By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer
City Council members currently make $10,000 a year, the council president makes $11,000, and the mayor earns $30,000. After researching the salaries of similar municipal officials, city staff proposed raising the salaries to $20,000 for council members, $23,000 for the council president, and $50,000 for theThemayor.rates have not been altered since 1989, and at a work session Tuesday, council members voted to put the raises on the Nov. 8 election
Tom Perlozzo, the city’s director of tourism and business development, said everything from transportation to police, fire and emergency services
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Red wine flows into a glass during the annual Winefest on the Beach at the inlet lot last Saturday, where hundreds of wine lovers and the merely interested flock to sample some of the region’s best offerings.
Pay hasn’t changed since 1989, now elected officials will ask voters to decide
Raises for mayor and council?
(Sept. 16, 2022) When Ocean City voters go to the polls this November, they will not only elect three council members and the mayor, but they will also vote on whether to give the elected officials raises for the first time in 34 years.
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be, honestly, encouraging people to walk and ride their bikes,” City Manager Terry McGean said during a Transportation Commission meeting this week while sharing details of a working transportation plan for the concert.
(Sept. 16, 2022) Resort officials hope the tens of thousands of people who attend the Oceans Calling Festival at the inlet in two weeks are familiar with the challenges that come with large, crowded events.
Officials compared the post-concert exit situation to what one might experience while leaving a Baltimore Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium, and are urging people to avoid driving their own vehicles.
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“In discussing this I just think there are a few things that I think are important. We definitely should not vote on this ourselves,” Councilman John Gehrig said Tuesday.
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“It should be a real win for the town, with lots of moving parts, just to give you a heads up,” Perlozzo said during a Tourism Commission meeting Monday. “… Transportation, to bike transportation, to EMS, fire, police, I can’t begin to tell you. It even started with the liquor license.”
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Perlozzo and McGean said those supplemental plans, as well as the official memorandum of understanding
The massive concert featuring more than 30 bands on multiple stages in the inlet lot is set from Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, The Lumineers, and Alanis Morrissette will headline on respective nights, with a number of other big-, medium- and small-name bands and artists from the ’90s and early 2000s on the roster.
C3 representatives released a map of the concert grounds on social media this week, and McGean said
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has been addressed for Oceans Calling, which is one of the biggest — if not the biggest — event to happen in downtown Ocean City.
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The concert is sold out on the Oceans Calling website, and Mayor Rick Meehan said this week that all of the downtown hotels are booked.
The subject was not brought up again until Tuesday, when City Man-
ager Terry McGean presented the recommended raises.
It’s likely that many of the people coming to the concert will have never been to Ocean City, as Perlozzo said he has received inquiry calls from as far away as California, Oregon, and even British Columbia.
Shearman said the continuing shortage of bus drivers may pose challenges, but that the department will put as many drivers as possible on the roads to provide the best service they can. He said they will also be communicating with each other and with supervisors during the event to make sure all areas are covered for the smoothest experience.
Martin, Councilman Mark Paddack and Council President Matt James are all up for re-election, along with Mayor Rick Meehan.
city officials are working closely with the promoters on sharing information.“Oceans Calling and us are trying to make sure that everything we’re putting out everybody agrees with and everybody knows,” McGean said.
Public Works Director Hal Adkins and Transit Manager Robert Shearman said they are working out final details, which will include plans for driving people to and from the venue from both Route 50 and along Coastal Highway — the only two routes available. Bus schedules, parking information and other transportation-related matters will be considered and conveyed to the public.Shearman
bers have joked that they have actually lost money because of the extra time and effort they put into the job for the salary.
Council members voted unanimously, with Councilman Peter Buas absent, to put the decision on the proposed higher rates on the next election ballot.
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Ryan Whittington, the president of the resort’s firefighters’ union, introduced the idea of raises to the elected officials at a public meeting late last year. He informed council members that the last time they had a pay raise was in 1989, and argued that they were due for an increase in salary.
Overall, McGean said the event will be a learning experience.
To date, James and Meehan have filed for re-election but Martin and Paddack have not. Two newcomers — Carol Proctor and Will Savage – have also filed for council. The filing deadline is Oct. 11 and the last day to register to vote, according to the state board of elections, is Oct. 18.
bayside, all the areas, you’re going to have a tremendous amount of people walking.”Hiscomments were in reference to discussions on the event transportation plan during this week’s meeting.
The council members agreed that they did not feel comfortable voting to raise the salaries outright, which was an Instead,option.council members decided they would rather have staff come up with some numbers, vote on them, and send them to the voters to approve or deny in the next election.
Ocean City Council members listen to City Manager Terry McGean, front right, present the summary of salary recommendations for the mayor and council members’ positions at Tuesday’s work session.
“We don’t get paid enough to be here. And it’s a job people should want to do and want to be here for, like a volunteer fireman. Something you volunteer to do for your community,” Martin said. “It does take time away from your life … It’s hard. It’s hard to be up here on the council and say I’m doing this for $10,000.”
midnight all three days of the festival. Adkins said they are also working on a route plan to ensure as many buses as possible are on the road and driving people where they need to go.
Several large articulating buses, which carry more people, will also be on the road that weekend.
Then-City Manager Doug Miller did some research, comparing the council and mayor salaries to the pay rates of elected officials in similar municipalities, and determined that
the resort’s numbers are low.
“We’re going to learn a lot,” he said.
“I know none of us do it for the money. We choose to serve,” Gehrig continued. “That’s it, though. We do live in a small town and that means we have a small candidate pool. While we don’t do it for the money, I also don’t think we should have a situation where people don’t run because of the Councilmanmoney.”Lloyd Martin, who has been on the council since 2002 and served as council president for two terms, had similar thoughts.
“That’s a tremendous amount of people that are going to this concert, going to Oceans Calling, who will be walking,” Meehan said. “Downtown,
said officials have obtained a contractor to run five school buses to and from the park-and-ride lot across the bridge from noon to
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If they are approved, the new salaries will go into effect after the next council and mayor are seated following theTheelection.election is set for Nov. 8.
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And pretty soon, members of the public will be able to watch his journey.Ocean City Tourism Department staff have been working with Feherty to promote the resort’s golf industry through a series of ads. This week, Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo provided an update on the celebrity promoter’s time in Ocean City.
Perlozzo said the footage looks “really good” and he hopes it will help the average vacationer learn about and become interested in the resort’s golf industry, and vice versa.
According an online biography, Feherty is a Northern Ireland native, who became a professional golfer in 1976. He spent most of his career playing in Europe, where he won five times and finished in the top 10 twice in the European Tour’s Order of Merit, placing 10th in 1989 and eighth in 1990. In 1994 and 1995, Feherty played mainly on the PGA Tour in the U.S., earning a second-place finish at the 1994 New England Classic.In 1997, Feherty retired from playing and joined CBS Sports as oncourse reporter and golf analyst. Gigs over the years included contributing content to Golf Magazine and other publications, writing books, appearing on radio shows, guest starring on a television show, and hosting a primetime show on the Golf Channel along with a number of pro tours.
In 2015, Feherty left CBS Sports to work for NBC Sports and the Golf Channel full-time. In July, Feherty made national headlines when he announced he was leaving NBC Sports to join the broadcast team at the Saudi Arabia-sponsored LIV Golf.
tourism side of Mr. Feherty,” Perlozzo told members of the city’s Tourism Commission Monday. “It was really good. He’s eating crabs and being the David Feherty, fun guy.”
(Sept. 16, 2022) From eating crabs to riding the inlet Ferris wheel, former golf pro and veteran broadcaster David Feherty recently experienced some of the popular attractions and offerings in Ocean City.
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Former pro golfer and renowned golf broadcaster David Feherty poses in front of the Ocean City Boardwalk sign on North Division Street.
Golf celebrity David Feherty promoting tourism in resort
“We got the first take of the
“The way I’ve always looked at this, the golf industry, if you could picture a circle,” Perlozzo said. “If you came on a beach vacation, I wanted to share with you how you could come back as a golf vacationer. If you were a golf vacationer, I wanted to share with you how you to come back as a tourism, beach vacationer. We kind of did that with David Feherty.”
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Feherty is known for his big personality and outspoken approach to broadcasting and commentary and is bringing that character to several video spots promoting the city’s brand.Perlozzo said he saw the first take of a recently shot 60-second video in which Feherty is performing a variety of activities, including riding a bike down the Boardwalk, riding the Ferris wheel at the inlet, eating a pile of crabs and standing at the top of the life-saving museum downtown.
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The25.designation is being applied, according to the department’s statement, because of the possibility of an
The Special Event Zone reduces established speed limits in the zone and increases fines for violations. The maximum speed limit in Ocean City will be 30 Additionally,mph. legislation signed in 2020 allows for increased penalties for specific motor vehicle violations. Similar to a Construction Zone, violators will face increased fines or, in some cases, arrest.
In addition, significant traffic congestion and alternate traffic patterns
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influx of the small tuner cars that have flouted motor vehicle laws locally in the past.
(Sept. 16, 2022) The Ocean City Police Department this week advised the public and motorists in particular that the resort in its entirety will be designated a Special Event Zone from Tuesday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Sept.
are anticipated throughout the weekend.Spectators are urged to keep the sidewalks clear for pedestrian traffic and should not incite the spinning of wheels or “burn-outs” by motorists. Officers will enforce all laws for spectators who incite drivers and enforce the violations with the driver.
Further, with high pedestrian traffic expected, pedestrians should remember to “ Walk Smart!” always use crosswalks when crossing roadways, wait for the signal to change, and be sure drivers see you while crossing. goes into
During this period, residents and
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Three-story condo building coming to 15th Street lots
Place Jewelers, bought two lots at 1505 and 1507 St. Louis Ave. for the new project, which received unanimous site plan approval from members of the Ocean City Planning Commission on Sept. 7.
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A rendering shows how a three-story condo building planned for two lots on 15th Street and St. Louis Avenue will look from the west south west view.
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The new building will replace a one-story, four-unit residential structure known as Son Rays Condomini-
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(Sept. 16, 2022) The owner of a pair of resort jewelry stores and several other pieces of Ocean City real estate is developing a three-story condominium building at 15th Street with spacious units and waterside views.Todd Ferrante, the owner of Park
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 Ocean City Today PAGE 9
City Manager Terry McGean introduced the issue and said e-Bikes fit in the category of “other power-driven mobility devices,” or OPDMDs, and currently there is a wholesale prohibition of e-bikes on the Boardwalk.
ones.In approving the plan, the planning commissioners agreed that the project is attractive and will fit in well with the rest of the neighborhood.
It’s not a matter of allowing bikes but not allowing disabled people to use
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He added that the city must have a policy in place regarding e-bikes, by law.Councilman Matt James raised concerns about a person riding an ebike on the boards and a police officer questioning that person on whether he or she has a disability that permits it.
Zoning Administrator Kay Gordy said the developers are also taking advantage of an allowance for tandem, or stacked, parking for two of the 10 on-site spaces.
Through stacked parking, vehicles are parked bumper-to-bumper in such a way that one car must be moved to allow another to exit. The concept is allowed for residential projects, but not for commercial
McGean told James that the officer could ask whether the person is disabled, and if that person says yes, the verbal assurance should be taken as verification.Anotherbig concern raised during the meeting was speed.
(Sept. 16, 2022) Ocean City officials may soon allow e-Bikes on the Boardwalk at certain hours of the day to accommodate people who cannot use their legs to pedal a bicycle.
but managed to keep the building at three stories. He said the height works well with the other homes in the residential area. The project also includes boat slips and waterfront views.“We’ve tried to create a very interesting streetscape by having the balconies facing east,” Iott explained. “Those will actually be great views from the east. But what we tried to do is reduce the scale of the building with our breaks in materials and colors.”Planning
“I think it’s a good-looking project,” Commission Chairwoman Pam Buckley said.
“Ibikes.think we are in a precarious position right now,” McGean said.
ums. The first floor will have two units with two bedrooms, and the second and third floors will each have two units with four bedrooms. Plans include 10 parking spaces on site and seven across the street on a currently vacantKeithlot.Iott, the architect for the project, said during the planning commission meeting that Ferrante came to him with “an interesting piece of property,” and the plans evolved from there.
“I think people are going to love it,” Iott said of the project. “… We are basically through the design documents and we’re ready to build a real goodIottbuilding.”calledthe design “unusual,” as architects were able to use the maximum density allowed for the property
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Site plan OK’d by planning comm.
Ocean City could allow e-bikes on boards for some
Members of the Ocean City Police Commission convened on Monday morning to discuss the possibility of allowing electric bicycles to go up and down the boards.
Commissioner Palmer Gillis applauded Iott and his team for meeting the parking requirements for the building, which were grandfathered in 1976, with open spaces instead of garages. Gillis has pushed against new town house and condo developments including enclosed
garages in their plans because of the tendency of residents to use the spaces for storage instead of parking.
Mayor Rick Meehan asked whether the speeds could be regulated with a governor, and of the classifications of e-bikes, only a Level 3 could go up to speeds of 28 mph.Level 1, according to McGean, must be pedaled, and Level 2 do not have to be pedaled and do not go near as fast as 28 mph.
McGean said when a code is eventually created, it only must refer to the device used by a disabled person, not the caretaker.
“It’s important to allow access to the beach,” Meehan said. “I think we should be proactive with regard to beachUltimately,access. the commission did not act on the matter and plans to hold two different conversations: one for e-bikes and the other for OPDMDs.
By Greg Wehner Staff Writer
The Americans with Disabilities Act, McGean said, is not like a building code that can be modified at will. Instead, it’s a civil rights act, and by not offering someone the ability to ride a bicycle on the boards because of a disability, the city could be discriminating against that person.
City manager brings up ADA issue to police commission
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(Sept. 16, 2022) Despite rumors of the unsanctioned “H2O” tuner-car pop-up rally moving to Wildwood, New Jersey, Ocean City officials are not ready to let their guard down for what has historically been chaotic and dangerous in past years.
By Greg Wehner Staff Writer
Officials anticipate smaller turnout for ’22 pop-up rally
“So far it looks promising,” he said. “There has been a great deal of preparation.”Buteven though the numbers are not where they were a few years ago, Buzzuro said it was important to remainThevigilant.issueis not keeping people under control, but is about safety, he said.Part of the chief’s plan includes deploying mobile cameras in areas where people traditionally congregate. The department also has drone capabilities, can tap into the City Watch network of video cameras up and down the streets and Boardwalk, and each officer is outfitted with a body
Over the years, the event has turned into what people might envision as a scene from the “Fast and Furious” franchise, with Hondas, Mitsubishis, and various other car brands – mostly Asian – that have been outfitted with spoilers and engine tune-ups that force backfires, among other things.
though, speeds will be reduced to 30 mph in all areas except where the speed limit is normally lower.
Still, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro is working with other area police agencies to ensure shenanigans do not take place. The efforts include an increase in enforcement as well as a special event zone from Sept. 20-26, effective across all of Worcester County. In Ocean City,
Members of the Ocean City Motor Event Task Force met on Sept. 9 to discuss upcoming car rallies including the unsanctioned pop-up tuner car rally, traditionally scheduled for the third full week of September. Although events have been planned on social media for Wildwood, New Jersey, Ocean City officials are not ready to let their guards down just yet.
The rally, which attached itself to the official H2Oi event that took place in Worcester County and was for fans of water-cooled Volkswagens and Audis, ultimately attracted people with highly tuned imported cars that did not qualify to be included in the event.
Those driving the smaller Asianmade vehicles were much less restrained than H2Oi owners, leading the latter to be blamed for situations over it which it had no control. As a result, H2Oi left Ocean City as a base of operations and moved to Atlantic City, while the tuner-car fanatics continued to visit Ocean City.
“It’scamera.justa little different than it was a couple years ago,” Buzzuro said. “I think we’re pretty close to where we want to be.
Susan Jones, the executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association said during the meeting that there was plenty of vacancy in hotels across the resort.
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Piggy-backing off Jones’ statement, Mayor Rick Meehan said the positive message of what the city has done to control the antics that take
“I think we’ll see another decline in what we’ve seen in the past,” he added, referring to last year’s pop-up rally which was much tamer than those in years past.
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The chief, along with other local and state officials convened for the Motor Event Task Force meeting last Friday to discuss strategies and plans for getting through the pop-up rally, if it takes Duringplace.themeeting, Buzzuro said his team has seen a “tremendous” drop off compared to 2019-20, in terms of online chatter, adding that there seemed to be a departure of people who attended the event in Ocean City.
The rally is a social media-generated event, and in recent years, it has turned into a raucous crowd of mostly 18-40-year-olds who tear up and down the streets, and often challenge each other. The challenges include burnouts or spinning donuts in intersections, while being surrounded by a crowd of spectators. On the H2O social media channels, the event appears to also have moved to New Jersey, but to Wildwood.
(Sept. 16, 2022) Members of the Ocean City Planning Commission responded last Wednesday to the City Council’s recent quick denial of two proposed code amendments. And for the most part, the commissioners are notTheyhappy.plan to bring up their concerns at an upcoming joint meeting with the mayor and council set for Sept. 27.
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Planning commissioners spent several hours conducting public hearings, gauging responses, and refining details before coming up with recommendations for council members to consider.Butbefore staff members could say anything when the first proposal came up at the work session, Councilman Peter Buas shut the proposals down.Buas said he had read the lengthy transcripts from the planning commission meetings where the amendments were publicly addressed, and
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This year marks the 25th anniversary of the event, and organizer Bob Rothermel expects approximately 2,400 cars to register – as of last Friday, more than 2,000 cars were registered for the four-day event.
house developments to ensure garages built to meet parking requirements contain vehicles, not storage. The other would have have required condtional use approvals for residential projects built in the Limited Commercial, or LC-1, zone.
Planningadvancing.Commission Chairwoman Pam Buckley said during last week’s meeting that council members have a right to disagree with amend-
The proposed amendments were on the council’s work session agenda on Aug. 30. One would have imposed restrictions on new condo and town-
Along with discussions about the pop-up rally weekend, the task force reviewed plans for the upcoming Endless Summer Cruisin’ event, scheduled for Oct. 6-9.
Police not ready to lower guard
and muscle cars, participants will be able to attend a kickoff party at Seacrets on 49th Street, as well as other events across the county, in places such as Pocomoke City and Snow“We’veHill. had minimal issues with Fall Cruisin’,” Buzzuro said. “We appreciate the partnership. It’s really been a good event for the past couple of years. We don’t foresee any issues on the horizon.”
Buas added that in the future he would like to hear from the planning commissioners before they begin holding public hearings and tweaking potential amendments to determine if council members have any interest in them
Planning commission reacts to denials
“It seems to me, if we’re to be conscious of the taxpayer dollars, we’ve
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determined they needed no further discussion by the council. He said no one who spoke at the planning hearings supported the amendments, and as a result, he moved to kill them. The rest of the council, minus Councilman John Gehrig who was absent from the meeting, agreed with him and voted unanimously to reject the proposition without discussion.
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As has been done for the pop-up rally, a special event zone will be in place for Endless Summer Cruisin, from Oct. 4-9.
By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer
As part of the celebration of classic
been asking for these joint sessions now to have a dozen items … and ask them, is it ‘a hell no,’ is it ‘a maybe,’ or ‘a hell yes?’ All we’re looking for is guidance,” Commissioner Palmer Gillis said. “And all of a sudden, out of the clear blue sky, we’re seeking guidance and they just reject it without even a discussion. It seems a little bit disingenuous to me.”
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“My issue with it is the public has a right to hear their discussions on what we’ve done and how we spent the staff’s time. That was what disturbed me,” she said.
The changes, according to the staff report, will cost the city $748,493 for the year.
“We’ve been asking for a joint session with the mayor and City Council for years,” he said. “And it’s not like we didn’t follow the process legally.”
Joint meeting to address concerns
By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer
Resources Director Katie Callan said Tuesday that the study was performed in January and included data from 15 peer organizations and department heads. The peer organizations, which Callan said were used for bench marking, included the cities of Salisbury and Frederick, Worcester County, the cities of Dover and Wilmington in Delaware, as well as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and Salisbury University. The city department leaders submitted positions that have ex-
She explained that members of the public do not always get a chance to
Evergreen officials analyzed 70 positions and recommended 17 be moved to higher pay grades. Other recommendations included consolidating the town’s five administrative support positions, adopting a new pay table, adding a 2 percent across-the-board pay increase to acknowledge historic inflation, and adopting a step increase
to council members failing to discuss the proposed amendments at the workThesession.subject will likely come back up during the joint meeting, which Gillis said planning commissioners have been seeking for a long time.
Council members unanimously approved the recommendations, with Councilman Peter Buas absent, and applauded the efforts made to level the playing field.
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ments that come before them, but she would have liked to have seen them discuss the details.
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The 2023 general employee pay table shows the new salary ranges for staff members following the council’s approval of recommendations from Evergreen Solutions.
attend planning meetings or read the minutes and summaries, and may not know what is being proposed.
(Sept. 16, 2022) Recruiting and retaining qualified, talented employees for the Town of Ocean City’s payroll has had its challenges, but officials are hoping a new pay scale complete with higher wages and regular raises will make the resort a more attractive place to work.
perienced high turnover and have been difficult to fill for a number of reasons.
“This recognizes the hard work put in by our employees, which is important to all of us,” City Manager Terry McGean said of an array of changes to pay scale and positions that council members approved during a work session this week.
City officials used Evergreen Solutions, a compensation consultant that specializes in the public sector, to complete a study of the city’s pay rates and position classifications as compared to similar city governments and comparable sectors. A city staff report said it has been seven years since the last formal analysis of this type, and that the city was in need of one, as officials have had difficulty recruiting and retaining “top talent.”Human
“They’ve all appointed us from the council to protect the public health, safety, welfare. And the public still needs to hear the discussion at the council level,” Buckley added. “I just think they were being shortsighted andMayorremiss.”Rick Meehan also objected
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The marketing team also made adjustments to the city’s tourism’s website, ococean.com, which included new colors, graphics, taglines and banners.TomPerlozzo, the city’s director of tourism and business development, said the campaign was designed so members of the marketing team could see immediate results from the new content and determine how it performed.MattStiker, the senior vice president of travel advisory at BVK, said page search numbers were positive, with high volumes of traffic at low per-click costs.
Waters said staff members are looking for a new group of influencers for the fall, and that they could include someone sports-oriented to keep the momentum going.
Resort Communications and Marketing Director Jessica Waters said the city paid the influencers $49,000 to market the city. In Whitt and Stiker’s presentation, they said the campaign ended up garnering a more than $718,000 media value, which resulted in a 465 percent return on investment.“Theresults were really compelling and really lead us to believe that this will be a great tool and program for us moving forward. We’re already talking about doing it this the fall as well,” Whitt said.
At a Tourism Commission meeting Monday, representatives from BVK, the Wisconsin-based firm hired at the beginning of the year to market and re-brand Ocean City, provided a virtual update on what worked and what did not in a campaign that began in April.BVK
BVK officials are also working on an overall rebranding for the resort,
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Vice President of Media Strategy Jeremy Whitt said he and his team identified seven regional markets and determined where visitors were coming from. Overall, with some numbers up, some down, and some flat, occupancy numbers show that there was an overall increase in visitors from 2021, which Whitt said was a record year.
he said of the numbers.
The influencers made a total of 165 posts spanning Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and blogs, and reached more than 600,000 fans with more than 28 million impressions. Whitt said the posts garnered nearly 46,000 engagements – defined as likes, comments and shares — and every poster scored well above the average 1.5 percent engagement rate.
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Occupancy, engagement up in Ocean City this summer
(Sept. 16, 2022) From paid influencer content on social media platforms to digital ad placement, Ocean City’s marketing jumped outside the box this year, and according to reports from the summer, the efforts have worked.
“We are looking at getting significantly more efficient in what we’re doing as we optimize the campaign,”
Tourists walk on the Boardwalk over the summer. BVK, the marketing company marketing and rebranding the resort, reported high occupancy rates and engagement from its summer campaigns.
