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STICKER SHOCK: rec site bids waaay over budget Downtown complex delayed after super-high prices stun Ocean City Council members

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (July 15, 2022) A serious case of sticker shock has pushed the renovation of the resort’s Downtown Recreation Complex back a year as officials head back to the drawing board for

site work bids.

“I think this is indicative of the market we’re dealing with right now,” City Manager Terry McGean said during a work sessions Tuesday of the two bids that came in well over budget. One breached the line at $1.6 million and the other was $2.75 million over .

The city budgeted $2.2 million for the site work phase of the project and See HIGH Page 4

New deputy city manager comes from OCPD admin.

Capt. Elton Harmon swaps badge for office in City Hall as second in command PHOTO COURTESY CONNIE ALDERFER

CANAL SUNSET The adage“Red at night, sailors’ delight” has some truth to it in these latitudes, as it often foretells of fair weather because of a building high pressure system, according to multiple scientific sources.

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By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (July 15, 2022) At the end of this month, Ocean City Police Capt. Elton “JR” Harmon will tuck away his badge and hang up his law enforcement gear after more than two

decades with the department to become City Manager Terry McGean’s number two.

The deputy city manager position is a new one that McGean added to the town’s payroll shortly after he was hired in January as part of a newly developed hierarchy plan to help spread out administrative duties and responsibilities.

The effort to hire the new staff See POLICE Page 3

PRIMARY ELECTION

Most county races will be decided Tuesday WHO’S RUNNING — PAGE 14

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 15, 2022) Worcester County residents will head to the polls on Tuesday to vote for who they want to be represent them in many divisions of government, whether at the county commissioner level, the Orphan’s Court, or as sheriff. The Board

of Education election will be in November.

The polls will open on July 19, while many early voting stations such as Worcester Preparatory School in Berlin, already have had their properties lined with signs from candidates reaching for that last chance to appeal to voters.

Tuesday’s election will include primaries for five seats on the County Commissioners, with Districts 2-6 up for grabs.

In District 2, incumbent Diana Purnell will be challenged by Catherine Freeman; District 3 has Eric Fiori, Tom Gulyas, Shawn Kotwica, and Tim VanVonno vying to take over after Bud Church’s 20 years in the seat; and in District 4 there is another four-way race with incumbent Ted Elder seeking another term and Nancy Bradford, Jeff McMahon, and Virgil Shockley trying to snatch it away from See PRIMARIES Page 14

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Police Capt. Elton Harmon named deputy city manager Continued from Page 1 member began with a vetting process that consisted of advertising the position internally and forming a committee who interviewed five candidates.

McGean said during a work session Tuesday that Harmon’s name made it to the top of the list as the best fit for the job, and asked council members to approve the appointment.

Harmon started working for the city in 1997 as a police officer and moved up through the ranks. As administrative captain, he handled the largest budget in the city and managed both civilian and sworn officers, McGean said. Harmon also has what McGean described as “extensive experience” serving as a special events and special projects lieutenant.

Before becoming a police officer, Harmon was a college football coach, which McGean said shows another layer of leadership ability. Harmon also completed a sports complex feasibility study during college.

“That’s very timely in what we are undertaking,” McGean said of the study.

McGean also said he worked closely with Harmon on numerous projects during his more than 30year tenure as city engineer.

“Most importantly, and what I came back to over and over again … was [Harmon’s] successful experience as a patrol captain, during arguably some the toughest periods in the history of Ocean City,” McGean said. “His leadership addressing crime on the Boardwalk and taking on the H2Oi event, I think, speak for

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Ocean City Police Capt. Elton “JR” Harmon was named deputy city manager at a work session Tuesday.

themselves.”

Council members unanimously approved Harmon’s appointment to the position in a 4-0 vote on Tuesday, with Councilmen John Gehrig, Frank Knight and Lloyd Martin absent.

McGean said Harmon will officially begin his new position at the end of the month after retiring from the OCPD. Mayor Rick Meehan called the appointment of Harmon “excellent” and commended McGean for the process that led to his hire.

The idea for the job came about shortly after McGean came on board as city manager at the beginning of the year. He started off directly overseeing all 16 of the city’s department heads.

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High bids stall downtown rec facility project Continued from Page 1 put a tight timeline on starting the work because it must be completed during warmer weather. Representatives from multiple companies attended the pre-bid meeting, but only two submitted proposals, which McGean called “disappointing” during the work session.

The bids, which Councilman Tony DeLuca opened at the meeting, came from A-Del Construction out of Network, Delaware for $3.865 million, and Salisbury-based Chesapeake Turf for $4.95 million.

After seeing the numbers, McGean recommended that council members reject the bids. He also pointed out that a $1 million grant is on the way for the project, but that it likely will not be received now until December. He suggested re-bidding the project at that time, as the work cannot be completed in the winter anyway, but said the delay will likely push the entire project’s completion back about a year.

“Given what the bid results are, I would recommend we just go ahead and stand down on this project,” he said.

After balking at the numbers, council members agreed. They voted 4-0, with Councilmen John Gherig, Frank Knight and Lloyd Martin not in attendance, to reject the bids and re-bid the project after December.

“We had it at $2.2 million,” Councilman Mark Paddack said. “These are totally, totally way outside of the fiduciary responsibility of our town and our taxpayers at this point.”

The bids were also brought up informally at a Recreation and Parks Committee meeting several

Bids for site work for renovations to Ocean City’s Downtown Recreation Complex came in way over budget this week, prompting council members to reject them and re-bid the work in December. The delay will likely push the multi-phased project back a year.

hours later, when members agreed that the short timeline and high cost of construction likely swayed the lack of interest and high cost estimates.

The site work is one portion of a multi-phased effort to fully renovate the recreation complex on St. Louis Avenue between Third and Fourth

streets. The overall project includes the revitalization of the skate park, playground, and recreation building. Bids were opened in February for the skate park work, which includes an overall expansion and construction of a new office and restrooms.

City asks for comment on hazard mitigation (July 15, 2022) In an effort to reduce hazard risk and future loss, Ocean City officials are developing a hazard mitigation plan and want input from the public on its contents.

Over the years the town has experienced numerous hazardous incidents, ranging from floods to hurricanes. Mitigation plans are designed not only to save lives in these instances, but also costs.

According to a news release from the city, for every $1 spent on disaster mitigation, more than $6 are saved

that would have been used responding to or recovering from disaster.

To ensure the town has the most adequate methods for addressing these types of issues in its updated Hazard Mitigation Plan, members of the Ocean City Department of Emergency Services want to hear from those it will affect.

The plan identifies potential hazards and lists future projects that may reduce or eliminate damage before a disaster strikes.

Feedback from residents, community members, workers, business

owners, and visitors will help ensure the success of the hazard mitigation plan and accompanying projects, according to the release. Community members and stakeholders can participate in the following ways: • Public Survey: Take a survey to provide feedback on concerns regarding local hazards and disaster risk.

The survey consists of 17 questions and takes under 10 minutes to complete. Survey is found at oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/emergenc y-services/ • Follow the Town of Ocean City on

Facebook for hazard mitigation updates and other emergency preparedness, response and recovery information.

• Tell family members, friends, and neighbors about the plan and how they can help.

• Contact Bob Rhode with the Department of Emergency Services at brhode@oceancitymd.gov to ask questions about the plan.

Learn more about the Town of Ocean City Hazard Mitigation Plan at oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/e mergency-services/.

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Bus drivers happy with raise but staffing still falls short

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An Ocean City bus sits at the terminal downtown on the morning of the Fourth of July before pulling out to pick up passengers.

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By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (July 15, 2022) A recent pay bump for drivers has boosted morale and kept Ocean City buses running smoothly through the busy days of July.

However transportation officials are still not flush with people to get behind the wheel, despite wages now meeting, and at times exceeding, the regional competition.

“Most [people] we reached out to that had shown interest said they have taken jobs elsewhere,” Public Works Director Hal Adkins said of recruitment efforts after a Transportation Committee meeting Tuesday.

City Council members voted on June 21 to raise regular drivers’ pay from $17.75 an hour to $20.49. Ad-

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Transportation officials promptly addressed the safety issues with members of the police department, but the staffing strains still loomed, and drivers were so fed up that they were planning to call out sick before Fourth of July weekend if something did not change.

The wage increase ceased the action, and Adkins said Tuesday that driver feedback has been good.

“They were very appreciative,” he said. “They had felt undervalued.”

Adkins added that two new candidates applied for driver jobs after the wage increase went into effect, although staffing numbers are still not up to where officials would like.

The bus crowding has evened out some, though.

Adkins said that the next four weeks will be “steady and busy” as it is peak summer season, but so far officials are handling it.

“Buses are ‘whitelining’ (maximum occupancy), but we have not gotten to the point, in our opinion, that we’ve left masses behind,” he said. “We have not gotten text messages emails or phone calls. We’re borderline hanging in there.”

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The new configuration puts five departments — recreation, risk, grants and special projects, IT, and community development — under the purview of Harmon as the new deputy city manager. McGean has said he carefully chose those departments, as he wanted to keep public safety, human resources, finance, public works and tourism under his own wing.

McGean also said in April that he advertised the new position internally as a grade 130, which carries the same salary as a department head. In fiscal 2023, a little more than $151,000 was budgeted for the deputy city manager’s salary and benefits.

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Police chief says calls for service dropped Decrease in crime credited to proactive approach and new body camera program

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 15, 2022) The Ocean City Police Department saw decreases almost across the board when it came to calls and crimes in June, and according to Police Chief Ross Buzzuro, the recently implemented body cameras may have contributed to the trend.

During a Police Commission meeting on Monday, Buzzuro reported that the number of calls for service dropped from 10,323 in June 2020 Ross Buzzuro to 7,921 in June 2022.

The chief also showed stats for the same period in 2021, which also resulted in a decrease from 9,285.

“In June, we saw a true shift in calls for service,” he said, adding that his force has been proactive.

Each month, the top 25 calls for service are tracked, which overall showed a similar pattern.

The number of city ordinance violations dropped from 1,685 in 2021 to 1,441, the number of calls for disorderly individuals dropped from 713 to 617, and the number of calls for alcohol violations dropped from 648 to 406.

During the same period, the department saw the number of collisions drop from 319 to 231, noise complaints decrease from 230 to 155, domestic assaults fall from 118 to 78,

weapons violations go from 49 to 36, and parking complaints and violations sink from 726 to 440.

“A lot of these calls we see moving in the right direction,” Buzzuro said.

Not everything fell, though.

The chief reported that the number of traffic stops in June 2021 were 1,002, and last month they increased to 1,133, Other categories that saw increases during that period included controlled dangerous substances violations up from 190 to 255, 911 hangSee MAYOR Page 8

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Ocean City Council agrees to raise bulk collection fees

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (July 15, 2022) Residents may soon pay resort public works employees more money to pick up their large junk.

For years, people have been getting a pretty good deal from the city on the cost of bulk trash collection as compared to what private companies charge, resulting in a high demand for service that officials say is draining departmental resources.

“It’s just the volume is just incredible,” Public Works Deputy Director Woody Vickers said during a council work season Tuesday of the high amount of trash his staff is called to haul away.

“You look at FY22, [we had] 1,819 requests,” Vickers continued. “It’s hard.”

The department currently has a 2

1/2-week wait for bulk pickup, even with staff working up to six days a week for eight to 10 hours a day tending to requests. Vickers told the council a solution was needed, and suggested raising the residential fees, which have not been touched since 2013.

The fees are currently $20 for one item, $30 for up to three, and $5 for each additional. The new fee structure would raise the cost to pick up one item to $40, up to three items to $75 and each additional to $10.

Vickers said the reason for the bump is not to cover costs, but to bring the charges up to the same level as private companies. Some entities have raised their fees and eliminated services, resulting in an influx of requests to the town. The change is expected to even the playing field and See RESOLUTION Page 10

Mayor praises public safety aids for added engagement Continued from Page 7 ups up from 476 to 495, and animal complaints rising from 86 to 94.

The department made 519 custodial arrests last month compared to 773 in 2021, and issued 21 criminal citations compared to 2 in 2021.

Of the arrests last month, 48 were for drugs, 41 for DUI, and 79 for weapons.

The chief said his officers are taking a structured and proactive approach, and with fewer collisions tying up multiple staff members at a time, they can be more proactive downtown.

“It was a pretty good month of June,” Buzzuro said.

City Councilman Lloyd Martin tipped his virtual hat to the chief and said he has not had any complaints other than a little noise during the July 4 weekend. But overall, he said,

it has been relatively quiet.

Mayor Rick Meehan also complimented the chief and his staff, saying he spends a lot of time on the Boardwalk and has noticed the Public Safety Aids engaging with patrons more this year than in years past.

The mayor also said he was apprehensive, at first, when trying to figure out how the body cameras would work.

“It looks to me like they’re working seamlessly,” he said, adding that it appears the officers tell the people they are being recorded right away, and the demeanor changes.

The chief concurred and said the mayor was 100 percent accurate.

“So far, so good,” he said. “We’re learning as well, in terms of body cameras … everything looks good and is going in the right direction.”

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The Ocean City Planning Commission approved a site plan last week that will allow The Harrison Group to build a two-story office at the current site of the dino-themed mini golf course at 1801 Philadelphia Ave. The family-run Harrison Group is one of the resort’s most prominent property owners, with multiple hotels, restaurants and event spaces under their purview. Their portfolio started with the opening of the Harrison Hall Hotel downtown in the 1950s, and has grown to include dozens of other properties across the resort.

According to the Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation, the company owns the land where the mini golf course operates.

In theapproved site plan, the new, modern-looking office building will replace the golf course and all of its amenities. The space will be the new headquarters for company employ-

ees, who today work in a much smaller and less ideal space inside the Plim Plaza on Baltimore Avenue.

Zoning Administrator Kay Gordy said during the planning commission meeting that the project will be built in two phases. She said it will come in just below 12,000 gross square feet when it is complete, which will include parking in front.

During the meeting, planning commissioners discussed the existing bus terminal, which today is just a sign on the sidewalk, and included a condition in their approval that the developer of the new office has to build an actaul bus shelter somewhere on the property.

The commissioners had few other comments about the project during the meeting, except Commissioner Lauren Taylor, who said she believes many of the neighbors of the property will be happy with the change because of a decrease in noise, activity and the elimination of bright flood lights that accompany the mini golf course. She also called the new, future building “very pretty.”

Attempts to reach a representative from The Harrison Group, and the owner of Nick’s Mini Golf to comment on the details of this story were unsuccessful.

Resolution set for intro July 18 Continued from Page 8 prevent people from dumping items for bulk collection in the middle of night.

Council members agreed to approve the rate structure, and staff members will introduce a resolution at their next meeting on July 18.

Mayor Rick Meehan said the bulk collection program was created several years ago to offer residents a service and prevent large amounts of trash from piling up on streets, side-

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“It is concerning that sometimes we have to wait 2 1/2 weeks, but I can tell how you guys have your hands full with this,” Meehan said to Vickers. “Hopefully, this will not just encourage people ... to discard things.”

Meehan also confirmed that the pickup is for residential customers.

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Gillis has been pushing for a solution to the overstuffed garage situation for some time, serving as a consistent voice against approval of projects that include enclosed garages, especially in neighborhoods where public parking is scarce.

Planning staff members have drafted an amendment that would change the zoning code so that it required garages to be “open and available” if they are to be used in the parking calculation.

The amendment also would require adequate interior driveways and ingress and egress connections, and make the minimum number of parking spaces for a project open and unenclosed.

The draft also suggests amending code design standards to require a minimum 5-foot wide driveway apron in front of garage doors. A driveway apron is the area where a residential driveway meets the street pavement.

The proposed changes were included in a series of several working code amendments that planning commissioners and City Council members are sifting through. The recent meeting was an extension of a public hearing held last month about changing the garage requirements, which some members of the develop-

ment community opposed.

Zoning Administrator Kay Gordy shared a letter at the July 6 meeting from local attorney Regan Smith, who proposed a much simpler language tweak that would require all parking provided to be free of obstructions at all times, whether open or closed.

Local developer Jeff Taylor also spoke last week about the possible changes. He said that he has done projects with both enclosed and unenclosed garages, and that the preferred design for downtown area projects is the closed version.

Taylor’s suggestions included requiring square footage for garages and changing the townhouse parking requirements to three spaces, instead of 2 1/2.

“You just got to have clear space,” he said.

Gillis argued that people will still opt to park in public street spaces even if space is cleared, but he said he liked the idea of changing the townhouse requirements to three spaces.

Some other refinements were discussed as well, and will be incorporated into the final version of the draft.

Planning and Development Director Bill Neville said he and his staff will draw up the preferred language and bring the proposed changes back to the planning commissioners to review before moving the full amendment to City Council members for final approval.

County center to close July 20 (July 15, 2022) The Isle of Wight Center at the intersection of Route 90 and St. Martins Neck Road will be closed for one day on July 20 to allow for replacement of the facility’s HVAC units.

Individuals seeking to transact

business with the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office on the day of the closure may do so at the Worcester County Government Center, at One W. Market Street in Snow Hill, or online at www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/treasurers-office.

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Primaries will decide many races Continued from Page 1 him.

Incumbent Chip Bertino will attempt to retain his seat in District 5 against a challenge by Grant Helvey, and in District 6 Jim Bunting, the incumbent, is attempting to hold onto his position as Richard Addis, Jr., looks to dethrone him.

Commissioner Josh Nordstrom, a Democrat, will be challenged by Caryn Abbott, a Republican, when the November election takes place, but no action on the ballot in the first district will occur on Tuesday.

District 7 is not contested this year and Commissioner Joe Mitrecic should retain his seat come November.

In other races, Sheriff Matt Crisafulli is being challenged by Jeffrey Buhrt.

Crisafulli is seeking his second term, saying “the first four years go by really fast.”

If elected, the 48year-old sheriff, who spent many years with the substance abuse prevention program D.A.R.E., hopes to continue to advocate for more school Matt Crisafulli safety. Crisafulli’s department already has school resource deputies, or SRDs, in each of the county schools, and his hope is that these positions help build relationships with the students, teachers, and communities they serve.

Crisafulli also wants to work on getting mental health services available for his staff and those of fire and EMS departments. Many first responders see gruesome scenarios that could fuel post-traumatic stress disorder, and Crisafulli wants to be able to offer help on those matters if he can.

There is a three-way race to serve as the Judge of the Orphans’ Court,

with current judge Cheryl Jacobs being challenged by Linda Hess and Mike Diffendal.

Several other positions across the county will go uncontested, including State’s Attorney Kris Heiser’s seat, Clerk of the Circuit Court Susan Braniecki’s position, and Register of Wills Terri Delaney Westcott’s position.

Four of the seven districts represented on the Board of Education are up for grabs, but not until November.

Bill Buchanan, who represents District 1 will be challenged by John Abbott and Bill Gordy in District 4 will be challenged by Jamie Marie Rice.

In District 6, Nate Passawaters will be challenged by Katie Addis, and in District 7, Todd Ferrante is uncontested.

Registered voters should have been notified of their polling places by mail from the Worcester County Board of Election Supervisors.

Dist. 2 hopefuls differ on sportsplex Incumbent doubles down on record and challenger pushes for more diversity

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 15, 2022) Two Democratic candidates seek to represent District 2 on the Board of Worcester County Commissioners.

Incumbent Diana Purnell is looking for her third term as a commissioner for the district which stretches from Berlin to Stockton, encompassing areas such as Girdletree and parts of Snow Hill.

Her challenger, Catherine Freeman, hopes to get her first term as a commissioner.

Diana Purnell First elected as a commissioner in 2014, Purnell has served as the president of the board in 2017 and 2018.

The 76-year-old Berlin resident is an inventor with two patents, according to her biography on the county website, and has owned and operated a business for 35 Diana Purnell years.

Purnell is a voting member of the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland and is the first African-American woman to be elected as a county commissioner.

She has vocalized strong support for the proposed sports complex on Route 50, which falls within her dis-

trict.

During a meeting on July 5, Purnell told commissioners Chip Bertino, Jim Bunting, and Ted Elder she was disappointed that they did not support the project because it will benefit the community she represents.

Purnell did not respond to requests for a candidate interview, and when reached by phone, she said she would answer questions in email form, but did not respond.

Catherine Freeman At 67, Freeman is a Snow Hill resident who refers to herself as a “local girl.”

Freeman graduated from Snow Hill High School, has three daughters, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

All but one of the children attend school in C. Freeman Snow Hill. The one who does not attend school in Snow Hill attends Stony Brook University on Long Island in New York.

Freeman is a retired registered nurse who specialized in community health.

She decided to run for a seat on the county commissioners because “Democracy is at stake.”

Freeman explained that voting rights are being threatened and if she does not step up to the plate now, when will she? And if not her, who will?

The retired RN cut her teeth in politics when she ran for office in

Snow Hill, and although she said she came close, she fell short. Still, she was able to learn a lot about smalltown politics and was encouraged to join the Worcester County NAACP where she learned even more.

“I’ve been involved for the last several years in trying to ‘Make a Difference,’” she said.

One of the biggest issues Freeman hopes to address if elected is the budget and determining who pays, who does not, who gets money, and who does not.

