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OC spared car chaos, Wildwood hit hard

Local crackdown pays off as pop-up rally steers clear in favor of New Jersey shore

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer

(Sept. 30, 2022) The consensus among many people in Ocean City is that this past weekend – traditionally known for an invasion of tuner car enthusiasts who take over the resort

– was relatively quiet, but for the people in Wildwood, New Jersey, it was the complete opposite.

The notorious rally was not always as chaotic as it has been in recent years. In fact, the car rally attached itself to the official H2Oi event that took place in Worcester County and was for fans of water-cooled European cars like Volkswagens and Audis.

Ultimately, the massing of vehicles

attracted those with highly tuned imported cars that did not qualify for the event.

The group driving smaller Asianmade vehicles were less restrained than the H2Oi owners, leading the latter to be blamed for situations over which it had no control. As a result, H2Oi moved from Ocean City to Atlantic City, while the tuner enthusiasts continued to descend on Ocean City.

Some of the shenanigans that has occurred over the years includes something of a scene out of the movie, “Fast and Furious,” where Hondas, Mitsubishis, and many other brands of vehicles are outfitted with exhaust systems that make loud popping sounds and bodies with large spoilers big enough to hold dinner for four.

The pop-up rally has also included

Downtown’s sign deadline pushed back

Those in right-of-way get another year before they must be in compliance

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Sept. 30, 2022) Property owners who have signs encroaching into public rights-of-way in parts of the resort’s downtown district have another year to move them following the approval of an extension to a 2016 order.

Six years ago, Ocean City Council members ordered removal or compliance of all signs that that do not conform to the city code and/or sit within the 75 feet of space that legally belongs to the city on Baltimore and Philadelphia avenues from Third to 17th streets by this Nov. 18.

At a joint meeting between members of the City Council and planning commission Tuesday, staff members asked the council how they should proceed, given that the deadline is fast approaching.

“We were waiting to determine whether or not that was going to be extended to see … what type of notice

Setup was underway earlier this week as organizers of the upcoming Oceans Calling Festival put stages, bleachers, vendor tents, fencing and more into place. The event was expected to attract nearly 40,000 ticketholders each day, from Friday through Sunday, and feature bands including Cage the Elephant, the Lumineers, Alanis Morissette, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, Cyndi Lauper and many more.

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we would be sending out,” Zoning Administrator Kay Gordy said during the meeting.

Gordy explained that staff members have been in limbo as they waited to learn how many of the properties will be turned over to the owners as part of the planned Baltimore Avenue utility-burying project between North Division and 15th streets.

The thought was that staff did not want owners to replace signs that may need to be removed and reerected anyway.

Gordy also read a letter from Glenn Irwin, the executive director of the Ocean City Development Corporation, recommending an extension of the deadline for the owners who

to

still have nonconforming signs.

“Knowing the Baltimore Avenue streetscape project would address many of these nonconforming signs and that this project could be delayed, OCDC recommends that this November 2022 amortization deadline be delayed one year in order to allow time for more consistent compliance,” the letter said.

In 2016, the Baltimore Avenue project was essentially still a concept with no set schedule. It is now designed and the rights-of-way have been identified. City manager Terry McGean said Tuesday that a year would be adequate to allow owners to get in compliance.

“We know where it is now. There’s no reason why in the next year these

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Signs are shown on display along Baltimore Avenue near 11th Street. Some property owners on Baltimore and Philadelphia avenues from Third to 15th streets, and now south of Third Street, who have signs that do not conform to downtown design standards or encroach in the rights-of-way now have a year from a previous November 2022 deadline to get in compliance.

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Tuner cars wallop Wildwood instead of OC

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scenes where intersections were blocked so cars to perform donuts and burnouts.

Ocean City officials worked with many law enforcement agencies and state officials to enact a Special Event Zone, in which speeds were reduced to 30 mph across Worcester County. Inside the zone, police looked for illegal car modifications, equipment, and behavior.

Like a bulkhead erected to protect a single property, the waters of this wave were pushed elsewhere – Wildwood to be specific.

In Ocean City, police arrested 41 people over the weekend.

“While the event did not take place in Ocean City this year, we took every precaution to be prepared as we have in years past,” the department said in a statement.

In Wildwood, the scene was reminiscent of what Ocean City had experienced.

Social media videos showed blocked intersections with cars doing donuts, when midway through the act people began walking in the middle of the donut and shooting video. Another video showed a man with a bullhorn walking up to vehicles and enticing them to burn out or to drag race up the residential streets.

But then there was a video of two cars stopped at an intersection and ready to race with spectators lined up the street.

When prompted, the car on the left bolted off the line, just as a car moving toward it made a left hand turn in

front of the car and caused it to swerved into the incoming lanes to avoid collision.

The remaining car then took off and was struck by a vehicle on the side, forcing it to plow into pedestrians.

Cape May Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Wildwood Police Chief Robert Regaluto issued a joint press release and said the accident occurred at 9:36 p.m. on Sept. 24. When police arrived, they learned Gerald J. White, 37, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was driving a 2003 Infinity when he struck a Honda Civic and two pedestrians.

One of the pedestrians, Lindsay Weakland, 18, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania died at the scene. Timothy Ogden, 34, of Clayton, New Jersey was a passenger in the car White struck and was taken to the Atlantic City Medical Center, where he died of his injuries.

White was charged with death by an automobile, assault by an automobile, eluding police, leaving the scene

of an accident, and violation of laws to protect public safety.

Sutherland said the circumstances of the incident are under investigation and additional charges could be filed.

“I would first like to share my sincere condolences with the families of the two victims who were needlessly killed and those that have been injured,” the prosecutor said. “Their lives will be forever changed. Make no mistake that the tragic and dangerous events over the last several days in Wildwood, Rio Grande, Seaville and surrounding communities are a direct result of the organizers of a pop-up car rally self-identified as H2Oi or H2O22.”

Sutherland said the deaths and injuries were the result of organizers directing hundreds, if not thousands of people in high performance vehicles to an area without planning, staging, or permitting.

He forewarned anyone wishing to engage in similar pop-up events will

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Ocean City Police issued 41 tickets last weekend, which is notoriously known as the weekend tuner cars were to invade the resort area. But instead, organizers of the social media-fueled event lead participants to Wildwood, New Jersey, where chaos took place and two people tragically died.

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Signs have year to meet code

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people can’t get these signs removed to where we know the right-of-way is going to be,” he said.

McGean also pointed out that not all of the nonconforming signs are on Baltimore Avenue.

He said that the original ordinance applies to the entire overlay district –minus properties south of Third Street – and encompasses more than just the rights-of-way. Signs that do not meet height, square footage and other requirements were ordered to comply as well.

Mayor Rick Meehan and several of the council members initially said the

original deadline should be kept for the owners outside of Baltimore Avenue. However after more discussion they determined that a one-year extension should be granted for everyone.

City Solicitor Heather Stansbury added that property owners south of Third Street are part of the district as well, and suggested they also get looped in. As those owners have not received notification before, council members agreed to notify them, along with reminding those who received notifications in 2016, that they all must get in compliance within the next year.

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be the target of “swift and appropriate law enforcement” and legal action.

New Jersey State Sen. Michael Testa turned to social media to weigh in on the chaos from Wildwood on Saturday night, criticizing Gov. Phil Murphy’s lack of helping towns respond to pop-up events.

“There aren’t many small towns that can maintain public safety and effectively protect their communities when thousands of rowdy people

suddenly show up with little or no warning,” the senator said. “Those are concerns that I heard from local police chiefs and mayors earlier this year. As we witnessed in Wildwood this weekend, these social media-fueled events can get out of control and quickly turn deadly. Unless the Murphy administration works with legislators and local officials who have called for a comprehensive and coordinated plan that includes state support, the problem will only continue to get worse.”

Water tower on 41st St. set to get new paint and repairs

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Sept. 30, 2022) City officials opened bids this week to spruce up a water tower on 41st Street.

With a $700,000 budget, public works officials plan to paint and repair the blue tower that sits next to the Ocean City convention center.

City Manager Terry McGean and Councilman Tony DeLuca, the council secretary, opened bids from two companies at the beginning of a

Tuesday work session.

The first bid, from Baltimorebased K &K Painting, exceeded the budget by more than $200,000 at a total more than $916,600. The second bid came from Washington, Pennsylvania-based D&M Painting Corporation and included two amounts. The first was a lump sum of just over $788,900, and second was for contingency items for a total $635,450.

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The large blue water tower on 41st Street near the Ocean City convention center is set to get new paint and repairs.

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Sugar Kingdom, housing for employees coming to 81st

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Sept. 30, 2022) The former Hatland store on 81st Street is taking on a much sweeter use following the approval of new project plans last week.

On Sept. 20, the Ocean City Planning Comission approved a site plan for a two-story, mixed use building, complete with a Sugar Kingdom candy shop and employee housing, at 8103 Coastal Highway.

In November, Avraham Sibony, the owner and operator of numerous properties across the resort, bought the now-shuttered Hatland store with the intention of turning it into a new retail spot. Sibony’s other real estate holdings include several Sunsations stores, the Taphouse restaurants and

45th Street Village properties, and the Francis Scott Key Resort.

The new site plan calls for a 3,765 square-foot store Sugar Kingdom store on the first floor of the building, and nearly 3,000 square feet of dormitory-style employee housing on the second. The residential portion will include seven bedrooms, several bathrooms, and kitchen and living areas.

Keith Iott, the architect working on the project, said during last week’s meeting that Sibony told him the space could house not only Sugar Kingdom employees, but also Taphouse and Sunsations workers.

“It’s very likely what will happen is these will remain partially occupied throughout the year with the employ-

ees at … Sibony organizations,” Iott said.

During discussions, planning commissioners worked out parking details, and determined that they want the project to include enough bike racks to provide one per residential occupant and an 8-foot sidewalk along Coastal Highway. They also included a requirement that lighting for the building face away from neighboring properties.

The building was constructed in

1985 as a bank savings and loan. In 1993, it became a retail clothing store, and the owner at the time asked for a waiver of 11 parking spaces, which was a little more than one-third of the requirement. In 1996, a special parking exception was requested and granted to expand the retail use to more than just clothing.

Hatland moved into the space in 2015 and remained until shuttering recently. Before that, the building was a T-shirt Factory.

Special Event Zone set up in Ocean City for cruisin’ event

(Sept. 30, 2022) With thousands of car enthusiasts in the resort community next week, Ocean City will be designated a Special Event Zone beginning Tuesday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 9, 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,” in which violations are treated more seriously, breaches of the law in the special event zone can lead to increased fines and, in some cases, arrest.

During this period, 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

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A rendering shows what a new mixed use retail and employee housing building planned for the former Hatland store on 81st Street will look like. Planning commissioners approved a site plan for the project on Sept. 20.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Tim Lund presented the “Kiwanian of the Month" honor for August to Ed Ahlquist, left. He is a behind-thescenes hard worker and a member of the club's "Dawg Team,” which prepares and serves concessions at many of the Ocean Pines events.

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Highway admin focuses on safety along Gray’s Corner

(Sept. 30, 2022) Following an inspection of Gray’s Corner Road last week by SHA officials, the SHA has installed some short-term safety improvements in the area where an August hit-and-run accident took the life of 14-year-old Gavin Knupp of Ocean Pines.

State Sen. Mary Beth Carozza said eight lights and double-striping on the road have been added until a more permanent solution can be ef-

fected. The changes came after Maryland Department of Transportation representatives inspected the road during their annual lower Eastern Shore highway needs assessments.

Another possibility officials are considering is lowering the 50-mph speed limit along some stretches of the road.

According to Carozza, an SHA official said he was doing the speed limit during his inspection of the road when he was passed by other motorists.

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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.

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

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

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

The Ocean City Police Department also reminded the public 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.

Any Endless Summer Cruisin participants that 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. 3 through Monday, Oct. 10.

There is no trailer parking or oversized vehicle parking on Baltimore Ave at any time.

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

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Council members voted to remand the bids back to staff members for review and evaluation.

In recent months, bids for various

city recreation, public works and other projects have come in over budget, sometimes by hundreds of thousands of dollars, because of inflation and supply chain issues.

FOR ACTION FROM THE VOTING PUBLIC

Six members of the City Council just passed Ordinance 2022-23 calling for the abandonment and conveyance of 6000 square feet of city property along Baltimore Avenue between 13th & 14th Streets.

This 20 foot right-of-way conveyance is just the latest concession.

Earlier, the Council allowed the alley within this block to be moved closer to Baltimore Avenue to enhance the project’s architectural design.

The City Council also conveyed air rights above this alley providing 720,000 cubic feet of additional bulk/mass allowing for greater density.

When the city redeveloped 18 blocks of Baltimore Avenue from 15th to 33rd streets and utilized the excess right-of-way for free parking.

Parking is greatly needed for the downtown area. The “highest and best” use for these 16 blocks, where the easement allows, would also be to provide additional needed parking.

Why prematurely abandoned this city property when we do not even know when the enhancements to Baltimore Avenue will be done due to the exorbitant cost estimates?

Margaret Pillas, Petition Coordinator

Contact Info: 433-366-2656

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By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

With $2 of every ticket sale going to the Town of Ocean City, and organizers paying hefty sums to rent space and use services, this weekend’s Oceans Calling Festival is not expected to cost the city a dime in direct expenses and may even result in a profit.

“It’s not typical,” City Manager Terry McGean said this week of the cost-share agreement between the city and festival organizers C3 Presents.

Many promoters, McGean continued, ask the city for

show will go on rain or shine, ness development, said in an

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City has never had something of this magnitude,” he said. “Fortunately, the promotors at C3 are the ultimate professionals. They have decades of experience and are highly transparent and collaborative.”

The gates open at 12:30 p.m. each day, with the headlining acts ending their sets at 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10:30 p.m. Sunday. For the full schedule, visit oceanscallingfestival.com/schedule.

Beyond that, here’s a little about each of the headliners and other bands set to play each day:

Friday, Sept. 30

Dave Matthews of Dave Matthews Band and his lead guitarist, Tim Reynolds, will take the main Sea Bright stage at 9:30 p.m. as the headliner on the first day of the festival. While Matthews mainly plays his mainstream popular radio hits while touring with his full band, his sets with Reynolds are more stripped down and acoustic.

At 8:05 p.m., Rockville-based O.A.R. is set to play the first of its two shows, fittingly, at the Rockville stage closest to the inlet. The popular Maryland band was the first act announced for the festival and is set to return Sunday evening for a second show at the same spot.

Early ’90s alternative rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket is also part of the first day’s music lineup, taking the Carousel stage near the Boardwalk at 6 p.m. At the same time at the Rockville stage, late-2000s indie pop band GROUPLOVE is slated to perform.

Friday’s lineup will begin just before 1 p.m. with jam band Mihali at

the Rockville stage, followed by a set by folksy rock band Virginia Coalition at 1:30 p.m. at the Sea Bright stage.

Other performers set to play Friday are throwback rock and soul quartet The New Respects; Bob Marley’s grandson, Skip Marley; self-proclaimed “chewed bubblegum pop” group Peach Pit; folk-infused pop singer Noah Kahan; folk, soul, blues and pop duo JOHNNYSWIM; and reggae rock band Dirty Heads. Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine is also part of Friday’s entertainment lineup.

Saturday, Oct. 1

American rock folk band The Lumineers, with radio hits such as “Ho Hey,” “Stubborn Love” and “Ophelia” topping its song list, is set to take the Sea Bright stage as the headliner at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. The group hails from Colorado and is known for its energetic live shows.

Rapper Logic is slated to perform just before the headliner on the Rockville stage, with alternative indie band Cage the Elephant to perform on the Sea Bright stage before that.

Other performers scheduled for Saturday are American roots rock duo Larkin Poe; pop rock band Young the Giant; alternative early 2000s rockers Jimmy Eat World; upand-coming ’80s and ’90s hip-hop duo Joey Valence and Brae; soul and R&B artist Allen Stone; Marylandbased reggae and rock punk band Ballyhoo!; indie folk band Wilderado; pop punk band Pup Punk; and alternative rock and pop artist Corey Harper. Chef Irvin is also slated to return and show off his skills Saturday, along with celebrity Chef Andrew Zimmern.

Sunday, Oct. 2

Famed ’90s indie girl rock singer Alanis Morrisette is set to bring the nostalgia of “Jagged Little Pill” and more hits to the Sea Bright stage at 9:30 p.m. Sunday as the headliner. Her performance will close out the festival and and will be prefaced by ’90s punk band Sublime with Rome and ’80s icon Cyndi Lauper.

Other Sunday performances are set to come from soul pop group Lawrence; eight-piece soul band St. Paul & the Broken Bones; singer Daniel Donato, who will perform “cosmic country” and western songs; modern laid-back pop singer Tai Verdes; ’80s rock band Big Head Todd & the Monsters; reggae influenced rock and pop group The Samples; and Lily Meola, from “America’s Got Talent.” Celebrity Chef Amanda Freitag is set for Sunday’s lineup as well.

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concertgoers should plan accordingly for fluctuating weather forecasts as C3 and the town will be monitoring the weather. Safety is our number one priority. In the case of severe weather, Oceans Calling Festival and the Town of Ocean City will provide updates via email, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and our government sites.”

Officials also released detailed maps last week showing traffic patterns, road closures and more for traveling to and from the venue.

For weeks, city officials have encouraged attendees not to drive, as parking will be scarce. Up to 40,000 people were estimated to attend the shows each day, likely making it the biggest, most crowded event the re-

sort has ever seen.

According to a memorandum of understanding between the city and C3, the Whiteside, Worcester and Dorchester parking lots downtown will be closed to the public for use by the promoters and bands. The inlet lot was also closed to traffic earlier this week, along with some street parking in the area.

The following road closures and traffic patterns will be implemented:

• Closure of the area south of the Route 50 bridge to non-event traffic, with the south lane off of Route 50 onto south Philadelphia Avenue restricted to emergency vehicles and mass transit.

• Vehicular traffic south on Philadelphia Avenue will be diverted onto North Division Street and then

north on Baltimore Avenue.

• An established traffic pattern will direct all south-moving traffic to St. Louis Avenue to Second Street toward Philadelphia Avenue.

• North-moving traffic on Baltimore Ave (between South Division to Talbot streets) will be reduced to one lane. The middle lane will be used to stage mass transit vehicles and the eastern lane will be designated for pedestrians.

As for parking, officials are recommending that anyone who decides to drive use the West Ocean City Park & Ride on Route 50. The city has contracted with an outside company to provide school buses to drive people to and from the lot.

Parking is also available at the

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cash or services to put on their events. And because of the tourism dollars that the events bring in, officials are happy to work with them.

But C3 was an outlier. Tourism officials forged an early partnership with the promoters, who are known for putting on large international music festivals, including, most famously, Lollapalooza.

The promise of big-name headliners was teased for months as city officials and promoters worked out every last detail of the three-day event, which begins Friday and lasts through Sunday at the inlet lot and surrounding beach.

Now, C3 is delivering is set to deliver on the big-name musicians promise, and company officials have inked a memorandum of understanding with the city that maps out a financial breakdown.

According to the document, the promoter is expected to pay an estimated more than $129,400 for emergency services, police, fire, Beach Patrol, planning and development, and transportation. McGean said the exact amount will be determined after the festival, as officials were still unsure this week how much certain aspects would cost.

A separate $50,000 fee will cover special event and other usage costs, and the promoters have agreed to give the city $2 from every ticket sold. McGean said the organizers will provide a final tally and pay the total after the event.

The promoters will also provide their own security and metal detectors and restrooms, and are responsible for all clean-up and damage, if any occurs. The MOU ensures as well that the promoters are on the hook for expenses if the event is canceled.

“They recognize the value of what they are getting,” McGean said of the promoters. “Really the good thing about Oceans Calling is they really recognize the level of effort it takes to support something like this.”

The festival is the biggest event Ocean City has probably ever seen, especially during the shoulder season. Officials have said nearly 40,000 people are expected to attend the shows each day, and many of the hotels in the downtown area were sold out as of earlier this week.

Putting on the festival is a heavy lift, but McGean expects the promoters will cover the costs, and then some.

The city’s expected monetary gain will also include the additional room tax and other tourism revenue thatshould come from the tens of thousands of festival-goers who will be spending money within the resort over the weekend.

’80s icon Cyndi Lauper takes the stage on Sunday, Oct. 2.

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Ocean City convention center parking lot on 40th Street and the 100th Street municipal lot. For more information about public parking, visit ococean.com/parking-information.

Several private lots also exist throughout the city.

Concertgoers can catch city buses downtown from all public and private lots, hotels, businesses and other spots where stops are located. The town will have as many buses as possible running for the duration of the event. Passengers can ride all day, from 6 to 2 a.m., for $3, and travel across the length of Coastal Highway. The city also has a locator app that allows riders to track buses in real time.

Officials have planned for the “mass exodus” from the concerts as well.

The release said concertgoers can walk to Baltimore Avenue when the shows are over each night. Buses headed north will be staged on Baltimore Avenue between Worcester and Talbot streets, and people headed west to the park and ride can catch buses from the transit station at South Division Street.

Bus demand will be high after the final shows, which will make for extended wait times when leaving.

For people using taxis, Uber, Lyft,

and other ride share services, the general drop-off and pick-up will be at 300 St. Louis Ave. The walk from the ball field to the festival grounds is about 5 to 10 minutes.

The OC Bay Hopper water taxi will also be running. For more information on the service, visit ocbayhopper.com/oceanscalling/.

City Manager Terry McGean said last week that the Boardwalk will remain open to the public during the event and two entrance gates for the festival will be set up near the inlet.

A full list of festival rules can be found on the Oceans Calling website at oceanscallingfestival.com/welcomeattendees. Some highlights, according to the MOU, are as follows:

• The festival footprint (and surrounding Boardwalk) are smoke-free areas.

• No alcohol is permitted on the pier or Jolly Roger Amusements area.

• Alcohol service from specified vendors on the concert grounds begins at noon each day and ends at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with consumption ending at 11 p.m. On Sunday, alcohol service ends at 4:30 p.m., with consumption ending at 10:30 p.m.

