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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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BikeFest promoter charged with fraud

Chase Micheal accused in Florida of passing more than $500K in bad checks

By Stewart Dobson Editor

(Sept. 29, 2023) OC BikeFest organizer Chase Micheal’s attempt to build a Florida motorcycle rally into something more like his Ocean City version ended badly last Thursday in Panama City, where Micheal turned himself into the county sheriff after being charged with passing more than a half-million dollars in bad checks.

According to the arrest report

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Big business, big weekend

Oceans Calling Festival projected to pump $60M into Ocean City economy

By Hunter Hine Staff Writer

(Sept. 29, 2023) The Oceans Calling music festival means something different to everyone involved.

For visitors, it’s a chance to catch some of the biggest music groups while kicking it on the beach. For businesses and city officials, it’s a chance to showcase Ocean City to new visitors while at the same time main-line a major revenue boost.

Tom Perlozzo, the city’s tourism and development director, said that

the “Ocean City Economic Impact Calculator,” which measures the economic value and calculated return on investment of all city events, projected the festival to push somewhere around $60 million into the resort economy over three days.

“I mean, it’s an extremely large opportunity,” Perlozzo said. “Heads in beds, room nights. Just off the charts, great.”

For C3 Presents, the festival promoters, Perlozzo estimated the cost of entertainment to be around $9 million and the cost of festival infrastructure to be around $20 million, and that doesn’t include a multitude of other expenses C3 faces.

But Ocean City doesn’t stand to

incur any costs at all, Perlozzo said. C3 is paying a hefty sum to rent the inlet lot and beach, and it has hired many of its own services, such as security.

Per the recently signed contract between city officials and promoters, any city services like police, emergency services and public works that are diverted for festival-related work will be billed to promoters. There is a preliminary number for city help in the agreement, but the price is a fluid, depending on if it costs the city more or less than anticipated, Perlozzo said.

Unlike the Oceans Calling layout plans from the canceled event last

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Lodging Show lineup

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The setup for this weekend’s Oceans Calling festival appeared to be a major construction project early this week, as crews labored to erect the temporary venue in less-than-pleasurable weather.

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Lodging industry anticipates big surge because of festival

By Remy Andersen Staff Writer

(Sept. 29, 2023) Amid the influx of festivalgoers heading to Ocean City this weekend for the first Oceans Calling Festival, downtown hotels and lodging are making preparations to be able to host these weekend residents.

“As soon as Oceans Calling was announced, hotels immediately started getting bookings,” Susan Jones, executive director of the Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association said. “Many of them actually sold out very quickly.”

She noted that the first hotels to fill were listed on the event website and participating with the festival, with vacancies being listed in some of the smaller lodgings not located in the footprint.

“Overall, I’d say this will be a solid weekend,” Jones said.

A similar trend was recorded last year when Oceans Calling was set to premiere in Ocean City. A washout due to a hurricane threat in this area forced the event to cancel, leaving hotels with a massive number of cancellations.

This year, the forecast is looking more optimistic, with hotels still on track to anticipate a weekend as busy as it was during the summer.

In terms of preparations hotels are undertaking, their main priority is making sure they have enough staff to prepare for the expected onslaught of guests.

“Part of all this is, how do we make sure that our employees can get here quickly enough to take care of all the

people that are coming down,” Jones said. “It’s a challenge for us, because we absolutely are excited about this, and it’s going to bring a lot of new people that have never been to Ocean City before.”

One major struggle for hotel operators, Jones said, is finding lodging for the employees that come to work for the hotels and other businesses in the area.

“Some business owners may potentially be finding lodging for their employees around their businesses,” Jones said. “In the case of hotel owners, they can actually reserve a room or two to let employees stay there.”

Jones also mentioned that everything would depend on where the business is located in order to determine the right plan of action.

“There are some who could be telling their employees to park in the Park N Ride and take the shuttle, and if they’re downtown businesses, that would probably be an option for some,” Jones said, noting that most of the traffic for the event will reside south of 30th street.

While no major weather problems are in the weekend forecast, hotels will follow the same cancellation policies that were in place last year.

“Some hotels have the 72-hour cancellation, others you can cancel on the date of arrival,” Jones said.

Additional information for the event can be found on the Oceans Calling website, www.oceanscallingfestival.com.

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‘As soon as Oceans Calling was announced, hotels immediately started getting bookings.’

Susan Jones, executive director of the HMRA

Ocean City bus, downtown traffic patterns rearranged

By Hunter Hine Staff Writer

(Sept. 29, 2023) As city officials and residents anticipate tens of thousands Oceans Calling ticket holders to migrate through downtown Ocean City from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, it’s no secret that traffic could get tight.

Locals especially are used to having Ocean City streets chock-full of cars and starved for open parking spaces, at least during the high summer months. But some could feel like kicking sand over unusually busy thoroughfares at a time of year that usually offers wide-open roads and ample parking.

City officials, however, have plans in place to keep the flow of people — residents and concert-goers alike — as smooth and efficient as possible throughout the weekend by adjusting traffic patterns, restructuring the bus system and promoting rideshares, walking and biking for festival attendees.

Buses

Oceans Calling runs from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, and during that period Ocean City bus services will go into a “reduced-stop, express mode,” with what city officials have said is their

intent to expedite concert-related travel.

Bus operations will follow normal hours from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m., but while there are usually over 60 stops in each direction on Coastal Highway, there will be only about 20 stops in each direction for the duration of the weekend. Any inactive stops will have signs pointing people to the nearest active stop.

Naturally, all southbound stops sit on the west side of Coastal Highway and Philadelphia Avenue downtown. The northbound bus begins at South Division Street and remains on Baltimore Avenue until after it hits the 13th Street stop. Then, the bus continues north on Coastal Highway until hitting 144th Street. The express bus services’ northernmost stop is at 144th Street for both north and southbound routes.

As always, buses still cost money to ride, either by bus fare, which is cash only, or with pre-paid general bus passes, which can be acquired at City Hall on Third Street.

Bus fare costs $4 and gets an individual an all-day ticket to ride.

For people over 65 years of age, people with disabilities, Medicare

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How to get from here to there this weekend

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card holders and Ocean City nonresident senior bus pass holders, the allday-ride fare is $2.

Children less than 42 inches tall, ADA certified disabled card holders and Ocean City resident senior bus pass holders ride for free.

Ocean City’s transportation dispatch is on call to coordinate pick-ups for anyone who requires special needs mobility assistance, and it can be reached at 410-723-1606.

Some hotels are also running courtesy shuttles to drop off guests at Somerset Street, which is about two blocks from the festival’s entrance .

Parking and shuttles

Event parking will be available at the West Ocean City Park and Ride on Route 50, the convention center

parking lot on 40th Street and the 100th Street municipal parking lot.

A third-party provider is running bus service to and from the Park and Ride, and people can buy tickets from transportation staff at the West Ocean City bus shuttle ticket booth.

Tom Perlozzo, the city’s tourism and development director, said in a late August City Council meeting that the City Hall lot on Third Street, and the Ocean City Development Corporation lot on Dorchester Street will be open for public parking.

The Worcester Street municipal lot is reserved for festival staff, VIP and contractors, and the Whiteside parking lot on Philadelphia Avenue and South First Street is also reserved for festival staff, Perlozzo said in August.

Passenger Drop-off

Oceans Calling has designated 409 Baltimore Avenue as the drop-off point for rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, along with taxis. The walk to the venue from this point is about 10 minutes, according to the festival website.

Perlozzo said in August that festival promoters geofenced the Fourth Street Lot for rideshare pick-up and drop-off. Geofencing is a system that uses GPS technology to recognize when certain devices enter or leave an area.

Oceans Calling’s website warns that rideshare fares could be steep due to high demand, and reminds users that rideshares won’t be able to pick-up or drop-off downtown once traffic is closed for the night.

Promoters encourage walking or

biking. There are places to park bikes on First and Second Streets, but cyclists will have to bring their own locks.

For more information about traffic, buses and transportation to and from the festival, visit https://www.oceanscallingfestival.co m/guide.

Water taxi

The water taxi OC Bay Hopper is taking attendees to and from the festival via the bay. When traveling to the festival, pick-up locations are at 118th Street, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club, the Ocean City convention center and Pier 23 in West Ocean City.

The drop off location is the Marina Deck Restaurant on Dorchester Street, where concert goers will then have to walk the rest of the way.

It cost $25 for a one-way trip and $50 for a two-way trip per person. It’s $100 for a round-trip for groups of four, which has an 11:20 p.m. pick-up time and includes a Pier 23 parking pass.

Pick-up and drop-off times otherwise vary depending on the departure point or destination after leaving the show.

To schedule a time, book online or download the OC Bay Hopper App.

Perlozzo warned at the August council meeting that the water taxi reservations are limited, and the available spots were going away fast as people found out about it.

For more information, visit https://ocbayhopper.com/oceanscalling-howto/.

Inaugural OCRV & Van Lifestyle show set for Oct. 12-15

(Sept. 29, 2023) Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to town in a few weeks for the first-ever OCRV & Van Lifestyle Show, set Oct. 12-15 to the convention center.

According to a news release, the four-day event will feature hundreds of adventure lifestyle products, and a lineup of RVs and custom vans, as well as tiny homes and watercraft.

The release said the event is set to attract thousands of attendees.

“The feedback from exhibitors is extraordinary, and industry partners see this becoming a must-attend event on the Eastern Shore for RV & Custom Van Life enthusiasts,” show promoter Rich Hutchins said in the release. “It offers an unparalleled opportunity to market and sell new RVs and custom vans while showcasing the adventure lifestyle. This event is a collaborative effort between us, our sponsors, partners, and exhibitors.”

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Second time may be charm for Oceans Calling festival

By Hunter Hine Staff Writer

(Sept. 29, 2023) With about 40,000 fans expected each day and an all-star musical lineup slated for last year’s Oceans Calling music festival, Ocean City’s tourism industry viewed the event as the biggest ever to come to town. But it didn’t happen.

Despite organizers’ “rain or shine” policy, city officials decided the remnants of Hurricane Ian headed up the coast made the event too dangerous to hold and cancelled it the day before the artists were to perform.

This year, the festival will give it another shot at the inlet in front of a crowd that has now grown to about 50,000 per day.

Resale websites such as StubHub continue to offer one and three-day passes for the festival from Friday through Sunday at prices that range $135-$2,850.

Tickets have been sold to residents of every U.S. state and five international destinations, said Tom Perlozzo, the town’s tourism and development director.

Perlozzo said that OC BikeFest, Cruisin’ Ocean City and the former Dew Tour extreme sports competition that had a four-year run on the beach starting in 2011 would be the next biggest events to ever come to town. He estimated that Oceans Calling is 40-50 percent bigger by metrics such as attendance.

“We’re looking forward to a great event. We hope everyone has a good time. Stay safe and enjoy some national acts that we’ve never seen here in Ocean City,” Perlozzo said.

Many of the bands that were in the lineup last year have carried over, including headliners Alanis Morissette and the Lumineers, as well as bands such as O.A.R. and Peach Pit.

John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Slightly Stoopid and Weezer are among the heavy-hitters that are new to the 2023 schedule, though some all-stars —Dave Mathews, Cyndi Lauper, Sublime and Cage the Elephant — weren’t rescheduled.

Fresh faces aren’t the only adjustment.

After a year of coordination between festival promoter C3 Presents and city officials, the festival footprint has been expanded to include the Boardwalk and its businesses from North Division Street to the inlet.

Oceans Calling still retained a similar stage and vendor layout relative to last year. The Sea Bright stage, which will be on the beach at North Division Street facing south, plays host to all the main headliners. The Rockville stage is the second biggest and sits by the southeast end of the inlet lot facing north, and the Carousel stage is in the inlet parking lot near South Division Street and

faces east.

Although early forecasts say rain is possible over the weekend, the weather won’t be anything like it was last weekend when the eastern edge of Tropical Storm Ophelia delivered heavy winds, huge surf and some flooding on the bayside.

Coincidentally, the Lumineers sing “You’ve been on my mind girl since the flood,” in their song “Ophelia,” a matter of timing that Morissette may call “Ironic.”

With all going according to plan, gates open at noon each day and headliners finish by 11 p.m. For the full schedule visit https://www.oceanscallingfestival.co m/schedule.

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Oceans Calling setup in the inlet parking lot on Tuesday. Fences were blocking the beach and inlet lot from the east side of the Boardwalk starting at North Division Street.

Here’s a day-by-day rundown of the shows:

Friday, Sept. 29

Jack Johnson, who created the “Curious George” movie soundtrack, is finishing the festival’s first day with his acoustic soft-rock at the Sea Bright Stage starting at 9:30 p.m. Friday is the only day with two headliners, and Johnson is the second to play.

At the same stage, singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette will perform her repertoire from the late ’90s and early 2000s from 6:45-8:15 p.m. She is well known for her album “Jagged Little Pill,” which contained hits like “You Oughta Know” and “You Learn.”

Maryland band O.A.R. is filling the time between the two headliners at the Rockville stage, which shares a name with the group’s hometown. Last year, they were the first group announced for the inaugural festival that never came. O.A.R. is also set to play a second show on Sunday, and will be joined by “friends,” who have yet to be announced.

Another popular ’90s band, Third Eye Blind, will play the Rockville Stage at 5:45 p.m. just after Slightly Stoopid finishes its show at the Sea Bright stage. Slightly Stoopid plays a

form of reggae that is influenced by multiple styles and genres.

Contemporary soul and blues player Devon Gilfillian will be the first to perform, singing and picking guitar at the Rockville stage a halfhour after gates open.

Other performers set to play include county-and-folk-influenced singer-songwriter Calder Allen, alternative indie-singer Michigander, Canadian band Peach Pit, which describes itself as “chewed bubblegum pop,” Lloyd Yates, Claire Nichols and Olen, who are up-and-comers that were voted to be a part of the festival through a Gala Music poll, early ’90s alt-rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket; English singer-songwriter Declan McKenna; and Michael Franti & Spearhead, a group that blends a americana styles like pop, rock, hiphop, jazz and funk.

Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine will be joined by guests on the Carousel Stage as part of the entertainment lineup.

Saturday, Sept. 30

Soft rock artist and guitar virtuoso John Mayer will headline on the Sea Bright stage from 9:30 p.m. until day-two closes. While known for solo works “Gravity,” and “Waiting On the World to Change,” Mayer recently

finished his last tour with Dead and Co., which includes the remaining members of the Grateful Dead, where he filled in for the late Jerry Garcia for about eight years.

Incubus, an alt-rock and nu-metal band that made it big in the ’90s and continued rockin’ into the 21st century, will take over the Rockville stage at 8:15 p.m.

Incubus will follow Noah Kahan, who starts on the Sea Bright stage at 7:15 p.m. The alternative-indie singer-songwriter released a duet with Post Malone in July called “Dial Drunk,” and his third album, “Stick Season,” is approaching its one-year release anniversary in early October.

Virginia Coalition, another late ’90s and early 2000s band that also on last year’s lineup, will start the day at 12:30 p.m. at the Sea Bright Stage. At the same time, the Carousel stage has a timeslot with a performer that has yet to be announced.

Other artists set to play are Pup Punk, a band affiliated with media company Barstool Sports, contemporary alternative indie band The New Respects, Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs, whose front man, Campbell, played with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, late ’80s and ’90s rock group Gin Blossoms, Kentucky garage-punk band White Reaper, Dispatch, an indie-roots and folk jam band, country-rocker Sheryl Crow,

Matt and Kim, two electronic musicians from Brooklyn, New York, and Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals.

Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine will return to the Carousel stage at 2 p.m. for another show.

Sunday, Oct. 1

The Lumineers, the festival’s final act on the Sea Bright stage, will begin at 9:30 p.m., with pop-punk band Weezer on the Rockville stage closing that venue starting at 8:15 p.m. They will be preceded by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, a soul-heavy folk-rock group from Colorado, on the Sea Bright stage, and singersongwriter Grace Potter on the Carousel stage.

Other musicians and bands playing include Patrick Martin, who released “Dandelion Eyes” earlier this year, alternative-indie artist Joe P, pedal-steel guitarist Robert Randolph, Animal Liberation Orchestra, commonly known as ALO, G. Love & Special Sauce, a rock-blues group, The Driver Era, a duo composed of actor and musician Ross Lynch and his brother, Rocky, indie-pop band Fitz and the Tantrums, reggae band the Dirty Heads, and The Wallflowers, who are led by Jakob Dylan, the son of Bob Dylan.

Celebrity Chef Amanda Freitag will put on a show at the Carousel stage starting at 1:45 p.m.

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from the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, Micheal, 38, whose residence is in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, faces 22 counts of fraud after allegedly issuing $538,571 in worthless checks following his 2022 purchase of Panama City’s Thunder Beach motorcycle rally.

At the time, apparently, he pledged to bolster the event by bringing in big name musical acts, as he has done for his OC BikeFest/Delmarva Bike Week productions.

To that end, according to sheriff’s office investigators, Micheal obtained loans from Bay County residents and others to help pay for the new entertainment and production costs and then attempted to repay some of those loans with checks he could not cover.

One lender who said he had contributed $135,000 to the cause months earlier filed a complaint with the sheriff office in May after a $50,000 check he received as a partial repayment was returned for insufficient funds.

The subsequent investigation found that Micheal’s bank account had a balance of $4,647 at the time the check was written. Further police scrutiny revealed that Micheal’s Florida production company, Thunder Beach Productions Inc., issued 21 other checks between October 2022 and February 2023 on an account that in all but one instance had a negative balance, according to the investigator’s statement.

Company personnel interviewed by Bay County investigators said

Micheal was made aware of his financial circumstances but that he directed them to write the checks because he expected incoming funds.

The sheriff’s office informed Micheal on Sept. 11, just two days before OC BikeFest was to take place, that a warrant for his arrest had been issued. He reportedly admitted to the checks being distributed despite the lack of funds in the account and agreed to turn himself in on Sept. 21.

When news of the Micheal’s arrest reached Ocean City last week, the concern was whether something similar might have happened here. On Tuesday, however, Mayor Rick Meehan made clear that the city’s contract with the BikeFest promotion company, OC Jams of Wisconsin, stipulated that all fees and commitments had to be paid in advance.

In addition, the contract was signed not by Chase Micheal, but by his mother, Kathy, president of OC Jams, the production company that stages the local rallies, Meehan said.

“The Town has been made aware of the allegations against Mr. Micheal as result of his involvement in a Panama City, Florida bike event. At the time the Town’s contract for Bike Week was signed, the Town was unaware of any pending charges against Mr. Micheal and all payments due/requirements under the contract had been fulfilled,” Meehan said.

“The Town’s primary point of contact has been Kathy Micheal and it contracted with OC Jams LLC. At this time, I am unaware of any complaints made by any vendors participating in the event in Ocean City against Mr. Micheal, but the town continues to monitor this matter closely.”

Attempts to contact Kathy Micheal for this story were not successful.

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RV Shop added that the show was an opportunity that he could not pass up. “It’s the only RV show embracing the outdoor lifestyle with kayaks, ebikes, off-road power sports, vans, SUP, scooters, fishing, golf carts, and more – everything related to the outdoors, which aligns perfectly with our values,” he said in the release. “It’s the perfect partnership for us.”

The release said the overwhelming response since the promoters first launched their idea to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center executive

team reaffirmed the market’s appetite for an adventure lifestyle, and the continuing allure of Ocean City as a premier destination, for showcasing the finest offerings, both on and off the road.

“The OCRV & Van Lifestyle Show is the perfect platform to showcase our spectacular tiny home models. It’s a truly unique event, appealing to a discerning audience – a perfect fit for Great Outdoor Cottages,” said Billy Scheid, the director of marketing & key accounts at Great Outdoor Cottages.

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Boardwalk businesses prepare for concert

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year, the festival footprint now includes around 65 Boardwalk businesses from North Division Street to the inlet. Of those, about nine have liquor licenses.

For the duration of the festival, these businesses can cater only to folks inside the festival, and won’t be able to serve other Ocean City visitors.

These business owners share a unique experience in that, as of now, none of them know for sure if business will be better or worse for having been locked into the show.

“I think being able to exclude all the Boardwalk businesses actually inside the festival grounds of the event area is going to be a real benefit to those businesses … especially when you look at the time of year it is and the fact that there’ll be 50,000 people a day in that general area,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. “It can do nothing but increase that business that they would’ve had under normal circumstances.”

While facing some anxiety as they enter this first-off-its-kind event setup, several business owners said they are excited and — hopefully — prepared to serve the music fans.

Kevin Gibbs, owner of the Dough Roller and former president of the

Ocean City Development Corporation, has a Dough Roller location on the north side of South Division Street that falls in the festival bounds.