“It’s a budget and we learned to share in kindergarten,” Freeman said.

The candidate also wants to address the “long history” of inequality and discrimination in Worcester County, a part of which involves the lack of affordable housing, she said.

Affordable housing should be for all, according to Freeman, and has been a major issue for years. Her solution to the problem, she admitted, is multi-layered and Freeman would like a chance to help figure it out.

Freeman is against the sports complex and has spoken out against the project at a public hearing. One of the reasons is that she does not believe a sports complex is going to make a difference in an athlete’s success.

“My grandson, Jayce Freeman (from Snow Hill), is the young man from [Wicomico High School] that made it by hard work, determination, and a great support system,” she said.

“Not a multi-million-dollar sports complex.”

Freeman said she knows the county and the people of the county

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District 1-1 Pocomoke Community Center at 1410 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 District 1-2 First Baptist Church in Girdletree at 5912 Taylor Landing Road, Girdletree, MD 21829 District 2-1 Shiloh United Methodist Church at 2655 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke, MD 21851 District 2-2 Snow Hill Middle School at 522 Coulbourne Lane, Snow Hill, MD 21863 District 2-3 Newark Fire Company at 8338 Newark Road, Newark, MD 21841 District 2-4 Berlin Intermediate School at 309 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, MD 21811 District 2-5 Berlin Intermediate School at 309 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, MD 21811 District 3-1 Ocean City Elementary School at 12828 Center Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842 District 3-2 Ocean City Lions Club at 12534 Airport Road, Berlin, MD 21843 District 3-3 Berlin Intermediate School at 309 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, MD 21811 District 4-1 Snow Hill Middle School at 522 Coulbourne Lane, Snow Hill, MD 21863 District 4-2 Buckingham Elementary School at 100 Buckingham Road, Berlin, MD 21811 District 4-3 Buckingham Elementary School at 100 Buckingham Road, Berlin, MD 21811 District 4-4 Showell Fire Department at 11620 Worcester Highway, Showell, MD 21862 District 5-1 Showell Elementary School at 11318 Showell School Road, Berlin, MD 21811 District 5-2 Ocean Pines Library at 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, MD 21811 District 6-1 Ocean Pines Community Center at 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD 21811 District 6-2 Showell Elementary School at 11318 Showell School Road, Berlin, MD 21811 District 6-3 Bishopville Fire Department at 10709 Bishopville Road, Bishopville, MD 21813 District 7-1 Roland E. Powell Convention Center at 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 well and hopes that she can get elected to make a difference.

“Our health and welfare are at stake here,” she said. “Our laid-back way of life is threatened. I certainly don’t have all the answers, but I can understand the questions asked. A voice of reason and truth. We need it.”

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Four seek out Church’s District 3 Republican candidates ask for public’s approval while taking stance on key issues

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 15, 2022) District 3 – or Sinepuxent – which encompasses South Point, West Ocean City and parts of Berlin, will lose its longtime representative this year as Commissioner Bud Church announced in March his retirement from county politics.

Church served as a commissioner for five terms, or 20 years, and his decision to not seek a sixth term falls in line with comments he made in 2018 when he was elected to his fifth.

Now, four candidates have thrown their names into the hat to become Church’s successor.

The candidates are Eric Fiori, 44, of Berlin, Tom Gulyas, 57, of South Point, Shawn Kotwica, 41, of West Ocean City, and Tim VanVonno, 53, of Berlin.

All four candidates are members of the Republican party and will face off in Tuesday’s primary. The winner will go on to become the District 3 commissioner.

Eric Fiori Fiori is the owner of two boat dealerships and lives in Berlin with his wife, Mendy, and three children.

Originally hailing from Pasadena, Maryland, Fiori started working at a

young age as a paperboy before making his way onto a charter boat as a mate.

Fiori’s brother used to race Jet skis and would often come to Ocean City for compeEric Fiori titions. Fiori served as his brother’s tech when things needed to be fixed or tuned up. After visiting with his brother several times, Fiori eventually spent his summers working in Ocean City, and in his downtime, he would ride Jet skis into the “wide-open” ocean. He liked the ocean so much that he stayed and made a living for himself.

Fiori has never run for office but said there is a desperate need for small commercial properties that needs to be addressed. Many small businesses cannot afford to operate in town because of costs, he said.

As development continues to sprawl in West Ocean City, the need to expand sewer, water, and infrastructure has never been more important, according to Fiori, and he believes it is crucial to plan and get the right people in place to do so.

Fiori also said the county is facing a crisis with employment at municipalities. If elected, Fiori wants to find ways to prevent an exodus from Worcester County positions and get back to the roots of offering full benefit packages.

Development is also important, according to Fiori, and as the commis-

sioners get ready to reevaluate the comprehensive plan, he wants to ensure development remains concentrated around Route 50 and not coastal or environmentally sensitive areas.

In addition to development and infrastructure, Fiori said Fire, EMS and Police departments are stretched thin and will need a funding mechanism. If density is going to increase, he added, the budget will need to be adjusted.

Thomas Gulyas Tom Gulyas, 57, of South Point grew up in South Philadelphia, but spent all his summer weekends as a youth in Ocean City.

He made the official move to the resort area right after high school in 1982, though he has always had family in the area.

Gulyas, a self-deThomas Gulyas scribed workaholic, operates a printing company in Berlin and served on the Town of Berlin Council until September 2020.

With several years working on budgets under his belt, Gulyas said he has a leg up on his opponents and knows how to deal with people when a municipality needs to make hard decisions.

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Race for largest district heats up Broadband becomes hot issue in western territory, mostly made of farm land

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 15, 2022) A four-way race in District 4 will be decided on Tuesday when voters across Worcester County head to the poles to decide who they want to represent them.

The candidates for the district, all Republicans, are a banker, a farmer, a former bus driver, and a retired fire marshal.

Nancy Bradford A 68-year-old banker with deep roots in Worcester County and a knack of helping people with budgets is seeking her first term as a commissioner.

Originally hailing from a farm near Berlin where Ocean Pines is located, Bradford lives on a farm in Berlin with her husband, David. The couple has a son, daughter in-law, and two grandchildren.

Bradford describes herself as a community-minded person who gets pleas-

ure from volunteering and serving on several boards, including the Ocean City Development Corporation, Diaconia, and the Rotary.

This will mark Bradford’s first time Nancy Bradford running for office. She decided to throw her name into the mix for District 4 because she believes there should be term limits and she is tired of seeing elected officials who are not very social and do not go to events around the county to meet with their constituents.

Over the course of her life, Bradford says she has seen a drastic increase in development, which also has resulted in a larger population and heavy traffic.

While not against development, because she acknowledges it will eventually happen, Bradford wants to see smart development.

With a background in finance, Bradford hopes to bring her skills to the table when it comes to the county budget and building a stronger financial position.

Part of that task, she said, involves coming up with ways to increase economic

development and looking for sources of income to lower taxes.

Another area Bradford hopes to address is ensuring the county can continue to offer public safety to its citizens through fire and EMS. Finally, she wants to make sure broadband is available to all the county citizens, saying the area where her son lives does not have fast and reliable internet.

“The county has done a poor job,” Bradford said in terms of getting broadband for the residents.

With regards to the proposed sports complex on Route 50, Bradford said she is not against the project but does not feel the location is the best choice and it comes at a high cost. She would rather see the burden of the sports complex not fall on the taxpayers and does not believe the government should be in business.

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Two Ocean Pines candidates seek county-level seat Bertino hopes to continue representing constituents

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 15, 2022) Two Republican candidates seeking to represent District 5 will be on the ballot on Tuesday when voters in the Ocean Pines area head to the polls.

Commissioner Chip Bertino, is seeking to retain his seat for a third fouryear term, while Ocean Pines resident Grant Helvey is hoping to overtake the position.

Chip Bertino The 57-year-old Ocean Pines resident produces a local publication in that community and is married to Susan, with three children and two grandchildren.

Bertino arrived in the Ocean City area from about 20 miles north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1991 after accepting a sales position with Atlantic Chip Bertino Publications and has been in Worcester County since.

Another four-year term, according to Bertino, will allow him to fulfill several open issues the county is facing.

Bertino admitted he is just one of seven commissioners, and he has no way of dictating what gets accomplished.

One of the things Bertino is most proud of is his organization of town hall meetings, which he said not only benefit the community but also benefit him because he gets to engage with his constituents.

Bertino said he is also proud that he and the other commissioners were able to work together to put nearly $3.5 million toward new computers for every student in the Worcester County Public School system before the pandemic.

Bertino will have some challenges going into a third term, especially as the proposal of a sports complex near Route 50 continues to move forward, despite his opposition to it.

Bertino was one of three commissioners who opposed the purchase of a nearly 100-acre property west of Stephen Decatur High School for the facility. He said he fears the cost of the purchase will fall on taxpayers. He also believes the government should not be in the business of making money and there is no proof that the project will even turn a penny.

The commissioner wants to work toward ensuring technology infrastructure like fast and reliable internet is in place for the people of Worcester County, explaining that internet should See DISTRICT 5 Page 23

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Bishopville residents duke it out for Dist. 6 Experienced commissioner challenged by IT specialist with desire for fresh change

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (July 15, 2022) The northern territory, or District 6 in Worcester County, encompasses Showell, Bishopville and part of Ocean Pines. Two Republican candidates will have to wait until Tuesday to see whether an incumbent or newcomer will represent the area for the next four years.

The incumbent, Commissioner Jim Bunting, has represented District 6 for 12 years. His challenger, Richard Addis Jr. is a former member of the Air Force with a background in IT and farming.

The winner of the primary will go on to represent the district for the next four years.

Jim Bunting Bishopville resident Bunting, 71, grew up on St. Martin’s Neck and can remember the days when Route 90 did not exist and going to Ocean City was a once-a-year treat.

Growing up on a farm, Bunting raised ponies and started working at the age of 16, when he got a job as a

surveyor for Prince William Engineering.

He later went on to start his own surveying and land planning company and spent many years working on Worcester County Jim Bunting boards and getting to know the zoning code.

“I bring something to the commissioner that now one else does,” Bunting said. “Surveying and land planning.”

He not only served on the Board of Zoning Appeals, but he also served on the planning commission before resigning to be sworn in as a commissioner in 2010.

While reflecting on his first three terms, the commissioner admitted to only voting on one out of four budgets in his first term. He then realized he could not get anything done by himself, and in his second term he was elected by the board to serve as president.

Prior to becoming president, Bunting said, there was friction with the board of education, but that began to heal during his second term and got back on track.

One of the biggest issues he said the commissioners are being faced with is the planning of a sports complex on

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His reasoning is that the state imposed several unfunded mandates on municipalities such as police body cameras, that the county must find funds to purchase.

Bunting also said the sports project has not been proven to make any money and he does not think the county should be in business.

Bunting is also concerned about the Worcester County public school system, which gets nearly 75 percent of its funding from the county.

The cost per student, he said, keeps going up. Bunting explained that the state gives less because Worcester County is seen as a wealthy county because of the Ocean City area, but other areas between the resort and Pocomoke City have residents living in poverty.

Bunting said he works on a committee with the EMS departments and finding a way to fund them is a big priority.

He explained that recruiting volunteers has become tough and eventually the fire and EMS departments will be run by the county with their own budget.

Bunting hopes that his over 20 years of working with the county day-by-day separates him from his opponent.

“I just think I bring more to it with my experience,” he said. “I think I’ve done a good job.”

Richard Addis, Jr. IT Specialist and former member of the Air Force, Richard Addis Jr., 38, is a first-generation farmer with 150 acres, where he grows corn, soybeans, and winter wheat while raising three kids with his wife, Katie.

Addis was born in Baltimore and raised in Bishopville, which is a place he loves because of its rural nature and proximity to the ocean.

Though he has never run for office before, Addis said being a young and plugged-in citizen makes him uniquely qualified because he can relate to Richard Addis, Jr. citizens when it comes to agriculture, technology, and electronics.

As commissioners continue to investigate how to get fast and reliable internet to the citizens of Worcester County, Addis’s background, he said, can be a huge benefit to getting everyone connected.

He also proposes allowing more than one company to provide internet in the area, so it creates healthy competition and possibly lower prices.

Even though Addis has never worked on a government budget, he said all budgets are the same and can be worked out with a sharp pencil. The budget, he added, needs to be formulated with an eye on securing the future for generations to come.

One of the biggest issues Addis hopes to address is the internet, but he also wants to ensure property rights are protected as conservation easements continue to be purchased by government, stripping the owners of their rights to develop or use the land in the future.

He is also concerned that the commissioners do not allow the public to speak at will, which is something he would like to change.

One other thing Addis wants to address if elected is infrastructure, which includes EMS. He said EMS response times are lacking and roads in the area aren’t built to handle the traffic that flows through the county.

Though Addis and his opponent are both conservatives, the former said he does not want to keep people in the 1950s and despite his desire to preserve agricultural land, he understands the inevitable will happen.

“I don’t want to see the area explode, but it’s going to happen,” Addis added.

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Gulyas added that he knows he is the best candidate, not just because of his knowledge, but also because his heart is in it.

Shawn Kotwica Kotwica grew up in Pittsburgh, lived in several states and around the country until he eventually landed in Worcester County, which he now calls home.

The 41-year-old Realtor, whose first degree is in criminology, came to the area and fell in love with its beaches and the AsShawn Kotwica sateague ponies. Along with the ponies and beaches, Kotwica also met his wife, Inna, at a rooftop bar in the northern part of the resort.

This is Kotwica’s first time running for county commissioner, though he has run for office in Ocean Pines before.

He, like the other candidates, decided to run after hearing Church would not be seeking reelection.

Kotwica said with over 20 years of living in the area – the same amount of time Church served as commissioner – he brings an “eclectic” and “cultured” mindset. “[Worcester County] needs an outside perspective,” he said. “If you’re not growing, you’re dying.”

Though Kotwica may have never done a government budget, his philosophy is that a budget is just a budget, regardless of whether it is for personal or business finances.

Kotwica has been vocal about development and his support of the proposed sports complex on Route 50, admitting to being pro-development if it is smart development.

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When Gulyas resigned from his seat on the council, he relocated to South Point where he and his wife, Belinda, had a house built.

After almost two years away from the political arena, Gulyas is attempting to make his way back after Belinda encouraged him to seek Church’s seat, he said.

“It’s not about me. It’s never been about me,” Gulyas said.

If elected, he wants to find ways to make mental health treatment easier to access while also getting adequate school resource officers in schools.

Gulyas also wants to pursue getting the county jail outfitted with a central booking unit with a person assigned to booking people who are arrested, rather than taking a deputy off the road to do that job. He also wants to get a fire and EMS facility in West Ocean City that can provide faster response times to emergencies.

With over 40 years under his belt as a printer who has helped with campaigns, Gulyas says he has the experience his opponents don’t.

“Becoming a commissioner is a tough place to cut your teeth,” he said.

off limits because there is plenty of space in other areas around the county, according to Kotwica.

Sussex County, for example, built so much, so quick that it is now reeling to get infrastructure in place. With a growth boom on the horizon, Kotwica said it is important to put the infrastructure of broadband, sewers, water, and roads in place now.

Another piece of the infrastructure is ensuring fire and EMS are in place, which requires funding, he said.

Kotwica acknowledged that fire companies are losing volunteers and recruitment is getting tougher, so ensuring a funding source is in place for the future is important for the safety of the county’s residents.

“As you grow, you need to facilitate the growth with infrastructure,” he said, suggesting that slow and strategic growth would be wise.

Affordable housing is another issue as the workforce continues to struggle to find dwellings close to their place of employment.

With the update of the comprehensive plan on the horizon, Kotwica said he wants to be able to give his perspective on the matter.

As one of the youngest of the candidates in this year’s election, Kotwica believes he can offer something others can’t.

“I have a different perspective,” the eight-year Realtor who lands in the 1 percent across the country said. “I have a different set of eyes.

Tim VanVonno Real Estate developer VanVonno, 53, has over 40 years in the field and lives in Berlin with his wife, Catherine, two daughters, and son.

Originally hailing from Miami, VanVonno went to high school in northern

Virginia, earned his undergraduate degree from Miami State, and master’s from Virginia Tech.

As a youth, VanVonno would come to Ocean City for beach Tim VanVonno week.

He said his wife’s family would come to the resort often until they bought a property on the Boardwalk. In 2007, the VanVonnos became full-time residents in Worcester County.

VanVonno said he loves the area for its nature, the people, and the hometown-small town feel.

This is VanVonno’s first time running for office, but with several years working 100-hour weeks, he said, he is ready to hand the family business over to his son and dedicate that time to the county.

If elected, VanVonno wants to find ways to address mental health and what he sees as social issues facing the community. With that, he said, drug and suicide prevention would be high priorities.

VanVonno favors smart growth, which includes building around existing development and constructing storage facilities while expanding water and sewage access.

VanVonno said the outdated comprehensive plan will be reworked over the next term and he hopes to be able to weigh in and ensure the new plan addresses growth for the future.

What separates VanVonno from the other three candidates, in his words, is his energy.

“I’ve done a lot in my life,” he said, adding that he is a facilitator and can help build relationships.

VanVonno also said his background in will help when it comes to Worcester County’s future.

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Elder is 71 and lives in Whaleyville with his wife, Joyce, whom he married at age 17. The couple has three children, six grandchildren, and three greatgrandchildren.

Like many candidates for office in Worcester, Elder is what county natives may call a “come here,” though he has served the people of his district for eight years.

Originally from western Pennsylvania, Elder moved to Berlin at 19 to live on his wife’s grandparent’s farm.

The Elders ultimately moved off the farm and onto their own property in Whaleyville, where the then school bus

driver would depart to drive students to places like Virginia Beach and into the concrete jungle of New York City.

Elder said he originally sought to become a commissioner after Ted Elder he was mistreated by a county employee. His philosophy was, “If you can’t beat ‘em, become ‘em.”

Though he did not win during his first run, he was elected in 2014.

His first two terms, he said, went very well and he was able to help get improvements done throughout the county and get more professional people hired onto the staff.

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stituents in the mostly rural district and the rest of the county. He also said he like to help the small mom-and-pop businesses and farms in his district.

He said he is also concerned about inflation possibly devastating the county, the effects of which are being seen in contracts that are higher than they were a few years ago, rising material costs, and extended completion times on projects.

To help combat inflation, Elder wants to seek government money to offset the rise in costs.

Elder was one of three commissioners to vote against purchasing the sports complex property on Route 50.

He has been vocal about it, mainly saying he did not want the costs to fall on the taxpayers. But on top of that, Elder fears the location is not the best and the traffic will increase.

Elder also said he did not believe the county should be in business.

If elected, Elder said, it will be his last term.

Jeff McMahon At 61-years-of-age, McMahon is retired from a 35-year career with Worcester County and lives in Snow Hill.

McMahon grew up in the Heights section of Pocomoke City and said it was great. The Heights, he said, is located between the Hardees on U.S. 13 and the downtown portion of Pocomoke City.

Jeff McMahon McMahon graduated from Pocomoke High School in 1979, and today he has two daughters and three grandchildren.

During his tenure with the county, McMahon said he worked with the commissioners for 25 of those years and was able to build great relationships with many of the staff members.

He also worked on 28 budgets for the fire marshal’s office and got to know all the department heads and staff.

Although he retired on March 31, McMahon said he isn’t ready to leave county government, considering the issues it faces. The proposed sports complex on Route 50 is one of its biggest, according to McMahon. He said he is for the project, but against the location the commissioner majority has selected, just west of Stephen Decatur High School.

The project, McMahon added, is costly and he wants to ensure the burden does not fall on the taxpayers. Additional revenue sources should be sought, he said, and the developers of the project should be able to provide water and necessary infrastructure, not the county.

Infrastructure is a key issue the county faces as development increases across the county, but more so in east-

ern portions. Sussex County, McMahon explained, grew too fast without infrastructure and his fear is that Worcester will suffer the same problems.

Also at the top of McMahon’s list is getting broadband internet service throughout the county.

Most of District 4 is rural and lacks high speed and reliable internet. He wants to see that every home in the county can get affordable broadband, no matter which company provides it.

If multiple companies can provide the service, McMahon said, a competitive market could form that ultimately lowers the cost of internet.

McMahon said his service and experience with the county separates him from the other three candidates. With this primary race, he added, “It’s time for change between the (Virgil) Shockley and Elder races.”

Virgil Shockley A 68-year-old farmer who served as a Worcester County Commissioner from 1998 to 2014 is seeking one more four-year term with the hopes of completing what he sees as the biggest issue facing the district.

Shockley lives in Snow Hill with his wife, Jeanne, has three children and three grandchildren, and is the seventh generation Virgil Shockley of his family to live in the area.

When Shockley decided to run for his first term in 1998, he recognized that District 4 was “a huge, huge district,” mostly made up of rural communities, except for parts of Snow Hill and Berlin. The problem he found was that tourism and agriculture were the two main economic drivers, often flip-flopping depending on the time of the year, and none of the commissioners at the time represented the agricultural community.

One day, he said, he ran into Mark Pilchard, a delegate and former commissioner, who was dropping off some seed at Shockley’s farm.

