10/7/2022 Ocean City Today

Flood plan talks well-timed

Hazard mitigation report timing coincidental, but content has strong point

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) As flood waters sloshed across downtown roads on the bayside of City Hall Monday night, resort council members were inside fittingly voting to publish the latest progress report on implementation of items in the resort’s hazard mitigation plan.

Updated every five years, the comprehensive document provides the foundation for Ocean City’s long-

term strategy to reduce disaster losses and break damage cycles. The latest plan was developed in 2017 and slated for a full update this year.

On Monday, Planning and Development Director Bill Neville presented a progress report on items in the plan that have been implemented and completed. He explained that the report is an arm of the full 2022 hazard mitigation plan, which staff will dive into within the next 30 days.

“The reason we’re doing this annual report within this timeframe is that it’s part of our participation in the community rating system,” Neville said of the progress report.

“It’s one of those things that we get

points for that ultimately leads to the 20 percent discount on flood insurance for everyone in the community.”

Participation in the community rating system in 2021 named Ocean City a Class 6, which resulted in the 20 percent discount. The rating system runs from 10 to one, with 10 reflecting no participation in the risk-reduction program.

According to Neville’s calculations, Ocean City residents with flood insurance policies renewed under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Risk Rating 2.0 plan now stand to see an average 50 percent reduction on their premiums.

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OC’s car rally protocol gains fans in state

As bad behavior increases in some motoring circles, other localities see solution

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) Ocean City’s successful efforts to deter the droves of tuner car enthusiasts who once wreaked havoc in the resort have caught the attention of state and regional officials.

Mayor Rick Meehan said during a City Council meeting Monday that the city’s implementation of a Special Event Zone and accompanying strict enforcement of regulations associated with policing the destructive pop-up event over the past few years worked in pretty much keeping the souped-up car enthusiasts away from Ocean City this September.

According to social media posts, the event instead moved to Wild-

Festival blowout delivers huge hit to hotel industry

Event promoters bound to try again early next fall

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) As heavy winds blew a piece of the would-be Oceans Calling Festival setup into Hurricane Iangenerated waves last weekend, it became clear that resort officials made the right decision when they canceled the heavily anticipated three-day music event beause of a bad weather forecast.

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Petition could move alleyway abandonment to referendum

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) A proposed Margaritaville resort and the planned redevelopment of Baltimore Avenue are facing potential snags, as council’s decision to abandon an alley needed for both projects hangs in the balance.

Margaret Pillas, a longtime downtown city resident and former councilwoman, filed a petition on Sept. 22 to bring the city’s decision to abandon rights to a 16-foot alley between 13th and 14th streets on Baltimore Avenue to a referendum.

“Ultimately, I’m looking for them

not to give the land away,” Pillas said this week of the reason for filing the petition. “I don’t believe that’s the best and highest use. The best and highest use is to use it for parking and that way if we need it in the future we have the land to use.”

Pillas has 40 days from the date she filed her petition to collect signatures from at least 40 percent of the number of voters in the last election.

Based on the turnout in 2020, that puts the number at 612 to put the decision on the ballot.

The ordinance passed 6-1, with Council President Matt James op-

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Some people stayed, but hotels still hit hard

And while some hoteliers took a huge hit with an avalanche of reservation cancelations, the town was still buzzing with activity throughout the weekend, and organizer C3 Presents is already looking to try again next year.

“I know we’re all disappointed that the concert was canceled, for all the right reasons as was clearly evident after that decision was made, but I think C3 really became invested in our community and they became committed to putting on a concert

here,” Mayor Rick Meehan said during the City Council meeting Monday.

“They’ve already talked to us about coming back next year and planning ahead and meeting with staff sometime in October to talk about next year. So that’s the good news.”

According to a memorandum of understanding between the city and C3, tentative future dates for the festival are set Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2023 and Sept. 27-29, 2024.

City tourism officials began planning for the event more than a year ago. The lineup featured more than 30 performers, including big-name ’90s and early 2000s artists, and was expected to attract nearly 40,000 people daily to the inlet venue from Friday to Sunday. City officials had worked out every last detail of the event, from the traffic flows to the cost shares, and were fully prepared for an epic weekend.

But Mother Nature had other plans, and on Thursday afternoon, a little less than 24 hours before the first band was set to take one of the three large stages to be set up in what Meehan described as a “little city” on the beach and inlet, a brutal weather forecast forced officials to cancel.

But according to Meehan and OC Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association Executive Director Susan Jones, both

of whom said they spent time out and about over the weekend, plenty of tourists still made it to the resort.

