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Toddler dies in Boardwalk tram collision Tuesday night
By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor
(Aug. 23, 2024) Members of the Ocean City Police Department are investigating a toddler’s death after a collision with an Ocean City Boardwalk tram Tuesday around 8:15 p.m. near Dorchester Street.
Tuesday’s death marks the first fatality involving a Boardwalk tram since 1993 when a female adult died in a collision. Tuesday night’s collision occurred on the concrete tram lane on the east side of the Boardwalk with preliminary accounts stating the 2-year-old male was struck by the southbound tram while running from the beach east toward the wooden part of the Boardwalk.
According to a news release from the department Tuesday night, Ocean City EMS staff pronounced the child, who has not been identified, deceased on the scene. Both tram conductors remained on the scene.
Transportation staff announced Wednesday morning Boardwalk tram service has been suspended and that no date has been scheduled yet to restore
the service. The trams are scheduled to continue daily through Labor Day weekend from noon-midnight with modified hours and days of operation from Sept. 3-8. Tram service, according to the city’s website, was also planned during OC BikeFest and Sunfest events. It’s unclear when or if the city will resume tram service this season after Tuesday evening’s fatality. The official message on the city’s website Wednesday morning read, “Until further notice, Boardwalk Trams will not be operating. A potential date for service restoration has not yet been determined. We apologize for any inconvenience.”
Members of the Ocean City Traffic Safety Unit are continuing to investigate the incident. Individuals with any information are asked to contact PFC Panitch at bpanitch@oceancitymd.gov. Anonymous tips can be left on the city’s Tip Line at 410-520-5136, emailed to crimetips@oceancitymd.gov, or shared by calling the police department directly at 410-723-6610. Tipsters are asked to reference case number 202400-3922.
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Ocean City fire and EMS trucks are pictured at the scene of a fatal pedestrian collision Tuesday night on the Boardwalk near Dorchester Street.
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By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor
(Aug. 23, 2024) City officials this week finalized a second round of budget amendments.
The Ocean City Council voted unanimously Monday to adopt a second budget amendment for fiscal year 2024. The changes reflect adjustments to revenues and expenses, and a $200,000 reduction in the use of prior year reserves.
“This is to adopt FY24 budget amendment number two,” City Solicitor Heather Stansbury said this week. “This is as presented to you at the July 30 work session.”
Last month, Budget Manager Jennie Knapp presented the council with additional budget changes since the first round of amendments were made earlier this spring. And with little discussion, the council advanced the changes to a first reading, which passed on Aug. 5.
Back on the agenda this week, the council voted 7-0 to adopt a second reading of proposed budget amendments. The changes, as presented, recognizes additional revenues and revenue adjustments, including a $1.4 million increase in grants, donations and interest on investments, a $158,071 increase in revenues from building permits, service charges and fines and forfeitures, and a $527,023 increase in the town’s advertising budget to account for state tourism
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Woman guilty of assaulting 9 day care kids
By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor
(Aug. 23, 2024) Heather Ward, a former daycare worker indicted in March following a child abuse investigation at the Berlin Activities Depot, now awaits sentencing after entering an Alford plea to nine counts of second-degree assault.
On Monday, Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Brian Shockley found Ward, 40, of Berlin, guilty of the nine counts on which she had tendered an Alford plea, which acknowledges that the state has enough evidence to prove Ward guilty beyond a reasonable doubt should the case proceed to trial. The remaining 81 counts in her case, including 10 felony charges, will not be prosecuted as part of Ward’s plea agreement with the state.
Assistant State’s Attorney Pam Correa told the court Monday the nine
Ward
counts, all misdemeanors, represent each of the nine victims in the case. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled following a pre-sentence investigation.
“We do agree if we had gone to trial, there would have been convictions on nine counts of assault,” she said.
Last November, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into the local daycare after law enforcement and Child Protective Services were notified of an eightmonth-old who had been admitted to Atlantic General Hospital with a broken tibia.
The sheriff’s office alleged that video footage of the infant classroom revealed
Ward had caused the child’s injuries and showed other concerning interactions with several other infants under her supervision.
As a result, a grand jury in March indicted Ward on 90 charges, including 10 felony counts of child abuse and 80 misdemeanor counts of second-degree assault. And in June, a second classroom worker, Catherine Deutsch, 32, of Berlin, was arrested on 11 charges of failure to report child abuse/neglect and four charges of neglect of a minor.
While a seven-day trial in Ward’s case was scheduled to begin this week, her legal counsel and the prosecution met in a status hearing last Friday, during which it was acknowledged an Alford plea would be entered. The plea offer, presented to the judge Monday, outlines the defendant’s Alford plea to nine second-degree assault counts, as well as the state’s agreement not to prosecute the remaining charges. However, there was no agreement as to sentencing, meaning both the state and the defense can argue for whatever sentencing they believe is appropriate.
Correa told the court Monday the state’s sentencing guidelines vary depending on if an injury had occurred. While the state argues Ward’s actions resulted in injury, the defense disagreed.
“We don’t believe there is reasonable proof an injury is shown,” Colleen Mur-
phy, a member of Ward’s legal team, said.
As part of the plea agreement, the prosecution on Monday also played all videos of Ward’s classroom interactions that supported the charges against her. Correa said the videos showed Ward placing her fingers in victims’ mouths, bending, squeezing or twisting arms and legs, striking victims’ backs, and picking them up or putting them down while holding just arms or hands, to name a few. She also alleged the actions resulted in physical injury or behavioral issues for the victims.
Attorney Dennis Murphy, however, said the videos presented to the court represented just 1% of the 200 hours of video footage investigated. He also argued that Ward’s actions did not necessarily cause some of the injuries being reported.
“We don’t agree with all of the state’s characterizations of what’s in the videos,” he added.
After a nearly three-hour-long plea hearing, Shockley found Ward guilty on all nine counts, or one count for each victim. As part of the plea offer, the state is requesting five years of supervised probation, during which time Ward will have no unsupervised contact with minors, no contact with the victims or their families, and no participation in any youth groups or activities.
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grant dollars the town received. The budget amendment also includes funding increases for police and fire overtime, beach patrol part-time salaries, and a $250,000 state grant to offset expenses related to the Oceans Calling Festival.
The change also reflects a $500,000 transfer for the sports complex project,
$200,000 for the Edgewater Avenue bulkhead project, and $60,000 for the Northside Park community room ceiling project. The budget also includes additional funding for pensions and the use of $470,000 from the capital maintenance fund to repair the south patio and stairs at the Ocean City convention center, to name a few items.
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(Aug. 23, 2024) Three north-end properties are being considered for the development of a sports complex.
Last month, the Maryland Stadium Authority issued a request for proposals (RFP) from architecture and engineering firms interested in providing preliminary design services for a planned sports complex in northern Worcester County. Terry McGean, city manager for the Town of Ocean City, said the selected firm would be tasked with evaluating the costs and needs of a facility at three locations – a 95-acre parcel adjacent to Stephen Decatur High School, a 150-acre parcel roughly two-and-a-half miles west of the Decatur site off Route 50 and a 147-acre parcel near the intersection of routes 113 and 589.
“Once on board the consultant will evaluate each of the three sites for infrastructure availability and cost (water/sewer/roads etc.), necessary site work, soil conditions, and how the facility might lay out on each site …,” he said. “Once a site is selected then they will more fully develop a design to the point where we can have accurate cost estimates so that we can take that information to the state for construction funding.”
For years, resort officials have expressed their desires to develop a sports complex somewhere near Ocean City. And in 2023, following the completion of several studies, the city took the lead on the project by forming a task force to determine the size, scope and location of an indoor-outdoor facility.
While the Decatur site has long been
a contender for the project and was defeated in a county referendum dealing with county funding being used on the project in 2022, an RFP released last month revealed two other properties are also under consideration. The second site, also known as the Taylor site, is also located off Route 50, but twoand-a-half miles west of the first property. Consisting of 150 acres, the RFP notes 116 acres have been cleared and that water and sewer access is located roughly 4,000 feet from the site near Berlin. The third site, also known as the routes 589/113 site, is located more than three miles north of the first property, near the intersection of routes 113 and 589. Of the 147 acres, 117 have been cleared, and water and sewer access is located roughly 2,000 feet from the site.
“Everything that is being done is
preliminary and is being done to gather the information necessary to determine the feasibility of each site for the intended purpose of building a sports complex,” Mayor Rick Meehan said.
As its partner in the project, the Town of Ocean City has engaged the Maryland Stadium Authority to provide support in developing the sports complex. To that end, the agency last month issued an RFP for preliminary design services. McGean said the consultant’s findings would be used by the task force in determining a location.
“[The] committee will consider the development costs prepared by the Stadium Authority’s consultant as well as the economic potential of each site as evaluated by the operator we selected earlier,” he said. “Timing on that decision will be sometime in the fall.”
Since it was announced in early 2022 that officials were considering the property next to Stephen Decatur, residents and officials with the Town of Berlin have been critical of the proposed site, arguing its development would impact town infrastructure and traffic. On behalf of the Town of Berlin, Mayor Zack Tyndall said this week the town’s stance has been shared with resort officials. Tyndall said any further questions on the process should be handled by Ocean City leaders.
“The Town of Berlin is aware of the Maryland Stadium Authority’s RFQ in conjunction with the Town of Ocean City,” he said. “We have shared the thoughts and position of the Town of Berlin regarding Site #1, which is adjacent to Stephen Decatur High School, with the Town of Ocean City. If you have any further questions at this time, they should be directed to the Town of Ocean City.”
In recent months, the Mayor and Council has taken steps to advance the sports complex project, including selecting a firm – Sports Facilities Companies – to operate the facility once it is constructed. Officials have also allocated funding for site assessment and design work. McGean said $500,000 in state grants and $500,000 from the city would be used to fund preliminary design services.
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Commission approves 7-unit project near OC bayside park
By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor
(Aug. 23, 2024) A site plan for a new mid-rise multifamily development in downtown Ocean City was met with rave reviews at this week’s planning commission meeting.
On Tuesday, members of the Ocean City Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the site plan for The Parkview, a fourstory, seven-unit multifamily structure. The project will be located at 211 St. Louis Ave., adjacent to the newly redeveloped Bayside Park at 3rd Street.
“Projects like this make it easy on us,” Commission Chair Joe Wilson told the applicant’s representative this week.
Located in the downtown residential district, the proposed project will replace an existing residential structure on site with a multifamily development featuring six, three-bedroom
units and one, six-bedroom unit with theater and gym rooms counted as accessory rooms. Nineteen parking spaces and storage units will also be provided on the ground floor.
The site plan received the unanimous support of the planning commission Tuesday. In a letter to planning and zoning staff, the Ocean City Development Corporation also lent its support for the project.
“The Downtown Design Committee met in March of 2023 to discuss the proposed project at 211 St. Louis Ave. The committee found very favorable review of the project presented in 2023,” the letter reads. “Recently, the DDC reviewed the revised site plan for the project and we continue to support the project and believe it will be an excellent addition to Downtown Ocean City. The project, then and now, is an excellent example of incorporating the Downtown Design Standards in a multi-family project.”
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A seven-unit multiple family project proposed for 2nd Street will feature six three-bedroom units and one six-bedroom unit.
Commissioner rails against state
By Steve Green Executive Editor
(Aug. 23, 2024) The county’s highest ranking elected official delivered some candid criticism of state lawmakers at last week’s Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) summer conference.
“Worcester County continues to be negatively impacted by decisions of the state legislature and state agencies regarding wind turbines and solar power fields that are usurping local autonomy and threatening our community’s way of life,” said Worcester County Commission President Chip Bertino last week in Ocean City during the MACo gathering.
Bertino posted an adapted version of his opening remarks on his Facebook page over the weekend and sent the comments to this newspaper as a letter to the editor. Bertino has long been critical of state mandates that shift financial burdens to the county jurisdictions, such as recent state decisions that place more health department spending on county governments. In his commentary, Bertino pointed out Worcester County’s tourism spending tops $2.5 billion annually, resulting in over 13% of Maryland’s visitor spending.
“Our county is founded on three economic drivers: tourism, which
generates state and local revenues; commercial and recreational fishing, which are served by the West Ocean City harbor, the only commercial harbor in the Mid-Atlantic region with ocean access; and finally, agriculture, which is dependent on healthy soil to grow crops and to nourish livestock that feed the county, the state, and the nation,” Bertino said. “Today, all three of Worcester County’s primary economic drivers that earn billions of dollars for the state treasury, that employ thousands of workers here and across the state and nation, and that attract millions of tourists annually are falling prey to greedy, external predators. Concerns raised, and requests made by the County Commissioners for assistance have been ignored repeatedly by those most in a position to help and by the institutions of government that smile upon the promises of foreign business interests that rely heavily on taxpayer subsidies to fund their uncertain startups, while turning a blind eye to the disastrous consequences that result locally.”
The most recent subject of ire, specifically, is the offshore wind farm under development and on a fast track to reality.
“Our seaside horizon has been auctioned for windfarms. … The im-
pact of these monstrous structures should prick the conscience of all of us who value the splendor of the environment,” Bertino said. “Testing procedures are wreaking havoc on fragile aquatic life. Dead whales on the beach. Disoriented dolphins washing ashore. The threat to horseshoe crabs, which are critical to cancer and other medical research, is said to be unknown. … The negative impact on our fishing industry is unconscionable. Plans to construct an oversized concrete pier in the West Ocean City harbor – established specifically as a commercial marine zoning district in 1999 – will obliterate local fishing industries.”
On a different topic, Bertino also reiterated a concern shared recently by commissioners during a public presentation from MACo officials on solar panels on farmland.
“Like many rural counties across the state, Worcester’s farmlands are under attack,” he said. “The state is approving solar fields for large companies while denying the rights of local governments to apply their own zoning codes that reflect local values, objectives, and ways of life. Fertile farmlands are being plowed under by major companies who seek unfettered profits on historically low-taxed fields.”
Bertino added, “The people of our county are being disrespected. Yet, it’s hoped that opportunities can be found through cooperative discussions with the state that we will ultimately blaze a path forward that respects Worcester County’s way of life, its environment and its commerce.”
On Saturday, Aug. 17, Gov. Wes Moore closed the MACo convention touting his administration’s successes and stressing the positives in Maryland.
“… Our first year and a half in office has been guided by a single question: How do we get Maryland’s economy growing again? When I entered office, our economy wasn’t just stagnant – it had stalled. From 2017 to 2022, the national economy grew by 11%. Maryland’s economy grew by just 3%. We ranked consistently low on affordability, wages, population, education, labor force participation, and employment,” Moore said. “But spending increased by 70% during the seven years just before I took office. So we were spending more but we weren’t growing more. Problems beneath the surface were hidden by billions of dollars in federal money to get us through COVID. But billions of dollars from the federal government was not a “structural surplus.” It was a sugar high. So to balance the equation, we knew we had to prioritize growth. Our strategy has been centered on building new pathways to three north star priorities: Work,
and wealth.”
Contract awarded for skate park building
By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor
(Aug. 23, 2024) City officials will move forward with the construction of an Ocean Bowl administration building.
As part of its consent agenda Monday, the Mayor and Council voted to award a bid to Delmarva Veteran Builders for the construction of a new administration building at the Ocean Bowl Skate Park. Officials report 50% of the $1.37 million project will be covered with grant funds.
In May, city officials celebrated the
reopening of the new and improved Bayside Park at 3rd Street. The redeveloped property, located between 3rd and 4th streets, is now home to new walking paths, playgrounds, and ball courts, as well as an added street skate component at the Ocean Bowl Skate Park.
But recreation and parks staff this spring noted that they had not yet closed the book on the project, as a second phase of redevelopment was planned for the fall. On the east side of the park, officials are preparing for the construction of a new Ocean Bowl administra-
tion building featuring office space and restrooms.
To that end, the Mayor and Council earlier this month received 10 bids, ranging from $1.37 million to $2.22 million, for the construction of the administration building. While the city had allocated $800,000 for the project, City Manager Terry McGean said the budget had been increased to $1.5 million after initial cost estimates came forward.
“The original budget for this building was around $800,000,” he told the council at the time. “When the original
estimates came in, we realized we had a problem.”
McGean, however, reported that Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito was able to secure grant funding for the project.
Back on the consent agenda for approval this week, the council voted to award the bid to Delmarva Veteran Builders, with $686,000 covered by grant funding.
Officials report they are hoping to complete the project ahead of next summer.
OC council approves cannbis code changes
By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor
(Aug. 23, 2024) With a moratorium on the consideration of cannabis operations in Ocean City set to expire next month, city officials this week adopted code changes that, among other things, incorporates zoning regulations already enacted by the state.
While on-site cannabis consumption continues to be prohibited within city limits, two code changes adopted Monday will provide additional regulation of cannabis and cannabis dispensaries — if the state licenses are available.
City Manager Terry McGean said de-
spite public concerns regarding the operation of dispensaries in town, resort officials have adopted the maximum restrictions allowed under state law.
“Local governments are permitted under state law to pass certain limited zoning restrictions and other regulations related to cannabis dispensaries. In short, that is what the two ordinances that passed last night aim to do,” he said in a statement Tuesday.
“The Town is not ‘opening the door for cannabis dispensaries,’ rather the action by the mayor and City Council on Monday night adopted the maximum permit-
ted restrictions on cannabis dispensaries that are allowed by state law,” McGean said. “If the town receives an application from a valid license holder, it will evaluate that specific application based on town ordinances and state law.”
Last summer, before the sale of recreational cannabis became legal, the mayor and council imposed a moratorium on the acceptance or processing of applications or site plans, or the issuance of other zoning approvals or licenses for businesses that grow, process or sell cannabis. The moratorium was extended six months last March, as city officials said
they needed more time to receive guidance from the Maryland Cannabis Administration on how they might proceed. Since that time, the Maryland General Assembly passed cross-filed bills that changed the distance restrictions for licensed cannabis dispensaries. That legislation allows the Town of Ocean City and all the state’s other political subdivisions to adopt zoning code language prohibiting a licensed dispensary from being located within 100 feet of a residential zone; 500 feet of an existing school, childcare center or childcare home; 500
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feet of any preexisting playground, recreation center, library, public park or place of works; or 1,000 feet up to half a mile of another cannabis dispensary.
“The legislation specifically recognizes that the need may exist for the political subdivisions or municipalities to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public with the start of these businesses,” Deputy City Manager JR Harmon said in May.
Back on the agenda this week, the council voted to adopt an ordinance that incorporates the zoning regulations, as well as a companion ordinance that amends several sections of the city code for the regulation of cannabis products and cannabis consumption.
The changes as proposed would prohibit the consumption of cannabis while riding or transporting horses to and from the beach, add references to cannabis dispensaries and micro dispensaries as li-
censed occupations, prohibit the sale or consumption of cannabis products in dry nightclubs, and prohibits the advertising of cannabis products on taxicabs, among other things.
When the moratorium expires in September, the city can begin accepting or processing site plans, licenses and zoning approvals for cannabis dispensaries, but with the state-developed regulations in place. The state code does give municipalities the option of prohibiting the operation of on-site cannabis consumption establishments, and the city has already passed code amendments banning such activities.
McGean added this week that as part of the new licensing structure, the state is limiting how many dispensaries can operate in each county.
“Currently, there is only one additional dispensary license available for all of Worcester County,” he said.
By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor
(Aug. 23, 2024) A gas station will be re-established at the base of the Route 50 bridge following site plan approval this week.
On Tuesday, the Ocean City Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the site plan for a redeveloped gas station at 5 Philadelphia Avenue. With the commission’s support, the applicant plans to reinstall legally nonconforming fuel tanks, pumps and canopy for the development of a new Marathon station.
“They use the gas station as a legally nonconforming use of land, which expires on October 7, 2024,” George Bendler, planning and community development director, told the commission this week. “After the date, the gas station would no
longer be able to be re-established. So what they have is legally nonconforming.”
While a gas station is not allowed in the downtown mixed-use district, Bendler told the commission this week the property owner was given permission to tear down and rebuild an Esso station in 1969, just one year prior to the adoption of the town’s zoning code. Since that time, the station has continued to operate as such.
In the spring of 2022, however, the station’s canopy was toppled in a nor’easter. And by that fall, the aging gas tanks were removed to make way for new ones. During his presentation this week, Becker Morgan’s Jeff Harman said the new tanks would be double-walled and outfitted with the latest technology.
“They’re going to have the sensors that are in between the two walls to indicate leaks, all the piping going to the dispensers from the tanks will be dualwalled,” he explained. “So there’s a lot of upgraded hardware and software that goes into the system.”
While the Marathon brand will replace the former Shell station, Harman said that most other elements would remain the same. The site plan features a 40-by-40 foot canopy with four gas pumps, additional landscaping and the existing curb cuts.
“It’s a tight site getting in and out …,” he said. “We put everything back where it was. It was the most efficient way.”
Bendler told commission members this week that the applicant would provide five parking spaces and would contain stormwater management on site. He said staff have also asked that the applicant provide an air pump and soften the lighting.