“If good people don’t, who will?”

Pilchard told Shockley of serving in the community. “You cannot sit on the sideline … It’s a community. You must give back” Pilchard’s statements inspired Shockley to get active in his community and he ultimately got involved in government, coached sports, and worked as a school bus driver.

In 1998, he was elected to the board of commissioners, and in the latter years he was on a mission to get broadband into rural areas.

He sought to get reelected again in 2018 but his attempt came up short. That same year, fiber for broadband was already in the round, he said, and he See FARMER Page 23

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By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (July 15, 2022) Monday’s meeting of the Berlin Mayor and Town Council ended with impassioned speeches from multiple people in the Berlin law enforcement community asking the town to take the retention of officers and competitive pay and benefits more seriously.

Former Berlin police officer and resident J.B. Bunting kicked off the topic, Arnold Downing followed by fellow former officer and resident Michael Hickman, Christina Bireley, the spouse of a police officer, and Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing.

Downing called it a “simple thing” — if this is to be a priority, action must be taken soon.

“When you go ahead and say that we have people moving (on), the fact is they got better than what they got here,” Downing said through tears.

“And I’m proud. But I want them to be here and be the next chief of police. No one has ever retired from this agency.

“Think about that and think about it again. It’s ridiculous. I will retire. I decided to stay here. At the sheriff’s office, put an application in my box, come. At Ocean City three years the same, ‘Come back to us.’ They want our best. And they’re coming for every one of us. They’d love to take the dog, and they’ve done that before.

They’d love to take the detective and they surely don’t stay for the dollars.”

Bunting brought up Downing, especially, and a question he asked him early in his Berlin days.

Bunting explained that when he

was hired in 2006, he told Downing, when asked where he sees himself in five years, it was to still be on the Berlin force. But he has since had to move on for better pay. Despite everyone wanting to work for Downing, having a great police station and state-of-the-art equipment, officers have to go.

“I would love to be able to afford to still work here,” Bunting said. “You guys need to do something.”

He, as well as others, made a plea for adding the Law Enforcement Officers Pension System, which the department currently does not offer to its officers.

It’s led to an exodus.

“If I’m not mistaken, since 2005 there have been 19 officers hired. Of those 19, six remain,” said Hickman.

“Berlin has always been a stepping stone for larger agencies and I’d like to see that culture change.”

Hickman added that it’s an issue that requires urgency in its resolution because Berlin doesn’t simply hire officers off the street and put them in uniform the next day.

“Every time you put someone in the academy, you’re eight months away from having a viable officer performing patrol function on the street.

Eight months. Six in the academy and two (spent) in field training,” he said.

“In my opinion, this is a critical issue. We aren’t that much different than Delmar. You have to think about that. What happened there (the 2021 death of Delmar Cpl. Keith Heacook) could very, very easily happen here in Berlin.”

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District 5 race issues include development Continued from Page 15 be treated as infrastructure.

Many of the area fire and EMS departments are having a difficult time retaining volunteers and staff to fulfill the community needs and quick response times to emergencies.

Bertino explained that the requirements today are more intense and the hours upon hours of training for firefighter and EMT roles can be a strain.

He suggested a long-term funding solution will help these departments attract reliable staff.

The commissioner has an eight-year record that he is proud of, and he hopes to continue to build upon.

“I think I have done a really great job,” he said.

Grant Helvey The challenger, Helvey, is a retired phone company worker from West Virginia who worked his way up from storeroom clerk to managing the systems in seven states.

Originally hailing from West Virginia, Helvey was one of seven children raised by his mother. His father worked in the coal mines, and money was not easy to come by. For fun, he said, he would explore abandoned coal mines, capture small snakes, and swim and fish in a nearby stream.

“I had a wonderful childhood,” he said. “I would not trade any of it.”

Helvey is no stranger to running for office and the last time he ran he lost by 12 votes, saying he “should have tried harder.”

This time around, he hopes to be able to get into the commissioner seat that represents the Ocean Pines area, where he lives.

Helvey is a constitutionalist and said he has studied the document that spells

out the American liberties. He also said he believes term limits should be enforced, adding that his opponent has already served eight years and should not be able to Grant Helvey run for another four.

“Our founders didn’t intend for unlimited terms,” Helvey said.

Though he was originally on the fence about running, the Campaign for Liberty asked Helvey to run again, and he decided he would.

Three of the biggest issues Helvey said the county will face over the next four years are the economy, the comprehensive plan, and education.

Helvey said he is concerned about

the seasons controlling the economy and the lack of employees coming to the area. He suggests campus housing be constructed and more pay be offered to attract workforce. What he does not want to see is more control of liberty and restricting what homeowner can and can’t do with regards to property.

As far as the comprehensive plan is concerned, Helvey said it contains restrictions that promote high density in some areas and dictate where people can build. He said he is also concerned that the government owns most of the land, limiting how much is available for development.

Helvey said he opposes farmland conservation easements because it takes land out of the public’s hands.

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“They didn’t know the difference between a gigabyte and a Dino byte,” Shockley said, the first referencing 1,024 megabytes and the latter referencing a toy.

Shockley also wants to prepare the county for inflation and help get the county economically stable. One other issue he wants to address that the county is facing is the comprehensive plan and ensuring citizens are taken care of without outside influence.

If elected, Shockley wants to serve a single term to get broadband in place.

“This is my last run,” he said, “This is four years and I’m done.”

cern to Helvey, who said he heard 50 percent of graduates in the county who go on to attend Wor-Wic Community College must take remedial courses after testing into the school.

The county, he said, should work with the board of education to figure out how to get the students better prepared for college, and offer more vocational programs to those not ready for college.

Parents also need to have a clear understanding of the curriculum, Helvey added.

With many years of experience in business and plugging into various local organizations and being a founding father of the county Tea Party, Helvey is hoping to serve the people of Ocean Pines in Worcester County.

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A planned controlled burn of the Seasons Plaza on Racetrack Road was successfully conducted early Saturday morning. The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department used the building to hold training sessions since April and used the fire as an opportunity for live training as well as inviting neighboring agencies to do so as well. The property is the future site of a Royal Farms, which granted the agency the rights to use the property for training.

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Police chief pleads for better Continued from Page 21 could not live with herself if she knew she didn’t try to influence change in Berlin in the aftermath of any scenario in which a Berlin officer is injured or killed.

“Many times (my husband) and the other officers are forced to work alone at night due to the staffing shortage,” she said. “Working alone not only exposes officers to greater risk but also presents a safety issue to all residents of Berlin.”

“How can Berlin expect to not only hire but retain certified police officers (without better pay and benefits) …

May I ask with all the growth and annexation Berlin has had over the last 25 years, how does this make sense?”

Downing reminded the mayor and council that a well-staffed, engaged police force accentuates all the strong aspects of a community.

“You’re not going to have good

schools. You’re not going to have a good business community. You’re not going have anyone wanting to be here or live here if they don’t feel safe,” he said. “The mantra is, play in Ocean City, work wherever you want to, but the bottom line is people want to live in Berlin. They want to be here.”

In response, Mayor Zack Tyndall thanked those who spoke and assured them that the council is looking at fixes for the situation.

One such quick fix could be redirecting $100,000 from the town’s reserve fund to police officer retention.

“It’s going to take all of us,” said Councilman Dean Burrell. “I’m talking this council and the folks who you represent sitting up here getting things done. All of us.”

Added Tyndall, “Because none of us want to see anything else bad happen to any of our officers. We’ll (work) on that.”

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Fried tomatoes with fresh basil aioli

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (July 15, 2022) Where would you like to go to dinner? This simple phrase has plagued families for decades and has caused couples to break up in an instant.

If this sounds familiar, you might want to read the following story about Phillip and Darlene.

Phillip: Where would you like to go to dinner?

Darlene: It doesn’t matter to me; wherever you would like to go.

Phillip: I asked you a simple question, and for once, I would appreciate a simple answer.

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Darlene: Alright, you don’t have to get all huffy and puffy. How about if we do Italian? I would love to sink my teeth into a filetto ai pepi with a side order of pappardelle della nonna.

Phillip: I had Italian last night and all I can taste is garlic.

Darlene: OK, the Terrapins are playing tonight. How about if we order Chinese and watch the game at your place? I am dying for some house special mei fun.

Phillip: Darlene, you know I am on a low-sodium diet; how could you possibly suggest Chinese?

Darlene: Phillip, I am starved and ready to pass out. Why do you have to make everything so complicated? Where do you want to eat?

Phillip: Do I hear an echo?

Didn’t I ask you where you would like to go for dinner? The definition of a question is, and I quote directly from Random House Webster’s College Dictionary, page 1085, “noun-1, a sentence in an interrogative form addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.” After surmising our brief conversation, you still have not given me an acceptable answer.

Darlene: I don’t have the patience for this. I need a glass of wine.

Phillip: Do you know the perils of alcohol?

Darlene: Yes, I know the perils of alcohol, and I also know you would drive Jesus to drink.

(Darlene goes to the refrigerator and pours herself a glass of wine while Phillip reads a newspaper) Darlene: I haven’t been to the new restaurant in Berlin, but I hear the tuna carpaccio with lemon sauce and capers is fabulous. We could order it without garlic or salt? How does that sound?

Phillip: I do not have enough gas to get to Berlin.

Darlene: You mean to tell me you spent all that money on that fancy car and you do not have enough gas to get to Berlin?

Phillip: Are you calling me cheap?

Darlene: My last sentence was comprised of 25 words; to the best of my recollection, “cheap” was never mentioned.

Phillip: What is it about the female species that drives you to do nothing but complain? No matter what I do, there is no pleasing you.

Darlene: Well excuse me Mr. Perfect. I had no idea when we got together, that our relationship came with a free set of 12 pieces of baggage. My name is Darlene, not Esther, Sue, Mary, Wilma, Teresa, or who else you See FRIED Page 27

HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, things may seem to be going smoothly when something unexpected pops up out of the blue. Thinking quickly will ensure you do not miss a step.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may want to help solve a problem at work, but in this case, it might be best to let others draw their own conclusions. Take a step back.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, teamwork is the name of the game in the days ahead. If you learn to work with others, seemingly unsolvable problems can be solved rather easily.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your performance at work is a topic of discussion this week. Others’ recognition of your hard work will provide a confidence boost.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Communication between you and close friends this week is a breeze, Leo. You are able to tackle quite a number of subjects and may even plan a brief getaway trip.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, your week starts out on solid footing. All you need to do is maintain the status quo for the next few days and things will progress in the way that you expect.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Be proud of the way you are able to remain neutral in complex situations, Libra. This is why others will come to you when they need advice in the days ahead.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, others may misinterpret your willingness to offer an opinion as intrusive. Reassure them that you are just offering help, not trying to pry.

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Fried tomatoes inexpensive, quick and easy to prepare Continued from Page 26 have dated. I am Darlene.

(Phillip starts to walk towards the front door) Darlene: Walking out the front door will not solve anything. You need to talk to me. (Pause) Let’s start this all over. We can’t end it like this.

Phillip: That is the most intelligent thing that has come out of your mouth the entire evening.

Darlene: I am sorry, I know I get a little emotional.

Phillip: I know I am not the easiest person to get along with. Will you forgive me?

Darlene: Yes. Phillip: So, Darlene, where would you like to go to dinner?

If you cannot decide where to go for dinner, there is no need to fret. Fried tomatoes with a fresh basil remoulade are delicious, inexpensive, and can be made on the fly.

Typically, fried tomatoes are made with green tomatoes. I find that tomatoes that are partially green and red produce the best results.

Green tomatoes have a firm consistency and red tomatoes are full of natural sweetness. Enjoy!

Fresh Basil Remoulade 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup cream cheese 1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped cornichons 1 ½ tablespoon chopped capers, drained ¼ cup fresh basil ½ teaspoon Herbs de Province 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard ½ to ¾ teaspoon hot sauce 1 teaspoon minced garlic in a jar, drained 1 small shallot 1. In a medium bowl, using a handheld immersion blender, puree the ingredients. Refrigerate the aioli for 30 minutes.

Fried Tomatoes canola oil for frying 3 tablespoons bacon fat 4 partially ripened tomatoes; cut into ½-inch rings 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 3 teaspoons cold water 2 cups plain panko bread crumbs 1 ½ cups cornmeal ½ teaspoons each garlic powder,

onion powder, and kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 1. In a large skillet, preheat oil and bacon drippings to 350 degrees.

2. Place ¾ cup flour in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, whisk eggs and water until fully combined.

In a pie plate, combine remaining flour, panko, cornmeal, and seasonings.

3. Dredge the tomatoes in the flour and shake off any excess. Dip tomato slice in egg mixture and allow excess to drip off.

Place tomato slice in the panko mixture and gently press so more bread crumbs mixture adheres to the slice of tomato. Repeat this process for the re-

mainder slices of tomatoes.

4. Gently lower the breaded slices of tomatoes in the oil and fry until golden brown on both slices. Do not overcrowd the pan, or the temperature of the oil will drop, causing the tomatoes to become soggy.

5. Place fried tomatoes on a cooling rack underlined with paper towels.

Season with a dusting of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

6. Place tomatoes on serving plate and pipe the basil aioli on the tomatoes for a more sophisticated look.

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Members of the Ocean City Beach Patrol practice digging out a victim that is buried in the sand during Rookie Graduation last week. Because OCBP has a well-defined procedure for responding to these incidents, the organization has been asked to share its techniques with other beach patrols as well as the National Weather Service (NOAA).

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OCBP: Digging deep sand holes can be dangerous

By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (July 15, 2022) I have come to realize that most people have no idea that digging deep holes in the sand can be dangerous.

Even a small deep hole can break a leg if not seen by someone jogging or casually walking along the crowded beach. Just last weekend while enjoying a day at the beach, I nearly missed falling in a hole while taking pictures.

Deep holes always make me cringe, realizing the parents have no idea they could be digging their own child’s grave.

Whenever you go to the beach, you will see people of all ages digging in the sand.

Digging a hole is normally viewed as a chore, however, at the beach it suddenly becomes a fun way to pass the time. Lifeguards know that these holes, even shallow ones, can collapse and kill.

They monitor digging holes and will inform diggers that the sand can be a serious hazard. Often these holes are hard to spot with umbrellas and beach goers blocking the view of the hole.

Lots of people dig holes or tunnels in the sand, but they don’t know their holes can quickly cave in and trap those inside.

The rule is simple and straightforward: you can dig holes on the beach if they only take up a small area and are no deeper than the knees of the smallest person in the group. There is absolutely no tunneling allowed.

Never leave your hole unattended and always fill it back in so it isn’t a hazard to others.

The crews that clean the beach overnight while we are all sleeping encounter large holes that can cause damage to the equipment and are a danger to the equipment operators. So please think about others before you dig.

About 13 summers ago in Ocean City I was actually on the scene when an 11year-old boy was attempting to dig a tunnel between two holes. The tunnel collapsed and he was buried alive, headfirst, with only his feet exposed.

There was nothing he could do to save himself. The more he struggled the tighter packed the sand around him became.

Lucky for him, a girl noticed the trouble and alerted a family member who began efforts to free the child from the sand that not only was trapping him but also taking his life.

As several minutes passed, the situation became frenzied when the mom See HOLES Page 29

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Holes can cave in, trapping those digging them inside Continued from Page 28 screamed for help.

The scream of terror brought several nearby beach patrons to assist with unearthing the trapped child, however, these efforts were making little progress and were making the situation worse, which is usually the case with a bystander response.

As the first lifeguards arrived on the scene they immediately went to work and with a more organized effort were able to recover the lifeless body of the boy. (This is a skill that surf rescue technicians (SRTs) are trained in and practice each season for emergencies such as these.)

They performed CPR and this story had a happy ending. In fact, we still keep in touch with the family who remains forever grateful.

For some hole diggers, the story can have a deadly ending. We try to tell people about the dangers of digging holes in the sand before their, often-intricate, pit digging plans get too far underway.

There is something about a day at the beach that makes people want to dig and most people don’t realize the dangers.

Digging a shallow hole to lie down in and get covered up for a picture is funny and safe, but anything deeper than the knee is not.

Out on the beach digging holes has become just another part of the vacation like looking for sand crabs or eating fries on the Boardwalk.

Our SRTs always do their best to monitor the different situations on their beaches, but on a day when the water is busy and the beach is crowded with umbrellas, diggers can make dangerous amounts of progress in the

sand, not even realizing the potential for danger before they are asked to fill in their holes.

SRTs are often asked by hole diggers why deep holes are not allowed. Let us review the facts.

Deep holes are dangerous just about anywhere they are found, and people usually try to avoid falling into them.

Sand holes are particularly dangerous because they can collapse on the people digging them.

Also, the vacation-oriented mindset of hole diggers clouds judgment and people tend to underestimate the possible dangers of jumping in and out of a giant sandpit.

Many times, people want to get their picture taken in the hole that they dug not realizing that at any given moment the sand can cave in around them.

Once a person is buried in the sand it is very difficult if not impossible to dig them out and have a positive outcome. Sand shifts back into place even as people try to move the sand off a trapped victim.

Interviewing several people that attempted to help the 11-year-old boy referred to in the above Ocean City emergency confirmed that this was exactly what was happening to them. As they feverishly attempted to remove the sand that was trapping the boy, more sand just as quickly took its place.

One might be amazed that it would take 40 people 30 minutes to free a buried victim.

Just as a person can drown in a small amount of water it does not take a very deep hole to trap a child and once trapped due to the nature and instability of sand holes a person could parish before being freed. Hence the See OCBP Page 30

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OCBP: Fill in holes dug before leaving beach Continued from Page 29 rule that the hole may only be as deep as the knee of the smallest person in the group of people digging the hole.

I have heard some people say that people being buried alive under the sand is an old wives tale that lifeguards use to scare people into obeying a rule.

Let’s look at the startling statistics.

An 18-year-old died this May while he and his 17-year-old sister were digging a hole in the sand on a New Jersey beach — three days after a 13-year-old boy was killed while tunneling into a sand dune in Utah.

More than several dozen young people have been killed over the last decade on beaches in the United States when their hole or sand tunnel col-

lapsed on them.

Harvard researcher, Bradley Maron, who has been tracking sand hole collapses worldwide for the past decade says that 60 percent have been fatal.

When you look at sand hole collapses worldwide the number dramatically increases and if you look at entrapments that do not end in the death of the trapped individual, the statistics would report hundreds each year.

Interestingly, people always ask about sharks, which have never been a problem in Ocean City, however, national statistics comparing sand hole collapses to shark attacks confirms that you are far more likely to experience a sand hole collapse than a shark attack.

(A person has a 1 in 3,748,067 chance

of a shark attack fatality).

So instead of asking every lifeguard how many shark attacks there were this year, people should ask, how many sand hole collapses occurred.

It is unbelievable that a vacation could end so tragically, but it does happen. Use your common sense and keep your hole digging to a safe depth.

Remember, if you do dig a hole, never leave it unattended and make sure that you fill it in before you leave for the day.

As our dunes are recovering from this past winter’s storms and trying to become more substantial, the dune grasses are flourishing.

We are finding that children are being drawn to play in the dunes and

dig. Although this has never been allowed, we want to urge parents and beach patrons to stay off the dunes to allow them to grow and continue to protect our beach.

The Ocean City beach has one of the cleanest, finest sand you will find anywhere. Enjoy it, but please do so in a safe manner.

One thing that you can always do to remain safe is limit beach activity to a time when lifeguards are on duty.

The last two sand hole fatalities that occurred in Ocean City occurred after the SRTs went off duty (yes people have died in sand holes on our beaches). Remember to always keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand; it could save a life, yours!

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■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Restaurant and bar with fresh seafood, small plates, desserts and cocktails.

■ PGN CRAB HOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380, 410289-4083, www.pgncrabhouse.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & Wine Known for their famous steamed crabs. Dining in or carry out is available. Casual seasonal seafood stop for the all-you-can-eat specials.

Steamed crabs, chicken and corn on the cob.

You can find clams, ribs, crab cakes, seafood plater and more. You can call for daily specials.

Open 7 day a week, 11 a.m.

■ RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 61st Street Bayside/2nd Floor @ Bayview Bar & Grill, Ocean City 443- 664-7043 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayfront dining with a casual atmosphere. Specializing in burgers, flat breads, crab cakes, shrimp burgers and full dinner specials. Happy Hour daily, 4-7 p.m. Open Monday through Thursday, 4-10 p.m.; Friday, 4-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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

lunch and dinner including light fare and steamer specials.

■ NORI SUSHI BAR & GRILL Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11403 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving daily small plates, soups, salads, sandwiches, fried rice, entrees and desserts. Also, a full menu of Nori’s Premium Rolls, Nigiri and Sashimi with fresh classic hand roll combos.

Full-service bar with wine, beer and cocktails.

Offering inside dining and take out, 7 days a week, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Delivery via Door Dash Online. Weekends until 10 p.m. for lunch and dinner.

■ SOPHIA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11405 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 410-723-5188 $$ | Kids’ menu Open 7 days a week, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Serving appetizes, salads, subs and soup of the day. Many specialty pizzas with premium toppings or made to order. Calzones and a healthy line of low carb alternatives along with a wide variety of Italian entrée dishes. A La Carte fresh vegetables and wonderful homemade desserts. Call for take-out or delivery. Formally Three Bros. Pizza.

Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted —————————————

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410-2897192, www.captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch, Thursday, 8-11 a.m., Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner and lite fare, Thursday. 49 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 4-10 p.m. and Sunday, 4-9 p.m. Featuring the finest seafood, steaks, poultry, and daily specials. Happy Hour, 4-6 p.m.

■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Coastal Salt is a new American restaurant with an emphasis on fresh, locally caught seafood with a unique culinary twist. Open 7 days a week. Opening 8 a.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. “No Mumbo, Just Jumbo” crabcakes, seafood, hand cut steaks, specialty dishes and overstuffed sandwiches. Happy Hour, Sunday through Friday, 2-5:30 p.m. with food and drink specials. Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Early bird, daily 2-5:30 p.m. with special dinner menu. Open 7 days a week, Monday through Thursday at 2 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m.

■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy our hearty homestyle breakfasts starting at 7 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner offering light fare of soups and salads along with our house specialty Scallops St. Croix, along with ribs, Cuban pork and steak selections.

■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-2890990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Fishtales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare in town. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So, sit back and enjoy.

■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet Ocean City 410289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bringing Ocean City the freshest seafood, an

award-winning Raw Bar along with certified Angus Beef. Great view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for Banquet information. Hours are Monday, 4-9 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, closed; Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Happy Hour: Monday, Thursday and Sunday nights, 4-9 p.m.

■ M.R. DUCKS BAR & GRILLE 311 Talbot Street, Ocean City 410-289-9125, www.mrducks.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy the unique charm of bayfront dining overlooking the bay and beautiful sunsets. Open every day at 11 a.m., 7 days a week. Happy Hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Featuring fresh seafood, appetizers, salads, the famous C.M. Wangs, a take on the chicken wing with 10 great flavors to choose from. Handmade burgers and fresh fish sandwiches, dock tacos, along with the favorite bar food and specialty sandwiches and more. Try the famous Ducks Signature cocktails, Chug-A-Duck, crushes, classic frozen drinks, margaritas, cold beer and wine. Come by boat with free docking, free valet parking or a free bike rack.

MIDTOWN

29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Sunday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge.

Western Caribbean cuisine with a mix of traditional Eastern Shore favorites.

■ COCONUT’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th Street and the beach, Ocean City 410-289-6846, www.castleinthesand.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Beachfront open air dining in a tropical setting.

Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m. 2 for 1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting.

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

■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails are showcased in a festive, surf-themed setting with weekly specials. Featuring burgers, tacos, prime rib, seafood and more. Open every

UPTOWN

91st to 146th streets ■ BAHAMAS’S CRABSHACK CARRYOUT & OUTLET Oceanside MD/DE Line and Coastal Highway, Fenwick 302-537-5882 Premium seafood, fat crabs by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Seafood, chicken, homemade soups, super crab cakes, steamed shrimp, fresh clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters and snow crab claws.

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Inside the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, ocbeachresort.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. Horizons: Open 7 a.m to 1 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.

Lennys & Breakers Pub: Weekdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Weekends, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Happy Hour at the bar 4-7 p.m. Serving breakfast,

WEST OCEAN CITY ■ COASTAL SMOKEHOUSE 12513 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410390-5998, coastalsmokehouse.com $$-$$$ | Full bar with 18 TVs Coastal Smokehouse caters to the steak and barbecue expert inside of us all with a menu that tours the nation's hottest barbecue destinations and a top-notch bourbon list with which to wash it all down. Open 7days a week for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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

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

■ OC EATERIES 12849 Ocean Gateway (Rt. 50), West Ocean City 443-252-3700, oceateriesmaryland.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | 2 full bars Modern, market-style food destination with table service. A one-stop shop and hangout just minutes from the beach; perfect for those times when everyone is craving something different!

Seven diverse restaurants offering brick oven pizza, all-natural wings, authentic street tacos, cheesy mac, loaded potatoes, and more. Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Live entertainment, Thursday through Saturday, 7-10 p.m. Indoor and outdoor seating.

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Hardwire gives emergency response shields to WCPS (July 15, 2022) In an effort to continue to improve and enhance existing safety protocols, the Worcester County Board of Education accepted an in-kind donation of emergency response shields from Hardwire, LLC. At its July 12 meeting, the Worcester County Board of Education accepted a donation from Pocomoke City-based company Hardwire, LLC to fully outfit every school in Worcester County with the latest generation of its Emergency Response Shields.

In 2018, Hardwire had previously donated two Emergency Response Shields to each school as well as the Worcester County Board of Education Office, and outfitted Pocomoke High School with 30 shields as part of a whole-school pilot program.

“We remain incredibly grateful for the generous support shown by our local business community, and Hardwire, LLC, is no exception. George and Emily Tunis have been an instrumental partner to WCPS in this critical area for schools,” Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor said. “It’s clear that learning cannot happen if students don’t feel safe within their learning environment. The shields donated by Hardwire provide us with another tool in our multi-faceted approach to safety and security in our schools.”

The Emergency Response Shields,

manufactured locally by Hardwire, LLC, meet the Level III ballistic protection standards of the National Institute of Justice, meaning they are built to withstand ammunition from assault rifles, handguns and shotguns.

Each school will receive an appropriate number of shields to be installed strategically throughout each building alongside other life-saving tools such as fire extinguishers.

This placement, according to Hardwire, is designed so the shields are easily accessible throughout each building for use by able-bodied individuals inside the school as well as by first responders arriving on site in a crisis.

This deployment mimics fire code where fire extinguishers are already evenly distributed in case of a fire; in this case, Emergency Response Shields are distributed in the case of gunfire.

In conjunction with the installation of the shields, Hardwire will continue to provide a comprehensive training program for administration, teachers and staff which will be implemented and maintained in partnership with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.

“Events like Uvalde are family and community-shattering. The safety of students and teachers in our local community is extremely important to us,” said George Tunis, CEO of Hardwire. “Hard-

In an effort to continue to improve and enhance existing safety protocols, the Worcester County Board of Education accepted an in-kind donation of emergency response shields from Hardwire, LLC of Pocomoke, at its July 12 meeting.

wire is proud to take a proactive role in providing security and peace of mind to Worcester County and the Lower Shore, and we applaud Worcester County for its leadership in ensuring tools are available to staff and students to deter and protect against active shooters.”

Hardwire has also offered the same donation to Wicomico and Somerset counties, totaling a donation of $480,000 to cover all public schools on the Lower Shore.

Worcester County Public Schools is a high-achieving, rural public school system on the EasternShore of Maryland.

The school system serves approximately 6,700 students in pre-kinder-

garten through 12th grade at 12 community-based schools, with two schools serving the entire county: Worcester Technical High School and Cedar Chapel Special School. For more information, visit www.worcesterk12.org.

Hardwire, LLC is a leading developer and supplier of advanced armor systems for military, law enforcement, homeland security, and public facility applications.

The company has armored police vehicles for large cities and municipalities, covered miles of the nation’s critical bridges with armor, outfitted countless police officers with life-saving protection, and supplies the U.S. military with hard and soft body armor.

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July 17: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Triple Rail Turn, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6-8 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; The Event Horizon, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

July 18: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; New Direction, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Liquid A, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

July 19: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Spokey Speaky, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Late Last Night, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

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BAYVIEW BAR & GRILLE 2nd Floor Residence Inn 61st Street, Ocean City 410-723-2222 / www.ResidenceInnOC.com July 15: Karaoke w/Donnie, 7-10 p.m.

July 16: Carly Twigg, 3-6 p.m.

July 17: Sunday Funday w/DJ Wax, 2-5 p.m.; Bar Bingo w/Rupe, 6-8 p.m.

July 20: Kasey Briggs, 3-6 p.m.

CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, Located in The Courtyard by Marriott 410-289-7192/7191 / Captainstableoc.com Every Friday: Phil Perdue on Piano, 5-9 p.m.

COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-289-6846 / www.castleinthesand.com July 15: Royal Flush, noon to 4 p.m.; Lime Green Band, 5-9 p.m.

July 16: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, noon to 4 p.m.; Buckskin Whiskey Band, 5-9 p.m.

July 17: Matt Tichon, noon to 3 p.m.; Rick & Regina, 4-8 p.m.

July 18: Nate Clendenen, noon to 3 p.m.; Smooth Rhythm, 4-8 p.m.

July 19: Ben Davis, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m; Matt Tichon & Joe Mama, 3:30-7:30 p.m.

July 20: Kevin Poole Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Beach Bandits, 4-8 p.m.

July 21: Matt Tichon, noon to 3 p.m.; The Dunehounds, 4-8 p.m.

COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City

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July 16: Jim Long, 3-6 p.m.; Full Circle Trio, 8-11 p.m.

Every Wednesday: DJ Wax House Party, 8-11 p.m.

OC EATERIES 12849 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 443-252-3700 / www.oceateriesmaryland.com July 15: Bryan Dorsey, 7-10 p.m.

July 16: Chris Robertson, 7-10 p.m.

July 21: Anna Burgess, 7-10 p.m.

OC FONTAINEBLEAU 101st Street, Ocean City Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort 410-524-3535 / www.ocbeachresort.com July 15: Brian McConnell, 3 p.m.; Movin’ & Groovin’, 7 p.m.

July 16: Brian McConnell, 11 a.m.; On the Edge, 3 p.m.; Movin’ & Groovin’, 7 p.m.

July 17: Mike (Rook) Richards, 11 a.m.; Wes Davis, 3 p.m.

July 18-21: On The Edge, 2:30 p.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com July 15: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; APS, 5-9 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Kristen & the Noise, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

July 16: Bobby-O on De Bay, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; DJ Tuff, noon to 1:50 a.m.; The Malones, 1-5 p.m.; S.T.O.R.M., 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Way Outs, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10

July 20: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Cliff Cody, 5-9 p.m.; Zion Reggae Band, 9 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Kono Nation, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

July 21: Bobby-O on De Bay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Cliff Cody, 5-9 p.m.; New Direction, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Go Go Gadjet, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

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Tour waterfowl habitat creation project on July 18 (July 15, 2022) A consortium of conservation organizations and agencies is offering a tour on Monday, July 18, of its waterfowl habitat creation project in the coastal bays.

The product of a partnership between Audubon Mid-Atlantic, Maryland DNR, Maryland Coastal Bays Program and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the project entails rafts that provide a safe nesting site for Common Terns, a species that have undergone serious declines due to sea level rise.

This was the first seabird nesting raft ever attempted in the Mid-Atlantic. Despite a slow start, a total of 20 nesting pairs by mid-summer has given hope to the team.

This event is limited to 30 attendees with limited seats remaining.

Tickets are $35. Register at lowershorelandtrust.org/bird-conservation-series.

On Tuesday, July 26, a free virtual presentation by leaders on bird conservation has been scheduled so residents and visitors can learn how birds are driving conservation funding and what more can be done.

With birding is a growing activity here and around the word, the presentation will explore what this in-

New program launched by MCBP (July 15, 2022) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is launching a new program titled, Voices of the Coastal Bays, Monday night, July 18 beginning at 5:30 at the Ocean City Life-Saving Museum located on the Boardwalk at 813 S. Atlantic Avenue.

Voices of the Coastal Bays is a fisheries heritage project and consists of three components.

The first component of the project is a virtual, interactive timeline that takes the user through the history of commercial fishing in Ocean City and how the West Ocean City Harbor came to creasing interest means for bird conservation?

Serving on a panel about the economics of bird conservation are Sara Barker from Cornell Lab of Ornithology Center for Avian Population Studies, Jim Rapp, Community Conservation Consulting and Delmarva Birding Weekends and David Satterfield from Eastern Shore Land Conservancy. Jared Parks from Lower Shore Land Trust will highlight how birds have the power to amplify conservation, stewardship and community outreach.

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This timeline features historic archived photographs donated by the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, quotes from fishermen of the past and present, and photographs captured by local photographer, Zach Garmoe, of the present-day commercial fishing industry.

The second component of this project provided local fishermen and women a platform to share their stories and highlight the local seafood businesses that keep the legacy of the West OC Harbor alive. Three local fishing companies partnered for this project Skilligalee Seafood, Martin Fish Co., and Seaborn Seafood.

The third component of the program is a Smart Seafood Guide for

Ocean City.

This guide covers the seafood caught locally in Ocean City and the months they are in season to encourage more informed and localized seafood choices. This guide will be available at the launch and will also be featured on the Maryland Coastal Bays Program’s website and at area businesses.

For more information, contact Cailyn Joseph at cjoseph@mdcoastalbays.org.

Funding for this project came from a mini grant from Beach to Bay Heritage.

Maryland Coastal Bays Program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit National Estuary Program dedicated to protecting the bays behind Ocean City and Assateague Island and their watersheds.

Quarter Auction planned July 19 (July 15, 2022) The Church of the Holy Spirit will host a Quarter Auction on July 19.

Attendees will buy a paddle (or two, or more) and then bid on items offered at one, two, three or four quarters, based on the value of the item.

The committee is collecting prizes, including gift certificates, home décor items and wine baskets.

The doors will open at 6 p.m., and the games start at 7. Food will be available for purchase.

Tickets cost $10 and include a paddle. Additional paddles are $2 each, or three for $5. Supply is limited.

The church is located at 100th Street and Coastal Highway in Ocean City. Call Jackie at 443-735-4275 for further information and for tickets.

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Tripadvisor honors Berlin as OP club announces donations ’22 Traveler’s Choice awardee

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (July 15, 2022) Another day, another award for the Town of Berlin.

Last week, Tripadvisor selected the cozy community as a recipient for the 2022 Travelers’ Choice award, the second time in four years Berlin has won the honor.

“It feels like a great accomplishment for such a small town,” said Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells, who manages the town’s Main Street Program. “Everyone should take credit for that — and especially the business owners.”

“When people visit or they’re eating out here, they’re shopping here as well and the way the business owners treat everyone who comes to Berlin is why we received this award.”

Awards are nothing new for Berlin anymore. Just this spring travel platform Trips to Discover named it Maryland’s Most Charming Small Town.

Most famously, Berlin was named Budget Travel‘s “Coolest Small Town in America” in 2014.

Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice awards are given to the top 10 percent attractions worldwide. According to

Tripadvisor’s website, to be eligible for an award, a property, business, destination or point of interest must have been listed on Tripadvisor for at least 12 months and must receive a threshold number of reviews within the evaluation period of that award, and must maintain or exceed a minimum “bubble” rating on the website.

(July 15, 2022) The Women’s Club of Ocean Pines awarded $2,990 in community donations to 12 organizations for 2022.

Receiving donations were: 4STEPS Therapeutic Riding Program, Coastal Hospice, Delmarva Chorus, Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Outreach, Ocean Pines Parks and Recreation, Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department, Stories Love

Music, Town Cats, US Kennels, Women Supporting Women, Worcester County Veterans Memorial, and Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services.

Sponsorship of scholarships and community donations are achievable through a successful fundraising year by members. The donations are limited to organizations that promote the welfare and interests of the residents of Ocean Pines.

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Friends of the Ocean Pines Ocean Pines Anglers Club to Library to present book sale host annual fishing contest (July 15, 2022) The Friends of the Ocean Pines Library will sponsor its annual book sale at the Ocean Pines Library, July 22, 23 and 25.

This event is open to the public and is scheduled as follows: • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, July 19-21, 1-4 pm - Specials Room Sneak Preview. Features rare, signed, vintage, first edition, small press, collectibles, odd and special interest books and ephemera priced individually • Friday, July 22, 6-8 p.m. - FOPL members only sale. Join FOPL for $5 and get first access to this year’s books on sale.

• Saturday, July 23, 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - General sale with all books, audio and DVD’s priced 50 cents to $2.

• Monday, July 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - General sale continues with all books sold at half price, including the Specials Room.

This popular, annual book sale offers over 20,000 books that have been donated throughout the year by patrons, community members and businesses.

Books will be available in over 30 categories including fiction, non-fiction, biography, history, religion, art, music, science, animals, children’s, cookbooks, gardening, home school education, foreign language, poetry, classics, science fiction, westerns, and many others.

There will also be a large selection of CDs, DVDs and audio books and special sets.

All book sales are cash or check only – no credit cards will be accepted. All monies go to benefit the Ocean Pines Library and its resources, programs and events.

The Friends of the Ocean Pines Library is a certified 501, c3 non-profit organization that exists solely to support the library.

(July 15, 2022) The Ocean Pines Anglers Club will host the annual Art Hansen Memorial Youth Fishing Contest on Saturday, July 16, at the South Gate Pond at Veterans Park in Ocean Pines.

Registration is from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and the contest will be from 9-10:30 a.m. Youths should bring their own fishing rod and reel. Bait is provided.

Contest age groups are: 4-7, 8-11, 12-16. A trophy will be awarded for the biggest fish in each age group with

special awards for the top three.

Grand Prize awards will be a Mike Vitak custom rod and reel and a fishing trip aboard the Angler.

Children younger than age 4 can fish but will not be eligible for a trophy.

This is a free event. All registrants will receive a prize compliments of the Anglers Club and the Ocean City/Berlin Optimist Club.

For information, call John McFalls at 610-505-1697.

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Three Ocean City Food Lion associates receive awards (July 15, 2022) Nearly 300 Food Lion associates will be celebrating over 30 years of service this year.

Among them are three long-term associates from the Ocean City store.

“Recognizing associates who have shared their gifts and talents with Food Lion and nourished their neighbors for decades is incredibly important to us,” said Meg Ham, president, Food Lion. “These dedicated associates have touched the lives of their fellow associates and customers alike. We are so fortunate to have such committed associates and I so appreciate the care, compassion and commitment they share with Food Lion and the towns and cities they serve.”

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ates celebrating 30, 35, 40, and 45 years of service with the Years of Service Award.

Each year, the omnichannel retailer holds a recognition event to share appreciation and gratitude for associates who have achieved these service milestones. At the Years of Service Awards event, each associate’s name, position, location and service milestone are read aloud and celebrated.

From the Ocean City store, located at 118th Street, Sandra Akers, perishable manager, and Kevin Therres, produce sales manager, were recognized for 30 years of service.

Tracey Land, customer service manager, was honored for her 35 years of service.

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Nearly 300 Food Lion associates will be celebrating over 30 years of service this year. Among them are three long-term associates from the Ocean City store – Kevin Therres, front row, fifth from left, and Sandra Akers, sixth from left, (30 years) and pictured, left, Tracey Land, 35 years.

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Registration open for Paint Lower Shore CASA offering Worcester Co. held in Sept. free training for volunteers (July 15, 2022) The Worcester County Arts Council announces the opening of artists’ registration for the Paint Worcester County, Plein Air event to be held Sept. 19-23.

Local and regional artists will paint outdoors at their leisure at any chosen location in Worcester County and compete for attractive cash prizes in this annual plein air competition.

Registration is open to experienced and novice painters, 18 years or older, and is limited to 50 artists.

Registration, event schedule, and artists’ guidelines are available on the Arts Council’s website, www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org. Deadline to register is Aug. 31.

Artwork in this competition will be judged by local artist Barbara Scheihing.

Visitors will have an opportunity to watch the artists as they set up their easels around Worcester County and paint the picturesque scenes.

Visitors are also invited to attend a free “Wet Paint” sale and exhibit, featuring work created during this event,

on Friday, Sept. 23, from 1:30-5 p.m. at the Berlin library located at 13 Harrison Avenue. All artwork will be available for sale, and the event is open to the public.

The selection of artwork will continue to be on display at the Berlin Library Gallery until Dec. 31.

For more information, contact the Arts Council at 410-641-0809.

The Worcester County Arts Council is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support, promote and encourage visual, performing and literary arts in Worcester County.

As designated by the Maryland State Arts Council County arts agency, the Worcester County Arts Council is committed to fostering the excellence, diversity and vitality of arts, artists, and arts organizations and increasing access to the arts for all members of our community.

The Worcester County Arts Council is funded by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council and supported by memberships, donations, and local sponsorships.

(July 15, 2022) The Lower Shore CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) program, which serves children in the child welfare system in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties, is offering free training beginning Aug. 1 for volunteer advocates.

The format is self-paced online learning supplemented with virtual training sessions.

According to Lower Shore CASA Director Jerrona Smith, the only qualifications to be a volunteer advocate are to have a desire to serve children in need and be 21 years of age.

“The recent expansion of Lower Shore CASA gives us the opportunity to serve many more abused and neglected children,” Smith said. “To make sure they end up in a safe and permanent home, we need caring vol-

unteers to advocate for them.”

A CASA volunteer is a caring adult appointed by the court to get to know the child and advocate for his or her best interests.

This volunteer offers another perspective to that of the professionals helping the child, such as a social worker, attorney or therapist.

Before Lower Shore CASA expanded into Somerset and Wicomico counties effective July 1, each year approximately 45 CASAs advocated for approximately 65 vulnerable children in Worcester County alone.

To learn more about how to make a difference in the lives of children who have been removed from homes for their own safety and to apply to become a volunteer, visit LowerShoreCASA.org or call 443-7823585.

