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Cardin says visa application process should be simpler

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) Increasing the visa workforce, immigration reform, ensuring affordable housing and moving rental assistance along — these were the focal points U.S. Senator Ben Cardin touched on when he spoke during the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Season Wrap Up, a virtual roundtable last Friday.

Cardin was invited to speak to local business operators and leaders from Ocean Ben Cardin City and the surrounding area after an ironically difficult tourist season. The irony was the resort drew a big crowd this year, but had too few people to serve them. Record numbers of tourists descended on the resort, forcing many woefully understaffed businesses to close their doors more often than they would have liked.

Issues caused by labor shortages are familiar across the country, but in Ocean City, the problem was exacerbated by a tremendously trimmed J-1 visa workforce. Earlier this summer, chamber officials estimated J-1 numbers would be roughly a quarter of what they were in 2019.

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J-1 visas for the workforce in Ocean City,” Cardin said. “We also understand the need for H-2B (visas) for the seafood industry on the Eastern Shore and we are working to try to normalize and expand the work visas that are available.”

Cardin repeatedly referred back to “streamlining” the processes foreign workers have to work with to obtain visas and how they gain legal entry to the United States.

“We are working to streamline the process for H-2Bs, H-2As and J-1s so that you don’t have to go through this bureaucratic, costly process all the time to bring these workers to our community. They’re desperately needed,” Cardin said, adding that there’s support on Capitol Hill to integrate some immigration issues into the budget reconciliation bill that the Senate is working on.

“We’ll see if the parliamentarian allows us to do that under reconciliation, but that’s a discussion we can have,” Cardin said.

With the floor open to questions and comments, Cardin fielded questions on a variety of topics, including the budding H-2B visa program.

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Motorcycle enthusiasts pour into Ocean City for BikeFest

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) The deep humming and rumbling of thousands of motorcycles cruising up and down Coastal Highway in Ocean City, paired with lots of leather, a blockedoff inlet parking lot and a massive stage for national recording artists herald the arrival of this year’s OC BikeFest.

The festival, which will run from Wednesday through Sunday will feature concerts, rides, demonstrations, vendors and some 150,000 motorcycle enthusiasts spread across three different venues between Ocean City and Salisbury.

BikeFest promoter Chase Micheal said the venues being used for this year’s event are Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street in Ocean City, and the inlet parking lot in downtown Ocean City.

The inlet lot was closed to ordinary motorists on Thursday and will remain so through the weekend. Those with tickets will be able to enter the open-air venue.

Tesla will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and Bret Michaels will play at 8 p.m. The latter is expected

to play several songs from his band Poison, according to Micheal.

To wrap things up on Saturday, country musician Brantley Gilbert will take to the main stage at 5:30 p.m., followed by Kid Rock.

Three-day event passes are available through eventbrite.com for $175, not including a $17.09 fee and $5.76 local amusement tax. Along with the concerts, the three-day pass provides limited free motorcycle parking until 11 p.m. each night, use of the city bus and discounts at local establishments.

Single-day tickets are also available at a price of $60 for Thursday and Friday and $65 for Saturday.

Unlike the three-day pass, the singleday tickets do not include free use of the city bus or discounts at local restaurants.

Patrons without wristbands can go to the stadium in Salisbury to test drive motorcycles and see the Unknown Industries Stunt Team perform. Vendors, including Factory Indian Motorcycles, Yamaha Motorcycles, and Rommel Harley Davidson, will be on location.

The convention is also a wristband-free zone and will feature official merchandise, food, beverages, vendors, and free bike parking.

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Thousands of bikers are expected to ride their rumbling motorcycles into Ocean City for BikeFest this weekend, with vendors setting up shop at the convention center at 40th Street and concerts taking place at the inlet parking lot.

Also taking place this weekend as part of BikeFest is the Cruisin’ the Coast self-guided poker run that includes eight or nine stops throughout Worcester County and other towns on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

The cost to register for the poker run is $30, which can be paid for online or in person.

Micheal suggested that everyone take advantage of getting three-day wristbands on Wednesday or Thursday to avoid the larger crowd.

“If you’re here early, get your wristband,” he said.

Tickets for the event can be purchased in person or online by visiting www.ocbikefest.com.

Bus deployments down only mildly for BikeFest this year

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) Despite a bus driver shortage that has plagued the resort since the start of the pandemic, motorcyclists flocking to Ocean City this weekend will have the option of public transportation when they put their hogs to bed and go out on the town.

However the number of buses, and the service guarantee, are not what

they used to be.

“Generally, what we did was we said the bus deployments would be substantially reduced and then maybe substantially was not the [word],” Transportation Manager Steve Bartlett said this week of the language included in the agreement with OC BikeFest organizers regarding transportation assurances.

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Stunning direct oceanfront 2BR/2BA w/expansive ocean front views. Updated, open floor plan & very well maintained. Ocean front dining from inside or on ocean front balcony. Oceanfront master bedroom. Upgraded master bath w/large custom tile shower. View from 13th floor w/sunsets and there is a view of the bay from front balcony. Enjoy amenities at the Golden Sands, including the outdoor & indoor pool, fitness center, tennis courts, oceanfront activity deck, beach bar and grill, shops, private beach areas, storage lockers, security, four elevators & more. Would make a great 2nd home or vacation rental. Come take a look today before it's sold.

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3BR/3.5BA, 2 level townhome condo w/ocean views! Rarely available townhome in sought after Sapphire Seas, on 35th street close to restaurants, shops & boardwalk. Large living area & fireplace. Kitchen w/custom cabinets, granite countertops, tile floors & plenty of storage.

1st level master suite w/private bath. Home office, full-size laundry room & beach storage closet. Convenient exit door to the 4th floor elevator. Has beach décor & comes furnished ready for your immediate enjoyment. 2 assigned parking spaces. Well maintained. A unit like this doesn't come up often! Come take a look today before it's SOLD! MLS MDWO2001940

4BR/2BA townhome w/direct beach access. Large living area overlooks ocean. Kitchen w/white cabinets & lots of storage space. Master bedroom w/full bath on 2nd level. 3rd level 2nd master BR overlooks the ocean & has private deck. 2 additional BRs on this level & another full bath. Multiple decks on this townhome. 2 ocean front decks & west facing deck. Comes completely furnished. Move in ready. New decking on ocean front decks, roof, hot water heater, HVAC, 12 ft. slider in the living area. This townhome has NO HOA FEE & there are no HOA restrictions against adding an entire additional floor, as some neighbors have done. MLS MDWO122914

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New construction 5BR/3.5BA by RBR Builders in W. OC, on culde-sac lot w/Assateague & Bay views. Open floor plan. Family room w/gas fireplace. Gourmet kitchen w/quartz countertops, café appliances, custom cabinets, center island, oversized pantry, custom lighting & floors. 1st floor master suite w/custom bath & walk-in closets. Loft area w/2nd fireplace. One of the BRs could be home office or playroom. Oversized 3 car garage, front & back porches, upper deck & professional landscaping.

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14300 JARVIS AVENUE UNIT B303 OCEAN CITY • $229,000 Large 2BR/2BA condo in N. OC hits the market! This condo is well maintained. Large open floor plan & soaring 2 story family room. Being sold furnished, ready for your immediate enjoyment. Family room opens to kitchen & dining area. Well-equipped kitchen will delight the chef in your family. Deck off the dining area. Plenty of storage space. Neighborhood has parks with picnic tables, tennis & pickleball courts. Located close to the beach, restaurants & shops. The condo association is well managed.

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Stunning home hits the market. One of the largest homes in the community boasting a 2-car garage and oversized finished loft area. This spacious home has 2730 sq ft of living space and very well maintained. Entrance way has a covered porch, and lower level gourmet chef 's kitchen with granite counters, custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, breakfast nook and luxury flooring. This most desirable floor plan has family room, dining area and breakfast area flowing off the kitchen. 9 ft ceilings, crown molding and plantation shutters. Glass slider off family room leads to an outdoor oasis for relaxing with family and friends. Second level has oversized master bedroom with sitting area and luxurious master suite. Two additional spacious bedrooms and bath on this level along with full-size washer and dryer and plenty of storage, abundance of closets and storage space throughout. Third level has an additional bedroom and full bath, spacious loft area perfect for use as a home office, second family room, game room or play area. Community has a nice clubhouse and pool. Less than 2 miles to the Ocean City beach, and restaurants and shops are close by. Perfect first home or 2nd home. Come take a look today before it's SOLD. MLS MDWO200

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Commercial Site in Prime Location hits the Market! 2.36 acres on the corner of RT 54 and W. Line Rd in Selbyville DE. This location is directly across from Yellowfins Restaurant and shopping center on heavily traveled Rt 54. The location is approximately 3-4 miles to the beaches of Ocean City & Fenwick Island. It has water and 8' sewer main that will supply a hotel, shopping center, office complex, medical center, professional center, etc. Lot is cleared. Buy it Now Before It's SOLD!!!

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Need a home office or maybe even 2? How about a workout room, or maybe a playroom? Are you dreaming of kayaking or paddle boarding off your dock? How about a boat or jet skis? Well here it is, 5+ acres in cul-de-sac in community of Indian Creek ready & waiting for you. You dream it... You build it... You Live it! All this & 2 golf courses within 2 miles and Assateague Island is 3 miles away. You can be in downtown Berlin or Ocean City in 15 minutes to enjoy the boardwalk & restaurants. So close, yet such a peaceful setting. Come take a look today before it's SOLD!! MLS MDWO100390

Opportunity is knocking to own this 3BR/2BA recently remodeled single-family beach cottage on the boardwalk at 24th street. New siding, roof, decking, flooring, central air & upgrades throughout. Exposed beams give this cottage old OC charm & feel.

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3BR/2BA on one of the largest lots in Montego Bay. Open floor plan w/water views. Great room w/fireplace. Kitchen w/plenty of cabinet, granite countertops, center island & SS appliances. Large screened in porch overlooks waterg. Master suite w/separate office area, master bath w/shower & Jacuzzi. Guest bedroomw/private separate entrance, another screened in porch. Full-size laundry room & open deck. Large dock with water and electric service & pier right outside your back door. Well maintained.

Close to Northside park. MLS MDWO2001756

3BR/2BA in Baywatch III Building overlooks water.

Never rented, in pristine condition & being sold fully furnished. Large dining area off kitchen w/breakfast bar. Master bedroom overlooks water. Large deck off living area overlooks the canal w/sunset & OC skyline views. Heron Harbour Isle is amenity rich w/2 outdoor pools, indoor pool, kiddie pool, fitness center, social room, sauna, locker room, 2 Har-Tru tennis courts, sidewalks & piers. Enjoy your boat, fishing, crabbing, kayaking and paddle boarding all directly out your back door. Newer HVAC 2017. Come take a look today before it's SOLD. MLS MDWO2001376

Beautiful 2BR/2.5BA directly on the water. Deeded boat slip 32 and lift convey with unit! This larger model is rarely available for sale. 2 master bedrooms each with its own full bath plus an additional half bath. Furnished and ready for your immediate enjoyment. When you walk in you will fall in love with the floor plan and flooring. Large breakfast bar and dining room directly off the kitchen that flows into spacious living area.

Kitchen has been upgraded with granite countertops, white cabinets, and tile backsplash. Makes for great family time and entertaining with friends. You will love the fireplace for year-round enjoyment. Oversize master bedroom overlooks the water. Second bedroom is spacious as well. You will love the large deck overlooking the water and Ocean City skyline. Heron Harbour is amenity rich with two outdoor pools, indoor pool, kiddie pool, fitness center, social room, sauna, locker room, two Har-Tru tennis courts, sidewalks and piers. Enjoy your boat, fishing, crabbing, kayaking and paddle boarding all directly out your back door.

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Applying for work visas ‘diplomatic nightmare’ Continued from Page 3 in demand in Ocean City.

“Action on a bill like this … an increase to the existing current annual H2B cap of 66,000 is desperately needed to support seasonal businesses, like those in Ocean City and other seasonal resort towns,” Simon said.

Cardin responded by adding that it’s not just a matter of small numbers — the entire process is a “bureaucratic nightmare.”

“I’m for increasing the caps on all of these (programs),” Cardin said. “And more importantly, streamlining the process so that you have a predictable workforce, you can rely on the worker returning and not have to go through the hoops every year. That’s what we need to do.”

Cardin said he thinks the Senate will try to get something done with the

budget process but thinks it’s better to also have a standalone bill to better ensure bipartisan support.

“We are working all three fronts: getting it done on reconciliation, getting a separate worker visa bill as well as working on comprehensive immigration reform,” Cardin said. “And we’re working, Democrats and Republicans, to get this done as quickly as possible. I think we have the political support to get it done.”

“Opponents think this is taking jobs from Americans, that it’s a security risk.

It’s not. There are myths out there that we have to overcome with the facts.”

Ben Seidel, president and CEO of the Real Hospitality Group, brought up the labor shortage on the domestic front, lamenting that “there’s just no way” to get people from around the lower Eastern Shore to open jobs in

Ocean City.

“Pay rates have increased 23 percent across our portfolio this year, so we’re paying very good wages,” Seidel said.

“Our problem is getting people to the jobs and getting them the opportunities we need.”

Seidel identified three issues in front of the local economy today and ranked them as housing first, then transportation and then immigration.

Cardin agreed with Seidel’s assessment and added that visa allocations shouldn’t be based on a lottery.

Addressing housing, Cardin said the country is about 8 million units short in affordable housing.

“You want people to be able to work in areas where the housing values are so high,” Cardin said. “Look, people want to live by the ocean … If you’re working, you can’t afford housing in

that kind of a market, so you have to have some kind of workforce housing policy to be able to have housing. We have to help you at the national and state levels and I hope we can come to (an agreement on) ways to provide affordable workforce housing.”

Turning back to immigration, Cardin said that immigration policy is “really screwed up badly,” but recognized that the solution is not open borders — that some semblance of security on the nation’s borders must be maintained.

“Absolutely we want border control and security,” Cardin said. “But we have to streamline the process so that we can reasonably get people into our economy who should be here in a much more economic and timely way.”

Concerning the crisis unfolding as the eviction moratorium ends, Colin Zimmerman of the Coastal Association of Realtors asked Cardin how to ensure that money coming down from federal resources makes it to where it needs to go for both renters and landlords.

“I don’t have a good answer as to why the money didn’t get out and in a more effective, efficient way,” Cardin admitted. “To this date, a majority of the rental assistance money has not been spent. It has not gotten out even though the need is there. I’ve been told that it requires both the landlord and tenant to agree on a game plan. And it’s not easy to get them together with a common plan.”

“My understanding is that this issue is not really front and center right now. This issue is unlikely to be included in a reconciliation revenue package. That doesn’t mean it’s not a vulnerable issue. It is.”

Cardin closed by voicing optimism about the future, regardless of the challenges ahead of the region, state and country.

“This is a continuing discussion,” he said. “Things are happening quickly …

We are living in exciting times but challenging times. Make no mistake about it. You can see that there’s a great deal of confidence in the American economy but there are a lot of challenges we have to overcome. We have to modernize our infrastructure, we know that whether it’s our roads or energy infrastructure or so many areas we have to deal with.”

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Perlozzo continues efforts to lift perception of Ocean City

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) The Ocean City Tourism Commission was given a glimpse of Director of Tourism Tom Perlozzo’s plan to elevate the perception and reputation of the resort while painting it as a beautiful, fun, and welcoming destination for individuals, families, and groups.

To elevate the perception people have of Ocean City, Perlozzo and his team are researching the Tom Perlozzo movement of visitors, when and where they book rooms or Airbnb’s, school schedules, sports marketing, and ways to use artificial intelligence to target different groups of people based on their geographic location.

“This gives us the foundation for moving forward,” he told the commission on Tuesday, adding that he wants to be able to promote Ocean City as a premiere year-round destination by developing experiences, events, and products.

Perlozzo also said it was important to embrace and promote the regional assets in the surrounding areas to drive visitation and to position Ocean City as a premiere destination for conventions, business meetings, sports tournaments, and special

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events.

The company hired by the city, Zartico, can track where people travel, where they come from, and how they group off the island. Perlozzo noted that information would have been helpful for the upcoming pop-up rally taking place next week.

The city will also have access to a Smith Travel Accommodations Report – or STR – to look at condominiums being rented out through companies like Airbnb.

The data will give property locations so Bill Neville, the city director of planning and community development, can verify the owners have the proper licensing.

Going after the owners for licensing could result in “greater tax dollars and more advertising revenue,” Perlozzo said.

The tourism department is also looking at school calendars for K-12 and colleges across the country to target advertising around holidays and three-day weekends.

Perlozzo also said Crossroads Consulting is being looked at to put together a sports marketing proposal that identifies locations for a sports complex.

In 2019, Ocean City paid the consulting firm $49,000 to conduct a feasibility study for a sports complex.

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Buses to run during peak times Continued from Page 4 stantially reduced and the bus service would be mildly reduced,” he continued. “They didn’t have any problem with it at all.”

In 2019, Bartlett said the number of buses deployed for BikeFest weekend, which at the time only ran from Thursday to Sunday, was between 44 and 49 each day. This year, the department planned for 25 buses on the road Wednesday and Thursday, 26 on Friday, 30 on Saturday, and 20 on Sunday.

While the numbers are reduced, and large crowds are expected, Bartlett said he does not anticipate any issues with getting everyone transported, and said the schedule is staggered to ensure more buses on the road during peak times.

“This still represents between 10and 15-minute service in most cases.

It will be better than 10-minute service for the majority of the day,” Bartlett explained. “It’s all about volume. If the traffic is with us and we can move up and down the highway, then we’ll be fine. It’s when we get those bottlenecks getting to the south, or the bottlenecks getting out

of the south.”

The Boardwalk trams will also run this weekend, with four to five out each day from 2 to 10 p.m. The people-movers have also experienced significant struggles this year due to a shortage of drivers and conductors, but Bartlett said they should be able to close out the season without any huge gaps.

“I think we’re doing good,” he said.

“We’re open this weekend, we’re closed next weekend — that’s the standard, it’s been that way for years — we’ll come back for Sunfest and then we’re done for the season with the trams.”

City Manager Doug Miller has been tasked to come up with a plan during the off-season to recruit more tram drivers before the start of the 2022 season so officials do not run into the same issues as they did this summer.

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Tourism to issue RFP for agency Continued from Page 7 one the city already paid for, questioning the need to pay for another study when the first one was never completed.

Councilman John Gehrig also said he would rather have the previous study revised.

“I can certainly go back to see if I can twist an arm or two,” Perlozzo said, though he was not sure it would be very effective.

In addition to the studies Perlozzo has planned, a perception study was launched on Aug. 24. Through that, 4,000 emailed surveys have been completed so far, Perlozzo reported. The surveys show “positive trends,” mostly from Pennsylvania.

The data from the surveys will be reviewed on Oct. 12, when the tourism commission meets next.

Mayor Rick Meehan questioned the effectiveness of conducting the surveys between August and October, especially with BikeFest and the pop-up rally taking place during that time.

Andrea Vernot of Choptank Communications, who is managing the study, said the 4-5,000 studies that have been completed provides a “tremendous” amount of empirical data, so the two events of concern should not affect the results much.

A final piece Perlozzo’s pie includes working with a new advertising agency, and the city plans to publish a request for proposals (RFP) on Sept. 24.

A pre-bid meeting for the RFP will take place on Oct. 11, and on Oct. 25 they will be due. The next day, the City Council will open the bids at a work session, and finalists will be picked on Nov. 12. The finalists will be brought back to council on Nov. 29 to give presentations on what they have to offer and on Dec. 13, the tourism commission will recommend the one they want to work with.

The new agency is expected to begin working for Ocean

City in January.

Perlozzo said the current advertising company the city uses, and has used for the past 20 years, does not plan to submit an RFP, raising concern from Councilman Tony DeLuca, who asked that an exit interview be conducted before they depart.

Perlozzo said he has done whatever he can to get the owner to participate.

“I feel like he has an edge,” Perlozzo said, explaining that the owner already knows the product of Ocean City. “If he doesn’t want the job, I don’t want him to have it.

“I am disappointed that he chose not to participate,” he added.

Ultimately, Perlozzo and his team are working to create a brand like competitive markets such as Virginia Beach, the Outer Banks, Rehoboth Beach, Wildwood, and Myrtle Beach.

Unlike those places, Perlozzo said, Ocean City has a larger and wider selection of accommodations and family activities, a greater concentration of fun and nightlife, a world class Boardwalk and beach, a close proximity to major metro areas, 200-plus Beach Patrol members, an in-town transportation system, and a waterfront convention center, which his plans to promote even more.

Unlike Ocean city, those competitive markets have strong in-house sales and marketing teams.

“As you know about us, that’s not the case,” Perlozzo said.

In the coming months, the director plans to present part two of his plan, which includes the addition of staffing, a reorganization of the department, and the direction Ocean City needs to go in the future.

Commissioner to bring back town meetings in Pines (Sept. 17, 2021) Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino will host a town meeting on Thursday, Sept.