Just so that you know as well, the area of actual disturbance is all that they need to dig for the tanks and to put the dispensaries and the foundations in for the canopy,” Harman added. “But they will be replacing all of the concrete on the site so it will be fresh and new. So that will make that corner a little bit more attractive coming in and out of the city.”
After further discussion, the commission voted unanimously to approve the site plan.
County refuses Alyosha ask for 5-year WOC dock lease
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By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor
(Aug. 23, 2024) County officials this week denied a request from the connections of the Alyosha to reconsider a lease at the West Ocean City Harbor.
During Tuesday’s meeting, the Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-1, with Commissioner Joe Mitrecic opposed, to deny a request from the owner of the Alyosha catamaran business to revisit a lease agreement at the West Ocean City commercial harbor. While the owner
had offered to pay the county more money for a five-year lease, a majority of the commissioners opposed the proposal.
“I don’t think it’s the proper use of the area,” said Commissioner Jim Bunting, “and I move that we deny this request.”
In 2019, the commissioners approved a five-year lease, which allowed the connections of the Alyosha to dock in a 64-foot space that runs along the bulkhead at the county boat ramp. The lease provided the county $8,500 a year and gave it exclusive rights to sell advertising and corporate sponsorships on the catamaran.
In early 2023, however, a majority of the commissioners opted to terminate the agreement with the Alyosha, arguing that the area was better used by residents unloading their boats at the county ramp. Back on the agenda for discussion this week, Recreation and Parks Director Kelly Rados said the owner had approached the county once again to negotiate another fiveyear lease at a higher rate.
“The owner of the Alyosha had reached back out to us recently and is asking us to reconsider the lease that they had at the West Ocean City harbor,” she said. “He is requesting a long-term lease. He suggested five years. He mentioned that he is willing to pay significantly more than what his lease was in the past. In addition to docking, he would also need to allow his patrons to load and unload and park there at the parking lot.”
When asked if the boat would be docked at the same location, Rados said her department had suggested publicly bidding out the governor’s dock. She said the boat could be better suited for that location.
“So that led us down that road as to what the governor’s dock rules are,” she said. “It is our understanding that the state had put up money originally for the harbor for that to be built. And either the state or the governor at that time had a yacht that they would use to dock there. I don’t know how old that agreement is. Since then, we have redone the West Ocean City Harbor using our own county funds. We’ve been trying to research a little bit to find documentation that outlines that agreement, and I have not been able to find one as of yet.”
Bunting, however, continued to share his opposition to the boat’s use of the harbor. His motion to deny the request passed in a 6-1 vote.
County’s special ed staffing approved for school year
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer
(Aug. 23, 2024) On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Worcester County Public School’s Board of Education unanimously approved its special education staffing plan.
Supervisor of Special Education Windy Phillips attended the meeting to present the plan and the services provided to students with disabilities countywide.
In conjunction with the county’s budget and staffing requests, Phillips said she meets with principals and the schools’ executive teams throughout the academic year to discuss learning gaps for students with disabilities and determine if additional personnel must be hired.
Phillips compiles projected enrollment in early childhood and prekindergarten programs and the estimated number of special education students at each school. The data is compared with current staffing information and reviewed by the system’s officials, who consider the county’s budget when allocating any additional positions.
The staffing determinations are made to ensure that students’ needs and services to provide FAPE (free
and appropriate education) are met throughout the school system.
Phillips said that their staffing process also uses public input that may highlight any areas needing improvement from parent surveys, SECAC (Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee), and SIAC (School Improvement Advisory Committee).
According to Phillips, a pillar of the special education program within Worcester County is to ensure that all students have access to the general education curriculum. Children with disabilities are to obtain services, like an IEP (Individualized Education Program), in the “least restrictive environment possible.”
Worcester County’s official 20242025 special education staffing document, which can be found on their BoardDocs page, emphasizes that “when making special education staffing decisions and determining special education teacher caseloads, priority must be placed on providing the services necessary to implement every IEP.”
The outline also specifies that flexibility must be built into the special education staffing plan to addres
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License board issues underage sales fines
By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor
(Aug. 23, 2024) Licensing officials issued fines to several local businesses this week for selling alcohol to minors.
During a series of hearings Wednesday, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) handed down a letter of reprimand to the West Ocean City Royal Farms and issued a total of $8,250 in fines to eight other establishments for alcohol sales to minors. The first violation reviewed this week occurred at Asian Cuisine, which received a $1,000 fine for failing a compliance check.
“We are stipulating the offense occurred, and we only wish to be heard on mitigation,” Mark Cropper, Asian Cuisine’s attorney, told the board.
Cropper said the offense was the first recorded for the Ocean Pines-based
business. Connections for the restaurant said an employee had sold an underage police cadet alcohol without checking identification.
When asked to provide an account of what had transpired, the employee said he had waited on a table that had what he believed to be a young child and an older woman. He said he mistakenly believed the woman to be over the age of 21. Sheriff’s Office Deputy Mark Shayne, however, disputed the claim.
“There was no young child at the table,” he told the board. “There was an 18-year-old at the table.”
Employee Shirley Yeung, daughter of the license holder, said the employee had worked for the business 10 years and was Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM) certified. When asked how the employee responded to the infraction, Shayne replied, “It was diffi-
cult to communicate for this incident.”
BLC member Charles Nichols questioned how the employee had completed his TAM training.
Yeung said the employee had a better understanding of written English and that the restaurant’s employees had completed a written exam. When asked if such an exam was bonafide, TAM instructor Lois Twilley said classes often varied by instructor.
“It’s left to the comptroller’s office to approve whatever classes,” she said.
After further discussion, the board issued a $1,000 fine to Asian Cuisine.
The BLC this week also issued a letter of reprimand to the West Ocean City Royal Farms, which recorded its first alcohol sales violation in 10 years, and levied a $250 fine to Newark Station. The store’s connections acknowledged the employee who had committed the infraction had been working for the store for less than a year and had no prior violations.
“This is a wakeup call,” the store’s attorney told the board. “It was a clean deal, and we’re sorry for it.”
The BLC on Wednesday also fined the Duck In, located in Pocomoke, $500 for its alcohol violation, and Pizza Tugo’s, located in West Ocean City, $1,000. In the Pizza Tugo’s case, the server told the board she had checked the underage cadet’s identification but
had mistakenly believed her to be over the age of 21.
“She asked for a beer, I carded her, and I did my math wrong …,” she said. “It’s 100 percent on me.”
Other violations included the Newtown Market in Pocomoke, which received a $500 fine, the Super Soda in Snow Hill, which received a $1,500 fine, and Berlin Liquor, which received a $1,500 fine. At the Berlin Liquor, connections acknowledged that the employee had failed to scan the underage cadet’s identification.
“You had a system in place, and it wasn’t used,” said BLC member Marty Pusey.
Lastly, the BLC issued a $2,000 fine to Marlin Market, located off Stephen Decatur Highway. The recent violation marks the third infraction recorded since 2019, but the license holder said changes have been made to the store’s point of sale system.
“Immediately after that violation we took away the capability of cashiers to manually punch a date in …,” he explained. “The only way to make a sale is to scan the ID.”
The license holder also acknowledged the employee who had committed the violation had been terminated. “He claimed he made a mistake,” he said of the employee’s actions. “It’s an oversight he’s very regretful of.”
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many changes that may occur throughout the school year.
“We have to provide a full continuum of services,” Phillips said. “… there is a great number of people involved in the process. The general education teacher first provides services. Then, for some students, it would move to a special education teacher and a general education teacher in the same classroom providing services. Services are provided outside the classroom next, and then, the thing we try not to do, but some students require it, is to make available a separate public day school or homeschool to receive services.”
Phillips said WCPS has 815 active IEPs from students ages three to 21. The high figure, she added, is because COVID-19 has highlighted additional eligible students.
The special education supervisor said about 12% of the county’s student population has disabilities. The highest impairment, at 25.8%, is a specific learning disability. Speech and language issues come in at 14.63%, autism is found in 14.15% of the 12%, and 8.8% struggle with developmental delays. Other difficulties that affect Worcester students include emotional, visual, hearing, orthopedic, and traumatic brain
injuries.
“We have about 85% of our students with disabilities 80% or more of the time within our general education population, which is exceptional and what you want for students with disabilities,” Phillips said.
Worcester County’s official staffing outline notes that “special education teachers are assigned to each grade level in elementary schools based on caseload and student needs, on each team at the middle school level, and in each core content area at the high school level.”
These educators are required to implement IEPs, including “specially designed instruction.” General education instructors must also aid in the cultivation of individualized learning plans. The special education supervisor will monitor caseloads throughout the academic year to determine any necessary additional hiring.
Worcester County provides an array of services to ensure that special education students receive the tools necessary to succeed. According to Phillips, these offerings include itinerant services, where a parent may decide that their child is not ready to attend school, so they will instead bring them to a facility to receive learning, speech, or physical assistance and then leave; Head Start
Centers; and public separate day schools like Cedar Chapel Special School, which tailors its program to individuals with disabilities.
Worcester County also offers its Community Work Experience Transition Program. The initiative allows students 18 to 21 to participate in activities geared toward future employment opportunities.
Phillips said that of the 815 students receiving special education services, 60 are working towards earning a Maryland Certificate of Program Completion, while 755 are pursuing a Maryland High School diploma.
The outlined special education staffing plan, as presented by Phillips, was approved unanimously. Elena McComas made a motion, which was seconded by Donald Smack.
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer
(August 23, 2024) Worcester County Public School officials presented the benefits and process of creating community schools at the board of education’s Monday, August 20 meeting.
As defined by the Maryland State Department of Education, community schools “work in collaboration with community partners, local governments, and other stakeholders to identify and address structural and institutional barriers to achievement.” Coordinator of Student, Family, and Community Nicole Selby and Coordinator of School Health Services
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Lauren Williams spearheaded the Aug. 20 presentation. Williams emphasized that a community school is a “mindset, framework, and … a way that we can make partnerships with other folks who have similar missions that want to help support youth and families.”
Pocomoke High School, for instance, partners with Chesapeake Healthcare for onsite physicals and urgent care appointments. According to Williams, the service has led to students missing less classroom instruction as they can be quickly diagnosed, medicated with parental consent, or immediately sent home to rest.
In the approaching school year, Buckingham Elementary and Snow Hill Middle Schools will officially be community schools for the first time.
Expectations for the facilities in the 2024-2025 academic cycle include conducting a needs assessment to be submitted to MSDE by May 30, a collaborative process to identify the gaps in learning institutions and hiring and training a community school liaison.
PHS is going into its second year as a community school. Cedar Chapel Special School, Pocomoke Elementary, and Pocomoke Middle are entering their third cycles.
Williams said that creating community schools has been ongoing for three years, as the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, a plan that aims to transform the state’s public education through increased funding, has prioritized and provided financial aid for the program.
Per MSDE requirements, a partnership liaison must be hired for each
community school. This individual’s role is to talk to students, teachers, and parents, via survey or in person, and identify the services the facility needs to remove achievement barriers. They will then reach out to local businesses and agencies that may be able to provide support.
Worcester County is creating a Community Schools Advisory Committee to further the teamwork aspect of the program. The group will meet quarterly to review reports, provide feedback, and share where they see needs and partnerships that will benefit the schools. The first get-together is scheduled for November.
“All students flourish in thriving school communities,” Williams said. “We do that by building connections and identifying other folks doing similar work to support our families.”
Foundation hosts annual fundraiser to assist families
(Aug. 23, 2024) The Mary Mac Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting low-income and homeless children, will host its primary fundraising event of the year from noon to 3 p.m., Sept. 21, at Manor Hill Brewery in Ellicott City.
The foundation each year supports local and regional youth programs to honor Mary McMullen (1948-2012), a special education instructor at Severna Park High School and Ruth Eason School in Millersville.
During the 1970s, McMullen also helped establish the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department.
“Although the Mary Mac event will not be held until late September in Ellicott City, we’re hoping that the Ocean Pines community will continue to support us as they have in the past,” foundation co-founder and Mary McMullen’s husband, Tim McMullen, said in a news release.
McMullen said his late wife inspired many local people through her unwavering generosity. The foundation aims to continue her mission of helping others in need.
“The money that we’re raising right now will be for backpack programs to provide meals for children through an organization called MidShore Meals til Monday,” McMullen said. “During the week, there are breakfast and lunch programs in the schools, but many local children struggle with food insecurity on weekends. Through MidShore Meals, we have teachers and volunteers that put together care packages of nonperishable items to help bridge that gap.”
Tax-deductible donations can be made through the foundation’s PayPal account at paypal.me/marymacfoundation or by mailing checks to 174 Nottingham Lane, Ocean Pines, MD 21811.
The event will include a cash bar, a food truck vendor on-site, and a chance for attendees to gather and support the foundation’s efforts to alleviate food insecurity among local children. While the event is free to attend, donations are encouraged, and RSVP is required by Sept. 10.
For more information about the Mary Mac Foundation, or to RSVP for the event, visit marymac.org or contact Tim McMullen at tim.p.mcmullen@gmail.com.
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Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan presented a proclamation last week to representatives of the Castle in the Sand for their commitment to hosting the annual Surfers Healing camp. This summer marked the 14th camp, which annually takes place on the beach in front of the hotel on 32nd Street. The event brings in professional surfers from across the country to share their passion for surfing with children with autism and their families.
Events planned to celebrate church’s restoration project
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer
(Aug. 23, 2024) The Berlin Stevenson United Methodist Church is celebrating the completion of its stained-glass window restoration project this weekend with two days of events.
In the summer of 2023, through the church’s Restore the Light campaign, several windows were shipped to Minnesota to be refurbished in a year-long process. Now, the facility will welcome community members to witness the work that has since been finalized.
“We want to … show everyone how pretty the windows are,” Restore the Light Committee chair Beth Sise said. “They look good on the outside but even better on the inside.”
Sise added that the refurbishment project's purpose was to restore the stained-glass windows to their original state when they were initially installed in 1912.
“The building is over 110 years old,” she said. “We hope that the project will keep the building up to date while also honoring its past and legacy.”
A total of 34 stained-glass windows were refurbished. Of those, 20 were worked on in place, and 14, which were determined to be structurally unsound, were sent to Min-
nesota for historic restoration.
The church will welcome community members for an open house on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Berlin visitors and residents are encouraged to enter the historic building and see the updated stained glass.
Sise said the event will include light fare and musical stylings from violinist Bethany Jubilee. In addition to showcasing the completed project to the community, the open house is meant to honor the three foundations whose financial contributions propelled the project to fruition.
The Restore the Light campaign chair said the primary donors are the Humphrey’s Foundation, the Thomas G. Hanley Trust, and the E. Bowen and Frances Hyde Quillin Foundation. The organizations are nonprofits created by local Berlin families with generational roots in town.
“The foundations are the major reason we were so successful in having the money to refurbish the stained glass,” Sise said. “It is important that they are recognized.”
The church is hosting a formal window dedication on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 9 a.m. Contemporary and organ music and a covered-dish luncheon are
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planned for the event. Food will be provided. Rev. Christina Blake, the Lower Shore District Superintendent of all the area’s clergies, is also expected to speak.
Sise said a bronze plaque is being made and will be mounted on a memorial stone in front of the church to honor the foundations and recognize the entire congregation.
Efforts began in 2021 when an assessment determined approximately $211,000 was required to restore the glass panes and acrylic covers.
In 2022, the Restore the Light group began fundraising for the initiative. In addition to the significant three donors, other community members financially contributed to the project.
“The repairs boost our pride in our house of worship,” Sise noted. “It adds to what is happening in Berlin with facades being fixed up. Each year, we as a town improve, and I’m proud we could be a part of it and boost our appearance as well.”
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Crews are pictured working on a stained glass restoration project earlier this summer at Stevenson United Methodist Church in Berlin.
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Donations will fund 4 new Berlin flag poles
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer
(Aug. 23, 2024) At the Berlin Mayor and Council’s Monday, Aug.12 meeting, We Heart Berlin founder Tony Weeg presented the town’s public works director, Jimmy Charles, with a check for four new flag poles.
On June 26, Berlin American Legion Post #123 provided the town with $7,500 to replace the flag poles at the Main and West Streets war memorial sites. Now, thanks to the financial contributions from the
veteran’s organization and a private donor totaling $15,000, two new flag poles are set to be purchased and installed in the remembrance area and two at the Tripoli Street entrance of Stephen Decatur Park.
The updates are part of a plan to beautify the community’s parks and areas of significance.
“Our goal is to help embellish all the parks in town…,” Weeg said on June 26. “We are beyond excited.”
Charles noted that the flagpole initiative has been in the works for a year and a half. Including the legion
funds for the initial replacement, the town has collected $15,000 in donations and used We Heart Berlin, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group dedicated to improving recreational activities for residents, as a place to deposit the financial gifts.
“We are going to put the poles up a little higher, and they will be much stronger,” the public works director said.
Weeg attended the August 12 meeting to officially present the check to purchase the four additional flag posts.
The old poles at the memorial are 20 feet long and made of fiberglass; as a result, they have begun to see some wear and tear. The new structures, two at the war site and two at Stephen Decatur Park, will extend 30 feet and be built with heavy-duty material to withstand coastline wind. Charles added that the post’s satin finish will be rust-preventative.
“Jimmy’s vision is that when you come down North Main, you’ll see the flags,” Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall said.
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Legion Leathernecks donate $10K to local organizations
(Aug. 23, 2024) The American Legion Post 166 Leathernecks recently donated $10,000 to five local community organizations and the national Semper Fi & America’s Fund at its recent membership meeting.
Local organizations that received $1,000 each were Believe in Tomorrow, Easterseals of Delaware & Maryland Eastern Shore, the Worcester County Veterans Memorial, Worcester GOLD, and the Cricket Center.
A $5,000 donation was earmarked
for the Semper-Fi & America’s Fund, which provides financial assistance and lifetime support to combat wounded, critically ill, and catastrophically injured veterans of all branches of service and their families.
The Post 166 Leathernecks are involved in fundraising and volunteer activities in Ocean City, Worcester County and Southern Sussex County. The veterans group recently celebrated its first anniversary as a member of the Ocean City American Legion family.
Pictured, from left, posing with a ceremonial $10,000 check the American Legion Leathernecks recently donated to local organizations are Marie Gilmore, president of the Worcester County Veterans Memorial; Lauren Cooper, executive director of the Cricket Center; Linda Forte, community marketing representative for Easterseals of Delaware & Maryland Eastern Shore; Bob Broderick, commander of the Post 166 Leathernecks; Amanda Koontz, program advancement associate of Believe in Tomorrow; Mary Decker Brown, program manager of Believe in Tomorrow; and Milt Warren, Leathernecks sergeant-at-arms.
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(Aug. 23, 2024) With the O.C. Air Show taking off this weekend, resort officials say residents and visitors can expect heavy traffic delays for both vehicles and pedestrians, particularly in the downtown areas, along with a series of road closures and parking changes.
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This year’s show, a departure from the traditional mid-June event, will feature the Italian Air Force Frecce Tricolori team, F-22 Raptor demo team, and heritage and legacy flights from both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force, to name a few performers.
“Like in past years, the OC Air Show will feature a heavy military flavor which fans love,” said Chris Dirato, director of public relations for the OC Air Show. “Of course, the show always generates excitement given the beautiful backdrop of the Ocean City beach and Boardwalk.”
According to the air show website, the Frecce Tricolori are visiting the U.S. for the first time in three decades. The team’s performance will commemorate the 500th anniversary of Giovanni da Verrazzano’s expedition to America in 1524 and the 75th anniversary of NATO.
“The Italian Air Force Frecce Tricolori will be our headline performer, and they have been touring North America for the first time in more than 30 years,” Dirato said. “The OC Air Show will be the last
show for them in the U.S. Comprising 10 aircraft, including nine in close formation and a soloist, they hold the distinction of being the world’s largest acrobatic patrol.”
In addition to the team’s 30-minute display, the OC Air Show will feature the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team, the U.S. Navy E/A-18 Growler Team, A10 Thunderbolt IIs, a C-17 Globemaster III demo, and the West Point Parachute Team, which will showcase its unique skills through a precision freefall demonstration. The show will also feature the B25 Bomber “Panchito,” as well as a U.S. Navy Legacy Flight and a U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight, each of which will display the evolution of their fighter aircraft. In advance of the event, the Town of Ocean City issued a press release Monday about all things transportation for the show.
Street Closures
Displays, ground exhibits, and reserved parking will be set up on Friday, Aug. 23, from 12th to 20th streets downtown. All or portions of the streets will be closed and barricaded to all types of vehicles — cars, buses and bicycles — Friday through Sunday, except for 15th to 17th streets, which will remain closed until about noon on Monday, Aug. 26. Starting at 5 p.m. Thursday, the City
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Featured at this year’s OC Air Show will be the Italian Frecce Tricolori team, which has never performed in Ocean City.
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Hall parking lot at 301 Baltimore Ave will be closed to the public. Only authorized personnel and vehicles will be permitted to enter.
Parking
Many private lots will be offering parking at a demand-based rate if public parking is hard to find during the prime viewing times of the show.