“Interestingly enough, an awful lot of people still came to Ocean City. They were planning to come here and they came here from all over the country,” Meehan said. “And I ran into them. I was up on the Boardwalk a lot this weekend and I ran into them, different groups that had come here from Baltimore, from Kansas and somebody else was from Virginia, and they all came anyway.”

Jones made similar comments in an email earlier this week.

“I think there were still plenty of festival-go-ers that decided to keep their getaway plans — many had already arranged sitters and still made the most of it,” she said.

Not all tourists stuck it out, though.

Marie-Noelle Sayan, the owner of the King Charles Hotel at 1209 Baltimore Ave., said she was forced to cancel every reservation that was made for the weekend. The small hotel has 21 rooms and six apartments and was sold out. She said canceling the reservations was heartbreaking, as she tried to give as many refunds as she could.

“Most of the people that booked with me were not from Maryland. I had people as far as Las Vegas. I had people from New Mexico… I had Ohio; North and South Carolina; Orlando, Florida, so I had people from everywhere that were coming in,” Sayan said. “I basically I spoke to a lot of them with regards to the hotel rooms and apartments. I offered refunds and I explained to them, this is a small hotel, and if they wouldn’t mind … If I could keep some of the money, things like that, a small deposit.”

Sayan said most people were understanding, with some even agreeing to move their deposits to next year.

“I think it was more about just doing good will and most of them really did work with me and I was very pleased with that,” she said.

Council President Matt James, a manager of the Carousel Group’s multiple properties, said the company issued refunds to guests who indicated they were canceling their reservations because of the festival not happening. Overall, he said the hotel group lost money, as the rooms were nearly sold out.

“It would have been a very strong weekend,” he said.

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Resort mayor helping Wildwood

wood, New Jersey, where the rowdy participants raced their small modified cars, did donuts in the streets, zoomed in and out of traffic, and created other nuisances that overwhelmed law enforcement officials and terrorized residents and tourists.

The scene was similar to what used to happen in Ocean City the third weekend in September before members of the city’s Motor Event Task Force developed laws with teeth to quash the undesired activity.

Created in 2017 to address the problem event, the task force is made up of local and state officials and several city residents. Members worked with law enforcement agencies and state officials and ultimately enacted a Special Event Zone that spanned the entire county.

In the zone, which is duplicated for events such as OC BikeFest and summer and fall cruisin’, speeds are reduced to 30 miles per hour and police focus on identifying illegal car modifications, equipment and behavior.

Meehan said Monday that he spoke with the mayor of Wildwood and plans to keep a dialogue going to help officials develop similar legislation to drive the event away from their beachside community.

“I think they planned but it’s the biggest weekend of the year in Wildwood. They have a big Irish festival and they had all public safety, all law enforcement on call, on duty,” Meehan said. “So, I think they figured they had enough people. Well, as we know, it takes an army.”

He added that he expects the city’s enforcement efforts to get some traction at the state level for implementation across all of Maryland.

“This, what’s happening, is assault by vehicle and it’s something that’s happening more and more across this state and other jurisdictions,” Meehan said. “And I believe that you’ll see that the state of Maryland, this year, during the General Assembly, will enact new laws, copied after our laws that we had passed for special event zones statewide.”

Del. Wayne Hartman (R-38C), said this week that legislators nearly passed a law last session that would have hindered the ability for officials to address problems associated with the pop-up car events by changing the definition of exhibition driving.

Fortunately, he said, the law did not pass and added that he would not be surprised if legislation similar to what Ocean City approved comes up during this year’s General Assembly.

“I’m sure something will come back at a statewide level,” Hartman said. “Other parts of the state are having similar issues with exhibition driving in intersections and things like that. They’re spontaneous, though. [In Ocean City] we knew when it was coming. It’s happening in other parts of the state unexpectedly now. It’s very dangerous and prompts statewide legislation. We’re going to have to be very involved in that locally to make sure it doesn’t undermine what we have here.”

Staff Writer Jack Chavez also contributed to this story.

FEMA rating affects insurance

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“We are continuing to maintain our program here with both the flood protection plan and hazard mitigation plan,” Neville said.

Introduced last year, Risk Rating 2.0 was the first upgrade to FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program since the 1970s. The new methodology allowed the federal agency “to equitably distribute premiums across all policyholders based on the value of their home and the unique flood risk of their property.”

Under the former method, many policyholders with lower-value homes were paying more than they should and some policyholders with highervalue homes were paying less. Risk Rating 2.0 ended those disparities.

Neville said many communities saw a drop in the number of policies with the implementation of Risk Rating 2.0. However, Ocean City saw only a minor decrease, from about 25,000 active policies from 2019 to 2021, to 23,000 in 2022.

