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Tiffany and Ray Knupp, Gavin Knupp’s parents, reiterated police’s message, encouraging those with any information about the incident to come forward and provide details to investigators.

BERLIN – Seven weeks after a local teen died in a hit-and-run collision, authorities are continuing their investigation and seeking the public’s help with any information.Charges have not yet been filed in the death of Ocean Pines resident Gavin Knupp, 14, who was a pedestrian returning to a vehicle driven by his sister on Grays Corner Road July 11 when he was struck by a black 2011 Mercedes traveling eastbound. He would die at Atlantic General Hospital soon after the 10:45 p.m. collision. Though the driver of the Mercedes has reportedly been identified as a suspect of interest, there has been no official information presented confirming police know the motorist’s whereabouts. Six days after the collision, the Mercedes involved in the fatal hit-andrun was seized from a home in Ocean Reef in West Ocean City for processing. Today, there remains far more questions than answers in the community. Speculation continues to swirl around the motorist, who was reportedly drinking at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club the same day as the collision. Investigators were observed at the yacht club in the days following the incident questioning staff and patrons. Mounting anxiety over the investigation’s pace is evident on social media. However, the frustrations boiled over two weeks ago when a pointed message was spraypainted on the surface of Grays Corner Road near the site of the Knupp fatality, reading, “F&%# You, (name deleted),” referring to the 22year-old suspected motorist that fled the scene of the fatal collision. The message was ultimately painted over. In response to an inquiry from The Dispatch seeking a statement on the lengthy probe into the July 11 incident, Maryland State Police spokesperson Elena Russo advised authorities continue to investigate the incident and seek input from“Crashwitnesses.teaminvestigators continue to follow up on leads while talking to witnesses,” Russo said. “This case is active and ongoing while police seek anyone with first-hand knowledge of the incident or who may have witnessed the incident to contact police at 410-819-4721. Callers will remain confidential. Once the investigation is complete, it will be presented to the Worcester County State's Attorney's Office for review.”

State’s Attorney Kris Heiser could not comment on the case Tuesday, saying, “the investigation is still ongoing at this time.”Knupp family attorney Neil Dubovsky of Dubo Law, LLC, a personal injury law firm in Lutherville-Timonium, said Tuesday faith remains with the legal system to bring“Whilejustice.we patiently await the conclusion of the criminal investigation, the family has shown amazing restraint, resilience and strength and taken great comfort from the support of their community and friends,” Dubovsky said. “Those who are responsible for Gavin’s death know who they are, and we will not rest until they have all been held to account.”

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“We continue to have full trust and confidence in law enforcement to complete their investigation and in the legal system to hold those responsible accountable for their crimes,” they said. “We also implore anyone with information related to Gavin’s death to come forward and share that information with the police.”Tiffany and Ray Knupp added, “We also want to say, as parents, how proud we are of Summer who continues to be a shining light in our lives and the lives of everyone who know her. Her strength and courage inspires us every day.” In a five-minute feature Monday on WBOC’s Delmarva Life segment, Summer Knupp, the older sister of Gavin Knupp’s, addressed her brother while also recapping her first-place junior angler finish in last month’s Captain Steve Harman’s Poor Girls Open fishing tournament. She caught and released two white marlin in the annual breast cancer fundraiser – good enough to secure a $1,500“Gavinprize.was a very joyful person. He was one of the funniest people I know. Every time he would walk into a room, he would light it up … he cared more about others than about himself,” she said. “He was always on the go, ready to do something or help someone and try to make everyone laugh. … We were definitely best friends. No siblings I know were as close as me and Gavin. I took him everywhere because I just got my license. I picked him up and I dropped everything for that kid.” Summer Knupp said being able to fish in the Poor Girls was special for her because one of her little brother’s favorite hobbies was fishing. She said he fished often on a pond they live on. “Gavin loved fishing … one thing he didn’t get to do was go deep sea fishing, so I wanted to accomplish the one thing he didn’t get to do,” she said. “It was an all-girls tournament, so it was perfect, something I could win and also do for him. … after the tournament, I went to go text him that I won, but I know he was there with me the entire time. I know he definitely helped me bring the fish in.

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Mayor, Council Differ On Planning Commission’s Role

OCEAN CITY – For the third time in a couple of months, the mayor is at odds with some council members over the role of the town’s planning commission on certain issues and steps in the approval process.The Mayor and Council’s agenda on Tuesday included recommendations to approve two code amendments. One would modify pyramidal zoning, or zoning in which different mixed-uses would be allowed in certain zoning districts. The second would address garage parking for multi-family residential areas. As it stands, many garages in multi-family communities are used for purposes other than parking, resulting in residents parking often on the street and impacting the neighborhoods.

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The Ocean City Planning Commission forwarded favorable recommendations to the council for the passage of both. How the process works is the planning commission gets a recommendation from staff on proposed code change. After vetting the issue, the planning commission, as the hearing body for the Mayor and Council, holds the requisite public hearing. After the public hearing, the findings of facts and the transcripts are forwarded to the Mayor and Council along with a recommendation.Thetworecommended code amendments followed the typical process, but before planning staff could present them to the council, Councilman Peter Buas made a motion to strike them from the agenda.“Iknow the record here is very thorough with the transcript,” he said. “Just to streamline this, not a single person showed up to comment on either of these code amendments. I make a motion to reject item E on the agenda at this time.” Mayor Rick Meehan said while the planning commission’s public hearing on the proposed code amendment was lightly attended, the transcripts and the findings of fact related to that public hearing should be presented to the Mayor and Council whether there was a will of the majority to pass it or “Whethernot.or not I agree with the final recommendation or not, I think to just dismiss arbitrarily the work of the planning commission is short-sighted,” he said.

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Baltimore Avenue Redevelopment Cost, Timeline Double

“We have major infrastructure in town that’s falling apart,” he said. “The storm drains are going in and that’s great, but the roads aren’t paved yet. We need that money to fix our infrastructure problems we have right Councilmannow.”Mark Paddack said he supported the motion to move forward with the next necessary steps in the process without committing to financing the entire project. “It started at $20 million and now it’s at $39 million,” he said. “We’re still in the design phase. I will be voting to move it forward to allow it to continue. Maybe we need to be patient as we work through this next third-quarter recession and maybe even a fourth-quarter recession.” Council President Matt James clarified DeLuca’s motion. He said there was no decision on the table during Tuesday’s work session about the final funding for the project, a decision which will likely come when federal and state grant funding and other funding sources are identified to supplement to town’s contribution.“There will be a time as we near 100% design when we can have the discussion about the cost,” he said. “Right now, we have an estimate but we’re not approving any funding. Basically, we just approving moving forward with the plan.” Councilman Peter Buas spoke to the importance of the project and said he remained confident there would be grants and other revenue sources to offset the town’s cost when the design was complete and the other steps in the process were“Thiscompleted.isthemost important project the town is doing in the next two decades,” he said. “We have a long history of obtaining grants and that will make this affordable.”Mayor Rick Meehan said the motion on the table was to simply move forward with the final design, approve the adjusted construction schedule and begin the easement abandonment process. “It’s important we get all of these

OCEAN CITY – While they ultimately approved moving forward with the next steps in the planning process for the redevelopment of the Baltimore Avenue corridor, resort officials this week were taken aback to learn the project’s estimated price tag had nearly doubled from the original $20 million and will now likely take four years instead of two. In recent years, a major renovation of the streetscape along the Baltimore Avenue corridor from North Division Street to 15th Street has been in the works and is currently moving through the design phase. The project includes undergrounding the utilities along the corridor, widening the sidewalks and improving theCitylandscaping.ManagerTerry McGean, in his prior role as city engineer, prepared several alternatives to present to the Mayor and Council and the elected officials gave their blessing to the final alternative and green-lighted the next steps in the process. In addition to the listed improvements, the proposed project also includes abandoning an unused portion of the original platted Baltimore Avenue back to property owners along the corridor, many of whom have been utilizing the space for parking, signage or landscaping, for example.When McGean presented an update on the project to the Mayor and Council on Tuesday, his presentation came with some grim realities. The project estimated at $20 million has seen its new estimate doubled for a variety of reasons, including supply chain issues for the utility companies that will underground their equipment, inflation, material costs, and other“Thefactors.capital improvement plan imagined a $20 million project and we’re almost double that now,” he said. “If we had to do it all, of the $39 million total, that would be $2.7 million in debt service each year over a number of years. It’s just not something we could absorb with our current revenue sources.” In addition, the original construction timeline of two years has now doubled to four years, which has also contributed significantly to the doubling of the original estimate. McGean explained when the last section of Baltimore Avenue was redeveloped years ago, crews began work shortly after Labor Day. Now, with so many major special events in the fall, work on the corridor could not likely begin until after Columbus Day in October. Council Secretary Tony DeLuca made a motion to move forward with the next steps recommended by McGean, including finishing the design, which is now at around 60%, approving the revised fouryear construction schedule and beginning the easement abandonment process. That touched off a debate about the ballooning cost of the project. Councilman Lloyd Martin said he continued to support the project, but not with the price tag doubling.“Youhad me at $20 million,” he said. “That’s a lot of money. At $40 million, it’s just too much money. I believe we can continue to do a lot of these things with moving forward with the design and the right-of-way abandonment process, but $40 million is just too much for me. It could be $50 million by the time we’re ready for construction.” Martin said while he continues to support moving forward with the next necessary steps in the process, such as completing the design phase and beginning the easement abandonment process, he could not support spending $40 million on the project as is now estimated.

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“I imagine three basic processes for the abandonment,” he said. “The first group will be saying sign me up and they are ready to go. A second group will be saying I understand the project, but can you come out and explain how it will impact my property, and the last group will tell us they are not ready at this time.” After considerable debate, the council voted 5-1 with Martin opposed and Councilman John Gehrig absent to move forward with the next steps in the project.

The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch things lined up so we can get a true cost estimate when we’re ready to move forward with construction,” he said. “We’ll be able to evaluate the real-time numbers when we get to that point.” Councilman Frank Knight agreed. “I support this project 100%,” he said. “I have for a number of years. I agree with the mayor and Councilman Buas.” Public Works Director Hal Adkins explained the phasing of the project. He said the first phase would include undergrounding the utilities from 15th Street south to 10th Street. The second phase would include the streetscaping work in that section while the utility undergrounding would be going on in the next section from 10th Street to 5th Street, and finally from 5th Street to North Division Street. Because Baltimore Avenue is a major thoroughfare in the resort, the work would be halted each spring and renewed in the“Overfall.a period of years, the first phase from 15th to 10th would look finished,” he said. “Then, 10th Street to 5th Street would look finished, and finally 5th to NorthAdkinsDivision.”explained the State Highway Administration (SHA) is prepared to begin repaving sections of Baltimore Avenue and the funding is in place. SHA has been holding off on repaving the section from North Division to 15th Street while the town prepares its redevelopment plans for the corridor, but there is not a blank check and there is some risk of the state paving funds going away. “You’re going to have to make some hard decisions,” he said. “If you shelve the project, please realize the following: SHA is rolling into town this fall. They are going to resurface Baltimore Avenue from South 1st Street to North Division Street. If you shelve the project, it will become what do we do now from North Division to 15th Street because that roadway will not survive while we wait for funding for thisMcGeanproject.”said reverting ownership of the easements along the corridor back to the property owners was a step that could get underway shortly. “We can do a lot of that now,” he said. “If there are developers out there that want to move quickly, we can do that. We’ve done that already with the MargaritavilleMcGeanproject.”saidletters will be sent out to the property owners adjoining Baltimore Avenue with drawings showing where the new property lines will be.

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“This was an issue that was raised a little while ago,” he said. “As we have grown our sales staff at the convention center, the convention center itself, special events, they need to take potential clients out to dinner. That happens a lot of times.” McGean said the proposed policy clearly defines the circumstances during which one of the key identified personnel could be reimbursed for treating potential clients with strict guidelines and limitations.

“We have had no formal policy in place for how to handle that,” he said. “So, what this policy does is allow for it, where before it didn’t exist. It allows certain people to utilize the policy, not every employee, whose specific job function is selling the city.”

The short list of department heads and top sales employees eligible for the policy includes the director of tourism and business development, convention center director, director of sales, director of special events, sports sales manager and convention center manager.

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s growing tourism-related sales team this week got another tool for wooing potential clients with the approval of a new policy on meals and incidental expense reimbursements. Over the last year or so, the Town of Ocean City has been retooling its brand and expanding its sales reach with a reorganization of several key departments operating under the umbrella of the director of tourism and business development. As a result, the team has been reaching out to a diverse group of clients including special events promoters, sports tournament promoters and a variety of other clients who could bring additional business to town. Heretofore, the town has not had a stated policy on reimbursement for entertaining clients with dinners and other “reasonable” expenses. City Manager Terry McGean this week introduced the proposed policy to the Mayor and Council.

A survey conducted by We Heart Berlin found that of 260 people surveyed, more than 95% of respondents wanted a BMX and skate park in Berlin. While most suggested Heron Park as the best site for a skate park, Weeg said that might not be an option if the town sells the bulk of it. Weeg will attend the Sept. 6 Berlin Parks Commission meeting. While he’s not sure exactly what will occur there, he’s hopeful the town will soon settle on a location for a skate park. Once it does, We Heart Berlin can begin fundraising for the actual construction of the park. “We’re doing the best we can to educate the mayor and the town council and bring the right people to the table,” he said.

“The big takeaway is we’re doing a lot of the right things already,” he said. Weeg said We Heart Berlin participated in two meetings Tuesday – one with a geological expert and one with a park designer. The geologist, who has worked with other municipalities regarding skate parks, has agreed to provide services pro bono to Berlin.“That’s huge,” Weeg said, adding that expert had helped develop skate parks before and would be able to help guide the town through creating a cohesive project. In the conversation with the park designer, Weeg said nonprofit representatives discussed park designs, pre-build considerations, early-stage planning and stormwater management. “We’re going to meet with at least two other park designers,” Weeg said. Councilman Jack Orris was among those who participated in the phone conference with the designer. “I went in with an open mind and asked questions mainly about stormwater,” he said. “Wherever the location, if we can incorporate effective stormwater maintenance, such as a rain garden or something to that effect, I think would be a welcome addition for the whole stormwater management system in town.” Weeg said the bottom line at both meetings was that the town needed to determine where the skate park would be located in order to proceed with planning.

Officials OK Food, Drink Reimbursement Policy

BERLIN – A grassroots endeavor to bring a skate park to Berlin continues efforts to make the facility a reality. Representatives from We Heart Berlin, the nonprofit working to raise money for a Berlin skate park, had discussions with designers and specialists this week and is set to meet with the Berlin Parks Commission next week. Tony Weeg, founder of We Heart Berlin, said he was encouraged by the conversations held Tuesday.

“It allows them to take clients out to dinner while they’re doing their job selling the town,” he said. “It limits the amount they are allowed to spend per person to essentially three times what their government per diem would be.” For example, the current federal per diem rate is $31. In the town’s policy, a total dinner cost including food, gratuity and beverages should not exceed $93 per person under the formula. Finance department staff will review all original receipts and determine if the charges are deemed reasonable and meet the town and IRS standards. According to the policy as written, alcoholic beverages will be considered reasonable as long as they are included in the “reasonable” per person amount. With no discussion, the council voted 6-0 with Councilman John Gehrig absent to approve the new reimbursement policy for certain members of the town’s sales team.

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time. SPOT Award recipients would only be eligible one time per year.

City Manager Terry McGean said each situation is a little different. In his case, because he has been in the city manager’s position for less than a year, he has not evaluated all of his staff.

The first incentive program includes SPOT Awards recommended to employees who show evidence of a significant contribution above normal expectations to a specific project or task. It would include a one-time bonus of $500 to $2,500 and could be accomplished over a relatively short period of

Councilman Mark Paddack asked if the incentives would be awarded based on ongoing employee evaluations.

“None of my staff has been evaluated because it hasn’t been a year and it wouldn’t be fair,” he said. “This is a decent solution. We already have evaluations going on.”

“Who is getting evaluated and who is doing the evaluating?” he said. “I know on the public safety side they are evaluated at least two or three times a year.”Callan explained her office and the department heads were going through the process of evaluating all employees.“We’re at about 68% evaluated,” she said. “We still have some work to do, but we’re getting closer to having full inspections.”CouncilPresident Matt James questioned if there were any stumbling blocks to reaching the full evaluations. “We’re at 68% evaluated, excluding the police?” he said. “We can’t seem to get to 100%. Is there any reason why we couldn’t get to 100% by October 1?”

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The second incentive program introduced on Tuesday was the Exceptional Achievement Award. It would be awarded to employees who show sustained, exceptional performance above and beyond normal expectations and would include an adjustment to a recipient’s base salary. An employee would only be eligible to receive the award three times during the course of his or her employment with the town. The net fiscal impact for the town for both incentive programs would come to an estimated $33,000. Council Secretary Tony DeLuca praised the proposals and made a motion to approve them, a motion that passed unanimously by the council. “This is a really nice job,” he said. “It encourages high performance and rewards outstanding performance.”

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Pa. Woman Killed Crossing Highway Accident Marks 4th Pedestrian Fatality

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In late June, Noah Day, 22, of Elkton, Md., later identified as a volunteer firefighter in town for the annual Maryland State Firemen’s Association (MSFA) convention, was killed crossing Coastal Highway at 46th Street. The driver, a 44-year-old male from Berlin, remained at the scene.

OCEAN CITY – Ocean City police continue this week to investigate a fatal pedestrian collision on Coastal Highway at 59th Street last Friday that claimed the life of a Pennsylvania woman. Shortly before midnight last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a reported vehicle-pedestrian collision at 59th Street.

Last weekend’s fatality is the fourth pedestrian-related death in the north end of the county this summer.

The pedestrian, identified as Sophia Battisti, 21, of Reinholds, Pa., was cross ing Coastal Highway from the east against the pedestrian signal, according to policeThereports.driverof the vehicle that struck Battisti was traveling northbound on Coastal Highway at the time of the collision.Lifesaving efforts were initiated first by Good Samaritans at the scene and shortly thereafter by Ocean City EMS. However, Battisti was pronounced de ceased at the scene. The driver remained on the scene. Alcohol was determined not to be a factor for the driver of the vehicle.Traffic on northbound Coastal Highway was rerouted to alleyways in the area of 58th Street for roughly four hours while officers investigated and processed the scene. The OCPD Traffic Safety Unit is handling the investigation, which continued thisAnyoneweek. with information about the collision is urged to contact OCPD Pfc. H. Miller at hmiller@oceancitymd.gov or by calling the tip line at 410-520-5136. Information can also be provided by email to crimetips@oceancitymd.gov.

On July 14, Daniel Joseph Hicken, 33, of Bishopville, died after being struck by a Pennsylvania motorist while crossing the Route 50 Bridge. Hicken was trying to cross both the westbound and eastbound lanes of the bridge. BY SHAWN J. SOPER MANAGING EDITOR

On July 11, Gavin Knupp, 14, was killed on Grays Corner Road near Ocean Pines in a hit-and-run that remains under investigation.

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“Our governing documents do give us the authority to provide for the safety at our amenities, not only for members of the association but anyone who comes to our amenities,” former director Larry Perrone said at the time. “And while there are some contradictions in the bylaws, the bylaws clearly state that we have a right and obligation to provide for safety at our amenities.”

“The request for preliminary injunction asks the Court, essentially, to extend the TRO during the full duration of this case …,” Bright said in a statement late last week. “Closing arguments by counsel will be given to the Court by written memoranda, to be filed over the next 25 days.” He continued, “The Court will rule on the preliminary injunction some time thereafter. In the meantime, the TRO (enjoining OPA from enforcing the purported ‘ban’) remains in place.”

SNOW HILL – The named parties in a lawsuit against the association and its board of directors await a court ruling on a preliminary injunction request.

A hearing, held last week after being postponed for nearly two months, gave both parties an opportunity to present their arguments in court. A temporary restraining order (TRO), which prohibits the board from enforcing the ban until the court rules on the preliminary injunction, has been extended as both parties await Oglesby’s ruling.

“If there is an opportunity and ability for reasonable people to make a compromise … that may be a better road to walk down and explore,” he said. Janasek’s attorney, Bruce Bright, noted that the three directors who voted to ban Janasek from the community’s food and beverage amenities were no longer on the board following a recent election. However, the association’s attorney, Megan Mantzavinos, said her clients wanted to continue with the hearing.“I have discussed it with my clients, and they want to proceed,” she said. In June, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted 5-2, with Directors Doug Parks and Rick Farr opposed, to ban Janasek from the Yacht Club, Golf Clubhouse and Beach Club for 90 days following an altercation between Janasek and former director Josette Wheatley at the Yacht Club Tiki Bar. Later that month, however, Janasek filed suit in Worcester County Circuit Court seeking declaratory judgement and injunctive relief.

“Plaintiff respectfully requests that the Court make a determination and declare … that the reported ‘ban’: violates the OPA governing documents; is not authorized by any provision of OPA governing documents; is not consistent with or authorized by any property adopted OPA rules or regulations’ is beyond the scope of the Board’s authority/power; violates and contravenes Plaintiff’s property rights and interests, as contractually and legally established in the OPA governing documents; is arbitrary and capricious; and is motivated by personal animus and ill will toward Plaintiff,” the complaint reads. While the complaint asserts that the ban is not authorized by any provision of the association’s governing documents, board members in June argued the decision to ban Janasek from food and beverage amenities was a matter of safety.

The hearing, which included hours of testimony from several witnesses, was held last week following Oglesby’s encouragement to have both parties reach some“Myresolution.generalthought is the time and expense, and having a merits hearing, could be costly to the association and Mr. Janasek,” he said. “I was also made aware there’s a new board of directors. The old board’s thoughts may differ from the new board’s thoughts.” Oglesby also suggested the hearing be postponed to give the new board time to speak with the association’s attorney.

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In an evidentiary hearing held last Thursday, Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Beau Oglesby set a 25-day timeline, beginning Aug. 26, to rule on a preliminary injunction request that, if approved, would enjoin the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) from enforcing a 90day amenity ban against former director Tom Janasek as his lawsuit makes its way through the court system.