The town of Ocean City offers paid parking at the inlet lot and the following municipal lots:
• Worcester Street, between Baltimore and Philadelphia avenues
• Somerset Street and Baltimore Avenue
• Dorchester Street and Baltimore Avenue
• North Division Street and Baltimore Avenue
• North Division Street and St. Louis Avenue (small lot)
• 4th Street and Baltimore Avenue
• 61st Street and Coastal Highway (Bayside)
Due to road closures near the event site, on-street parking is expected to be limited. To learn more about parking in the Town of Ocean City, visit oceancitymd.gov/oc/ocean-city-parking/.
Public Transportation
Ocean City’s municipal buses will be traveling along Coastal Highway for the duration of the event. The $4 Ride-AllDay passes admit riders from 6 a.m. until 3 a.m. the next morning.
Drivers take passengers to South Division Street Transit Center, the North End Transit Center, and everywhere in between. The $4 pass also allows riders to transfer to Park & Ride buses at no extra cost. The buses travel to the West Ocean City Park & Ride facility at 12848 Ocean Gateway, which also offers free parking.
The Express Beach Bus Shuttle for special events will be operating as well. The shuttle drives riders to and from the following locations:
• The West Ocean City Park & Ride and 17th Street and Baltimore Avenue, running about every 20 minutes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
• 40th Street South Convention Center parking and 18th Street and Baltimore Ave, running about every 20 minutes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday only
Ocean City officials recommend air show attendees arrive before 9 a.m. to get ahead of traffic. Exhibits will be set up in the Inlet Parking Lot and from 12th to 20th streets along the Boardwalk.
A heavy volume of pedestrians in and around the event area is expected and walkers are encouraged to obey all traffic rules and regulations.
Drivers can also expect to see heavy traffic congestion, particularly on Baltimore Avenue during the event, and are reminded to stop at all crosswalks, short the road with bicyclists, stay alert, and obey all other traffic laws.
To learn more about the O.C. Air Show visit ocairshow.com/.
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SUBSTITUTE
TRUSTEES' SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON
8649 SADDLE CREEK DRIVE
A/R/T/A 8649 SADDLECREEK DRIVE BERLIN, MD 21811
Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 29, 2009, recorded in Liber 5302, Folio 223 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $727,500.00, 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
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 AT 4:05 PM
ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon located in Worcester County, MD 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 $39,000 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, or any modifications thereto, 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. 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 purchaser waives personal service of any papers filed in connection with its failure to settle within ten days of ratification and expressly agrees to accept service by first class mail at the address provided by the Purchaser as identified on the Memorandum of Sale. 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. (Matter No. 353881-1)
Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees
NOTICE OF SALE
PROPERTY KNOWN AS 403 Market Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851
By agreement of the record owners, Titus Enterprises, LLC and LMS Homes, LLC, the following described property is to be sold at auction, to be held at:
403 MARKET STREET POCOMOKE CITY, MARYLAND 21851
ON AUGUST 26, 2024, AT 2:30 P.M.
ALL property situate in Worcester County known as Account Number 01-022830 described as 70’ X 150’ N SIDE 403 MARKET STREET. The improvements thereon being known as 403 Market Street, Pocomoke City, Maryland, 21851.
TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($8,500.00) will be required of the purchaser in the form of cash, certified or cashier’s check at the time and place of sale, or other form of security, at the sole discretion of the auctioneer. The balance in cash
will be due at settlement which shall be within twenty-one (21) days after the sale, unless said period is extended by the owners for good cause shown. Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. The Property will be sold subject to all conditions, liens, restrictions, and agreements of record affecting same, if any. Taxes, water charges, sanitary commission charges, condominium fees and assessments, assessments and liens or encumbrances for sewer, water, drainage, or other public improvements completed or commenced on or prior to the date of sale or subsequent thereto, if any, are to be adjusted and apportioned as of the date of sale and are to be assumed and paid thereafter by purchaser, whether assessments have been levied or not as of date of settlement. The cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, document preparation and title insurance shall be borne by the Purchaser. 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. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price following the sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. If the owners are unable to convey good and marketable title to the property, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the Purchaser shall have no further claim against the owners. The improvements are being sold in an “AS IS” condition, with no warranties expressed or implied, with Purchaser responsible for any and all housing or zoning code violations. The risk of loss passes at date of sale.
The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any and all bids in his sole discretion.
For information, please contact the undersigned.
Peter S. Buas, Esq. Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, L.L.P. 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 (410) 289-3553 pbuas@whmsh.com OCD-8/8/3t
CHRISTOPHER T WOODLEY ESQ
WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE
TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
To all persons interested in the estate of PAUL D PETERSON Estate No. 20295 Notice is given that CORINNE L IVEY whose address is 11 ALEXANDRIA CT BERLIN, MD 21811-3814 was on JULY 30, 2024 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of PAUL D PETERSON who died on JUNE 29, 2024 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 30th day of JANUARY, 2025
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-8/8/3t
CYNTHIA B MACDONALD PO BOX 33 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0033
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
To all persons interested in the estate of RUTH NEUHOFF MOORE AKA: RUTH MOORE Estate No. 20294 Notice is given that SUSAN MOORE MCJUNKIN whose address is 32036 IVORY GULL WAY MILLSBORO, DE 19966-7332 was on AUGUST 02, 2024 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of RUTH NEUHOFF MOORE who died on JULY 22, 2024 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 2nd day of FEBRUARY, 2025
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or
(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-8/8/3t
Town
of Berlin
MAIL-IN VOTING APPLICATION
AVAILABILITY
for 2024 Town of Berlin Elections
Please be advised of the following information for the Town of Berlin Municipal Election on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, for the Office of the Mayor and Council seats in Districts 2 and 3.
The Town of Berlin Board of Supervisors of Elections will begin accepting applications for Mail-In Voting on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Applications submitted before this date will NOT be accepted. Applications must be returned and received in the Berlin Town Hall by the deadlines specified below to be accepted:
• By Mail: Applications must be received no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 (postmarks not accepted).
• In-Person: Applications must be received no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Berlin Town Hall.
NOTE: Application for Mail-In Voting for Town of Berlin Municipal Elections is separate from requests for Permanent Mail-In Ballot for County, State, or National Elections. For an application or further information, please contact Kate Daub at 410-641-4002 or via email at kdaub@berlinmd.gov.
TOWN OF BERLIN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS OCD-8/15/2t
JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ.
108 N. 8TH STREET
OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842
LIGHTHOUSE POINT VILLAS TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Plaintiff vs. SHELTON ARTHUR CHRISTINE ARTHUR et al.
Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND
CASE NO. C-23-CV-24-000126
NOTICE
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 6th day of August. 2024 , that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before 9/9/24, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before 9/2/24.
The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals:
Timeshare Price
Wk 23, #3
Wk 47, #3
Wk 22, #7
Wk 43, #8
Wk 24, #9
Wk 26, #9
Wk 44, #11
$3,500.00
$50.00
$1,250.00
$50.00
$1,500.00
$3,300.00
$50.00
Susan Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/15/3t
NOTICE
OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 24-07 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Take Notice that Bill 24-07 (Electrical Standards – Permits and Inspections) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Abbott, Elder, Fiori, Mitrecic, and Purnell on August 6, 2024.
A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § BR 2-219(f)(1). (Repeals and reenacts this section to increase the amperes of an electrical installation that is permitted to be completed by a licensed and registered electrician without the requirement for a permit.)
A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 24-07 at the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 – Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
This is only a fair summary of the
bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, and is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. In addition, a full copy of the bill is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us.
THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 24-08
WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Take Notice that Bill 24-08 (Zoning – Detached Accessory Buildings and Off-Street Parking in Campground Subdivisions) was introduced by Commissioner Fiori on August 6, 2024.
A fair summary of the bill is as follows:
§ ZS 1 318(d)(1)E. (Amends the accessory building section to permit two detached accessory buildings on each campsite, one of which must remain unenclosed, eliminates the separation distance between accessory buildings and any other building or structure on the same or other lot.)
§ ZS 1 318(d)(1)G. and § ZS 1320(a). (Amends the off-street parking requirements for campsites in a campground subdivision.)
A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 24-08 at the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 – Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10:35 a.m.
This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center once County Government Offices are opened to the public. In the interim, a full copy of the bill is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us.
THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842
COUNCIL OF UNIT OWNERS OF OCEAN TIME CONDOMINIUM, INC.
Plaintiff v. Ralph Boehm, Jr., et al.
Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-24-000125
NOTICE
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 7th day of August, 2024 , that the foreclosure sale of the properties
mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before September 9, 2024, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before September 2, 2024.
The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals:
Timeshare
Wk 36, #205
Price
$50.00
Wk 34, #206 $950.00 Wk 51, #302 $50.00
Wk 19, #303 $50.00
Wk 39, #303 $50.00
Wk 40, #303 $50.00
Wk 16, #306 $50.00
Wk 42, #401 $50.00
Wk 51, #402 $50.00
Wk 27, #403 $3,100.00
Wk 11, #405 $50.00
Wk 5, #406 $50.00
Wk 23, #503 $4,000.00
Wk 18, #504 $50.00
Wk 38, #506 $50.00
Wk 50, #506 $50.00
Susan Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/15/3t
THOMAS K. COATES ESQ. COATES, COATES & COATES, P.A.
6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 20281 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RICHARD THOMAS FOSTER
Notice is given that Scott E. Foster, 20051 Hartford Blvd., Estero, FL 33928-9640, was on August 06, 2024 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Richard Thomas Foster who died on May 08, 2024, 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 6th day of February, 2025.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or
(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise
delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
Scott E. Foster 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: August 15, 2024
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HEATHER R. KONYAR, ESQ. COCKEY, BRENNAN & MALONEY, P.C.
313 LEMMON HILL LANE SALISBURY, MD 21801
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
To all persons interested in the estate of RICHARD L BUNTING Estate No. 20301 Notice is given that GLENN R BUNTING whose address is 25875 COLLINS WHARF RD EDEN, MD 21822-2104 was on AUGUST 07, 2024 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of RICHARD L BUNTING who died on JUNE 04, 2024 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 FEBRUARY, 2025
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or
(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY
ONE W MARKET STREET
ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE
SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074
COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
1099 WINTERSON ROAD, SUITE 301
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MARYLAND 21090
410-296-2550
File #: 481020
Richard E. Solomon
Richard J. Rogers
Michael McKeefery
Christianna Kersey
Kevin Hildebeidel
Kyle Blackstone
Kathleen Young 1099 Winterson Road, Suite 301 Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Substitute Trustees
Plaintiffs v. Roxanne Rounds AND Leonard Brittingham Jr. AND Roxanne Rounds, Personal Representative for the Estate of Leonard Brittingham Sr. 842 Colona Road Pocomoke, MD 21815
Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND
Case No. C-23-CV-24-000051
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given this 7th day of August, 2024, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 9th day of September, 2024, provided a copy of this notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 2nd day of September, 2024.
The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $40,777.35. The property sold herein is known as 842 Colona Road, Pocomoke, MD 21851.
Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD
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MICHAEL B. MATHERS ESQ. WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & MATHERS, LLP
P.O. BOX 910 115 BROAD STREET
SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 20303 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JESSIE E. ZANELOTTI
AKA: JESSIE ELIZABETH ZANELOTTI
Notice is given that Melissa D.
Brown, 606 Bridge Creek Cir., Reedville, VA 22539-3553; Teresa A. Wyne, 1242 Prescott Cir., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-2017; and Louis A. Zanelotti, P.O. Box 1183, Owings, MD 20736-1183, were on August 12, 2024 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Jessie E. Zanelotti who died on April 29, 2024, 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 12th day of February, 2025.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or
(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
Melissa D. Brown Teresa A. Wyne Louis A. Zanelotti
Personal Representatives 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: August 15, 2024
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MICHAEL B. MATHERS ESQ. WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & MATHERS, LLP
P.O. BOX 910 115 BROAD STREET SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 20308 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ALLEN LEE DEWARD
Notice is given that Ryan L. Deward, 284 Chestnut Hill Loop, Gerton, NC 28735-9702, was on August 15, 2024 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Allen Lee Deward who died on May 30, 2024, 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 15th day of February, 2025.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
Ryan L. Deward 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: August 22, 2024
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LOUIS J. WEINKAM JR., ESQ. WEINKAM & WEINKAM, P.A. 1002 FREDERICK ROAD CATONSVILLE, MD 21228 SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 20002 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL WILBER
Notice is given that Steven Wilber, 12155 US Highway 1, Apt. 1157, N. Palm Beach, FL 33408-2674 and Sonia Lefever, 3189 Sterling St., Tarpon Spgs., FL 34688, were on August 14, 2024 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Michael Wilber who died on October 26, 2023, without a will.
Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.
All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.
All persons having claims against
the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; 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.
Steven Wilber
Sonia Lefever
Personal Representatives
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: August 22, 2024
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Town of Berlin Board of Appeals
NOTICE OF APPEALS
September 4, 2024, 6:30 PM 10 William Street Berlin, Maryland 21811 2nd Floor Council Chambers
21 Jefferson Street: Pursuant to the Town of Berlin’s Code Sections 108-165, the Berlin Board of Appeals will hear an appeal filed by Spencer A. Cropper, Esq. on behalf of property owners Brett and Megan Hines for a Variance from building setback lines for the proposed construction of a mixed-use building to be built at 21 Jefferson Street, Berlin, MD.
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SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 20304 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GERALD FRANKLIN ALBRIGHT
Notice is given that Jennifer Lake Albright, 5 Freeport Ln., Berlin, MD 21811-3804, was on August 14, 2024 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Gerald Franklin Albright who died on July 15, 2024, with a will.
Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in
PUBLIC NOTICE
The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles.
The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law.
These three weeks of notification begins on DATE: 08/09/2024
AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police
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; 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.
Jennifer Lake Albright 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: August 22, 2024
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JAMES W. ALMAND ESQ
AYRES JENKINS GORDY & ALMAND, PA 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200
OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
To all persons interested in the estate of NANCY D MILLER Estate No. 20315 Notice is given that ROBERT L JESTER whose address is 13009 ANCHOR CT OCEAN CITY, MD 21842-5073 was on AUGUST 19, 2024 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of NANCY D MILLER who died on JUNE 30, 2024 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 19th day of FEBRUARY, 2025
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or
(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
To all persons interested in the estate of JUNE D. YONCHA Estate No. 20300 Notice is given that SUSAN Y. POHOLSKY whose address is 410 HAWKS NEST CT., MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-4107 was on AUGUST 14, 2024 appointed personal representative(s) of the small estate of JUNE D. YONCHA who died on JUNE 27, 2024 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; 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.
TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County
ONE W MARKET STREET
ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE
SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
Estate No. 20235
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EILEEN MICHELE PITCHER
Notice is given that Dennis Riordan, 1308 Dartford Dr., Tarpon Spgs., FL 34688-7649, was on August 06, 2024 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Eileen Michele Pitcher who died on May 16, 2024, 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 6th day of February, 2025.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or
(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
Dennis Riordan
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: August 22, 2024
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
To all persons interested in the estate of WILLIAM CURTIS PAUL II Estate No. 20310 Notice is given that JAMES WRIGHT PAUL whose address is 302 PARK ROW, SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1050 was on AUGUST 16, 2024 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of WILLIAM CURTIS PAUL II who died on AUGUST 08, 2024 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 16th day of FEBRUARY, 2025
Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or
(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two
months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County ONE W MARKET STREET
ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074
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SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 20311 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HERBERT WAYNE COLLINS
AKA: HERBERT W. COLLINS
Notice is given that Tammy Rackey, 1 Meekins Ave., Indian Head, MD 20640-1994 and Linda Minton, 6564 Cornell Rd., Bryans Road, MD 20616-3054, were on August 16, 2024 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Herbert Wayne Collins who died on June 25, 2024, 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; 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.
Tammy Rackey Linda Minton Personal Representatives 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: August 22, 2024
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KIDS
of the Summer
(Aug. 23, 2024) The following Worcester County students completed their program requirements to graduate from Wor-Wic Community College this past fall and spring.
Berlin: Gabriel Aluma, CT, Criminal Justice; Rumina Bowers, AAS, Chemical Dependency Counseling; Kayla Camarillo, AS, Nursing; Serena Sarem Camilleri, AAS, Chemical Dependency Counseling; Alexander Bresnahan Cushwa, AA, Computer Studies; Sierra Nicole Dacre, AS, Nursing; Joshua D. Glaub, CT, Criminal Justice; Kelly Rae Hendrix, CT, Nursing; Jennifer Giselle Hernandez, AA, General Studies; Jarrett Todd Humphress, AAS, Business; Mahreen Ishfaq, AA, General Studies; Keyosha Tashai Johnson, AAS, Chemical Dependency Counseling; Anamelina Juarez, AA, Business; Nicholas L. Kinhart, AAS, Fire Science Technology; Tetiana Kovaliuk, AS, Nursing; Lauren Melnick, AA, Computer Studies; Isaiah A. Morris, CT, Criminal Justice; Julia Nickey, AA, Education, AA, General Studies; Chase Henry Pillsbury, AA, General Studies; Anthony Irving Rozaieski, AS, STEM; Amanda Josephine Schmidt, AS, STEM; Michael Lee Sellers Jr., AA, General Studies; Jessica Emily Shoemaker, AAS, Emergency Medical Services; Alicia Kelli Thomas, AA, General Studies; and Haley Nicole Triplett, AS, Nursing.
Bishopville: Morgan Renee Cullen, AS, Nursing; Cole M. Espy, AAS, Radiologic Technology; and Brian Patrick Savage, AA, Business.
Girdletree: Kellyann T. Belka, AAS, Business.
Newark: Justin Newsome, CT, Criminal Justice; Joshua L. Shockley, CT, Criminal Justice; and Ogheneruona Eva Young, AS, Nursing.
Ocean City: Nathaniel Anton Elko, AS, STEM; Kathleen Elleanora Ewing, AA, General Studies; Dylan Gipe, CT, Criminal Justice; April J. Knudson, CT, Criminal Justice; Jack Stewart Lowe, CT, Criminal Justice; Jacob McElfish, CT, Criminal Justice; Emily Kathleen Myers, AS, Nursing; Timothy Passarello, CT, Criminal Justice; Abigail M. Stabinski, AA, General Studies; Bonnie S. Stockton, AA, General Studies; and Victor Orpheus Willowdean, AA, General Studies.
Pocomoke: Samantha Nicole Baysinger, CT, Nursing; Bradley Woody Bloomfield, AA, General Studies; Michelle Craig, AAS, Chemical Dependency Counseling; Emily Elizabeth Hutchinson, AAS, Culinary Arts; Jason Thomas Palmer, AA, General Studies; and Toi Stewart, AS, Nursing.
Snow Hill: Krystal Lynnette Beall, AA, General Studies; Lawrence J. Bonneville, CT, Criminal Justice; Bridget V. Bullis, AS, STEM; Jacob Laygah Gordon, AA, Computer Studies; and Chad Luzader, CT, Criminal Justice.
Stockton: Brandon Mason, CT, Criminal Justice.
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Program provides teens valuable experience
By Steve Price Contributing Writer
(Aug. 23, 2024) This week, we are proud to recognize the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Cadet Program, a distinguished initiative that has been shaping future leaders in the fire service and the community since it was founded in the fall of 1960.
The program invites young adults ages 14 to 18 from the Ocean City community who are eager to explore careers in the fire service, EMS, or related fields.
The OCVFC Cadet Program stands out as a transformative journey, designed to inspire, educate, and develop the next generation of leaders. It is more than just an introduction to firefighting; it is a comprehensive youth development program that blends hands-on training with leadership development, community service, and personal growth. Cadets are immersed in a culture of dedication, service, and excellence, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to excel both in the fire service and in life.
A unique aspect of the program is its peer-run structure, which offers cadets the opportunity to hold leadership positions both administratively and operationally. Under the guidance of their instructors, cadets are responsible for
planning and conducting regular business meetings, ensuring that they learn not only the technical aspects of fire service but also the organizational and leadership skills vital for their future roles. Promotions within the program are achieved through demonstrated leadership, dedication, and proficiency, providing a clear pathway for personal development and growth.
The cadets are actively involved in a
and well-being of their community.
The mission of the OCVFC Cadet Program is to inspire and develop young individuals into exemplary leaders who embody the core values of service, leadership, excellence, and innovation. The program’s nurturing environment encourages cadets to grow and thrive while maintaining high standards of conduct, training, and performance.
As a premier youth development initiative, the cadet program is dedicated to producing highly skilled, community-oriented individuals who are wellprepared to lead in both the fire service and their communities. The OCVFC Cadet Program is more than a stepping stone — it’s the foundation of a legacy of service, leadership, and excellence that will continue to shape the future of the fire service for generations to come.
wide range of duties, from assisting with fireground operations to participating in community events, public education, and fire prevention activities. They also engage in regular drills, training sessions, and live-burn evolutions, where they gain real-world experience in a controlled environment. Through these experiences, cadets learn the importance of team work, safety, and innovation, all while contributing to the safety
The OCVFC Cadet Program continues to seek new members who are eager to learn, forge lifelong friendships and make meaningful impacts in their community. If you are interested in joining this outstanding program, or if you have any questions, please contact our instructors at Ocean City Fire Headquarters by calling 410-289-4346 or visit ocvfc.com. Cadet Instructors are Patrick Mumford and Alexander Bean.