City officials have stated that 70 percent of the concert crowd has never before visited Ocean City, and Gibbs said he likes that businesses will be able to get word out about their brand. However, a problem for some businesses will be closing early, as they are bound to concert hours, which end at 11 p.m., he said.

“Businesses are so used to being independent and being able to open and close as they will. I think that was a big sacrifice and a big change for a lot of businesses,” Gibbs said.

Gibbs was somewhat concerned about the loss of non-ticket holders as customers, and also worried that concert goers may choose the festival’s food vendors and bars in the inlet lot over Boardwalk businesses.

Oceans Calling, like other festivals held downtown, also diverts potential customers away with the sheer scale of the setup, Gibbs said. As events get bigger and bigger, setup and breakdown take longer, putting a more sustained chokehold on parking and accessibility.

“It’s going to be very hard to put a number on what the true cost of putting on the festival is, but the idea is

that hopefully the three days of business make up for the loss that you may have had during 10 days of setup,” Gibbs said.

With high inflation and supply costs, Gibbs is deciding to close the Dough Roller in the few days leading up since it will likely be too hard for customers to visit as promoters set up emergency exits and ramps along the side streets, he said.

Brad Wells, general manager of

Bull on the Beach’s take-out-only location at South Division Street, said they can’t make deliveries during the three days since the loading dock will be incorporated into the festival’s South Division Street entrance point.

“We’ve ordered three times as much as I usually would on a busy weekend. Extra staff, I’d say that’s probably about it as far as preparations, so we don’t really know what to

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Pictured is the Dough Roller’s South Division Street location. It’s one of about nine businesses inside the Oceans Calling Boardwalk footprint that has a liquor license.

OCEANS CALLING TRAFFIC, PARKING, GETTING THERE

The Ocean City Police Department will implement an alternate traffic pattern after 8 p.m., each day of the festival. Here how it will work: Traffic will be prohibited from traveling south of N. Division Street.

The south turn lane off of the US Route 50 bridge onto Philadelphia Avenue will be restricted to emergency vehicles, mass transit vehicles, and residents only.

Vehicles will be diverted onto N. Division Street and then north on Baltimore Avenue.

A traffic pattern will be established to direct all southbound traffic on St. Louis Avenue to Second Street toward Philadelphia Ave.

Southbound traffic on St. Louis Avenue will be restricted to emergency vehicles, residents, employees and patrons of downtown businesses.

Northbound traffic on Baltimore Avenue from S. Division Street to Talbot Street will be reduced to one lane of travel for vehicle traffic: Lane 1 will be designated for vehicle traffic; Lane 2 will be used to stage mass transit vehicles for passenger arrival; Lane 3 will be designated as a safety lane.

All traffic patterns and closures will be fully in place for the conclusion of the event. The traffic pattern will return to normal after the downtown area is cleared of festivalgoers.

Boardwalk shops hope for another July 4th

expect as far as how many people are there,” Wells said. “We need to prepare to serve.”

Like Gibbs, Wells worried that food vendors in the heart of the festival may be more appealing to customers than having to wander to the Boardwalk on the outskirts of the footprint to grab a bite.

“I would say the pros would be, it’s usually a slow time of year for us, so that would be a nice influx of customers,” Wells said. “One of the cons would be we’re not sure if they’re all going to come to our place.”

Many of the shops included in the Boardwalk are retail instead of restaurants, and Delmar Smith, owner of Doggy Style K9 Cafe at the end of the Boardwalk, said he doesn’t know how much business to expect from concertgoers.

“We don’t know if people that are going to the concerts are going to want to come in and buy a fresh made gourmet dog treat for their dog,” Smith said.

Smith said that the end of September is usually still fairly strong for the K9 Cafe business-wise, and that it was unfortunate they had to close to regular customers and outside visitors.

“We’re optimistic that we’re going to bring more customers than normal,” Smith said.

Smith is also trying to stock up ahead of time to avoid the chaotic downtown traffic.

Both Smith and Gibbs used the July 4 weekend as a reference point for how busy they expect to be.

The issue of labor at this late of season was different for each business. Though all three businesses have lost summer-working students and foreign workers who get J1 travel visas for the summer, the Dough Roller and Bull on the Beach both have other locations they can draw from for extra help.

All the owners said they weren’t sure whether the businesses would have to close if the festival closed for weather again, but Gibbs said he

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would probably be closed anyway if the weather was bad enough to cancel.

Wells, on the other hand, said he hopes the festival would open the Boardwalk to the public in the event of a closure, or else he said the other businesses might be moving the fences themselves, he chuckled.

“We’re not going to have bad

weather. We’re going to have this thing go off,” Gibbs said. “If it rains, these people paid this amount of money to come here. We’ve seen the hotel prices. We’ve seen the ticket prices. They’re invested in this trip to see their show. They’re going to see this show whether they’re in a poncho with some rain at the end or if it’s sunny and hot.”

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Pictured is the Bull on the Beach’s take-out-window style restaurant on South Division Street. It’s one of the 65 businesses included in the Oceans Calling Boardwalk footprint. HUNTER HINE/OCEAN

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Council forwards new Nick's golf course plans

course, the project also will feature a ropes course, a waterfall, and a building to house ice cream sales and other concessions.

Mike Ramadan, who will use it for parking for new residences he is building at the former Phillips Crab House across Philadelphia Avenue.

the new location at the Sept. 6 planning commission meeting.

By Hunter Hine Staff Writer

(Sept. 29, 2023) The Ocean City council approved conditional use zoning for a new Nick’s Mini-Golf dinosaur-themed Jurassic course at the southwest corner of 21st Street and Philadelphia Avenue at a work session on Tuesday.

The vote allowing the golf course to be built, as long as it meets certain conditions, was unanimous with the exception of Councilman Peter Buas, who abstained because of a conflict.

Aside from the 18-hole mini-golf

Nick Geracimos, owner of Nick’s golf, originally intended to build the course 400 feet south on the same block, but changed plans after a lawsuit challenging his project was filed by the owner of the neighboring Islander Motel.

At the new location, the Islander is still a direct neighbor, only now it is to the south of the course rather than the north. Parking for the course is located on a plot south of the Islander, taking up part of where the previous course was to be located.

Geracimos is leasing the rest of the south lots to local business owner

Next for Geracimos will bring the course’s site plan to the planning commission for approval.

On Sept. 6, the planning commission voted to forward the proposal to the City Council for a conditional use hearing on whether the project could proceed if it instituted sound and light mitigation measures to protect nearby residences.

Peter Gikurias, owner of the Islander Motel and plaintiff in the suit against the first proposed Nick’s location, and his attorney Demetrios Kaouris, of McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker, testified against

They argued that the sound, lighting and traffic from the mini-golf course would harm Gikurias’s business. Gikurias and Kaouris did not attend the city council work session.

The court ruled in favor of the Islander in the civil case against the original Nick’s location, finding that deed restrictions attached to the property in 1949 and 1968 were still in force and limited the use of the property to residential and rental purposes.

Geracimos and his attorneys appealed the decision.

Adam Showell, owner of Castles in the Sand, spoke at the work session. Showell said he worries that Gikurias might file another lawsuit, this time challenging the new course location.

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Ocean City Council members voted to approve a conditional use for a new Nick’s Mini-Golf location on the southwest corner of 21st Street and Philadelphia Avenue. Pictured is a storm water management and lot coverage plan of the proposed Jurassic Mini-Golf Course.

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Bond sales for city projects will move on to first reading

By Hunter Hine Staff Writer

(Sept. 29, 2023) A proposed bond sale of up to $28.21 million will be going through the hearing process in Ocean City, following the City Council’s decision Tuesday to pay for major improvements to the water system, the convention center and a street project with bond sale proceeds.

The council voted 6-1 to pursue the bond issuance, with Council President Matt James opposed because of one aspect of the overall project package.

City Finance Director Chuck Bireley told the council the ordinance would allow the city to borrow a maximum of $28.21 million from bond purchasers, but that the total amount might be lower, depending on work and materials bids that have yet to be received.

Two bids for water system improvements are not expected to arrive until the end of October, Bireley said.

“In an effort to keep this whole process moving along, we have a tentative bond sale date of Dec. 12,” Bireley said.

The interest the city would have to pay bond purchasers is currently 4 percent, which would mean the city’s debt service on the full amount would be $2.77 million. That assumes, however, that the 4 percent interest rate holds into December, which may not be the case, Bireley said.

A little less than half the revenue — $13.25 million — would be used to acquire and install water filtering improvements at the Gorman Avenue water treatment plant. The ordinance also proposes to spend $2.2 million bond for a water main upgrade on 94th Street.

Street paving improvements in Montego Bay would cost another $4.5 million and would be in addition to the $2.5 million the city will spend on regular street projects, Mayor Rick Meehan said.

Two other capital projects — convention center improvements and a three-story mixed-use building to be built on the Somerset Street parking lot — would cost $4 million and $2 million, respectively.

It is the latter, which would include a new police substation, that James has objected to and is why he voted against the total package.

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Ocean City council voted to forward an ordinance to its first reading that issue $28.21 million in bonds to help the city fund infrastructural improvement projects. Pictured is the council hearing from a public speaker at the beginning of the Tuesday work session.

Town pension

catching up to do.

go over budget

By Hunter Hine Staff Writer

(Sept. 29, 2023) Ocean City Council members voted to approve $3.5 million in pension plan contributions for general town employees and $5.7 million for public safety employee pensions for fiscal year 2024 at a work session on Tuesday.

Ocean City Pension Committee members recommended the contributions to the council at an Aug. 16 meeting. The size of contributions were determined by Cavanaugh MacDonald Consulting, an actuary for the city that analyzed Ocean City’s pension plans and found that it has some

The current contribution for city pension plans, which was about $9.2 million, went over budget by $693,026. The over-budget cost will be paid for out of a $2.5 million fund balance that’s designated for future pension increases.

“We did have two-and-half million dollars assigned for the increase in pension costs. We did use $633,000 of that in the adopted FY 23 budget for pension increases, and now we’ll need to use another $687,000, so the total of that is $1.3 million and the total remaining is close to $1.2 million,” said Jennie Knapp, director of budget and management for Ocean City.

Knapp said the plan is to ask the council to replenish the loss after Finance Director Chuck Bireley closes

out the fiscal year.

Certain amounts of money in the city’s general fund are designated for different expenses that go over budget, Knapp said. In years when the city has a budget surplus, money is added to the fund’s balance.

Pension plans and the expenses associated with paying the benefits are paid for by local government contributions and income generated by pension fund investments.

In calculating the pension fund’s performance, Cavanaugh MacDonald had assumed the rate of return on those investments to be at 6.8 percent for 2023, but they turned out to be only 3.6 percent.

Councilman John Gehrig worried about the lowering rate of return, and Ed Koebel, chief executive officer at Cavanaugh MacDonald who pre-

sented the actuary’s projections, said most public sector pension plans have averaged between 5-6 percent returns in the last few years, but the 20-year average is over 7.5 percent.

Gehrig also worried that contributions could keep increasing and that the fund balance might be drained.

Gehrig asked Bireley if the city could change pension fund investments to get a greater return. Council President Matt James told Gehrig that it’s something the pension committee has discussed before and could bring up again.

In April 2022, Cavanaugh MacDonald calculated the funding ratios for general employee pension plans at 86.4 percent, and in April 2023 the actuaries found that ratio to be 85.3 percent. Funding ratios represent how much of pension plans the city can pay for as a percentage of the total cost of the plan, Knapp said. So, according to the actuary, the town has 85.3 percent of the funding it needs for the general employee pensions.

Cavanaugh MacDonald calculated the funding ratios for public safety employee pension plans at 84.3 percent in April 2022, and in April 2023 they found that ratio to be 81.9 percent.

At the meeting, Knapp said she budgeted for an 8 percent contribution increase for both pension plans. However, there turned out to be an 11.8 percent increase for general employee plans compared to the fiscal year 2023 contribution, and a 20 percent increase for the public safety plan.

Contribution requirements ultimately increased from $7.91 million last year to $9.23 million this year. For public safety pension plans, contributions increased by $95,000 from 2022 to 2023, and for general employee plans, contributions increased $37,000.

Updates on offshore wind projects by marine program

By Remy Andersen Staff Writer

(Sept. 29, 2023) State agencies have added to their whale tracking toolkit, and will now receive daily reports on the whereabouts of marine mammals near the Maryland coast.

At last week’s Coastal Recreation Fisheries Forum in Ocean Pines, Angel Willey from the Marine Recreational Information Program, reported that the Department of Natural Resources, the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, worked collaboratively to launch an ocean buoy that specifically

for that purpose.

According to a news release posted on the UMCES website, the buoy supports the state’s efforts to expand its understanding of marine mammals. It will also support research that will assist environmental assessments such as those conducted for offshore wind development, providing information about those species and the approximate time they were present in the area.

A hydrophone will be used by the buoy to listen and record the marine mammal calls, with a detection algorithm able to decipher the calls in order to determine which species were present, including the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale.

The data would then be transferred to UMCES certified scientists who would verify the recordings and share them. The daily reports will be available on the UMCES’s buoy webpage.

Willey said funding for the buoy project had been updated for next year, with the agencies backing the project seeking long-term funding.

“They hope to get a whole series of these buoys up and down the coast in order to work out more of the recreational information,” Willey said.

She also shared that a map during the presentation that showed exactly how much of the offshore wind lease area was approved by the Board of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), and how much of the area had been eliminated from the original proposal.

The update to the map would be released in October, however Willey said that no public input opportunity would be available.

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Members of the Department of Natural Resources listened in as Angel Willey provided a few updates to projects assisting in offshore wind studies at last Friday’s Coastal Recreation Fisheries Forum in Ocean Pines.

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OPHELIA

Tropical Storm Ophelia had a lighter touch than expected on Ocean City and surrounding areas. Still, the Boardwalk and benches took a bit of a beating from the sand and wind. By Sunday, clouds were still overhead, but it was perfect weather for kite flying.

Amendment to vessel speed will be updated end of year

By Remy Andersen Staff Writer

(Sept. 29, 2023) A proposed amendment to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule is still in question, although a vague timeline for its path to approval has been provided.

The anticipated final established rule would be available by the end of this year, Angel Willey from the Marine Recreational Information Program said at an update at the Coastal Recreation Fisheries Forum in Ocean Pines last Friday. Other updates from the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission were also provided by Willey.

“They (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) didn’t give us any information as to what the final rule might be,” Willey said, that the proposed amendment was able to generate 9,000 signatures from 21,000 individual comments.

“There’s a lot of interest in this topic,” Willey said.

According to a July news bulletin from NOAA, the amendment would change the current mandatory seasonal speed restrictions of 10 knots or less in designated areas of the ocean and extend to most vessels measuring 35 to 65 feet in length.

This effort is part of NOAA Fisheries’ strategy called North Atlantic Right Whale Road to Recovery, which would encapsulate all of its work and the efforts of others to protect and conserve the North Atlantic right whale population.

Another effort that NOAA is implementing through this is administering a draft “roadmap” that shows possible ways to increase the use of “ropeless,” or on-demand fishing gear, in commercial fisheries off the East Coast of the United States. This

would use lessons from fisheries around the world that have shown the gear is growing in popularity.

“In just the last two and a half years, at least four vessel strikes have killed or seriously injured North Atlantic right whales in United States waters,” a statistic from the news bulletin read.

According to NOAA, the North Atlantic right whale is being endangered by vessel strikes, fishing gear entanglements, climate change and other marine threats. NOAA said it is “dedicated to conserving and rebuilding the North Atlantic right whale population through a variety of innovative techniques to study, protect, and recover these endangered whales.”

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Members of the Department of Natural Resources hear Angel Willey provide an amendment update from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at last Friday’s Coastal Recreation Fisheries Forum in Ocean Pines.

Endless Summer Cruisin’ paves way for reduced speed

(Sept. 29, 2023) With thousands of car enthusiasts in the resort next week, Ocean City will be designated a Special Event Zone beginning Tuesday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 8, during the Endless Summer Cruisin’ event.

The Special Event Zone reduces established speed limits in the zone and increases fines for violations. Additionally, legislation signed in 2020 allows for increased penalties for specific motor vehicle violations. Similar to a Construction Zone, violators will face increased fines or, in some cases, arrest.

Virtual boating course Oct. 10-12

(Sept. 29, 2023) The next Maryland Safe Boating Course will be held virtually next month to allow people from all over to attend.

The course is set from 6-9 p.m., Oct.10-12, and can be accessed online.

The Virtual course is taught by the same US Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors as the in-person class. All the required material is covered in the interactive course with plenty of

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time for questions.

The Maryland Boating Safety Education Act requires that anyone born after July 1, 1972, to possess a Maryland Basic Boating Safety Certificate to operate a boat in the state of Maryland.

Those attending the class, and passing the test will receive a Maryland Boating Certificate, which is NASBLA approved and valid in all states.

A fee of $20 covers the cost of the course and materials.

Checks should be made payable to USGCAUX 12-05 and mailed to: USCGAUX 12-05, P.O. Box 1682, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

PayPal payments are is also accepted.

For more information or to register, contact: Barry Cohen at 410-9354807 or email CGAUXOC@Gmail.com.

During this time frame, citizens should expect to see a significant police presence as officers from multiple allied agencies will be assisting the Ocean City Police Department. Officers from the Ocean City Police Department, Maryland State Police, and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will strictly enforce all traffic laws.

In addition, significant traffic congestion and alternate traffic patterns are anticipated throughout the weekend.

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Isiah Jamari Sherin, 21, of Newport News, Virginia, received 10 charges from the OCPD, including driving an unregistered car, possessing an assisted-opening knife and possession of a false government ID, after police found a fake Homeland Security ID in Sherin’s wallet, according to a police report.

On Sept. 24, around 8 p.m., police saw a silver Honda Accord on Coastal Highway with Tennessee license plates. After running a registration check, officers found that the plates were registered to a different car.

Police pulled over the Accord near 33rd Street and met Sherin, who was the driver. Sherin did not have his driver’s license, registration or proof of insurance, and police noted that his Virginia ID card was stamped “VOID,” according to the report.

Sherin allegedly told police that he had taken the license plates from his mother’s car and put them on the Honda.

Police called a tow truck for the car and searched it while waiting. They found a spring-assisted knife in the center console. Officers arrested Sherin and searched his wallet.

Inside, they found “what seemed to be a legitimate Department of Homeland Security” ID card. The ID had Sherin’s picture on it, an em-

ployee identification number and an RFID chip.

Sherin reportedly told police that the ID was a collector’s item he bought on Etsy and claimed that it had a “collector’s item” label on the back, but police wrote that they did not see any such label.

Officers contacted a Secret Service field officer in Washington D.C. to see if they could verify Sherin’s card. The secret service told police that Sherin wasn’t an employee of Homeland Security, nor had he ever been.

Assaulting an officer

The Ocean City Police Department charged Gary Bond Talmadge Jr., 46, of New Windsor, Maryland, with trespassing and assault after he refused to leave a downtown bar, according to a police report.

On Sept. 19, around 1:15 a.m., police responded to a downtown bar on the Boardwalk in reference to a disorderly man who refused to leave.

Once there, officers saw Talmadge outside screaming at the bar’s manager. The manager told police he wanted Talmadge removed from the bar, and police relayed the message to Talmadge, according to the report.

While Talmadge was standing on the Boardwalk talking to police, he turned to walk back to the bar and employees had to stop him from get-

ting inside.

Officers arrested Talmadge, put him in a police car and took him to the booking facility.

Talmadge allegedly threatened police on the drive there.

At the booking facility, Talmadge was being escorted by a custody officer, when Talmadge allegedly stopped, twisted his torso and “slammed” the custody officer with his shoulder, police said.

Dugs, knives and a Taser

Damian James Fiorentino, 29, of Laurel, Delaware, received 15 charges from police, including driving an unregistered car and possession of several knives, a Taser and a controlled dangerous substance, according to a police report.

On Sept. 24, around 11 p.m., police stopped a silver Infiniti near 144nd Street on Coastal Highway after a registration check on the car’s license plates produced no information.

The driver, Fiorentino, gave police his license and reportedly told them it was expired. He told police he bought the car on Facebook marketplace about a month ago and was still using the license plates that came with it.

Police noticed a spring-assisted knife clipped to Fiorentino’s pocket and removed it from the car. Fiorentino then told police he had a butterfly knife attached to the car’s visor.

Fiorentino didn’t have a registration card or an insurance card for the car, so police had him step out of the car and proceeded to search it.

Inside police found a container of

49 Adderall pills, for which Fiorentino didn’t have proof of a prescription, though he allegedly told police he had one.

Officers arrested Fiorentino, and found a Taser in his backpack.