The board’s decision to ban Janasek from the association’s food and beverage amenities resulted from an altercation between Janasek and Wheatley on the evening of May 20. While at the Yacht Club Tiki Bar, Janasek reportedly launched into a verbal tirade over Wheatley’s vote to elect the next association president. Janasek was ultimately escorted from the property, and Wheatley has since obtained a peace order preventing Janasek from contacting her for a period of six months.InJune, however, Janasek filed suit against the association and four board members – Colette Horn, Frank Daly, Amy Peck and Perrone – arguing that the imposed ban was not only a violation of the community’s governing documents but prohibited him from doing business as an independent contractor for AC Beverage, which services bar equipment at Ocean Pines food and beverage facilities.Ultimately, the complaint seeks declaratory judgement from the court and a preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the ban, as well as less than $75,000 in damages.

BERLIN – A Berlin man will spend a month in jail after pleading guilty to a theft scheme involving a local homeowners association.Atahearing Tuesday, Berlin resident Andrew Charles Riley was sentenced to six months in jail with all but one month suspended. The sentence comes after Riley pleaded guilty in July to a theft scheme involving the Henry Mill Home Owners Association. Riley, 61, initially faced multiple charges related to the theft of close to $16,000 from the Henry Mill Home Owners Association. According to charging docments, the Berlin Police Department received a complaint regarding embezzlement/theft from the Henry Mill Home Owners Association (HOA) in April. The treasurer of the HOA reportedly told police he’d noticed inconsistencies in the organization’s financial statements. As he reviewed the statements, he identified several questionable transactions made by the HOA’s previous treasurer, Riley. The complainant told police he’d identified $15,823.18 in transactions that occurred between 2016 and 2020 and had brought the information to the HOA’s board of directors, which opted to bring the matter to the Investigatorspolice. identified several checks written from the HOA account by Riley either to himself, his company or his wife, according to charging documents. While several ranged from $130 to $675, one check for $9,550 included a memo of tree removal while another for $3,600 listed just an invoice number on the memo line.

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“When asked about the check written for tree removal, Riley stated that he didn’t remember writing those,” charging documents read. “Riley went on to state that he often paid for HOA expenses from his own account and reimbursed himself through the HOA account. Riley stated he did this to make things whole.”

When asked what services his company provided the HOA, Riley told police he filed the yearly tax return form. As for how much money the company made from the HOA, Riley said he’d charged “a couple hundred dollars” a year for invoices and postage.

Riley reportedly told investigators he’d provide legitimate invoice documentation to prove his statements. Instead, they received a call from his attorney inquiring if Riley could pay back the money he was accused of taking “to avoid further investigation and possible prosecution.” According to charging documents, the attorney was advised the HOA wanted to further the official police investigation.

On June 1, Riley was charged with one count of theft $10,000 to under $100,000, one count of theft scheme $10,000 to under $100,000, one count of theft $1,500 to under $25,000 and one count of theft scheme $1,500 to under $25,000. Riley accepted a plea offer and pleaded guilty to the latter count of theft scheme.

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Multiple Assault Charges OCEAN CITY – A Baltimore man, arrested last weekend for obstructing traffic on Coastal Highway, was charged with multiple counts of second-degree assault after allegedly spitting on officers attempting to book him. Around 12:30 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were patrolling in the area of 49th Street when they observed a male later identified as Michael Keener, 52, of Baltimore, standing in a travel lane on Coastal Highway. OCPD officers observed one vehicle stopped on the highway in front of Keener with other vehicles beginning to stack up because of Keener’s obstruction in theOnceroadway.Keener moved out of the roadSEE

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Brotherly Love OCEAN CITY – Two New Jersey brothers were arrested on assault charges last weekend after allegedly fighting each other and then making up false stories about an unknown assailant following them from a nightclub and attacking them.

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OCEAN CITY – A New York man was arrested on assault charges last weekend after allegedly striking his juvenile daughter during an argument about who paid for their beach vacation. Around 10 a.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a motel at 20th Street for a reported assault that had already occurred. Dispatchers advised a girl came out of a room on the second floor of the motel screaming, according to police reports. OCPD officers responded and met with the victim, a juvenile female with a fresh cut over her right eye, according to police reports. The victim, who was with her juvenile boyfriend, reportedly told police the suspect, later identified as David Piccoli, 51, of Kingston, N.Y., was leaving and pointed to a Jeep backing out of the spot in the parking lot. Police interviewed each of the juveniles separately about the incident. The female juvenile victim told police she and the other juvenile were staying with Piccoli in the motel and he was the only adult staying in the room. The victim told officers Piccoli had been upset for the duration of their stay because he had been paying for everything and they had not contributed, according to police reports. The victim told police as they were about to check out, an argument ensued and Piccoli was yelling. The victim told police she mentally blacked out because of the argument and the yelling, but remembered getting into a physical argument with Piccoli, which is when she sustained the cut over her eye, according to police reports.Thejuvenile male reportedly told police Piccoli had been upset because he had been paying for everything during the trip and the children had not contributed. The juvenile male told officers Piccoli became further angered when the children had not been packing fast enough before they checked out and got into a physical altercation with the juvenile female victim and grabbed her face, which is when she sustained the injury over her eye. For his part, Piccoli confirmed he was angry because he had been paying for everything during the trip, and said when they argued about it, the juvenile female came at him swinging, according to police reports. Piccoli said he pushed her away, but denied striking her and causing the injury. Based on the injury to the victim and testimony of the two juveniles, Piccoli was arrested and charged with second-degree assault. He was also found to be driving on a suspended license and additional traffic violations were tacked on.

Around 1:25 a.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a reported assault that had already occurred in the area of 5th Street. Officers responded to the area and observed two males, later identified as Zachary Manente, 25, and Jacob Manente, 23, both of Colonia, N.J., entering an apartment.Officers knocked on the door and Zachary Manente answered. The officers observed Jacob Manente at the kitchen sink attempting to clean his face from multiple lacerations that were actively bleeding, according to police reports. Officers also observed multiple injuries on Zachary Manente. When Jacob Manente retreated into a bedroom, OCPD officers interviewed ZacharyZacharyManente.Manente reportedly told police both he and Jacob Manente had been drinking and were just trying to get home when both of them fell, which caused their injuries. When asked if he had been involved in a fight, Zachary Manente said neither of them had been, and that their injuries were caused by both of them falling down, according to police reports. OCPD officers spoke with an independent witness who advised observing Zachary and Jacob Manente in a physical altercation. When interviewed, Jacob Manente reportedly told police he had been assaulted by an unknown assailant and his brother came to his assistance. Jacob Manente told police he and his brother had been at a midtown nightclub earlier and had gotten into an argument with an unknown male. Jacob Manente told police he and his brother had taken an Uber back to where they were staying at 5th Street, and somehow the individual with whom they had been arguing at the nightclub had followed them back to 5th Street.Jacob Manente told police the unknown assailant attacked him and his brother Zachary came to his assistance. Jacob Manente told officers the assailant then fled north on foot. Police interviewed Zachary Manente again and he changed his original story about the two brother simply falling down and told officers about an unknown assailant somehow following their Uber from the midtown nightclub to 5th Street and attacking his brother.Based on the ever-changing stories and the fact that both brothers had significant injuries consistent with a fight, and no assailant had been seen leaving the area, both Zachary and Jacob Manente were arrested and charged with second-degree assault.

The search continued to the master bedroom where detectives allegedly located various Baggies of marijuana weighing over 10 grams when counted as a whole, according to police reports. Also found was another digital scale and various items of paraphernalia, according to police reports. Detectives also located a pill bottle containing suspected MDMA, or Molly, according to police reports. At the time of the execution of the search warrant, Richardson was already in the custody of the OCPD for a separate drug-related arrest. He was charged with multiple counts of possession and possession with intent to distribute.

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Ocean City Communications advised there was a person sleeping in a tent where merchandize was displayed. The officer arrived on the scene and opened the door to the tent, shined a flashlight in and observed a male sleeping on a couch that was for sale with a blanket over him, according to police reports.The officer woke the male, later identified as Scott Ferris, 40, of no fixed address. The officer noticed a puddle of liquid on the ground directly next to the couch on which Ferris had been sleeping believed to be urine. There were also empty food containers in close proximity to the couch. Ferris collected several bags of his belongings that were in the tent near the couch on which he had been discovered sleeping. The parking lot and the business itself were dark. Ferris was ultimately arrested for burglary and malicious destruction of property. The value of the couch on which he had been sleeping was $999, according to police reports.

Warrant Leads To Drugs

OCEAN CITY – A local man was charged with multiple drug possession and possession with intent to distribute counts last week after a search warrant was executed on his north-end residence. During the month of August, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) detective initiated a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) investigation into a local man identified as Joseph Richardson, Jr., 37, of Ocean City. OCPD detectives identified Richardson’s residence at 120th Street in the resort and secured a search warrant for the premises. The search warrant was executed at Richardson’s residence last Wednesday by the Ocean City Narcotic Unit and the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team. During a search of the residence, detectives from the allied agencies located a digital scale with suspected powder cocaine residue and a plastic container with tied-off plastic Baggies of suspected cocaine weighing about a half an ounce, according to police reports.

OCEAN CITY – A local homeless man was arrested last weekend after resort police found him sleeping on a couch in a tent at an uptown furniture store. Around 1:40 a.m. on Monday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer patrolling uptown was dispatched to a furniture store in the area of 130th Street.

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Appointments are made yearly by the mayor and confirmed by the town council. “It’s the time of the year where we do selections for committees, boards and commissions,” she said. “We have town committees that we’ve had for a number of years, we have the planning commission, which is engaged right now in doing a 10-year plan, and we have the Board of Adjustments.” In addition to the town’s existing committees, Magdeburger told community members last week she would also be restoring old groups such as the business development committee. “I want to make it a business concerns committee,” she said. “So not just development, but any concern a business owner has I want to have a committee that will provide them with a place to voice those Magdeburgerconcerns.”saidthere are also plans to incorporate the former parks and recreation committee into the beach committee group. “We used to have a parks and recreation committee, so I’m going to ask the beach committee to absorb that …,” she said. “I’m going to ask that committee to take on that charge. It will be a lot more work.”Magdeburger said the town will also form an information technology committee, which will focus on improving communications between the town and its residents.“Wehad one many moons ago, but somehow it got lost and I would like to reconstitute that,” she said. “I think we need to do some additional IT updates.” She continued, “This year we spent [money] trying to get better Zoom technology, better communication technology, and my goal next year is to get more communication out to the public much moreMagdeburgerquickly.” noted that applications are available on the town’s website and will be accepted through Sept. 15. Volunteers selected by the mayor will be confirmed at the Sept. 23 town council meeting, she said. “There will be questions about whether or not you are a fulltime resident, a part-time, whether you are available monthly, whether you are available during the winter months, whether you are able to do Zoom technology …,” she said. “None of those questions bar you from being selected. It just gives us insight in terms of what skillsets or availability you may have to serve on these committees.”

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“You are why our school district is so unbelievably special…,” McComas said. “The excitement, the pride, that each of you bring into this space and into your schools each year is absolutely astounding.”

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Taylor expressed his gratitude for support from the Worcester County Commissioners, who he said provided the school system with the largest costof-living-adjustment in 15 years, as well as the leadership of the Worcester County Teachers Association and the Worcester County Education Support Personnel Association. “They make sure they support you in a powerful, meaningful way,” he said. “I am grateful to have them in leadership roles representing you.” Taylor said he hoped that this year schools would return to what they were before the pandemic. He encouraged educators to find their joy and passion for teaching as they returned to classrooms.“These guys need us and are welcoming us back into their lives,” he said. “Their heart beats for learning as our heart beats for leading.” Strobel, a happiness coach, told the audience about her struggles with anxiety and how it had changed her life. “Every single person in this crowd has had a mountain to climb,” she said. “We have things to get through.” According to Strobel, even before the pandemic 75% of teachers and 84% of school leaders reported high levels of stress. She noted that the educational system continued to put more and more responsibilities on teachers but encouraged them not to get discouraged.“Idon’t know if the educational system is ever going to change,” she said. “I don’t want to focus on that. What I know is we can change how we operate within the system.” She said people could change themselves.“You have more power than you think,” she Tuesday’ssaid.celebration also included a presentation from Hertrich, the automotive sponsor of the Worcester County Teacher of the Year program. Hertrich presented 2022 Teacher of the Year Kristin Cashman with the keys to a vehicle she’ll have the use of this school year.

Worcester County Public Schools welcomed staff this week at the annual #WeAreWorcester kickoff event. Above, Superintendent Lou Taylor is pictured speaking with Buckingham Elementary School student Conor Pellinger.

OCEAN CITY – Worcester County Public Schools helped educators get excited for the new school year with a kickoff celebration this week. On Tuesday, the school system hosted its annual #WeAreWorcester opening kickoff event at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Teachers and school system staff filled the auditorium to hear from Superintendent Lou Taylor as well as guest speaker Kim Strobel, an internationally known motivational speaker. Worcester County Board of Education President Elena McComas and Worcester County Commissioner President Joe Mitrecic thanked teachers for their efforts on behalf of students every year.

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“We want to get this right,” she said. “We need to find a balance between both the residential community and the business community. We are very supportive of our business community and want to make sure they can be successful. And we are very supportive of our residential community, and we want to make sure they can live in a town they would like to live in.” She continued, “I’m hoping at this hearing we can get some more ideas and perhaps some folks that are willing to compromise so that we can get this right for Fenwick Island.” During public comments, Warren’s Station owner Scott Mumford, an outspoken opponent of the proposed parking ratios, thanked the council for scheduling another public hearing.

“Those are the suggested modifications,” Magdeburger told the council last week. “With that being said, we need to draft those.”

Citing concerns from the town’s business community, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously last Friday to hold a second public hearing on two proposed ordinance amendments pertaining to mechanical equipment and off-street parking in the town’s commercial district. Mayor Natalie Magdeburger noted that while both ordinance amendments passed on first reading in May, business owners have since come before the Fenwick Island Charter and Ordinance Committee to oppose some of the suggested changes, particularly as it pertains to the location of mechanical equipment and the number of parking spaces per square foot.

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FENWICK ISLAND – Community members will have another opportunity to voice their concerns regarding two ordinance amendments involving parking ratios and mechanical equipment.

“I am not going to offer a second reading today,” she said, “and I would suggest we have another hearing to have input from the businesses and residents.”Inapublic hearing held in July, several members of the Fenwick Island business community came before the town council to share their opposition to two proposed ordinance amendments involving mechanical equipment and off-street parking. While the changes would apply to new and substantially improved properties, business owners argued the changes were onerous and impacted commercial development.

With approval from the town council, Magdeburger said a public hearing on the two ordinance amendments would be held Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. in town hall.

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As proposed, the first ordinance amendment would establish new, more stringent parking ratios and delivery zones for commercial buildings such as restaurants, retail stores and hotels. Under the proposed amendment, for example, parking ratios would change to one per 50 square feet of patron space for restaurants and one per 250 square feet of floor area for retail. Business owners also took issue with a second proposed ordinance that would, among other things, establish new setback and screening requirements for mechanical equipment and transformers. As written, mechanical equipment would have to be placed on roofs, screened from view and located no closer than 25 feet from the rear setback line. In a meeting held Aug. 19, the charter and ordinance committee recommended keeping the proposed parking ratios but eliminating the proposed delivery zone requirements.

“We’ve heard from many in the community, both business and residential,” she said. “But we’ve gotten additional information that could be helpful.” Second readings on the proposed changes, Magdeburger noted, have been deferred pending the outcome of the public hearing.

“Let’s continue this dialogue …,” he said. “The Fenwick Island business community has a lot of concerns about this ordinance. I appreciate you having another hearing.”

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The committee also recommended eliminating the requirement to place mechanicals on the roof and removing the 25-foot rear setback requirement.

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FENWICK ISLAND – A moratorium on new hotel construction passed unanimously on second reading last week, effectively halting the issuance of such building permits for another two years. Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to approve a moratorium on new hotel construction on second reading. As an existing moratorium had expired in July, officials in June introduced an ordinance allowing for a two-year extension. “I’m in favor of this,” Councilman Richard Benn told the council last week. “We have too many things going on, and we need to see what comes up with the planning commission, resiliency study andInparking.”2016,the town council voted to establish a moratorium on new hotel construction following an extensive debate regarding the former Sands Motel. Developer Spiro Buas purchased the property in 2015 with plans to construct a new, upscale hotel in its place. In doing so, he proposed an ordinance change that would allow for one motel room per 600 feet instead of one motel room per 1,000 feet, allowing the hotel to expand from 38 rooms to 65 rooms. Despite outcry from nearby residents, the council at the time voted to approve the ordinance. However, a two-year moratorium on new hotel and motel construction was also put forward. Since that time, the council has approved two extensions to the moratorium to allow the town more time to consider the impacts of a new hotel on Fenwick Island. Magdeburger told officials in June she was recommending a third extension.“After looking at all the issues we’ve got going on in town, it’s my personal belief we need to extend the moratorium once again,” she said at the time. “I’m going to propose – and I have a proposal for first reading – we extend it for another two years. It may be that we only need 18 months, but we’ve got several competing issues going on that we need to address.”Inaddition to issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, officials noted the town was looking to construct sidewalks and address parking issues in the commercial district. The town also plans to complete a resiliency study – which would provide the town with ways to address sea level rise and flooding – as well as a recertification of its 10-year comprehensive plan. “The Town Council finds that maintaining the status quo of existing motel/hotel uses by placing a moratorium upon the issuance of any permit, license or other approval for or involving new motel/hotel uses in the Town for a period of two (2) years is the minimum time period necessary for the Town to study these issues/concerns and create a plan of implementation that often follows said process,” the ordinance reads. J.

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OCEAN CITY – Quick action last Sunday prevented a fire at a midtown condominium unit from spreading. Around 12:40 p.m. last Sunday, Ocean City firefighters responded to a reported fire inside a unit on the second floor of the Aventurra condominiums at 53rd Street. Firefighters arrived on scene and observed smoke showing. Firefighters went to the second floor of the structure and extinguished a fire inside a single unit.The quick notification of the fire department, the activation of the building alarm and the rapid response of the firefighters resulted in the fire being contained to the area of origin. Fire investigators with the Office of the Fire Marshal have classified the fire as accidental and a malfunction of the dryer could not be ruled out as a cause. Units from the Ocean Pines Fire Department responded and assisted on the scene. No injuries to civilians or firefighters occurred.

No Injuries In Resort Condo Fire

Fenwick Hotel Moratorium Extended BY SHAWN

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Officers also located two bags containing around one ounce of suspected marijuana. In the trunk, officers located a duffle bag containing a bag of marijuana estimated at around one ounce. Yet another backpack located in the trunk contained multiple bags of marijuana estimated at around three ounces, along with a scale, grinder, boxes of plastic baggies and other paraphernalia, according to police reports. Officers also located a bag containing amphetamine in the driver’s side door Officerspocket.reportedly interviewed Boakye, who advised he had knowledge of the loaded handguns in the vehicle. Boakye also advised there was a bag of marijuana in a duffle back that belonged to him, but denied ownership of any of the other marijuana located in the vehicle. Officers interviewed Lutuharhary, who advised he was the front seat passenger at the time and the 9mm handgun found under the seat belonged to him, according to police reports. Through the investigation, officers learned Matheos was the rear-seat passenger and the sling bag containing the other loaded handgun belonged to him, along with the majority of the marijuana found in the various bags. A search of Matheos’ person revealed he was carrying over $5,300 in cash.Each suspect was charged with possession of a firearm, possession of firearm in the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime and drug possession and distribution counts.

A forensic interview with the child was conducted by a social worker at the Cricket Center, Worcester County’s child advocacy center. Further investigation by detectives revealed Jolley had abused the child for over a year and resulted in Jolley’s arrest and indictment on multiple sex offenses. Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser commended the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, the Cricket Center, the Department of Social Services and Detective Martin for their tireless investigation and thanked Assistant State’s Attorneys Pamela Correa and Kathryn Gravely for prosecuting the difficult case.

4 Life Terms In Child Rape Case Loaded Guns Found At Traffic Stop

The mission of the Cricket Center is to create a community response in which abusers are held accountable and children and families experience hope and healing. The multidisciplinary team is made up of law enforcement officers, child protective service personnel, prosecutors, advocates, mental health therapists and medical personnel. To learn more or to report suspected child abuse, contact the center at 410-641-0097.

In May, Cody Jolley, 32, of Snow Hill, was convicted on four counts of second-degree rape, two counts of sexual abuse of a minor, sexual solicitation of a minor, two counts of third-degree sex offense and two counts of fourth-degree sex offense after a jury trial in Worcester County Circuit Court. Back in court last Thursday, Jolley was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences plus 75 years, or 105 years of active incarceration with 60 of those years as a mandatory minimum sentence with no eligibility for parole. If and when Jolley is ever released, Jolley will be required to register as a lifetime sex offender, have no contact with minor children, submit a DNA sample and be monitored by special offender supervision. The charges stem from a complaint of sexual abuse made by a local third grader and reported to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office in May 2021.

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A search of the vehicle revealed a 9mm handgun with a loaded 15-round capacity magazine under the front passenger seat, along with several 9mm cartridges. Also located during the search was a black sling bag on the rear driver’s side seat containing another loaded 9mm handgun with a 17-round capacity with several 9mm cartridges.

SNOW HILL – A Snow Hill man, convicted in May on multiple counts of rape and sexual abuse of an elementary school student, was sentenced last week to four consecutive life terms plus 75 years with a minimum mandatory sentence of 60 years without the eligibility of parole.

OCEAN CITY – Three Washington, D.C., area residents were arrested last month after allegedly being found smoking marijuana in a vehicle and later in possession of multiple loaded handguns. Around 4:50 p.m. Aug. 21, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a public parking lot in the South Division Street area for a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) violation.

OCPD officers reportedly observed several males sitting a vehicle with the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle.OCPD officers had the males exit the vehicle and asked if they had been smoking marijuana in it. The three suspects, identified as Joshua Luturharhary, 19, of Fairfax, Va., Augustine Boakye, 19, of Lorton, Va., and Henokh Matheos, 22, of Silver Spring, Md., admitted they had been smoking marijuana inside the vehicle, according to police reports.