23, at 6 p.m. at the Ocean Pines library.

This will be Commissioner Bertino’s first community meeting since before the pandemic.

“I’m pleased to restart these meetings,” he said. “It will be nice to once again meet personally with residents.”

Commissioner Bertino’s guest speakers are Worcester County Health Officer Rebecca Jones and Superintendent of Worcester County Schools Lou Taylor.

“The two areas about which I received the most questions during the pandemic related to health issues and our schools. I’m glad Mrs. Jones and Superintendent Taylor will be joining me,” Bertino said. “They were a big help to me as I worked with constituents who contacted me with questions related to covid testing sites, vaccination appointments and remote learning issues.”

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Body camera program expected to be pricey Efforts to equip OCPD with new technology by 2022 continues with optimism

that officials have met with two camera vendors, and that some of the cameras have been implemented on a trial basis.

“The ball is moving along very, very well at a good pace,” Buzzuro said of the effort to make the 2022 goal. “We’re optimistic and we’re looking forward to body-worn cameras.”

State legislation passed this year requires all police agencies across Maryland to employ body cameras by 2025 – state police are required to have them by 2023.

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) The goal of outfitting every officer of the Ocean City Police Department with body cameras by the summer of 2022 is quickly moving ahead, though it could be an expensive endeavor.

Chief Ross Buzzuro told the Ocean City Police Commission on Monday

City officials set a goal in July to have body cams in place by 2022.

In August, OCPD Capt. Mike Colbert told the police commission the logistics of the program were still being worked out, adding that the department will need between 170 and 200 cameras for its officers and public safety aides – though the latter would not be required by law.

The program can be configured specifically for the local department.

Colbert said several different models of body cams are available. Some allow the department to purchase the

cameras, lease the cameras, buy the cameras over time, or a hybrid scenario that combines various options.

Buzzuro told the commission that he will be going before the City Council soon with the official numbers and associated costs of the program. The price of cameras can’t be determined until a vendor is selected.

“By the end of the year, we will have a better idea of the vendor,” he said, adding, “It will be costly.”

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By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) For decades, colorful kites, spinners, flags and other aeronautic products have adorned the front of the resort’s Kite Loft stores.

And after a routine Ocean City Board of Zoning Appeals vote last week, the corner store between 67th and 68th streets will continue displaying its offerings on the outside porch.

“They’re not changing anything whatsoever, it’s just a matter of a renewal,” Zoning Administrator Kay Gordy said of the request owner Jay Knerr made to continue setting up outdoor displays at the midtown spot.

Knerr said the busy outdoor exhibit does not include any for-sale items from the store, and is there

only for show to lure customers through the doors.

“We don’t put racks of merchandise out there,” he explained. “[We set up] spinners and some flags, very similar to what we do at our Boardwalk location. So we try to keep it very attractive and very tasteful.”

A display has also existed at the Kite Loft on the Boardwalk between Fifth and Sixth streets for decades. No violations or complaints have been filed against either spot, Knerr said.

Zoning board members unanimously approved the renewal and Chairman Alfred Harrison commended Knerr for his aesthetically pleasing business model.

“You put on one of the better outdoor displays that we’ve seen over history,” he said. “I’m sure you find it helpful to your business.”

Police officials will seek funding Continued from Page 9 to the General Assembly to see what sort of funding is available to pay for the cameras and service.

The topic of body cameras was brought up last month during the police commission while officials discussed a series of events that occurred in June.

An incident took place on June 12, when police approached a group of people who were vaping on the Boardwalk.

According to the police report, officers told the group that vaping was not allowed on the Boardwalk, and both parties walked their separate ways. But then, someone in the group – later identified as Brian Everett Anderson, 19, of Harrisburg, Pennsylva-

nia – decided to start vaping again.

As a result, police asked for Anderson’s identification, which he refused.

After the refusal, police attempted to place Anderson under arrest. He resisted and was charged with disorderly conduct and several other violations.

Videos that emerged from the scene, however, showed an officer ramming his knee into a man’s ribs on the ground. A separate vaping incident and arrest around the same time led to a man getting tased, and a video of that also made the rounds of social media.

Those videos prompted a call for body cameras, since the videos that made the rounds on social media do not show the whole incident, according to officials.

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OCEAN CITY COUNCIL BRIEFS

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) The Ocean City mayor and City Council held its regularly scheduled work session on Sept.

14 and discussed the following items:

Freeboard modifications The council briefly discussed an ordinance change on Monday to increase the lowest floor elevation for new construction or substantially improved residential structures in downtown Ocean City.

City Director of Planning and Development Bill Neville told council members that to maintain the resort’s flood insurance rating, the city must adopt and enforce at least one foot of freeboard elevation for residential buildings in special flood hazard areas.

The topic has gone back and forth between the Coastal Resources Legislative Committee and the City Council.

Previously, the downtown section of town was exempt from freeboard elevation requirements, but in 2018, new standards were put in place that removed that exemption.

The council may eventually look to raise the one-foot requirement even more, raising concerns from Councilman Peter Buas, who asked what it would mean to housing height restricContinued on Page 12

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Downtown getting 20-room hotel Project plans approved for site of Nock Apartments at 608 Baltimore Ave. in OC

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Sept, 17, 2021) A 1930s-era apartment building on Baltimore Avenue in downtown Ocean City is officially getting an upgrade.

Last week members of the resort’s planning commission approved a site plan for both a 20-room hotel at the site of the Nock Apartments on Baltimore Avenue near Sixth Street, and a

nearby parking area down the street.

“This hotel has been in the planning stage for a while,” Zoning Administrator Kay Gordy said of the project, called the Ocean Sands Hotel, during the meeting Sept. 8.

She explained that the owners of the existing building have wanted to redevelop it for some time, and have received the necessary parking, landscaping and other approvals necessary to make it happen.

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OCEAN CITY COUNCIL BRIEFS Continued from Page 11 tions.

He asked Neville if a homeowner would get five feet on top of the house if they added a five-foot freeboard at the base.

Neville said he was not sure, but it could be something to look at in the future. But to meet FEMA standards now, a new ordinance needed to be passed for the one-foot freeboard.

Several commercial businesses are downtown, so the council advised Neville to include them in the minimum requirement as part of the ordinance.

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The city budgeted $1.8 million to have the work completed and received two bids: One for $4.2 million and another, from ProCoat LLC in Salisbury for $1.4 million.

The request for proposals calls for the work to be split into two phases, with the first phase taking place between 27th and 15th streets, and the second between 15th and fourth streets.

The work includes excavating material on both the seaside and Board-

walk side of the seawall, removing the existing sheet pile coating, recoating the sheet piles, and backfilling the wall with the excavated material.

Airport property Miller told council that the city was able to strike a deal with the Lower Shore Land Trust to purchase two parcels in West Ocean City for $850,000, to protect the runways at the municipal airport.

The money, he said, will initially come from the city’s fund balance and 95 percent will be reimbursed by the Federal Aviation Authority.

Planning staff When the budget was approved in May, a full-time and a part-time position were expected to be filled in the planning department to help lessen the burden of work the department was faced with.

Meehan said he was concerned the role was never filled because the intent was to hire the full-time position before passing the budget. He also questioned why the part-time summer field inspector position was never filled for the 18-week period Miller could not answer why the positions were not filled, but he said he is down to the finalists for the fulltime position.

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Downtown housing project hits slight snag

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) A Wisconsin builder’s plan to build dormitorystyle housing in the downtown section of Ocean City may have hit a snag, as the organization that owns one of the properties being considered for development has decided not to participate.

The dorm-like building has been proposed as one way to alleviate the housing squeeze for seasonal workers. In a resort area like Ocean City, which sees up to eight million people annually, it can be difficult for the 4,000-plus J-1 student workers and those closer to home to find a place to stay.

“We are in, what I believe, is a crisis here in Ocean City,” Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lachelle Scarlotto said.

On Tuesday, the tourism commission met virtually with Dan Bullock, president of the Holtz Companies in Wisconsin to discuss an opportunity to build housing for workers at the resort.

Bullock’s company has created seasonal workforce housing in places like the Wisconsin Dells, and he is proposing a project to build residence hall-style buildings on a property be-

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Holtz Builders out of Wisconsin pitched a plan to the Ocean City tourism commission on Tuesday to construct dorm-like buildings in several areas around town that can be used to house J-1 students, seasonal police officers, and Beach Patrol members during the summer season.

tween Dorchester and Somerset streets, as well as other locations such as 94th Street in Ocean City.

The Ocean City Development Corporation, which participates in planning building design and development of the downtown area, owns one of the properties being considered for development, but according to OCDC president Kevin Gibbs, they do not want to work with Holtz Builders.

Gibbs explained that OCDC owes money on the property and cannot give it away.

Holtz was also asked to present renderings to OCDC with commercial businesses on the floor level, and they did not meet the design standards for the downtown district, according to Gibbs.

Bullock told the commission he could provide commercial space on the first floor, but it would decrease

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U.S. Army Corps begins dredging OC Inlet

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers started clearing out sand from the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Restoration Bypass this week to improve navigation.

All the work of clearing out the sand, according to a press release from the Army Corps, is expected to be completed in one visit, which will end sometime around Sept. 27.

The dredge Murden will be used in the Army Corps’ operation, specifically to focus on the ebb/flood shoal.

The dredge can remove one load of approximately 500 cubic yards of material per day from the inlet, according to Danielle Szimanski, an ecologist and project manager for the USACE Baltimore District.

Crews will move the dredged material just south of the inlet offshore from Assateague Island for most of its time to counter erosion along the beach.

The littoral drift of sand moves from north to south along the Ocean City beach. But because of the jetty system, sand tends to pile up to the north of the north jetty, and the area south of the inlet is deprived. Ideally, the sand would be placed on the beach just south of the inlet, but Assateague is a National Seashore.

“The National Park Service does not allow direct placement of dredged material onto beaches,” Szimanski said. “The Corps dredge instead places the material in the surf zone to enable the material to wash onto the beach in a more natural process.”

She added that the material will be placed approximately 3,500 feet south of the south jetty.

The dredge is expected to be in operation for 24 hours a day while it is in Ocean City.

The Assateague Bypass work, according to the press release, involves removing material from both in and around the channel, emphasizing the ebb and flood shoals. Ultimately, it is being done to mitigate impacts of natural sediment transport caused by the inlet and its jetties.

Housing project targets workers Continued from Page 13 force housing,” Irwin said. “We’re really big on mixed-use development, especially on Somerset Street.”

Irwin said the OCDC owes $650,000 on the property, so the company cannot give the property away until that debt is cleared.

“We are very supportive of workforce housing,” he said. “It’s not like workforce housing to OCDC is a new concept. We’ve been involved in workforce housing for about 15 years.”

Director of Tourism Tom Perlozzo said on Tuesday this is a $20 million project that, along with helping J-1

students, can provide seasonal housing for the Ocean City Beach Patrol and seasonal police officers.

The only holdups are the exact locations have yet to be defined and a memorandum of understanding is not in place.

Perlozzo told the commission the project would come at no expense to the city. Instead, the builder would take ownership of the land and would operate the facility.

The tourism commission did not act on the project on Tuesday, deciding that more research and work are needed.

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers deployed Murden last week, which is a dredge being used to remove sand from the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Restoration Bypass, then relocating it off the coast of Assateague Island.

Special event zone for tuner car event begins on Tuesday

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) A special event zone that lowers speed limits throughout all of Ocean City will go into effect next Tuesday to try to reduce the impacts of the expected popup rally of tuner cars.

The zone will be imposed from Sept. 21-26 and speed limits will be reduced to 30 mph, except on streets where the speed limit is lower.

Worcester County will also be putting a special event zone in place throughout the entire county, though speed limits will not be changed. Instead, the county plans to crack down on “egregious issues and reckless driving,” according to County Commissioner President Joe Mitrecic.

Ocean City Police will be on the lookout for illegal car modifications and faulty equipment such as broken tail lamps inside the special event zone.

“We are looking for compliance,” OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro said during a police commission meeting on Monday.

Preparations for the pop-up rally have been underway since events

during last year’s event turned ugly.

The rally spawned out of the official H2Oi event that took place in the county and was for fans of watercooled Volkswagens and Audis. Over time, the event attracted people with highly tuned small imported cars that did not qualify for inclusion in the H2Oi event.

They also were much less restrained than H2Oi owners, leading to the latter being blamed for situations over which it had no control.

Subsequently, H2Oi departed Ocean City as an operations base and settled in Atlantic City, while the tuner car operators kept coming.

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.

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 See RALLY Page 18

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Ocean City councilman under fire ‘Racist’ Facebook comment gets backlash, but Paddack claims account got hacked

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) Ocean City Councilman Mark Paddack is facing serious backlash after a Facebook post deemed racist and intolerant was sent from his account last weekend.

And while Paddack has obtained counsel and launched an investigation into what he reportedly said Mark Paddack was a hacking of his Facebook account, City Council members asked him to step down until all questions are answered. He refused.

“I don’t think it’s appropriate for you at this time to hold a position on the council until the investigation is complete,” Council President Matt James said to Paddack during a council work session Tuesday.

Paddack declined the request, and said only that he obtained an attorney, Jill Odierno, who he said told him not to comment on the matter.

On Wednesday, Odierno declined

comment on the case. She also declined comment when asked whether Paddack had hired her.

Paddack also said later in response to questions from council members that he contacted the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office as well as a “private source” to perform an investigation.

According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, Paddack called Saturday regarding “unauthorized access of his Facebook account.”

The release said officials with the Worcester Bureau of investigation are investigating the matter.

The controversial post, according to a screenshot, was sent from Paddack’s public Facebook account at 12:59 a.m. Saturday in response to a picture posted on Katie Priestley Hammond’s story.

The post said the following: “Tell the dude to turn his hat back where the white designed the hat to be worn. Where I come from that is punk. Immature POS.” Later that morning, just after 5 a.m., Preistley Hammond’s husband, Bobby Hammond, shared a screenshot of the post with a message chastising it.

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SCREENSHOT COURTESY BOBBY HAMMOND VIA FACEBOOK

A screenshot from Bobby Hammond’s Facebook page shows a comment allegedly made early Saturday morning from Councilman Mark Paddack’s public account in response to a photo on Hammond’s wife’s story.

post said. “Apparently I’m a POS for not wearing my hat the ‘white’ way…

But at least I’m not a racist POS, mark. I think I’ll run for councilman next time up. Keep that seat warm for me, pal. In Worcester county we don’t have room for racism.”

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Comment condemned by councilmen, others Continued from Page 16 afternoon that he and his wife are Facebook friends with Paddack but had never interacted with him.

“I don’t know the gentleman; I’ve never spoke to him,” Hammond said.

“The only reason I accepted him is because I saw he was a former law enforcement officer and we have mutual friends that I think highly of and I thought he was alright. And he made that statement on my wife’s post, which is the only interaction we’ve ever had with him.”

Hammond said Paddack sent him a follow-up message in response to the post stating that his page was hacked, but Hammond remained skeptical.

“I’d never want someone to be condemned for something they didn’t do, but it’s very easy to clear some-

one’s name if they didn’t do it,” Hammond said. “It’s very hard to believe that he didn’t do it.”

On Saturday evening, James took to his own Facebook page to address the issue.

“The Mayor and City Council has become aware of a social media post evidencing comments made by Councilmember Paddack’s profile,” James’ post said. “The views expressed by Councilmember Paddack’s account do not reflect the views of the Mayor and City Council, our town, or our community. The Mayor and City Council condemns and denounces all acts of racism and intolerance. I consider the comment to be shameful and totally unacceptable.”

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“There is no place for racism in Ocean City,” James said. “And it’s just very shameful that we have an elected official who has comments like that coming from their social media accounts.”

Others joined James’ request during Tuesday’s meeting, including Council Secretary Tony DeLuca, and Councilmen Peter Buas and John Gehrig.

“None of us are without sin and I don’t think anybody is here to make judgement as this investigation goes on [but] it’s critical for us to be unified as a community, for us to be together.

And these comments are pretty divisive,” Gehrig said. “I know it’s under investigation how they got on your page, but I ask you to consider [stepping down] just as a leader.”

Ryan Whittington, the president of the local chapter of the International Association of Firefighters, also denounced the comment in an emailed statement Wednesday.

Those words — and many like them — have no place in Ocean City,” the statement said. “They have no place in City Hall, on the boardwalk, or anywhere! Those words are not acceptable from anyone and they cannot not be tolerated from Town leaders, employees, or anyone who is affiliated with the Town. That includes coming from a councilman’s Facebook page.”

He added that he is thankful for the position that James and the other

council members took.

“The Town has made strides toward eliminating hateful speech and demeaning conduct,” Whittington said. “The Town has steadfastly voiced a commitment to equal employment. And the Town and its fire stations have become a tolerant, more respectful, and accepting of all people.”

He added that Paddack has a tall task to prove that he did not issue the post.

“Councilman Paddack claiming to be ‘hacked,’ means that he has the burden of proof that he was hacked to the residents, employees of the Town, his fellow councilman and Mayor,” Whittington said.

Hammond did not call for Paddack’s resignation or for any other action to be taken regarding the post, but said he has confidence that the town of Ocean City will “do the right thing.”

“The only reason I posted it is because I’m from Worcester County and there’s nothing more near and dear to my heart than Worcester County and the people in it,” Hammond said. “And that includes all the people in it, whether you’re white, Black, gay straight, and if someone like that holds office not everybody’s going to get a fair shake.”

Paddack is a retired Ocean City Police officer and was elected to the nonpartisan City Council in November 2018. He served on the city’s force from 1990 until his retirement in October 2018.

Rally puts OCPD on high alert Continued from Page 14 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.

To help control the crowds and ensure traffic laws are being followed, area police agencies, including the Maryland State Police, are expected

to be on hand to assist the OCPD. Buzzuro said on Monday that he planned to meet with the state police on Tuesday, adding that everything is in place and everything is coming together.

“I think we’re ready,” he said.

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Condos, office space slated for properties on 57th Street

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) Some big changes are coming to a midtown Ocean City block.

Last week, members of the resort’s planning commission approved plans for a three-story multi-family condo building and some office space at separate spots on 57th Street.

The residential project, called 57th Street East Condominiums, is planned for 7 57th Street. It will include four condos with three bedrooms each and a design that Planning Director Bill Neville said is representative of “the structure we’re used to in Ocean City.”

The planning commissioners

unanimously approved a site plan for the project with little to no discussion during their meeting on Sept. 8.

And just south of that, a 975 square-foot commercial project is planned for what is currently a banking drive-thru area under a building between 57th and 58th streets.

The site plan, which was also approved unanimously without drama, includes five parking spaces that will accommodate the new office.

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Pig, ‘midget’ event draws ire of animal rights proponents

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) Motorcycle enthusiast celebrations kick off this weekend and already there is some controversy regarding a Whaleyville bar’s event.

Oasis Bar and Grill, off Old Ocean City Road, is holding its annual “Oasis Bar and Thrill” celebration, which started on Thursday. Scheduled for today and Saturday is an event being billed as “Greased Midgets vs Greased Pigs.”

“I think that in this modern society and day and age, this is a barbaric event,” said Susanne Hoshino, founder and operator of Kindness Matters Rescue Inc., a nonprofit shelter in Berlin.

“The poor little pigs are going to be ter-

rified. It’s going to be overwhelming.

Especially for a (young) pig. How would (the proprietors) feel if it were baby humans? Having grown adults chase them around?”

Hoshino pointed out that pigs are relatively intelligent animals that “have feelings” themselves.

“It’s just awful. I don’t know what they’re thinking,” she said.

The Worcester County Humane Society also issued a statement. “(We) strongly oppose and disapprove of events such as the Greased Midgets vs. Greased Pigs event, which is cruel and traumatizing to animals,” it read.

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The redone Atlantic Beach House will consist of a massive increase in size from 6,500 square feet to 18,600 square feet and a total seating increase from 350 to 597 — 242 inside and 355 outside.

Sound walls are to be constructed on the parameters of the outdoor areas to mitigate sound carrying to the adjacent neighborhoods.

County resolves heated issue between ABH and neighbors

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) Fingers were pointed, voices were raised, someone was threatened with dismissal from the meeting, but in the end, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners on Wednesday forced the owners of Atlantic Beach House on 75th Street and their neighbors to compromise on the restaurant’s plans.

The contentious meeting dealt with ABH owner Marc McFaul’s plan to revamp the establishment that formerly housed BJ’s On the Water — increasing its seating capacity and moving the building further off the Assawoman Bay shoreline to accommodate outside seating and live entertainment — and what it would mean for the quality of life for the surrounding area.

In the end, the commissioners voted 3-0 to allow McFaul to have acoustic live music outside until 8 p.m., with musical acts consisting of no more than three pieces. McFaul also agreed to ensure the beach is cleared of patrons by midnight.

The ruling reconciled the difference between McFaul’s request of four-piece musical acts until 10 p.m. and the residents’ request that live music be kept strictly indoors and imposing an 8 p.m. cutoff for serving alcohol outdoors.

