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Police responded to the area of N. Division Street and the Boardwalk at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Monday where an 18-year-old man was shot.
The videos, which were posted to the Ocean City Police Department Facebook page, depict five Black men (Sept. 9, 2022) A planned downtown Margaritaville resort inched a little closer to reality Tuesday with approval of the first reading of an alley abandonment needed to solidify the project’s footprint. Council members voted 6-1 on Tuesday — with Council President Matt James opposed — to abandon an oceanside 16-foot alley between 13th and 14th streets known as Washington Lane for the proposed 13story, 265-room project.
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OC TodayWWW.OCEANCITYTODAY.COM competeareSchoolWorcesterPREVIEWSEASONPreparatoryfallsportsteamsexcitedandreadyto–Page56 SPORTS SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 SERVING NORTHERN WORCESTER COUNTY FREE (Sept. 9, 2022) A city zoning code amendment that would have allowed developers of large downtown commercial projects to meet parking requirements with valet-managed stacked spaces is officially dead at the hands of Mayor Rick Meehan and five council members. And the road to killing was anything but smooth. At a meeting Tuesday, council members were tasked with deciding whether to override Meehan’s Aug. 2 veto of a zoning measure the City Council had approved in a 6-1 vote in July.The change would have allowed developers of commercial projects in the downtown and upper downtown districts that require 100 spaces or more to meet 20 percent of their parking obligations with valet parking of cars in a bumper-to-bumper fashion in an off-site lot. Meehan objected to the amendment, however, when the council decided to eliminate language from the code that made tandem parking subject to planning commission approval.The idea for the change was prompted by a proposal from the developers of the Margaritaville resort planned for the oceanside of 13th and 14th streets. Seemingly coming up short on the number of parking
City Council majority backs Meehan’s decision to nix zoning code amendment (Sept. 9, 2022) Ocean City Police are looking for the assailants who shot a man in the downtown section of the resort early Monday morning.
The man was taken to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury by members of Ocean City EMS with non-life-threatening injuries.
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While spearheaded by the developers, the abandonment was not solely a Margaritaville-related move, as the alley is one of multiple rightsof-way the city intends to give up as part of the planned Baltimore Avenue utility-burying project.
City letting go of downtown rights of way OC council abandons rights to alley, helps Margaritaville qualify for overlay district
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The investigation is active, according to police, but preliminary findings indicate the shooting occurred after a brief altercation. The department added that there was no threat to the public that morning. Police are combing through City Watch camera footage to identify the suspects, and on Monday and Tuesday released video clips with hopes the public could help with the search.
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McGean said — and Councilman John Gehrig repeatedly reiterated Tuesday — that any property owner can ask to expedite the abandonment for a project the way the Margaritaville developers did.
Local attorney Hugh Cropper, who represents the developers, testified that the alley is already treated as a private throughway and not needed for any public purpose. Not everyone was on board,
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The developers need the alley to bind two parcels into one to be designated a planned overlay district, or POD. The zoning designation requires 90,000 square feet of contiguous property which developers currently do not have without the alley.
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Officials learned last week that the project will cost twice as much and take twice as long as originally anticipated, putting completion in limbo, but the right-of-way abandonment and easement phase is still advancing on schedule.
Margaritaville project getting alley set to establish overlay property owners along Baltimore Avenue from 15th to North Division streets informing them that the city is abandoning and returning land near their properties for a working Baltimore Avenue makeover. Plans call to bury all of the power, cable and phone lines in the designated area to bolster the grid against powerful storms that take down utility poles and power lines, and create a more attractive aesthetic downtown.
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A 16-foot alley known as Washington Lane between 13th and 14th streets off of Baltimore Avenue is close to being owned by developers who plan to build a Margaritaville resort on the property.
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While that consideration might have been on the minds of council members when they passed the tandem parking ordinance, Margaritaville was not mentioned anywhere in the amendment, which was written for the entire downtown area, not just oneHoweverproject. that fact kept getting lost Tuesday despite repeated attempts by City Solicitor Heather Stansbury and City Manager Terry McGean to keep council members on track. The off-topic veering began with Councilman Tony DeLuca, who suggested that the amendment may no longer be needed.
DeLuca’s comment also struck a chord with Councilman John Gehrig, who had not heard the same information about the Margaritaville project’s future and wanted to know more. He kept guiding the conversation back to the project and its need for the amendment.“There’sno particular purpose for the ordinance other than Margaritaville,” he said. “They presented it. It does impact other projects in that zone, that’s why I’m willing to consider it. But if they don’t need it then I don’t need to vote on it.” Stansbury again interjected that the ordinance was not written for Margaritaville and that council members’ task at hand was to override the mayor’s veto or let it stand. “There is no option to amend the ordinance tonight,” Stansbury responded to council queries about altering the amendment so it might be more acceptable to the mayor and others.“Ifwe need to recreate, go back to the drawing board, think about ways to do it, that would come from a new ordinance …” she said, “Tonight you can’t amend that ordinance in any way.”Stansbury continued to reiterate that point as Gehrig redirected the conversation back to Margaritaville.
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Gehrig and Councilman Peter Buas, who issued the language tweak that inspired Meehan’s veto, were the two votes in favor of overriding the veto.“For me this was never about one project,” Buas said Tuesday. “This was supposed to be a tool in the toolbox to help downtown properties with their allotted density when issuingBuasparking.”spearheaded a change in the original ordinance that removed the planning commission from the early part of the tandem parking approval process. He contended that he did not want to eliminate their involvement altogether, but simply wanted to narrow the body’s scope of review. “You either do it [obtain tandem parking] by right or don’t do it at all,” he said MeehanTuesday.saidin his veto letter that he could not “in good conscience” support the ordinance with the planning commission’s reduced role.
Ocean City Councilman John Gehrig, third from left, addresses Mayor Rick Meehan, fifth from left, at a meeting on Sept. 6 during a discussion about the mayor’s veto to an ordinance allowing large commercial developers to use stacked, valet-managed parking to meet space requirements.
“We created a project that’s, to some people, too large,” Gehrig said of the 13-story hotel and conference center. “The rules is what keeps them small, if we would have had the rules in place without human intervention.”He added that he was not happy with some elements of the ordinance that was passed. And while his points may have been valid with regard to the project, they were moot when it came to the veto, as Stansbury and City Manager Terry McGean tried to explain. “Regarding this particular ordinance the only thing you can do is you can take no action, in which case the ordinance does not pass. Or you can vote to override it, in which case the ordinance passes,” McGean said “If you want to change the ordinance, that you cannot do. But you can direct the staff to bring it back, or ask the council president to bring it back, at a work session for further discussion.”Under the city’s charter, council members have 60 days from the time the mayor issues a veto to override it. An override requires a majority of six votes, which would have been met if the council members voted as they did for the original ordinance. But when it came time to vote Tuesday, DeLuca and Councilmen Mark Paddack, Frank Knight and Lloyd Martin had changed their minds. Council President Matt James, who was the lone opposition in the first vote, stuck to his position of wanting the ordinance applied to the entire resort, not just the downtown districts.
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“It is my understanding that the focus of this ordinance was to address redevelopment of the infill properties in the Downtown and Upper Downtown areas constrained by the available land for off-street parking,” the letter said. “The elimination ‘subject to Planning Commission approval’ from the first line of section (c) of this ordinance eliminates the commission’s ability to first determine if the subject property meets the intent and requirements of this ordinance.”
Meehan added Tuesday that he too would like to revisit the overall ordinance, if it comes back up, to define the basis of the approval and make some other adjustments. However he contended that his comments from the letter still stand.
Council retreats, backs Meehan’s veto of ordinance
“It just seems like we’re talking about something that doesn’t need to be talked about right now,” he said, referring presumably to Margaritaville. “I heard that a week ago there’s no need for tandem parking now.”Local Attorney Hugh Cropper, who represents the Margaritaville developers, said after the meeting that project plans are still in the works and it is unknown at this time whether tandem parking will be part of the final design. In any case, City Solicitor Heather Stansbury pointed out that the ordinance was not written specific to any project, but for the downtown districts of 17th Street to the inlet. “It was not to grant the Margaritaville project tandem parking,” she reminded the council. “It was to grant the area where the Margaritaville project may go — [there’s] a lot of work still to do — in that district.” Despite her explanation and the existence of several other working projects that would qualify for tandem parking, DeLuca stuck to his notion that the ordinance was no longer needed. He later served as one of the five votes supporting the veto.
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walking on the boards around the time of the incident. Officials with the department encourage anyone with information to call the Tip Line at 410-520-5136, email them at crimetips@oceancitymd.gov, or call the Ocean City Police directly at 410-723-6610 and reference case number 2022-00-5210. The public can also contact Detective Hoban at jhoban@oceancitymd. gov, or call the Criminal Investigation Division at 410-723-6604.
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Ocean City Police are searching for suspects in a shooting that took place at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Monday on the Boardwalk, leaving one man shot with non-life-threatening injuries.
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though.G.Hale Harrison, the vice president of The Harrison Hotel Group, an attorney representing the company, and a couple of residents all spoke against the abandonment request at Tuesday’s meeting. Harrison and the attorney argued that Margaritaville is getting special, unfair treatment. “As somebody who has lived in and done business in Ocean City my entire life, this is offensive that you would do this for one project,” Harrison said during his comments. James also was not in favor of the request, as he said that it seemed rushed.Gehrig pointed out several times, and confirmed with McGean and City Solicitor Heather Stansbury, that any property owner could ask for the same expedition as the Margaritaville developers, thus making their request notTospecial.date, McGean said he has not received inquiries from any other property owners to expedite right-ofwayTheabandonment.BaltimoreAvenue project has been in the works for a while, and as of now is not set to begin construction until at least fall 2023. The street’s right-of-way is currently 75 feet wide, with 34 feet taken up by the street and 10 feet by the sidewalk. The remainder is made up of what the city calls unimproved area, consisting of front yards, parking lots and other properties. The utility-burying project will reduce the right-of-way to 55 feet, with 34 feet of pavement, 20 feet of sidewalks and just 1 foot of unimproved space. The remaining 20 feet of right-of-way will be given back to the adjacent property owners. A staff report said easements for the majority of the project have been settled. Staff members are preparing individual drawings for each property showing the proposed new rights-of-way lines and needed easements. Letters with the drawings are set to go out to property owners in October, but anyone who wants to expedite their transfer, like the Margaritaville developers, can contact cityTheofficials.Margaritaville project has been the catalyst for many planning and council discussions since developers introduced the concept last year.The massive resort is planned for the middle of downtown, and in its current state, will stand out significantly at the confluence of the upper and lower downtown corridors. Along with the 265 room-hotel, developers have said the project will include 14,000 square feet of flexible premium meeting space, three outdoor pools, an adjacent indoor pool, a kids club, three restaurants, and a complimentary guest shuttle service, among other details and amenities synonymous with the famous Jimmy Buffett-themed Margaritaville hotels and resorts across the country. The first floor is set to house multiple, high-end retail spots with access from the Boardwalk and 400 guest parking spaces will be included in the design of the building. The parking spaces were set to be all valet, and developers are looking into a bike share or some other type of transportation program for employees. Plans are also in the works to build employee housing to accommodate the staff. Developers have said a property on 14th Street is under contract for 48 beds for workers.
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 Ocean City Today PAGE 7 Honor guards, bagpipers and members of the Ocean City Fire Department stand at attention at the memorial statue on the Boardwalk during a ceremony last year marking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States.
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The Ocean City Fire Department will light up the town’s skyline as a tribute to those who fought and died during and after the 9/11 attacks. Video Tributes 7:30-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday. Ocean City Firefighter’s Memorial, on the Boardwalk at North Division Themed videos will pay tribute to the events of Sept. 11. 9/11 Service Beginning 8:30 a.m. Ocean City Firefighter’s Memorial, on the Boardwalk at North Division
Registration for the parade opens at 9 a.m. on the Boardwalk at 27th Street. The procession will begin at 11:30 a.m. and move south from 27th Street to the firefighters memorial, where the service will begin at noon. The organizers asked the city for use of the Boardwalk at 27th Street for registration, police assistance with the parade, and a police escort out of town on Route. 50 after the service, as well as use of the public address system and podium, and motorcycle parking on North Division Street between the Boardwalk and Baltimore Avenue during the service.
Also similar to years past, the Red Knights Motorcycle Club, Maryland Chapter 3, will host a Parade of Brothers Sunday on the Boardwalk in remembrance of those who fought and died in the 9/11 attacks, followed by a memorial service on the Boardwalk at North Division Street.
7 p.m to daylight, Friday, Sept. 9 through Sunday, Sept. 11
Knowles added that members of the fire department’s ladies auxiliary will be on the Boardwalk all four evenings collecting donations before the video tributes. “It’s strictly to help support the department to keep the lights on from year to year,” Knowles said. “… Any donations are greatly appreciated.”
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again this year from 7 p.m. to daylight beginning on Thursday, and will continue Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with tribute videos at 7:30 p.m. nightly at the Ocean City Firefighters Memorial on the Boardwalk at North Division“We’reStreet.looking at this not only as a tribute but also as an educational opportunity for people to bring their families down to the memorial for the evening,” Knowles said. “And, participate and watch the videos and teach our young, for an event that happened 20-plus years ago that changed all of our lives forever.”
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Members of the Red Knights, a fire service motorcycle club, make their way down the Boardwalk for a second memorial ceremony last year to remember and honor those who lost their lives answering the call to duty during the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Tributes set Thursday - Sunday
Service and time stamp tributes for when four planes crashed, and the Twin Towers fell, on Sept. 11. Parade of Brothers Registration begins 9 a.m.; parade starts 11:30 a.m. On the Boardwalk at 27th, south to the firefighter’s memorial Annual motorcycle parade commemorating the events of Sept. 11. 9/11 Memorial Service Noon Ocean City Firefighter’s Memorial, on the Boardwalk at North Division Ceremony for the events of Sept. 11, hosted by the Red Knights Motorcycle Club, Maryland Chapter 3.
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The fire department is also hosting four time stamp recognitions Sunday morning for the plane strikes and Twin Tower collapses. Knowles said they will begin at 8:50 a.m., the time when the first aircraft hit the first tower, and conclude at 10:28 a.m., when the second tower collapsed in 2001. The tributes will consist of announcements, followed by moments of silence.
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Veterans of the annual event have offered a few recommendations: Fold-up wagons are a good idea for hauling purchases. The Will Call tent for wine purchases has been doubled in size, and located by the exit. Also added is a turnaround for cars and space for ride share vehicles. “We are adding to our music this year,” Nokes said. Perennial favorite Bird Dog and friends will be back to lead boogeying in the sand. In addition, piano man Larry Lay will be bring his popular blend of contemporary and old favorites. Lay, who for 25 years was a mainstay at Middleton Tavern in Annapolis, has a vast following of weekend vocalists, and takes requests from the crowd.“Singing and dancing on the Ocean City beach, while enjoying great Maryland wine with friends and family is an experience like no other,” Nokes said. “It has become an annual event for so many and we hope even more will enjoy it this year.”
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Wine on the Beach set for Friday, Saturday
(Sept. 9, 2022) After a successful post-covid festival last year, Wine on the Beach will be returning Sept. 9-10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with changes to enhance the visitor experience. “More sand, more seating, more shade,” are among the features promised for this year, according to organizer Chris Nokes. “First of all, we are delighted with the change in dates,” she said. “By moving up to the weekend after Labor Day, our guests can enjoy so many of the summer amenities still operating on the Boardwalk, including the trolley, amusement parks, shops and concessions.”Logistics have greatly improved, as a streamlined admission system virtually eliminated long lines. “We were very pleased with how it worked last year,” Nokes said. “We still recommend buying tickets in advance for the fastest entrance.” With a larger festival footprint, more beach is available for picnics, listening to music and dancing. There will also be more tables and benches distributed on festival grounds. “But guests are still welcome to bring their own blankets and chairs,” sheAlthoughadded. open containers cannot leave festival grounds, guests may do so and still return if they want to stroll the“WeBoardwalk.haveareturn gate for admission with wristband,” Nokes added.
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(Sept. 9, 2022) Ocean City Council members conducted the following orders of business at their regular meeting on Sept. 6: Axe throwing An axe-throwing business is officially approved to come to Ocean City.
Proposed for the second floor of the new Embers restaurant complex on 23rd Street and Philadelphia Avenue, the trendy entertainment venue received approval for a conditional use request from the resort’s planning commission in July, and final approval from council members Tuesday.
City Manager Terry McGean informed council members Tuesday that the next phase of the Boardwalk redecking is advancing following receipt of an acceptable bid last month.
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The owners of Nick’s Mini Golf are officially moving their 17th Street dinosaur themed course two blocks north.Council members have approved a conditional use agreement to relocate the 18-hole miniature golf course to an empty lot on 19th Street. Planning commissioners gave the conditional use agreement, with findings of fact, a favorable recommendation last month, which sent it to the council for final approval.
At a meeting last month, city officials opened bids from three companies vying to supply lumber to replace the boards from the pier to 15th Street. The first phase of the overall re-decking project, the replacement of the boards from 27th to 15th Street and the inlet to the pier, was finished lastThefall.bids for the next phase included pricing for several different types of wood, some more expensive than others. And while two of the companies’ estimates came in above the proposed $507,000 budget, bids from Baltimore-based Louis J. Grasmick Lumber Co. ended up coming in slightly below the total. Council members agreed to let city staff review the submittals and make a recommendation without coming back together for a formal vote. They did not have a meeting scheduled before the bid needed to be awarded given the changing economic climate for materials. McGean said Tuesday that council members signed off on the Grasmick bid with no opposition to the staff Grasmick’srecommendation.bidsfordifferent wood options came in at $465,898 and $449,546. The other two companies, one that won the bid for the current work, submitted higher numbers. McGean has said the phase two redecking work is set to begin in the fall, sometime after the events of the longer shoulder season have concluded.
The owners and proprietors of Captive Escape Rooms, which has two locations in Ocean City, floated the idea several months ago with a set of rules that included restrictions for minor customers, and age requirements for staff. Planning commissioners adopted the rules in their findings of fact that went to council. During discussions Tuesday, council members tweaked some of the language.Councilman Tony DeLuca questioned why the recommendation included a requirement that all managers be over 25 years old and employees be over 18. It was explained that the business owners established those rules and shared them with planning commissioners, who included them in their recommendation.After some discussion, council members agreed that they do not want to be in the business of managing each individual business — as Councilman John Gehrig put it — and took out the age requirements. They opted to leave in a requirement that the axes be locked up at night when the facility is closed, which Gehrig also questioned but agreed to go along with, before unanimously voting in favor of the conditionalTheuse.business will join the new, renovated Embers restaurant and bar, a coffee shop and several retail shops in the complex.