BY SHAWN J. SOPER MANAGING EDITOR

Worcester On Wheels Now Offered

“The services we offer at school are not located just in our building,” said Pocomoke High School Principal Jenifer Rayne. “We will come to them. We will do whatever it takes to bring positive relationships and access to services needed in order for students to be successful.”In 2021, Worcester County Public Schools was the recipient of a $1 million grant from the state. The grant, part of the state’s Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, was one of several awarded to school systems demonstrating unique strategies to address academic accessibility. The school system used the funding to purchase two customized 31-foot recreational vehicles that would allow educators in Snow Hill and Pocomoke to visit students in their neighborhoods. Though it took a year to get the vehicles because of parts being backordered, the school system debuted the RVs this month. Rayne said that outreach, which started at community events even before the vehicles had arrived, has really picked up now. The vehicles were used during a community tour for new teachers, have distributed school supplies to students and have been parked at community get-togethers such as First Friday. The vehicles were even on display at teacher kickoff meetings so educators could see what the RVs had to offer.Rayne said the vehicles feature a kitchen table, seating for up to 10 people, and a mobile library. They have a built-in barbecue grill and a supply of mobile hotspots to provide internet access. They’ll be able to be present at community events, visit students at home and offer regular off-campus services, such as tutoring, literacy events and pop-up giveaways.“It’saway to engage families in their own neighborhoods,” Rayne said. “We want to work with community partners so families don’t necessary have to come to school to get support from the school.”

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NEWARK – The school system is now bringing the classroom to the community thanks to two new mobile learningWorcesterunits. County Public Schools this month unveiled its two new Worcester on Wheels recreational vehicles. Area residents will likely see the brightly colored RVs making stops in neighborhoods and at community events as educators make an effort to reach families outside the school building.

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Photo Contest Winners: Wicomico County announced the winners of its 2022 photo contest. A record number of entries were submitted for this year’s contest. A committee selected the winners from more than 400 entries. The first-place photo, above, by Nic Kuvshinoff, is of a kayaker by the Wetipquin bridge. Second place was awarded to Ethan Thompson, below, for his photo of fireworks over the water in Quantico. Jenifer Prokofiew’s photo, bottom, of a sunset over the water in Nanticoke earned third place. Winners will receive cash prizes and the opportunity for their photos to be displayed on the Maryland’s Wicomico County website and in the next published visitors guide. Kuvshinoff’s photo will also be featured in a Maryland’s Wicomico County e-newsletter.

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Trimper Rides

Pictured, from left, are Jill Brady, e-marketing manager, Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce; Glenn Irwin, executive director, Ocean City Development Corporation; Edward

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Receives $47,550

Musz of Delmarva Power; MaryAnn Maganello of Ocean City Development Corporation; Isabella Shoji, operations manager, Trimper Rides; Debbie Haas, marketing and outreach, Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce; Jessica Bauer, director of marketing, Trimper Rides’ Chris Fang-Brehm of Delmarva Power; and Savage. Submitted Photo

Trimper Rides recently accepted a check for $47,550 in front of the park’s 110-year-old carousel. The carousel’s lights and other lighting in the park were upgraded to more energy efficient LED lights, reducing energy consumption by 523,232 kWh. As a Delmarva Power commercial customer, Trimper Rides was eligible for the EmPOWER Maryland Incentive Program. “We are proud to be awarded the EmPOWER Maryland incentive through Delmarva Power’s Energy Savings for Business Program,” said Trimper Rides President Scott Savage. “At 129 years old, Trimper Rides is a landmark that needs care, and we pride ourselves on our long history, but we don’t want to be stuck in time either. We strive to maintain nostalgia coupled with historic preservation with consideration of environmental implications of our operations. We will continue to make conscientious improvements with responsible restoration as the focus. Incentive programs like EmPOWER Maryland allows us to do just that,”

High School Band Theft Charges

SALISBURY – The treasurer of Wicomico High School Band Boosters faces charges of embezzlement and theft following a month-long criminal investigation.On July 13, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division was notified by the administration of Wicomico High School of a subject stealing funds from the Band Boosters account. According to the sheriff’s office, a criminal investigation revealed the treasurer, Brook Amber Cook, 31, of Sal isbury, had allegedly stolen $15,085.04. “It was determined that Cook stole the funds from December 2021 to June 2022,” a news release reads. “Cook utilized the funds to purchase personal items and pay a variety of personal bills.”Last Monday, an application for charges was submitted to the District Court Commissioner, who issued a criminal summons for Cook, according to the sheriff’s office. And on Aug. 16, Cook was served with a criminal summons. She now faces charges of theft scheme $1,500 to under $25,000, embezzlement/misappropriation of funds and nine counts of theft $100 to under $1,500.“Weare aware that the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office has charged last year’s treasurer of the Wicomico High Band Boosters, who is not an employee of the school system, with theft scheme, nine counts of theft, and embezzlement/misappropriation of funds in connection with the use of $15,085.04 in Band Boosters funds,” a statement from Wicomico County Public Schools reads.

OCEAN CITY –Firefighters were able to contain a fire at a landmark Ocean City restaurant Saturday evening, limitingShortlydamage.before 5 p.m. on Saturday, Ocean City firefighters responded to the Union Chesapeake Seafood House at 21st Street for a reported structure fire. The facility for decades was home to Phillips Crab House and encompasses nearly an entire city block along Philadelphia Avenue at 21st Street. When firefighters arrived, they observ ed smoke and fire on the roof of the three-story structure. Firefighters ascended to the roof of the structure to extinguish the blaze. Ocean City firefighters used chainsaws to cut a portion of the roof to stop the spread of the fire and ensure it did not extend to other areas of theAsbuilding.aresult, the fire was contained to the area of origin. Fire investigators with the Office of the Fire Marshal have ruled the fire was accidental and an isolated electrical issue on the roof could not be ruled out as the cause. There were no in juries to civilians or firefighters during the incident.

Limited Damage In Restaurant Fire

“Obviously, if these charges are confirmed through the judicial process, it would be extremely upsetting and disappointing. Senior and executive leadership will continue to support the WiHi band program and administration throughout this situation and beyond.”

“The Band Boosters and other similar groups serve and support a school’s students, but these groups are independent and separate from the school with which they are affiliated. They are not under the authority of the school or school system, and maintain their own bank account for the funds that are raised to support students in the school program – in this case the band program. We are grateful for the ongoing support that outside groups such as Band Boost ers provide for our students. It is always our hope that everyone involved with organizations such as this will act in the best interests of students.”

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The statement continued, “We appreciate the investigative efforts of the Sheriff’s Office, as well as the alertness and diligence of school system staff whose concerns about expenditures from the Band Boosters account led to the investigation,” the statement reads.

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OCEAN PINES – Board members last week appointed Director Doug Parks as the association’s next president.During an organization meeting held last Thursday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors selected its officers for the coming year. Following unanimous votes, the board elected Parks to serve as president, Director Rick Farr to serve as vice president, Director Stuart Lakernick to serve as secretary and Director Monica Rakowski to serve as treasurer. Parks will replace Director Colette Horn, who has served in the role since January. The board this week also made appointments for the positions of assistant secretary, assistant treasurer, legal counsel, auditor and parliamentarian.“In the past, we have gone through this exercise,” Parks said. “In some cas es, we have been able to address the issue and get the individual involved right away. In other cases, we wouldn’t have the individuals available and would have to pursue them beyond this meeting.”Theboard last week voted to appoint Senior Executive Office Manager Linda Martin as assistant secretary and Finance Director Steve Phillips as assistant“Traditionally,treasurer.that position has been held by the director of finance for the association,” Parks said. “I’m offering to my colleagues for consideration that we continue that and ask that Steve Phillips be appointed assistant treasurer.”Directors last week also agreed to keep Lerch, Early & Brewer as the association’s legal counsel and UHY, LLC as its auditing firm. The board also agreed to have legal counsel serve as meetings required association staff to attend outside of working hours. “Saturday morning is not a real popular time for staff, but it’s not really a popular time for the membership either,” she said. “The most popular time has really been the hybrid workday meeting. I would propose sticking to the workday, midday meeting and take advantage of the hybrid opportunity, or go with Steve’s recommendation of alternating between a work day lunch meeting and a Saturday morning meeting.” Parks, however, said he preferred Saturday meetings. “I do question the need for the amount of staff we need to run this meeting …,” he said. “Let’s make a decision tonight with the idea that if it becomes too burdensome on the staff, and the general manager expresses concern, I will certainly reevaluate and go back to the board.” After further discussion, the board voted to hold its meetings on the third Saturday of each month, beginning at 9 a.m. The board’s September meeting, however, will be held on Sept. 24, the fourth Saturday of the month. A full list of meeting dates are available at oceanpines.org.

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parliamentarian.“Traditionallythis is an area where we have, in the past, used our general counsel as parliamentarian …,” Parks said. “Perhaps we can have an ancillary discussion on whether or not we want to pursue another individual within the association to see if they have any interest in being parliamentarian.” Lastly, board members last Thursday agreed to schedule its board meetings for the third Saturday of each month, but not without some discussion on community participation and the need to schedule meetings at times that are most convenient for associationFarrmembers.andLakernick said they preferred meetings to be held on Saturdays, outside of working hours. Director Steve Jacobs, however, suggested alternating meetings between Saturday mornings and Wednesday“Myafternoons.suggestion would be to alternate,” he said. “The first month would be on a Saturday and the next month it would be on a Wednesday, or whatever other day someone wants to pick. I think that way we can get a pretty good read as to attendance, burden on staff and other issues.” Horn agreed, noting that Saturday

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College Workshop Held: Starting Aug. 15, the Worcester Prep Class of 2023 hit the ground running in preparation for college application season this fall. Rising seniors attended a four-day College Application Workshop in the Guerrieri Library, hosted by the WPS Office of College Counseling. The students worked one-on-one with the WPS Director of College Counseling Vickie Garner, writing college applications and essays, practicing interview techniques, and refining their college lists. Kathy Roberts, assistant to College Counseling, helped seniors update their Naviance accounts and stay focused during the writing sessions.In addition, guest speakers visited throughout the week to share their expertise with the students including admissions officers from Salisbury University and Washington College. Above left, surrounded by their peers, Tim Hebert and Jett Odachowski prepare for college applications. Above right, Sophia Spadaro and Kathy Zhang are pictured. At left, Ava Wilsey and Meeta Agarwal are excited to enter into their senior year at Worcester Prep. Submitted Photos

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The federal agency has developed a design that includes periodic nourishment at an interval between three and six years.Those projects, however, are dependent on the availability of funding at both the federal and state level.

The state, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), typically performs beach nourishment projects in Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany and Fenwick Island, funded through a cost shared between the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and USACE.

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In an update last week, Magdeburger said this year’s beach replenishment project would continue as planned, though likely later than expected.

“They are in the process of getting all of their engineering specifications together, at which point they will be sending them out for bids,” she said. “Their goal is to start beach renourishment in the winter of 2022 and through the spring of 2023.”

“They said the goal was to have it completed before the summer season, but I can remember in years past they have said that and then it was the Fourth of July before it came to Fenwick and it messed up our beaches,” she said. “Understand we are not doing that. This is something that is completely outside of ourShecontrol.”continued, “We hope they will stick to the schedule, but we see they are already sliding into a different time frame.”

Magdeburger added that the goal was to complete the renourishment project before the start of the 2023 season.

FENWICK ISLAND – A beach replenishment project will return to Fenwick Island, though later than originally anticipated, the town’s mayor has announced.InaFenwick Island Town Council meeting last month, Mayor Natalie Magdeburger announced a slight change in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ plans to complete a beach replenishment project in Fenwick. While officials had initially planned for a project to commence in the fall, Magdeburger said the project would most likely begin this winter.

According to USACE, Philadelphia District, a scheduled replenishment project along Fenwick’s beaches was set to commence last year. But last February, town officials announced the Army Corps would not return in 2021.

“They are going to do it through private contractors as opposed to the Corps themselves doing it,” she said. “A lot of it will depend on how many people give bids. We are part of a big group project which includes Rehoboth and Bethany and all the way down to little Fenwick.”

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“The concept that we need to talk further about would be a shared street concept similar to what Lewes has on Bay Street,” he said. “The pedestrians and bicycles could go both ways, but the cars can only go one way and there’s no through streets. That would limit the traffic that’s on Bunting Avenue, especially Friday afternoons during the season.”Officials noted one of the biggest problems along Bunting Avenue was the amount of cut-through traffic. Benn said motorists, particularly those visiting the town, are not always cognizant of bicyclists and pedestrians. “Those are the inconsiderate drivers,” he Aftersaid. hearing concerns from the public, Benn encouraged community members to attend the town’s infrastructure meetings and continue sharing their opinions.“There are multiple options,” he said. “This is just one of many options.” Traffic recommendations for Maryland Avenue and Island Street, as well as Bunting Avenue have been posted on the town’s website.

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“The best thing about the temporary speed bumps is we can take them out in the wintertime and that way we don’t have snowplow issues as well,” Benn said.In an update last week, Benn also shared traffic recommendations for Bunting Avenue. One of the suggestions presented to the infrastructure committee was a plan to convert Bunting to a one-way street, with vehicular traffic on one side and a bike and pedestrian pathway on the other.

Fenwick Eyes Traffic Calming Moves

FENWICK ISLAND – While the town took its first steps last week to address traffic concerns along Fenwick’s side streets, officials say they are seeking community involvement as they consider other calming measures. Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to approve an expenditure request of $659 for the purchase of temporary speed bumps. Councilman Richard Benn, chair of the town’s infrastructure committee, said the speed bumps would be placed along Maryland Avenue and Island Street, where residents and town officials have reported problems with cut-through traffic.“These speed bumps will go in during the season and come out when it’s not in season, and it should help us with people speeding and blowing through the stop signs near the water park …,” he said. “The speeding isn’t so much an issue as the people going through the stopEarliersigns.”this year, the town began working with an engineering circuit rider with the Delaware Center for Transportation to observe traffic conditions along Bunting Avenue, Maryland Avenue and Island Street and produce recommendations that the town could discuss. Benn told community members last week that those recommendations were just that, a recommendation. “I know this has gotten controversial, and it shouldn’t because it’s just in the discussion stage,” he said. In August, the Fenwick Island Infrastructure Committee began discussing the proposed traffic recommendations. Among those recommendation was an idea to address cut-through traffic on Maryland Avenue and Island Street, a popular route for motorists traveling from Coastal Highway to Route 54. While speeding is a major concern along the side streets, officials noted failure to stop at stop signs was also an issue. To that end, the committee proposed a raised crosswalk or speed bumps to slow motorists. “They have been requested by the neighbors on Maryland and Island streets where we are having problems with cut-through traffic,” Benn told the council last week. “The traffic engineer actually recommended making that a ‘No Left Turn’ there at Island and actually creating a big, narrow median, which would have been expensive … Regardless, we decided the simplest solution was to put speed bumps in.” Officials noted that one set of speed bumps would be placed on Maryland Avenue and another set would be placed on Island Street in an effort to slow motorists approaching the stop signs.

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BERLIN – The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation has announced the 2022 Robert E. Warfield Memorial Tournament to benefit Atlantic General Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 22, rain or shine, at the Ocean City Golf Club. For local golfers this tournament has become an annual tradition, with last year’s event raising $112,000 to expand health care services and programs for the community through the local hospital. This year’s format will be scramble with all golfers playing nine holes on each course, Newport Bay and Seaside. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Player entry fee includes cart and greens fees, buffet breakfast and grab-and-go lunch, as well as snacks and beverages/cocktails on the course. Deluxe giveaways, tournament awards, and team photograph are also included. Additional excitement includes a variety of on-the-course challenges with fabulous prizes. Team reservations can be submitted online at www.agh.care/golf and must be received by Sept. 16. Space is limited and earliest entries are accommodated first. Non-golfers can join in the fun by purchasing raffle tickets for the “Big Bucks” raffle drawing that will take place at the conclusion of the tournament. The raffle ticket sales are open to the public and winners need not be present. Raffle tickets can also be purchased online at www.agh.care/golf.Thehospitalissues a special thanks to tournament co-chairs Steven Sweigert and Daniel Bunting and The Carousel Group, which has been a Legacy Sponsor for 23 consecutive years as title sponsor.Other sponsors include: Eagle Sponsors: AGH Auxiliary; CORE DesignBirdieGroup.Sponsors: CFS Financial; Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc.; Deeley Insurance Group; Sally H. Dowling, M.D.; M&T Bank; Quest Diagnostics. Greens Fees & Golf Carts Sponsor: Ryan Homes & NV Homes; The Warfield Family.Breakfast Sponsors: Anonymous; The BerlinLunchSconer.Sponsors: Captain’s Galley Crab Cake Shack; Ocean 13. Reception Sponsors: AGH Medical Staff; Shenanigan's Irish Pub. Beverage Sponsors: Coca-Cola Consolidated; Harborside Bar & Grill. Snack Sponsors: Chick-Fil-A; Pickles Pub.Hole-In-One Sponsor: Snowden Lane Partners.Contest Sponsors: Bay Area Receivables, Inc.; Delmarva Power; DRB Homes; Effectv; Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645.Giveaways Sponsors: Castle in the Sand/Coconuts; Deeley Insurance Group; Frost Law, Matthew P. Kraeuter, Esq.; Hoop Tea; Lighthouse Healthcare Advisors, LLC; Mitchell & Hastings Financial Services; NFP; NV Homes & Ryan Homes; and Voya Financial. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and include ad space in the event program, signage at the event, and press and social media up to and following the event. For more information about the tournament, how to become a sponsor, register a team, or purchase raffle tickets, visit www.agh.care/golf, or contact Laura Powell at 410-641-9671 or lspowell@atlanticgeneral.org. Among the golfers who participated in last year’s memorial golf tournament were Connor Braniff, center, with The Carousel Hotel’s Michael and Matt James.

“I loved him dearly,” Donahue said. Since 2003, the Sam Wilkinson Volunteer Award has recognized local people who dedicate their time and talents to help others. The award also honors the memory of its namesake, 8-year-old Sam Wilkinson, who died in a tragic water accident in Ocean City. Sam played soccer in Ocean Pines and his father, Bob, was a volunteer coach for Ocean Pines Recreation programs. The award was established to recognize a volunteer within the Recreation and Parks Department.

September 2, 2022 Page 51The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch BERLIN – Ralph Chinn was a ubiquitous volunteer in Worcester County for many years, working both with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean CityOcean Pines, and with the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department. On Saturday, Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Director Debbie Donahue posthumously named Chinn as the recipient of the 2022 Sam Wilkinson VolunteerDonahueAward.said Chinn was a dear friend who always helped, and always listened.“Ifyou needed a volunteer, he was always there,” she said. “No matter what I asked him to do, no matter what it was for – if it was cleaning the kitchen, cleaning the flattop, reading a book to my kids – it really didn’t matter. He was always in here, helping us doing whatever was needed.” She said Chinn volunteered in the food pantry at a local church and helped prepare their holiday meals and aided with bingo events. “For 25 years, Ralph was a proud, active member of Kiwanis,” Donahue said. “There, he was involved in running the club and served as president … he served [on the] board of directors [and] he found time to be an advisor to many club presidents over the years.”Donahue said Chinn volunteered during Kiwanis events that coincided with Ocean Pines Community Center events.“You could find him all the time making pancakes in the kitchen. And if you never had one of Ralph’s pancakes, you missed out,” she said. “He did all of our events – our Breakfast with Santa and our Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. He was also at all the hot dog sales, spaghetti dinners, Concerts in the Park, boardwalk car raffles, and Salvation ArmyDonahue[events].”said he also made pancakes during a special annual breakfast for Recreation and Parks staff. “That was just on him – it was not part of the Kiwanis. He wanted to do that for all that we had done for him,” she said. “He also made sure that we were in compliance [and] everything was good to go with the health department. He would come in very early in the morning to make sure everything was ready to go. “And we spent a lot of time sitting in my office talking about a lot of different things,” Donahue continued. “He was a very, very dear friend of mine. Unfortunately, Mr. Chinn is not able to be here, because he passed suddenly.” Donahue said the 2022 award was already slated for Chinn, before his passing last August. “So, we went ahead and decided that, even though he couldn’t be with us, we were still going to give it to him,” she said, adding she would accept the award on his behalf and make sure his widow, Wilma, received it.

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Chris Parypa’s Photo Of The Week: Each week staff photographer Chris Parypa is tasked with submitting a photo from his vast library to be featured in this space. Above, observers line the Wicomico Street Pier to take in last Friday’s OC Jeep Week beach crawl. To purchase any of Parypa’s photos, click over to www.chrisparypa.com.

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Melanie Pursel, Kim Mueller, Ann Hillyer and Nancy Dofflemyer paused for a photo at the Maryland’s Coast Mixer at Windmill Creek Winery and Vineyard. Kirk McBride and Kathy Huegel are pictured at ArtX with Huegel’s plein air work.

Casie Neeb and Aubrey Sizemore pause for a photo during ArtX at Northside Park.

Lisa Mitchell, Gail Wilkinson and Linda Shiptisky at ArtX in Ocean City. Kelly Hastings, Bob Rhode and Connie Rhode are pictured at ArtX in Northside Park in Ocean City.

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Michele Burke, Michael Day and Ivy Wells attended a Maryland’s Coast Mixer at Windmill Creek Winery and Vineyard. by Charlene Sharpe Featuring Those Helping Causes In The Resort Area People in Society

Tyler Lennox and Brett Hines were at Windmill Creek Winery for an economic development networking event.

Kim Moses and Diana Purnell are pictured at a Maryland’s Coast Mixer hosted by Worcester County Economic Development.

Amy Thompson and Ted Elder are pictured at an economic development mixer at Windmill Creek.

Bob Mitchell and Roscoe Leslie are pictured at an economic development mixer at Windmill Creek Winery and Vineyard.