Attorney Joe Moore, representing McFaul, laid out the plans for the new restaurant. It will consist of a massive increase in size, from 6,500 square feet to 18,600 square feet, and a total seating increase from 350 to 597 — 242 inside and 355 outside.

Sound walls are to be constructed on the parameters of the outdoor areas to mitigate sound carrying to the adjacent neighborhoods.

Moore stressed multiple times that

McFaul has every intention to be a “good neighbor” and added that his other, similar business, Ropewalk on 82nd Street, has not had a single noise complaint or criminal implication in its six years of operation.

Residents were not buying into Moore’s solutions or his explanations.

Multiple residents brought up the idea of ABH attracting criminal activity, with some of the questions posited drawing the ire of Moore.

“I just want to ask, is this a trial? Is anybody on trial here,” asked Jerry Goodman of 75th Street.

Goodman was responding to Moore’s pointed defense, in which Moore questioned why a resident didn’t raise his crime concerns at a breakfast that ABH hosted for the neighborhood. Moore also strongly objected to what he felt was an unfair portrayal of McFaul as apathetic and possibly negligent in taking measures to ensure crime doesn’t rise.

Goodman suggested a last call for outdoor alcohol.

“We’re asking to potentially cut off the alcohol consumption at an earlier time because we’re concerned about the criminal element that could potentially arise from the alcohol,” said Goodman. “I understand there’s never been a noise complaint at Ropewalk or any type of criminal activity or what have you, but we’re not talking about Ropewalk. We’re talking about our backyard and a new restaurant.

We hope (McFaul) is successful. We want it to be a unified effort for success on both sides. All we’re asking for is some concessions.”

Others brought up the noise that the increase to the seating capacity could bring.

“Serving alcohol at night on that beach with fire pits going changes the setting of a restaurant to a party at-

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Ocean City residents who live close to Atlantic Beach House on 75th Street filled a Worcester County Board of License Commissioners meeting on Wednesday regarding renovation and operations plans for the restaurant in the space formerly occupied by BJ’s On The Water. They ruled that owners can move forward with outside entertainment, but it must cease at 8 p.m., musical acts must be limited to three people, and the beach must be cleared of patrons by midnight.

ABH ‘up against it’ with big plans mosphere,” said Frank Vernet, a resident of the Thee Christina C condominium. “(It’ll be) like Macky’s, Seacrets, Fager’s … BJ’s never had an outdoor bar. While they had it, their outdoor music ceased about nine years ago. They never had fire pits, tables on the beach.”

Others pointed out that sound carries on water, which the proposed sound walls wouldn’t be able to mitigate and might even funnel noise to Thee Christina, which juts out further into Assawoman Bay than ABH. Board Chairman William Esham

spent much of the nearly two-hour meeting reestablishing order and reminding residents that the board does not make decisions that deal with zoning or zoning-related matters, but also reminded McFaul that he has very little leeway if he runs afoul of conditions set by the board.

“They’re going to give you a fit if you bother them,” Esham said.

“You’re up against it. (You need to remember) that you have a restaurant license, not a nightclub license.”

Closing out his case, Moore said that he and McFaul only want a

chance to make their business model succeed.

After the meeting, McFaul expressed hope for future relations.

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Hardee’s in early development for Ocean Landings

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) Preliminary plans for a Hardee’s fast-food chain at the Ocean Landings shopping center near Berlin were discussed during the Worcester County Technical Review Committee’s meeting on Sept. 8.

Developers are in the earliest stages of putting together their proposal, which they hope will establish the restaurant’s location between Samuel Bowen Boulevard and Route 50, between Taylor Bank and a proposed carwash.

Currently, the developers are dealing with concerns raised by the State Highway Administration that the site is too close to Route 50, according to Fred Mattes, director of physical facilities for OTAC Inc., a Hardee’s franchisee.

Mattes added that his team is responding to the SHA’s concerns, but asked the committee if they foresee any other potential complications.

“Our comments were pretty general because the site plan was obviously incomplete,” TRC staff member Stu White said. “So once you get all that stuff worked out and make your See SHA Page 24

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Use of pigs in event questioned Continued from Page 19 statement assembled by both the Animal Control Office and Development, Review and Permitting that ultimately said that event itself doesn’t constitute any sort of violation.

“While the Animal Control Division of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office does not condone the greased pig event, no standing laws are prohibiting this type of event,” said Kim Moses, county public information officer. “(DRP) handles permitting for special events; however, such permits are for the general use of land parcel area and/or structures within the event

space, such as a stage, etc., but not for the activities occurring within the event space itself. Worcester County Animal Control will monitor the conditions of the holding pens and the welfare of the animals. Any complaints from the public involving the event will be handled as soon as possible.”

Other attractions include Gladiators NYC, an armored combat league, grabbing a greased pig for $500 and musical act Lonesome Ryder.

A request for comment to one of Oasis’s social media pages was not returned and its listed phone number was disconnected.

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REAL ESTATE REPORT

Zoning laws play key role in property value Utilization directly affected, but bottom line hit as well

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) Local zoning laws affect how a property can be utilized, and therefore, affect a property’s value.

When purchasing a property, it’s important to understand the zoning classification so you can research which uses are inherently allowed, and which uses would require a special exemption.

Zoning is divided into industrial, commercial, residential and agricul-

tural development. In Worcester County, the zoning is prepared in accordance with the county’s Comprehensive Plan.

The county states that zoning is prepared “with reasonable consideration, among other things, to the character of the land, its suitability for particular uses and orderly development.”

You can check a property’s zoning classification by accessing the property on the state’s department of assessments and taxation website at sdat.dat.maryland.gov.

You can further verify a property’s zoning classification by requesting a copy of a zoning map from the local municipality.

Ocean City now has its zoning map

available online by searching a specific address, and that is available at: https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/planning-community-development/zoning/.

You can research the details of zoning ordinances for Worcester County online too by accessing https://ecode360.com/WO1426.

But, it’s always a good idea to make sure you understand the code language and how it applies to the particular property you are interested in or already own but want to alter.

Various uses for a property might be restricted based on its zoning, such as operating a home-based business. And, zoning laws can also restrict what kind of improvements can

be made to a home, as well as square footage requirements for accessory structures.

For simple questions, you can probably obtain the answers you need with a phone call to the zoning department, but if you have numerous questions about a property, you should probably schedule to meet in person. Especially if your questions expand beyond just zoning, as they often do, spilling over into other departments such as forestry, environmental programs (well and septic), and stormwater management.

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Mattes said the board would have their timeline when their feasibility study is completed.

“We need to know before we commit to the purchase contract that there’s not going to be anything in the permit review (that will impede us from moving forward),” Mattes said.

“We just want to make sure there won’t be any roadblocks down the road.”

Mattes also had questions regarding equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) and how many they will need. Staff member Kristi Marsh said an estimate can be provided once an estimate on the Hardee’s square footage is determined.

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Also discussed during the meeting was Snug Harbor West — a previously proposed 12-lot, single-family subdivision at the intersection Snug Harbor Road and Route 611 in Berlin that has been trimmed down to nine lots.

Mark Cropper, representing the developers, said that despite previous TRC approval, the Worcester County Commissioners did not approve the number of EDUs requested, leading them to take three lots off the proposal.

“Should we be allowed to proceed after today, I’ll make applications for the county commissioners for reconsideration of the required number of EDUs to accommodate the project,” Cropper said.

He added that the commissioners told him they didn’t believe enough EDUs were available to satisfy the original request.

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‘Paint Worcester County’ next week

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) Worcester County will be invaded by a wealth of creative types for the plein air event, “Paint Worcester County,” which runs from Sept. 20-24.

The Worcester County Arts Council is sponsoring the artistic competition, which is a reimagined version of its “Paint Berlin,” shindigs.

Worcester County Arts Council Board member Nancy Howard said 42 artists are registered to participate from Sunday, Sept. 20 through Thursday, Sept. 23, with a “wet paint,” sale and exhibit held on Sept.24 at the Berlin Library.

“This is a first because we’re including the entire county,” she said.

Howard said, unlike past events limited to the boundaries of Berlin, the upcoming plein air opens any county locale for artistic interpretation.

“It will give other areas of the county a chance to shine,” she said.

Submitted entries will be reviewed with guest judge, and local artist, Lynne Lockhart choosing winning selections.

The Paint Worcester County competition offers $2,250 in total cash prizes including Maryland Legislators’ Award and Worcester County Commissioners’ Award.

“People love to watch artists paint,” she said.

Howard said the painting competition is not dissimilar to sports events.

“People show up at end to see who’s going to win,” she said.

Howard said art aficionados could purchase “fresh off the easel,” pieces and meet the associated artist during the sale and exhibit at the Berlin Li-

brary on Sept. 24 from 1:30-4 p.m.

Sourcing natural scenes outside of a studio setting is the aim of the plein air approach.

“They did it back in the 1800s,” she said. “That’s what created the impressionist movement,” she said.

For more information, call 410641-0809 or visit www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org.

Barbara Kern-Bush of Berlin participates in the 2018 plein air event in Berlin.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Cherry tomato tart with cheese and garlic filling

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) Are tomatoes a fruit or vegetable?

Even today, the proverbial question comes up in conversation. The issue at hand is that there are legal definitions of fruits and vegetables, as well as scientific ones.

According to Merriam-Webster, fruits are “the usually edible reproductive body of a seed plant, especially one having a sweet pulp.” The actual tomato plant is a seed plant that grows the edible tomatoes that we know and love.

One might argue that tomatoes are not considered sweet, but they are relatively sweet as opposed to Brussel sprouts or asparagus.

If this is true, why are tomatoes considered vegetables? While they are scientifically defined as fruits, they are legally classified as vegetables.

Again, let us return to the MerriamWebster Dictionary to find conclusion.

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Sept. 18: Top Shelf Duo, noon to 4 p.m.; Lime Green Band, 5-9 p.m.

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COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100 / www.coinspub.com Sept. 17: Funk Shue, 8 p.m. to midnight Sept. 18: Rick & Regina, 6-10 p.m.

Sept. 19: DJ Wax, 10 a.m.

Sept. 22: DJ Wax, 10 p.m.

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Sept. 18: Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; Scott Marshall and The Highway Souls, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Kono Nation, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

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TSUNAMI PATIO BAR & GRILL 118th Street, in the Carousel, Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000 / www.carouselhotel.com Every Friday: Troy Hanna, 4-8 p.m.

Every Saturday: Monkey Paw, 4-8 p.m.

Every Sunday: Jason Lee, 4-8 p.m.

Every Tuesday: Frankie Moran, 4-8 p.m.

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Make one large tomato tart or small, individual servings Continued from Page 26 grown for an edible part that is usually eaten as part of a meal.” This means that the vegetable category includes all plant parts like roots, leaves and stems.

To complicate matters, in 1893, Congress passed a tariff act putting a 10 percent tax on vegetables. So, to avoid paying the tax, merchants claimed that tomatoes were a fruit. What a clever idea, but did it work?

The subject of whether tomatoes are fruits or vegetables made its way into the court system.

The Nix family made their living importing tomatoes into New York from the West Indies. Based on the Tariff Act of 1883, the New York Port tax collector assessed a fee on the imported tomatoes. The Nix family went to court and lost, but they did not give up.

The Supreme Court agreed to hear their case and ended up ruling that a technical definition should not necessarily stand in the way of an ordinary or common meaning. According to the high court, tomatoes are not fruits, and should be taxed as vegetables.

Did you ever think that a simple question could end up being so complicated?

While we are on the subject of tomatoes, a few cooking tips for the savory

vegetable follow.

If one is making a tomato sauce, never add sugar to offset the acidity. Instead, add a few pinches of baking soda.

The sauce will foam up instantly, which means it is neutralizing the acid.

If one is using fresh tomatoes for a sauce, Roma tomatoes are the best.

They are meatier and have less seeds.

Always remove the seeds of tomatoes when making a sauce, they are bitter and the texture is undesirable.

Do not use an aluminum pot, pan, or utensil when cooking tomatoes. The acid in the tomato reacts unfavorably with the aluminum. Using aluminum makes the cooked tomatoes more pungent and fades the color.

The high acid content of the tomato will naturally slow down the cooking process of some other foods. For example, beans cooked with tomatoes may take up to 20 percent more cooking time.

The fall is around the corner and menus should be adjusted. A cherry tomato tart with a cheesy, garlicky filling is gorgeous, delicious and easy to prepare.

Refrigerated pie crusts, colorful cherry tomatoes, an embellished Alouette cheese spread, and a tart pan are all you need.

A cherry tomato tart with a cheesy, garlicky filling can be made on the spur of the moment and will “wow” your guests for sure. Enjoy!

Cherry Tomato Tart w/Cheesy, Garlicky Filling Ingredients 1 refrigerated pie crust approximately 2 to 2 ½ cups assorted red, orange and yellow cherry tomatoes 1 ½ containers of Alouette Garlic and Herb soft spreadable cheese (6.5 oz.)

2/3 cup assorted Italian shredded cheese fresh thyme and basil extra virgin olive oil fresh ground black pepper tart pan 1. Follow the instructions on the pie crust package for preheating the oven.

2. Unroll the dough and mold into either individual tart pans or the single nine-inch pan.

3. Bake the dough in the tart pan for 7 to 9 minutes or until the dough is a light golden brown.

4. In a small bowl, combine both cheeses.

5. Carefully spread the cheese mixture onto the browned dough.

6. Artfully arrange the tomatoes on top of the cheese mixture. Add a light brushing of olive oil onto the tomatoes.

7. Bake until the tomatoes start to show signs of being cooked, about 20 minutes. Remove the tart, add the fresh herbs, and continue cooking until the tomatoes are fully cooked and the cheese filling is bubbly.

Remove the tart, add a light coating of olive oil, and a dusting of herbs and black pepper. Serve immediately. * If you do not have tart pans, Amazon has a set that includes one 9-inch and four (4-inch) pans at a very reasonable price.

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COMMUNITY/SCHOOLS

PHOTO COURTESY WORCESTER PREPARATORY SCHOOL

BACK TO SCHOOL (Left) Worcester Preparatory School sixth graders, from left, Ayven Browne, Brock Phillips, Mac Miller, Benjamin Rafinski, John Crossett, Luke Mize, John Lynch and Dexter Feldman pose for a photo.

(Right) Seniors Anna Williams, left, and Myranda Beebe, smile upon arriving on campus for the first day of school.

TOP AWARD

PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR.

SPEAKER Elena McComas, a member of the Worcester County Board of Education and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City, was the guest speaker during a recent club meeting. She is pictured with Kiwanis Club President-Elect Tim Lund.

BEST AWARD Cassi Unger’s painting won Best Hospitality Award at the Wet Paint Sale at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, Aug.14, part of the “Artists Paint OC” plein air competition.

Ray Ewing earned firstplace honors in the “Artists Paint OC” plein air competition.

The Art League of Ocean City awarded Ewing the $2,500 prize during the Wet Paint Sale at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, Aug.14.

DONATION UTILITY BOX PAINTING Artist Lamont Hall of Pocomoke City, recently turned an Ocean City utility box into a work of art. The box is located in front of the Ocean City Center for the Arts, 94th Street, bayside. Hall, who will be attending his final year at the Pratt Institute in New York, was inspired by the legend of Prometheus bringing fire and knowledge to mankind.

The Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health in Berlin was the recipient of a donation from the “Delmarvalous Stampers,” a group of about 25 women who meet on a monthly basis (via zoom during covid) to create stamped cards. The Grace Center will use the money to help provide ultrasound exams and fund support groups for prenatal and postpartum needs of women in the local area. Pictured are Ann Runo, of the Delmarvalous Stampers; Jasmine Dennis, executive director of the Grace Center; Kristine Barron, from the Stampers; and Jackie Failla, Grace nurse manager.

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ON GUARD

Guard stands more spread out along 10 miles of beach

By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (Sept 17, 2021) I don’t think anyone will argue that the fall is a great time to be in Ocean City.

Many people are enjoying the beautiful beach weather, surfing and fishing. People even enjoy weathering out a tropical storm this time of the year, although the recent tropical activity and hurricanes are nothing to take lightly.

With this change in season, I often encounter people that think they can start taking their dogs on the beach.

You might be interested to know that many beach visitors are under the impression that the Beach Patrol and all of the beach rules end after Labor Day. The reality is, for the past 49 years (Capt. Butch Arbin’s years with the patrol) and long before that, the OCBP has never gone off duty following Labor Day. In fact, during the 1970s the beach was guarded into November. The earliest the Beach Patrol has gone off duty for the season has been the Sunday of Sunfest weekend which is usually the third weekend (Sunday) following Labor Day. The patrol will end the regular guarding of the beach again this year on the Sunday of Sunfest weekend although this year it is later, on Oct. 3.

Most Ocean City Beach Patrol personnel have returned to other obligations. This reduction in personnel is an annual occurrence with the start of college classes and the return of our education professionals to school systems throughout the U.S. We are now in a reduced coverage mode. The number of surf rescue technicians (lifeguards) available to staff the stands along the 10 miles of beach has Pinball • Sk keeeball Prizes • Videos

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This has resulted in a reduction in the total number of stands from 91 (less than 200 yards apart) in July to 16 stands (1,100 yards apart or 11 football fields) following Labor Day. The Ocean City Beach Patrol is committed to provide surf rescue technicians along the entire beach for all visitors and residents so rather than have unguarded areas the number of available lifeguard towers are equally distributed along the beach front. As this redistribution occurs the location and distance between stands changes (sometimes on a daily basis).

Currently, we have additional returning surf rescue technicians to allow us to increase the total number of stands on weekends. The town has provided a travel stipend to help surf rescue technicians with the added cost of returning from distances over 110 miles away.

Our main message this time of the year is to please swim in front of a lifeguard.

Because of the dedication and commitment of our surf rescue technicians, we will continue to provide daily coverage between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for all 10 miles of Ocean City beach until Sunday, Oct. 3.

Although this coverage will be done with fewer personnel and less lifeguard towers (than during the summer), we will supplement this coverage by increasing the number of Mobil Rescue Units patrolling the beach.

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ON GUARD

Most town ordinances in effect until Sept. 30 Continued from Page 29 quad (ATV) certified.

As far as the Town of Ocean City ordinances, most remain in effect until Sept. 30.

The ordnance regarding dogs, states that they are not permitted on the beach or Boardwalk from May 1 to Sept. 30.

The Ocean City Beach Patrol strictly enforces the “No Dog” ordinance, which also includes following the very strict “Service Animal” regulations under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) titles II and III. Other ordinances and laws such as public drinking, vehicles on beach and fires on beach (during the day), remain in effect throughout the year.

Another difference in the beach during

the fall season is surfing. The Beach Patrol will allow modified surfing along the entire beach, except where guards are posted.

The lifeguards keep the swimmers in front or near their stand and the surfers are encouraged to congregate away from the swimmers.

This is a time of the year the surfers enjoy. They can surf while the patrol is on duty and not be confined to designated surfing beaches like they are during the summer.

Surfers must still utilize an ankle leash and remain 50 yards from the nearest swimmer. Having surfers in the vicinity often proves valuable in saving lives.

It is helpful to have the extra floatation devices in the water at this time of year when the coverage is spread over

larger spans of beach.

It is not unusual for surfers to aid a distressed swimmer and keep them afloat until a surf rescue technician can reach them and take them safely back to shore.

Although surfing is modified, the Beach Patrol still reserves the right to prohibit surfing in certain areas or under certain conditions.

By enactment of section 106-94 (11) of the town code, the City Council allows the use of stand-up paddleboards (SUP’s) beginning on the Monday following Labor Day, on any day that surfing is modified.

There are specific requirements included in the ordinance and can be accessed on the town’s website.

The use of skim boards and other wa-

tercraft (kite surfers, windsurfers, kayaks, etc) is still prohibited.

The Beach Patrol suggests taking extra precautions and make sure to walk the short distance to the nearest lifeguard stand and check in with the surf rescue technician and always swim in the vicinity of the guard on duty.

The first priority of the Ocean City Beach Patrol continues to be public safety.

We strongly encourage all beach patrons to restrict any beach or water-related activities to times and locations when and where Beach Patrol personnel are on duty, never swim alone, always stay with the limits of their swimming ability and never rely on a flotation device in place of swimming ability.

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

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■ OCHO RIOS JERK & TINGS 11805 Coastal Highway, Unit N, Ocean City www.ochoricosjerkandtings.com $$ | Full bar Serving you authentic Jamaican food, appetizers, lunch specials, stews, salads, burgers, jerk shrimp or chicken, and entrees. Steak, oxtail, seafood and chicken with many special sauces. Signature jerk escoveitched or BBQ. Side dishes with rice and peas, fried sweet plantains, fried cornmeal dough and mac & cheese.

Desserts, Jamaican rum cake, NY cheesecake and red velvet cake. Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dine in or carry out.

