leg issues, which we just figure out how to push past. Running through the five boroughs was unforgettable - the crowds were out in masses and cheering all the strangers on. The start line (running across the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge) and finishing in Central Park was stunning.” Keagle finished the race in 5:39:19. She raised $5,810 and her team of 258 runners collected $1,234,569. “Being a part of Team DetermiNation for the American Cancer Society was an honor. I got to meet some of the team members at our packet pickup, shakeout run Saturday morning and pre-race dinner Saturday night,” the 38-year-old clinical analytics system
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Lee Keagle poses with her medal after completing the 50th annual New York City Marathon on Sunday. Keagle, who finished the race in 5:39:19, was one of about 260 athletes from across the country running with the American Cancer Society’s DetermiNation team. PHOTO COURTESY LEE KEAGLE
Museum’s Storm Warriors 5K walk and run, Saturday (Nov. 12, 2021) The Ocean City Life Saving-Station Museum will host its seventh annual Storm Warriors 5K walk and run, Saturday, Nov. 13, from 9-11 a.m. The event will start on the south end of the Ocean City Boardwalk, with registration in front of the museum at 8 a.m. Featuring an out-andback course, the 5K is designed for everyone, from lightning-fast sprinters to leisurely walkers. Participants are not permitted to bring bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, or pets on the racecourse. Top competitors will have the opportunity to receive awards, including first place overall (male and female), as well as first and second place age group prizes for those 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 4049, 50-59, and 60+.
The run benefits the museum, a longtime symbol of the resort town’s storied history. Funds from the race will be used to continue supporting creative exhibits, innovative programming, and the preservation of Ocean City’s distinct culture. Participation in the 5K costs $30. To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/O ceanCity/StormWarriorsBoardwalk5kRunWalk.
OP golf raises $2,343 for AGH (Nov. 12, 2021) Working together for a worthy cause, members of the Ocean Pines Men’s Golf Association and Ocean Pines Ladies’ Golf Association recently raised $2,343 for the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation during the annual Pink Lady Fundraiser. The Men’s Golf Association held its event on Oct. 7 and the Ladies’ Golf Association hosted its fundraiser on Oct. 12, both at the Ocean Pines Golf Club. Organizer Ann Shockley said the funds raised would help pay for mammograms for those who cannot afford them. Susan Morris also helped organize the event. Both clubs collected donations and offered incentives to donors. The AGH Foundation contributed some gift items to the cause. “The men enjoyed their morning event, along with closest to the hole contests, birdie and par prizes, and special incentives for those who wore pink,” Shockley said. “The women were unfortunately rained out for golf, but rallied together, all in pink, to enjoy breakfast together.”
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