SUBMITTED PHOTO/OC TODAY-DISPATCH
Members of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Cadet Program are pictured this summer in full gear.
Things I Like... vanishing vanishing OCEAN CITY
By Steve Green
Watching the families during Surfers Healing
Oceanfront sunrises from the hotel room
Stocked shelves at a grocery store
A short, funny acceptance speech
Facebook Memories
A baseball catcher’s mentality
When my kids get haircuts
Silly acronyms
Reading newspapers from other areas
Being home during a storm
A smiling kid walking out of the ocean
With Bunk Mann
One of Worcester County’s most famous shipwrecks took place on March 12, 1912 when the John W. Hall ran aground on a sandbar about three miles south of Ocean City. The Hall, a 3 masted schooner of 346 tons, was bound for New York City with a load of lumber and a crew of seven.
The surfmen from the Ocean City station of the US Life Saving Service reached the scene at 7:30 a.m. and fired a line to the floundering ship about 60 yards offshore. Within two hours, the entire crew had been safely brought ashore by breeches buoy.
Although much of the lumber floated ashore was salvaged the ship broke apart in the surf and was destroyed. More importantly, the men rescued that morning were among the 34 lives saved along the Delmarva coast that year by the US Life Saving Service.
To purchase one of Bunk Mann’s books, click over to www.vanishingoc.com.
Md. Coastal Bays set to host meetings about 10-year plan
(Aug. 23, 2024) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is hosting three public meetings throughout the month of September to provide information and seek public input on the program’s proposed new ten-year management plan beginning in 2025.
The plan, referred to as the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan, is the strategic plan for actions to be implemented by the program and its partners over the next decade.
The plan will be the third since the program’s inception. The current plan can be reviewed on the MCBP website, mdcoastalbays.org
The draft proposed plan includes four key themes: providing healthy wa-
ters, protecting fish, wildlife and their habitats, enhancing coastal resiliency, and conducting outreach and education to the community.
Meeting schedules are as follows:
• 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, at Ocean Pines Parks and Rec/ Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Pkwy in Ocean Pines
• 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Worcester County Rec and Parks, 6030 Public Landing Road in Snow Hill
• 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 26, at Holiday Inn Conference Center 6600 Coastal Highway in Ocean City Contact Sandi Smith at sandis@mdcoastalbays.org for more information or questions.
OCEAN CITY CHRONICLES
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“Ocean City Chronicles” is the final book in Bunk Mann’s 3 volume historical series which began with “Vanishing Ocean City’ in 2014 and continued with ‘Ghosts In The Surf” in 2019. Centered around his articles in Ocean city’s award-winnning newspaper the Maryland Coast Dispatch , his latest book features 285 of the most popular ones over the past 12 years. It includes hundreds of photos of long vanished hotels & restaurants, the great storms & fires, deep sea fishing, boardwalk attractions & amusements, and stories of the people who turned a small 19th-century fishing village into a modern, yearround destination. “Ocean City Chronicles” is a comprehensive history of Maryland’s famous oceanfront resort in a hardbound coffee table book featuring cover art by noted artist, Paul McGehee. Supplies are limited so order your copy today!
Ocean City Chronicles can be ordered online at vanishingoc.com. Visit the website for further information and photos.
“Ocean City Chronicles” will be available at select location in Ocean City, Berlin, Ocean Pines and online. If you liked “Vanishing Ocean City,” & Ghosts In The Surf then you will love Bunk Mann s third book of photos and OC history.
BOOKS AVAILABLE AT THESE LOCATIONS:
OC Lifesaving Museum
Fager’s Island
Donaway Furniture
Mann Properties
Seacrets
Crabs To Go
Wockenfuss Candies
Berlin Auto Wash
Toy Town
The Buzzed Word
OC Chamber Of Commerce
M.R. Ducks
Malibu’s Surf Shop
OC Art League
Caprichos Books
Kitty’s Flowers
Victorian Charm
Park Place Jewelers
Copy Central
Framing Corner
Ocean Gallery
Mann & Gray Insurance
Shrimp Boat
My Place in Sea Watch Condo
Skipjack Heritage Museum, Chance, MD
OC Jeep Fest adds live music to annual event
(Aug. 23, 2024) OC Jeep Fest kicked off Thursday and runs through the weekend with live entertainment offered on Saturday.
The Roland E. Powell Convention Center is the hub of the event, including the vendor village and the annual Show & Shine competitions. However, this year, the production team at Live Wire Media is excited to bring back an indoor vendor village, which has not been held in recent years.
Also new this year will be live entertainment in the Performing Arts Center inside the convention center. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, headliners will be country music stars Jason Michael Carroll and Sam Grow. Also performing as special guests will be Rich LaFleur and Blake Wood. Tickets are available at etix.com. A bonus of the evening is attendees can view Treads In The Sand and OC Jeep Fest movie. The live concerts will benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Located inside the convention center, the indoor vendor village features more vendors than ever, as well as a Vintage & Custom Jeep Display. You won’t see vintage, classic, and custom Jeeps like this at any other event, according to event director Brad Hoffman. The display will include one of the most award-winning custom Jeeps in the U.S., courtesy of Craig Huffnagle and Krawl Works.
“We’re also including a Kids station inside the OCJF HQ, where kids can test their skills on the Jeep RC car track, and try their hand at our ‘Design Your Own Jeep’ activity,” said Hoffman.
A highlight of OC Jeep Fest are the sunrise beach crawls, a sandy carpet ride of Jeeps heading north on the beach from the Inlet to 30th Street.
“We also offer our Sand Course, which is like a gentle roller coaster ride for Jeeps of any kind. This amazing course is designed by our friends at Delmarva Jeep Events, a team of professional course creators,” said
Indoor
Hoffman. “If you’re looking for a new sound system or an upgrade for your Jeep, you can find it here at OC Jeep Fest from Thursday to Saturday. We offer show specials and deals that you cannot find anywhere else.”
Title sponsor Kicker Audio will have a massive display centered around the brand-new tractor-trailer. You can listen to and try out new Kicker products. The Kicker Audio crew will also show off their own customized Jeeps. Retail partner Audio Works will be doing sales and installation by factory reps.
Additionally, a new partner to the event is BWT Off-Road, which will bring a huge selection of wheels and tires from all your favorite brands. The official off-road shop is Joe’s Jeep Jungle, to show off their hemi swaps and an array of other high-end customizations.
“We work all year for a show that celebrates everything Jeep,” said Hoffman. “OC Jeep Fest is all about the people and we love to host them at the beach. We’re dedicated to making this event special for our participants, vendors, and the public.”
by Steve Green
TThe Adventures of Fatherhood
he annual Surfers Healing event in Ocean City is now about watching other people to me.
For those who are unfamiliar, Surfers Healing is a traveling surf camp that offers children and teens with disabilities, particularly Autism, opportunities to go surfing with buddies. The six-hour day is spread out with groups of roughly 10 surfing for about 15 minutes.
Along with the surfing, the event grounds on the beach include an array of vendors, such as caricatures, arts and crafts and organizations that cater to disabilities. A message on the organization’s website reads, “Yet even though we had 6000+ participants at our surf camps last year – and even though autism now affects 1 in 68 US children – we don’t think in thousands. We think in ones, because that’s where we can effect change. One child. One family. One day at the beach.” It’s so well said.
For Ocean City, the Castle in the Sand Hotel hosts the event, which is aptly called “one perfect day.” The reality is tremendously different but on this day imperfect doesn’t matter. It’s actually embraced amid an atmosphere of awareness and compassion. For the last few years, we have made a staycation around the event and stayed at the oceanfront hotel. It’s been an opportunity to unplug and celebrate our son Carson’s journey and all the complications that go along with him.
Back in 2016, Carson participated in his first Surfers Healing. At 5 years old, the memories are fresh of that youthful smile and awe of his experience. I remember being incredibly emotional watching the surfer yank him up on the board and the canvas I see every day in my home reminds of the cherished memory. In the years that followed, the experiences have varied and one year the ocean was so
rough he basically just laid down on the board through whitewater. For most of the years, Carson has been paired with the same surfer, Blake.
Over the years as Carson has grown, the experience has evolved. This year, there were small waves and Blake did not make the trip. A unique challenge with this year’s experience for us was a heightened level of anxiety for Carson. There were always anxious moments before for him, but it seemed like he was more concerned this year than ever before. We got to see his fears on full display the night before and the morning of, as some unexpected behaviors surfaced, making it clear his anxiety was running high. It’s worth reminding Carson is non-verbal so we are reading body language, his decisions and his actions as our judge.
We were fortunate Carson surfed early in the morning this year. With the waves not really cooperative, Carson rode a handful of waves on his belly with his surfer buddies nearby. Carson is a big guy so long gone are the days of easily being pulled up by the surfer to ride, but it’s still magical. It’s just different. After the first wave, Carson was bothered. He had a rash guard under his life preserver that he had to get off. Once we figured that out, he was back out in quick fashion. A few waves later, Carson was clearly ready to be done. As he ran back to shore, he wiped out in a tidal pool before tackling his big brother waiting on the beach. That’s become a tradition Carson seems to remember, and they both enjoy. We like watching it too.
While I enjoy seeing my son in the water, I find an equal amount of enjoyment and inspiration in watching other kids. Some participants I know as locals around here and one participant I have coached through our TOPSoccer program we help manage.
It was a thrill to watch Nate, with his trademark headphones on, ride a wave and look to immediately get out of the ocean. His mom came running
into the knee-deep water to encourage him to go back out for a couple more rides. Nate did and he seemed to enjoy himself, despite having a look of shock and confusion on his face.
With Carson now 14 years old and us already having a lifetime of memories, it will be interesting to see how future Surfers Healing events go for us moving ahead. We would love him to continue surfing as long as he wants to but I wonder after this year’s anxiety-driven behaviors whether he truly wants to participate anymore. I know he loves the ocean because we swam in it the next day often. Maybe it’s puberty and Autism matched with intense social anxiety that made this year something altogether different for him. Maybe his stomach was bothering. It’s a guessing game, but there will be conversations with him in the months ahead about next summer.
No matter, we will always try and attend the event because of the impact it has on us. It’s the comradery and awareness of shared challenges and experiences that bring a hush of peace over the day for us. The overwhelming sense of perspective afforded through the visuals and sounds of the day are enough to bring random tears of respect, appreciation and spiritual awakening. There are moments when the participants fight being taken out into the ocean while the parents stand by and let the volunteers do their thing to get the kids into the ocean, which ultimately soothes them. After riding a few waves, the kids come out smiling, often to parents unable to contain the emotions after the rollercoaster of feelings they have just experienced.
Each year I remain in awe of it all with a sense of gratitude for being able to witness the whole thing.
(The writer is the executive editor of OC Today-Dispatch. He and his wife, Pamela, are proud parents of two boys. This weekly column examines their transition into parenthood and all that goes along with it. E-mail any thoughts to editor@mdcoastdispatch.com.)
Remember ‘Keep your feet’ in sand without lifeguards
By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer
(Aug. 23, 2024) “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!” This is our trademark slogan that you will see many places throughout Ocean City. It’s not just a catchy phrase that you can see on the back of lifeguard stands and many other signs throughout Ocean City but more importantly a helpful reminder that swimming in unguarded water is never a good idea. A sad statistic from Ocean City is that 98% of all drowning deaths that have occurred in the past 90 years have occurred when the beach patrol was not on duty.
Rip currents are the second leading cause of weather-related death (last year), according to the National Weather Service, ahead of lightning, tornados, and hurricanes (also sharks). Not only should you only swim when the Beach Patrol is on duty, but you need to swim in front of a guard, especially as we get later in our season and our stands are moving much further apart. When fully staffed we like to have our stands positioned about 195 yards apart, however, as you are reading this our stands are likely 400 yards apart (4 football fields or ¼ mile), so swimming in front of a staffed chair is even more critical. Just because you can see the Surf Rescue Technician on the stand, does not mean that they can see you well enough to determine if you need assistance.
I have noticed that people tend to leave their cares, concerns, and common sense behind them when they come to the beach. No one can blame them; vacationers have worked hard, and they simply want to enjoy their time by the ocean. Most people believe that nothing bad is going to happen while they are on vacation and that they will never be the unfortunate victim of an accident or injury while enjoying a day at the beach. The
Swim near guards at all times
possibility of a tragedy occurring with a loved one is the furthest thing from their mind when they choose to go swimming without a lifeguard. This fact unfortunately came true three summers ago when a man chose to go swimming at 7 p.m. after the beach patrol had long gone off duty and cleared the water of all swimmers. Caught in a rip current the man was pulled into deep water as his wife and child watched helplessly. Beach Patrol members working evening mobile patrol were joined by off duty beach patrol SRTs and Fire Department rescue swimmers and were able to locate his body, but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful.
Another alarming statistic is that when untrained individuals attempt to “rescue” someone from the ocean, they frequently become victims themselves and this was reported six times last summer at other east coast beaches and a few times this year in North Carolina and Florida. Although education is the first priority of the Beach Patrol mission and the press has dedicated time and resources to help us get these lifesaving messages out to you, many people just do not heed our advice and lives are lost and families devastated by the poor decisions of others.
It is important to remember that the ocean is not just a fun place to spend a vacation, it is a natural, ever changing dynamic environment and like all natural
phenomena, if it is not treated respectfully, it can be deadly. Even experienced swimmers and surfers have lost their lives swimming alone with no one to help them when things go wrong.
The ocean is constantly moving and changing. To the untrained eye it can look calm and safe, but currents on the calmest day can still be dangerous. Do not hesitate to approach the lifeguard and ask about water conditions. They enjoy answering questions and educating beach patrons and have received extensive training on being an ambassador. Every member of the beach patrol is fully tested and certified before they ever have the privilege of guarding you, your family, and friends.
To help us keep you safe always check in with the lifeguard on the stand and never go in the ocean if the beach patrol is not on duty. This is so important to each lifeguard that they will clear the ocean of all swimmers before leaving their beach at 5:30. Follow the directions of the lifeguards and never underestimate the incredible power of the ocean.
Remember our slogan and pass it on to family, friends or anyone whose life you value: “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand.” This time of the year when stands are farther apart it is important to walk to the nearest lifeguard stand and swim in front of the lifeguard.
Who’s Where When
BLU CRAB HOUSE COURTYARD
410-289-3322
24th Street & Coastal Hwy.
Fri., Aug. 23: Bryan Russo
Sat., Aug. 24: Margot & Val
Sun., Aug. 25: Monkee Paw
Wed., Aug. 28: Cup Of Joe
Thurs., Aug. 29: Lime Green
BUXY’S SALTY DOG & DRY DOCK 28
410-289-BUXY
28th Street Coastal Hwy.
Sat., Aug. 24: Muskrat Lightning
Sun., Aug. 25: Locals’ Party w/ DJ DeoGee
CAPTAIN’S TABLE
410-289-7192
15th & Boardwalk
In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays & Saturdays: Phil Perdue on Piano
CARRIBBEAN POOL BAR
410-289-6181
In The Plim Plaza Hotel
109 N. Atlantic Ave.
Fri., Aug. 23: Upside Of Down & Pistol Whipped
Sat., Aug. 24: Groovejoose & Dust N Bones
Sun., Aug. 25: Fil Rhythm Band & AJ Jesson
Mon., Aug. 26: Dave Sherman & Ryan Jacksen
Tues., Aug. 27: Ray Holiday & Wayne Blake
Wed., Aug. 28: Dust N Bones & Medium Wave Jay
Thurs., Aug. 29: True Country & TBA
COCONUTS BEACH BAR
410-289-6846
Oceanfront At Castle
In The Sand Hotel 37th & 38th Streets
Fri., Aug. 23: Sean Loomis & The Lime Green Band
Sat., Aug. 24: Dylan Canfield Trio & Zion Reggae
Sun., Aug. 25: Bilenki Duo & Moonstone
Mon., Aug. 26: Nate Clendenen & Fil Rhythm Duo
Tues., Aug. 27: Shortcut Sunny & The Dunehounds
Wed., Aug. 28: Heather Vidal & The Doug Kaetz Band
Thurs., Aug. 29: Chris Diller Duo & Full Circle
COINS PUB
410-289-3100
28th Street Plaza
On Coastal Hwy.
Fri., Aug. 23: Beach Bandits
Sat., Aug. 24: Jim Long & Wes Davis
Every Sun.: DJ Wax
Thurs., Aug. 29: DJ Giddy Up
CRABCAKE FACTORY BAYSIDE
302-988-5000
37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54, Selbyville, DE
Fri., Aug. 23: Rick & Regina
Sun., Aug. 25: Cup Of Joe
Wed., Aug. 28: Aaron Howell
CRAWL STREET TAVERN
443-373-2756
Wicomico St., Downtown O.C.
Fri., Aug. 23:
Schizophrenic Boogiemen
Sat., Aug. 24:
Charm City Showcase - Not Now, The Great Heights Band & Face Value
Best Beats On The Beach
ANTHEM
Seacrets: Friday & Saturday, August 23 & 24
BEACH BANDITS
Coins pub: Friday, August 23
Who’s Where When
FAGER’S ISLAND
410-524-5500
60th St., In The Bay
Fri., Aug. 23: DJ RobCee, Radio Hero & It’s All Good
Sat., Aug. 24: Other Brother Darryl, DJ Groove & It’s All Good
Sun., Aug. 25: DJ Vybe & The 1974
Mon., Aug. 26: The 1974, DJ RobCee & Rogue Citizens
Tues., Aug. 27: DJ RobCee & Latin Night
Wed., Aug. 28: DJ Wax & DJ Hector
Thurs., Aug. 29: DJ Groove
GREENE TURTLE WEST
410-213-1500
Route 611, West OC Sat., Aug. 24: TBA
HARBORSIDE
410-213-1846
South Harbor Rd., West End O.C.
Fri., Aug. 23: DJ Billy T
Sat., Aug. 24: DJ Bigler & Dunehounds
Sun., Aug. 25: Pickin’ Party & Wayne Blake
Wednesdays: DJ Billy T
Thursdays: Dust N Bones Duo
Seacrets: Friday, August 23
Coconuts Beach Bar: Thursday, August 29
The Wedge: Sunday, August 25 FULL CIRCLE
MARGOT & VAL
Blu Crabhouse: Saturday, August 24
SCHIZOPHRENIC BOOGIEMEN
Crawl Street Tavern: Friday, August 23
FIL RHYTHM BAND
Carribbean Pool Bar: Sunday, August 25
Coconuts Beach Bar: Monday, August 26
Harborside: Sunday, August 25
PICKLES PUB
410-289-4891
8th St. & Philadelphia Ave.
Fridays: Beats By DeoGee
Saturday, Aug. 24: Josh Pryor & The Contraband
Sundays: Beats By Styler
Mondays: Karaoke w/ Wood
Tuesdays: Beats By Wood
Wednesdays: Beats By Styler
Thursdays: Beats By DeoGee
PURPLE MOOSE
SALOON
410-289-6953
Between Caroline & Talbot Sts. On The Boards
Fri. & Sat., Aug. 23 & 24: Hair Force One
Sun. & Mon., Aug 25 & 26: Party Foul
Thurs., Aug. 29: LNJ Session
SEACRETS
410-524-4900
49th St. & Coastal Hwy.
Fri., Aug. 23: Full Cirlce, DJ Connair, DJ Bobby O, DJ Davie, Anthem & Kristen & The Noise
Sat., Aug. 24: DJ Connair, DJ Bobby O, DJ Davie, Hometown Radio, Anthem, Coming Alive & My Hero Zero
Sun., Aug. 25: Triple Rail Trail, DJ Mary Jane, DJ Davie & The Reagan Years
Mon., Aug. 26: Blake Haley, DJ Wax & Element K
Tues., Aug. 27: Opposite Directions, The Way Outs & DJ E-State
Wed., Aug. 28: DJ E-State, Full Circle Duo, Dear Zoe & Fortunate Youth w/ Quasi Kings
Thurs., Aug. 29: John McNutt Duo, DJ Cruz, DJ Connair & Element K
THE WEDGE
410-289-5121
806 S. Atlantic Ave.
Fri., Aug. 23: Joe Esham & Nick Hundley
Sat., Aug. 24: RyMac
Sun., Aug. 25: Schizophrenic Boogiemen
Tues., Aug. 27: Wes Davis
Wed., Aug. 28: Bryan Dorsey & Jack Bannon
Thurs., Aug 29: Kasey Briggs
VISTA ROOFTOP
410-390-7905
13801 Coastal Hwy.
Friday, Aug. 23: Steve Kuhn
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
You are the master of leaping before looking, Aries, and this week is no different. You are not satisfied with hanging back and assessing the situation before acting. You’re right in the mix.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, do not pretend to be a neutral party when two people come up to you seeking advice. You are too loyal to avoid taking sides, but it could affect the relationship with the other person.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, it may be time to step in and help a loved one refocus their energies. Rather than let them dwell on a difficult situation, work to offer them a new perspective.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Use the past as motivation to make some serious changes in your life, Cancer. This is the week to begin plotting a few ideas that can have a large impact.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, there may be some room in the budget for a few splurges this week. As long as you do not go too overboard, you can snag that item that you have had your eyes on for some time.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
Don’t be so sure that you’ve examined every detail and checked them multiple times, Virgo. Your plan has to be foolproof for it to work. Run it by another set of eyes.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, if no one is asking for advice right now, it’s best to leave your life coach tendencies on the side. If and when someone needs your help, you can believe they’ll come calling.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, you have big news and you’re ready to tell the world. Hold it in a little longer so that your audience will be chomping at the bit to hear what you have to say.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, it can be challenging for you to avoid the soap opera that is seemingly unfolding around you right now. Do your best to stay out of the fray for the time being.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, if someone in your social circle is in need of a new perspective, you may have to speak up and help get them on a better path. Take this responsibility seriously.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
You have come a long way in a short time, Aquariuss. Keep up the hard work and you will continue to see results you can be proud of.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, you will have to try to tune out the static all around you this week and concentrate on the things you need to accomplish. There is no wiggle room for distractions right now.