• Items such as umbrellas, nonclear bags and more are prohibited.

• Sales of on-site tickers, merchandise, food and drinks are cashless.

Council, planning commission tackle code issues, more

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Sept. 30, 2022) From comprehensive plan updates to housing challenges, the Ocean City Council and resort planning commission tackled some pressing issues at a two-hour joint session Tuesday.

But members of both bodies made it clear there’s still plenty more to talk about.

“Really I thought we were having conversations as far as expectations, roles, not so much going through the agenda items,” Councilman John Gehrig said at the close of the meeting. “More of a, ‘what do you want from us?’ conversation. Clearing the air, but having a conversation of, why’d you do this, why’d you do that, more of a heart-to-heart conversation.”

Planning Commissioner Palmer Gillis started to broach the same subject early on during the meeting. The agenda kicked off with a quick description of the roles and responsibilities of the planning commission and moved quickly into a discussion of the comprehensive plan. The groups also discussed revisions to the city’s housing code, along with several other code changes, but time ran out before they were able to dive into anything else.

Gillis mentioned that one of the goals of the joint session was to obtain guidance from the council members on what is expected of them, however they did not get to that.

Both groups collectively agreed to make the conversation a priority in the next session under the label of “open discussion” on the agenda.

The next session will also include discussions of several other code amendments, including two that council members rejected at a meeting several weeks ago.

One of the amendments would have required residential development in the city’s limited commercial, or LC-1, district to obtain conditional use approval. The other would have prohibited developers of townhouses and condos from meeting parking re-

Correction

A story in the Sept. 24, 2022 edition about Ocean City Council members approving the abandonment of an alley along Baltimore Avenue incorrectly described some of former councilman Vince Gisriel’s thoughts on the proposed Margaritaville project. Gisriel has not objected to the Margaritaville project per se, but has questioned various aspects of the plans.

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Members of the Ocean City Council, right side, and Planning and Zoning Commission, left side, sit at a table with several staff members Tuesday afternoon at City Hall. The groups met for the first time in years for a joint session to go over some pressing issues.

Next meeting set to address rejected amendments, more

quirements with enclosed garages.

Planning commissioners and staff members spent many hours developing and tweaking the language of the proposed changes and gauging public feedback before bringing recommendations for approval to council. But when it was time for council members to act, they rejected the proposals without discussing the details publicly, stating that there was no appetite to pass them.

On Tuesday, Councilman Peter Buas, who spearheaded the rejections, adhered to his stance that the proposed amendments will remain dead. However most of the rest of both groups voiced a desire to keep the items on the agenda for the next meeting, with Gillis reiterating his frustrations with the council’s rapid decision.

“We have seen issues that we need

to deal with and we are presenting them in good faith to the council that the council will take them seriously and at least discuss them so the public and we can hear what your comments are,” Gillis said. “That said, I think you understand at least my personal perspective and I think some of the commission members feel the same way. We worked hard on those. Give us our day in court, if you will.”

City Solicitor Heather Stansbury, who kept the two groups organized and on track during Tuesday’s meeting, said she will include the open discussion on the next joint session agenda. The groups will also talk about the rejected amendments and several other pressing matters.

Overall, members of both groups said Tuesday’s meeting went well and expressed a desire to keep the dialogue going.

October waterline flushing scheduled for several areas

(Sept. 30, 2022) Worcester County’s semi-annual program for flushing waterlines will take place in October, as Water and Wastewater Division personnel turn out to Assateague Pointe, Edgewater/Nantucket Point, Deer Point, Landings, Mystic Harbour, Newark, Ocean Reef, and West Ocean City Service Areas between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The following proposed dates for the flushing of the waterlines are subject to change.

• Week of Oct. 3 - Assateague Pointe, Deer Point, Mystic Harbour, Ocean Reef, West Ocean City

• Oct. 18-20 – Newark

• Oct. 18 – Edgewater Acres / Nantucket Pointe

Routine flushing of the water sys-

tem helps to reduce the frequency of discolored water. Public Works crews open and close the hydrants, flushing out the built-up iron deposits. Sometimes, this can lead to temporary increases in suspended iron, which should settle out within a few hours of the flushing, county officials said.

County officials did advise, however, that even on dates the water lines in one section are not being flushed, it is still possible for consumers to see discolored water coming from their taps.

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.

Georgia man sentenced to 20 years for raping woman

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer

(Sept. 30, 2022) A 46-year-old man from Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia was sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping a woman in Ocean City in December 2021.

According to a press release from State’s Attorney Kris Heiser, Wayne Eugene White was sentenced for second-degree rape after pleading guilty on June 9.

Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Brian D. Shockley, who imposed the sentence, suspended all but 10 years of the incarceration, followed by three years of supervised probation once he is released.

White is also required to register as a Tier II lifetime sex offender upon his release and must submit a DNA sample.

On the night of Dec. 3, 2021, Ocean City police responded to reports of domestic assault at a condominium development in the resort area.

When officers arrived, they found

a woman, whose mouth and chin were covered in blood. The woman’s sweatshirt was also stained with blood, according to the Heiser’s release.

An investigation into the matter revealed the woman had been assaulted and raped by White.

Officers quickly found and arrested White as the crime scene was processed and evidence was collected.

Assistant State’s Attorney Pamela Correa prosecuted the case.

Bank robber gets two-decade term for 2020 offense

(Sept. 30, 2022) Christopher Dale Miller, Jr., 38, of Ocean City, was sentenced on Sept. 8, to serve 20 years in the Division of Correction for his conviction on charges of armed robbery and related offenses.

Miller was found guilty of all charges by a Worcester County jury after his April 12 trial.

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Wayne White

Judge hands down five-year sentence for assault charge

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer

(Sept. 30, 2022) A Columbia, Maryland man who Ocean City Police struck with an electrical Taser three times last summer, was sentenced to five years in prison for assaulting a police officer.

Nicholas Libertini, 36, was charged with disorderly conduct and several counts of second-degree assault for an incident on the Boardwalk on July 14.

That evening, police responded to reports of people getting ready to fight at a food stand near the pier on the Boardwalk.

When police arrived, the food stand owner directed officers to a man, a woman, and two children who were walking north on the Boardwalk. Officers approached the foursome and asked what happened, according to police reports, and Libertini and his friend, Michelle Brantley, started yelling.

Brantley told the officer a woman called her and her children derogatory names. Police asked Brantley and Libertini to calm down and to

stop yelling, but the two of them continued, causing a disturbance on the boards, according to reports.

Police asked Libertini to take a seat on a Boardwalk bench, but he refused. Then, police said, Libertini struck a fighting pose and pointed his finger approximately six inches from an officer’s face while yelling. Police asked him again to stop yelling or face getting arrested for disorderly conduct.

Again, Libertini refused and was ordered to place his hands behind his back to be handcuffed. Libertini, police said, tensed up and pulled his arms back to the front of his body.

Another officer on the scene pulled out his Taser, and issued three warnings before pulling the trigger. Two of the probes struck Libertini in the torso, police said, but had no effect. So, a third was shot and struck him in the torso and forearm.

Police said Libertini continued to resist when blood started spurting from his arm. According to police documents, one officer started to administer medical attention and place a tourniquet on the wound, yet he continued to resist.

Ocean City EMS personnel were

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Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Beau H. Oglesby imposed the sentence, credited Miller with 406 days of time served and ordered him to pay restitution of $5,190 to Calvin B. Taylor Bank.

Ocean City Police Department, the case was assigned to the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation.

OC police tased suspect three times last summer

able to stop the bleeding. Libertini continued to resist, and it took five officers and another Taser shot to subdue him.

The robbery occurred on Oct. 27, 2020, when a Worcester County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to Taylor Bank on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City for a reported hold-up alarm.

Investigators determined that a man entered the lobby and handed the bank teller a handwritten note on a plain white envelope that stated, “I have a gun put 7K in the envelope no marked bills.”

The suspect then whispered to the teller “time’s ticking.”

C. Miller, Jr.

After the scene was secured with assistance from the Maryland State Police and

POLICE/COURTS

Assault bite

Victoria Janai McRae, 31, of Washington, D.C. was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sept. 25 near 49th Street and charged with assault, obstructing and hindering an investigation, disorderly conduct, and trespassing on private property.

Police said McRae was escorted off the premises of a nearby establishment after biting a security officer in the stomach.

According to the security officer,

Although the robber fled the scene, investigators collected DNA evidence at the scene, and in March 2021, were able to match the DNA to Miller.

Assistant State’s Attorney Paul Haskell prosecuted the case.

Brantley said at the time her friend, Libertini, was just questioning the aggressiveness of the officers and the need to stop the four of them even though the issues at the food stand were resolved.

Last week, Brantley said she did not understand why her

friend was sentenced to two years in prison.

According to her, the attorney said Libertini spoke too much.

Maryland Case Search shows Libertini in August entered an Alford plea agreement, which means he acknowledges that the evidence is sufficient for a conviction, but not admit guilt.

He was sentenced on Sept. 16 and once released from prison, Libertini will be placed on supervised probation for 18 months.

McCrae climbed onto a sign and refused to leave, and after going back and forth with him, she allegedy punched and bit him.

Resisting arrest

Christopher Richard Eschenburg, 42, of Berlin was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 11:50 p.m. on Sept. 21 near Rumgate Road and charged with 28 crimes and violations, including assault, resisting arrest, DUI, possession of a fighting knife and speeding in a special event

zone.

Police said officers attempted to stop Eschenburg for speeding, but he continued to drive west onto Route 50, ignoring the officer’s emergency signals. The officer who followed Eschenburg later reported that he committed several traffic violations and nearly took out a few mailboxes while driving on private lawns until he pulled into a driveway on Rumgate Road.

The officer, reports read, drew his firearm, and pointed it at Eschenburg who exited the truck and did not comply with any of the officer’s com-

mands.

Instead, Eschenburg is said to have walked toward the officer with his right hand hidden and laughing as the officer ordered him to show his hands. He then turned and walked back to his truck, police said.

When police attempted to take Eschenburg into custody, he resisted and grabbed a wooden post with nails sticking out of it as if he were going to strike one of the officers, according to the police report.

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tody, police said alcohol could be smelled on Eschenburg’s breath and that he kicked an officer.

Exhibition driving

Drew Alexander Batze, 23, of Halethorpe, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 1 a.m. on Sept. 25 near 91st Street and charged with DUI, disorderly conduct, reckless driving, spinning his wheels, driving in a way that caused excessive noise, failing to stop after an accident, failing to provide identification, exhibition driving, and several other violations.

Police reported that they watched Batze engage in exhibition driving while a special event zone was in place. He was stopped as he drove into a nearby parking garage, where he reportedly hit another vehicle but

left no information for its owner.

Batze, police said, had been arrested the previous day and released after being stopped for exhibition driving.

On Sunday, he was located near the ground level entrance of a nearby hotel, and appeared to be intoxicated, police said.

According to reports, Batze became uncooperative with police and was detained before becoming disorderly and yelling at officers.

Batze refused to submit to a breath test while at headquarters, police said.

Theft

Sarah Elisabeth Meyer, 24, of Arlington, Virginia was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 2:40 a.m. on Sept. 25 in downtown Ocean City and charged with destruc-

tion of property and trespassing.

Acting on a report of a theft, police went to a pizza restaurant and were told that Meyer and a man were trying to fight staff and took money from a tip jar.

According to the staff member, the man and Meyer ordered pizza and when the pizza was ready, the man put $20 in the tip jar and told the employee, “Don’t be a d**k next time.” The man then started speaking Russian to him and made racist comments before Meyer took the tip jar and smashed it on the ground.

The two were spotted by officers walking through the parking lot of a hotel on Second Street. After stopping, Meyer mentioned something about an incident at the pizza restaurant, police said. The employee was able to verify it was Meyer who broke the tip jar, according to police.

Loaded handgun

Kevin Vincent Brown, 24, of Manassas, Virginia was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 6 p.m. on Sept. 25 on Washington Lane near 24th Street and charged with assault, possession of a loaded handgun in a vehicle, illegal possession of a firearm, disorderly conduct, possession of a firearm with a felony conviction, and illegal possession of ammunition.

Police responded to reports of a domestic assault downtown and were immediately redirected to the area of 24th Street and Washington Lane. When they arrived, officers detained a woman and spoke to Brown, who said nothing happened between the two of them.

The woman also told police no assault occurred between her and Brown. But city watch footage revealed that the woman and Brown were arguing when Brown grabbed the woman by her shoulder, pushed into his vehicle, and drove off.

Brown, police said, was seen driving north with the woman hanging her head out the window screaming “Help me,” according to witnesses.

The woman then exited the vehicle by climbing out of the window and ran east near 24th Street, police said.

Police searched the vehicle Brown was driving and located a loaded 9mm handgun in the front driver side door pocket.

Weapons possession

Patrick Aaron Tittermary, 18, of Exmore, Virginia was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 11:40 p.m. on Sept. 23 near Second Street and charged with weapons ordinance and possession of a gun replica.

Police stopped Tittermary for a vehicle equipment violation and when they approached the vehicle, they could smell marijuana emanate from inside.

A search of the car resulted in the discovery of a spring-assisted knife, a gold pistol crossbow, and a BB gun, police said.

Indecent exposure

Tina Louise Boykin, 53, of Berlinwas arrested by Ocean City police at approximately 10 p.m. on Sept. 24 near Talbot Street and the Boardwalk and charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct.

Police said Boykin was seen walking out of a nearby saloon while shouting she had just been kicked out of the establishment.

While standing on the Boardwalk, police said, Boykin lifted her shirt to expose her breasts to people, including families with children, walking past, according to police.

Boykin lifted her shirt two more times, the third time toward a child believed to be 10 years old, police said.

Breakfast Mac N Cheese created to honor favorite aunt

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer

(Sept. 30, 2022) Logic is a registry of reasoning, but does it kindle the spirit within?

Reflection is a paradise that balances the chamber of thought. Recollection without sentiment is a mournful rustling in the dark.

Allow me to look into the light of reunion as memories flourish before me.

Time is an element of fragility and must be revisited for serenity. Vacations in Newport News, Virginia, takes me to a period where innocence and candor are the essence of youth.

The year is 1968. At the age of 10, I have mastered adulthood. Conviction was convincing, but nothing could have been further from the truth.

My Great Aunt Ann’s petite frame hardly peaked over five feet, but do not underestimate the power and authority of this woman. Fortitude and generosity blended to create a unique soul.

Cousin Gail and I instantly bonded. I thought she was the luckiest girl in the whole world. She had a bedroom and bathroom all to herself.

Do not take this the wrong way. I loved my family and little sister, but bunkbeds and sharing a single bathroom with five other people demanded patience and strict rules.

Gail also introduced me to a frozen drink called a Slurpee. My taste buds had never tasted such a treat and I was instantly hooked on the sugary drink.

Coke was my favorite flavor. It’s funny how something so simple can bring such pleasure.

One day, Aunt Ann and Gail had to leave me alone for a while. Visions of a Slurpee instantly came to my mind.

I had been warned never to go to the store without my older cousin, because crossing the roads could be dangerous.

Images of the infamous drink turned into an obsession. My thought process was that I would slip out and get a Slurpee before they returned.

Sometimes a good idea can turn into a nightmare. They returned sooner than expected, and my cousin figured I must have ventured to the store on my own.

To my horror, I saw Gail running toward me. “Mom has been looking for you and she is furious. You better prepare yourself for a whooping. I am

going to run ahead to let her know you are alright.”

My frozen slushy started to choke me. Panic overtook me and I felt my adulthood start to shrink.

Their family pet was a goat. Billy the Goat had his own house in the back yard. I was scared to death of him.

I cannot tell you how many times his front head kissed my rear section. I was convinced he was possessed and resented my presence.

I was faced with one simple ques-

tion that left me in a state of psychological turmoil. Should I endure a spanking from Aunt Ann or hide in Billy the Goat’s house? There was no decision.

My tomboyish ways kicked in and survival took over. Tucking behind bushes, I chose to proceed to my aunt’s house by way of the back yard. I figured she was waiting for me in the front.

Why did I openly defy my aunt? Maybe it’s called being a child.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Don’t push yourself too far this week, Aries. That is a surefire way to be overcome by stress and deplete your energy, which you need to get things done. Pace yourself.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Hold your tongue and try not to get into any heated arguments with people either at work or in your social circles, Taurus. Avoid controversial subjects.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

There’s a strong pull toward wanting to play as well as getting work done, Gemini. Is there a way to delegate some work so you can focus on recreation? Figure things out.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, you may have some exciting plans brewing but you might not know how to put them in motion. A friend may offer to help get the ball rolling.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

The planets are trying to tell you to slow down and take a day off, Leo. You just have to listen more closely or you could run the risk of burnout in the days to come.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, this week things may get a bit more intense than you anticipated. Intensity doesn’t necessarily mean you will have a bad time. Everything will be exciting and fast-paced.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, focus on your personal relationships this week, as you may need to modify a few things and do some housekeeping in your social relationships.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Focus on the finer details of life this week, Scorpio. If you have been waiting to have a gourmet dinner or to take a luxurious trip, now is the time to do so.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

There’s conflicting energy in the cosmos this week, Sagittarius. All of what you think was right may be turned on its head. Some new decisions may need to be made.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

It may be challenging to figure out where you stand with someone this week, Capricorn. You thought you had it all figured out, but the tides have changed dramatically.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

You’ll continue to face the difficult decision of whether to tend to your own needs or help someone close to you, Aquarius. It’s a fine line to walk with no easy answer.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

There’s a positive drive guiding you along, Pisces. If you’ve been putting off your to-do list, now you will have the energy to get things done.

Sausage, peppers and onions added to pasta

I slipped into Billy the Goat’s house and hid in the corner. He just stared at me. If he attacked and killed me, my body would never be found.

Mom and dad would not be able to give me a proper burial. I just kept repeating, “God help me, please God help me.”

Little did I know how many more times this simple phrase would be repeated throughout my life.

An hour seemed like an eternity. My uncle peeked in the house and whispered, “I had a sneaky feeling you might be in here. You know your aunt has been worried sick about you. Why don’t you come in and apologize to her.”

I brushed the straw off of my clothes and left the residence of Billy the Goat. I sobbed at the sight of my aunt and to my surprise she also sobbed.

Aunt Ann is no longer with us, and is dearly missed. But everyone agreed she made the best mac n cheese ever.

In memory of Aunt Ann, I have

created a breakfast mac n cheese. Sausage, peppers and onions are added to the cheesy pasta. Then it is topped with a biscuit and panko crumble.

Fall is here and Breakfast Mac N Cheese is “banging.” Enjoy!

Breakfast Mac N Cheese

Ingredients

1 pound of radiators or cavatappi pasta

1 ½ pounds Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled

1 ½ large onions, diced

2 cups combined red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, diced

4 large garlic cloves, minced

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 tablespoons flour

2 ½ cups whole milk

2 ½ cups heavy cream

3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

2 cups shredded sharp cheese

2 cups Italian blend

8 ounces mascarpone

kosher salt to taste

½ teaspoon crushed rosemary ½ teaspoon dried thyme

4 eggs

¼ cup unseasoned panko ½ teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper

5 toasted breakfast biscuits, crumbled

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 5 minutes, drain, and add cold water to stop the cooking process.

3. Remove casings and cook sausage just until it is done. Allow pan to cool.

4. Using paper towels, remove sausage grease and melt 2 tablespoons butter.

5. Sauté onions, peppers and garlic until soft.

6. Melt remaining butter and flour in the large pot and form a roux. Whisk in 1 cup of milk until fully combined with the roux. Repeat this process with the remaining cups of milk and cream. Allow mixture to become very thick.

7. Remove milk mixture from the stove and fold in mascarpone and 2/3 of the shredded cheese, mix well.

8. In a large bowl, combine pasta, veggies, sausage, cheese mixture and carefully mix.

9. In a medium bowl, whisk in eggs, remaining cheese and biscuits.

10. Spread mac n cheese in either 1 (9x13)-inch pan or 2 (8x8)-inch pans. You can freeze one for future use.

11. Place biscuit crumble on top and sprinkle panko, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper on top of biscuit crumble.

12. Cook for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

* Gruyere, gouda and fontina cheese can be used for a more decadent dish.

* Italian sausage has more texture than breakfast sausage, either will do.

Secret Ingredient – Grief. “As long as there is love and memory, there is no true loss.”

– Cassandra Clare

ANGLER RESTAURANT

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

Sept. 30: Sean Loomis, 5 p.m.

Oct. 1: Zion Reggae, 5 p.m.

Oct. 2: Otto Grundman, 5 p.m.

Oct. 6: Adam Bilenki, 5 p.m.

BAYVIEW BAR & GRILLE

2nd Floor Residence Inn

61st Street, Ocean City

410-723-2222 / www.ResidenceInnOC.com

Sept. 30: Karaoke w/Donnie, 6-9 p.m.

Oct. 2: Bar Bingo w/Rupe, 6-8 p.m.

CAPTAIN’S TABLE

15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, Located in The Courtyard by Marriott 410-289-7192/7191 / Captainstableoc.com

Every Friday: Phil Perdue on Piano, 5-9 p.m.

COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL

In the Castle in the Sand Hotel

37th Street Oceanfront, Ocean City

410-289-6846 / www.castleinthesand.com

Sept. 30: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; Monkee Paw, 5-9 p.m.

Oct. 1: Island Fusion, noon to 3 p.m.; 33 RPM, 4-8 p.m.

Oct. 2: Endless Summer, noon to 3 p.m.; Colossal Fossil Sauce, 4-8 p.m.

Oct. 6: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m.

COINS

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

Oct. 1: Jim Long Seaon Ending Party, 3-6 p.m.

HAMMERHEADS BAR & GRILLE

10th Street and Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-0006 / hammerheadsocmd.com

Sept. 30: DJ Will-Da-Beast, 8:00 p.m. to 12 a.m.

OC EATERIES

12849 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 443-252-3700 / www.oceateriesmaryland.com

Sept. 30: Ben Davis, 5-9 p.m.

Oct. 1: No Borders, 6-9 p.m.

Oct. 5: Trivia Night, 5:30 p.m.