Worcester Co. seeks noms for Volunteer Spirit awards (July 15, 2022) To honor volunteers whose contributions help improve the quality of life locally, Worcester County residents are invited to nominate individuals, organizations and businesses for the Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County awards.

The nomination period is open July 1 to Sept. 2, at 11:59 p.m.

“As we continue to serve our community during this pandemic, there are many outstanding residents, groups, faith-based, businesses and nonprofits who are still working tirelessly to support the many needs in Worcester County,” Human Resources Specialist Kelly Brinkley said.

“We have grown stronger and more resilient thanks to the efforts of those who continue to come together to roll up their sleeves and pitch in. We want to honor this exceptional display of selflessness over the past year.”

Volunteer Spirit nominations will be accepted for each of the following eight categories: individual, group/team, emerging leader, faithbased, nonprofit volunteer program, local business, veteran, and lifetime achievement.

Nominees should reside in and represent the volunteer spirit of Worcester County.

Nomination forms are found online at www.worcestervolunteer.org.

Once there, click on “News.” Nomination forms will also be available at the Human Resources Office, Room 1301, in the Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill, or by contacting Brinkley at 410-632-0090 or kbrinkley@co.worcester.md.us.

To highlight the outstanding services of the volunteers, the Worcester County Commissioners will be presenting award winners at the Oct. 18 meeting.

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Calendar Fri., July 15 BEACH MOVIE & YARD GAMES

27th Street Beach, Ocean City, 8 p.m.

Featuring “Clifford the Big Red Dog.” Also, entertainment and yard games like corn hole, ladder ball, spike ball, large connect four and more. Weather permitting. 410-250-0125, www.oceancitymd.gov

Sat., July 16 ART HANSEN MEMORIAL YOUTH FISHING CONTEST

South Gate Pond, Ocean Pines, 9-10:30 a.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

Bring own fishing rod and reel. Bait is provided. For ages 4-16 years. Trophies awarded. Free event. All registrants will receive a prize. John McFalls, 610-5051697

WALK WITH A DOC

Atlantic Hotel, 2 S. Main St., Berlin, 9 a.m. G.W. Smith, PA-C will be leading the walk. Alyce Marzola, amarzola@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9268

CRAFTY SATURDAY: HOMES FOR OCEAN FRIENDS

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

Using recycled materials, make some crafts to represent the homes our ocean friends live in. Be prepared to get messy.

For c children ages 4 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

10TH ANNUAL OCEAN GAMES: RACING FOR BRAIN TRAUMA AWARENESS

Caroline St. and beach, 2 N. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 10 a.m. Featuring 3and 9-mile open water swims. Nine-mile starts at 10 a.m. at Caroline Street or 146th Street. Three-mile starts at noon at 94th Street or 46th Street. www.oceangamesus.org

TABLE TOP GAMES

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Drop by to enjoy Scrabble, I Spy, Battleship and more. Bring a favorite game or grab one from the library’s collection. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

OCEAN TRIVIA

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10 a.m.4 p.m. Drop in to test your knowledge of the ocean. Take our self-guided quiz to learn new facts and earn a prize. For ages 6 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

ASSATEAGUE ADVENTURES

Worcester County Library - Berlin

Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. A ranger-led adventure featuring crafts, puppets, stories, cool props and live animals from Assateague Island National Seashore. A different adventure each week. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

BOOK SIGNING WITH ROBERT CRAIG

Calvin B. Taylor House, 208 N. Main St., Berlin, 3 p.m. Craig is the son and namesake of Captain Robert S. Craig, who headed the Ocean City Beach Patrol from 1946-1987. The younger Craig served from 1960-1965 and his son served in 1999.

tainment for kids. Ice cream available for purchase. Bring picnic and beach chairs. Fireworks may or may not occur.

410-250-0125

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

Sundays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 10 a.m. www.jw.org

FREE TOURS AT THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY

Sundays through Sept. 3 - Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th Street, 1 p.m.

Learn about exhibiting artists as well as the programs and activities at the Art League. www.artleagueofoceancity.org

CHICKEN BARBEQUE DINNER

Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 5 p.m. Sides: baked beans, green beans, Mac-n-cheese, oven potatoes, salad, roll and drink. Indoor dining and take-out.

Baked goods available. Pre-orders recommended: bethany21811@gmail.com, 410-641-2186.

FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods.

Open to the public.

FREE PLATFORM TENNIS LESSONS

Saturdays - Ocean Pines Racquet Center, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, 9:30 a.m. All abilities welcome and equipment will be provided. oppaddle2020@gmail.com or 516-508-0313.

FREE KIDS CRAFTS AT THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY Saturdays through Sept. 3 - Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th Street, 11 a.m.

Each week provides a different project to complete. www.artleagueofoceancity.org

Sun., July 17 STARPOWER NATIONAL TALENT COMPETITION

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 9 a.m. World championship competition for dancers who qualified at regionals held across the U.S. Schedule: www.starpowertalent.com. 301-8709550, info@starpowertalent.com.

OCEAN CITY BEACH PATROL CAPTAIN ARBIN CELEBRATES 50 YEARS

Meet on the inlet beach at the Rock Jetty at 9:30 a.m. At 10:30 a.m. the celebration moves to the Lifesaving Station Museum, where a display of Captain Arbin’s 50 years is featured.

SUNDAES IN THE PARK & FIREWORKS

Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Music by The Stickers “County Rock.” Free activities and enter-

BERLIN FARMERS MARKET

Sundays - Main St., Pitt St., Commerce St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Live music. TheBerlinFarmersMarket.com

Mon., July 18 STARPOWER NATIONAL TALENT COMPETITION

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 9 a.m. World championship competition for dancers who qualified at regionals held across the U.S. Schedule: www.starpowertalent.com. 301-8709550, info@starpowertalent.com.

WRITING FOR WELLNESS

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30 p.m.

Writing about stressful experiences like illness, may boost health and psychological well-being. Group uses exercises to stimulate creative expression. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410641-0157

VOICES OF THE COASTAL BAYS

Ocean City Life-Saving Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 5:30 p.m. This program is a fisheries heritage project featuring historic archived photographs and quotes from fishermen of past and present. A Smart Seafood Guide will be available. cjoseph@mdcoastalbay.org

OC BEACH DANCE PARTY

Caroline St. Stage, 2 N. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Grab your beach chair, blanket and friends and head downtown for an evening of interactive entertainment. Featuring BK & Chrissy “Radio Ocean City.” 410-2500125, 800-626-2326

BEACH MOVIE & YARD GAMES

27th Street Beach, Ocean City, 8 p.m.

Featuring “PAW Patrol: The Movie.”

Also, entertainment and yard games like corn hole, ladder ball, spike ball, large connect four and more. Weather permitting. Free. 410-250-0125, www.oceancitymd.gov

DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ladies that love to sing invited.

Contact Mary, 410-629-9383 or Carol Ludwig, 302-242-7062.

Tues., July 19 STARPOWER NATIONAL TALENT COMPETITION

MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Take a break from the heat and catch a recent movie you might have missed in theaters. Free movie. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 9 a.m. World championship competition for dancers who qualified at regionals held across the U.S. Schedule: www.starpowertalent.com. 301-8709550, info@starpowertalent.com

FREE EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC

OUTDOOR WATER GAMES

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 4-6 p.m. The event will give those who quality the opportunity to expunge their criminal record in the state of Maryland with the assistance of an attorney. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 443-783-6164

DRONE SHOW ON THE BEACH

Downtown Ocean City beach, 2 N. Atlantic Ave., 9:30 p.m. Come experience Ocean City’s drone show located downtown on the beach on Monday evenings.

410-250-0125, 800-626-2326

T.O.P.S. OF BERLIN - GROUP #169

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m.

Water games in the library’s back yard.

Bring a towel. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

OC KNITTING CLUB

Tuesdays - Worcester County Library Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m.

ANNUAL BOOK SALE SNEAK PREVIEW

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1-4 p.m.

Specials Room Sneak Preview. The specials room features rare, signed, vintage, 1st edition, small press, collectibles, odd

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CALENDAR and special interest books and ephemera. www.worcesterlibrary.org

Wed., July 20

SALTY SPECIES WITH THE DELMARVA DISCOVERY MUSEUM

BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP

Discover the native creatures hidden below sea level off the coast of Maryland, 2 p.m. Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-6322600

LIVE MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY!: THE FOLK VILLAINS

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

Folk music played by the 2021 Best Youth Band of the Berlin Fiddlers Convention. Also an introduction of some cool folk/bluegrass instruments. www.worcesterlibrary.org

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

The Macky & Pam Stansell House Coastal Hospice, 1500 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 3:15-4 p.m. Discussions, mutual support, education on exercise, nutrition, coping techniques, medications and developments in treatment.

Reserve: Kay Kinnikin, 410-641-4765, kkinnikin@atlanticgeneral.org.

SENSORY STORY TIME

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 4 p.m.

Stories and song for children ages 3-7 years who have multi-sensory needs or who are on the autism spectrum. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

FAMILY BEACH GAMES

27th Street Beach, Ocean City, 6:30 p.m. Games include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays and more. Free event.

Parents are asked to stay with their children. Weather permitting. 410-2500125, www.oceancitymd.gov

QUARTER AUCTION

Church of the Holy Spirit Episcopal, 10001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $10 and include one paddle. Additional paddles cost $2 each or three for $5.

Food also available for purchase. Tickets: Jackie, 443-735-4275.

DELMARVA DANCING

Tuesdays - Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324 Worcester Highway, Bishopville, 5:30-9 p.m. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and more. A $5 donation benefits Veterans and local charities. All are welcome. Charlie, 410-465-0445

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

Tuesdays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 7 p.m. www.jw.org

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY

Tuesdays - Worcester County Berlin Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, 3:30-4:30 p.m. A weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Use the south side door and knock hard. Patty Lockett, 410-289-4725

Meet the third and fourth Wednesday of each month for surgical patients. Atlantic General Bariatrics Center, 410641-9568.

STARPOWER NATIONAL TALENT COMPETITION

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 9 a.m. World championship competition for dancers who qualified at regionals held across the U.S. Schedule: www.starpowertalent.com. 301-8709550, info@starpowertalent.com.

STORY TIME ON THE BEACH

Caroline St. and beach, 2 N. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 11:30 a.m. Sun, sand and stories with the Ocean City Beach Patrol. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the Beach Patrol’s. headquarters on Tabot Street. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

ANNUAL BOOK SALE SNEAK PREVIEW

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1-4 p.m.

Specials Room Sneak Preview. The specials room features rare, signed, vintage, 1st edition, small press, collectibles, odd and special interest books and ephemera. www.worcesterlibrary.org

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

John H. ‘Jack’ Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 1-2 p.m. For survivors and current patients battling breast cancer.

Women Supporting Women, 410-5487880

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Atlantic General Neurology, 314 Franklin Ave., Berlin, 3-4 p.m. For stroke survivors, family and friends.

410-641-4765, bglime@atlanticgeneral.org.

and more. Weather permitting. Free event. 410-250-0125, www.oceancitymd.gov

Thurs., July 21 CPAP MASK FITTING

Atlantic General Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin. Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. Appointments required: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.

STARPOWER NATIONAL TALENT COMPETITION

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 9 a.m. World championship competition for dancers who qualified at regionals held across the U.S. Schedule: www.starpowertalent.com. 301-8709550, info@starpowertalent.com.

SEA SENSORY PLAY DAY

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Explore sand, water, ice and other sensory elements outside in the library garden. All ages. Dress for a mess. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

410-250-0125, www.oceancitymd.gov

CONCERT IN THE PARK

Cypress Park, 7 Bridge St., Pocomoke City, 7-11:59 p.m. Featuring “Mercy for the Mockingbird.” Free and open to the public. Pack a picnic and lawn chair.

DowntownPocomoke.com, Instragram: @pocomoke_downtown, Facebook: City of Pocomoke.

SUNSET PARK PARTY NIGHTS

Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Featuring Transfusion (classic rock). Admission is free, while beverages including beer, are available for purchase. Bring seating.

OCDC, 410-289-7739, www.ocdc.org

BEACH SINGLES-55 PLUS

Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4-6 p.m. Info: 302-436-9577 or BeachSingles.org

ONGOING EVENTS SHEPHERD’S CROOK BEGINS NEW SUMMER SCHEDULE IN JULY

Beginning in July and continuing through Labor Day, Shepherd’s Crook will be closed on Saturdays. The food pantry will be open every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon.

ANNUAL BOOK SALE SNEAK PREVIEW

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1-4 p.m.

Specials Room Sneak Preview. The specials room features rare, signed, vintage, 1st edition, small press, collectibles, odd and special interest books and ephemera. www.worcesterlibrary.org

CREATIVE KIDS CORNER: JELLYFISH CRAFT

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, July 1-31. Come grab a jazzy jellyfish kit to create at the library or take with you. Most supplies included. For ages 4 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org

SEA GLASS ART

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

The C Glass Sisters will teach how to assemble glass into a work of art. All supplies included. Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-632-2600

JOB SEARCH HELP

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, during July. Call the library to set up a meeting with a librarian who can assist in your job search via resume help, finding jobs and more. www.worcesterlibrary.org

FAMILY NATURE TRAIL WALK FARM TO LIBRARY: COOKING DEMONSTRATION

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 4-6 p.m. Health eating cooking demonstration and samples, featuring in-season ingredients.

Also free health screenings and general health education. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

SEA GLASS ART

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 5:30 p.m. The C Glass Sisters will teach on how to make a sea turtle. All supplies included. Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-6322600

Cypress Park Playground, Pocomoke City, 2 p.m. Receive a nature guide and colored pencils to search for local species. Weather permitting. Bring binoculars, Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events” or call 410957-0878. All ages.

ZUMBA FOR ALL LEVELS

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Join certified Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman for an hour of movement. These classes uplift and improve mood. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-632-2600

FAMILY BEACH GAMES BEACH MOVIE & YARD GAMES

Carousel Oceanfront Hotel & Condos, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 8 p.m. Featuring “Sing 2.” Also, entertainment and yard games like corn hole, ladder ball, spike ball, large connect four

Carousel Oceanfront Hotel & Condos, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 6:30 p.m. Games include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays and more.

Free event. Parents are asked to stay with their children. Weather permitting.

RACE TO THE FINISH! UNDER THE SEA MOVIE

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, July 1-31. Stop by the library and vote for your favorite under the sea themed movie. Check out the Race to the Finish Board each week to see what movie will make it to the end. www.worcesterlibrary.org

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Call 410-723-6397 Classifieds appear in Ocean City Today & Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com & baysideoc.com

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Cleaners - Vacation rentals needed for OC and the Pines. Experience preferred but not required.

OC Purifiers. Call or text 443-397-1189 or email karen@ocpurifiers.com

PAPA JOHN’S DRIVERS $500 SIGN-ON BONUS 3312 Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-524-1300

Ocean City Florist now hiring PT Floral Designer.

2-3 days a week. Experience necessary. Call 410-2501636 or apply within.

Custom Line Contracting looking for Full Time Employee. Experience in carpentry, dry wall and painting. 410-352-9922

Ocean City Florist now hiring PT Delivery Driver. GPS knowledge a plus. Company vehicle provided. Clean driving record required.

410-250-1636

RENTALS RENTALS

Temporary Help Heavy duty filing job Law Office & Tax Preparation Office Please call 410-723-3436

ENGLISH TEACHER Worcester Preparatory School is located in beautiful Berlin, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The school is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 500 students in grades PK-12. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Upper School English Teacher for the 20222023 school year.

This vibrant individual will have a strong education background and be capable of teaching the highest levels of high school English. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in English, successful classroom experience, and the ability to participate in other areas of school life are requirements for this position. Advanced Placement experience and advanced degree would be desirable.

Interested candidates should mail or email resume with cover letter to: Linda Watson, Director of Human Resources, 508 South Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811 or lwatson@worcesterprep.org Worcester Preparatory School seeks an experienced

FULL-TIME MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER This position reports to the Head of Middle School.

Candidates for this position should possess a BS degree in Mathematics, with the demonstrated ability to teach PreAlgebra, Algebra, and Geometry at the above referenced level.

Previous experience teaching middle school students is desirable. State certification is not required. Candidates with the experience and interest to coach are desirable.

Located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in Berlin, just fifteen minutes from the Ocean City beaches, Worcester Preparatory School is a co-ed independent day school of over 500 students in grades pre-K – 12. The school has comprehensive facilities on a 45-acre campus just a mile from the vibrant town center in Berlin. Governed by an independent board of trustees, WPS was founded in 1970 and enjoyed rapid growth in the decades that followed. It is the premier independent school on the Eastern Shore, drawing students from Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware, some traveling over an hour to reach campus. All graduates matriculate to four-year colleges or universities, many among the most selective in the nation.

WPS strives to keep its curriculum relevant to the dynamic world of the 21st Century, while remaining true to its values as a traditional college prep school. WPS is accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS) and an NAIS member.

In the spirit of “bricks & mortar do not a school make”, WPS’s greatest strength is the tremendous passion the educators, students, parents, friends and trustees have for the school. It is a wonderful school and community in which to work and a great opportunity for new faculty.

Worcester Preparatory School is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Compensation and benefits are competitive with other area private schools and are adjusted based on experience level and credentials.

Interested persons should send a letter of interest, employment application, resume, and educational philosophy (if available) to Linda Watson, Director of Human Resources, at lwatson@worcesterprep.org.

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Hiring Cooks (up to $18), Audio/Video Techs, Distillery Tour Guides, Maintenance Staff, Painter, Carpenter, Office Staff, Servers, Food Runners, Hosts, Bar Staff, Barbacks, Expeditors, Cashiers, Security, Receivers, Boutique Associates & Floor Manager Apply in person or online at seacrets.com

TOWN OF BERLIN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS Current Open Positions: Police Officers, Police Communications Officers, Administrative Assistant, Assistant Superintendent of Water, Spraysite Operator, and Stormwater Laborer. Training opportunities available.

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Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.

FOR SALE ‘twas the middle of July when all through Delaware not a sale to be found and most shelves nearly bare!

But our shelves are overflowing with finds from near & far, in hopes that thrifty people would jump in their car. The shop has been transformed, for just two days this July, to a Christmas Wonderland and everything’s a good buy!

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Meticulously maintained 3BR/2BA home on a quiet deadend street. Upgrades, i.e., roof (2016), central air (2020), hot water heater (2021), guest bathroom remodel (2021), all light fixtures/ceiling fans (2021), floors and paint in guest bedrooms (2021), floors/paint in master bedroom (2022), master bathroom remodel (2022). Owners are also having all new windows installed prior to closing! Walking distance to beach, shopping, dining, bus line, and Ocean City's beautiful 58-Acre North Side Park. Community amenities include 2 in-ground swimming pools, 2 tennis courts, shuffleboard & pickle ball court, 9-hole mini-golf course, 8-acre wildlife sanctuary/park area w/blacktop walking/jogging trail, and bayfront boardwalk w/3 fishing/crabbing piers...all for a low HOA fee of $360.00/year! $399,900

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Walking distance to the beach, shopping, dining, bus line, and 58-acre Northside Park. Low HOA dues of $360.00/yr includes access to all amenities… 2 inground swimming pools, blacktop walking/jogging trail, and bayfront boardwalk w/3 fishing/crabbing piers where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset almost every night! Don't miss out on this one. $325,000

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OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 1403 ST. LOUIS AVE., UNIT #2 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated October 22, 2004, recorded in Liber 4276, Folio 598 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $200,800.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on JULY 26, 2022 AT 4:05 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon located in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit number 2 in the "Bay Island Townhouse Condominium" and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $17,000 in the form of certified check, cashier's check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due to the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer, ground rent and front foot benefit charges, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit.

All transfer taxes and recordation taxes shall be paid by Purchaser.

The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale.

Ocean City Today / Public Notices The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser's sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser's default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser's sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest.

BIDDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO FOLLOW CDC GUIDANCE AND WEAR A COVER OVER BOTH NOSE AND MOUTH AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING AT THE AUCTION. (Matter No. 353140-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees

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NOTICE

OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-10 ZONING CAMPGROUND CLUSTER DESIGN STANDARDS WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice Bill 22-10 (Zoning – Campground Cluster Design Standards) was passed by Commissioners Bunting, Bertino, Elder, Mitrecic, and Nordstrom on June 22nd, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-318(c)(4). (Adds a new subsection (4) to create new cluster design standards for recreational park trailers and cabins to be placed on campsites with more flexible design standards in rental or membership campgrounds. The new standards would pertain to minimum campsite area, setback, width, road frontage and parking requirements. Existing §§ ZS 1-318(c)(4) through (11) would be renumbered as §§ ZS 1-318(c)(5) through (12).

This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted for public inspection on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall

of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103.