■ TSUNAMI PATIO BAR & GRILL 118th Street, in the Carousel, Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar OC’s best ocean-front beach bar featuring live entertainment 6 days a week in a tropical, palm tree-filled paradise. Come enjoy amazing ocean breezes and a family-friendly menu featuring everything from the best burgers and nachos in OC to fresh roasted prime rib and salmon. Full bar and a line-up of entertainment like: Monkey Paw, Frank Moran, Dave Sherman, Jason Lee, Troy Hanna and Bill Dickson. Open 7 days, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting.

■ THAI O-CHA 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-9918, www.thaiochamd.com $$ | Serving authentic Thai food, full vegan menu and vegetarian options including curry, rice and noodle dishes. Homemade appetizers, soups, and sauces.

Seafood, meat, chicken, stir fries, vegetable, and tofu.

Desserts, beer and wine. Dine in or takeout. Serving lunch Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hours open: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 9 p.m.

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DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410-289-7192, www. captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast and lunch, Wednesday through Monday, 8 a.m. to noon. Dinner and lite fare, Wednesday through Monday, 5-9 p.m. Featuring seafood, steaks and poultry.

Daily chef specials. Dine in or carry out available.

■ COASTAL SALT 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-9737258, www.coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy and dine with the beautiful view of the ocean with Reel Eats & High Spirits. Now open 7 days a week, breakfast, lunch and dinner, 8 a.m. until close. Happy Hour, 2-5 p.m. Wonderful starters, soups, salads, lite fare, and entrees. Famous bone-in ribeye, burgers, crab cakes, tacos, thyme roasted chicken and so much more.

Dine in or carry out.

■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Soups, salads, crab cakes, hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, scallops, fresh soft crabs, and specialty dishes. Happy hour daily, noon to 5 p.m. with food and drink specials. Early bird daily, 3:30-5:30 p.m. with special dinner menu. Open Wednesday through Monday at noon. Now open Tuesday, 3 p.m. to midnight. Dine in or carry out.

■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy our hearty homestyle breakfasts starting at 6:30 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner offering light fare of soups and salads along with our house specialty Scallops St. Croix, along with ribs, Cuban pork and steak selections.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER S. Division Street and Boardwalk 410-289- 3501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-289- 2599, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar An Ocean City family tradition since 1980. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Buttermilk pancakes, fresh handmade dough pizza and Italian dinners. We have something for everyone!

■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar FishTales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy.

■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet Ocean City 410-289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bringing Ocean City the freshest seafood, an award-winning Raw Bar along with certified Angus Beef. Great view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for

Banquet information. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 1-8 p.m.

■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, CRAB HOUSE 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747, PhillipsSeafood.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Award winning buffet open everyday at 3:30 p.m. Menu dining everyday at 4 p.m. Hooper's Island crab cakes, steamed blue crabs, steamed seafood buckets, fried chicken and much more.

■ THE VIEW RESTAURANT AND BAR AT CAMBRIA, OC Located in the Cambria Hotel, 13 St. Louis Avenue, Ocean City 410-280-1645 or 410-520-4541 Open to the public with a new full menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Happy Hour each day from 3-9 p.m. Open 7 a.m. daily until midnight Fridays and Saturdays and until 10 p.m. all other days. Enjoy overlooking the bay with fresh baked pastries on premise. Wounder appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and flatbreads.

MIDTOWN

29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410289-2525, www.32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Western Caribbean cuisine with a mix of traditional Eastern Shore favorites.

■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7262, www.castleinthesand.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Beachfront open air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos and frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m. 2 for 1 drink specials.

Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Coconuts is open daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting.

■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410-524-7981, www.TheDoughRoller.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Online ordering See downtown locations for description.

■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600, www.johnnyspizzapub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring homemade pizzas, 18 gourmet pizzas, a variety of calzones, subs, burgers, sandwiches and jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Open everyday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine in, pickup, carryout and delivery.

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

■ MARLIN MOON Located in the Double Tree Hotel, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.to 10 p.m. Restaurant and bar with fresh seafood, small plates, desserts and cocktails.

UPTOWN

91st to 146th streets ■ BAHAMA’S CRABSHACK CARRY OUT & OUTLET Oceanside MD/DE Line and Coastal Highway, Fenwick 302-537-5882 Premium seafood, fat crabs by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Seafood, chicken, homemade soups, super crab cakes, steamed shrimp, fresh clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters and snow crab claws. Open 7 days a week for carryout only.

■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Full bar Enjoy authentic Chinese and Japanese cuisine and sushi bar with beer, wine, and full cocktail bar and lounge.

Dine in, take out and delivery available. Open 7 days a week.

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Inside the Clarion, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-5243535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner including light fare and steamer specials.

■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway, Gold Coast Mall, Ocean City 443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days a week, all year, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features handcut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi.

Dine in, takeout, delivery available.

■ OC STREET FOOD 11505 Coastal Highway, Gold Coast Mall, Ocean City 443-664-6322, www.ocstreetfoodmd.com Enjoy a unique variety of foods. Specializing in chicken, steak, shrimp, and lamb gyros, kabobs and skewers. Salads, subs, rolls and wraps. Homemade falafel, sides and specialty sauces. Dine in or carry out with online pickup

WEST OCEAN CITY ■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-801-1111, www.occhopsticks.com $$ | Beer | Premium Sake Offering a wide array of authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carryout. Lunch specials. Dinner and lite fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

OCEAN PINES ■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar With sweeping views of the 18th hole, the new Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Full bar. Open daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting.

■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting.

Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more.

Open daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net.

Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.

Fri., Sept. 17

a.m.-1 p.m. 410-289-9340

VIRTUAL WALK WITH A DOC OC BIKEFEST Venues: Ocean City Inlet (wristbands), Ocean City convention center, Arthur Purdue Stadium and Rommel Harley Davidson, Salisbury. See https://ocbikefest.com for event schedules and featured musicians.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 6:30-11 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo begins at 6:30 p.m.

Masks are required while moving around inside. 410-524-7994

There will be a short presentation by an AGH provider, 9 a.m. Participants can then walk wherever they’d like and share a selfie on social media with #walkedwithagh. 410-641-1100

OC BIKEFEST Venues: Ocean City Inlet (wristbands), Ocean City convention center, Arthur Purdue Stadium and Rommel Harley Davidson, Salisbury. See https://ocbikefest.com for event schedules and featured musicians.

17TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR AWARENESS BERLIN BOOK OF THE MONTH: ‘THE BOOK OF DELIGHTS’ BY ROSS GAY Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., Berlin, 2-3 p.m.

Join each month for a lively discussion facilitated by Cynthia Hanagud and Gail Samis of Salisbury University. Copies of the book are available at the library and on hoopladigital.com. 410-632-2600

PAINT NIGHT FUNDRAISER Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Paint a fall sunset scene.

No experience. All ages. Tickets cost $30 and include all materials. Proceeds benefit the Klein Leister - John Staley scholarship fund. Reservations: 410-632-2600.

Sat., Sept. 18 CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 7

Powellville VFW Post #2996, 35481 Mount Hermon Road, Pittsville, 9 a.m.3 p.m. Tickets $25. Beautiful guide ride through Wicomico County to raise funds for Women Supporting Women. 410548-7880

CHINESE | JAPANESE | THAI 94TH ST + COASTAL HWY. BAYSIDE

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ORDER ONLINE

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DINE IN | TAKE OUT ENJOY AUTHENTIC CHINESE & JAPANESE CUISINE AND SUSHI BAR FEATURING A FULL COCKTAIL BAR & LOUNGE

NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

CRAFTY SATURDAY - MAKE YOUR OWN BOOKLETS

BIKERS WELCOME!

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, 1011 a.m. From graphic novels, to coloring books, to your very own sticker book.

While supplies last. For ages 4 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410632-2600

FISHING FLEA MARKET Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Look for some great deals on fishing tackle. Admission is free. Tables available for $10.

Table reservation: Jerry Letters, 240427-8929.

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FRIDAY - FUNK SHUE 8PM-12PM SATURDAY - RICK & REGINA 6-10PM

EVERY WEDNESDAY - DJ WAX 10PM

SALES • RENT TALS • S SALES • RENTALS • SALES

OLD TOWN CANOE CA • KA AY YA Y AK • SMALL MO OTORBOA AT TS

2 River Street Snow Hill, MD 410-632-3971 Open Daily through Octobeer Weekends or by Appointmen We nt November & December

www.pocomokeriveerpaddle.com

SALES • RENTALS • SALES • RENT TA ALS • SALES

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EVERY SUNDAY SUNDAY REVIVAL BRUNCH 9:30AM w/DJ WAX 10AM

RENTALS •SALES • RENT TALS • SALES • RENT TA ALS • S SALES • RENTALS

Hand Cut Steaks • Fresh Scallops • Fresh Soft Shell Crabs 19 BIG SCREENS TO WATCH ALL YOUR SPORTS ACTION NFL AND COLLEGE FOOTBALL PACKAGES • KENO HAPPY HOUR DAILY 3PM-6PM

EARLY BIRD DAILY 4PM-6PM

Food and Drink Specials

Special Dinner Menu

Open Monday-Thursday at 3pm Friday & Saturday at Noon • Sunday at 9:30 Dine-In • Carry-Out & Online Ordering www.coinspuboc.com

28th Street Plaza • 410-289-3100

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CALENDAR Continued from Page 31 13TH ANNUAL JESSE’S PADDLE

ter: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-632-2600

Pocomoke River Canoe Company, 2 River St., Snow Hill, 4-11:59 p.m. Featuring Jesse’s Poker Paddle, free hot dogs and beverages, live music, silent auction and standup paddle board raffle.

Boat reservations: 410-632-3971. www.jessespaddle.org/paddle

SNOW HILL BOOK DISCUSSION: ‘THE BOOK OF DELIGHTS’ BY ROSS GAY Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, 5:30-6:30 p.m. A discussion of the One Maryland One Book book talks. Delights abound with this collection of essays. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.

Thurs., Sept. 23 28TH ANNUAL ROBERT E. WARFIELD MEMORIAL FALL GOLF CLASSIC

Sun., Sept. 19

Ocean City Golf Club, 11401 Country Club Drive, Berlin. In honor of the late Robert E. Warfield Sr. and his loyal service to the Eastern Shore community.

410-641-9671, foundation@atlanticgeneral.org

BERLIN FARMERS MARKET Downtown Berlin, Pitts Street, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through September - Located in Downtown Berlin. This week the market will feature more than 30 farmers, bakers, distillers, food cultivator and more. 410-973-2051

STORY TIME ‘ANIMALS IN FALL’

PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS SR.

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, 10:30-11 a.m. Stories, songs and rhymes for 2-5 year old children. Take home activity included. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City “Dawg Team” member Ed Ahlquist grills hot dogs during a recent event.

INTERACTIVE STORY TIME - ‘A LITTLE BOOK ABOUT COLORS’

OC BIKEFEST Venues include Ocean City convention center, Arthur Purdue Stadium and Rommel Harley Davidson, Salisbury.

See https://ocbikefest.com for schedules.

Mon., Sept. 20 DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB GENERAL MEETING Ocean Pines Community Center - Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 10 a.m.-noon. Speaker is Michele Gregory, Democratic candidate for Maryland State Senate, District 38.

Current and prospective members welcome. http://dwcmd.org

SUPER POWERED STEM: BUILDING CHALLENGE Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, 4:30-5:30 p.m. All materials and instructions provided. For ages 8 years and older. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-632-2600

GARDENING DELIGHTS Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, 5-6 p.m. Master Gardener Ginny Rosenkranz will share her expertise about plants and gardening. Register: worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.”

410-632-2600

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (T.O.P.S.) MEETING Promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Held via conference call, 6-6:30 p.m. Dial 605-472-5789 wait for voice command, then press 944874. Rose Campion, 443-880-8884.

DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00-9:00 p.m. All ladies that love to sing invited.

GRILLIN’

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

https://delmarvahanddancing.com

STORY TIME ‘AUTUMN’

Tues., Sept. 21 STORY TIME ‘PETE THE CAT STORIES’ Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., Berlin, 10:3011:30 a.m. Stories, songs and finger plays. Take-home activity included. For 2-5 year old children. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stories, songs and finger plays. Take-home activity included.

For 2-5 year old children. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

Wed., Sept. 22 BLUES ON THE BAY

MEDITATION DELIGHTS Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 2-3 p.m. A guided meditation technique that will offer a song/mantra of thanks in life’s seemingly small delights.

Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-632-2600

FREE EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 4-6 p.m. Those who qualify will have the opportunity to expunge their Maryland criminal record with the help of an attorney. Register and check qualifications: WorcesterLibrary.org under “Events.” 410-524-1818

DELMARVA HAND DANCE Tuesdays - Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324 Worcester Highway, Bishopville, 5:30-9:00 p.m. Show proof of vaccination or wear a mask. A picture on your phone of your vaccination card is acceptable. delmarvahanddance@gmail.com,

Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill, 54th Street, Ocean City, 6-9 p.m. An evening of live music, cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Benefiting The Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice.

CRAFT TIME ‘FALL LEAF WREATH’ Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Make your own fan wreath using all types and colors of leaves. For 2-5 year old children. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

FIRST STATE DETACHMENT OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MEETING American Legion Synepuxent Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 12-1 p.m. Any Marines and Navy Corpsman who have served in the Corps, living in Worcester and Sussex counties, are welcome. 410-430-7181, websergeant@firststatemarines.org.

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Come hear a story about the wonderful world of colors.

Find your favorite colors with the color scavenger hunt. Take home activities included. For children ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

ZUMBA FOR ALL LEVELS Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., Berlin, 4:305:30 p.m. Join certified Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman for an hour of movement. These classes uplift and improve mood. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-632-2600

FAMILY HEALTH NIGHT AT THE POCOMOKE COMMUNITY GARDEN Pocomoke Community Garden, 327 Clarke Ave., Pocomoke City, 5-6 p.m.

The library will present information on the health benefits of herbs and a garden story time for children. Pedal a smoothie bike to make your own smoothie. All ages. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

BERTINO TO HOST TOWN MEETING Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin, 6-7 p.m. Guest speakers are Rebecca Jones, Worcester County Health Officer and Lou Taylor, Superintendent of Worcester County Schools. Jim Bunting also attending. 443-783-3248

SNOW HILL FARMER’S MARKET PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB Kids ages 8-11 years join on Zoom for a book discussion, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Regis-

Thursdays through October - Sturgis Park Pavilion on the Pocomoke River, noon to 5 p.m.

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

HELP WANTED

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Paramount Construction Services

Work At The BEACH...

Work With The BEST!!

Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR We are currently recruiting an experienced Food & Beverage Director to oversee and be responsible for our busy dining room & convention center. Must have strong management experience in a large restaurant, banquet and/or convention services experience, ability to train staff, excellent communication skills and ability to solve problems. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Excellent salary and benefits package. Send resume and salary requirements to: Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 410-524-3535 Facsimile 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V

HELP WANTED

is taking applications for a Maintenance Person to join our organization in Ocean City, MD. Applicants must have a clean driving record. Part of the job is picking up and delivering supplies, warehouse and lawn maintenance, and other duties assigned. This position is entry-level with our OC office.

Please call 443.664.7689 or send your contact information or resume to igagliardi@paramountserv.com or rmaynard@paramountserv.com

FIELD MANAGER REES SPON NS SIIB BLE FFO OR R:: Overseeing commercial & residential field crews, contract fulfillment, & generating proposals. Landscaping experience required, MS Office experience preferred.

WE OFFE WE FFFEER R:: We offer a full-time position, competitive R salary, great benefits, including paid holidays and vacation.

by Monday 5 p.m.

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Suburban Propane, a nationwide marketer & distributor of a diverse array of energy products has the following opening in Millsboro, DE. Part-Time Meter Reader (Job #7109) Key responsibilities include reading/recording customer propane meters & general facility maintenance. CDL preferred but not required. Must have ability to lift 50-75 lbs. & be willing to work outside in all weather conditions. We offer competitive pay with incentive potential & a comprehensive benefits package. As part of our pre-employment hiring process, background checks & drug screens are performed.

For more information or to apply, visit us at jobs.suburbanpropane.com or call 1-844-SP-HIRES (774-4737).

All applicants for employment shall be considered without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

CCaall now ffoor an interview: 302.537.0333 or send your rreesume: gherker@comcast.net

Work At The BEACH...

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Top wages and excellent benefits package available to successful candidates.

The Castle in the Sand Hotel & Barefoot Mailman Hotel are currently seeking applicants for the following positions for the 2021 season:

Castle in the Sand • Front Desk Attendants

Beach House Restaurant • Servers

Coconuts • AM/PM Servers

Employment Opportunities:

Full Time, Year Round: Servers, Hostess/Host, Banquet Servers, Dishwasher, Bartender, Banquet House Staff, Front Desk Agent, Room Attendant, Rooms Division Manager, Housekeeping Supervisor, Maintenance, Accounts Payable Clerk

Top Wages Excellent Benefits Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept.

10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535, ext. 7128 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V

Experienced applicants are preferred, but not required.

We require a satisfactory pre-employment background check by all applicants.

Rooms Division Manager We are currently recruiting for a year round Rooms Division Manager for our Oceanfront convention hotel (250 rooms w/ 85 adjacent condominiums). The preferred candidate should have a minimum of 3 years hotel front desk management with working knowledge of housekeeping, inventory/ revenue experience, good verbal communications and telephone etiquette.

Qualified candidates apply.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Excellent benefits package available.

Apply in person, Mondays through Saturdays 10am – 4pm.

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Please contact Bob at 410-289-6846 for further information or to schedule an interview.

Agent (position 126581) University of Maryland Extension seeks 4-H Educator to provide coordination and programmatic support for educational programs for youth, families and communities.

This is a non-tenured, continuing contract faculty position housed in Snow Hill, Maryland. The Educator would work with volunteers and youth development agencies to provide experiential learning opportunities for youth, leading to the development of life skills for youth. Educator will be responsible for creating and delivering youth development programs in cooperation with colleagues across Worcester County, Maryland and the Lower Shore cluster. Bachelor’s degree in youth development, education, social science or related field is required. MA or MS in youth development or related field is preferred.

All candidates MUST apply online. See the detailed position announcement at https://ejobs.umd.edu for position #126581. Apply by September 20, 2021 or until a suitable candidate is selected. EOE

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Part-time position in law office. Proficient computer skills, Word Perfect, Dictaphone, telephone and light bookkeeping required. Familiarity with E-filing a plus, but will train.

Please respond by sending resume to P.O. Box 56, Ocean City, MD 21843 Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.

NOW HIRING Year Round COOK, DRIVER & BARTENDER Call Johnny @ 443-880-2486 or Pam @ 410-726-7061 for interview or apply within 5601 Coastal Hwy., OCMD

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HELP WANTED

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Part-Time Custodians

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Worcester Preparatory School, a coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 450 students in grades PK-12, is currently seeking a PT custodian to clean school buildings daily from 3:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. CJIS Background Screening required. EOE Contact: Heather Parsons 410-641-3575 or hparsons@ worcesterprep.org

Full-time, year-round for condo in Ocean City. Good pay w/health insurance.

Call 443-523-5739

HELP WANTED Frog Bar and Grill now hiring Cooks, Bus Boys & Food Runners. Apply within after 9am, M-F. 221 Wicomico St., OCMD.

Hiring ALL Positions!!

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

RENTALS

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Great location off Rt (611), Stephen Decatur Hwy. 6 hair stations, 2 spa pedicure chairs, 2 manicure tables and waxing/massage/esthetician room and office. Very busy.

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1 Office/Retail Space Approximately 1600 sq. ft. in West Ocean City.

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It’s not too early to advertise your winter rentals.

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

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YARD SALE YARD SALE Small Garage Sale.

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AUCTIONS The contents of mini storage units will be sold online at Lockerfox.com.

Units to be auctioned: B5/ B7/ B28/ B52/ B63/ O6/ O25 / O38/ O126 / O141/ O148 / O29 / O115/ O164/ S16/ S32/ S185/ S214/ S737. Units are being sold due to non-payment of rent.

Common items in units are, household items, furniture, tools, fishing equipment, paintings, antique and vintage items.

Date: Fri., Sept. 24, 2021 Time: 10:00AM This will be an online auction. Please go to Lockerfox.com and register.

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES' SALE

OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 600 WALNUT ST. POCOMOKE A/R/T/A POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated June 19, 2018, recorded in Liber 7252, Folio 94 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $125,018.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on OCTOBER 5, 2021 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon located in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $12,000 in the form of certified check, cashier's check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due to the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer, ground rent and front foot benefit charges, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit.