OCEAN CITY – When some people think of the Ocean City Beach Patrol, they might think of tanned lifeguards rescuing drowning people. The beach patrol surf rescue technicians (SRTs/lifeguard) do make rescues, but there is much more to what we do to ensure that all beach patrons are safe. Our mission statement has three goals -- education of the public, prevention of potential accidents and intervention (making rescues). In the last 20-plus years, the education portion of our mission has become a much bigger focus, and this directly supports the prevention and intervention aspect of our mission. The beach patrol has instituted and incorporated numerous things aimed at educating the public to potential dangers at the beach. The beach patrol has made it a point to generate and distribute literature and information to the public regarding rip currents, shallow water diving, dangerous shore break, digging holes in the sand, and many other hazards. This literature comes in many forms. At the head of every street north of the boardwalk there are informational signs as well as on the back of every lifeguard stand. Our website www.ococean.com/ocbp has safety information and pictures of rip currents. Our guards also hand out pamphlets that have information about ocean safety every Sunday during their beach safety seminars. If you are interested in any of this information, please talk to a lifeguard. The message boards throughout the town in Ocean City will often have a safety message from the beachAnotherpatrol.program the beach patrol started about 25 years ago was the beach safety seminar. Every Sunday morning, in at least 18 different locations along the entire Ocean City shoreline, beach patrons can listen to a beach safety seminar given by members of the Ocean City Beach Patrol. If you have a group that you would like to participate in a personalized Beach Safety Seminar you can contact our office or the guard on your beach. The seminar has become an integral part of educating the public. Every Sunday thousands of beach patrons come and see the seminars and get the latest information about ocean safety, the beach patrol and Ocean CityOuritself.lifeguards also frequently do what we call an EDU (semaphore abbreviation for education). An EDU is when a lifeguard recognizes a potential hazard or dangerous circumstance (rip current, heavy surf, etc.) and gets a group of beach patrons together to warn and inform them about the hazard. The idea is that if the public is well informed, they will make better decisions, which will result in a safer beach environment for everyone. As the beach patrol has increased its efforts to educate the public, we have seen the results pay off. If you are not comfortable gathering around the lifeguard stand, simply speak to the lifeguard after the seminar is over and they will gladly pass along the info. As I said before, educating the public is the most important part of our mission To help your local lifeguard, please approach them and ask about any dangers or hazards on your beach

Three-Part Mission: Education, Prevention, Intervention

(The writer has been with the beach patrol for 19 years and is currently a sergeant. He is a physical education teacher for the Worcester County Public School system.)

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GUARDING THE BEACH BY DAMIEN SANZOTTI SPECIAL TO THE DISPATCH SANZOTTIDAMIEN

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Photo by Natalee DeHart/Freeman Arts Pavilion

Freeman Arts Pavilion’s Photo Of The Week: Each week during the season the Freeman Arts Pavilion submits a photo of the week from the Selbyville venue. Above, “it was a ‘good day to have a good day,’ with Michael Franti & Spearhead on Tuesday, Aug. 23 as part of the Follow Your Hear Tour. The evening also featured hip-hop group Arrested Development. Tickets are still available for 2022 performances at freemanarts.org.

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Winners Listed For OP Golf Club’s Annual Tournaments Ocean Pines Men’s Golf Association

OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Golf Club recently hosted two major tournaments of the Ocean Pines Men’s Golf Association -- the Match Play Championship and the Senior Championship. After nine rounds of play, the 2022 OPMGA double elimination Match Play Championship concluded when Bob Long beat Bill Stafford 4-3 on Sunday, Aug. 21. Stafford defeated Long 1-0 in the eighth round, forcing the final match.

The field of 28 players began match play in late May. That number was cut in half after three rounds of play and was then halved again after the fifth round, when only seven players remained. Long eliminated Dave Hanna in round six, while third-place finishers Darin Stuiber and Larry Perrone defeated Mark Watts and Bob Kessler, respectively. Hanna, Watts and Kessler will share fifth-place prizeThemoney.2022 OPMGA Match Play Championship winners were Bob Long, first place; Bill Stafford, second place; Darin Stuiber and Larry Perrone, third place tie; and Mark Watts, Dave Hanna and Bob Kessler, fifth place tie. The OPMGA held its Senior Championships on Saturday, Aug. 13.

Participants in the event were assigned flights by age. The Super Senior Division for those 80 and older played from the red tee boxes, while the Senior Division played

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Of the Super Seniors, both Tom Cronin and Bud Humphries carded gross scores of 78 that were tops in that age group. Cronin was awarded Super Senior Champion based on a match of cards, while Humphries received the award for low net with a net score of 71. Bill Stafford was the closest to the pin winner for the Super Seniors on the 16th hole.In the Senior Division, Scott Kimmel shot one under par 35 on the front nine on the way to a gross score of 77 to win the OPMGA Senior Championship. Bob Long was one stroke behind with a 78 and took home the overall senior low net award with a net score of 67. Craig Binetti won the seniors’ prize for closest to the pin, playing on the seventh hole.Senior Championship flight winners included:Flight A (ages 80 and up): Bill Stafford (low gross) and Joe Pantone (low net) Flight B (ages 74-79): Walt Lischak (low gross) and Ron Sieka (low net) Flight C (ages 68-73): Fritz Lahner (low gross) and Bill Dixon (low net) Flight D (ages 50-67): Craig Binetti (low gross) and Darin Stuiber (low net). from the traditional gold tees. In all, 44 OPMGA members participated, including eight from the Super Senior Division. Board member Bill Tomson congratulated Bob Long on his championship victory. Submitted Photo

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SNOW HILL – On Sept. 17, dozens of canoes, kayaks and paddleboards will leave the dock on the Pocomoke River in Snow Hill to raise funds in support of the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund. This 14th Annual Jesse’s Paddle brings together an extraordinary community of supporters to spread the word that suicide is preventable, and there is no shame in seeking help for mental health issues.The paddlers will be collecting cards for Jesse’s Poker Paddle, returning to the dock with hopefully a winning hand. There are prizes for winning Poker Paddlers as well as for top fundraisers. Boats are provided at no cost by the Pocomoke River Canoe Company, and paddlers can feel free to bring their own boats. A minimum donation of $30 is requested to participate in Jesse’s Poker Paddle. To reserve a boat, call the canoe shop at Music410-632-3971.willbeprovided by DJ Jeff McMahon. There will be free hot dogs, chips and beverages for donors and a silent auction of great local services and items.Registration begins at 4 p.m. at the Pocomoke River Canoe Company, 2 River Street in Snow Hill, and Poker Paddle boats will all be on the river by 5 p.m.“Jesse’s Paddle has become not only our most important fundraising event, but is a great evening for fun and fellowat www.jessespaddle.org/paddle. Once at the crowdfunding page, participants can donate to an existing fundraising team, to a general account, or create their own team. Team leaders are encouraged to reach out on social media to ask others to join in the effort. ship,” said Fund President Kim Klump. “It’s wonderful to see so many people on the river and hanging out at the dock who value the work we have done to prevent suicide, and to help those who have lost loved ones to suicide.” Visit the 2022 Jesse’s Paddle website

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Scott Kammerer, the founder of SoDel Cares, presents a check for $2,500 to Kent-Sussex Industries Inc, a vocational rehabilitation organization. Ann Haggerty (left) is vice president of mission advancement for the not-for-profit organization, and Alicia Hollis is director of community relations.

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Larry Hogan, left, recently honored former Salisbury University President Charles Wight with a citation recognizing his leadership and dedication to SU. Wight became the University’s ninth president in 2018, retiring in July

Board2022.members from the Delaware Celebration of Jazz, which produces the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival, recently presented Beebe Medical Foundation with $25,000 in proceeds from the 2021 event.

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Pictured, from left to right, are Kay Young, executive director of Beebe Medical Foundation, Larry DeFrancisco, vice president of the Delaware Celebration of Jazz, Thomas J. Protack, president of Beebe Medical Foundation, Dennis Santangini, president of the Delaware Celebration of Jazz, Kas Naylor and Bing Crosby, board members, Delaware Celebration of Jazz, Stephanie Adams, gift officer at Beebe Medical Foundation.

The Worcester County Garden Club recently hosted Story Time at all five Worcester County Library branches during which the National Garden Clubs, Inc. book, Network with Nature, was read to local children. Members also involved the children in a butterfly art activity. The books were presented in honor of honorary lifetime member Sue Hommel for her many years of dedicated service to the Worcester County Garden Club. Pictured, from left, areWorcester County Garden Club members Pat Arata and Christina Hulslander and Worcester County Library Youth Services Manager Sara Wheatley and Snow Hill branch librarian Rachel

Standing beside an artist rendition of the new planned facility, Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum Curator Christine Okerblom received a check for $2,000 from Ocean City American Legion Post 166 Chaplain Ben Dawson, left, and Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Gilmore. Submitted Photos

Ocean City American Legion Post 166 donated $5,000 to the Cricket Center. Lauren Cooper of the Cricket Center is pictured accepting the donation from Post 166 Chaplain, Ben Dawson, left, and 2nd Vice Commander Bob Paul.

September 2, 2022 Page 61The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch River Run Berlin, MD (Ocean Pines Area) Scan the QR Code to Join the VIP List! The only gated golf course community with direct bay access and completed amenities, just minutes to Ocean City, MD. New townhome villas, just off Rt 113 & 90. STARTING FROM THE LOW $400sComingSoon!

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Each August for the past 16 years we have produced a Kids of Summer photo series, spotlighting kids of all ages, from near and far, enjoying some common summer activities. Whether it’s the pool, beach, bay, miniature golf, arcades or dock fun, it’s enjoyable to see our readers’ submissions each year. If you would like your child(ren) featured, there’s still time. Email us the photo at editor@mdcoastdispatch.com with the child’s name, age and location.

Annabelle Guglielmo, 5, in Ocean City Bradley Guglielmo, 3, in Ocean City Aryana Bunbury, 12, and Falynn Mills, 8, in Ocean City Jaxon, 8, and Eleanor Mills, 4, in Ocean City Summer Jachimski, 4, in Bishopville Lawson Rogers, 1, in Ocean City Bryce Hermani, 3, in Ocean City

Patrick Miller, 7, Drew Flynn, 17, Daniel Miller, 11, Julianna Flynn, 11, Caroline Miller, 14, and Alex Flynn, 15 in Ocean City Rico, 11, and Mario DiFrancesco and Michael Lavetsky, 10, and Garrett Bosler, 4, on the Boardwalk McKenna Schlegel, 13, in Ocean City Mary Charlotte Guglielmo, 1, in Ocean City William Guglielmo, 7, in Ocean City Matthew Namorato, 7, in Ocean City Keera Pearce, 10, in Ocean City Marshall Rogers, 4, in Ocean City Logan, 11, and Luke Hermani, 6, in Ocean City Ava Sharpe, 6, in Berlin Matt, 4, and Nathan Uzupus, 6, in Ocean City Sammy Dengler, 18 months, in Ocean City

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BERLIN – The seasons are changing and so is the market on the Lower Shore, according to the Coastal Association of REALTORS (CAR). Last month home sales dropped by 27% across Maryland and dropped 20.9% locally. Interest rates continue to rise and there are many indications that buyers are showing concern for the market. The median home price is 4.9% higher than it was in July 2021 but down 1.7% from the last month, June 2022. Individually the median home price was $361,000 in Worcester, $245,000 in Wicomico, and $149,450 in Somerset. CAR reports currently having only 531 active listings in the lower three counties compared to 545 in July 2021 and 1,608 in July 2019, prepandemic.Inallthree counties throughout July, new settlements were down 20.9% compared to the same time last year. Individually, new settlements throughout July were down by 20% in Worcester, 26.4% in Wicomico and flat in Somerset. New listings in July were down 17.8% compared to the same time last year in all three counties. Individually, new listings were down by 18.8% in Worcester, 15.9% in Wicomico, and up 18.4% in Somerset from July 2021. Active listings in all three counties were down by 2.6% from July 2021. Individually, there were 309 active listings in Worcester, 150 in Wicomico, and 72 in Somerset. The median days on market for July 2022 was nine, which was up 12.5% from July of 2021.

PRINCESS ANNE – Henry Hanna and Flo Brotzman, advisors with SVN Miller Commercial Real Estate, have been retained by the Town of Princess Anne to market the sale of the historic 1744 Washington Inn & Tavern, Princess Anne, Md. This iconic inn and tavern is owned by the Town of Princess Anne and is being offered for sale as a going concern, building and business. Built in the reign of King George II in 1744, The Washington Inn has been the center of the community ever since. Over 275 years of hospitality, serving travelers and the community and the second oldest inn in the Situatedstate.inthe center of the town of Princess Anne and the Somerset County seat, the two-story colonial structure is located in an area prioritized for economic and community development. It is in a state-designated Main Street District, Sustainable Community, Enterprise Zone, and Priority Funding Area. The property is one of 242 structures included in the Princess Anne Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Washington Inn & Tavern has served as a catalyst for business growth in a district committed to historic preservation, economic growth, and communityRe-openeddevelopment.inSeptember 2016 by Gov. Larry Hogan following an extensive two-year renovation, Ian Fleming of the 1710 Robert Morris Inn in Oxford has managed and operated the inn since. The town’s purchase and renovation of the inn was only made possible by a strong public-private partnership with local investors and generous Community Development Block Grants. Contracts with both entities require the town to sell the inn by The2023.innfeatures 10 guest bedrooms, private and public dining facilities, tavern bar and a generous rear parking lot. There are opportunities to develop and expand the business. The town is working diligently with the state of Maryland to demolish the south side of the structure. Located at 11784 Somerset Avenue, in historic downtown Princess Anne, the Washington Hotel site is located three blocks from U.S. Route 13, a major artery which just received national designation as the Chesapeake Country All American Road, one of America’s Byways. University of Maryland Eastern Shore, a land grant university and HBCU, is within walking distance from the inn. Princess Anne is only 2-4 hours from major metropolitan areas including Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk. For further information please contact Henry Hanna or Flo Brotzman at 410-5432419 or email Henry.Hanna@svn.com or Flo.Brotzman@svn.com.

SALISBURY – The Chartered Financial Analysis Institute (CFAI), the global association that sets the standard for investing professional excellence and administers the investing industry gold standard CFA charter, has renewed Salisbury University’s status as an affiliated university, providing benefits to students. These include six scholarships reducing the cost to students taking the CFA level I exam from $1,250 to $350. The CFAI has recognized SU’s B.S. in finance, investments track, as incorporating at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice within the program.

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Hospital Recognized SALISBURY – TidalHealth Peninsula Regional announced that it is again a 5star recipient for both vaginal and C-section deliveries as recognized by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects doctors and patients. This 5-star rating indicates that TidalHealth’s clinical outcomes for the two services remain among the best in the nation and are significantly above others providing the same services. This is the fifth consecutive year that the Salisbury hospital has been 5-star rated by Healthgrades in each service. Just five hospitals in Maryland, with TidalHealth Peninsula Regional being the only on the Eastern Shore, have been 5Star rated in both birthing services the last five years. Just nine Maryland hospitals hold both distinctions in 2022. The state

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Page 64 September 2, 2022The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch of Delaware does not make its All-Payor data available, so hospitals there, including TidalHealth Nanticoke, are not reviewed by HealthgradesHealthgrades.analyzed all-payer data for 16 states from 2018 through 2020. Healthgrades found that there is a significant variation in hospital quality between those that have received 5-stars ratings and those that have not. “This is a great honor for an outstanding, caring and compassionate Women’s and Children’s team at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional,” said Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, and president/CEO of TidalHealth. “As a family-centered hospital, we welcome around 2,000 babies into our community each year. We are proud that this award reflects the high quality, safe, nurturing environment we work to provide for new mothers. Our obstetrical team and provider partners at Chesapeake Healthcare work with families to discuss their birthing options from births assisted by midwives with a physician’s support to providing complex care for high-risk pregnancies.”TidalHealth also has a team of dedicated neonatologists and neonatal nurses that provide intensive care for babies who may require respiratory support and closer observation in its special care nursery. As part of an ongoing collaboration, Children’s

The Rehoboth Beach- Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce (RBDBCC) recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate new member Coffee Rendezbrew. The business is the creator of four coffees, each reminiscent of Sussex County beaches. Coffee Rendezbrew will be arriving in local grocery stores this fall, but the “Beach Brews” and other coffees are now available for purchase on the business’s website or by searching “Coffee Rendezbrew” on Amazon. Above, Meghan McCalley, RBDBCC, Serena Hall, Coffee Rendezbrew Founder Wanda Guyton and Kate VanVorst, RBDBCC, are pictured at the Aug. 18 ribbon cutting. Submitted Photo National Hospital cares for newborns in the special care nursery. The neonatologists provide ongoing, evidence-based educational classes on current neonatal care.

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Last week we had the final big money tournament of the season with the 32nd edition of the MidAtlantic Tournament. It was an exciting week of fishing that saw over a dozen blue marlin qualify, a new tournament record wahoo and Michael Jordan’s Catch 23 in the lead for a few days. There were 178 boats competing for over $5 million in prize money. Top honors in the dolphin category went to the crew of the Valentine who weighed an impressive 43 pounder. First place in the wahoo category was a very impressive fish of 104 pounds that broke the old tournament record of 95 pounds and was caught on the Special Situation. The first place tuna was caught aboard the Lucky Duck and was a big 210 pound bigeye. This was definitely the year of the blue marlin, but none was bigger than the 657 pound fish caught on Friday by the crew of the Low Profile who swiped first place in the blue marlin category as the last fish of the tournament. And the highly coveted 1st white marlin prize was won by the crew of the Kaarmaa who weighed a 75 pound white on Friday and nudged out Michael Jordan’s Catch 23 by two pounds. The offshore fleet found the fish during the MidAtlantic Tournament and returned to those fishing ground after the tournament was over for some nice billfishing. One of the best days following the tournament was had by the crew of the Reel Chaos who had five white marlin releases out of nine bites and boxed two nice longfin albacore. Reel Chaos also missed a chance at a blue marlin on the trip. Most of the action for billfish has been happening north and east of the Wilmington Canyon so Ocean City Marlin Club members had to be reminded that fish only count inside 100 miles from the Ocean City sea buoy. The good news is that the body of water holding the fish seemed to be moving toward the south and west which hopefully puts the marlin fishing closer to OC and more accessible to theTherefleet.have been a few more tuna and wahoo caught around the 30 and 40 fathom lumps over the past week. Yellowfin tuna in the 40 to 60 pound range with the occasional 80 pounder have been caught trolling spreader bars and skirted ballyhoo and wahoo as big as 80 or so pounds have been falling for the same. Troll a little faster with lead SEE PAGE 66 The largest fish of the 2022 MidAtlantic Tournament was a 657-pound blue marlin caught on the Low Profile that was good for over $576,000. Submitted Photos with Scott Lenox

Above top left, Captain Chris Watkowski of the Spring Mix II put this crew on a limit of “peanut” mahi. Above top center, Captain Austin Ensor and his crew on Primary Search found the big sea bass in the deep with some fish up to 6 pounds. Above top right, the crew of the Special Situation set a MidAtlantic Tournament record with this huge 104-pound wahoo. Above left, Adam Lehr caught this big bluefish while fishing just north of the route 50 bridge. Above right, Blake Gunther and crew caught and released some big red drum on the lower Chesapeake Bay last week. Opposite page, top left, Luke Pitarra caught these keeper flounder of 17” and 20” with his dad Mike. Opposite page, top right, Captain Anthony Matarese and his crew on Reel Chaos had an awesome day of offshore trolling with five white marlin releases and two big longfin albacore. Opposite page, middle left, this junior shooter is all smiles after landing a big snakehead with Captain Marc Spagnola of Dusk to Dawn Bowfishing. Opposite page, middle right, Bob had a limit of nice flounder while fishing on the Angler with Captain Chris Mizurak and crew. Opposite page, bottom left, the day’s fish pool wasn’t even close when this 8-pound flounder was caught on the Morning Star with Captain Monty Hawkins. Opposite page, bottom right, Caleb Powell has been burning up the flounder north of the Route 50 Bridge.FROM PAGE 65 but there are going to be a lot of throwbacks under the 16” minimum size. For your best chance at landing a keeper you should fish water deeper than 15’ in the OC inlet and east channel areas around the route 50 bridge. Live bait like mullet, bunker and spot on a live bait rig will produce less bites, but usually bigger fish.The big bluefish have made another showing at the Route 50 Bridge after a few weeks of being scarce. “Chopper” sized bluefish over 30” and 10 pounds have been caught on live bait like bunker or spot, or by “dredging” Stretch type hard-bodied lures. Use these techniques on the incoming tide in the deeper spots directly under the route 50 bridge and there’s a good chance you can get a shot

Flounder fishing in the back bays has been decent on the top of the high tide where the cleanest water has been. Fish two hours before and after the high tide for your best chance at a flounder this time of year. The Thorofare and channel behind Assateague are still holding fish, weighted lures for a better chance at landing a wahoo. Sea bass fishing over ocean structure and shoals has fallen off over the past week or so, but there are more flounder being caught to take their place. There have been fewer and fewer sea bass caught as water temperatures have consistently been in the 80s which is well above their comfort level. Thankfully more flounder have been caught over the same structure and there have even been quite a few mahi ending up in coolers. I’ve heard mahi as close

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Page 66 September 2, 2022The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch at a big bluefish. This weekend is the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 64th Annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament with scales action at Sunset Marina on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This is a fish two of three-day billfish release event that includes added entry levels for heaviest meat fish and heaviest white marlin. Scales action will take place at Sunset Marina on Sept. 2, 3 and 4 from 6 until 8 p.m. each night. For more information call the club at 410213-1613. Until next week, tight lines. (The writer is the owner of Fish in OC and host of Ocean City’s fishing television show Hooked on OC. He has worked in the fishing industry and been fishing the waters in and around Ocean City for over 25 years.)

as Great Gull Bank which is less than 10 miles off the beach so if your boat is ocean worthy you can get to them easily on a nice day. Dolphin can be finicky so be prepared to cast bucktails, strip baits, spoons or jigs to them to try and entice a bite. And if you can get ahold of some red meat from a tuna, bonita or albacore, you can sometimes get them into a feeding frenzy. Keep one hooked in the water behind the boat and sometimes the entire school will follow.

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Guests are pictured at a previous year’s event taking in the live music offered at the wine festival.