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The findings of fact include a requirement that the project goes through the site plan review, and also state that the new course must conform to lighting and noise rules. Some neighbors expressed concerns to the planning commission about both lighting and noise, as the course will abut a number of residences. Course owner Nick Geracimos told planning commissioners that the new location is safer, as it is next to a crosswalk, and will be upgraded to improve noise and lighting elements. The course was forced to move from its 17th Street location when officials with the Harrison Group, which owns the property, submitted plans to build an office at the site.
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Bicylists ride along the Boardwalk during a recent summer day. Ocean City Council members agreed this week to allow bicycles on the Boardwalk for Sunfest and the Oceans Calling music festival.
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concert event is expected to host nearly 40,000 people at the inlet lot. Transportation Committee members also decided recently not to run the trams during Oceans Calling, thus making another case to allow bicycles.“The staff really feels, given that the trams are not going to be running and given we think maybe this is a problem that’s just going to take care of itself, we would be comfortable allowing bicycles on the Boardwalk during the Oceans Calling event at all times,” McGean said. For Sunfest, which is moving from its regular late September date to Oct. 20-23 this year, staff members recommended that bicycles be permitted on the Boardwalk all day on that Friday.McGean explained that special events staff members have planned several bicycle-themed activities for that day, and restricting bicycles later in the afternoon, as was typically done for Sunfest, would be in bad taste.Council members agreed and decided to do one better. Councilman John Gehrig pointed out that since Sunfest moved to later in the year fewer people will presumably be on the Boardwalk, thus eliminating the need to restrict bicycle riding during that time. His colleagues agreed and voted unanimously to allow them with no restrictions all weekend.
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Drainage improvement set to begin Mon. in West OC (Sept. 9, 2022) The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will start a project Monday, Sept. 12, to improve drainage in the west lanes of Route 50 between east of Route 611 and Keyser Point Road in West Ocean City. The $144,000 project should be complete by early October, weather permitting.Workincludes repairing drainage ditches and inlets and replacing pipes. Motorists can expect single right-lane closures on westbound Route 50 overnight, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday evenings into Friday mornings, for about three weeks. SHA contractor David A. Bramble, of Chestertown, will use barrels, cones and construction signs to safely guide motorists through the work zone.For a list of all major SHA projects, go to Project Portal or visit roads.maryland.gov. For a look at real-time traffic conditions, go to md511.maryland.gov.
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Correction A story in the Sept. 2, 2022 edition incorrectly spelled the Ocean City human resources director’s last name as “Callahan.” The correct spelling is “Callan.”
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Ocean City Council members approved special event requests this week and other details for the upcoming Endless Summer Cruisin’ and Corvette Weekend.
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The staff report said city officials waived the $350 space use and application fees because the organizer agreed to work with the setup for Sunfest the following weekend. The city is also giving up any revenue that may have been received from the inlet lot, as it will be closed during the event. The organizer will still pay the city concessions, and asset and support fees, for a total $1,575.
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2022 Corvette Weekend The following weekend, the Free State Corvette Club will host its annual display of Corvettes downtown.
Last year, the staff report said 110 permits were sold for another $5,500 in revenue.
The one-day event, set for Oct. 15, will feature a car show, road rally and BoardwalkAccordingparade.tothe staff report, the car show is set from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the inlet lot, with the road rally scheduled 7:30-9 a.m. at the sameThelocation.Boardwalk parade will begin staging at noon in the inlet lot and proceed north on the Boardwalk at 4 p.m., exiting at 26th Street. The organizer asked the town for use of electricity, free access to the inlet lot for setup and teardown, police assistance with traffic control on the south end of town for the parade, and permits for potential food trucks as early as 6 a.m. in the inlet lot for breakfast items for the staff and participants.
Dates, agreements approved for Cruisin’, Corvette events (Sept. 9, 2022) Two longtime car shows are officially on the books for the resort’s shoulder season. On Tuesday, council members approved private event requests and other details for Endless Summer Cruisin’ and Corvette Weekend. Endless Summer Cruisin’ For years, Cruisin’ events have bookended the summer season in both spring and fall. The fall classic car show is set for Oct. 6-9 this year, with tentative future events on Oct. 5-8 in 2023 and Oct. 10-13 in 2024. Along with the date holds, council members approved a private event request, as well as a memorandum of understanding with the organizer, Special Events Productions. According to the staff report, the show will feature music, automotive vendors and exhibits from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all four days at the inlet lot downtown.Boardwalk parades are also set from 7-10 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, with a Sunday rain date, from 27th Street to the inlet lot. Neon and pedal car shows are planned as well from 6-10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday on the south end of the inlet lot. Other operations are set to take place at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street, with details included in a separate agreement. The organizer will pay the town $1,175 in private event fees, according to the staff report. The city will also receive 10 percent of the participant registration sales, inlet lot ticket sales and inlet lot vendor space fees. In 2021, the revenue totaled more thanAccording$17,000.to the agreement, the city will pay for the trailer permits for the event, which is estimated at $1.30 each for 500, totaling $650. The organizer will then sell the permits for $50 a piece, with all of the revenue paid to the town.
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The Northside Park playground is one of seven in Ocean City. The others are at North Surf Park off 142nd Street, Gorman Park off 136th Street, Little Salisbury Park off 94th Street, Robin Park on Robin Drive downtown, the Downtown Recreation Complex on Fourth Street, and on the Boardwalk at North Division Street.
cision on the company’s request by Dec.In15.2020, the commission approved a pilot process to allow a utility to request a rate plan using a multi-year period. In May 2020, BGE was the first Maryland utility to request such a plan under this framework; Pepco filed a multi-year plan in October 2020; Delmarva’s current application for a multi-year plan is its first.
rubber safety surface,” Parks Superintendent Gary Collier said in an email this week. “The play equipment will be installed by a bonded and certifiedDepartmentcontractor.”officials applied for funds from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Community Parks and Playgrounds Program to complete the work, and ultimately receivedCollier$265,400.saidthecity agreed to provide an estimated $26,500 for the removal and disposal of the existing equipment, concrete footing and engineered wood fiber service with submission of the grant application. The state money received will be used to install the new equipment and surfacing.With potential inflation, the city could end up having to offset some added cost through a grant from the playground manufacturer, value engineering, requesting more money from the city, and/or a combination of one or more of those options, Collier said. He added that the grant amount was based on 2022 pricing, and officials are working with the playground manufacturer to learn the current costs. If all goes as planned, crews will begin the work in February and finish the upgrades by the end of April, just in time for the 2023 summer season. Collier said the equipment at Northside Park on 125th Street has not undergone an upgrade since 2002, and that the work planned is the first of a two-phased project. The second phase, replacement of an ADA compliant ramp system and more play elements for 5-to-12-year-olds that were added in 2005, is set for completion in Playground2025.equipment typically has a life span of 20 years. Once it hits that threshold, it tends to need more frequent repairs, and some elements become obsolete and unrepairable.Collier said “corrosive ocean salt air” and constant usage are the main causes of the wear and tear on the Northside Park equipment. He also said accessibility and safety are important at a playground that gets such heavy use in the summer.“The Northside Park playground replacement is very important to enable Ocean City Recreation & Parks to continue to provide ADA accessible playground opportunities at Northside Park, which sees thousands of visitors each week particularly during the summer and shoulder seasons,” Collier said.
All of the playgrounds have equipment for 5-to-12-year-olds, while Northside Park and the recreation complex have elements geared toward 2-to-5-year-olds.
(Sept. 9, 2022) The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold two virtual public comment hearings on the request by Delmarva Power & Light to increase its electric distribution rates by $37.5 million from 2023 through 2025. The utility’s customers and other parties can take part in the hearings scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m., and Thursday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.Delmarva Power, a subsidiary of Exelon Corp., provides retail electric distribution service in Maryland to approximately 210,000 customers in 10 counties, primarily on the Eastern Shore.The company cites continuing investments in its electric distribution system and customer service as the main drivers for the rate increase request.Delmarva proposes to offset its requested rate increase for the first two years with certain tax benefits; the proposed cumulative rate increase in 2023 after off-sets is $11.3 million, and $22.9 million after off-sets in 2024.As proposed, the rate change would result in a bill increase of $3.42 per month (2.11 percent) and $3.50 (2.11 percent) for rate years one and two respectively, for the typical residential Standard Offer ServiceForcustomer.thethird year of the plan, the per-month bill increase would be $4.37 (2.58 percent). Anyone who wishes to speak at the hearings can sign up by sending an email to kimberly.schock@maryland.gov by noon on Friday, Sept. 9 for the first hearing and by Tuesday, Sept. 20 for the second hearing. The hearings will be held on the Webex platform and participants will receive an email with the link to join in. For those who just want to watch the hearings, they will be simultaneously livestreamed on the Commission’s YouTube channel (Maryland PSC): shouldshouldtheMDPaulWilliamlandJohnston,anda-public-comment/https://www.psc.state.md.us/make-lineicallycommentsc/MarylandPSC.https://www.youtube.com/Inadditiontothehearings,writtencanbesubmittedelectron-throughtheCommission’son-portalatCommentscanalsobesentbymailshouldbeaddressedto:AndrewExecutiveSecretary,Mary-PublicServiceCommission,DonaldSchaeferTower,6St.Street,16thFloor,Baltimore,21202.Sothattheyarenotedinpropercasefile,allcommentsreferenceCaseNo.9681andbesentbyOct.7.Thecommissionmustmakeade-
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The commission’s use of this alternative form of ratemaking, which is used in several other states, is expected to limit the number and frequency of utility rate cases, and allow customers to know with certainty the timing and scale of changes in rates. Until 2020, the commission had relied largely on a traditional form of ratemaking based on a past, or historic, 12-month period as the basis for electric and gas utilities to recover the cost of providing service to customers. As such, many utilities have filed rate cases as frequently as every year in an effort to recover their costs more quickly.
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PAGE 24 Ocean City Today SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 his way, he told police. May told police when they got back from the pub, a picture was crooked on the wall and there was salt and sand on the floor. May said the place was destroyed, and when police asked how intoxicated she was on a scale of 0-10, 0 being sober and 10 being the drunkest she had ever been, she asked why it mattered. May said she had no idea what happened inside the unit, and that Fogle never tackled the juvenile. She voluntarily stated she hit one of the boys on the back. “Did I touch my grandson?” she asked the police, according to reports. “Yes, I did.” Based on the video, Fogle and May were placed under arrest.
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Brett Anthony Davis, 18, of Bishopvillewas arrested by Ocean City Police on Sept. 2 on Morris Road in Bishopville and charged with firearms violations, possession of more than 10 grams of marijuana, possession of drugs with distribution intent, altering a firearm ID, and using a handgun in a violent crime. Police executed a warrant in Bishopville and searched all buildings on the property. While members of law enforcement cleared the residence and outbuildings, Davis was seen exiting a shed. Police recognized Davis from previous interactions involving marijuana distribution.
The shed Davis came out of was set up as a bedroom and many of his personal items were seen inside. When police searched the shed, they found a loaded revolver with the serial number ground off. Police also found two plastic bags of marijuana, estimated to be about 90 grams, three boxes of sandwich bags, two digital scales, and another 123 grams of marijuana. Indecent exposure John Alan Beauclair, 54, of Selbyville was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 3 a.m. on Sept. 1 near Wight Street and charged with theft and indecent exposure. Police were alerted to a man walking around in a towel on the fifth floor of a nearby building. The man, later identified as Beauclair, broke the fire extinguisher housing unit, and walked around with the fire extinguisher, the caller said, before heading down the street and walking toward Coastal Highway, without the fire extinguisher. When police arrived, they spoke with Beauclair’s wife who said her husband was walking around the parking lot Policenaked.saw Beauclair walking through the parking lot toward a nearby hotel and crawling under a row of trees. Police said Beauclair was wearing a white towel around his waist, and when police approached him, the towel fell off. He was then placed under arrest.
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
This is the week to focus on nourishing your spiritual self, Capricorn. If you are religious, attend a service or volunteer for your house of worship; otherwise, meditate at home.
Don’t try to force your way into a situation, Cancer. If things don’t happen organically, you’ll have to try another way or accept things aren’t meant to be.
Raffles will include beach cruisers, custom cornhole boards, gift baskets, spa days, gift cards. For more information, visit www.atlanticclub.org to register, donate and/or support recovery.
Prizes will be awarded to: Highest Fundraising Team, Highest Fundraising Individual, Best Dressed, and Most Spirited Team.
Berlin’s Small Town Throwdown to take place this Saturday
By Jack Chavez Staff Writer
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
(Sept. 9, 2022) It’s going to be a certifiable hootenanny on the streets of Berlin with the fifth installment of the Small Town Throwdown on Saturday.The Nashville-themed, country music festival, which started in 2017, will feature musical artists Red Dirt Revolution and the Lauren Calve Band. Admission is free for all ages. The annual concert, produced by Fager’s Island and the Atlantic Hotel, will once again shut down Main Street to accommodate the expected crowds, beginning at 10 a.m. Although the event itself is from 1 p.m. to 6Berlinp.m.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
D.C.-based Americana country stalwarts Ruthie and the Wranglers groove out Main Street in Berlin during the Small Town Throwdown concert in 2021. This year’s event will take place on Saturday.
Gemini, some heavy issues may be coming your way and you’ll need to work through them. This may be something that requires collaboration with others.
Aquarius, a sense of nervousness may have you acting without thinking things through. Team up with someone you trust to thoroughly vet ideas before diving in.
This week you may need to carve out some alone time to get yourself centered again, Aries. Too many things have been pulling you in different directions lately.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
(Sept. 9, 2022) The Atlantic Club will host its annual Walk for Recovery – A Celebration of Hope, on Saturday, Sept. 10, on the Ocean City Boardwalk from 9 a.m. to noon. A portion of proceeds from the annual Walk for Recovery, held during National Recovery Month, assists the The Atlantic Club and Worcester Goes Purple to continue their nonprofit mission in the community which includes helping individuals and families recover from the disease of addiction and live healthy lives in recovery. Proceeds will also support scholarships for individuals affected by Participantsaddiction. can walk on Sept. 10 or take part virtually anywhere, anytime between Sept. 1-10.
Leo, the novel approach you’ll want to take regarding a situation this week may be met with some opposition. Don’t let that deter you from trying something innovative.
Scorpio, the way others see you isn’t who you really are. Keep doing what you are doing if you are pleased, as you don’t have to change your colors to appeal to others.
Don’t feel the need to conform to what others expect from you, Taurus. You don’t have to fit into a mold. Figure out what works for you and go with it.
“Summer’s over and we’re starting to have live music and events on the street, for locals and guests. The weather should be great and it’s a good time to stand outside and enjoy some nice music and be on the streets of Berlin, which we can’t accommodate during the summer since it’s so busy.”Atlantic Hotel General Manager Laura Sterns said last year that the concept took hold after John and Michelle Fager visited Nashville in 2016. “John likes country music,” she said. “After seeing it in Nashville, he wanted to bring it to Berlin.” Sterns said past “Throwdown,” events have drawn upwards of 1,000 people to Berlin. “John does this to help bring business to the town,” she said. Parking will be available at Berlin Intermediate School located on Franklin Avenue, off Rt. 113. From there, concertgoers can take the free shuttle to the “Throwdown.” The shuttle will be provided by Ocean DownsGuestsCasino.are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
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Reevaluate your priorities this week, Sagittarius. You don’t need the best or the biggest to be happy. Focus on your health and the little things instead.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Virgo, even though there have been some big changes in your life of late, there is room for more modification. You simply have to go with the flow for the time being.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
It’s easy to get thrown for a loop when so many things are changing rapidly, Libra. Keep your eye on the prize and you will likely come through on the other side just fine.
Walk for Recovery on boards, Sat.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, be careful what you say to others because you don’t know what that person will repeat. Avoid gossip at all costs.
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Larnet St. Amant added that there will be beer and wine vendors on the streets as well as a handful of light-fare vendors. Guests will also be able to enjoy an outdoor hotel bar and a Burley Oak beer truck, sponsored by the Berlin Chamber of Commerce. “It’s the start of our (offseason) events downtown,” St. Amant said.
■ SOPHIA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11405 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 410-723-5188 $$ | Kids’ menu Open 7 days a week, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Appetizers, salads, subs, soup of the day. Specialty pizzas, calzones and low-carb alternatives, Italian entrées. A la carte fresh vegetables, homemade desserts. Call for take-out or delivery.
■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-801-1111, Authentic$$www.occhopsticks.com|Beer|PremiumSakeChinese,Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carry out. Lunch specials, dinner and light fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m9:30 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. ■ OC 12849EATERIESOceanGateway (Rt. 50), West Ocean City 443-252-3700, oceateriesmaryland.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | 2 full bars Market-style food destination with table service. Seven restaurants offering brick oven pizza, wings, street tacos, cheesy mac, loaded potatoes. Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Live entertainment, Thursday through Saturday, 7-10 p.m. Indoor and outdoor seating.
PURPLE MOOSE SALOON 108 S. Boardwalk between Caroline and Talbot streets Full Servingbar snacks only. Food is welcome. Bring your own food and buy a beverage of your choice.
■ LOCO TACO & LOVE’S LEMONADE Boardwalk and 2nd Street, located in the Love’s Lemonade is Loca Taco, Ocean City Drink specials. Serving variety of tacos, burritos, bowls, nachos, funnel cakes and fried Oreo’s.
■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410-2897192, www.captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfas, lunch, Thursday, 8-11 a.m., Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner and light fare, Thursday. 4-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 4-10 p.m. and Sunday, 4-9 p.m. Seafood, steaks, poultry, and daily specials. Happy Hour, 4-6 p.m. ■ CARIBBEAN POOL BAR Located in the Plim Plaza Hotel, 109 N Atlantic Ave, 2nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-0837 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open to the public daily 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. with free entertainment daily 1-5 p.m. and 7-11 p.m. Serving a light fare menu, frozen and tropical cocktails. Online ordering at cabanasoc.com. ■ CARUSO PIZZA & SUBS Downtown & Boardwalk across from Ripley’s Believe it or Not, Ocean City 410-289-1990, $$oceancitymdpizza.com|Kids’menu|Beer and orange crushes Pizza, subs, calzones, stromboli’s. Fresh lemonade, orange crushes and beer. Eat in or carry out. Open 7 days a week. Dine in or carry out. ■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar New American restaurant. Local seafood. Open 7 days a week. Opening 8 a.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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$$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & Wine Steamed crabs. Dine in or carry out. Casual seasonal seafood stop for all-you-can-eat specials. Steamed crabs, chicken and corn on the cob. Clams, ribs, crab cakes, seafood platters. Call for daily specials. Open 7 day a week, 11 a.m.