“In terms of how things are going I think the best single data point we have really for the city overall, for Ocean City, is occupancy,” he said. “Comparing summer months against last summer there was a 3 percent increase in occupancy.”
Social media was also a major focus.Whitt and Stiker said advertising and marketing on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, SnapChat, Pinterest and Twitter panned out well, with engagement received from all. Whitt said a social media paid influencer campaign was especially successful.Theteam hired four influencers, or social media figures who have a lot of followers, to market different aspects of the resort. They chose four young women — two family oriented, one food and culture-focused, and one girl trip centric — and city tourism staff gave them specific schedules to experience Ocean City and share the results with their target audiences.
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media campaigns, the efforts included revamped television and print ads, spots on various streaming platforms, and the creation of marketing materials with the tagline “Enjoy Summer.”BVKofficials are now also working on a similar “Enjoy Fall” campaign for the current season.
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Crowds on the Boardwalk near Fifth Street watch fireworks in the distance during the city’s 2019 Fourth of July show. The show was the last one that happened on the holiday and officials are preparing now to re-bid both the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve shows for the future.
New marketing efforts paid off Resort officially shopping for July 4, NYE fireworks vendor
The firm’s summer campaign targeted female vacation planners between 25 and 50, who are married with children, live in the northeast, and annually make between $100,000 and $200,000. Along with tweaks to the website and social
were forced to cancel them at the lastminute after the fireworks brought by the vendor prematurely went off during setup on the beach on the morning of July 4. The mishap forced cancelation of both the inlet fireworks and a show set that night for Northside Park. City officials promptly cut ties with the vendor, Pennsylvania-based Starfire Corporation, and began shopping for a new
one.In January, they signed a threeyear agreement with Ohio-based American Fireworks Company to host shows on both July 4 and New Year’s Eve. The vendor was the sole bidder for the contract, which had a total $318,000 price tag. But less than two weeks before this year’s Fourth of July shows, the vendor called them off, citing staffing issues. The cancelation sent the city shopping for a new vendor once again, which, according to tourism officials,
(Sept. 16, 2022) Ocean City is officially shopping for a new holiday fireworksDespitevendor.warnings of higher costs and difficulty finding a bidder because of Ocean City’s challenging staging locations, council members are all-in on shopping for a new company — or companies — to put on the best shows possible on both the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve.
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“We need to step up our game,” Councilman Lloyd Martin said during a work session Tuesday. “There were a lot of disappointed people this July 4th. When you see them, you talk to them, they’re out in public, they were upset. It’s a family thing. It’s a big deal.”The city has not hosted a July 4 fireworks show on the actual holiday for the past three summers. After missing 2020 because of covid, city officials planned shows in 2021, but
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“This is July 4th. July 4th is Independence Day. Not July 3rd, July 5th,” Councilman John Gehrig said during the work session “… I’m not in favor of July 4th fireworks on July 3rd or July 5th.”
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“As far as the cost is concerned I think we just have to realize, the cost is going to be more. The cost of doing these shows is going to cost us more than it did in the past,” Meehan said.
“This past July 4th was quite a learning curve for us,” said Frank Miller, the city’s director of special events, at Tuesday’s work session. “We knew that there was a shortage of manpower across the fireworks industry. We had heard that there was a lot of consolidation happening … Where companies were canceling shows. Those shows were out looking for new providers.”
“The opportunities … basically allowed the industry, the fireworks display companies, to be able to pick and choose which sites they wanted to contract with, verses previous years where they really were out hunting for opportunities,” Miller explained.
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In a memo to Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young, Bob Mitchel,
Higher cost, double vendors likely
“We’re going to have to step up,” he said. “We know what it’s like to not have fireworks on the Fourth of July. It’s not where we want to be. It’s one of those things if it’s going to cost us some more money out of the tourism budget to make sure we have fireworks in those locations, I think we all have to accept that.”
“That’s the one family event we really have that’s a big family event for New Year’s Eve,” Mayor Rick Meehan said. “There are a lot of people, a lot of local people and a lot of people, who come here with their families for New Year’s Eve. I just think it’s somethingCouncilspecial.”members ultimately voted unanimously, with Councilman Peter Buas absent, to keep the option for the New Year’s show in the RFP, and give interested vendors a choice to bid on the shows separately or together.Miller pointed out that while splitting the shows will improve the odds against cancelations, it will likely also bump up the cost.
He added that, along with the undesirable location, other venues were paying more money than the city has been the last couple of years.
Continued from Page 18 (Sept. 16, 2022) The Worcester County Commissioners met for their regular scheduled meeting on Sept. 6, when they made a one-vote decision to approve several items on the consent agenda. Many of the items pertained to grants, funding requests and tax credit requests.
The market shift basically made the industry a vendor’s market.
Critical Area grant
While seeking guidance for issuing a new request for proposals for this year’s show, Miller and Tom Perlozzo, the city’s director of tourism and business development, suggested either moving the New Year’s Eve show to the inlet, or eliminating it altogether.Theyalso suggested signing contracts with two vendors, instead of just one as the city has done in the past, to ensure the shows will happen.Council members were on board with the two-vendor option, but most of them balked at canceling the New Year’s Eve show.
The commissioners accepted a grant for $9,000 from the Critical Area Commission on Sept. 6, which is an annual recurring grant to provides the county with funding for the administration of the Atlantic and Coastal Bays Critical Area Programs.
“I had a call, an informal meeting, with some of shooters who worked this past July 4th. They had been here before and their response to me was they will never shoot from the end of the Northside Park pier,” City Manager Terry McGean said during Tuesday’s meeting.
Eve.Council members were also adamant about ensuring that fireworks will be set off on July 4, not the surrounding days as they were forced to this year with shows on July 3 and 5.
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may not be so easy.
McGean said after the meeting that he does not think it is likely that the fireworks will go off at Northside Park on New Year’s Eve, and could instead move to the inlet downtown. He also said the RFP will go out in time for the contract to be bid for this New Year’s
But Meehan and the council said they would take that risk.
The change ultimately put Ocean City at a disadvantage, as Miller said that it is not “one of the more desirable locations” for vendors to stage shows.Northside Park, which has been the site of one of the Fourth of July shows and the New Year’s Eve display for years, is an especially difficult location, Miller added. New Year’s is particularly bad, as the setup for Winterfest of Lights forced vendors to set off the fireworks from the end of the park pier.
Crime continues downward trend through August in OC
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In particular, the funds can be used for replacing the striping in parking lots, deck boards, or stone.
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the director of environmental programs for the county, said the $9,000 is a “very small portion” of the actual program cost.
Roof replacement
The $8,500 will cover the replacement of the roof and allows for an additional $250 to cover any rotted and defective wood that needs to be replaced during construction.
Parking violations and complaints also dropped from 644 to 471 during the same period, and the number of reported suspicious characters or activity dropped from 162 to 109.
(Sept. 16, 2022) Calls to police for service continued to decline in Ocean City in August, according to a presentation to the Ocean City Police Commission by Police Chief Ross Buzzuro on Monday.Buzzuro told the commission there were 7,631 calls for service last month, a drop of 772 calls as compared to August of last year. In 2020, there were 2,565 more calls for service.“Most have seen decreases,” Buzzuro said of the top 25 reasons for these calls. “There really isn’t a line
Even the number of custodial arrests during the month of August dropped, with 305 reported in 2021 and 228 reported last month.
The Public Works Department requested an $8,500 intergovernmental loan from the general fund to replace the roof of the Edgewater Acres storage and lab building.
Waterway maintenane
Dallas Baker, the director of public works, sent a memo to both Young and Joseph Parker, the deputy chief administrator, requesting the funds, saying the roof is well beyond its useful life and has multiple leaks.
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item jumping out at us for concern.”
Ross Buzzuro
COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIEFS
The county commissioners approved a request authorizing 100 percent of the tax credits for three Ocean City Chamber of Commerce properties.
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According to a memo on the matter, the tax credits totaled $12,272.79.
The Worcester County Recreation and Parks Department was awarded $5,000 to put toward maintenance and repairs at public boat facilities.
Of the top 25 calls for service, only nine saw increases, including those to assist citizens, collisions, EMS assistance, animal complaints, trespassing andTheforgery.number of traffic stops decreased from 746 in August 2021 to 517 last month, and the number of 911 hang-ups decreased from 714 to 601.
Officers arrested 21 people for
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“I think we need to set the precedent,” Meehan said.
An order of protection was filed against Widener on June 15, saying he was not to enter the woman’s place of residence.
Marvin Maurice Johnson, 59, of Ocean City was arrested by Ocean City Police on Sept. 9 near North Division Street and charged with burglary.
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ing television with his mother when Johnson walked into the apartment and asked for $600 that was owed to him.Johnson and the visitor agreed the money would be repaid by July 31, but Johnson wanted the money earlier and threatened to hire someone to harm him if he did not receive it. The caller also feared that Johnson may try to kill him, according to police.The night Johnson came over, the door to the apartment was closed but not locked. Still, the caller told police, Johnson did not have permission to be inside the apartment.
drug-related charges last month, 23 people for driving under the influence, and 21 people for possession of weapons, including 3 firearms, 13 knives, and the rest reported as “other.”During the same period in 2021, Ocean City police arrested 19 for drugs, 40 for DUI, and 22 for weapons.Thedepartment also issued 50 citations for smoking on the Boardwalk in August, compared to the 120 issued in August 2021.
“We’re in a pretty good place,” Buzzuro told commission members. “You want to have the least amount of crime…you also have less and less calls for service. My point is, we’re moving in the right direction.”
Frederick Webster Deck, 58, of Annandale, Virginia was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 4 p.m. on Sept. 8 near 126th Street and charged with indecent exposure, open container, and disorderly conduct.Police responded to reports of a nude man lying on the beach near 126th Street but saw no one of that 24
An employee at the hotel told police a man was seen slashing tires of bikes at the hotel and video was able to confirm the act. The man slashing the tires was identified as Widener.
While many of the seasonal officers and public safety aids have returned to normal life, Meehan was told during the meeting there are still 20-25 officers assigned to the Boardwalk this time of year, and the smoking ban will continue to be enforced.
Smoking ban on boards continues
Mayor Rick Meehan told Buzzuro he hopes his department will continue to enforce the ban on smoking and vaping on the boards into the off season.
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Gage Tyler Heverly, 21, of Altoona, Pennsylvania, and Elisha David Vann, 25, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania were arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 3 a.m. on Sept. 8 near Second Street and charged with theft andPoliceassault.were called about a possible theft and assault and on arrival spoke with a Bulgarian man who said two shirtless white men took fence posts from a nearby fence and tried to fight with them. The two men were identified as Heverly and Vann.
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Police learned Vann and Heverly had gone to their hotel room, but saw them leave the hotel while officers
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Heverly and Vann reportedly told police they feared being jumped by nineTheforeigner.Bulgarian told officers he, Vann, Heverly and some others were “having fun” and pushing each other in a playful manner. The fun stopped, though, when Heverly punched him in the face. creating a cut just below his rightTheeye.Bulgarian told police he put his bag and jacket down on a bench to fight Heverly, but his friends pulled away and when he looked, the shoulder bag and jacket were gone. He told police Heverly, and Vann were running away with his bag and jacket but ditched the items between first and secondAlongstreet.withtheft charges, Heverly was charged with second-degree assault.
Adam Charles Widener, 49, of Ocean City, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police on Sept. 11 and charged with malicious destruction of property, stalking, and violating an order of Policeprotection.werecalled to a 22nd Street hotel on Sept. 8 for reports of a protection order violation. When officers arrived, they spoke to a woman who said a man with whom she was familiar went to the hotel where she was staying and slashed her bike tires. She also told police the man was not to go onto the hotel property because of an order of protection she had against him.
On June 27, police met with the complainant who said he was watch-
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Riley was taken into custody at the scene and later released.
up the beach access path toward the beach near 126thh Street and he pointed out Deck.
Based on the information obtained, Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser is seeking the following charges against Riley: Negligent vehicular manslaughter, two
A preliminary investigation found that Riley was driving a 2011 Harley Davidson with a passenger, Lorrie J. Buoymaster, 49, also of Altoona, before crashing into a 2002 Harley Davidson with a man driving and womanBuoymasterriding. was seriously injured in the crash and flown to the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore for treatment, where she succumbed to her injuries the next day.
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Once the data is compiled, it is then sent to the state’s attorney’s office for review and to assist with determining the charges.
counts of negligent vehicular manslaughter while under the influence, and homicide with a vehicle, all felonies, along with criminal negligent vehicular manslaughter while under the influence of alcohol, four counts of life-threatening injury with a vehicle while under the influence, two counts of life-threatening injury with a vehicle while impaired, all misdemeanors, and violations of DUI per se, driving while impaired by alcohol, reckless driving, failing to control vehicular speed on a highway to avoid a collision, negligent driving, and more.Riley is expected to appear in Worcester Circuit Court in Snow Hill on Sept. 28 and his trial is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 9, 2023.
Also injured in the crash were the man and woman on the other motorcycle were taken to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury and Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware, respectively.
west with his shorts pulled down and black thong pulled to the side of his thigh with his parts deliberately exposed. When the Beach Patrol passed Deck, he covered himself, the man told police.
Pa. man charged in fatal motorcycle crash
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(Sept. 16, 2022) Charges have been filed in a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred last September near the intersection of Route 50 and 610.
On Sept. 18, 2021, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a crash involving two motorcycles shortly after 4:30 p.m.
Although it has taken a year to file charges against Riley, the process is complex.Maryland State Police have two
nature when they arrived. One person, however, said he had called police, adding that he saw officers speak to that now-clothed individual just minutesDeck,earlier.the man said, was seated on the beach, facing the buildings to the
One officer approached Deck, who was in possession of a can of beer. The officer then took possession of the can of beer and poured it out onto the sand. Deck was then arrested.
Altoona resident hit with several felonies from Sept. ’21 deadly bike accident
Brian P. Riley, 48, of Altoona, Pennsylvania faces several felony and misdemeanor charges including negligent manslaughter for his involvement in the crash.
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The motorcycle wreck was one of three reported by the state police since OC BikeFest began. The first occurred the day before and resulted in the death of a Delaware man. The second occurred on the same day as Riley’s crash and involved a collision with a trooper’s vehicle.
troopers assigned to crash investigations for the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland, and like many police agencies, the department is experiencing a staffAdditionally,shortage. accident reconstruction and compiling data from black boxes in vehicles, cell phones, and other technologies takes time, and so does making sense of the thousands of pages of data.
The man also said he could identify Deck, so he and the officers walked
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Move at your own pace this week, Sagittarius. There is no reason to rush around. Take leisurely breakfasts and enjoy strolls around the neighborhood.
Nearly 75 vendors will be located at the convention center parking lot, offering customizations for hogs, apparel, insurance, eyewear, audio solutions, pet adoptions, footwear, jewelry, and more.
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
You may feel that others are not giving you the respect you deserve, Scorpio. If this pertains to your career, start polishing your resume and putting out feelers.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
Do you need a confidence boost, Pisces? If so, surround yourself this week with all of those people who love and support you.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
This year’s festival runs from Sept. 14-18, and will feature bike rallies, rides, demonstrations, concerts, and over 150,000 motorcycle enthusiasts spread between the Ocean City inlet parking lot and the convention center at 40th RunningStreet.in conjunction with OC BikeFest is the Delmarva Bike Week, which includes several events at the Delmarva Shorebirds Stadium in Salisbury such as demo rides from Indian Motorcycles, demonstrations from the Unknown Industries Stunt Team, presented by Monster Energy, music, vendors, food, and free parking.“OC BikeFest and Delmarva Bike Week are looking to draw 150,000 people this year,” BikeFest Promoter Chase Micheal said.
inlet parking lot, featuring Jasmine Caine at 5:30 p.m. and KIX at 8 p.m. on GatesWednesday.totheinlet lot will open at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday to those with tickets, for performances by Jackyl and Disturbed on Thursday, Travis Tritt and the Zac Brown Band on Friday, and Chevelle and Godsmack on Saturday.
Gemini, this will be a week to focus on financial gain, but don’t put too much swagger into your business negotiations; otherwise, your plans may backfire.
The event’s biggest draw this year is its massive concert lineup, upping the ante from last year’s event which featured Kid Rock as the headliner.
Three-day VIP tickets start at $925 and offer access to VIP motorcycle parking, a designated window at the ticket booth, express entry into the main gate, a T-shirt, private
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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
For more information about tickets, visit ocbikefest.frontgatetickets.com.Thefestivalalsoincludesa selfguided poker run called Cruzin’ the Coast, where for $45, motorcyclists can go between several stops throughout Worcester County and the Eastern Shore of Maryland to try and obtain the best poker hand.
Aries, think about waking up very early or staying up late to enjoy some quiet time. You can improve upon this sense of peace by enjoying the respite outdoors.
It is possible that you have outgrown certain people in your social circle, Virgo. Don’t feel bad about removing those who fit this description. There are new friends to be made.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
“New this year is a larger main stage [offering] taller and bigger screens for better viewing,” Micheal said. “[The] second stage is larger as well in an open-air style concert, meaning, we got rid of the entertainment tent and made room for a biggerSingle-daystage.”
(Sept. 16, 2022) Thousands upon thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the U.S. will ride into Ocean City this weekend for the 2022 OC BikeFest, one of the largest rallies of its kind on the East Coast.
Some of the vendors include Tennessee Leather, Rommel HarleyDavidson, X-treme Bikes, Wild Bills, Inferno Eyeware, J&M Audio, Roast Coffee, and Dunworth Motorcycles.
OC Bikefest will kick off its concert weekend with a free concert at the
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Tickets for Cruzin’ the Coast can be purchased in person or in advance at ocbikefest.frontgatetickets.com.
It may seem challenging to manage your professional responsibilities with your home life this week, Cancer. Take a day off and give yourself time to exhale.
general admission tickets for the concerts are sold out, but three-day general admission tickets are available and start at $205.
Libra, confusion or an argument may cause a lack of passion between you and your romantic partner this week. It’s only a temporary situation and can be resolved.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
You may be tempted to live the week in a fantasy world, Taurus. However, there are too many pressing issues that need your attention for you to tune out.
Capricorn, you may be feeling more emotional than usual and that may lead to some unfamiliar situations. Give yourself some space to process your emotions.
The perfectionist in you may be unhappy with the work of a loved one or colleague, Aquarius. Try not to critique the job they do harshly. Let constructive criticism prevail.
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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
Leo, your love life is a big roller coaster this week, and you may not know if you are on or off with this special someone. It may be time to sit down and have a serious discussion.
catering, private main stage viewing area, private bar with two drink vouchers per day, and a commemorativeThechip.weekend pass is also included with the purchase of a VIP pass and is good for entry into all the days at the inlet lot, free motorcycle parking in VIP area until 11 p.m. each night, free use of the city bus, and discounts at local Single-dayestablishments.VIPpasses are also available for Friday and Saturday and start at $375.
Motorcycle enthusiasts will ride into Ocean City this weekend for the annual OC BikeFest, one of the largest rallies of its kind on the East Coast.
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15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410-289-7192, www.captainstableoc.com
the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-5243535, ocbeachresort.com
108 S. Boardwalk between Caroline and Talbot streets
■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL
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.
■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT
Food, drinks and views on the ocean front deck. Seafood steam pots, burgers, creative cocktails. Open daily, 11 a.m. Dine in or carry out available.
Full Servingbar snacks only. Food is welcome. Bring your own food and buy a beverage of your choice.
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.
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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.
Two locations. Ice cream, lemonades, pizza, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, wraps, wings, tenders, burger, baskets. Open daily.
■ DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND
■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City desserts,RestaurantFriday-Sunday0Thursday,$$www.marlinmoonocmd.com410-289-1201,7:30a.m.to9p.m.andSaturday,7:30a.m.to10p.m.andbar.Seafood,smallplates,cocktails.
■ OCEAN 13 SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE 106 32nd Street located into the La Quinta Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-2896213, Seafood,$$-$$$www.ocean13ocmd.com|Fullbarsteaks,drinks.Meals
■ NORI SUSHI BAR & GRILL
■ SOPHIA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11405 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 410-723-5188
Caroline St, Wicomico St. & South Division St. on the boardwalk, Ocean City Icewww.dumsersdairyland.comcreammadedaily.Stopby any Dumser’s location for homemade ice cream, milkshakes, sundaes, floats and much more.
21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com
■ ANTHONY’S CARRYOUT
restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Subs, cheesesteaks, and fried chicken. Open Sunday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. indoor and outdoor seating available. Open Daily at 7 a.m. Tropical Tiki “Atrium Bar” for pool-side drinks, foods and frozen drinks. Checkwebsite for hours.
$$-$$$ | Full bar with 18 TVs
■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE
■ COCONUT’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th Street and the beach, Ocean City a.m.beachdrinkment.frozenwiches,Beachfront$-$$www.castleinthesand.com410-289-6846,|Kids’menu|Fullbaropen-airdining.Grilledsand-salads,appetizers,wraps,tacos,drinks,beerandwine.Liveentertain-HappyHourdaily,5-6p.m.2for1specials.WaitressserviceontheMemorialDay-LaborDay.Open11to11p.m.,weatherpermitting.
■ HARBOR WATCH
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.
■ 49thSEACRETSStreet,Ocean City 410-524-4900, $$www.seacrets.com|Kids’menu|Full bar
Seafood, crabs selected by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Seafood, chicken, homemade soups, crab cakes, steamed shrimp, clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters and snow crab claws.
Casual dining for families. Crabcakes, seafood, steaks, specialty dishes and sandwiches. Happy Hour, Sunday through Friday, 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Early bird, daily 2-5:30 p.m. with special dinner menu. Open 7 days a week, Monday through Thursday at 2 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m.
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
■ PRINCESS ROYALE OCEANFRONT RE9100SORT Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 443-8562367, www.princessroyale.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Ocean front, open to the public. The Current Bar & Grille open for lunch and dinner daily, noon to 10 p.m. (In-season) Schooners Oceanfront Restaurant, breakfast buffet from 7-11 a.m. 7 days a week in season.
■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro
12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-8011111, www.occhopsticks.com
$$ | 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.
806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet Ocean City 410289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
■ PIZZA MAMBO
710 Philadelphia Ave., between 7th and 8th streets 410-289-1200; 7205 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 410-524-0090, ocpizzaServing$$mambo.com|Kids’menupizzaswith homemade crust,
■ PGN CRAB HOUSE 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380, 410-289-4083, www.pgncrabhouse.com
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.
New American restaurant. Local seafood. Open 7 days a week. Opening 8 a.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Dining Guide
■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR &
land atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.
■ 309SHENANIGANSAtlanticAve., 4th Street on the boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7181
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■ CARUSO PIZZA & SUBS
Try the new Authentic Mexican restaurant open 7 days a week. Weekdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and weekends, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. With a family atmosphere you can enjoy build your own street taco’s with a sheet table side with their home-made authentic salsas. Serving foods such as little cravings, Papi’s trio guacamole, Queso Fundido and choice of salsas, salads, bowls, soups, main dishes and desserts. Also, brunch, gluten free and vegan menus. Happy Hour: Monday through Friday, 3-5 p.m. with beer, wines, cocktails and specialty signature drinks. Dine in or order online for your carryout.
28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coin$$spuboc.com|Kids’menu | Full bar
scratch. “Beach” atmosphere. Family dining. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Full bar. Open Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight; and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to midnight. Happy Hour, 3-6 p.m. $20. Early bird menu daily 3-5 p.m. featuring steak, chicken and seafood dishes.
$$ | Beer | Premium Sake
WEST91stUPTOWNto146thstreetsOCEANCITY
Signature Smash Burgers. Indoor & outdoor bar. Crushes, frozen drinks, tropical libations. Carry out. Breakfast, sandwiches from 8-11 a.m. and deli subs.