OCEAN CITY –After a successful post-pandemic festival last year, Wine on the Beach will be returning next week, Sept. 9-10, with changes to enhance the visitor experience. "More sand, more seating, more shade," are among the features promised for this year, according to organizer ChrisNokesNokes.said the biggest change is when the event will be held – earlier in September the weekend after Labor Day.“First of all, we are delighted with the change in dates,” Nokes said. “By moving up to the weekend after Labor Day, our guests can enjoy so many of the summer amenities still operating on the Boardwalk, including the trolley, amusement parks, shops and concessions.” Logistics have greatly improved, as a streamlined admission system virtually eliminated long lines. “We were very pleased with how it worked last year,” Nokes said. "We still recommend buying tickets in advance for the fastest entrance.” With a larger festival footprint, more beach is available for picnics, listening to music and dancing. Thanks to the Town of Ocean City, there are also more tables and benches distributed on festival grounds. "But guests are still welcome to bring their own blankets and chairs," NokesAlthoughadded.open containers cannot leave festival grounds, guests may still exit the festival and still return if they want to stroll the Boardwalk. "We have a return gate for admission with wristband," Nokes said. Veterans of the annual event have offered a few recommendations. Fold-up wagons are a good idea for hauling purchases. If you don't have one in the garage, they are sold on the Boardwalk. The Will Call tent for wine purchases has been doubled in size and located by the and dancing on the Ocean City beach, while enjoying great Maryland wine with friends and family is an experience like no Nokesother."added, "It has become an annual event for so many and we hope even more will enjoy it this year." Hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sept. 910. Admission was $35 at the gate if not sold out and includes souvenir glass. Purchase in advance http://winefest.com/tickets-beach.html. exit. Also added is a turnaround for cars and space for ride share vehicles. “We are adding to our music this year,” Nokes said. "Perennial favorite Bird Dog and friends will be back to lead boogeying in the sand. And this year, piano man Larry Lay will bring his popular blend of contemporary and old favorites. Lay, for 25 years a mainstay at Middleton Tavern in Annapolis, has a vast following of weekend vocalists, and takes requests from the crowd. Singing

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OC’s Wine On The Beach Returns Next Weekend

Ocean City: Jillian B. Alascio, AS, Nursing; Joya Canfield, AS, Nursing; Shelby Lynne Evans, AA, General Studies; Jayna L. Griffith, AA, General Studies; Rachel L. Hreshko, AA, General Studies; Nolan W. Kilchenstein, CT, Criminal Justice; Devon R. Kramer, AAS, Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Management; Jessica S. Lavelle, AAS, Physical Therapist Assistant; Miranda A. Luby, CT, Nursing; Kevin A. Murillo, CT, Criminal Justice; Matthew J. Porada, CT, Criminal Justice; Jenna L. Radford, AS, Nursing; Samuel Edward Rakowski, AA, Business; Brenda Bernice Smith, CT, Nursing; Daniel Frank Stepcic, AA, General Studies; and Hailey Alexandra Turk, AA, General Studies.Pocomoke City: Patrick L. Giordano, AA, General Studies; Gary E. Hillard, AA, Computer Studies;

•The following students completed their program requirements to graduate with a certificate (CT), associate of applied science (AAS), associate of arts in teaching (AAT), associate of science (AS) or associate of arts (AA) degree from Wor-Wic Community College this past fall and

spring.Berlin:

Stockton: Skyler Lee Atkinson, AA, General Studies; Christina Burkhead, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Rachael M. Northam, CT, Criminal Justice; and Brock A. Payne, AS, STEM.Whaleyville: Jane Claire Failla, AS,•MoreNursing.than 9,300 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean's List for the spring semester. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.

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Announcements

BERLIN – The following represents a collection of press releases from universities recognizing the achievements of local students.

Kiera Jubilee, AA, Business; Latashia Antonett Kellam, CT, Criminal Justice; Kacy D. Lynch, AAS, Office Technology, CT, Business; Logan J. Marsh, AA, General Studies; Stacey M. Morton, CT, Criminal Justice; and Toi Stewart, CT, Nursing.Snow Hill: Connor Bauer, CT, Criminal Justice; Miranda Desiree Carter, AAS, Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Management; Amber E. Dale, CT, Criminal Justice; Teasia P. Duncan, CT, Criminal Justice; Kristen Nicole Elzey, AAS, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Drew Elizabeth Harper, AS, Nursing; Eric Hunter, AA, Business; Yasmine R. Jenkins, AAS, Criminal Justice; Nikolas B. Johnson, AA, General Studies; Tiffany R. Mills, AAS, Chemical Dependency Counseling; Kayla Nicole Purnell, AAS, Criminal Justice; and Samantha L. P. Stewart, CT, Education.

•Berlin native Shea Griffin, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus, located in Madison, N,J,, has graduated with a BA in MATH3 as of May 2022.

•Bishopville resident Ella Peters, a student in the Hankamer School of Business, was among the more than 4,800 Baylor University students named to the Dean’s Academic Honor List for the Spring 2022 semester.•The University of Rhode Island celebrated more than 4,000 of its newest alumni during the University's 136th Commencement. Close to 3,600 undergraduate degrees and more than 800 graduate degrees were conveyed to students during the ceremonies which took place May 20-22. Among the graduates was Francesca Clubb of Ocean City who received a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics.

The local students recognize were Kathleen Arbin, Ocean City; Rachel Dypsky, Ocean City; Jennifer Hardester, Ocean City; Allison Hunter, Berlin; Sibel Lorentz, Ocean City; Steven Pacobit, Ocean City; Sean Price, Ocean City; Matthew Reilly, Ocean City; Josephine Sidleck, Ocean City; Edith Sipos, Ocean City; and Nina Tomaselli, Ocean Pines.

Terri Adkins, AAT, Education; Jurgita Blake, AS, Nursing; Gabriel L. Bradley, AA, General Studies; Nicholas Burak, AAS, Physical Therapist Assistant; Gavin Bussard, CT, Criminal Justice; Dinongu Chilengi, AAS, Business; Zachary Thomas Conway, AA, General Studies; Christopher David Cooke, AAS, Physical Therapist Assistant; Gionna M. DePasquale, CT, Nursing; Robert Marshall Dixon, CT, Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Management; Hannah Rose FauntLeRoy, AS, Nursing; Allison P. Hunter, AA, Business; Allison Marie Johnston, AA, General Studies; Amanda Kimball, AA, General Studies; Sophia Victoria Kokkinos, AAT, Education; Christine M. Komlos, CT, Nursing; Michele L. Lewis, AAS, Business; Albert M. Linamen, CT, Criminal Justice; Conor Samuel Perry, AA, Business; Brianna Romersa, AAT, Education; Michael O. Sidell, AA, Business; Alivia Frances Spagnola, AS, Nursing; Thomas R. Stoltzfus, CT, Criminal Justice; Madison L. Thumma, AAS, Radiologic Technology; and Michael T. Todd, AAS, Education.Bishopville: Jamie L. Walsh, AS, Nursing.Girdletree: Victoria N. Makuchal, AA, General Studies. Newark: Lauren E. Lewis, AS, Nursing; and Mohammad Humayun Nawaz, AAS, Criminal Justice.

Happy Hour Sun thru Fri 2-5:30pm Food and Drink Specials 19 Big Screens To Watch All Your Sports Action • Keno EARLY BIRD SPECIAL MENU SUNDAY-FRIDAY 2-5:30PM Dine In, Carry Out & Online Ordering Available Mon-Thurs: 2pm • Fri, Sat & Sun: 11:30am 28th St. Plaza • 410-289-3100 • coinspuboc.com Friday • 7PM Lennon LaRicci & The ShortcutTheSaturdayLeftovers•3PMJimLongPartySunny•8PM Sunday • 7PM John HouseWednesdayTeenageMondaySchwartz•4PMRust•8PMPartyw/DJWax LABOR DAY WEEKEND &ENTERTAINMENTHappyLaborDayTeenageRustTheFabulousRustettes4PM 410-213-CAKE (2253) • www.Thecrabcakes.com OPEN: 11am-8pm Everyday • Closed on Tuesdays Route 611 West OC | Next to Food Lion HAPPY LABOR DAY FREE (1) Ear of Local “Thompson Farms Produce” Street Corn made fresh in-house with Purchase of a Crab Cake Sandwich or Platter (1 per coupon per person) Expires 9/18/22 MCD “ An Eastern Shore Tradition” We Do Crab Cakes & Crab Balls For Any Party Needs

Sept. 18: OC Cruzers On Plaza 3-6 p.m. Somerset Street Plaza just off the Boardwalk Live music and classic cars. Free.

Sept. 19: Chorus Open House

The Delmarva Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is planning an open house/guest night from 6-8 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway. Does your love of music need a place to go? Come sing A Capella with the group. All ladies are invited to attend and spend an evening singing and meeting new friends. Fun, smiles and laughter are guarant eed. For more information, call Mary at 410208-4009, www.delmarvachorus.org, or our Facebook page, Delmarva Chorus.

Sept. 10: Anglers Club Meeting

Sept. 24-25: Renaissance Faire From 10 a.m.-6 p.m., the 2nd Annual Renais sance Faire at Furnace Town Historic Site, 3816 Old Furnace Rd., Snow Hill. Cost is $15/ adult, $10/children ages 5-14. www.furnacetown.org.

Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.

Ocean City AARP Chapter 1917 will meet at 10 a.m. in the Ocean City Senior Center loca ted on 41st Street and Coastal Highway (behind the Dough Roller restaurant). Please arrive early at 9:30 for a social half-hour and re freshments. Our guest speaker will be provid ed by Tidal Health. New members are welcome. Call Bob McCluskey at 410-250-0980 with questions.

Wicomico Retired School Personnel Association, formerly Wicomico Retired Educational Personnel, will host a luncheon at the Salisbury Moose Lodge. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for fellowship with lunch beginning at noon. Guest is a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), which is designed to help abused and neglected children. Call Cheryl Kennedy 410-883- 2292 to make a reservation.

Every Sunday: Berlin Farmers Market From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., several streets will be closed to allow producers to display their goods. Live music from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Powellville UM Church will host from 10 a.m. until sold out at 35606 Mount Hermon Road, Powellville. Drive thru luncheon features oyst er fritter sandwiches, homemade chicken salad, homemade soups including peas and dumplings and vegetable beef. Bake sale items will be available. No pre-orders. Call 410 835-8796 or 443-880-8804 for more details.

Sept. 9-10: Wine On Beach Inlet Park from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. tastings end at 6 p.m. Featuring wineries from Maryland, microbrew and domestic beer, Delmarva cuis ine, arts and crafts, live entertainment. Winefest.com.

Sept. 20: Luncheon

The Wor-Wic Community College Foundation is sponsoring a 5K Run/Walk, along with the 2022 Law Enforcement Team Cup Challenge, at 9 a.m., at the college campus on the corner of Route 50 and Walston Switch Road in Salisbury. Check-in and registration begin at 8 a.m. The entry fee is $25 per person, or $35 per person after Sept. 28. Proceeds will benefit the students of Wor-Wic. For more information or a registration form, visit the college website at www.worwic.edu or call 410334-2807.

Sept. 11: Book Fest Sunday Evenings at the Museum presents Book Fest at 6 p.m. on the grounds of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum, 208 North Main Street. Admission is free. Partnering with Saltwater Media, Book Fest will highlight four authors from the Eastern Shore –Barbara Lockhart, Dr. Clara Small, Joseph Moore and Stephanie Fowler. Each author will read an excerpt from their writings, followed by a book sale and signing.

Every Monday: Acapella Chorus

Sept. 10: Recovery Walk

Every Thursday: Beach Singles Join the club, 55 plus, at Harpoon Hanna’s in Fenwick Island, 4-6 p.m. 302-436-9577 or BeachSingles.org.

Oct. 1: 5K Run/Walk

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering the Maryland Basic Boating Safety Course at the Ocean Pines Library, 11107 Cathell Road from 6 -9 p.m. Cost $20 for all three ev enings. Register or get more information by calling Barry Cohen at 410-935-4807, or Email: CGAUXOC@Gmail.com.

Every Tuesday: Dancing The Delmarva Hand Dance Club holds dancing at the Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173 from 5:30-9 p.m. delmarvhanddancing.com.

Sept. 24: Drive-Thru Luncheon

From 1-6 p.m. in Downtown Berlin. Free coun try music concert featuring Red Dirt Revolution. Beer, food and local artists. Bring a chair and enjoy.Free.berlinmainstreet.com.

The Atlantic Club and Worcester Goes Purple will hold its 2022 Walk For Recovery from 9 a.m. to noon on the Boardwalk. Registration is $25 per person, and proceeds support local scholarships and those in recovery. To register, visit www.atlanticclub.org.

The Ocean Pines Anglers Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Ocean Pines Library. The guest speaker will be Carly Toulan, environmental scientist at Maryland Coastal Bays Program, who will provide updates on current MCBP programs such as water quality monitoring. MCBP is one of the foremost environmental groups engaged in protecting our local coastal bays. Angler member Budd Heim will give a flounder fishing update as well as a surprising shark encounter story. Charter trips available to members will also be covered. All welcome.

Sept. 10: Church Rummage Sale Ocean City Presbyterian Church on 13th Street from 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Sept. 17: Free Shred-It Event

Sept. 22: Fashion Show Luncheon

Every Friday: Bingo Knights of Columbus hosts with doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Columbus Hall at 9901 Coastal Highway, behind St. Luke's Church. Play every game for just $24. Light refreshments available. Call 410-524-7994 with any questions.

Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24: Assateague Adventures Berlin library branch will host a Ranger-led adventure featuring crafts, puppets, stories, cool props and live animals from Assateague Island National Seashore. A different adventure each week for all ages. Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29: Chorus Singers Inviting new singers, both ladies and gentlemen to join the Pines Tones Chorus. 1 p.m. Ocean Pines Community Center, Dave, 1610-213-7472.

The Republican Women of Worcester County announce the 13th Annual Patriot Day Fashion Show Luncheon at The Grand Hotel in Ocean City. The event’s theme is "Honoring Local Women Who Have Served in the Armed Forces.” Fashions will be presented by Bruder Hill of Berlin. All are welcome. www.gopwomenofworcester.org. Merilee Horvat, 443-614-9386.

Ocean City AARP Chapter 1917 will meet at 10 a.m. in the Ocean City Senior Center loca ted on 41st Street. Please arrive early at 9:30 for a social half-hour and refreshments. Guest speaker will be from the Sierra Club. New members are welcome. Call Bob McCluskey at 410-250-0980 with questions.

Every Tuesday: TOPS Meeting Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Meetings are held at the Worcester County Berlin Health Department at 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin from 3:30-4:30 p.m. every Tuesday. 410-289-4725.

Nov. 9: AARP Meeting

Sept. 10: Small Town Throwdown

All ladies who love to sing are invited to the Delmarva Woman’s Acapella Chorus, Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6-8 p.m. Contact Mary 410-629-9383 or Carol 302-242-7062.

Sept. 3: Free Movie Night From 7:30-9:30 p.m. Briddell Family Foundat ion, Ocean 98, Transform Your World LLC, Flagship Cinemas and Pepsi are sponsoring a free Back To School Movie Night in Henry Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Hosted by Hustle Hard Radio, DJ Rob Little and DJ Tony Vibez.

Things To Do

Every Wednesday: Bingo Elks Lodge 2645, corner of Sinepuxent Avenue and 138th Street in Ocean City. Has bin go all year. Doors open 4:30 p.m. with first game sharply at 6:30 p.m. Kitchen open for light fare. 410-250-2645.

Sept. 11: Voter Registration From 10:30-11 a.m., Worcester County NAACP will host a voters registration table and a membership drive at Tyree AME Church, 10049 Germantown Road, Berlin. 443-9446701.

October 22: Furnace Town Halloween From 4-8 p.m., Halloween in the Forest at Furnace Town Historic Site, 3816 Old Furnace Rd., Snow Hill. Spooktacular games, music and trick-or-treating. Cost is $5/person. www.furnacetown.org.

Sept. 13-15: Basic Boating Course

Every Tuesday: Tango Practice Argentine Tango practice 7-9:30 p.m. Experienced dancers and anyone interested in watching or learning more are welcome. No partner required. More information at TangobytheBeach.com.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Berlin is sponsoring a free community shred-it event from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the church parking lot. St. Paul’s will offer free tours of the 200-year-old church during the event. There is a limit of three boxes per family. No businesses please.

Oct. 12: AARP Meeting

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): You might still be a bit reluctant to face up to some less-than-pleasant realities. But, the sooner you accept the facts, the sooner you can set about making some needed changes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): Ease up on the pressure you might be putting on the new person in your life. It takes time for a budding relationship to blossom. Showing them more patience and understanding will help.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): Plan on indulging yourself in some wellearned good times through much of the week. Then be prepared to face some thought-provoking issues during the next few weeks.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): Workplace stability allows you to continue making progress on your projects. But, don't ignore your personal life. Spend more quality time with those special folks.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): Congratulations. Once again, your sharp Sagittarian "horse sense" helps you work through a complicated situation that would leave most people confused.

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Use some of it to resist intimidation from those who might try to impose on your good nature for their own reasons.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for making people feel special. Maybe it's because you know how special you are. © 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): The good news is that your on-the-job status is improving. The one cautionary note, however, involves a personal situation you might have been ignoring for too long.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your powers of persuasion backed up, of course, by your considerable expertise help you to establish your case, even to the most dubious decisionmakers in your workplace.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22): Expect to make adjustments, even when things seem locked up and ready to go. But, cheer up: At least one change could lead to something you've been hoping for.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): You have lots of inner strength in reserve.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Relationships continue to thrive, but watch for any telltale signs of potential problems. Take needed action now to set things straight, before they become troublesome later.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): Positive factors continue to dominate, following a recent change in both your professional and personal lives. Expect to make contact with someone from your past.

HOROSCOPES

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): The success of a recent project should do a lot to boost your self-confidence. You might want to check out ways to make that long-deferred bigger and bolder move.

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Michael “DJ Batman” Beatty (1948-2022) was known as the “Night Time Mayor of Ocean City.” Famous for spinning records at the town’s top night clubs, he also emceed many of the special events such as the Best Body on the Beach Contest, the Oceana Cup Races and the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. There were very few social occasions in his beloved Ocean City that he was not a part of for over 40 years. A native of Baltimore, Mike served in the Air Force and began his career hosting radio shows for the American Forces Network while stationed in Taiwan. His stage name “DJ Batman” came about in the early 1980s after he and his wife Cindy sent a telegram to a friend in the bar business signed “Batman and Robin.” The name stuck and “DJ Batman” went on to become an Ocean CityMikelegend.Beatty passed away in June 2022 but his memory will live on as long as music is played and deck parties are held. RIP “DJ Batman.” To purchase one of Bunk Mann's books, click over to www.vanishingoc.com.

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KITCHEN : Cooks, Kitchen Help, Food Runners wanted. Flexible schedule, clean kitchen, new equipment.Weekly pay checks. Friendly work environment. American Legion Post #166. Contact Sam Wiley 443-235-0876

The Town of Delmar is seeking qualified candidates to serve as the next Public Works Superintendent . This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic leader to step in and be a part of the future of the Town of Delmar. The Superintendent performs daily supervisory, administrative, planning, organizing, directing work in the Public Works Department, including street maintenance, water distribution and sewer collection systems, storm drainage, infrastructure plan review and municipal property maintenance.

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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; 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.

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 9TH day of FEBRUARY, 2023

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of topersonsterest;cessorsgrantees,ecutors,ofresentativesdevisees,thePocomokebe01-020536,onOMOKEYOUNGscribedterpremisesownersland;Worcesterdent;through,personsBlount,successorsTheLEWISSnowRoomPersonalCHERYLAUGUSTPublication19,2022L.STEINBACHRepresentativeTrueTestCopyTERRIWESTCOTTRegisterofWillsforWorcesterCounty102-CourtHouseOneW.MarketStreetHill,MD21863-10743x08-19,08-26,09-02MCDANIELS,LLC50CITIZENSWAYSUITE305FREDERICK,MARYLAND21701INTHECIRCUITCOURTFORWORCESTERCOUNTY,MARYLANDCaseNo.C-23-CV-22-000132(TAXSALE)DEERCREEKHOMESOLUTIONS,LLC,Plaintiff,vs.ALLENB.BLOUNT,JR.testateandintestateofAllenB.Jr.,deceased,andallclaimingby,orunderthedece-E.ScottTawes;County,Mary-anyandallunknownofthepropertyandsituateinWorces-County,Maryland,de-as47.6'X108.6'523STREETPOC-andbeingidentifiedtheTaxRollasParcelID:andwhichmayknownas523YoungSt.,City,MD21851,unknownowner'sheirs,andpersonalrep-andtheiroranytheirheirs,devisees,ex-administrators,assigns,orsuc-inright,titleandin-and,anyandallthathaveorclaimhaveanyinterestinthe property and premises situate in Worcester County, Maryland, described as 47.6' X 108.6' 523 YOUNG STREET POC-OMOKE and being identified on the Tax Roll as Parcel ID: 01-020536, and which may be known as 523 Young St., Pocomoke City, MD 21851, Defendants.

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of WILLIAMAUGUSTPublication19,2022WENDELL JR. 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.

The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the herein above described property sold, either directly or via assignment, by the Collector of Taxes for the State of Maryland and Worcester County, Maryland, to the Plaintiff in the proceeding. The Complaint states, otheramong things, that the amount necessary for the redemption for the subject haspropertynotbeen paid, although more than six (6) months from the date of the sale expired,have and more than two (2) months from the date that the first of two (2) separate pre-suit notices of the tax sale was sent to each required interested party have Itexpired.isthereupon this 10TH day of AUGUST, 2022 by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, ORDERED,Maryland,thatnotice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in some newspaper having general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, on or before the 5th day of SEPTEMBER, warning all persons having or claiming to have any interest in the property described above to appear in this Court by the 10th day of October, 2022, and redeem their respective property or answer the Complaint, or thereafter a Final Decree will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in and as to the property, and vesting in the Plaintiff a title in fee simple or leasehold, as appropriate, free and clear of all encumThebrances.Defendants are hereby informed of the latest date to file a written Answe1· or Petition to Redeem the property mentioned in the Complaint described above, and that failure to file a response on or before the date specified may result in a Default Judgment foreclosing all rights of redemption in and as to the property being rendered by this Court against Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of 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.