BRIAN MCCONNELL

OC Fountainebleau: Fri., Sept. 30, 7-11 p.m.

Oct. 6: Karaoke w/DJ Kennedy, 6-10 p.m.

OC FONTAINEBLEAU

101st Street, Ocean City

Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort 410-524-3535 / www.ocbeachresort.com

Sept. 30: Brian McConnel 7-11 p.m.

Oct. 1: John Bailey, 7-11 p.m.

PICKLE’S PUB

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

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

Oct. 1: Dunehounds, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Oct 2: Beats by Styler, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Oct 3: Karaoke w/Wood, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

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

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

Oct 6: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

PURPLE MOOSE SALOON

Boardwalk between Caroline & Talbot Street 410-289-6953 / www.purplemoose.com

Sept. 30: “YOU DON’T WANT IT” Launch party with

Adam Dutch, 9 p.m.

Oct. 1: Eclipse (Journey Tribute Band), 10:00 p.m.

Oct. 2: DJ Adam Dutch, 9 p.m.

Oct. 6: DJ Adam Dutch, 9 p.m.

SEACRETS

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

Sept. 30: Late Last Night, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Davie, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; The Way Outs, 9 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; The Benderz, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

Oct. 1: Crash the Limo, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; Not Leaving Sober, 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; Gypsy Wisdom, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

Oct. 2: Football Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 6: Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Connair, 9 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

SHENANIGANS PUB & RESTAURANT

309 Atlantic Ave. 4th Street on the boardwalk, 410-289-7181 / ocshenanigans.com or @ocshenanigans Sept. 30-Oct.1: Dublin 5, 8:30 p.m.

Worcester County History month in October

(Sept. 30, 2022) The first Worcester County History month, this October, will feature special events, exhibits and workshops from Pocomoke, Berlin, Ocean Pines, Ocean City and more.

History Month evolved from the annual Historic Home Tour presented by the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum begun in 2017.

The expanded Worcester County History Week last year highlighted the rich history of the region, across more than a dozen unique programs.

“Last year was a great success, but we did notice that a lot of the programs ended up overlapping,” Christine Okerblom, curator of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, said. “The hope is by expanding from a week to a month that more programs can take place throughout October, and visitors can plan to attend multiple events.”

Scheduled events this year include special programing at local museums, several workshops and seminars, and even a live gospel concert. There are also many fun, festive and spooky events set to coincide with Halloween.

“We hope Worcester Count History Month connects visitors and locals alike with the fascinating history

and heritage of this area,” Okerblom said. “From the history of the Germantown School in Berlin to the exciting lore of the Delmarva region, there is a lot to discover, learn and participate in.”

The full lineup of events, as of Sept. 14, are:

Ocean City: Oct. 3 | Preserving the Past | 10:30 a.m. at the Ocean City Library | Free, registration required | A workshop on how to properly preserve and care for a personal photo collection. To register, visit ocmuseum.org.

Oct. 10-16 | Locals Week | Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum | Free admission to all Eastern Shore locals.

Oct. 10 | History Comes to Life | 1-4 p.m. at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum | Free | Watch the Ocean Pines Players theater group represent figures from Ocean City’s past.

Oct. 11 | Book signing with Maria Grosskettler | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum | Free | Local author Maria Grosskettler will sign copies of her newest book, “Tracks.” In addition to reading a section from her book, she will share her experience researching Berlin’s history.

Oct. 13 | Book signing with Mabel

Rogers and Harry Wenzel | 11 a.m.3 p.m. at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum | Free | To learn more about the authors, visit ocmuseum.org.

Oct. 15 | Harbor Days at the Docks | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Ocean City Commercial Fishing Harbor |

This event will feature artisan exhibits, seafood cooking demonstrations, tales of the sea, children’s activities, and much more.

Oct. 18 | Candle Making | 1-3 p.m. at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum | $25

Make natural soy-

Activities planned throughout Worcester Co.

based candle with Natalie Blanton, owner of Honey Water Candles, all while learning about early Ocean City, Maryland.

Oct. 22 | Make Your Own Watercolor Postcard with Artist Joanne Guilfoil| 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum | Free, with paid admission | This drop-in program will bring life and color to historic Ocean City line drawings.

Oct. 24 | Preserving the Past | 10:30 a.m. at the Ocean City Library | Free, registration required | A workshop on how to properly preserve and care for a personal photo collection. To register, visit ocmuseum.org.

Oct. 29 | Paranormal Investigation | 7-10 p.m. at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum | $40 per person, register online| During this immersive investigation, guests will be paired with an actual paranormal investigator for a spooky ghost hunting experience. To register, visit ocmuseum.org.

Oct. 29-31 | Black Cat Scavenger Hunt| 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum| Free for children 11 and under | Search the museum for clues that lead to Sabrina the black cat. Each participant will leave with a Hal-

loween prize.

Oct. 31 | Ghost Stories from the Sea| 1-3 p.m. Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum | Actor Ed Guinan will represent Anton, an 1883 shipwreck victim. Guinan will tell the story of the three-masted, twodecked schooner, Sallie W. Kaye, running aground off the coast of Ocean City, and how one of the eight crew members made a deadly attempt to swim ashore.

All month long | Fall Photo Opportunity | Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum | Free | Grab a family photo in front of a display of fall flowers, pumpkins, and a 2.5-ton anchor. Located on the Boardwalk next to the museum.

Mondays | History of Our Surfman | 1 p.m. at the Ocean City LifeSaving Station Museum | Free, with paid admission | Meet Keeper Allan and learn about life as an Ocean City Storm Warrior.

Tuesdays | History & Mystery of the American Eel | 1 p.m. at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum | Free, with paid admission | Delve into the mysterious life of eels.

Wednesdays | Station 4 Historic Tour | 1 p.m. at the Ocean City LifeSaving Station Museum | Free, with paid admission | Walk through Ocean City’s once-active 1891 Life

Saving Station and take a trip back through time.

Ocean Pines:

All month long | Ocean Pines: An oral history | Virtual event | Free | Go back in time with longtime residents and leaders and learn about Ocean Pines 50-plus years as a community, from its early days of undeveloped lots to its current status as the largest residential community in Worcester County. Visit oceanpines.org.

Berlin:

Oct. 5 | Junior Historians | 4:30 p.m. at the Calvin B. Taylor House | Free | Come for a night of historical fun and learn about the museum’s collections. Make a camera obscura and interact with items from the museum’s archival collection. Ages 8-15.

Oct. 8 | Homecoming Harvest |25 p.m. at the Calvin B. Taylor House | Free | Guests will celebrate local history, record their own oral history, and join the opening ceremony for the new Mary Humphreys Arboretum. Food, music, and photo ops.

Oct. 12 | Clothing & Costume Tour | 5 p.m. at the Calvin B. Taylor House | Free | Take a closer look at the museum’s archival collection of textiles from Berlin families. View an 1870s wedding gown, a whalebone corset, a horsehair cloak, and much more.

Oct. 15 (rain date Oct. 29) | Tindley Gospel Sing | 1-4 p.m. at the Germantown School | Free | A day dedicated to the music of Rev. Charles Albert Tindley. Local Gospel Choirs will join to celebrate the music of Rev. Charles Albert Tindley, the father of Gospel music. The Germantown School Museum will also present a brief history of Tindley’s musical legacy.

Oct. 19 | Not-So-Spooky Tour | 6 p.m. at the Calvin B. Taylor House | Free | A candlelight tour of the museum after dark. Hear stories about the lives of people in 1840s Berlin. All ages.

Pocomoke:

Oct. 1-2 | Chessie the Chesapeake Bay Monster Program | 12:30 p.m. at the Delmarva Discovery Museum | Free, with paid admission | Discover the friendly Chesapeake Bay Monster that sparked mass conservation efforts for the beloved bay. This friendly sea monster was first reported in the 1930’s and has become

one of the most famous folklore characters of the region. Hear the story of Chessie and receive a copy of Chessie’s coloring book.

Oct. 8-9 | Friend or Foe? | 12:30 p.m. at the Delmarva Discovery Museum | Free, with paid admission | Learn about the history of native Delmarva animals and how people have viewed them throughout history, starting with the Native Americans and early settlers.

Oct. 15-16 |Delmarva Legends Program | 12:30 p.m. at the Delmarva Discovery Museum | Free, with paid admission | Learn about different legends that have haunted the Peninsula, from the Selbyville Swamp Monster to the Legend of the Chincoteague Ponies. These spooky tales have haunted the region and helped shape human culture in the region. Guests will receive a map of spooky areas to visit.

Oct. 22-23 | Our haunted Pocomoke Forest Program | 12:30 p.m. at the Delmarva Discovery Museum | Free, with paid admission | The Pocomoke Forest is known as Maryland’s most haunted forest. Having served as a hideout for many during the civil war it’s no wonder this forest is full of urban legends, but where there is legend there is truth. Come find out what lurks in the Cypress Swamp and the role that this forest has played in shaping local history.

Oct. 29-30 | Shore Laddie & Otterly Spooky | 12 p.m. at the Delmarva Discovery Museum | Free, with paid admission | Delve into the history of River Otters across the world and in the region. Stick around to watch beloved Otters Mac and Tuck receive their special Halloween treat!

All month long | Delmarva Folklore, Myths & Legends Exhibition | Delmarva Discovery Museum | Free, with paid admission | Walk through the Museum and discover the history and legends surrounding each of the museum’s creatures. Learn about the most famous legends of the region and journey to new and exciting places to explore on the shore. Fun for guests of all ages.

For more information on Worcester County History Week, visit www.facebook.com/WorcesterCount yHistoryWeek or www.ocmuseum.org/history-month.

Sunday Soirée fundraiser party to take place Oct. 9

(Sept. 30, 2022) The Art League of Ocean City is holding its annual fundraiser party on Sunday, Oct. 9, to honor the 2022 Sand Castle Home Tour owners and sponsors and as a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization.

The Sunday Soirée will take place from 2-5 p.m. at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, bayside.

“We put the ‘art’ in party,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, said. “Our parties are renowned in the area, and this year promises to be another remarkable event.

“Our annual party extends our thanks to the homeowners who made the 2022 Sand Castle Home Tour possible, as well as raises funds to help keep the Arts Center free and open for all,” she continued. “Dress for a sun-filled outdoor garden party in your best ‘garden chic’ attire.”

The Arts Center will feature a bayfront outdoor area decorated with fall flowers and tents, and a full open bar by Seacrets Spirits. The Crabcake Factory Bayside is sponsoring a special Bloody Mary bar.

Big Oyster Brewery is sponsoring the craft beer garden; and BLU, the wine bar.

Food stations will offer raw oysters from Berlin Archer Oyster Co., shrimp

cocktail from Harrison’s Harbor Watch, paella from Spain Wine Bar, and cream of crab soup from Malia’s Café. Also, crepes from Bayside Skillet; pulled pork and chicken from Pit N Pub; jambalaya from Bourbon Street on the Bay; tuna dip from Liquid Assets; and mixed green salad from Mancini’s. Candy Kitchen is providing the desserts and candy.

Participants will dance to live music by Reform School with Michael Smith and Jay Stinemire, and also by jazz saxophonist and vocalist Everett Spells.

Guests can participate in a collaborative art project, and a silent auction will offer chances to take home a masterpiece.

Guests will also have a chance to win a trip for two to the Caribbean or $5,000 cash through an ongoing raffle, and raffle tickets will be sold at the party.

Sunday Soirée tickets are $125 per person and available at ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org or by calling 410-524-9433.

The Ocean City Center for the Arts at 502 94th Street is the home of the Art League of Ocean City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects.

More information is available at 410524-9433 or artleagueofoceancity.org.

Dining Guide

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■ ANGLER RESTAURANT

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

$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar $6 cruise with $15 lunch or dinner food purchase. Serving lunch, dinner and lite fare. Seafood is our specialty and great landlubber choices. Boat Bar Happy Hour is 3-6 p.m. Open Wednesday thru Saturday at noon. Live entertainment Thursday thru Sunday. Dine in or carry out available.

■ ANTHONY’S CARRYOUT

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

$$ | Sandwich shop, American restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Subs, cheesesteaks, and fried chicken. Monday and Tuesday, closed; Wednesday and Thursday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to 3p.m.

■ CABANAS BEACH BAR & GRILLE

Located in the Plim Plaza Hotel, 109 N Atlantic Ave., 2nd Street, Ocean City 410524-1776, www.cabanasoc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Open to the public. A full-service restaurant serving lunch and dinner inside and out. Signature Smash Burgers. Indoor & outdoor bar. Crushes, frozen drinks, tropical libations. Carry out. Breakfast, sandwiches from 8-11 a.m. and deli subs.

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE

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

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast, lunch, dinner and lite fare. Seafood, steaks, poultry, and daily specials. Happy Hour, 4-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon and 4-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon and 4-10 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to noon and 4-9 p.m.

■ CARIBBEAN POOL BAR

Located in the Plim Plaza Hotel, 109 N Atlantic Ave, 2nd Street, Ocean City 410289-0837

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Open to the public daily 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. with free entertainment daily 1-5 p.m. and 7-11 p.m. Serving a light fare menu, frozen and tropical cocktails. Online ordering at cabanasoc.com.

■ CARUSO PIZZA & SUBS

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

$$ | Kids’ menu | Beer and orange crushes Pizza, subs, calzones, stromboli’s. Fresh lemonade, orange crushes and beer. Eat in or carry out. Open 7 days a week. Dine in or carry out.

■ COASTAL SALT

16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-973-7258, www.coastalsaltoc.com

$$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

New American restaurant. Local seafood. Open 7 days a week. Opening 8 a.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT

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

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining for families. Crabcakes, seafood, steaks, specialty dishes and sandwiches. Happy Hour, Sunday through Friday, 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Early bird, daily 2-5:30 p.m. with special dinner menu. Open 7 days a week, Monday through Friday at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Dine-in, Carry-Out & online ordering, www.coinspuboc.com

■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR

Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestaurant.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Breakfasts starting at 7 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner offering light fare of soups and salads along with house specialty — Scallops St. Croix, along with ribs, Cuban pork and steak selections.

■ DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND

Caroline St, Wicomico St. & South Division St. on the boardwalk, Ocean City www.dumsersdairyland.com

Ice cream made daily. Stop by any Dumser’s location for homemade ice cream, milkshakes, sundaes, floats and much more.

■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL

21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410289-0990, www.ocfishtales.com

$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Fishtales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay. Lunch and dinner, happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. Closing Wednesday starting October 1.

■ HARBOR WATCH

806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet Ocean City 410289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com

$$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Fresh seafood, award-winning raw bar, certified angus beef. View of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for banquet information. Hours are Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Monday, 4 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, closed; Thursday, 11:30 a.m.

■ HAMMERHEADS RAW BAR & GRILL

913 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-2890006, www.hammerheadsocmd.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Food, drinks and views on the ocean front deck. Seafood steam pots, burgers, creative cocktails. Tuesday, closed; Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, noon to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dine in or carry out available.

■ OCEAN BITES

401 S. Atlantic Ave next to Thrasher FF and 30th Street Coastal Hwy in the Jolly Roger’s parking lot, Ocean City Oceanbites.net

Kid’s menu. Two locations. Ice cream, lemonades, pizza, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, wraps, wings, tenders, burger, baskets. Open daily.

■ PAPI’S TACO JOINT

15th Street @ Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 443-664-861, PapisTacoJoint.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Try the new Authentic Mexican restaurant open 7 days a week. Weekdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and weekends, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

With a family atmosphere you can enjoy build your own street taco’s with a sheet table side with their home-made authentic salsas. Serving foods such as little cravings, Papi’s trio guacamole, Queso Fundido and choice of salsas, salads, bowls, soups, main dishes and desserts. Also, brunch, gluten free and vegan menus. Happy Hour: Monday through Friday, 3-5 p.m. with beer, wines, cocktails and specialty signature drinks.

Dine in or order online for your carryout.

■ PICKLES PUB

706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410289-4891, 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 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.

■ PURPLE MOOSE SALOON

108 S. Boardwalk between Caroline and Talbot streets

Full bar

Serving snacks only. Food is welcome. Bring your own food and buy a beverage of your choice.

■ SHENANIGANS

309 Atlantic Ave., 4th Street on the boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7181

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Full bar, kid’s menu. Irish-themed restaurant and bar serving American and Irish grub on the oceanfront patio. Munchies, soups, salads, steaks, seafood, burgers, sandwiches, tacos and entrées. Special beers, wine, and cocktails. Dine in or curbside pickup. No deliveries. Open Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. Order online at ocshenanigans.com or @ocshenanigans.

MIDTOWN

appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

■ BAHAMAS’S CRABSHACK CARRYOUT & OUTLET

Oceanside MD/DE Line and Coastal Highway, Fenwick 302-537-5882

Seafood, crabs selected by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Seafood, chicken, homemade soups, crab cakes, steamed shrimp, clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters and snow crab claws.

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, BREAKERS PUB & LENNY’S BEACH BAR & GRILL

Inside the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-5243535, ocbeachresort.com

$-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. Horizons: Open 7 a.m to 11 a.m. and 5-10 p.m. Lennys & Breakers Pub: Weekdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Weekends, 11 a.m. to midnight. Happy hour at the bar 4-7 p.m. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, including light fare and steamer specials.

■ NORI SUSHI BAR & GRILL

■ 32 PALM

Located in The Hilton,32nd Street, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.32palm.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Open Sunday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar and lounge. Western Caribbean cuisine, traditional Eastern Shore fare.

■ COCONUT’S BEACH BAR & GRILL Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th Street and the beach, Ocean City 410-289-6846, www.castleinthesand.com

$-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Beachfront open-air dining. Grilled sandwiches, salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos, frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m. 2 for 1 drink specials. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting.

■ MARLIN MOON

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

$$ Sunday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday- Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Restaurant and bar. Seafood, small plates, desserts, cocktails.

■ OCEAN 13 SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE 106 32nd Street located into the La Quinta Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-2896213, www.ocean13ocmd.com

$$-$$$ | Full bar

Seafood, steaks, drinks. Meals made from scratch. “Beach” atmosphere. Family dining. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Full bar. Open Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight; and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to midnight. Happy Hour, 3-6 p.m. $20. Early bird menu daily 3-5 p.m. featuring steak, chicken and seafood dishes.

■ PGN CRAB HOUSE

29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380, 410-289-4083, www.pgncrabhouse.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & Wine

Steamed crabs. Dine in or carry out. Casual seasonal seafood stop for all-you-can-eat specials. Steamed crabs, chicken and corn on the cob. Clams, ribs, crab cakes, seafood platters. Call for daily specials.

Open 7 day a week, 11 a.m.

■ RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT

61st Street Bayside/2nd Floor @ Bayview Bar & Grill, Ocean City 443- 664-7043

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Bayfront, casual atmosphere. Burgers, flat breads, crab cakes, shrimp burgers and full dinners. Happy Hour daily, 4-7 p.m. Open Monday-Thursday, 4-10 p.m.; Friday, 4-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

■ SEACRETS

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

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Monday-Wednesday, 4 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. with island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken,

Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11403 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-880-6258

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Serving daily small plates, soups, salads, sandwiches, fried rice, entrees and desserts. Also, Nori’s premium rolls, nigiri and sashimi, hand-roll combos. Full bar with wine, beer and cocktails. Inside dining and take out, 7 days a week, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Delivery via Door Dash Online.

■ PRINCESS ROYALE OCEANFRONT RESORT

9100 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 443-8562367, www.princessroyale.com

$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Ocean front, open to the public. The Current Bar & Grille open for lunch and dinner daily, noon to 10 p.m. (In-season) Schooners Oceanfront Restaurant, breakfast buffet from 7-11 a.m. 7 days a week in season.

Lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. indoor and outdoor seating available. Open Daily at 7 a.m. Tropical Tiki “Atrium Bar” for pool-side drinks, foods and frozen drinks. Checkwebsite for hours.

■ SOPHIA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11405 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 410-723-5188

$$ | Kids’ menu

Appetizers, salads, subs, soup of the day. Specialty pizzas, calzones and low-carb alternatives, Italian entrées. A la carte fresh vegetables, homemade desserts. Now serving breakfast 8 a.m. to noon. Call for takeout or delivery by Door Dash and Uber Eats.

WEST OCEAN CITY

■ COASTAL SMOKEHOUSE

12513 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410-390-5998, coastalsmokehouse.com

$$-$$$ | Full bar with 18 TVs

Steak and barbecue experts. Menu reflects nation's hottest barbecue destinations. Topnotch bourbon list. Open daily for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro

12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-8011111, www.occhopsticks.com

$$ | Beer | Premium Sake

Authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carry out. Lunch specials, dinner and light fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m-9:30 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

■ OC EATERIES

12849 Ocean Gateway (Rt. 50), West Ocean City 443-252-3700, oceateriesmaryland.com

$-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Market-style food destination with table service. Seven restaurants offering brick oven pizza, wings, street tacos, cheesy mac, loaded potatoes. Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Live entertainment, Thursday through Saturday evenings. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Third annual Marine Debris Plunder planned for Sunday

(Sept. 30, 2022) Join the Maryland Coastal Bays Program this Sunday, for the third annual Marine Debris Plunder.

Participants will pick up debris that has been discarded in the bays, on the beach and streets, then bring their loot to the West Ocean City Boat Ramp for a weigh-in.

Volunteers can start anytime. Organizers ask those interested to pre-register for the event and pick up supplies in advance, then bring trash to the weigh-in between noon and 4 p.m.

Register online at the Maryland Coastal Bays Program website, www.mdcoastalbays.org, or call Sandi Smith at 410-213-2297, ext. 106 to sign up by phone.

There will be no registration at the event.

Thanks to a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the support of Worcester County, Sandpiper Energy, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Seagull Disposal, Bluewater Properties and Pure Lure, supplies will be provided for those who pre-register (while they last).

Supply packets can be picked up at Pure Lure in the West Ocean City Harbor at a pre-arranged date.

When participants bring their loot to the weigh-in, the pirate crew will grab

their trash and present them with an event T-shirt (while supplies last).

The intent of this event is to engage the community in picking up debris in waterways and streets and bringing it to one location where it will be weighed and disposed of properly.