■ OCEAN BITES
■ ANGLER RESTAURANT
16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com
■ HAMMERHEADS RAW BAR & GRILL
Authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carry out. Lunch specials, dinner and light fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m-9:30 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
15th Street @ Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 443-664-861, PapisTacoJoint.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bayfront, casual atmosphere. Burgers, flat breads, crab cakes, shrimp burgers and full dinners. Happy Hour daily, 4-7 p.m. Open Monday-Thursday, 4-10 p.m.; Friday, 4-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Open Monday-Wednesday, 4 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. with is-
■ PICKLES PUB
Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11403 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-880-6258
Open to the public daily 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. with free entertainment daily 1-5 p.m. and 7-11 p.m. Serving a light fare menu, frozen and tropical cocktails. Online ordering at cabanasoc.com.
■ COASTAL SMOKEHOUSE
$$ | 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.
■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR
■ 32 LocatedPALMinThe Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com
MD/DE Line and Coastal Highway, Fenwick 302-537-5882
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.
Steak and barbecue experts. Menu reflects nation's hottest barbecue destinations. Topnotch bourbon list. Open daily for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
■ PAPI’S TACO JOINT
913 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-2890006, www.hammerheadsocmd.com
$-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
■ RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 61st Street Bayside/2nd Floor @ Bayview Bar & Grill, Ocean City 443- 664-7043
■ OC 12849EATERIESOceanGateway (Rt. 50), West Ocean City 443-252-3700, oceateriesmary$-$$land.com|Kids’ menu | 2 full bars
■ BAHAMAS’S CRABSHACK CARRYOUT & OceansideOUTLET
SouthDOWNTOWNendto28thStreet
InsideGRILL
12513 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410-390-5998, coastalsmokehouse.com
■ CABANAS BEACH BAR & GRILLE
$-$$$ | 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.
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.
706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410289-4891, www.picklesoc.com
■ CARIBBEAN POOL BAR
1608 N Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City (corner of 17th and Coastal) 410-213-4803, Sandwich$$anthonyscarryoutoc.comshop,American
■ COASTAL SALT
$$ | 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.
$$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Freshbar 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.
$$ | Kids’ menu
29thMIDTOWNto90thstreets
sauces and 100 percent cheese. Specialty pizzas, wings, appetizers and salads. Also, calzone, subs and sandwiches. Fast free delivery with 2 locations. Open year ‘round. Order online at ocpizzamambo.com.
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Open to the public. A full-service restaurant serving lunch and dinner inside and out.
312 Talbot St., Ocean City 410-289-7424, $$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.
Located in the Plim Plaza Hotel, 109 N Atlantic Ave, 2nd Street, Ocean City 410$$289-0837|Kids’ menu | Full bar
Open daily. Serving food until 1 a.m. Free parking across the street. Daily food and drink specials. Live entertainment 6 nights a week. Lots of pool tables. Liquor store attached. Game room. 30+ drafts on tap. Dine in or carry out.
Downtown & Boardwalk across from Ripley’s Believe it or Not, Ocean City 410289-1990, oceancitymdpizza.com
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
Located in the Plim Plaza Hotel, 109 N Atlantic Ave., 2nd Street, Ocean City 410524-1776, www.cabanasoc.com
Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City Breakfasts$$www.coralreefrestaurant.com410-289-2612,|Kids’menu|Fullbarstartingat7a.m.daily.
$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
$$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar
■ PURPLE MOOSE SALOON
401 S. Atlantic Ave next to Thrasher FF and 30th Street Coastal Hwy in the Jolly Roger’s parking lot, Ocean City OceanKid’sbites.netmenu.
(Sept. 16, 2022) Artists from several states are packing up their easels and painting materials — and maybe even a poncho and some sunscreen — to head to Worcester County this Sunday for the beginning of “Paint Worcester County.”
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The event has been stretched out over more days now to give artists some flexibility because of the additional territory they can cover.
she also sees this as a great opportunity for county residents and visitors to learn about the creative process of painting with an easel, and especially painting “plein air,” which is French for “in the open air.”“It’s done by a lot of artists,” Mullis said. “A lot of artists like to paint on location and a lot of artist like to take advantage of it because it creates a challenge. They set up the easel on location but it’s all about the life, the weather and all these elements they have to face in the process of painting.”“This is a wonderful experience for the community and visitors who don’t have an opportunity to see an artist with an easel painting on the side of the street,” Mullis said. “A lot of artists like to engage in conversation about their creative process, which is educational for anybody who gets in touch with the artist.”
From this Sunday, Sept. 18 through Friday, Sept. 23, 46 plein-air artists from five different states will descend upon Worcester County to take advantage of all the sights the county has to offer — from Pocomoke City to Ocean Pines and everywhere in between.Theparticipants will be competing for an “attractive” cash prize, according to a press release from the Worcester County Arts Council, which facilitates the event.
“As an arts and entertainment district, we are thrilled to have artists come to town and paint how beautiful it is,” Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said. “Everyone likes to watch the artists and it’s an absolute joy to host this in MullisBerlin.”said
“We invite everyone to the exhibit on (Sept. 23) because they can see the entire body of work,” Worcester County Arts Council Executive Director Anna Mullis said. “It’s a wonderful chance to meet artists and mingle with them. You can still smell the fresh paint on the paintings when you look around. It’s quite overwhelming to see the beauty these artists can create.”
Mullis said that after many years as the “Paint Berlin” event, it became time in 2021 to expand beyond the borders of the town.
Even with the expanded area, Berlin is still expected to draw more than a few artists.
By Jack Chavez Staff Writer
The week-long event will build up to the “Wet Paint” sale and a public exhibit at the Berlin Public Library fro 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 23.
“Our experience from last year was that participants appreciate this extension, which allows them to spread out and paint at any geographic loca-
tion of the county,” Mullis said. “We have such wonderful locations in Snow Hill, Pocomoke City, Assateague and Ocean City.”
PHOTO COURTESY WORCESTER COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
Artists from five states will converge on Worcester County next week for the annual Paint Worcester County event, sponsored by the Worcester County Arts Council. The six-day event will feature artists painting in “plein air” from all around the county and will culminate in a “Wet Paint” sale and exhibition on Sept. 23. The French phrase “plein air” means out in the open air. Pictured is Lori Yates painting in Berlin.
Paint Worcester back with dozens of ‘plein-air’ artists
Sept. 20: Jack Worthington, noon to 3 p.m.; Full Circle, 4-8 p.m.
312 Talbot Street, Ocean City, 410-289-7424 / www.angleroc.net
28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100 / www.coinspuboc.com
OC FONTAINEBLEAU
49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com
Sept. 22: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.
Sept. 19: Sean Loomis Solo, noon to 3 p.m.; Smooth & Remy, 4-8 p.m.
OC EATERIES
18: Beats by Styler, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Sept. 19: Karaoke w/Wood, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Sept. 20: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Sept. 21: Beats by Styler, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Sept. 22: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
NOW PLAYING
Sept. 17: Frank Moran, noon to 4 p.m.
PRINCESS ROYALE
21: Trivia Night, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 22: DJ/Karaoke, 6-9 p.m.
410-289-6846 / www.castleinthesand.com
CHRIS DILLER DUO
DJ YEMI OC Fountainebleau Fri.-Sat., Sept. 16-17, 7-11 p.m.
DUST N BONES Pool Bar
CAPTAIN’S TABLE
Sept. 16: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; Lime Green Band, 5-9 p.m.
Sept. 18: Chris Sacks Duo, noon to 3 p.m.; Lauren Glick Band, 4-8 p.m.
Every Friday: Karaoke w/Jeremy, 9 p.m. Sept. 17: Paul Lewis, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Caribbean
109 N. Atlantic Ave, 2nd & boardwalk connected to the Plim Plaza
SHENANIGANS PUB & RESTAURANT
Sept. 16-17: Surreal, 9 p.m.
& Grille: Fri., Sept. 16, 1-5 p.m.
SEACRET
32nd Street located in the La Quinta Inn & Suites 410-289-6213Hotel / www.ocean13ocmd.com
101st Street, Ocean City Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort 410-524-3535 / www.ocbeachresort.com Sept. 16-17: DJ Yemi, 7-11 p.m.
Sept. 17: DJ/Karaoke, 2-6 p.m.; Kasey Briggs, 6-9 Sept.p.m.
Sept. 16: Chino Rankin, 8 p.m. to midnight
Sept. 17: Blynd Ambition, 1-5 p.m.; The Runner Ups, 7-11 p.m.
Sept. 16: Karaoke w/Donnie, 6-10 p.m.
Sept. 17: Jack Worthington, 6-9 p.m.
Sept. 18: Bar Bingo w/Rupe, 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 18: Adam Bilenki, 5 p.m.
Sept. 17: The Everafter, noon to 4 p.m.; One Night Stand, 5-9 p.m.
PURPLE MOOSE SALOON
Boardwalk between Caroline & Talbot Street 410-289-6953 / www.purplemoose.com
Sept. 17: Time Police, 5 p.m.
37th Street Oceanfront, Ocean City
Sept.410-524-1776Hotel/@cabanasoc.com16:DustNBones,1-5p.m.;Pistol Whipped, 7-11 p.m.
12849 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 443-252-3700 / www.oceateriesmaryland.com
9100 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 443-856-2367 / www.princessroyale.com
Sept.shenanigans16-17: James
8:30
17, 6-9
Sept. 16: Joe Esham, 5-8 p.m.
BLIND WIND Princess Royale Thurs., Sept. 22, noon to 4 p.m.
Sept. 17: Endless Ember, noon to 4 p.m.; DJ WillDa-Beast, 8 p.m. to midnight
Sept. 18: Angeline Leech, noon to 4 p.m.
Sept. 21: Ocean Winds, noon to 3 p.m.; Chris Diller Duo, 4-8 p.m.
PICKLE’S PUB
Sept. 16: Beats by Styler, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Sept. 17: The Dunehounds, 1-5 p.m.; Whiskey Revival, 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Dust N Bones, 10 p.m. to Sept.close
Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill: Wed., Sept. 21, 4-8 p.m.
JACK WORTHINGTON Bayview Bar & Grille: Sat., Sept. p.m.
BAYVIEW BAR & GRILLE
Sept. 16: Chris English, 5 p.m.
Sept. Sept 22: Chino Rankin
10th Street and Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-0006 / hammerheadsocmd.com
OCEAN 13 SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE
ANGLER RESTAURANT
706 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, 410-289-4891 / picklesoc.com
Sept. 17: Frankie Goes to Dollywood, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6-8 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Fish Out of Water, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Crash the Party, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.
15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, Located in The Courtyard by 410-289-7192/7191Marriott / Captainstableoc.com
Sept. 18: Football Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.; John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.
CARIBBEAN POOL BAR & GRILLE
2nd Floor Residence Inn 61st Street, Ocean City 410-723-2222 / www.ResidenceInnOC.com
Every Friday: Phil Perdue on Piano, 5-9 p.m.
Sept. 22: Blind Wind, noon to 4 p.m.
Sept. 16: Scott Marshall and The Highway Souls, 59 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Triple Rail Turn, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Live Wire, 10 p.m. to midnight
309 Atlantic Ave. 4th Street on the boardwalk, 410-289-7181 / ocshenanigans.com or @ocGallagher & Off the Boat, p.m.
Sept. 18: DJ Adam Dutch, 9 p.m.
COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL
Sept. 17: Jim Long Party 3-6 p.m.; Shortcut Sunny, 8 p.m.
COINS
HAMMERHEADS BAR & GRILLE
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Sept. 20-22: DJ Adam Dutch, 9 p.m.
In the Castle in the Sand Hotel
Sept. 22: Dave Hawkins & Joe Mama, noon to 3 p.m.; The Dunehounds, 4-8 p.m.
Sept. 20: Jason Lee, noon to 4 p.m.
Sept. 16: Identity Crisis, 8 p.m.
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In addition, farmed salmon are intentionally fattened and therefore accumulate more PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), which is one type of organic pollutant.
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One might be wondering why this is important. It will yield consistent cooking time and ensure all of the pieces are cooked evenly.
If you are looking for a more traditional cut like a steak or filet, make sure you get pieces that are all the same size. The best bet is to ask for a center cut for uniform thickness.
(Sept. 16, 2022) The illustrious salmon is known for its beautiful orange, slightly pink colored flesh. It’s distinct but subtle flavor puts salmon in a category all of its own. But out of all the fish that are prepared at home, salmon seems to lingers in the shadow of doubt. For this reason, we will take a closer look for clarification and confidence.Salmonare anadromous fish. This means that they hatch in freshwater, live the majority of their lives in the saltwater ocean and migrate back to the freshwater to spawn.
There are behavioral adaptations as well as physical adaptations that make this possible.
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Whether one should leave the skin on or take it off is a topic for consideration. The skin is tasty and should be left on. In addition, the skin pro-
Consider your salmon options carefully. Do not turn your head when it comes to the belly – it’s fatty, rich and full of flavor. Plus, it tends to be cheaper in price.
On that subject, what is the difference between farm-raised and wildcaughtFarmsalmon?raisedsalmon are grown in tanks or fresh water enclosures. They may have varying textures and nutrients depending on the different diets
Wild caught salmon are caught in the fresh waters of oceans and rivers depending on the region and time of the year. In this natural environment, the fish live an overall healthier life but come at a higher price.
By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer
Salmon croquettes as hors d’oeuvre, app or main course
they are given.
Once the fish is cleaned, start with skin-side down and let it get crispy. It’s much easier to slide a fish spatula under the salmon’s skin than under its delicate flesh.
3. In a large bowl, combine cooked vegetables, dill, capers, and egg mixture. Add mashed potatoes, panko, salt, and mix well. Fold in salmon and carefully combine, try not to break up the salmon chunks.
1 ½ cups cornmeal canola oil for frying
¼ cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
salmon mixture will be very wet. Carefully roll the mixture into 1 ½inchCoverballs.with panko mixture and fry until both sides are golden brown. Allow to cool on a cooling rack and add a dusting of kosher salt.
As always, there are exceptions to theRemoverule. the skin when you are poaching or slow roasting salmon. It will never get crispy in liquid and end up gummy, which is unpleasing to the palate.Never poach salmon in plain water, it is a missed opportunity to addAromaticsflavor. such as garlic, onions, carrots and celery are a good start. Wine and stock are another tasty option.Grilling is a popular way to cook salmon, just make sure you oil the grates.Turn the heat to medium high, so the salmon will cook quickly. Your goal when grilling is to cook it fast without burning it.
1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add onions, garlic, celery, bell peppers, and parsley and cook until
Dill Tartar Sauce
salmon, filler, and an egg could feed a family at an affordable price.
Salmon Croquette Filling
Answers on page 41
Dredging
1 cup plain panko kosher salt to taste
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1. In a large sauté pan, heat 2 ½ inches of oil to 350 degrees. The
Once the skin has developed a nice sear, flip and again develop a crispy exterior while keeping the center slightly undercooked. The contrast in texture adds more flavors and excitement to the dish.
Salmon croquettes are delicious and can be served as a passed hors d’oeuvre, appetizer, or main course.
Add fresh chopped dill to favorite tartar sauce. The amount of dill added is personal preference. Dill and salmon are classic pairings.
PAGE 32 Ocean City Today SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 FOOD FOR THOUGHT Continued from Page 31
1/2 cup finely diced red onion
Secret Ingredient – Familiarity. “Sometimes allowing the deepest familiarity with a question is our best substitute for actually having the answer.”
CROSSWORD
vides a safety layer between the salmon flesh and a hot pan.
Baking is probably the most common way to cook the elegant fish. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, salt and pepper a 12-ounce filet, place it skin side down and bake on a nonstick pan with a little butter for about 12 to 15 minutes.
– Brian Greens
1 ½ cups flour
3 cups plain panko breadcrumbs
Dill and salmon classic pairing
2. In a small bowl, combine hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon and egg.
Salmon cakes became popular during the Great Depression. A can of
1 cup combined fined diced red, orange, and yellow bell peppers
1 ¼ pounds just cooked, fresh salmon, broken into 1-inch chunks, and chilled 4 tablespoons each unsalted butter and olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 full tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1 cup homemade or instant mashed potatoes
Today, salmon cakes have come a long way. The following recipe is salmon croquettes. Croquettes are dumplings that are made with a filler andFreshfried.salmon and aromatics raise the bar of tastiness and sophistication. Mashed potatoes lighten the dish and allows the salmon to be the star.
These crunchy little balls of goodness with a dill tartar sauce go great with cold beer and perfect for football festivities. Enjoy!
2 tablespoons capers, drained, and chopped ½ teaspoon favorite hot sauce
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce juice of ½ lemon
½ cup mayonnaise
soft, about 10 minutes. Strain in a mesh strainer to remove any liquid.
Always check to make sure the scales have been removed. There is nothing worse than to take a bite of crispy skin adorned with scales.
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
Salmon Croquettes
Pan searing is my favorite way to prepare salmon. Add butter and canola oil in a skillet over mediumhighButterheat.pairs well with the richness of the salmon and the canola oil helps keep the butter from burning.
The recipe calls for one cup of mashed potatoes. The amount is minimal and instant mashed potatoes are perfectly acceptable.
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A majority of our surf rescue technicians (SRTs) range in age from 18 and 22, and are currently working on a college degree, which may affect their availability during the “shoulder” times of summer.
In order to schedule such a large number of personnel, the beach patrol is organized into 18 crews, and each crew is made up of 7 to 9 guards.
A crew chief and assistant crew chief manage each crew on a daily basis.Inaddition to the SRTs, the beach patrol also employs surf beach facilitators who monitor the daily surfing beaches.Theleadership of the patrol is made up a captain, one first lieutenant, two second lieutenants, 12 sergeants, and one training officer.
With 91 stands, it takes a minimum of 127 SRTs to just cover these stands, lunch shifts and days off.
On a typical day in the middle of summer, the answer is a simple 91.However, during the early and late parts of summer, our numbers may be different based the number of people that we have available to work.
The one leadership position you are most likely to notice is our area supervisors (sergeants) who patrol one of four areas along the beach on ATVs.
(Sept. 16, 2022) I often get asked how many guards it takes to cover all 10 miles of OceanTheCity.answer really depends on what time of year it.
However, based on the typical work week of an SRT, which is 5.5 days, it takes additional SRTs to cover days off, special duties, training, Junior Beach Patrol camp, and all of our
By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer SWIM
OCGUARDlifeguard stands more spread out this time of year
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many outreach programs.
At the beginning of summer, in early June, our numbers may be slightly lower due to a couple of reasons.First, the water in the beginning of June is slightly colder and the crowds are a little smaller requiring fewer guards.This enables us to fully staff our Surf Rescue Training Academy, which
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During this intense 60-plus hour week, our guards learn everything they need to know to be successful surf rescue technicians.
Although our coverage this time of the year is done with fewer personnel and lifeguard towers than during peak season we supplement this coverage by increasing the number of Mobile Rescue Units patrolling the beach.
Many people don’t realize that we do not require or accept certifications from other agencies.
After Labor Day we lose all our educators during weekdays, although many are returning to help cover our
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During this time of year, you will notice a larger distance between stands. This trend continues until our last day of the season which is Sunfest Sunday.Thisseason our last guarding day will be Sunday, Sept. 25. On the weekends, the number of stands will increase due to personnel returning from college or teaching responsibilities to work for the weekend.
And always remember, “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguards in the stand”!
Outdoor spaces at White Horse
Flea market vendor spaces are still available. Indoor spaces at the Community Center at 235 Ocean Parkway are $15 for Ocean Pines residents and $20 for non-residents and include an 8-foot table and a chair.
Both are qualified as surf rescue technicians, medical first responders and are quad (ATV) certified.
trains all of our new lifeguards for the job. We typically hold two academies, one the week before Memorial Day weekend and the other occurs in the middle of June.
Fall Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market in OP this Saturday
Additionally, a good portion of the people that hold leadership or management roles on the beach patrol are professional educators at school systems and colleges throughout the country and return for professional activities at least one week prior to theirThesestudents.teachers are some of our most experienced SRTs and mostly in supervisory roles on the beach.
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Gently used clothing, children’s items, household items, collectibles and more will be for sale.
beach on the weekends.
backup during an emergency.
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.
These mobile units are first-aid and AED equipped with one SRT (rider) acting as the primary rescue swimmer while the other SRT (driver) maintains radio communication and
that our personnel must return to other obligations.
Shoppers may also stop by the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market for fresh produce, baked goods, gourmet pantry items and artisan crafts. The market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in White Horse Park.
TowardAcademy.theend of August and the month of September, we experience a reduction in staffing due to the fact
As previously mentioned, many of our guards are attending colleges and universities all over the country, all with different starting dates.
SwimGUARD in front of lifeguard stands, OCBP says
All of the training and certifications are provided by the beach patrol during a paid ($18.44) Surf Rescue Training
Park, located next to the Community Center, are $12 for Ocean Pines residents and $15 for non-residents and include an 8-foot table. Outdoor vendors will need to provide their own chairs.Admission is free and open to the public. Free parking is available at the Community Center.
(Sept. 16, 2022) Treasure seekers can hunt for bargains at Ocean Pines’ semi-annual Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ocean Pines Community Center and White Horse Park.
This time of the year, we ask that you walk and swim in front of the nearest lifeguard. This short walk is worth the lives of you and your family.
For additional information, please call Beach Patrol Headquarters. Guard stand placement may relocate daily as conditions change.
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The group, led by Director Carol Ludwig for the last 22 years, was recently the special guest at the Freeman Arts Pavilion in Selbyville, Delaware, where the main act that night was IL Divo.
Jesse’s Paddle returns for 14th rendition in Snow Hill
dogs, chips and beverages for donors; and a silent auction of local services andRegistrationitems. begins at 4 p.m. at the Pocomoke River Canoe Company, 2 River Street in Snow Hill, and Poker Paddle boats will all be on the river by 5 p.m.“Jesse’s Paddle has become not only our most important fundraising event, but is a great evening for fun and fellowship,” said Fund President Kim Klump. “It’s wonderful to see so many people on the river and hanging out at the dock who value the work we have done to prevent suicide, and to help those who have lost loved ones to suicide.”
Team leaders reach out on social media to ask others to join in the effort.
(Sept. 16, 2022) The Delmarva Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is planning an open house/guest night on Monday, Sept. 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway.All ladies are invited to attend and spend an evening singing and meeting new Sweetfriends.Adelines International is a worldwide organization of women singers, established in 1945, committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performances.
For more information, call Mary at 410-208-4009 or visit www.delmarvachorus.org, or check out the group’s Facebook and Instagram pages, DelmarvaChorus.
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This 14th annual Jesse’s Paddle brings together a community of supporters to spread the word that suicide is preventable, and that there is no shame in seeking help for mental health issues.
To reserve a boat, call the canoe shop at Music410-632-3971.willbeprovided by DJ Jeff McMahon; there will also be free hot
For more information, visit www.jessespaddle.org/paddle. To donate, visit “Our Donor Page.” Once at the crowdfunding page, participants can donate to an existing fundraising team, to a general account, or create their own team.
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This independent, nonprofit music education association is one of the world’s largest singing organizations forGeographically,women. there are more than 600 Sweet Adelines chapters located throughout the U.S. and 11 other“Harmonizenations. the World” is the organization’s motto. It has a current membership of 23,000 and holds annual regional and international singing competitions.
(Sept. 16, 2022) Dozens of canoes, kayaks and paddleboards will leave the dock on the Pocomoke River in Snow Hill on Saturday, Sept. 17, to raise funds in support of the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund.
The choruses are a feminine take on the traditional male barbershop harmony and are dedicated to teaching women how to sing a capella (without musical accompaniment).
The paddlers will be collecting cards for Jesse’s Poker Paddle, returning to the dock with hopefully a winning hand. There are prizes for winning Poker Paddlers, as well as for topBoatsfundraisers.areprovided at no cost by the Pocomoke River Canoe Company, but participants can also bring their own. A minimum donation of $30 is requested to participate in Jesse’s Poker Paddle.
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BERLIN BOOK ON THE MONTH: ‘WHAT’S MIND AND YOURS’ BY NAIMA COSTER, ONE MARYLAND ONE BOOK
Fun, fall-themed crafts. For ages 4 years and older. Worcester County LibraryOcean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 am. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600
Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner Emily Goodchild will hold a brief discussion on recovery, followed by a walk around the park’s trail. Northside Park, 200 125th Street, Ocean City, 9:00 am. Alyce Marzola, amarzola@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-6419268.