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Personal writtenpublishedtomailspersonal(2)of(1)ingforetoRegistersentativedersignedpresentagainstAnyARY,foreRegistertheirdecedent’s(orjectionAllsentativetactingRegisterestateobtainedFurtherwithwhoofRepresentative2022,21050,ROAD,BACH,thatNO.CAROL.ELAINEtheToWILBER,MICHAELSnowRoomRegisterTERRIRepresentativeTrueTestCopyWESTCOTTofWillsforWorcesterCounty102-CourtHouseOneW.MarketStreetHill,MD21863-10743x08-19,08-26,09-02B.MATHERS,ESQ.WEBB,CORNBROOKS,VORHIS,DOUSE&MATHERS,LLP910-115BROADSTREETSALISBURY,MD21803-0910NOTICEOFAPPOINTMENTNOTICETOCREDITORSNOTICETOUNKNOWNHEIRSESTATENO.19336allpersonsinterestedinestateofCAROLRAINS,AKA:E.RAINS,ESTATE19336.NoticeisgivenCHERYLL.STEIN-327BYNUMRIDGEFORESTHILL,MDwasonAUGUST10,appointedPersonaloftheestateCAROLELAINERAINS,diedonJULY20,2022awill.informationcanbebyreviewingthefileintheofficeoftheofWillsorbycon-thepersonalrepre-ortheattorney.personshavinganyob-totheappointmenttotheprobateofthewill)shallfileobjectionswiththeofWillsonorbe-the10THdayofFEBRU-2023personhavingaclaimthedecedentmusttheclaimtotheun-personalrepre-orfileitwiththeofWillswithacopytheundersignedonorbe-theearlierofthefollow-dates:Sixmonthsfromthedatethedecedent'sdeath;orTwomonthsaftertherepresentativeorotherwisedeliversthecreditoracopyofthisnoticeorothernotice,notifyingthe

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of AllsentativetactingRegisterestateobtainedFurther20,SON,whoMICHAELtativepointedAUGUSTTON,BACKVILLEJONES,givenTATELEONARDtheTo204B.FREDERICKAAUGUSTPublication19,2022BRIANRUSSELLBRADFORDBRADFORDHARRINGTONPersonalRepresentativesTrueTestCopyTERRIWESTCOTTRegisterofWillsforWorcesterCountyRoom102-CourtHouseOneW.MarketStreetSnowHill,MD21863-10743x08-19,08-26,09-02RANDALLCOATESESQCOATES,COATES,&COATESWESTGREENSTREETPOBOX293SNOWHILL,MD21863NOTICEOFAPPOINTMENTNOTICETOCREDITORSNOTICETOUNKNOWNHEIRSESTATENO.19342allpersonsinterestedinestateofMICHAELBENSON,ES-NO.19342.NoticeisthatVICTORIAA.640GREEN-ROAD,STOCK-MD21864,wason12,2022,ap-PersonalRepresen-oftheestateofLEONARDBEN-diedonJANUARY2000withoutawill.informationcanbebyreviewingthefileintheofficeoftheofWillsorbycon-thepersonalrepre-ortheattorney.personshavinganyob-

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(1)ingforetoRegistersentativedersignedpresentagainstAnyARY,foreRegistertheirdecedent’s(orjectionAllsentativetactingRegisterestateobtainedFurther2022FORD,whoofRepresentative12,MDSUMTERRINGTON,ICKAMDBRANCHFORD,BRIAN19343.BRADFORD,theTo204B.CircuitBRIANAUGUSTPublication19,2022D.SHOCKLEYJUDGE,CourtforWorcesterCounty,MarylandTRUETESTCOPYSUSANR.BRANIECKIClerkoftheCircuitCourtWorcesterCounty,MD3x08-19,08-26,09-02RANDALLCOATESESQCOATES,COATES,&COATESWESTGREENSTREETPOBOX293SNOWHILL,MD21863NOTICEOFAPPOINTMENTNOTICETOCREDITORSNOTICETOUNKNOWNHEIRSESTATENO.19343allpersonsinterestedinestateofLOLAMARIEESTATENO.NoticeisgiventhatRUSSELLBRAD-7540FIVEMILE-ROAD,NEWARK,21841,andFREDER-BRADFORDHAR-17FORTSOUTH,BERLIN,21811,wasonAUGUST2022,appointedPersonaloftheestateLOLAMARIEBRAD-diedonJULY06,withawill.informationcanbebyreviewingthefileintheofficeoftheofWillsorbycon-thepersonalrepre-ortheattorney.personshavinganyob-totheappointmenttotheprobateofthewill)shallfileobjectionswiththeofWillsonorbe-the12THdayofFEBRU-2023personhavingaclaimthedecedentmusttheclaimtotheun-personalrepre-orfileitwiththeofWillswithacopytheundersignedonorbe-theearlierofthefollow-dates:Sixmonthsfromthedate

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ToNOTICEAPPOINTMENTOFTOCREDITORSNOTICETOUNKNOWNHEIRSESTATENO.19334allpersonsinterested in the estate of LUCILLE MARGUERITE MCMEINS, ESTATE NO. 19334. Notice is given that WILLIAM WENDELL MCMEINS, JR.13 A SEASIDE DRIVE NORTH, SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575, was on AUGUST 09, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of LUCILLE MARGUERITE MCMEINS, who died on MAY 17, 2022 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.

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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; 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.

of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of tion.deadlinefifteenlationnewspaperbeAgrantmayjectionRuleservedoathtenportedTheforeChangejectionAnyLATIONSHIP.”TOFATHERSCARRYNOnameTheKAYAfromNamefieldTheFORWORCESTERPersonalEUGENEAUGUSTPublication26,2022SCOTTCRISTRepresentativesTrueTestCopyTERRIWESTCOTTRegisterofWillsforWorcesterCountyRoom102-CourtHouseOneW.MarketStreetSnowHill,MD21863-10743x08-26,09-02,09-09INTHECIRCUITCOURTFORCOUNTY,MARYLANDCIVILCASENO.C23-FM-22-000284INTHEMATTEROFKAYAZIZICOLLEYCHANGEOFNAMETOKAYAZIZIDEANNOTICEFORPUBLICATION(ADULT)(MD.RULE15-901)abovepetitionerhasapetitionforChangeoftochangetheirnameKAYAZIZICOLLEYtoZIZIDEAN.petitionerisseekingachangebecause:“iLONGERWISHTOMYBIOLOGICALLASTNAMEDUEOURESTRANGEDRE-personmayfileanob-tothePetitionforofNameonorbe-SEPTEMBER22,2022.objectionmustbesup-byanaffidavit(writ-statementconfirmedbyoraffirmation)andonthePetitioner(Md.1-321).Ifnotimelyob-isfiled,thecourtissueajudgementorthenamechange.copyofthisnoticemustpublishedonetimeinaofgeneralcircu-inthecountyatleast(15)daysbeforethetofineanobjec-NameofNewspaper:MarylandCoastDispatchDateofPublicationSEPTEMBER02,2022 SUSAN R. BRANIECKI Clerk of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, MD Room 104 - Court House One W. Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863-10741x09-02 IN

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 17TH day of FEBRUARY, 2023 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; 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. of of in the estate of EUGENE CHARLES CRIST, ESTATE NO. 19335. Notice is given that EUGENE SCOTT CRIST 5090 RICHMOND AVENUE SUITE 319 HOUSTON, TX 77056 was on AUGUST 22nd, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of EUGENE CHARLES CRIST, who died on May 14, 2022 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 22nd day of FEBRUARY, 2023 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; 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.

6411CIPRIANIPersonalAUGUSTPublication26,2022JOHNJ.CABALARepresentativesTrueTestCopyTERRIWESTCOTTRegisterofWillsforWorcesterCountyRoom102-CourtHouseOneW.MarketStreetSnowHill,MD21863-10743x08-26,09-02,09-09JASONW.HARDMAN,SUBSTITUTETRUSTEEPAULJ.COHEN,SUBSTITUTETRUSTEE&WERNER,P.C.IVYLANE,SUITE600GREENBELT,MARYLAND20770INTHECIRCUITCOURTFOR WORCESTER COUNTY Case C-23-CV-21-000217No. THE PROPERTY THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION IS NOT "OWNER-HARD OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY'' UNDER SECTION 7-105.l(a)(S) OF THE sureofsoldstatestheThetemberbeforeWorcestercirculationinthreeleastclosurecopyberforethereoflessconfirmedceeding,captionedTrustees'')TrusteesJ.Jason"Property''),(TaxOceanCondominium,Belmont2propertyland,Worcester2022,thisNOTICEOFPROPERTYARTICLEREALTHEMARYLANDCODEJASONW.HARDMAN,andPAULJ.COHEN,SubstituteTrustees,Plaintiffs,v.TODDE.SPAHRandTESSAM.SPAHR,Defendants.SUBJECTPROPERTY:2DorchesterStreet,Unit711,BelmontTowersOceanCity,Maryland21842NOTICEOFFORECLOSURESALEISHEREBYGIVEN19thdayofAugustbytheCircuitCourtforCounty,Mary-thatthesaleoftherealgenerallyknownasDorchesterStreet,Unit711TowersResidentialPhaseTwo,City,Maryland21842IDNo.10-758017)(theasreportedbyW.HardmanandPaulCohen,Substitute(the"Substituteintheabove-foreclosurepro-shallberatifiedandbythisCourt,un-causetothecontrarybeshownonorbe-the19thdayofSeptem-2022,providedthataofthisNoticeofFore-Salebepublishedatonceaweekineachof(3)successiveweeksanewspaperofgeneralpublishedinCounty,Marylandthe12thdayofSep-2022.ReportofSalefiledbySubstituteTrusteesthatthePropertywasforthepurchaseprice$650,000.00attheforeclo-sale.NameofNewspaper:MarylandCoastDispatchDateofPublicationAUGUST26,2022TRUETESTCOPYSUSANR.BRANIECKICLERK,CircuitCourt WorcesterCounty 3x 08-26, 09-02, 09-09 MARIANNA BATIE ESQ LAW OFFICE OF MARIANNA BATIE 9748 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY STE 112 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE ToNOTICEAPPOINTMENTOFTOCREDITORSNOTICETOUNKNOWNHEIRSESTATENO.19335allpersonsinterested

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of FurtherwithdiedofRepresentative2022,20715,PARKCABALA,NoticeBALA,theToNOTICEPersonalVICTORIAAUGUSTPublication19,2022A.JONESRepresentativesTrueTestCopyTERRIWESTCOTTRegisterofWillsforWorcesterCountyRoom102-CourtHouseOneW.MarketStreetSnowHill,MD21863-10743x08-19,08-26,09-02NOTICEOFAPPOINTMENTTOCREDITORSNOTICETOUNKNOWNHEIRSESTATENO.19347allpersonsinterestedinestateofJOHNG.CA-ESTATENO.19347.isgiventhatJOHNJ.15019RUNNINGCOURT,BOWIE,MDwasonAUGUST17,appointedPersonaloftheestateJOHNG.CABALA,whoonAUGUST12,2022awill.informationcanbe obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

tion.deadlinefifteenlationnewspaperbeAgrantmayjectionRuleservedoathtenportedobjectionforeChangejectionAnyBAND.”NAMEWHICHSURNAMESUMETITIONERnameTheABETHBENJAMINfromNamefieldTheFORWORCESTERCIRCUITTHECOURTFORCOUNTY,MARYLANDCIVILCASENO.C23-FM-22-000310INTHEMATTEROFJUDITHELIZABETHBENJAMINCHANGEOFNAMETOJUDITHELIZABETHDURHAMNOTICEFORPUBLICATION(ADULT)(MD.RULE15-901)abovepetitionerhasapetitionforChangeoftochangetheirnameJUDITHELIZABETHtoJUDITHELIZ-DURHAM.petitionerisseekingachangebecause:“PE-WANTSTORE-USINGTHE“DURHAM”WASTHELASTOFHERLATEHUS-personmayfileanob-tothePetitionforofNameonorbe-OCTOBER13,2022.Themustbesup-byanaffidavit(writ-statementconfirmedbyoraffirmation)andonthePetitioner(Md.1-321).Ifnotimelyob-isfiled,thecourtissueajudgementorthenamechange.copyofthisnoticemustpublishedonetimeinaofgeneralcircu-inthecountyatleast(15)daysbeforethetofineanobjec-NameofNewspaper:MarylandCoastDispatchDateofPublicationSEPTEMBER02,2022SUSANR.BRANIECKIClerkoftheCircuitCourtforWorcesterCounty,MDRoom104-CourtHouseOneW.MarketStreetSnowHill,MD21863-10741x09-02

jection 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 12TH day of FEBRUARY, 2023

CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY, SaleamountTheofweeks,interlationnewspaperMarylandOrderprovided,26thshowntoCONFIRMED,nallyabove-entitled21842,23,PhiladelphiaMarylandAvenue,dresspropertiesWoodley,saleauthorityTER,the2022,thisNOTICESHOCKLEYWILLIAMS,TRUSTEEESQMOORE,&HARRISON,L.L.P.3509COASTALHIGHWAYOCEANCITY,MARYLAND21842INTHECIRCUITCOURTFORWORCESTERCOUNTYSTATEOFMARYLANDCaseNo.C-23-CV-21-000193VIKRAMDHILLON,etal.Plaintiffsvs.AMARDEEPDHILLONDefendantsNOTICEISHEREBYGIVEN,26thdayofAugust,bytheCircuitCourtforCOUNTYOFWORCES-Maryland,andbythethereof,thatthemadebyChristopherT.Trusteeoftherealhavinganad-of1103PhiladelphiaUnit21,OceanCity,21842,and1103Avenue,UnitOceanCity,Marylandandreportedinthecause,willfi-beRATIFIEDANDunlesscausethecontrarythereofbeonorbeforethedayofSeptember2022;acopyofthisbeinsertedintheCoastDispatch,aofgeneralcircu-publishedinWorces-County,Maryland,onceeachofthreesuccessivebeforethe19thdaySeptember2022.ReportstatestheoftheAssignees'tobe$259,000.00.NameofNewspaper:MarylandCoastDispatchDateofPublicationSEPTEMBER02,2022TRUETESTCOPYSUSANR.BRANIECKIClerkoftheCircuitCourtforWorcesterCounty,Maryland3x09-02,09-09,09-16DEBORAHULLMANN,ESQ.2032NDSTREETPOCOMOKECITY,MD21851NOTICEOF

ToNOTICEAPPOINTMENTTOCREDITORSNOTICETOUNKNOWNHEIRSESTATENO.19358allpersonsinterestedintheestateofVONZELLAV.TURNER,ESTATENO.19358.NoticeisgiventhatGLORIAT.MILBOURNE,3521PAYNEROAD,POCOMOKECITY,MD21851,wasonAUGUST23,2022,appointedPersonalRepresentativeoftheestateofVONZELLAV.TURNER,whodiedonAPRIL01,2022withawill.FurtherinformationcanbeobtainedbyreviewingtheestatefileintheofficeoftheRegisterofWillsorbycon-tactingthepersonalrepre-sentativeortheattorney.Allpersonshavinganyob-jectiontotheappointment(ortotheprobateofthedecedent’swill)shallfiletheirobjectionswiththeRegisterofWillsonorbe-forethe23RDdayofFEB-RUARY,2023Anypersonhavingaclaimagainstthedecedentmustpresenttheclaimtotheun-dersignedpersonalrepre-sentativeorfileitwiththeRegisterofWillswithacopytotheundersignedonorbe-foretheearlierofthefollow-ingdates:(1)Sixmonthsfromthedateofthedecedent'sdeath;or(2)Twomonthsafterthepersonalrepresentativemailsorotherwisedeliverstothecreditoracopyofthispublishednoticeorotherwrittennotice,notifyingthecreditorthattheclaimwillbebarredunlessthecredi-torpresentstheclaimswithintwomonthsfromthemailingorotherdeliveryofthenotice.Aclaimnotpre-sentedorfiledonorbeforethatdate,oranyextensionprovidedbylaw,isunen-forceablethereafter.ClaimformsmaybeobtainedfromtheRegisterofWills.NameofNewspaper:MarylandCoastDispatchDateofPublicationSEPTEMBER02,2022GLORIAT.MILBOURNEPersonalRepresentativesTrueTestCopyTERRIWESTCOTTRegisterofWillsforWorcesterCountyRoom102-CourtHouseOneW.MarketStreetSnowHill,MD21863-10743x09-02,09-09,09-16

Name of Newspaper: Maryland Coast Dispatch Date of PersonalDAVIDSEPTEMBERPublication02,2022WILEYGREGORY,JR.RepresentativesTrueTestCopyTERRIWESTCOTTRegisterofWillsforWorcesterCountyRoom102-CourtHouseOneW.MarketStreetSnowHill,MD21863-10743x09-02,09-09,09-16 September 2, 2022 Page 77The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch First TheInsertion Dispatch Legal Notices LEGAL RATES Legal advertising rate is $7 per column inch. The deadline for all legal advertising is Tuesday at noon. For more information call 410-641-4563 or fax 410-641-0966. CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: 410-641-4563 • Fax: 410-641-0966 Email:Mail:classifieds@mdcoastdispatch.comP.O.Box467,BerlinMD21811 First Insertion First Insertion

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BERLIN – The Lower Shore Land Trust will host River Rally on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, from 9 a.m. until noon at Ayers Creek Adventures, 8628 Grey Fox Lane in Berlin, Md. The event is a celebration of World Rivers Day – millions of people in more than 100 countries celebrate World Rivers Day on the fourth Sunday in September. Join us as we recognize the importance of our localJoinwaterways.usat9a.m. for coffee and pastries then explore Ayers Creek by kayak or on a paddle board. The $20 registration fee includes launch if you bring your own boat or enjoy discount rates for rentals available on the registration site. Registration fee also includes a shirt. At 11 a.m., Chrissy Ehrhart of Zenna Wellness Studio will be leading a yoga practice to give thanks to the waters that flow. All paddlers participating in River Rally during World Rivers Day are welcome. Bring your mat or a towel and join fellow paddlers to offer sun salutations in gratitude. At will donations accepted. Participants are welcome to paddle past 11 a.m. for an additional boat rental fee. Register by Sept. 5 to receive a shirt. Register at ershorelandtrust.orgriver-rally-2022.trust.networkforgood.com/events/47436-https://lower-shore-land-Formoreinformationcontactinfo@low-or443-234-5587.

Fowler said she was looking forward to supporting the museum and being a good neighbor while at the same time being able to talk about her books.

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BERLIN – The public will soon have the chance to interact with a variety of local authors as the Taylor House Museum hosts Book Fest. On Sunday, Sept. 11, the museum will host its second annual Book Fest. The event, which is free, will feature four local authors who will be signing books and reading excerpts from their work. “The museum prides itself on telling the stories of Berlin,” said Melissa Reid, president of the museum. “Books are a perfect fit. What’s more is we have lots of localWhileauthors.”themuseum hosted its inaugural book festival last year, for this year’s event it’s partnering with Berlin-based Saltwater Media. Reid said museum officials were thrilled to partner with the self-publishing business because of its connections with regional authors and its history of publishing books focused on Berlin and the Eastern Shore. “We’re pleased to highlight more authors and partner with them because they do self-publishing and they’re in Berlin,” ReidAuthorssaid. participating in this year’s event include Barbara Lockhart, Dr. Clara Small, Joseph Moore and Stephanie Fowler. Lockhart, described as one of the most prominent writers on the Eastern Shore, has written several awardwinning books, including “The Night is Young” and “Requiem for a Summer Cottage.” Moore, a well-known local attorney who has been practicing law since 1969, is the author of “Murder on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Race Politics and the Case of Orphan Jones.” Small, the winner of the Harriet Tubman Lifetime Achievement Award, is known for her work preserving Black culture on Delmarva. Her work includes “Compass Points” volumes one through three and “The Last Black Skipjack Captain,” among others. Fowler, who owns and operates Saltwater Media, has published two books, “Crossings” and “Chasing Alice.” She said she was happy to help pull together a group of authors to participate in Book Fest when museum officials approached her.“It just made sense for Saltwater Media to be a part of this event,” she said.

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“I think it’s awesome authors are having an opportunity to talk about what they do,” she said. Book Fest will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11 on the grounds of the Taylor House Museum. Admission is free.

Taylor House To Host Book Fest

Roughly 150 community members attended Ocean Pines’ first annual Back to School Bash, held on Aug. 27. Above, children are pictured enjoying the day’s festivities.

Worcester County GOLD partners with the Worcester County offices of Social Services, Board of Education, Health Department, and Maryland Access Point. GOLD also provides immediate aid while the partnering agency works to establish long-term solutions to prevent future emergencies.

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Worcester County GOLD’s “VAULT” stores basic items for children (diapers, wipes, clothing, and infant items) and vulnerable adults (hygiene bags, food bags, and clothing). Housing assistance is applied to prevent eviction, secure a rental, or for emergency shelter. Utility assistance is applied to prevent the disconnection of, or reconnect utility services like water, gas, oil, and Additionalelectricity.programs include summer activities for at-risk youth, Thanksgiving turkey meals, and Helping Hands for the Holidays.Cranford said all requests for help come from trained social workers on the front lines of community needs.

OCEAN PINES – More than 160 backpacks, plus a large amount of school supplies, were collected during the inaugural Back to School Bash held last Saturday in OceanRecreationPines. and Parks Director Debbie Donahue said about 150 people attended the event, which included games, water slides and moon bounces for children. The backpacks and supplies will be donated to local schools through nonprofit Worcester County GOLD, which collected the items on RecreationSaturday.Program Supervisor Kyle Jarmon organized the Back to School Bash on behalf of the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department. “The event went very well, and I thought we had a great turnout,” he said. “For a first-time event, it was nice to see so many people come out, drop off supplies, and just have Jarmonfun.”said 169 backpacks were donated, along with scores of loose school supplies.“Thatwas a lot more than I expected,” he said. “Being a first-time event, it’s hard to have a good gauge on how it’s going to go, so it was nice to have this be the result. There’s going to be a lot of kids getting a lot of good “Honestly,stuff.”my mind is blown by the whole thing,” Jarmon continued. “I didn’t expect it to be that big of a turnout. And I can’t wait to see what kind of improvements we can make in the future, to make it even bigger next year.”