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

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

The sale is subject to post-sale audit

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

BIDDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO FOLLOW CDC GUIDANCE AND WEAR A COVER OVER BOTH NOSE AND MOUTH AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING AT THE AUCTION. (Matter No. 342268-1) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-9/16/3t _________________________________ CHRIS S. MASON ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, L.L.P. 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18872 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF PRISCILLA LARSON Notice is given that Nancy Pappas, 6847 Seneca Drive, Snow Hill, MD 21863, was on August 30, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Priscilla Larson who died on June 3, 2021, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 28th day of February, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with

the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Nancy Pappas Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: September 02, 2021 OCD-9/2/3t _________________________________ JOHN C. RENDER, ESQ. 100 N. DIVISION STREET, SUITE C SALISBURY, MD 21801

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18676 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DAVID I. BAINE AKA: DAVID I. BAINE SR. Notice is given that David Lee Baine, 5806 Onley Road, Girdletree, MD 21829, was on August 13, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of David I. Baine who died on February 20, 2021, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 13th day of February, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the

claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

David Lee Baine Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: September 02, 2021 OCD-9/2/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842 COUNCIL OF UNIT OWNERS OF OCEAN TIME CONDOMINIUM, INC. Plaintiff v.

ADELE HOLDINGS, INC. et al.

Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-21.000124

NOTICE

ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 7th day of September, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 11th day of October, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 4th day of October.

The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Timeshare Wk 4, #102 Wk 10, #104 Wk 4, #201 Wk 19, #203 Wk 40, #203 Wk 38, #204 Wk 12, #205 Wk 2, #206 Wk 51, #206 Wk 40, #301 Wk 49, #401 Wk 52, #401 Wk 40, #402 Wk 41, #402 Wk 10, #406 Wk 11, #501 Wk 52, #502 Wk 22, #503 Wk 15, #504

Price $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $1,600.00 $50.00

Susan Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland

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True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-9/16/3t _________________________________ PRICE BENOWITZ, LLP KERRI M. CASTELLINI, ESQ. 409 SEVENTH STREET NW SUITE 200 WASHINGTON, DC 20004

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 18876 Notice is given that the Superior Court of DC appointed Karen J. Hughes, 4300 Montgomery Avenue #203, Bethesda, MD 20814 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Constantine P. Kalpaxis who died on August 28, 2020 domiciled in Washington District of Columbia, America.

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

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

Karen J. Hughes Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: September 9, 2021 OCD-9/9/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18871 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JANE JAMISON SYDNOR Notice is given that Susan S. Antonelli, 1404 Brenwoode Road, Annapolis, MD 21409, was on September 03, 2021 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Jane Jamison Sydnor who died on April 18, 2021, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

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

Susan S. Antonelli Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: September 16, 2021 OCD-9/16/1t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PASSAGE OF EMERGENCY BILL 21-1 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Emergency Bill 21-1 (Electrical Standards – Licensing requirements) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic, Nordstrom, and Purnell on September 7, 2021.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § BR 2-208(a). (Adds two new subparagraphs to the Building Regulations Article to provide eligibility requirements for an individual who held a valid Worcester County license as an electrician general as of June 30, 2021 to apply to test to qualify as a master electrician in accordance with the provisions of § BR 2-210 hereof, and upon passage thereof be issued a Master Electrician License retroactive to June 30, 2021, provided certain criterion are met; establishes criterion that the individual must have been actively engaged in the provision of electrical services while holding a valid electrician general license in Worcester County for at least seven years preceding the taking of such test, with consideration for training in a technical school or college or the active

engagement in the provision of electrical services while under the direct supervision of a duly licensed master electrician to count for equivalent years of experience; and the individual must have been in good standing, without any complaints filed in Worcester County within the preceding seven years; establishes a notification and application period prior to the administration of the test.) § BR 2-214(a). (Repeals and reenacts the license expiration provisions to state that all licenses, except electrician limited licenses, shall expire on December 31, 2021 and have no future force or effect other than when used to obtain any particular class of electrical license provided for and issued by the State Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation pursuant to state law and regulation.)

This bill becomes effective immediately upon passage.

This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-9/16/3t _________________________________ NOTICE TO HVAC CONTRACTORS

INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland

The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for installation of an HV AC system at a single-family home located in the Stockton area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed HV AC contractors. Packages may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us under the "Bids" drop-down menu in the lower right-hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632- 1194 to request a package by mail.

The projects are proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and are thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 27, 2021 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Housing Rehabilitation Bid- Stockton- September 27, 2021" in the lower left-hand corner. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bids, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technical-

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 ities therein, and to take whatever bids they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate.

All inquiries regarding the bid specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, Dave Walter, at 410-603-4096. All other inquiries shall he directed to Jennifer Keener, Director, at 410-632-1200.

OCD-9/16/2t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Purchase of Corrugated Metal and Plastic Pipe Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of Galvanized Steel Corrugated Metal Pipe and HDPE Double Wall Plastic Pipe for the Roads Division of Public Works. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863-1195, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 27, 2021, in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked “Pipe Bid” in the lower lefthand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Kevin Lynch, Roads Superintendent, at 410-632-2244, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

OCD-9/16/2t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

BLACKTOP SURFACING OF ROADWAYS WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for county-wide surfacing of various sections of roadways in Worcester County to be completed by June 1,

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 2022 requiring approximately 14,251 Tons of Superpave 9.5mm Bituminous Concrete for paving of roughly 13.20 miles (69,706 feet) of road for the Roads Division of Public Works. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 – Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 27, 2021, in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked “Blacktop Bid” in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Kevin Lynch, Roads Superintendent, at 410-632-2244, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-9/16/2t _________________________________

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

PERMITTING AND ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR THE LEWIS ROAD GRAVITY SEWER SYSTEM AND PUMP STATION WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND The Worcester County Commissioners are accepting proposals from Consulting Engineering firms for assistance in permitting, design, bidding, construction management, inspection services, and resident project representative services of the Lewis Road Sewage Collection System and Pump Station. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 1:00 PM Wednesday, October 13, 2021, in the Office of the County Commissioners.

Envelopes shall be marked "Lewis Road Sewage Collection System and Pumping Station Design Services" in the lower left-hand corner. Specification packages and proposal forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Government Center - Room 103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863. A pre-proposal meeting will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday September 28, 2021 at the Water and Wastewater Division Administrative Office located at the Ocean Pines

Ocean City Today / Public Notices WWTP, 1000 Shore Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For directions or more details, please contact John S. Ross, P.E., Deputy Director of Public Works, at 410-641-5251. In awarding the work, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all proposals, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to accept the proposal they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best proposal, qualifications of the firm, quality of project approach, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries will be directed to John Ross at 410-641-5251 Extension 2412.

OCD-9/16/2t _________________________________ NOTICE TO LEAD LICENSED HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS

INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland

The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for rehabilitation work to be performed on a single-family home located in the Snow Hill area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors also possessing both MDE and RRP lead contractor certifications. Packages may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us under the "Bids" dropdown menu in the lower right-hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail.

The projects are proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and are thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 27, 2021 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Housing Rehabilitation Bid- Snow Hill- September 27, 2021" in the lower left-hand comer. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bids, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bids they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate.

All inquiries regarding the bid

specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, Dave Walter, at 410-603-4096. All other inquiries shall be directed to Jennifer Keener, Director, at 410-632-1200.

OCD-9/16/2t _________________________________ NOTICE TO LEAD LICENSED HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS

INVITATION TO BID Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland

The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for rehabilitation work to be performed on a single-family home located in the Pocomoke City area of Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors. Packages may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street - Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us under the "Bids" dropdown menu in the lower right-hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail.

The projects are proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and are thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 27, 2021 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Housing Rehabilitation Bid Pocomoke - September 27, 2021" in the lower left-hand comer. Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the bids, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bids they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate.

All inquiries regarding the bid specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, Dave Walter, at 410-603-4096. All other inquiries shall be directed to Jennifer Keener, Director, at 410-632-1200.

OCD-9/16/2t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18852 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF KIM MARIE WHITE Notice is given that Matthew Bernard Tanis, 904 Longbow Rd.,

PAGE 39 Mount Airy, MD 21771, was on September 07, 2021 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Kim Marie White who died on May 27, 2021, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

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

Matthew Bernard Tanis Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: September 16, 2021 OCD-9/16/1t _________________________________

TOWN OF OCEAN CITY

ORDINANCE 2021-19 RE: Municipal Bond Issuance Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that an ordinance was introduced for first reading at their meeting of September 7, 2021. Second reading is scheduled for September 20. 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 7 agenda packet. This ordinance authorizes

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the Mayor and Council to issue and sell General Obligation Municipal Purpose and Refunding Bonds not to exceed Forty-Eight Million Nine Hundred Forty-Five Dollars ($48,945,000) to fund various projects as presented on September 7 and to refinance 2012 bonds.

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NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING OCTOBER 18, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M. TOWN OF OCEAN CITY RE: PUBLIC PROPERTY - ALLEY CLOSURE AND CONVEYANCE A Public Hearing is scheduled on Monday, October 18, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., at the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and City Council, in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. The purpose of this public hearing is to consider the closure of a portion of the east/west alley between 74th and 75th Streets bayside (Alley A) in ex-

change for an easement to widen the north/south alley in the same block (Easement B). The developers will pay to relocate an existing utility pole and will pave a 100’ portion of the added alley (Easement B) during development. The hearing will allow public input for Mayor and Council consideration as to whether or not it is in the public’s interest to move forward with the closure and property swap pertaining to both alleys as legally described below. Additional information can be obtained from the City Clerk’s office by calling 410289-8842.

All those tracts or parcels of land situated and being in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County and the State of Maryland and being more particularly described as follows: Alley “A” to be closed Beginning at the point that is the South East corner of lot 20, block 109 of the Plat Oceanbay City Recorded in the Land Records of Worcester County ODC 2/76) 1) Thence north seventy six degrees forty eight minutes forty two seconds west a distance of one hundred feet.

2) Thence South thirteen degrees eleven minutes eighteen seconds west a distance of ten feet.

3) Thence south seventy six de-

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grees forty eight minutes forty two seconds east a distance of one hundred feet 4) Thence north thirteen degrees eleven minutes eighteen seconds east a distance of ten feet to the place of beginning, containing 1,000 square feet/ 0.023 acres.

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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18884 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HELEN NEAL CURLEY Notice is given that Valerie ParksFranz, 23 Skywood Court, Baltimore, MD 21234, was on September 08, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Helen Neal Curley who died on July 13, 2021, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 8th day of March, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: September 16, 2021 OCD-9/16/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18830 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ELWOOD A. ARMSTRONG Notice is given that Nellie Yvonne Armstrong, 5915 Worcester Highway, Snow Hill, MD 21863, was on August 19, 2021 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Elwood A. Armstrong who died on July 8, 2021, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

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

Nellie Yvonne Armstrong Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: September 16, 2021 OCD-9/16/1t _________________________________

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OC Council reacts to racist remark It’s two steps forward and one step back in Ocean City’s attempt to rebrand itself, with the latest trouble coming via a racist Facebook post.

Although there’s no such thing as an acceptable time for comments of this kind to be made anywhere, much less on social media, this ugly entry comes as elected officials are still trying to convince civil rights leaders that two Boardwalk incidents between the police and Black subjects this summer were not race related.

And then this happens.

City Councilman Mark Paddack says the offensive comments sent from his Facebook account to the Facebook page of a local woman, but were directed toward her husband for wearing his hat backwards, did not come from him.

He says someone hacked his account and he has initiated an investigation to prove it. Here’s hoping he succeeds with that, because if this investigation comes up short, he needs to step down permanently.

Although this posting’s reference to the “white” way of wearing a hat is the primary offense, and an especially egregious one at that, the resort also doesn’t need any representative who thinks it’s appropriate to show up online without provocation and call someone a “POS” (piece of s---). That’s just stupid.

Because this country operates on the principle of presumed innocence, however, the City Council must exercise some forbearance in this matter, albeit with limits.

Paddack has to be given time to conduct his investigation, but not forever, and not even an extended period. As Internet company owner Councilman John Gehrig knows, determining whether an account has been hacked doesn’t take that long.

The council should set a deadline on this investigation and then, depending on what it finds, act accordingly.

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Parents know best?

I don’t know about anyone else, but I am not buying the anti-school mask argument that parents know what’s best for their children. As evidence, I give you string bean casserole.

Even though opponents of school mask mandates trot out this fiction about parental wisdom on an increasingly regular basis, the fact is my mother (who otherwise was a saint) did not know what was best for me when she put that steaming biology experiment on the By table and said, “Eat it. It’s Stewart good for you.”

“Yeech, blarp, urggghh, Dobson hruuuuuugg! Call an ambulance, boys, I’ve cracked a rib!”

I’m sure the result of throwing together a can of this, a can of that and a sprinkle of the other is a good deal better than eating creamed chipped rat on toast points, just as I’m sure that being good for me had nothing to do with it.

I knew then and I know now that we got this one-dish choker because it would feed a family of five on the cheap.

I also know that part of my problem with this abominable beanarama was that my father did not know what was best for me when he made me mushroom-intolerant at the age of 9 or thereabouts. All he did was offer one simple observation as I slurped mushroom soup at lunch.

“You know what they grow mushrooms in, don’t you, boy?”

“Hruuuuuugg!”

Besides, employers of this falsehood about parents knowing all overlook two critical facts: some parents don’t know doo-doo from Shinola, while others do know doo-doo from Shinola, but have produced the kids you’ve told your kids to stay away from.

Where do they fit in this knowing best scenario?

“Here you go, son, your first carton of Chesterfields. Merry Christmas. Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em.”

You think I’m kidding? I am not. That’s what my neighborhood friend, Buddy, got for Christmas when we were 13 or 14. I get a chemistry set and he gets a carton of full-size, unfiltered weeds.

Let me say this about that: the kid with the chemistry set didn’t have a snowball’s chance in the local cool kid contest, when the competition was firing up a Chesterfield King during seventh grade recess.

Of course, smoking in school was forbidden because of some power grab on the state level, so Buddy’s parents had to go along with that even though they thought it would be best for him if he “stopped sneaking around and smoked like a man.” That is a true story.

In the meantime, I was engaged in the more responsible pursuit of trying to make explosives with my chemistry set, possibly with an eye on blowing up a can of string beans and its co-conspirators. I did manage to kill a lot of grass in the process, so there was an upside.

Anyway, before we get further carried away with the parental wisdom business, think about this: of the 535 members of Congress, roughly 42o of them are parents too.

And yet, here we are.

Letters Little libraries huge benefit Editor, Hundreds of things contribute to the quality of life in Ocean City, but an unsung item is the “little libraries” located around town. Created by volunteers, filled with books people donate, they offer books totally free. It’s a boon to residents and tourist alike.

Our grandchildren love them — and the libraries have nourished their love of reading. So they wrote a poem to thank everyone who keeps the libraries working.

We love our little library, with books big and small.

And we all have decided It’s the best deal of all.

We love to go and borrow.

Bringing back some of our books tomorrow.

If it ever went away, it would be our sorrow.

Thank you, little library, For everything you share.

We want you to know That we all care.

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Kermit and Donna Karpenko Netteburg, for our grandchildren Lauryn (13), Andrew (11), and Leah (15) Ocean City

A true hero and outstanding citizen Editor, A few years ago Isaiah and his family moved from California to Maryland for a job opportunity. This opportunity would prove to be more than just a new location and job for their family.

Their new neighbors would prove to be more like family. As time went by, Morris and Isaiah became best buddies and would often joke around while at the same time helping each other out.

In October 2015, Morris was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Isaiah stepped in and helped Morris’ wife, Marty, with whatever he could do.

On Jan. 10, while one of his daughters came to help and spend time with her parents, Morris became very weak and fell. This would be the last day Morris took his final steps.

After not being able to pick him up, Isaiah was called and he came over and graciously lifted Morris up and slowly

helped get him back to his couch while baring all of Morris’ weight.

Isaiah did this all in the kindness of his heart and was happy to help.

On Jan. 21, 2016 Morris passed away.

Isaiah came over and stayed with Morris’ wife, Marty, until they came to take Morris to the funeral home. The following days, weeks and months after Morris passed away Isaiah continually came to check on Marty and made sure she was eating.

He has even gone so far as to bring her food and cut her grass.

What Marty did not know was that Isaiah had made a promise to Morris before he passed away to help Marty.

Isaiah deserves to be honored as an outstanding citizen for his remarkable sense of humanity and kindness. There are not many people in this world that would not only check on their neighbors, but would also go above and beyond to ensure they are taken care of.

My mother passed away on Sept. 17, 2019 unexpectedly. We think she died of a broken heart, but one thing is for sure, Isaiah and his family are true heroes by not only being great neighbors, but forever being a part of our family by caring for my parents.

Amy Sammons Salisbury

Ruling disenfranchises Ocean Pines voters Editor, The purpose of this letter is to address recent developments in the [Richard D. Farr, et al. v. Ocean Pines Association, Inc., et al. Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland Case No. C-23-CV-21-000127] case.

The case was originally filed by Mr. Farr, on his own behalf and on behalf of a “class” of plaintiffs, specifically, Ocean Pines voters who cast votes for Mr. Farr before the purported disqualification decision.

The Maryland Rules allow for a case to be filed in that fashion (on behalf of a class of unnamed plaintiffs) when there are many individuals who have been harmed in the same way, certain other conditions are met, and the Court approves such an approach.

In this case, by way of a recently filed amended complaint, we eliminated the “class action” aspect of the case and, instead, added certain specifically named voters as co-plaintiffs in the case.

These voters all voted for Mr. Farr before his candidacy was disqualified (in closed session of the Board) and the Board decided (in closed session) to

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR proceed with the election and counting of all votes except those cast for Mr. Farr.

The effect of that (closed session) decision by the Board, in my view, partly disenfranchised those voters who had already submitted a vote for Mr. Farr.

This is the reason why the individually named co-plaintiffs have joined the case – they are conscientious Ocean Pines citizens who, out of civic concern, do not want to be disenfranchised by closed-door decision-making at the end of an election.

Mr. Farr’s co-plaintiffs are not seeking money in this case and they are not a source for payment of my firm’s fees (which are being paid by Mr. Farr and, to some degree, voluntary donors to a fund for such fees).

They see the board’s actions as wrong, as Mr. Farr does, and they wish to correct those (alleged) wrongs. It is their right to take an active position in this regard, just as it the right of any other OPA member to support the Board’s side of this case.

Unfortunately, on certain “blogs” and perhaps elsewhere in the public domain (for example, the blog known as “Ocean Pines Forum”), there has been what in my opinion is incorrect and irresponsible commentary about the adding of the co-plaintiffs to the case, which either criticizes them or baits/invites criticism and judgment of them.

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The co-plaintiffs seek nothing in this matter other than vindication of their right to cast two votes in the election and have both of those votes counted; they also support Mr. Farr’s position vis-à-vis his eligibility to run.

My sincere hope is that none of the co-plaintiffs will be criticized, castigated, singled out, unfairly judged, or impugned for taking an active stance in what is an important matter of public interest in Ocean Pines; and that commentary in the public domain – about them and toward them – will be fair, reasonable, accurate, and responsible.

Bruce F. Bright Attorney for Rick Farr

Wine on the Beach met, exceeded challenges

enjoyed picnicking on partially submerged tables. Literally, Wine on the Beach.

Saturday saw the water recede and more space created to enjoy the entertainment, food and wine. As always, Bird Dog and the Road Kings led the merriment on stage.

We greatly appreciate the Town of Ocean City for giving us more space for distancing, picnic tables and benches enjoyed by our guests, and logistic assistance. Despite the many obstacles, our return was a success and we look forward to seeing you again next year!

Chris Nokes Festival Director

Editor, [The] 2021 Wine on the Beach is a wrap. Despite all the challenges presented by weather and virus, we are proud it was a success – thanks to the Town of Ocean City, our volunteers and our vendors.

The challenges were many, as covid took a toll on several of our long-time participants. Hurricane Larry sent us a tide that left our stage mired in a lagoon.

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School mask mandate gets final, narrow state approval

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) A group of Democrats who outnumber their Republican counterparts have officially superseded local ruling bodies to require everyone inside school buildings across the state to wear face coverings.

Members of the General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review voted 10-7 along party lines — Democrats in favor, Republicans against — on Tuesday to solidify an emergency indoor masking order that members of the state Department of Education passed on Aug. 26.

The order is good for 180 days, but state board members agreed to reassess the situation every 30.

Before Tuesday’s vote, districts in only two Maryland counties — Carroll and Somerset — were still mask-optional.

Worcester County was also initially set to begin the year with face

coverings highly recommended, but not mandated, but the state board’s vote swayed the decision before the first classes began last week.

So while Tuesday’s vote was pretty much moot for the local district, Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38) expressed objection.

In an emailed statement, she called the vote “a major overreach by the State Board of Education, usurping the will of local elected school boards.”

“It is a one-size-fits-all approach that does not account for the variation in educational settings and COVID-19 metrics found throughout the state or allow for local flexibility to act and react quickly to changing metrics,” Carozza said. “It is an inappropriate overreach for the State Board of Education to reverse a local board’s decision and then require that local board to enforce a mandate or risk their funding.”

She added that the directive is “much more than a mask mandate.”

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Worcester schools tally covid cases Continued from Page 44 “This regulation presents many compliance questions that will negatively impact the classroom and learning environment as local boards and educators struggle with enforcement,” she said.

Superintendent Lou Taylor has said that the primary goal of the district is keeping kids in school, and masking is a tool to help ensure that.