■ COASTAL SMOKEHOUSE 12513 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410390-5998, coastalsmokehouse.com $$-$$$ | Full bar with 18 TVs Steak and barbecue experts. Menu reflects nation's hottest barbecue destinations. Top-notch bourbon list. Open daily for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-5249254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410524-7981, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Online ordering See downtown locations for description. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-664-5639, $$-$$$www.longboardcafe.net|Kids’menu|Full bar Classic and creative American dishes and cocktails, surf-themed setting with weekly specials. Burgers, tacos, prime rib, seafood. Open at 11 a.m., closed Tuesdays. ■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinSunday0Thursday,$$moonocmd.com 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday- Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Restaurant and bar. Seafood, small plates, desserts, cocktails. ■ OCEAN 13 SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE 106 32nd Street located into the La Quinta Inn & Suites, Ocean City Seafood,$$-$$$www.ocean13ocmd.com410-289-6213,|Fullbarsteaks,drinks.Mealsmade from scratch. “Beach” atmosphere. Family dining. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Full bar. Open Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight; and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to midnight. Happy Hour, 3-6 p.m. $20. Early bird menu daily 3-5 p.m. featuring steak, chicken and seafood dishes.
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■ PGN CRAB HOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380, 410289-4083, www.pgncrabhouse.com
■ BAHAMAS’S CRABSHACK CARRYOUT & OUTOceansideLET MD/DE Line and Coastal Highway, Fenwick 302-537-5882 Seafood, crabs selected by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Seafood, chicken, homemade soups, crab cakes, steamed shrimp, clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters and snow crab claws.
■ NORI SUSHI BAR & GRILL Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11403 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving daily small plates, soups, salads, sandwiches, fried rice, entrees and desserts. Also, Nori’s premium rolls, nigiri and sashimi, hand-roll combos. Full bar with wine, beer and cocktails. Inside dining and take out, 7 days a week, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Delivery via Door Dash Online.
■ FISHER’S POPCORN Two locations: 200 S. Atlantic Avenue, Talbot Street & Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-5638; 12449 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City Homemadewww.fisherspopcorn.compopcornwith many flavors, including buttered, caramel, caramel w/peanuts, kettle corn, cinnamon caramel, *old bay seasoned dusted caramel, *orange cheddar, white cheddar dusted caramel and many more. *Boardwalk location only.
■ 32 LocatedPALMinThe Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Sunday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Western Caribbean cuisine, traditional Eastern Shore fare.
■ COCONUT’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th Street and the beach, Ocean City Openservicedaily,beersalads,Beachfront$-$$www.castleinthesand.com410-289-6846,|Kids’menu|Fullbaropen-airdining.Grilledsandwiches,appetizers,wraps,tacos,frozendrinks,andwine.Liveentertainment.HappyHour5-6p.m.2for1drinkspecials.WaitressonthebeachMemorialDay-LaborDay.11a.m.to11p.m.,weatherpermitting.
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■ DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND Caroline St, Wicomico St. & South Division St. on the boardwalk, Ocean City www.dumsersIcedairyland.comcreammade daily. Stop by any Dumser’s location for homemade ice cream, milkshakes, sundaes, floats and much more.
Dining Guide
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■ OCEAN BITES 401 S. Atlantic Ave next to Thrasher FF and 30th Street Coastal Hwy in the Jolly Roger’s parking lot, Ocean City Oceanbites.net Kid’s menu. Two locations. Ice cream, lemonades, pizza, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, wraps, wings, tenders, burger, baskets. Open daily. ■ PICKLES PUB 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-2894891, www.picklesoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open daily. Serving food until 1 a.m. Free parking across the street. Daily food and drink specials. Live entertainment 6 nights a week. Lots of pool tables. Liquor store attached. Game room. 30+
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■ RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 61st Street Bayside/2nd Floor @ Bayview Bar & Grill, Ocean City 443- 664-7043
OC POKE 215 S. Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410-2892222, ocpoke2222.com $$ | Kids’ menu Kid’s menu. Open Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sushi, Ramen noodles, Teriyaki and Asian cuisine. Bubble teas. Soups, salads, appetizers, dinner entrées, noodles, burritos and poke bowls. Sushi and sashimi rolls. Order online ocpoke2222.com and delivery through door dash.
■ CABANAS BEACH BAR & GRILLE Located in the Plim Plaza Hotel, 109 N Atlantic Ave., 2nd Street, Ocean City 410-524-1776, $$www.cabanasoc.com|Kids’menu|Full bar Open to the public. A full-service restaurant serving lunch and dinner inside and out. Signature Smash Burgers. Indoor & outdoor bar. Crushes, frozen drinks, tropical libations. Carry out. Breakfast, sandwiches from 8-11 a.m. and deli subs.
Full bar Breakfasts starting at 7 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner offering light fare of soups and salads along with house specialty — Scallops St. Croix, along with ribs, Cuban pork and steak selections.
■ HAMMERHEADS RAW BAR & GRILL 913 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-0006, Food,$$www.hammerheadsocmd.com|Kids’menu|Fullbardrinksandviewsonthe ocean front deck. Seafood steam pots, burgers, creative cocktails. Open daily, 11 a.m. Dine in or carry out available.
PLANET WINGS & LOVE’S LEMONADE Boardwalk and 5th Street, Ocean City Planet Wings and Love’s flavored lemonade, funnel cakes and Boardwalk treats. Award-winning wings. ■
FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-2890990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Fishtales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay. Lunch and dinner, happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too.
■ LOVE’S LEMONADE Located on the boardwalk: 2 locations on 1st Street, 2nd Street, 5th Street, 11th Street and 12th Street, Ocean City Lemonade, soft drinks, smoothies, milk shakes and bottled water. Shaved ice, funnel cakes, churros, gyros, cannolis, burgers, wraps, subs, fried Oreos, twinkies, ice cream, cheesecake, cookie dough, mac & cheese and fried pickles. Frozen bananas, tacos, wings.
■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining for families. Crabcakes, seafood, steaks, specialty dishes and sandwiches. Happy Hour, Sunday through Friday, 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Early bird, daily 2-5:30 p.m. with special dinner menu. Open 7 days a week, Monday through Thursday at 2 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m.
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$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayfront, casual atmosphere. Burgers, flat breads, crab cakes, shrimp burgers and full dinners. Happy Hour daily, 4-7 p.m. Open MondayThursday, 4-10 p.m.; Friday, 4-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. ■ 49thSEACRETSStreet,Ocean City 410-524-4900, $$www.seacrets.com|Kids’menu|Full bar Open Monday-Wednesday, 4 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. with island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.
■ PIZZA MAMBO 710 Philadelphia Ave., between 7th and 8th streets 410-289-1200; 7205 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 410-524-0090, ocpizzamambo.com $$ | Kids’ menu Serving pizzas with homemade crust, sauces and 100 percent cheese. Specialty pizzas, wings, appetizers and salads. Also, calzone, subs and sandwiches. Fast free delivery with 2 locations. Open year ‘round. Order online at ocpizzamambo.com.
■ PRINCESS ROYALE OCEANFRONT RESORT 9100 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 443-856-2367, $-$$$www.princessroyale.com|Kids’menu|Full bar Ocean front, open to the public. The Current Bar & Grille open for lunch and dinner daily, noon to 10 p.m. (In-season) Schooners Oceanfront Restaurant, breakfast buffet from 7-11 a.m. 7 days a week in season. Lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. indoor and outdoor seating available. Open Daily at 7 a.m. Tropical Tiki “Atrium Bar” for pool-side drinks, foods and frozen drinks. Checkwebsite for hours.
drafts on tap. Dine in or carry out.
■ 309SHENANIGANSAtlanticAve., 4th Street on the boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7181 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Full bar, kid’s menu. Irish-themed restaurant and bar serving American and Irish grub on the oceanfront patio. Munchies, soups, salads, steaks, seafood, burgers, sandwiches, tacos and entrées. Special beers, wine, and cocktails. Dine in or curbside pickup. No deliveries. Open Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. Order online at ocshenanigans.com or @ocshenanigans.
■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR & InsideGRILL the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, $-$$ocbeachresort.com|Kids’menu| Full bar Oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. Horizons: Open 7 a.m to 1 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. Lennys & Breakers Pub: Weekdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Weekends, 11 a.m. to midnight. Happy hour at the bar 4-7 p.m. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, including light fare and steamer specials.
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■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet Ocean City 410-2895121, $$-$$$www.harborwatchrestaurant.com|Reservations|Kids’menu|Full bar Fresh seafood, award-winning raw bar, certified angus beef. View of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for banquet information. Hours are Monday, 4-9 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, closed; Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Happy Hour: Monday, Thursday and Sunday nights, 4-9 p.m.
■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted ■ ANGLER RESTAURANT 312 Talbot St., Ocean City 410-289-7424, $$www.angleroc.net|Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar $6 cruise with $15 lunch or dinner food purchase. Serving lunch and dinner. Seafood is our specialty and great landlubber choices. Boat Bar Happy Hour is 3-6 p.m. Lunch, dinner and lite fare daily at 11 a.m. Live entertainment Thursday through Sunday. Dine in or carry out available. ■ ANTHONY’S CARRYOUT 1608 N Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City (corner of 17th and Coastal) 410-213-4803, anthonyscarSandwich$$ryoutoc.comshop, American restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Subs, cheesesteaks, and fried chicken. Open Sunday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ ASIAN GARDEN 15th Street, Ocean City 410-289-7423, $$www.asiangarden.us|Kids’menu|Full bar Chinese and Indian restaurant. Authentic cuisine. Open 7 days, Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dine in, takeout and delivery available. ■ BRASS BALLS between 11th and 12th streets on the boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-0069, www.brass$$balls.com|Kids’ menu | Full bar Kids menu, bar. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, latenight menu. Two bars, fruit crushes, beer, wine, mixed drinks. Opens 8 a.m. until 1 a.m. Check out brassballsoc.com.
■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestau$$rant.com|Kids’ menu |
Contributing Writer See GARNISH Page 31 Apple cake, muffins perfect for fall CROSSWORD Answers on page 30
(Sept. 9, 2022) “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” William Shakespeare’s deliverance of truth manifests itself each and every day of ourThelives.question is, do we take heed or simply allow purpose to ride the wave of chance. Years ago, I made the decision to leave home and pursue an acting career. At the time I was in a wonderful relationship with a man named Nick and life wasHowever,good. there was an emptiness inside of me and I wanted more than a life of luxury. My passion for the performing arts beckoned me to the land of lights, camera, and action. A friend of Nick’s, who lived in Los Angeles, scheduled an audition for me at the famous Lee Strasberg Acting Institute and also helped Nick with my travel plans. So, I boarded a plane with nine pieces of luggage and a onewayTheticket.six-hour flight made me question my sanity and wonder if I had made the biggest mistake of my life.
To my surprise, when I arrived at the hotel there was a message from Nick. God works in mysterious ways. The next thing I knew, I was flying across the country every week to pursue my dream and at the same time able to be with loved ones. I do not remember the gentleman’s name who graciously helped me in my transition to Los Angeles. I did contact him and asked what could I do to return the favor. He responded to remember his thoughtfulness and continue the chain of brotherly love. I never forgot those words.Learning the “method” style of acting takes time. Endless exercises and practicing scenes seemed endless. Then one day you are on stage, everything clicks, and you finally comprehend what the “method” is all about.My first performance at the institute was gifted with a surprise delivery of red roses from my father. I was touched by his sweetness and realized his lack of words does not mean he does not love me. Anna Strasberg (Lee Strasberg’s widow) was in the audience and offered me a scholarship at the institute three days later.
Anna and I became good friends; we also shared the love of “cooking.” Whenever she was in L.A., I always prepared a meal for her. This gave me the chance to practice my skills and receive feedback from someone who had traveled extensively.Sophia Loren was one of Anna’s best friends. It was not uncommon during the summer months to see Sophia at the school. Deborah Lee Walker
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PURPLE MOOSE SALOON Boardwalk between Caroline & Talbot Street 410-289-6953 / www.purplemoose.com Sept. 9-10: Misspent Youth, 10 p.m. Sept. 11: DJ Adam Dutch, 10 p.m. Sept. 13: DJ Adam Dutch, 10 p.m. Sept. 14: Doc Marten, 10 p.m. Sept. 15: High Voltage, 10 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com Sept. 9: Fish Out of Water, 5-9 p.m.; 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Nicholls Road, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Sept. 10: 9 Mile Roots, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Event Horizon, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Sept. 11: Jexxa Duo, 5-9 p.m.; Shake, Shake, Shake, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 12: Liquid A, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 13: High Five Swan Dive Trio, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 14: Triple Rail Turn, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Sept. 15: Scott Marshall and The Highway Souls, 59 p.m.; Triple Rail Turn, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Eclipse: The Ultimate Journey Tribute, 10 p.m. to midnight SHENANIGANS PUB & RESTAURANT 309 Atlantic Ave. 4th Street on the boardwalk, 410-289-7181 / ocshenanigans.com or @ocSept.shenanigans9-10:Tig Tigner, 8:30 p.m.
PRINCESS ROYALE 9100 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 443-856-2367 / www.princessroyale.com Sept. 10: Rodney Kelly, noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 15: Blind Wind, noon to 4 p.m.
Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill: Fri., Sept. 9, 5-9 p.m.
ON EDGE OC Fountainebleau: Fri., Sept. 9, 7-11 p.m. Tues., Sept. 13, 9 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Every Friday: Karaoke w/ Jeremy, 9 p.m. Sept. 10: Jon Pheasant, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Sept. 14: Nate Clendenen, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
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TIG TIGNER Shenanigan’s Pub & Restaurant, Fri.,-Sat., Sept. 9-10, 8:30 p.m.
Sept. 9: Karaoke with Donnie 6-9 p.m. Sept. 11: Sunday Funday with DJ Wax 2-5 p.m.; Bar Bingo with Rupe 6-8 p.m.
CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, Located in The Courtyard by 410-289-7192/7191Marriott / Captainstableoc.com Every Friday: Phil Perdue on Piano, 5-9 p.m.
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CARIBBEAN POOL BAR & GRILLE 109 N. Atlantic Ave, 2nd & boardwalk connected to the Plim Plaza Sept.410-524-1776Hotel/@cabanasoc.com15:TheDunehounds,7-11p.m.
PICKLE’S PUB 706 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, 410-289-4891 / picklesoc.com Sept. 9: Beats by Styler, 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM Sept. 10: Harbor Boys, 8 p.m. to midnight Sept. 11: Beats by Styler, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Sept. 12: Karaoke w/Wood, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Sept. 13: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Sept. 14: Beats by Styler, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Sept. 15: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
ANGLER RESTAURANT 312 Talbot Street, Ocean City, 410-289-7424 / www.angleroc.net Sept. 9: 33 RPM, 5 p.m. Sept. 10: Lauren Glick, 5 p.m. Sept. 11: Hundley of Low Country, 5 p.m. Sept. 15: Josh Pryor, 5 p.m. BAYVIEW BAR & GRILLE 2nd Floor Residence Inn 61st Street, Ocean City 410-723-2222 / www.ResidenceInnOC.com
HIGH FIVE SWAN DIVE Seacrets:
HAMMERHEADS BAR & GRILLE 10th Street and Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-0006 / hammerheadsocmd.com Sept. 9: DJ Will-Da-Beast, 8 p.m. to midnight Sept. 10: Jess Arms, noon to 4 p.m.; DJ Will-DaBeast, 8 p.m. to midnight Sept. 11: Mike Chester, noon to 4 p.m. OC EATERIES 12849 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 443-252-3700 / www.oceateriesmaryland.com Sept. 9: Sean Loomis, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 10: Kasey Briggs, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 14: Trivia Night, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15: DJ/ Karaoke, 6-9 p.m. OC FONTAINEBLEAU 101st Street, Ocean City Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort 410-524-3535 / www.ocbeachresort.com Sept. 9: On The Edge, 7-11 p.m. Sept. 10: Rachi, 7-11 p.m. OCEAN 13 SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE 32nd Street located in the La Quinta Inn & Suites 410-289-6213Hotel / www.ocean13ocmd.com
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COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL
COLOSSAL FOSSIL SAUCE
NOW PLAYING
In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-289-6846 / www.castleinthesand.com Sept. 9: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; Colossal Fossil Sauce, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 10: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, noon to 4 p.m.; 33 Rpm, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 11: Heather Vidal Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; The Loomatix, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 12: Sean Loomis Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Smooth Rhythm, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 13: Aaron Howell Duo, noon to 3 p.m.; Jack Bannon, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 14: Ben Davis, noon to 3 p.m.; Bilenki Duo, 4-8 Sept.p.m.15: Short Cut Sunny, noon to 3 p.m.; Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100 / www.coinspuboc.com Sept. 10: Jim Long Special Time, 5-8 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 11 9/11 SERVICE
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.
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FREE KIDS CRAFTS AT THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY Saturdays through Sept. 3 - Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th Street, 11 a.m. Each week provides a different project to complete. www.artleagueofoceancity.org
SATURDAY MATINEE
DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS answers from
WRITING FOR WELLNESS
REMEMBRANCE BEAMS OF LIGHT AND VIDEO
Downtown Berlin, 2 S. Main St., 1-6 p.m. Free country music concert featuring live performances by Red Dirt Revolution and Lauren Calve Band. No cover. All ages. Bring a chair. Free shuttle from BIS. No outside coolers or alcohol permitted.
Sundays - Main St., Pitt St., Commerce St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Live music. TheBerlinFarmersMarket.com Mon., Sept. 12
MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION WITH MISS LIZY
Fri., Sept. 9
GREATEST SPORTS MOVIES
Worcester County Arts Council, 6 Jefferson St., Berlin, 5-7 p.m. Meet the artists and enjoy complimentary refreshments. A silent auction benefits the Arts Council’s Arts Scholarship program. Exhibit on display through Sept. 30. www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org
REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WORCESTER
REMEMBRANCE BEAMS OF LIGHT AND VIDEO TRIBUTES Ocean City Firefighter’s Memorial, 1 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City. To commemorate 9/11, Remembrance Beams of Light will light up the town’s skyline from 7 p.m. to daylight. Video Tributes will be shown from 7:30-10 p.m. Sponsored by the Ocean City Fire Department.