“In terms of the message we’re hearing nationally is we’re doing a great job of providing that protection,

encouraging people to have flood insurance on their properties,” Neville said. “And I think the other part of that is our rates didn’t jump as much as we thought they might because of the actions that we’re taking through the hazard mitigation plan.”

Neville also commended council members on their decision to cancel the Oceans Calling festival slated for last weekend because of reports of bad weather. He said the decision adhered to the message of safety and disaster prevention that the hazard mitigation plan aims to address.

Remnants of Hurricane Ian, a category 4 storm that hit the coast of Florida last week, brought nor’easter conditions to the resort, with strong winds and significant flooding along bayside roads.

Mayor Rick Meehan commented that the discussion on the hazard mitigation plan was “timely” given the state of flooding outside of council chambers during Monday’s meeting.

Council members ultimately voted to approve the annual progress report, and to release the contents to the public.

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(Oct. 7, 2022) When the Worcester County Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, they discussed everything from vehicle repair expenditures to hotel requests from the board of elections.

Elections hotel request

County Election Director Patricia Jackson asked the commissioners to approve hotel accommodations in Ocean City from Oct. 27 through Nov. 3, for her and Teresa Riggin. Jackson told the commissioners

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early voting will take place at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street in Ocean City. The hours for voting, she said, are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day, and staff are required to be there at 5:45 a.m. to open the equipment, complete reports, and prepare for voter arrival at 7 a.m.

When voting closes, she said, she and Riggin will be required to be on site until at least 9 p.m., or possibly later.

While the county does not normally pay for accommodations for meetings within the county, she requested on hotel room be paid for at $99.22 per

night, or $992 for the entire stay.

The commissioners unanimously approved the request.

Park funds

Director of Recreation and Parks Kelly Rados told the commissioners her department was awarded $1 million in Local Parks and Playground Infrastructure funding for FY23 from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

The plan for the money includes putting $75,000 toward a batting cage at the Worcester County Recreation Center, $450,000 toward

bleachers at the Worcester County Recreation Center, $225,000 toward a playground at Bishopville Park, $200,000 toward Newark Park Playground, and $50,000 toward the replacement of the volleyball court at Newtown Park.

The commissioners approved the projects unanimously.

Vehicle repairs

In a unanimous, but questioned vote, the commissioners agreed to pay $5,002 to repair a county-owned vehicle that was involved in a motor

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vehicle accident.

According to a memo from Bob Mitchell, the director of environmental programs for the county, the accident was the fault of the other driver, and the insurance companies were unable to settle the case. As a result, the county was responsible for paying for the repairs.

Commissioner Josh Nordstrom questioned the repair bill and why the other party was not paying it. He then moved to approve the expenditure but seek legal action against the other party, and the motion passed.

Forklift parts

In a sweeping approval of many of the consent agenda items on Tuesday, the commissioners agreed to use $14,410 from the FY23 budget to pay for new clamps on a countyowned forklift in the recycling department.

The budget originally earmarked $17,000 as part of a five-year lease payment for a new forklift – totaling $85,000 – but after discussions, the staff agreed to replace the clamps because everything else on the vehicle was working fine.

As a result of the decision, the county will save $70,590 by replacing just the clamps.

Vote could affect planned projects

posed, on Sept. 19.

The developers of a Margaritaville resort slated for the former Phillips Beach Plaza property on the oceanside of 13th and 14th streets asked for the alley abandonment to create the contiguous square footage needed to advance their project.

The alley was also counted among several other rights-of-way along Baltimore Avenue set to be remanded back to adjoining owners for the long-planned burying of utility lines from 15th to North Division streets.

While Pillas’ petition applies specifically to the recent abandonment, she is staunchly against giving away any downtown city land for projects.

“We have allowed, my council, the council before mine, the council before that, has allowed people to use [the rights-of-way]. But we’ve always said, and we’re on record saying many times, that’s our land and we’re allowing you to use it,” she said. “And they can continue to use it, they can continue to use it just the way they are. So we don’t have to give it to them.”

Pillas served on the City Council from 2006 to 2014 and has lived on Eighth Street for the past 37 years. She currently serves as the neighborhood watch coordinator for the entire

downtown district.

For years, Pillas said she and her neighbors have struggled with a lack of adequate parking downtown and attempted in 2020 to get the city to institute permits for residents. During that process, the Margaritaville developers began floating their project, which Pillas said was not an issue at first. However, when the developers began pushing an ordinance to create stacked, or tandem, valet parking, red flags went up for Pillas.