They continued searching the car and found two other spring-assisted knives, brass knuckles and a pellet gun.

Pop-up rally: no signs

Ocean City Officials instituted a Special Event Zone from Sept. 19-24 as a precaution against unsanctioned car rallies that have popped up in town at this time of the year in the past, but nothing happened, as many town officials hoped.

“It was a quiet and windy weekend here in the Town of Ocean City,” said Ashley Miller, deputy communications manager for the OCPD. “We did not see anything related to the pop-up rally or social media events.”

At a Motor Event Task Force on Sept. 19, Ocean City officials noted that last year the pop-up rally was reduced to a “non-event.” They attributed the success to the county law that provides for the special event zone, which lowers speed limits, heightens fines and lowers the threshold for arrest in certain instances.

“I’m sure there were some special event rules enforced such as speed or loud exhaust but I won’t say that they were specifically pop-up vehicles,” Miller said.

Last year, the event moved to Wildwood, New Jersey. Two people were killed in a car accident related to that rally.

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sidewalks clear for pedestrian traffic and should not incite the spinning of wheels or “burn-outs” by motorists.

Officers will enforce all laws for spectators who incite drivers and enforce the violations with the driver.

Further, with high pedestrian traffic expected, pedestrians are urged to Walk Smart! and always use crosswalks when crossing roadways. Wait for the signal to change, and be sure that drivers see you while crossing.

The Ocean City Police Department would also like to remind everyone that there is no trailer or oversized vehicle parking on any street or paved public lot without a permit between May 1 and Oct. 31.

There is no trailer parking or over-

sized vehicle parking on Baltimore Ave at any time.

Any Endless Summer Cruisin participants who will be parking a trailer on city streets will need a trailer parking permit which is available through the event promoter.

There will also be limited paid trailer parking available at the 100th Street gravel lot. Parking permits are available for this on-site at the pay station.

Limited free trailer parking will be available at the West Ocean City Park & Ride beginning on Monday, Oct. 2 through Monday, Oct. 9.

For more information on the Ocean City Special Event Zones, visit www.oceancitymd.gov/specialeventzone.

Apple cider whoopie pies with bourbon caramel sauce

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer

(Sept. 29, 2023) The lessons ascertained from the pages of history can flavor the waves of the future.

Whoopie pies are comfort food at its best: moist, fluffy cocoa cakes sandwiched together with a creamy marshmallow fluff filling.

However, this simple treat has caused dissension among its Eastern devotees.

According to The Farmer’s Almanac, there are four states claiming the heritage of the whoopie pie: Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. But the real story unfolds with Maine and Pennsylvania competing for the bragging rights.

According to Pennsylvanian folklore, whoopie pie humble roots were leftover bits of cake batter that were made into tiny pies.

Husbands and kids would find them in their lunchboxes the next day and would exclaim, “Whoopie!”

But not to be outdone, Maine’s

claim was that Labadie’s Bakery invented them around 1925. The original bakery burned with all the records, so there was no way to authenticate this claim.

In addition, these little mounds of sweetness were such a hit that whoopie pies were established as Maine’s official state treat in 2011.

So, who won the controversial whoopie war – Maine or Pennsylvania? In reality, we may never know the answer.

But Julia Child summed it up very nicely, “People who love to eat are always the best people. And as long as you’re eating those wonderful little whoopies—who cares?”

We are officially in the fall season and menus should reflect the change. An apple cider whoopie pie stuffed with a brown sugar cream cheese filling and smothered in a bourbon, caramel sauce is a yummy twist on the traditional whoopie pie.

The bourbon, caramel sauce can be drizzled over the whoopie pie or you can dunk it in the bourbon sauce, which happens to be my favorite. A scoop of vanilla ice cream takes this dessert to another level. Enjoy!

Whoopie Pies

1 cup fresh apple cider reduced to ¼ cup

½ cup unsalted butter room temperature

1 ¾ cups flour

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

1/8 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice blend

½ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup plus 2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar

¼ cup apple butter

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2 eggs

½ teaspoon vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a small pot, bring the apple cider to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until cider is reduced to ¼ cup. Set aside.

3. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and spices.

4. In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer or electric mixer, cream the sugars and butter on medium speed until combined. Add vanilla and eggs, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Add apple butter and mix thoroughly.

Then add the reduced apple cider and again mix well. Turn the mixer on low, and add the flour mixture and blend just until combined.

5. Using a small ice cream scoop, place 1 ½ tablespoons of dough, three inches apart, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. For a smoother looking whoopie pie, wet your fingers with water and smooth out the outer edges of the cookie.

Bake for 17 to 19 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

6. When done, allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Cinnamon Sugar Coating for the Cookies

2 sticks unsalted butter, melted

¼ cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup turbinado cane sugar

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. While the cookies are baking, pour melted butter into a small bowl.

2. Combine sugars and cinnamon in a small bowl.

3. Once the cookies are transferred to the cooling rack, brush both sides of the cookies with butter and sprinkle them with the cinnamon sugar. Set aside.

Brown Sugar Cream

Cheese Filling

4 ½ ounces cream cheese, room temperature

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

¼ cup plus 3 tablespoons light brown sugar

2 cups powdered sugar

¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Using a hand-held beater, blend the ingredients until very smooth.

2. Using a piping bag, pipe the filling in between the cooled cookies.

Bourbon Caramel Sauce

1 stick unsalted butter

2 tablespoons heavy cream

½ cup brown sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla

2 tablespoons bourbon

1. Combine the ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat until the mixture is fully combined, do not allow mixture to come to a boil. Set aside.

Bourbon glaze can either be drizzled onto the cookie or you can dunk your whoopie pie into the bourbon glaze.

* If you plan to dunk your whoopie pie in the bourbon, caramel sauce or serve it with ice cream, you will want to double the sauce recipe.

* If you prefer a thicker sauce, a corn starch slurry will thicken the sauce to your desired consistency.

Secret Ingredient – Dessert. “Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Coincidence? I think not.” –Unknown

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

There is nothing wrong with a bit of self-indulgence, Aries. But you do not want to go overboard with your treats and other must-haves. Moderation is key in everything.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

You have a no-nonsense bearing that immediately has people drawing close to you and trusting you, Taurus. Put that out in full force as you try to win favor on the job this week.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, don’t let your quest for excitement pull you in too many different directions right now. You need to stick to one plan for a certain amount of time and see things through.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Everyone wants a piece of you right now, Cancer. It is equally flattering and exhausting. You’ll have to be choosy regarding where and with whom to dedicate your time.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Listen to the messages swirling around in your head right now, Leo. Your intuition has been on target so there is no reason to doubt yourself now. Keep moving forward.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, is a particular relationship getting too intense for you? It might be the time to ease up a bit and take a step back. Distance could provide the clarity you need.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, you do not need to struggle if you simply call in a few favors. Reach out to your network of people and figure out how you can make things work.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, do not chase people down, simply wait for them to come to you with your natural magnetism. You don’t want to exert energy this week unnecessarily.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, rather than showing people all of your cards, hold some information close to the vest and maintain a bit of mystery. Others likely will be intrigued.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, you may find that things are very profitable for you this week. If you are an entrepreneur, business will be solid. If you perhaps sell on the side, money will flow.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, for quite some time you have been focusing on everyone but yourself. You have to change your ways if you can get the rest and healing that you need right now.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

There is no doubt that you’ve earned a few commendations, Pisces. But this week you need to accept congratulations without being boastful. Exhibit both humility and pride.

Wireless breast localization available at AGH

(Sept. 29, 2023) Women and men preparing for a breast lumpectomy or excisional biopsy at Atlantic General Hospital will encounter a more comfortable pre-surgery experience, courtesy of a donation from John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr.

The local businessman and philanthropist’s recent $100,000 gift to the Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center funded the purchase of Merit Medical’s SCOUT wireless breast localization for Atlantic General’s breast patients, in addition to other technologies.

Like other healthcare facilities in the region, Atlantic General Hospital had relied on traditional wire localization – a procedure performed before breast surgery to mark the location of a tumor or suspicious lesion to guide the surgeon.

During wire localization, a hooked wire is inserted into the breast to mark the location of the lesion. Because the end of the wire protrudes from the breast, it is typically placed on the morning of surgery.

Patients must restrict their movement so that the wire is not accidentally displaced. At the time of surgery (which can be several hours after wire placement), the surgeon follows the wire to find and remove the lesion.

Fundraiser crab feast held at OC church, Sunday

(Sept. 29, 2023) The Church of the Holy Spirit at 100th Street and Coastal Highway in Ocean City will are hosting a fundraising crab feast from 2-5 p.m., Oct. 1. Food will be served until 4:30 p.m.

The dine-in menu will include crabs, fried chicken, corn on the cob, hush puppies, lemonade, iced tea, soda and desserts. Carry-out will also be available. The carry-out meal will consist of six crabs, two pieces of chicken, corn on the cob, hush puppies, dessert and a drink.

Crabs are medium large/large and will come from Rippon’s Seafood. Higgins Crab House is providing the chicken.There will also be a chance auction and a 50/50 drawing.

The cost of a meal for adults is $45, children ages 6 to 10 is $20, and children under 6 eat free.

Tickets are available now by contacting the church office at 410-723-1973 or by calling Monica at 443-235-8942. There will be a very limited number of tickets at the door, so pre-sales are strongly encouraged.

Proceeds will benefit the Church of the Holy Spirit and its outreach programs.

Refunds will be provided only in the event that the crab feast must be canceled. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own mallets.

With SCOUT wire-free localization, a tiny device smaller than a grain of rice is placed into the abnormal tissue. This “reflector” can be placed any time prior to surgery and later be detected by the surgeon using radar waves. This flexibility allows for easier coordination of the placement procedure and the subsequent surgery, potentially resulting in fewer surgery delays.

During the placement, the radiologist:

Confirms the location of the abnormal tissue using imaging (mammography or ultrasound)

Uses a local anesthetic to numb the targeted area of the breast

Introduces the reflector through a small needle under image guidance

Confirms the placement of the reflector

The reflector cannot be felt after

placement and patients can resume normal activity until surgery. It is completely passive until activated in the operating room.

During surgery, the surgeon uses radar with SCOUT’s 360-degree detection capabilities to locate the reflector’s exact position, with instant response readings to guide the dissection path.

This precision localization helps increase the likelihood of complete lesion removal, thereby reducing the need for a second surgery and expediting any subsequent treatment at the Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center.

“A positive byproduct of the accuracy of this system is the improved conservation of healthy breast tissue,” said Atlantic General breast surgeon Alae Zarif. “This can translate into better cosmetic outcomes and increased confidence for women undergoing sur-

gery.”

“Breast cancer surgery can be physically and emotionally distressing. This solution improves surgical outcomes, which result in decreased post-operative complications, allowing us to quickly treat patients in the medical and radiation oncology setting,” said Virginia Wildman, CRNP, nurse practitioner at the Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center in Berlin.

SCOUT wireless localization is now available at Atlantic General Hospital’s Eunice Q. Sorin Women’s Diagnostic Center for women and men undergoing breast lumpectomy or biopsy. The Sorin center is the only facility on the lower Eastern Shore offering this service.

For more information, call the center at 410-641-9215 or visit www.agh.care/forwomen.

NEW MEMBER

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City grew by one on Sept. 13 when Pat Lehnerd was inducted by President Bob Wolfing. Recent joiner John Hulit was his sponsor. Pictured, from left, are Wolfing, Lehnerd and

GUEST SPEAKER

The Polish American Club of Delmarva, a social organization of men and women of Polish or Slavic descent, welcomed Rich Wirdzek, WMDT ABC 47 chief meteorologist, as the guest speaker during its Sept. 13 meeting. Pictured, from left, are Carole Milcarek, president of the Polish American Club of Delmarva; Wirdzek, and club member Patti Jarosinski. The club meets the second Wednesday of each month (not July and August) from 2-4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on 100th Street in Ocean City.

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FAVORITE SUPPLIES

Ocean City Elementary kindergarteners, from left, Moriah Saby, Nate Berke, Matheo Colmenarez Zapata, Caspian Twilley and Naisa Kc show off their favorite school supplies. The students celebrated the second week of school by writing about the supplies they love, which included pencils, crayons, water bottles and erasers.

INDUCTED

Two new members sponsored by John Hanberry were inducted into the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City on Sept. 20. Pictured, from left, are Hanberrry, Skip and Tom Flanagan, President Bob Wolfing and Lt. Gov. Robin Marks.

FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL

Ocean City Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Liz Engh poses with her students during the first week of school.

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Hulit.

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NEW PARENT COFFEE

Worcester Preparatory School Parent Association hosted a New Parent Coffee event on Sept. 7 to welcome families who are new to the school. Faculty and staff introduced themselves to new parents, while they also got to know each other over coffee and breakfast. New parents to Worcester Prep, from left, Chelsea and Zack Tyndall and Ashley Ball Crist talk with WPS Parent Association member Sara Gorfinkel.

Robert

pose with Head of School John McDonald,

during the event.

DAWG TEAM

SPONSORSHIP

Wor-Wic Community College recently received a sponsorship from Eastern Shore Undercover for its 5K Hero Run, set for Saturday, Oct. 7. Pictured, from left, during the presentation of the sponsorship are Stefanie K. Rider, executive director of the Wor-Wic Foundation and director of development; Development Specialist Heather Trader; John C. Moses, director of criminal justice; Earl Campbell, of Delmar, and his daughter, Karli, a Wor-Wic student.

BAGPIPE SERENADE

Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City member Mike Castoro serenades his fellow Kiwanians by playing a set of Scottish bagpipes during the group’s Sept. 13 meeting. Castoro is a member of the Ocean CIty Pipes and Drums group, which performs at various local events.

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Members of the Ocean Pines-Ocean City Kiwanis Club’s Dawg Team pose for a photo at the Ocean Pines Back to School Bash on Aug. 26 at Veterans Memorial Park. The team sold hot dogs, burgers, snacks and drinks to raise funds for local youth programs.

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Head of Upper School Carol Evans, left, met with Kara and James Armstrong, whose child joined Worcester Prep as a freshman this year.

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and Nicole Durrell

left,

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Huber of WPS named Merit Scholarship semifinalist

(Sept. 29, 2023) Worcester Preparatory School senior Izzy Huber has been named a 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalist.

According to a news release, she is one of 16,000 students selected out of 1.3 million juniors who entered the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program last year by taking the 2022 preliminary SAT. The nationwide pool of semifinalists represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors.

As a semifinalist, Huber has an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring. Of the 16,000 semifinalists, about 95 percent are expected to attain finalist standing.

In February, Huber will be notified

-of the designation, and about half of the finalists will win a scholarship. Merit scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

The release said the nonprofit National Merit Scholarship Corporation operates without government assistance, and was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Scholarships are underwritten by the corporation and by roughly 340 business organizations and higher education institutions that share the organization’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.

For more information visit nationalmerit.org.

Recycled oyster shells provide habitat for new populations

(Sept. 29, 2023) Area businesses, residents and visitors are invited to join Worcester County Recycling to recycle oyster shells.

Currently, shells can be disposed of in a specially marked recycling bin at the Central Landfill in Newark, with additional oyster recycling sites to be available soon.

“Worcester County has teamed up with Shell Recycling Alliance Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) to help replenish the oyster populations in the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays,” Recycling Manager Bob Keenan said. “The Central Landfill location is just the start of this vital recycling program.

Additional oyster recycling containers will be added to the three manned Transfer Stations in Berlin, Snow Hill and Pocomoke in the coming weeks.” Recycled oyster shells are the preferred natural substrate for oyster production.

Each recycled shell can be used to grow up to 10 young oysters (spat), which are then planted by the ORP in the bays to restore declining oyster habitats and improve water quality.

To date, some four billion oysters have been planted on 1,500 acres of oyster reefs, and more than 1,200 tons of shells have been recycled to provide homes for new oysters.

Rec complex demo to start Oct. 1, skatepark stays open

(Sept. 29, 2023) The transformation of the Downtown Recreation Complex is progressing as scheduled, with the next phase of demolition and construction set to commence in the park’s east block area on or around Oct. 1.

This development represents a significant step forward in the town’s commitment to enhancing recreational opportunities in the community.

Starting Oct. 1, all park amenities with the exception of the Ocean Bowl Skate Park on Third Street and St. Louis Ave. will be unavailable for public use.

Currently, the reopening of the Downtown Recreation Complex is expected during the summer of 2024.

The revitalized park between Third and Fourth streets, will feature new basketball courts, pickleball/tennis mixed-use court(s), an inclusive playground, an expanded skate park, walking paths, and other amenities.

“We cannot wait to open the revitalized Downtown Recreation Complex,” said Recreation & Parks Director Susan Petito. “We believe the new amenities will not only enhance the quality of life for our residents, but also attract visitors to enjoy our vibrant recreational facilities.”

For more information, contact Ocean City Recreation & Parks at 410-250-0125 or www.oceancitymd.gov/rec.

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Pictured, from left, Worcester Prep Director of College Counseling Vickie Garner, Head of Upper School Carol Evans, 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalist Izzy Huber and Head of School John McDonald pose for a photo in front of the school.

New ‘Bigs in School’ program at Buckingham

(Sept. 29, 2023) Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore is partnering with Buckingham Elementary School in Berlin to launch the “Bigs in School” program.

Bigs in Buckingham is a Site-Based Mentoring Program that will serve children between the ages of 6 and 10 who would benefit from additional support in academic performance, behavior, self-esteem, interpersonal and/or social skills, with family member(s) using alcohol/drugs, and/or with incarcerated family members.

This program will help participating

students experience improved school grades, attendance, self-esteem, relationships with friends, family and teachers, and interest in doing new activities and academic subjects.

Buckingham volunteer mentors, also known as “Bigs,” will be paired with students from Buckingham Elementary School.

These mentors will dedicate 30-60 minutes of their time weekly to support, guide and inspire their “little” in their school and personal life. Bigs in Buckingham will operate during school hours, before school starts, during

lunch, or recess.

Volunteer mentors can make a lasting impact on a child’s life.

“The students mentored through Bigs in School always look forward to seeing their mentor … it is the highlight of their week” said Jessica Mimms, executive director of BBBSES. “The individualized attention is very meaningful to them, and the impact lasts a lifetime.”

BBBSES seeks business partners to support student development by encouraging and allowing employees to volunteer during work hours and spend time at the school mentoring their lit-

tles.

To become a mentor to a local child or a partnering business to support Buckingham Elementary’s Bigs in Schools, contact BBBSES at 410-5432447 or email info@shorebiglittle.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mentorship and guidance to children facing adversity in the Eastern Shore community. The agency strives to empower young people to reach their full potential and lead successful, fulfilling lives through mentoring relationships.

AGH offering cold cap treatment for cancer patients

(Sept. 29, 2023) Atlantic General Hospital’s John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Center is now offering cold cap treatment for patients undergoing chemotherapy thanks to a local grant.

According to a news release, the local facility is the first in the region to offer scalp cooling treatment to control hair loss.

Developed by a British family who understand first-hand what it is like to lose hair due to cancer treatment, the Paxman Scalp Cooling System helps reduce hair loss throughout chemotherapy.

Scalp cooling treatment, also known as cold cap treatment, empowers patients to feel a greater sense of control during a very overwhelming time.

A recent $100,000 gift from local businessman and philanthropist Jack Burbage brought the technology and other services to the cancer treatment facility named in his honor.

“When faced with the prospect of chemotherapy patients have a great deal of physical and psychological effects to deal with,” Chanelle Lake, the director of the Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center, said in the release. “Losing their hair is a major concern,

for many resulting in a feeling of losing their identity.”

She added that scalp cooling allows patients to control some of the side effects of cancer treatments.

“We are delighted to be the first facility on the Delmarva peninsula to offer this treatment option to our patients,” Lake said.

Patients can discuss scalp cooling and whether it’s right for them during their initial visit to the Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center, or call the center at 410-629-6888.

(Sept. 29, 2023) Area residents are invited to join the Worcester County Commissioners as they cut the ribbon on the new farm-themed playground equipment at the Newark Park on Oct. 3 at 1:30 p.m.

Worcester County Recreation and Parks professionals contracted with Cunningham Recreation to install GameTime play structures across 3,836 square feet of play space.

The playground is comprised of two

adjoining sections, one for children ages 2-5 and another for ages 5-12. Inclusive components are used in the play structures that allow children of all abilities to play and adults of varying ages and abilities to actively engage with their children.

The park also includes a pavilion with grills, picnic tables and public parking.

To learn more about WCRP parks and programs, visit https://worcesterrecandparks.org, and find them on social media at #PlayMDsCoast.