STORY TIME AT THE FARMERS MARKET
FAMILY LIBRARY DAY ‘PLANTING BULBS’
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. A ranger-led adventure featuring crafts, puppets, stories, cool props and live animals from Assateague Island National Seashore. A different adventure each week. For all ages. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
27TH ANNUAL WINE ON THE BEACH Inlet Park, 899 S. Second St., Ocean City. 410-280-3306. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Admission cost is $35, includes souvenir glass, wine samples and live music. There will be craft vendors and fine artists. Bring blankets/chairs. Advance http://winefest.com/tickets-beach.htm.tickets:
SMALL TOWN THROWDOWN
Ocean City Firefighter’s Memorial, 1 S. Atlantic Ave., 8:50-10:28 a.m. Service and time stamp tributes for the times four planes crashed and the Twin Towers fell. Sponsored by the Ocean City Fire Department.
BERLIN FARMERS MARKET
NAACP VOTER’S REGISTRATION TABLE AND MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Tyree AME Church, 10049 Germantown Road, Berlin, 10:30-11 a.m. Worcester County NAACP will host a Voter’s Registration Table and a Membership Drive. 443944-6701
OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 2 p.m. Make easy, handsewn pumpkins to brighten any holiday table. Supplies provided. Register: 410-6410650, www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600
INTERACTIVE PUPPET SHOW ‘THE THREE LITTLE PIGS’
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Each monthly selection depicts human struggles and come-from-behind victories, proving always that sport is life. Check to see what’s playing at: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410632-2600
PARADE OF BROTHERS AND MEMORIAL SERVICE Ocean City Firefighter’s Memorial, 1 S. Atlantic Ave., 11:30 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. on the Boardwalk at 27th Street. The motorcycle parade will proceed south to the firefighters memorial. Memorial and tribute ceremony, commemorating 9/11, begins at noon. REMEMBRANCE BEAMS OF LIGHT AND VIDEO TRIBUTES Ocean City Firefighter’s Memorial, 1 S. Atlantic Ave. To commemorate 9/11, Remembrance Beams of Light will light up the town’s skyline from 7 p.m. to daylight. Video Tributes will be shown from 7:309:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Ocean City Fire Department.
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. Join certified mindfulness and movement coach Lizy Maratea for some time to unwind after the week. For all ages. Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410632-2600
Saturdays - Ocean Pines Racquet Center, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, 9:30 a.m. All abilities welcome and equipment will be provided. oppaddle2020@gmail.com or 516-508-0313.
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ART EXHIBIT PUBLIC RECEPTION
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. Guest speaker will be Carly Toulan, Environmental Scientist at Maryland Coastal Bays Program. Angler member Budd Heim will give a flounder fishing update and shark encounter story. All are welcome. 410-641-7662
FREE PLATFORM TENNIS LESSONS
CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. 2022 WALK FOR RECOVERY - A CELEBRATION OF HOPE Ocean City Boardwalk, 801 S. Boardwalk, 9 a.m.-noon. There will be prizes, raffles and vendors. Participate in person or virtually anywhere between Sept. 1-10. Registration cost is $25. Register and/or donate: www.atlanticclub.org. 410-213-1007
White Horse Park, Ocean Pines. 9 a.m. Held during the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market. “Mr. Jake,” a youth services specialist with the Ocean Pines Library, will read books to local children. All are welcome. www.oceanpines.org
Bishopville Park, 10602 Bishopville Road, 1-3 p.m. Information on Republican candidates and campaign signs and materials will be available.
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING Sundays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 10 a.m. www.jw.org FREE TOURS AT THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY Sundays through Sept. 3 - Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th Street, 1 p.m. Learn about exhibiting artists as well as the programs and activities at the Art www.artleagueofoceancity.orgLeague.
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30 p.m. Writing about stressful experiences like illness, may boost health and psychological wellbeing. Group uses exercises to stimulate creative expression. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 12-2 p.m. Bring a cutting of your favorite plant to share or a house plant you’ve been wanting to rehire. Take something new to spruce up your space. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
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OCEAN PINES BOOK OF THE MONTH: ‘THE TASTE OF SUGAR’ BY MARISEL VERA Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Monthly discussion. Books are available at the library. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600 IN 3D! Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:30 p.m. Join the group for a ‘50s thriller starring Vincent Price in 3D. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 10 a.m. Learn all about planting bulbs. Plant a few in the library’s flower garden and take home a free sample. While supplies last. All ages. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Fun and interactive experience. Stay after for a craft. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 11 a.m. Join the group for this drama about the Scripss Spelling Bee starring Laurence Fishburne. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
27TH ANNUAL WINE ON THE BEACH Inlet Park, 899 S. Second St., Ocean City, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission cost is $35, includes souvenir glass, wine samples and live music. There will be craft vendors and fine artists. Bring blankets/chairs. Advance tickets: 410-280-3306http://winefest.com/tickets-beach.htm.
ASSATEAGUE ADVENTURES
MAKER MONDAY: PUMPKINS
TRIBUTES Ocean City Firefighter’s Memorial, 1 S. Atlantic Ave., 7 p.m. To commemorate 9/11, Remembrance Beams of Light will light up the town’s skyline from 7 p.m. to daylight. Video Tributes will be shown from 7:30-10 p.m. Sponsored by the Ocean City Fire Department.
Sat., Sept. 10
COUNTY MOBILE HEADQUARTERS
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY OF BERLINGROUP #169 Atlantic General Hospital - Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 5-6:30 p.m. T.O.P.S. is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157
9. Before serving, apply a liberal amount of powdered sugar over the cake.
One day, Anna asked if I would like to prepare a meal for her and Sophia. I was so excited and looked forward to our dinner.
A few months later, I heard a familiar voice and embraced my dear friend. “How are you” was quickly replaced by “I must ask you a question.” My mind was racing and I was trying to figure out what was so urgent.
Secret Ingredient: Kindness. “Words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.”
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8. Remove cake from oven and place on a cooling rack for 15 minutes. Tap the pan firmly a few times and shake it gently to help loosen the cake. Invert the pan onto the cooling rack, lift it off, and continue cooling the cake on the rack.
5. Mix wet and dry cake ingredients into a large bowl. Then, add eggs, one at a time and mix until thoroughly combined.6.Pourhalf of the batter into a nonstick Bundt pan. Spread half of the apples over it. Pour remaining batter over apples and arrange the remaining apples on top. Pour any leftover juices from the apple mixture on top.
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7. Bake 1 ½ hours or until top is golden brown.
3. In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. 4. In a separate bowl, whisk oil, orange juice, and vanilla.
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muffins with cane sugar, Walker says (Sept. 9, 2022) Certified instructors from the Ocean City Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering the Maryland Safe Boating Course from 6-9 p.m. on Sept. 13, 14, 15 at the Ocean Pines Library, the organization announced this week. All the required material is covered along with time forThequestions.Maryland Boating Safety Education Act requires that anyone born after July 1, 1972 must possess a Maryland Basic Boating Safety Certificate to operate a boat in the state. Class participants who pass the test will receive a Maryland Boating Certificate, which is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and valid in all states.Afee of $20 covers the cost of the course and materials. Checks should be made payable to: USGCAUX 12-05 and mailed to: USCGAUX 12-05, PO Box 1682, Berlin, MD 21811 Payment via PayPAL is also accepted For additional information or to register contact: Barry Cohen at 410935-4807 or E mail CGAUXOC@Gmail.com.
Then she said, “why did you ask for a bag of apples? Out of all the things you could have asked for, you chose apples.”Itold her the story about the man who helped me relocate to Los Angeles. All he wanted for his thoughtfulness was for me to return the favor to someone in need. Flying bi-coastal every week, flying to the Eastern Shore on the weekends, attending school full time, and visiting with family and friends is quite a hectic schedule. But I try to visit a small homeless shelter in L.A. for women who have children every few weeks. I find children’s cooking classes are a fun activity for the residents. My childhood memories are sweetened with homemade dishes. Apple sauce, apple butter, and apple pie are some of my favorites. Store bought cannot compare to homemade dishes. So, when I visit the shelter, homemade apple dishes are always on the menu. The simple act of peeling an apple makes a day memorable for all. While we are on the subject of apples, Mom’s apple cake is a tradition in our Thefamily.spiced apples are strategically placed in the Bundt pan to show off the natural beauty of the fruit nestled in a moist cake batter. The following recipe is a cake recipe. But with a few adjustments, you can turn this recipe into muffins. When you mix the apple mixture into the cake batter, it will yield a light, chewy texture as opposed to a soft cake. Also, the apples need to be cut into small chunks vs slices. Muffins should be garnished with cane sugar as opposed to powdered sugar. Muffins or cake, it’s a great fall dessert. Apple Cake Apple Mixture 5 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves 5 tablespoons granulated sugar Cake Mixture 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted plus 2 extra tablespoons 2 ¼ cups granulated sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon table salt 1 cup vegetable oil 4 1/3eggscup orange juice 4 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional) confectioners’ sugar for garnishing
I do not remember what I prepared, but I do recall that I cooked for them several times. In fact, Sophia invited me to her home for a party, but that’s another story. Before Anna headed back to New York City, she asked what she could do to show her appreciation for the lovely meals. I responded, “a bag of apples would be nice.” I could tell my answer surprised her. I did not offer any explanation and she never pursued the matter.
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Mix apple ingredients thoroughly in a medium bowl.
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Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 3:30 p.m. Learn what it would be like to paint with a leaf or pinecone. Create unique artwork. For ages 6-12 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600
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ADDICTION/RECOVERY INFORMATION SESSION Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 2 p.m. Join Deborah Smullen from Worcester Youth and Family as she talks about addiction and recovery. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
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JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING Tuesdays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 7 p.m. www.jw.org
STORY TIME ‘DOWN ON THE FARM’ Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Songs, books and movement al about life on the farm. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
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Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 4 p.m. Learn about what supplies are needed in a first aid kit and emergency supply backpack. For ages 12 years and older Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-632-2600
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MARYLAND BASIC BOATING SAFETY COURSE Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 6-9 p.m. The US Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering the Maryland Basic Boating Safety Course from Sept. 13-15. Cost is $20. Register: Barry Cohen, CGAUXOC@gmail.com.410-935-4807,
STORY TIME ‘SILLY STORIES’ Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and rhymes. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. The workshop starts with a 20-minute lesson on genealogy research followed by a Q&A session. Bring a laptop, tablet or papers containing family information. Registration: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-632-2600
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Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7-8:45 p.m. Pine Steppers Square Dance Club offers 4 free square dance lessons on Wednesdays, Sept 14 through Oct. 5. Beginners welcomed. Learn America’s official dance. 908-229-8799. Thurs., Sept. 15
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY Tuesdays - Worcester County Berlin Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, 3:304:30 p.m. A weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Use the south side door and knock hard. Patty Lockett, 410-289-4725
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Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 10:30 a.m. Calling all movers and shakers to participate in parachute games. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ladies that love to sing invited. Contact Mary, 410-629-9383 or Carol Ludwig, 302242-7062. Tues., Sept. 13
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OC BIKEFEST Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 4-7 p.m. Enjoy five days (Sept. 14-18) of rock, rally and roll with performances by Zac Brown Band, Disturbed, Godsmack, Travis Tritt, KIX, Jackyl, Jasmin Cain and more. Event details: https://ocbikefest.com.
American Legion Synepuxent Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 7:30 p.m. Bob Pino, of the Optical Galleria, will discuss “The importance of proper eyewear and eye protection in the fishing environment.” Open to the public. Food and refreshments available.
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PAGE TO SCREEN BOOK CLUB: ‘HOLES’ BY LOUIS SACHAR Meeting via Zoom, 1 p.m. New book club. Find out if you prefer the book or the movie. Books are available at the library and on Libby. For ages 9-12 years. Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410632-2600
DELMARVA DANCING Tuesdays - Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324 Worcester Highway, Bishopville, 5:30-9 p.m. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and more. A $5 donation benefits Veterans and local charities. All are welcome. Charlie, 410-465-0445
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b. Additional legislative sessions. Additional legislative sessions, not to exceed the total legislative sessions in any one year as limited by law, may be held following due notice as provided by law upon resolution of the County Commissioners.
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Worcester County Commissioners Take Notice that Bill 22-17 was introduced by Commissioners Mitrecic, Elder, Bertino, Bunting, Church, Nordstrom and Purnell on August 2, 2022. Bill 22-17 is a legislative bill to designate additional days as eligible for regular legislative sessions and to modify the method for publishing notice of legislative bill introductions.Afair summary of Bill 22-17 as follows:BeIt Enacted by the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland, that § CG-2-203 entitled Legislative Sessions and Procedures of the County Government Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland is amended to add and remove the following provisions: § CG 2-203 Legislative sessions anda.procedures.Regularlegislative sessions. The County Commissioners may hold a regular legislative session on the FIRST, second, and third Tuesdays of each month.
(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
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:
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. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at trictfromtrictHerringRoutelandacresMapsamendmentPruitt,behalfbeennance,Worcesterwww.co.worcester.md.usTHEWORCESTERCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERSOCD-9/1/2tNOTICEofPublicHearingProposedChangeinZoningNorthSideofU.S.Route50(OceanGateway)andEastofandAdjacenttoHerringCreekTenthTaxDistrictPursuanttoSection1-113oftheCountyZoningOrdi-RezoningCaseNo.437hasfiledbyHughCropper,IVonofDawnP.andJefferyD.propertyowners,forantotheOfficialZoningtochangeapproximately2.25ofalarger4.5acreparceloflocatedonthenorthsideofU.S.50andeastofandadjacenttoCreekintheTenthTaxDis-ofWorcesterCounty,Maryland,R-2SuburbanResidentialDis-toC-2GeneralCommercialDistrict. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application.
Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold PUBLICa onHEARING
Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of Septemberpublication:01,2022
TUESDAY, September 20, 2022 AT 10:35am In the Commissioner’s Meeting Room Worcester County Government Center – Room 1103 One West Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863
Patrick B. McAleer, Trustee c/o Diane S. Kotkin, Esquire RKW Law Group 10 N. Jefferson Street, Suite 200 Frederick, Maryland 21701OCD-8/25/3t
At said public hearing the County Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 437 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve, or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance.Mapsof the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 437 and the Planning Commission’s recommendation, which will be entered into record at the public hearing, are on file and available to view electronically by contacting the Department of Development, Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. (except holidays), at (410) 632-1200 as well as at Districtland,DistrictSt.Road,catedachangetopropertybehalfbeennance,WorcesterPursuantTHEwww.co.worcester.md.us.WORCESTERCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERSOCD-9/1/2tNOTICEofPublicHearingProposedChangeinZoningEastSideofDayeGirlsRoad,NorthofandAdjacenttotheSt.MartinsRiverFifthTaxDistricttoSection1-113oftheCountyZoningOrdi-RezoningCaseNo.436hasfiledbyHughCropper,IVonofMendiL.andErikSmith,owners,foranamendmenttheOfficialZoningMapstoapproximately8.45acresoflarger8.57acreparceloflandlo-ontheeastsideofDayeGirlsnorthofandadjacenttotheMartinsRiverintheFifthTaxofWorcesterCounty,Mary-fromRPResourceProtectiontoE-1EstateDistrict.The
VICTORIA L. O’NEILL ESQ. AYRES JENKINS GORDY & ALMAND P.A. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE OF
NOTICE of Introduction of Bill 22-17
ROSE MARY McALEER NOTICE to Creditors of a Settlor of a Revocable Trust
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c. Publication of bills. All bills other than emergency bills, as provided by law, or a fair summary thereof shall be published ON THE COUNTY’S WEBSITE AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the County not less than two times between the time of the bill’s introduction and the time the hearing required by law is held on such bill. The notice of publication of any such bill shall include information asn to the time, date and place of the hearing to be held on such bill as required by law. The notice of publication may include such other information as the County Commissioners may deem appropriate. In the event that a bill is amended, it need not be readvertised. d. Executive and legislative sessions on same day. Executive and legislative sessions may be held on the same day. e. Bills not voted on declared defeated. Any bill pending before the County Commissioners which is not passed or defeated within one year from the date of the initial public hearing thereon shall be declared defeated and may not be further considered by the County Commissioners unless reintroduced in the same manner in which any bill must be introduced. f. Legislative procedures. Legislative procedures shall be in accordance with Public General Law. Bill 22-17 will take effect 45 days from the date of its passage. A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 22-17 Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863
To all persons interested in the Rose Mary McAleer Revocable Living Trust. This is to give notice that Rose Mary McAleer died on April 8, 2022. Before the decedent’s death, the decedent created a Revocable Living Trust for which the undersigned, Patrick B. McAleer, is now Trustee. To have a claim satisfied from the property of this Trust, a person who has a claim against the decedent must present the claim on or before the date that is 6 months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the undersigned Trustee at his address as stated below. Any claim not presented to the Trustee on or before that date or any extension provided by law is unenforceable. The claim must include the following information: 1. A verified written statement of the claim indicating its basis; 2. The name and address of the claimant;3.Ifthe claim is not yet due, the date on which it will become due; 4. If the claim is contingent, the nature of the contingency; 5. If the claim is secured, a description of the security; and 6. The specific amount claimed.