All participants will be asked to fill out data sheets on the debris. This data will be used for an outreach campaign next year reminding visitors the importance of keeping waterways clean.

Boaters pursuing debris in the water will receive specific instructions as to what is marine debris and what is a live trap as crabbing season is in effect. It is illegal to tamper with any live traps.

Low tide for this day is around 7 a.m.

The Natural Resource Police will be available in case participants have any questions as to what is marine debris, and what is not, in case something is unclear to a participant.

Boaters will be encouraged to pursue abandoned crab pots, derelict crab pots that have been clearly abandoned and are sitting in shallow water and marshes.

Every year crabbers lose their pots to careless boaters who do not pay attention and run over crab pot floats. Once these floats are cut, the pot becomes untraceable until it washes into shallow

Chef Bill Curtis to prepare chicken wings at OP market

(Sept. 30, 2022) It’s football season, and Chef Bill Curtis will return to the marketplace kitchen at the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 9 a.m.

A huge football fan, Curtis will share a variety of ways to make the classic tailgating favorite, chicken wings.

Curtis graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. His restaurant experience spans more than two decades, including several of the top eateries in Ocean City.

Elsewhere at the market, the bounty of late-summer produce is still abundant and mingling with the first fruits and vegetables of fall.

“By early fall, ripe bell peppers, okra

water or on top of a marsh.

Unfortunately, ghost pots continually re-bait as crabs crawl inside, eventually die, and new crabs arrive to eat those.

These ghost pots also trap and kill pretty much anything that will try to climb in to retrieve a free meal, including terrapin, otter and fish.

For event specifics, visit www.mdcoastalbays.org or contact mcbp@mdcoastalbays.org.

and eggplant will be abundant. As mid-October approaches, greens like arugula, lettuce, mizuna and Bok choy will start to appear,” Market Manager David Bean said.

Bean said butternut squash, kabocha squash and other hard winter squashes should take center stage with the arrival of pumpkins and gourds.

“For those in search of The Great Pumpkin, the market is a great place to find the best variety of jack-o’lanterns,” he said. “From petite boo pumpkins to colorful gourds, the colors are just wonderful.”

Fall flavors can also be found at marketplace’s many bake shops. Belinda White of Pies Etcetera features delights made with local apples and pears, including apple crumble, pears with oats and sweet potato bars.

An expanding selection of mums, asters, pansies and other plants for the porch and garden can also be found at the market during the fall months.

The Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in White Horse Park. Offseason hours, 9 a.m. to noon, start on Nov. 5.

For more information, visit www.oceanpines.org/web/pages/farm ers-artisans-market.

Endless Summer Cruisin slated for Oct. 6-9

(Sept. 30, 2022) The 25th annual Endless Summer Cruisin Car Show returns to Ocean City, Oct. 6-9.

This four-day automotive event continues to be one of the eastern region’s best fall car shows with hot rods, cool classics, customs and other vehicles.

The epicenter of the event will be the inlet parking lot with activities at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street as well as businesses around town.

Scheduled to appear at Endless 2022 is Ian Roussel from the hit car show “Full Custom Garage.”

He will be at the convention center on Friday, Oct. 7 and at the inlet on Saturday, Oct. 8.

In addition, movie and television star Morgan Fairchild, who has been featured in numerous hit shows including “Dallas,” “Flamingo Road,” “Happy Days” and “Friends,” will be at the inlet next Friday and the convention center the following day.

Get in the Halloween spirit and check out the “Halloween” movie show car, plus meet Sandy Johnson, who played Judith Myers in the horror film.

Some of the top national names in the country will be on display at Manufacturer’s Midway located at the inlet including Advance Auto Parts, Advantage Lifts, AMSOIL, Bruno’s Classic

Muscle, Carroll Shelby Racing, Classic Auto Mall, Lafayette Federal Credit Union, National Parts Depot, One Off Rod & Custom, QA1, Summit Racing, Sundance Vacation, T-Mobile and many more.

Also, check out Gateway Classic Cars along with the vendor showroom and swap meet plus jewelry, arts and crafts and more inside at the convention center.

Another Endless Summer Cruisin Car Show highlight are the Boardwalk parades that will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings.

Parades begin at 8 a.m. leaving 27th Street and cruising south along the Boardwalk to the inlet.

Being held in conjunction with Endless Summer Cruisin is the Hot Rod & Custom Car Show held indoors at the convention center Oct. 6-8. See some of the hottest show cars on display competing for cash and trophy awards.

Thursday and Friday evening cruise down to the inlet parking lot for a drive-in movie on the big screen. Thursday night will feature “Ghostbusters” and Friday night will be “Grease”. Movies start at 7 p.m.

While they are free to watch, guess will need to pay for parking on Friday night.

Next Sunday, the Grand Finale

Awards will take place at 2 p.m. on the beachside inlet stage.

Before Endless Summer Cruisin comes to an end there will be more than 500 trophies, plaques and awards presented plus thousands of giveaways over the four-day event.

Spectator tickets for Endless Summer Cruisin are $10 per day for Thursday and Sunday, and $15 per day for Friday and Saturday. Children under 14 admitted free.

Four-day event passes are also available for $35 at the event.

For more information on Endless

CROSSWORD

Summer Cruisin, visit www.EndlessSummerCruisin.com.

Endless Summer Cruisin has always held safety as its number one priority.

The event does not tolerate unlawful activities or the disrespect of Ocean City.

During Endless Summer Cruisin the Town of Ocean City and Worcester County will be classified as a Special Event Zone, where there will be increased fines for speeding, negligent/reckless driving, spinning wheels and alcohol related offenses.

Worcester GOLD celebrates ‘25 Years of Dignity’ Oct. 7

(Sept. 30, 2022) Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, will host its 25th anniversary gala at the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort on Oct. 7.

Honorees include past and present GOLD board members; Community Impact Award recipient Worcester County Bar Association; Volunteer Engagement Award winner the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean PinesOcean City; and Excellence in Service Award recipient Lillian Wilkinson.

“For 25 years, GOLD has worked alongside numerous community partners to bring dignity to Worcester County residents,” said Shannon Wright, GOLD Board of Directors president. “This gala will not only cel-

ebrate how far GOLD has come and the people who have made it possible, but also all that is still to be done to achieve GOLD’s mission. On behalf of GOLD, we would like to invite everyone who has been involved, in any capacity, with GOLD to join us for this milestone celebration at the 25th anniversary gala on Oct. 7.”

Tickets cost $125 per person and include a cocktail hour with open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, three-course plated meal and silent auction.

GOLD is seeking event sponsors and items to be utilized in the silent auction. All proceeds benefit Worcester County GOLD. Visit WorcesterGOLD.org for event details, sponsorship opportunities, and to purchase tickets.

Annual crab feast Sunday at Holy Spirit in Ocean City

(Sept. 30, 2022) The Church of the Holy Spirit on 100th Street in Ocean City will be having a fundraising crab feast on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 2-5 p.m.

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 include 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. The chicken is being provided by Higgins Crab House.

In addition to the food, there will be a chance auction and a 50/50

Temple Bat Yam anniversary event

(Sept. 30, 2022) Temple Bat Yam will present a community celebration to honor the 25th anniversary of its permanent house of worship on Oct. 8 from 6-9 p.m. at The BLU Mezzanine overlooking the bay on 24th Street and Coastal Highway in Ocean City.

The temple has invited its members and the surrounding Eastern Shore communities to join the celebration, which will also serve as a fundraiser for the nonprofit temple. The event will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, gifts from the organization’s supporting sponsors,

silent and live auctions, a treasure chest of jewelry, and a wingspan 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $50 per person.

Temple Bat Yam has served the growing Jewish population on the Delmarva Peninsula since 1992. Prior to the construction of its permanent building in 1997 on Old Worcester Highway in Berlin, members congregated in various locations in Ocean City for more than five years.

This fundraiser will help cover the cost of interior renovations of its sanctuary, the addition of stained glass to the memorial foyer, as well as

other much-needed refreshening.

Temple Bat Yam is a Reform Jewish congregation committed to the ideals and eternal truths of Judaism. Its intent is to maintain the traditions and lessons of the rich Jewish heritage while respecting the realities and integrity of interfaith marriages and interfaith families.

Temple Bat Yam is 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Tickets to the event and more information are available at www.templebatyam-oc. org, by emailing Temple Bat Yam at TempleBatYam97@aol.com, or by calling 410-641-4311.

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The cost for adults is $45; $20 for children ages 6-10, and children under 6 eat free.

Tickets are available 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. Guests should bring their own mallets.

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Fri., Sept. 30

OCEANS CALLING FESTIVAL

Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City. 12:30-11 p.m. A three day festival in partnership with musicians O.A.R. featuring more than 30 performances on 3 stages, all on the classic Ocean City Boardwalk. www.oceanscallingfestival.com

18TH ANNUAL SAND CASTLE HOME TOUR

Ocean City Area, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour features 10 of the greater Ocean City area's most captivating residences. Five or more will offer in-person tours. All homes available virtually through October. https://sandcastlehometour.com, 410-5249433

FREE COMMUNITY FLU CLINIC

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to those 13 years and older. No appointment is required. Atlantic General Hospital, 410641-9FLU (9358), www.agh.care/flu

STORY TIME ‘MR. JACK’S FAVES’

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Join the group for another of Mr. Jake’s favorite books: “Dragons Love Tacos” by Adam Rubin. Stick around for a fun crafts. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

Sat., Oct. 1

OCEANS CALLING FESTIVAL

Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City. 12:30-11 p.m., A three day festival in partnership with musicians O.A.R. featuring more than 30 performances on 3 stages, all on the classic Ocean City Boardwalk. www.oceanscallingfestival.com

CHICKEN WING DEMONSTRATION

White Horse Park, Ocean Pines. 9 a.m. During the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market, Chef Bill Curtis will share a variety of ways to make chicken wings. www.oceanpines.org/web/pages/farmersartisans-market

FIRST SATURDAY WRITERS

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10 a.m. Novice and established writers gather to share their writing projects. Structure includes critiques and appreciation, market leads and writing exercises. Drop-in welcome. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

ASSATEAGUE ADVENTURES

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. A ranger-led adventure featuring crafts, puppets, stories, cool props and live animals from Assateague Island National Seashore. A different adventure each week. For all ages. www.worcesterlibrary.orgl, 410-632-

2600

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN BUFFET

Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, 36540 Mount Pleasant Road, Willards, 11 a.m. Beverage included with dine-in only. Carry out platters and additional baked goods available for purchase. Cost is $15 for adults, $7.50 for children 6 years and older and free to those 5 and younger. 410-8358340

PROJECT T(W)EEN ‘LIVE MYSTERY GAME!’

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. A live, interactive game of “Who Done It?” For ages 11 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

CHESSIE THE CHESAPEAKE BAY MONSTER PROGRAM

Delmarva Discovery Museum, 2 Market St., Pocomoke City, 12:30 p.m. This friendly sea monster has become one of the most famous folklore characters of the region. Hear the story and receive a copy of Chessie’s coloring book. Free with paid admission.

REPUBLICAN WOMEN MOBILE HEADQUARTERS

In Front of Sherwin-Williams Paint Store, 11932 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 13 p.m. The mobile headquarters of the Republican Women of Worcester County will be on Route 50 in front of Sherwin Williams. Information on Republican candidates and campaign signs and materials available.

FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 1 p.m. Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a widely popular family movie about a magical house. Craft included. Families welcome. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

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.

FREE PLATFORM TENNIS LESSONS

Saturdays - Ocean Pines Racquet Center, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, 9:30 a.m. All abilities welcome and equipment will be provided. oppaddle2020@gmail.com or 516-508-0313.

FREE KIDS CRAFTS AT THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY

Saturdays through Sept. 3 - Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th Street, 11 a.m. Each week provides a different project to complete. www.artleagueofoceancity.org

Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 12:30-10:30 p.m. A three day festival in partnership with musicians O.A.R. featuring more than 30 performances on 3 stages, all on the classic Ocean City Boardwalk. www.oceanscallingfestival.com

3RD ANNUAL MARINE DEBRIS PLUNDER

Remove marine debris by land or by sea. Pre-register, pickup supplies in advance, then bring your loot to the weigh-in at the boat ramp, 12-4 p.m. Register: www.mdcoastalbays.org or Sandi, 410-213-2297, Ext.106.

BLESSING OF THE PETS

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 3 Church St., Berlin. 1 p.m. Pets should be on a leash or in a carrier. All are welcome.

CRAB FEAST

Church of the Holy Spirit Episcopal, 10001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 2-5 p.m. Cost is $45 for adults, $20 for children 6-10 years and free to those 6 years and younger. Tickets: 410-723-1973 or Monica, 443-235-8942. Bring your own mallet. Dine-in or carry-out.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 2 p.m., Pastor Dale Brown will provide the blessing and all are welcome to bring their animals. 410-641-7662

MID-ATLANTIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 3 p.m. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Repertoire: Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor”, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Featuring Michael McHale, Piano. Cost is $50 for general admission. https://ocmdperformingartscenter.com

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

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

FREE TOURS AT THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY

Sundays through Sept. 3 - Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th Street, 1 p.m. Learn about exhibiting artists as well as the programs and activities at the Art League. www.artleagueofoceancity.org

BERLIN FARMERS MARKET

Sundays - Main St., Pitt St., Commerce St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Live music. TheBerlinFarmersMarket.com

Mon., Oct. 3

PRESERVING THE PAST WITH PHOTOGRAPHS

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Join the library and Ocean City LifeSaving Station Museum in learning about the preservation and care of photographs. Follow this with a personal tour at the museum. Register: ocmuseum.org. 410-632-

2600

HISTORY OF OUR SURFMAN

Ocean City Life-Saving Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 1 p.m. Meet Keeper Allan and learn about life as an Ocean City Storm Warrior. Free with paid admission. https://www.ocmuseum.org/historymonth

MONDAY MUSIC MASTERS

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1 p.m. Join Mr. Jake for an introduction to the world of music. Learn some techniques to help understand and read music. Recommended for ages 9 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 p.m. The discussion will focus on Chaucer’s “Pardoner’s Tale.” The group is currently reading selections in Great Conversations, Book 3. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

CREATING NAZCA LINES

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 3:30 p.m. Learn about the mysterious Nazca Lines and make one for yourself to celebrate Latin Heritage Month. For ages 10 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY OF BERLINGROUP #169

Atlantic General Hospital - Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 56:30 p.m. T.O.P.S. is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157

DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS

Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ladies who love to sing invited. Mary, 410-629-9383 or Carol, 302-242-7062.

Tues., Oct. 4

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. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

MASTER GARDENER PLANT CLINIC WITH GINNY ROSENKRANZ

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. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

HISTORY & MYSTERY OF THE AMERICAN EEL Ocean City Life-Saving Museum, 813 S. At-

ABC is looking for responsible individuals to work in its new package store. TAM certification a plus. FT/YR. Apply online at seacrets.com or call Ron @ 410-524-2221

FULL-TIME PAINTER Weekends not required. Must have transportation. Great pay and opportunity for the right person. 302-841-3004

NOW HIRING!!

Production Crew for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $20/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

Cooks, Kitchen Help, Food Runners, Cleaning Person, Bartender Wanted Flexible schedule, clean kitchen, new equipment. Weekly paychecks. Friendly work environment. American Legion Post #166

OC WINTER RENTALDowntown 2BR/2BA Apt. Furn. Central HVAC, W/D, WiFi, cable included. Occ. lmtd. to 2. No smoking/pets. $800/mo., + utilities. 410202-6353

WOC WINTER RENTAL2BR/1BA HOUSE. Furn., Central HVAC, W/D, D/W, WiFi & cable included. Occ. lmtd. to 3. No smoking/pets. $975/mo., + utilities. 410-202-6353

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

WINTER WEEKLY

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HOUSE FOR YEARLY RENT

4BR, 3.5BA w/garage, West OC. No smoking. $2750/mo. + electric. 410-213-1633

ROOMMATE

Seeking Female YR Roommate. Private room and bathroom. Shared living, dining & kitchen area. $800/mo. utilities included. 410-390-2540

ROOMMATE NEEDED 1BR. 94th St. Bayside. Nonsmoker. Must love dogs. $200/week plus utilities. Year round or Winter rental negotiable. Hot tub access. Text 410-726-5200, difficult to answer calls.

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

September Ocean City Efficiency Timeshare right off the Boardwalk. Fully Furnished, Includes linen and dishes with one parking space. Enjoy the Autumn Boardwalk activities without moving your auto. Unit can be traded on RCI and Capital Vacations. $600. 410-294-1714

COMMERCIAL

2 Office/Retail Spaces available in West Ocean City. Each are approximately 1600 sq. ft. Call 443-497-4200

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT:

Looking for space, comfort, and great views?

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Chris to fax # 410-208-9562

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UTRON Kinetics Groundskeeper/ Maintenance for several properties.

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Contact Dennis Massey 703-508-9154 or dennism@ utronkinetics.com

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS

GREAT-GREAT-GREAT OPPORTUNITIES!!!!

Full Service automotive center, now has openings for Technicians. Must be dependable. Fast paced, energetic atmosphere with advancement opportunities!

Call Matt – 302-344-9846

Exc. Pay & Benefits !! Locations in Long Neck, Ocean View & Ocean Pines

Yearly & Seasonal Rentals

7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com

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.

BUDGET MOVERS

443-664-5797

LOCAL & EAST COAST MOVING Full Packing Service

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BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP

Meets the first and second Wednesday of each month for non-surgical patients. Atlantic General Bariatrics Center, 410-641-9568

STEPHEN DECATUR PARK SCAVENGER HUNT AND RIBBON CUTTING

Stephen Decatur Park, Tripoli Street, Berlin, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. During Walk Maryland Day, the Worcester County Health Department Just Walk program will sponsor a scavenger hunt. The Stephen Decatur Park Walking Path ribbon cutting will be held at 4:30 p.m. 410-632-1100 Ext. 1108

COMMUNITY FLU VACCINE CLINIC

Worcester County Government Office, 1 W. Market St., Snow Hill. 9 a.m.-noon.

BABY TIME ‘MINI-MUSICIANS’

Thurs., Oct. 6

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. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.

25TH ANNUAL ENDLESS SUMMER CRUISIN’

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Also takes place in the Inlet Parking Lot and various citywide locations. Featuring hot rods, customs, street machines, classics, etc. https://specialeventpro.com/endless-summer-cruisin, 410-798-6304

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lantic Ave., 1 p.m. Delve into the mysterious life of eels. Tuesdays during October. Free with paid admission. https://www.ocmuseum.org/history-month

LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH LECTURE

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m. Dr. Kara French will examine the ideas of gender and identities within the LGBTQ+ community and how they have changed over time. Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-632-2600

SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 6 p.m. Bring a song you are working on to the open collaborative led by Mikel Campbell. Present works in progress or talk through composition issues with other songwriters. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

GAMES OF AUTUMN

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 p.m. Play some traditional Autumn games. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

BEACH HEROES-OC

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

welcome.

DELMARVA DANCING

Tuesdays - Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324 Worcester Highway, Bishopville, 5:30-9 p.m. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and more. A $5 donation benefits Veterans and local charities. All are welcome. Charlie, 410-465-0445

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

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

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY

Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3:30-4:30 p.m. TOPS is a weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. 410-289-4725

OC KNITTING CLUB

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

ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTICE

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

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. Help develop little one’s fine motor skills with some fun and silly songs. Stay after to socialize with other families. For ages 2 years and younger. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

STORY TIME ‘LIBRARIAN’S FAVORITE’

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Ms. Savannah will be share her favorite stories, songs and games for a morning full of extra special fun. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

STATION 4 HISTORIC TOUR

Ocean City Life-Saving Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 1 p.m. Walk through Ocean City’s once-active 1891 Life Saving Station and take a trip back through time. Wednesdays during October. Free with paid admission. https://www.ocmuseum.org/history-month

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Group provides discussion, education and a speaker on the topic of diabetes. Darlene Jameson, 410-208-9761, djameson@atlanticgeneral.org.

JUNIOR HISTORIANS

Calvin B. Taylor House, 208 N. Main St., Berlin, 4:30 p.m. An afternoon of historical discovery. Interact with items from the museum’s archival collection and make your own camera obscura. For ages 8-15 years. Free event. https://www.taylorhousemuseum.org

FRIENDS OF THE BERLIN LIBRARY: BOOK EXCHANGE

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 6-8 p.m. All are invited to attend the Autumn Friends meeting. Bring a book to trade for another. Refreshments provided. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

FREE SQUARE DANCE LESSONS

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 7-8:45 p.m. Pine Steppers Square Dance Club offers 4 free square dance lessons on Wednesdays, Sept. 14 through Oct. 5. Beginners welcomed. Learn America’s official dance. 908-2298799

RIGAMAJIG THURSDAYS

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Drop in any time during the day to use your imagination and build using the rigamajig STEM building kit. For ages 4 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

MERRY MAKERS ‘CANDLES TO ILLUMINATE THE NIGHT’

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Bring ideas for spooky or lovely candles with a Halloween theme. All materials provided. Limite 10. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events” or call 410-208-4014.

READER’S THEATER

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Kelley Rouse teaches reading/acting skills for Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure” while also providing context for the play. Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-632-2600

ZUMBA FOR ALL Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30-5:30 Join certified Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman for an hour of movement. These classes uplift and improve mood. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events”. 410-632-2600

BEACH SINGLES-55 PLUS Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4-6 p.m. Info: 302-436-9577 or BeachSingles.org

NOTICE

of Passage of Bill 22-11

Worcester County Commissioners

Take Notice that Bill 22-11 was passed by Commissioners Mitrecic, Elder, Bertino, Bunting, Church, Nordstrom and Purnell on September 6, 2022. Bill 22-11 is titled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, EACH IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $10,955,670, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING OF PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WORCESTER COUNTY JAIL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $14,245,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE; PROVIDING THAT PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES MAY BE APPLIED TO OTHER COSTS OF SUCH PROJECT AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND RECOGNIZING THAT BILL 22-6 MAY NOT HAVE BECOME EFFECTIVE.