“When they started the stacked parking, that rang my bell again from 2020,” she said. “Ok, here’s the problem, once again we’re going to have density, traffic and more cars in the area. If we keep on going, we’re never going to get this permit back here, number one. Number two, everybody downtown is always complaining, [there’s] not enough parking for what we’re dealing with.”

Pillas said she was ready to petition against the passage of the stacked parking ordinance, but ended up not needing to after Mayor Rick Meehan vetoed the council’s approval of the concept shortly after its passage.

Weeks later, the council passed the Baltimore Avenue alley ordinance, which re-ignited Pillas’ parking concerns.

She said she has already collected

signatures and has enlisted the help of several neighbors to go door-todoor to gather more. She ran an advertisement last week soliciting a “call for action from the voting public” regarding the passage of the ordinance.

Pillas said she has received some feedback from residents wanting to help collect signatures and get the word out.

City Solicitor Heather Stansbury said Monday that if Pillas could collect enough signatures and turn the petition in for certification within the the following few days it could feasibly have been added to the Nov. 7 city election ballot. However she said it is more likely that council members will need to set a special election sometime in the future if the ordinance goes to referendum.

The Margaritaville developers also issued a news release this week endorsing the project’s benefits, which they said range from workforce creation to expansion of the downtown tax base. The release said the developers plan to provide 100 percent of the parking needed for the project and support the abandonment of all of the rights-of-way in the Baltimore Avenue corridor, as they said the move will bring in more tax money from property owners.

Consultant slated to address select parts of comp plan

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) When resort officials begin updating Ocean City’s comprehensive plan in a few months they will enlist the help of a consultant to address some specific elements.

In a nearly unanimous vote at a joint meeting with the Ocean City Planning Commission on Sept. 27, members of the City Council directed Planning and Development Director Bill Neville to look into issuing a partial request for proposals to address details such as housing recommendations within the working document update.

According to a city staff report, the resort’s comprehensive plan “serves as a guide to public and private actions and decisions to ensure the development of public and private property in appropriate relationships.”

“This is really sort of an operations manual, how to maintain the best of what makes Ocean City and how do we want to possibly reinvent certain elements of that moving forward,” Neville said of the plan during the meeting.

The city’s comp plan must be updated every 10 years and the next review is set to commence on Jan. 1.

During the last review, planning commissioners reviewed each section, collected public comment and sent the information to staff to make changes. Staff reviewed the changes and presented the final version to council to review and approve.

Neville sought guidance on whether the next review should follow the same protocol, or whether staff should hire a consultant to make

more extensive changes.

The result, spearheaded by Councilman Peter Buas, was a combination of the two.

During the discussion, Buas asked whether officials could glean information for specific large, significant items, like housing recommendations, from a consultant, and complete the rest of the updates in-house.

“If we could do a limited RFP for that purpose, it may be well served,” he said.

Most of the rest of the joint group,

minus Councilman John Gehrig, agreed with Buas.

Gehrig argued that issuing a partial RFP is not that different than putting out a full outside request for the update.

He served as the lone opposition in the 6-1 vote directing Neville to prepare the proposed scope and schedule for the comp plan update, and with staff support, look for a consultant to complete a review of housing code updates and other details needing an outside look.

City Council members, right side of table, and planning commissioners, left side, met together with staff members on Sept. 27 to discuss an array of issues, including steps for updating the city’s comprehensive plan.

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By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) From approval of an October surf event to awarding a bid for repairs to a midtown water tower, Ocean City Council members voted on the following matters at their meeting Oct. 1:

East Coast Grom Tour

The weather may be chilly, but organizers have received the go-ahead to hold the East Coast Grom Tour on Oct. 22 or 23.

The event, according to the staff report, is a youth surf contest set from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the beach at 40th Street.

The organizer asked for permission to set up four tents, one generator, a public address system with two speakers, vehicular access to the beach, and use of the city’s judge’s

stand at the site.

The staff report said no police or Beach Patrol members would be needed, and maintained that any tent that is larger than 14-by-14 feet requires a permit.

The organizer was charged a total $675 in private event and asset and support fees.

Water tower makeover

At a meeting last week, council members reviewed bids from two companies to paint and repair the blue water tower that sits north of the Ocean City convention center on 41st Street.

This week, they unanimously awarded the winning bid to Pennsylvania-based D&M Painting Corporation for more than $852,350. The company submitted the lower bid of the

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Filing deadline Oct. 11 for Ocean City Council, mayor

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) Resort residents who want to run for office in the upcoming Ocean City election have until Tuesday, Oct 11, to file their papers.