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gust 31, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joyce Ellen Trader who died on August 20, 2022, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 28th day of February,Any2023.person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
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Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of Septemberpublication:8,2002
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THOMAS 6200 SUITE 300 OCEAN CITY, MD SMALL OF totativebythetaineddiedtatesonalonCreekothyTONOTICENOTICEAPPOINTMENTTOCREDITORSTOUNKNOWNHEIRSESTATENO.19363ALLPERSONSINTERESTEDINTHEESTATEOFCHRISTINECROPPERRAYNENoticeisgiventhatWilliamTim-RayneJr.,11730ManklinRoad,Berlin,MD21811,wasAugust30,2022appointedper-representativeofthesmalles-ofChristineCropperRaynewhoonMay28,2022,withawill.Furtherinformationcanbeob-byreviewingtheestatefileinofficeoftheRegisterofWillsorcontactingthepersonalrepresen-ortheattorney.Allpersonshavinganyobjectiontheappointmentshallfiletheir
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TUESDAY, September 20, 2022 AT 10:30am In the Commissioner’s Meeting Room Worcester County Government Center – Room 1103 One West Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863
At said public hearing the County Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 436 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve, or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance.Mapsof the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 436 and the Planning Commission’s recommendation, which will be entered into record at the public hearing, are on file and available to view electronically by contacting the Department of Development, Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. (except holidays), at (410) 632-1200 as well as at permittedmostbeenlot62-lotWaterplicationWateramendmentResortisRobertconsidersionersAmendmentTHEwww.co.worcester.md.us.WORCESTERCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERSOCD-9/1/2tNOTICEofPublicHearingtoWorcesterCountyWaterandSeweragePlanandExpansionoftheExistingCampgroundIslandResortCampground9552CropperIslandRoadTheWorcesterCountyCommis-willholdapublichearingtoanapplicationfiledbyMr.RauchofRauchEngineering,theapplicantonbehalfofIslandPark,Inc.,foraproposedtotheWorcesterCountyandSeweragePlan.Theap-fortheamendmenttotheandSeweragePlanseeksaexpansiontotheexisting176seasonalcampgroundthathasinexistencesince2005.Therecentexpansionbroughtthedischargecapacityofthe wastewater treatment plant near its maximum capacity. This proposed expansion will require additional wastewater treatment capacity. This will be accomplished by proposed modifications to the existing treatment plant and the addition of a proposed 15.44-acre spray irrigation field. The Worcester County Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Water and Sewerage Plan amendment at its meeting of July 7, 2022 and found it to be consistent with the Worcester County Comprehensive Plan. The public hearing on this application will be held on A Public Hearing will be held on TUESDAY, September 20, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 – Government Center One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 For additional information, please contact the County Administration at (410) 632-1220 x 1601 or visit the County website at: online at www.co.worcester.md.us.THEWORCESTERCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERSOCD-9/1/2tNOTICENoticeisherebygiventhatthefollowingvesselhasapparentlybeenabandonedformorethan720days,onthepropertyofBuildPines,LLCwhoseaddress:10529FlowerstreetBerlin,Md21811---(410-251-2581).Thevesselisdescribedas:hull#8TR64874J102,lastregistration#MD4906BN,engineserial#OT500772.Applicationfortitlewillbemade,inaccordancewithSection8-722oftheAnnotatedCodeofMarylandNaturalResourcesArticle,ifthisvesselisnotclaimedandre-movedfromtheabovepropertywithin30daysofthisnotice.OCD-9/8/1tTownofBerlinNOTICEABSENTEEVOTINGAPPLICATIONAVAILABILITYfor2022TownofBerlinElectionsFortheMunicipalElectiontobeheldonTuesday,October4,2022forCouncilseatsinDistricts1and4andAt-large:TheTownofBerlinBoardofSu-pervisorsofElectionswillacceptap-plicationsforAbsenteeVotingBEGINNINGFriday,September2,2022.Applicationswillnotbeavail-ablebeforethatdateandmustbere-turnedbytheappropriatedeadlineindicatedbelowtobeaccepted.ApplicationsmustbeRECEIVEDintheBerlinTownHallperthefol-lowingschedule:ByMAIL:Nolaterthan4:00PM,TUESDAY,SEPTEMBER27,2022InPERSON:Nolaterthan4:00 410-641-4314 opmentofinedthe(BZAc/oAPPLICANT:Town1901DolphinPhiladelphiacatedment150-154,ofsideswithinallowpropertyfromyard10’mumrequestingtheantionon:inBaltimoreChambersOceanthepublicland,ingtoCity,ChapterBOARDBOARDmbohlen@berlinmd.gov.TOWNOFBERLINOFSUPERVISORSOFELECTIONSOCD-8/18/2tNOTICEOFPUBLICHEARINGOFZONINGAPPEALSTOWNOFOCEANCITY,MARYLANDPursuanttotheprovisionsof110oftheCodeofOceanMaryland,hereinafterreferredastheCode,samebeingtheZon-OrdinanceforOceanCity,Mary-noticeisherebygiventhathearingswillbeconductedbyBoardofZoningAppealsforCity,MarylandintheCouncilofCityHalllocatedonAvenueandThirdStreet,theTownofOceanCity,MarylandSeptember22,2022at6:00PMPursuanttotheprovisionsofSec-110-93(3),Powers,oftheCode,appealhasbeenfiledpursuanttoprovisionsofSection110-95(1)(a)avariancetothemini-yardrequirementstoallowatallsolidwoodfenceinthefrontsetbacktoblocknoiseandlighttheneighborstothewestofthealongHerringWay,andtoa6’tallfencewithnettingthefrontsetbackonallotherforsafetyandsecurity.ThesitetheappealisdescribedasLotsoftheNeptuneDevelop-Plat,furtherdescribedaslo-onthewestsideofAveandnorthsideofStreet,andlocallyknownasPhiladelphiaAvenue,intheofOceanCity,Maryland.NICK’SGOLFLLCNICHOLASGERACIMOS–263122-09500009)Furtherinformationconcerningpublichearingsmaybeexam-intheofficeoftheDepartmentPlanningandCommunityDevel-inCityHall.ChristopherRudolf,ChairmanMaureenHowarth,AttorneyOCD-9/08/2tC.GREGORYCOBURNESQ6806BCOASTALHIGHWAYOCEANCITY,MD21842NOTICEOFAPPOINTMENTNOTICETOCREDITORSNOTICETOUNKNOWNHEIRSEstateNo.19366TOALLPERSONSINTERESTEDINTHEESTATEOFJOYCEELLENTRADERNoticeisgiventhatBlairTraderNewell,43ClearviewRoad,EastBrunswick,NJ08816,wasonAu-
PM, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2022For an application or more information please call
1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold PUBLICa onHEARING
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All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceableWilliamthereafter.Timothy Rayne Jr. Personal
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NOTICEOCD-9/8/3t OF AugustDateOceanpersonalNameisterformsunenforceableorsentedliverymonthsitorclaimtice,publisheddeliversrepresentativethe1992,decedentthelierthethesonaltheagainstary,onobjectionsoftotativebythetainedwithoutStewarttative2022hama,Stewart,TONOTICENOTICEAPPOINTMENTTOCREDITORSTOUNKNOWNHEIRSEstateNo.19362ALLPERSONSINTERESTEDINTHEESTATEOFKIRKCECILSTEWARTNoticeisgiventhatJuliaAnn1489JohnJonesRoad,Ba-NC27503,wasonAugust30,appointedPersonalRepresen-oftheestateofKirkCecilwhodiedonAugust2,2022,awill.Furtherinformationcanbeob-byreviewingtheestatefileinofficeoftheRegisterofWillsorcontactingthepersonalrepresen-ortheattorney.Allpersonshavinganyobjectiontheappointment(ortotheprobatethedecedent’swill)shallfiletheirwiththeRegisterofWillsorbeforethe28thdayofFebru-2023.Anypersonhavingaclaimthedecedentmustpresentclaimtotheundersignedper-representativeorfileitwithRegisterofWillswithacopytoundersignedonorbeforetheear-ofthefollowingdates:(1)Sixmonthsfromthedateofdecedent’sdeath,exceptifthediedbeforeOctober1,ninemonthsfromthedateofdecedent’sdeath;or(2)Twomonthsafterthepersonalmailsorotherwisetothecreditoracopyofthisnoticeorotherwrittenno-notifyingthecreditorthatthewillbebarredunlessthecred-presentstheclaimswithintwofromthemailingorotherde-ofthenotice.Aclaimnotpre-orfiledonorbeforethatdate,anyextensionprovidedbylaw,isthereafter.ClaimmaybeobtainedfromtheReg-ofWills.JuliaAnnStewartPersonalRepresentativeTrueTestCopyTerriWestcottRegisterofWillsforWorcesterCountyOneW.MarketStreetRoom102-CourtHouseSnowHill,MD21863-1074ofnewspaperdesignatedbyrepresentative:CityDigestofpublication:08,2022OCD-9/8/3t
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Berlinger who died on February 01, 2021 domiciled in Florida, USA. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester County. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.David C. Berlinger TraciLisaGittlemanKoenick
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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.
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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. three weeks of notification begins on Sept 8, 2022 Color Style VIN Mileage 0437-22 2001 FORD MUSTANG PURPLE CONV 1FAFP45X61F180673 NA 0478-22 2018 CHEVY CAMERO RED 2D 1G1FD1RSXJ0115790 NA 0485-22 1992 BMW RED 4S WBACB4314NFF94597 NA 0499-22 2008 PONTIAC G6 SILVER 4S 1G2ZG57B684191150 NA 0552-22 2004 FORD FOCUS TAN 4D 1FAFP34Z44W127195 NA 0572-22 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA WHITE SEDAN KMHWF35H44A041428 NA 0579-22 2019 CHEVY IMPALA BLACK SEDAN 1G1105S30KU134696 NA 0584-22 1991 NISSAN PATHFINDER WHITE SUV JN8HD17Y7MW031939 NA 0595-22 2006 AUDI A4 GREY 4D WAUDH78E36A296375 NA 0611-22 1990 FORD F150 GREY PICKUP 1FTDF15H8LNA10643 NA CX-9 BLACK 4W JM3TB3CVXCO347735 NA 1GKEK63U41J178382 NA 0639-22 ESCAPE GREY 4W 3FALP15P6VR163480 NA 0661-22 MALIBU TEAL 4S 1G1ND52T2WY106144 NA GREY 4D JN1CA21D7XT203714 NA at www.govdeals.com. details call 410-723-6643.
The Mako robot is not a replacement for the surgeon, but a tool that helps them, Farrell continued. During a Mako procedure, the surgeon uses a CT scan to get a three-dimensional view of the joint and interacts with the robot to plan the cuts, as opposed to using a twodimensional X-ray. “The CT scan is really crucial because that’s how the robot really knows what it’s cutting and where things are,” Farrell explained. From there, the surgeon does
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Atlantic General Hospital Orthopedic Surgery unit, the word means something else, something that has opened the door of a new realm of high-tech, top-notch care. “This is completely different,” AGH orthopedic surgeon Dr. Chris Farrell said last week of the Mako robot, a new medical device the hospital received to help perform hip and knee replacement surgeries.Standing a little shorter than the average person, the Mako robot, also known as the Mako robotic arm, is a square medical device with a robotic arm extension. It aids in providing high-level precision and accuracy during hip, knee and partial knee replacements. And as Farrell pointed out, it bears little to no resemblance to the Jetsons’ futuristic maid.“It’s basically semi-autonomous,” Farrell said of the Mako. “Where Rosie is that autonomous one — you tell it go vacuum the kitchen, and she goes and vacuums the kitchen — we can’t tell the Mako, go do the total knee.”
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(Sept. 9, 2022) When some people hear the word “robot” they likely picture a rough, fictional, man-made version of a human created to provide companionship or perform work or chores, similar to Optimus Prime, Wall-E, or Rosie from TheButJetsons.atthe
pricethatdifferent2022secondrangemillion-dollarthethatsoldinthequarterofarenoticeablyfromhomessoldinthesamerangeinthe years preceding the covid-19 pandemic. Today’s million-dollar homes have undergone shrinkflation, possessing a much smaller footprint than the million-dollar homes of 2019. They also have fewer bathrooms and are older overall.”
Zillow’s answer is: “First, higher home prices naturally means more
• Compared to before the pandemic, the typical $1 million home today is smaller, older and has fewer bathrooms in many markets.
A few highlights of the report are:
• The typical million-dollar home has shrunk in size across nearly all major metropolitan areas, and it shrank the most in Phoenix and Nashville.Thereport raised the question—if overall home sales have fallen, why haven’t home sales fallen in the $1 million or more range?
Device to aid in future orthopedic surgeries the cutting and the robot keeps the surgeon’s hand in line. “That’s kind of how it works,” Farrell said. “It’s kind of like the robot, machine and man, working together. As opposed to some sort of artificial intelligence let loose on a patient. We all think of robots and we have all sorts of experiences and thoughts about them. And I think that’s probably a good way to understand it.”
• The number of homes that sold for at least $1 million this spring more than doubled compared to before the pandemic.
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(Sept. 9, 2022) A recent Zillow report is showing that with sales up and values up during the pandemic real estate boom, more homes are selling for over the $1 million mark. The report also detailed that the typical million-dollar home looks a lot different than it did heading into theZillow’spandemic.report stated: “Singlefamily homes in
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The hospital recently bought the robot in an effort to step up its orthopedic surgery game. Bob Yocubik, the hospital’s interim vice president of patient care, said the new technology will catapult AGH to “the go-to place for orthopedic surgery,” and Farrell agrees. “I think it’s an excellent tool and it certainly is helpful for us to have that available and I think in that regard makes us a place where we have more resources here to accommodate all the different patients that we have in our community with hip and knee ailments requiring these replacements,” Farrell said.While the technology has been around since 2004, AGH’s Mako robot is new, and set to aid in its first surgery on Sept. 12. The robot is manufactured by the medical technology company Stryker, which bought it several years ago from Mako Surgical Corp. Typically, the devices cost about $1 millionFarrell said he and fellow orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sean Hooker, along with other surgeons in the department who have received certification, can use the Mako.“The company and manufacturer has every surgeon who’s interested in using it get certified,” Farrell explained. The orthopedic surgery unit at Atlantic General already performs a “fair amount” of hip and knee replacements, Farrell said. With the Mako, those procedures will be taken up a notch. “As far as I know, it’s the largest or most popular robotic orthopedic technology for hip and knee replacement in the world,” Farrell said of the Mako. “ … It’s not going to replace the surgeon, it’s not going to replace the training that is required to do this. But what it does is it allows … the surgeon to perform the surgery and plan it a little more accurately than traditional techniques. And the technology allows one to accurately, or more precisely, execute the planned surgery than with traditional techniques.”
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The lengthy testimony in the Snow Hill Circuit Courthouse featured multiple witnesses, including Janasek, Wheatley, OPA director Frank Daly, former OPA President Colette Horn and former OPA director Larry Perrone. In making his decision, Oglesby referenced the August board elections as a reason for the 25-day window, in which the two sides of the lawsuit have the opportunity to work out a compromise. Those elections shook up the OPA rank and file with the ousting of Wheatley and Amy Peck, who showed support for her colleague and the ban. Director Doug Parks, who has been wary of a ban since it was voted on in June, has since taken Horn’s place as president. At least two of the three new directors have questioned the validity of the ban as well.
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(Sept. 9, 2022) The Worcester County Planning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to allow Diakonia to expand its offerings on a 4.4-acre property located on Stephen Decatur Highway in West Ocean City. With a focus on helping homeless men, women, families, and veterans, Diakonia not only offers food and clothing, but also shelter and programs to help people get back on their feet.
On Sept. 1, Ronnie Carpenter of Carpenter Engineering LLC. met with the planning commission for a site plan review.Diakonia is planning to build a new hub at 9601 Stephen Decatur Highway that includes space for services they already provide – things like a thrift store, food pantry, outreach offices and counseling. But on top of that, Diakonia is looking to have three buildings constructed with 42 long-term housing units for people the organization serves. Each of the units will require tenants to stay for at least one year.
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Carpenter’s plans show a flat roof over an area where equipment is stored. “That space,” he said, “Will be completely screened from view.” Code also requires facades to have clear base, body, and cap and typically pertains to three- or four-story buildings.
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The ban was OPA’s response to a May incident at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club that saw Janasek accost and verbally berate then-Director Josette Wheatley. Janasek does not deny that the incident occurred.
Diakonia’s new site will have pedestrian and bike paths, space for recreation, and buildings that fit in with the other buildings in the area that give off a traditional seaside building look. Sanitary capacity is still being worked out, and Bob Mitchell, the director of environmental programs, asked that a conditional approval be given based on the sanitaryUltimately,capacity.the approval was granted upon conditional approval.
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Diakonia is planning to expand its offerings at a new facility on Stephen Decatur Highway in West Ocean City. The new 4.4-acre property will include 42 long-term housing units for people to live in for at least a year, and buildings providing a thrift store, food pantry, outreach offices and counseling services.
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The plans call for some relief from the minimum number of parking spaces, and according to Carpenter, the relief is being sought because the organization does not anticipate much traffic in and out of the Severalfacility.concerns brought up about the plans previously were addressed in Carpenter’s plans. For instance, commercial buildings are not permitted to have flat roofs except where equipment is stored.
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(Sept. 9, 2022) An evidentiary hearing in Snow Hill last month ended with presiding Judge Beau Oglesby setting a 25-day window from Aug. 26 to rule whether the Ocean Pines Association had the legal power to enforce a 90-day amenity ban on former director Tom Janasek.Ifthe ruling goes Janasek’s way, it would enjoin OPA from carrying out the ban.
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Throughout the hearing, OPA attorney Megan Mantzavinos made the case that the board is not limited to the language within the association’s governing documents, especially in matters of safety and Wheatley,protection.inhertestimony, minced no words in saying she feared what Janasek might do next during the altercation. “I was scared out of my mind, quite honestly,” she told Mantzavinos. “I’ve never seen him that way. He has deep blue eyes but they were black. He was in anger mode. And I had seen that before, and I said, he’s going to hit us.” Wheatley went on to claim that Janasek could be heard over the live music and up to 1,000 feet away, according to her own research.
Bruce Bright, Janasek’s attorney, said there are a “whole host of reasons” that Mantzavinos’s argument doesn’t hold water, but declined to elaborate, pending the exchange of closing arguments between their camps.
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As far as their case, Bright said the evidence he wanted to present at the trial was presented. His witness questioning included nearly three hours on Horn alone. Bright’s argument generally revolved around that, despite Janasek’s colorful language and aggressive demeanor, the board simply lacks the authority to ban him because the governing documents don’t contain any justification to do so. Bright also brought up the fact that Janasek went against the board majority in its pursuit of disqualifying director Rick Farr from the board last year, indicating that the ban at hand was retaliation for his position back then.
More million-dollarhomessingle-familysellforovermark homes, regardless of size, were pushed into the $1 million club. Second, those with means to buy a home for more than $1 million may be less sensitive to rising prices.” Locally in Worcester County, homes surpassing the $1 million mark represent a little more than 12 percent of current residential inventory.For some comparison of how the $1 million-plus home market is growing here is year-over-year breakdown for Worcester County: 2019 -16 homes sold; 2020 - 30 homes sold; 2021 - 84 homes sold; and, year-todate for 2022 - 52 homes sold surpassing the $1 million mark. – Lauren Bunting is the Broker of Record for Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City. Continued from Page 40 Cell:Broker410.422.9899lwbunting@comcast.netwww.LaurenBunting.com
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On Tuesday, Bright said his closing argument was already prepared. The two sides have until Sept. 20 to make a deal before an official decision.