SUBMITTED PHOTO/OCEAN CITY TODAY Patients undergo treatments from a Paxman Scalp Cooling System. Atlantic General Hospital has added the technology at the John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Center.

Legion family donates more than $307,000 to charities

(Sept. 29, 2023) In what was a banner year for giving, the American Legion Family of Ocean City Post 166 donated more than $307,000 to charity in Fiscal Year 2023.

According to a news release, the donation was the largest ever given by the Legion Family, and went to 70 different charitable organizations, veterans groups, and public service organizations. A total $58,000 in scholarships was also included to help pay for higher education for local students.

The American Legion Family is made up of the Legionnaires of Post 166, the auxiliary unit, the Son’s of the American Legion, and the Legion Riders.

The funds were raised through a variety of mechanisms, such as slot machine proceeds and special functions at the post — which included the rider’s crab feast and son’s bull and oyster roast — as well as raffles,

and off-post events.

The auxiliary organized the firstever Putt for a Cause contest held in local bars. In one day in January, the event raised $10,000 for the Stop Soldier Suicide organization.

The post also shared donations with Atlantic General Hospital, Diakonia, Coastal Hospice, Believe in Tomorrow, volunteer local fire companies, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore. The donations also allowed the Stephen Decatur High School booster club to buy safer helmets for the school’s football team.

A donation of special note for post veterans was made to the Eagle Chapter of the Air Force Security Association. Once a year the organization cleans the Vietnam Memorial Wall Memorial in Washington D.C. The donation was sent to help fund the group’s annual costs for the effort.

One woman’s prescription for cancer: talk about it

By Cindy Hoffman Staff Writer

(Sept. 29, 2023) Talking was the key to recovering from endometrial (uterine) cancer for Cheri Stambaugh.

She was diagnosed with cancer in March at 73 years old. Her husband passed away seven years ago, so she was by herself having to deal with the big “C.” Or so she thought.

At first, she kept it to herself, but friends could tell something was wrong.

The more she talked to people, the better she felt. And she found that many of her friends had experienced

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cancer in the past, but few talked about it, until she did. And the more she talked with people, the more people would talk to her about other struggles.

“Talking made a big difference for me,” Stambaugh said.

But not just texting or talking on the phone. Stambaugh needed to get out and socialize.

She has an office at Ocean Downs, where she is the administrator for the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund for the Association of Harness Racing.

When she had surgery in April, the

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American Legion Post 166 Charity Committee member Ben Dawson, Post Commander Tom Wengert, and Treasurer George Barstis hold a ceremonial check the Post family recently donated to charity organizations for Fiscal Year 2023.

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doctor’s told her she would be out of work for two to four weeks. She went back to work in six days.

She also engaged socially. She has been a volunteer and regular customer at Windmill Creek Winery and Sisters Wine Bar in Berlin. She loves the local music scene. She can be found supporting the musicians at Open Mic Night most Thursdays at Sisters.

When she started chemo treatments, she would go out with friends, even if she was feeling poorly and not interested in eating much. Just to be with a friend and talk was important to her mindset.

Stambaugh said although cancer is a physical illness, it causes mental health issues as well.

Keeping all of that pain and fear to oneself is not healthy, so Stambaugh tried to keep to a regular social schedule, even when she was not feeling well.

“Talking to people and having people ask me questions when they were feeling down really helped me too.”

One woman she talked to said she never told anyone about her cancer, and she is still struggling with coming to terms with it. She wishes she had someone to talk to during that time.

Another woman she met had breast cancer and said her husband struggled to discuss the diagnosis with her, so Stambaugh talked with her.

She has a T-shirt that says, “I hope chemo gives me superpowers.”

It appears that it has, as she has helped others as much as others have helped her.

Recently, she hired a professional photographer, Laura Truitt of Laura Truitt Photography, to take some pictures of her at Windmill Creek Winery.

“You always see photo shoots of families, pregnancies, weddings, but you never see someone at their most vulnerable,” Stambaugh said.

“The pictures caught the essence of what I wanted to show; that you are still human, and you are still you, even with cancer.”

Stambaugh did not wear wigs during her treatment. She said she donned a baseball hat when she was out, to make other people more comfortable rather than herself.

One time, she went over to Don’s Seafood to get a bite to eat at the bar. It was raining and she grabbed her raincoat but forgot her baseball cap.

She apologized to the hostess who

seated her and the hostess told her she was beautiful anyway.

As she sat at the bar, the bartender said, “Hi beautiful.”

Later that night, the bartender came up and gave her a hug and told her that a couple who was eating in the restaurant bought her dinner and drinks. They wanted the bartender to wait until they left to tell her.

Those moments of kindness were special to her.

Stambaugh had surgery in April and then started chemotherapy in May and radiation in August. She is

now done with all of her treatments. They won’t do a scan for a few months to allow her body to heal.

“Radiation and chemo damage cancer cells and the good cells,” Stambaugh said, so she won’t know if she is cancer free for a while. “Even people who are not sick struggle sometimes.”

Stambaugh wants people to know they don’t need to be alone.

“When you are not feeling good, don’t hide. Come out and be around your friends. They may help you feel better.”

PHOTO BY LAURA TRUITT OF LAURA TRUITT PHOTOGRAPHY

Cheri Stambaugh asked a professional photographer to take pictures of her at Windmill Creek Winery after she was done with her cancer treatment. She said the pictures caught the essence of what she wanted to show, that you are still human and you’re still you, even with cancer.

Pines residents can drop off leaves at Public Works yard

By Cindy Hoffman Staff Writer

(Sept. 29, 2023) One hundred tons, that’s the weight of leaves and pine needles that Ocean Pines residents collect in a year. And leaf season is almost upon us.

While the leaves will stay green for a few more weeks, Ocean Pines residents are cleaning up after tropical storm Ophelia hit with a much lighter touch than expected this weekend. Still, leaves, branches, pine needles and sweet gum balls did litter the landscape. So, it’s time to start the fall cleanup.

Republic Services picks up trash and four bags of leaves from each participating resident twice a week. There is no limit to the number of bags that the association’s Public Works crews will pick up.

Ocean Pines Public Works will collect bagged leaves from Nov.27 to Dec.29. Bagged leaves will be picked up on days opposite of Republic Services’ regularly scheduled collection days.

Residents can also obtain a sticker for the Public Works yard to drop off leaves and other yard debris. The yard is located behind the firehouse. All leaves should be loose or in paper bags. No plastic bags are permitted.

Stickers are free to residents this year. Call Public Works at 410-641-7425 for a sticker.

Residents with a sticker may use the Public Works yard to drop off yard debris. The yard will be open to Ocean Pines residents and property owners Nov.27 to Dec 30, Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The yard will be closed Dec. 25-26 for the Christmas holiday.

Outside of spring and fall openings, residents can schedule special drop-off times during normal work hours by calling Public Works.

Public Works will not be using the vacuum truck to clear out drainage ditches this year. This is the responsibility of each resident.

By requiring a sticker to use the Public Works yard to drop off of leaves and other debris, the association will be able to control who is using the OPA facility to dispose of yard debris. This will save the association money by not having to dispose of leaves left by contractors and those living outside Ocean Pines.

The leaves are used for composting once collected.

“We haul to Blue Hen Organics in Frankford, Delaware,” Eddie Wells, the director of Public Works said.

Village Green and Go Green OC have also received leaves for composting in the past. Wells said he is open to farmers and other interested parties taking the leaves away.

Bikers Without Borders food drive scheduled for Sept. 30

(Sept. 29, 2023) Bikers Without Borders Foundation’s annual food drive is coming up at the end of the month.

From 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 30 at the Food Lion in Ocean Pines, organization members will be collecting canned goods, nonperishable food items, toiletries, and monetary dona-

tions for local food banks.

Food banks that will receive donations this fall from the drive include receiving donations Chincoteague Island Food Closet in Chincoteague; Shepherd’s Office in Georgetown, Delaware; and Sonrise Church in Berlin.

CINDY HOFFMAN/OCEAN CITY TODAY

Ocean Pines residents can obtain a sticker for the Public Works yard to drop off leaves and other yard debris. The yard is located behind the firehouse.

Collection at Food Lion in OP Palmer Gillis entrepreneur award nominations sought

(Sept. 29, 2023) Maryland Capital Enterprises, a leading nonprofit that empowers businesses to launch, grow, create jobs and generate wealth across Maryland, is now accepting nominations for its 12th annual Palmer Gillis Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

The award ceremony will take place at MCE’s annual celebration on Thursday, Nov. 2 2023, at Salisbury University in the Assembly Hall of the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons Building from 6-9 p.m. Nomination deadline is 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 13.

The winner of the MCE Palmer Gillis Entrepreneur of the Year will receive an award and a monetary prize. Additional accolades include the Innovator Award presented and sponsored by Unique Styles Custom

Home Builders, and the Workforce Development Award presented and sponsored by Worcester County Economic Development & Tourism.

Award Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a small business owner or majority partner involved in the daily operation of the business

• The business must be located in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Kent, Queen Anne, Talbot, Caroline, or Dorchester County

• The business must employ 100 employees or fewer

• The business must be a “forprofit” entity

• The business must be in good standing with the State of Maryland

For more information and to submit a nomination, visit: https://marylandcapital.org/about/e ntrepreneur-of-the-year/

Lois James d.d.s.

GENERAL DENTISTRY

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Items needed include ready-to-eat and microwave-ready meals, singleserve cereals, shelf stable milk, breakfast and granola bars, fruit cups, juice boxes, individual snack packs, cases of bottled water, and microwave rice cups. Personal hygiene items, such as infant formula and diapers are needed as well.

Monetary donations will be used to buy more food items to ensure well-rounded donations are provided to each organization, as well as provide gift cards for ongoing support through the holiday season.

CROSSWORD

Beginning at 12:30 p.m., members of the Bikers Without Borders Foundation will begin escorted rides to the recipients to make the deliveries.

Bikers Without Borders Foundation is comprised of men and women that believe that giving back to the community is a civic duty. Members are motorcycle riders and non-riders who participate in charitable and volunteer activities that support local communities.

For more information, find Bikers Without Borders on Facebook, or email bikerswithoutbordersfoundation@gmail.com.

Foundation, Bresler family to match donations for station

(Sept. 29, 2023) The Robert I. Schattner Foundation, a Marylandbased nonprofit and the local Bresler family have awarded a $75,000 matching grant for the construction of the Ocean City Fire Department Midtown Fire Station.

According to a news release, the foundation and the Bresler family have generously pledged to match every dollar donated to the fire station under construction on 65th Street, effectively doubling the value of each contribution, regardless of the amount.

The impact of the great is significant and facilitates the mission of building a state-of-the art fire station to serve the entire Ocean City community.

A matching grant is a form of philanthropic giving where a charitable foundation or individual pledges to contribute an amount equal to what other donors contribute. The public is encouraged to contribute.

As an individual or business there are a variety of ways to donate, including buying a brick or granite tile that will be prominently displayed in the main entryway or foyer of the fire station, naming opportunities for rooms within the fire station, or simply giving a monetary donation.

To create a legacy brick, visit the department’s website at ocfirehouse3.com, and customize a brick with a family name, in honor of or in memory of a loved one. When a brick is bought, the contribution will be matched through the foundation and the Bresler’s initiative.

Those who participate are not only making a financial contribution, but

leaving their family name in perpetuity, prominently displayed in the new fire station — a symbol of your dedication to the safety and well-being of our community, according to the release.

Ocean City Firefighter and Medic Ryan Whittington, the capital campaign chairman for the Fire Station 3 building fund, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the remarkable initiative in the release.

“We are immensely thankful for the generosity of the Schattner Foundation and the Bresler family,” he said. “Their commitment to match donations, including those for legacy bricks, brings us one step closer to achieving our goal and underscores the vital role community support plays in this endeavor. Together, we are excited to move this project forward.”

The overarching mission of the Robert I. Schattner Foundation is succinct and clear: “to make grants where they will do the most good and where their gifts make a real difference.”

The partnership between the foundation and the Breslers in the matching grant initiative demonstrates their dedication to positively impacting the Ocean City community.

“We are proud to stand alongside the Ocean City Midtown Fire Station and the broader community in this endeavor,” Sidney Bresler, the president and chairman of the Schattner Foundation, said in the release. “The commitment of the Ocean City Fire Department is essential to the safety and welfare of all who live, visit, and own a business here, and we are honored to support their efforts.”

PHOTO COURTESY RYAN WHITTINGTON

Members of the Ocean City Fire Department pose with members of the Bresler family in front of a fire truck. The family, who runs the Robert I. Schattner Foundation, have pledged to match donations received for the construction of the midtown Fire Station 3 on 65th Street.

Dining Guide

■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$

■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street

■ ANGLER RESTAURANT

312 Talbot St., Ocean City 410-289-7424, www.angleroc.net

$$ | Reservations | Kid’s menu | Full bar

$6 cruise with $15 lunch or dinner food purchase. Serving lunch, dinner, and lite fare. Seafood is our specialty and great landlubber choices. Boat Bar Happy Hour is 3-6 p.m. Open daily. For lunch, dinner, and Lite fare. Dine in or carry out available.

■ ANTHONY’S CARRYOUT

1608 N Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, (corner of 17th and Coastal Hwy) 410-213-4803, anthonyscarryoutoc.com

$$ | Sandwich shop

American restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Locally baked rolls with overstuffed and oversized subs, sandwiches, hand cut Idaho fries, fried chicken and much more. Thinly shaved slow roasted roast beef and hams daily. Breakfast sandwiches stuffed meats, eggs and cheese piled high. A must try!!! Open daily, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

■ CABANAS BEACH BAR & GRILLE

Located in the Plim Plaza Hotel, 109 N Atlantic Ave., 2nd Street & the boardwalk, Ocean City, 410-524-1776, www.cabanasoc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Open to the public. A full-service restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner inside and Signature smash burgers, fresh cut fries, handhelds, signature salads, and much more. Indoor and outdoor bar. Fresh squeezed crushes, frozen drinks, tropical libations. Dine in or carry out. Open 7 days a week starting with breakfast 8-11 a.m. The kitchen is open until 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at least 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The bar is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at least midnight Friday and Saturday.

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE

15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, in The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City, 410-289-7192, captainstableoc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

A local tradition for more than 60 years featuring hand cut steaks, premium lobster and perfectly prepared regional seafood. Open for breakfast and dinner every day. Happy Hour, seven days a week, 4-6 p.m. Breakfast: Monday through Friday, 7:3010:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Dinner: Sunday through Thursday, 4-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 4-10 p.m.

■ CARUSO’S PIZZA & SUBS

Downtown & Boardwalk across from Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Ocean City, 410-289-1990, oceancitymdpizza.com

$$ | Kids’ menu

Pizza, subs, calzones, stromboli’s. Fresh lemonade, orange crushes and beer. Open 7 days a week. Dine in or carry out available.

■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT

28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

American style local restaurant serving seafood, steaks and chefs specials. Check out the off season weekday specials. Early bird; daily, 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday’s early bird specials, all day and all night. Happy Hour; daily, 2-5:30 p.m. with food and drink specials. Open Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Dine-in, carry out. Ordering online www.coinspuboc.com.

■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR

17th Street in the Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, coralreefrestaurant.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Enjoy traditional Eastern Shore cuisine and local favorites that are sure to please your entire party! Choose from a selection of house specialty entrees such as sharables, handhelds and seafood. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring specialty rums. Open daily, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Happy Hour, every day, 3-6 p.m.

■ CRAWL STREET TAVERN

19 Wicomico Street, Ocean City 443-373-2756, @crawlstreettavern

$$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar

Come join the Crawl Street Tavern family with great food, drinks and fun. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Good home cooking from cream chip beef, pancakes to their famous crab cake sandwiches, burgers, finger foods, tacos, steamed shrimp, salads, wings, soups and much more. Open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine in or take out. No de-

livery.

■ DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND

Caroline Street, Wicomico Street and S. Division Street on the boardwalk, Ocean City www.dumsersdairyland.com

Ice Cream is made daily. Stop by any Dumser’s location for homemade ice cream, milk shakes, sundaes, floats and much more. Open 7 days a week.

■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL

21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-2890990

$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Fishtales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare in town. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So, sit back and enjoy. Open 7 days a week.

■ HAMMERHEADS RAW BAR & GRILL

913 Atlantic Ave. on the boardwalk, Ocean City, 410-289-0006, www.hammerheadsocmd.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Oceanfront deck. Try our Seafood steam pots and 1/2 lb burgers, creative cocktails like the shark and tank and rum punch bucket. Take a break from the beach with a cool frozen drink or one of our refreshing fresh squeezed fruit crushes. Open 7 Days a week, noon to 10 p.m. Dine in or carry out is available.

■ HARBOR WATCH RESTAURANT

806 S. Atlantic Ave., Boardwalk & Inlet, Ocean City 410-289-5121, harborwatchrestaraunt.com

$$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Harbor Watch Restaurant prides itself on the highest quality seafood, unlimited sides, known for our award-winning raw bar, certified angus beef and home to the best view of Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Open daily, Monday through Thursday at 4 p.m., Friday through Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Call for banquet and large-party details.

■ OCHO RIOS JERK & TINGS

11805 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 443-664-7275, www.ochoriosjerkandtings.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Authentic Jamaican food in Ocean City. Serving lunch and dinner. Yardies’ Jerk Wings, soups, salads, chicken seafood, beef, oxtails to curry goat and coco breads. Finish off a delicious meal with Jamaican rum cake and fried sweet plantains. Vegan options are available. Open 7 days a week, Monday through Thursday, noon to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

■ PAPI’S TACO JOINT 15th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 443-664-6811, Papistacojoint.com

$$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar

Authentic Mexican restaurant open 7 days a week. Weekdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. With a family atmosphere you can enjoy building your own street tacos with a sheet table side with their home-made authentic salsa. Serving food such as little cravings, choice of salsas, salads, bowls, soups, main dishes and desserts. Also, brunch, gluten free and vegan menus. Happy Hour Monday through Friday, 3-5 p.m. with beer, wines, cocktails and specialty signature drinks. Dine in or order online for your carryout.

■ PICKLES PUB

706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4891, www.picklesoc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Open daily. Serving food until 1 a.m. Free parking across the street. Daily food and drink specials. Live entertainment 6 nights a week. Lots of pool tables. Liquor store attached. Game room. 30+ drafts on tap. Dine in or carry out.

■ PIZZA MAMBO

710 Philadelphia Ave., between 7th and 8th Streets, Ocean City 410-289-1200; 7205 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, 410-524-0090, ocpizzamambo.com

$$ | Kids’ menu

Serving pizzas with homemade crust, sauces, and 100 percent cheese. Specialty pizzas, wings, appetizers, and salads. Also, calzone, subs, and sandwiches. Fast free delivery with 2 locations.

Open year round. Order online at ocpizzamambo.com

■ TOAST ITALIAN RESTAURANT

221 Wicomico St, Downtown Ocean City, Inside Emerson Towers on the Bay 410-237-7070, www.toastocmd.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Serving NY specialty pizzas, home of the Super Slice Challenge, brunch breakfast, soups, salads, sandwiches & subs, Italian & Seafood. Relocated to Ocean City’s downtown bayfront. Check out

Facebook for daily specials, days & hours open. Dine in and carry out available. Open 7 days a week. Serving brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner 3-9 p.m. Happy Hour 1-6 p.m.

■ THE WEDGE BAR

806 S. Atlantic Ave., Boardwalk and Inlet, Ocean City thewedgeoc.com

$-$$ | Full bar

Sit back, savor and take in the fresh salt air breeze at the most geographically unique dining spot. Treat your senses to elevated coastal cuisine and panoramic views of the ocean, bay and Assateague Island — the best view in town just got better. Enjoy small plates, sandwiches and burgers grilled on Ocean City’s only Josper grill. Happy Hour, Sunday, Monday and Thursday, 3-5 p.m., featuring $10 Wings, chicken tenders, steamed shrimp, and $12 house burger! Open Thursday through Monday.

■ 32 PALM 32nd Street in The Hilton, Ocean City 410-2892525, 32palm.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Elevated cuisine, locally sourced ingredients and allocated spirits are prominently featured in our lounge and dining room. Open year-round for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Routinely updated menus with the highest quality local ingredients for fresh seafood any time of the year! Don’t miss out on Happy Hour, every day, 3-6 p.m.