For example, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest quarantine rules for students allow them to stay in school longer if a peer tests positive for covid if they are masked.

Last year, any student who was within 6 feet of another covid positive student for 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period, regardless of masking, was sent home for 10 to 14 days.

Under the current guidelines, any student who is 3 feet or more from a student with covid will not be sent home unless they are symptomatic.

Carrie Sterrs, the coordinator of public relations and special programs at Worcester County Public Schools said in an email Wednesday that 39 people within the school system tested positive for covid during the first week of school, which began Sept. 6.

As of Monday, she said the total number of student “exclusions” countywide was 154. She explained that

exclusions refers to students who are not currently allowed to be present in school because of a covid-related issue — either a positive test or a close contact.

“It is important to note, however, that as of today, there have been zero close contacts on school property (meaning that those exclusions were the result of exposure outside of the school setting) and only two close contacts on school transportation,” Sterrs said Wednesday. “We are proud to know that the comprehensive mitigation strategies we have implemented in our schools are working as intended: to keep as many students in school as possible for learning.”

She added that district officials can send students who have tested positive for covid, or who have been deemed a close contact of someone who tested positive, home, but that they cannot officially recommend that they quarantine.

Students and teachers at the county’s private schools also returned to classrooms last week.

At Most Blessed Sacrament, where masks are required for everyone indoors, officials reported two positive cases the second day of school on Sept. 7, one student and one teacher.

As a result, 24 other students were sent home.

According to a letter from Principal Trinette Stillman, four students were close contacts to the student, while the other 20 — an entire first grade class — were deemed close contacts to their teacher.

She explained that close contact designation is different for adults and children.

“The distance of 6 feet is recommended between students and teachers/staff,” the letter said. “An adult or student who was within 6 feet of an infected adult person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes over a 24-hour period would be considered a close contact even if both are wearing a well-fitted mask the entire time. The only exception is vaccination status.”

For students, the CDC’s latest mask guidelines for distances of 3 feet or more applies for close contacts.

At Worcester Preparatory School, which also held its first day for all students together on Sept. 6, masks are highly recommend for everyone but no mandate exists. Since the school is private, the state directives do not apply.

On Wednesday, according to data from the Maryland Department of Health, Worcester Prep had three positive covid cases. No data regarding close contacts was provided.

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Nursing shortage, covid affect some hospital surgeries

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) An influx of covid19 patients, together with a longstanding nurse shortage, has prompted the area’s major hospital to hold off on performing some elective surgeries.

As of Monday, following in the footsteps of other healthcare facilities across the country, surgeons at TidalHealth Peninsula Region imposed a two-week pause, for now, on elective, non-emergency surgeries that require overnight stays.

“Several factors have combined recently to put stress on hospital staffing levels and hospital bed capacity at both TidalHealth hospitals in Salisbury and Seaford,” the statement on TidalHealth’s website said.

While a surge of patients with the covid-19 delta variant is putting a strain on resources, the healthcare facility is also experiencing what was described as “a significant shortage of nurses.”

“A number have decided to leave the profession over the past several months for a variety of reasons, and while TidalHealth is taking action to support appropriate nursing levels See AGH Page 46

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Tyndall cancels meeting about Heron Park

State officials were to tour property, discuss infusion of Open Space money

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) Mayor Zach Tyndall’s cancellation last week of a meeting with Maryland Department of Natural Resources officials about helping the town with Heron Park has outraged some town officials, who believed the gathering set for last Friday could have led to the state’s participation in the park’s development and big relief for the town.

Speaking during the Town Council meeting on Monday, Tyndall confirmed the meeting with state representatives was scheduled on Sept. 10 and that he mailed council members and DNR officials on Sept. 7 to cancel the meeting.

“I also work for Salisbury University and sometimes when I have something that pops up on the sched- Zach Tyndall ule, a meeting has to be moved,” he said. “That’s happened regularly since I was elected mayor and we move things around so I can

attend.”

Councilmember Jay Knerr, however, expressed frustration over the meeting being cancelled at the last minute.

“The mayor had picked the date for the Friday meeting,” he said.

Knerr said DNR officials had expected to tour Heron Park and to consider its development options.

“It still could have happened,” Knerr said.

Knerr said Tyndall could have been informed about the meeting discussions after the fact.

“There were no decisions that were going to be made, but to get these

folks down from Annapolis, it takes a lot of effort,” he said.

In addition to talking about a site cleanup, DNR officials also discussed the possibility of purchasing the site with intentions to return the property to Berlin.

“The idea was that DNR would buy the park with their ‘Open Space,’ funding, which would allow us to pay off the debt service,” he said. “Then DNR would deed the property back to the town to use as an open space area.”

Berlin is paying $200,000 annually through 2045 to clear the debt incurred from purchasing the former See CANCELLATION Page 47

AGH assesses staff, covid situations daily Continued from Page 45 today, it is working with local nursing schools to increase the supply of newly trained nurses for the future,” the website said.

Atlantic General Hospital has also felt the effects of the nurse shortage.

And while elective surgeries have not been postponed yet at the Worcester County hospital, officials are closely monitoring the situation in preparation for that decision if necessary.

“The nursing shortage is national.

I don’t think you will find a hospital that would say they are fully staffed with nurses and nurse techs currently,” Registered Nurse Nicole Morris said in an email Wednesday.

“Each day at 6 a.m., we look at the bed availability as well as staffing.

The patients are prepared in advance that elective surgeries may be delayed for the same reasons other hospitals are suspending their surgeries.”

She added that hospital staff are committed to keeping as many nurs-

ing students as possible at bedsides at AGH. “It is important to let the students experience the community family atmosphere here at AGH to get them excited about the opportunity to work here,” Morris said. “Hospital[s] are enticing nurses and techs with money, but the environment of care and caring for the caregivers are so important.”

Vaccine numbers and info: • As of Thursday, Maryland providers administered more than 7.75 million covid-19 vaccines for a total of 82.4 percent of residents with at least one dose.

• Atlantic General Hospital staff administered 11,821 covid vaccines as of Wednesday.

• Also as of Wednesday, 72.8 percent of Worcester County’s resident population had received at least one vaccine dose and 67 percent were fully vaccinated.

• AGH staff members administered 34 shots since last week.

• As of Wednesday, a little more than 89 percent of AGH staff members had received at least one dose of the vaccine.

• Atlantic General Hospital offers vaccines 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at its pharmacy in the main lobby of the hospital. All three types of vaccines are offered. The hospital also kicked off its weekly Wednesday vaccination clinics at the Pocomoke Library this week.

• The Worcester County Health Department holds vaccine clinics weekly. For information about them, visit worcesterhealth.org/protectmenu/1726-worcester-county-mdcoronavirus-covid-19 information-2020.

Covid case numbers: • As of Thursday, Worcester County’s covid-19 positivity rate was 9.72 percent, a decrease from 11.9 percent last week. Posting the highest positivity rate in the state was Somerset County at 14.94 percent.

• The state’s positivity rate was 4.46 percent Thursday.

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• Worcester County confirmed 112 new cases since last week, bringing the total cases since March 2020 to 4,458.

• Atlantic General Hospital reported 10 covid in-patients this week, up from nine at the same time last week, with five who have been released from isolation. The age range of the patients is between 22 and 84.

Two of the 10 are fully vaccinated.

• Ocean Pines and Berlin had 1,728 cases and Ocean City had 1,154 Thursday.

• Worcester County has reported 111 covid deaths since March 2020.

• According to the state health department website, six students at Stephen Decatur High School, two at Showell Elementary, and three at Worcester Preparatory tested positive for covid as of Wednesday.

Worcester County officials said 39 students tested positive for covid last week. Officials at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School also reported another positive case this week, to add to two reported last Wednesday. *Info from Gov. Larry Hogan; the Maryland Department of Health; Atlantic General; Worcester County Health Department; and the CDC.*

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Cancellation of DNR meeting angers some Berlin officials Continued from Page 46 Tyson operating plant located on Old Ocean City Boulevard.

Also left fuming was Berlin business owner Ann McGinnis Hillyer, who worked with Brad Hoffman to form the Better Berlin Group in hopes of building a stage area at the site.

During a meeting in March, Better Berlin representatives suggested the town retain ownership of the park to stage events and generate revenue from renting the location for special events.

“I spoke with Mayor Tyndall months ago about conversations I had with colleagues at DNR about Heron Park,” she said. “I told him that DNR may be interested in helping Berlin both reduce the debt burden using Program Open Space funding [and to] clean up the park to make it more usable to residents.”

Hillyer said state officials had a list of questions they wanted answered as they considered their options, and numerous stakeholders were invited to attend the Sept. 10 meeting.

“We had five high-level state people and project managers coming, most of whom were scheduled to come from Annapolis,” she said.

She said that when Tyndall asked to call off the meeting, “I told him I

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thought this was a bad idea [and] that it would make Berlin look bad,” she said. “It was disrespectful to the state staff who were willing to come to Berlin from Annapolis to explore options to help the town.”

Regardless of Tyndall’s reasons, Hillyer said the late change was ill advised.

“At best, the cancellation was not only unnecessary, but unprofessional,” she said. “At worst, the mayor intentionally subverted a promising opportunity that would benefit Berlin and our taxpayers.”

On Monday, Tyndall said there is no word yet on reconvening the meeting.

“Contact was made with them and we’ll reschedule that meeting [but] it is not rescheduled as of this moment,” he said.

Knerr is certainly not happy about the recent turn of events.

“There was a lot of money at stake and a lot of efforts put forth to make this happen,” he said. “It was a mistake to cancel that meeting in my opinion.”

Hillyer is now calling on the council to salvage what she sees as a damaged relationship.

“I hope that the council members can act to ensure that we do not entirely lose this opportunity.”

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POOCH PALOOZA

Border collie, Luna, shows off her speed during a flyball demonstration at Pooch Palooza at Frontier Town on Saturday.

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Labrabull, Whiskey; black lab, Maisie; and Australian cattle dog, Dixie, pose with their owners during a training exercise at Pooch Palooza.

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MEMORIAL CEREMONIES FOR 9/11

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Men, women and children gathered last Saturday morning at the memorial on the Boardwalk at North Division Street for a ceremony hosted by the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company.

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ROTC members from Worcester County schools participate in the 9/11 memorial ceremony presented by the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company last Saturday.

Members of the Red Knights carry a fireman’s helmet, flag and memorial wreath during the Red Knights Motorcycle Club Maryland chapter’s 9/11 ceremony last Saturday on the Boardwalk.

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The Ocean City Pipes & Drums play at the memorial during the Red Knights Motorcycle Club Maryland chapter’s 9/11 ceremony last Saturday on the Boardwalk.

Red Knights Motorcycle Club Maryland chapter members place a wreath and salute the firefighters memorial on the Boardwalk during a 9/11 ceremony last Saturday.

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Red Knights Motorcycle Club Maryland chapter Treasurer John Tartufo says a few words during the 9/11 ceremony last Saturday afternoon.

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Jesse’s Paddle returns to support suicide prevention Event, named for Snow Hill teen, to take place down Pocomoke River, Saturday

PHOTO COURTESY COASTAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

The Coastal Association of Realtors (Coastal) awarded $4,750 in grants to local charities through the Coastal Realtors Foundation during its latest round of funding. This year to date the foundation has awarded $9,000.

Realtor association awards $4,750 in grants to charity (Sept. 17, 2021) The Coastal Association of Realtors (Coastal) awarded $4,750 in grants to local charities through the Coastal Realtors Foundation during its latest round of funding.

This year to date the foundation has awarded $9,000.

The following organizations received grants in the Coastal Realtors Foundation’s latest round of funding: Art League of Ocean City, Atlantic Club, Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services, and Wicomico Environmental Trust.

The Coastal Realtors Foundation is a charitable fund held by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The association raises money for the fund through an annual charity golf tournament as well as other efforts throughout the year.

The fund is accessible to members of Coastal through an application process

administered by the association and reviewed by a committee of members.

Grant recipients must be 501(c)3 organizations and must be located in Somerset, Wicomico or Worcester counties.

“The Realtors are honored to be able to give back to the Lower Shore especially during covid when so many people and organizations are struggling,” said Coastal President Joni Williamson. “We have had some exciting fundraisers and are looking forward to our Golf Tournament in October which is the largest fundraiser of the year for our foundation.

We look forward to continuing to support the causes important to our members and the community.”

Grants are awarded three times a year, and the next deadline is Oct. 15.

For more information about the Coastal Realtors Foundation, visit HYPERLINK “http://www.coastalrealtors.org” www.coastalrealtors.org.

(Sept. 17, 2021) After a year’s hiatus, friends of the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund will gather for the 13th annual Jesse’s Paddle on Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Pocomoke River Canoe Company in Snow Hill.

Registration begins at 4 p.m. and boats will hit the water by 5 p.m. Support raised at the event funds the nonprofit’s suicide prevention outreach mission, mental health education programs, and grants for community needs.

“There will be free canoes and kayaks for those who raise more than $30 to participate in Jesse’s Poker Paddle,” said Jesse Klump Memorial Fund President Kim Klump. “While our missions are very serious, this is a day of fun and celebration, and we expect to put dozens of boats on the Pocomoke River. We will observe all CDC and State of Maryland covid-19 guidance.

“Masks will be required except while our guests are in boats, and we’ll be asking our guests to observe social distancing guidelines,” she continued. “There will be masks for those who don’t have them and plenty of hand sanitizing stations.”

Top fundraisers will be rewarded with prizes. There are also prizes for those holding the best hands in the Jesse’s Poker Paddle, plus live music, free hot dogs and beverages.

A surfboard-style standup paddleboard is the Paddle’s raffle boat, and there will be a silent auction. Raffle tickets are already available at www.jessespaddle.org/paddle, and the silent auction is receiving bids at

the same website address.

The Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness & Prevention Program travels across the lower Eastern Shore teaching the recognition of suicide’s risk factors and warning signs, with the goal of reducing the historicallyhigh suicide rates in local communities.

“A successful Paddle enables us to offer all training, and all our educational material at absolutely no cost,” Fund Officer Ron Pilling said. “Every penny raised at the Paddle is devoted to ending the risk of suicide, making our school programs possible to save young lives, and enabling folks with great ideas to address unmet community needs.”

Supporters can make donations by visiting www.jessespaddle.org/paddle and clicking “Our Donor Form.”

Generous donors can create their own fundraising teams, support an existing team, or make a general donation. Donations will be welcome at the Paddle, and all gifts count toward the $30 minimum for a free boat for the Poker Paddle.

Canoes, and solo or two-person kayaks can be reserved in advance for Jesse’s Poker Paddle. To reserve a boat, call the Pocomoke River Canoe Company at 410-632-3971.

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Resort life on display at convention center

Randy Hofman featuring more than 30 paintings, promises more to come

(Sept. 17, 2021) When Rina Thaler, the executive director of the Art League of Ocean City, challenged artist Randy Hofman to put some art on the bare walls of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, she had no idea of the magnitude of the result.

Hofman has since filled the vast center with more than 30 large paintings representing life at the resort. The paintings are on permanent exhibition, and Hofman promises there are more to come.

“This is my pleasure, so Lord willing,” Hofman said.

The Art League has published a brochure about Hofman’s work at the convention center, a free publication available at the Welcome Center, the Ocean City Center for the Arts, the library, and the Chamber of Commerce.

“Randy has turned the Ocean City convention center into a true gallery of art and we needed a way to let people know about this remarkable exhibition,” Thaler said. “We encourage everyone to pick up a brochure, or, better yet, stop by the convention center, see the artwork for yourself, and be

amazed and inspired.”

Larry Noccolino, executive director of the convention center, welcomed Hofman’s contribution to the culture of Ocean City and the hospitality of the facility.

“When Randy originally approached me about the possibility of displaying his works in the halls of the convention center, to say I was delighted would be an understatement,” Noccolino said. “The walls were barren and antiseptic, and Randy’s works provide a warm feeling. The icing on the cake was the portrait of [former Ocean City mayor] ‘Fish’ Powell that captured him in a very comfortable setting.

“I’d also like to thank Rina Thaler for the design and production of the brochures about the art that can be found in the Welcome Center and also on one of our display tables,” he added.

Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan’s personal favorite is the painting of Powell.

“We’ve all witnessed Randy Hofman’s sand sculptures on the beach,” he said. “Thousands of people have enjoyed his artwork over the years. Recently he has expanded his artwork with paintings in the convention center …[including a] painting of ‘Fish’ Powell that is an uncanny resemblance of him. The addition of artwork in the convention center expands the experi-

Local artist Randy Hofman poses in front of one of the paintings in a collection of more than 30 depicting resort life that he has completed for display inside the Ocean City convention center.

ence of art in Ocean City and adds something special to the building.”

Hofman, who lives with his wife, Marilynne, in Ocean Pines and paints in his studio in Newark, is already recognized in Ocean City for his art on the beach, where he has been carving sand into intricate, religious-themed sculptures for many years.

A native of Washington, D.C., Hofman felt called to the “dreamy and beautiful” allure of the ocean after attending the Pratt Institute where he

studied advertising design and visual communication.

The centerpiece of the Hofman exhibit is a group of eight large paintings depicting family life at the beach over generations, from a child’s first steps in the sand to a senior couple supporting each other in the surf.

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Families come to Ocean City from all over to see art Continued from Page 50 doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, everyone loves playing among the waves. Families vacationing in Ocean City come from many backgrounds and places. What we share is the love and care of our young ones, and the ones we grow old with. Like the waves on the beach, this cycle continues from generation to generation.”

The majority of Hofman’s paintings are located on the second floor of the convention center, with the newly-installed painting of former Ocean City Mayor Roland “Fish” Powell at the foot of the stairs on the main level.

The convention center is located at 4001 Coastal Hwy., bayside, and is generally open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily with no admission fee.

The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects. Funding for this event is in part provided by the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment of the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.

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Programs assisting at-risk families

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners approved the Local Management Board’s community partnership agreement for FY22 during their Sept. 7 meeting, solidifying funding for four programs vital to the board’s Initiative to Preserve Families.

The programs — Building Bridges to Stable Families, the Worcester Connects mentoring program, Worcester Navigation and the hiring of a local care team coordinator — aim to assist families deemed at-risk for a variety of reasons such as mental illness, food in-

security and incarceration of a family’s income earner.

“The Local Management Board is charged with looking at what’s happening in Jessica Sexuer the county that’s impacting children and families,” said Jessica Sexauer, the board’s director. “(We determine) what’s going well for youth and families, what needs to improve … Through that process and using guidelines from our funder, we put together a plan every year, apply for funds, let the state

know how we will use them.”

Funding for FY22, which comes from the Children’s Cabinet — a program run through the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth and Victim Services (CPYVS) — amounts to $798,165.

The local care team coordinator is the only item of the four that is directly in-house for the board. The other programs work in conjunction with other services.

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County to receive highway grants (Sept. 17, 2021) Worcester County government and its subdivisions will be getting a small slice of $12 million in federal highway safety grants, announced this week by Gov. Larry Hogan.

“With traffic already back to pre-pandemic levels, it is even more important that we continue working to make our streets and roadways safer and more accessible,” said Hogan said. “This critical funding will help us prevent crashes and fatalities all across the state, and ensure highway safety remains a top priority.”

Among those receiving funds is the

Worcester County Health Department ($3,439.70), Worcester County Sheriff’s Office ($3,640), Berlin Police Department ($6,000), Maryland Natural Resources Police ($2,600), Ocean City Police Department ($23,892), Ocean Pines Police Department ($3,000), Maryland State Police - Statewide ($737,975).

The funds will be dispersed Oct. 1 by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office.

The highway safety funds will be used to:

· Increase the use of seat belts in all seats; · Prevent impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving; · Increase safety for pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bicyclists; · Promote the correct use of child passenger safety seats; · Support police training for highway safety and traffic enforcement; · Fund overtime enforcement of Maryland’s traffic laws; and · Increase the efficiency and capability of Maryland’s traffic data systems.

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NOTICE OF HEARING FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS IN THE MATTER OF SKIPJACK OFFSHORE ENERGY, LLC AND US WIND, INC’S OFFSHORE WIND APPLICATIONS UNDER THE CLEAN ENERGY JOBS ACT OF 2019 Case No. 9666 On July 27, 2021, Skipjack Offshore Energy, LLC (“Skipjack”) and MarWin II, LLC, an affiliate of US Wind, Inc. (“US Wind”) filed their respective Applications with the Public Service Commission of Maryland (“Commission”) for the Approval of a Round 2 Qualified Offshore Wind Project and Award of Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Credits under the Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2019 (collectively, the “Applications”).

The Commission will hold virtual hearings for receipt of comments from members of the public with respect to the Applications as follows: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., and Thursday September 30, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Any individual who would like to speak at either hearing should send an e-mail to susan.howard@maryland.gov by no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021, requesting to do so.

In the subject line of any e-mail to Ms. Howard, please include the phrase “Wind Speaker,” and within the text of the e-mail, indicate your name and the date on which you would like to speak.

The virtual meetings will be held through WebEx, and participants will receive an e-mail with a link to the virtual meeting.