A request for comment from Mantzavinos was not immediately returned.
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Museum’s auction features items from iconic beach hotel (Sept 9, 2022) The Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum is holding an eBay auction featuring items from Ocean City’s iconic Beach Plaza Hotel. Located on 13th Street on the Boardwalk, the Beach Plaza Hotel opened its doors in June of 1953. Items up for auction include chandeliers, grand piano, one-of-a-kind 10-foottall stain glass art and hardwood furniture.Allfunds raised from this auction go directly to the Ocean City Museum Society, a 501 c3 non-profit dedicated to preserving Worcester County’s cultural history. The auction ends on Sept. 16. In-person viewing of items will be Saturday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the hotel.In-person pick-up of items is Friday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. View the 45 auction items and bid ksid=p2047675.m3561.l2559https://www.ebay.com/usr/oclssm?_trat
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(Sept. 9, 2022) The findings of a year-long search for software to manage the commissioners’ agenda was presented to the Worcester County Commissioners Tuesday, but fell flat because of the commissioners’ many unansweredDepartingquestion.DeputyChief
“We never quite found what we were looking for,” he said. “It was always good but never quite it.” Parker, who was attending his last county commissioner meeting that day, said he continued his search until PrimeGov offered a test drive of its solution, which integrates well with a product from Swagit that the county already uses.
PrimeGov’s solution offers several different modules including agenda automation, meeting management, Swagit Integration, data migration for up to two years of content, additional data migration, and implementation of the product.
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Bertino raised concerns that the person who researched the software, Parker, was on his way out and questioned who would take over as the lead point.
Parker told Bertino he did the demo with members of the IT department and administrative office, so people are versed to a degree with the software. Whoever implements the software, though, would be starting at the ground floor. “It’s a good time to do this,” Parker said. “It was beneficial to be able to tailor it … to keep it the way you currently run your meetings.”
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trative Officer Joseph Parker III told the commissioners he and his department had tried several solutions over several months in search for one to manage the county agendas online.
Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young said he would be taking care of the agendas and the rollout of the new solution once Parker steps away. He also said he trusts Parker’s opinion of the agenda solution and it is a way to streamline efforts from 12 different internal agencies and multiple outside agencies. It is an ordeal, he said, and this will streamline and digitize all efforts. With many questions about the solution still open, Parker was unable to get the project approved. Instead, the commissioners asked that it come back at a future date with answers to their questions. Parker III
Parker assured Bunting that the option could be toggled off or on, depending on what the commissioners decide.
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Parker also said there were about 50 different features that could be turned off or on, and the options could be tailored to fit the county’s needs. Still, Bunting was hesitant to support the contract without knowing whether it would affect the public’s ability to Commissionercomment.Chip
Parker presented a contract to the commissioners with a price tag of $18,673 for the first year and $15,173 plus a 5 percent annual increase for each subsequent year.
Though the project was not budgeted for FY23, Parker said it could be built into the budget as an over-expenditure.“Ibelieve this is absolutely what we need going forward,” he said. Commissioner Jim Bunting, though, had many concerns about the software suite and what it could do. For example, Bunting said he preferred to have an agenda in print form, not just digital. With the software, the agenda would be available in both forms, according to Parker. But Bunting’s biggest hang-up with the software was it allows for public comment, whether the topic was discussed in open session or not.
employee error at OP Waste Water facility costly
Making matters worse, the weather in January was cold and when crews added microbes back into the tank after it was refilled, they didn’t start working their magic until March, according to Baker, which is when the correct nitrogen levels were reached.
Ted Elder moved to have the roughly $540,000 paid from a reserve fund set aside for use in Ocean Pines. Commissioner Chip Bertino, though, saw otherwise.Bertino said it needs to be understood that the problem that occurred was not natural or due to equipment failures. Instead, he said, it was due to the “irresponsibility” of a public works employee who was using a rake when the head fell off and jammed the pipe, and the employee did not report the problem. If that person had reported the issue, Bertino said, the situation could have been corrected before the fees racked up. Bertino told the other commissioners and Baker that he did not think it was fair to pay the fee from money earmarked for Ocean Pines because it was a “government screwup.” He argued that the money should come from the county’s general fund, rather than an Ocean Pines-specific account. He gave an example of residents who may have a leak in a water line that goes
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Worcester County Commissioners, in a 5-2 vote, approved a nearly $550,400 intergovernmental grant to cover fees implemented by the Maryland Department of Environment after the Ocean Pines Waste Water Treatment Plant failed to keep its nitrogen releases under 3 mg/L back in JanGov.uary.
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(Sept. 9, 2022) The Worcester County Commissioners approved a $540,000 intergovernmental grant for the Public Works Department on Tuesday to pay fees levied against the county by the state because of an Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant problem. In making the request, Public Works Director Dallas Baker told the commissioners the money will be used to pay the Maryland Department of Environment’s, or MDE’s, required Bay Restoration Fee. The MDE assesses the fee annually to wastewater treatment plants that miss their discharge permit limits, and in Ocean Pines, the limit of 3.0 mg/L of nitrogen was breached. The plant’s average was 4.3 mg/L, and if the fee is not paid in a lump sum, MDE will charge every user $60 for the year, or $15 per quarter.Baker told the commissioners the limit was not met because of a clogged pipe, which was discovered in January 2021 by crews performing maintenance.Crews use rakes to clear floating debris, and one of the rake heads broke off and got jammed in the pipe. Baker said he believes an employee was using the rake when the head came off the handle and fell into the treatment unit. Nobody reported the incident, he said in a memo to the commissioners, so they are unsure when it broke off or who did it.
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(Sept. 9, 2022) Two suspects were arrested and charged with attemptedmurder and several other charges on Friday in connection to the robbery and assault of a man in Ocean City back in NasirJuly.J.Waters, 19, of Bishopville, and a 15year-old juvenile boy from Selbyville, were arrested by Ocean City Police and charged with conspiracy to commit murder, attempted first- and second-degree murder, armed robbery, assault, use of a firearm during a violent felonious crime, possession of a firearm by a minor, possession of a handgun, possession of a loaded handgun, and theft of property valued between $100 and $1,500.
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Worcester Preparatory School students returned in stages starting with Upper School (ninth to 12th grade) on Tuesday, Aug. 30; followed by Middle School (sixth through eighth grades) on Aug. 31; and Lower School (Pre-K to fifth grade) on Sept. 1. Freshmen, from left, Caitlin Shimko, Sydney Mize, Ayla Yonker and Anisha Batra are happy to see each other on their first day of Upper School.
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unnoticed. The resident, Bertino said, is required to pay for the water even if they do not know it is being used. “It’s their responsibility to pay that,” he said. “Just as it’s the government’s responsibility to pay for an employee’s screwBertinoup.” commended Baker for taking responsibility for the incident, but said he thinks the government needs to step up and take responsibility for the mishap.“It’sgrossly unfair,” he said. When the commissioners voted on issuing the half-million-dollar grant, the vote was 5-2 with Bertino and Commissioner Jim Bunting opposed.
Food composting advocate requests zoning (Sept. 9, 2022) One of the founding members of an organization focused on removing food waste from the waste stream of Ocean City to have it converted into compost received a favorable recommendation from the Worcester County Planning Commission last Thursday to establish zoning for future food composting facilities. At a meeting with the commission, Garvey Heiderman of Go Green OC said his organization has been operating under a transient use permit for the last two years. That permit, he said, is about to expire.Whenthe transient use permit was issued, there was no precedent for operating a composting facility, and now that Heiderman’s composting program has been in place for two years, he saw it fit to have zoning code in place for future expansion.Heiderman and his organization has had an agreement with Ocean City since last year to pull food waste from a handful of restaurants, including his own, The Hobbit, as well as Mother’s Cantina, Raw Organics, and Fish Tales. Removing the waste from the stream saves the county money, especially when it comes to landfill expenses. Ocean City’s waste is transported off the island to a facility in Pennsylvania, and since his program has been in place, Heiderman explained, the city has saved money.“We are scratching the surface for what we can do, but every little bit helps,” he said. Since the transient use permit was issued, Heiderman also said, there have been no complaints and no required oversight from the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Two suspects arrested in OC for July robbery and assault
Police said members of the Ocean City Major Crimes, Narcotic, and Special Enforcement Units were joined by members of the Worcester County Bureau of Investigations, Crime Enforcement Team, and the STAR team to execute a search and seizure warrant at a residence in Bishopville. The warrant, police said, was in connection to an armed robbery and shooting that took place on July 26 on 144th Street. Police responded to a call for a possible shooting at 9:07 p.m. on July 26 at a residence near 144th Street and when they arrived, officers saw a victim who was suffering from a head injury – it was later determined he was hit in the head with the pistol, and not shot in the head with a Thebullet.victim was seen by members of Ocean City EMS and refused medical treatment.Detectives learned during the investigation that the victim invited the suspects – later identified as Waters and the juvenile – to his residence, and once inside, one of the suspects pulled out the handgun and demanded the victim turn over personal property, according to police.An altercation took place, leading to the victim being hit on the head with the gun. A shot was also fired inside the unit, and the suspect were able to get away with some of the victim’s possessions. When detectives executed the search warrant last Friday, they were able to locate a handgun matching the description of the weapon used during the robbery, as well as various drugs and packaging materials.Waters was also located at the residence and taken into custody without incident, according to police. Members of the Delaware State Police Governor’s Task Force were able to locate the juvenile at his residence in Selbyville and took him into custody without incident as well.
Getting a zoning ordinance in place that allows food waste composting facilities not only paves the pathway to success for the current facility, but it also paves the way for future composting facilities to be created countywide. Mary Knight, a member of the commission, spoke highly of the program, telling Heiderman, “I know the citizens and I thank you for it.” Knight moved to give a favorable recommendation to establish zoning for food waste composting facilities – her motion was unanimously approved.
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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (Left) Cassie McElfish reads a book to students at Buckingham Elementary on the first day back Tuesday. They are joined by Lou Taylor, superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools. (Right) Berlin Intermediate School students pose for a photo.
(Sept. 9, 2022) Former Ocean Pines Association director and general manager Brett Hill has been charged with 16 counts of willful failure to collect, account for and pay employment taxes to the IRS, acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron for the District of Maryland announced lastAccordingweek. to the indictment, Hill, of Parkton, Maryland owned and operated two telecommunications companies and was responsible for collecting and paying to the IRS income, Social Security, and Medicare taxes withheld from the wages of employees at both companies. Hill allegedly collected such taxes from the employees of the two companies but did not pay those taxes to the IRS or file quarterly employment tax returns. In total, Hill did not pay to the IRS approximately $900,000 in payroll taxes related to the two companies.
Trial Attorneys Shawn Noud and Catriona Coppler of the Justice Department’s Tax Division are prosecuting the case. Hill was an Ocean Pines director from Aug. 2016 to Sept. 2017 and benefitted from strong board support during a period of financial risk taking, employee resignation, employee surveillance and overall distrust. He also served as the OPA general manager at the time, taking over for Bob Thompson, whom the board fired. He resigned from both jobs after his financial administration resulted in losses of $1.6 million against the annual budget over two years.
Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron for the District of Maryland made the announcement.IRS-Criminal Investigation is investigating the case.
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Tax charges brought against polarizing Pines’ ex-GM Hill
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If convicted, Hill faces up to five years in prison for each of 16 counts of willful failure to collect or pay over employment taxes. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
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Phase 2 of the Sea Oaks Village development will include an additional 76 townhome units, recreational space, and pool facility
PAGE 50 Ocean City Today SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 Sea Oaks Village clears hurdle for expansion (Sept. 9, 2022) Developers of the Sea Oaks Village residential planned community cleared another hurdle toward entering Phase 2 of the project last week, after the Worcester County Planning Commission last Thursday unanimously approved the site plan review. Ronnie Carpenter of Carpenter Engineering presented plans for the project, which call for 76 townhome units on top of the 59 previously approved back in 2019. The proposed 76 units will be located on the west side of Stephen Decatur Highway, or Route 611, just north of Sinepuxent Road in West Ocean city. The existing entrance on Route 611 will continue to be used for the additional units, according to Carpenter. In addition to the new townhomes, Carpenter said there will be space for active recreation, a playground near a pool facility, and more. Three areas will be established for rain runoff, with one located near the wetland in the back of the development, one near the pool house, and one on the southwest side of the development.Thedeveloper is also proposing to create a court area for pickleball, which would be low maintenance with an impervious surface. The reason for the impervious surface under the court, Carpenter said, so later down the road if people want something other than pickleball, the space can be re-used for something fitting of the times. The new pool house will have a changing area, water fountain and green space for picnics when the pool is open.The commission asked about amenity parking, and Carpenter said there was already one open parking space area that complies with code, and he plans to create an additional seven guest parking spaces near the pool and five near the court area, all labelled, “Guest Parking.” Mary Knight also asked about emergency response times, which she said is never provided with the applications.Knight said she would feel more comfortable approving the applications if emergency response data was provided, though she understood it is not required under the current process.Shealso asked about short term rentals, and was told in Sea Oaks Village, they are allowed for a minimum of one week at a time. Knight moved to have the site plan approved, which garnered unanimous support.
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If there was one thing notable about the Ocean City Council’s consideration Tuesday of whether to override Mayor Rick Meehan’s August veto of the tandem parking ordinance, it was the heroic patience of City Solicitor Heather Stansbury.
Yep, that’s the thing about the aging process, once it gets fully underway, there’s just no stopping it, and that stubborn little hair is just one part of it, because once it appears, other bad things happen.
It’s a fact, anyone who will take the time to look closely at an older gentleman over the course of several days will find an area his razor has missed. Most people, you would certainly hope, have something better to do, but now that I have revealed this situation numerous folks won’t be able to prevent themselves from taking a quick peek the next time an old guy happensAndby.what they will find, in addition to proof that I know what I’m talking about, is not just a whiskery blot on the landscape, but one whose shape looks sort of like Africa more often than not. I don’t know why, it just does.Isuppose you could have that original solitary offender removed permanently through electrolysis, which would be much preferred over, say, a controlled burn, but manly men would rather stay away from such establishments for fear that they might be spotted on their way in or out and have to deal with tiresome jokes from their friends about getting their bikini lines done.
Other undercurrents rippled through the off-topic discussion led by Councilman John Gehrig, including the strong suggestion that the council wanted to duck having to vote altogether. But it was Stansbury’s enduring efforts to get the council to do the job it was legally bound to do that stood out when more frustrated observers might have preferred a baseball bat approach to getting the council’s attention.
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Meanwhile, the real sticking point was not the applicability of the parking concept, but whether the planning commission should play a role in approving it. The removal of its authority in the process via an amendment to the ordinance was why Meehan vetoed it, and also why the conversation veered so far afield.It’s obvious that some council members would prefer a planning commission with greatly reduced authority. But, as Ms. Stansbury would probably advise, that’s another topic for another
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“What the ...?” you say to yourself. “It’s, it’s ... an old man nose whisker. Ohhhhh nooooo!”Itmay be less than a 64th of an inch long, but to you it appears stout enough to hang a lamp on, or in extreme circumstances, cast a wide shadow on a sunny day.
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Let’s talk about the cruelty of the aging process and how we are made uncomfortably aware of it no matter how hard we might try to ignore it. For some of us, this humbling realization that our youth has taken a hike occurs when it becomes apparent that no amount of tweezing will prevent that one single hair from repeatedly sprouting on the tip of yourYes,nose.this is a common old guy problem visited on us geezers as retribution for our many years of feigned coolness.
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On more than a dozen occasions, she advised council members the only action they could take would be to vote to override mayor’s veto, or do nothing and let the ordinance die.
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It's a tough situation. And by the way, I’ve been struggling with this age business recently, not that you could tell from anything I might have said.
The thing is, your multiple doctors will tell you the time has come to take better care of yourself, that one function or the other isn’t performing as well as it once did, and that your appreciation of meat and potatoes isn’t doing your insides or outsides any favors.And you happily ignore everything they say to you because you feel fine. But then the day comes when you find yourself standing in front of the mirror and — WHAM! — you spy a solitary gray bristle sticking straight out from the otherwise barren end of your nose.
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And yet she was repeatedly ignored as Gehrig and, at one point, Councilman Tony DeLuca insisted on conflating the ordinance with an argument over the value of the Margaritaville resort proposed for the former Phillips Beach Plaza property on 14thToStreet.besure, the valet-managed, stacked parking concept was first floated by Margaritaville’s developers as a way to help it meet the city’s parking requirements, but, as Stansbury pointed out repeatedly, the ordinance itself made no mention of Margaritaville and applied to all of the downtown area, thus rendering any discussion of that project irrelevant. City Manager Terry McGean also attempted to break through this fixation on Margaritaville by saying, essentially, that the council’s sole obligation was to issue an up or down vote on the veto.Following that, he and Stansbury explained, the council could do whatever it wanted with regard to tandem parking.
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Honored this year will be Karen Clayland, former Youth and Family Counseling board member and 2015 president, and The Humphreys Foundation for its support of the organization.Inaddition, the services agency will acknowledge last year’s Sun Award recipients: Pastor Mark Piedmonte-Silvoy (Outstanding Contributor), Sandra Washington (Outstanding Volunteer), and Paul Suplee (Outstanding Contributor). Five volunteers from the former Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program will also be recognized for their “Distinguished Years of Service” to the program: Pam Green, Ellen Krawczak, Christie Menning, Shawntel Robins, and Frank Walter.Thepurpose of Youth and Family Counseling Services is to help children and adults in the community lead capable, purposeful, and fulfilled lives. In FY22, the service’s mental health program served more than 304 clients and provided more than 4,700 hours of therapy. Its newest program, Worcester Navigation, assisted over 44 families in need of financial support and resources with self-sufficiency. The Berlin Youth Club provided free summer camp and enrichment experiences to youth in the community who would not have otherwise had the opportunity. Lastly, the Worcester Connects Program provided mentors to youth in Worcester County who needed a positive role model. For more information about the event or WYFCS programs, visit: www.gowoyo.org, or call 410-6414598.