Additionally, a full copy of the bill is posted on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-6/30/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19272 Notice is given that the Register of Wills Court of Greeme County, PA appointed Cynthia Kovach, 411 Ceylon Road, Carmichaels, PA 15320 as the Executor of the Estate of Louis Kovach Jr. who died on May 23, 2015 domiciled in PA., USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Ann Marie Buxbaum whose address is 12542 Whispering Woods Dr., Ocean City, MD 21842.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Cynthia Kovach Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: June 30, 2022 OCD-6/30/3t _________________________________

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in

JULY 15, 2022 the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022 At 7:00 pm Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 5, Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the provisions of Section 110-514(22), Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the LC-1, Local Commercial, Zoning District, to permit an interior tenant fit-out with an amusement use (axe-throwing venue) that the Mayor and City Council may approve in keeping with uses specifically permitted in the LC-1 district.

The site of the request is described as several unnumbered lots of Parcel 3204 of the Embers North Plat, dated 1968; further described as located on the western side of Philadelphia Avenue, and known locally as The Embers Restaurant, 2305 Philadelphia Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. An off-site parking lot within 600 feet of subject property is described as Parcel 3200, Lot 9, Tax Map 0111 and known locally as 2405 Baltimore Avenue, providing required parking spaces for the mixed uses.

APPLICANT: CAPTIVE ESCAPE ROOMS C/O MARINA STEPANOVA (FILE #22-12100007) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing.

Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairperson announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates.

For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON MAUREEN HOWARTH, ATTORNEY OCD-6/30/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PASSAGE OF BILL 22-9 ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT FOR ANTENNAS AND TOWERS WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 22-9 (Zoning – Separation Distance Between Antennas, Towers and Telecommunication Uses and Residential Structures) was passed by Commissioners Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Purnell on June 7th, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-343(b)(2)B1(iii). (Adds a new subsection to allow the separation distance between an antenna, tower or telecommunication use and an existing or permitted residential structure on an adjacent parcel to be reduced from 1,000 feet to no less than 500 feet provided a special ex-

JULY 15, 2022 ception is obtained from the Board of Zoning Appeals. The reduction would only apply in the A-1 and A-2 Agricultural Districts and must be based on the protection of prime agricultural soils; land actively utilized for a bona fide agricultural purpose; existing mature tree growth; steep slopes, wetlands; stream corridors; habitats of threatened or endangered species; or other similar features as determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals.) This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted for public inspection on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103. Additionally, a full copy of the bill is posted on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-7/7/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19289 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH DAVID BAROODY Notice is given that Monica Baroody, 4967 Americana Drive, Unit T6, Annandale, VA 22003, was on July 01, 2022 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Joseph David Baroody who died on June 5, 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Monica Baroody Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott

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NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19299 Notice is given that the Orphans Court of Northampton County, Pennsylvania appointed Carmella M. Mattes, 9 Hilltop Circle, Easton, PA 18045 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Henry D. Miesegaes who died on May 15, 2022 domiciled in Pennsylvania, America.

The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Victoria L. O’Neill whose address is 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200, Ocean City, MD 21842.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Carmella M. Mattes Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: July 14, 2022 OCD-7/14/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19280 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CHARLES EDWARD DAMMANN III Notice is given that Christine Cermak Fisher, 9214 Pitts Road,

Berlin, MD 21811, was on July 05, 2022 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Charles Edward Dammann III who died on June 13, 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Christine Cermak Fisher Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: July 14, 2022 OCD-7/14/1t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19295 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HELEN M. POPP AKA: HELEN MATILDA POPP, LYNN POPP Notice is given that Maryann B. Carothers, 4108 Red House Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863, was on July 07, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Helen M. Popp who died on June 15, 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 7th day of January, 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, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Maryann B. Carothers Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: July 14, 2022 OCD-7/14/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: July 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM (RESCHEDULED FROM 7/14/2022) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(c) and Section 110865.25(6)(f) requesting a variance from the Upper Downtown area design standards for two (2) digital signs to remain. The sites of the appeal are described as Lot 2 and part of Lot 3, Block 26N, of the Sinepuxent Beach Plat, further described as the east side of Philadelphia Avenue

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between 13th and 14th Street in the R-3A Zoning District, and locally known as 1210 Philadelphia Avenue; and Lot 15, Block 38N, of the Hitchens & Trimper Plat, further described as the west side of Philadelphia Avenue between 13th and 14th Street Avenue in the R-2 Zoning District, and locally known as the Burgundy Inn at 1215 Philadelphia, both in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: BURGUNDY INN C/O JOERG LEINEMANN – (BZA 2622 #22-09500007) 6:10 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(1) requesting a special use exception to allow temporary special event tents to include vendors during Delmarva Bike Week, Jeep Week, and Endless Summers Cruisin Week. The site of the appeal is described as Tax Map 0115, Parcel 1870A, Lot 13B of the James B. Caine Plat, Revised 1964; further described as on the northwest corner of 94th Street and Coastal Highway, locally known as Ocean Plaza Mall, 9701 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City Maryland.

APPLICANT: V-TWIN PROMOTIONS, LLC (BZA 2626 #22-09400012) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall.

Christopher Rudolf, Acting Chairman Maureen Howarth, Attorney OCD-7/14/2t _________________________________

sentative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Carol A. Stange Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: July 14, 2022 OCD-7/14/1t _________________________________

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022 At 7:00 pm Pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 5, Conditional Uses, a request has been filed under the provisions of Section 110-514(8), Uses permitted by Conditional Use in the LC-1, Local Commercial District to permit an 18-hole miniature golf course. The site of the proposed use is described as Lots 153-154 of Parcel 3271 and Lots 150-152 of Par-

cel 3272 of the Neptune Development Plat; further described as located on the north side of 19th Street and west side of Philadelphia Avenue and locally known as 1901 and 1907 Philadelphia Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: DOLPHIN STREET DEVELOPMENT OF OC LLC (FILE #22-12100008) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing.

Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairperson announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates.

For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON MAUREEN HOWARTH, ATTORNEY OCD-6/30/3t _________________________________

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NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19301 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARK GODFREY ABBOTT Notice is given that Carol A. Stange, 11305 Marina Drive, Unit 41, Berlin, MD 21811, was on July 08, 2022 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Mark Godfrey Abbott who died on April 16, 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 shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal repre-

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Berlin approves diversity business initiative Plan endeavors to prioritize adding enterprises owned by women and minorities

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (July 15, 2022) The minority and women business plan for FY23, which requires the town to make “good-faith efforts” to recruit enterprises owned or majority-owned by women or minorities, was unanimously approved by the Berlin Town Council on Monday.

Institution of the plan allows these

businesses to receive state and federal funds through the town.

“This is something Ivy needs to have in place for a grant that she’s going after,” Ivy Wells said Town Administrator Mary Bohlen. Essentially, it’s something we’ve done in the past when we were able to make use of quad grant funds. it simply states that the town will make every effort to hire businesses that are minority- or women-owned enterprises.”

Councilmember Dean Burrell asked if a report has to be made to any entity regarding the town’s progress in its efforts, and Community and Economic Development Director Ivy Wells said she did not believe there was such a requirement.

“What this specifically is meant for is the strategic demolition grant that we have already received,” she said.

“Anything from the state over $250,000 needs to make sure that we have this in place.”

Bohlen added that, however, if the federal or state governments did a full monitoring and audit of the

grant, they would need to have documentation.

When asked by Councilmember Shaneka Nichols how long this program has been around, Bohlen said it has existed in various forms for some time. In the past, it was more specific to Community Block Development Grant funding but changes to its language were made to make it more generic, but it still generally fits the same requirements.

Councilmember Jack Orris asked if there was a U.S. veteran clause anywhere in the plan, and Bohlen replied that such a condition could be made.

So far, no issues with short-term ordinance New law put into place in Berlin on July 1 with scant pushback from landlords

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (July 15, 2022) Nearly two weeks into the implementation of Berlin’s short-term rental ordinance, everything seems to be running smoothly, according to Planning Director Dave Engelhart.

“The only thing is I still get people in the R-1 and R-2 (zones) who don’t like the fact it has to be their permanent residence,” Engelhart said.

“That’s still unpopuDave Engelhart lar with those people.

For the people who want to own a second home and have it not be a primary residence, there’s no real avenue for them to (obtain) a

short-term rental license, so that’s the pushback.”

Engelhart said that he wanted to see the ordinance pushed back to January to let already-made reservations go through, but an 11th-hour debate between members of the Town Council two weeks ago did nothing to stop the July 1 implementation.

“It would have been a way to let operators have time to figure out what they were going to do — go back

to renting their homes on a long-term basis as a regular rental, sell it, whatever they’re going to do. It would’ve just given them some breathing room,” Engelhart said.

Engelhart added that currently, his department is sifting through shortterm rental applications and that no drastic change is imminent now with the implementation in place.

“We’ve been working on this going on three years now,” he said. “We’re See SHORT-TERM Page 52

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Renovations hard on classification More and more homes use different architectural style blends to get unique look

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (July 15, 2022) Every house has a unique architectural style. Sometimes the architecture is a blend of more than one architectural style due to additions.

The National Association of Realtors explains that renovations, or new, eclectic mixes make fitting a home into one specific category daunting or even impossible.

NAR’s Realtor Magazine has compiled a guide to common residential architectural styles. Some of the most common are listed below: • Cape Cod: Some of the first houses built in the United States were Cape Cods.

The original colonial Cape Cod homes were shingle-sided, onestory cottages with no dormers.

During the mid-20th century,

the small, uncomplicated Cape Cod shape became popular in suburban developments.

A 20th-century Cape Cod is square or rectangular with one or one-and-a-half stories and steeply pitched, gabled roofs. More commonly today, a Cape Cod has dormers and shutters.

• Craftsman: Popularized at the turn of the 20th century by architect and furniture designer Gustav Stickley, this style reflects a simple form with low, broad proportions and lack of ornamentation.

This style featured overhanging eaves, a low-slung gabled roof, and wide front porches framed by pedestal-like tapered columns.

Material often included stone, rough-hewn wood, and stucco.

Many homes have wide front porches across part of the front, supported by columns.

• Ranch: Sometimes called the California ranch style, this home emerged as one of the most popular American styles in the 1950s and 60s, when the automobile had replaced early 20th-century forms of transportation, such as streetcars.

Now mobile homebuyers could

move to the suburbs into bigger homes on bigger lots. The style is characterized by its one-story, pitched-roof construction, built-in garage, wood or brick exterior walls, sliding and picture windows, and sliding doors leading to patios.

• Victorian: Victorian architecture dates from the second half of the 19th century.

Advancements in machine technology meant that Victorian-era builders could easily incorporate mass-produced ornamentation such as brackets, spindles, and patterned shingles.

The last true Victorians were constructed in the early 1900s, but contemporary builders often borrow Victorian ideas, designing eclectic “neo-Victorians.”

These homes combine modern materials with 19th century details, such as curved towers and spindled porches.

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Joins team EXIT Realty Ocean City announces that Tracey Sapia has joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals.

EXIT Realty Ocean City, located at 5700 Coastal Hwy Suite 202, Ocean City, is a member of EXIT Mid-Atlantic’s rapidly expanding network of independently owned and operated brokerages across the region.

Bank staff Taylor Bank announces a new hire, Heather Godwin, and the recent promotions of Hanna Ford and Catrina Satchell.

Godwin recently joined Taylor Bank as branch manager and relationship

officer of the south Ocean City branch.

Godwin comes to Taylor Bank with over 13 years of banking experience, most recently having served as both Heather Godwin branch manager and relationship manager in Ocean City at Bank of America.

In addition to branch management and oversight, Godwin will be responsible for business development and client relationship management in the Ocean City market.

Ford was promoted to project manager.

Ford began her career at Taylor Bank as customer service associate in 2013.

She has also served as associate

trainer, senior customer service associate, operations supervisor, and branch manager of the south Ocean City branch.

In her new role, Ford will be responsiCatrina Satchell ble for managing and planning complex projects for the bank’s research development and product implementation efforts.

Satchell was promoted to manager of the Snow Hill Branch.

Satchell joined Taylor Bank in June of 2019 as customer service associate. She was promoted to operations supervisor in 2021, and completed the Taylor Bank Management Trainee program earlier this year.

In her new role, Satchell will be re-

sponsible for oversight of the overall operation of the Snow Hill office.

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The Company has 11 banking locations within the eastern coastal area of the Delmarva Peninsula including Worcester County, Maryland, Sussex County, Delaware and Accomack County, Virginia. There is also a loan production office located in Onley, Virginia.

Short-term rental rules strict on offenders Continued from Page 50 moving along.”

So what exactly does the shortterm rental ordinance do?

“It is the intent of this section and the regulations stated … to maintain the character of residential neighborhoods in the Town of Berlin and to protect the health, safety and general welfare of residents while allowing short term (sic) rentals to exist under certain conditions and circumstances,” the ordinance states.

Most critical to many, the ordinance stipulates that owners of short-term rentals must make the property their permanent residence, which the ordinance defines as a property in which a property owner lives for an aggregate of at least 180 days annually. The ordinance goes on to state that “the dwelling unit (must carry) the official designation as the owners’ principal residence in accordance with the criteria governing the State of Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxa-

tion Homestead Tax Credit Program.”

According to the code, “short term (sic) residential rental” is defined as “the use of all or any part of a dwelling unit to provide accommodations, not to exceed 28 consecutive days, to guests for sleeping or lodging purposes in exchange for monetary remuneration, including accommodations facilitated by an internet hosting platform. A bed and breakfast is not included in this definition.”

Short-term rentals are allowed in

the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, B-1, B-2, and B-3 districts and are subject to the licensing requirements and regulations of those zoning areas.

The ordinance stipulates that property owners of would-be short-term rentals must apply for such and pay an application fee of $350. The annual licenses are issued upon payment of a $200 annual fee. Licenses must be applied for every year. A property manager is to be available around the clock, seven days a week, and within 30 miles of the property. A floor plan with emergency exits marked are to be displayed inside the property.

Those who rent out a short-term living space without a license will be subject to a reoccurring $600 fine.

Violations are enforced by the Planning Director or house inspector pursuant to the town charter. All other violations come with a $100 penalty.

Repeat or continuing violations come at a cost of $200 per day and could result in license revocation, which could last for the remaining licensing year plus an extra year.

‘Welcome bags’ for county teachers (July 15, 2022) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc. along with the Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education and other local businesses will be presenting new teachers a “Welcome Bag” filled with supplies to start their 2022-2023 school year.

A teacher’s energy and passion for

learning makes them difference makers in the lives of the students in our community.

To help ensure they have the support they need, Worcester Youth & Family will be collecting teaching supplies, including but not limited to pens, pencils, notepads, mugs/thermoses, hand sanitizer, calendars,

planners, markers and highlighters.

All donations are being accepted through Friday, Aug. 5, and can be delivered to Worcester Youth office located at 124 N. Main St. Suite C in Berlin.

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The “Big Wheel,” an amusement park ride brought to Trimper Rides near the Ocean City inlet, was broken down this week as the owner, Wood Entertainment Company of San Antonio, Texas, prepares to transport the Ferris Wheel to its next destination. Trimper Rides and Wood partnered to bring the ride to the resort this year, despite last year’s stay being cut short because of city code logistics.

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The Republican Women of Worcester County held their general meeting and luncheon on April 28 at Harrison’s Harbor Watch in Ocean City, welcoming back legislators from Annapolis. Pictured, from left, are Del. Charles Otto; Sandy Zitzer, president RWWC; and Sen. Mary Beth Carozza.

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By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (July 15, 2022) A busy summer night on the Boardwalk turned slightly dramatic for people in and around the Colony Apartments Tuesday night after a fire broke out in the basement of a restaurant on the first floor of the building.

Ocean City Fire Department Spokesman Ryan Whittington said crews were called around 10:15 p.m. to 306 S. Atlantic Ave. for reports of a building fire. When they arrived, they found a fire in the basement of Tony Luke’s restaurant, which is on the corner underneath the units of

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Whittington said firefighters extinguished the blaze, which they determined started in the electric panels in the basement. The occupants of the building were evacuated, and Whittington said no one was injured.

Upon further investigation, it was confirmed that the cause of the fire was electrical, and Whittington said it was small enough that no neighboring buildings or structures were damaged.

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Three from Baltimore area arrested for drugs Suspect faces handgun and drug charges after dropping weapon in OC police vehicle (July 15, 2022) What started as an equipment violation turned into the arrest of three people from the Baltimore area, after Ocean City Police found several types of drugs in the vehicle.

Adi Ali Mohamed, 25, of Baltimore, Katlin Anne Rzepka, 20, of Dundalk, Maryland, and Jonathan Ameshadai McClendon, 26, of Halethorpe were arrested at approximately 12:30 a.m. on July 6 near the convention center on 40th Street and charged with possession of narcotics.

Police said Mohamed was stopped for having a headlight out and when officers approached, they smelled marijuana.

The officers had all three individ-

uals get out of the vehicle to conduct a search of the vehicle and of the suspects.

The investigation found Mohamed had 27 Suboxone packets Adi Mohamed in his groin area, and when asked about the drugs, he said he obtained them from someone in the vehicle, though he did not have a prescription for it.

Rzepka, who was a passenger in the vehicle, had an open bottle of tequila under her seat. She was placed under arrest and taken to headquarters where she was searched.

During the search, police found a small bag of marijuana and a small bag of what officers suspected was cocaine.

Rzepka told police the drugs were handed to her as Mohamed was get-

ting pulled over, to hide the drugs. She added that she stuffed the marijuana and cocaine in her pants.

McClendon was in possession of a backKatlin Rzepka pack when ordered out of the car, and police told him to leave it in the vehicle.

He complied, according to police, and when the bag was searched officers found several packets of Suboxone and clear blue plastic baggies with heroin.

Officers also found an unidentified object in McClendon’s anus, but after exhausting all efforts to get the object out, he was ultimately transported to headquarters.

While in transport, police said, McClendon moved around like he was uncomfortable and appeared to intentionally fall between the seat and the metal cage separating the

driver from the passengers.

After McClendon was taken out of the car, police saw a silver handgun where he fell.

J. McClendon McClendon was arrested for gun-related charges as well as possession of drugs for distribution with a firearm and possession of drugs with distribution intent.

Police added that both Mohamed and Rzepka said McClendon handed them drugs to hide them.

During questioning, McClendon told officers he would take the gun charge because he was in possession of the gun, but as far as the drug charges, he claimed to not be in possession of the narcotics.

On the contrary, police noted, McClendon had 76 individually packaged strips of Suboxone and nearly $3,500 in fake money.

Police charge two teenagers with armed robbery in resort (July 15, 2022) Two teens arrested on June 20 in Baltimore County have been identified and detained in connection with an armed robbery in Ocean City.

According to a news release from the Ocean City Police Department, the robbery occurred just after 10:30 p.m. June 15 in the area of 16th Street and Philadelphia Ave. and remained unsolved until the alleged suspects were arrested on unrelated charges over the bridge five days later.

An 18-year-old male told officers that three individuals had approached him and engaged him in a conversation before robbing him at gunpoint.

While one of the individuals has not been found, Takala Robinson, 19, of Pasadena, and a 16-year-old juvenile male from Glenn Burnie have been arrested in connection with the incident.

At the time of the robbery, the suspects reportedly left the area with the victim’s belongings before officers arrived on scene.

With the assistance of the victim, a witness, and the City Watch camera system, officers were able to obtain descriptions of the three suspects.

On June 20, the release said Ocean City Police detectives were told that the Baltimore County PoSee TEENAGERS Page 58

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Travers pleads guilty to child sex abuse, porn Pines man rings self up on multiple offenses, including media production, more

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (July 15, 2022) An Ocean Pines man facing nearly 100 charges of child sex abuse and child pornography has pled guilty to some of those charges.

The guilty plea came on Tuesday morning, ahead of what would have been the first day of a scheduled twoday trial that would have concluded Wednesday.

“The court has not yet set the sentencing date, however I would anticipate it being set sometime around October,” State’s Attorney Kris Heiser said in an email. “He continues to be held pending sentencing.”

The charges to which Travers pled guilty include multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor and manufacturing child pornography and one count of sex abuse of a minor by a household member.

Heiser added that the sentencing was postponed for a preBruce Travers sentence investigation.

Travers was indicted in October on 43 misdemeanor counts of possessing child pornography, 37 felony counts of soliciting a subject for child pornography, four counts of filming a child in a sex act, two counts of sexually abusing a minor, and two counts of sexually abusing a minor who either lived in the household or was a family member.

Ocean Pines boy dies after hit-and-run near GlenRiddle

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (July 15, 2022) Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy Monday night.

Gavin Knupp, of Ocean Pines, was pronounced deceased by hospital personnel at Atlantic General Hospital, according to a press release.

The preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 10:45 p.m., Knupp was walking on Grays Corner Road when he was struck and killed by a vehicle traveling east.

Knupp was crossing the road to return to a vehicle when he was struck, according to the investigation. That vehicle fled the scene and did not return.

Authorities are attempting to identify the car via camera footage. Some information about the vehicle is known and has been shared with surrounding law enforcement, according to police.

Based on evidence at the scene and the ongoing investigation, authorities believe the vehicle that struck and killed Knupp was a dark color Mercedes, likely a 2011 or 2012.

As of Thursday afternoon, authorities are still searching for the car and driver.

They believe the Mercedes sustained damage to the driver’s left side mirror and headlight.

An officer stationed at the Berlin barracks of the Maryland State Police said that there are traffic cameras in the vicinity but none that record.