Worcester County GOLD is currently seeking businesses and organizations to sponsor the upcoming 25th Anniversary Gala scheduled for Oct. 7 at the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.WorcesterGOLD.org. For more information on Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks programs, visit 410-641-7052.org/web/pages/recreation-parkswww.oceanpines.-orcall mount of school supplies the Ocean Pines community donated to support this event and its mission to prepare local children for the school year and reduce the burden on families with low income,” Cranford said. “Thanks to supporters like those who contributed to this event, GOLD is providing school and grade-specific supplies for over 400 local students identified as needing a helping hand. Together, we've helped these students toward equitable education and allowed them to blend in with their peers.” Along with annual school supply donation drives, Worcester County GOLD provides financial aid for housing, utilities and food insecurity, and items for children and

Worcester County GOLD Executive Director Nicholas Cranford said the increased cost of basic needs, including school supplies, continues to squeeze Worcester County residents. Because of that, annual donation drives are vital to the success of at-risk students in the county. “We are so thankful for the incredible avulnerable adults through its Emergency Financial Assistance Program.

Students Benefit From ‘Back To School Bash’

Donahue said she was grateful to everyone who attended the event, and especially to those who donated supplies. “We’re very happy to have supported such a worthy cause, and we know Worcester County GOLD will put those supplies to good use,” she said. “For our first event, this was very successful.”

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On Coastal Hwy. Friday, Sept. 2: Lennon LaRicci & The Leftovers Saturday, Sept. 3: Jim Long, Shortcut Sunny Sunday, Sept. 4: John Monday,SchwartzSept. 5: Teenage Rust & The Rustettes Wednesdays: DJ Wax CORK BAR Sunday, Sept. 4: TBA CRABCAKE FACTORY BAYSIDE 37314302-988-5000Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54 Selbyville, DE Tuesday, Sept. 6: Brain Wednesday,Bishop Sept. 7: Ross Brown CRAWL STREET TAVERN 443-373-2756WicomicoSt. Downtown O.C. Friday, Sept. 2: DJ Willdabeast Saturday, Sept. 3: Rogue Citizens Thursday, Sept. 8: DJ Willdabeast FAGER’S 60th410-524-5500ISLANDSt.InTheBay Friday, Sept. 2: DJ RobCee, Pebble To Pearl, Hit Parade Saturday, Sept. 3: DJ Groove, Crushing Day, So Fetch Sunday, Sept. 4: CrushingDJ Willoughby,Day,Under The Covers Monday, Sept. 5: DJ Hector,Tranzfusion,It’s All Good Tuesday,

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OCEAN CITY –While the 2022 MidAtlantic Tournament held in Ocean City and Cape May last week got off to a rather slow start, the event finished with a flourish in the final two days with the leaderboard filled out with big fish in every category.The annual MidAtlantic Tournament originated in Cape May, N.J. nearly three decades ago, but the event has had a decidedly Ocean City feel over the last decade or so. The MidAtlantic continues to be one of the top sportfishing events in the region with millions in prize money doled out to the winners in several categories. In the white marlin category, the Kaar maa and angler Anthony Alves took first with a 75-pounder caught on the last day and earned over $871,000 in prize money. Angler Michael Jordan on the Catch 23 was second in the category with a 73pounder and earned over $658,000 in prize money, while the Random Chaos with angler Michael Pintozzi was third with a 66-pounder worth over $95,000. In the blue marlin category, it was the Low Profile and angler Joe Trainor taking first with a 657-pounder worth over $576,000. The Lucky 7 with angler Robert Boyce was second with a 619-pound blue marlin worth over $161,000, while the Kilo Charlie with angler Christopher Kinsey was third in the category with a 67-pounder worth over $580,000. In the tuna category, it was angler Art Boykin on the Lucky Duck taking first with a 210-pounder worth over $290,000. Bob Hugin on The Right Place took first and second in the tuna category with a 193pounder worth over $604,000, and a 152pounder worth over $188,000 in prize mo ney.In the wahoo division, it was the Special Situation and angler Charles Phelan taking first with a whopping 104-pounder, which was a new tournament record, worth over $65,000. The Craftsmanship with angler Keith Boyd was second in the division with a 72-pounder worth $58,000, while the Oil Slick and angler Michael Penza was third with a 46-pounder worth over $14,000. In the dolphin division, it was the Valen tine taking first with a 43-pounder worth over $78,000. The Lovin Life was second with a 39-pounder worth over $34,000, while the Sea Wolf was third with a 33pounder worth over $24,000. After a slow start to the week, at least in terms of billfish, the action really picked up in the final two days with most of the registered boats still with fishing days remaining. When all was said and done, there 320 white marlin releases and 14 weighed at the scales. A total of 41 blue marlin were released during the tournament while 15 were weighed at the scales. There were also 86 tuna weighed, 18 dolphin weighed and nine wahoo weighed.

Club’s 64th

BY SHAWN J. SOPER MANAGING EDITOR

BERLIN –The Stephen Decatur High School varsity football “Tough Guy of the Week” awards are set to return to the sports section of The Dispatch next week. Started 20 years ago by Atlantic Physical Therapy (ATP) patriarch Bob Hammond, the “Tough Guy of the Week” award is handed out weekly to the Decatur player who most exemplifies the spirit of Seahawk football. The award acknowledges the efforts of an individual player, or sometimes a unit on the team, that do the little things to help the team win that don’t necessarily show up in the box score. Most of the accolades in football at any level are reserved for the glam our guys, the golden-armed quarterbacks and fleet running backs who put points on the board and thrill the crowds, but the weekly “Tough Guy” award is handed out to the Decatur player who did the most behind the scenes to help his team. The “Tough Guy” award recognizes those players. After every Decatur game, the Hammond family presents a trophy to the tough guy of the week. At the end of the season, a “Tough Guy of the Year” award is presented to the player who best represented the qualities of the award week in and week out during the sea son. The Seahawks open a promising 2022 campaign on the road on Friday against Bennett in a rare 1 p.m. start time.

OCEAN CITY –The Ocean City Marlin Club’s annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament is underway for the 64th time as the “granddaddy” of resort area fishing tournaments. While it may lack the glamour and high payouts of the White Marlin Open, the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 64th Annual Labor Day White Marlin Tournament trumps all others in terms of history. The tournament is the oldest among the tournaments held in and around the resort area each summer. The first was held in 1958 and the annual event has endured for over six decades and several generations of local anglers. The tournament got started on Thursday with registration and a captain’s meeting, while the action offshore gets underway on Friday, the first of three fishing days. As the name implies, the focus of the tournament is on white marlin, but unlike the other high dollar tournaments in recent weeks, there won’t be any billfish weighed at the scale at host Sunset Marina. The tournament’s winner will accumulate the most release points over the three days of fishing. Labor Day Tournament Underway BY SHAWN J. SOPER MANAGING EDITOR

MidAtlantic Tournament Finishes Strong

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Angler Anthony Alves and the crew on the Kaarmaa took first place in the white marlin division of the MidAtlantic Tournament last week with a 75-pounder caught on the last day and earned over $871,000 in prize money. Photo courtesy of Fish in OC

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• As previously instructed by members of the legal community, the vehicle had been preserved in its original condition to not disrupt the integrity of the investigation.•TheMatt Ortt Companies has immediately responded to requests from investigators in the aftermath of this tragedy.We, in the most sincere and humble manner possible, ask the Board be patient as members of law enforcement complete their investigation and determine how to assign accountability. As you can imagine, this is a terrible time. That said, we understand that the process is as important as the outcome.

Statements Reviewed Amid innuendo and speculation about one or more employees’ connection to the hit-and-run fatality, Matt Ortt Companies, which operates the Ocean Pines food and beverage operations, including the yacht club, as well as several other local restaurants, issued a statement in July on social media confirming a partner in the business had some level of involvement in the situation. The statement, which was ultimately removed from social media after a scathing response from community members, defended partner Ralph DeAngelus, whose girlfriend is the mother of the person of interest. To this day, any post made by Matt Ortt Companies-controlled restaurants are met with #justiceforgavin comments from the Knupp family and friends. The comments are typically deleted quickly by the individual restaurant page administrators.“Onbehalf of Matt Ortt Companies, we are aware of a tragic event that has brought pain and heartache to multiple families and our thoughts are with all of those involved. With all of the speculation surrounding this event, I feel the need to say something publicly. I have been in business with Ralph DeAngelus for three decades as a leader, mentor, and partner. During that time, Ralph has always been a man of integrity, which is how he has built such a stellar reputation in our town,” a statement from Managing Member Matt Ortt read in July. “Over the past few years, Matt Ortt Companies has added substantially to the area by revitalizing the Ocean Pines food and beverage operations and starting two new popular restaurants, all of which employ over 400 members of this community. At this time, my focus will be to continue to operate Matt Ortt Companies to the same high standards to which we have always held ourselves.” business partners were involved in the tragic accident on Grays Corner Road on July 11th.

• This matter is still under active criminal investigation, and we continue to do everything in our power to fully cooperate with law enforcement, prosecutors, and the broader criminal justice system.

Littleton Celebrated: The Town of Berlin honored Claude Littleton, a lineman for the town’s electric department, with a proclamation and retirement luncheon on Wednesday. Littleton is retiring after 37 years of service to the town. Mayor Zack Tyndall praised Littleton’s dedication to the municipality and wished him well in his retirement. Littleton, center, is pictured with Tyndall, right, and Electric Utility Director Tim Lawrence.

In late July, Ocean City Today received a copy of a statement issued by Matt Ortt Companies partners to the general manager of the Ocean Pines Association. The statement read, “As loving parents, as well as members of the extended Ocean Pines community, we remain heartbroken by the devastating and sudden loss of Gavin Knupp. There are no words to adequately convey our deepest and most sincere sympathies to the Knupp family and all who knew and cherished Gavin’s presence in their lives.As difficult and seemingly inconsequential as it may seem, there are many questions we have been asked about the incident and our reaction. We feel we owe it to each of you to be transparent and lend perspective about what happened on that fateful evening and the days following. Please know, in no way do we want to distract from Gavin and his memory but simply respond in a timely manner to many who are asking serious questions and seeking answers. This is what we know to be true:

• On July 17th, law enforcement officials executed a search and seizure warrant at the DeAngelus home to take the vehicle in question.

“If you go on Gavin’s Instagram, he would always post skate edits, and he used to tell people ‘do it for the skate edit’ to get people to do crazy things,” she said. “So we thought we should make it ‘do it for Gavin’ so when you do something you are doing it for him. He always wanted everyone to do everything and wanted people to try new things and be the best they could be.” As a recap, a GoFundMe page, set up immediately after the July 11 fatality for the Knupp family, has raised $49,745 to date.

Understandably, this unthinkable tragedy has created severe sadness in the greater Ocean Pines community. On behalf of our more than 400 caring and dedicated employees, we again convey our deepest sympathies to the Knupp family – our collective prayers remain. There is nothing more important than supporting the Knupp family during this time.As always, if you or any member of the Board has any questions or needs clarification, please don’t hesitate to contact our leadership team.”

FROM PAGE 4 Page 88 September 2, 2022The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch People fight marlins for an hour or so usually, and I brought my first one in, in six minutes and the second in eight minutes. I definitely believe he was there helping me bring the fish in.” While fishing and at the Bahia Marina registering her releases during the tournament, Knupp and her parents, Tiffany and Ray, wore #doitforgavin T-shirts with a photo of the 14-year-old before his passing. She explained the movement during the interview.

• When Ralph DeAngelus was made aware of the accident on July 12th, he facilitated the immediate notification to authorities.•Despite reaching out to the authorities on July 12th, police investigators did not actually contact the DeAngelus family attorney until July 15th. On that date, the attorney made arrangements with law enforcement to deliver the car to the Maryland State Police Berlin barracks.

The statement continued, “For obvious reasons, Ralph cannot speak about this matter. However, he has said to me directly: ‘In the end, the truth will come out, and it will prove me to be the man you always thought I was.’ I will take him, as I always have, at his word, and I hope the community at large will as well. Ralph has never violated the trust that I put in him, and I don’t expect that to ever change. As the Managing Member of the Matt Ortt Companies, and on behalf of the management team, we stand fully behind Ralph’s word and will continue to wait for all the facts to come out as the investigation proceeds.”

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John Thomas Evans OCEAN CITY – John Thomas Evans, age 75, went to meet his Lord May 25, 2022 to join his loving family. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late John Thomas Evans Sr. and Mildred “Mary” Pilgrene Evans. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Virginia Ginny Daisey and Sue Carol Evans Quillen, and a brother, Edward C. Evans III. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Christine Webber Evans of Clearwater, Fla. Also survived by a nephew, Mike Daisey, and a niece, Felicia Birch, both of Salisbury. Also surviving are two cousins, Ruth Wise Phillips of Snow Hill and Connie Wise Olson of Sarasota, Fla. John was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, Class of 1966 and a graduate of University of Maryland, College Park. He owned and operated a roofing company in Rehoboth, Del. before retiring. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church in Ocean City.

NEWARK – Toni Lyn "Jessie" (Berhosky) Atkins (54) of Newark, passed away on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 after a brief illness, surrounded by family members.She is survived by her loving husband, Tom Atkins, mother Donna (Berhosky) and stepfather Edward Stover (Thomson, Ga.), brother Brian Berhosky and his wife Linda Range (Coraopolis, Pa.), brothers-in-law Kevin Kline (North East, Md.) and Bob Atkins (Selbyville, Del.), mother-in-law Olivia Kline and step-father-in-law Pete Kline (Angola, Del.), step sister-in-law Jenny Kline (Angola, DE) and step brother-inlaw Pete Kline, Jr. (Baltimore), as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her father, John Berhosky, and her half-brother, Wayne Czerwinski. A 1985 graduate of State College Area High School (Pa.) she went on to receive an Associate’s Degree in Baking and Pasa former member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Ocean City. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Gamm; his children, Juli C. Johnson (Charlie) and Nicholas R. Gamm (Fernanda); his brother, John Gamm (Cheryl); his brother-in-law (Charles), grandchildren Finn Johnson, Isla Johnson, and Jack Johnson; his fur babies and grandfur babies. He is also survived by his cousins, Cheryl (Dennis) Arkin and Jim (Nannette) Hermann. In addition to his father, mother, and step-father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Marcia Harp. A western-themed celebration of Brian’s life will be held at the Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 on Sunday Oct. 2, 2022. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society at terhumanesociety.org/donate.www.worces-ArrangementsareinthecareofHol-lowayFuneralHome,PA,501SnowHillRoad,Salisbury,Md.21804.Pleasevisitwww.hollowayfh.comtoexpresscondo-lencestothefamily.

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Cecelia Katherine Caparella Shilling-Martin OCEAN CITY – Cecelia Katherine Caparella Shilling-Martin, “Cece,” “Ceal,” “Mom Mom,” of Ocean City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Born in Baltimore on Feb. 14, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Leo Caparella. Cecelia attended Howard High School in Ellicott City. She spent her early years raising her three children while managing bookkeeping records for her late husband’s business, Charles Michael Shilling, Sr. She had a great memory when working with numbers. After her children had grown, she pursued her dream to live near the ocean and in 1982 she moved to Ocean City. She loved living and working near the beach for the past 40 years. Cecelia was creative and an amazing seamstress throughout her life. She also enjoyed reading, writing, sewing, cooking, and most of all, caring for her “furbabies” (cats). Her youthful spirit kept her young at heart.Sheis survived by her three children, whom she was very proud of, Yvonne M. Shilling-Lucchese and Yvette M. ShillingFredericks, both of Pennsylvania and a son, Charles Michael Shilling, Jr. and wife, Kimberly of Westminster; her nine grandchildren, Melissa, Stephanie, Audrey, Marcus, Tyler, Priscilla, Mikey, Robby and Krista; and five great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Norah, Jensen, Benjamin and Juliette. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Rest in peace, Mom, “Mom Mom,” “Cece.”

Dorothy Lee Hastings BERLIN – Dorothy Lee Hastings, age 83, died on Monday August 22, 2022 at Tidal Health Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury.BorninSnow Hill, she was the daughter of the late Clayton Moore and Edna (Webb) Moore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen “Sonny” Hastings, and brothers, Floyd and Freddy Moore. She is survived by her daughters, Lori Hastings and Tina Donaway. There are four grandchildren, Breeanna Popp (Roy Dill), Jessica Donaway, Rachel Donaway and Lane Jones; two step grandchildren, Colin Jones and RJ Jones; one great-grandchild, Arianna Wells; and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving is her brother, Clayton Moore, good friend Evelyn Hartzell and caregiver, Mackensie.Dorothy had been a devoted mother and homemaker. She was also a poultry grower and farmer who loved Orioles baseball, NASCAR and enjoyed feeding the squirrels and the birds. Cremation followed her death. No formal services are planned at this time. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

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OCEAN CITY – Elbridge Warren Cropper “Newt,” age 83, died on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Bishopville, he was the youngest son of Warren and Millie Cropper. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and children, John Lester “JL” Cropper of Ocean City, Mark Cropper and his wife Susan of Ocean City and Stacia Cropper of Berlin. There are three grandchildren, Spencer, Drake and Caroline, and one great-grandchild, Riggs. Also surviving is former wife, Amanda Cropper, mother of his children. Preceding him in death was a brother, Elisha Cropper, and sister, Christine CropperNewtRayne.was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and served four years in the United States Coast Guard where he was a tugboat Captain. For fun he competed in boat docking contests with his 40-foot bay boat. He later became very active in politics in the Ocean City area. He and former wife Amanda bought the Midway Shopping Center in 1960, where they owned and operated the Ocean City Paint Store for 30 years. He was a member of the Ocean City Lions Club, Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, served as President of the Ocean City Council, President of the Worcester County Board of Education, and President of the Maryland Retriever Club. He loved his Labrador retrievers that he bred, trained and competed, finishing over 13 field champions and amateur field champions. Two of which were inducted into the Retriever Hall of Fame. Newt was generous with his time and knowledge, helping others train their dogs and be Servicessuccessful.wereheld.

try Arts from the Culinary Institute of America. Toni had a warm, loving, bubbly personality and was a friend to everyone. In her youth, she was a flutist for her school bands, and was a talented ringer for her church handbell choir. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Newark and sang in the church choir. She loved animals and was particularly fond of cats. There are no plans for a funeral. Memorial contributions can be made to the North Shore Animal League, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, N.Y., 11050 or Trinity United Methodist Church, 8355 Newark Road, Newark, Md. 21841.

A donation in his memory may be made to the OC Paramedic Foundation, Inc, P.O. Box 3099, Ocean City, Md. 21843 or the Bird Dog Foundation Inc, P.O. Box 774, 505 W. Highway 57, Grand Junction, Tenn. 38039, or Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Brian Robert Gamm BISHOPVILLE – A loving husband, father and grandfather, Brian Robert Gamm, 71, of Bishopville, was called to his heavenly home on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. Born in Elkhorn, Wis., a baptized child of God, he was the youngest child of the late John Gamm and Ruth (Kreuger) Newman, and his step-father William Newman.He grew up in Linn Township on the shores of Lake Geneva, Wis. graduating from Big Foot High School with the class of 1969. He enjoyed racing and working on hot rod cars with his buddies on the Super Speed Racing Team. Throughout his life he was a stranger to none, making friends and winning hearts, always a true gentleman he was loved by many including his devoted wife and children. He loved his pets and volunteering with the Worcester County Humane Society. He enjoyed traveling, including annual trips to Jamaica, and going back to Wisconsin for class reunions. An enthusiast for all things western, he enjoyed wearing his cowboy hats, traveling out west, and watching old western movies. He was a dedicated employee of Dr. Leonard Berger for 28 years at the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel. He and his wife were the 50th members of the Ocean City Jeep Club, he was also a member of the Elks Lodge 2645 in Ocean City, a volunteer with the Worcester County Humane Society, a member of Friendship United Methodist Church, and

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The council would need six votes to override the mayor’s veto, which hasn’t been discussed publicly. The ordinance veto issue is tentatively scheduled for the next council meeting. Meehan said on Tuesday whether the majority of the council approved the proposed code amendments, he objected to them being dismissed outright.

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“For the same reasons, I object to not allowing this presentation to be made,” he said. “There are some things in here about parking that I think are very important. Again, I’m not saying I totally agree with the recommendation, but I see some issues in here that are worth a discussion.”The council then voted 6-0 to reject the agenda item related to garage parking in the multi-family communities. Buas then asked for a discussion about a potential change in the process, including a Mayor and Council review before the planning commission holds a public hearing on a particular issue.

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“The problem we had was every time somebody brought up something they wanted discussed or looked into, one of the councilmembers that served on the committee would say, ‘we’ve already discussed that and we’re not going to do it.’ It took a while to get beyond that,” Meehan said. “That’s what I don’t want to see happen between the planning commission and the Mayor and Council.”

“I realize some people here have different feelings about the planning commission and its role,” he said. “There’s a lot of good information in here and whether you agree or don’t agree with the recommendation, it should be discussed for the benefit of the public. There are some interesting things in here that also depict what the responsibility of the planning commission is even if you don’t go to a conditional use as recommended for residential uses in the LC-1. I think just to dismiss the planning commission’s public hearing and giving the public the ability to see what was discussed is short-sighted.” Meehan said despite the often lightly attended meetings at the planning commission level, and even at the Mayor and Council level to some degree, many citizens are following the issues closely in various other ways.

“I think a lot of people follow the council meetings and the detailed press reports so they know where the council members stand on different topics,” he said. “I just think we’re short-circuiting the process. Some of these topics have been lingering for a long Meehantime.”said the planning commission holding the requisite public hearings on proposed code amendments and other issues was a defined responsibility for the commission.“Itistheresponsibility of the planning commission to review the zoning code and how it pertains to the comprehensive plan,” he said. “Holding a public hearing is their responsibility, as is making a recommendation. Whether the council chooses to accept it or vote it down is up to the council, but I think the planning commission was following the process they should be following.”