Patrol offers limited coverage during fall season (Sept. 9, 2022) Although Labor Day marks the traditional end of the summer season and begins what the Ocean City Beach Patrol refers to as “fall guarding,” we all know that there will be a lot of beautiful sunny beach days ahead, well into the fall. Even though it’s fall, we still have safetyWhatmessages.wewant you to understand is that fall guarding is different from guarding during the summer months and it comes with many unique challenges.During this period, we are in a reduced coverage mode with fewer lifeguard towers and surf rescue technicians patrolling the beach. This reduction in personnel is an annual occurrence with the start of college classes and the return of our education professionals to school systems throughout the U.S. These teachers are some of our most experienced SRTs and mostly in supervisory roles on the beach. However, now that Labor Day has passed, we have lost most of our educators during weekdays, although many will return to help cover our beach on weekends. The Town of Ocean City is committed to providing the safest beach possible until the end of each season and provides a travel stipend to offset the cost of traveling back to Ocean City for our surf rescue technicians who have moved away, so they can provide additionalAdditionally,coverage. tropical storm activity in the Atlantic is usually at its peak during this time and contributes to rougher surf. This heavy surf causes an increase in the frequency and severity of rip currents, which account for 95 percent of surf Withrescues.fewerguards on the beach and stands that are farther apart, a guard may have to run four blocks or more (as far as 800 meters or ½ mile) to rescue a victim, whereas in the summer they need only run 50 meters. To increase safety and coverage of the beach, the patrol will rely more heavily on its motorized support vehicles to patrol between stands.
(Sept. 9, 2022) After taking a year off because of the covid-19 pandemic, Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Services will be holding its 47th annual celebration on Thursday Sept. 15, from 5:30-7:30 p.m at its office located at 124 N. Main St. in Berlin. The affair will be by invitation only and will host a small group of guests due to the continuing concerns about the spread of covid-19. The annual celebration will take note of the organization’s accomplishments and recognize people and community groups that have contributed to Worcester Youth in significant ways by presenting them with honorary Sun Awards.
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Additionally, each surf rescue technician will be issued a hand-held radio as well as binoculars to assist with coverage of the area between stands (the use of semaphore at these distances becomes less effective). Although we have less available personnel, the beach patrol remains committed to provide surf rescue technicians along the entire beach for all visitors and residents. So rather than have unguarded areas, the number of available lifeguard towers are equally distributed along the beachfront. While nearby beaches in Delaware and Assateague are unguarded, have reduced hours and days or where the guarded area is reduced to just a few blocks. As this redistribution occurs, the location and distance between stands changes (sometimes on a daily basis). We will continue to provide coverage from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. along all 10 miles of Ocean City beach until Sunday, Sept. 25. This coverage will be done with fewer personnel and lifeguard stands; however, we will supplement this coverage by increasing the number of mobile rescue units patrolling the beach. These mobile units are first aid, PPE and AED equipped with one SRT (rider) acting as the primary rescue swimmer while the other SRT (driver) maintains radio communication and backup during an emergency. Both are qualified as surf rescue technicians, medical first responders and are mobile rescue unit (ATV) certified.Surfing is another difference you may notice during the fall season. OCBP Captain Butch Arbin will modify the ordinance that restricts surfing and allow surfing along the entire beach, except where guards are posted.The beach patrol keeps the swimmers in front or near their stand and surfers are encouraged to congregate away from the swimmers. This is a time of the year the surfers enjoy. They can surf while the patrol is on duty and not be confined to the one block designated surfing beaches like during the summer. Surfers must still utilize an ankle leash and remain 50 yards from the nearestHavingswimmer.surfers in the vicinity often proves valuable in saving lives. It is helpful to have the extra flotation devices in the water at this time of year when the coverage is spread over larger spans of beach. It is not unusual for surfers to aid a distressed swimmer and keep them afloat until a surf rescue technician can reach them and take them safely back to shore.Although surfing restrictions have been modified, the beach patrol still reserves the right to prohibit surfing in certain areas or under certain conditions.Another difference is the standup paddle board rule. Beginning the Monday following Labor Day, Sept. 12, stand up paddle boards (SUPs) will be allowed, Monday through Friday during the day. Stand up paddle boarders must follow all applicable Maryland state boating laws and enter and exit the water away from the areas where we are encouraging people to swim.
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The use of skim boards and other watercraft (kite surfers, windsurfers, prone paddle boards, kayaks, etc) is stillEvenprohibited.though fall guarding is different than guarding during July and mid-August, the priority of the beach patrol continues to be public safety. To aid the SRT, the beach patrol suggests taking extra precautions and make sure to walk the short distance to the nearest lifeguard stand and check in with the surf rescue technician and always swim in front of the SRT on duty.Just because you can see one of our SRTs in a stand, doesn’t mean they can see if you need their assistance if you are several blocks away. We strongly encourage all beach patrons to restrict any beach or water-related activities to times and locations when and where beach patrol personnel are on duty, never swim alone, always stay with the limits of their swimming ability and never rely on a flotation device in place of swimming ability.This advice saved a family from losing a father and husband last year, when he suffered a cardiac arrest while in the Becauseocean.he was swimming near an SRT the beach patrol was able to provide immediate lifesaving care include CPR and the use of an AED and following a stay in the hospital is alive today. For additional information, please call Beach Patrol Headquarters. Guard stand placement may relocate daily as conditions change. To locate the closest stand to your beach you may go to the official Beach Patrol website (ococean.com/ocbp) and scroll down to the “Beach Conditions” table and click on the stands location link or by calling Beach Patrol Headquarters at 410-289-7556 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. We have already begun testing and hiring for our 2023 season. If you want to join our team or learn more about the surf rescue technician position go to JoinBeachPatrol.com. to further on
This enables them to provide backup if the need should arise, compared to the summer when the SRT in the stand on both sides of the rescue are responsible to backup the rescue and give support if needed.
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The Orders were undoubtedly ambiguous and deserve the strongest censure. The evidence further shows that the rescue provisions were not carried out and that the Defendant ordered that they should not be carriedTheout.argument of the Defendant is that the security of the submarine is, as the first rule of the sea, paramount to rescue and the development of aircraft made rescue impossible. This may be so, but the Protocol is explicit. If the Commander cannot rescue, then under its term, he cannot sink a Merchant vessel and should allow it to pass harmlessly before its periscope.Theorders, then, proved Dönitz is guilty of a violation of the Protocol. In view of the facts proved, and in particular of an Order of the British Admiralty, announced on 8 May 1940, according to which all vessels should be sunk at sight in the Skagerrak, and the Answers to Interrogatories by Admiral Chester Nimitz stating unrestricted submarine warfare was carried on in the Pacific Ocean by the United States from the first day of the Pacific War, the sentence of Dönitz is not assessed on the ground of the breaches of the International Law of Submarine Warfare.”With that, the Admiral’s life was spared, and he was sentenced to 20 years in Spandau Prison, of which he servedCapt.half.Hartenstein was not so fortunate. Although, after the sinking of the Laconia, he had been offered a safe, cushy, desk job, he declined,
Just as the Laconia’s captain, Rudolph Sharp, was gaining control over the situation, a second torpedo struck the beleaguered ship. Some of the 32 lifeboats had been destroyed. At 9:11 p.m. the Laconia sank with the captain and many of the Italians stillWhenaboard.Capt. Hartenstein realized that civilians and Italian POWs were on board, he surfaced and began rescueWhenoperations.Hartenstein radioed his intent to U-boat Command, U-boat Chief, Adm. Karl Dönitz, ordered U506, commanded by Kapitänleutnant Eric Würdemann, and U-507, commanded by Korvettenkapitän Harro Schacht, to assist. The next day, the Italian submarine Comandante Capallini, commanded by Marco Revedin, on patrol off Freetown, received orders to proceed 700 miles to assist in the rescue operations.Kapitänleutnant Hartenstein’s U156 took nearly 200 survivors aboard its deck, and had another 200 under tow in four lifeboats. In addition, the captain and crew did what they could for the remaining survivors in some 20 lifeboats and a number of small rafts. At 6 a.m. on Sept. 13, Hartenstein broadcast a message, in English, to all ships in the area requesting assistance and promising not to attack. By the afternoon of Sept. 15, the two German submarines and the Comandante Capallini, had joined him and also began towing lifeboats, with several hundred other survivors standing on their decks. Meanwhile, the Vichy French dispatched light cruiser Gloirie, sloop Dumont d’Urville and the Annamite from French West Africa. On Sept. 16, at 11:25 a.m., the four submarines with Red Cross flags draped across their gun decks were spotted by an American B-24 Liberator, piloted by Lt. James D. Harden. The plane was from an American base on Ascension Island, which is located in the South Atlantic, about 1,000 miles from the African coast, and 800 miles from Saint Helena (where Napoleon was exiled after his defeat at Waterloo). Lt. Harden reported his finding to Capt. Robert C. Richardson III, who was the senior officer on duty that day, who ordered the lieutenant to attack and sink the enemy! At 12:32 p.m. the B-24 commenced its attack. The submarines cast adrift the lifeboats and ordered the survivors on their decks into the water and dived.Finally, the next day, the French ships arrived and were able to rescue about 1,000 of the survivors. In all, some 1,500 of Laconia’s passengers survived. That day, Capt. Hartenstein was awarded the Knight’s Cross. At the time, the sinking of the Laconia was the second worst disaster in maritime history. The number one place was the sinking of the Lancastria on June 17, 1940 in Saint Nazaire Harbor in France by the Luftwaffe. More than 4,000 were lost. Ironically, Capt. Sharp was in command that day, as well. As a result of “The Laconia Incident,” Admiral Dönitz issued “The Laconia Order,” which read: “(1) All efforts to save survivors of sunken ships, such as the fishing out of swimming men and putting them on board lifeboats, the righting of overturned lifeboats, or the handing over of food and water, must stop. Rescue contradicts the most basic demands of the war — the destruction of hostile ships and their crews; (2) the orders concerning the bringing in of skippers and Chief Engineer’s stay in effect; (3) survivors are to be saved only if their statements are important for the boat; (4) stay firm. Remember that the enemy has no regard for women and children when bombing German cities!” The “Laconia Order” was introduced by the prosecution against Adm. Dönitz at the trial in Nüremberg. The Nüremberg Tribunal held that,“The prosecution has introduced much evidence surrounding two orders of Dönitz - War Order No. 154 issued in 1939, and the so-called Laconia Order of 1942.
The Defense argues that these Orders and the evidence supporting them do not show such a policy and introduce much evidence to the contrary.The Tribunal is of the opinion that the evidence does not establish with a certainty required that Dönitz deliberately ordered the killing of shipwrecked survivors.
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(Sept. 9, 2022) This week, 80 years ago, the RMS Laconia was sunk by U156, commanded by Kapitänleutnant Werner Hartenstein, off the west coast of Africa between Liberia and Ascension Island. The Laconia had begun life as a Cunard ocean liner in 1922. The ship was 601 feet, 3 inches long with a beam of 73 feet, 7 inches wide. She made her maiden voyage on May 25, 1922 from Southampton to New York. Ironically, she was named for the ship of the same name, which had been sunk by a German U-boat during World War I. In January 1923 the Laconia made the first around-the-world cruise, which lasted 120 days and called at 22 Onports.the day after the United Kingdom declared war on the German Reich, Laconia was drafted into service and, during January 1940, was converted into an armed merchant cruiser, and equipped with eight 6inch guns and two 3-inch guns. Work was begun to convert the Laconia to a troop transport ship on Sept. 12, 1941. The ship returned to service in early 1942. On Sept. 12, 1942, the Laconia was traveling from Cape Town, in South Africa, to Freetown, in Sierra Leone, on the west coast of Africa. She was carrying 1,800 Italian prisoners of war who were being guarded by 160 Polish soldiers. In addition to the crew, there were 268 British soldiers and 80 civilians aboard. At 8:10 p.m., the Laconia was hit on the starboard side by a torpedo fired by U-156. Many of the Italians were killed instantly.
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RMS Laconia sunk off coast of Africa in 1942
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Donna Lee Fitzgibbon, age 65, passed away from complications of COPD at Atlantic General Hospital on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. Born Oct. 17, 1956 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Michael Mackanin and the late Lois Thompson.Sheissurvived by her husband, Edward N. “Ted” Fitzgibbon Jr. of Ocean Pines, Maryland; mother-in-law, Alice M. Fitzgibbon and the late Edward N. Fitzgibbon Sr. of Annapolis; sister, Karen J. Curlett and the late Charles N. “Chuck” Curlett of Baltimore, her extended caring and loving family including numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
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TONI LYN (BERHOSKY) ATKINS Newark Toni Lyn “Jessie” (Berhosky) Atkins, 54, of Newark, Maryland, passed away on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, after a brief illness, surrounded by family members. She is survived by her loving husband, Tom Atkins; mother, Donna (Berhosky) and stepfather, Edward Stover (Thomson, Georgia); brother, Brian Berhosky and his wife, Linda Range, (Coraopolis, Pennsylvania); brothers-in-law, Kevin Kline (North East, Maryland) and Bob Atkins (Selbyville, Delaware); mother-in-law, Olivia Kline and stepfather-in-law, Pete Kline (Angola, Delaware); step sister-in-law, Jenny Kline (Angola, Delaware); and step brother-in-law, Pete Kline, Jr. (Baltimore, Maryland), as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.She was preceded in death by her father, John Berhosky, and her half brother, Wayne Czerwinski. A 1985 graduate of State College Area High School (Pennsylvania) she went on to receive an Associates Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts from the Culinary Institute of America. Toni had a warm, loving, bubbly personality and was a friend to everyone. In her youth, she was a flutist for her school bands, and was a talented ringer for her church handbell choir. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Newark, Maryland, and sang in the church choir. She loved animals and was particularly fond of cats. There are no plans for a funeral. Memorial contributions can be made to the North Shore Animal League, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, New York, 11050; or Trinity United Methodist Church, 8355 Newark Road, Newark, Maryland 21841
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Donna earned her RN degree at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and her bachelor’s degree in Nursing at La Roche College, and began her career at Mercy Hospital with tours in the ER and ICU, followed by years of work in the CardiologySheDepartment.mostrecently served as corporate nurse for Three Lower Counties Community Services (Chesapeake Health Care) before her retirement. Donna met her husband, Ted, while vacationing in Ocean City. She enjoyed deep sea fishing, pleasure boating, gardening and relaxing on theAbeaches.celebration of her life will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Community Church at Ocean Pines. A reception will be held at Taylors Restaurant following the service.
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Ocean City Nancy Jackson Adkins, age 90, of Ocean City, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022 at The Woodlands Assisted Living of Ocean Pines.She was born Jan. 12, 1932 in Salisbury and was the daughter of the late Hal Gillespie Jackson Sr. and Catherine (Hayman) Jackson. Having graduated from Wicomico High School in 1950, she went on to study at Salisbury Business Institute for Office and Clerical Studies. Soon thereafter she was employed by Benjamin’s Clothing Store in Salisbury and later moved on to employment with the Sinclair Oil Company in Baltimore, Maryland, as a secretary. After relocating back to Fruitland with her husband, she devoted her entire life to raising her five children. She was an active member of both the Asbury United Methodist Church in Salisbury, and later in life, the Atlantic Methodist Church in Ocean City. She is survived by four children, Catherine Suraci and husband, F. Skip, Esq. of Belle Haven, Virginia, Laura Kramer and husband, Fred, of Fruitland, James Adkins of Salisbury, and Hal Adkins and wife, Alison, of Ocean City; 11 grandchildren and eightShegreat-grandchildren.wasprecededindeath by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert T. Adkins, M.D., and one son, Robert Thomas (Tom) Adkins, Jr. D.O. She had chosen to have her body cremated and therefore there will be no formal funeral service. Her ashes will be combined with that of her loving husband prior to interment for eternity. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Atlantic United Methodist Church, Christian Education Endowment Fund (CEEF) at 105 4th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. preferring to continue in the submarineOnservice.March 8, 1943, while on patrol near Barbados, U-156 was sunk, taking the captain and all hands. In 2011 the BBC broadcast “The Sinking of the Laconia,” in which Brian Cox plays Capt. Sharp. Next week: The Capture of Madagascar 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 browlaw@gmail.comwimWORLD WAR II Continued from Page 54
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“I’m trying to encourage them to push themselves more. I think the boys’ team is looking pretty good,” he said. “I’ve been working hard. I’ve been running the entire year leading up to this. My goal this year is to be around 18 minutes or lower [and] be able to run fast enough so that I can run on a college“Forteam.the team this year the main goal is to beat Gunston again [our toughest competition],” he continued. “I think it’s going to take hard work and dedication and overall team spirit. I’m just re-
There are 15 boys and nine girls participating this year. About 15 are returners from last season.
The coaches will look to lone senior Caitlyn Hoen to lead the girls’ squad. She has been a member of the team since she was a freshman.
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There are 15 boys and nine girls participating in cross country for Worcester Prep this year. “I think that the boys have a very strong core. The girls’ team is bigger this year, so that’s promising,” said Prep XC Coach John Zirckel. “They have really good attitudes and a good work ethic,” Coach Don Cathcart added.
John Zirckel, center, took over the Worcester Prep cross country program last year and will be joined by coaches Don Cathcart and Megan Leslie for the 2022 season.
“They’re a bunch of really nice kids,” Cathcart“They’readded.very good kids. They’ll do whatever we ask them to do and really not complain too much about it even though it’s hot and they’re sweating and they’re hurting,” Leslie said. “These are also kids who have a lot going on – they have outside jobs, they have drivers education, they have AP summer work and yet they show up at 8 o’clock in the morning to run. They have a level of commitment that has been really nice.”
“I think that the boys have a very strong core. The girls’ team is bigger this year, so that’s promising,” Zirckel said. “At the beginning last year we only had three girls then four and five eventually.”
Senior Jason Todorov will help lead the boys’ squad this season. He has been running for Worcester for two years.
Worcester Prep XC program welcomes two new coaches (Sept. 9, 2022) The Worcester Prep cross country program has three coaches this season who are looking forward to working with the runners and helping them to reach their full potential.John Zirckel took over the program last year and will be joined by coaches Don Cathcart and Megan Leslie for the 2022Theseason.trioagree they all contribute something different and work well together.“[Don’s] got all this knowledge and so does John, so I sort of see my role as also learning from them and then I can take it over in a couple years when they’re ready,” Leslie said. “She will be ready. She’s a natural. She’s like a sponge,” Cathcart said. “Megan’s in the school and knows the kids pretty well,” Zirckel added. “[Worcester likes] to have someone on the staff who works in the school, so it’s a good fit,” added Leslie, who teaches English ninth through 12th grade. “I’m enjoying being part of the program. It’s a lot of fun. I’m doing a lot of behind the scenes stuff.” Cathcart is also enjoying being back coaching. He worked with the Salisbury University program for a number of years and has also led high school teams.