FIRST FRIDAY FUN
The Art League of Ocean City’s First Friday celebration was a popular event with dozens of individuals in attendance. Pictured are scenes from the event. Above, Sandy and Palmer Gillis bought the pictured piece of art from painter Evan Fitzgerald at his opening during the event. Above right, Jeweler Susan Donohoe displays her work in the artisan showcase. Below left, volunteer Berta Maginniss is pictured with an original oil painting she sold raffle tickets for to benefit the art league. Below right, Noah White is pictured with complimentary oysters on the half shell sponsored by Surf House Properties.
PHOTOS COURTESY ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY
Dining Guide
■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$
■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted
DOWNTOWN
South end to 28th Street
■ BUXY’S SALTY DOG SALOON
DRY DOCK 28
28th Street, Ocean City, 410-289-0973, buxys.com, drydockoc.com
Destiny has a new home in Ocean City. From the ‘burgh to the beach, Buxy’s is your home away from Pittsburgh. Come see what all the locals already know and have known – Buxy’s is the place to come to meet friends, relax and be social with no attitudes. House specialties include “The” Cheesesteak Sub, Primanti-styled sandwiches, pierogis, egg-rolls and homemade crab dip. Dry Dock also features a full menu with soups, salads, kick starters, pierogis and craft pizza.
■ CABANAS BEACH BAR & GRILLE
Located in the Plim Plaza Hotel, 109 N Atlantic Ave., 2nd Street & the boardwalk, Ocean City, 410524-1776, www.cabanasoc.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Open to the public. A full-service restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner inside and Signature smash burgers, fresh cut fries, handhelds, signature salads, and much more. Indoor and outdoor bar. Fresh squeezed crushes, frozen drinks, tropical libations. Dine in or carry out. Open 7 days a week starting with breakfast 8-11 a.m. The kitchen is open until 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at least 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The bar is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at least midnight Friday and Saturday.
■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE
15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, in The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City, 410-289-7192, captainstableoc.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
A local tradition for over 60 years featuring hand cut steaks, premium lobster and perfectly prepared regional seafood. Breakfast daily 7:30-11 a.m. Open daily for dinner: Sunday through Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4-10 p.m. Happy Hour, seven days a week, 4-6 p.m.
■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT
28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
American style local restaurant serving seafood, steaks and chefs specials. Check out the off season weekday specials. Early bird; daily, 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday’s early bird specials, all day and all night. Happy Hour; daily, 2-5:30 p.m. with food and drink specials. Closed Monday. Open Tuesday through Friday, 2 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Dine-in, carry out.
■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR
17th Street in the Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, coralreefrestaurant.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Enjoy traditional Eastern Shore cuisine and local favorites that are sure to please your entire party! Choose from a selection of house specialty entrees such as sharables, handhelds and seafood. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring specialty rums. Open daily, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
■ CRAWL STREET
19 Wicomico St., Ocean City, 443-373-2756, crawlstreet.com
Established in 2020 just a short walk from the legendary Cork Bar. Don’t leave without trying the famous wings, but everything on the menu is solid, including flatbreads, tacos, salads, sandwiches and seafood platters. Be sure to check out the live music offerings as the nightlife is top of the line.
■ DISTRICT 24
BLU CRABHOUSE & RAW BAR, JAY’S CAFÉ & ICE CREAM, THE EMBERS
2305 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 410-289-3322, district24oc.com
Come visit all your culinary options at this block of fun, including the landmark Embers Restaurant with a new, innovative vision as well as Blu where fresh seafood is king. Be sure to stop in Jay’s for a tasty treat as well as an ocean of caffeinated offerings. There’s fun activities for kids of all ages here as well with a miniature golf course and an arcade.
■ FISH TALES
2107 Herring Way, Ocean City, 410-289-0990, ocfishtales.com
Bayfront marina dining offered here with a huge menu to satisfy guests of all ages. Enjoy a drink from a hanging chair or fish tacos at your table while the kids play in a playground build in the sand. Food and drink menus offer enough of a variety to meet all needs.
■ HARBOR WATCH
806 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 410-289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com
$$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ Menu | Full bar
Celebrating our 40th anniversary with fresh seafood,
an award-winning raw bar, mouthwatering steaks and the best view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Open everyday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call for banquet and large-party details.
■ PICKLES PUB
706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 410-289-4891, picklesoc.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Easy to find with plenty of free parking, serving lunch, dinner and entire diverse menu until 1 a.m. Also nightly entertainment year-round and a great place to watch all the sports on an ocean of televisions including a giant high-def screen. Also four pool tables on site. Lunch and dinner and entire menu until 1 a.m. Open all year from 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m., seven days a week.
■ PIT & PUB
2706 Philadelphia Ave. and 12701 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, pitandpub.com
Ocean City’s home of Pulled Pork and the finest barbecue, the legendary 28th Street Pit & Pub and the Northside Pit & Pub are known for serving up delicious smokehouse specialties. Grab a brew and enjoy the live sports action on one of the big screen TVs. Happy hour daily. Family-friendly atmospheres at both locations. Weekend entertainment.
■ THE WEDGE BAR
806 S. Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, www.thewedgeoc.com
$-$$ | Full bar
Panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, bay and Assateague Island. Enjoy small plates, sandwiches and grilled burgers. Happy Hour, Sunday through Thursday, 3-6 p.m. Open Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets
■ 32 PALM
32nd Street in The Hilton, Ocean City 410-2892525, 32palm.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Elevated cuisine, locally sourced ingredients and allocated spirits are prominently featured in our lounge and dining room. Open year-round for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Routinely updated menus with the highest quality local ingredients for fresh seafood any time of the year!
■ THE BONFIRE
71st Street, Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, 410-5247171, thebonfirerestaurant.com
Celebrating 50 years as the best seafood and prime rib buffet in Ocean City. It’s all here – the service, the atmosphere and finest, freshest seafood available and quality meats. Save room for the decadent desserts available as well including homemade donuts.
■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL
3701 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 410-289-6846, castleinthesand.com
A tropical open-air patio steps from the beach. A unique place for lunch or dinner with a menu featuring all the customary items and a few Ocean Citybased surprises. Guests can also enjoy beach service for lunch and cocktails. Be sure to check out the daily entertainment schedule.
■ FAGERS ISLAND
201 60th St., Ocean City, 410-524-5500, fagers.com
$$ | Full bar
Dine on the island with an award-winning bayfront restaurant featuring American & Regional dining with a global influence and popular destination featuring impeccably prepared American and Pacific Rim cuisine. Also enjoy our outdoor decks and bar with live entertainment and 32 wines by the glass. A place where the joy of food & the presence of the table are of utmost importance. Dine on fresh seafood and our famous Prime Rib. Enjoy beautiful sunsets over the water. Open 11 a.m. daily. Fine dine at 4:30 p.m.
■ HOOKED
8003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 410-723-4665, hookedoc.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
A Common Ground Hospitality concept, a passion driven restaurant group servicing the coastal community. The goal is honor creativity and innovation by design. With passion at the heart of everything, unique dining concepts are paired with honest hospitality and well-made food sourced with fresh local ingredients and seasonal harvests. Craft and full bar available. Open daily 11:30 a.m.
■ LONGBOARD’S CAFÉ
6701 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 443-664-5693, longboardcafe.com
$$-$$$ | Full bar
Casual Dining … Refined. Open for lunch and dinner. A wide range of gourmet burgers, innovative tacos, salads and sandwiches to full dinner entrees featuring fresh local fish prepared in a variety of styles, beef, shellfish and pasta. All our sauces, salsas, dressings, etc. are meticulously house made. We use fresh local sources wherever possible and pre-
mium ingredients such as our chuck, brisket and short rib custom blended burgers. Closed Tuesday. Call for reservations.
■ MARLIN MOON RESTAURANT
3301 Atlantic Ave., in the Double Tree Hotel, Ocean City 410-289-1201, marlinmoonocmd.com
$$ | Full bar
Winner of the Maryland People's choice award, Marlin Moon continues to offer its famous, locally loved dishes and famous happy hour. Enjoy creatively crafted cocktails, fresh selections from the raw bar and luscious desserts. Happy Hour, every day, 3-6 p.m., featuring drink specials. Breakfast, 7:30-11:30 a.m.; Lite Fare, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Dinner, 4-10 p.m.; and Bar open noon to 11 p.m.
■ SEACRETS
49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Open Sunday through Friday at 11 a.m., 10 a.m. on Saturdays, close at 2 a.m. Enjoy a tropical atmosphere and dine under the palms in our outdoor, kid friendly dining area or try a Seacrets Beachin' Cocktails in the Bay with live music every day open to close. The club is open every night in the summer. Try our famous jerk chicken with homemade honey mustard sauce, Pushcart Trio, a true Jamaican dish or a hearty wrap, sandwich or delicious burger. We have it all at Seacrets.
UPTOWN 91st to 146th streets
■ ALBERTINO'S BRICK OVEN & EATERY
13117 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 410-2502000, albertinosoc.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Featuring the best brick oven pizza, always handmade with fresh ingredients, Italian-American mouthwatering seafood specialties, traditional Italian pasta dishes, apps, soups and salads. Full bar with large local craft beer selection.
■ CAROUSEL OCEANFRONT HOTEL & CONDOS
118th Street, Ocean City 800-641-0011, www.carouselhotel.com
Enjoy one of the restaurants at the Carousel. Fine Ocean Front dining with a beautiful view. The Reef 118 is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday through Sunday serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and 4-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday serving dinner. The Bamboo Lounge is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday and 4-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Nightly Ice Shows starting June 24.
■ THE CRAB BAG
13005 Coastal Highway Ocean City, 410-2503337, thecrabbag.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Featuring consistent hot steamed crabs, eat in or carryout. The Crab Bag is also an Eastern Shore style seafood house specializing in preparing and serving the biggest and the best blue crabs available. The extensive menu promises something for everyone. Winter hours, Friday-Sunday, open 11 a.m.
■ CRABCAKE FACTORY USA
120th Street, oceanside, Ocean City, 410-2504900, crabcakefactoryusa.com
Full-service family restaurant, carry-out and sports bar. Outside seating available. Menu selections include prime rib, chicken Chesapeake, steamed shrimp, beer battered fish, real Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, and a kids menu. Casual attire, full liquor bar, no reservations. Open Year Round. World-Famous Crabcakes are served all day starting at 8 a.m. and can be packed on ice for you while you are eating breakfast.
■ TAILCHASERS RESTAURANT & DOCK BAR
12203 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 443-6647075, tailchasersoc.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
A coastal casual farm to table restaurant with a fun dockside family friendly atmosphere. Menu changes with the seasons and cocktails are handcrafted with care. Bring the whole family for lunch or dinner along the canal. Kids playground available to keep the littles entertained.
■ VISTA ROOFTOP RESTAURANT
13801 Coastal Highway, located in the Fenwick Inn, Ocean City, 410-390-7905, vistarooftopoc.com
$$-$$$ | Full bar
Enjoy a wonderful meal overlooking the ocean and bay. Some of the most unique views in Ocean City. Steaks, seafood, burgers, soups, salads and lite fare. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. New this year is a boozy brunch Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Live music.
FENWICK ISLAND
■ CRABCAKE FACTORY BAYSIDE
Route 54, Fenwick Island, DE, 302-988-5000, CCFBayside.com
Same award-winning crab cakes and bloody marys. Enjoy waterfront dining. Full-service family restaurant, carry-out & sports bar. Outside seating available. Open daily year-round. Menu selections include crab cakes, prime rib, Philly-style cheese steaks, various seafood, kids menu plus full breakfast menu.
■ DIRTY HARRY’S
100 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE, 302-5393020, Beach-net.com/dirtyharrys
$ | Kids’ Menu | Full bar
Don’t let the name fool you, the food is home cook-
ing at its finest. Owned and operated by Ginny Swann and family for 19 years. Popular for the breakfast but getting rave reviews for lunch and dinner, too.
■ NANTUCKETS
Route 1, Fenwick Island, DE, 302-539-2607, nantucketsrestaurant.com
Serving the beach great food and spirits for over 30 years. David and Janet Twining will wow you with the finest foods and drinks in the area. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by what one of the coast’s finest dining establishments has in store for guests. Everything here is a house specialty.
Reservations | Kids’ Menu “A funky little place at the edge of town.” Classic New England fare, lobsters, steaks and burgers. Bird watching and magical sunsets await. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations are suggested.
Indoor and outdoor dining with sweeping views of the 18th green and pond, the Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items with a full bar menu. Open: Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open: Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
WEST OCEAN CITY
■ BREAKFAST CAFE
12736 Ocean Gateway, Route 50 east, West Ocean City, 410-213-1804, breakfastcafeofoc.com
All the traditional breakfast options available here in a casual, diner setting. Open daily closing at 2 p.m.
■ CANTINA LOS AGAVES MEXICAN GRILL
12720 Ocean Gateway #7, West Ocean City 410390-3914, cantinalosagaves.com
$$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar
Ocean City’s newest Mexican restaurant and bar. Offering delicious and generous portions of the tastiest traditional and not so traditional #MexicanEats you have ever tried. Open daily at 11 a.m. Serving food until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Bar open til 11 p.m.
■ DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND
West Ocean City: Route 50 east; Boardwalk locations: 501 S. Philadelphia Ave., 49th Street, 123rd Street, Ocean City, dumsersdairyland.com
This classic ice cream shop is a tradition for many families. Voted O.C.’s “Best Ice Cream” for the past 20 years, Dumser’s is celebrating decades of serving the shore, and the ‘40s-style décor takes you back in time. With locations throughout Ocean City, treating your tastebuds to this signature homemade ice cream is easy. The 49th and 124th streets locations offer vast lunch and dinner menus (breakfast too at 124th) in addition to a wide variety of ice cream treats.
■ GREENE TURTLE WEST Route 611, West Ocean City, 410-213-1500
Proudly serving West Ocean City since January 1999, The Greene Turtle features a beautiful 80seat dining room, large bar area with 54 TVs with stereo sound and game room with pool tables. With an exciting menu, The Greene Turtle is sure to please with delicious sizzling steaks, jumbo lump crab cakes, raw bar, homemade salads and more. Live entertainment, Keno, Turtle apparel, kids menu, carry-out.
■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL
12841 Harbor Rd., West Ocean City, 410-2131846, weocharborside.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Home of the original Orange Crush drink with an extensive menu offers a wide variety of appetizers, fresh seafood, steak & pasta entrees, as well as juicy burgers and sandwiches. Whether seeking a full dining experience or just a crush or two, the team will be sure to take excellent care of you and yours. Monday-Wednesday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thursday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
■ OC DINER
12744 Ocean Gateway, Rt 50 east, West Ocean City, 410-390-5112
Kids’ Menu
Best homemade breakfast and lunch. Local’s favorite breakfast served all day. Dine-in and carry-out.
Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
■ SHRIMP BOAT
9724 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West Ocean City, 410-213-0448, shrimpboatoc.com
Since 1989, a spot for locals and visitors to enjoy fresh local seafood straight off the boats. Dine-in seating also available. It’s all sourced local and fresh and a free shrimp sample available.
OCEAN
Fried tomato tower summer dish
By Deborah Lee Walker
Contributing Writer
(Aug. 23, 2024) To-MAY-to or to toMAH-to is a personal preference but the essence is the same.
Tomato origins have been traced back to the Aztecs around 700 A.D. Therefore. it is believed that the tomato is native to the Americas.
It was not until around the 16th Century that the Europeans were introduced to the delectable vegetable as a result of the early explorers setting out to discover new lands. Throughout Southern Europe, the tomato was quickly accepted into the kitchen, yet as it moved north, the same cannot be said. Unfortunately, the resistance was based on unfounded information.
Because tomatoes are naturally acidic, when placed on pewter utensils, the fruit would leach lead, which often resulted in terminal lead poisoning. In addition, the close resemblance of tomatoes to the deadly nightshades added to the notorious calamity.
The tomato’s passage from a poisonous substance to cookbooks was not an easy venture. It’s truly fascinating to think that the tomato, which most of us
think as quintessentially Italian, evolved from a different continent. Even more interesting, the fruit was not introduced to the U.S. via Mexico, but by European immigrants. The delectable ingredient was first recorded outside of the Americas in 1544 in Italy, where it was cultivated formerly as ornamental or curiosity plant.
Is a tomato a fruit or vegetable is the next issue at hand? Fruits are developed from the ovary in the base of the flower and contain seeds of the plant. As a result, scientifically speaking, a tomato is a fruit. As far as cooking is concerned, tomatoes are called a vegetable because they are generally used in savory rather than sweet dishes.
Just when the facts have been established, another element is added to the pot for a cornucopia of differences. Though technically a fruit, tomatoes fall under the category of “vegetables” according to the Supreme Court. Space is limited so a quick web search can tell the story.
Fried tomatoes are a southern classic.
A stack of fried tomatoes topped with a dollop of a flavorful topping infuses tradition with a modern twist.
A fresh basil remoulade, pimento cheese mousse, or a siracha mayo completes the trio of summer delight. Enjoy!
Fried Tomato Tower
Fried Tomatoes canola oil for frying
3 tablespoons bacon fat
4 partially ripened tomatoes, cut into 1/3-inch rings
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
3 teaspoons cold water
2 cups plain panko bread crumbs
1 cup cornmeal
½ teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, and kosher salt for dredging kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1. In a large skillet, preheat oil and bacon drippings to 375 degrees.
2. Place ¾ cup flour in a shallow dish. In another dish, whisk eggs and water until fully combined. In a pie plate, combine remaining flour, panko, cornmeal, and dredging seasonings.
3. Dredge the tomatoes in the flour, then the egg mixture, and lastly into the panko mixture. Fry until both sides are golden brown, about to 2 to 3 minutes per side.
4. Place fried tomatoes on a cooling rack and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Fresh Basil Remoulade 1/3 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup cream cheese
1 tablespoon cornichons
½ tablespoon capers
½ cup fresh basil
½ teaspoon Herbs de Province
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic in a jar 1. In a medium bowl, using a handheld immersion blender, puree the ingredients. Refrigerate the remoulade for 30 minutes.
Pimento Cheese Mousse
1 cup pimento cheese spread ½ cup ricotta
1. Using a hand-held immersion blender, blend pimento cheese and ricotta until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Siracha Mayo
Siracha mayonnaise
1. Combine mayonnaise with Siracha to taste. Blend well and refrigerate until ready to use.
Secret Ingredient – Surprise “Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.” — Boris Pasternak
Calendar
Fri., Aug. 23
OCEAN CITY JEEP FEST
Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Vendors Village and Show & Shine. One-, two- and three-day passes available on-site. Beach Crawls and Sand Course downtown. Schedule of events: www.oceancityjeepfest.com. 443-3665944
SEWING SEEDS OF LOVE
Buckingham Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Main St., Berlin, 10 a.m.-noon. Summer sewing workshop for ages 8 years and older. The group will be working on skirts. Cost is $20. Register: Debbie, 443430-4948.
MAHJONG CLUB
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Join in for a fun morning of playing tile Mahjong. Feel free to bring our own tile set. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org
CRAFTY WRITERS
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 11 a.m. Bring out your inner author with the creative writing games and craft activities. For ages 8 years and older. 410-6323495, www.worcesterlibrary.org
ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN
Ocean City Performing Arts Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 7 p.m. Featuring Gary Mullen & The Works. Tickets cost $35$59. Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/3591816 4/one-night-of-queen-ocean-city-oc-performing-arts-center.
KIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO
Fridays - Knights of Columbus, 9901 Coastal Highway, behind St. Luke’s Church. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Light snacks available before bingo and at intermission. 410524-7994
Sat., Aug. 24
14TH ANNUAL IRON FURNACE FIFTY BICYCLE RIDE
Furnace Town Historic Site (Nassawango Iron Furnace), 3816 Old Furnace Road, Snow Hill. 50K, 50 mile, and 100K routes, catering to both casual and serious cyclists. Flat, fast and fun. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iron-furnace-fifty-bicycle-ride-2024-tickets842904057727.