The seats of three council members — Council President Matt James and Councilmen Lloyd Martin and Mark Paddack — will be on the ballot, along with the mayor’s seat.

James and Mayor Rick Meehan have filed for reelection. As of Thursday, Paddack had not made up his mind yet. However Martin confirmed Wednesday that he would not be seeking another term, leaving at least one open seat.

No other candidates had filed as of Thursday to run against Meehan, although two people had filed

to run for council.

Will Savage, a Boardwalk business owner and longtime fire company volunteer, filed in late July. Earlier that month, local Realtor Carol proctor threw her hat in the ring.

Prospective candidates have until 5 p.m. Oct. 11 to file. At 11 a.m. the following day, City Council members will hold a special meeting to judge the qualifications for each office.

The election is set for Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Any sitting council member who wanted to run for mayor was required to submit resignation papers by Oct. 4. No resignations were filed. The registration deadline for city voters is Oct 18.

For more information on the upcoming municipal election, visit oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/city-clerk/election/.

Special Event Zone in place through Sunday for Cruisin’

(Oct. 7, 2022) Ocean City will be designated a Special Event Zone 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

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two, but still exceeded the city’s $700,000 budget for the work.

According to the staff report, the discrepancy will be covered by extra money in the water fund balance.

Credit renewal

A $2.5 million line of credit at the Bank of Ocean City has been renewed to cover potential unforeseen costs.

expect to see a significant police presence as officers from multiple allied agencies will be assisting the Ocean City Police Department.

Officers from the Ocean City Police Department, Maryland State Police, and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will strictly enforce all traffic laws. In addition, significant traffic congestion and alternate traffic patterns are anticipated throughout the weekend.

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

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City Manager Terry McGean likened the credit to an insurance policy that can be dipped into for emergencies. The town entered into the three-year agreement in 2019 for three years at an interest rate of 2.25 percent.

The new interest rate is 3.9 percent and comes with a $50 annual renewal fee.

Officials said they have not had to access the credit line over the last three years.

Lower speed limits, stricter law enforcement enacted

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 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.

City prioritizing seasonal housing solutions

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) Ocean City is inching closer to implementing legislation to help address the decline of available housing for seasonal residents and employees.

At a joint meeting between the Ocean City Planning Commission and City Council members on Sept. 27, the groups discussed proposed zoning code changes that aim to help developers create more housing, and ensure projects created for long-term rentals are used for their intended purpose.

Planning and Development Director Bill Neville presented recent U.S. Census statistics that show the resort has enough housing stock to accommodate the 7,500 to 10,000 seasonal employees who flock to Ocean City

each summer.

But in reality that is not exactly the case. Neville explained that market shifts have eliminated seasonal rental properties, creating an overall shortage.

“We see the evidence in front of us that that conversion has occurred,” he said in reference to a sharp decline in the number of available units listed from 2019 to 2022. “The market now wants to place regular seasonal visitors on a daily or weekly basis in the housing that used to be used for workforce.”

To address the situation, staff members and planning commissioners are working on some code changes. The planning commissioners tweaked details of a proposed change early last summer that would have amended definitions of “employee housing, on site” and “em-

ployee housing, accessory.” It would have also allowed non-accessory employee housing by conditional use in select districts.

At the time, Mayor Rick Meehan and several council members expressed concerns about approving the recommendation as written and sent it back to staff and planning commissioners to adjust. The elected officials had questions about certain aspects, such as the definition of employee housing, how to enforce the regulations, the difference between a

special exception and conditional use, whether density should be calculated, and if the code should be project-specific.

Some of those questions came back up at last week’s meeting, when council members gave planning commissioners a little bit clearer direction on what they want to see addressed.

They discussed a recent approval of a three-and-a-half-story, 85-room employee housing building on Dorchester Street as an example of a project that could have benefited from the proposed code change. Neville also provided examples of larger employee housing projects that have been floated. Wisconsin-based developer Holtz Builders Inc. and the Ocean City Development Corporation were both looking to build dormitory-style housing in the city. While those projects are currently on hold, Neville said that

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A rendering shows the design of a planned three-and-a-half-story, 85-room seasonal housing building slated for a currently empty lot at 205 Dorchester Street. The project is an example of one that could benefit from working code changes that aim to help provide more employee housing in the city.

Commissioners flustered on stalled Route 589 progress

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) Once again, Maryland highway officials have no immediate plans to widen or expand Route 589, the Worcester County Commissioners were told Tuesday by state transportation department representatives.

That news was given to the commissioners during a meeting with state officials to discuss the state’s transportation plans and what effects they would and would not have on Worcester.