The girls’ team is young, with four freshmen, two sophomores and two juniors.“I’m very excited because we have a lot of girls this year. I’m just hoping to encourage everybody and set them up for a good next few years here,” Hoen said. “I think we’re doing great. From my perspective, this is the best start that we’ve had in a few years. I think everybody is putting a lot of effort in and everyone is just bringing 100 percent to practice every day.” Hoen, who earned a spot on the AllEastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference team for her performance last season, has had a successful career running for Worcester. “I would like to PR in my 5K time –I’m hoping to be about 22-23 [minutes] – and for the team, I would like to win the ESIAC,” she said.
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The boys’ team has about the same amount of runners as last year, but the girls’ squad has doubled in size.
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“He continues to just shoot lights out,” McMullen said. He shot a 32 in nine holes (4 under par) recently during a practice round, a new team record.
Seniors Harrison Humes and Griffin Jones were also recognized for their performances during the 2021
(Sept. 9, 2022) The Worcester Prep golf team is stacked with experienced, talented and competitive golfers this season.
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“Our returning vets are very good. A big strength is the returning members of the team … and they’re helping out their teammates. We have some good new players too,” said Prep Golf Coach Don McRunnersMullen. training hard to prepare for 2022 season ally excited to be out here. It’s a privilege.”The coaches said the runners have individual times and team goals and they come up with workouts to help the student-athletes achieve them. “They have really good attitudes and a good work ethic,” Cathcart said. “Having a notion of what they want to run really helps us in setting up the workouts.”“It’saninclusive group. They all just really support each other,” Leslie added. Zirckel said the runners have improved since preseason began a few weeks“Weago.gave them a two-mile run in the beginning to see where they were at, if they were running this summer, and they’ve already improved on that time, most of them,” he said. “If they keep consistent I think they’re going to be pretty good. “In the short time we’ve been with them this season I’ve seen a lot of potential and I think they’re going to be better and with these [coaches] helping they’re going to be better yet,” Zirckel continued. “We got a lot of different ideas we all run by each other and then we come up with an idea and we go with it.”Worcester will compete in a sixschool meet hosted by Gunston School in Centreville on Thursday at 4 p.m. “We want to be ESIAC champs [and] I just want them to enjoy themselves,” Leslie said. “My goal is, I would like every runner to feel good about what he or she has accomplished. Just helping kids reach their potential is why I teach and the same goes true out here.”
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Four players earned a spot on the All-ESIAC team and are returning for the 2022 season.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor season.Humes, Jones and DePalma are captains for the 2022 season. As a captain, Humes said he wants to help his teammates by giving them pointers with their swings and their games.“And by building friendships and getting to know people, too,” Humes, a four-year member of the team, said. “Everyone’s gotten a lot better the past two weeks. I think we’ll have a solid team this year. “We won the ESIAC last year and we hope to do again,” he added. “I’m excited for the season. My goal is to beat my own record, which is 34. I want to shoot lower.” McMullen said preseason practices have been going well and golfers continue to improve. “I’m very pleased. They’ve been very competitive practices,” he said. “They want to succeed. They’re always trying to get better and go as low as they can go. Each match we’ll have our six best out there and they’ll do their best.” A welcomed addition to the team, McMullen said, is sophomore Aleksey Klimins, who has consistently shot in the 30s during practice rounds.“We’re excited and looking forward to the season. It’s going to be a fun season,” McMullen said. “I’ve seen improvement across the board. It’s an individual sport, but you’re also playing with a team.
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In addition, DePalma earned a spot in the Boys’ 14-15 Division of the Drive, Chip and Putt nationals in April in Augusta, Georgia.
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Junior Vanesska Hall and sophomore Mike DePalma were named CoPlayers of the Year for 2021.
“The team looks very good this year,” said Prep Coach Don McMullen. “Our returning vets are very good. A big strength is the returning members of the team … and they’re helping out their teammates. We have some good new players too.” There are 19 in the golf program –11 on varsity and eight on JV. Eight of the 11 on varsity competed last year when Worcester went undefeated, 12-0. The squad also captured the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship. “Our goal this year is to try to repeat. It would be three years in a row if they can do it,” McMullen said. “Our experience last year really helps. We’re shooting lower scores already.”
“Nine holes is like nine separate games. We tell them if you have one blowout, just move on,” he continued. “Just because you have one bad hole it’s not Worcesterover.”willcompete in a fourschool match on Tuesday beginning at 3:30 p.m. at Prospect Bay Country Club in Grasonville, Maryland. www.oceancitytoday.com McMullen
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(Sept. 9, 2022) After graduating 14 players, Worcester Prep Coach Carol Hartnett thought she would have a smaller soccer team this season. She was wrong and instead, is thrilled to have a full roster. There are 28 players participating – 10 upperclassmen and 18 newdleSomefrom“Theunderclassmen.girlscameotherplaces.playedinmid-school,afewaretothesport. They’re all happy to be out there and be a part of it,” Hartnett said. “Everyone is dialed in, they’re ready and willing to learn. They want to increase their soccer IQ and they’re working hard. They’re enthusiastic, they’re athletic and they have great attitudes.”Seventeen of the girls competed last year when the team went 10-1 and won the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship. The Lady Mallards also had sevenTheirshutouts.mottothis year is G.R.I.T. –set goals for yourself, be resilient, find where your inspiration comes from, and have tenacity and don’t giveTheup.girls also have a journal they can write in and are encouraged to spend 10 minutes a day and take a break from their hectic lives. “When you’re better we’re better. It’s a growth mindset, to find the positive in things even when it’s difficult,” Hartnett said. “Abilities come from dedication and hard work no matter where you are on the learning curve.”Hartnett said she has seen tremendous improvement since preseason began a few weeks ago. “We’re right were we should be at the end of preseason,” she said. “They’re like sponges. They take what we’re giving them, they’re learning quickly and they want to be better at the game of soccer.”
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Perry directed the middle school soccer program for two seasons then was the varsity assistant coach last year under Jon Adkins. “I was really enjoying [being an] assistant coach under Adkins, to be honest. It was nice to just work with the midfield and offense, but we have a really experienced squad so after the first few practices I got excited,” he said. “I was a little nervous to start, but after that, yeah, it’s been good … I’ve coached the juniors and sophomores like three or four years now.”
WP Mallards in shape and working hard, coach says (Sept. 9, 2022) Members of the Worcester Prep boys’ soccer team came into preseason fit and primed to bring home their eighth consecutive Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship title. “They’re skilled, they enjoy soccer and they enjoy each other. It’s a good friendly group, which I enjoy,” said Prep Coach Jake Perry. “There was a lot of running the first few practices. They came into preseason in shape. Everyone made the two-mile run [the first day of practice], which was fantastic, and then the sprints were also very good. They like to crack jokes with each other, but when it comes down to it, they get after it in practice.”
“Everyone is dialed in, they’re ready and willing to learn,” Prep girls’ soccer Coach Carol Hartnett said. “They want to increase their soccer IQ and they’re working hard. They’re enthusiastic, they’re athletic and they have great attitudes.”
“Success will come in small increments,” Hartnett said. “They’re just nice girls. They come out smiling. I’m looking forward to a great season.”
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The four seniors have been named captains – Olivia Mattingly (forward/midfield), Annie Carter (midfield), Morgan Schoch (midfield/forward) and Ava Wilsey (defense).“Ifeelthat our group is very teachable, so that definitely helps. I feel like the seniors that I watched all my years coming up have been great role models, so I’m just pulling from what I’ve seen them do [and that] is certainly helpful,” Wilsey, a four-year player, said. “I think we look really good. Our freshmen have fit right in with us and our sophomores and juniors and seniors are still bringing it like they were last year. It would be really nice to go out on a championship win, but I’m already happy here on the team, so just a good season would be great.” Hartnett said the captains all contribute.“They’re quiet leaders. They lead by example,” Hartnett said. “They give direction, they cheer on and encourage their teammates. They’re intrinsically motivated. They understand the program and they know a positive environment is very important.”Hartnett said the squad is young with eight freshmen, six juniors, 10 sophomores and four seniors.
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The team is strongest up the middle of the field, with Gardner at striker, Gentry at center back joined on defense by senior transfer Daniel Thompson, in addition to returning midfielders, McGovern and his brother, Ben, a sophomore, and senior Pearson Schul, “who play very well“Theytogether.”know each other well,” Perry said. “I feel like our starting 11 is really strong. Eight have starting experience.”Worcester kicked off the season with an 8-1 victory over the Salisbury School Dragons on Wednesday in Berlin. Dylan McGovern scored four goals, and Gardner and Ben McGovern had two each. Scopp recorded eightWorcestersaves. will host the Gunston School Herons on Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Berlin.
‘We’ve got a good, solid foundation,’ WP coach says (Sept. 9, 2022) Worcester Prep Coach Mike Kelley describes the girls on his volleyball team as prepared and“Wefocused.have a mission this year. I think this group of girls, I feel like we finally turned a corner in this program,” he said. “We can all see it. It’s all in front of us. It’s just a matter of our commitment to doing it.” Kelley has 15 players on his roster, and seven are varsity veterans. Despite only winning on match last year, the girls improved tremendously throughout the season. “I’m excited. We’ve been putting the work in the last couple years now and it’s starting to really pay off. I think we’ve got a good, solid foundation,” he said. “We went to a play day a couple weeks ago, we had a triscrimmage up at Indian River last week and I feel like we’re already well ahead of where we were last year. “With so many returning players coming in – we had a lot that went to camp this summer, some played club Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor Kelley
“I think we might be a little bit better than last year,” he said. Perry said the group has the potential to repeat as regular-season and tournament champs. “I would also like to see good attacking football, possession based, good transitions, but then also the kids just to enjoy coming to practices and playing in the games is most important,” he added.
WP boys’ soccer team kicks off season with 8-1 victory and participate in the drills and describes himself as a “players’ coach.” “I’m hard on them, but then it’s always an arm over the shoulder right after,” he said. There are 25 players on the team this“We’reyear. returning 12 players that got a lot of varsity minutes last year and then five more that were like the in-betweeners – between JV and varsity,” Perry said. The 2021 squad won 12 games, lost two and had one tie and captured its seventh straight ESIAC championship. Senior Jack Gardner, who played in the goal until the last few games of the 2021 season when he was moved up to forward, returns as a captain. Joining him to lead the team are seniors Austin Gentry and Logan Ginnavan and junior Dylan McGovern. “One hundred percent they stepped up as leaders during preseason,” Perry said. “Austin and Jack came in the best shape of the team, leading the two miles and all the sprints. Those two are vocal. Dylan McGovern leads by example, same with Logan – leading without being the loudest I would say. Always in shape, always on time, never complaining, but when he does speak everyone listens and it’s normally right to the point and positive.” After stepping out of the goal and onto the offensive line, Gardner scored some big goals toward the end of the 2021 season. He hopes to lead this year’s squad in scoring as well as push and encourage his teammates. “The first three years I was goalie, then I moved to striker. It’s an adjustment, but I played in the midfield and right wing my entire life through middle school so I was pretty used to it. I moved up the last two games when our striker got hurt,” Gardner said. “I’m excited. [Sophomore] Dillon Scopp is a good goalie. I’m glad we have him back there. I have a lot of trust in him. He’s going to do really well back Gardnerthere.”said his goal is for the team to go undefeated this season and win the ESIAC title. It will take hard work to be successful, he added.
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“They’re skilled, they enjoy soccer and they enjoy each other. It’s a good friendly group, which I enjoy,” Prep boys’ soccer Coach Jake Perry said. “They came into preseason in shape. Everyone made the two-mile run [the first day of practice], which was fantastic, and then the sprints were also very good. They like to crack jokes with each other, but when it comes down to it, they get after it in practice.”
Senior A’zavion Manuel caught two passes for 28 yards and a touchdown. Sophomore Zakhari Baker caught four passes for 26 yards and a touchdown.Juniorkicker Brogan Eastlack was successful on five of six PATs. Sophomore Sully Auker led the Decatur defense with 10 tackles (assisted).Senior Daegan Risser had seven tackles (one solo, six assisted).
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“It will take a total team effort,” he said.Those unable to attend the game can watch live for free on the Decatur YouTube ballthefootballadvertisementgamesandports.https://www.youtube.com/c/SDHSSchannel,Colemanencourageslocalbarsrestaurantstobroadcasttheaswell.Anyoneinterestedinrunninganorsponsoringtheteam’sbroadcastshouldvisitStephenDecaturSeahawksFoot-Facebookpage.
“She’s just an all-around fantastic player. Natasha leads by example, and because her dedication and her skills are unmatched,” Kelley said. “I have [three years] experience and the coaches help guide me as well so it’s not just me [leading] by myself. I just want to help keep the morale up,” Richter said. “I love volleyball. We’ve definitely improved so much. We just need to talk and communicate more and just go after the ball and not be afraid of making mistakes
Junior Brycen Coleman was 14for-18 passing for 141 yards. Sophomore Nathan Tapley converted 3-of-3 passes for 40 yards.
Junior Gavin Solito recorded five tackles (two solo, three assisted).
To be successful, Coleman said Decatur must bring its “A game.”
Decatur football squad wins opener, 43-13 (Sept. 9, 2022) The Stephen Decatur football team opened the season with a 43-13 victory on the road against the James M. Bennett Clippers in Salisbury last Friday. “It was a good way to start the season. They played well. I’m very happy,” Decatur Coach Jake Coleman said. “They came out and played relatively penalty free. They were enthusiastic, the effort was there and the mistakes they made are correctable.” Decatur led 15-6 at the end of the first quarter. At halftime, the visiting Seahawks were ahead 29-6. After three quarters, the Berlin squad held a 43-6 advantage. “It was great competition. A good challenge for us,” Coleman said. “They went out and did a good job. Their focus was where it needed to be.”
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“We can all see it. It’s all in front of us. It’s just a matter of our commitment to doing it.”
Seniors Haris Gjikuria and Lorelei Campbell have been leading as well and encouraging their teammates. Kelley said the goal this season is to hang a championship banner in the school’s gym. “I’m a firm believer, I don’t believe in settling for lower goals because what happens if you reach that and the season is still going? Do you just pack it in and say we’re done? No,” he said. “Our goal is to be better than we were the day before and the ultimate goal is to be the first to hang a volleyball banner in this gym, because there’s not a single one.” Since the program started in 2011 teams each season have struggled to win“We’vematches.never done more than one or two wins a season. I really feel confident that we’re in a position to win the [Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference] ESIAC and possibly win the tournament at the end of the season,” he continued. “We are capable. If we don’t do it it’s our own fault.”Kelley said he is looking forward to a great season. The girls are excited to come to practice every day, he added, and they always want to stay late and continue playing. “I always have to kick them out of the gym, and that’s a great sign. That’s a happy problem for a coach to have,” he Worcestersaid.will host the Gunston School Herons on Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Berlin.
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Junior Sara Freih will also have a leadership role as the team’s setter.
Coleman rushed six times for 46 yards and two touchdowns. Senior Luke Mergott rushed two yards for a touchdown.Tapleycarried the ball three times, picking up 36 yards and scoring once.
Coleman was named Offensive Player of the Week. Offensive Lineman Player of the Week was senior AJ Trimble. Solito received Special Teams Player of the Week honors. Defensive Player of the Week accolades went to senior Logan Bradshaw.Coleman was pleased with the number of Decatur fans in attendance.“The crowd was unbelievable. It felt like a home game. The stands were full,” he said. “Overall, it was an outstanding example of Stephen Decatur and our community.” Decatur will host the Indian River Indians tonight, Friday, at 6 p.m. in Berlin. Fans are encouraged to wear white for the game. “They’ve dominated the rivalry. I was told we’ve never beaten them at home and they’ve won 14-of-16 games,” Coleman said.
Decatur won the 2021 matchup in Dagsboro, Delaware, 48-15.
… I want to win a few more games this year. I think it’s looking good. It’s going to be a great season.”
“She came in as a freshman and we were like, ‘just practice setting.’ She’s in her third year of setting for us and every year we keep putting more responsibility on her to make more decisions in the game flow,” Kelley said. “She worked really hard. She sets every single play and we’ve been accelerating her repertoire.”
PAGE 60 Ocean City Today SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 – and it’s really paying off,” he continued. “They’re ready to go and we’re hitting the ground running and looking good from day one.” Kelley is confident in his players’ abilities and skills and that they will be successful on the court. “For the first time since I’ve been here we have more than one girl that gets over the net. We actually have a legitimate front row with subs and the ability to play above the net,” he added. “We’ve got great passers that are playing the back row. For the first time I think we have players fulfilling a job duty on the team – maybe they’re a back row specialist, maybe they’re front row specialist – and so this is the most complete we’ve been. Were going to use nine, 10, 11 girls every single game at least and we have all the confidence in the world in putting any of them in.” He will look to several girls to lead the team, including returning captain, junior Natasha Richter.
“They’re a good Delaware football program, they’re a well-coached team, they’re physical, they’re probably one of the bigger teams we’ll face,” he added.
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“We have a mission this year. I think this group of girls, I feel like we finally turned a corner in this program,” Prep volleyball Coach Mike Kelley said.
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(Sept. 9, 2022) The Stephen Decatur golf team improved to 3-0, earning wins last Thursday and on Tuesday this week. The Seahawks came in first place during the Sept. 1 seven-school competition at Ocean City Golf Club in Berlin with a score of 165. Decatur was led by medalist, junior captain Evan Oglesby’s 38, followed by junior captain Kole Kohut (39) and sophomores Clayton McCabe (41) and Sam Boger (47). Parkside finished in second place with a 182. James M. Bennett took third, carding a 196. “The team played really well on a very difficult golf course. And to start the season 2-0, is awesome,” said Decatur Coach Dan Stearman. Earlier this week, the Decatur squad picked up another victory. “At a rainy wet match at Ocean Pines Golf Course, Decatur won its third match of the season with a team score of 160,” Stearman said on Tuesday. “I thought we played really good golf under tough weather conditions as well as a difficult course. The entire group showed poise and toughness.” Decatur was led in the eight-school match by freshman John Malinowski’s 1 over par 37 in his varsity matchAlsodebut.contributing to the win was Oglesby, Kohut and McCabe, who all shotParkside41s. was runner-up with a 186, followed by Bennett, who tallied a 192.Decatur’s next match is Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at River Run Golf Club in Berlin.
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PHOTO COURTESY DAN STEARMAN Decatur won its third match of the season on Tuesday at Ocean Pines Golf Course and was led by freshman John Malinowski's 1 over par 37.
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