OCEAN CITY JEEP FEST
Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Vendors Village and Show & Shine. One-, two- and three-day passes available on-site. Beach Crawls and Sand
Course downtown. Schedule of events: www.oceancityjeepfest.com. 443-3665944
ASSATEAGUE ADVENTURES
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. A ranger-led adventure featuring crafts, puppets, stories and cool props from Assateague Island National Seashore. A different adventure each week. For all ages. 410-641-0650
FREE KIDS CRAFT
Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring the kids and do something creative with them and for them. Projects change each week. No reservations needed. Free and open to all. www.artleagueofoceancity.org, 410-5249433
OC AIR SHOW
Ocean City beach, 13th-17th streets, 12 p.m. Featuring the Italian Air Force Frecce Tricolori and US Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team. Several ticket options available. Tickets: https://ocairshow.com/purchase-tickets/.
PICKLEBALL FUNDRAISER - LEARN THE BASICS
Pickleball Courts at John M. Clayton Elementary School, 252 Clayton Ave., Frankford. Sessions are 2-3:30 p.m. and 3:30-5 p.m. A $25 donation is requested. There will be raffles, 50/50 and games. Register: golmicmc@gmail.com include name, phone number and choice of session.
RESTORE THE LIGHT RESTORATION OPEN HOUSE
Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 3-5 p.m. Restore the Light Restoration Open House.
OC JEEP FEST PRESENTS SONGS + STORIES ACOUSTIC TOUR
Ocean City Performing Arts Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 7-10 p.m. Featuring Jason Michael Carroll, Sam Grow, Rich LaFleur and Blake Wood. Tickets available online at ETIX.com and at the door. Cost is $35. Partial proceeds benefit Jeep Fest for St. Jude.
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.
Sun., Aug. 25
‘THE ITZELS’ IN CONCERT
St. Matthews By the Sea UMC, 1000 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island. Bringing families together in worship. Held at 8:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. Free admission. Love offerings will be received. Debby Dudley, 302-228-7809
OCEAN CITY JEEP FEST
Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Vendors Village and Show & Shine. One-, two- and three-day passes available on-site. Beach Crawls and Sand Course downtown. Schedule of events: www.oceancityjeepfest.com. 443-3665944
OC AIR SHOW
Ocean City beach, 13th-17th streets, 12 p.m. Featuring the Italian Air Force Frecce Tricolori and US Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team. Several ticket options available. Tickets: https://ocairshow.com/purchase-tickets/.
SUNDAES IN THE PARK WITH FIREWORKS
Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m.,Live music by “ClockworkBand” (top 40 music), kid-friendly entertainment, ice cream and fireworks. https://www.ococean.com/things-todo/free-family-fun/sundaes-in-the-park/
BERLIN FARMERS MARKET
Sundays through October - Pitts Street, Commerce Street and Main Street, Berlin, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Featuring more than 50 farmers, bakers, growers, brewers, food cultivators, distillers, creators and artists. Also free kids art projects, petting zoo, face painting and live music. https://berlinmainstreet.com/farmersmarket/
BERLIN FLEA MARKET
Sundays - Uptown Emporium Parking Lot, 13 S. Main St., Berlin, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendor opportunities available. Julie, 410-726-9012; Bill, 410-629-9656
SEWING FOR A CAUSE
Sundays - Buckingham Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Main St., Berlin, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Learn how to sew while making a difference. 410-641-0234
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING
Sundays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 10 a.m. www.jw.org
Mon., Aug. 26
STORY TIME: LLAMA LLAMA
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and games about the Llama Llama book series by Anna Dewdney. For ages 0-5 years. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org
BRIDGE
Mondays - Ocean City 50plus Center, 104 41st Street, Ocean City, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Reserve a spot: Tish, 410-804-3971. www.Worcoa.org/oceancity
Writing about stressful experiences like illness may boost health and psychological well-being. This group uses exercises to stimulate creative expression. 410208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org
T.O.P.S. OF BERLIN - GROUP #169
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 56:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157
Registration at 5:30 p.m. Classes held Aug. 26-28. Cost is $25. Free to high and middle school students. Offered by the Ocean City Power Squadron. Reservations: 302-218-9474, alpaughmt@gmail.com.
OC BEACH DANCE PARTY WITH FIREWORKS
Caroline St. Stage, 2 N. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Beachside dance party featuring “BK & Chrissy” (from Radio Ocean City). Free fireworks show starts at 9 p.m. All ages welcome. https://www.ococean.com/things-todo/free-family-fun/oc-beach-danceparty
DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS
Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ladies who love to sing invited. Mary, 410-629-9383 or Carol, 302-242-7062.
OVEREATER’S ANONYMOUS
Mondays - Worcester County LibraryOcean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 7-8 p.m. No dues or fees. 410-459-9100
Tues., Aug. 27
STORY TIME: ‘SENSORY PLAY’
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays. For ages 2-5 years. 410-641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org
GAME DAY
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Come play a game. From ping pong to chess and everything in between. Bring your favorite tabletop game to share with others. For all ages. 410-632-3495, www.worcesterlibrary.org
OC KNITTING GROUP
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Do you love to knit or crochet? Bring whatever project you happen to be working on. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org
RUNAWAY BRIDE GUIDED TOUR
Berlin Maryland Welcome Center, 14 S.
Main St., 4-5 p.m. Celebrating the 25th Anniversary with a guided tour of filming locations in Berlin. Reservations: 410629-1716. A $5 donation collected. https://berlinmainstreet.com/RunawayBride-Walking-Tour.pdf
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SEAFOOD NIGHT
Knights of Columbus (behind St. Luke’s Church), 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 5-6:30 p.m. Menu for all ages including steamed crabs and steamed shrimp. Crabs must be pre-ordered by calling 410-524-7994 Monday or Tuesday morning.
BEACH HEROES-OC
Tuesdays - Volunteer beach clean-up group meets from 9-10 a.m., year-round. Trash bags, grippers and gloves provided. Check the Facebook page “Beach HeroesOC” for weekly meeting locations. All are welcome.
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING
Tuesdays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 7 p.m. www.jw.org
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY
Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3:30-4:30 p.m. TOPS is a weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. 410-289-4725
OC KNITTING CLUB
Tuesdays - Worcester County LibraryOcean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m.
ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTICE
Tuesdays - Experienced dancers and others interested in watching or learning more are welcome, 7-9:30 p.m. No partner required. Info: TangobytheBeach.com.
ZUMBA TONING TUESDAYS
Tuesdays - Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 5:30 p.m. Zumba with optional light weights. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLNESS GROUP
Tuesdays - Holy Trinity Cathedral, 11021 Worcester Highway, 2-2:45 p.m. Use the weight loss program/app/plan of your choice. Free and open to everyone. 410641-4882, www.htcanglican.org/activities.
Wed., Aug. 28
BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP
Online Zoom call on the third and fourth Wednesday of each month. For surgical patients. Atlantic General Bariatric Center, 410-641-9568
QIGONG AND TAI CHI FORMS
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 5:30 p.m. A mediation and moving practice to activate Chi in the body. A six-week course that is great for beginners. 410-641-0650,
www.worcesterlibrary.org
PLAY TIME
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. Join in for imaginative play and social interaction. For ages 0-5 years. 410-208-4014
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 34:30 p.m. Providing participants with hope for the future. Gail Mansell, 410641-9725, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org
TEMPLE BAT YAM PRESENTS THE DELMARVA CHORUS
Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, 7-8:30 p.m. Tickets $15. Featuring “Coffee, Tea and Jukebox Harmony.” Familiar tunes, audience participation, and free desserts. Donation is $15. Candy, 610-506-7714; Temple office, 410-641-4311
MOVIES ON THE BEACH
Carousel Oceanfront Hotel & Condos, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 8:30 p.m. Featuring “Wish.” Enjoy free movies on the beach every Wednesday through the summer. Movie lineup: https://www.ococean.com/things-todo/free-family-fun/.
KIWANIS CLUB MEETING
Wednesdays through Aug. 26 - Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 8 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Third Wednesday meetings are offsite and information can be found on www.kiwanisofopoc.org.
Thurs., Aug. 29
STORY TIME: WHEN A DRAGON MOVES IN Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Discover what to expect when a dragon moves into a sand castle. Songs, stories and crafts. For ages 2-5 years. 410-2084014, www.worcesterlibrary.org
PLAY TIME
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Join in for a variety of activities and toys. Play and socialize with other families. For ages 2-5 years. 410-632-3495, www.worcesterlibrary.org
OC CHESS CLUB
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a relaxing game of chess every Thursday at the library. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org
BEACH SINGLE 55 PLUS MEET AND GREET Thursdays - Nick’s Kitchen + Bar, 14410 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, 4-6 p.m. 215385-4993, BeachSingles.org
LET’S TALK MOVIES: “IT”
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m. August’s movie discussion includes both
MARLIN CLUB CREW DONATION
The OC Marlin Club Crew recently presented Skills USA with a check for $2,000 to support student team needs for 2024. Pictured, from left, are Worcester Tech Principal Tom Zimmer, Advisor Crystal Bunting, Ocean City Marlin Club Crew Member Raye Simpson and Advisor Richard Stephens Sr.
the classic mini-series and the recent two part movie series. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org
LEGO MASTERS CHALLENGE
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Join in for a LEGO challenge event. All materials provided. For ages 6-12 years. 410208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org
FIRESIDE CHAT
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 3 p.m. A popular and entertaining book discussion featuring books participants have read and want to share. 410-641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org
END OF SUMMER CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Featuring classical music on piano, flute, oboe and voice. Free event. Memberships to the Friends of the Ocean Pines Library group will be available. Donations accepted. 410-208-4014
CONCERT IN THE PARK
White Horse Park Pavilion, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 7-9 p.m. Featuring “Uptown Band.” Free family-friendly entertainment. Bring chairs and blankets. BYOB permitted, concessions for sale. Held Thursdays through Aug. 22. 410-641-7052
SUNSET PARK PARTY NIGHT
Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Enjoy a free concert and sunset views over the Isle of Wight Bay. Featuring “The Dunehounds” (jam band). http://www.ococean.com/thingsto-do/
ONGOING EVENTS
OCTOPUS HUNT ON THE BOARDWALK
Held Aug. 16-30. Kids 12 years and younger can pick up a game card from any of the participating businesses or the Boardwalk Information Booth. Find the hiding places of all the octopuses, get their card stamped at each business and return their completed card to the infor-
mation booth to win a plush octopus. The first 100 winners will also receive a $5 Power Card to Fun City or Sportland Arcades. https://ocdc.org/special-event/octopus-hunt-on-the-boardwalk/
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., during August. Choose a mystery adventure from the display to read. Fill out the brief form inside and return it to the library to be entered into the drawing for a prize. 410-957-0878, www.worcesterlibrary.org
CREATIVE KIDS CORNER
Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, during August. Come grab an art kit to create at the library or take it with you. Most supplies included. For ages 0-5 years and 6-11 years. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org
STREAM STATION
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., during August. Kids up to 11 years can visit the STEAM Station to take part in crafts and activities exploring science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math. Take a craft kit home too. 410-641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org
TEEN STREAM STATION
Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., during August. Each hands-on activity will focus on art, math, science, engineering or technology. Create jewelry using binary code, construct a flying glider, design your own city out of recycled material and more. For ages 11 years and older. 410-641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org
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New real estate rules now in effect
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer
(Aug. 23, 2024) New National Association of Realtors rules are in effect as of last Saturday, Aug. 17, following a class action lawsuit brought on by sellers in the Sitzer/Burnett case that prompted numerous practice changes within the real estate industry and legal settlements from the major brokerages throughout the country and NAR.
The settlement has preliminary approval with a final settlement hearing scheduled in November.
Simplified, this settlement roll-out changed two key aspects of how real estate professionals function:
• Compensation offers moved off MLS: NAR has agreed to put in place a new rule prohibiting offers of compensation on an MLS. Offers of compensation could continue to be an option consumers can pursue offMLS through negotiation and consultation with real estate professionals. And sellers can offer buyer concessions on an MLS (for example — concessions for buyer closing costs).
Maryland has also introduced new addenda that allow for the communication in writing of what a seller is willing to offer by way of buyer broker compensation.
• Written agreements for MLS Participants acting for buyers: While NAR has been advocating for the use of written agreements for years, in this settlement they agreed to require MLS participants working with buyers to enter into written agreements with their buyers before touring a home. This practice has been in Maryland code since 2016, but it is a new requirement for Delaware licensees. The requirement stipulates that agents must enter into a written buyer agency agreement with a buyer prior to a buyer “touring a home.” unless state law requires a written buyer agreement earlier in time, which in Maryland is the first scheduled face to face contact. The written agreement must include a specific and conspicuous disclosure of the amount or rate of compensation the participant will receive or how the amount will be determined, to the extent that the participant will receive compensation from any source; the amount of compensation in a manner that is objectively ascertainable and not
open-ended; a term that prohibits the participant from receiving compensation for brokerage services from any source that exceeds the amount or rate agreed to in the agreement with the buyer; and a conspicuous statement that broker fees and commissions are not set by law and are fully negotiable.
— Lauren Bunting is the Broker of Record for Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
New comm director
The Lower Shore Land Trust recently welcomed Tasha Haight as the organization’s new communications coordinator.
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children’s books in the Mermaid Tasha series.
Lower Shore Land Trust assists landowners who want to protect, in perpetuity, habitat necessary to sustain a diverse and healthy wildlife population, working agricultural lands, natural buffers that maintain water quality, and preserve scenic vistas and landscapes surrounding sites of historical and cultural importance. The organization works to ensure that sufficient lands remain to support forestry and agriculture as viable industries on the Lower Eastern Shore.
In her new role, Haight will help im-
plement and promote annual events, such as the Flannel Formal on Nov. 9 at Coulbourn Farm in Snow Hill. She will also work closely with network partnerships, such as Delmarva Birding Weekends for the OktoBIRDFest on Oct. 11. She will start more engaging communication channels involving local community members and land trust supporters through blogs and podcasts as well.
More information can be found online at LowerShoreLandTrust.org.
Employees recognized
TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care recently an-
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nounced that three employees at Ocean Pines facilities were named Team Members of the month for July.
Blair Morisco, scheduler/registrar lead at TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Ocean Pines, was nominated by Brenda Smith, RN, for demonstrating the values of accountability and quality.
Smith also nominated Tara Bonnaville, a certified clinical medical assistant at TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Ocean Pines.
Latisia Holland, a patient service representative at TidalHealth Gastroenterology in Ocean Pines, received a title as well. She was nominated by Jacqueline Steele.
Sports wagering contributes $6.25M to state during July
(Aug. 23, 2024) Maryland’s sports wagering market is still booming with reported revenues for July exceeding last year’s figures.
According to a news release from Maryland Lottery and Gaming, the state’s retail and mobile sports betting operations generated more than $6.25 million in contributions to the state from a handle of over $333 million for the month.
The total contribution, which goes to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund that supports statewide public education programs, was the fourth-
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best, single-month total and neatly double the July 2023 figure. The handle was also up by 34.7% from last year.
The release said there were 13 mobile and 12 retail sportsbooks operating this July, with 11 mobile and 10 retail in 2023.
Detailed summaries of the most recent results for each sportsbook, including handle, hold percentage, prizes paid, promotional play, taxable win, and contribution to the state, along with a summary of statewide handle and hold by sport is available at mdgaming.com.
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Paving project around Snow Hill to start next week
(Aug. 23, 2024) The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin resurfacing Route 113 Business (Market Street) from Route 12 (Church Street) to Timmons Street near Snow Hill next week.
The project should be completed by December, weather permitting.
Starting at 9 a.m. next Wednesday, Aug. 28, crews will begin milling (removing the top layer of asphalt) of the road to prepare for paving. Work will continue 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. During work hours, motorists can expect single-lane closures and flagging operations.
According to a news release, Contractor Allan Myers of Dover, Delaware, will use arrow boards, cones, and flaggers to safely guide motorists through the work zone. Drivers should expect major traffic impacts with significant delays during work hours.
The release said state highway crews work hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones. Drivers need to stay alert, focus on driving, and look for reduced speed limits and other traffic pattern changes. Hot asphalt may require up to two hours to cool before drivers and pedestrians can safely cross the new road surface. Motorcyclists are urged to be aware of uneven pavement surfaces during the project.
For a list of all major State Highway Administration projects, visit the administration’s Project Portal or the homepage at roads.maryland.gov. For a look at real-time traffic conditions, visit md511.maryland.gov.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Ribbon cutting
Della’s Closet will be opening its doors to the public at a ribbon-cutting event set from noon to 4 p.m., Sept. 7, at the nonprofit’s new facility in Pocomoke City.
The event will be co-hosted by the Pocomoke Area and the Worcester County chambers of commerce, and will feature food and beverages for kids and adults, games and door prizes, as well as guided tours of the building at 1603 Market Street.
The organization will also hold a clothing drive during the event — with a focus on winter coats and fall/winter clothing — and requests that each attendee bring an item for donation.
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The organization is accepting donations of new or gently used clothing for children and young people of all sizes, new toys and games, diapers in assorted sizes, and toiletries for boys and girls of all ages.
The organization also accepts monetary and in-kind donations from individuals and community organizations. Checks are to be made payable to: Della’s Closet, P.O. Box 268, Pocomoke, MD 21851
Learn more at DellasCloset.org.
Pocomoke 4th Friday
Downtown Pocomoke’s next 4th Friday Street Festival, set 5-8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23, will feature trucks and trains, along with all of the regular offerings.
The block-party style event will take place within the two blocks of Market Street between Front and Second streets.
Local artists and vendors will fill the sidewalks of Market Street and sell their work, and participating businesses and restaurants will stay open during event hours.
The festival will have a trucks and trains theme geared toward children, who will be able to explore local first responder and public works vehicles, as well as tractors, and a display from the Pocomoke Train Club. Games,
treats, a bounce house and more will also be onsite.
There will be food sales, snow cones, wine, and local craft beer from Pocomoke’s own Cypress Roots Brewing Company.
Pocomoke native Neal Hooks will also perform live music.
In the event of rain, the street festival will be canceled and resume on the fourth Friday of September.
For more information, visit the Downtown Pocomoke Association Facebook page, downtownpocomoke.com, or call Pocomoke City Hall at 410-957-1333 x111.
Pines library concert
At 6:30 op.m., Aug. 29, the Friends of the Ocean Pines Library will present “A Classical Concert for the End of Summer.”
The one-hour program will feature seven regional professional musicians on piano, flute, voice and oboe, as well as flute, vocal and piano duets. The concert is free with a good will offering to be taken. All musicians have taught and played or sung with professional orchestras, choirs and ensembles.
Members of the public are encouraged to notify friends, neighbors and family to attend the event and listen to the music of Handel, Faure, Tchaikowsky, Chopin, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Haydn, Pessard and others.
Habitat fundraiser
Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County is set to hold its annual fundraising event, BINGO for Homes!, on Sept. 25, at Ocean Downs Casino.
The event will support the organization’s mission of providing affordable housing in Worcester County.
Attendees can participate in 19 games of bingo offering cash prizes of $100 to $200. A special 20th game will also be available for purchase at the door.
Tickets are priced at $35. Reserved tables must be purchased in blocks of eight for those who prefer to sit together.
The event begins with check-in at 5 p.m., followed by the start of bingo at 6 p.m. Food and beverages will be available from Poseidon’s Pub. There will be door prizes, a silent auction, and a ticket auction.
All proceeds from BINGO for Homes! will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County. Tickets can be purchased online at habitatworcester.org.
In addition to individual participation, Habitat for Humanity is seeking sponsors for the event. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the organization at bingo@habitatworcester.org to explore sponsorship opportunities.
Baseball game bus trip
The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department is hosting a bus trip to the Washington Commanders’ home opener against the New York Giants on Sept. 15.
Tickets are $135 per person, which includes round-trip bus transportation and a postgame photo on the field. Guests will leave from the Ocean Pines Community Center at
8:30 a.m., Sept. 15, for the 1 p.m. game.
In addition to enjoying the game, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a postgame group photo on the field.
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
To buy tickets, or for more information, call 410-641-7052.
Golf tournament
The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation is hosting the 17th installment of its Veterans Memorial Tournament on Sept. 18 at the Ocean Pines Golf Club.
The event will benefit education programs of the memorial foundation, including annual tours of the memorial grounds by all fifth grade students in Worcester County. The annual golf tournament is the major fundraiser for the programs.
The tournament will feature a scramble best ball format with a 9 a.m. shotgun start.
Registration is $125 per player and includes tournament entry, golf cart, lunch, and access to prizes.
Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels, ranging from $100 to $2,000.
To download a tournament or sponsor form, visit oceanpines.org/documents/20124/92950/VET+GOLF+B ROCHURE+2024.pdf/f119c175ab12-e306-d9489034e907190f?t=1723223628036.
The foundation also welcomes donations, gift certificates, and prizes for the tournament’s silent auction. All contributions are tax-deductible.
For more information, contact Marie Gilmore at 410-726-2881 or opmarie@aol.com, or Don McMullen at 443-388-2941 or dmcmullen1@aol.com.