Additionally, the public comment hearing will be live streamed on the Commission’s YouTube channel, at https://www.youtube.com/c/MarylandPSC. Reasonable accommodations will be made at Public Service Commission proceedings for qualified persons with disabilities if requested five (5) days in advance of any hearing in this proceeding.

(Dial 410-767-8000 or 1-800-492-0474 or access the prior numbers through the Maryland Relay Service at 1-800-735-2258).

The Application and other pleadings in the above-referenced matter may be viewed or downloaded from the electronic docket file (Case No. 9666) available through the Maryland Public Service Commission’s website, www.psc.state.md.us.

Written public comments in connection with this case may be submitted by November 19, 2021. The comments must reference “Case No. 9666.” Written comments submitted via first-class mail shall be addressed to: Mr. Andrew S. Johnston, Executive Secretary Maryland Public Service Commission 6 St. Paul Street, 16th Floor Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6806 Written comments may also be submitted electronically through the Commission’s Public Comment Dropbox, which can be accessed through the Commission’s website at https://www.psc.state.md.us/make-a-public-comment.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Smoking violations continue to rise on Ocean City boards

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) The Ocean City Police Department is focusing on an activity along the Boardwalk that people are prohibited from doing inside most of the establishments there and outside: smoking.

In the month of August, police officers ticketed 120 people for puffing smoke up and down the boards compared to the 34 people who were cited for the same activity in August 2019.

For the year, police officers have issued 1,070 tickets for smoking, up 928 percent from 2019.

OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the statistic in his monthly report to the Police Commission on Monday morning. The report overall showed a decrease in crime between 2021 and 2019.

While statistics were shown for 2020, the year was abnormal because of the covid-19 pandemic.

“We’re moving back into levels we saw a couple years ago,” Buzzuro said.

Of the 8,403 calls for service last month, 5,583 came from officers and 1,820 from citizens.

The number one call for service was for traffic stops, even though between 2019 and 2021, the number dropped from 1,198 to 648.

Like traffic stops, the number of 911 hang-ups dropped from 906 to 714, and city ordinance violations fell from 1,866 to 702.

The chief’s report also saw notable drops in areas like disorderly conduct, alcohol violations, noise complaints, and assaults.

Drug arrests went up slightly from 18 in 2019 to 19 in 2021, and down significantly from the 35 arrests made in 2020.

Weapons arrests also went up slightly, with four more being reported than in 2019, but five less than in 2020.

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Ocean City Police ticketed 120 people smoking or vaping along the Boardwalk in August, bringing the number of tickets for the year on the issue up to 1,070. Smoking and vaping are prohibited along the boards, as noted by signs posted along sidewalks leading up to them.

Of the weapons arrests, six firearms and 11 knives were confiscated.

Overall, the consensus of the commission was that the police department’s efforts of additional enforcement of smoking along the Boardwalk have made a big difference.

“We’ve been seeing less complaints than in the past,” Mayor Rick Meehan said. “The number of complaints we’re getting is significantly less, particularly the complaints on the boardwalk.”

Council President Matt James concurred and explained there are more positive reports about the vibe on the Boardwalk than negative these days.

“What we’re doing is working,” Meehan added.

County aims at social problems Continued from Page 51 incarceration on children and families, Sexauer said.

Two of the four programs, Worcester Connects and Worcester Navigation, are relatively new. With the former starting in 2019 and the latter tentatively scheduled to begin in October.

Building Bridges started offering parent education courses in 2019.

Both programs, like any new program the county devises, are date-driven. Worcester Navigation, which focuses on food insecurity, is a prime example of how the county follows the numbers.

“We’re seeing families living in poverty and the kids often don’t move beyond primary education,” Sexauer

said. “They may be completing high school but aren’t going past that or maybe struggled with high school. We want to help that population keep moving forward and improve those areas as best we can.”

Sexauer said that new programs, ideally, get three years to assess their longterm efficacy, which was a challenge during the covid-19 pandemic. Worcester Connects seemed to steer through the pandemic well, Sexauer said.

“The three years is a good foundation for establishing a program,” Sexauer said. “First year (it’s) established, the second year implemented, third year (we look at) sustainability, so the program can continue if our data continues to show that support is needed.”

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Four rescued on sinking boat

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) The U.S. Coast Guard and Maryland Natural Resources Police rescued four people from a sinking boat about 14 miles offshore on Saturday.

“Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region received (communication) from a person stating that their 25-foot vessel was taking on water,” according to a press release.

Coast Guard spokesman Petty Officer 1st Class Stephen Lehmann said the call came in at 3:21 p.m. and rescue crews were in the water shortly thereafter.

A Coast Guard crew “dewatered” the boat while police escorted the four individuals to

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shore, the press release said.

“The water was coming on fast but we were able to get a towboat out there and bring (the boat) back in,” Lehmann said. “It didn’t sink, it’s not out there free-floating.”

No injuries were reported and all four passengers were wearing life vests.

The emergency communication made its way to the Coast Guard via the high tech route, beginning when the vessel operator activated an EPRB emergency beacon.

That alert, along with the coordinates of the signal, was picked up by a satellite operating in the NOAA SARSAT (Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking) program, and then directed to the Coast Guard.

POLICE/COURTS

Truck theft Liliya Martynyuk, 26 of Lutherville was arrested by Ocean City Police at 12:55 a.m. on Sept. 3 near Teal Drive and charged with theft of a motor vehicle valued between $25,000 and $100,000, possession of drugs, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of a controlled substance, and various other charges.

Police said Martynyuk was standing next to a Ford F350 that had struck a curb on Teal Drive and told officers she was involved in an argument with a man at a nearby bar.

After running a license plate check of the truck, police determined it did not belong to her.

Martynyuk was arrested and an investigation revealed she was under the influence of alcohol and in possession of a single blue colored capsule identified as Adderall.

Crack possession Revella Ann Leifert, 40, of Rehoboth Beach was arrested by Ocean City Police at 12:44 a.m. on Sept. 2 near North Division Street and Baltimore Avenue and charged with possession of drugs and paraphernalia.

Police said Leifert was seen walking with an open container of beer and placed under arrest.

She approached the officer and

asked if it was OK to have an open container in Ocean City and was told it was illegal.

Leifert was placed under arrest and a search found she was in possession of crack cocaine and a crack pipe.

Loaded gun Cody Austin Ayala, 28, and Ryan Thomas Engle, 27, both of Dover, Delaware were arrested by Ocean City Police at 2:27 a.m. on Sept. 4 near the inlet parking lot and charged with possession of a loaded gun and more than 10 grams of marijuana.

Police said Ayala was stopped for spinning his wheels and making excessive noise with his truck in the inlet lot and when he opened his door, the officer saw a magazine to a handgun sticking out of a compartment.

All the occupants who were in the truck were removed from the vehicle, police said, including Engle, who was sitting in the middle of the rear passenger bench.

Numerous bags were at Engle’s feet, police said, including one that contained a “copious amount of marijuana.” A further search found another loaded gun in a luggage bag.

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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 53 bag contained a handgun, according to police.

Ayala told officers everyone in the truck was aware that there were two handguns in the truck, including Engle. He also told police that the truck belonged to his boss, as did the guns.

Adderall and Xanax Russell Kyle Brooks, 31, of Kingsville, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 7 p.m. on Sept. 4 near the Caroline Street bathrooms on the Boardwalk and charged with possession of drugs.

Police said Brooks’ father was stopped for walking a dog on the boards, and the father told officers the dog belonged to his son and that the paperwork could be provided to show it was a service dog.

The father took officers to his son, who was near the Caroline Street bathrooms, and Brooks provided them with a piece of paper showing it was a service dog, though it was not approved through Americans with Disabilities Act, police said.

Brooks told officers it was for his anxiety. Officers then told Brooks to remove the dog from the Boardwalk, and he became combative, police said.

When Brooks provided the officers with identification, police said, a plastic bag was seen in his pocket.

Brooks told officers he had a prescription for the pills in the bag, including Clonazepam, a controlled dangerous substance. The bag also contained Adderall and Xanax.

When asked to provide proof of a prescription for the pills, Brooks failed, and he was placed under arrest.

“I’m gonna be in jail for 15 years,” he told police. “This is gonna violate my probation.”

Driving on pills Austin Yates John Harrill, 23, of Ocean City was arrested by Ocean City Police at 12:29 a.m. on Sept. 5 near 25th Street and charged with driving under the influence of a controlled substance.

Police stopped Harrill for a traffic violation and during questioning, officers spotted several loose pills and several prescription medications bottles throughout the vehicle.

Harrill told officers he was taking Oxycodone and five other medications.

After an investigation, Harrill was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance, though he refused to perform any field sobriety tests or submit to an alcohol concentration test.

Cocaine and a knife Maria Delmar Diaz, 26, of Philadel-

phia was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 10 p.m. on Sept.

6 near 12th Street and charged with possession of drugs, paraphernalia, and a fighting knife.

Police said Diaz was the passenger of a vehicle that was stopped for a traffic violation and when officers approached, marijuana emanated from the vehicle.

All the occupants were ordered out of the car, and when Diaz got out, she became nervous and started checking her pockets until she pulled out a roach.

Diaz told officers that the roach was the reason for searching the car to stop the officer from searching the front seat passenger area, according to court documents.

A search of a backpack in Diaz’s possession contained a spring-assisted knife, a clear plastic baggie with four individual baggies of cocaine, and a razor blade with what police believed was cocaine residue on it.

stances.

Marijuana distribution Brandon Ramsey Fogle, 19, of Frederica, Delaware, and Darron Russell Leager, 20, of Delmar, Delaware were arrested by Ocean City Police at 1:38 a.m. on Sept. 12 near Third Street and charged with possession of more than 10 grams of marijuana and intent to distribute.

Police said Fogle was stopped for a traffic infraction and when officers approached the vehicle, they smelled marijuana.

Fogle was the driver of the car, po-

lice said, and as he gathered his license and registration, the officers noticed the smell of marijuana get stronger and spotted marijuana scattered throughout the car.

Fogle told officers his license was suspended until he was 21, a result of getting a DUI at 15.

Police conducted a search of the car and found a black leather bag between Leager’s legs containing rubber bands, more than 10 grams of marijuana in a plastic bag, two small scales, and a large amount of clear plastic bags.

In the trunk, police also found well over 10 grams of marijuana. Both men were placed under arrest.

CROSSWORD

Wrong way driver Jason Scott Howells, 36, of Elmira, New York was arrested by Ocean city Police at 12:54 a.m. on Sept. 8 near 139th Street and charged with possession of drugs and various other charges.

Police stopped Howells after he was seen driving south in the northbound lanes of Coastal Highway, nearly causing a motor vehicle accident. His also had a suspended license Polices said they smelled marijuana coming from the car and during a search found four packages of Suboxone sublingual film in his wallet and an open bottle of beer in the center console.

Heroin possession Jamie Lynn Mills, 43, of Ocean City was arrested by Ocean City Police at 6:17 p.m. on Sept. 10 near Fourth Street and charged with possession of drugs and paraphernalia.

Police stopped Mills after conducting a license plate check and found that Mills’ license was suspended.

Mills told police she had just cleaned a unit at a hotel near 84th Street and that she needed to go back for her purse, police said.

In the meantime, a call from the unit Mills said she had just cleaned advised police that there were needles, bags of drugs, and an identification card in the room.

Police said the identification card was Mills’, and the drugs included two pills of Clonazepam and three bundles of heroin. The bundles contained 45 individual wax paper folds, police added, and was packaged in a way to be sold.

When Mills arrived at the hotel, she was placed under arrest for possession of controlled dangerous sub-

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WORLD WAR II

U-boats gave Nazis benefit, but not for long

By Sam Ghaleb Contributing Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) This week, 80 years ago, a titanic struggle was taking place in the Atlantic Ocean. This campaign became known as the “Battle of the Atlantic.”

It was not about the most powerful navy, nor was it about glorious battles fought between battleships, cruisers and aircraft carriers. The Battle of the Atlantic was a commerce war waged

by German U-boats (submarines) against Allied merchant fleets.

The name “Battle of the Atlantic” was first used by Winston Churchill in 1941 to describe this epic campaign

by U-boats to strangle Britain. For nearly six years, Germany launched almost 1,153 U-boats into combat in an attempt to isolate and blockade the British Isles, thereby forcing the British out of the war. It was a fight that nearly choked the shipping lanes of Great Britain, cutting off vital supplies of food, fuel and raw materials needed to continue fighting.

By the end of the war, German Uboats had sent more than 2,828 ships of 14.6 million tons of Allied shipping, and 175 warships to the bottom of the sea. In exchange, the Allies sank almost 784 U-boats. More than 30,000 of the 39,000 German sailors

who put to sea on board U-boats never returned – the highest casualty rate of any armed service in the history of modern war.

Grand Adm. Karl Dönitz, commander of the German U-boat force, understood the potential of the submarine’s unconventional ability, because he had been an U-boat captain in WWI. But he was the only officer in the German High Command who believed that victory could be achieved solely by German U-boats, and that such a victory would lead to an early conclusion of the war. Others did not share his view and believed that big guns and unsinkable battleships were the keys to control of the High Seas.

As an island nation, the United Kingdom depended on imported goods. It required more than a million tons of imported material, per week, in order to survive and fight. In essence, the Battle of the Atlantic was a tonnage war: the Allied struggle to supply Britain, and the Axis struggle to cut off the merchant shipping which enabled Britain to keep fighting.

From 1942 onwards, the Germans also sought to prevent the build-up of Allied supplies and equipment in the British Isles in preparation for the invasion of occupied Europe. The de-

feat of the U-boat threat was a prerequisite for pushing back the Germans. The outcome of the battle was a strategic victory for the Allies. The German blockade failed—but at great cost.

In September 1939, when Germany attacked Poland and WWII began, Adm. Dönitz had 57 U-boats at his disposal. Early that month, the British liner Athenia became the first passenger ship to be sunk by a U-boat in the war, with 112 people losing their lives.

A few days later, the cargo ship Bosnia, became the first cargo ship to be sunk by a U-boat. At the same time, the Allies resorted to the successful WWI practice of massing ships into more easily defended convoys.

The U-boat fleet operated out of its north German bases before the fall of France. After June 1940, they primarily used bases on the west coast of France to get to the Atlantic. U-boats operated as far as the east coast of South America, the west and southern coasts of Africa, north of Iceland and throughout the mid-Atlantic.

Germany fought the Battle of the Atlantic primarily with two oceangoing classes of U-boats. Type VII was the work horse of the German U-

boat fleet. The Type VIIs had a surface displacement of 750 tons, a speed of 17 knots surfaced and eight knots submerged, and a range of 6,500 miles at a speed of 12 knots.

The boat was armed with four torpedo tubes forward and one aft and carried 14 torpedoes. They were also armed with an 88 mm deck gun and a 20 mm gun for air defense, which was later replaced by a 37 mm. More than 700 Type VII U-boats were completed during the war.

The larger type IX U-boats were more than 1,000 tons surface displacement, and had a speed of 18 knots surfaced and eight knots submerged. These ocean-going U-boats had a range of 11,000 miles and were armed with four torpedo tubes forward and two aft.

These boats were armed with a 105 mm deck gun and a 20 mm gun for air defense. Before the end of the war 283 Type IXs were completed. During the war, German ship yards were building U-boats at the rate of 20 per month.

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OBITUARIES MIRIAM CROPPER BISHOP Berlin Miriam Cropper Bishop, 84, of Berlin, Maryland, died on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake, Salisbury, Maryland.

She was born and raised in Ocean City, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Miriam Birch Cropper and Leroy James Cropper, Sr. of Ocean City.

She was a member of the last graduating class of Ocean City High School in 1954. She married in 1955 and moved to Houston, Texas.

While in Houston, she was employed by National Supply Company and University of Texas Dental

Branch as a clerk typist; Avon sales representative, winning many awards; managed Sharpway Cleaners substation and Pilgrim Cleaners Miriam Bishop substation.

She moved back to Ocean City, Maryland, in 1993 and worked at Assateague Greens Golf Center until her retirement. She loved interacting with her customers and treating them like family.

She is survived by two sons, Alan Bishop, Alvin, Texas and Gregory Bishop (Andrea), Westminster, Colorado; one brother, Richard Cropper

(Susan), Salisbury, Maryland; one sister, Susan Birch (Victor), Berlin, Maryland; one sister-in-law, Martha Cropper, West Ocean City, Maryland; four grandchildren, Dwayne Bishop (Brandy), Colorado; Kevin Bishop, Texas; Jessica Duran, Colorado; and Julia Bishop, New York; two greatgrandchildren, Damian and Anaiya Duran, Colorado; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Leroy James Cropper, Jr.; her sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and Ron Hoar; and the father of her children, Robbie Lee Bishop.

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were able to persist in hunting a submarine for many hours until it was forced to the surface.

By mid-1943, convoys were having far greater success in getting to Britain. In May, two convoys reached Britain without losing a single ship, while six U-boats were lost. Between April 1943 and July 1943, 109 Uboats were lost. Adm. Dönitz withdrew his U-boats from the battle as a temporary measure. U-boats were never able to come back to the Atlantic in force as they did early in the war.

The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest continuous military campaign of WWII, running from 1939 to the defeat of Germany in 1945. It was at its height from mid-1940 to the end of 1943.

The convoys of merchant ships, coming mainly from North America and the South Atlantic and going to the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union, were protected, for the most part, by the British and Canadian navies and air forces. These forces were aided by ships and aircraft of the United States from Sept. 13, 1941 to the end of the war.

On the German side, they were joined by submarines of the Regia Marina Italia, after Italy entered the war on June 10, 1940. These Italian submarines operated mainly from the French port of Bordeaux, under the name of BETASOM, which is an Italian acronym for Italian Submarines Operating from Bordeaux.

In total, 32 Italian submarines entered the Atlantic. They were all based in Bordeaux. Dönitz, objected to Italian submarines operating in the same areas as U-boats, because they were not equipped with the Enigma machines. Hence there was no way to communicate with them, which put them in danger if they were to operate in the same areas as Uboats. The two navies agreed that the Italians would patrol the South Atlantic around Brazil.

The Italian submarines that were sent into the South Atlantic were comparable in size and speed to the

German type-IX U-boats. They were hindered, however, by several factors: training was not as good as the German; they lacked access to intelligence on the location of Allied convoys; their torpedo fire control system was antiquated compared to the German one.

They managed to sink 109 Allied merchant ships, from every nationality, totaling 593,864 tons. Most of these submarines were sunk, and those remaining after the Italian surrender in September 1943 were taken over by Germany and sent into the Indian Ocean to operate from Penang in Malaya.

The most successful Italian submarine in the Atlantic was the Leonardo da Vinci, which sank 17 Allied ships totaling 120,243 tons, making her the top scoring non-German submarine of the entire war.

On March 14, 1943, the Leonardo da Vinci sank the Canadian ship, Empress of Canada, which was carrying hundreds of Italian POWs and Polish and Greek refugees. Altogether, 149 Italian POWs perished.

Early during the war, German Uboat successes against British and American shipping were so remarkable that on January 1943, the Allies issued a decree in Casablanca that made the defeat of German U-boats a number one priority. Churchill said that, “The only thing that ever really frightened me during the war was the U-boat peril.”

Thirty-four U-boat captains became aces for sinking 100,000 tons of Allied shipping. These men sank 873 ships for a total of 4.8 million tons.

Another 50 U-boat captains were aces for sinking between 50,000 and 100,000 tons each. They were responsible for sinking 715 ships for a total of 3.5 million tons.

During the Battle of the Atlantic, the three highest scoring aces were: Capt. Otto Kretschmer, who sank 46 ships of 273,043 tons; Capt. Wolfgang Luth, who sank 46 ships of 225,204 tons; and Capt. Erich Topp, who sank 35 ships of 197,460 tons.

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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 55 merous. They were followed by escort aircraft carriers, which were built on commercial hulls of about 10,000 tons. Almost 100 escort carriers were built by the U.S. and Britain.

Allied aircraft of every kind, submarine detecting devices, such as the ASDIC, the search radar, the high frequency direction finders, and the ULTRA code breaking system all contributed to the final Allied victory in the Battle of the Atlantic.

After the summer of 1940, Uboats attacked in “Wolf Packs.”

When a U-boat came across a convoy, it would radio its position to a number of other submarines, which would close in on the convoy. Then they would wait until nightfall and make surface attacks in numbers. On Oct. 18, 1940, a pack of U-boats attacked slow convoy SC–7, sinking 15 ships in six hours. The next day, reinforced by three more U-boats, the pack attacked the 49ship convoy HX-79, sinking 12 ships in one night.

On Nov. 19, 1942, Adm. Max Horton became the commander-in-chief of the Western Approaches Command. This command was responsible for organizing and protecting convoys in the western part of the British Isles.

He remained in this position until the end of hostilities on Aug. 15, 1945.

Horton’s leadership played a vital role in the final defeat of the U-boat menace. He used the increasing number of escorts that were available to organize “support groups” that were used to reinforce convoys that were attacked.