State Transportation Secretary Jim Port led the discussion on MDOT’s $19.9 billion six-year Consolidated Transportation Program for FY 23-28.

Though still in draft form, the $19.9 billion budget represents a $2.2 billion increase over the final number of the preceding five-year program and utilizes $1.3 billion in additional federal funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by Congress last fall. It also includes post-pandemic revenue estimates and an increased share of state corporate income tax revenue allocated to MDOT.

The nearly $2 billion is expected to go toward replacing and repairing aging infrastructure, expanding transit opportunities, supporting Maryland’s economic recovery, and preserving and expanding the state’s transportation network.

Port told the commissioners the goal is to advance one priority project in every county of the state.

In Worcester County, the plan in-

cludes funds for the planning and design of the Route 90 corridor between Route 50 and Coastal Highway in Ocean City. Through the “MD90 Planning and Environmental Linkages Study,” the highway administration is working to identify needs associated with traffic operations, safety, pedestrian and bicycle accessibility, emergency evacuation, economic development, and capacity.

The SHA has a few preliminary concepts that could increase capacity and safety along Route 90 with the addition of travel lanes. The concepts maybe seen on the study’s portal, at https://mdot-sha-md90-us50-tomd528-wo782b11-maryland.hub.arcgis.com/. The concepts are expected to be available until the end of October and the results of the study will be published in December.

SHA Administrator Tim Smith told the commissioners his agency is working to maintain and expand the highway network for current and future needs.

In Worcester, he said, SHA wrapped up construction of the Route 376 improvements in Berlin over the summer. That project included an additional lane from Route 113 to Flower Street, as well as a longer left turn lane on Southbound 113 to help improve traffic flow and safety on one of the main roads to Assateague.

Commissioner Chip Bertino asked Smith whether there were plans included in the plan to expand Route 589 and was told no, despite previous discussions over the past 20 years.

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they would need the code change to come to fruition.

After some discussion, council members agreed to remand the proposed amendments, and housing changes as a whole, back to planning

commissioners and staff to address splitting short- and long-term rental licenses, consider penalties and enforcement, and decide whether special exceptions or conditional use approvals are appropriate for approving non-accessory employee housing.

State giving no answers on Rt. 589

Bertino, who said he was on a committee 20 years ago, explained to Smith and Port it was frustrating when people have been looking for a solution to traffic congestion along the link between Routes 50 and 90.

“Unfortunately, $19.9 billion is not enough for all the needs and all the wants in the state,” Port told Bertino, adding that the projects are prioritize as state projects, then regional projects, and finally local projects.

When the projects are ranked, Port added, a state-mandated process is followed.

County Chief Administrator Weston Young told the commissioners the two biggest “hail Mary” projects in the county are dualizing Route 90 and replacing the Route 50 drawbridge. When it comes to widening Route 589, though, right of way requirements need to be established, as does a plan.

Young also said the county could wait until the state ranks the Route 589 project higher so funding could be provided, though it is unknown how long that will take.

Commissioner Josh Nordstrom said when the state approved the

Ocean Downs Casino, traffic was expected to increase and the 589 project should have been on the list. From what he was hearing, he said, it still has not made the list.

State Senator Mary Beth Carozza commended the transportation team for widening Route 113 but pushed for more to be done in the area.

“I’ve always thought of them as a combined priority,” Carozza said of Routes 90 and 589.

She added that the county should continue to press to get action taken on Route 589 as soon as possible to get it listed as a priority.

State transportation officials met with the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday to discuss a six-year plan worth $20 billion, that will go toward transportation improvements across the state. In the county, the dualization of Route 90 remains a top priority, as

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OP keeping tabs on fallout from rake issue

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors last Saturday grappled with the fallout from a misplaced rake head at the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant that caused the county hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Earlier this year, a county employee at the plant neglected to report that the head of a rake had broken off in the process of clearing floating debris. The rake head clogged a pipe, causing the plant to miss the state of Maryland’s discharge permit limits for the release of nitrogen.

In turn, roughly $540,000 in fees racked up against Worcester County before the problem was discovered and resolved.

Last month, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a $540,000 intergovernmental grant for the Public Works Department to pay fees levied against the county by the state because of the issue. The money had been earmarked for Ocean Pines to pay fees to the state.

Commissioners Chip Bertino and Jim Bunting, who represent Ocean Pines, were the only opponents in the 5-2 decision. They argued that the money should come from the county’s general fund.

“Since March, meetings and discussions have been taking place at the county level to see OPA compensated for processing of trucking in sewage,”

Director Monica Rakowski said. “More details will be available in the coming months but at this point, no further discussion is warranted until we get that additional information.”