The council voted 6-0, with Councilman John Gehrig absent, to reject item E related to a code amendment allowing pyramidal zoning in certain zoning districts.

Attention then turned to item F on Tuesday’s agenda, which included a proposed code amendment recommended by the planning commission related to garages and off-street parking in certain multi-family neighborhoods. Buas made a motion to reject the agenda item before a presentation was made by staff, citing the same reasons as his prior motion. Meehan objected to the motion to dismiss the agenda item without a presentation from staff for the benefit of the public.

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“In the future, if the planning commission is going to discuss a proposed code amendment that was not discussed at strategic planning, I would recommend the chair pen a letter making any kind of recommendation to the Mayor and Council before calling a public hearing to get the council’s temperature on an issue,” he said. “I would highly recommend that.” Meehan voiced his displeasure with that“Again,recommendation.Iwouldobject to that,” he said. “That is just automatically the Mayor and Council making a decision before hearing from the Meehanpublic.”related a story from decades ago when the Downtown Association was formed. At the time, there were three council members serving on the committee and the Downtown Association’s discussions and ideas were often shortcircuited by the presence of the elected officials on the panel, he said.

FROM 7 90 2, 2022The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch opportunity to review that, but I think it’s important that the public knows what the Mayor and Council will be voting on and to have that presentation before it gets to us. I just think it’s the proper process to follow.”Meehan pointed to an apparent rift growing between the council and the planning commission on some issues, including a series of code amendments such as the two on the agenda on Tuesday. The two bodies are scheduled to hold a joint meeting to discuss various issues later thisFormonth.Meehan, his strong objection to rejecting the planning commission’s code amendment recommendations even before they were presented on Tuesday follows a recent trend. In August, the mayor vetoed a positive council vote on a proposed code amendment ordinance recommended by the planning commission that would have allowed stacked parking with a valet system for certain larger projects where site limitations make finding the requisite number of parking spaces needed a Meehan’schallenge.vetoofthat code change was based largely on the elimination of certain language related to the planning commission’s role in the approval process for the stacked parking system.

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Parker said he’d enjoyed his job in Worcester County but was looking forward to embarking on a unique opportunity in the aviation “Workingindustry.forWorcester County has been a wonderful experience,” he said. “The exceptional people, enduring programs, and salient projects made the job an interesting endeavor from day one. Worcester County is in great hands with capable elected officials, adept adminisagement Association,” Young said. In Worcester County, the deputy chief administrative officer is tasked with performing administrative work such as contracts and reports, coordinating scheduling for the county commissioners, handling legal advertising and organizing meeting packets, among other things. tration leadership, and excellent departmentTheheads.”county added the job listing to its website Aug. 29. “We’ve also reached out to organizations that draw these types of candidates, from the Maryland Association of Counties to the International City/County Man-

Police responded to a single vehicle accident on Main Street in Berlin on Aug. 28 shortly after 2 a.m. An investigation revealed the vehicle was travelling northbound in the downtown area when the 67-year-old driver drifted to the right of the roadway, struck a bump-out curb and then a tree, causing the vehicle to flip on its side. Police reported no evidence of drug or alcohol impairment and no citations were issued. The driver was treated on scene and refused transport. Submitted image

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SNOW HILL – Worcester County government is advertising for a deputy chief administrative officer. County officials confirmed this week that they are seeking a new deputy chief administrative officer. The current deputy, Joseph Parker, will leave the position next week to take a job in the aviation industry.

“We’ve posted the position and it will be open until we’ve filled it,” said Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young. Parker, a Berlin native, was hired by Worcester County last October after he retired from the U.S. Navy. He brought 22 years of leadership experience to the position, as he served the Navy as a pilot and advanced through the ranks to become the reserve program budget director for the forward deployed U.S. 7th Fleet in Japan and the Office of the Judge AdvocateYoungGeneral.said this week that Parker was leaving Sept. 9. He said the deputy, with not quite a year on the job, had spent much of the time learning the ins and outs of county government but had had a positive impact on Worcester County. “I think he’s leaving the county better than he found it,” Young said. “I just wish he’d stayed longer.”

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Here are a few approaches that might be worth considering: First, rather than collecting such a large proportion of water and sewer utility costs through flat fees, these could be (mostly) folded into the usage portion for sewer. That's less than a cheeseburger.Isthe lesson that I might as well let the toilet run? It could be years before it wastes enough water that it costs as much as a new valve. And I might be dead before it's as expensive as calling a plumber to do the job.

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Editor: Utility rates are again in the news in Berlin, and everybody is facing higher monthly fees that will be the same for every account, no matter how much water and electricity you use. It might seem like everybody paying the same is fair, but think Capitalagain.feesand similar fixed charges burden those that conserve and those with limited economic means more heavily than others. And I suspect that, in the long term, they are a Band-Aid that will not heal the underlying conditions, which mostly stem from growth andWe'veenvironment.beenleaning into flat fees for a while, especially with water and sewer. And think about the stormwater utility, another fixed fee effort.

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The results don't seem optimal. Maybe it’s time to think about changing our approach.Everybody's use of utilities is not the same. It has always bothered me that a Berlin widower or a thrifty single mom that uses 1,500 gallons of water a month gets a bill that is nearly the same as that of somebody that uses much more. My own bill is an example. In June the old meter out front said that I used 1,000 gallons of water. In July it registered 4,000 gallons. But my bill was almost the same both months because the structure of our utility rates makes the cost of using water trivial. The 3,000 extra gallons cost only $1.30, plus $5.10 hour are simpler, and somewhat less regressive, but as The Dispatch also reported last week, our electric infrastructure is groaning under the weight of increased demand and associated costs (and maybe a new normal of hotter summers). Despite this, Berlin's rate structure does little to moderate use. Before going further, let me appreciate a few good things: I love the Town's new electronic billing. Water meters that are more accurate are a needed step forward. We made a brave decision to dispose of sewage in a better way, and operating our own electric utility is a point of pride for the whole Town. But maybe it’s time that we took a look at structuring rates with a stronger principle of “user pays”. That is, make our utility bills more closely reflect our individual use. Put out more trash? Pay more for it to be hauled away. Is that guy’s old air conditioner set on 65 degrees making the transformer wobble? He might pay a little more for the extra kilowatt hours. And your use of water should be the primary determinant of your bill, rather than fixed charges that disproportionately burden the economically disadvantaged and discourage being environmentally conscious.

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The ultimate goal for everyone is #justiceforgavin, a social media movealso implore anyone with information related to Gavin’s death to come forward and share that information with the police.”Gavin’s parents specifically saluted their high school-aged daughter Summer for “her strength and courage” after the loss of her younger brother. She was featured on a television segment this week following her first-place junior angler finish in last month’s Poor Girls Open. She spoke highly of her brother, while also believing he remains with her in many ways. Of her little brother, who would have been starting his freshman year in high school next week, she said, “Gavin was a very joyful person. He was one of the funniest people I know. Every time he would walk into a room, he would light it up … he cared more about others than about himself. He was always on the go, ready to do something or help someone and try to make everyone laugh. … We were definitely best friends…”Ifthefamily members can continue to show this confidence, faith and poise in the process to justice, we should all simply follow their lead. ment seeking to bring accountability for the driver who ran over the teen and callously continued without stopping. Those who may have helped the motorist in the hours and days following should also face repercussions if deceptive actions are proven.

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This was the full statement from Maryland State Police in response to this week’s inquiry for an update on the investigation into 14-year-old Gavin Knupp’s death. Knupp was killed seven weeks ago in a heinous hit-and-run collision near Ocean Pines.

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Over the last two months since the incident, the family has continued to show confidence in the authorities conducting the investigation. The general public seems to be less sure of the process, but once again the family’s strength and restraint should be commended. Those growing impatient should emulate those who loved Gavin the most. If the mom, dad and sister can show poise in the face of unimaginable grief, public can do the same. Family attorney Neil Dubovsky said this week in a statement, “Those who are responsible for Gavin’s death know who they are, and we will not rest until they have all been held to account.” Tiffany and Ray Knupp, Gavin’s parents, said, “We continue to have full trust and confidence in law enforcement to complete their investigation and in the legal system to hold those responsible accountable for their crimes. We

Starting in September, The Dispatch reports, fixed monthly water and sewer fees will go up another $19.50, and a bit more for businesses. Had the fees begun in June, my bill then would have been 9.7¢/gal (+1.9¢) for 1,000 gallons, and 2.6¢/gal (+0.5¢) for 4,000 gallons in July.Okay, okay, it’s a lot of nitpicky numbers, but the bottom line is that the new fees make it even "cheaper" to blow through more water. Trash is the same story. The guy that throws out a lot of trash has a utility bill that looks the same as the little old lady that barely puts anything on the curb. And recycling households get no benefit but personal satisfaction even though they save the Town money. In fact, Berlin's recyclers are arguably subsidizing the people that don't bother.

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The most disturbing part of the statement was the same sentiment could have been released days after the fatal collision. The statement makes it seem investigators are not further along today toward filing charges than they were the week of the incident. It’s natural for the community to be in an uproar and demand an arrest in the teen’s death.

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Look at dollars per gallon: In June I paid 7.8¢ per gallon for water and wastewater. But in July, when I used four times as much, I paid only 2.1¢, even though the town pumped and distributed all that extra water and I sent four times more down the tubes to the wastewater treatment plants.

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“Crash team investigators continue to follow up on leads while talking to witnesses. This case is active and ongoing while police seek anyone with first-hand knowledge of the incident or who may have witnessed the incident to contact police at 410-819-4721. Callers will remain confidential. Once the investigation is complete, it will be presented to the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office for review.”

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In response to Knerr at last week’s meeting, Planning Director Dave Engelhart said his intent with the ordinance – one he thought was shared by the majority of the council – was to draft an ordinance to prevent real estate companies from buying blocks of residences in town and putting in short-term rentals. He said, “The idea of the permanent residence restriction in the R-1 and the R-2 was that we protect those neighborhoods where we don’t have your house, your neighbor’s house and the third house … bought up by a real estate investment company just to have short-term rentals. The way to ensure that was to have the 180-day restriction with the state … the other idea was there are a lot of people, a lot of them older people, who spend time in Florida … in order to make it possible for them to keep their home in Berlin – which they want to do – they want to be able to rent it on a short-term rental or someone who never leaves the town the ability to rent a bedroom or two in their home… that was to my recollection the way the discussions went and the vote.”

The town will revisit the discussion Monday, Sept. 12 as the ordinance is slated for a public hearing and second reading. At last week’s meeting when he sought the inclusion of the “owner-occupied” clause in the ordinance, Knerr did not seem to have the support of his two fellow council members in attendance – Dean Burrell and Jack Orris. It could be one of those instances when the ordinance gets passed, as the votes seem there, and annual reviews are held to determine if the short-term rental program is accomplishing what the town wants.

Ocean City has been discussing reconstructing Baltimore Avenue from N. Division to 15th streets for at least 25 years. It was learned this week the project cost has doubled to $40 million and could take four years to complete in phases rather than the initially projected two years. Though the soaring estimate was worrisome, there appeared to be a willingness among the city’s elected officials to continue to move forward with planning for the project. While the final cost estimates are being narrowed down, the city would be wise to take a deeper dive into the other funding sources, such as grants and federal initiatives, that may be available to help offset the huge expense and reduce the inevitable debt. Waiting for prices to go down would not be the right course.

There seems to be some confusion over short-term rentals in Berlin. At last week’s meeting, Berlin Councilman Jay Knerr expressed concerns about the ordinance that was passed earlier this year. After it was approved in the spring, an “error” was later discovered and an amendment to the ordinance was needed. Language needed to be added to the ordinance that short-term rentals in the R-1 and R-2 districts should only be in permanent residences. During first reading of the revised ordinance last Monday, Knerr questioned whether the town’s reason for tackling Airbnb-like rentals is truly reflected in the finished product. The issue was “intent” behind the ordinance in general, not the changes reflecting the zoning district error. “In the entire time we were discussing this ordinance, the words that were being thrown around were ‘owner occupied.’ That came up constantly and that was the desire of the council. That’s what we wanted. The way this ordinance reads is in R-1 and R-2 it has to be your permanent residence,” Knerr said. “… to me the intent was the owner had to be present in the property when there was a tenant. Otherwise, you haven’t done anything, and you can rent your place to whoever. … I believe there should be language in here to tighten it up, to say it needs to be owner occupied. I think we missed that. The discussion all along was owner occupied. That means if I am owning the property I need to be there when it’s being rented.”

Letters To The Editor Between The Lines by Publisher/Editor Steve Green

For the first time since the fall of 2019, schools are looking normal as they prepare to reopen for the new year. In this case, the ordinary is worthy of celebrating.ForWorcester County, like every other jurisdiction in the state, the 202021 public school year began as the previous year ended with virtual instruction. The 2021-22 school year in Worcester started with everyone wearing masks, albeit in-person unlike most counties across Maryland. In fact, Worcester County held more in-person instruction throughout the school year than any other school system in the state. Facial coverings were required in county schools until March of 2022 when they were made optional in the classrooms by the state.

John and Diane OceanJonesCity BookSuccessfulSaleRecap Editor: The weekend of July 22-25 was one of the best yet Book Sale held at the Ocean Pines Library and run by The Friends of the Ocean Pines Library (FOPL). Over Friday evening, Saturday and Monday, approximately 20,000 books, DVD’s, Audio Books and CDs were offered for sale with all proceeds benefitting the Ocean Pines Library. The proceeds are used by the library to buy equipment, sponsor programs, offer classes and provide items not covered by the Worcester County Commissioners.In addition, this year we added a “Specials Room Book Store” that showcased and offered for sale rare, signed, vintage, first edition, small press, collectible, odd and special interest books. This year was the 21st Annual Book Sale and was put together by 105 volunteers and nearly 450 hours to make the sale possible. Throughout the year, books, CD’s, audio books and DVD’s are donated by patrons and then sorted and made ready for sale. This year the Book Sale was attended by over 1,400 people and raised approximately $10,000.Onbehalf of the FOPL and the Ocean Pines Library, we would like to thank all the volunteers who made the sale possible and who assist with library activities during the year, the charitable folks who donate books throughout the year, the staff of the library who are so patient with our activities, and to all of you who came out to support the sale. Donations of clean, slightly used or new items are now being accepted. Hope to see you all next year. If you would like to volunteer for the 2023 sales, please contact the Ocean Pines Library and leave your name, address, phone number and email address.

Edward HammondBerlin Shocked By Lack Of Help Editor: What’s happened to the boaters' creed, leave no one stranded in the water.On Sunday, August 21, 2022, while boating off the coastline of Assateague Island (bayside) our boat’s propeller detached from the boat. My son jumped in to try to locate it. He is a good swimmer but the tide kept pushing him further and further from the boat. He tried to swim back but became exhausted and said he couldn’t make it. We were helpless. We couldn’t rescue our son. We started screaming and waving our hands, yelling for “Help.” A nearby jet ski tour operator went over to my son but made no effort to rescue him from the water. The operator came back to our boat and said something you never thought any boater would say, which was I can’t help him, I’m not allowed. We have been boating in the Assawoman Bay for over 20 years and would never dream of not helping someone in distress. We begged the jet ski operator to at least take a life jacket to him, which he did, and then he left. We were in shock and disbelief that he would just leave. There was another boat closeby and we got their attention. Those Good Samaritans pulled their anchor and rescued our son. He was in bad shape when he got to the boat but has made a full recovery. We were very lucky. My concern is, are these jet ski operators trained and skilled to conduct emergency rescue scenarios? More importantly, since they are always out and about, they are often in the perfect position should something like this happen.Iam still stunned that someone would say that they aren't allowed to rescue someone. I hope this article will reaffirm the necessity for all boaters to assist and rescue anyone that is struggling in the water. We have personally reached out to several outfitters and asked them to go over their emergency rescue procedures with all their staff. I hope they do.

Enthusiastic back-to-school nights across the county were held this week. These events did not take place two years ago, and last year’s events were largely held outside. It’s worth noting parents were not permitted inside most public schools until last spring as the school year was winding down. At this week’s back-to-school nights, all seemed normal. It was refreshing for parents to be able to walk around the school, visit classrooms and talk with teachers. It was as it should be, and normal never felt so good.

There does appear to be some merit to Knerr’s recollection and the confusion that appears evident about the ordinance’s ultimate goal. Discussions over the years at town hall have included the term “owner occupied” as well as “permanent residence.” In explaining why he would not be signing the passed ordinance, Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall said in April, “ … as I stated previously when I was a council member, I believe the owner-occupied provision provides a negative impact on some of our residents that call Berlin home.”

September 2, 2022 Page 93The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch of the bill. Benefits of doing this include moreSecond,fairness.and in parallel, we could consider tiered rates for water and electric. This means that your first 500 kwh of electricity or 2,000 gallons of water come cheaper than the next, with the rate increasing in steps as you use more. Tiered rates incentivize conservation and shift the cost toward those whose heavier use strains existing facilities and are one driver of the need for more (expensive) infrastructure. Third, the town could do the same for solid waste. Toss more, pay more. There’s no line item in my utility bill for trash collection, but maybe there should be. It’s not like we aren’t paying for it. Some other places do this with differently-sized trash bins with different monthlyFourthrates.and finally, earlier this year the Mayor noted how few people recycle in Town. He said that this means that Berlin pays the County more than it has to for solid waste disposal. Carrots are better than sticks, and the decision to recycle probably should remain a personal one.So instead of mandating recycling, which is one possibility, perhaps a modest economic incentive could be created, which could be a win-win for the Town and its residents. You don’t have to hug trees to support this: Saving the Town money reduces pressure to increase taxes (and utility rates).I’mnot arguing for or against any of the recent new fees per se. Instead, what I’m suggesting is that Berlin think about how it structures utility rates and perhaps move towards a new way that places greater emphasis on personal (and business) responsibility.

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There are typically some challenging moments involving reluctant kids who are scared and consequently combative when it’s their time to go in the ocean. One situation played out right in front of me from start to finish. A little girl – who I would estimate to be about 7 years old – was having a tough time, refusing to go in the ocean and to even associate with the surfers who were to take her out. She was

T passion among the volunteers, epitomizing exactly what this day is all about.As for my family, our routine is for Pam and Carson to line up together under the tent when his time to surf is called. The kids get fitted for life jackets there and wait for surfer availability. We have been with the same surfer, Blake, just about every year, and we wait for him to come free typically. While he and Pam waited in line, Carson was clearly battling some emotions. I could see it on his face. He’s always a little nervous, but I’m sure it didn’t help that everyone had been talking for the last three hours about the rough ocean conditions and extreme currents that day. He also watched from the beach the groups ahead of him. It was natural for him to have anxiety. I had some apprehensions as well, but complete faith in the surfers to keep him safe and not push it too far. My concern was more about whether Carson would fight going out with Blake. The worries were unnecessary, as he was a champ. Due to the size of the waves and strong currents, Carson had two surfers with him pushing him out on the board. He had four solid rides and enjoyed himself. There were no huge smiles during the ocean session, likely because he was scared. However, when it was over, he was all smiles. For the rest of the day, he seemed relieved and was happy to just observe. For Pam and I, Surfers Healing came the day after we dropped Beckett off at boarding school in Virginia. For months, we knew we would have the huge backto-back experiences. I had mixed emotions about the timing, but in hindsight I am glad they were scheduled this way. (The writer is the publisher and editor of The Dispatch. He and his wife, Pamela, are proud parents of two boys. This weekly column examines their transition into parenthood and all that goes along with it. E-mail any thoughts to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com.)

Page 94 September 2, 2022The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Puzzle Answers PUZZLE ON PAGE 71 throwing a serious tantrum, crying, hitting and trying to run. The surfers were amazingly patient, although after about 10 minutes of battling the girl the lead surfer seemed to be out of tricks to settle her down. The girl was scared and wanted to get away. I overheard him say he was worried about hurting her hand or arm holding on as she fought to get free. He said, “If I let go, she’s gone,” and he was right. Because we have been in this position, I assume somewhere nearby the girl’s parents were watching and struggling with what to do. The parents’ instinct surely was to help, but they knew if they went to the girl there would be no turning back. She would never let go of the mom, dad or guardian after laying eyes on them. At the right time, a female surfer came on to help and picked the girl up immediately. I don’t know what she said, but her body language was calm and assuring. The girl settled down in a bit, regaining her composure enough to ride a few waves in the white water. It was a team effort and it worked. The male surfer did nothing wrong, but the woman’s new presence provided the trust the girl needed at the time. Another special treat from this year’s Surfers Healing was a coordinated effort carried out by some locals to let Joshua Alton surf for the first time at the event. On the autism spectrum, Alton, 18, has been through a health nightmare for the last year. He has an uncurable cancer and has lost the use of his legs. While his health diagnosis is complicated and grim at this point, Joshua was given a thrill at Surfers Healing. He was carried on a uniquely designed surfboard by nine surfers and volunteers into the ocean so he could ride a wave through the white water. It was a moment to behold. As luck would have it, I missed it as I ran to grab something from our hotel room just at that time. Videos and pictures from friends helped share the moment. It showed the heart and comhe general sights and sounds of Surfers Healing every August are what makes it so special, but it’s the dozens of small interactions taking place throughout the day that tell the story.My favorite thing each year during Surfers Healing – a traveling camp featuring experienced surfers taking children on the autism spectrum surfing –is to simply observe. The family reactions to seeing their kid surf for the first time or even the 10th time are remarkable. There are smiles and tears, typically at the same time. It’s inspiring to watch the surfers working together to keep the kids safe, bonding with them for 10 minutes while providing them a thrill. All the volunteers who work incredibly hard to carry out the day’s mission have hearts of gold. After they surf, the kids’ reactions to reuniting with their parents and families will warm the coldest of hearts. There are dozens of beautiful moments merging to create an incredible day on the beach. It’s amazing what transpires throughout the day. It’s why I just like to watch it all. Each of these special needs kids has a story. The journeys vary but the one commonality for all of us is empathy. We all understand how challenging our lives can be with our kids. Each child is different, and a host of challenges face each one. It’s a privilege to be on hand to see all the ups and downs – sometimes it’s the latter that turns into a memory.

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