They’re working with local businesses in the area to see if any have security footage that caught the vehicle.

Anyone who witnessed this crash, or who may have information about the suspect vehicle, is urged to contact

Maryland State Police at the Berlin Barracks at 410-641-3101, or Cpl. Kevin Moore of the Maryland State Police Crash Team at 410-819-4721.

“Last night our earth stopped and our hearts shattered. Tiffany, Ray and Summer Knupp will never be the same. They lost their son, and brother,” read a statement on a GoFundMe website set up for the family.

“Gavin Knupp, a sweet, funny, bright, 14-year-old boy, was taken in a senseless hit and run. This was never supposed to happen.”

As of Thursday afternoon, the website had raised nearly $33,000. An update posted by the family said that the money will help the family find needed support and that a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Surfer’s Healing, which the website states would have “meant so much to (Knupp).”

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Each of those charges stemmed from reported incidents between June 1, 2018, and July 31, 2021, according to court documents.

A second case was brought against Travers that started in May 2021. In addition to the 87 charges brought against him in the first instance, he is also charged with single counts of sexually abusing a minor, distribution of child pornography, and possession of child pornography.

Travers faces 91 charges in all, with more than half of them felonies.

Forty-three are misdemeanors for possessing child pornography.

Travers, a former employee of Little Lambs and Community Church in Berlin, was arrested by Maryland State Police on Aug. 21, 2021 and indicted in October.

He was expected to take a position with Worcester County Public Schools before the district was notified of the allegations against him. Although he was not an employee with the school district, he had worked as a substitute and intern there previously.

The Maryland State Police computer crime unit received a tip about Travers’ alleged activity by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, according to court documents.

An image traced back to a home on

Brandywine Drive in Ocean Pines depicted four juvenile boys in a sex act.

At the time, the home was being rented to Travers.

After an investigation, a search and seizure warrant was executed at the home by state and local police officers on Aug. 20, with Travers inside.

Police recovered laptops, cell phones, memory cards, and thumb drives during the search, according to court documents, as well as individually wrapped children’s underwear.

Travers admitted to police that he possessed child pornography, but denied touching children sexually, according to court documents. He also told police children have stayed at his home previously, including three who were between 7 and 10 years old.

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

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

Staff Writer Greg Wehner contributed to this report.

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OCPD narcotics detail leads to larger bust Two men from Berlin found in possession of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and pills (July 15, 2022) Two Berlin residents have been arrested on charges related to distributing fentanyl, heroin and other drugs in the Ocean City and Worcester County area.

According to a news release, members of the Ocean City Police Department’s Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation throughout the month of June into the local distribution of controlled dangerous substances.

The investigation led to the arrest of Mark Patrick Adams, 36, and Jason Christian Bumgarner, 50, both of Berlin, on charges of possession and distribution of an array of illegal substances.

The release said the Adams and Bumgarner were regally traveling to the Philadelphia area to pick up heroin.

On July 7, Ocean City detectives and

members of the Philadelphia Police Department conducted surveillance on the pair’s vehicle as they traveled toward Philadelphia.

Mark Adams Once Adams and Bumgarner returned to Maryland, the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop in the area of Route 113 and Bishopville Road took the suspects into C. Bumgarner custody.

Once they were taken back to the Ocean City Police Department, detectives conducted searches and seized 276 bags of fentanyl/heroin, about 1 gram of cocaine, a variety of scheduled prescription pills, $800 in cash, cell phones, and their vehicle.

Teenagers arrested in Baltimore Continued from Page 56 lice Department had arrested two individuals on unrelated charges.

During their arrest, Baltimore County Police officers found personal property belonging to the

Ocean City robbery victim.

Both Robinson and the juvenile, who is was waived to adult status, face charges of armed robbery, robbery, and first- and second-degree assault.

Adams and Bumgarner both face two counts of possession with intent to distribute schedule 1 narcotic, and three counts of possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance that is not marijuana. They were both seen by a Maryland District Court

Commissioner and held without bond.

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. According to the CDC, it is a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the United States.

Pocomoke library hosts free expungement clinic Monday (July 15, 2022) The Worcester County Library is offering a free expungement clinic in partnership with Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Services on July 18 from 4-6 p.m. at the Pocomoke branch, 301 Market Street.

The event will give those who qualify the opportunity to expunge their criminal record in the state of Maryland with the assistance of an attorney.

Clients must qualify for services by meeting income, case type and geographic guidelines.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and to bring with them the following: income information for all members of their household; the value of their house and car (if either are owned); and the amounts in

checking, savings, and/or investment accounts.

Once the required forms are complete, a paralegal and an attorney will guide clients through the expungement process.

“The library has held several expungement clinics at our Ocean City branch and we are pleased to bring this program to the southern end of the county,” said Adult Program Manager Elena Coelho.

Space is limited to 12 individuals.

Register at WorcesterLibrary.org under “Events,” or call for assistance.

For more information on this event, contact Coelho at 443-7836164 or ecoelho@worcesterlibrary.org, or call the Pocomoke branch at 410-9570878.

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Three arrested for home robbery in Newark Pistol used to strike victim in head fires several rounds before suspects flee scene (July 15, 2022) Three Wicomico County residents have been arrested in connection with a robbery and assault at a home on Hayes Landing Road in Newark.

According to a news release from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack, troopers responded to a call just before 10 p.m. on July 11 in reference to a subject with possible gunshot wounds at 10022 Hayes Landing Road in Newark in Worcester County.

On arrival, police found Joseph Cooper III, 26, of Newark, with traumatic injuries to his head, which were later determined not to be from a gunshot. The Maryland State Police Aviation Command flew him to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore for treatment, where he was treated and released the following day.

The incident resulted in the arrest of Kimberly Renee Worley, 31, of

Pittsville; Avontae Curtis Fortt, 27, of Salisbury; and Jaquan Frederick Cannon, 31, also of Salisbury, on a variety of assault, firearms and drug charges.

The release said investigators from the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation determined that Kimberly Worley the incident began when Worley, Fortt, and Cannon arrived at 10022 Hayes Landing Road, Newark, to buy a PlayStation from Cooper III. During the exchange, Fortt reportedly struck Cooper III in the back of the head with a pistol while also firing several rounds. The subjects then fled the scene in a white Chevrolet Impala.

A broadcast was given to surrounding jurisdictions for the vehicle.

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After failing to stop for emergency vehicles, deputies with the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office pursued the vehicle. During the chase, the Impala failed to control its speed and collided with a fence near Liberty Street and Route 13, the reAvontae Fortt lease said.

Wicomico County Sheriff Deputies detained all three occupants of the vehicle, who they identified as Worley, Fortt, and Cannon.

During the arrest, Fortt reportedly assaulted Wicomico County deputies.

And during a search of the vehicle, deputies found illegal narcotics and a loaded 9 mm handgun, according to the release.

Worley was arrested on numerous warrants, including burglary, assault, and trespassing in Wicomico County; and burglary and theft in Worcester County.

From the incident this week, Wor-

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Cannon was arJaquan Cannon rested on an outstanding warrant for burglary, trespassing and assault in Wicomico County.

He also faces charges of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, having a loaded handgun in a vehicle, and CDS-possession not marijuana stemming from the event this week.

Fortt has been charged with being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, having a loaded handgun in a vehicle, assault on a police officer, CDS possession-not marijuana, attempted first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment.

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FLAG DAY A Flag Day ceremony was held at Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, led by Exalted Ruler Rich Herron on June 14. John Belzner, executive director of Boy Scout Troop 225, coordinated the event. Flags were carried by members of the troop.

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Kyle Dietz won the corn hole contest during the Art League of Ocean City's Arts Day at the Winery on June 5, at Windmill Creek in Berlin and took home custom corn hole boards hand painted by Bishopville artist Jim Adcock.

WPS BREAD SALE NEW OFFICERS At its annual membership meeting on April 19, the Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary celebrated the installation of its new officers and recognized past presidents. The newly appointed officers, from left, are Ann Hamilton, president; Laura Rohe, vice president; Jackie Choate, recording and corresponding secretary; and Richard Buccheri, treasurer.

Worcester Preparatory School teachers Annie Seipp and Maureen Raines and their students, hosted this year’s third grade Bread Sale as part of a hands-on learning lesson combining English, science, social studies (civics and community), mathematics and philanthropy. The project is modeled like a small business, with the young entrepreneurs baking bread, selling it to Lower School classmates and donating the proceeds to charity.

The class partnered with the Bad Monkey in West Ocean City where they learned how to make and bake the bread. The students made $403 and donated the proceeds to Atlantic General Hospital. Samuel Baker, Selena Jaoude, Barrett Brittingham, Cole Bergey, Arian Zhang and Evelyn Smith serve bread at the Lady Bug Café.

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ROYALS Stephen Decatur High School seniors Emma Sperry and James Barrett were crowned Prom Queen and King at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on April 30. Sperry and Barrett were nominated and elected by both students and staff.

SCHOOL PRODUCTION Worcester Preparatory School family and friends gathered for the annual spring music and art presentation, “Bee Happy,” presented by Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade students. Lower School music teacher Joanie Brittingham directed a singing and dancing troupe of more than 200 students dressed in an array of insects and arachnoids. Art teacher Rebecca Tittermary worked with her students to create the masterpieces.

PERFORMANCE Worcester Preparatory School students in grades 6-8 presented a performance of the novel, “A Little Princess,” by Frances Hodgson Burnett in the Athletic and Performing Arts Center on May 13. Directed by Upper School Dance/Drama Director Paulette DeRosa-Matrona, the show was performed in front of parents, friends and fellow Lower/Middle School students.

FIRST PLACE Claire Stoner won first place in the 22nd annual Beverly Bassford Memorial Juried Art Show. The exhibit continues through July 30 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

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TOP STUDENT Stephen Decatur High School senior Emma Sperry was announced Best All Around during the annual Senior Awards Night event on May 17. Sperry is a member of the Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society and she serves as president of the National Honor Society. Her academic resume includes a national Seal of Biliteracy and a College Board title of AP Scholar with six Advanced Placement courses and straight As throughout high school. She is pictured with Principal Tom Sites.

Worcester Preparatory School teachers Annie Seipp and Maureen Raines and their students, hosted this year’s third grade Bread Sale as part of a hands-on learning lesson combining English, science, social studies (civics and community), mathematics and philanthropy. The project is modeled like a small business, with the young entrepreneurs baking bread, selling it to Lower School classmates and donating the proceeds to charity. The class partnered with the Bad Monkey in West Ocean City where they learned how to make and bake the bread. The students made $403 and donated the proceeds to Atlantic General Hospital. The third grade class surrounded by their teachers and Head of Lower School Dr. Sara Timmons (third row, far right) present the proceeds from the Bread Sale to Atlantic General Hospital representatives (top row, from the left) AGH Vice President Public Relations Toni Keiser, AGH President Planning/Operations and Acting CEO Kim Justice and AGH Foundation Board Chair Steve Green.

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Route 50 bridge shut down after truck hits pedestrian (July 15, 2022) A Bishopville resident was struck by a vehicle on Wednesday night as he attempted to cross the eastbound and westbound lanes of the Route 50 Harry Kelley Bridge.

State Police troopers responded to reports of a single-vehicle collision in the westbound lanes of the bridge at approximately 8 p.m.

A preliminary investigation found Daniel Joseph Hicken, 33, of Bishopville, was attempting to cross both the westbound and eastbound lanes of the bridge and while doing so, he was struck by a 1997 Chevrolet truck driven by Anthony Capriotti, Jr., 19, of Levittown, Pennsylvania.

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Capriotti was not injured in the incident, according to police.

The State Highway Administration responded to assist with traffic control. Additional assistance was provided by the Ocean City Police Department, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and Ocean City Fire and EMS. Charges are pending and the investigation is ongoing.

All lanes of the Harry Kelley Bridge were closed for approximately four hours while the investigation was conducted.

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Primary election recommendations The 2022 primary elections for the Democratic and Republican parties taking place next Tuesday will offer voters a ballot bursting with candidates.

Some contests in this preliminary round, however, are not contests at all, since the candidates face no opposition and will take office after the general election in November.

In this group are District 7 County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic, State’s Attorney Kris Heiser, Clerk of Court Susan Braniecki, Register of Wills Terri Westcott, and Delegate Wayne Hartman. Congratulations.

The race for the office of sheriff, meanwhile, is a straightforward two-candidate affair that will be decided by Republican voters. Incumbent Matthew Crisafulli has handled the job well in his first term, thus earning our endorsement for reelection.

The most complicated races are for county commissioner in Districts 3 and 4, with each giving Republicans four candidates to consider.

In the District 4 all-Republican contest, incumbent Ted Elder has represented the wishes of his constituents, but we believe it’s time to give someone else the opportunity. That would be the county’s former chief fire marshal Jeff McMahon, who backs responsible development, farm and environmental preservation and maintaining a top tier school system.

The wide-open Republican contest in District 3 is the toughest call. Numerous good people are running in this district, but because it includes rural areas, a big part of Berlin and rapidly growing West Ocean City, the job will require philosophical flexibility with an eye on the future. In this instance, we recommend Shawn Kotwica for the job.

As for our recommendations in the less crowded races in Districts 2, 5 and 6, incumbents Democrat Diana Purnell (Dist.

2), Republican Chip Bertino (Dist. 5) and Republican Madison “Jim” Bunting (Dist. 6) have represented their constituencies well and should receive the nod from voters in their parties.

Most important, however, is that voters show their support for our democratic institutions by going to the polls on Tuesday. Vote for whomever you prefer, but vote.

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Selfie-attempt craters

A Baltimore area man, whose name will remain unpublished for reasons that will be apparent shortly, was trying to take a selfie recently when — whoops! — he fell into the crater of an active volcano.

Talk about your bad luck!

This guy just wanted to take a photo of himself and the surrounding countryside, when someone apparently slipped Mount Vesuvius under his feet without his knowledge.

“Saayyy, this looks an awful lot like Mount ... aggggghhhhhhhhh!”

By Only part of that is true, of Stewart course.

The would-be selfie taker Dobson knew (or should have known had he read the signs along the way that said, “Warning: Volcano ahead!”) that he was standing on top of Europe’s most dangerous volcano, which still gurgles from indigestion caused by an appetite for melting rocks.

Call me overly cautious, but I’ve always tended to steer clear of anything that might turn me into a cloud of ash while taking a ride on the lava express.

This is even though volcanic ash is said to be good for the soil in the grape vineyards on the perimeter down below, because in this case it would be my ash drifting with the wind.

I also wouldn’t want anyone to say, “Hmm, a full-bodied wine, with good legs, hints of tobacco and just a touch of Dobson’s ash.”

Anyway, that’s not entirely true either.

What happened was that this individual was attempting to take a selfie on the crater’s edge

when he dropped his cellphone down into it.

Naturally, he was trying to retrieve it when ... aggggghhhhhhhhh! ... 50 feet down the hole.

Lucky for him, volcano guides saw him cratering and hauled him up to safety.

Apparently, this kind of thing happens all the time and yet people persist in taking selfportraits on the edges of cliffs that don’t extend out quite as far as they think they do — whoops! — on train tracks that aren’t quite as abandoned as they think they are — whap! — and on all kinds of spires that don’t offer much space to stand and no place to hold on — yeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaa!

I seriously do not get it, although I do understand why men are twice as likely as women to suffer from a fatal photo attempt: men like to show off and are stupid.

I know, because I’ve been there, having experienced numerous “Hey, watch me do this!” moments over the years.

My last major fail in that regard has been recounted here before, so let’s just say the result involved having to get several stitches, and earlier having to drop my pants because a mouse ran up my pant leg. I know, it could happen to anyone.

As for the man who went inside the volcano after his cellphone, that’s understandable as well, considering how attached people are to their devices.

In fact, I suspect that the next step in our technological assault on common sense is having one of these things permanently embedded in our bodies shortly after birth.

“Well, Mr. and Mrs. Snord, the doctor is ready to take care of baby Johnny. As I see on the form here, it’s a circumcision and then we’ll just ... would that be Verizon or T-Mobile?”

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GOP FORUM LEGISLATIVE TALKS

Del. Wayne Hartman, left, spoke at the May meeting of the Ocean City AARP Chapter, providing updates to members about legislation passed during the 2022 session of the Maryland General Assembly, including improvements to the retiree tax credit that will provide tax relief to many seniors.

He is pictured with AARP1917 Chapter President Bob McCluskey.

The Republican Women of Worcester County hosted a Republican Candidates Forum/Meet & Greet at the Ocean City Marlin Club on May 17. Mike Bradley of radio station WGMD was the emcee of the event. Pictured, from left, are Sandy Zitzer, president of RWWC; Charlotte Cathell, Americanism chair; and Bradley.

Tribute celebrating OCBP Capt.’s 50th season set Sunday

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (July 15, 2022) The resort was a very different place the first time Ocean City Beach Patrol Capt. Butch Arbin climbed to the top of his first lifeguard stand.

The year was 1973, and just one day earlier Arbin had passed his surf rescue technician test allowing him to oversee the beach and waves.

This weekend, the Capt. B. Arbin longtime captain will reflect on that day, and the five decades that followed, at a tribute hosted by the city’s emergency services department, fellow Beach Patrol staff, and the Ocean City Life-Saving Museum.

Set for 9:30 a.m. Sunday, the event will begin at the inlet on the rock jetty for a reenactment of Arbin’s first day of work 50 years ago. At 9:45, the captain will drag his circa 1973 stand out to where it was that day, and send out the same message he did then, letting his colleagues know he was up and ready for duty.

The dramatization will be followed by a news conference behind the lifeguard stand. At 10:30 a.m., crowds will be directed to the life-saving muSee ARBIN Page 65 www.oceancitytoday.com

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FC Start taking the field

WORLD WAR II

Soccer matches played to help with peace

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (July 15, 2022) This week, 80 years ago, the Ukrainian soccer team, F.C. - Start defeated a German army soccer team, PGS, and the Hungarian Army soccer team, MSG Wal, twice, at Zenith Stadium in Kyiv, Ukraine.

In September 1941, Axis forces had occupied the Ukrainian capital after a huge battle that resulted in the capture of 650,000 Soviet soldiers. After the battle, some of the captured Ukrainian soldiers were released, while the Russians were sent to Germany to work.

Before the war, Kyiv had boasted a very good soccer team — Dynamo Kyiv. Founded in 1927, it was Ukraine’s best, and with 13 Soviet championships, was the most successful in the U.S.S.R. Dynamo Kyiv was supported/sponsored by the NKVD — the Soviet State Police.

After the Battle for Kyiv, Dynamo’s goalie, Mykola Trusevich, was released and found work in Bakery Number 3. The reason that Trusevich got the job was because the bakery boss, Iosif Kordik, was an ardent Dynamo fan. Although Kordik was a Czech, he spoke fluent German, and convinced the Germans he was Austrian, living in Kyiv with his Ukrainian wife, which is how he got his position. Some say the baker’s name was Otto Schmidt and that, although born in Kyiv, he was of German her-

itage.

The German occupiers suggested soccer matches in order to assist in the pacification of Kyiv. When the bakery boss learned of this he suggested a team be formed. Ultimately, seven other Dynamo Kyiv players were recruited: Mikhail Svyridovskiy, Nikolai Korotkykh, Oleksiy Klimenko, Fedir Tyutchev, Mikhail Putistin, Ivan Kuzmenko, Makar Honcharenko.

To complete the squad, three players — Vladimir Balakin, Vasil Sukharev, Mikhail Melnyk — were recruited from Lokomotiv Kyiv. Lokomotiv Kyiv, although older than Dynamo Kyiv, being founded in 1919, played in a lower level league. The team would be called F.C. Start — CTAPT in Russian.

The first game was played on June 7, 1942 against another Ukrainian team, “Rukh,” which “Start, City of Kyiv All-Stars” won 7-2. Rumor has it that Rukh was a collaborationist team. The Start team wore red, the color of the Soviet flag, uniforms, as a symbol of defiance. Although others say that it was happenstance, because these were the only jerseys they could find in occupied Kyiv.

Two weeks later, a team of Hungarian soldiers was defeated 6-2. On July 5, a team of Romanian soldiers fell 11-0. A week later, a German army team was defeated 9-1. A second German army team, PGS, was

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Arbin moved smoothly through the ranks after his first day on the job,

becoming a lieutenant in 1996 before his appointment as captain the following year. He has held the position ever since, while spending his off seasons working for the Charles County school system for the past 45 years.

blanked 6 - 0, on July 17. As news of the team’s success against the occupation forces spread, attendance at Zenith Stadium increased to the point that the Germans began charging five roubles admission.

Now, things were getting serious.

Hungary sent its best, MSG Wal. It was dispatched 5-1, on July 19 and 3-

2 in a rematch two days later. In an effort to salvage Axis pride, the Luftwaffe challenged the “Untermenschen” (the Ayrian word for sub-humans) and on Aug. 6 met the same fate as all other challengers, falling 5-1, although the results were not reported in the newspapers.

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OBITUARIES RUTH KEMP Ocean Pines Ruth Mary Kemp, a longtime resident of Ocean Pines, died peacefully in Ormond Beach, Florida on July 1, 2022 at the age of 87.