Bill No. 22-11 (1) sets forth certain rules of construction; (2) provides for the authorized borrowings described in the title above; (3) provides that the bill may be amended to authorize the use of proceeds for other public purposes; (4) provides that details of any of the authorized general obligation bonds, bond anticipation notes or refunding bonds will be determined or provided for by the County Commissioners by resolution; (5) pledges the County’s full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power to payment of any such issued general obligation debt and provides for the levy of annual property taxes sufficient to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation debt; (6) allows other available funds to be used to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation debt; (7) generally relates to the authorized general obligation debt; and (8) provides that no general obligation debt will be issued under authority of Bill 22-6.

The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum.

The foregoing is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin

Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103 and is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill is also available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us.

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NOTICE of Passage of Bill 22-12

Worcester County Commissioners

Take Notice that Bill 22-12 was passed by Commissioners Mitrecic, Elder, Bertino, Bunting, Church, Nordstrom and Purnell on September 6, 2022. Bill 22-12 is titled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, EACH IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $3,050,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR THE NEW PUBLIC SAFETY LOGISTICAL STORAGE FACILITY, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $3,965,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE; PROVIDING THAT PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES MAY BE APPLIED TO OTHER COSTS OF SUCH PROJECT AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND RECOGNIZING THAT BILL 22-7 MAY NOT HAVE BECOME EFFECTIVE.

Bill No. 22-12 (1) sets forth certain rules of construction; (2) provides for the authorized borrowings described in the title above; (3) provides that the bill may be amended to authorize the use of proceeds for other public purposes; (4) provides that details of any of the authorized general obligation bonds, bond anticipation notes or refunding bonds will be determined or provided for by the County Commissioners by resolution; (5) pledges the County’s full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power to payment of any such issued general obligation debt and provides for the levy of annual property taxes sufficient to pay debt service on any such issued general

obligation debt; (6) allows other available funds to be used to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation debt; (7) generally relates to the authorized general obligation debt; and (8) provides that no general obligation debt will be issued under authority of Bill 22-7.

The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum.

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

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NOTICE

of Passage of Bill 22-13

Worcester County Commissioners

Take Notice that Bill 22-13 was passed by Commissioners Mitrecic, Elder, Bertino, Bunting, Church, Nordstrom and Purnell on September 6, 2022. Bill 22-13 is titled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL (1) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND ITS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN FOUR YEARS FROM THE DATE THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE, EACH IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $10,024,184, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ENGINEERING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, FURNISHING AND UNDERTAKING SITE WORK FOR AN ADDITION TO STEPHEN DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE, AND (2) ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $13,035,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE COST OF REFUNDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE; PROVIDING THAT PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES MAY BE APPLIED TO OTHER COSTS OF SUCH PROJECT AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND RECOGNIZING THAT BILL 22-5 MAY NOT HAVE BECOME EFFECTIVE.

Bill No. 22-13 (1) sets forth certain rules of construction; (2) provides for the authorized borrowings described in the title above; (3) pro-

vides that the bill may be amended to authorize the use of proceeds for other public purposes; (4) provides that details of any of the authorized general obligation bonds, bond anticipation notes or refunding bonds will be determined or provided for by the County Commissioners by resolution; (5) pledges the County’s full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power to payment of any such issued general obligation debt and provides for the levy of annual property taxes sufficient to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation debt; (6) allows other available funds to be used to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation debt; (7) generally relates to the authorized general obligation debt; and (8) provides that no general obligation debt will be issued under authority of Bill 22-5.

The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum.

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

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NOTICE

of Passage of Bill 22-14

Worcester County Commissioners

Take Notice that Bill 22-14 was passed by Commissioners Mitrecic, Elder, Bertino, Bunting, Church, Nordstrom and Purnell on September 6, 2022. Bill 22-14 is titled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $4,870,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO REFUND IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THEN-OUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM PENSION CONTRIBUTION REFUNDING BONDS, 2013 SERIES (TAXABLE), INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS; AND RECOGNIZING THAT BILL 22-1 MAY NOT HAVE BECOME EFFECTIVE.

Bill 22-14 (1) sets forth certain rules of construction; (2) provides for the authorized borrowing described in the title above; (3) provides that details of any of the authorized general obligation refunding bonds will be determined or provided for by the County Commissioners by resolu-

tion; (4) pledges the County’s full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power to payment of any such issued general obligation refunding bonds and provides for the levy of annual property taxes sufficient to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation refunding bonds; (5) allows other available funds to be used to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation refunding bonds; (6) generally relates to the authorized general obligation refunding bonds; and (7) provides that no general obligation refunding bonds will be issued under authority of Bill 22-1.

The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum.

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

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NOTICE of Passage of Bill 22-15

Worcester County Commissioners

Take Notice that Bill 22-15 was passed by Commissioners Mitrecic, Elder, Bertino, Bunting, Church, Nordstrom and Purnell on September 6, 2022. Bill 22-15 is titled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $33,590,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO REFUND IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THENOUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2014 SERIES, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS; AND RECOGNIZING THAT BILL 22-2 MAY NOT HAVE BECOME EFFECTIVE.

Bill 22-15 (1) sets forth certain rules of construction; (2) provides for the authorized borrowing described in the title above; (3) provides that details of any of the authorized general obligation refunding bonds will be determined or provided for by the County Commissioners by resolution; (4) pledges the County’s full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power to payment of any such issued general obligation refunding bonds and provides for the levy of annual property taxes sufficient to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation refunding bonds;

(5) allows other available funds to be used to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation refunding bonds; (6) generally relates to the authorized general obligation refunding bonds; and (7) provides that no general obligation refunding bonds will be issued under authority of Bill 22-2.

The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum.

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

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NOTICE

of Passage of Bill 22-16

Worcester County Commissioners

Take Notice that Bill 22-16 was passed by Commissioners Mitrecic, Elder, Bertino, Bunting, Church, Nordstrom and Purnell on September 6, 2022. Bill 22-16 is titled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND TO BORROW ON ITS FULL FAITH AND CREDIT, AND TO ISSUE AND SELL ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS THEREFOR, AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $10,095,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING TO REFUND IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE THENOUTSTANDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, 2015 SERIES A, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF RELATED COSTS AND COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS; AND RECOGNIZING THAT BILL 22-3 MAY NOT HAVE BECOME EFFECTIVE.

Bill 22-16 (1) sets forth certain rules of construction; (2) provides for the authorized borrowing described in the title above; (3) provides that details of any of the authorized general obligation refunding bonds will be determined or provided for by the County Commissioners by resolution; (4) pledges the County’s full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power to payment of any such issued general obligation refunding bonds and provides for the levy of annual property taxes sufficient to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation refunding bonds; (5) allows other available funds to be used to pay debt service on any such issued general obligation refunding bonds; (6) generally relates to the authorized general obligation refunding bonds; and (7) provides that no general obligation refunding bonds

will be issued under authority of Bill 22-3.

The bill becomes effective fortyfive (45) days from the date of its passage unless petitioned to referendum.

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

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nity 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

PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON

REEN HOWARTH, ESQ., ATTORNEY OCD-9/15/3t

MAUREEN F.L. HOWARTH AYRES, JENKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842

NOTICE OF TAX SALE

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 4, 2022 At 7:00 pm

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-143 of the Town of Ocean City Zoning Ordinance, a zoning map amendment is proposed for a parcel designated as PF Pier Franchise District. The intent of the Pier Franchise District is to identify the amusement and fishing pier area located east of Atlantic Avenue (boardwalk) at Wicomico Street. The use and operation of this district is regulated under Chapter 39, Article VI (Pier Franchise) of the Code of the Town of Ocean City which supersedes any conflicting ordinances, including the zoning ordinance.

The PF Adjustment is described as:

1) Pier Franchise Zoning District to be adjusted to include the full Pier Franchise Area as defined in Section 39-401 of the Ocean City Code of Ordinances and recorded in the Land Records of Worcester County Plat SRB Liber 252 Folio 28.

APPLICANT: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL, TOWN OF OCEAN CITY (FILE #2214100009)

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 continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairperson announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportu-

OF PROPERTY IN THE TENTH ELECTION DISTRICT, SUB-DISTRICTS 101-109, WORCESTER COUNTY, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

Town of Ocean City, Maryland municipal taxes and assessments under levies of the tax years 2019/2020, 2020/2021 and 2021/2022

on the properties hereinafter described being due and in arrears and unpaid; and in order to compel the payment of the same, together with interest thereon, Attorney and Advertising Fees of $258, and the costs of attending the proceeding, as provided by law, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as the City Manager and Collector of municipal taxes in the Tenth Election District, Worcester County, Ocean City, Maryland as provided by the Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland (Tax-Property Article Section 14-808 et seq. of the Annotated Code of Maryland), the undersigned City Manager and Collector of Taxes, will sell at public auction, at City Hall, 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, on

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2022

AT THE HOUR OF 10:00 A.M.

the below described properties: Item 2 10-265592 and 15604141432: Described as Dawn’s Cove Condominium, Unit F, Assessed to Bernetta A. Vaughan, Trustee of the Bernetta A. Vaughan Revocable Living Trust, Assessed Value $270,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1008.28.

Item 3 10-218055 and 15077333100: Described as Marshall Inn Condominium, Unit 303, Assessed to Blackwater Investing, LLC, Assessed Value $85,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $791.63.

Item 4 10-218187 and 14999533122: Described as Marshall Inn Condominium, Unit 314, Assessed to Blackwater Rentals, Assessed Value $90,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $850.88.

Item 8 10-216982 and 3582332916: Described as Skyhaven Condominium, Unit 101 Assessed to Rose N. Blevins, Rodney L. Blevins and Nancy S. Blevins, Assessed

Value $151,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $975.66

Item 10_10-159199 and 3106323346: Described as Braemar Towers Condominium, Unit 2012, South Building, Assessed to George F. Carroll and Lorraine L. Carroll, Assessed Value $272,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,498.45.

Item 11 10-430828 and 14564366883: Described as The Garden Condominium I at Sunset Island, Unit LUG-BE-3C, Phase 5, Assessed to Michael T. Casino and Stacy A. Casino, Assessed Value $317,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,874.78.

Item 12 10-151120 and 2990921998: Described as Cara Mar Condominium, Unit 100, Assessed to Walter Demidenko and Barbara A. Demidenko, Assessed Value $158,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,267.75.

Item 13 10-185777 and 792327638: Described as Lot 10, Blk 32, Section 2A, Caine Woods, Assessed to Marlene T. DiPino and Paul J. DiPino, Sr., Assessed Value $261,833, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,438.85.

Item 15 10-080487 and 199259978: Described as Beachloft Condominium, Unit 4K, Assessed to Shirley R. Ellis and Barbara A. Montgomery, Assessed Value $207,867, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $850.04.

Item 16 10-154871 and 9257122632: Described as Tides Edge Condominium, Unit 305, Assessed to David S. Eshenower and Theresa A. Eshenower, Assessed Value $237,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,270.84.

Item 17 10-267625 and 6799541795: Described as Jockey Beach Club Condominium, Unit 381, Bldg. C, Phase III, Assessed to Thomas B. Ettz, Assessed Value $117,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,059.79.

Item 18 10-067413 and 1552417834: Described as Ocean Waye 45 Condominium, Unit 104, Assessed to Elaine Evans, Assessed Value $76,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $580.88.

Item 19 10-066956 and 1552397752: Described as Ocean Waye 45 Condominium, Unit 201, Assessed to Elaine Evans, Assessed Value $76,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $580.88.

Item 20 10-067618 and 1552377868: Described as Ocean Waye 45 Condominium, Unit 107, Assessed to Elaine Evans, Assessed Value $76,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $580.88.

Item 21 10-124662 and 10255717580: Described as Golden Sands Club Condominium, Unit 1908, Assessed to John Gann and Denise Gann, Assessed Value $370,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,118.64.

Item 22 10-327431 and 5250351086: Described as Lighthouse Cove Condominium, Unit B, Assessed to Craig L. Garfield, Jr., Assessed Value $165,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,744.95.

Item 23 10-056489 and 1464516008: Described as Gull Way Villas

Condominium Stage III, Unit 12202, Assessed to Nicholas A. Gigliotti, Assessed Value $141,100, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,263.63.

Item 24 10-082684 and 13475510354: Described as Atlantic Court Condominium, Unit 204, Assessed to Jeffrey Eric Gore, Assessed Value $147,300, Wastewater, Personal Property, Interest and Penalties Due $1,183.86.

Item 25 10-258669 and 12488540198: Described as Montego Bay Mobile Home Park, Section 6C, Lot 339, Assessed to Michael O. Green, Assessed Value $142,967, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,286.00.

Item 28 10-302803 and 14487347876: Described as Lighthouse Square Condominium, Unit 202, Assessed to Caitlin J. Hartigan, Assessed Value $148,600, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,622.21.

Item 30 10-389984 and 9869561301: Described as Wild Dunes Condominium, Unit 301, Assessed to Yvette C. Hudyma, Assessed Value $759,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,868.31.

Item 31 10-052920 and 897655466: Described as Eldorado Condominium, Unit 305, Assessed to Andrew A. Janiak and Denise Janiak, Assessed Value $143,367, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,575.41.

Item 32 10-131634 and 9236718788: Described as Watergate Condominium, Unit 11, Assessed to Joseph R. Kostack and Janice E. Kostack, Assessed Value $196,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,857.56.

Item 33 10-113032 and 2364915478: Described as 9400 Ocean Highway Condominium, Unit 1407, Assessed to Stuart M. Lesser, Assessed Value $256,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,831.10.

Item 35 10-100038 and 9416913230: Described as The Chateau Condominium, Unit A-305, Assessed to Lia Lujan, Assessed Value $185,667, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,487.22.

Item 36 10-308631 and 9871548816: Described as Lost Colony IV Condominium, Unit 131, Assessed to Anthony F. Mammano and Sandra L. Mammano, Assessed Value $149,867, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,136.85.

Item 39 10-310792 and 7208749158: Described as Cedar Villas Condominium, Unit A, Assessed to Charles F. Murphy, Barbara L. Murphy, Mark D. Murphy and Lori Martin, Assessed Value $184,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,810.20.

Item 40 10-232082 and 11718935584: Described as Bali Condominium, Unit 301, Assessed to Mark J. Paden and Roberta Lieberman, Assessed Value $97,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,270.56.

Item 41 10-164834 and 14419324340: Described as Bluewater East A Condominium, Unit AS-306, Assessed to Christopher J. Palenchar and Nicole E. Palenchar, Assessed Value $134,967, Wastewater, Inter-

est and Penalties Due $1,857.04.

Item 46 10-147387 and 14801321450: Described as Carousel Center Condominium, Unit T-1101, Assessed to R & R Investments of Virginia LLC, Assessed Value $417,867, Wastewater, Bulk Pick-Up, Interest and Penalties Due $1,516.46.

Item 49 10-390079 and 8667761377: Described as Ocean Break Condominium, Unit 102, Assessed to Rosemarie Rossano, f/k/a Rosemarie Sporbert and Frank J. Rossano, Assessed Value $315,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,380.26.

Item 50 10-248868 and 13715338434: Described as Cinnamon Bay Condominium, Unit 1, Assessed to 9101 Rusty Anchor, LLC, Assessed Value $226,300, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,546.43.

Item 51 10-303427 and 14117147980: Described as Silver Sun Condominium, Unit 110, Assessed to Anthony G. Santoro and Kristina L. Santoro, Assessed Value $216,000, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,027.83.

Item 52 10-252679 and 9738139112: Described as Sea Nymph Condominium, Unit 11A, Assessed to Michael Schultz and Deborah Schultz, Assessed Value $99,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $910.25.

Item 53 10-262623 and 4303940908: Described as Jamaica Condominium III, Unit 104, Assessed to Joan E. Seidenspinner, Assessed Value $123,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $887.22.

Item 54 10-118816 and 7003716516: Described as Atlantis Condominium, Unit 306, Assessed to Bernard Siler, Assessed Value $286,587, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,618.48.

Item 55 10-751470 and 15537573195: Described as The Garden Condominium II at Sunset Island Phase 3, Unit LUG-BG-2D, Assessed to Christopher Shawn Smith and Keena Ebony Smith, Assessed Value $305,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,151.50.

Item 56 10-155193 and 6434522686: Described as Starfish V Condominium, Unit 203, Assessed to Anthony M. Soletto, Jr., Pamela E. Rubio-Soletto and Nancy J. Rubio, Assessed Value $228,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,254.95.

Item 57 10-280168 and 4595544020: Described as Pelican Beach Condominium, Unit 207, Assessed to Richard C. Solibakke and Janice Solibakke, Assessed Value $539,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,499.23.

Item 58 10-753058 and 11389573443: Described as Shark Finn II Condominium, Unit 402, Assessed to Vito A. Sperduto, Dione Enea, Pasquale Enea and Stephanie Enea, Assessed Value $1,097,400, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $3,231.95.

Item 60 10-221595 and 14216133724: Described as Crab Cove Condominium, Unit 6, Assessed to Shawn D. Spurry and Kim M. Spurry, Assessed Value $195,700, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,581.66.

Item 61 10-221617 and 3654933728: Described as Crab Cove Condominium, Unit 8, Assessed to Daniel A. Steadman and Jennifer B. Steadman, Assessed Value $137,900, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $2,586.41

Item 62 10-098521 and 14226512988: Described as The Chateau Condominium, Unit 104B, Assessed to Stacy L. Stotler, Assessed Value $185,667, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,117.51.

Item 64 10-318459 and 1022950024: Described as Montego Bay Mobile Home Park, Section 8C, Lot 78, Assessed to James M. Walker, Assessed Value $278,667, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,894.30.

Item 65 10-230322 and 3790735274: Described as Ocean Point No. 2 Condominium, Unit 317, Assessed to Bernard H. White, III and Loretta M. White, Assessed Value $118,800, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $786.53.

Item 67 10-124069 and 10396317472: Described as Golden Sands Club Condominium, Unit 814, Assessed to Jon Wooleyhan, Assessed Value $155,500, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,075.07. OCD-9/15/4t

NOTICE

of Public Hearing Amendment to Worcester County Water and Sewerage Plan and Expansion of the Sewer Planning Area

Town of Pocomoke City

The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider an application filed by Mr. Mark Cropper representing Royal Farms, Inc. This amendment seeks to expand the sewer planning area to add the Royal Farm store in New Church, Virginia. The applicant requests the inclusion of the store’s flow, estimated at 2,250 gpd, in the sewer planning area of Pocomoke City. This potential new wastewater customer will contribute approximately nine (9) EDUs of flow according to the Town’s planning figures. The store will connect to a previously installed line completed in 2010 that serves the Virginia Rest Area Plaza, which is also located in New Church, Virginia, south of this property. That plaza tied into an existing force main that runs south from the corporate limits of Pocomoke City to the Virginia state line. The Worcester County Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Water and Sewerage Plan amendment at its meeting of September 1, 2022 and found it to be consistent with the Worcester County Comprehensive Plan.

The public hearing on this application will be held on:

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 10:35 A.M. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room Room 1101 – Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

For additional information, please

contact the County Administration at (410) 632-1220 x 1601 or visit the County website at: online at www.co.worcester.md.us.

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Hi Park dues from the date of sale. For more information, you may call James W. Almand, 410-723-1400. OCD-9/22/3t

NOTICE

of Passage of Bill 22-17

Worcester County Commissioners

Take Notice that Bill 22-17 (Legislative Sessions and Procedures) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Mitrecic and Purnell on September 20, 2022.

while retaining the existing standards for Solid Waste Disposal Sites.)

The Commissioners will hold a:

PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. in the County Commissioners Meeting Room Room 1101 - Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842

LIGHTHOUSE POINT VILLAS TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Plaintiff vs. ALICE BOUNDS PATRICK SCANNELL at al.

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 5, 2022

At 3:00 PM

BAAV 22-106 A request has been submitted for a variance from Section 38-71 (a)(5) which requires a 3’ elevation above the base flood elevation of 6’ NAVD. Locally known as 609 BAYSHORE DR UNIT 33 parcel number 5347 -33 in the Town of Ocean City.

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NOTICE OF SALE OF BALI ID PARK STOCK AND LEASES

Due to loan defaults and pursuant to proper authority, HPP, LLC, the secured creditor, shall sell the shares of stock in Bali Hi Park, Inc., a Maryland cooperative corporation, and proprietary leases in Bali Hi Park, St. Martin's Neck Road, Bishopville, Maryland, identified below to the highest bidder for each item on October 12, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Bergey & Company, P.A., 8938 Worcester Highway, Berlin, Maryland 21811:

1. Four thousand five hundred (4,500) shares of stock titled in the names of Stephen M. Burke and Phyllis D. Burke and the Proprietary Lease for Bali Hi Park Lot. No. 123.

2. Five Thousand (5,000) shares of stock titled in the name of April Compton, and the Proprietary Lease for Bali Hi Park Lot. No. 185.

The highest bidder for each numbered item above ( other than HPP, LLC) shall pay a deposit of $5,000.00 in cash or cashier/certified check at the auction and the balance of the purchase price within 15 days thereafter, at which time HPP, LLC shall transfer good title to the stock and lease. In addition, at time of transfer, the Buyer shall pay $750 for costs of transfer and be responsible for Bali

A fair summary of the Bill is as follows:

• § CG 2-203 Legislative sessions and procedures: Adds the first Tuesday of each month as a day when the County Commissioners may hold regular legislative sessions.

The bill becomes effective 45 days from the date of passage.

This is only a fair summary. A full copy is available in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 22-18

Zoning-Food Waste Composting Facilities

WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Take Notice that Bill 22-18 (Zoning – Food Waste Composting Facilities) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Mitrecic, Nordstrom and Purnell on September 20, 2022.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows:

§ ZS 1-103(b). (Adds definitions related to Food Waste Composting Facilities.)

§ ZS 1-201(c)(33). (Renumbers the existing subsection 33 to subsection 34 and adds this new subsection to permit, by special exception in the A1 Agricultural District, food waste composting systems in accordance with the provisions of § ZS 1-329.)