Clothing, children’s items, household items, collectibles and more. Indoor vendor spaces cost $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents; outdoor is $12 and $15. Admission is free. Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. 410641-7052
WALK WITH A DOC
Sat., Sept. 17
Meet outside and hear some stories about The Berenstain Bears. Stick around for some fun with chalk and silly songs. For ages 2-5 years. Worcester County LibraryOcean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 am. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600.
SHRED-IT EVENT
am to 1:00 pm. 410-543-4626
Join the group for this community read. Books are available at the branch. Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Avenue, 2:00 www.worcesterlibrary.org,pm. 410-632-2600
Everyone is welcome to this free event. Limit of 3 boxes per family. No businesses. Light refreshments served. Free tours of the historic church. St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 3
WORCESTER COUNTY FAIR
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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. Worcester County Library - Berlin
Indoor and outdoor exhibits, children’s crafts, Zumba, music by The Folk Villains, 4-H Cupcake Smack Down and Benefit Cake Auction. Byrdhttps://www.worcestercountyfair.com.Schedule:Park,400DightonAvenue,Snow Hill, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. 443-523-0497
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WORCESTER COUNTY FAIR
Get ready for a fan favorite trading card game, Pokemon. Bring your collection and learn how to use your favorite team and challenge your friends to a match. Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:00 pm. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
CRAFTY SATURDAY ‘FALL CRAFTS’
MOVEMENT AROUND THE WORLD
ASSATEAGUE ADVENTURES
MakingMemories! 23rd Dragons”“TempleStOf 28th St “Medieval Faire” OC’s Only 27 Hole Mini Golf! 68th IndoorDinosaurs!StAndUnderSeaAdventure 136th St Caribbean Pirates And SafariIndoorVillage 68th St. Outdoor Dinosaur Course 23rd St. Outdoor Temple Of Dragons 136th St. Outdoor Caribbean Pirate 68th St. Indoor UnderSea 28th St. Outdoor Renaissance 27 Hole 136th St. Indoor Safari Course ALL 4 LOCATIONS OPEN! OPEN DAILY 9AM- 11PM
Fri., Sept. 16
OUTDOOR STORY TIME “GOING ON A BEAR HUNT”
Free homebuyer education classes are offered quarterly and eHome America online courses are offered for $100. Coupons are available to offset the cost of the online course. Register: 410-543-4626. Salisbury Fire Department, 325 Cypress Street, 9:00
OC BIKEFEST
HOMEBUYER EDUCATION CLASS
Church Street, Berlin, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
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Indoor/outdoor exhibits, live stock shows, FFA Fishing Tournament, Classic Car & Truck Show, kids’ games and activities and Pine Needle Basket Demo. Byrdhttps://www.worcestercountyfair.com.Schedule:Park,400DightonAvenue,Snow Hill, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. 443-523-0497
OC BIKEFEST
REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WORCESTER COUNTY MOBILE HEADQUARTERS
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. Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.
FALL INDOOR/OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET
Come visit the mobile headquarters at The Worcester County Fair. Featuring information on Republican candidates and campaign signs and materials will be available. Byrd Park, 400 Dighton Avenue, Snow Hill, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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. Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Learn about different cultures around the world through a yogic movement story and craft with Lizy Maratea. For ages 6-10 years and families. Worcester County LibraryOcean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 am. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
HOBBIES CLUB “TABLE TOP GAMES”
STEM program exploring the wonders of force and motion. For ages 6 years and older. Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:00 pm. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
Join Baltimore screen painter John Iampieri and learn an art form unique to our state. All supplies provided and space is limited. Registration 632-2600NorthCountywww.worcesterlibrary.org.required:WorcesterLibrary-SnowHillBranch,307WashingtonStreet,3:00pm.410-
DELMARVA DANCING
Tues., Sept. 20
FREE KIDS CRAFTS AT THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY
FREE PLATFORM TENNIS LESSONS
Sun., Sept. 18
STORY TIME ‘FAVORITE STORIES’ Stories, songs and finger-plays. A takehome activity will be included. For ages 2-5 years. Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Avenue, 10:30 am. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
CREATING NAZCA LINES
STORY TIME ‘EMOTIONS’
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. Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
OC BIKEFEST
A discussion on Book Three of “The Deptford Trilogy” by Robertson Davies. This group meets twice a month to discuss classic and modern selections. Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 pm. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
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Sundays - Main St., Pitt St., Commerce St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Live music. TheBerlinFarmersMarket.com
OC KNITTING CLUB
Pastor Tom Hughes, president of Christian Bikers International, will speak at this special worship for Bike Week. First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 1301 Philadelphia Avenue, 11:00 am.
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
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
Meets the first and second Wednesday of each month for surgical patients. Atlantic General Bariatrics Center, 410-641-9568.
SOUP SUNDAY AT MAKEMIE CHURCH
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers join the group for a block party. Play with blocks and other toys while socializing with other families. Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 North Washington Street, 11:00 am. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600
Tuesdays - Experienced dancers and others interested in watching or learning more are welcome, 7-9:30 p.m. No partner required. Info: TangobytheBeach.com.
Tuesdays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 7 p.m. www.jw.org
Sundays through Sept. 3 - Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th Street, 1 p.m. Learn about exhibiting artists as well as the programs and activities at the Art League.
brary - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 5:00 www.worcesterlibrary.org,pm. 410-632-2600
Come play the library’s Nintendo switch on the large projector. For ages 10 years and older and families. Worcester County Li-
BEACH HEROES-OC
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.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY OF BERLINGROUP #169
Branch, 13 Harrison Avenue, 10:30 am. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
Learn about the mysterious Nazca Lines and make one for yourself to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month. For ages 10 years and older. Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market Street, 3:30 pm. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
Live music, free hot dogs, chips and beverages. Silent auction. A $30 donation is requested to participate and includes boat rental. Boat reservations: 410-632-3971. Pocomoke River Canoe Company, 2 River Street, Snow Hill, 5:00 pm. Registration begins at 4 p.m. 410-632-3971
Tuesdays - Volunteer beach clean-up group meets from 9-10 a.m., year-round. Trash bags, grippers and gloves provided. Check the Facebook page “Beach Heroes-OC” for weekly meeting locations. All are welcome.
Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3:30-4:30 p.m. TOPS is a weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. 410-289-4725
NINTENDO SWITCH GAME NIGHT
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BIKE WEEK WORSHIP SERVICE
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
Sundays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 10 a.m. www.jw.org
NIGHT
FREE TOURS AT THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF WORCESTER COUNTY MEETING
Wed., Sep. 21
Join the Ocean City Library with The Buzzed Word for an afternoon of Queer Romance and Wine! The Buzzed Word, 11805 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 6:00 pm. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
All ladies are invited to attend and spend an evening singing a capella and meeting new friends. Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Mary, 410-208-4009, www.delmarvachorus.org or Delmarva Chorus Facebook page
Speaker is Dr. Adam Hoffman, Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at Salisbury University. Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 10:00 am. Coffee served at 9:30 a.m.
ROMANCE BOOK CLUB AT THE BUZZED WORD: ‘A LADY FOR A DUKE’ BY ALEXIS HALL
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION
OC KNITTING GROUP
BANNED BOOKS WEEK BUTTON MAKING
For survivors and current patients battling
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
WORCESTER COUNTY FAIR
SCREEN PAINTING
CALENDAR
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.
BANNED BOOKS WEEK BUTTON MAKING
DELMARVA CHORUS OPEN HOUSE/GUEST
14TH ANNUAL JESSE’S PADDLE
BANNED BOOKS WEEK BUTTON MAKING Stop in to celebrate banned books week and make your own banned books button, Sept. 19-24. For ages 10 years and older. Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ladies who love to sing invited. Mary, 410629-9383 or Carol, 302-242-7062.
Bring whatever project you happen to be working on. Worcester County LibraryOcean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 am. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
STEM LAB ‘FORCE & MOTION’
Make easy, hand-sewn pumpkins to brighten any holiday table. Supplies provided. Register: Avenue,Countywww.worcesterlibrary.org.410-641-0650,WorcesterLibrary-BerlinBranch,13Harrison2:00pm.410-632-2600
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY
Join the group for a variety of activities and toys. Play and socialize with other families. For ages 2-5 years. Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market Street, 10:30 www.worcesterlibrary.org,am. 410-632-2600
MAKER MONDAY: PUMPKINS
Indoor and outdoor exhibits, children’s crafts, Zumba, music by The Folk Villains, 4-H Demonstration contest and Talent Show (3 p.m.). Awards Ceremony. Schedule: 10:00Byrdhttps://www.worcestercountyfair.com.Park,400DightonAvenue,SnowHill,amto5:00pm.443-523-0497
T.O.P.S. is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Atlantic General Hospital - Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157
Come workship and stay for free soup lunch afterwards. All are welcome. Makemie Memorial Presbyterian, 115 Franklin Street, Snow Hill, 11:00 am.
BERLIN FARMERS MARKET
PLAY TIME
www.artleagueofoceancity.org
THE BRITISH INVASION: LIVE PERFORMANCE Joey Leone highlights the phenomenon of British bands through music and discussion. Bands include The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks and more. Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Avenue, 6:30 pm. 410-632-2600
Tuesdays - Worcester County LibraryOcean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m.
ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTICE
BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP
Stop in to celebrate banned books week and make your own banned books button, Sept. 19-24. For ages 10 years and older. Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
A special story time exploring different emotions with stories, rhymes and songs. For ages 2-5 years. Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 am. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Discussions, mutual support and education on exercise, nutrition, coping techniques, medications and developments in treatment. To reserve: Kay Kinnikin, 410-6414765, kkinnikin@atlanticgeneral.org. The Macky & Pam Stansell House Coastal Hospice, 1500 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 1:15 pm to 4:00 pm. 410-641-4765
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING
BLOCK PARTY
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING
Mon., Sept. 19
Stop in to celebrate banned books week and make your own banned books button, Sept. 19-24. For ages 10 years and older. Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
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September Ocean City Efficiency Timeshare right off the Boardwalk. Fully Furnished, Includes linen and dishes with one parking space. Enjoy the Autumn Boardwalk activities without moving your auto. Unit can be traded on RCI and Capital Vacations. $600.
Cable, WiFi, furnished, Clean, No Smoking/No Pets. Avail. October 2-May 1. $850/mo. + Sec.
Ocean View
4BR, 3.5BA w/garage, West OC. No smoking. $2750/mo. + electric. 410-213-1633
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. accommodations for individuals with disabilities 410-632-1100 1221.
resident is seeking a mature, responsible and experienced person to perform various housekeeping duties at a Berlin, MD estate five days weekly.
Attn: David Beach
Contact Dennis utronkinetics.com703-508-9154Masseyordennism@
Flexible schedule, clean kitchen, new equipment. Weekly paychecks. Friendly work environment. American Legion Post #166
ext.
References will be requested.
Available Approximatelyimmediately.1300+/-sq.feet.$2,200monthlyplusutilities. Please call/text 443-754-5605 or johanna@ocrooms.comemail2Office/RetailSpaces
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Spacious, climatecontrolled corner office, with views of the Bay and Route 90 Bridge available, with use of conference room and reception area, in a modern, wellmaintained building, in prime Ocean City location.
HousekeeperFullTime
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Crew for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $20/hr. Apply online www.delmarvadd.comat:
Call Matt – 302-344-9846
Exc. Pay & Benefits
and Ocean City. q Must work most Saturdays as needed – No Evenings q Administrative skills needed
UTRON Kinetics Groundskeeper/Maintenance
for several properties.
Do have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065. HELP WANTED
you
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and have one year of experience in grant evaluation and monitoring or budget preparation, presentation and execution.
1BR. 94th St. Bayside. Seeking Male, nonsmoker. Must love dogs. $200/week plus utilities. Text, difficult410-726-5200,toanswercalls.REALESTATE
Work experience and/or an Associates degree in CAD or closely related field.
Full Service automotive center, now has openings for Technicians. Must be dependable. Fast paced, energetic atmosphere
withopportunities!advancement
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT:
time
Eastern Shore Full position 401K. Reliable necessary.
Locations in Long Neck, &
fax resume letters and references or inquiries to
Grants Consultant
RENTALS
are available upon request by calling
RENT
W/RRENTALS1BR/1BA140thStreet
Inc. Attn: Chris to fax # 410-208-9562 or email Worcesterhilemanre@aol.comCountyHealthDepartment
Full time with good benefits, vacation, health care, sick leave, 401(k) matching.$15/hr.
Call 410-803-4135, fax resume to 410-272-2249 or email: Cleaningtgreaver@bscamerica.com.servicesneednotapply.
COMMERCIAL Classifieds appear in Ocean City Today & Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com & baysideoc.com Call 410-723-6397 by Monday 5 p.m. www. ocean city today .com Or de r YOur C lassi f ieds O nline ! • Convenient • Quick • No Waiting, No Calls • Days, Nights & Weekends 40 Ocean City Today September 16, 2022
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Duties include planning, implementing and budgets, monitors expenditures, results, performance measures and analyzes financial data. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for all grant funding.
HOUSE FOR YEARLY RENT
Please email your resume cpa@cgcpa.proto
Classifieds Deadline is 5pm Monday
available in West Ocean City. Each are1600approximatelysq.ft. Call
Background check required. Salary is commensurate with relevant experience.
resume by email to jsalm@jwse.com DRIVERS NEEDED Berlin, Ocean City area for medicalMonday-Friday.transportation. Call 410.726.5166WayneOfficeSeasonalFull-timeNeededAssistantPosition(or)YearRound We have two busy rental offices We are looking for someone who can assist in our Ocean Pines and Ocean City offices. q References required q Professional/Friendly q Must be willing to travel to properties mostly in Ocean
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DOG, PETS, LIVESTOCK, PET SUPPLIES
TOP CA$H PAID FOR OLD GUITARS! 1920-1980 Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker, Prairie State, D'Angelico, Stromberg. And Gibson Mandolins / Banjos.
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Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Avenue, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. 410-632-2600
BIKE NIGHT AND CRUISE IN
For stroke survivors, family and friends. Atlantic General Neurology, 314 Franklin Avenue, Berlin,3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 410-641-4765, bglime@atlanticgeneral.org
ZUMBA FOR ALL LEVELS
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13TH ANNUAL PATRIOT DAY FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON
FOR SALE
DISCOVER OF A MASTERPIECE
Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm. 908-229-8799
Stop in to celebrate banned books week and make your own banned books button, Sept. 19-24. For ages 10 years and older. Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
Titled “Honoring Local Women Who Have Served in the Armed Forces.” All are welcome. Grand Hotel, 2100 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. www.gopwomenofworcester.org and click fashion show link or Merilee Horvat, 443-614-9386
WANTED TO BUY
RIGAMAJIG THURSDAYS
HOMESERVICESIMPROVEMENT
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 Ocean City Today PAGE 41 Crossword answers from page 32 CALENDAR Continued from Page 39 WHISPERING Peddle8am-noon.Saturday,COMMUNITY-WIDEWOODSYARDSALE(WOC,offRt.611)Sept.17th,Itemsforthewholefamily!!BOATS/SLIPSBoat , Sun Dolphin, canopy + cover + 2 life vests. $200. Ocean Pines,BOATS/SLIPSYARD610-368-9298SALE Run your business card in our SERVICE DIRECTORY CALL 410-723-6397 for pricing!www.oceancitytoday.comwww.baysideoc.com BUDGET443-664-5797MOVERS LOCAL & EAST COAST MOVING Full Packing Service Piano Movers - Full Service www.facebook.com/OCBudgetMovers SERVICES CLASSIFIED AD NETWORK Serving the Newspapers of Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia since 1908. MARYLAND STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDNETWORKADVERTISING
Bikers Without Borders Foundation Bike Night and Cruise in at Joe’s Bent Spoon. Joe’s
Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator. $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote. Call now before the next power outage: 1-855993-0969
FREE COMMUNITY FLU CLINIC
Learn to make a salad that will keep in your refrigerator for days. All ingredients/materials provided. For ages 7 years and older. Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. Worcester County LibraryBerlin Branch, 13 Harrison Avenue, 3:30 pm. 410-632-2600
PINE TONES CHORUS: HAVE FUN SINGING
OC ADVENTURE FEST
SALAD IN A JAR
Drop in to use your imagination and build using the rigamajig STEM building kit. For ages 4 years and older. Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 pm. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600
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Join certified Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman for an hour of movement. These classes uplift and improve mood. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.”
Bent Spoon, 38223 Dupont Boulevard, Selbyville, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 443-880-8993
BEAUTIFUL BATH UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Superior quality bath and shower systems at AFFORDABLE PRICES! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Call Now! 877-738-0991.
SERVICES
to 2:00 pm. Atlantic General Hospital, 410641-9FLU (9358), www.agh.care/flu
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Open to those 13 years and older. No appointment is required. St. Mary Star of The Sea Parish - Holy Savior Church, 1705 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, 11:00 am
FREE SQUARE DANCE LESSONS
LONESTAR CONCERT Tickets: Highway,E.ter.com/upcoming-events/lonestar.https://ocmdperformingartscen-RolandPowellConventionCenter,4001CoastalOceanCity,7:30pm.
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Inviting new singers, both ladies and gentlemen. Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 1:00 pm. 610-213-7472
TRIVIA WITH THE LIBRARY
breast cancer. John H. ‘Jack’ Burbage, Jr.
Join the Ocean City Library for Trivia at the Ocean City 50Plus Center. Test out your knowledge and win prizes. Ocean City 50plus Center, 104 41st Street, Ocean City, 2:00 pm. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600.
Join Miss Morgan for this introductory Spanish program. For ages 7-12 years.
Lonestar concert at 7 p.m. Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean https://www.ocadventurefest.comCity.
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. Ocean Pines
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BEACH SINGLES-55 PLUS
Use Happy Jack® Kennel Dip as an area spray to control Lyme disease ticks, fleas, stable flies, & mosquitoes where they breed. At Tractor (www.fleabeacon.com)Supply
Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4-6 p.m. Info: 302-436-9577 or BeachSingles.org
Thur., Sept. 22
Regional Cancer Care Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Women Supporting Women, 410-5487880
While cataloging artwork at the Hartley Dodge Memorial, Mallory uncovered a masterpiece that had been lost since the 1930’s. Registration required; www.worcesterlibrary.org. Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 3:00 pm. Also held via Zoom. 410-632-2600
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PAGE 42 Ocean City Today SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 PAINTING HOME IMPROVEMENT Home Improvement Design & Bertch Cabinet Retail 11312 Manklin Creek, Rd., Ocean Pines, MD ~ Call or Stop in Today! (410) 208-1518 • (410) 982-8368 pipelinecontracting.net • info@pipelinecontracting.net MDHIC # 107489 • DE # 2014100304 • Insured & Licensed Home Improvement Services Company PipeLineContracting, LLC “One stop shop for Home Improvement” • Cabinets & Countertop • Kitchen & Bath Remodeling • General Carpentry & Painting • Flooring & Tile • Residential & Commercial • Servicing Maryland & Delaware Beaches US ApprovedAdministrationVeteransContractor The Area’s #1 Moving Company BUDGET MOVERS 40+ Years in Business Licensed & Insured LOCAL • ENTIRE EAST COAST Residential or Office or Commercial Packing or Loading or Unloading or Complete Move Single Item or Certain Items or Full Home Call Maria: 443-664-5797 Female Owned & Operated www.Facebook.com/ocbudgetmovers MOVING SERVICES &ZimmermanSonLLC • CUSTOM PAINTING • DRYWALL REPAIRS • WALLPAPER REMOVED • DECK & HOUSE STAINING • ALWAYS PROMPT SERVICE Free Estimates 10% Discount with this ad. Bill 410-390-5528Zimmerman~cell443-373-4539 PAINTING NOW CREDITACCEPTINGCARDS! Painting & Powerwashing Interior & Exterior Serving Delmarva for Over 35 Years Licensed & Insured HOME IMPROVEMENT BAYSIDE BUILDERS COMPLETE HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR LICENSED AND FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER • Flat Roof Specialist • • Roofing • Siding • Windows • Doors • Custom Homes • Additions • Repairs • Kitchens • Baths • Tile Work • Decks • Custom Inside Trim Work • Hardwood Floors Cell: 410-713-8599 AN AFFORDABLE NEW BATH STARTS HERE! Making Your Dream Bath Come True For 20 Years! Specializing in Bathroom Remodels Contact Garth for FREE Estimate! atminc4u@aol.com 410-641-8439 MHIC #94614 Insured Insured Tub to Shower Conversions Custom Tile Work HOME IMPROVEMENT JUNK REMOVAL & HAULING 35 Years Experience No Job Too Small! Free MDResidential/Commercial/Emergencies!Estimates!Lic#2268WorcesterCoLic#M1337RaymondO’BrockiJr.MasterElectrician4436910544CallorTextSameRateDay,Evening,Weekends ELECTRICIANBLINDS & SHADES CONSTRUCTION Kim Dixson REDFIN AGENT REDFIN 190 W. Ostend St., #200 Baltimore, MD 21230 Redfin - Direct443-373-1328410-868-5666redfin.comkim.dixson@redfin.com License #650977 Sell for more, pay a 1% listing fee when you buy and sell with Redfin Agents.* *Sell for more based on difference between the sale and list prices of Redfin listings versus those of comparable listings by other brokerages, per a 2019 study. Sell for a 1% listing fee only if you also buy with Redfin within 365 days of closing on your Redfin listing. If you sell first we will initially charge a 1.5% listing fee and then send you a check for the .5% difference after you buy your next home with Redfin. Subject to $3,750 minimum Redfin commission. Listing commission subject to change. Buyer’s agent commission not included. More info at redfin.com/disclaimer. Information provided is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. If you are currently working with an agent, this is not a solicitation of your business. REAL ESTATE Contact Kim for a no-obligation home-value consultation. NEW TITLE AND TAGS AND MORE www.westoceancitytagandtitle.com WEST OCEAN CITY VEHICLE TAG & TITLE TRADER LEE’S VILLAGE 9935 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY #15 JODY PALMISANO Open Mon., Fri., 9-2 & Wed. 9-5 MVA LICENSED WE BUY HOMES ESTATES • UNWANTED PROPERTY • BACK TAXES BEHIND IN PAYMENTS ALL CASH • NO FEES • AS IS 1-888-811-9675 REAL ESTATE THE HANDY BEACHMAN Exterior Home Repairs “WE DO IT ALL” Licensed • Bonded • Insured • MHIC 17433 “A Family Tradition Since 1935” 410-893-9707 • Roofing Repairs • Roof Cleaning•Gutter Cleaning & Powerwashing • • Landscaping • • Rain Gutters • Gutter Guards • Deck Repairs • Painting • Staining • Hauling P A R R I S H HANDYMAN M.H.I.C #4648 FREE ESTIMATES HARVIEW ROOFING www.harviewroofing.comCOMPANY ROOFING-SIDING-SPOUTING TRIM WORK-REPLACEMENT WINDOWS RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL WORK SINCE 1959 JOE GREAVER OWNER 410-254-0816 Fax 410-254-8613 E-mail: joegreaver@harviewroofing.com ROOFING
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C. GREGORY COBURN ESQ 6806B COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD NOTICE21842 OF
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.
PursuantMARYLANDtotheprovisions of
Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of Septemberpublication:8,2002
ary,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:
Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland
September 22, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance to the minimum yard requirements to allow a 10’ tall solid wood fence in the front yard setback to block noise and light from the neighbors to the west of the property along Herring Way, and to allow a 6’ tall fence with netting within the front setback on all other sides for safety and security. The site of the appeal is described as Lots 153-154 of Parcel 3271 and Lots 150152 of Parcel 3272, of the Neptune Development Plat, further described as located on the west side of Philadelphia Avenue, north side of Dolphin Street, and the east side of Herring Way and locally known as 1901 and 1907 Philadelphia Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.
on:
Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall.