Born in 1934, Ruth was the daughter of Ruth Von Schricker and Earl Stimson, Jr. of Baltimore, Maryland.

She graduated from the Bryn Mawr Ruth Kemp School and Goucher College with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.

In 1956 she married Louis Ray Kemp and they raised two children.

Ruth taught kindergarten in the Baltimore County Public Schools for more than 35 years before retiring to Ocean Pines.

Ruth had a talent for teaching young children and enjoyed watching her kindergartners discover the world and their own abilities.

It was not unusual for her students, grown to adulthood, to recognize her and tell her how happy they had been in her classroom.

She retained a lifelong interest in promoting education and was a member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the P.E.O. Sisterhood.

Ruth loved the natural beauty of the Eastern Shore, enjoyed birdwatching and photography, and was a docent at the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art in Salisbury.

She was an aficionado of lighthouses and adored her many cats.

She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Berlin and active in Episcopal diocesan proceedings, as well as an enthusiastic supporter of the St. Martin’s Church Museum.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Louis, and her brother, Earl

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WORLD WAR II Frederick Stimson.

She is survived by her children, Mary Katherine and Louis, and their spouses, Christopher and Victoria; her grand-daughter, Amanda, and husband, Greg; and her niece, Mary Louise.

Memorial services will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 3 Church Street, in Berlin, Maryland, on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 11:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to P.E.O. Chapter F’s Maryland Program for Continuing Education (donations.peointernational.org) or Town Cats of Ocean City rescue organization (towncats.net).

DELORIS ANN BURBAGE Ocean View Deloris Ann Burbage, “Dee,” age 83, died Monday, July 4, 2022, at Bebee Hospital in Lewes, Delaware.

Born in Seaford, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Doris Megee.

Deloris was the first female police officer on the East Coast and the first Deloris Burbage woman to graduate from the Ocean City, Maryland Police Academy.

She loved Ocean Downs Casino, gardening, bingo, cooking, and watching cooking shows on The Food Network.

She had formerly worked as an assistant with Mayor Harry Kelly in Ocean City.

She retired in 2017 after working 33 years for the government of South Bethany Beach, Delaware, as a municipal clerk and an administrator.

She was also a member of the Delaware Municipal Clerks Association.

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Continued from Page 65 The Luftwaffe team, named Flakelf, demanded a rematch, which was scheduled for Aug. 9, 1942. It was advertised as the “REVENGE” (“REVANCHE”) match and attracted 2,000 spectators. Kick-off was scheduled for 5 p.m. The Luftwaffe team considered itself superior to all others.

Prior to the start of the match, an SS officer entered the Start locker room and told the Start players, in impeccable Russian, “I am the referee of today’s game. I know you are a very good team. Please follow all the rules.

Do not break any of the rules and before the game, greet your opponents in ‘our fashion.’” “Our fashion” meant the Nazi salute accompanied by the slogan, “Heil Hitler!” The Luftwaffe team also had a visitor, who told the players, “it is a special game and you have to win it to prove the superiority of the Aryan race.”

When the two teams took the field, the Luftwaffe team did as expected, and gave the Nazi salute and yelled “Heil Hitler!” The Start players began to raise their arms only to pound them to their chest and yell, “fizcultura!”

This was the Soviet sporting salute.

Start players realized that they were not going to get any of the calls, and they didn’t. The Germans scored their first goal after Trusevich, the Start goalie, and team captain, went down from a kick to the head. Kuzmenko tied the score on a free kick.

Honcharenko went coast-to-coast for the go-ahead score. Just before halftime, he took a pass from Kuzmenko and scored again, so that at half-time, Start was leading 3 - 1.

During half-time, Start had several locker-room visitors who warned them of the consequences of winning.

With the score 5 - 3, Klimenko got the ball, beat the entire German rear guard and walked around the German goalkeeper. Instead of scoring

the goal, he turned and kicked the ball toward the center circle. With that, the SS referee blew the final whistle, even though time had yet to expire, and the game ended with Start leading 5 - 3.

Start played its last game on Aug. 16, defeating Rukh, again, 8-0. Two days later, the Gestapo arrested eight of the Start players, accusing them of being NKVD agents. Two more players were arrested later. After 24 days of “interrogation,” seven were sent to Syrets Labor Camp, located in the Kyiv neighborhood of Syrets. Korotkykh, whose sister had identified him as a former NKVD officer, died during the “interrogation.”

The “labor” camp was established in 1942, near Babi Yar, where more than 30,000 Jews had been murdered and buried the previous year.

Paul Radomski was the camp commandant until Nov. 28, when he was appointed commandant of Haidari camp near Athens, Greece.

On Feb. 18, 1943, Trusevich, Kuzmenko and Klimenko were executed.

Honcharenko and Putistin escaped on Oct. 5, 1943. One reason that Svyridovskiy and Honcharenko survived was because they had a skill.

Both were cobblers.

In 1974, a court in Hamburg, West Germany, opened an inquiry into the claim of the Soviets that the players were killed because Start beat the Axis teams. The investigation was finally closed in 2005, having been unable to substantiate that claim. More probably, they were killed because they were, in fact, NKVD, and/or Communist Party, members.

The story “inspired” the 1981 movie “Escape to Victory,” starring Michael Caine, Max von Sydow, Sylvester Stallone and Péle, and directed by John Huston.

In 1981, the name of Zenith Stadium was changed to “Start Stadium.”

The last surviving member of the team, Honcharenko, died in 1996.

Next week: The Destruction of Convoy Pq-17 Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 66 She is survived by her son, Gregory Scott Burbage of Ocean View; a brother, Douglas Megee of Salisbury; two sisters, Mary Jane Megee of Frankford, and Betty Jean Rickards of Ocean View; and a niece, Pam Browne (Mark) of Dagsboro.

A funeral service was held at The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin on Monday, July 11. Internment followed at Buckingham Cemetery on South Main Street in Berlin.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the charity of your choice.

Letters of condolence may be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.

MARTIN ALLEN SHARPLESS Bishopville Martin Allen Sharpless, age 80, of Bishopville, Maryland, formerly of Severna Park, Maryland, departed this life on July 6, 2022.

He was born in Elkins, West Virginia, to the late Wilson L. and Louise B. Sharpless.

Martin graduated from Alleghany High School in CumberM. Sharpless land, Maryland, and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Industrial Relations from University of Maryland in College Park.

Martin is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Elizabeth F. Sharpless, and four loving children, Chanin Sharpless Wisler (Eric), Jeffrey Martin Sharp (Nicole), Lorianne Nicole Menzel (John) and Suzanne Elizabeth Hearn (partner Bob), and grandfather to Zachary (Alyssa) and Gavin Hearn, Katelyn and Lindsey Menzel and Ryan Wisler.

Martin started his 30-year banking career in 1965 at First National Bank of Maryland and left there as a V.P. in commercial lending in 1974.

He joined Citizen’s National Bank, a Mercantile Bank and Trust affiliate, as V.P. and senior loan officer.

He became president and chief operating officer in 1988. Along with being president of Citizen’s National Bank, Martin was appointed chief executive officer in 1990.

In addition to his banking career, Martin was a member of The Greater Laurel Chamber of Commerce, Lion’s Club, Robert Morris Associates and American Bankers Association.

He served his country for six years in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam conflict. Martin helped to support the First Generation College Bound endeavor.

He participated in the “Christmas in April” event which helped with home improvements for others.

He was treasurer of Harundale

Presbyterian Church in Glen Burnie for five years.

At Ocean Pines Community Church, Martin was a greeter and on the finance committee. He was also the treasurer for three years during the transition to a computerized system.

Love of basketball and a fan, Martin had season tickets for over 30 years to Maryland “Terp” basketball games. He also played basketball with friends until he was 58.

Martin was a Severna Park Green Hornets basketball coach for all of his children. Martin also played tennis, racquet ball, and golf. He also enjoyed skiing in Colorado.

Martin was self-taught when it came to fixing things. From the foundation to the roof, he built a laundry room addition to his second house and completed a large clubroom in his Severna Park home.

As a car enthusiast, he took his British convertible TR6 completely apart and put it back together. He taught all four children how to drive that car, which was a stick shift.

On his mom’s side of the family, John Browning came to settle in Virginia in the ship Abigail in 1621.

His great-great grandfather, Meshach Browning, wrote a book about his 40 years in the life of a hunter in West Virginia and Western Maryland.

On his dad’s side of the family,

Martin is the 10th direct descendant of John Sharpless who landed in 1682 in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

A memorial service was held on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Coastal Hospice/The Stansell House, P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, Maryland 21802; The Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Rd. Berlin, Maryland 21811; or The Worcester County Humane Society, 12330 Eagles Nest Rd. Berlin, Maryland 21811.

Letters of condolence can be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.

LOUISE CATHERINE MICHELS Ocean City Louise Catherine Michels, age 92, died Monday, July 11, 2022, at her home in Ocean City.

Born in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Archie Becquet and Stella Bizak Becquet.

She is survived by her husband, Bernard Louise Michels Michels of Ocean City; two daughters, Barbara Phillips of Salisbury, Maryland and Mary Louise Trahan

(Michael) of Newark, Delaware; and a grandson, Christopher Trahan.

She is also survived by her sisters, Henrietta “Hedy” Wimbrow of W. Ocean City and Minerva Mowery of Potomac, Maryland.

She was a graduate of Johnstown High School in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Michels was a United States Navy veteran serving as a seaman, and she had been a homemaker.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 15, 2022, at 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Ocean City. Rev. Paul Jennings will officiate. Internment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro, Delaware.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802.

Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home. Letters

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Record payout for 35th Ocean City Tuna Tournament

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (July 15, 2022) If everything lined up, Ocean City Tuna Tournament organizers expected the 35th annual event to be a record breaker. They did and it was.

This year’s event drew 109 boats competing for a new tournament record of $1,121,450.

“Overall, we are super thrilled with the turnout and how it came together,” said Ocean City Fishing Center Assistant Dockmaster Hunter Dortenzo. “If the bite was right and the weather cooperated – the weather was solid at least Friday and Saturday – and everything aligned and fell into place, we knew it could be a record breaker.”

For the first time since its inception, the Ocean City Tuna Tournament broke the million-dollar payout mark in 2021. A total of 106 boats registered for the 2021 tournament.

The overall payout was $1,019,690.

Three more boats entered this year and an additional $101,000 was awarded.

The largest tuna of the tournament was caught by Wes Cromer aboard Reel Crazy. The 275-pound bigeye earned the crew $307,852.50. The size was also a new tournament record.

“It was 77 inches. It was just an incredible fish to be brought back here to the scale,” Dortenzo said.

The group entered the Level H Pro Tuna Jackpot, which is a winner-takeall pool for the largest single tuna.

That pot totaled $229,500. It costs $5,000 to enter and 51 of the 109 tournament boats registered for the calcutta.

Talkin’ Trash angler Steve Sylvester landed a 256-pound bigeye, good for second place. The crew also came in first place in the heaviest stringer division - with their total weight topping the scale at 535 pounds. The group took home a total of $316,042.50.

A large portion of that money – $145,800 – came from the Level G Heaviest Stringer Jackpot. Fifty-four out of 109 boats registered for the calcutta.

The Fin Planner crew came in third place for single largest tuna.

Kevin Sutton’s 224-pound bigeye was worth $53,707.50.

A total of 12 bigeyes were brought to the Ocean City Fishing Center scale

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last weekend and eight of them weighed over 200 pounds each, Dortenzo said.

“That’s the most we’ve had in the last couple years,” he added. “It’s only the second time in tournament history that multiple tuna over 200 pounds were weighed; 2013 was the last time.”

The Sea Hag team finished in second place in the heaviest stringer division with a total weight of 508 pounds. They received $106,627.

The Take Em’ crew placed third in the stringer division. Their total fish weight of 473 pounds earned them $79,140.

The heaviest bluefin tuna was caught by Ryan Earls aboard Shorebilly. The 70-pound fish was worth $58,050.

About $31,000 of that money was rolled over from the last two tournaments, because no qualifying bluefin were weighed in 2020 and 2021, Dortenzo said.

Jase Weaver was the top junior angler, reeling in a 57-pound tuna while fishing on Reel Fin Addict. He was presented $1,000 and prizes.

FFMD (Fishing for Muscular Dystrophy) junior angler, Danielle Robertson, landed 56- and 55-pound tuna. She received $750 and prizes.

Reel Trips angler, Kallie Lucas,

won first place in the women’s division. She was awarded $1,500 for her 57-pound tuna.

Azora angler Shari Swope and Robertson tied for second place with their 56-pound yellowfin tuna. They both were presented $750.

Fifty boats entered the Level Q Charity Donation division, which this year benefits Fishing For Muscular Dystrophy (FFMD), a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit and offshore fishing team that has a strategic alliance with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) whose purpose is “Fighting Muscle Disease.”

FFMD and Talkin’ Trash each received $4,500.

Teams could fish two of three tournament days. A total of 108 boats went offshore Friday. One hundred and two fished Saturday, leaving nine eligible to compete on Sunday.

Hundreds packed the Ocean City Fishing Center each day to catch the fish being weighed.

“We had an awesome crowd. The action was non-stop at the scales.

There was just a constant line of boats waiting to weight fish,” Dortenzo said.

In total, 12,296 pounds of tuna were weighed, Dortenzo said.

For more information, visit https://octunatournament.com/

The largest tuna of the 35th annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament was caught by Wes Cromer aboard Reel Crazy. The 275-pound bigeye earned the crew $307,852.50. The size was also a new tournament record.

OCMC presents 18th annual Kid’s Classic this wknd.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (July 15, 2022) Young anglers will be the stars of the show this weekend during the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 18th annual Kid’s Classic.

Final registration for the 2022 tournament, which benefits the WishA-Fish Foundation, will begin today, Friday, at 6 p.m. at the Marlin Club on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City.

A captains’ meeting will kick off at 7:30 p.m. and will also be available on Facebook and the Marlin Club’s website, www.ocmarlinclub.com.

The tournament is open to anglers 19 and younger, many of whom participate annually. The cost is $200 per boat, with an unlimited number of anglers.

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Worcester, Wicomico to host Open to anglers 19 and younger softball nat’l championships (July 15, 2022) Over the next three weeks, nearly 350 girls softball teams will make their way to the lower Eastern Shore for the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Eastern National Championships.

The 2022 Eastern National competition marks the 16th year of the event on the shore.

Teams will travel from 14 states and Canada to compete in this year’s championships.

The Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex in Salisbury provides the main fields of play for the tournament. Other fields tentatively scheduled for use in Wicomico County include East Wicomico Little League, Mason-Dixon Sports Complex and WinterPlace Park.

In Worcester County, games are scheduled at Showell Park and John Walter Smith Park in Snow Hill. In Ocean City, games will be played at Northside Park on 125th Street.

The Eastern National is divided into three tournament weeks: Week 1: July 12-17 - 10U Open, 12U Open Week 2: July 19-24 - 14U Open, 14U B Week 3: July 25-30 - 16U Open, 18U

Open, 18U B Tournament games are open to the public with no admission fee charged.

Opening ceremonies were slated to take place on Tuesday for week one teams on the Caroline Street stage, located just off the Boardwalk downtown.

The opening ceremonies for week two participants are scheduled for Tuesday, July 19 beginning 3:45 p.m.

Week three teams opted for an extra game instead of an opening ceremony.

For more information on the Eastern National, visit www.WicoSports.org.

Schedules will be released at the beginning of each tournament week, and will be posted to the USSSA website.

The tournament is a major economic driver for the area. This year’s estimated economic impact is $19 million.

The growth of the tournament is due in part to the Mid-Atlantic Amateur Sports Alliance (MAASA), a formal sports marketing partnership between Wicomico and Worcester counties and the Town of Ocean City.

MAASA was formed in 2014 to accommodate the growth of the Eastern National, which had expanded beyond Wicomico County’s borders.

Continued from Page 68 Those who don’t have access to a boat can participate for $25 and fish from areas including the surf, Route 50 Bridge, Ocean City fishing pier and Assateague Island.

The tournament is slated for Saturday and Sunday with participants having the option to fish one or both days in the bay or ocean. Weigh-ins will take place Saturday from 3-6:30 p.m. and Sunday, 3-6 p.m. at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City.

All participants will receive an award. There are additional first-, second- and third-place prizes for most billfish released, and heaviest fish including bluefish, bonita, dolphin, flounder, mackerel, rockfish, sea bass, tog, tuna, wahoo and “unusual catch.”

Stringer weight includes five fish in a bucket per angler per day for croaker and spot.

More than 180 junior anglers fished on 53 boats during the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 17th annual Kid’s Classic in 2021.

The tournament will benefit the Wish-A-Fish organization, whose mission is: “We can’t cure an illness, make a disability vanish, or remove the daily stress a family with special needs children has to endure. We just try to make one day a little better for the whole family by taking them out on the water for some fun and fishing.

The smiles and excitement on the children’s faces when they catch their first fish (and their second, and their third...) is a wonderful experience and a memory that will last for years.”

The Classic has raised approximately $70,000 for the foundation since its inception.

For more information, call 410-2131613 or visit www.ocmarlinclub.com.

Tenth annual Ocean Games open water swim, Saturday (July 15, 2022) Swim Ocean City is hosting its 10th annual Ocean Games open water swim on Saturday, July 16, to raise funds for research and increase awareness of brain injuries and promote the positive effects that sports have on the brain and body.

Ocean Games is one of the few oceanbased marathon swimming events offered on the entire East Coast.

It attracts participants of all ages and levels, from first-time open water swimmers to experienced marathoners.

The Ocean Games features a WOWSA-sanctioned series of 3- and 9mile open water swims along the Atlantic coastline. The swim also offers a two- or three-person team 9-mile relay.

The 9-mile swim starts at 10 a.m.

Depending on the direction of the current, the race will either start or finish at Caroline Street and 146th Street.

The 3-mile swim starts at noon. Depending on the direction of the current, the race will begin at 94th Street and end at 146th Street or start at 46th Street and end at Caroline Street.

“Each year, the swim event has unique challenges for the participants and its organizers. There is a saying, ‘the only thing predictable about open water swimming is its unpredictability,’” said Corey Davis, Ocean Games Race director. “The currents, tides and weather make for challenging moments

for the swimmer, but you have different challenges from the planning end.”

Every 9-mile swimmer must have an individual safety kayak to aid with nutrition, water, and assistance.

“This year, besides the typical hurdles, finding safety kayak pilots for the swim has been extra hard,” Davis said.

“Many swimmers had their kayak pilots cancel on them. If you want a challenging, fun day kayaking in the ocean, here’s your chance. Contact me at corey@oceangamesusa.org.”

After experiencing a traumatic brain injury in 2007, Davis worked with the team at Johns Hopkins’ Brain and Stroke Rehabilitation Program to return to his previously active lifestyle.

To give back to the program that helped him so much, Davis founded the Ocean Games as a way to raise funds for the Brain and Stroke Rehabilitation Program and local charities.

Since its debut in 2013, the Ocean Games has raised over $120,000 for the Johns Hopkins Program and local charities. Ocean Games is widely supported through grants and many local Ocean City businesses.

Ocean Games offers something for everyone, open to novices and seasoned athletes alike, allowing for the perfect open water swim experience in a safe and structured environment. For information, visit www.oceangamesus.org.

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SHAWN KOTWICA

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PUBLIC SAFETY • Adequate funding for Police, EMS, Fire Dept, Safe Roads and Trails EDUCATION • Improving School Facilities, Faculty Pay and Mental Health Support

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY • Balanced Budget and Lower Taxes SLOW STRATEGIC GROWTH • Smart planned development with the long-term vision, while preserving the beautiful shorelines and wildlife

A VOTE FOR YOUR VOICE Shawn came to Ocean City in 2005 and fell in love with the beautiful landscapes and abundant opportunity for a great quality of life. As one of the top Realtors”@realtors symbol” in the area, he has achieved the Top 1% in Coldwell Banker globality. While being a member of the Government Association for the last 3+ years, he has stayed on top of important issues in the country.

• Family. It all starts with children. Safety in schools and friendly and healthy environment • Born and raised in Lower Burrell, PA • Attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania first for Criminology, Pre-law, and returned for Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship. During my time at school, I was President of my Fraternity Alpha Chi Rio. Then became the top recruited fraternity at that school.

• 2005 Moved to Ocean City. Started in restaurant business waiting tables and bartending and shortly after got promoted to management.

• 2015 I received my Real Estate License and continuously grew my business throughout the years. Proud to be in the top 1% of All Coldwell Banker Agents Globally in 2020 and 2021.

• 2016 Started Vacation Rental Company with just one property and grew to over 50 units year to date. Currently residing in West Ocean City with my wife of 12 years Inna Kotwica and our small dog Gucci. We enjoy traveling, taking our dog to the beach and bike riding in our neighborhood during our free time.

• We are no strangers to giving back to our community throughout volunteering and attending fundraisers, so being able to do it on a large scale would be an honor and I promise to do my best to help preserve the beauty of Worcester County and support our great Community in any way I can.

Call Anytime: 724-840-0572 Your Candidate for Worcester County Commissioner District 3

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