§ ZS 1-202(c)(43). (Renumbers the existing subsection 43 to subsection 44 and adds this new subsection to permit, by special exception in the A2 Agricultural District, food waste composting systems in accordance with the provisions of § ZS 1-329.)

§ ZS 1-212(c)(14). (Renumbers the existing subsection 14 to subsection 15 and adds this new subsection to permit, by special exception in the I1 Light Industrial District, food waste composting systems in accordance with the provisions of § ZS 1329.)

§ ZS 1-213(c)(10). (Renumbers the existing subsection 10 to subsection 11 and adds this new subsection to permit, by special exception in the I2 Heavy Industrial District, food waste composting systems in accordance with the provisions of § ZS 1329.)

§ ZS 1-329. (Repeals and reenacts this section to add standards for “Food Waste Composting Facilities”

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

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NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2022

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. 22-48, on the lands of Anita Roy, requesting a variance to the rear yard setback from 5 feet to 3.3 feet (to encroach 1.7 feet) for a proposed deck in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1202(c)(18) and ZS 1-318, located at 8839 Bay Ridge Dr, Tax Map 33, Parcel 347, Lot 164, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:35 p.m. Case No. 22-50, on the application of Mark Cropper, on the lands of Steven Benz, requesting a modification to extend a waterfront structure in excess of 125 feet by 15 feet for a proposed 140 foot pier, platform, and boatlift(s), pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(n)(2) & Natural Resources Code NR 2102(e)(1), located at 64 Skyline Court, Tax Map 16, Parcel 15, Section 19, Lot 64, Tax District 3, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:40 p.m. Case No. 22-49, on the lands of John Larsen, requesting a variance to the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 9.1 feet (to encroach 20.9 feet) for a proposed single-family dwelling in the R-3 Multi-Family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1207(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 13412 Madison Ave., Tax Map 5, Parcel 1, Lots 146 & ½ of 145, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland.

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Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000162

NOTICE

ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 26th day of September, 2022, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb. Jr., Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 24th day of October, 2022, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 17th day of October, 2022.

The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals:

Timeshare Price

Wk 10, #1 $50.00

Wk 38, #1 $50.00

Wk 13, #2 $50.00

Wk 20, #2 $50.00

Wk 26, #2 $3,000.00

Wk 35, #2 $50.00

Wk 19, #3 $50.00

Wk 52, #3 $50.00

Wk 25, #4 $2,900.00

Wk 31, #5 $3,600.00

Wk 51, #5 $50.00

Wk 18, #6 $50.00

Wk 20, #6 $50.00

Wk 37, #6 $50.00

Wk 11, #7 $50.00

Wk 22, #9 $1,000.00

Wk 27, #9 $3,100.00

Wk 36, #9 $50.00

Wk 41, #11 $50.00

Wk 42, #11 $50.00

Wk 4, #12 $50.00

Susan Braniecki

Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County. Maryland

True Copy

Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-9/29/3t

JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842

COUNCIL OF UNIT OWNERS OF OCEAN TIME CONDOMINIUM, INC.

Plaintiff v.

LAURA J. BEGENWALD ANTHONY J. BEGENWALD, JR. at al.

Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY

STATE 0F MARYLAND

CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000164

ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 26th day of September, 2022, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by James E. Clubb, Jr.. Trustee. be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 24th day of October, 2022, provided a copy of this order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 17th day of October, 2022.

The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals:

Timeshare Price

Wk 13, #101 $50.00

Wk 45, #102 $50.00

Wk 13, #203 $50.00

Wk 17, #203 $50.00

Wk 18, #206 $50.00

Wk 16, #302 $50.00

Wk 49, #302 $50.00

Wk 24, #303 $2,500.00

Wk 47, #303 $50.00

Wk 49, #501 $50.00

Wk 16, #504 $50.00

Susan Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court

Worcester County, Maryland

True Copy

Test: Susan R. Braniecki

Clerk of the Circuit Court

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NOTICEThe site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 302 WHITE HERON CT Parcel # 5313A21 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: LINDNER FAMILY LIVING TRUST

APPLICANT: PRISTINE PERMITTING, LLC

PW 22-112 A request has been submitted to install one boatlift with associated pilings a maximum channelward extension of 14’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 215 KINGFISH ST Parcel # 3333 -65 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: GIUSEPPE CALCARA

APPLICANT: PRISTINE PERMITTING, LLC

PW 22-113 A request has been submitted to demolish a shared pier, construct a new 6’ x 30’ shared pier and to install (1) boatlift with a four pilings at each adjacent slip (for a total of two) and to install one PWC lift at the 2835 Gull Way; maximum channelward 30’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 2833 GULL WAY and 2835 GULL WAY Parcels# 4892 -A12 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNERS: MICHAEL MCLIMANS/THERESA

ISENBURG

APPLICANT: PRISTINE PERMITTING, LLC

PW 22-114 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with associated pilings a maximum of 35’ channelward of existing bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 1578 TEAL DR Parcel # 3429 -4 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: JEFFREY P PHILLIPS

APPLICANT: J. STACEY HART & ASSOC., INC

ward of existing bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 323 N HERON GULL CT Parcel # 6062A72 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: 10505 POINT LOOKOUT ROAD LLC, C/O Maurice Reid

APPLICANT: J. STACEY HART & ASSOC., INC

PW 22-118 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with associated pilings a maximum of 18’ channelward not to exceed existing pier length/slip. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 2818 PLOVER DR UNIT 9 Parcel # 4717 -9 -in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: RANDALL SCOTT FALOON

APPLICANT: J. STACEY HART & ASSOC., INC. OCD-9/29/2t

ODIN FELDMAN PITTLEMAN P.C. CATHERINE F. SCHOTT MURRAY

1775 WIEHLE AVENUE, SUITE 400 RESTON, VA 20190

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19397

Notice is given that the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virginia appointed David Bernard Pianalto, 468 Skylar Lanes Way, Winchester, VA 22603 as the Administrator of the Estate of Bernard Dominic Pianalto who died on April 09, 2022 domiciled in Virginia, USA.

Date of first publication: September 29, 2022 OCD-9/29/3t

ATTORNEY AT LAW GEORGE W. DODGE 2300 CLARENDON BOULEVARD SUITE 607 ARLINGTON, VA 22201

NOTICETO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 19390

Notice is given that the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Arlington County, Virginia appointed Michael J. Higgins, 14515 Dowling Drive, Burtonsville, MD 20866 as the Executor of the Estate of Robert Charles Dalke who died on June 21, 2021 domiciled in Virginia, USA.

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

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

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or

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 13, 2022

At 2:00 p.m.

PW 22-109 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with associated pilings not to exceed maximum channelward extension of 23’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 507 PENGUIN DR UNIT 55 Parcel # 4454 -55 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: HERITAGE ESTATES

INC C/O Michael Berger

APPLICANT: MCGINTY MARINE CONSTRUCTION

PW 22-111 A request has been submitted to install two PWC swivel lifts and one additional pole, maximum channelward extension of 7’.

PW 22-115 A request has been submitted to construct a 6’x30’ pier and install two boat lifts with associated pilings a maximum of 30’ channelward of existing bulkhead; install one double PWC lift with associated pilings adjacent to bulkhead a maximum of 16’ channelward and to drive three mooring piles a maximum of 10’ channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 625 S PACIFIC AVE Parcel # 9967-42 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: OC SOUTH PACIFIC LLC, C/O Paul A. Miller

APPLICANT: J. STACEY HART & ASSOC., INC

PW 22-116 A request has been submitted to construct a 10’ x 20’ “L” at the end of an existing 6’ x 35’ pier a maximum of 46’ channelward of existing bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 1921 MARLIN DR Parcel # 3294 -98 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: CAROL FRANCES WISSEL

APPLICANT: J. STACEY HART & ASSOC., INC

PW 22-117 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift on existing piles a maximum of 25’ channelward of existing bulkhead; install two PWC lifts with associated pilings a maximum of 14’ channel-

The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Eric Franklin Horvitz whose address is 10417 Crossing Creek Road, Potomac, MD 20854.

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

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

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or

(2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

David Bernard Pianalto Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills

One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074

Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest

(2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Michael J. Higgins

Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills

One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074

Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest

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SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19387

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF SHARON P. TEAGLE

Notice is given that Jamaal Teagle, 2491 Breakwater Court, Waldorf, MD 20601, was on September 22, 2022 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Sharon P. Teagle who died on August 3, 2022, without a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills

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

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

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or

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

Jamaal Teagle 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 29, 2022

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Ocean City, MD 21842 for any questions concerning the Bid Documents. The last day for questions will be noon on Monday, October 24, 2022. Addendum will be posted by close of business on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland BID SOLICITATION

Fireworks Displays

Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland (“Town”) is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide Fireworks Displays for 4th of July and New Year’s Eve in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents.

Bid Documents for the Fireworks Displays may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Scott Wagner, at swagner@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Solicitations tab on the Town’s (https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/procurement-bids/ ) website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third-party service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., located at 214 65th Street,

Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Friday, October 28, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. shall be sent to Mayor & City Council Ocean City, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, Attn: City Manager; Room 230. Completed Bid Documents will be opened, read into the record and then remanded to staff for further review at the November 1, 2022 Mayor & City Council work Session held on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 1:00pm located at 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842 in Council Chambers.

Late Bid Documents will not be accepted.

Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation.

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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:

October 13, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(3)(a) requesting a special yard exception to construct enclosed space 12’ into the required 32’ setback along Atlantic Avenue leaving a 20’ remaining setback. The site of the appeal is described as Tax Map 0110 Parcel 2853, Lot 12; Parcel 2854, Lot 11; Parcel 2864, Lot 2; and Parcel 2865, Lot 1; all on Block 7N of the Sinepuxent Bay Company Plat; further described as located on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and south side of 7th Street, and known locally as The Majestic Hotel at 613 Atlantic Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: 11th STREET LLC C/O AVRAHAM SIBONY - (BZA 2632 #22-09400016)

NOTICE

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

Pursuant to the provisions of

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

Christopher Rudolf, Chairman Maureen Howarth, Attorney OCD-9/29/2t

OP committee recounting board votes today

those averages, there could be thousands of extra votes.

However, Peck, who was defeated in this summer’s contest, has maintained that she does not believe the audit will change the election outcome and that her activism on this issue is not aimed at restoring her to the board but is about ensuring the future of electronic voting in Ocean Pines is not hampered by these same questions.

“My feeling is it’s very possible there’s (more than) one error. It’s not just people who voted twice (or) multiple lot owners, it isn’t just ballots being run through the scanner twice. That’s why an audit needs to be done. (There are likely) multiple errors. I want to be very clear, being conservative and ethical (in my analysis), I think there’s a high percentage that we will recount the votes and they’ll come out in exactly the same order,” Peck said.

Not helping the board’s cause in moving forward are accusations from association members that a secret meeting was held on Friday between Parks, members of the Elections Committee and OPA legal counsel.

Parks does not deny that the meeting took place but in the days after has

repeatedly denied that it was a secret.

“It was done with the full knowledge of the entire board,” Parks said at the board meeting. “It was not a secret meeting. It needed to be done right away based on the availability of the Election Committee folks and the availability of our attorney, who also attended that meeting. The door was open all the time. It wasn’t secret.”

And on Monday he added: “It was open. There were no actions taken to make it closed (to the public). We needed to do it quickly and that’s that … It was recounting paper ballots in front of our attorney, three members of the Elections Committee and (administrative assistant) Linda Martin.”

Parks confirmed that those in attendance were himself, Martin, Elections Committee chair Carol Ludwig, committee members Joe Peloso and Jeannie Pennington, attorney Jeremy Tucker and Ocean Pines Police Lieutenant Greg Schoepf for part of the meeting.

Parks has said that “any reasonable person” can see that there is a discrepancy, but he threw cold water on the idea that an audit could result in overturning the election — albeit not ruling it out entirely.

“The only time a recount can be re-

quested is at the annual meeting. It’s very distinct (in our bylaws and resolutions),” he said. “The chance (for challenging the results) is not zero. They can demand it but it’s not within our governing documents. Everybody needs to be aware that’s an option.”

For now, Parks said his focus is on getting the votes right.

“I think at this point it’s very clear that there was some foul-up somewhere in the count and we’re looking into it, plain and simple,” he said. “People can have a number of different narratives if they want, but we know there’s a problem, a detailed review is required and that’s what happening.”

THE VOTING PUBLIC

petition

City voters should

Six members of the City Council just passed Ordinance 2022-23 calling for the abandonment and conveyance of 6000 square feet of city property along Baltimore Avenue between 13th & 14th Streets.

This 20 foot right-of-way conveyance is just the latest concession.

Earlier, the Council allowed the alley within this block to be moved closer to Baltimore Avenue to enhance the project’s architectural design.

The City Council also conveyed air rights above this alley providing 720,000 cubic feet of additional bulk/mass allowing for greater density.

When the city redeveloped 18 blocks of Baltimore Avenue from 15th to 33rd streets and utilized the excess right-of-way for free parking.

Parking is greatly needed for the downtown area. The “highest and best” use for these 16 blocks, where the easement allows, would also be to provide additional needed parking.

Why prematurely abandoned this city property when we do not even know when the enhancements to Baltimore Avenue will be done due to the exorbitant cost estimates?

Margaret Pillas, Petition Coordinator Contact Info: 433-366-2656

Members of the Ocean Pines Election Committee count ballots in August. Members of the current committee met with OPA President Doug Parks and legal counsel Friday in what some are calling a secret meeting, as it wasn’t announced beforehand. Parks maintains that its doors were open the whole time.

Nazi ‘super ace’ dies in freak aerial accident 80 years ago

By Sam Ghaleb Contributing Writer

(Sept. 30, 2022) Eighty years ago today, Hans-Joaquin Marseille was leading his flight of Messerschmitt Bf-109G-2 fighters on an escort mission over Egypt, covering the withdrawal of a group of Ju87 Stuka dive bombers that had been attacking British positions near Alam Halfa.

His flight was vectored onto Allied aircraft in the vicinity, but the opponent withdrew and did not engage. His cockpit began to fill with smoke. Blinded, he could not continue to fly his plane and decided to jump. The left side of his chest struck the vertical stabilizer of his fighter, and either killed him instantly or rendered him unconscious to the point that he could not deploy his parachute.

Marseille never liked the BF 109G2. He complained to his superiors that the failure rate of the engine was rather high, but he was told this is the latest model of the Bf 109 and is considered the best the Luftwaffe could offer. He was truly a German hero, having scored 158 aerial victories. By German standards he was a super ace, which was a fighter pilot that shot down more than 100 enemy planes.

During World War II, the Luftwaffe was one of the Wehrmacht’s most valuable assets. While all of the Luftwaffe pilots were well trained and potentially deadly, one stood far above the rest — Hans-Joachim Marseille. He was of French Huguenot ancestry. His parents divorced shortly after he was born in Berlin in 1919, and as a result, his relationship with his father suffered. He also suffered from a near-fatal case of influenza as a boy, which caused his mother and stepfather to isolate him and shelter him from many common childhood activities and experiences. And when he was a teenager, his younger sister, Inge, was killed by a jealous lover while he was in Austria. Because of this he suffered an emotional blow, from which he never recovered.

As a result of his troubled early life, Marseille was never a good student, often getting into trouble at school and garnering a reputation as lazy. But toward the end of his schooling, something changed. Something suddenly drove Marseille to work harder, and by the age of 17, he had, miraculously, become one of the youngest people to pass his final exams – and with high grades.

It became clear that while he may have been disobedient and lazy, Marseille was definitely smart, and just

needed something to keep him occupied. He became interested in a military career and joined the Luftwaffe in 1938 as a means to curb his reckless personality and channel it into something useful.

To the surprise of many, the young man ultimately proved to be perhaps the most skilled and most feared pilot in the entire Luftwaffe. Soon, he became Hitler’s star flying ace, taking down numerous planes, and living to tell the tales. At the age of 20, he graduated from one of the Luftwaffe’s fighter pilot schools just in time to participate in the Battle of Britain.

Despite his disregard for authority and his inability to follow orders, Marseille proved himself to be an excellent flier and thus remained in good standing. There were a few setbacks in his career, mostly due to his own arrogance – he once landed his plane to relieve himself in a field while several farmers watched – but for the most part he amazed his superiors with his skill. He ultimately earned top grades in fighter pilot school and was graduated in the top five of his class.

In his first dogfight — over England on Aug. 24, 1940, during the Battle of Britain —Marseille engaged in a four-minute battle with a skilled opponent while flying a Messerschmitt Bf 109E-7. He defeated his opponent by pulling up into a tight turn to gain an altitude advantage before diving and firing. The British fighter was struck in the engine, pitched over, and dove into the English Channel for his first victory.

On Sept. 23, 1940, flying a BF 109, his engine failed 10 miles off the coast after combat damage sustained over Dover. Various Royal Air Force pilots had claimed to have shot him down. By early October 1940, Marseille had claimed seven aerial victories all of them while flying with the LG 2 squadron, and the famous Luftwaffe wing JG 52.

His superiors acknowledged that he was a very gifted pilot, but he was unreliable. He had girlfriends everywhere, and they kept him so busy that he was sometimes so exhausted that he had to be grounded. His sometime irresponsible way of conducting his duties was the main reason that he got grounded many times. But he had irresistible charm. He was also a great piano player.

In April 1941, Marseille’s unit briefly saw action during the invasion of Yugoslavia, before transferring to Africa. On April 20, on his flight from Tripoli, Libya, to his front airstrip, his

HANS-JOAQUIN MARSEILLE wearing Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

Bf 109 E-7 developed engine trouble and he had to make a forced landing in the desert short of his destination.

During his combat tours in North Africa with Luftwaffe wing JG27 in 1941, he accumulated an unimpressive record of victories. But in 1942, his record started to climb, and he achieved an outstanding kill rate — in almost every sortie, he shot down three or four enemy planes.

On Sept. 1, 1942, Marseille’s most successful day, he claimed the destruction of 17 Allied aircraft. The 17 aircraft claimed included eight in 10 minutes. Thus, he became a triple ace in one day, a feat that was claimed by only five other Luftwaffe pilots.

For years, many British historians refused to admit that they had lost any aircraft that day in North Africa. Careful review of records after the war, however, do show that the British, and South Africans did lose more than 17 aircraft that day, and in the area that Marseille operated. Further investigations later revealed that 20 RAF single-engine fighters and one twin engine fighter were destroyed and several others severely damaged, as well as an American P40 downed. All of these losses occurred in the area where Marseille was flying on that day. In September 1942, Marseille scored 54 victories, an unprecedented kill rate in the history of the Luftwaffe.

From 1940 to the end of August 1942, Hans-Joachim Marseille flew excellently, out-smarting, out-maneuvering, and out-flying everyone who challenged him. Within those two years, despite regularly disobeying orders, routinely breaking from formation, and putting himself and others in danger, he achieved 100 aerial victories. He was one of just 11 Luftwaffe pilots at the time to do so. He was labeled by his colleagues and superiors “The Star of Africa.”

Marseille received a telephone call from Field Marshal Erwin Rommel on Sept. 28 asking the pilot to accompany him to Berlin. Hitler was to make a speech in Berlin on Sept. 30 and Rommel and Marseille were to attend. Marseille rejected this offer, saying that he was needed at the front and had already taken three months’ vacation that year. Marseille also said he wanted to take leave at Christmas to marry his fiancée. Two days later, “The Star of Africa” fell to earth.

Marseille was not a member of the Nazi party, and said disapproving things of Hitler, even while in the company of SS officers. When asked if he would ever consider joining the Nazi party, Marseille responded, that, “... if I saw a party worth joining, I would consider it, but there would have to be plenty of attractive women in it!” After a meeting with Hitler in 1942, Marseille spoke to his friend Eduard Neumann about the meeting.

Neumann recalled that Marseille was unimpressed. “After his first visit with Hitler, Marseille returned and said that he thought, ‘...der Führer was a rather odd sort’.”

Marseille was the most amazing and ingenious combat pilot. He was also very lucky on many occasions. He thought nothing of jumping into a fight outnumbered ten to one, often alone. He violated every cardinal rule of fighter combat. He abandoned all the rules.

In two years, Marseille flew 382 combat missions, and claimed 158 aerial victories. Most of the planes that he shot down were P-40s, Hurricanes, a few Spitfires, and a few Baltimore and Boston light bombers.

Hans Joaquin Marseille earned many awards and medals. In August 1942, The Italian Duce, Benito Mussolini, awarded Marseille the Gold Medal of Military Valor in Rome. On June 18, 1942, Marseille received the Swords to his Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves from Adolf Hitler, and on Sept. 3, 1942, the Diamonds to his Knight’s Cross.

In comparison, the highest scoring Allied aces in World War II were the Soviet Union’s Ivan Kozhadub, with 62 enemy aircraft to his credit; American Richard Bong and Great Britain’s Marmaduke Pattle with 40 aerial victories each. The total combined aerial victories of these top Al-

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WILLIAM JOHN BURKE

Berlin

William John Burke, “Bill,” age 83, passed away on Sept. 24, 2022 at Atlantic General Hospital.

A native of Ireland, Bill came to the United States in 1963 after graduating from St. Patrick’s College, Carlow.

He moved to the Eastern Shore in the early 1980’s after spending 17 years in Arizona as a Catholic priest.

He became marketing director for Taylor Bank, where he was also involved in debit card programs and in the bank’s advertising. He remained with the bank for 24 years.

Bill was a member of Holy Savior Catholic Church where he was a lector and member of the choir.

He was past president of the Ocean City Lions Club where he was named a Melvin Jones Fellow and a life member.

He was also past president of Diakonia, the Berlin Chamber of Commerce and the Berlin Heritage Foundation. He worked through local nonprofits to provide storage buildings for three homes Habitat for Humanity built in Berlin.

He was a member of the Delmarva Irish-American Club and the A.O.H.

He was named Berlin’s Citizen of

the Year for 2007. He also volunteered at the Berlin Visitor’s Center and was on the town’s Ethics Commission.

Bill loved to walk and ride his bike in the early morning on the Boardwalk. One of the joys of his life was to watch the sun rise over the horizon.

Several times a week he spent time having spirited discussions with friends over coffee. Believing laughter is good for the soul he often found humor in unlikely situations.