Director Colette Horn asked how the deficit would be paid for, and Rakowski responded that, at the least, there won’t be any quarterly rate increase for homeowners.

General Manager John Viola said that, to his understanding, the county has a plan on how to cover the cost.

“I’d prefer that the commissioners … did say it wouldn’t be a part of a rate increase, which Monica heard. I believe what I heard … is about charging for the work (the Ocean Pines plant) is doing for Glen Riddle,” Viola said, adding he needs to confirm the last detail.”

“They did mention some ideas. One was the waste that they’ve caught over from Glen Riddle, that would replace it, by billing for that.”

Seeking clarification, Director Steve Jacobs asked how they knew all this if the meetings were strictly at the county level. Viola responded that he, Rakowski, and a couple of staff members tuned in remotely from the General Manager’s office.

“In the future, if you’re going to have these sorts of meetings, I’d like to know,” Jacobs said.

Jacobs added that everyone must understand that the board has nothing to do with the operation of the wastewater plant.

“If something happens like losing a rake inside a piece of operating equipment and it causes something to go south, whether we like it or not up here or as ratepayers, we can do noth-

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ing about it,” he said. “Our commissioners (Bertino and Bunting) did exactly what, in my opinion, as a voter, they should have done. They went to

The Ocean Pines Association is closely watching how Worcester County handles the fiasco at the Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant in which an employee neglected to remove a rake head from floating debris, clogging a pipe and subsequently costing the county $540,000 in state fees for nitrogen release limit breaches. The County Commissioners voted 5-2 last month to pay the fees using an intergovernmental grant.

Bishopville man sentenced to 15 years for 2020 crash

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) A Bishopville man was sentenced to 15 years in jail after being convicted of two counts of negligent homicide while under the influence, in connection to an incident in 2020.

The Honorable Thomas C. Groton III, a retired Worcester County Circuit Court judge, sentenced Jon Kaleb Michael Gray, 35, to time in jail on Sept. 27 after Gray pleaded guilty to the offenses on Aug. 5.

The judge ordered Gray to serve 10 years for the first count of negligent

homicide and five years on the second count, with both sentences to be served consecutively and five years suspended. Once released, Gray will undergo three years of supervised probation.

Charges were filed against Gray on June 11, 2021, following an investigation into a head-on vehicle collision that occurred on June 13, 2020.

On the day of the crash, deputies with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office responded and identified five people on the scene with injuries. One of the individuals, Marc Louis, was dead and two others were trapped in their vehicles. Duope Fenlon was one of the two individuals who was trapped in the vehicle, and once extricated by first re-

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bat for us and said look, nobody in Ocean Pines caused this problem and they shouldn’t (be held responsible.) The other commissioners said that ‘Yes but outside of Ocean Pines nobody in the county should pay for it.’

“I think it’s important to under-

stand that this is one deal that it’s kind of like what goes on in Snow Hill stays down there. It’s out of our lane. … I don’t want anyone leaving thinking the board is thinking of telling the commissioners to do anything because that ends up in a canyon with a rockslide falling on us.”

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sponders, he was flown to an area hospital where he died of his injuries.

When police reconstructed the accident, investigators found that Gray was driving a Nissan Altima on Whaleyville Road at a high rate of speed when he crossed the center line and struck a Kia Sorento driven by Claudeline Saintil.

Two female passengers who were in Saintil were outside of the vehicle when police arrived and taken to the hospital by ambulance.

Gray, who was unresponsive and inside the Nissan, was taken to an area hospital by ambulance as well.

Blood samples tested by the Maryland State Police Forensic Services Division found Gray’s blood alcohol content at the time of the collision was 0.13 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters, which is above the legal limit.

In a statement last week, Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser thanked the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, the Maryland State Police, Showell and Bishopville Fire Departments, Ocean Pines, and Willards EMS, and all first responders who assisted on scene with this investigation. She also thanked Sgt. Larmore who performed the accident reconstruction and Assistant State’s Attorney Paul Haskell who prosecuted the case.

POLICE/COURTS

Assault over TP

Joezer Alexander Boyd, 38, of District Heights, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City Police on Monday for assault involving an incident on Sept. 12 at a downtown hotel.

On the morning of Sept. 12, police met with a woman whom they had encountered before because of a domestic assault report on Aug. 28.

In this instance, police said the woman told them she was staying at a downtown hotel with her friend, Boyd, whom she had been dating and staying with in hotels around Ocean City for the previous few weeks.

Police said the woman told them they were both in the hotel hallway when Boyd punched her in the head because he was angry that the bathroom had run out of toilet paper.