NOTICE20852-1161
TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL lawthatliverymonthsitorclaimtice,publishedliverspersonalthe1992,decedentthethepersonalterwiththeWorcestertheowned2021BerlingertativesMD14402Boyds,tleman,Gaithersburg,EllingtonpointedCourtNoticeESTATEREPRESENTATIVENO.19370isgiventhattheCircuitofPalmBeachCounty,FL.ap-DavidC.Berlinger,113Boulevard,Apt.209,MD20878;TraciGit-14323GateDancerLane,MD20841;andLisaKoenick,BubblingSpringRoad,Boyds,20841asthePersonalRepresen-oftheEstateofCarlwhodiedonFebruary01,domiciledinFlorida,USA.Atthetimeofdeath,thedecedentrealorleaseholdpropertyinfollowingMarylandcounties:County.AllpersonshavingclaimsagainstdecedentmustfiletheirclaimstheRegisterofWillsforWorces-Countywithacopytotheforeignrepresentativeonorbeforeearlierofthefollowingdates:(1)Sixmonthsfromthedateofdecedent’sdeath,exceptifthediedbeforeOctober1,ninemonthsfromthedateofdecedent’sdeath;or(2)Twomonthsaftertheforeignrepresentativemailsorde-tothecreditoracopyofthisnoticeorotherwrittenno-notifyingthecreditorthatthewillbebarredunlessthecred-presentstheclaimwithintwofromthemailingorotherde-ofthenotice.Claimsfiledafterdateorafteradateextendedbywillbebarred.DavidC.BerlingerTraciGittlemanLisaKoenickForeignPersonalRepresentativesTerriWestcottRegisterofWillsOneW.MarketStreetRoom102-CourtHouseSnowHill,MD21863-1074NameofNewspaper:OceanCityDigestDateoffirstpublication:September08,2022
Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: August 08, 2022
(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.
(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
Personal SnowRoomOneRegisterRepresentativesTrueTestCopyTerriWestcottofWillsforWorcesterCountyW.MarketStreet102-CourtHouseHill,MD21863-1074
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
APPLICANT: NICK’S GOLF LLC c/o NICHOLAS GERACIMOS–(BZA 2631 22-09500009)
onobjectionsoftotativebythetained2022,EllenRepresentativegustBrunswick,Newell,TONOTICENOTICEAPPOINTMENTTOCREDITORSTOUNKNOWNHEIRSEstateNo.19366ALLPERSONSINTERESTEDINTHEESTATEOFJOYCEELLENTRADERNoticeisgiventhatBlairTrader43ClearviewRoad,EastNJ08816,wasonAu-31,2022appointedPersonaloftheestateofJoyceTraderwhodiedonAugust20,withawill.Furtherinformationcanbeob-byreviewingtheestatefileinofficeoftheRegisterofWillsorcontactingthepersonalrepresen-ortheattorney.Allpersonshavinganyobjectiontheappointment(ortotheprobatethedecedent’swill)shallfiletheirwiththeRegisterofWillsorbeforethe28thdayofFebru-
RobertCindyCochranWeller
(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
Christopher Rudolf, Chairman Maureen Howarth, Edgewater,Weller,Frederick,Cochran,_________________________________OCD-9/08/2tAttorneyVICTORIAL.O’NEILLESQ.AYRESJENKINSGORDY&ALMANDP.A.6200COASTALHIGHWAYSUITE200OCEANCITY,MD21842NOTICEOFAPPOINTMENTNOTICETOCREDITORSNOTICETOUNKNOWNHEIRSEstateNo.19361TOALLPERSONSINTERESTEDINTHEESTATEOFCOLLEENC.COCHRANAKA:COLLEENBEVERLYCOCHRAN,COLLEENCOLLINSCOCHRANNoticeisgiventhatRobert2430AbigailCourt,PrinceMD20678andCindy1109CarrsWharfRoad,MD21037,wereonAu-
Julia Ann Stewart Personal SnowRoomOneRegisterTrueRepresentativeTestCopyTerriWestcottofWillsforWorcesterCountyW.MarketStreet102-CourtHouseHill,MD21863-1074
GARDNER LAW FIRM, P.C. DAVID C. GARDNER ESQ
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Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.
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OF tice,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-notifyingthecreditorthatthe
(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.
Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of Septemberpublication:01,2022
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY,
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 25th 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:
600 JEFFERSON PLAZA SUITE 308 ROCKVILLE, MD
gust 25, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Colleen C. Cochran who died on June 12, 2022, with a will.
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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.
Take Notice that Bill 22-11 was passed by Commissioners Mitrecic, Elder, Bertino, Bunting, Church, Nordstrom and Purnell on September 6, 2022. Bill 22-11 is titled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, EACH IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $10,955,670, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING OF PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WORCESTER COUNTY JAIL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT
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eligible voters of the Town of Berlin that a Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 for Council Seats in Districts 1 and 4 and AtLarge.Voters residing in Districts 1 and 2 will vote at the Buckingham Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Main Street, Berlin, Maryland, and voters residing in Districts 3 and 4 will vote at the Berlin Police Department, 129 Decatur Street, Berlin, Maryland.
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MARYLANDERSPOWERACTberNordstromElder,passed_________________________________COMMISSIONERSCOUNTYOCD-9/15/3tNOTICEofPassageofBill22-12WorcesterCountyCommissionersTakeNoticethatBill22-12wasbyCommissionersMitrecic,Bertino,Bunting,Church,andPurnellonSeptem-6,2022.Bill22-12istitledANTOAUTHORIZEANDEM-COUNTYCOMMISSION-OFWORCESTERCOUNTY,TOBORROWONITS
of Passage of Bill 22-11 Worcester County Commissioners
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foregoing is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103 and is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us.
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EXCEEDING $14,245,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE; PROVIDING THAT PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES MAY BE APPLIED TO OTHER COSTS OF SUCH PROJECT AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND RECOGNIZING THAT BILL 22-6 MAY NOT HAVE BECOME EFFECTIVE.
Bill No. 22-11 (1) sets forth certain rules of construction; (2) provides for the authorized borrowings described in the title above; (3) provides that the bill may be amended to authorize the use of proceeds for other public purposes; (4) provides that details of any of the authorized general obligation bonds, bond anticipation notes or refunding bonds will be determined or provided for by the County Commissioners by resolution; (5) pledges the County’s full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power to payment of any such issued general obligation debt and provides for the levy of annual property taxes sufficient to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation debt; (6) allows other available funds to be used to pay debt service on any such issued gen-
The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum.The
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District 1 and District 4 voters will vote to fill the appropriate Council seat for their District and for the AtLarge Council seat; District 2 and District 3 voters will vote for the AtLarge Council Seat only.
Both polling places will open at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, and will remain open until 7:00 p.m. Absentee ballots will be accepted until the close of polls. For more information, please call 410641-4314 or email mbohlen@berlinmd.gov.TOWNOF BERLIN BOARD OFOFSUPERVISORSELECTIONSOCD-9/15/1t
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eral obligation debt; (7) generally relates to the authorized general obligation debt; and (8) provides that no general obligation debt will be issued under authority of Bill 22-6.
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(1) sets forth certain rules of construction; (2) provides for the authorized borrowings described in the title above; (3) provides that the bill may be amended to authorize the use of proceeds for other public purposes; (4) provides that details of any of the authorized general obligation bonds, bond anticipation notes or refunding bonds will be determined or provided for by the County Commissioners by resolution; (5) pledges the County’s full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power to payment of any such issued general obligation debt and provides for the levy of annual property taxes sufficient to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation debt; (6) allows other available funds to be used to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation debt; (7) generally relates to the authorized general obligation debt; and (8) provides that no general obligation debt will be issued under authority of Bill 22-5.
FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, EACH IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $3,050,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR THE NEW PUBLIC SAFETY LOGISTICAL STORAGE FACILITY, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $3,965,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE; PROVIDING THAT PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES MAY BE APPLIED TO OTHER COSTS OF SUCH PROJECT AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND RECOGNIZING THAT BILL 22-7 MAY NOT HAVE BECOME EFFEC-
NOTICE of Passage of Bill 22-13 Worcester County Commissioners
Take Notice that Bill 22-13 was passed by Commissioners Mitrecic, Elder, Bertino, Bunting, Church, Nordstrom and Purnell on September 6, 2022. Bill 22-13 is titled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, EACH IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $10,024,184, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR AN ADDITION TO STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $13,035,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE; PROVIDING THAT PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES MAY BE APPLIED TO OTHER COSTS OF SUCH PROJECT AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND RECOGNIZING THAT BILL 22-5 MAY NOT HAVE BECOME EFFECTIVE.BillNo.22-13
The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum.
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terWorcesterBoardismarydum.passagefive22-1.willgeneralingthorizedbonds;issuedused(5)generalpayannualbondssuedingfaithtion;CountybeeraldetailsintherulesFECTIVE.MAYRECOGNIZINGSUCHANDPAYMENTRIESREFUNDINGTEMOFFICERSMARYLANDOFINGINING$4,870,000,AMOUNTINTIMEBONDSERALTOFULLMARYLANDERSPOWERACTberNordstromElder,passedWorcesterofCOMMISSIONERSCOUNTYOCD-9/15/3tNOTICEPassageofBill22-14CountyCommissionersTakeNoticethatBill22-14wasbyCommissionersMitrecic,Bertino,Bunting,Church,andPurnellonSeptem-6,2022.Bill22-14istitledANTOAUTHORIZEANDEM-COUNTYCOMMISSION-OFWORCESTERCOUNTY,TOBORROWONITSFAITHANDCREDIT,ANDISSUEANDSELLITSGEN-OBLIGATIONREFUNDINGTHEREFOR,ATONEORFROMTIMETOTIME,ANAGGREGATEPRINCIPALNOTEXCEEDINGTOPROVIDEFINANC-TOREFUNDINWHOLEORPARTTHETHEN-OUTSTAND-COUNTYCOMMISSIONERSWORCESTERCOUNTY,CORRECTIONALRETIREMENTSYS-PENSIONCONTRIBUTIONBONDS,2013SE-(TAXABLE),INCLUDINGOFRELATEDCOSTSCOSTSOFISSUANCEOFREFUNDINGBONDS;ANDTHATBILL22-1NOTHAVEBECOMEEF-Bill22-14(1)setsforthcertainofconstruction;(2)providesforauthorizedborrowingdescribedthetitleabove;(3)providesthatofanyoftheauthorizedgen-obligationrefundingbondswilldeterminedorprovidedforbytheCommissionersbyresolu-(4)pledgestheCounty’sfullandcreditandunlimitedtax-powertopaymentofanysuchis-generalobligationrefundingandprovidesforthelevyofpropertytaxessufficienttodebtserviceonanysuchissuedobligationrefundingbonds;allowsotheravailablefundstobetopaydebtserviceonanysuchgeneralobligationrefunding(6)generallyrelatestotheau-generalobligationrefund-bonds;and(7)providesthatnoobligationrefundingbondsbeissuedunderauthorityofBillThebillbecomeseffectiveforty-(45)daysfromthedateofitsunlesspetitionedtoreferen-Theforegoingisonlyafairsum-ofthebill.AfullcopyofthebillpostedontheLegislativeBulletininthemainhalloftheCountyGovernmentCen-outsideRoom1103andisavail-
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TIVE.Bill No. 22-12 (1) sets forth certain rules of construction; (2) provides for the authorized borrowings described in the title above; (3) provides that the bill may be amended to authorize the use of proceeds for other public purposes; (4) provides that details of any of the authorized general obligation bonds, bond anticipation notes or refunding bonds will be determined or provided for by the County Commissioners by resolution; (5) pledges the County’s full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power to payment of any such issued general obligation debt and provides for the levy of annual property taxes sufficient to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation debt; (6) allows other available funds to be used to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation debt; (7) generally relates to the authorized general obligation debt; and (8) provides that no general obligation debt will be issued under authority of Bill 22-7.
able 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 www.co.worcester.md.us.
THE WORCESTER Websitebillernment1103ableterWorcesterBoardismarydum.passagefive22-2.willgeneralingthorizedbonds;issuedused(5)generalpayannualbondssuedingfaithtion;CountybeeraldetailsintherulesBECOMETHATBONDS;SUANCECOSTSINGBONDS,DATEDCOUNTY,MISSIONERSOUTSTANDINGWHOLENANCING$33,590,000,AMOUNTINTIMEBONDSERALTOFULLMARYLANDERSPOWERACTberNordstromElder,passedWorcesterofCOMMISSIONERSCOUNTYOCD-9/15/3tNOTICEPassageofBill22-15CountyCommissionersTakeNoticethatBill22-15wasbyCommissionersMitrecic,Bertino,Bunting,Church,andPurnellonSeptem-6,2022.Bill22-15istitledANTOAUTHORIZEANDEM-COUNTYCOMMISSION-OFWORCESTERCOUNTY,TOBORROWONITSFAITHANDCREDIT,ANDISSUEANDSELLITSGEN-OBLIGATIONREFUNDINGTHEREFOR,ATONEORFROMTIMETOTIME,ANAGGREGATEPRINCIPALNOTEXCEEDINGTOPROVIDEFI-TOREFUNDINORINPARTTHETHEN-COUNTYCOM-OFWORCESTERMARYLANDCONSOLI-PUBLICIMPROVEMENT2014SERIES,INCLUD-PAYMENTOFRELATEDANDCOSTSOFIS-OFSUCHREFUNDINGANDRECOGNIZINGBILL22-2MAYNOTHAVEEFFECTIVE.Bill22-15(1)setsforthcertainofconstruction;(2)providesforauthorizedborrowingdescribedthetitleabove;(3)providesthatofanyoftheauthorizedgen-obligationrefundingbondswilldeterminedorprovidedforbytheCommissionersbyresolu-(4)pledgestheCounty’sfullandcreditandunlimitedtax-powertopaymentofanysuchis-generalobligationrefundingandprovidesforthelevyofpropertytaxessufficienttodebtserviceonanysuchissuedobligationrefundingbonds;allowsotheravailablefundstobetopaydebtserviceonanysuchgeneralobligationrefunding(6)generallyrelatestotheau-generalobligationrefund-bonds;and(7)providesthatnoobligationrefundingbondsbeissuedunderauthorityofBillThebillbecomeseffectiveforty-(45)daysfromthedateofitsunlesspetitionedtoreferen-Theforegoingisonlyafairsum-ofthebill.AfullcopyofthebillpostedontheLegislativeBulletininthemainhalloftheCountyGovernmentCen-outsideRoom1103andisavail-forpublicinspectioninRoomoftheWorcesterCountyGov-Center.AfullcopyoftheisalsoavailableontheCountyatwww.co.worcester.md.us.THEWORCESTERCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERSOCD-9/15/3t
The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum.The foregoing is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103 and is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us.
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The foregoing is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103 and is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us.
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For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, phone 410-289-8855.PLANNING AND COMMZONINGISSION
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To all Persons Interested in the aboveYouestate:arehereby notified that a petition has been filed by JOSHUA E ZUKERBERG, 1190 WEST NORTHERN PARKWAY, SUITE 124, BALTIMORE, MD 21210 for judicial probate for the appointment of a personal representative .
Take Notice that Bill 22-16 was passed by Commissioners Mitrecic, Elder, Bertino, Bunting, Church, Nordstrom and Purnell on September 6, 2022. Bill 22-16 is titled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $10,095,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO REFUND IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THENOUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2015 SERIES A, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS; AND RECOGNIZING THAT BILL 22-3 MAY NOT HAVE BECOME EFFECTIVE.
6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842
OF PROPERTY IN THE TENTH ELECTION Penalties$90,400,BlackwaterCondominium,DueWastewater,ingBernettaBernettaCondominium,4147422theenue,Hall,willCityCodetionMarylandActsCity,District,nicipalCityandvidedofvertisinginterestpaymentunpaid;scribedon2019/2020,undermunicipalTownOCEANSUB-DISTRICTSDISTRICT,101-109,WORCESTERCOUNTY,CITY,MARYLANDofOceanCity,Marylandtaxesandassessmentsleviesofthetaxyears2020/2021and2021/2022thepropertieshereinafterde-beingdueandinarrearsandandinordertocompeltheofthesame,togetherwiththereon,AttorneyandAd-Feesof$258,andthecostsattendingtheproceeding,aspro-bylaw,byvirtueofthepowerauthorityvestedinmeastheManagerandCollectorofmu-taxesintheTenthElectionWorcesterCounty,OceanMarylandasprovidedbytheoftheGeneralAssemblyof(Tax-PropertyArticleSec-14-808etseq.oftheAnnotatedofMaryland),theundersignedManagerandCollectorofTaxes,sellatpublicauction,atCity3rdStreetandBaltimoreAv-OceanCity,Maryland,onFRIDAY,OCTOBER14,2022ATTHEHOUROF10:00A.M.belowdescribedproperties:Item110-758769and121735-3:DescribedasTheMeridianCondominium,Phase1,Unit503,AssessedtoKamLunAuYeungandKaraAuYeung,AssessedValue$752,100,Wastewater,InterestandPenaltiesDue$2,593.62.Item210-265592and156041-32:DescribedasDawn’sCoveUnitF,AssessedtoA.Vaughan,TrusteeoftheA.VaughanRevocableLiv-Trust,AssessedValue$270,000,InterestandPenalties$1008.28.Item310-218055and150773-33100:DescribedasMarshallInnCondominium,Unit303,AssessedtoBlackwaterInvesting,LLC,As-sessedValue$85,400,Wastewater,InterestandPenaltiesDue$791.63.Item410-218187and149995-33122:DescribedasMarshallInnUnit314,AssessedtoRentals,AssessedValueWastewater,InterestandDue$850.88.Item810-216982and35823-32916:DescribedasSkyhavenCon-dominium,Unit101AssessedtoRoseN.Blevins,RodneyL.BlevinsandNancyS.Blevins,AssessedValue$151,500,Wastewater,Inter-estandPenaltiesDue$975.66Item910-237424and114477-36490:DescribedasFenwickWoodsICondominium,Unit108,AssessedtoJohnCharlesCallisandColleenCallis,AssessedValue$81,300,Wastewater,BulkPick-Up,InterestandPenaltiesDue$926.49.Item10_10-159199and31063-23346:DescribedasBraemarTow-
Bill 22-16 (1) sets forth certain rules of construction; (2) provides for the authorized borrowing described in the title above; (3) provides that details of any of the authorized general obligation refunding bonds will be determined or provided for by the County Commissioners by resolution; (4) pledges the County’s full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power to payment of any such issued general obligation refunding bonds and provides for the levy of annual property taxes sufficient to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation refunding bonds; (5) allows other available funds to be used to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation refunding bonds; (6) generally relates to the authorized general obligation refunding bonds; and (7) provides that no general obligation refunding bonds will be issued under authority of Bill 22-3.The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum.The foregoing is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103 and is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Gov-
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A hearing will be held at ONE W MARKET STREET, COURT ROOM 4, COURT HOUSE, SNOW HILL, MD 21863 on 10/25/2022, 10:00 AM.
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ernment Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us.
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ulated under Chapter 39, Article VI (Pier Franchise) of the Code of the Town of Ocean City which supersedes any conflicting ordinances, including the zoning ordinance.
NOTICE of Passage of Bill 22-16 Worcester County Commissioners
Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that Ordinance 2022-23 was introduced for first reading at their meeting of September 6, 2022. Second reading is scheduled for September 19, 2022. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the September 6, 2022 agenda packet. This ordinance authorizes the Mayor and City Council to abandon and convey, to the adjacent property owner, a 6,000 square feet area of the easternmost length of Baltimore Avenue along Block 48N between 13th and 14th Streets, Tax Map 111, Parcels 2998, 2999 and 3000, Block 48, and the adjacent property owner shall grant the Mayor and City Council a sidewalk easement and Delmarva Power and Light a utility
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Publichearing.hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairperson announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates.
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The PF Adjustment is described as:1) Pier Franchise Zoning District to be adjusted to include the full Pier Franchise Area as defined in Section 39-401 of the Ocean City Code of Ordinances and recorded in the Land Records of Worcester County Plat SRB Liber 252 Folio 28.
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10-310792 and 7208749158: Described as Cedar Villas Condominium, Unit A, Assessed to Charles F. Murphy, Barbara L. Murphy, Mark D. Murphy and Lori Martin, Assessed Value $184,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties DueItem$1,810.20.4010-232082 and 11718935584: Described as Bali Condominium, Unit 301, Assessed to Mark
Item 13 10-185777 and 792327638: Described as Lot 10, Blk 32, Section 2A, Caine Woods, Assessed to Marlene T. DiPino and Paul J. DiPino, Sr., Assessed Value $261,833, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,438.85.
10-100038 and 9416913230: Described as The Chateau Condominium, Unit A-305, Assessed to Lia Lujan, Assessed Value $185,667, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,487.22.
Item 66 10-274478 and 6273943030: Described as Sunchaser Condominium, Unit 108, Assessed to Leslie N. Wilson and Kathleen M. Wilson, Assessed Value $224,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties DueItem$1,880.47.6710-124069 and 10396317472: Described as Golden Sands Club Condominium, Unit 814, Assessed to Jon Wooleyhan, Assessed Value $155,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,075.07.
water, Interest and Penalties Due $1,254.95.Item57 10-280168 and 4595544020: Described as Pelican Beach Condominium, Unit 207, Assessed to Richard C. Solibakke and Janice Solibakke, Assessed Value $539,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties DueItem$1,499.23.5810-753058 and 11389573443: Described as Shark Finn II Condominium, Unit 402, Assessed to Vito A. Sperduto, Dione Enea, Pasquale Enea and Stephanie Enea, Assessed Value $1,097,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $3,231.95.Item60
Item 19 10-066956 and 1552397752: Described as Ocean Waye 45 Condominium, Unit 201, Assessed to Elaine Evans, Assessed Value $76,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $580.88.
Item 64 10-318459 and 1022950024: Described as Montego Bay Mobile Home Park, Section 8C, Lot 78, Assessed to James M. Walker, Assessed Value $278,667, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,894.30.Item65 10-230322 and 3790735274: Described as Ocean Point No. 2 Condominium, Unit 317, Assessed to Bernard H. White, III and Loretta M. White, Assessed Value $118,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $786.53.
Item 36 10-308631 and 9871548816: Described as Lost Colony IV Condominium, Unit 131, Assessed to Anthony F. Mammano and Sandra L. Mammano, Assessed Value $149,867, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,136.85.
Item 55 10-751470 and 15537573195: Described as The Garden Condominium II at Sunset Island Phase 3, Unit LUG-BG-2D, Assessed to Christopher Shawn Smith and Keena Ebony Smith, Assessed Value $305,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,151.50.
Item 37 10-085993 and 8326310922: Described as Golden Shore Condominium, Unit 5, Assessed to Markel Limited Partnership, Assessed Value $186,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,058.57.Item39
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Item 54 10-118816 and 7003716516: Described as Atlantis Condominium, Unit 306, Assessed to Bernard Siler, Assessed Value $286,587, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,618.48.
Item 56 10-155193 and 6434522686: Described as Starfish V Condominium, Unit 203, Assessed to Anthony M. Soletto, Jr., Pamela E. Rubio-Soletto and Nancy J. Rubio, Assessed Value $228,700, Waste-
Item 43 10-765374 and 13025975167: Described as The Gateway Grand Condominium, Unit 1705, Assessed to Dennis R. Preshoot and Michele R. Preshoot, Assessed Value $759,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,339.55.
Item 51 10-303427 and 14117147980: Described as Silver Sun Condominium, Unit 110, Assessed to Anthony G. Santoro and Kristina L. Santoro, Assessed Value $216,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties DueItem$2,027.83.5210-252679 and 9738139112: Described as Sea Nymph Condominium, Unit 11A, Assessed to Michael Schultz and Deborah Schultz, Assessed Value $99,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties DueItem$910.25.5310-262623 and 4303940908: Described as Jamaica Condominium III, Unit 104, Assessed to Joan E. Seidenspinner, Assessed Value $123,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $887.22.