Bill was a strong believer in community. He believed that each person has a contribution to make so they can leave the community better than they found it.

He tried to live his life in accordance with the teachings of Jesus. “Come to me all who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.”

He believed that each of us has the capacity to be a bridge over troubled waters – we can reach out and help others carry their burdens.

He was the son of the late Richard and Bridget Burke.

He is survived by the love of his life, Donna; stepson, Richard Lawrence (Nikia); and five stepgrandchildren.

He is also survived by one sister and one brother who live in Ireland.

He was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sept. 30, 2022 at Holy Savior

Catholic Church at 1 p.m. Friends may call one hour prior to Mass.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to: St. Vincent de Paul Pantry at Holy Savior Catholic Church, 1705 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, Maryland 21842; or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

ANNA E. SAPIA

Ocean City

Anna E. “Betty” Sapia (nee Wrighton), born Aug. 27, 1933, died peacefully on Sept. 22, 2022.

Surfin’ Betty, as she was affectionately known, was a grande dame of Ocean City, where she and her husband James were restauranteurs for five decades.

That legacy lives on with her son, Vince, who still runs the family restaurant, DaVinci’s.

Betty was born and raised in Baltimore.

She and her parents would eat weekly at the Neapolitan on Fawn Street which was owned by the Sapias.

In 1953, she and James Sapia were married. Over a span of 40 years they raised three sons, owned and operated the Monticello Hotel, the Surf

Inn, the House of Pasta, the Ocean View, DaVinci’s and of course Surfin’ Betty’s that was on 17th Street.

Their son Ralph said, “What made them successful in the tough hospitality business was their love of feeding people. Oh, and eating.”

Betty loved the activity of a busy restaurant and when things would get chaotic huff, “and people think this is glamorous.”

Betty lived and worked for Christmas.

Her son, James said, “Mom would start baking cookies in early November and by the middle of December she would have made literally over a thousand cookies.”

You could be assured if you knew Betty, or one of her boys, you would be getting a cookie tray.

She never hesitated to add a little something special to others’ lives, whether it was making sure a fellow resident at Brightview without family always had a holiday basket, or baking cakes to bring into the restaurants for everyone to enjoy.

Jamie said, “She knew hard times and recognized when others were going through it.”

Betty made everything special for her family, her friends and her guests for whom she was so grateful.

She had a great sense of wit, she loved jokes and the occasional scandalous celebrity story.

She was a larger-than-life character, and certainly made an impression on anyone she met.

“Heaven has a hellcat on its hands, and let’s be honest, probably some leopard print,” said her granddaughter, Jamie.

She is survived by her sons, James, Ralph and Vince; two loving daughter-in-laws, Louanne and Alyssa; and five grandchildren, Jamie, James, III, Madeline, Harrison and Sydni.

Mail: 11934 Ocean Gateway,

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lied air aces during the entire of World War II, were less than what Hans Joaquin Marseille achieved in two years of flying, by the age of 22.

Next Week: The Battle of Cape Esperance

William J. Burke

Anna E. Sapia

Recreation

SD boys’ soccer squad scores 6-1 wins over WiHi, NC

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Sept. 30, 2022) The Stephen Decatur boys’ soccer team earned wins over the Wicomico Indians and North Caroline Bulldogs on its home field this week.

“We’ve had good focus at practice, which was beneficial,” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood. “I’m happy with the way we’re playing right now.”

The Seahawks topped the Indians on Monday, 6-1, on Senior Night.

All eight Decatur seniors started the game.

Sophomore Holden Bunting successfully made a penalty shot to put Decatur on the board 13:55 before halftime.

Junior Brogan Eastlack tallied goals at the 9:37 and 8-minute mark assisted both times by junior Matthew Beck – to put the Berlin squad up 3-0.

Wicomico netted its lone goal about four minutes before halftime.

Eastlack assisted freshman Elijah Isett’s goal 12 minutes into the second half.

Senior captain Dalton Bunting

Decatur football team edges out WiHi, 13-12

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Sept. 30, 2022) Trailing 12-0 at halftime, the Stephen Decatur football team battled back, scoring 13 points in the final two quarters to win, 1312, over the Wicomico Indians last Saturday in Salisbury.

Wicomico scored six points in both the first and second quarters.

“At halftime we talked about the adjustments we needed to make,” said Decatur Coach Jake Coleman.

“We challenged them to score on the first possession and for defense to get the first stop, and let the game play out from there. We just did a better job in the second half.”

Decatur put seven points on the board in the third quarter and tacked on six more in the fourth.

“You could feel the momentum shift,” Coleman said.

Junior quarterback Brycen Coleman rushed 10 times for 74 yards and scored a touchdown. He was 12-for-22 passing for 120 yards.

Senior Luke Mergott caught a 15-yard pass for a

touchdown.

He also had six tackles, one sack and an interception.

Junior Gavin Solito caught seven passes for 44 yards. He led the Decatur defense with 10 tackles and a forced fumble.

Seniors Logan Bradshaw and Daegan Risser recorded six tackles each, and senior A’zavion Manuel chipped in with five tackles and a sack.

“Defense was just outstanding. They were the highest-scoring team in the conference and we held them to just six points. The other six was a return for a touchdown,” Coleman said. “We had a lot of guys playing well … I couldn’t be more proud of them. For a young team to get such a gritty, tough win and to get repeated stops in the fourth quarter when we needed to and when we’re tired, was great.”

Decatur’s Friday match against the Parkside Rams in Berlin was changed to today, Thursday, because of rain in the forecast.

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Stephen Decatur senior captain Dalton Bunting maneuvers between two Wicomico players during Monday’s game in Berlin. He scored one goal in the 6-1 victory.

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(Top) Stephen Decatur junior Gavin Solito is chased by three Wicomico players during last Saturday’s game in Salisbury. (Bottom) Junior quarterback Brycen Coleman rushed 10 times for 74 yards and scored a touchdown. He was 12-for-22 passing for 120 yards in the 13-12 win.

Jake Coleman

Decatur girls’ soccer team shuts out another opponent

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Sept. 30, 2022) The Stephen Decatur girls’ soccer team recorded another shutout, outscoring the Snow Hill Eagles, 4-0, on the road Monday.

“[It was a] solid performance,” said Decatur Coach Rich Venere. “We are really getting more consistent at switching fields. It has been a season-long emphasis.”

Decatur tallied two goals each half.

Senior captain Mia Kemp scored two goals and had an assist. Junior

Morgan Sullivan and junior captain Kayla Rocco netted one goal apiece.

Senior captain Hannah Dang had two assists.

Senior Jessica Beck recorded five saves in goal for Decatur.

“It was our fourth straight shutout, so we just need to continue to have all of our players continue to believe in our defensive strategy and covering for each other,” Venere said. “Seemingly, every game we are getting a bit better.”

The Lady Seahawks will take a trip to Easton on Monday to battle the Warriors at 5:30 p.m.

Decatur will then host the Parkside Rams two days later at 5:30 p.m. in Berlin.

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scored with 13 minutes left in the game. Junior Aiden Nguyen made it 6-1 with two minutes on the clock.

Junior Nick Hernandez recorded six saves in goal for Decatur.

“I was happy with the way we played. I thought we moved the ball well,” Greenwood said. “It’s always a bonus to get a win on Senior Night.”

North Caroline came to Berlin on Wednesday to battle Decatur. The home team won, 6-1.

Isett scored about six minutes into the game. Eastlack netted a shot five minutes later.

The Bulldogs cut the lead to one at the 27-minute mark.

Senior Owen Knerr and Eastlack tallied goals before the break.

Holden Bunting and junior David Janney also scored in the second half.

Hernandez stopped seven North Caroline shots.

“We played well. We made less errors than we have been,” Greenwood said. “We’re settling people into new positions. We’re moving in the right direction. We’re 6-1 a little over halfway through the season.”

Decatur will travel to Mardela Springs on Tuesday to play the Mardela Warriors at 4 p.m.

Decatur earns 7th win of season

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Sept. 30, 2022) The Stephen Decatur golf team won its seventh match of the season on Tuesday at the Ocean Pines Golf Club.

“It was a good team win and we need to stay focused on finishing the season strong leading into districts,” said Decatur Coach Dan Stearman.

Decatur’s foursome scored a 172 to take first place. The Seahawks were

Dan Stearman

led by medalist, sophomore Sam Boger, who shot a 39. Also contributing to the victory was junior captains Kole Kohut (41) and Evan Oglesby (46) and junior AJ Kolb (46).

Parkside finished in second place in the nine-school meet, scoring a 185. James M. Bennett tallied a 196,

good for third place.

Decatur has won seven matches this season and placed second in one. The next regular-season match is Tuesday at Green Hill Golf Course in Quantico, Maryland, at 3:30 p.m.

There are three competitions remaining before the District VIII tournament on Oct. 10. The Bayside Championship meet will take place one week later on Oct. 17.

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Stephen Decatur sophomore Holden Bunting holds off a Wicomico player during Monday’s game in Berlin. He tallied one goal in the 6-1 win.

Rich Venere

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The Stephen Decatur golf team won its seventh match of the season on Tuesday at the Ocean Pines Golf Club. Pictured, from left, are junior captain Kole Kohut, junior AJ Kolb, sophomore Sam Boger, junior captain Evan Oglesby and freshman Johnny Malinowski.

Personal best times recorded for Prep runners

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Sept. 30, 2022) The Worcester Prep cross county teams hosted their only home meet of the season last Thursday in Berlin and despite rainy and windy conditions, the Mallards recorded some of their fastest times this year.

“We are very happy with the performance of the team. The rain and wind seemed to energize our runners as evidenced by the fact that many personal bests were achieved,” said Prep Coach Don Cathcart. “We were gratified to note that many ran with determination and positive attitude. We are looking forward to continued improvement over the next four weeks.”

The rain picked up just in time for the girls’ race to start, but slowed down when the boys started to run.

“I think they enjoyed it more than running when it’s hot and sunny,” said Prep Coach John Zirckel. “I think they had fun.”

Gunston won the five-school boys’ competition, scoring 24 points. Worcester recorded 52 points to come in second place.

“Gunston had a couple really good guys that train year-round, but it was close. We’re right behind them,” said Zirckel.

The top five finishers for Worcester were: senior captain Jason Todorov (sixth, 18:59), senior Cooper Ludt (seventh, 19 minutes), junior Dylan Simons (12th, 21:11.90), sophomore Jackson Fernley (13th, 21:14.10) and freshman Jake Timmons (14th, 21:14.40).

The Salisbury School finished in third place with 77 points.

Gunston won the girls’ competition, tallying 40 points. Delmarva Christian was second (47), followed by Salisbury School (57) and Worcester (69).

The top five Prep runners were: senior captain Caitlyn Hoen (eighth, 24:39), freshmen Ayla Yonker (10th, 25:24.50), Sydney Todorov (14th, 26:19.10) and Catherine Cullen (15th, 26:26.30) and sophomore Sydney Tingle (22nd, 29:12.80).

“All of the girls had their best times. We just hope they continue to improve,” Zirckel said. “[Both the boys and girls] are working pretty hard.”

Worcester will participate in the Tidewater Classic meet on Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Winter Place Park in Salisbury.

Decatur XC teams win Salis. meet

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Sept. 30, 2022) The Stephen Decatur cross country teams both came in first place during last Wednesday’s six-school meet in Salisbury.

“I was quite satisfied with both teams’ performance at the Bennett meet in City Park in Salisbury,” said Decatur Coach Brenda Hommel.

The Decatur girls’ squad scored 27 points in the win. Parkside was second with 53. The other schools did not record team scores because they had less than five runners, which is considered a complete team.

The top five finishers for Decatur were: junior Macy Woroniecki (first, 21:52.98), sophomores Amber Marshall (second, 22:24.91), Clarice Piela (seventh, 25:39.02) and Alesandra Fernandez (eighth, 25:39.56) and senior Mackenzie Cathell (ninth, 25:40.34).

“The girls are showing marked improvement across the entire team,” Hommel said. “Macy Woroniecki and Amber Marshall came in first and second with impressive times of 21:53 and 22:25. The remaining varsity members came in within two minutes of each other, with several running their best times of the season so far. The girls’ team earned a low score of 27 points, beating the second-place team by 26 points and

coming within 14 points of a perfect score.”

The Decatur boys’ team scored 30 points in the victory. James M. Bennett was runner-up, tallying 51 points. Parkside finished in third with 103 points.

Leading the Decatur squad was junior Ethan Justice, who crossed the finish line first overall (17:09.63). Also contributing the win was freshman Todd Haley (fifth, 20:02.87), junior Graham Field (seventh, 20:30.35), and seniors Evan Justice (eighth, 20:31.10) and Nick Moreno (ninth, 20:32.49).

“Our boys’ team came together with a strong performance as well,” Hommel said. “Ethan Justice dominated the race with a time of 17:10. If

Ethan continues to improve, he is on track to be the fastest junior on record for SDHS in the 3-mile race.

“The rest of the varsity boys’ team stepped up this week as well with the next five Decatur runners finishing within 30 seconds of each other earning fifth through 10th places,” Hommel added. “The boys’ team won the meet with 30 points, just 16 points from a perfect score and 21 points ahead of the second-place team.”

The next meet is the Tidewater Invitational, held at Winter Place Park in Salisbury beginning at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

“Both teams continue to train hard as the next two meets will bring a heightened level of competition,” Hommel said earlier this week.

Brenda Hommel

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The Worcester Prep cross county teams hosted their only home meet of the season last Thursday in Berlin and despite rainy and windy conditions, the Mallards recorded some of their fastest times this year. Pictured, from left, are senior captain Jason Todorov, senior Cooper Ludt and senior captain Caitlyn Hoen.

Prep volleyball squad earns win over Saints P&P

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Sept. 30, 2022) The Worcester Prep volleyball team won three games to one over the Saints Peter and Paul Sabres on Tuesday in Berlin.

The Lady Mallards outscored their opponent, 25-14, in the first game.

“We had high energy, good communication and we kept it simple. We focused on limiting mistakes and did a good job with that,” said Prep Coach Mike Kelley.

The girls came out a little tight in the second game, Kelley said.

The Sabres took the second contest, 25-15.

“We got off to a good start [in the first game]. They were trying so hard not to make a mistake and they were,” Kelley said. “They played afraid to lose.”

The Prep squad bounced back, winning the third game, 25-19.

“It was close for awhile, but then we got back our rhythm,” Kelley said. “They played loose and were having fun again, and it rolled into game four.”

The Mallards finished off the Sabres in the fourth game, 25-12.

“In the first, third and fourth games we matched up against them. We need to be looking at matchups. We were creating scenarios in our benefit, as opposed to our best serving order [like the lineup

LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY The Worcester Prep volleyball team won three games to one over the Saints Peter and Paul Sabres on Tuesday in Berlin. (Left) Prep senior Kathy Zhang blocks the ball coming over the net. (Right) Freshman Emily Southard sets the ball.

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for the second game],” Kelley said. “We went back to matching up [in the third and fourth games] to make sure serve receive was the best against their servers.”

Junior captain Natasha Richter had 21 digs, four aces and three kills. Sophomore Avery Roselie chipped in with seven digs and five aces.

Junior Sara Freih added 11 assists, four digs, two aces and a kill. Junior Natalie Chadwell contributed with six kills, four aces and three digs.

The victory was important for the Mallards to get home-court advantage for the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference tournament.

“It was good to see how the girls reacted to pressure, and they pulled it off,” Kelley said. “They came together. Every girl on the court did a great job and produced.”

Worcester will host the Chincoteague Ponies at 4 p.m. on Monday in Berlin.

Coastal golf tourney Oct. 13

(Sept. 30, 2022) The Coastal Association of Realtors recently announced that Engel and Völker of Ocean City is the presenting sponsor for the 2022 Coastal Association of Realtors Golf Tournament to benefit the Coastal Realtors Foundation on Oct. 13, at the Ocean City Golf Club Seaside Course.

Shotgun start is at 1 p.m., and the tournament is a four-person scramble with all levels of players welcome.

The cost to participate is $400 per team. Players without a team are welcome to register for $100 and will be assigned. Teams who also wish to sponsor a tee sign will receive a discount.

Prizes will be awarded for the best and worst scores as well as a variety of other achievements.

Included in the cost of registration are green fees, golf cart rental, a swag bag, drink tickets, snacks, and a full dinner.

A variety of sponsorships are still available for the tournament, and more information may be found at www.coastalrealtors.org or by calling 410-641-4409.

The Coastal Realtors Foundation is a charitable fund held by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The fund aims to help local real estate professionals support the causes most important to them.

Funding will be accessible to members of Coastal through an application process administered by the association.

Since 2019 the Coastal Foundation has given more than $25,000 to local charities in Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties.

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Nick’s mini golf site plan approved

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Sept. 30, 2022) The prehistoric figures that anchored Nick’s Jurassic Golf on 18th Street are officially moving on up with the construction of a new course on the next block.

Nick Geracimos, the owner of the mini golf course at 1801 Philadelphia Ave., had to uproot the establishment and its amenities with the approval of a Harrison Group office building at the site.

Geracimos received the necessary preliminary approvals to rebuild the dinosaur-themed course one block north, at 1901 Philadelphia Ave., and

at a meeting last week, he was issued final approvals.

At a meeting Sept 20, resort planning commissioners approved a site plan for the project. The details include most of the same elements of the existing course, including 18 holes of golf, an on-site building, as well as softer lighting and noise reduction to adhere to the surrounding residential neighborhood. The plans also include fencing, which members of the city’s board of zoning appeals approved Sept. 22.

Members unanimously voted for a 10-foot privacy fence with 3-foot landscaping on the street side of the course

along Herring Way, and an up to 6foot fence along the front yard setbacks of Dolphin Street and Philadelphia Avenue with a 1-foot concrete curb on the back of the sidewalks with wood posts, marine roping and black mesh.

A set of conditions stated that the fencing will provide screening and safety, the fence along Dolphin Street and Philadelphia Avenue should be open construction to allow for visibility and air flow, and the fence heights must allow for proper sight lines within 20 feet of private driveways, as well as public streets and alleys, to maintain clear sight lines for traffic.

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Ocean Aviation Academy to open facility at Del. airport

(Sept. 30, 2022) Ocean Aviation Flight Academy, a world-class flight training institution on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is expanding to Delaware.

Ocean Aviation is scheduled to open a new flight training facility at Delaware Coastal Airport near Georgetown, Delaware (GED) on Oct. 1. The annual Wings & Wheels event will also take place that day at Delaware Coastal Airport from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“This has been a work in progress over the last five months,” said Michael Freed, Ocean Aviation founder and president. “The expansion allows us to better serve new and existing students in Sussex County and surrounding areas farther north and west of our main campus in Ocean City. The facility includes new offices and a corporate aircraft hangar to accommodate up to seven training aircraft.”

In June, Ocean Aviation signed a long-term lease agreement after submitting the winning proposal to Sussex County officials to base a flight school/training academy at Delaware Coastal Airport, a general aviation facility serving a mix of corporate and small private aircraft in southern Delaware.

County and company officials said the partnership will allow for ex-

panded flight training opportunities for the flying public, while giving Ocean Aviation the chance to expand its footprint in the growing Delmarva market.

“Sussex County is excited to welcome Ocean Aviation as our newest aviation service provider here at Delaware Coastal Airport,” airport manager Bob Bryant said. “Along with plans to extend the main runway, adding hangar space, and making numerous other improvements, attracting a top-tier pilot and flight training school has long been on our list of top priorities for growing this airport. Bringing Ocean Aviation onboard checks one of the boxes on that list, and we believe their presence will enhance the airport and all it has to offer the flying public here in southern Delaware.”

For more information, visit flyoceanaviation.com or call 302-5151177.

Ocean Aviation is a full-service pilot and flight training academy based in Ocean City, winner of the AOPA Top Flight School Award in 2019 and recognized in 2022 as a Top Hawk Cessna Pilot Center.

Founded in 2007, Ocean Aviation is an appointed Cessna Pilot Center and FAA-approved Flight Academy providing training to aviators at two campuses in Maryland and Delaware.

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The world-class flight training institution Ocean Aviation Academy has announced that it will be expanding to Delaware with a new flight training facility at Delaware Coastal Airport.

Site plan approved for DT Hyatt Place West

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Sept. 30, 2022) The second phase of a downtown Hyatt Place hotel is nearly ready for construction.

The Hyatt Place West, with a planned total 63 rooms, is slated for

lots along 16th Street and Baltimore Avenue. It is set for construction across the street from the existing oceanfront, 105-room Hyatt Place East built in 2018. Both projects were approved together several years ago, with the east side designated the first phase and the west

the second.

Now four years after the east side received its certificate of occupancy, the west side is ready for approval.

At a meeting Sept. 20, the Ocean City Planning Commission approved the final site plan, with a caveat that the developer find four

parking spaces needed to meet code requirements.

Currently, the plans include parking at a nearby lot and several spaces in the existing east side lot, but the total still comes up four spaces short.

Attorney Joe Moore, who repre-

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RENDERING COURTESY FISHER ARCHITECTURE

A rendering shows the planned look of Hyatt Place West, a 63-room hotel slated for lots along 16th Street and Baltimore Avenue. A sister project, the Hyatt Place East, was constructed several years ago across the street on the oceanside.

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer

(Sept. 30, 2022) The Worcester County Commissioners met for their regularly scheduled meeting in Snow Hill on Sept. 20 and among the approvals granted were purchase requests for new sirens, track replacements and water meter replacement parts.

Track replacement

Worcester County Public Schools

Chief Financial Officer Vince Tolbert requested $391,000 to replace tracks at the Pocomoke and Steven Decatur high schools.

As part of the request, Tolbert asked to use surplus money from FY22.

In a letter to the commissioner, school Superintendent Lou Taylor said

the tracks need to be replaced as they continue to age and degrade because of ultraviolet light and other factors.

“If left unaddressed, these factors could pose safety concerns in the future,” Taylor wrote. “Also, prices continue to rise, and we would like to lock in pricing for these two projects as soon as possible.”

The request was approved unanimously.