Museum grant
The Museum of Eastern Shore Culture at Salisbury University in downtown Salisbury recently received a $35,800 grant from the Maryland Heritage Area Authority for interpretation and accessibility features at the new facility.
The grant is one of six awarded to heritage sites in the Beach to Bay Heritage Area, dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the cultural, natural and historical heritage of the Lower Eastern Shore.
The award will fund audio guide software, iPads and adjustable stands, material for sensory-friendly exhibits, interpretive signage in gallery spaces, a braille labeler and materials for a community art project, as well as design and build an accessible reception desk.
Announced earlier this year, the museum, at 218 W. Main St., will in-
clude rotating exhibits featuring artwork and programming by tradition bearers, regional artists and students, as well as displays focusing on indigenous cultures and collaborations with other community organizations. It will also showcase items from the SU Carving Collection. For more information about the museum, visit salisbury.edu/mesc.
ERNESTO’S IMPACT
A solid five-day swell was felt in Ocean City as Ernesto passed offshore, including on Monday when a photographer went for a swim with his camera.
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WATERFRONT VIEW
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A great blue heron is pictured basking in the golden hour sun in a juniper tree in West Ocean City at Cape Isle of Wight, with the Ocean City skyline in the background.
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Gateway Subaru and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Mid-Atlantic Region recently donated blankets for TidalHealth’s oncology patients. Pictured, from left, are Teresa Hennessey, showroom coordinator, Gateway Subaru; Kyle Reigel, BDC specialist, Gateway Subaru; Justin Taylor, parts specialist, Gateway Subaru; James Harris, parts manager, Gateway Subaru; Nanci Townsend, leasing and sales consultant, Gateway Subaru; Heather Turner, director of cancer center operations, TidalHealth; Teresa Tyndall, cancer services social worker, TidalHealth; Courtney Miller, cancer services social worker, TidalHealth; Don Scullen, sales manager, Gateway Subaru; and Wayne Richardson, community outreach volunteer, LLS Mid-Atlantic Region.
Blankets provided to TidalHealth’s oncology patients
(Aug. 23, 2024) Each year, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society partners with Subaru dealers nationwide to raise funds and awareness for cancer patients. The initiative is part of Subaru Loves to Care, a national effort from Subaru of America focused on spreading warmth, love and hope where it’s needed the most. For many years, TidalHealth’s oncology patients have received donations from the initiative.
On July 9, team members from Gateway Subaru in Delmar, and the LLS Mid-Atlantic Region visited TidalHealth’s Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute in Salisbury and presented a donation of blankets and care packages for oncology patients in Salisbury, Seaford and Ocean Pines to keep them warm and lift their spirits during their infusion treatments. The blankets also included messages of hope showcasing support for those in the community who are in the fight of their lives.
This is the ninth consecutive year Gateway Subaru has donated warm blankets and messages of encouragement and is just one way Gateway Subaru strives to be “More Than a Car Dealer” for the community. By the end of the year, Subaru of America will have supported nearly 350,000 cancer patients with blankets and messages of hope.
To learn about how to make a difference for patients in the community, visit tidalhealth.org/foundation.
WCDC hosting quarter auction in Newark Sept. 17
(Aug. 23, 2024) Worcester County Developmental Center is hosting a quarter auction next month to buy mobile notebooks that will help direct care staff provide the most up-to-date support daily to clients.
The event is set for Sept. 17 at the organization’s headquarters at 8545 Newark Road in Newark.
Tickets are $10 and include one paddle. More paddles can be purchased for $5 each. Anyone who is unable to attend and would like to participate can buy an All In Paddle for $50.
Doors open at 5:30 pm and the auction begins at 6. Attendees are asked two bring quareysr but organizers will have extra rolls available for purchase. There will be a 50/50 raffle, a table of raffle items, and a variety of vendors. Refreshments, beverages and a limited amount of development center merchandise will
Local arts council seeks entries for new competition
(Aug. 23, 2024) The Worcester County Arts Council invites artists to participate in a juried art competition — “Scapes” — in conjunction with an exhibit that will be on display in September and October at the arts council gallery.
All entries will be juried in and judged for the competition by local artist and former art educator Marie A. Cavallaro.
Entries will be accepted from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 27 - 29, at the arts council’s gallery at 6 Jefferson St. in Berlin.
The subject, “Scapes,” is open to the artist’s expression and interpretation. Artists are encouraged to create their representation of “Scapes” in literal form, such as landscape, cityscape or waterscape, and challenged to explore the concept of mindscape, moonscape or bodyscape through their creative processes.
The entries are open to artists from all backgrounds, mediums and locations, including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media and other forms of visual art.
Detailed guidelines for the competition are available on the Arts Council’s website at worcestercountyartscouncil.org
Artists are requested to complete a juried exhibit entry form (available on the arts council’s website) and de-
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be for sale.
Tickets can be purchased at WCDC or on Eventbrite at eventbrite.com/e/wcdc-quarter-auction-tickets-980189612517?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Organizers are also requesting donations from local businesses to help us with the fundraising event. In return, the organization will advertise the businesses.
Organizers are hoping for attendees of more than 100 people.
Donations should be sent to WCDC and mailed to P.O. Box 70 Newark, MD 21841. If items cannot be mailed, call and organizers will pick them up. For any questions, contact Jen Smullen 443-497-3875.
All donations to the auction are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Worcester County Developmental Center Inc. is exempt for federal taxes under section 501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. In accordance with IRS rules and regulations, a tax-exempt determination letter is available upon request.
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Art league eyes submissions for ‘Seeing Sounds’ exhibit
(Aug. 23, 2024) Officials with the Art League of Ocean City are inviting artists to submit works for the upcoming “Seeing Sound” exhibition. The group show will be in the main Thaler Gallery at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street through September, with an opening reception set for First Friday, Sept. 6. The show’s theme encourages the visualization of music through art, including song lyrics, musical instruments, performances and sound. All media will be accepted, including paintings, drawings, photography, mixed media, sculpture, fiber art and more.
Artists may submit up to two pieces with a $10 entry fee per piece for art league members or $20 entry fee per piece for non-members. Artists must be 18 years or older to enter. Artwork must be framed, if ap-
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liver it along with competition entries.
Winners will be announced, and monetary awards presented, during a public reception set from 4-6 p.m., Sept. 13.
The exhibit will be displayed from Sept. 3 through Nov. 3.
For more information, visit worcestercountyartscouncil.org or call 410-641-0809.
plicable, and ready to hang. Exhibit requirements are posted at OCart.org/call-for-entries.
Artists must make appointments to drop off their artwork on Sept. 1-3 at OCart.org/call-for-entries, or by calling the Ocean City Center for the Arts. Exhibit dates are Sept. 6-28.
The Art League will judge the entries and award cash prizes to the winners. Judges for the “Seeing Sound” show are Eric Shuster, a classical percussionist and lecturer of music at Salisbury University; and Tara Gladden, a performance artist who was formerly SU’s art gallery manager who currently serves as the cultural affairs and engagement specialist.
Art League of Ocean City officials will also invite the winners to participate in the year-end “Best of 2024” show in December.
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Kiwanis Club President Bob Wolfing is pictured presenting a $1,500 check to Diakonia Food Pantry Manager Lineya Amaya and Executive Director Ken Argot at the club’s Aug. 6 meeting.
Opinions
Council opened no doors to weed
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves with regard to the Town of Ocean City’s acceptance this week of the state’s zoning regulations for the cannabis industry.
Although the zoning code changes approved by the City Council establishes parameters governing the location of cannabis businesses, that’s all they do. More succinctly, the city merely made its cannabis business zoning language conform to state law.
The council did not open the door to cannabis sales or consumption in Ocean City, as has been said, because that door was already opened by Maryland voters in the 2022 referendum that made adult consumption of cannabis products legal throughout Maryland.
Unlike the state’s alcoholic beverage statutes, which give counties control over the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits, the newly minted cannabis laws assign most of the regulatory authority to the Maryland Cannabis Administration.
Local jurisdictions do have some power over the location of these enterprises through zoning, although state law makes clear that these regulations cannot single out cannabis operations for more restrictive treatment.
There are, however, a couple of exceptions, including Section 36-407 of the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Article, which specifically allows municipalities to prohibit the operation of on-site consumption establishments.
Further, the state’s zoning laws dictate that a dispensary may not locate within 500 feet of, among other things, a public park. As it happens, there doesn’t seem to be a legal definition of a “public park” in the relevant sections of the state code, leaving that determination open to interpretation.
Consequently, it might be assumed that a park in this state is any area that’s set aside specifically for the public to use for recreational purposes or just to get outdoors on a nice afternoon. Such a place could be a beach, all 10 miles of it.
Birthday preparations
Even I should be able to do as I please on my birthday, or at least be given a little extra latitude, I have found that good behavior on my part — as in trying to be less annoying than usual — is conducive to an enjoyable celebration.
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Last year, I handled the matter well by going fishing all day, thereby eliminating any possibility that I would resort to my usual attempts to be entertaining by asking ridiculously dumb questions for the fun of it.
For instance, a good birthday celebration won’t get off to a good start if you’re sitting at the table having breakfast and ask out of nowhere, “Do you think hummingbirds have souls, and if so, what size would they be? I mean, do souls in general come in sizes like, say, a 42 regular?”
“Shut. Up.”
In other words, not only do I play it straight on my birthday, but I also make every effort not to do “dumb man” things and ruin the mood. This would include reacting to a coffeepot overflow first thing in the morning by taking off your T-Shirt and wiping up the countertop flood.
Personally, if I’m done wearing a T-shirt, I don’t see why it can’t be used for more than one thing. Inexplicably, most women would recommend taking the paper towel route, even though in every Western I’ve ever seen they’re always ripping blouses and dresses to make bandages for wounded cowboys.
But wipe up something with your T-shirt and the next thing you hear is, “What are you, some kind of animal?” Go figure.
Also on special days such as birthdays and anniversaries I make a point of being very, very quiet early in the morning so loved ones do not start the day in a grumpy mood.
This is essential if you have any hope of getting a laugh by saying, “Do you think it’s possible to cook shrimp with a steam iron? Maybe on the “cotton” setting?”
I am serious, though, about maintaining the morning silence, and that’s why my neighbors, or the morning paper delivery person, might have seen me the other day standing in the front yard in my PJs at 3:30 a.m.
Although it’s vital to a good celebration that peace and quiet reign at that hour, a dog that needs to go out and also is obsessed with squirrels does not.
As we all know, a dog that can’t catch something will bark at it in an apparent attempt to deafen it into submission. We also know that a barking dog will ignore every single command, bribe, threat or other inducement to stop it when a squirrel or other critter is on the prowl.
The only option is to chase the little beast around the yard and bring it back inside, where it then experiences the cataclysmic consequences of the grass-eating cycle stemming from its need to go out in the first place.
The sound of a post-grass-eating dog is not that quiet and trying to muffle the sound is like trying to stop a bowling ball after it’s halfway down the alley. It’s a momentum issue. And then, a T-shirt can come in handy. By the time my loved one came down the steps, I had captured the dog, cleaned up the area and was ready for the happy day.
“Good morning,” she says. “Why is the dog wearing your T-shirt on his head?
“Because,” I said, “it’s my birthday.”
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Between the Lines
By Steve Green
The Boardwalk trams should return this summer because they provide a valuable service to many folks, but early indications are they may not run again this season. The reluctance seems to have more to do with the tram drivers than the system itself. Late August always brings seasonal fatigue, but it appears to be too much to bear now for these folks due to the traumatic experience of the young boy being run over by a tram. If these drivers are suffering from the death and hesitant to get back to work, it’s tough to fault the decision to cut the tram season short if the decision-makers at City Hall ultimately go that route. There is far more at play than the revenue loss and reduction in wages to the drivers.
The grief from Tuesday night’s tragedy will obviously stay with the affected family forever, but it’s worth pointing out the toll these sorts of situations take on first responders. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among the emergency service employees is a real factor. Some local paramedics have opted for career changes or early retirements after enduring difficult situations on the job. The hope here is those who came upon this horrific scene are provided the avenues to talk and seek assistance. A post on the Delmarva Fire Wire Facebook page addressed the matter Wednesday. It read, “While the intense pain the family feels and will forever experience is on the mind today, the heart also goes out to the on-duty first responders who surely are struggling through what they experienced. To all of our brothers and sisters in Ocean City who were at that unfortunate incident last night, my phone is on for every single one of you. It’s not easy going through what you did, but just know are not alone in it. Talk to each other, talk to others, reach out to Peer Support and make sure to voice what you’re thinking and not bottle it in. Our profession, our passion, is not an easy one. It takes a special person to do what we do, to deal with what we deal with. But at the end of the day, those calls stay with us, they haunt us, and we move on to the next one. Remember, you have every right to go insane, just make sure you come back.”
Some local television news headlines this week read, “Weed on the boardwalk? Ocean City lifts ban on cannabis dispensaries,” and “Ocean City officials pass new cannabis ordinance, opening the door for dispensaries.”
Let’s try and bring some clarity to this discussion, which stems from one of the shortest meetings in local government history Monday night in Ocean City. For one thing, state law allows for only one more dispensary to open in Worcester County. This is an important fact, and there is already at least one site identified in the county for the remaining available license. Therefore, while the headlines are not entirely inaccurate, they are misleading. First, Ocean City has smoking laws against smoking on the Boardwalk and the chances of a dispensary opening on the boards is unlikely due to several reasons, including the dearth of free parking. Drive by the two dispensaries in north Worcester County on any Saturday morning in the peak season and you will find a solid line of cannabis customers and full parking lots. In fact, Positive Energy off Route 50 had to build a new parking lot to accommodate demands after last summer’s high demands. Additionally, there’s the distance requirements to account for, and an argument could be made the Boardwalk falls under the legal clause that states dispensaries cannot be within 500 feet of a pre-existing “playground, recreation center, library, public place or place of worship.”
Nonetheless, there has been a lot of uncertainty this week and the question has been asked multiple times, will a dispensary open on the Boardwalk? It’s highly unlikely.
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Suing the federal government over offshore wind will be an expensive proposition for Ocean City and any other plaintiffs who see fit to help foot the legal bills associated with the challenge. How much the legal battle will cost is unknown, of course, but it will clearly cost millions in attorney fees. Though city officials have stated they believe their challenge has merit, the reality here is the private intent could well be just to try and stall the project into unfavorable economic or political realities doom the effort.
Time will tell but this week the new piece to report is Fenwick Island’s intent to join Ocean City as a plaintiff. Listed on Fenwick’s Friday meeting agenda is authorization to retain Marzulla Law LLC to represent Fenwick in the legal battle.
Marlin Club’s show support appreciated
Editor,
The Marlin Club Crew of Ocean City, Inc. would like to sincerely thank the community for supporting us at our annual Jewelry, Fashion, Home Show held August 8th at the Marlin Club located on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. Our organization is classified as a “Public Charity” under IRC Section 501(c) (3). We hope everyone enjoyed our White Marlin week event, and we hope that you consider joining us next year.
Thank you to our sponsors for financially contributing to our community-focused initiatives. We appreciate all the media coverage that aided in our event’s success. Our sponsors included, OC Marlin Club, Sello’s Italian Oven and Bar, Old Pro Golf, Herl’s Bath Repair, American Legion Synepuxent Post 166, Harrison Group Hotels and Restaurants, Reel Inn Restaurant Dock Bar, OC-Wasabi, S T A R R, Park Place Jewelers, OC Today-Dispatch and Coastal Fisherman.
We also would like to thank our volunteers, vendors, kitchen staff and community partners for facilitating a fun and welcoming environment. This event could not have been possible without a collective effort from a caring community.
We especially want to thank the volunteers who were there to help before, during and after the event. Your commitment and hard work were greatly appreciated and made such a difference. The Jewelry, Fashion Home Décor Show is just one of our fundraisers that support many programs. We are so pleased that with everyone’s help, we have been able to donate a total of over $26,000 to promote recreational fishing, safe boating, responsible conservation and education in Worcester County so far this year.
Many of our Worcester County high school seniors received scholarships to a variety of colleges. Thanks to everyone.
The Marlin Club Crew of Ocean City
Theater at work with offshore wind opposition
Editor,
The folks against wind turbines and the infrastructure jobs they bring are embarrassing their state.
Have any of these so-called fishermen ever fished the Gulf of Mexico? The fishing industry and the energy industry exist side by side. There are oil platforms and oil wells all over the gulf. Are these guys un-
willing to do their part to such an extent that some wind turbines, not oil platforms, are too scary for them?
The complaints are almost hilarious. The county commissioners think it is just one dock too far. They allowed the total development of West Ocean City, with all sorts of luxury homes on filled in land, huge docks everywhere, plus more trailer parks every day literally. But one dock for America's energy infrastructure, “no way Jose.”
The fishermen say it will ruin the White Marlin Open, you know, because there is just too much traffic in the Atlantic Ocean. C’mon. The mayor of OC saying he'll sue, with the full support of the 1,300 people who voted for him last time, is just theater.
This has been the summer of anecdotal evidence on everything and that has to stop. We need the jobs and the renewable energy, period. Our county needs to move forward not backward. Cut out the theater. Get to work transferring the wealth from the county coffers to the workers, taxpayers.
Greg Gunther Ocean City / Snow Hill
Commissioner argues state disrespecting us
The following is adapted from welcoming remarks Worcester County Commissioners President Chip Bertino made at the opening of the Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Ocean City last week:
Worcester County continues to be negatively impacted by decisions of the state legislature and state agencies regarding wind turbines and solar power fields that are usurping local autonomy and threatening our community’s way of life. Worcester County is blessed with unsurpassed natural resources: the golden sands of our beaches, the fertile soils of our fields, our bays and rural landscapes. They define our community and beckon those from beyond our borders.
Our county is small in comparison to its neighbors. Our yearround population is less than one percent of the entire state. However, our visitor spending share is third highest in the state. Each summer our county generates $2.5 billion in tourist spending, which accounts for more than 13% of statewide visitor spending annually. Each year more than eight million visitors are attracted to what Worcester is, what Worcester has created. Whether it is dining on fresh seafood and locally grown proContinued on Page 94
Is Paris burning? A question with historic significance
By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer
“Is Paris burning?” That was the question the German Führer posed this week, 80 years ago, to Col.-Gen, Alfred Jodl, Chief of the Operations Staff of the Wehrmacht High Command (OKW).
When Gen. Jodl (portrayed, in the movie by Hannes Messemer) was unable to assure his Führer that Paris was, indeed, burning, the German dictator called the man whom he had recently appointed military governor of the city, Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz. Gen. von Choltitz was a highly decorated lieutenant during the Great War, earning the Iron Cross First &
Second Class. He had earned the Knight’s Cross at Rotterdam in 1940 and commanded a regiment at the siege of Sevastopol.
On Aug. 1, 1944, Gen. von Choltitz was promoted to General of Infantry, a four-star rank. Within the week der Führer named him the Military Governor of Paris, and ordered him to, “...stamp out without pity...,” disobedience or terrorism. He was chosen because, on the Eastern Front, he had no compunction against destroying Soviet cities and towns before they were recovered by the Red Army.
Gen. von Choltitz arrived in Paris two days after his appointment. His
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duce, imbibing shore craft beer and local wines, searching for seashells, paddle boarding or fishing, Maryland’s Coast creates lifetime memories.
Tourists could go other places. Delaware and New Jersey beaches are to the north. Virginia and the Carolinas are to the south. All nice destinations, but they don’t offer what Worcester does – a more relaxed way of life, a natural beauty, and an economy and environment that Worcester has worked hard to protect and promote.
Our county is founded on three economic drivers: tourism, which generates state and local revenues; commercial and recreational fishing, which are served by the West Ocean City harbor, the only commercial harbor in the Mid-Atlantic region with ocean access; and finally, agriculture, which is dependent on healthy soil to grow crops and to nourish livestock that feed the county, the state, and the nation.
Today, all three of Worcester County’s primary economic drivers that earn billions of dollars for the state treasury, that employ thousands of workers here and across the state and nation, and that attract millions of tourists annually are falling prey to greedy, external predators.
Concerns raised, and requests made by the County Commissioners for assistance have been ignored repeatedly by those most in a position to help and by the institutions of government that smile upon the promises of foreign business interests that rely heavily on taxpayer subsidies to fund their uncertain startups, while turning a blind eye to the disastrous consequences that result locally.
Our seaside horizon has been auctioned for windfarms. Wind turbines – that tower nearly three times the height of the Statue of Lib-
erty above the ocean surface and stretch the length of one and a half football fields per turbine – are proposed to be erected within sight of Ocean City’s coast.
The impact of these monstrous structures should prick the conscience of all of us who value the splendor of the environment. Testing procedures are wreaking havoc on fragile aquatic life. Dead whales on the beach. Disoriented dolphins washing ashore. The threat to horseshoe crabs, which are critical to cancer and other medical research, is said to be unknown.
How will endangered sea turtles, sturgeon, and right whales survive the navigational impacts of the electromagnetic fields generated by the underwater transmission lines? I believe they will be victimized.
The negative impact on our fishing industry is unconscionable. Plans to construct an oversized concrete pier in the West Ocean City harbor – established specifically as a commercial marine zoning district in 1999 – will obliterate local fishing industries.