■ THE BONFIRE

7009 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 410-524-7171, thebonfirerestaurant.com

$$$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar

The ultimate all-you-care-to-eat seafood and prime rib buffet. 150 feet of delicious food with prime rib carving to order station, chicken, ham, steamed and fried shrimp, briskets, salad and soup bars, homemade desserts, and so much more. Crab legs are available by the pound. Check out the early bird specials. A special section of foods for children when the kids are happy so are the parents. Plenty of seating for large parties. Call for reservations. Voted the best buffet in Ocean City for 6 years. Open 7 days a week, Monday through Friday, 4 p.m.; Saturday, 3 p.m.; and Sunday, 4 p.m.

■ MARLIN MOON RESTAURANT

3301 Atlantic Ave. in the Double Tree Hotel, Ocean City 410-289-1201, marlinmoonocmd.com

$$ | Full bar

Winner of the Maryland People's choice award, Marlin Moon continues to offer its famous, locally loved dishes and famous happy hour. Enjoy creatively crafted cocktails, fresh selections from the raw bar and luscious desserts. Happy Hour, every day, 3-6 p.m., featuring drink specials. Breakfast, 7:30-11:30 a.m.; Lite Fare, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Dinner, 4-10 p.m.; and Bar open noon to 11 p.m.

■ MACKY’S BAYSIDE

54th Street & The Bay, Ocean City 410-7235565, info@macky.com

$$$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar

Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill, where life is good!

Macky’s features chef inspired specials, an awesome happy hour and the best bayside sunset on the Eastern Shore. Visit mackys.com to check out our music schedule and upcoming events. Come hang out where life is good, Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill. Closed Monday through Wednesday. Open Thursday, 3-11 p.m.; Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight,; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

■ PGN 29th Street, Ocean City, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-8380, 410-289-4083, www,pgncrabhouse.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & Wine

Know for their famous steamed crabs. Dining in or carry out is available. Casual seasonal seafood stop for the all-you-can-eat specials. Steamed crabs, chicken and corn on the cob. You can find clams, ribs, crab cakes, seafood platters and more. You can call for daily specials. Open 7 days a week. 11 a.m.

■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Open Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m. through midnight with island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

Monday at 11 a.m.

■ CAROUSEL OCEANFRONT HOTEL & CONDOS 118th Street, Ocean City 800-641-0011, www.carouselhotel.com

Enjoy one of four restaurants in the Carousel. Serving breakfast; The Bistro, Saturday through Sunday, 7-11 a.m. proudly serving Starbuck’s brand. Reef 118 Restaurant, Saturday through Sunday, 7-11 a.m. buffet or A la carte. Serving Dinner; Bamboo Lounge, Sunday through Thursday, 4-9 p.m., Friday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Bistro, Friday, 3-10 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Reef 118 Restaurant, Friday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy cocktails in the Bamboo Lounge, Sunday through Thursday, 4-10 p.m., Friday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

■ SQUARZ. PIZZA & RESTAURANT

In Montego Bay Shopping Center, 12825 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 443-664-8149, www.squarzpizza.com,

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

New Ownership. Open 7 days a week at 4 PM. Serving soups, salads, build your own pizza, small plates, sandwiches, dinner entrees and desserts. Full bar and HH 7 days a week, 4 to 6 PM. Dine in special menu that changes weekly in addition to the regular menu. Wide variety of gluten free options. No fryers on premises, Dine in, carry out and delivery available. Check out the menu and order online. 10% of entire check excluding alcohol.

■ VISTA ROOFTOP RESTAURANT

Located on the 8th Floor of the Fenwick Inn, 13801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City VISTAROOFTOPOC.COM / @VISTAROOFTOPOC

$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Check out this beautiful restaurant overlooking the ocean, bayside view and looking down Coastal Highway. Now open. Serving lunch and dinner with a Happy Hour menu. Soups, salads, house specials, starters, fork & knife specials to fabulous deserts. The drink menu is a must including specialty cocktails, martini list to crushes. Check out the menu online for more information.

■ WHISKER’S PUB

11805 Coastal Hwy., Located in the Ocean City Square Shopping Center 410-524-2609, whiskerspub.com

$$/$$$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar

Under new management. Serving lunch and dinner with new menu items. Finger foods, savory sandwiches, soups, salads, and delicious entrees. One of the highlights is the famous burgers. High quality ingredients and cooked to perfection. Also, serving fresh seafood, steaks, and chef’s special dishes. Open 7 days a week at 3 p.m. Happy Hour, daily, 4-7 p.m. Dine in, carry out and curbside pickup. Come for the food and stay for the fun.

OCEAN PINES

■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE

100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, Oceanpinesgolf.org/dining

$$ | Full bar

Indoor and outdoor dining with sweeping views of the 18th green and pond, the Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items with a full bar menu. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday. Carry out also available.

■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB

1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, 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 at 11 a.m.

WEST OCEAN CITY

■ CANTINA LOS AGAVES MEXICAN GRILL

12720 Ocean Gateway #7, West Ocean City 410390-3914, cantinalosagaves.com

$$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar

Ocean City’s newest Mexican restaurant and bar. Offering delicious and generous portions of the tastiest traditional and not so traditional #MexicanEats you have ever tried. Open daily at 11 a.m. Serving food until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Bar open til 11 p.m.

■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistr

12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-801-1111, www.occhopsticks.com

$$ | Beer | Premium Sake

■ BAHAMA’S CRAB SHACK CARRYOUT & OUTLET Oceanside MD/DE Line and Coastal Hwy, Fenwick 302-537-5882

Premier seafood, chicken, homemade soups, super crab cakes, steamed shrimp, fresh clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters and snow crab claws. Fat crabs by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Closed on Tuesday. Open Wednesday through

Authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dinein and carry out. Lunch specials, dinner and lite fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m to 9:30 p.m. and Friday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

■ PIZZA TUGOS

9935 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West Ocean City 410-524-2922, pizzatugos.com

$$ | Full bar | Celebrating 40 years in Ocean City. Offering pizza, wings, burgers, subs, salads, pasta and more! Open daily at 11 a.m. Serving food until 2 a.m.

Art League’s 60th anniversary gala ‘pARTy of the Year’

(Sept. 29, 2023) To mark Art League of Ocean City’s 60-year anniversary, members are holding a Diamond Jubilee Gala on Nov. 4 at the Ashore Resort & Beach Club on 101st Street.

“Art League parties have traditionally been the ‘pARTy of the Year’ in Ocean City, and this year’s gala will continue that tradition,” Rina Thaler, the executive director of the Art League, said in a news release.

The event will feature a full bar, a palette of fine food for dining, dancing to Philly party band The Heartbeats, a drawing for a winning 50/50 raffle ticket with a potential $30,000 payout, and other surprise activities.

Sponsors were solicited to help pay for the event, and several have committed various amounts.

Some of the donations are are as follows:

• Diamond $10,000 level: the Gudelsky Restaurant Group.

• Ruby $5,000 level: Paul and Emily Schwab, Bank of Ocean City, Blue Water Development, Rina and Jeff Thaler, and Seacrets.

• Sapphire $2,500 level: Jerry and Patti Selig, Carey Distributors, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Bayshore Development, Joanne Kirby of Snowden Lane, and Pohanka of Salisbury.

• Emerald $1,500 level: Sunsations, Wilde Charitable Foundation, and Joe Smoot and Linda Gundersen.

Many other individuals, businesses, and organizations have signed up as sponsors at other levels.

Sponsorships were accepted through Sept. 19.

For more information, visit OCart.org/DiamondJubilee or contact Nancy Dofflemyer, the Art League’s Director of Development, at 410-524-9433 or nancyd@artleagueofoceancity.org. To buy tickets, visit givebutter.com/c/DiamondJubileeGala.

Fourth annual Fall Festival at Windmill Creek Winery

(Sept. 29, 2023) The fourth annual Fall Festival at Windmill Creek Winery will celebrate the spirit of autumn on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 1-5 p.m. located at 11206 Worcester Hwy., Berlin.

Presented by The Power of 2 Team, headed by Bethany Drew and Terri Bradford with Hileman Real Estate, the family event will feature a pumpkin patch, Oktoberfest Beer Garden, bounce houses, face painting, live music, games, prizes, food and wine.

Admission to the festival is $10 per person, and a separate $5 charge for the beer garden. All proceeds will be donated to the Parkinson’s Foundation to aid its research and pursuit of a cure.

In addition to food, drinks and activities, local vendors will be on the grounds offering their products to purchase. Vendors will include East Aloha, East Shire Creations, Sandy Bottom Candle Co., Nelly Beanz, Jabbs Seasoning, and Knitting by Cait, among others.

This festival would not be possible without its sponsors: Gold Sponsors: East Coast Tile, iHeart Radio, Maryland Title Services and Watchful Eyes; Silver Sponsor: Jack Abell, Inc.; Bronze Sponsors: Lakeside Title, Truist Bank, Goosehead Insurance, Norcom Mortgage, Copy Central, and Elite Valuation Appraisals.

In case of inclement weather, the rain date is Oct. 8.

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Fri., Sept. 29

OCEANS CALLING MUSIC FESTIVAL

THE ANGLER RESTAURANT

312 Talbot St., Ocean City, 410-289-7424 / www.angleroc.net

Sept. 29: Zion, 5-9 p.m.

Sept. 30: Lennon Laricci, 5-9 p.m.

CAPTAIN’S TABLE

15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, Located in The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City, 410-289-7192 / Captainstableoc.com

Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5-9 p.m.

CAROUSEL BEACH BAR - TSUNAMI

In the Carousel Hotel, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-1000 / www.carouselhotel.com

Sept. 29-30: DJ Nigel, 7-9 p.m.

Oct. 1: Chino Rankin, 5-8 p.m.

Oct. 5: Chino Rankin, 5-8 p.m.

CARRIBBEAN POOL BAR

In the Plim Plaza Hotel

109 N. Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City 410-289-6181 / www.plimplazaoc.com

Sept. 29: Pier Pressure, 1-5 p.m.

Sept. 30: Permila Project, 2-6 p.m.

Oct. 1: Mercury Agenda, 2-6 p.m.

COCONUT’S BAR & GRILLE

3701 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, 21841 410-289-6846 / castleinthesand.com

Sept. 29: Darin Engh, noon to 3 p.m.; Aaron Howell Trio, 4-8 p.m.

Sept. 30: Dylan Canfield, noon to 3 p.m.; Jade Lee Band, 4-8 p.m.

Oct. 1: Hurricane Kevin, noon to 3 p.m.; Colossal Fossil Sauce, 5-8 p.m.

Oct. 5: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m.

COINS

28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City

410-289-3100 / www.coinspuboc.com

Sept 29: Lennon LaRicci, 7 p.m.

Sept 30: Tear Off the Roof, 8 p.m.

Oct 4: Support your Local Bartender Night, w/DJ Wax, 9 p.m.

CRAWL STREET TAVERN

19 Wicomico Street, Ocean City

443-373-2756

Sept 29: Harbor Boys, 9 p.m.

Sept 30: DJ Magellan, 9 p.m.

HAMMERHEADS RAW BAR & GRILL

913 Atlantic Ave. on the boardwalk, Ocean City

410-289-0006 / www.hammerheadsocmd.com

Sept. 29: Devaney Brothers, 7-11 p.m.

Sept. 30: Anna Burgess, 1-5 p.m. ; Troy Mawyer, 711 p.m.

MACKY’S BAYSIDE BAR & GRILL

54th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-723-5565 / mackys.com

Sept. 29-30: Live Music, 10 p.m.

PICKLE’S PUB

706 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, 410-289-4891 / picklesoc.com

Sept 29: Beas by Deojee, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Sept. 30: Higher Education, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Oct. 1: Beats by Deojee, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Oct. 2: Karaoke w/Wood, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Oct. 3: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Oct. 4: Beats by Deojee, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Oct. 5: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

SEACRETS

49th Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com

Sept. 29: Dear Zoe Duo, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Shake, Shake, Shake, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; LUNASEA Full Moon Glow Party!!, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Cherry Crush Band, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

Sept. 30: Lights Out By 8, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m.

to 2 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; The Way Outs, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Shake, Shake, Shake, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

Oct. 5: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Connair, 9 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL

In the Ocean City Square Shopping Center, 11805 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 410-524-2609 /www.whiskersbar.com

Sept. 29: Dance w/Beats by Followers, 8 p.m.

Oct. 2: Industrial Night, 8 p.m.

Oct. 3: Ladies Night; Karaoke with DJ Wood, 8 p.m.

Ocean City Boardwalk, South Atlantic Avenue, noon to 11 p.m. A three day festival featuring more than 30 performances on 3 stages. Performers for Friday include Jack Johnson, Alanis Morissette, O.A.R. and more. Tickets and schedule: oceanscallingfestival.com.

MAHJONG CLUB

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Join in for a fun morning of playing tile Mahjong. Feel free to bring your own tile set. All are welcome. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

SURVIVAL SPANISH: WEATHER

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1 p.m. Learn about the Spanish vocabulary for talking about the weather. 410-2084014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

Sat., Sept. 30

OCEANS CALLING MUSIC FESTIVAL

Ocean City Boardwalk, South Atlantic Avenue, noon to 11 p.m. A three day festival featuring more than 30 performances on 3 stages. Performers for Saturday include John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, Incubus and more. Tickets and schedule: oceanscallingfestival.com.

YOUR HEALTHIEST YOU CONFERENCE INTEGRATIVE AND WELLNESS

Oak Ridge Church, 361 Tilghman Road, Salisbury, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets $10. Participate in a day of health and wellness education with a holistic approach, hosted by Women Supporting Women. Cost is $10 and includes breakfast on the go. events@womensupportingwomen.org, 410-548-7880

BIKERS WITHOUT BORDERS FOUNDATION

ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE

Food Lion, 11007 Manklin Creek Road, Berlin, 9 a.m.-noon. Members will be collecting canned goods, nonperishable food items, infant formula, diapers, toiletries and monetary donations for local food banks. Members will deliver donations at 12:30 p.m.

TINKER TIME: STEM KITS

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Drop in anytime. Use the library’s

supplies and your imagination to explore STEM concepts with the selfguided kits. 410-632-3495, www.worcesterlibrary.org

ONLINE SAFETY

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10 a.m. Julie Landon, Life Crisis Center, will present a short program on staying safe online. For ages 6-11 years and their caregivers. 410-641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org

EN GARDE!

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 1 p.m. Dave Nemazie, international fencing competitor and coach at the Salisbury Fencing Club, will teach this class. The class will focus on épée. Get a taste of the Olympic Sport of Fencing. 410-641-0650

FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

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

Sun., Oct. 1

OCEANS CALLING MUSIC FESTIVAL

Ocean City Boardwalk, South Atlantic Avenue, noon to 11 p.m. A three day festival featuring more than 30 performances on 3 stages. Performers for Sunday include The Lumineers, Weezer, Dirty Heads and more. Tickets and schedule: oceanscallingfestival.com.

FUND-RAISING CRAB FEAST

Church of the Holy Spirit Episcopal, 10001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 2-5 p.m. Menu includes crabs, fried chicken, corn on the cob, hush puppies, beverages and desserts. Dine in or carry out. Cost is $45 for adults, $20 for ages 6-10 years and free to those 6 years and younger. 410-723-1973

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

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

BERLIN FARMERS MARKET

Sundays through Sept. 24 - Commerce, Pitts and Main streets, Berlin, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 35 farmers, food cultivators, bakers, distillers, seafood, meat, eggs and more. TheBerlinFarmersMarket.com

COLOSSAL FOSSIL SAUCE Coconut’s Bar & Grille: Sunday, Oct. 1, 5-8 p.m.

DJ TUFF

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Mon., Oct. 2

FREE COMMUNITY FLU CLINIC

St. Mary Star of The Sea Parish - Holy Savior Church, 1705 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free clinic for those ages 13 years and older. No appointment required. Donations help offset the cost of future flu clinics. www.agh.care/flu

MAKER MONDAY - PUMPKINS, PUMPKINS, PUMPKINS

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 2 p.m. Make a miniature pumpkin for your home. No sewing required. All materials provided. Registration required: 410-641-0650. www.worcesterlibrary.org

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 p.m. Featuring “Hekabe” by Euripides. The group is reading from Book 5 of the Great Conversations Anthology. 410208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

DIABETES EDUCATION

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 4-6 p.m. Education on the topic of diabetes. Alyce Marzola, amarzola@atlanticgeneral.org

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

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

DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS

Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ladies who love to sing invited. Mary, 410-629-9383 or Carol, 302-2427062.

OVEREATER’S ANONYMOUS

Mondays - Worcester County LibraryOcean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 7-8 p.m. No dues or fees. 410-459-9100

Tues., Oct. 3

OC KNITTING GROUP

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Bring whatever project you happen to be working on. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

OC KNITTING CLUB

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

MASTER GARDENERS PLANT CLINIC

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. Master Gardener Ginny Rosenkranz talks about all things plants. Bring questions and feel free to show your plants as

well. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

RIBBON CUTTING FOR NEWARK PLAYGROUND

Newark Park, 8332 Newark Road, 1:30 p.m. Worcester County Commissioners will cut the ribbon on the new farmthemed playground equipment at Newark Park. https://worcesterrecandparks.org, #PlayMDsCoast

DOCUMENTARY: ‘RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD’

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 2 p.m. Learn about the Native Americans who contributed to rock music. This is part of the community read series. 410-641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org

CHAIR YOGA

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Nicole Long, certified yoga instructor, teaches how to stretch in a safe and low impact manner. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

BEACH HEROES-OC

Tuesdays - Volunteer beach clean-up group meets from 9-10 a.m., year-round. Trash bags, grippers and gloves provided. Check the Facebook page “Beach Heroes-OC” for weekly meeting locations. All are welcome.

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

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

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY

Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3:30-4:30 p.m. TOPS is a weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. 410289-4725

ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTICE

Tuesdays - Experienced dancers and others interested in watching or learning more are welcome, 7-9:30 p.m. No partner required. Info: TangobytheBeach.com.

ZUMBA TONING TUESDAYS

Tuesdays - Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 5:30 p.m. Zumba with optional light weights. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com

Wed., Oct. 4

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR 5K HERO RUN OR 2-MILE WALK FOR WOR-WIC

Held Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. at Wor-Wic Community College. Kids’ Hero Run begins at 9:45 a.m. Entry fee is $25, or $35 after Oct. 4, and $5 for the kids’ event. Register: www.worwic.edu/5K, 410-3342807. BARIATRIC

and

second Wednesday of each month. For non-surgical patients. Atlantic General Bariatric Center, 410-641-9568

MERRY MAKERS: PUMPKIN DISHES

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. Paint and decorate small pumpkin dishes, followed by another surprise pumpkin craft just for fun. Limited 10. Registration required: 410-208-4014. www.worcesterlibrary.org

ZEN-TANGLES AND ZEN-DOODLES

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 4 p.m. Learn the relaxing art of Zentangles ad Zendoodles. For teens and adults. 410632-3495, www.worcesterlibrary.org

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 5-6 p.m. The group provides discussion and education on the topic of diabetes. Darlene Jameson, 410-208-9761, djameson@atlanticgeneral.org

KIWANIS CLUB MEETING

Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Third Wednesday meetings are offsite and will be updated monthly on the website and Facebook. Guests are welcome. www.kiwanisofopoc.org

ZUMBA WEDNESDAYS

Wednesdays - Ocean City 50plus Center, 104 41st St., 10 a.m. Dance background not required. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com

Thurs., Oct. 5

26TH ANNUAL ENDLESS SUMMER CRUISIN

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City; Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot; and throughout Ocean City, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Car shows, Pedal Car Show, Neon & LED Light Car Show, live music and celebrity appearances. https://specialeventpro.com/endless-summercruisin

CPAP MASK FITTING

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

CHESS CLUB

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Come to the library and bring your boards. All are welcome. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

COMMUNITY READ DISCUSSION: ‘THERE THERE’ BY TOMMY ORANGE

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 2 p.m. Pick up a

copy of this year’s Maryland Humanities community read at the Pocomoke library. 410-957-0878, www.worcesterlibrary.org

MUSIC LEGENDS SERIES: PETE SEEGER

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Documentary explores the life of the activist singer-songwriter who inspired the folk revival of the early-1960s, and features Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and others. 410208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

THE GREATEST PIANO MEN

Ocean City Performing Arts CenterRoland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 7 p.m. Featuring 25 hit songs, video and storytelling. Tickets prices are $35 and $40. Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/447536 2/the-greatest-piano-men-ocean-cityoc-performing-arts-center.

BEACH SINGLE 55 PLUS MEET AND GREET

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

ONGOING EVENTS

OCEAN CITY CHAPTER OF THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF ITALY

Meets every month (except July and August) at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Membership is open to individuals of Italian descent and their spouses. www.sonsofitalyoceancity.com

POLISH AMERICAN CLUB OF DELMARVA

Meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 2-4 p.m. A social organization of men and women of Polish or Slavic descent.