Unlike the regular escort groups, the support groups were not directly responsible for the safety of any particular convoy. This lack of responsibility gave them greater tactical flexibility, allowing them to detach ships to hunt submarines spotted by reconnaissance or picked up by highfrequency direction finding (HF/DF).

In situations where the regular escorts would have had to return to their convoy, the support groups

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 56 A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

MARY ELLEN CROPPER Newark Mary Ellen Cropper, age 96, died on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021.

Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of the late Carl L. and Grace Ellen (Rayne) Wells.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Cropper in 2009; brother, Carl William Wells; and son-in-law, Presley L. “Andy” Hayes.

Surviving are her children: son, William Carlton Cropper of Newark, and daughter, Deborah C. Hayes of Charlottesville, Virginia.

She was a devoted grandmother of two grandchildren, Ryan Hayes and Robin Hayes Verrier, and her husband, Jack.

While in training for her nursing degree, Mrs. Cropper had served as a cadet nurse in WWll. Receiving her RN degree in 1945 from Hahnemann Hospital in Mary Cropper Philadelphia, she was the youngest nursing candidate ever admitted.

She worked at Johns Hopkins’ Wilmer Eye Division in Baltimore before returning to the shore where she was employed at Peninsula General Hospital, where she did private and general duty nursing for 30 years.

She married William G. Cropper in 1947 and joined Trinity Methodist Church in Newark, Maryland. She served as treasurer, and on the cemetery committee for several years.

An excellent cook, she was also noted for her style. She also spent a great deal of her time caring for many elderly relatives.

A celebration of life will be announced at a future date. Interment will be in Trinity Garden of Memory Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory may be made to: Trinity United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 36, Newark, Maryland 21841.

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Letters of condolence may be sent to the family via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

DIANA J. BOWMAN Ocean City On Aug. 5, 2021, Diana J. (Fersterman) Bowman passed away.

She was the beloved wife for 40 years to the late John E. Bowman, who she missed dearly.

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Devoted mother of Kelli Meusel and her husband, Bryan, Kristi Impallaria and her husband, Timothy, and John Bowman, Jr. and his wife, Stephanie Bamberger; loving grandmother of Ashleigh Robinson and her husband, Brian, Aubrey Lear and her husband, Jacob, Bryan Meusel, Jr. and Diana Bowman his fiancé, Emily Reeve, Zoe Stewart, Brooke Bowman, Jack Bowman, Lilian Yungmann, Allison Impallaria, Lauren Impallaria, Ryan Impallaria, and the late Mackenzie Stewart; and cherished great-grandmother of Leighana Rose Robinson.

Diana and John bought their house in Caine Keys II in 1980; renovated it in 2000 and became full-time residents when they retired in 2001.

Tragically, John passed suddenly in 2003 and Diana lived in the home they created together for one month shy of 18 years. During that time, Diana was an officer at the OC Senior Center, an officer of Caine Keys II Neighborhood Association, and a member of three pinochle clubs – Monday OC Seniors, Wednesday Berlin Seniors and Thursday, OC Seniors.

Diana loved fishing, gardening, watching birds, having dinner with friends, traveling, playing in card

clubs in Baltimore and Ocean City and sunset boat rides.

She adored her children, grandchildren and great-grand daughter and they loved her more than all the waves in the ocean.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Worcester County Senior Center, 104 41st Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, from noon to 3 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Ocean City Firefighters/Paramedics, P.O. Box 3217, Ocean City, Maryland 21843; or Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Morale Committee, 6501 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

CHARLES GRAFTON KITZIG Berlin Charles Grafton Kitzig, Sr. died on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 at TidalHealth, Peninsula Regional in Salisbury.

Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Charles A. Kitzig and Grace Price Kitzig.

He is survived by Charles Kitzig his wife, Niv Kitzig; and children, Charles Kitzig, Jr., and his wife. Kathy, Mary Kitzig, John Kitzig, Jean Kitzig, Angela Urban and her husband. Bill, and John Wood.

There are eight grandchildren, Amie, Nathan, Harrison, Sophie, Samantha, Jessica, Elisa and Elaine, and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth I. Snyder, in 1978; two brothers, Samuel and Arvid Anderson; and sister, Grace Snyder.

Also surviving are two sisters, Evelyn Collins and Jeanette Christman, and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Kitzig had served in the United States Navy during the Korean War, and later worked for Burroughs Corp. as a computer installer.

Having a strong faith in God, he held many leadership positions in the church and most recently attended Holy Savior Catholic Church, and sang with the choir.

He was a member of the Ocean Pines Bowling Club and the Ocean Pines Golf League. He was also a fan of the Baltimore Colts of long ago.

Cremation followed his death. Inurnment will be in the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock, Maryland, on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at noon.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to the Ocean Pines Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services, 911 Ocean Parkway, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

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Decatur, Wor. Prep runners compete in ‘Rumble’ event

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 17, 2021) Stephen Decatur and Worcester Prep were among the 20 teams that participated in last Thursday’s Rumble in the Jungle cross country meet in Cambridge.

Over 140 boys and 100 girls competed in the meet. The top 25 runners in each race received medals. The firstand second-place teams earned awards as well.

The Decatur girls’ team finished in second place overall with 66 points.

Scoring points for the team was junior Carolina Novelli (seventh, 23:18.70), senior Avery Braciszewski (ninth, 23:56.60), freshman Amber Marshall (13th, 24:56.40), sophomore Macy Woroniecki (21st, 25:36.10) and junior Mackenzie Cathell (34th, 26:56.80).

The squad came home with a plaque and Novelli, Braciszewski, Marshall and Woroniecki won medals for their performances.

The Decatur boys’ team came in third place overall, scoring 101 points.

Leading the squad was senior Tristan Dutton (third, 18:20.90), sophomore Ethan Justice (ninth, 19:03.30), senior Gavin McCabe (15th, 19:55), freshman Luke Braciszewski (32nd, 20:58.80) and sophomore Reid Caimi (46th, 21:43.90).

Dutton, Justice and McCabe took home medals.

“Both the boys’ and girls’ teams exceeded expectations at the Rumble in the Jungle in Cambridge. The teams not only competed against 20 teams from both sides of the Bay Bridge, but against the elements including giant mosquitoes and water up to their knees,” said Decatur Coach Brenda Hommel. “It was the first race for the majority of the team and probably the most memorable for all of them.

“The cross country coaching staff is very pleased with the team’s performance,” she added.

The Worcester Prep boys’ team finished in 10th place with 252 points.

The Prep team’s top five finishers were juniors Riley Moyer (26th, 20:27.50) and Cooper Ludt (47th, 21:45), senior Nick Hearne (58th, 22:25) and juniors Rory Pugh (68th, 23:01.90) and Luke Loeser (90th, 24:07.90).

The Worcester Prep girls’ team only consists of four runners. Junior Caitlyn Hoen crossed the line 18th overall (25:20.90) to earn a medal. Also competing for Worcester were sophomore Madilyn Nechay (48th, 28:12.20),

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The Stephen Decatur girls’ cross country team came in second place overall in last Thursday’s Rumble in the Jungle meet in Cambridge. The group earned a plaque and several runners received medals for placing in the top 25 in their race.

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The Stephen Decatur boys’ cross country team finished in third place overall in last Thursday’s Rumble in the Jungle meet in Cambridge. Three of the runners earned medals for placing in the top 25 in their event.

freshman Aurora Holland (57th, 29:47.30) and senior Sydney LamsonReich (79th, 34:39.70).

“I thought the kids did really well in those [high puddles and wet] conditions [and] it was kind of an accomplishment when they finished. The

kids had to put in a lot of effort, but I think they had a lot of fun,” said Prep Coach John Zirckel. “There were a lot of big schools and some fast runners, so it was a good test and eye-opener for everyone. Now we have [meet] times that we can improve on. We’re just

going to keep building and see how it goes the next meet.”

Decatur’s next meet is Wednesday at 4 p.m. at City Park in Salisbury.

Worcester will also have a meet on Wednesday at 4 p.m. at The Salisbury School.

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SD football team scores 48-15 win over IR

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 17, 2021) Even though the Stephen Decatur football team was on the road last Friday, playing the Indian River Indians in Delaware, the fan support was strong for the visiting Seahawks.

“The community support at the Indian River game was unbelievable,” said Decatur Coach Jake Coleman. “We may of had more fans then Jake Coleman they did. They came in as a community and represented Stephen Decatur tremendously and the kids appreciate all the support.”

And having such a large cheering section made the 48-15 victory even more exciting.

Junior Luke Mergott got things going for Decatur. He picked up an Indian River fumble and scored on the next play. He was then successful on the two-point conversion.

The Indians made it 8-6, before Mergott scored again off an eightyard pass from senior quarterback Ashten Snelsire.

Decatur led 14-6 at the end of the first quarter.

Sophomore Brycen Coleman ran the ball 43 yards to boost the Sea-

hawks’ advantage to 20-6 in the second quarter.

Before halftime, Indian River had cut Decatur’s lead to five (20-15).

“Indian River is an extremely physical team and they beat us up a bit in the first half,” Coleman said. “But I think our depth [eventually] wore them out. We were able to go ahead and use our depth to our advantage.”

Senior RJ Brittingham ran the ball 46 yards for a touchdown, then sophomore Caden Shockley carried the ball 31 yards into the end zone in the third quarter. Both of sophomore Brogan Eastlack’s kicks were good, and Decatur was ahead 34-15 at the end of the quarter.

Senior Zimere Handy and Mergott finished the scoring for Decatur in the fourth quarter. Eastlack was again successful for the extra points.

“We played excellent. The offensive line played lights-out,” Coleman said. “The entire line did an amazing job … The field was mushy and to play that well in those conditions shows a lot of mental toughness.”

Leading the team in rushing was Brittingham with 72 yards on seven carries. Coleman racked up 60 yards on three carries, and also caught three passes for 106 yards. Shockley added 56 yards on five carries.

Snelsire was 9-for-19, passing for 159 yards.

The Decatur defense was led by seniors Jerry Grant and Henry Brous, who each made 10 tackles. Junior Daegan Risser and senior Kresen Muir had seven tackles apiece.

Decatur will travel to Stevensville to play the Kent Island Buccaneers at

6 p.m. today, Friday.

“It will be a very tough game and we’ll have to play our best to win,” Coleman said. “To be successful, we’ll need to eliminate penalties, take care of the football and run the football, and stop their running attack.”

SD boys’ soccer team nets 15 goals against opponents

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 17, 2021) The Stephen Decatur boys’ soccer team earned two wins this week, outscoring its opponents, 15-2.

“We have a good mix of players – veterans mixed with newcomers – and that’s been beneficial,” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood. “And a lot goes back to such a J. Greenwood short turnover between seasons.”

“There hasn’t been much of a dropoff,” Greenwood added, noting the only four-month break between soccer seasons. (Because of covid, the 2020 fall sports season was postponed. In-

stead, the teams had a shortened season, which ran from mid-February to mid-April 2021. They kicked off the current season in mid-August).

The Seahawks hosted the Crisfield Crabbers on Monday in Berlin and came out on top, 10-2.

Sophomore Brogan Eastlack tallied Decatur’s first goal just under three minutes into the game.

Crisfield tied it up less than four minutes laters.

Eastlack netted back-to-back shots to give the Seahawks a 3-1 lead. Senior captain James Barrett made it 4-1, before Eastlack scored his fourth goal of the half.

Senior captain Miguel Cervantes finished the first-half scoring with a goal six minutes before the break.

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SD displays ‘offensive firepower’ Continued from Page 59 Cervantes, Eastlack, sophomore Jacob Hicks and junior Cash Cyburt added a goal apiece in the second half.

Junior Owen Knerr recorded seven saves in goal for the Seahawks.

“We played pretty well. We moved the ball well and we finished well,” Greenwood. “We’ve scored 17 goals in two games. We’ve definitely found some offensive firepower that we haven’t have in the past … We’re working well together. We’re communicating very well on the field. The guys are playing well off each other.”

On Wednesday, Decatur took a trip

to Mardela Springs and shut out the Mardela Warriors, 5-0.

Barrett had two goals and Cervantes, Eastlack and Hicks scored one each.

Knerr stopped five Mardela shots.

“I thought we played a sloppy first half, unfortunately,” Greenwood said.

“But we cleaned it up and played a better second half. We moved the ball well, but still have work to do. We are working every day to improve and prepare fully for each game.”

Decatur’s next game is Monday at 5:30 p.m. against the Snow Hill Eagles in Berlin.

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The Stephen Decatur golf team won its sixth match of the season on Tuesday. Pictured, from left, are Evan Oglesby, Abby Wesche, Kole Kohut, Jacob Bauer and Clayton McCabe.

Decatur golfers continue to win and impress coach

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 17, 2021) The Stephen Decatur golf team won its sixth match of the season on Tuesday at the Ocean City Golf Club.

“We continue to get stronger each match with contributions from everyone,” said Decatur Coach Dan Stearman Dan Stearman. “The team continues to impress me with their consistency and how much fun they have playing to-

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gether and how hard they work.”

Decatur scored a 164, in the eightschool meet. The team was led by sophomore Evan Oglesby, who shot a 1 over par 37, and earned medalist honors.

Also contributing to the victory was sophomore Kole Kohut (41), senior captain Jacob Bauer (42) and freshman Clayton McCabe (44).

Parkside came in second place with a 196, followed by James M. Bennett (205).

Decatur’s next match is Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Ocean Resorts Golf Club in Berlin.

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(Top) Stephen Decatur senior captain James Barrett maintains possession of the ball during Monday’s game against Crisfield in Berlin. (Right) Senior captain Miguel Cervantes dribbles down the field.

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Coach pleased with players’ performance during match

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 17, 2021) The Stephen Decatur volleyball team topped the Snow Hill Eagles in three games on Tuesday in Berlin.

“Snow Hill continues to build a strong team and it is always a pleasure to play them,” Decatur Coach Sara Patrick said. “Decatur Sara Patrick stayed strong and focused on getting serves in and controlling the ball. I am proud of how hard they worked.”

The Lady Seahawks won the first game, 25-14. The Berlin squad then took the second, 25-11.

Snow Hill jumped ahead 7-0 in the third game. Decatur cut the lead to two points, but the visiting Eagles answered and gained a 12-5 advantage.

Points were traded and the Seahawks

finally caught up, tying the score at 1515. They then went ahead for the first time in the game.

Again, scoring went back and forth.

Decatur built a 23-18 lead and held on to win, 25-23.

Senior captain Emma Johnson had seven aces, five kills, nine assists and two digs.

Senior captain Logan Patrick contributed with seven aces, five kills and one dig. Senior Abby Greenwood chipped in with six aces, one kill, four assists and six digs.

“The girls are doing great staying positive and working as a team,” Patrick said. “They have been practicing coverage a lot and you can see the improvement in game play. We still need to work on finishing the point when we have control of the ball.”

Decatur will take a trip to Salisbury to play the James M. Bennett Clippers on Tuesday at 5 p.m.

Stephen Decatur senior Alexis Chambers plays the ball over the net during Tuesday’s match against Snow Hill in Berlin.

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Worcester Prep boys’ soccer team tops two Salis. schools

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 17, 2021) The Worcester Prep boys’ soccer team kicked off the 2021 season with two wins over Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference opponents.

The Mallards opened their season with a 9-2 victory on the road over the Salisbury Jon Adkins Christian Jaguars last Friday in Salisbury.

Senior captains Brice Richins and Michael Wehberg (two goals) provided the Prep squad with a 3-0 lead in the first half.

Sophomore Dylan McGovern made it

4-0 about a minute into the second half.

Sophomore Hunter Simons had two goals in the second half and freshmen Aleksey Kilmins and Ryan Mann scored one each. Junior goalie and captain, Jack Gardner, also netted a shot in the second half.

Gardner recorded two saves in goal for the Mallards. He came out of the net about 10 minutes into the second half and got some time on the field at forward. Freshman Dylan Scopp took over in the goal and made three saves.

“I thought we played really good soccer. We dominated possession, they worked the ball, and our defense was ably to deny them their breaks and didn’t allow many one-v-ones,” said Prep See ADKINS Page 62

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Adkins: We showed how we can play in the second half Continued from Page 61 Coach Jon Adkins. “They know what we’re trying to accomplish – better passing through the midfield and better shots on net – and they went out and did it. It was fun to watch.”

On Tuesday, Worcester edged out the Salisbury School Dragons, 4-2, in Berlin.

Salisbury scored first, less than five minutes into the game.

Richins then netted two shots to give the Mallards a 2-1 lead. The Dragons tied it up about 10 minutes before halftime.

Freshman Ben McGovern provided Worcester with the go-ahead goal about 15 minutes into the second half. He scored another in the final minute of the game.

Gardner recorded six saves.

“We dominated possession and outplayed them, but everything was off by a

step in the first half. I thought we played a lot better in the second half,” Adkins said. “We want to be a team that pings the ball around and we demonstrated that in the second half.”

Worcester outshot Salisbury 14-2 in the second half, and 38-10 overall.

“The ball was moving and we got into the 18 and weren’t settling for the long shots,” Adkins said. “We showed how we can play in the second half.”

The Holly Grove Eagles will come to Berlin today, Friday, for a 4 p.m. game against the Mallards.

“It’s always a tough game with them.

They’re always pretty physical and well coached,” Adkins said. “We need to play like we did in the second half [again Salisbury School], share the ball and keep the momentum moving forward.”

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Worcester Prep junior Kathy Zhang jumps to block the ball during Monday’s match against Chincoteague in Berlin.

WP Lady Mallards pull out SURF REPORT 1-0 victory over SC Jaguars Upcoming months best time of year for surfing in resort

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 17, 2021) The Worcester Prep girls’ soccer team squeaked out a 1-0 victory over the Salisbury Christian Jaguars in its season opener last Friday in Berlin.

“We had our moments … We were missing some starters and we had people in different positions Carol Hartnett and we were just asking their best from them,” said Prep Coach Carol Hartnett. “We have a lot of freshmen, so there were definitely some first-game jitters. The more they play, the more they’ll flourish and gain confidence.

“And we have a lot of girls, so there’s a lot of in and out [with subbing],” Hartnett continued. “Momentum was on our side, and with so many girls, I think we wore [Salisbury] out.”

Senior Myranda Beebe scored the Lady Mallards’ lone goal about 27 minutes into the game off a pass from sophomore Reagan Sterrs.

Sophomore Lebby Becker recorded 11 saves in goal for Worcester.

“Our backs did a great job, and I thought we did a nice job implementing our new formation,” Hartnett said. “It’s all a learning curve. It’s just such a nice group of girls and they’re all hard workers. We’re going to get it.”

The team is working a 4-4-2, with a diamond formation in the midfield, four in the backfield and two up top as forwards.

“It’s modern soccer. We’re adding to their soccer IQ,” Hartnett said. “It’s a more settled, controlled setup than we’ve had in the past and not so helter-skelter.”

Worcester will head to Easton on Tuesday to play the Saints Peter & Paul Sabres at 4 p.m.

By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (Sept. 17, 2021) We’re about to embark on the best time of the year.

The best months, the best season, warmest water, best potential for waves, least crowd factor, no surf restrictions, humidity on the downside, drier air, less working hours for some, and hopefully more water time and more time to surf.

It’s almost like the summer time is still going on with all the advantages and no disadvantages.

There are those that claim that hurricane season is the surf season.

This is understandable, but in my opinion, there is no actual surf season or season for surf. It can happen at any time of the year.

The hype is the potential of the hurricane swell. Sometimes, everything comes together.

The storm will stay well out to sea, not threaten any land and the people and structures that are there. It will arrive at a good angle, be accepted by a favorable sandbar or reef on the floor of the ocean near the shore and produce a nicely breaking wave.

Winds on the beach will come together to assist in the combination of events that go into the “formula” of a well-breaking wave.

As can be seen, a lot of factors need to combine to produce the ideal scenario.

This chain of events doesn’t happen that often. It becomes rare and almost mythical. Ah, but it’s the po-

tential.

The potential is what keeps us looking and hoping. It’s the boon and the bane, all part of the allure and the frustration.

We recently had a situation in August when Henri moved north out to sea.

Henri was a named tropical storm/hurricane. It produced overhead waves at times and coincided with an Eastern Surfing AssociationDelmarva district contest.

At times, there were some good ones to be had although a lot of waves closed out, coming over all at once.

Unfortunately, our sandbars are such that they can only handle so much swell unless the angle of the swell is just right as it approaches the beach.

Again, it’s all about the potential.

Whether it be from a named storm or a more local weather system, that potential is always there, always a factor.

Oft times, we’ll get waves from these weather systems that don’t receive the hype. Combine this with the advantages that the fall season brings, as in the lessening of crowds, lack of restrictions, warm water and bingo! The mixture becomes more inviting.

Technically speaking, hurricane season goes from June through November, with the historical statistical peak occurring in mid-September.

So keep an eye on things. Monitor the conditions, and especially the potential. Afford it some attention because the rewards can be good indeed.

– Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City

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