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Item 68 10-058791 and 1139236418: Described as Bayshore Condominium, Unit 44, Central Building, Assessed to William R. Zichos III, Assessed Value $91,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due
Item 31 10-052920 and 897655466: Described as Eldorado Condominium, Unit 305, Assessed to Andrew A. Janiak and Denise Janiak, Assessed Value $143,367, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties DueItem$1,575.41.3210-131634 and 9236718788: Described as Watergate Condominium, Unit 11, Assessed to Joseph R. Kostack and Janice E. Kostack, Assessed Value $196,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties DueItem$1,857.56.3310-113032 and 2364915478: Described as 9400 Ocean Highway Condominium, Unit 1407, Assessed to Stuart M. Lesser, Assessed Value $256,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,831.10.Item35
10-221595 and 14216133724: Described as Crab Cove Condominium, Unit 6, Assessed to Shawn D. Spurry and Kim M. Spurry, Assessed Value $195,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties DueItem$1,581.66.6110-221617 and 3654933728: Described as Crab Cove Condominium, Unit 8, Assessed to Daniel A. Steadman and Jennifer B. Steadman, Assessed Value $137,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties DueItem$2,586.416210-098521 and 14226512988: Described as The Chateau Condominium, Unit 104B, Assessed to Stacy L. Stotler, Assessed Value $185,667, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,117.51.
Item 46 10-147387 and 14801321450: Described as Carousel Center Condominium, Unit T-1101, Assessed to R & R Investments of Virginia LLC, Assessed Value $417,867, Wastewater, Bulk Pick-Up, Interest and Penalties Due $1,516.46.Item48 10-263050 and 6286340984: Described as Bay Island Townhouse Condominium, Unit 2, Assessed to Bernard E. Roache, Jr., Assessed Value $202,200, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,621.87.Item49 10-390079 and 8667761377: Described as Ocean Break Condominium, Unit 102, Assessed to Rosemarie Rossano, f/k/a Rosemarie Sporbert and Frank J. Rossano, Assessed Value $315,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,380.26.Item50 10-248868 and 13715338434: Described as Cinnamon Bay Condominium, Unit 1, Assessed to 9101 Rusty Anchor, LLC, Assessed Value $226,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,546.43.
Item 16 10-154871 and 9257122632: Described as Tides Edge Condominium, Unit 305, Assessed to David S. Eshenower and Theresa A. Eshenower, Assessed Value $237,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,270.84.
Item 20 10-067618 and 1552377868: Described as Ocean Waye 45 Condominium, Unit 107, Assessed to Elaine Evans, Assessed Value $76,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $580.88.
Item 21 10-124662 and 10255717580: Described as Golden Sands Club Condominium, Unit 1908, Assessed to John Gann and Denise Gann, Assessed Value $370,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties DueItem$2,118.64.2210-327431 and 5250351086: Described as Lighthouse Cove Condominium, Unit B, Assessed to Craig L. Garfield, Jr., Assessed Value $165,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,744.95.Item23 10-056489 and 1464516008: Described as Gull Way Villas Condominium Stage III, Unit 12202, Assessed to Nicholas A. Gigliotti, Assessed Value $141,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties
Item 17 10-267625 and 6799541795: Described as Jockey Beach Club Condominium, Unit 381, Bldg. C, Phase III, Assessed to Thomas B. Ettz, Assessed Value $117,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties DueItem$1,059.79.1810-067413 and 1552417834: Described as Ocean Waye 45 Condominium, Unit 104, Assessed to Elaine Evans, Assessed Value $76,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $580.88.
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Item 15 10-080487 and 199259978: Described as Beachloft Condominium, Unit 4K, Assessed to Shirley R. Ellis and Barbara A. Montgomery, Assessed Value $207,867, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $850.04.
J. Paden and Roberta Lieberman, Assessed Value $97,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,270.56.Item41 10-164834 and 14419324340: Described as Bluewater East A Condominium, Unit AS-306, Assessed to Christopher J. Palenchar and Nicole E. Palenchar, Assessed Value $134,967, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,857.04.
DueItem$1,263.63.2410-082684 and 13475510354: Described as Atlantic Court Condominium, Unit 204, Assessed to Jeffrey Eric Gore, Assessed Value $147,300, Wastewater, Personal Property, Interest and Penalties Due $1,183.86.Item25 10-258669 and 12488540198: Described as Montego Bay Mobile Home Park, Section 6C, Lot 339, Assessed to Michael O. Green, Assessed Value $142,967, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,286.00.Item28 10-302803 and 14487347876: Described as Lighthouse Square Condominium, Unit 202, Assessed to Caitlin J. Hartigan, Assessed Value $148,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,622.21.Item29 10-247365 and 10828338178: Described as Club Ocean Villas Condominium, Unit 41, Phase IV, Bldg. 4, Assessed to Michele M. Hines, Assessed Value $178,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties DueItem$1,483.74.3010-389984 and 9869561301: Described as Wild Dunes Condominium, Unit 301, Assessed to Yvette C. Hudyma, Assessed Value $759,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,868.31.
ers Condominium, Unit 2012, South Building, Assessed to George F. Carroll and Lorraine L. Carroll, Assessed Value $272,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,498.45.Item11 10-430828 and 14564366883: Described as The Garden Condominium I at Sunset Island, Unit LUG-BE-3C, Phase 5, Assessed to Michael T. Casino and Stacy A. Casino, Assessed Value $317,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties DueItem$1,874.78.1210-151120 and 2990921998: Described as Cara Mar Condominium, Unit 100, Assessed to Walter Demidenko and Barbara A. Demidenko, Assessed Value $158,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,267.75.
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windows and doors and protected from moisture; and never try to power the house wiring by plugging a generator into a wall outlet.
• Be sure you know another way out in case your first choice is blocked.
(Sept. 16, 2022) Planning for storms can be stressful. Planning for storms in a coastal town even more so, but there are tips that ready.gov offers on its website that can help you prepare.
On Saturday, the Activities Depot will celebrate itss 20th anniversary.
• If you’re not in an area that is recommended for evacuation, plan to stay at home or where you are and let friends
The Berlin Activities Depot will celebrate 20 years in town on Saturday with an afternoon event thatn will include open house tours, raffles, games and light fare. The celebration starts at 3 p.m. and ends at 5 p.m.
• Face away from windows and glass.
• Before hurricane season, trim or remove damaged trees and limbs to keep you and your property safe.
• Turn your refrigerator or freezer to the coldest setting and open only when necessary. If you lose power, food will last longer.
REAL ESTATE REPORT By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer
Government website has tips for storm prep
and family know where you are.
lections they offer to children during the week.Families and children can tour all of its facilities and participate in games with prizes at stake. There’ll also be a cake cutting and ribbon-cutting by the local chambers of commerce.
Thesaid.Activities Depot’s products and services are seemingly infinite. Offerings include infant and toddler care, preschool, school-age care, summer camps, birthday parties, recreational and competitive gymnastics, open gyms, parents’ nights out and even their own “grub hub” kitchen to serve children hot meals and healthy snacks.
fitting to secure and reinforce the roof, windows and doors, including the garage doors.
• Determine if you should stay put, “shelter-in-place” or get away.
• Secure loose rain gutters and downspouts and clear any clogged areas or debris to prevent water damage to your property.
• Reduce property damage by retro-
• Turn on your TV/radio, or check your city/county website every 30 minutes in order to get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions.
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Berlin Activities Depot celebrates 20 years
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• Close storm shutters, and stay away from windows.
Preparing your home:
• Charge your cell phone so you will have full power in case of power outage.
The celebration will be free and open to the public from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. There’ll be an open house featuring the Activities Depot’s classrooms, an open gym, giveaways and raffles every 30 minutes.Thecelebration will feature light fare and snacks that are also among the se-
• Do not use elevators. What to do when a hurricane is imminent:
PHOTOS COURTESY CARMELA SOLITO
(Sept. 16, 2022) For 20 years, the Berlin Activities Depot has provided local parents with everything they need for their young families, from early childhood education to the occasional, well-earned date night.
Lauren Bunting is a licensed Broker with Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City.
• Purchase a portable generator or install a generator for use during power leastsourcesalternategeneratorsRememberoutages.tokeepandotherpower/heatoutside,at20feetawayfrom
• Note where the closest emergency exit is.
Here are some specific tips for those living in high rises:
• Move away from exterior walls.
There’s more in store, too. Carmela
There’s even room for adult fitness and for youngsters ages 4 to 7 “Ninja Nation” obstacle training.
“We want to welcome people into our facility who haven’t seen it in a few years (because of covid),” Carmela Solito
“It feels awesome (to celebrate 20 years),” said Carmela Solito, who owns the Activities Depot with her husband, Mark. “There were times I didn’t know if we’d make it. There were quite a few obstacles to overcome, just building the business. But we made it.”
By Jack Chavez Staff Writer
Realtor association announces Flax as CEO
tors as a state director and state secretary.
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Flax has also served on CAR’s strategic planning, search and opportunity and nominating committees and has been chairperson of the Coastal Realtors Charitable Foundation since it was created in 2018.
(Sept. 16, 2022) The Coastal Association of Realtors (CAR) announced that Bernie Flax, CRS, WHC, RSPS has joined its staff as the new chief executive officer to lead the association’s staff and serve its over 1,000 local Realtor and affiliateFlaxmembers.brings17 years of local Maryland and Delaware real estate brokerage experience as well as many years of volunteer leadership within the community.
Activities Depot planning additions in 2023
Mark Solito will also be expanding their food offerings next year with a restaurant he’s named The Barking Chicken.“Thename comes from when I was younger and my father and I would go out to find good hotdog shops — where ‘barking’ comes from. And we’ve always loved wings — where the ‘chicken’ comes from.”
“I am humbled and very excited to have been selected by the National Association of Realtors to be interviewed and then selected by my peers for this position,” Flax said. “I look forward to working with the board, membership and Coastal staff as a team by providing exceptional service and valuable resources to our membership to continue assisting consumers obtain safe affordable housing and homeownership.”
Bernie Flax
Flax was a 12-year member of Coastal Delmarva Women’s Council of Realtors with two years as president and served Maryland State Women’s Council of Real-
She ascribed their success and ability to grow from a 1,000-square-foot facility in 2002 to a 30,000-square-footand-growing one today to their multi-generational, family-oriented approach.“We have something for everybody,” she said. “It’s what Berlin needs. With us not having any type of sports complex or YMCA or big facilities that you find all
Solito said they plan to put in a walking track, an arcade, zip lines, slides and an “aerial-type” rope course.
Mark Solito described the offerings as traditional American fare, featuring different kinds of specialty hot dogs, regular hot dogs, sauces, dry rubs, pulled pork, chicken sandwiches and hand-cut fries.He hopes to break ground on the project this month.
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As a member of Coastal Association of Realtors, she has served on committees as member, chairperson, director on the board through the executive board serving as president in the 2018-2019
For more information about the 20th Anniversary Celebration or the Berlin Activities Depot in general, visit pot.com.https://www.berlinactivitiesde-
dies for kids who might not be able to afford our services,” she said. “We’ve been creative with how we promote all ages and ethnicities, all incomes of the area.”
sociation into the future. Bernie’s expertise and the commitment she brings to our members is a ‘win-win’ for the association. We are so proud and so very fortunate to have Bernie as our (executive) and I sincerely hope you will take a moment to welcome Bernie aboard.”
In welcoming Bernie, Grace Masten, president of the CAR Board of Directors said, “Bernie Flax offers the ‘fresh eyes’ we were looking for to help move the as-
term while serving as a director on the Maryland Realtors Board of Directors.
For more information about CAR, call 410-641-4409 visit www.coastalrealtors.org.TheCoastal Association of Realtors represents over 1,000 real estate professionals in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. These members are engaged, informed, and active in their communities.
Carmela Solito described the Activities Depot as an “upscale YMCA” but stressed that they prioritize making it accessible to as many people as possible.
“We’ve found ways to meet the needs of the community through state subsi-
over the world, it is a multi-generational approach where we cater to the whole family.”“We’re just looking to fill the needs of the community and we’re hoping we get a big crowd on Saturday for the party. We feel we’ve done a lot around the community and we just want to celebrate with everybody.”
Chamber taps new exec. director Community amenities include 3 pools (1 kiddie pool), 2 tennis courts, 9-hole mini golf course, bayfront boardwalk w/3 fishing/crabbing piers, a canal-front fishing & crabbing area, an 8acre wildlife sanctuary w/a 1/2-mile walking path & 5-acre open park. The HOA dues are just $360.00 a year! $379,000
• Installing a new digital visitors center
• Updating the chamber master to provide ease of accessing benefits.
Amy Thompson
Bond Bill 22-12 gives the county commissioners the authority to bond for $3,050,000 to help finance a portion of the costs associated with engineering, designing, constructing,
Prior to closing the hearing on Sept. 6, the commissioners opened the floor to the public and nobody spoke. The floor was then opened to the commissioners for comment, and again, no
(Sept. 16, 2022) Amy Thompson has been named the new executive director of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce.“Iamdelighted the Board of Directors have confidence in me to lead this organization,” she said.
Thompson has been working with chamber staff and board as their consultant and deputy director for several months to assist with leadership transition.She brings over 20 years of experience managing multi-functional teams to successfully deliver products to market, managing volunteers to exceed fundraising goals, guiding clients to maximize efficiency and effectiveness with technology
• Developing long range goals for the chamber and committee to facilitate the objectives of those goals that have been identified in its new strategic plan.
Public hearings on bonds closed
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Bond Bill 22-11 authorizes the commissioners to obtain funds in the amount of $10,955,670 to help cover a portion of the costs associated with phase 2 improvements to the Worcester County Specifically,jail. the bond will go toward
engineering, designing, constructing, and equipping the second phases of improvements.
Thompson worked beside the chamber’s previous director on a number of priority projects that have been implemented over the past several months to offer increased member benefits and to provide a platform for continued growth and opportunity for members. These initiatives include:
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comments were made on any of the bond bills.
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(Sept. 16, 2022) The Worcester County Commissioners held one public hearing for six different bonds totaling more than $72.5 million before closing the hearing for a vote at a later date.
County jail phase 2
and expanded remote footprint through the Experience OC app recently launched.Thisnew digital concierge service will promote member businesses to every Ocean City guest at the chamber kiosk, and right in their pockets on their mobile devices.
• Implementing a new easy to navigate membership tiered structure that outlines numerous benefits at each of the three levels.
Public safety storage
This week, Public Works Director Hal Adkins gave members of the city’s Tourism Commission an update on the transition to the Gateway, which he said is going smoothly. The new company is set to take over this fall.Adkins in turn asked commission members for guidance on tram ads, a topic that he said has become “very sensitive to some” given the historic difficulty of selling the spaces.
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ing from a static board to a digital board,” Shearman said of the new company. “It would enable them to timeshare those ads, make them more affordable, which might make them more palatable to the actual Boardwalk businesses, which I know was part of the original vision for thoseDigitalads.”ads would create more options for the advertisers, Shearman added.“Making them digital would enable a Boardwalk business to promote, say for example, daily
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non-Boardwalk promotions splashed across the vehicles.
By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer
(Sept. 16, 2022) The back of Ocean City’s Boardwalk trams could soon move into the digital age, and possibly take on a more localized focus, with the implementation of a new advertisingTransportationplan. officials opted earlier this summer to end the city’s long-time bus and tram ad screen contract with New York-based Vector Marketing. Citing revenue projections, they instead signed a six-year contract with New Jersey-based Gateway Outdoor Advertising.
Transit Manager Rob Shearman said the question now is whether to sell the space at all, and if so, if transitioning to a digital platform would be “Theyamenable.posed a potential for chang-
Boardwalk trams may have rear digital ads next season following the transition to a new contractor.
Initially, the goal was to sell ads on the upper sides and the backs of the trams to Boardwalk businesses. But no local businesses have taken advantage of the opportunities, leaving
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Digital ads could come to backs of Boardwalk trams
One resident explained on Wednesday morning that rent is due
By Greg Wehner Staff Writer
Stephen Decatur Middle
“We have a new advertising company,” he said. “I’m really hoping they have a fresh perspective and maybe a fresh presentation to present to local businesses with … just a different presentation, maybe some different statistics, maybe something to really show the local businesses the pros of using that type of advertising.” ads could appeal to more Boardwalk businesses
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The one case not dropped was a resident who owed $1,681 for July and August rents, and the judge ordered the resident to pay up or be evicted.The other five residents faced complaints involving late charges for rent being past due.
“There’s so much going on up there at that Boardwalk right now and I just think it would be way too busy for people,” he said.
Meehan came up with a compromise to sell only the backs of the trams, which he said is the most visible spot anyway.
Several cases filed by the Severn Company, which manages Pleasant Manor Apartments in Snow Hill, were dismissed by a judge on Wednesday morning after discussions between Maryland Legal Aid and the management company took place.
The other commissioners agreed, and Shearman said he would take the idea back to the contractor.
on the first of each month. Some of the residents at Pleasant Manor live on Social Security and do not receive their checks until the third of each month. Even so, that works because rent paid on or before the fifth of each month are considered current payments. But after the fifth, late fees will begin to pile up.
Bonds could total $72.5 million
Mayor Rick Meehan, who serves as chairman of the commission, said that council members previously determined they want the tram ads to continue. However, they did not weigh in on transitioning to a digital platform.
Adkins pointed out that there is a potential for digital ads to be too busy and distracting and asked the transportation commissioners for their opinions.Councilman Mark Paddack, who serves on the commission, and several of the other commissioners agreed, that ads on the tops of the trams may not be the best idea.
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The commissioners also discussed the initial cost for the digital screens, as they would be more expensive than the static ad spaces.
restaurant specials, nightly entertainment schedules, which band is appearing at Purple Moose tonight, things of that nature,” he said.
Bond Bill 22-13 will authorize the commissioners to obtain financing for $10,024,184, which will go toward improvements at Stephen Decatur Middle School.The bond will specifically help finance costs associated with engineering, designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing, and undertaking the site work of an addition to the middle school.
Taxable bonds
Pleasant Manor apartment residents get cases dropped
Bond bills 22-15 and 22-16 give the commissioners the authority to seek funds in the amount of $33,590,000 and $10,095,000 respectively to provide refunds of public improvement bonds that may not have become effective.
Overall,costs.Meehan said that he sees potential with the shift to Gateway.
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Bond 22-14 allows the commissioners to borrow up to $4,870,000 to go toward refunding bonds associated with the county retirement system pension for Maryland correctional officers and the county commissioners.
The resident explained that he is never late with paying rent, and if nobody is in the office, said he has been told by past management to slide the payment under the door.
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equipping, furnishing, and undertaking the work for a new public safety logistical storage facility.
(Sept. 16, 2022) A Worcester County District Court judge dismissed several cases against residents of the Pleasant Manor Apartments in Snow Hill on Wednesday after a representative of the property requested it.
Shearman said the contractor is open to working with the city on the capital
Despite getting a money order that is dated and provided before the fifth of the month, the resident said, management does not process the checks until the seventh of the month.
Judge Gerald V. Purnell started his morning in court listening to landlord versus tenant cases, where many landlords made claims of being owed money from tenants facing eviction.Sixtenants from the Pleasant Manor Apartments on Church Street were facing court action by the parent company of the property, The Severn Companies, on Wednesday morning, and all but one were dropped.
As a result, the rent is counted as late.Some of the residents at Pleasant Manor who were summonsed to appear contacted Maryland Legal Aid forWhetherrepresentation.thatcontributed to the cases’ dismissal or some other reasoning was involved is unknown, since neither the representatives for Legal Aid nor Pleasant Manor responded to requests for comment.
Ten residents took the opportunity to speak their minds before the final vote, several of whom asked for clarifications about the amendment and the ordinance in general.
Berlin approves changes to short-term rental ordinance
“If it says you have to be a resident for 180 days and then you have 185 days after that (until) your home can be rented, but you can only rent in 28-day increments, what about people that come in and want to rent month after month after month?” asked Berlin resident Kim Holloway. “Does it renew every 28 days? What is the verbiage there? Like there needs to be some clarity, where people would consecutively rent, how that would work out because I don’t
(Sept. 16, 2022) A Ring-billed gull was spotted on the beaches of Ocean City earlier this month by Ocean City businesswoman Susan Emond, who noted that the band attached to its leg showed that it is part of a study being conducted by a scientific organization in Montreal, AccordingQuebec.tothe Emond, she saw the gull near Fourth Street. After looking into the blue band, she found that the Ocean City area is where this type of gull breeds.
(Sept. 16, 2022) The Berlin Mayor Town Council unanimously passed an amendment to the short-term rental ordinance following a public hearing during its meeting Monday night.The amendment changes the language regarding zones where shortterm residential rentals are permitted: districts R-1, R-2, R-3, R4 and“TheB1-3.old language said … it had to be your permanent residence in all (of those) districts,” Planning Director Dave Engelhart said. “And really, with the B-1, which is the town center district, B-2, which is your shopping district and most of our commercial, there wouldn’t be any permanent residents, so there’s no need for that language. It was a mistake.
PHOTO COURTESY SUSAN EMOND
And this is not the first time the bird has visited Ocean City — it has flown between Montreal and Ocean
By Jack Chavez Staff Writer
According to uqam.ca, 15,000 Ring-billed gulls near Montreal have been marked with US Geological Survey bands since 2009. The blue or yellow plastic bands have three alphanumeric codes. The program expanded in 2013 when researchers from M.I.T. and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation started using blue and red plastic bands. The expanded program has tagged approximately 700 birds.
Canadian researchers and researchers from M.I.T. are tracking Ring-billed gulls using plastic bands that fit around the bird’s foot. This particular bird, tagged with a dark blue cuff containing the letters XRX, flew between Montreal and Ocean City at least two times over the last few years.
R-4, B-1, B-2 and B-3 districts but that “Rental units in any zoning district must also comply with the requirements for dwelling units contained in the code of the Town of Berlin, Chapter 108 … and Chapter
Anyone who sees one of these birds is encouraged to report it to UQÀM by visiting goeland.uqam.ca.
City at least two times over the last few years, according to researchers tracking the bird’s movement.
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6.”The purpose of the short-term rental ordinance, as defined in the code, is to “maintain the character of residential neighborhoods in the town of Berlin and to protect the health, safety and general welfare of residents while allowing short term (sic) rentals to exist under certain conditions and circumstances.”
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“Initially it started that there were some people who wanted to prohibit short-term rentals altogether in the residential districts … And then there had to be a way, we thought, of limiting how many units you could have as a short-term rental — for outside investors, let’s say, who buy up a whole street.”The new language states that the rentals are permitted within the R-1 and R-2 districts as well as the R-3,
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Back in 2020, Bushmiller requested and received a three-year lease on 7,000 square feet of the
Ryan Nellans, a Berlin resident, small business owner and chamber of commerce administrator, brought up
the curious case of his house, which is residential but sits within the B-1 district.“Now if this goes through,” he asked, what’s stopping the downtown business district (from) expanding to the house behind me?”
“(The original town planners) wanted to preserve (the aesthetic of the business districts) when they created them,” he replied. “Your particular use in the B-1 was already a house. Your house is a lot older than our town. So when they mapped out the main business arteries … there were residences, but they had to bring the business district out a certain distance. So they made yours B1 but allowed it to continue as an R-1 residential use. If you moved out of there for a year or more and nobody ever occupied it again, the next use would have to be B-1. That’s how the code was written.”
building plus adjacent parking spots. The lease was set to expire on June 29,“The2023.reason this came to my attention was, as you know, we got a $500,000 demolition grant to knock that building down, and we’re starting to formulate a (requests for proposals) and get everything rolling,” Town Attorney David Gaskill said to the mayor and council. “I didn’t want to overlook this. We may be in the process, prior to the end of the lease where we’re ready to knock this down and he’s still“He’sthere.been a good tenant, it’s nothing personal here but I just think it’s prudent for the council to consider
Berlin officials could boot brewery owner off lease at former Tyson Chicken plant
“I didn’t buy on Main Street or a business district to have transient, fluid (population), flowing through my neighborhood,” she said. “I want the safety of my neighborhood, I want my neighbors looking after each other like we have all these years. I do understand that people have bought second homes but there is another option. There are families you see all over, people wanting to rent a home year-round. They have children … They want to be in Berlin and they want to be close to our schools. The people who have bought second homes, go ahead and rent them to families who are desperately looking for homes in this area. So there’s an option. Keep us in mind, we’re the ones who are here all the time.”