Food waste ordinance

The commissioners agreed to schedule a public hearing for a zoning ordinance changes that would allow food waste composting facilities to be permitted with a special exception.

The amended ordinance would allow facilities in A-1 and A-2 agricul-

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sented the developers, told the planning commissioners that he is working on finding the four spaces and asked for conditional approval based on a promise that he will locate them.

“We stress we want to be able to find the four parking spaces, go back

to staff, [and] if staff agrees come back [and] show you that we’ve found them, and then we’ve got one for each of our rooms,” he said.

In their unanimous approval of the site plan, the commissioners agreed to allow Moore to find the spaces and required the developer to build bike racks.

Mortgage rates continue to rise with no signs of decline

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer

(Sept. 30, 2022) National Association of Realtors released information that mortgage rates surged last week as the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates by another 0.75 of a percentage point.

According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose last week to 6.29 percent from 6.02 percent the previous week.

This marks the third consecutive meeting with an increase of 75 basis points. As a result, the monthly mortgage payment for a $400,000 loan is about $2,470 compared to $1,660 a year ago.

This shows that the mortgage rate increases are limiting buyers affordability.

Rising mortgage rates typically lead to lower mobility rates, less peo-

ple moving, over time. Owners may be locked into their existing homes as mortgage rates rise, and the low 2.53.5 percent rates from last year may not be back anytime soon.

NAR states while the nation is suffering from a severe housing shortage, lower mobility can make housing inventory even tighter and cause home prices to continue to escalate.

However, homeowners should consider that they have already accumulated substantial equity in the last couple of years.

Nationally, the median-priced home is worth about $80,000 more than in 2020 and $200,000 more than in 2012. NAR further explains that they foresee homes will continue to appreciate as prices are not expected to drop due to the low housing supply.

Thus, having positive equity in one’s home may ease the effects of rising mortgage rates on mobility.

— Lauren Bunting is a licensed Broker with Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City.

County commissioners give nod to Newark campground

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer

(Sept. 30, 2022) The Worcester County Commissioners unanimously approved an amendment to plans for the Island Resort Campground in Newark that allows for 62 additional lots and additional wastewater treatment capacity.

Bob Mitchell, the county director of environmental programs told the commissioners on Sept. 20 that the request was to expand the water and sewer capacity with the addition of 62 lots to the 176 already in existence at the seasonal campground.

The most recent expansion to the campground was in 2020, Mitchell said, when 36 lots were added. The expansion two years ago took the wastewater system to maximum capacity.

Each site, Mitchell said, is rated at 80 gallons per day and the total flow

is 9,600 gpd.

When the new sites are added, Mitchell noted, there will be an additional spray field established for outfall.

According to the application, a 15.44-acre spray irrigation would be used with the expansion, which the Worcester County Planning Commission found was consistent with the county’s comprehensive plan, on July 7, 2022.

Assateague Coastkeeper Gabby Ross asked the commissioners to give an unfavorable recommendation to the request, as the area of Newark flows into Newport Bay, which has some of the poorest water quality in the state, according to the Maryland Department of Environment.

The area, she said, is already stressed and nobody wants to live near spray fields.

“Adding waste to an already impaired waterway is not a good idea,” Ross told the commissioners, reiterating her request for them to vote against the expansion.

Still, Mitchell told the commissioners there would be zero impact to the groundwater.

Commissioner Josh Nordstrom

MAP COURTESY WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING PACKET

A map provided with a request to expand the Newark-based Island Resort Campground with 62 additional lots will require a bigger wastewater treatment system, which was maxed out in 2020 when the campground owners added 36 lots. The map shows the new expansion’s proximity to wetlands, which are shown in blue.

Worcester BOE approves CIP plan for FY24, at $142.5 mil.

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer

(Sept. 30, 2022) The Worcester County Board of Education unanimously approved several capital improvements projects last week, along with a $142.5 million capital improvement plan (CIP) for FY24.

The CIP is a six-year strategic plan that identifies capital improvement needs across the district, while attaching to each project a timeline and a budget.

The district’s CIP includes planning and designing requests for Buckingham Elementary School and a design funding request to replace the roof at Snow Hill Middle School/Cedar Chapel Special School.

The plan does not include any construction funding requests.

The district in January finished work on a new roof at Pocomoke Middle School and is now in the process of constructing a 24,800 square foot addition at Stephen Decatur Middle School.

According to district officials, work is proceeding on time and on budget for a December completion.

Looking down the road, the district is looking to replace the roof at Worcester Technical High School and

Pocomoke Elementary School, along with renovating or replacing Snow Hill Elementary School.

The big project down the road, though, will be either renovating or replacing Buckingham Elementary School.

The school was built in 1978 and serves students from pre-k to fourth grade.

No renovations or additions have been made to the building in the school’s 44 years of existence, and last year, the school operated at 120 percent. This year, the school is using five portable classrooms to accommodate students and classes.

Officials also said additional space is needed for existing and future programs, the cafeteria, media center, and for support needs.

A feasibility study that began in July will be completed in December.

The district expects to spend $75 million on the project, with $58 million coming from local funds and $17 million from the state.

The roof at the Snow Hill Middle School was last replaced in 1994. Just six years earlier, the Cedar Chapel School was added to the middle school, and today, both roofs have ex-

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tural, and L-1 and L-2 industrial districts.

The code would also set standards: a five-acre minimum lot size, 50-foot setback from all property lines, 100-foot setback from domestic wells, 100-foot setback from waterbodies, and 300-foot separation distance between composting activities and a residence on an adjacent parcel.

Water meter parts

The commissioners agreed to fund the Water and Wastewater Division with $189,900 to purchase Neptune water meter parts.

According to a memo in the county commissioner meeting agenda packet, the Neptune brand water meters are not interchangeable with other branded parts.

The $189,900 was budgeted to purchase these parts, which will be used in the Ocean Pines, Riddle Farm, and Landings and Mystic Harbour service areas.

Last year the county bought just over $160,000 worth of meter repair parts.

This go-around, the money will pay for 52 water meters and 742 replacement registers and radios from Core & Main, the regional suppliers for Neptune meter parts in the area.

Siren replacements

Three Worcester County areas will have new emergency sirens installed, as the current sirens in place are faulty and out of service.

The commissioners approved spending $100,880 on the three sirens, which will be placed in Girdletree, Pocomoke, and Ocean Pines.

Two Worcester Prep juniors attend leadership workshop

(Sept. 30, 2022) Worcester Preparatory School juniors Lebby Becker and Elaina Elrick were selected to attend the annual Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar this past June, working their way up to 100 hours of community service by the end of the year.

More than 200 high school student leaders representing all Maryland counties attended the four-day seminar this summer at either Salisbury University in Salisbury or Towson University.

The student ambassadors interact with distinguished leaders in the business, governmental and educational arenas to discuss topics including global education, volunteerism, media literacy, entrepreneurship, world hunger, goal-setting, leadership and motivation.

The goal is to provide a stimulating forum for HOBY ambassadors to learn more about the American incentive system and the democratic process, while they gain a broader understanding of their leadership po-

tential and quest for self-development.

HOBY leaders are also challenged to return to their communities to perform at least 100 hours of community service within 12 months following the seminar.

Following the seminar, Becker spent her summer volunteering at the Rehoboth Beach Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce, and plans on continuing her work there through the fall.

Recently, she also volunteered with Chesapeake Housing building construction projects in the local community.

Elrick spent her summer volunteering for Jamie Dykes campaign for States Attorney, and is a member of the Worcester Prep Volunteer Club, working with nearby organizations to help local communities.

Elrick also worked alongside Becker for Chesapeake Housing, and plans to volunteer with Run the Boards and the Seagull Century in the future.

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ceeded their life expectancy, according to district officials.

The cost to replace the nearly 107,175-square-foot roof is estimated to be $4 million, comprising $2 million from local funds, and nearly $2 million from state funding.

The Pocomoke Elementary School roof is expected to cost $2 million, and the Worcester Technical High School roof is expected to cost $5.5 million.

Like Buckingham Elementary School, Snow Hill Elementary School is being looked at for renovations, additions, or complete replacement. A feasibility study is planned for 2026 to investigate the its current circumstances and site conditions, as well as construction options.

The projected costs for Snow Hill Elementary are expected to exceed

$56 million.

The Board of Education unanimously approved the CIP, which will now be submitted to the Maryland Interagency Commission on School Construction, as required annually.

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said he believes steps are being taken to protect the waterway, or Newport Bay, and the impact would be minimal if approved.

He then moved to approve the amendment, which was seconded by Commissioner Ted Elder and unanimously approved.

Worcester Preparatory School juniors Lebby Becker, right, and Elaina Elrick were selected to attend the annual Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar this past June.

Worcester Tech offers pupils agricultural science classes

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer

(Sept. 30, 2022) Worcester County Board of Education members were given some insight into a program that helps prepare students for careers in agricultural science and farming.

Jessica Flores, the agricultural science teacher at Worcester Technical High School, told board members the goal of the program, and for her as an educator, is to promote and encourage self-learning through personal growth by developing each student’s potential and skills for career success through agricultural sciences

“Once reason I came to Worcester Public Schools is because in my previous job, I saw a need that when students came into college, they were lacking in certain skills,” she said.

Flores has a background working at the University of Maryland and helping farmers on the lower Eastern Shore to make their operations successful and prepared for the future.

Today, she helps students in acquiring those skills as well.

One way Flores has helped is by setting up a Future Farmers of America Student Organization at the school. To participate, students must

be enrolled in the agriculture program and pay $30 in annual dues.

With that membership, though, students get the opportunity to participate in career development events and network.

When she first started the program, Flores was only able to retain three students the following year. Today, she has 55 students enrolled, one-fifth of whom have no experience in farming but show an interest in the field.

The program also has about five agreements with Maryland and Delaware universities, which give students the chance to earn between three and 18 college credits.

Some of the things students get the chance to do is use technology to conduct soil samples to determine things like moisture content and PH, while also utilizing GIS maps as overlays.

The students also use Apple TVs, iPads, and other agricultural technologies.

By way of a program advisory committee, Flores can find out what the industry needs of students when they enter the workforce, allowing her to mold her program accordingly.

The advisory committee consists of community and business members

and meets at least twice a year, Flores explained to board members.

The program also provides students with several opportunities each

year — The Worcester County Fair, Burly Oak Farm Bureau event and Christmas parades — to show off what they have done.

PHOTO COURTESY WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA PACKET

Worcester Technical High School students have the option of taking agricultural science courses that prepare them to become future farmers of America, training them with the skills required to take farming to the next level of profitability using the latest technology.

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AND THE WINNER IS …

ADVENTUREFEST

ART PROGRAM

The final winner of the summer-long Tipsy Turtle contest, held at Coconut’s Beach Bar at the Castle in the Sand Hotel, was selected on Sunday. Each Tuesday throughout the season, customers who ordered a Tipsy Turtle beverage at the 37th Street bar were entered into a weekly drawing to win the grand prize, an all-inclusive vacation at the Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina in the Bahamas. Each of the weekly winners were then entered into the final drawing. Fifteen out of the 20 weekly winners attended Sunday and each had a numbered plastic turtle corresponding with the week they won. One was removed from a little turtle pool at a time. (Left) Pictured is Castle in the Sand Food and Beverage Manager Jeff Hicks mixing up the turtles in the pool. (Right) The last turtle remaining belonged to Jessica Openshaw of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey.

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A customer speaks with a vendor working the Shooters Gate booth on Sept. 24 at the first-ever OC AdventureFest at the Ocean City convention center. The three-day event attracted thousands of people daily and featured firearms sales and displays; hunting, fishing and other outdoor activity setups; live entertainment; safety courses and more.

Ali Jacobs of TC Studios recently completed the painting of two colorful utility boxes in the downtown area of Ocean City. Both boxes were painted as part of the Ocean City Development Corporation Public Art program. The first painted box is located on N. Division Street just west of the Boardwalk. The second is located on the north side of 17th Street between Baltimore and Philadelphia Avenues. Delmarva Power provided approval to the OCDC to use this utility box as part of its Public Art Program. PPG Paints on Eighth Street provided the background paint for both of these boxes.

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Nick, right, and Beau Sampson with Mob Squad Bow Fishing pose on their way to demonstrate their craft on Sept. 24 during the first-ever OC AdventureFest at the Ocean City convention center.

Pocomoke High nurse nominated for award

(Sept. 30, 2022) Pocomoke High School nurse April Price has been nominated for the 2022-23 National LifeChanger of the Year award.

Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.

Price was nominated by her colleague, Elizabeth Hilliard, for her exceptional work as a nurse and caregiver for her community.

“Not only does April care for the students, but she also helps many of the adults at Pocomoke High School,”

Throughout the last two years of the covid-19 pandemic, Price has helped establish appropriate protocols to lower the number of students and staff who have been affected.

She is always there for students and cares for them as if they were her own children.

They trust her, especially if they find themselves struggling to find a caring adult.

2021-22 school year. The winner will receive $3,000 to be shared with their school or district.

A Spotlight Award will be given to a nominee in a specific discipline each year. The winner will receive $5,000 to be shared with their school or district.

She has continued to coordinate with the local health department and the Board of Education to ensure the safety of every individual in her building, as well as outreach to community members, all while still doing the many tasks required of a school nurse.

April Price

Price makes sure the students are healthy, both physically and mentally.

Single seat at stake in Berlin town council election Tuesday

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer

(Sept. 30, 2022) The Berlin Town Council elections are just five days away.

Candidates have long been settled, though they were officially confirmed only recently.

No write-in candidates filed before the Sept. 27 deadline, leaving only District 4 up for grabs, where incumbent Dean Burrell looks to fend off a challenge from We Heart Berlin’s Tony Weeg.

for the council.

Tony WeegDean Burrell

“I’m a nerd. I know for a fact that on the first day I can bring a technology acumen that will run circles around most people just because of the careers I’ve been in. I can teach people how to use those technologies for our benefit,” he said. “That is a key feature of a person who’s going to be a councilperson, to not just have ideas but to come up with a plan to make them happen and actually see them through.”

“The Pocomoke community and Pocomoke High School are very appreciative and grateful for all that April does every single day,” said Hilliard. “April is a true LifeChanger!”

Each school year, LifeChanger of the Year receives hundreds of nominations from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eighteen individual LifeChanger of the Year awards will be given during the 2022-2023 school year.

The grand prize winner will receive $10,000 to be shared with their school/district.

Four grand prize finalists will receive $5,000 to be shared with their school/district.

Ten LifeChanger award winners will receive $3,000 to be shared with their school/district.

A Spirit Award will be given to the nominee whose community demonstrates the most support for their nomination. The winner will receive $5,000 to be shared with their school/district.

A Capstone Award will be given to a nominee retiring at the end of the

Winners are chosen by a selection committee comprised of former winners and education professionals, and will be announced in early 2022. Nominees must be K-12 teachers or school district employees. To be considered for an award, nominees must:

Make a positive impact in the lives of students

Enhance their school or district’s atmosphere, culture and pride

Demonstrate exemplary leadership at the school and/or district level

Possess a proven record of professional excellence

Show commitment to building a nurturing environment that supports learning

Adhere to the highest moral and ethical standards

A resource page with ideas for how to celebrate nominees can be found at http://lifechangeroftheyear.com/sho wspirit/.

To view Price’s LifeChanger of the Year nominee profile, or to nominate someone, visit www.LifeChangeroftheYear.com.

Recount happening in Pines after too many votes tallied

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 Ocean City Today PAGE 59 By Jack Chavez Staff Writer

Steve Green is running unopposed for the District 1 seat from which Councilmember Troy Purnell is retiring and incumbent Jay Knerr is running unopposed for the atlarge seat. With no write-in candidates opposing them, neither candidate will be on the ballot. Both will be automatically declared as winners.

Green is looking forward to being accessible to his constituents.

Steve Green

As such, only District 4 voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, located at the Berlin Police Department at 129 Decatur Street.

Burrell is leaning on his life experiences and devotion to protecting Berlin as he eyes another term.

“I would not be in favor of any (development) that I felt threatened (Berlin). I have a vision and that understanding (for the town),” he said. “My motives for running for the council seat of District 4 in the Town of Berlin are not selfish ones. I sit here ready to give myself to ensure the wellbeing and love of our town.”

Weeg has said his background as a computer developer would be a boon

Jay Knerr

“As a councilperson — I have it on my signs — I’m informed, accessible and committed,” Green said.

Berlin is small enough that anyone can call me or approach me and I’ll listen to their concerns. We should be available.”

Knerr will rely on his expertise and track record for seeing projects through as he sizes up his goals for his next term.

“The amount of time I’ve given to this area, the community and boards I’ve been on has given me a resume of skills that enable me to do this job quite effectively,” Knerr said.

There are still two deadlines ahead of the election.

Today, Thursday, is the deadline for mailing absentee ballots out and tomorrow, Friday, is the deadline for submitting absentee applications in person.

The polls open up at 7 a.m. on Tuesday and will remain open until 7 p.m.

(Sept. 30, 2022) Barely a month into the 2022-23 term of the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors, questions of election integrity and accusations of a clandestine rendezvous of association officials, both employed and elected, are dogging the new administration.

On Tuesday, the OPA announced a formal audit of the 2022 elections and then Wednesday morning, it announced that the Elections Committee will hand count the paper ballots on Friday in the Ocean Pines Golf Clubhouse.

“The OPA Board of Directors has formally directed the Elections Committee to reconvene as early as possible this week to address a discrepancy in the vote count from the recent election,” Board President Doug Parks stated in the Tuesday release.

“The intent is to have the committee audit the votes to reconcile the totals as well as research if the ‘weighting’ of ballots for association members with more than one home, or any other condition (affected) the final vote tally for each of the candidates. The meeting will be open to all association members and the

date/time/location will be shared as soon as it is available.”

At the board meeting Saturday, former director Amy Peck voiced her concerns to the directors and said the number of votes tallied didn’t match the number of ballots that were mailed and collected.

“Simply put, we have more votes possible given the number of ballots, anywhere from 450 to over 1,000 ‘extra votes,’” Peck said.

The number may be even higher.

The Ocean Pines Election Committee’s annual elections report, released on Sept. 7, stated that 2,839 ballots — 811 of the electronic variety — were collected out of 7,458 ballots mailed.

This is where the cause for audit arises. With each ballot capped at three choices, no more than 8,517 votes could be counted — an unlikely total in itself as many people don’t vote for the maximum allowable number of candidates on a ballot, which significantly drives the vote total down.

The Elections Committee counted 9,053 votes.

From 2018 to 2021, ballots were anywhere from 87.5 percent to 95 percent filled out. Comparing 2022 to

Hilliard said.

No depending on local weather

Oh well.

It was to be the single biggest event ever to be staged in Ocean City, give or take a couple of other big draws, and then it was canceled due to wind and rain.

There isn’t much else you can say, since the one thing everyone around here knows is that the weather in the so-called shoulder months on the coast is predictably unpredictable, at least for long-term planning purposes.

Just as Ocean City has the incredible benefit of a coastal location, it also can be the victim of it, as has been demonstrated many times.

Surrounded by water as this tip of an island is, and sitting on a peninsula bordered to the west by another body of water, Ocean City is subject to a geographical circumstance that lends itself to arbitrary and capricious weather when cold air and warm air mix it up overhead in the fall and spring.

Spring is the worst but fall and the peak of hurricane season also means there are no guarantees.

There’s nothing to be done about it when things don’t go as expected, other than to say, “Oh well,” and move on. That’s the way it is even when the success of big plans hinges on a cooperative forecast.

That, obviously, was the case with this weekend’s Oceans Calling music festival, which was looking to be a windy and soggy affair before it was called off Thursday. The concert’s organizers and promoters were saying it would go on, and in all probability thousands of die-hard fans would have still been there to see it. We certainly had hoped so.

A huge amount of effort went into arranging for and setting up Oceans Calling, and it’s worse than a shame that ended up being a washout. But nothing can be done about that except to try again next year. Oh well.

Ocean City

This Artificial Intelligence business, or AI as it is known, is beginning to worry me, although I have begun to think any intelligence has to be a good thing, since we seem to be running out of the regular kind.

Still, it may be a matter of survival of the species when AI can do so many more things than we humans can.

doesn’t wear dresses (that we know of) and Nancy Pelosi hasn’t gone to the prom anytime recently.

But it gets worse, as is known by anyone following the recent chess match scandal between the world champ and a young player, who beat him by making perfect moves throughout the contest.

By Stewart Dobson

There is, for instance, an honest-to-goodness AI application on the internet that can put together any kind of picture you want just by typing in a description. It’s a fact.

Let’s say you typed into the program, “Nancy Pelosi in a high school prom dress.”

Within a couple of minutes, just such a photo-like picture would pop up your computer screen. And no, I didn’t try that.

And then you could write, “Nancy Pelosi in a high school prom dress making out with Sen. Mitch McConnell.”

Within a couple of minutes, you’d get something pretty close. No, I didn’t try that either.

So, then, emboldened by your successes, you could write, “Mitch McConnell wearing nothing but a wrist corsage.” No. No. No.

The truth is, you can do so many things, good, bad and horrifying things with this application that some scientists have begun to worry that people will see and believe these creations even though Mitch McConnell

The first comments following this huge upset — make that the second comments since the first were, “You cheatin’ little soand-so”— involved the rumor that the young victor was aided by AI.

Yes indeed. This unsubstantiated report, which appeared on dozens of websites, alleged that the young player was receiving coded messages during play via a small transmitter that he (or a very close friend) had inserted in his, um, well, you know. Let’s just say the approach to victory in this case started at the bottom.

I’m not kidding. You can look that up. But while I’m sure that something like that can be done and probably has been — “Jeez, Tommy, you killed that entrance exam” — I seriously doubt that happened in this instance.

For one thing, I can’t imagine that anyone would be able to concentrate with all these messages arriving. I mean, how in the world would you transmit the chess move, “Sanz' Shocking Endgame Sacrifice?”

The greater question, though, is whether the recipient of this message would sit still for it.

Although I see great things being made possible by AI, I tend to agree with its critics that the evidence so far suggests that too much dependence on AI will get us in the end.

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