‘CHRONICLING OUR DELMARVA HISTORY: THE PHILLIPS CANNING FACTORY

Local artist Patrick Henry presents photographs, artifacts and memories from the local Phillips Canning Factory. On display at the Germantown School Community Heritage Center on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Sept 30. Also available by appointment. germantownschool@gmail.com, 443235-9803, 410-641-0638

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Year-Round Outboard

Motor Tech/Mechanic needed for basic outboard and boat service, winterizing outboards and shrink wrapping boats. Excellent starting salary. Call Harbor Marine Inc., W. Ocean City, 410-213-1383.

Ocean City Today September 29, 2023

Call 410-723-6397

by Monday 5 p.m.

Classifieds appear in Ocean City Today & Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com & baysideoc.com

MARKETPLACE

DENTAL HYGIENIST

Ocean City, MD 410-213-1032

Ocean City Florist Now Hiring PT Floral Designer 2-3 days a week. Some Saturdays will be required. Experience necessary. Call 410-250-1636 or apply within.

Montego Bay Market is looking for year round Deli and Cashier for the end of the summer and the off season.

Please apply in person

12903 Coastal Hwy. HIRING

Code of Enforcement & Building Official. Full-time with benefits for the Town of Selbyville. Complete job description at Selbyville.delaware.gov

RENTALS

RENTALS

4BR, 2BA, Living Room, Dining Room, Parking.

Located at 438 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD 21811. Rent: $2100/month (cable, electric & water not included.) 410-456-0272

BOOKKEEPER

Red Sun Custom Apparel located in Selbyville, Del. is seeking a Skilled and Detail-Oriented Bookkeeper to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and be proficient in QuickBooks and EXCEL. If you are passionate about numbers, highly organized, and have excellent attention to detail, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send your resume, salary requirements and questions to bregan@redsuncustom.com.

HERKER PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

An Innovative Approach to Property Maintenance

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR - BI-LINGUAL A PLUS

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Customer Service, MS Word & Excel, knowledge of Basic Office Procedures; Strong Math Skills are a plus. WE OFFER: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, competitive pay, great benefits, paid holidays and vacation. Email resume to Gherker@comcast.net or call 610-459-5857

Outlets Ocean City

Full-Time, Customer Service Representative

Provide exceptional customer service to shoppers, tenants, vendors and visitors to our outlet shopping destination. This person will handle customer inquiries and successfully meet marketing and operational goals to ensure a positive experience. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule including some nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Assist customers/retailers/vendors with questions, route incoming phone calls appropriately

- Answer incoming phone calls, accurately maintain data bases, complete reports/logs, order supplies

- Provide vendor waivers, assist with check-ins

- Inform shoppers of promotions/special events, distribute coupon books

- Participate in special events/projects

- Able to navigate computers, complete documents in a variety of programs

- Report all accidents/incidents according to policy in absence of GM

Qualifications

- Ability to accurately use math skills, type documents, maintain databases, demonstrate attention to detail, utilize a computer effectively, assist with customer situations, multi-task, etc.

Avison Young/Outlets Ocean City is committed to employing the best talent with the most fair and equitable recruitment practices. Additional information and apply at: https://us-avisonyoung.icims.com/jobs/3743/ customer-service-representative/job

Rental 2BR/2BA Waterfront in Ocean City. Available Oct. 16-June 16. Non-smoking, no vaping, no pets. $1995/month. 443-880-5727

Ocean Pines, Year Round, 3BR, 2BA Rancher. Beautiful. Large screened porch. Lovely back yard. Good credit. No smoking. No pets. $1950 per month plus all utilities. 301-509-6515

Seeking YR & Seasonal Rentals! Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

OFF SEASON RENTALS

Utililites Included CONTACT US AT burgundyinn@gmail.com 410-289-8581

HOUSE SHARING

Nice house. 94th Street area. Enclosed hot tub room, other amenities. Nice pets considered. Seeking employed males 20-30 years old who have their life together. Winter or year round. $600/month plus utilities. Text Rob, 410-726-5200.

Fully Furnished Room for Rent in South Gate Ocean Pines. $700 per month includes all utilities. $200 deposit. No Pets - No Smoking. 443-880-2317

Roommates - Totally Redone, Beautiful Inside & Out House to Share in Ocean Pines. Full House Privileges. All Utilities Included. NO PETS & NO SMOKING! $800 per month. 443-880-2486

COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL

Industrial Warehouse. Space: 1500 sq. ft. Masonry construction, 18’ high ceiling, large garage door, bathroom. Route 90/Bishopville. Call 443-497-4200.

1 Office/Retail Space available in West Ocean City. Approximately 1656 sq. ft. Call 443-497-4200

Shops/Storage/ Flex Building for Lease/ Option to Purchase 1000-10,000 sq. ft. In town Ocean City on 142nd St. 410-723-4400 or 410-430-8332

Commercial Warehouses 600 and 800 sq. ft. spaces West Ocean City and Bishopville, MD

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.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

AUCTIONS

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

Salisbury Route 50 Self Storage

Units to be auctioned: 219310-A20-B24-D46-B44B59-C13-C14-D16-D35D86-E2-E6-E30-E35-F22. Units are being sold due to non-payment of rent. Common items in units are household items, furniture, tools, fishing equipment, paintings, antiques and vintage items.

Date: Friday, September 29th, 2023

Time: 11:00 am

This will be an online auction. Please go to Lockerfox.com and register. Feel free to call 410-7426642 for any questions regarding the online auction.

Yearly & Seasonal Rentals

We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com

It’s not too late to advertise your winter rentals. GET IT RENTED HERE! 410-723-6397 Run your business card in our SERVICE DIRECTORY CALL 410-723-6397 for pricing!

1989 NorthCoast Express

31 ft., twin Cummins diesels (low hours). Set up for offshore fishing. Fully equipped, extra parts. Serious inquiries. For more information, wha@kennett.net or 610-662-9117.

www.baysideoc.com

www.oceancitytoday.com

BUDGET MOVERS

443-664-5797

LOCAL & EAST COAST MOVING

Full Packing Service

Piano Movers - Full Service

www.facebook.com/OCBudgetMovers

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MISC. FOR SALE

Switch to DISH and get up to a $300 gift card! Plus get the Multisport Pack included for a limited time! Hurry, call for details: 1-855-407-6870.

MISC. SERVICES

FREE high-speed internet for those that qualify. Government program for recipients of select programs incl. Medicaid, SNAP, Housing Assistance, WIC, Veterans Pension, Survivor Benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15 GB internet service. Bonus offer: Android tablet FREE with one-time $20 copay. Free shipping & handling. Call Maxsip Telecom today! 1-888-592-5957

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

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PETS/PET SUPPLIES

Are you a pet owner? Do you want to get up to 100% back on Vet Bills? Physicians Mutual Insurance Company has pet coverage that can help! Call 1-888-928-1656 to get a free quote or visit insurebarkmeow.com/mddc

SERVICES

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-337-5228 www.dental50plus.com/ MDDC#6258

VEHICLES WANTED DONATE YOUR CAR/TRUCK/ RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD Compassion Place ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437 www.CompassionPlace.org

CHRISTOPHER T WOODLEY ESQ

WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON

3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY

OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES

ESTATE NO 19888

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the REGISTER OF WILLS court of LANCASTER COUNTY, PA appointed LISA G KOWALSKI whose address is 2102 SHUMAKER ROAD MANHEIM, PA 17546 as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Estate of LESLIE E BROSIUS AKA: LESLIE E BROSIUS SR who died on APRIL 23, 2023 domiciled in PENNSYLVANIA, USA

The Maryland resident agent for service of process is CHRISTOPHER

T WOODLEY whose address is 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: WORCESTER COUNTY

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; 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 delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY

ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE

SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074

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JESSICA H. MCCONNELL ESQ

JIMENO AND GRAY, P.A.

7310 RITCHIE HIGHWAY SUITE 900

GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Estate No. 19891

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM D. DEWAR

Notice is given that Mary Heath, 1684 Grandview Road, Pasadena, MD 21122, was on September 11, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William D. Dewar who died on July 10, 2023, 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 11th day of March, 2024.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or

(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Mary Heath

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 14, 2023

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Estate No. 19889

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EILEEN EDNA CONSTANTINE

Notice is given that Kathleen Elizabeth Murray, 7689 Parsonsburg Road, Parsonsburg, MD 21849, was on September 07, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Eileen Edna Constantine who died on August 17, 2023, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 7th day of March, 2024.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or

(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other de-

livery 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.

Kathleen Elizabeth Murray 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 14, 2023

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ued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairperson announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates.

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

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

JOSEPH B. WILSON, CHAIRPERSON MAUREEN F. L. HOWARTH, ATTORNEY OCD-9/14/3t

Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 301-907-8000

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

At 7:00 pm

To consider amending Chapter 110, entitled Zoning, to require minimum number and dimensions of enclosed garage parking spaces and associated driveway apron by amending Article V, entitled Supplemental Regulations, Division 3 OffStreet Parking, Section 110-932 entitled Minimum Number of Spaces and Section 110-935 entitled Design Standards.

APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (PZ FILE #23-14100001)

To consider amending Chapter 110, entitled Zoning, to amend Code Section 110-2. Definitions, by defining ‘dormer’, ‘attic’, ‘habitable attic’, and revising the definition of ‘building, height of’ to allow habitable attic space in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Code, along with related amendments to Section 110-422, maximum building height in the Mobile Home Residential District, Section 110-865.27, benefits of development incentives in the Upper Downtown Design Overlay Zone, and Section 110-932, minimum number of off-street parking spaces, to clarify the use of these spaces and the required parking necessary.

APPLICANT: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION (PZ FILE #23-14100002)

No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing.

Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be contin-

Diane S. Rosenberg, et al 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814

Substitute Trustee Plaintiff(s)

v.

Irvin D. Webber 310 15th Street Ocean City, MD 21842

Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-23-000051

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 11th day of September, 2023, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 310 15th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 16th day of October, 2023, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in Ocean City Digest a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 9th day of October, 2023. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $540,000.00.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy

Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-9/21/3t

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of JACQUELINE WALSTON Estate No. 19898 Notice is given that TERRENCE WALSTON whose address is 710 NINTH STREET, POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 was on SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JACQUELINE WALSTON who died on MARCH 13, 2023 without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in

the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 15th day of MARCH, 2024

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

( 1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or

(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County

ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE

SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-9/21/3t

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING

EAST SIDE OF MARKET STREET

NORTH OF MOAT ROAD

from 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. (except holidays), at (410) 632-1200 as well as at www.co.worcester.md.us.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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croach 4.27 feet) for a proposed attached shed in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1206(b)(2) & ZS 1-305, at 13346 Cove Landing Road, Tax Map 4, Parcel 26, Block 7, Lot 9, Tax District 5, Worcester County, Maryland.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2 Administration, Article IV, Division 5 of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland hereinafter referred to as Code, same being the Board of Adjustments and Appeals Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearing will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

At 3:00 PM

BAAV 23-081 Requesting a variance to the 2’ freeboard requirements for substantial improvements of a current structure. (Sec. 38-61) The building is in the X Zone per FEMA requirements. Improvement to existing structure to include remodeling to inside of dwelling and new exterior additions. Locally known as 3 8TH ST parcel number 2876 -11A -8N in the Town of Ocean City, MD

OWNER: Carla F. Johnson Irrevocable Trust (2012)

APPLICANT: Jonathon Selway

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SECOND

TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 444 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV on behalf of Black Water Relics, LLC, property owner, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately 1.79 acres of land located on the east side of Market Street, approximately 0.25 miles north of Moat Road, in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from A-1 Agricultural District to C-2 General Commercial District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application as amended.

Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a

PUBLIC HEARING on

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM

WORCESTER COUNTY

GOVERNMENT CENTER –ROOM 1101

ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863

At said public hearing the County Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 444 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve, or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance.

Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 444 and the Planning Commission’s recommendation, which will be entered into record at the public hearing, are on file and available to view electronically by contacting the Department of Development, Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Monday through Friday

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR REVISIONS TO THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS WORCESTER

COUNTY, MARYLAND

The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive public input on the proposed revisions to the County Commissioner Election Districts pursuant to Section 2-102 of the Worcester County Government Article. The County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023 at 10:35 a.m. IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM

WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER –ROOM 1101 ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863

Maps are available to view electronically by visiting www.co.worcester.md.us or by contacting the Department of Development, Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. (except holidays), at (410) 632-1200.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING

WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY,OCTOBER12,2023

Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in-person before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland.

6:30 p.m. Case No. 23-68, on the lands of Thomas & Catherine Polera, requesting an after-the-fact variance to the accessory structure setback of 6 feet to 3.56 feet (to encroach 2.44 feet) for an existing shed in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-206(b)(2) & ZS 1-305(p)(2), at 87 Sandyhook Road, Tax Map 16, Parcel 39, Section 2, Lot 125, Tax District 3, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:35 p.m. Case No. 23-69, on the lands of Scott Griffin, requesting a variance to the right side yard setback from 8 feet to 3.73 feet (to en-

6:40 p.m. Case No. 23-70, on the lands of Clark Rodano & Beth Trehey, requesting a variance for an accessory structure in a front yard setback from 40 feet to 13.91 feet (to encroach 26.09 feet) and located 6 feet from a side property line, in the R-1 Rural Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-205(b)(2) & ZS 1-305, at 12349 Dixie Drive, Tax Map 10, Parcel 241, Lot 124, Tax District 5, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:45 p.m. Case No. 23-71, on the lands of Ollie & Lauren Hitchens, on the application Chris Woodley, requesting a variance to the front yard setback from 60 feet from the center of the road right-of-way to 44.5 feet (to encroach 55.5 feet) for a proposed single family dwelling in the R-1 Rural Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-205(b)(2) & ZS 1-305, on the east side of Collins Road about .4 miles south of Jarvis Road, Tax Map 9, Parcel 345, Lot 1, Tax District 5, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:50 p.m. Case No. 23-72, on the lands of Billie Whaley Brittingham Residuary Trust, on the application of Mark Cropper, requesting a special exception to expand an existing 1.59 acre dredge spoil disposal site by 1.75 acres and establish a new 8.4 acre site in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-201(c)(26) and ZS 1315, located at the intersection of Cash Road & Friendship Road, Tax Map 20, Parcel 185, Tax District 3, Worcester County, Maryland.

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SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19860 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ETHEL L. TURNER

AKA: ETHEL LOUISE TURNER

Notice is given that Doris Howell, 13581 Deer Brook Court, Mount Airy, MD 21771, was on September 18, 2023 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Ethel L. Turner who died on July 18, 2023, with a will.

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

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

All persons having claims against

the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or

(2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Doris Howell

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 28, 2023

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SMALL ESTATE NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19854

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EDWARD DANIEL WIRKMAN

Notice is given that Lori R. Stone, 412 Katie Street, Ocean View, DE 19970, was on September 19, 2023 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Edward Daniel Wirkman who died on August 1, 2023, with a will.

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

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

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or

(2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or

any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Lori R. Stone

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 28, 2023

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placement 50’ of deteriorated timber bulkhead using batter piles, maximum channelward extension 18”. To reconstruct existing parallel 5’ x 21’ dock, install one boat lift with associated pilings and one 8’ x 11.5’ float; all maximum channelward extension of 20’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 709 LOOP RD Parcel # 9448A-24 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Thomas Wagner

APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc., Inc.

PW 23-087 A request has been submitted to install one (1) boat lift with associated pilings a maximum 25’ channelward of existing bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 153 NEWPORT BAY DR UNIT 12 Parcel # 3598A-12 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: John & Jessica Williams

cated at 200 BEACHCOMBER LN Parcel # 8020A-14 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Connie Troll

APPLICANT: Ocean Services of DE, Inc.

PW 23-093 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift with four associated pilings a maximum channelward extension of 32’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 623 GULF STREAM DR Parcel # 8020A1474B-in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Sean Foster

APPLICANT: Ocean Services of DE, Inc.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

BOARD OF PORT WARDENS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106 ”Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland.

Thursday, October 12, 2023

At 2:00 p.m.

PW 23-082 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift with associated pilings with modification to existing pier in kind, maximum channelward extension 22’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 2806 PLOVER DR UNIT B Parcel # 4949 -2806B- in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Joshua Otto & Meredith Ward

APPLICANT: Pristine Permitting, LLC

PW 23-084 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift on existing pilings and install one davit arm sling on an existing piling; maximum channelward extension 18’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 309 S HERON GULL CT Parcel # 6071A-100 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Charles Maurer

APPLICANT: Pristine Permitting, LLC

PW 23-085 A request has been submitted to install one 12’ x 14’ double PWC float a maximum of 17.5’ of existing bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 1544 TEAL DR Parcel # 3429 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: George Purnell, Goose Island Revocable Trust

APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc., Inc.

PW 23-086 A request has been submitted to repair with vinyl re-

APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc., Inc.

PW 23-088 A request has been submitted to remove two (2) existing PWC lifts and install one (1) double PWC lift on existing piles a maximum of 25’ channelward of existing bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 600 OSPREY RD UNIT 1 Parcel # 5257 -1 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Jeffrey & Cynthia Ousborne, TR

APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc., Inc.

PW 23-089 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with associated pilings a maximum of 22’ channelward of existing bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 225 26TH ST SLIP 4 Parcel # 5710 -S4 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Randall Fallon

APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc., Inc.

PW 23-090 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift on existing piles a maximum 28’ channelward extension. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 505 EDGEWATER

AVE UNIT A Parcel # 4120 -10 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Scott Weller

APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc., Inc.

PW 23-091 A request has been submitted to install a new 5’ x 40’ parallel platform, a 5’ x 30’ perpendicular pier, and one boat lift with four associated piles; all work a maximum of 35’ channelward extension. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 617 GULF STREAM DR Parcel # 8020A1477B- in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Peter Hill Byrne

APPLICANT: Ocean Services of DE, Inc.

PW 23-092 A request has been submitted to remove existing parallel platform and install 40’ of replacement vinyl bulkhead, maximum 18” channelward; and to install new 5’ x 30’ parallel platform, maximum channelward extension 6’6”. The site of the proposed construction is described as being lo-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on:

Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) and Section 30-561, for a variance pursuant to the provisions of Section 30-554(d)(1)(d) and Section 30554(d)(3) to reduce the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area (ACBCA) Buffer Management Area (BMA) from 25 feet to 1 foot 3.5 inches (a total encroachment of 23 feet 8.5 inches) for a proposed impervious retaining wall. A second variance request has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 30-554(d)(7) to reduce the required ACBCA BMA vegetation percentage from 40 percent to 30.48 percent (a reduction of 9.52 percent in required plantings). The site of the appeal is described as Tax Map 0110, Parcel 2520, unnumbered lot(s), Block 21 consisting of 45,742 square feet of land area, located on the plat entitled “Mean High Water Survey – Lands of AWS 450 Limited Partnership - Town of Ocean City – Tenth Tax District –Worcester County, Maryland” made by Frank G. Lynch, Jr. & Associates, dated March 24, 2017; further described as located on the west side of Philadelphia Avenue and bounded by the waters of the Ocean City Inlet and Isle of Wight Bay at the property’s east side, and locally known as 700 S. Philadelphia Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: HUGH CROPPER, IV, ESQ., FOR EFFIE’S BEACH, LLC – (BZA 2663 #23-09500012) at 6:10 PM

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance to the rear yard setback to allow reconstruction of exit stairs required for emergency ingress-egress, providing a 1’ setback instead of 4’ as allowed by Code Section 110-905. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 27, Block 17, on the Revised Reassembled Plat No. 2 of Fenwick, Maryland; further described as located on the south side of 138th Street, and locally known as 5 138th Street, Windward Condominiums, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: JOSEPH E. MOORE, ESQ., FOR WINDWARD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION – (BZA 2664 #23-09500013)

Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall.

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SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF

APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of R RICHARD ROYDEN MCCLEARY Estate No. 1 19903 Notice is given that R RICHARD PENDING MCCLEARY whose address is 58 STATE STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 was on S SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 appointed Personal Representative(s) of the estate of R RICHARD ROYDEN MCCLEARY who died on M MAY 30, 2023 with a will.

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

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

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or

(2) Thirty days after the personal

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representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-9/28/1t

MICHAEL J. LAY ESQ. 200 EAST 25TH STREET BALTIMORE, MD 21218

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19907

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EUGENE ANTHONY DORE

Notice is given that Tracy A. Sies, 11 Bantry Court, Baltimore, MD 21237, was on September 25, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Eugene Anthony Dore who died on July 21, 2023, 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 25th day of March, 2024.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or

(2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Tracy A. Sies 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 29, 2023

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS

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SUBMITTED PHOTO/OCEAN CITY TODAY

Worcester County Garden Club members assist Gull Creek residents with making fall floral arrangements at a recent garden therapy workshop at the Gull Creek Senior Living Community in Berlin.