The future of the property remains unclear, but there have been discussions for developing the two parcels of land that comprise Heron Park — one of which being the site of the plant.
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“On a conventional rental or lease, (the landlord does not) collect tax
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every 28 Residentdays.”Ann
ing and Community Development’s FY22 State Revitalization Program to level the plant. Town officials first learned it about last December.
the town has funding from the Maryland Department of Hous-
exercising that 90-day kick-out clause, and, that way, we’ll be covered.”Bushmiller uses the space for dry storage, Gaskill added.
Town administrator Mary Bohlen told the council that they’re discussing the lease termination publicly because the lease was approved publicly.The demolition of the 60-acre Tyson property has been a long time coming. The Town of Berlin purchased the property in 2014, 11 years after the plant shuttered in 2003, with the hopes of transforming it into a park.Now,
Marie received a round of applause following her testimony in which she asked the mayor and council to keep the core of Berlin — its residents, taxpayers and voters — in mind.
Engelhart allayed his reservations, explaining that his home and the homes around it were grandfathered in and their exception could be revoked if the tenants ever moved out and left the homes unattended.
(Sept. 16, 2022) With demolition plans moving along, the Berlin Mayor and Town Council voted 4-1 on Monday to terminate a lease for a portion of the former Tyson chicken processing plant with Burley Oak owner BryanCouncilmemberBushmiller. Troy Purnell voted in opposition.
from (the tenant) as (an) overnight guest or tenant and neither can the county,” Engelhart explained. “So the short-term is set at 28 (days) because when we collect room tax as you would at a motel or hotel, it allows that. A different agreement is supposed to be done by the short-term rental owner by the 29th day. If you have someone who’s staying all summer, they would have to refresh that
see it in writing here.”
“We were very excited to read the governor’s press release and learn of the approval of our grant application for this project,” Mayor Zack Tyndall said in a statement last year. “Town staff worked very hard on the application, and we look forward to receiving the official notification of approval before proceeding.”
Engelhart responded that, typically, landlords rent on single-year, six-month and month-to-month bases. He went on to explain that the state room tax dictates the 28-day increments and as such the room tax can be charged.
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By June 10, two of the three British brigades had been withdrawn and sent to India to assist in its defense against the Japanese. During the summer they were replaced by South African, East African and Rhodesian brigades.InSeptember, the British renewed their assault. The British and East African brigades were landed at the port of Majunga on Sept. 10. Today, it is the city of Mahajanga with a population of 135,000.
Madagascar’s Governor-General,
WORLD BritishII capture Madagascar 80 years ago
By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer
On March 12, 1942, Prime Minister Churchill decided to preemptively move against the Port of Diego Suarez on the northern end of Madagascar. “Free” French leader Gen. Charles de Gaulle had already suggested such an expedition, but that the French should be involved, or in charge. However, after the disaster at Dakar,Churchill was having none of that. The naval forces would be under the command of Rear-Adm. Edward N. Syfret, with the land portion being under the command of Major-Gen, Robert G. Sturges. Gen. Sturges was described by author R.H. Bruce Lockhart as, “...intrepid in action, ruddy in countenance, and forcefully bucolic in language.” The operation was to be known as “Operation Ironclad.”
However, only four remain after Adrian Bowen dropped out of the race, leaving at-large incumbent Jay Knerr running unopposed. Bowen acknowledged the development to Bayside Gazette via text message on Tuesday.
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As a result of a devastating attack by carrier-based planes of the Imperial Japanese Navy, on April 5, 1942, against the British Naval base at Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), and the loss of the base in Singapore, Adm. Sir James Somerville, commander-in-chief, Eastern Fleet, ordered the fleet removed to a new base at Mombasa, in Kenya.
(Sept. 16, 2022) The Berlin Board of Supervisors of Elections confirmed five candidates for Town Council during its meeting on Sept. 7.
rell will face We Heart Berlin’s Tony Weeg.The election will be held on Oct. 4. Polling places open will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 Districtsp.m.1and 2 residents vote at Buckingham Presbyterian Church at 20 S. Main Street. Districts 3 and 4 residents will vote at the Berlin Police Department, located at 129 Decatur Street.Even with less than three weeks to go, some pertinent dates are still left ahead of election day.
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surrendered.FaireySwordfish torpedo bombers launched from the Illustrious had sunk a French armed merchant cruiser and the submarine Béveziérs. Naval action claimed the French submarines Hero and Monge. British casualties were 109 killed and 284 wounded, and 10 of the 12 tanks destroyed.Two more Commonwealth brigades come ashore on May 10. Three Japanese submarines arrived on May 29, and with two midget subs, entered the harbor and attacked the Ramilles and seriously damaged it and sank the oil tanker, British Loyalty. Both midget subs were sunk.
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In District 4, incumbent Dean Bur-
the Axis navies.
Thetroops.British opened the assault, at 5:10 a.m. on May 5, 1942, with an air attack on Diego Suarez (now Antsiranana, with a population of 115,000), followed by a landing by the 29th Brigade. This was the first British amphibious operation since the disaster at Gallipoli in WWI. The next day, upon learning of the attack, Adm. Jean François Darlan, by now commander-in-chief of all French Armed Forces, and High Commissioner of French North Africa ordered Governor-Gen. Annet to “Firmly defend the honour of our flag”, and “Fight to the limit of your possibilities ... and make the British pay dearly.”
The capital of the Republic of Madagascar, now known as Antanarivo, is located in the interior of the island and has a population of 900,000. At the time of its capture, by the Allies, the population was oneninth of that. The British campaign to conquer the French Colony of Madagascar, began on May 5, 1942, and would not end until Nov. 6.
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On Sept. 28, Commonwealth forces landed at Tulearon, on the
Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world and is located on the eastern side of the African continent, approximately 250 miles across the Mozambique Channel, in the Indian Ocean. It currently has a population of almost 22 million. At the outbreak of the war, it stood at 4 million, 60,000 of whom were French. France began colonizing the island in the 1880s and by 1896, was in full control of the island.
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With the conquest of France on June 22, 1940, France came under the sway of the German Reich, although it continued to administer its colonies. It provided help and assistance to Axis forces. It was this help and assistance to Axis Naval forces that the United Kingdom sought to stifle with its conquest of Madagascar. British Prime Minister Sir Winston S. Churchill feared that island would become a “halfway house” for
The assault was resisted by three local battalions, one Senegalese battalion, and some sailors, totaling between 1,500 and 2,000, commanded by Gen. Alfred Casimir Eugène Guillemet. On May 7, the defenders withdrew, having suffered 200 killed and 500 wounded, and the city was
(Sept. 16, 2022) This week, 80 years ago, the capital of the French colony of Madagascar, Tananarive was captured by Commonwealth forces and the event celebrated with a victory parade.
Berlin council ballot settled, Bowen exits before deadline
Armand Léon Annet, was tasked with defending the island. Although he had been appointed by French Head of State, Marshal Henri Pétain, on Dec.11, 1940, he had not arrived at his post until April 12, 1941. The defending force numbered about 8,000, most of which were non-French colonial
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Town administrative assistant Kate Daub said that the town has been made aware of Bowen’s intention to drop out, but stressed that, as of late Tuesday afternoon, election officials had yet to receive a signed statement to that effect.
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The deadline to receive applications in-person at Berlin Town Hall is 4 p.m. on Sept. 30.
The naval force included the admiral’s flagship, the battleship Ramilles, aircraft carriers Illustrious and Indomitable, heavy cruiser Devonshire, light cruiser Hermione, 11 destroyers, six mine sweepers, six corvettes and several auxiliaries - in all, more than 50 ships. The landing force consisted of three infantry brigades.
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Recent graduates of the Ocean Pines Pine Steppers Square Dance Club, from left, are Melanie Walker of Ocean Pines, Annie Berger of Millville and Dick and Sandy Robinson of Salisbury. For information about free Wednesday Square Dance lessons at the Ocean Pines Community Center, call 908-229-8799.
Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art Executive Director Dr. Kristin Sullivan was the guest speaker at the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City on Aug. 10. She is pictured with Kiwanis Club President Tim Lund.
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Charlie Smith, right, welcomes new Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club members Harry Haag and Judith Lazarus-Haag during the Sept. 1 meeting.
Ocean City Surf Club President Tommy Vach and Vice President Rusty Ruszin recently presented Dunkin’ gift cards to three law enforcement agencies to thank them and show appreciation for keeping the community safe. Pictured, from left, are Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli, Vach and Ruszin.
LaurenDONATIONCooperaccepts the donation check for $5,000 from Post 166 Chaplain, Ben Dawson, left,, and 2nd Vice Commander Bob Paul.
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on Monday, Sept. 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway.
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In that instance, the facts seemed to be apparent. The accused was driving his bike when he ran into another motorcycle, resulting in the serious injury of the two people on that vehicle and the death of his own passenger.
Gavin Knupp: wheels of justice still grinding
The wheels of justice grind slowly, but grind exceedingly fine, the Chinese general and philosopher Sun Tsu is said to have observed more than 2,500 years ago. What he and many others who have employed that proverb over the ages have meant by that is justice is rarely immediate, but it is inevitable.Toput it in even more contemporary terms, it takes time to build a case to ensure that justice is served. An example of this are the vehicular homicide charges just filed against a motorcyclist who was involved in a fatal accident at the intersection of Route 610 and Route 50 a year ago.
Stewart Dobson is on vacation and his column will return next week.
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What appears to have happened and proving it in court, however, are two different things. No decent prosecutor would go to court armed only with suggestions and speculative conclusions, but that’s all the state had in this case for months.Theinvestigation of this accident took so long because of the need to extract the fine details from all the information available and because the state’s expert accident investigators were not immediately available.
A memorial is set up on Gray’s Corner Road in Berlin honoring 14-year-old Gavin Knupp who was killed in a hit-and-run near that spot in July.
That brings us to the tragedy of 14-year-old Gavin Knupp and why the public should not lose hope that justice will be served. Although his hit-and-run death on Gray’s Corner Road in July seems to be going nowhere, it would be wrong to assume that the Maryland State Police and the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office have run up against investigatory obstacles they can’t resolve or that this case will linger until it fades from memory and nothing will be done.
That is unlikely, especially as the public continues to push for justice. As the recent filing of charges in the year-old motorcycle incident show, delivering justice for Gavin may take an uncomfortable amount of time, but this slow grinding of the wheels doesn’t mean that anyone is going to get away with anything.
Brady graduated from St. Peters Prep and Seton Hall University and was an executive in the textile business for 40 years, residing in Silver Spring, Maryland, before retiring to the Eastern Shore in 1991.
She is also survived by two brothers, Joseph (Sally) Cockrell and Terry (Sheree) Cockrell, and preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Lee Cockrell.She attended Connellsville Senior High School and Pittsburgh Technical Institute, and she completed an Associate Degree from Westmoreland County Community College.
Born in Jersey City, New Jersey on April 25, 1927, Richard Patrick Brady was the son of the late Martin J. Brady and Mary Rikeman Brady.
She is survived by her children, Nathaniel Valle (Lauren) of Rustburg, Virginia, and Hannah Valle (Jacob) of Newport News, Virginia; and two grandchildren, Lucy and Peter Valle, who knew her as “Didi.”
He was an avid golfer in Ocean Pines and active in community affairs, having served on the Ocean Pines Board of Directors for six years, as president for three years, along with serving as a member of the Worcester County Water and Waste Water Authority.
aboard the battleship USS South Dakota, and the Korean War on the carrier, USS Mission Bay.
Born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania in 1960, she was the daughter of the late Charles Joseph Cockrell and Edith Fredia (Kersten) Cockrell.
Brady, along with 12 great-grandchildren, Dylan Mandle, Austin, Cameron and Julie Braun, Penelope and Molly Cane, Dexter Brady, Logan, Harley, Abagail, and Oliver Davis, and Freya Gue.Mr.
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Richard Brady
Next week: Stier v. Hopkins 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 con-
southwest part of the island. Fianarantsoa was captured on Oct. 29. It is located in the south-central part of the island and today has a population of 145,000. On Nov. 6, 1942, Governor-General Annet surrendered near the town of Ihosy, in the southern part of the island. Today the town has a population of 17,000. The French had suffered 1,200 casualties, of which half were locals. Since Sept. 10, British casualties were 30 killed and 90 wounded.
Her greatest passions were raising her children, cooking and gardening, Italian food, shopping, and rooting for her beloved Pittsburgh Steelers.
He was also a member and director of IRP at Salisbury University and ALL Lifelong Learning at Salisbury University.
Governor-General Annet ended the war as a convicted war criminal. He died in Paris on April 25, 1973.
Denise Valle
Ocean City became her true home, and it was where she discovered her love for the beach and grew in the faith of her childhood.Shewas deeply involved in her church communities, and she extended that love of people and friendship through her work as a Certified Natural Health Professional.
Above all else, she loved Jesus and told anyone within distance about His grace.She never doubted the Lord’s goodness in her life; in the history of God’s work, her testimony is that of a true and steadfast faith.
Preceding Mr. Brady in death was his loving wife of 53 years, Eleanor Tylick
He is survived by his children, sons, Richard and his wife, Linda, and Kevin and his wife, Carrie Coots; his daughters, Janet Reed and husband, Howard, Elaine Brady, Eleanor Pascale and husband, Jon, Carol Ginan and husband, Kevin, and Cathleen Brady.He is also survived by nine CamdenMicheleCane,AnthonyBraun,Richardgrandchildren,andJasonKrisMandley,andKatieKathyandBrady,andandKarsen
After the loss of his wife, Eleanor, he moved to Salisbury and became active with Salisbury University, along with volunteering at Hospice and Tidal Health Hospital.
Newport News Called home to be with her Lord, Denise Ann Valle, of Newport News, Virginia, died suddenly on Sept. 6, 2022 after struggling with a long illness.
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WORLD WAR II
Gen. Paul Louis Le Gentilhomme was made governor-general on Dec, 14. At the outbreak of the war, he had been commander-in-chief of the French military in French Somaliland — now Djubuti. He had condemned
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In 1984, she moved to Ocean City, Maryland, and lived there for over 30 years.
A memorial service will be held in Ocean City, Maryland, with details and date to be determined.
the armistice between the German Reich and France and declared his intention to continue fighting with the British.Not everyone in French Somaliland agreed with his position, so, on Aug. 2, 1940, he left for England and joined the “Free” French forces under Gen. de Gaulle. He returned to East Africa and participated in the campaign against the Italians, as commander of the “Free” French forces. He later commanded “Free” French forces in the British invasion of Syria.
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Governor-General Annet had achieved his primary objective — extend the struggle for more than six months. This he did by one day. Under French law the defenders were entitled to higher pay and awards if they were involved in combat for more than six months.
In the meantime, he was tried, and convicted, in absentia, for treason, by the French government in Vichy.
Mr. Brady served in World War II,
April 25, 1927 – Sept. 7, 2022
Brady, along with his brothers, Martin, Francis, William and Robert, and sisters, Mary Brady, Agnes O’Sullivan and Grace Lahiff.
He served as an advisor with the Popular Forces, June 1965 to June 1966, in Nghia Hanh and received the Vietnamese Army Medal of Valor for saving the life of a Popular Forces soldier.
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Carol Frances Wilson, age 81, died on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, at Stella Maris Nursing Home in Timonium, Maryland.
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married Carol Parker on May 29, 1975, and with son, Chris, built their first home on Bonita Drive in West Ocean City.
He was wounded on June 19, 1951 and was awarded the Purple Heart.After a short stint state-side he returned to fight once again in the Korean War until the Armistice signed July 27, 1953.
He began his employment with the Town of Ocean City as a water department supervisor and he retired after 20 years of service.
Rose truly was a wonderful husband, father, uncle, brother and friend. He was so proud of his son, Chris and loved him with all his heart.
HERSHEL LENNON ROSE
HershelRose.enlisted in the US Army on May 23, 1950, and did basic training at
Mr. Hershel, as he was known to youngsters, was a great favorite of all the neighborhood children. Through the years, a variety of recliners have held him with a child on his lap.
He next served as an advisor with the 3rd Platoon of Company B, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division. While on patrol on Nov. 9, 1966, he observed an enemy soldier about to shoot a member of his squad in the back. His quick action saved the life of his fellow soldier and he was seriously wounded.
Carol Wilson
Members of the jury spent about an hour deliberating before determining Cropper was “guilty on all counts.”Worcester County Fire Marshal Matthew Owens thanked the tireless efforts of the team of internal and allied investigators that spent hundreds of hours bringing this case to trial.
He was born on Nov. 4, 1931, in New Bern, North Carolina, the son of the late Furney B. Rose and Nancy Christine (Austin)
He received, among other medals, the Korean Service Medal for participation in all seven campaigns from July 18, 1950 ending with the Third Korean Winter and Korean summer fall, 1953 campaign.Afterservice during the Korean Conflict, he served in numerous postings abroad and state-side.
He took great pride and enjoyment in having an impeccable yard. He would work outside all day among his flower beds and fruit trees.
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Hershel Rose
The Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Office, Worcester County Bureau of Investigation, Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office K9 Division, Ocean City Police Department Forensic Investigation Unit, and the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office all significantly helped solve the case.
His third tour he lived with and was advisor to the Mountain Yard people in An Ka. He was wounded during this tour and recovered at Camp Zoma Japan.
The release said Cropper has a long history of arson in the Ocean City area dating back to 1986. A pre-trial sentencing investigation and psychological evaluation will be performed before determining the amount of time he will spend incarcerated.
After basic training he was assigned to the 1st Calvary Division (“First Team”) 8th Calvary Regiment E Company. They entered Korea on July 18, 1950, under the flag of the United Nations.
In later years, Facetime with the great nieces and nephews always ended with a kiss to the phone screen. He looked forward to his grand-dog Lincoln’s annual Easter stay.
Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Kathryn (Cvach) Tassi.
He heroically served four tours during the Vietnam War as an advisor.
His fourth tour he served from July 1968 to July 1969 in An Tuc District, Binh Dinh Province where he received The Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service.
He retired from active duty on Sept. 1, 1971.During his service in the Vietnam War, he was awarded the Gallantry Cross May 21, 1965, The Bronze Star Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) May 13, 1966 and The Bronze Star Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) on Febr. 6, 1971.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wilson; and a son, Kenneth Quaster.
In 1983 the family moved to South
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Point, with their property being a part of “Genezer” and enjoyed 16 years living on the Sinepuxent Bay.
Jury convicts man of arson in 2021 WOC structure fire
He received two certificates (written in Vietnamese) with accompanying medals.Hershel
Fort Knox, Kentucky.
(Sept. 16, 2022) After a three-day trial in Worcester County Circuit Court Wednesday, a jury convicted a Berlin man of arson and other charges for intentionally setting a fire last June on Harbor Road in West OceanAccordingCity. to a news release from the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, John Edward Cropper, 56, whose address was listed on Stephen Decatur Highway in Berlin, intentionally set a fire on June 22, 2021, near a commercial harbor. The blaze destroyed a home, a boathouse, damaged three other residences, and sent two firefighters to the hospital.
The release said a Worcester County Grand Jury indicted Cropper on two counts of first-degree arson, one count of second-degree arson, three counts of malicious destruction of property, and two counts of reckless endangerment.
For this act of heroism, he received the Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device.
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He was seriously wounded for the third time in 1970 and medevacked to Womack Army Medical Center.
Hershel Lennon Rose, US Army Retired, age 90, passed away at home on Sept. 8, 2022.
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He celebrated all the accomplishments of his nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Wilson had been an administrative assistant at Johns Hopkins University in CremationBaltimore.followed her death. No formal services are planned at this time.
He returned to An Ka in 1968 before the TET Offensive.
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They moved to their new home in Berlin in 2001 and he truly loved all the wonderful neighbors and children of the neighborhood.Hewasaman of faith and with a steadfast and abiding love for his country. The way he lived his life was defined by being a child during the great depression and his military career.
Surviving, are her children, Frederick W. Quaster and fiancé, Judy Rosiak, and Jeffrey S. Quaster and his wife,ThereTerri. are three grandchildren, Lauren and Lindsey Quaster, and Kenneth Quaster, ll.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol Parker Rose; son and daughterin-law, Christopher J. Shepherd and Melanie (Keane) Shepherd, of Ocean View, Delaware; brother, John L. Rose of New Bern, North Carolina; brotherin-law and sister-in-law, Michael G. and Debbie H. Parker of Berlin, Maryland; nieces, Dana Rose Zarnich and husband, Nick, and their sons, Nicholas (Jacquelin), Ryan (Kim) and Daryl (Rachel) of Rochester, Pennsylvania, Ashley Parker Gibbs and her husband, Jeff, and daughters, Addison and Ava, of Berlin, Maryland; nephews, John Eury of Concord, North Carolina, Mickey Eury and wife, Rose, of New Bern, North Carolina, Sean Parker and wife, Keemia, and son, Kameron of Olney, Maryland; and one great-great niece, Madison Zarnich and three greatgreat nephews, Bentley, Theo and Oscar Zarnich of Pennsylvania; and his cousin, Denise Reardon and her husband, John, of Cape May Court House, New Jersey.Heis also survived by his dear friend, Carlton Showell of Laurel, Delaware.
There are not enough words of thanks to give the team from Coastal Hospice for their guidance to the family caring for him, and compassion during his last Lastly,week.the family wishes to thank Reverend Mark Piedmonte for his visits, prayers and hugs through this difficult time.In
Frank was born Nov. 18, 1931 in Frostburg, Maryland, to the late Samuel J. and MaryHeRuffo.wasthe eldest of three children, a brother, Ronald Ruffo of Crownsville, Maryland, and a sister, Janet Bittner of Meyersdale, Pennsylvania.
He was preceded in death by his parents and seven of his siblings, Furney Rose, Jr., Cecilia Rose Aldridge, Durwood Gray Rose, Darrell V. Rose, Richard Rose, Patrice Rose and Agatha Rose Eury.
Frank was a true family man and devoted to his wife of 68 years.
of the Choptank Electric Cooperative, the Ocean Pines Association, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, and Atlantic General Hospital.
On June 26, 1954 Frank married his college sweetheart, Dotty, daughter of the late Patrick and Ruth Shertzer, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Cumberland,TheMaryland.couplewas blessed with three loving children: Francis A., Jr. “Tony” (Christine) of Salisbury, Carrie RuffoMiller (Andrew) of Annapolis and Melissa “Missi” Thompson (Robert) of Ocean Pines.
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A Celebration of Life Service with Military Honors will be held Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, at 2 p.m., at Buckingham Presbyterian Church, 20 South Main Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811, with Reverend Mark Piedmonte officiating. The family will receive friends and neighbors at the church from 1-2:00 p.m.Letters of condolence can be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.
He enjoyed golfing, reading, spending time with family and socializing with their tight knit group of friends in Venice.Inlieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the “Dr. Francis A. Ruffo Memorial Scholarship Fund” at CFES.org/donate or mailed to Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, 1324 Belmont Ave. Ste. 401, Salisbury, Maryland 21801.
some grandchildren: Jake, Joe (Liz), and Jenna Ruffo; Mary Kate, Meghan, Kellie and Kevin Miller; Rachel Mason (Dan), Bobby and Nicholas Thompson as well as his two great-granddaughters, Bridgette and Caroline.
He earned a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Personnel (1958) and a Ph.D. in Administration and Supervision (1974) from the University of Maryland, College Park.
DR. FRANCIS A. RUFFO SR. Ocean Pines
Dr. Ruffo was appointed superintendent of Schools for Worcester County on July 1, 1978 and held that position until his retirement in 1990.
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lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: Worcester County Veterans Memorial of Ocean Pines Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 1576, Ocean Pines, Maryland, 21811; Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland, 21802; Buckingham Presbyterian Church Deacons Fund, 20 South Main Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811.