Like many rural counties across the state, Worcester’s farmlands are under attack. The state is approving solar fields for large companies while denying the rights of local governments to apply their own zoning codes that reflect local values, objectives, and ways of life. Fertile farmlands are being plowed under by major companies who seek unfettered profits on historically lowtaxed fields.
The people of our county are being disrespected. Yet, it’s hoped that opportunities can be found through cooperative discussions with the state that will ultimately blaze a path forward that respects Worcester County’s way of life, its environment and its commerce.
Anthony W. "Chip" Bertino Jr. President, Worcester County Commissioners
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command consisted of 20,000 German soldiers. During his first week in the French capital, everything was relatively peaceful. On Aug. 15, the last train, carrying 2,600 Jewish men and women from Paris, departed for Buchenwald.
That same day, metro workers and police went on strike. That was followed the next day by postal workers and an order from Hitler that Gestapo and noncombatant administrators evacuate the city. By Aug. 18, workers all across the city were on a general strike and the city had come to a standstill. Meanwhile, Field Marshal Günther von Kluge, Commander-in-Chief, West, had given, “... the order for the neutralization and destruction envisioned for Paris.”
As the Allied armies moved away from the Normandy beaches, the Supreme Allied Commander, American Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, decided not to attempt to recapture Paris. He reasoned that a “Stalingrad” type operation to liberate the city would be counterproductive as, at that time, the objective was the capture of Berlin, and the end of the war in Europe as quickly as possible.
Any type of urban warfare to capture the French capital would, undoubtedly, result in its destruction, loss of much time and many lives. However, the American general had
not reckoned with French Gen. Charles de Gaulle, the self-appointed chairman of the French Committee of Liberation.
Upon learning that the Germans were placing explosives at strategic points around the city — Notre-Dame de Paris, the bridges across the River Seine — the President of the Municipal Council of Paris, Pierre-Charles Taittinger, met with Gen. von Choltitz, in the general’s headquarters in the Hôtel Le Meurice.
The Frenchman was informed that, “As an officer, Monsieur Taittinger, you will understand there are certain measures I will have to take in Paris. It is my duty to slow, as much as possible, the advance of the Allies.”
The Frenchman — until now a Collaborationalist — responded, “Often it is given a general to destroy —rarely to preserve. Imagine that one day may be given you the opportunity to stand on this balcony again, as a tourist, to look once more on these monuments to our joys, to our sufferings, and be able to say, ‘One day I could have destroyed this, and I preserved it as a gift to humanity.’ General, is not that worth all a conqueror’s glory?”
The general replied, “You are a good advocate for Paris, Monsieur Taittinger. You have done your duty well. Likewise, I, as a German general, must do mine.”
The next day, the German troops moved into position to defend the city and the Communist Resistance began
attacking the Germans. Later that evening, Gen. von Choltitz met with
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Dietrich von Choltitz, wearing Knight's Cross, is pictured signing the Nazi surrender after the liberation of Paris.
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Raoul Nordling, who was CounselGeneral for Sweden in Paris (in the movie, Nordling was portrayed by Orson Welles.) The German general was convinced to arrange a truce. First it was just for a few hours, then it was extended indefinitely.
However, the Communists, led by Henri-Rol Tanguy, had not been consulted, and with an eye to postwar control of France, Tanguy ordered his forces to continue the battle, declaring that, “Paris is worth 200,000 dead!” De Gaulle’s representatives met with Tanguy’s representatives in an apartment overlooking the Avenue du Parc-Montsouris, but the two sides were unable to come to any agreement.
In the meantime, de Gaulle’s representatives had approached Eisenhower once more. Ike now realized that if Paris was destroyed, the Allies would be held as responsible as the Germans if they did not attempt to save it. So, he gave the order for Allied forces to be diverted to Paris, and to be led by the French contingent.
Even before he gave the order, the 2nd (French) Armored Division, commanded by Gen. Philippe Leclerc was racing toward the French capital, 122 miles distant. It arrived on the morning of Aug. 23. That same day, Hitler sent the following order to Gen. von Choltitz,“The bridges across the Seine are to be prepared for demolition. Paris must not fall into enemy hands except as a field of ruins.” By then, the death toll among the resistance forces had risen to 500, while the Germans continued to wire the city with explosives. (Gen. Leclerc was portrayed by Claude Rich).
The Luftwaffe was scheduled to bomb the city on the evening of Aug. 24. Prior to the raid, Gen. von Choltitz visited the Luftwaffe’s Parisian headquarters and demanded that the planned raid be canceled,
noting that the raid, “...would kill as many Germans as Parisians!”
As Gen. Leclerc’s 2nd Armored Division’s Sherman tanks approached Paris, they began to sustain heavy losses at the hands of the German antitank guns. So, Gen. Omar Bradley ordered the 4th Infantry Division, commanded by Maj.-Gen. Raymond O. Barton, to support the Frenchmen. By 9:30 p.m., on Aug. 24, units of Gen. Leclerc’s 2nd Armored Division were entering the French capital’s center. There were anti-Fascist Republican veterans of the Spanish Civil War in the Division’s 9th Company. At noon the next day, Parisians rejoiced at the sight of the French Tricolor, once again, atop the Eiffel Tower.
Shortly after 1 p.m., on Aug. 25, a French soldier entered Gen. von Choltitz’ office in the Hôtel Meurice and announced, “I am Lt. Henri Karcher of the Army of General DeGaulle.”
Gen. von Choltitz rose from his desk and responded, “Gen. von Choltitz, commander of Greater Paris.” Lt. Karcher then informed the general that, “You are my prisoner.”
Lucky for the general, as an angry lynch mob of Parisians awaited him outside the building. He was whisked out the back door to the Prefecture of Police, across the square from the Cathédrale Notre Dame, where he signed a document formally surrendering his command and the city.
At 4:30 p.m., that day, Gen. de Gaulle arrived at Gen. Leclerc’s headquarters at the Hôtel de Ville.
“The City of Light” had been saved — from destruction by the Germans and capture by the Communists. But, at what cost? The delay caused by the diversion of Allied troops, and the increased consumption of fuel meant that the Allies were unable to reach the German border before winter.
It gave the Germans additional time to prepare their forces for an attack through the Ardennes Forest in December — The Battle of the Bulge — which further delayed the war’s end. And during those additional months, the fires in the ovens of the German extermination camps continued to burn and slave-laborers continued to be worked to death.
In the 1966 movie, “Is Paris Burning?,” Gert Fröbe plays Gen. von Choltitz, Billy Frick plays Hitler, Jean-Pierre Cassel plays Lt. Karcher, Kirk Douglas plays Gen. Patton, Bruno Cremer plays Henri-Rol Tanguy and Glenn Ford played Gen. Bradley.
Next: Red Army enters Bucharest 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.
N. EARL MOLER JR.
West Ocean City
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of N. Earl Moler Jr, of West Ocean City, on June 24, 2024, at 89 years old. Earl will be forever missed by his son, Robert E. Moler; daughter Robbin E. Moler (Lauren); sister Linda C. Moler; and his chosen family, Grace Drescher and family, Butch, Lynda and the Benner family, Frances, Michael and the Zimerman family; and his church family at Bethany United Methodist Church in West Ocean City.
Earl grew up in Brooklyn, Maryland, the son of N. Earl Moler Sr and Naoma McGonigal Moler. During the late 1930s, the Moler family lived next door to the Edwards family. Little did they know in 1939 that when Harold and Elizabeth Edwards brought their newborn daughter over to meet young Earl, it would begin one the greatest love stories of all time.
Earl and Gerri were childhood neighbors and friends. That friendship continued to develop throughout their teens and as young adults. Earl attended City College in Baltimore and there developed his passion for sports, excelling at baseball. He con-
tinued to play competitively, and at the age of 75 earned a spot competing in the Senior Olympics. After graduating City College, Earl joined the Army and served in the 101st Airborne “Screaming Eagles”.
After his military service, Earl returned home to Baltimore and to Gerri. They were married shortly after that reunion on June 18, 1960. Earl began working in his family’s business while Gerri attended nursing school.
Over the next 40 years, Earl and Gerri supported each other in their careers and passions. Together they grew their family, raising their children, Robert and Robbin, in Anne Arundel County, where they were raised, and surrounded by family. They dedicated their lives to each other and to their children, working hard to support their children and give them everything they could need. Their doors were always open, and the halls were always filled with love.
They retired to West Ocean City in 2003 and easily made it their home. They joined Bethany United Methodist Church and were very involved with all aspects of the church.
Throughout the years, Gerri and Earl became mom and dad, aunt and uncle, grandma and pop Earl to so many of their “chosen” family. They showed all through their actions that
love makes a family. Their impact on the lives of others is truly immeasurable —84 years of friendship, 63 years of marriage, an eternity of love. We are all blessed to have shared this love story.
If you are so inclined, the family asks that donations in Earl’s name be made to the Worcester County Humane Society (worcestercountyhumanesociety.org/) or Bethany United Methodist Church (bethanyberlin.org) to support their good works.
PATRICIA LEE GOSS Berlin
Patricia Lee Goss was born in Baltimore on Jan. 20, 1946.
The daughter of Andrew and Florence Goss, she was the middle child of seven siblings, including six sisters and one brother. Her life changed forever at the age of 18 when she met Ronald Cyryca. Ron and Pat were married in January 1967 at the age of 21.
Pat worked many jobs in her adult life, including as a daycare provider in her own home and later as a massage therapist. She also volunteered for years helping special needs children in Baltimore and was always willing to talk with them on the
phone whenever it was needed. She also enjoyed volunteering with Ron at the Sons of Italy Lodge in Baltimore on Friday nights.
A loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Pat was an equally exceptional mother of 40 years to her son, Paul. Together, the three of them traveled, played games, read books, and experienced the ebb and flow of life. In retirement, Pat and Ron moved to Berlin to be closer to their son.
Intelligent, charismatic, and beautiful, Pat instantly lit up the room, even though she never sought to be the center of attention. She loved spending time with family and friends, always reminding them to call if they needed anything. From sewing textile landscapes to playing the guitar, her natural abilities manifested themselves in numerous ways. She was a wealth of knowledge when it came to British history and was an exceptional cook and horticulturist. Pat lived just long enough to see Paul marry the love of his life, Elizabeth Lankford. She watched as Ron served as her son’s best man. She danced with Paul and wondered where the years had gone.
Patricia Lee departed this life on Aug. 14, 2024 only after expressing her love and affection for all three of them: Ron, Paul, and Elizabeth.
Pat touched many lives in her 78 years on this earth and those who
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knew her are better for it.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald Cyryca; son Paul Cyryca (Elizabeth); brother Robert Goss; and sisters Kathy Goss and Carol Goss.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Florence Goss, Susan Goss and Lisa Goss.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Defenders of Animal Rights Inc. in Phoenix, Maryland, or a charity of one’s choice.
A memorial service will be held at noon, Saturday, Aug. 24, at The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. A visitation will take place one hour prior.
Letters of condolence can be sent to the family via burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.
LORRAINE GLORIA SIGISMONDI
Ocean City
Our beloved mother, Lorraine Gloria Sigismondi, 95, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Aug. 19, 2024.
Lorraine was born on April 28, 1929, to Charles and Stella DiStefano in Baltimore. She married Philip Andrew Sigismondi Jr. on June 26, 1948, who preceded her in death on Aug. 16, 2020. They raised five loving daughters together.
Mom chose to stay home and raise
her children and was grateful to our dad for making it possible. However, she later worked outside the home to continue her career in their LPS Automotive Title and Tag Transfer business. She was a dedicated Christian and an active member of the Baltimore Chapter of Women’s Aglow. She also attended Trinity Assembly of God Church in Lutherville. After her move to Ocean City in 1999, she was a devoted member of Coastal Community Church in Berlin, assisting with the youth group and various church events.
She loved spending time with family and friends, and enjoyed board games and cards. Her main priority was the care of her family. Lorraine is survived by daughters Phyllis (David) Hackel, Judy Daniel, Gina (Larry) Westfall, Victoria Sigismondi and Lori Kaiss; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Lorraine is now united in new life with her husband Philip; parents; sister Genevive; two children she lost in pregnancy; and many other relatives and friends.
A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Her daughters would like to thank
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the staff at Coastal Hospice and Palliative Care, Brightstar Care, and Coastal Community Church for the dedication and care of their mom.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of her life, donations can be sent to Coastal Community Church, 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, Maryland 21811.
Letters of condolence may be sent through postal mail to: P.O Box 243 Harbeson, Delaware 19951
SAMUEL M. ANZALONE SR. Ocean City
On Aug. 2,2024 Samuel M. Anzalone Sr., 83, surrounded by his family, passed peacefully after a long battle with dementia.
Sam was the beloved husband, of 60 beautiful years, to Barbara Kiggins Anzalone. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly McBain and her spouse Mark; his son Samuel Anzalone Jr. and spouse Charlee; his four grandchildren, Kelsey, Kevin, Kira and Sydney; as well as one great-granddaughter, McKenna; and a great-grandson due in November.
Sam was born in Baltimore in 1941 to the late John Anzalone and Loretta Platt Anzalone. He was preceded in death by his older brother, John Anzalone Jr.
He is also survived by his sister-inlaw Betty; his younger brothers, Thomas Anzalone and James Anzalone; and his spouse Deborah, as well as a large extended family and many friends.
Sam served in the US Navy for two years as a barber on the naval ships. Following his naval service, he married his sweetheart Barbara in 1964.
Sam built a very successful barbershop in Lutherville, Sam’s Barber & Styling, that is still going strong 55 years later. What started as a twoman shop has grown to a 12-person business that his son-in-law, Mark McBain, has owned for the last 20 years.
Sam was well-loved in the
Lutherville area for his infectious personality and skill as a barber serving many generations. Sam was an avid boater and fisherman on the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean.
A Cremation followed his death, and services in Ocean City and Timonium are planned.
Letters of condolence can be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com (burbagefuneralhome.com/). Arrangements are in care of The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.
ANDREW THOMAS BARTH Ocean City
Andrew Thomas Barth, 51, passed away on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and closest friends.
Born in Cumberland, he was the son of Colen Barth and Deborah Allese Barth.
Andy was the biggest Ravens fan you would have had the pleasure to meet. He could talk for hours about any sport you wanted to debate him on. Andy met his wife in Ocean City 20 years ago. It was meant to be. They had 16 amazing years of marriage. He was a great person who loved hanging out with their friends and family. Andy was a manager at Hatland for over 20 years. He was dedicated and hardworking and irreplaceable. He never gave up and fought to the end. He will be missed by many, especially his wife.
In lieu of flowers, please go get your preventative screenings. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his wife, Allison Barth; and two brothers, Michael Barth (Jill), and Brian Barth (Jessica).
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Letters of condolence can be sent to the family at burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.
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Poor Girls Open pays out $237K in winnings
(Aug. 23, 2024) There were 166 participating boats and 800 female anglers in this year’s Poor Girls Open with $237,780 available in winnings.
According to the tournament’s website, the Poor Girls Open was, “started by Capt. Steve Harman as a way for local waitresses and bartenders to have an affordable and fun competition while raising money for a very important cause. The tournament continues to grow with over 200 boats and over 900 lady anglers boats entering. Participation is not limited only to anglers as there are raffle tickets, vendors, tournament merchandise for sale, and other fun events helping to raise money for breast cancer research. The Poor Girls Open has donated over $1.8 million to the American Cancer Society.”
Here’s a recap of the official results:
Marlin Release: First place, Sea Hag, eight white marlin; second place, Cabana, six white marlin; and third place, Pachange, five white marlin
Dolphin: First place, Espadon, Sherri Saunders, 53.3 pounds; second place, Prime Hook, crew, 30.3 pounds; and third place, Nauti Norwegian, Karin Irvin, 30.2 pounds.
Tuna: First, second and third places, Sushi, crew, 49.7 pounds, 49.5 pounds and 49 pounds.
Wahoo: First place, WOP, Harley Simpson, 49.2 pounds; second place, All In, Maegan Logue, 42.8 pounds; and third place, Restless Lady II, Randi Spano, 18.9 pounds.
Jr. Angler: Ava Helwig, two white marlin.
At the awards ceremony, the Harman family and Bahia Marina contributed $135,000 to American Cancer Society representatives as a donation from the tournament.
storm caused swells for days
By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer
(Aug. 23, 2024) Another weekend, another storm. This time Hurricane Ernesto came calling and made for waves well into the overhead range in some areas.
Known as a “fish” storm because it stayed out to sea, Ernesto still caused a significant ground swell with mostly favorable local winds.
The swell started to show last Friday, Aug. 16, continued through the weekend, and began to taper down by Tuesday,
Aug. 20. This was a long time for a swell to last, unusual for this area and this part of the coast.
As much as Ernesto was considered a fish storm there was unfortunate damage to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Bermuda. The storm affected the entire East Coast and passed directly over the island nation of Bermuda as it tracked northward. Its affect was even felt on the Canadian Maritimes and Atlantic Canada.
As of this writing it was forecasted to clip the eastern part of Newfoundland, and then dissipate as it tracked in a more northeasterly direction. I’m sure that the western coast of continental Europe as well as England, Ireland, Scotland, and even northern Africa had effects from Ernesto.
East Coast surfers have great anticipation for hurricane season. The best scenario is for a storm to stay out to sea, offer a significant swell and not do damage to any land mass. These storms are spoken of and tracked as to their centers but their wind fields can cover hundreds,
and at times even thousands, of miles.
As wave riders progress, most learn about these storms and other weather patterns that can produce quality wave conditions. The idea is to learn about, and at least get a notion of, what weather conditions will produce waves in a particular area. Given enough time and effort, the surfer could find themselves becoming an amateur meteorologist and greatly enhance time spent in the water.
— Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City
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At the conclusion of this year’s Poor Girls Open, top, tournament organizers presented a $135,000 donation to American Cancer Society volunteers. Above, the team of Sea Hag display their eight white marlin release flags that won first place in the white marlin release division. Right, top junior angler bragging rights went to Ava Helwig for her two white marlin releases.
SDHS field hockey team off to winning start
By Bruce C. Walls Contributing Writer
(Aug. 23, 2024) Stephen Decatur High School’s varsity field hockey team is off to a positive start with a pre-season scrimmage win earlier this week.
“One of the great things about this scrimmage was that we scrimmaged them last year so we knew they would be tough competition and that’s what we want from our scrimmages,”
Coach Katie Griffin said after the team’s win over the Saints Peter and Paul Sabres on Tuesday.
Griffin continued, “Two years ago, we had a couple of scrimmages and we won 6-0 and that’s not the competition we want from our scrimmages. Tonight was a good test. It’s a great team [Saints Peter and Paul High School] with many talented players.”
Pre-season scrimmages allow coaches and managers to size up the competition for their upcoming season, both team and individual. Tuesday’s scrimmage accomplished that with a hard fought 3-1 win over the Sabres at Stephen Decatur High’s
Louis H. Taylor Stadium.
Seahawk Bailey Griffin scored in the first and third quarters, while the Sabres scored in the third. Decatur took 10 shots, made two saves and had six penalty corners. The Sabres took four shots, made four saves and had two penalty corners.
Last Saturday, Aug. 17, the Seahawks attended a Cape Henlopen High School Playday. The team gave a strong performance against some tough teams going 3-1-1. Scoring a
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goal each were Seahawks Griffin, Jill Burton and Gigi Burton. Avari Schof had three goals and Ryleigh Smith scored twice.
“This is a good team,” Coach Griffin said. “We are just trying to pick up where we left off last year. We made history last year as the first field hockey team to win the 2A Regional Championships for Stephen Decatur. We won our regional championship, and we have more talent than we did last year.”
She said several newcomers and a few returning players make up the roster.
“They really worked their tails off during the off season and have improved big time,” Griffin added. “Last year was the first time we made a state quarter final appearance, and we lost. They had never been at that level before. It was the shell shock of playing at that level. We are more veteran this year and hope to get back and exceed that level.”
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Members of the Stephen Decatur field hockey team pose for a group shot at Louis H. Taylor stadium on Aug. 20. The team made history last season winning the 2A Regional Championship.
PHOTOS COURTESY FISH IN OC
Above left, the first place wahoo in the Poor Girl’s Open was caught by the ladies fishing on board the WOP with Captain Nick Sampson. Above right, Captain Chase Eberle of Chasin’ Tides Charters has been having some fun catching and releasing some big sand tiger sharks with his anglers.
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Above left, this group had a limit of mahi fishing with Captain Chris Watkowksi of Spring Mix II. Above middle, the ladies fishing on board Espadon caught a 53.3 pound mahi good for first place in the Poor Girl’s Open. Above right, this big mahi came over the rail of the Angler with Captain Chris Mizurak at the helm.
Below left, this crew had a great day on the Boss Hogg with two white marlin releases, three yellowfin tuna and a pile of mahi. Below middle, “Sea Bass” Bob caught a beautiful mahi fishing with
Captain Monty Hawkins aboard the Morning Star. Below right, Andrew Clothier and his crew on the private boat Makenzie Rae had a great day with some mahi and three big bigeye tuna.