SUBMITTED PHOTO/OCEAN CITY TODAY DONATION

District Gov. Cliff Berg, left, and Ocean City Berlin Rotary Club President Margaret Mudron recently presented a check to Ken Sklenar of Easter Seals. The club meets the first and third Wednesday of the month at Don's Seafood at the South Gate in Ocean Pines.

What small investors need to know

of like-kind properties;

Section 1031 survey discussed

By Lauren Bunting

Writer

(Sept. 29, 2023) Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code allows a real estate property used for business or held as an investment to be exchanged for another property that is of “like kind.”

IRS notes that “properties are of likekind if they’re of the same nature or character, even if they differ in grade or quality.

For example, an apartment building would generally be like-kind to another apartment building. However, real property in the United States is not like-kind to real property outside the United States.

In a deferred exchange — an exchange that occurs when the property received in the exchange is received

after the transfer of the property given up — the seller of the property that is being exchanged for a likekind property must identify the replacement property within 45 days after the relinquished property is transferred.

The replacement property must be received within 180 days.

The National Association of Realtors has issued a survey report on its members about Section 1031 transactions.

At the time of the last survey, over 61 percent of NAR members reported being involved in at least one likekind transaction.

The results show that a majority of properties that were sold in a likekind exchange were held by small investors and that additional capital was invested in the property acquired nine times out of 10.

Below are some additional survey results:

• Eighty-four percent of the properties that were exchanged for likekind properties were held by small investors in sole proprietorships (47

percent) or in S- corporations (37 percent)

• Fifty-two percent of properties sold in a like-kind exchange were residential properties: (27 percent single-family homes for rent, 15 percent apartment buildings, and 10 percent condominium units)

• The median holding period before properties were sold in a likekind exchange transaction was 8.5 years

• Thirty-seven percent was the mean deferred gain as a fraction of the value of the real estate sold in a like-kind exchange transaction

• Eighty-nine percent of Realtors reported their clients invested additional capital in the replacement property

• Seventy-five percent of Realtors reported that the additional investment was at least 10 percent of the fair market value of the replacement property

Lauren Bunting is the Broker of Record for Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City, Maryland.

Employee lodging can begin construction with new grant

By Remy Andersen Staff Writer

(Sept. 29, 2023) A $25,000 state grant awarded in mid-September to the Ocean City Development Corporation will be used to help workforce housing construction move forward.

OCDC Executive Director Zach Bankert said this is the second year the nonprofit organization has received a Main Street Improvement grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.

While most recipients — 23 jurisdictions split $2.2 million — use the money to help cover operating costs, according to Bankert, the OCDC has set the money aside to assist in the construction of employee housing in the downtown area.

“When an applicant applies to us to be able to use those funds, we have different tiers set in place,” Bankert said. “So, depending on what type of projects come to the OCDC, the programs that we do will depend on how many projects we can help support.”

A smaller project, for instance, might be allocated $10,000, Bankert said, while something major that comes before the OCDC could be awarded the entire $25,000.

“We’re hoping that, with business

owners and property owners in downtown Ocean City, this program will help incentivize them to convert properties over to employee housing, in order to help fight the shortage that we have here in Ocean City,” Bankert said.

The funds that are being used for the construction projects will either be for the costs to renovate an existing property, or if a new property is going to be built, then the funds can be used to help with the development costs.

Bankert anticipates much success coming out of the employment housing construction project, judging from how popular the OCDC’s façade improvement grants program has become, along with its other grant-driven green energy building program.

“It takes some time for people to understand that it’s out there and that it’s available,” Bankert said. “We want to help support the project. It’s obviously an issue in Ocean City, and we’re trying to encourage anyone who’s looking to invest in employee housing,” Bankert said.

For more information about the OCDC’s ongoing downtown revitalization programs, visit www.ocdc.org or call 410-289-7739.

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By Remy Andersen Staff Writer

(Sept. 29, 2023) The Worcester County Commissioners discussed the following at last Tuesday’s meeting:

Athletic complex parking

The Northern Worcester Athletic Complex Parking Lots project was awarded to David A. Bramble. The total award amount was $741,456, which includes a base bid and an added item detailing replacing two existing pipes within an existing ditch. The bid was received on Sept. 11, winning out against one other bid. Already allocated for the project was $774,000 in reimbursable funding.

Pop Warner scoreboard

The Recreation and Parks Department given permission to acquire a new scoreboard, after being told by the county commissioners last month to com pare the installation cost of a new scoreboard with the cost of installing a donated scoreboard from Stephen Decatur High school.

Presenting the comparison was parks director Kelly Rados. Decatur’s prior scoreboard, now 30 years old, measures 8 x 32 feet, the installation cost amounted to $18,700. The new scoreboard would measure 8 x 18 feet and cost $43,073, including installation and freight. This installment would

include a five-year warranty covering the parts included in the installation.

Waste division rate

The Solid Waste Division can proceed with new tipping charges for refuse disposed of at the county landfill.The new fee for depositing refuse is now $80 per ton. Commercial haulers wanted to streamline the time vehicles spent on the landfill, and make it easier to track the rates themselves.

Seeing an uptick in the amount of paint and gas cans being illegally dumped on the county landfill, the Solid Waste Division is now set to charge a removal fee of $20. Solid Waste’s revenue would increase $100,000 to $150,000 annually with these changes.

Cellular antenna

The Newark water tower will have 10 cellular antennae mounted. The lease on the tower space was the byproduct of a year-long collaboration between cellular provider T-mobile and the Department of Public Works. The project is set to begin March 1, with the service area in Newark set to make $4,000 per month off of T-mobile. The placement of the antennae would have no impact on upcoming maintenance projects to the area’s infrastructure.

Betting contributes nearly $2.6 million to state in Aug.

(Sept. 29, 2023) Maryland’s 12 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks that operated during the month go August combined to generate nearly $2.6 million in state contributions.

Each sportsbook contributes 15 percent of taxable wins to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund that supports public education programs.

Statewide handle in August totaled more than $263 million, with mobile handle accounting for 94.9 percent of the total at more than $250 million. Mobile wagering delivered nearly $2.5 million in contributions to the state during August, while retail sportsbooks contributed almost $98,000.

The state’s sports wagering market added two new retail sportsbooks that conducted controlled demonstration dates during the last week of August.

Canton Gaming and operator partner Parx Interactive held controlled

demonstrations at The Greene Turtle in Canton on Aug. 28 and 30 and opened on Sept. 1. Whitman Gaming and its operator partner FanDuel held controlled demonstrations at Sports & Social in North Bethesda on Aug. 29 and 31 and opened on Sept. 2. Controlled demonstrations require sportsbook operators to conduct live wagering and must be successfully completed before Maryland Lottery and Gaming issues the sportsbooks their licenses to operate. Revenue from the Canton Gaming and Whitman Gaming controlled demonstration dates is included in the August revenue report.

A detailed summary of each sportsbook’s results for August, including handle, hold percentage, prizes paid, promotional play, taxable win, and contribution to the state, along with a summary of statewide handle and hold by sport is included in the attached chart and available for download at mdgaming.com.

Public Works to commence waterline flushing program

(Sept. 29, 2023) The Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works will begin its semi-annual program for flushing waterlines in Assateague Pointe, Edgewater Acres, Nantucket Point, Deer Point, Landings, Mystic Harbour, Newark, Ocean Reef, Riddle Farm and West Ocean City Service Areas between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The following proposed fall 2023 dates for the flushing of the waterlines are subject to change.

Oct. 9-20 – Assateague Pointe, Deer Point, Mystic Harbour, Ocean Reef, and West Ocean City

Oct. 24 – Newark

Oct. 26 – Edgewater Acres and Nantucket Pointe

Nov. 2-8 – Riddle Farm

Routine flushing of the water system helps to reduce the frequency of discolored water.

Public Works crews open and close the hydrants, flushing out the builtup iron deposits. Sometimes, this can lead to temporary increases in suspended iron, which should settle out within a few hours of the flushing.

Residents should be aware that, even on dates the water lines in their section are not being flushed, it is still possible to experience discolored water.

If area residents notice that their water becomes cloudy during these times, allow the water to run for a few minutes until it becomes clear. For more information, call the Water and Wastewater Division at 410-6415251.

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All animals welcome to local churches for blessing events

(Sept. 29, 2023) Area residents and visitors can have their pets blessed at three churches in October.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Berlin will host its Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Oct. 8.

The event, held the Sunday closest to the Feast Day of St. Francis, the patron saint of all animals, is set for 1 p.m. at 3 Church St. in Berlin.

All animals are welcome to be blessed, including dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, birds, fish and other reptiles.

day, Oct. 8, during the 10 a.m. service. Animals must be leashed or crated. All are invited.

St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church is located at 302 N. Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City. Call 410-2893453 for more information.

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The organizers ask that all animals be well behaved and on a leash or confined to a proper pet carrier for the event.

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In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who loved all animals and whose feast day is Oct. 4, the Church of the Holy Spirit on 100th Street in Ocean City will hold a Blessing of the Pets ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the church parking lot.

Pets should be on leashes or otherwise under their owners’ control. Any size, shape or type of pet is welcome. Guests may also bring a photo of their departed pet, or a stuffed animal to be blessed.

Call the church at 410-723-1973 for further information.

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Rob Bouse’s dog, Ripple, looks out into the bay from a kayak during a recent sunset.

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Tropical Storm Ophelia flooded many streets around Ocean City this past weekend as it pounded the resort with winds, brought about several downpours and rose tides higher than usual. Pictured is a truck driving through a shin-deep flood area at the intersection of Ninth Street and St. Louis Avenue on Saturday. While some larger, higher cars braved the water, more compact cars turned around.

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Pictured is the bayside dead-end of Eighth Street on Saturday covered in a large puddle that was several inches deep. The puddle joined together with the bay, which had risen due to the storm surge from Tropical Storm Ophelia. Besides the heavy bombardment of rain, wind gusts caused by Ophelia were reported to have peaked around 50-60 mph on parts of the Eastern Shore.

First Ocean City Running Festival slated for Oct. 28

(Sept. 29, 2023) Complete with a television sponsorship agreement, the inaugural Ocean City Running Festival is officially set to commence at the end of next month.

Set. Oct. 28, the event will feature a full marathon, half marathon, 8k, and 5k races, all finishing at the Ocean City inlet.

According to a news release, a one-year partnership between event organizer Corrigan Sports Enterprises and broadcast title sponsor Maryland Sports Commission “will significantly boost the visibility of the Ocean City Running Festival and help create a memorable experience for participants and the local community.”

“We are excited to join forces with the Maryland Sports Commission to bring the Ocean City Running Festival to the forefront of the sports

scene in Maryland.” Lee Corrigan, President of CSE, said in the release.

“By broadcasting the Ocean City Running Festival on WMAR and with the support of the Maryland Sports Commission, we have a unique opportunity to share the beauty and excitement of this event with a broader audience, ultimately benefiting both our runners and the Ocean City community.”

Bill Hooper, the Vice President and general manager of WMAR in Baltimore added that the company is “proud to welcome Corrigan Sports Enterprises and their production team” to the airwaves.

For more information about the Ocean City Running Festival, visit ocrunfest.com.

For corporate partnership information, contact Ryan Corrigan, at rc@corrigansports.com.

Pictured is St. Louis Avenue at the intersection with Ninth Street on Saturday. Tropical Storm Ophelia flooded the street several inches deep and the water even rose over the sidewalk in some spots.

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Marine Corps League trap shoot fundraiser Oct. 13

(Sept. 29, 2023) The First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League is holding its first-ever Marty Kwesko Memorial Trap Shoot on Oct. 13.

The event will begin at noon at at the Synepuxent Rod & Gun Club, at 7909 Purnell Crossing Road, Berlin and is open to veterans, first responders and sport shooting enthusiasts. Participation is limited to 50 shooters.

Marty Kwesko was a combatwounded Marine veteran who served as the Commandant of the First State Detachment before succumbing to cancer. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Marty’s Honor.

The cost is $25 per shooter. The format will be a 25-shot round (five times, five shots).

Shooters should bring their own shotgun ammunition but participants without a shotgun will be matched with another shooter. First, second and third place trophies will be awarded by Kwesko’s widow, Karen, at the end of the competition.

A hot dog lunch with sodas sponsored by Delmarva Two-Way Radio of Ocean City will be provided.

To register or get further information, contact Milt Warren by phone or text at 443-497-0057, or email milt.warren@comcast.net.

Ocean Pines farmers market transformed for Halloween

(Sept. 29, 2023) The Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market will be transformed into a “Broomstick Bazaar” where artisan “witches” will work their magic, offering a bewitching array of holiday gifts on Oct. 21.

Expect to find a spellbinding selection of candles, clothing, jewelry, wood crafts, soaps, flowers and other items.

“Shoppers are encouraged to wear their costumes, hats and brooms, and let their inner witch shine, all while wandering the bewitching marketplace pathways,” Market Manager David Bean said.

For those looking to add a touch of autumn charm to their homes, localgrown mums, asters and pansies will be available alongside an assortment of pumpkins, gourds and other seasonal decorations.

“As you peruse the enchanting wares, let loose and dance your way into the

spirit of the season,” Bean said. “Join us in shaking your BOO-ty to the hauntingly delightful country bluegrass tunes,” Bean said, performed by singer Sarah Campbell on the haunted Market Stage from 9 a.m. to noon.

“And don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about the treats!” Bean continued.

“Our green market stands will be stocked with seasonal produce, orchard fruits, apple cider and a plethora of sweet delights from our talented bakeries.”

The Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in White Horse Park, next to the Ocean Pines Administration Building and Police Department.

The market returns to its off-season hours of 9 a.m. to noon, starting on Saturday, Oct 7.

For more information, visit www.oceanpines.org/web/pages/farmers-artisans-market.

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Ed Ahlquist and Kitty Wrench were recently named the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City’s co-Kiwanians of the Year. They chaired the Concessions Committee for all the events where their “Dawg Team” cooked hot dogs, hamburgers and served snacks and drinks. The duo is pictured with Kiwanis Club President Bob Wolfing, right, who chose them as recipients.

WHAT A VIEW

With the extremely rough surf caused by the eastern edge of Tropical Storm Ophelia as it passed last weekend, the only thing beachgoers could do was look at it.

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Speak Up assembly on Sept. 21, fourth grade students presented a skit to the entire school to teach strategies for dealing with bullying situations. Pictured are teachers performing the Stand Up Speak Up song.

Fourth grade students pictured in front, from left, are Luke Laurenzano, Lily Norton, Jaidee Vitjathorn, Caris Godman, Kaylin Birckett and Alfredo Castro-Gutierrez, and in back, Teo Conev, Sunny Negash, Callie Thomas and Kristi Gjidede.

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If everything goes according to plan ...

That’s what people say when they are about to embark on a trip into unknown territory: if everything goes according to plan ... which means, in essence, “we’ve tried to think of everything that could go wrong and we believe we have it covered.”

Of course, nothing ever goes according to plan, but it’s comforting to hear this statement made, because it reflects how much thought and planning have been devoted to ensuring that a relatively smooth trip into the unknown lies ahead.

The plan for Oceans Calling has been in the works for more than two years, so it wouldn’t be inappropriate to say that it is the product of exhaustive research, contemplation and consideration. It is further bolstered by the experience of festival promoter C3 Presents, which has done things many times before under many different circumstances.

Obviously, its people know what a project of this magnitude entails and have no doubt advised city officials on what to expect and how to handle it based on situations it has encountered elsewhere.

Nevertheless, expecting a silky smooth operation is less than realistic in a first-time outing that is far different from anything this resort has done before.

Little things will go wrong because they just do. Inconveniences will be grumbled about, and areas where improvements are needed will be highlighted in post-event conversations and official post-mortems.

The key in this after-the-fact evaluation is to keep everything in perspective and concentrate on the big questions: did concert fans have a good time? Did the performers themselves find Ocean City accommodating? Did the local economy get the promised big second-season boost? Did the traffic patterns handle the flow as well as could be expected? Were the needs of residents and other visitors considered?

And finally, did Ocean City put on a big show and emerge sufficiently satisfied to do this again next year and put its firstyear experience to work?

The answer to that final question is it probably will, even if not exactly everything went according to plan.

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Congress: a good job

It used to be that I wanted to grow up to become vice-president. I gave it considerable thought as well as other career opportunities — fireman, cowboy, the guy on stage who spins plates on sticks while being accompanied by music that sounds like 100 violinists and horn players rolling downhill.

By Stewart Dobson

But I eventually settled on becoming vice-president of the United States, because the many advantages of that job far outweigh the drawbacks, such as the absence of musical accompaniment, as far as I know.

I suppose it’s possible that somewhere in the storage sheds of the Marines, Army or Navy Bands there exists a filing cabinet in which resides the sheet music for “Hail to the Junior Chief,” although considering how little we see of the vice president the official song could just as easily be the musical theme to the 1933 movie, “The Invisible Man” (or woman as is now the case).

In essence, the public more or less has to take the Administration’s word for it that the vice-president actually exists.

“Mr. President, what’s the vice-president up to these days? Where is she?”

“Um, yeah, about that ...”

For all we know, she’s being stored for emergency use only in a salt dome in Utah.

It doesn’t matter, at least I used to believe, because the vice-president gets a free car and driver, rent-free accommodations with a staff

and a great expense account, all for doing not much of anything except going to banquets, funerals and fundraisers ... when they let her out, of course.

That, to me, was the perfect job ... until now. Now I want to be a member of the House of Representatives, which has been doing a great deal of nothing lately.

From what I understand, as we sit a day or so away from the government running out of money, of once again possibly forcing our local Coast Guard members to depend on the kindness of strangers because they, unlike members of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines, don’t operate under the Department of Defense, a handful of characters are sitting around Congress, getting paid, and saying to each other, “Cut Medicare?”

“NO! Too many voters.”

“Cut Social Security?”

“NO! Too many voters.”

“Raise taxes?”

“NO! Too many voters.”

“Screw over people who don’t vote, we don’t know, and who don’t play tennis or golf?”

“YES!”

“But that’s hardly any money in the scheme of things. We’ll still be in the hole!”

“That may be true, but we’ll be able to say we did our job and get reelected.”

“YESSSSSSS!”

And that’s what I’ve always wanted but didn’t know it existed until now: power without responsibility. What a concept.

Anyway, gotta run. There’s a Go Fund Me page for the Coast Guard that might need my help.

Bussink served 21 years with OCVFC, recalls incidents

By Steve Price Contributing Writer

(Sept. 29, 2023) This week in the “Volunteer Spotlight” we recognize Life Member Joseph “Joe” Bussink.

Joe moved to Ocean City in 1976 along with his mother and father. He worked for many years as a mechanic for the Trailways Bus Service and Greyhound Bus Lines, Inc. He is currently employed as a hotel maintenance mechanic in the resort area.

Joe is a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and became a member the OCVFC Cadet Program serving alongside his friend, Mike Todd. He joined the Ocean Volunteer Fire Company in 1982 “to help others in need”. During his 21 years of active service with the OCVFC, Firefighter Bussink was assigned to Ladder 706 and was a Maryland Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for over 10 years.

Bussink remembers the tragic Beachcomber Motel fire on 12th Street and Edgewater Avenue as the most significant event of his firefighting career. The fire occurred in the early morning hours of June 12, 1988

POW’s killed in response to U.S. bombing of Wake Island

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer

Joseph “Joe” Bussink

resulting in injuries to 17 occupants of the motel and the death of two young women visiting Ocean City from Pennsylvania.

Joe cites a 2015 incident in downtown Ocean City where, using his rescue training, he was able to “rescue” a baby locked in the family truck as his greatest accomplishment in the fire service.

We thank Firefighter Bussink for his many years of service and commitment to the safety of our neighbors and visitors to our community.

Bussink encourages our young firefighters or those interested in joining the fire service, to talk with the seasoned members and learn from their knowledge and experiences.

For membership information or to learn more about your volunteer fire company, please visit www.ocvfc.com

(Sept. 29, 2023) This week, 8years ago, 98 American civilians were murdered on the order of the Japanese garrison commander, Sakaibara Shigematsu, in retaliation for the bombing of Wake Island by American airplanes.

Wake Island is a coral atoll located in the Western Pacific Ocean, 1,500 miles east of Guam, 2,298 miles west of Honolulu, and 1,991 miles southeast of Tokyo. Except for the few years of Japanese occupation during WWII, it has been under the control of the United States since 1899.

Shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese attacked the island from the air. The defense of Wake Island was under the command of Naval Aviator Cdr. Winfield S. Cunningham. The island was defended by 449 Marines commanded by James P. S. Devereux.

In addition, 68 U.S. Navy personnel, a Mariner Corps fighter squad, 1,221 civilian workers from the Morrison-Knudsen civil engineering company, and 45 Pacific Islanders employed by Pan-American Airways

were present on the island.

After several more bombing attacks, the Japanese attempted a landing on Dec. 11. They were repulsed, with the loss of two destroyers – Hayate and Kasiragi. The Japanese tried again on Dec. 23 with 1,500 Japanese Marines. This time they were successful with 144 casualties suffered. The Marines lost 49 killed, two missing, and 49 wounded, and the Navy lost three. From now until Sept. 4, 1945, Wake Island would be under the control of soldiers of the Emperor.

Occupation forces were under the command of Naval Capt. Shigematsu. The American POWs and many of the civilians were transported by the Japanese passenger ship Nitta Maru, on Jan. 12, 1942, first to Japan, and then to China, where many died. Only 700 of the civilian contractors survived the hospitality of the Emperor. By Sept. 2, 1942, only 98 civilian contractors remained on the island. They ranged in age from 54 to 20, with most being from the west and Midwest.

Capt. Shigematsu, fearing an

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American assault, put the American civilians to work building defensive fortifications on the island. On May 8, 1942, one of the civilians, Julius “Babe” Hoffmeister, was caught drunk, after breaking into the booze storeroom. After a brief “trial,” he, “...was blindfolded and forced to kneel at the edge of his grave.” He was then beheaded by Ensign Kiroku Horie, as other prisoners were forced to watch.

Planes from the Yorktown (on which the late William P. Phillips Sr., of Berlin, served) bombed the island on Oct. 5, killing some 300 Japanese. In retaliation, and in anticipation of an American assault on the island, Capt. Shigematsu ordered the civilians murdered.

The Americans were taken to the northern end of the island, where they were blindfolded, had their hands tied behind their backs, and seated in an antitank ditch. On the order of Lt. Toraji Ito all were shot and killed. Coral sand was then used to fill in the ditch and cover the bodies.

But a Japanese soldier reported that he thought that one of the Americans had escaped his fate. So, the bodies were uncovered and counted, and sure enough, one was missing. He was caught and personally be-

headed by Capt. Shigematsu, who was promoted to rear admiral on Oct.15, 1944.

There never was an American assault, although the U.S. continued to bomb the island. (One of future president George H.W. Bush’s first missions was flown against Wake Island in May 1944. ) Various U.S. battleships and cruisers also shelled the island. And, with the U.S. Navy controlling the sea and air, the Japanese garrison received no supplies.

Adm. Shigematsu formally surrendered the island to Brig. Gen. Lawson Sanderson (USMC) on Sept. 7, 1945. When the liberating Americans arrived on Wake Island, they asked the Japanese if there were any American graves. The Americans were shown two common graves with large crosses. The area,“...showed signs of very recent attention: newly trimmed bushes and posts, still tacky with fresh paint, surrounded the burial area.”

Further questioning of the Japanese resulted in the story that half the men were killed from a bomb from one of the American bombers, while the rest had been killed during a revolt.

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Admiral Shigematsu Sakaibara (seated second from left) signing the surrender of Wake Island aboard USS Levy on September 4, 1945.

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removed from the island on Nov. 1, 1945, aboard the Hikawa Maru. Adm. Shigematsu and 15 officers were shipped to Kwajalein four days later. En route, two officers committed suicide and left statements implicating the others.

Before the trial of Lt.Cdr. Shoichi Tachibana and Adm. Shigematsu began on Dec. 21, 1945, at the U. S. Naval Air Base on Kwajalein Island, Lt. Ito also committed suicide and left behind a statement implicating the other two. Lt.Cdr. Tachibana and Adm. Shigematsu were both convicted and sentenced to death.

Tachibana’s sentence was later commuted to life imprisonment. He was sent to Sugamo Prison in Tokyo, to serve his sentence. Adm. Shigematsu was transferred to Guam for the execution of his sentence. Because the Navy had little to no experience in executions, an Army hangman was imported for the job.

On June 19, 1947, the admiral was hung.

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The only thing Brooks wanted printed here in his obituary is, "Thank You."

West Ocean City, first day of Autumn, Sept. 23, 2023. After a threemonth brutal battle with stage four brain cancer, Ocean City native Brooks Brueckmann died, finally at peace, in his home with his wife of 27 years, Monica, close by his side.

He was 66 years young.

We pray he is held in the hands of the Almighty through Jesus Christ.

We could not have gotten through this incredibly tough time without the kindness and compassion, comforting words, prayers and generosity of so many thoughtful and exceptional people — you know who you are.

Brooks did see and hear the mes-

sages of all your calls, cards, letters, photos, emails, texts, gift cards, music and flowers, and those last beers and joints shared, so thank you kindly. Thank you, too, to the folks we don't even know who prayed for us and invoked blessed intentions.

Much respect and gratitude to everyone at Coastal Hospice. You know your stuff. Brooks and I really appreciate hospice philosophy; that he could stay in the quiet and comfort of our own home and I could care for him possibly better than anyone else because we know each other so well. I could not have done it without hospice's knowledgeable and compassionate professionals.

Services will be private. There will be no celebration of life, as Brooks thought it a real bummer to be guest of honor at a party he most definitely could not attend. "Besides," he said, "I celebrated life during my life.”

He would have you pray, grieve and celebrate as you see fit. I hope you can remember him and smile. In lieu of flowers call an old friend and invite 'em to lunch.

You are not only my dear sweet, darlin' husband, you are my very best friend.

I'm gonna love you forever and ever, forever and ever, Amen.

Rest in Peace, my kind darlin'

Brooksie. I will miss you so badly. one Love never dies.

DINO O. IACCHETTA

Bishopville

Dino O. Iacchetta, age 65, of Bishopville, Maryland, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 at home.

He was born in Baltimore and was the son of the late Ercole Iacchetta and Patricia (Katsikides) Iacchetta.

He was a home builder and owned and operated Iacchetta Builders Inc. Dino was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City.

Dino was compassionate and dedicated husband, father and poppy. He took great pride in his work and made friends with everyone he met. He also had a passion for music and was especially talented at playing the piano and accordion.

He is survived by his wife, Lori Iacchetta; four daughters, Sara P. Kirby and husband, Sean, of Selbyville, Delaware, Gina Iacchetta of Bishopville, Amanda Stevenson and husband, Zachary, of Selbyville, and Maria Iacchetta of Bishopville; two sisters, Josephine Maio of Italy and

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Dino Iacchetta

Tina Gugliotta of Selbyville; and eight grandchildren, Maddie, Collin, Matthew, Fiona, Amelia, MaryKate, Benjamin and Max. Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities Seton Center, 30632 Hampden Ave., Princess Anne, Maryland 21853. Condolences may be sent by visiting bishophastingsfh.com.

JOHN HAROLD ROGERS

Ocean Pines

John Harold Rogers, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at the Stansell House in Ocean Pines, Maryland.

He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on Sept. 23, 1940 to John Oliver Rogers and Lula Cox Rogers.

He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Patricia Rogers; daughters, Patricia Landry (Robert) and Janet Rogers (Eric Bounds); John “Ted” Rogers and Lynn Musgrave; a sister, Betty Williams; 11 grandchildren, Melissa Tusing (Thomas Hummel), Justin Tusing (Julie), Matthew Tusing (Alexandra), Christopher Landry (Jennifer), Kelsie McDowell (Cody),

Jenna Barkley (Elijah), Megan Lavie (Jacob), Benjamin Musgrave, Ocean Musgrave, Norah Rogers and Dawson Rogers.

He also had two step-grandchildren, Thomas and Cole Bounds, 18 great-grandchildren, with two more on the way.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe Rogers, Earl Rogers and Doug Rogers, as well as two sisters, Dot Price and Ruby Rogers.

After graduating from high school in 1959, John enlisted in the United States Army where he worked as a military policeman.

After his honorable discharge from the Army, he was employed as a Montgomery County police officer.

During his employment as a police officer, he went to University of Maryland as a full-time student and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice in 1977.

John was a loving husband, father grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother and friend to all that knew him. He enjoyed spending time with his family on his boat, fishing and just cruising the bay.

He loved to travel to the Caribbean just as much as he loved having all his children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren home for all the holidays.

A visitation was held at The

Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland, on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 from 6-8 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 at noon at St. Lukes Catholic Church on 99th Street in Ocean City, Maryland.

Friends can call one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Garden of the Pines in Ocean Pines.

Letters of condolence can be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in care of The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

THOMAS MCCOURT LOWE Lewes

Thomas McCourt “Corky” Lowe, 78, of Lewes, Delaware, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, Sept. 23 2023.

Tom was fondly known as “DJ Tom Delmarva” in local hand dancing clubs, and often recognized for his early days on the “Buddy Dean” show as he grew up in Baltimore City.

After graduating from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1963, he enlisted and served three years as a private in the United States Army, earning several medals including Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

for his time in Korea.

After his honorable discharge, Tom committed 42 years of his career in the structural steel fabrication industry until his retirement in 2012.

His keen sense of humor, charming wit and creative thought carried him through this life with a love for music and dancing, and a passionate support of anything Baltimore Ravens or Maryland Terrapin related.

Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Ginneman Lowe; his mother, Susan Frances Lowe; and his sister, Lynda McMorrow.

He is survived by his daughters, Kathy Lowe Hard (Thomas) and Victoria Lowe; and son, TJ Lowe (Emilee); nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life gathering will be planned at a later date with the family to share details in the coming days.

The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the American Legion.

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Decatur football team shuts out Snow Hill, 39-0

By Bruce C. Walls Contributing Writer

(Sept. 29, 2023) Last Friday Tropical Storm Ophelia was marching up the Atlantic seaboard predicted to cross over Delmarva at 6 p.m. Also scheduled for that time, Stephen Decatur’s hosting of its annual football rivalry with the Eagles of Snow Hill High School.

Determined to get the game in, school administrators decided to fool “Mother Nature” by changing the kick-off time by an hour and a half to 4:30 p.m. The plan worked.

Dark grey clouds swirled above, occasionally spitting large rain drops on fans huddled to keep warm while clutching umbrellas to keep dry.

The opening kick-off went to Stephen Decatur junior, receiver Trybe Wise, who scooped it up and zipped down the sideline 42 yards across the goal line.

That play set the game’s tone tilting toward Decatur. The Seahawks scored once more in the second quarter taking a 22-0 halftime lead.

“We actually threw and caught very well the other night,” said Decatur Head Coach Jake Coleman. “We practice in bad weather any chance we can. It’s a great challenge but I’m proud of not only our passing game but also our kicking game, which was

outstanding with five touchbacks, 4of-4 extra points, one of two field goals and a 46-yard punt.”

Senior Jamien Purnell was named “One of the top three Players of the Game.” He gained 97 all-purpose

yards.

Senior quarterback Brycen Coleman passed for 115 yards and scored a touchdown for the Seahawks. Also scoring touchdowns for Decatur were seniors Careen Bolden and Brogan Eastlack.

Wise and junior Ethan Bradshaw also scored touchdowns for Decatur.

With this win, Decatur improved to 4-0 overall, 2-0 in conference.

Player of the game was Coleman, with 115 passing yards, a 68.8-per-

cent completion rate and one touchdown showing that practice in bad windy weather pays off.

Top three offensive game players were Coleman, Purnell with eight carries, 97 rushing yards and one touchdown, and Wise with two receptions and one touchdown.

Top three defensive players were senior Gavin Solito with two sacks and one interception, Bolden with two sacks and Jack Bradley with one sack. Decatur won 39-0.

Decatur boys’ soccer team earns 8-1 win over Snow Hill

By Bruce C. Walls Contributing Writer

(Sept. 29, 2023) After suffering a double overtime loss to Kent Island last week, the Seahawks of Stephen Decatur High School returned home to their nest Monday where they feasted on Snow Hill Eagles, winning 8-1.

“I think our movement was the key to tonight’s win. We have finally gone to a little different formation that makes us a little more offensive and I think it showed here tonight, “said

Decatur varsity boys’ soccer Coach Jamie Greenwood.

Sophomore Blake Wallace booted his first of two goals early in the contest with 38:39 minutes remaining in the first half. Gannon Eastlack was credited with an assists on both plays.

“We’re rebounding after a hard double overtime loss to Kent Island a couple of weeks ago. It was good to see the kids on the field. We’re heading in the right direction. I think that

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PHOTO COURTESY SUSAN TAYLOR-WALLS

Brycen Coleman’s long arm gets the points with the assist of his teammates during Decatur’s game against Snow Hill last Friday in Berlin.

PHOTO COURTESY SUSAN TAYLOR-WALLS Brogan Eastlack battles for the ball with a Snow Hill player during Monday’s game in Berlin.

Event raises $4,000 for Parkinson’s research

(Sept. 29, 2023) The Ocean Pines Racquet Center was awash with goodwill on Sept. 23, as the community came together for the Friends of Dee Bohanan Benefit Tournament for Parkinson’s Research.

The event, organized by the Ocean Pines Platform Tennis and Spec Tennis clubs, was a heartfelt tribute to

long-time member Dee Bohanan, who battled Parkinson’s until her unfortunate passing on Sept. 14.

The tournament drew more than 40 players, including 10 participants in the “Newbie Round Robin” category. Spectators also flocked to the courts, with roughly 75 attendees helping to create an atmosphere of

positivity.

Because of the strong turnout and the support of sponsors, the event raised nearly $4,000 for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research.

Karen Kaplan, president of the Platform Tennis and Spec Tennis clubs, called the tournament a big success.

“The positive energy on and off the courts was amazing,” she said. “There was so much fun, laughs, camaraderie and friendly competition. And, it was an especially poignant moment when Dee’s husband, Bo, joined us to present the medals.”

Kaplan thanked Cel Popen for helping to organize the tournament, as well as the Racquet Sports members and other volunteers who helped bring in sponsors and donors.

“To all the players and friends who donated, thank you so much!” she said. “A special thanks goes to our sponsors, The Assateague Coastal Trust, Choptank Electric, the Bohanan Family, Sen. Mary Beth Carozza, Carrie R. Dupuie/CDR Financial, the MaryMac Foundation, A Bagel and..., the Hersheys, the Flanagans, and the Kent County Tennis As-

TidalHealth classic raises $150K

(Sept. 29, 2023) On Sept. 11, more than 200 golfers from across the region enjoyed a day of golf and fellowship while participating in the TidalHealth Foundation Fall Golf Classic at GlenRiddle Golf Club in Berlin.

The event raised nearly $150,000 for TidalHealth’s Graduate Medical Education program.

“Through the power of a well-

played tournament and the generosity of our sponsors, golfers and volunteers, we’ve turned the fairways into pathways to better healthcare,” Jessica Hales, the president of the TidalHealth Foundation, said in a news release. “Together, we’ve driven success not just on the golf course, but in the hearts and health of those we will touch through the Graduate Medical Education program.”

Members of the TidalHealth Foundation thanks the golf committee, volunteers, team members, corporate sponsors, and the GlenRiddle Golf Club staff members for helping to make this year’s event a success.

To learn more about upcoming events, or to find out how to donate to the many programs and services supported by the TidalHealth Foundation, visit tidalhealth.org/foundation.

sociation.”

The Spec Tennis Club remains committed to honoring Bohanan’s memory, supporting Parkinson’s research, and fostering a strong sense of community through sport.

For more information on Spec Tennis programs at the Ocean Pines Racquet Center, visit www.oceanpines.org/web/pages/spec-tennis.

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showed tonight,” Greenwood said.

Less than a minute later, Wallace kicked in his second goal, assisted by Eastlack.

Eastlack scored the Seahawks’ third goal assisted by Jacob Hicks.

Freshman Brogan Eastlack took a fast break pass from Elijah Isett and stuffed it in before Snow Hill defenders could steal it away.

Gannon Eastlack made a fast break pass to Sean O’Halloran who tallied the fifth goal.

Snow Hill scored its only goal before the first half’s clock expired.

Decatur started the second period with a 5-1 advantage over Snow Hill.

“We got some good goals out of it tonight,” Greenwood said. “So, I was pleased. I thought we moved the ball well tonight and we played well.”

The Seahawks netted three goals in the second period by Gannon Eastlack, Holden Bunting and Mason Edelmann respectfully for a commanding 8-1 finish.

The Seahawks took 12 shots for eight goals. Snow Hill shot two for one goal.

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A team poses during the TidalHealth Foundation Fall Golf Classic. The event recently raised nearly $150,000 for Graduate Medical Education at TidalHealth.

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The Friends of Dee Bohanan Benefit Tournament for Parkinson’s Research drew more than 40 players to the Ocean Pines Racquet Center on Sept. 23. Organized by the Ocean Pines Platform Tennis and Spec Tennis clubs, the event, which raised about $4,000 for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research, was a tribute to long-time member Dee Bohanan, who battled Parkinson’s until her passing on Sept. 14.

Hurricanes present high winds, major swells

by Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer

(Sept. 29, 2023) September has been quite a month for swell activity.

Labor Day weekend saw activity from hurricanes Idalia and Franklin with surf in the overhead range.

Local winds didn’t necessarily cooperate with the largest waves though there were periods when the astute surfer could find a few clean faces.

Monday, Labor Day, the fourth finally had offshore northwesterly winds to really clean up the swell which had diminished to the knee to chest-high range.

Two weekends later Hurricane Lee

produced swell in the overhead range.

Saturday, the 16th, graced the area with minimal westerly winds for a quality day of surf. This would make for good conditions from Delaware to Assateague Island and a real boon for those that can only get to the beach and in the water on a weekend.

I heard stories of people spending practically the entire day in the water clocking in with multiple sessions.

The weekend of the 23rd, Tropical Storm Ophelia came knocking.

Just under the threshold of a hurricane, Ophelia too produced waves in the overhead-plus range.

The Sunday of that weekend cleaned up enough to smooth things out and make for some quality, the by word for those that had the time and

were at the top of their game.

Monday, just after the weekend, had the best local wind, coming out of the west, again at a minimal 10 to 15 miles per hour.

Obviously there is a connection here with hurricane season and how it “peaks” in the middle of September. There is also aspect of a “surf season” which will be evident according to the first part of this article/column.

There too is the factor with restrictions and how they are no longer an issue. Ironically, surfers become the lifeguards of the offseason. The more floatation devices in the water, the better.

Makes for a sort of quirky notion in our general, all encompassing, scheme of things.

Overall, September has been topnotch, the best, the most memorable, and any other high aspect adjective that can be considered.

September has also and always been thought of as “the best month.” The long standing tradition remains and continues to be a major factor. Hopefully, it’s one in which future time will gracefully see it through. Coming up on October we could go either way. Instinctively though, I’m thinking that these favorable conditions will continue.

Certainly, that would be my hope and with no pun intended, hope springs eternal!

— Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City

Big Brothers Big Sisters golf tourney to take place Dec. 2

(Sept. 29, 2023) Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore will hold its 31st annual Santa’s Open Charity Golf Tournament on Dec. 2 at the Ocean City Golf Club.

For 31 holiday seasons, the Eastern Shore has been home to the festive and generous event. According to a news release, Santa’s Open is designed to spread holiday cheer and make every December one to remember for all involved, especially the children and families served by the organization.

Each golfer is asked to donate an unwrapped toy for a child between the ages of 6-17 that will be gifted to a local child facing adversity.

All proceeds from this event are kept local and enable the organization to continue providing vital, lifechanging services to children on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Sponsorships enable Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore to help create meaningful memories for children facing adversity.

Santa’s Open sponsorships offer promotion opportunities for busi-

nesses, professionals, business leaders, and community members in a fun, festive, and dynamic way.

Available sponsorships include North Pole Presenting, Santa’s Helper, Frosty’s Snowball, Mrs. Claus Breakfast, Santa’s Cheer, and Tinsel Tee.

Golfers will enjoy a round of golf on one of two courses at Ocean City Golf Club with a cart, golfer gift, Santa’s Cheer, breakfast, and a lunch reception.

Prizes will be awarded for first and second place gross. Contests include the Pohanka sponsored Holein-One with a prize of a new car for closest to the pin. Participants can try their luck in the 50/50 raffle or bid on their favorite silent auction items.

To sponsor the tournament or register a team, visit shorebiglittle.org/events. For more information about the tournament, or services offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore, email golf4kids@shorebiglittle.org or call 410-543-2447.

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Participants in the 2022 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore’s Santa’s Open Charity Golfer Tournament pose for a photo. This year’s event is set for Dec. 2.

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