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He served on the Board of Directors
In retirement, he spent many active and wonderful years with the love of his life in their beloved Venice, Florida home.
During his tenure as superintendent, Worcester County Public Schools were recognized state wide for excellence in education.Frankwas presented the Outstanding Educator Award by the Maryland Association of Elementary School Administrators in 1989 and the Frostburg State University Lifetime Alumni Achievement Award in 1986.
His service at the state level included president of the Public School Superintendents Association, president of Phi Delta Kappa (National Honorary Society for Educators), and life member of the Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers.Hewas also a member and past president of the Berlin/Ocean City Optimists, the Knights of Columbus, and the Sinepuxent American Legion Post #166 in Ocean City, Maryland.
Dr. Ruffo graduated from La Salle High School in Cumberland, Maryland, in 1949 and Frostburg State Teachers College in 1953.
He also served on several Worcester County commissions including Economic Development, Mental Health and Addictions, and the Commission on Aging.
He was dearly loved by his 10 awe-
Prior to his appointment as Worcester’s School superintendent Ruffo began a distinguished professional career in Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties serving as a teacher, counselor, pupil personnel worker, assistant principal, principal, director of Secondary Education, and assistant superintendent of Beforeschools.beginning his career in public education, Frank served in the U.S. Navy from 1953 to 1955 as a gunnery and deck officer aboard the USS Witek, EDD848.Dr.Ruffo was a member and/or officer of numerous state and local commissions and organizations.
The family will be forever grateful for the care, kindness and compassion of Dr. Diane Ceruzzi and the entire Atlantic General Hospital Wound Center Team, Dr. Tammy Donaway, Dr. Christopher Galuardi, Dr. Greg Stamnas, Hershel’s Amedisys Team - Leslie (his Sunshine), Emily, Penny, Gary, Erin, Jill and Taylor, the nurses and techs at Atlantic General Hospital who so lovingly cared for him during his last stay, and his “Guardian Angel” Betty who cared for him at home.
Dr. Francis A. (Frank) Ruffo Sr., Age 90 formerly of Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed away on Sept. 9, 2022 in Sarasota, Florida.
Senior Deagan Risser also had a touchdown (interception return).
“In 14 years we haven’t beaten Kent Island. It will be a big test for us,” Coleman said. “They’re well coached and very physical.”
“It was the first time Stephen Decatur beat Indian River at home. That’s what I was told,” said Decatur Coach Jake Coleman. “The kids came out and really played well. For a young team facing a tough opponent they stood up Decaturwell.”led15-0 at the end of the first quarter and 27-0 at halftime. The Seahawks tacked on 15 points in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks squad were: junior Macy Woroniecki (ninth, 21:30.21), sophomores Amber Marshall (14th, 21:54.18), Clarice Piela (59th, 25:32.93), Alessandra Fernandez (83rd, 27:10.44) and Rachel Plata (84th, 27:11.46).
To be successful, Coleman said the Seahawks need to be extremely disciplined.“We need to be calm and communicate with each other. Communication is key,” he added.
SD golfers continue winning streak
(Sept. 16, 2022) The Stephen Decatur and Worcester Prep cross country teams were among the two dozen schools that participated in the annual Rumble in the Jungle event last Thursday in Cambridge.Nearly 200 boys and over 130 girls competed. The top 15 in each race earned medals.
The Decatur boys’ and girls’ squads both finished in seventh place.
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“It was a great event. The kids all had fun,” said Decatur Coach Brenda Hommel. “I was very happy with how we did. The kids are working hard and showing improvement.”Thetopfive finishers for the Lady
“There were 26 teams and a lot of them were from across the bridge. We finished third among our conference teams,” Hommel said. “I was really happy with how the girls did and the boys were only eight points behind Snow Hill, so I think
Last Thursday, the squad earned win number four playing at Eagles Landing Golf Course in Berlin.
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Eastlack was the Special Teams Player of the Week.
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runner-up with a 162 and Bennett took third with a 185.
The Stephen Decatur golf team came in first place during last Thursday’s match at Eagles Landing Golf Course in Berlin. Pictured, from left, are sophomore Clayton McCabe, freshman Johnny Malinowski, sophomore Luke Popielaski, and junior captains Kole Kohut and Even Oglesby.
Junior kicker Brogan Eastlack was 2-for-4LeadingPATs.the defense was senior A’zavion Manuel with 10 tackles and a sack. Junior Gavin Solito chipped in with six tackles.
Nine schools participated in Tuesday’s match at River Run Golf Course in Berlin. Decatur won its fifth match of the season with a low score of 156. The team was led by sophomore Sam Boger, who shot a 38. Kohut and Mc-
“The defense was unbelievable. They only gave up 48 yards total. We held them to eight yards passing and 40 rushing,” Coleman said. “Defense came out and absolutely stoned them.”Manuel was named Defensive Player of the Week.
Cabe both tallied 39s and Oglesby finished with a 40.
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Leading the boys’ team was: junior Ethan Justice (third, 17:01.23), freshman Todd Haley (46th, 19:42.45), Liam Hughes (62nd, 20:22.80), senior Evan Justice (69th, 20:48.94) and Graham Field (78th, 21:15.19).
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Many of the spectators dressed in white for the “whiteout” theme. Friday night’s theme will be neon. Fans are encouraged to dress for the theme for Decatur’s game against the Kent Island Buccaneers at 6 p.m. in Berlin.
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Decatur scored a 170, followed by Parkside (180) and James M. Bennett (182).The Seahawks were led by junior captain Kole Kohut and freshman Johnny Malinowski, who both shot 42s. Junior captain Evan Oglesby and sophomore Clayton McCabe chipped in with “After43s.atough match on Tuesday I was expecting a little drop-off today, but overall we played a very solid match,” Decatur Coach Dan Stearman said after the eight-school competition.
Junior quarterback Brycen Coleman was 8-for-12 passing for 125 yards and two touchdowns. He carried the ball eight times, racking up 112 yards and scoring two touchdowns.Sophomore Nathan Tapley rushed three times for 35 yards and a touchdown.Senior Logan Bradshaw caught a 46-yard pass for a touchdown. Sophomore Davin Chandler caught two passes and had a touchdown.
“This was our best match of the season so far. We were very focused and aggressive throughout the match,” StearmanParksidesaid.was
(Sept. 16, 2022) The Stephen Decatur football team scored a big victory last Friday on its home field in Berlin, shutting out the Indian River Indians, 42-0.
Coleman was named the Offensive Player of the Week. Senior AJ Tremble received Offensive Lineman of the Week honors.
The next match is Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at GlenRiddle Golf Club in Berlin.
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“It was just a phenomenal defensive and offensive show,” Coleman said. “And the fan support was amazing. There was well over 2,000 fans.”
Decatur, Worcester Prep XC teams compete in ‘Rumble’
(Sept. 16, 2022) After losing in three games to the Queen Anne’s Lions on Monday, the Stephen Decatur volleyball team bounced back with a 25-13, 25-13 and 25-14 victory over the Wicomico Indians on Wednesday in Salisbury.
Decatur will host the James M. Bennett Clippers on Monday at 5 p.m. in Berlin.
“Last night was a much better match for the girls. Their energy was high and they kept a positive attitude throughout the match,” said Decatur Coach Sara Patrick. “Our seniors stepped up to lead the team and kept control of the tempo of the game. I always enjoy playing WiHi. They continue to build their program and they are always very hospitable hosts.”
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Three Stephen Decatur runners earned medals for placing top 15 during the annual Rumble in the Jungle event last Thursday in Cambridge. Pictured, from left, are junior Ethan Justice, sophomore Amber Marshall and junior Macy Woroniecki.
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PHOTO COURTESY DON MCMULLEN Worcester Prep junior Vanesska Hall earned medalist honors for scoring a 36 during Tuesday’s match at Prospect Bay Country Club in Grasonville, Maryland.
we could beat them in the Bayside South meet, which is on our home course.”
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wet conditions. Some outstanding play,” said Prep Coach Don McMullen. “It was a nice way to start the season.”Junior Vanesska Hall earned medalist honors for scoring a 36. Also contributing to the victory was sophomores, captain Mike DePalma (37), Aleksey Klimins (40) and Frank MillerGunston(41). came in second place with a 187, followed by Salisbury School (244). Salisbury Christian also competed but only had three players in the “Thematch.oldadage, ‘practice makes perfect.’ We’re very pleased and the team was excited,” McMullen said. “We’re looking for continued success thisTheseason.”nextmatch is Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at GlenRiddle Golf Club.
Stephen Decatur sophomore Theresa Hayes battles for the ball at the net during Monday’s match against Queen Anne’s in Berlin.
Leading the boys’ team was: junior Jason Todorov (40th, 19:31.37), senior Cooper Ludt (50th, 19:51.62), junior Dylan Simons (93rd, 21:52.71), senior Riley Moyer (98th, 21:56.99) and fresh-
Senior captain Cora Shaw contributed with eight aces, 11 kills and six digs. Senior Taya Price chipped in
“One fifty-four is outstanding. We played very well in
Worcester’s teams both came in 14th placeTheoverall.topfive finishers for the girls’ team were: senior Caitlyn Hoen (51st, 24:55.50), freshmen Ayla Yonker (69th, 26:17.34), Catherine Cullen (94th, 28:20.83) and Sydney Todorov (103rd, 28:58.43) and sophomore Aurora Holland (108th, 29:20.83).
Three Decatur runners win medals for top 15 finishes
man Jake Timmons (100th, 22:05.50).
“The kids were very pleased with their times. We had several runners who broke personal records,” said Prep Coach Megan Leslie. “It has motivated them to train even harder for the next meet.”“”Overall, the WPS runners did a good job, with most running better than their previous time on the course. We faced tough competition against excellent runners and strong teams,” added Coach Don Worcester’sCathcart.next meet is Thursday, on its home course in Berlin at 4 p.m.
(Sept. 16, 2022) The Worcester Prep golf team not only won its season opener on Tuesday at Prospect Bay Country Club in Grasonville, Maryland, but the Mallards also set a new school record shooting a 154.
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WiHi in 3 games
Decatur will compete in a meet on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Salisbury.
Worcester golf team shoots 154, sets new school record
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with three aces, two kills and two digs.Senior Julia Carlson had five aces, one kill, 10 assists and one dig.
Decatur volleyball squad takes down
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Abigail Ament recorded seven saves in goal for Worcester.ThePrep team had a cupcake so-
(Sept. 16, 2022) The Worcester Prep volleyball team won in three games – 25-8, 25-12 and 25-14 – over the Gunston School Herons on Tuesday in Berlin.
cial featuring an assortment of sweet treats with the Gunston players and their coach, Tony D’Antonio, former director of college counseling at Worcester, after the game.
“It was a hardfought battle between probably the top two teams in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference,” said Prep Coach Jake Perry. “It was like a rematch of the [conference] finals last year. It felt like a playoff game with the intensity. I’m looking forward to a rematch on their field.”
“By far our best game, our best energy, we were talking from start to finish,” Prep Coach Mike Kelley said. “Previous games we’ve been living in the valley instead of enjoying the peaks and today we enjoyed a lot more time in the peaks than the valley.”Junior captain Natasha Richter had nine aces and 16 digs. Junior Sara Freih has seven aces and eight assists. Senior Haris Gjikuria chipped in with four kills.
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Worcester Prep senior captain Morgan Schoch controls the ball during Tuesday’s game against Gunston School in Berlin. Worcester won 5-1.
“After the goal we kept pressing,” Perry said. “I guess we’ve got to work more on finishing [and] making the keeper work for it.”
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Worcester goalie, sophomore Dillon Scopp, recorded 12 saves.
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Worcester Prep junior Sara Freih hits the ball over the net during Tuesday’s match against Gunston School in Berlin. Worcester won in three games – 25-8, 25-12 and 25-14.
After two 10-minute overtime periods the game finished in a draw.
(Sept. 16, 2022) The game between the Worcester Prep and Gunston School boys’ soccer teams was a battle from start to finish, which after two overtime periods ended in a tie.
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Worcester Prep junior captain Dylan McGovern battles for the ball during Tuesday’s game against Gunston School in Berlin. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.
“That’s what sports is all about. Kids are not going to remember the score of this game five years from now, they’ll remember the fun of having the social [and the] camaraderie,” HartnettWorcestersaid.will travel to Salisbury to play the Salisbury School Dragons today, Friday, at 4 p.m.
Gunston got on the board first, scoring about two minutes before halftime.“They came out well. We probably should have been up 3-0 with the chances we had,” Perry said. “I feel like we dominated, for the most part. I feel like we outplayed them.”
All Mallards contribute in 5-1 win
The Mallards will then host the Salisbury Christian Jaguars on Monday at 4 p.m. in Berlin.
Prep boys’ soccer team battles with Gunston to 1-1 tie
“We’re coming along very well. It’s a big group,” Hartnett said. “That’s how we create our depth. You can’t get better if you’re just watching other people play. We’re here to get everyone experience and playing time and to have Freshmenfun.”Caitlin Shimko and Lilly Phillips scored two goals each. Senior captain Olivia Mattingly chipped in with one Sophomoregoal.
WP coach pleased with performance in win over Herons
“He came up with some big saves,” PerryTheadded.Mallards will head to Salisbury on Monday to face the Salisbury Christian Jaguars at 4 p.m.
“We were finding feet, we were finding space, we were taking the ball to goal, shooting from the outside and communicating. We played as a team,” said Prep Coach Carol Hartnett. Even with a few players missing, there were still 28 girls dressed in uni-
(Sept. 16, 2022) The Worcester Prep girls’ soccer team earned a 5-1 victory over the Gunston School Herons on Tuesday in Berlin.
form for Worcester. Hartnett got everyone into the game in both halves.
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Sophomore Ben McGovern tied it up with about 25 minutes left in the game, putting the ball in the back of the net from 20 yards out.
“Our serve percentage was the best
Bunting tallied two goals in the second half. Senior captain Ryan McLaughlin and junior Dane Olsen netted one goal apiece.
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Coach hopes to gain momentum
(Sept. 16, 2022) The Stephen Decatur boys’ soccer team shut out the Crisfield Crabbers, 7-0, on the road on “TheTuesday.game was good. We were slow getting started. In the second half we started to click and move the ball around. It’s still a work in progress,” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood. “We’ve had three games with three different lineups. Next Monday will be our fourth game and fourth different lineup.”
to play the Kent Island Buccaneers on Monday at 5:30 p.m.
Stephen Decatur sophomore Ava Snelsire carries the ball during Tuesday’s game against Parkside in Berlin. Snelsire scored for Decatur in the 2-1 loss. “They showed a lot of heart and battled but we did not capitalize on our opportunities in our offensive circle, especially our offensive corners,” said Decatur Coach Katie Griffin.
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it’s been all year and the ball didn’t really drop in front of us. Any time the ball came over we took care of it and we made sure it went back to the other side,” Kelley said. “I’m hoping it’s a springboard. I’m hoping we can take this and get some momentum going and get in a habit of winning here and go on a nice little run and stay out of those valleys.”
Junior Nick Hernandez recorded fiveDecatursaves. will travel to Stevensville
“It’s a big one and we still don’t have all the pieces where we want them,” Greenwood said. “It should be a good game. They’re always a solid squad.”
Worcester’s next match is Monday against the Salisbury Christian Jaguars at 4 p.m. in Salisbury.
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It was Decatur’s third shutout in as manyThegames.Seahawks outscored the Easton Warriors, 4-0, last Tuesday, then the Washington Jaguars, 10-0, two daysThislater.week, the Berlin squad netted seven goals and held Crisfield scoreless.Juniors Brogan Eastlack and David Janney and sophomore Holden Bunting scored goals in the first half.
Seahawks earn another shutout
The league will meet at the Northern Worcester Athletic Complex in Berlin.Players are asked to bring their own mouth guards, shin guards and field hockey googles. A limited supply of field hockey sticks will be available to use.For more information about field hockey, contact Kelly Buchanan at 410-632-2144 x2503 or scoast.org.ofwhoandplayercosttrationspassedkbuchanan@marylandscoast.org.emailTheregistrationdeadlineshaveforbothprograms,butregis-arestillbeingaccepted.Theforeachprogramis$40per($35foreachadditionalchild)financialaidisavailableforthosehavedemonstratedneed.Proofeligibilityisrequired.Signupwww.playmaryland-
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coach such a group.”
Player entry fee is $300 per person ($1,200 for a foursome) and includes cart and greens fees, buffet breakfast and grab-and-go lunch, as well as snacks and beverages/cocktails on theDeluxecourse. giveaways, tournament awards, and team photograph are also included. Additional activities
The league will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. from Sept. 13 to Oct. 20.
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Teams from each town will be formed and will travel to the three following locations: John Walter Smith Park in Snow Hill, Newtown Park in Pocomoke, and Northern Worcester Athletic Complex in Berlin.For more information about the soccer league, contact Derek Jarmon at 410-632-2144 x2509 or email
LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY Stephen Decatur goalie, senior Jessica Beck, makes a save during Wednesday’s game against James M. Bennett in Berlin. Decatur lost the tough battle, 2-1. Beck had 15 saves.
Seahawks ‘played extremely strong’ in game against JMB
Registration open for Wor. County Recreation leagues
Ages 3-4 and grades K-1 will play games on Saturdays. Grades 2-4 will play games Monday evenings and Saturday. The grades 5-8 division will play on Wednesdays evenings and early Saturday afternoons.
Decatur battled hard with the James M. Bennett Clippers on Wednesday in Berlin, but came up a bit short, Sullivan2-1.put Decatur on the board with about 19 minutes left in the first half. Bennett tallied its goals in the secondBeckhalf. finished the game with 15 saves.“Our girls played extremely strong. I was proud of their effort,” Venere said. “We made a few mistakes and credit goes to Bennett for capitalizing on them. We need to do a better job of creating more scoring chances, but then again, we are playing a wellcoached team who is very organized in the“Iback.am excited to see how our team grows from this,” he continued. “We talked about how our team will not be defined by this loss, but more so how we will respond from it moving forward.”Decatur’s next game is Monday at 5:30 p.m. against the Kent Island Buccaneers in Berlin.
The soccer league will be divided into four age divisions (age 3-4, grades K-1, grades 2-4, and grades 58), and all divisions are co-ed.
(Sept. 16, 2022) The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation will host the 2022 Robert E. Warfield Memorial Tournament to benefit Atlantic General Hospital, on Thursday, Sept. 22, rain or shine, at Ocean City Golf Club.For local golfers, this tournament has become an annual tradition, with last year’s event raising $112,000 to expand health care services and programs for the community through the localThishospital.year’sformat will be scramble with all golfers playing nine holes on each course, Newport Bay and Seaside. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. with a 10 a.m. shotgun start.
On Monday, the Lady Seahawks tallied 16 goals and held the Wicomico Indians scoreless in Salisbury.Leading the Decatur squad was junior captain Kayla Rocco with two goals and two assists.Senior captains Mia Kemp netted two goals and Hannah Dang logged one goal and three assists each.
The Youth Outdoor Soccer League and Youth Field Hockey League will kick-off in September.
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Team reservations can be submitted online at www.agh.care/golf and must be received by Sept. 16. Space is limited and earliest entries are accommodatedNon-golfersfirst.can join in the fun by purchasing raffle tickets for the “Big Bucks” raffle drawing that will take place at the conclusion of the tournament. The raffle ticket sales are open to the public and winners need not be present. Raffle tickets can also be purchased online at www.agh.care/golf.TournamentCo-Chairs are Steven Sweigert and Daniel Bunting. The Carousel Group, Legacy Sponsor for 23 consecutive years, is the Title Sponsor.Formore information about the tournament, how to become a sponsor, register a team, or purchase raffle tickets, visit www.agh.care/golf, or contact Laura Powell at 410-641-9671 or lspowell@atlanticgeneral.org.
AGH Foundation to present annual golf tourney Sept. 22
(Sept. 16, 2022) The Stephen Decatur girls’ soccer team put on two strong performances during its competitions this week.
djarmon@marylandscoast.org.Thefieldhockeyleaguewill consist of co-ed youth participants. The field hockey league will be divided into three age divisions, grades K-2 (clinics), grades 3-5, and grades 6-8.
(Sept. 16, 2022) Registration is open for Worcester County Recreation & Parks fall youth leagues.
Junior Morgan Sullivan and sophomore Shayleigh Boyle recorded one goal and two assists each.
Senior goalie Jessica Beck wasn’t challenged.“Weshared the ball and had 13 different goal scorers. There is a great level of respect among the players and no selfish tendencies,” Decatur Coach Rich Venere said. “It is a pleasure to
include a variety of on-the-course challenges with prizes.
The soccer league is open to children ages 3 through eighth grade, while field hockey is open to children in kindergarten through eighth grade.
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The league will begin on Sept. 17.
McGovern
www.coastalrealtors.org or by calling 410-641-4409.TheCoastal Realtors Foundation is a charitable fund held by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The fund aims to help local real estate professionals support the causes most important to them.
Worcester Preparatory School sophomore Ben McGovern was recently awarded All-Conference Second Team for the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Elite Clubs National Soccer League. He is pictured playing for Maryland United. He is also a member of the Worcester Prep boys’ soccer team.
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“We are very excited to be hosting this wonderful event again,” said Coastal President Grace Masten. “This is our major event for our foundation and the support of this event means we can support the non-profits in our community that are doing such important work in all aspects of life. The non-profits are chosen and championed by our members and we are so grateful to be a part of the work they are doing.”
For more information, contact Tyler Keiser at 410-632-2144 x2505 or email eventsLearntkeiser@marylandscoast.org.moreaboutWCRPspecialatwww.playmarylandscoast.org.
(Sept. 16, 2022) In August, Worcester Preparatory School sophomore Ben McGovern was awarded All-Conference Second Team for the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Elite Clubs National Soccer League (ECNL).McGovern has played for the regional soccer team, Maryland United, for three years.
(Sept. 16, 2022) The Coastal Association of Realtors recently announced that Engel and Völker of Ocean City is the presenting sponsor for the 2022 Coastal Association of Realtors Golf Tournament to benefit the Coastal Realtors Foundation on Oct. 13, at the Ocean City Golf Club SeasideShotgunCourse.start is at 1 p.m., and the tournament is a four-person scramble with all levels of players welcome.
The cost to participate is $400 per team. Players without a team are welcome to register for $100 and will be assigned. Teams who also wish to sponsor a tee sign will receive a discount.Prizes will be awarded for the best and worst scores as well as a variety of other Includedachievements.inthecostof registration are green fees, golf cart rental, a swag bag, drink tickets, snacks, and a full dinner.Avariety of sponsorships are still available for the tournament, and more information may be found at
He travels two hours to practice and games at least three times a week while also maintaining a full academic schedule at Worcester.
Funding will be accessible to members of Coastal through an application process administered by the association.Since2019 the Coastal Foundation has given more than $25,000 to local charities in Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties.
(Sept. 16, 2022) Worcester County Recreation & Parks will host the 10th annual Tee Off for Youth Golf Tournament and Fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 30, at the Ocean City Golf Club.
Recreation and Parks hosts 10th annual Tee Off for Youth
Sponsors,23.auction baskets, volunteers, and donations are needed to run this year’s tournament. Options include a dinner, lunch or beverage cart sponsorship, tee sign(s) sponsorship, and other donations.
ipate in recreation programs yearround.Forms to register a four-person scramble are available on the WCRP website or pick one up at the Worcester County Recreation Center, at 6030 Public Landing Road in Snow Hill. The registration deadline is Friday, Sept.
Realtors association names sponsor for ’22 golf tourney
He also plays soccer for Worcester, positioned at center attacking midfield.McGovern said he is excited to be representing Worcester and hopes to help lead the school to another championship this season.
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Check-in and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. A shotgun start will follow at 1 p.m.The cost to participate is $80 per golfer, and all proceeds generated by this event will benefit underprivileged youth who participate in WCRP youth programs, leagues, after school activities, and summer camps.Over one-third of the children participating in WCRP’s programs are considered underprivileged, and tournament proceeds provide scholarships to assure all youth can partic-
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