Police reported that a review of hotel security camera footage confirmed the allegations.

Spring-assisted knife

Javontez Jamar Curtis, 28, of Salisbury, was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 3 a.m. on Oct. 2 near Inlet Isle Lane and charged with possession of a spring-assisted knife and several traffic violations.

Police were checking the license plates of several vehicles parked near Third Street when they came across

Curtis’s Vehicle.

As police conducted a background check of Curtis’s vehicle, it pulled away and the officer followed. Curtis was ultimately stopped for stopping just inside the crosswalk of an intersection. When the officer approached, reports read, the smell of marijuana emanated from inside the vehicle, prompting police to conduct a search.

During the search, police found a spring-assisted knife in the front driver-side door pocket.

Theft

Matthew Stephen Ruark, 36, of Ocean City was arrested by Ocean City police at approximately 9 p.m. on Oct. 2 near North Division Street and charged with theft.

Police said an employee at a nearby convenience store told officers Ruark consumed a container of nachos before discarding the container in the trash, grabbed a burrito and consumed half of it before putting the remainder next to a microwave, placed two ice cream sandwiches in his jacket pocket, picked up a breakfast sandwich and approached the counter.

The employee told police Ruark did not remove the ice cream sandwiches from his pocket when he approached and only placed the breakfast sandwich on the counter to be rung up.

The employee then told officers he confronted Ruark about paying for the nachos, burrito, and ice cream sandwiches, and Ruark said he no longer wanted the ice cream and placed them on the counter.

The employee then charged Ruark for the nachos, sandwich, and burrito, with a total of just over $9. Ruark placed $3 on the counter and refused to pay the full price, according to police.

Ruark was then placed under arrest by police. When searched, Ruark was found to have two protein bars in his back pocket, which employees said were from the store.

Cocaine possession

Jordan Joseph Black, 35, of Warren, Ohio was arrested by Ocean City Police at approximately 12:15 a.m. on Sept. 30 near Somerset Street and charged with trespassing and possession of narcotics after he was found to have suspected cocaine in his possession.

Assault

Heather Nicole Reed, 37, of Delmar, Maryland was arrested by Ocean City police at approximately 10 p.m. on Sept. 30 near 14th street and charged with assault.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, others are counting on you this week, so you’ll need to direct all of your attention toward a special project. Don’t let distractions get in the way.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, rather than wishing for something to happen, figure out a plan to make it happen. Before taking action, consult with a few close friends for guidance.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Someone may come to you this week with a problem asking for your advice, Gemini. It’s tempting to react right away. However, take a few hours to mull things over.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Someone at work may not agree with your point of view lately. Rather than cause friction, try to look at things through this person’s perspective.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, cooperation could be essential in the days and weeks ahead. This week you will benefit from being more open-minded to other people’s suggestions.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

It seems that you have been tasked with moving from one difficult situation into another one, Virgo. Find ways to set aside time strictly to unwind.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Keep careful track of your expenses, Libra. You may find that lately you have been going a bit overboard with expenditures and not bringing in any extra money.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Maintain a positive outlook this week, Scorpio. Things may not go exactly according to plan, but that doesn’t make it any less successful and satisfying.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you may have to put others first for the next few days, particularly if you care for an elderly relative or a young child. It’s a sacrifice worth making.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, let another person lead a team or spearhead a project at work, even if you have an urge to take control. You can use a break from your responsibilities.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, hands-on work not only helps save you some money, but also strengthens your skills. Think about a more DIY approach with your next project.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, if life has been tedious and filled with analytical requirements as of late, take on a creative project that will work your brain in new ways.

Fall car event celebrates 25 years

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) The 25th annual Ocean City Endless Summer Cruisin’ event is set to roll into the resort this weekend, with thousands of automotive enthusiasts ready to drive back and forth along the main drag in hotrods, cool classics, trick trucks, and more.

The four-day event, which organizers say is one of the eastern region’s best fall car shows, will run from Oct. 6-9 in Ocean City and feature activities at the inlet parking lot, convention center on 40th Street, and many other businesses around the resort.

During a motor event task force meeting on Sept. 9, organizers said they expect between 2,300 and 2,400 vehicles to participate in the car show this year, bringing numbers closer to what they were pre-pandemic. But that number’s been surpassed.

“The event has sold out of registrations,” event organizer Meredith Herbert said this week. “We have over 2,700 registered vehicles. Sometimes registrations become available. If anyone would like to register, we encourage them to stop by the convention center to see if we’ve had any cancellations.”

The format for this year’s event will be like those of year’s past with car shows taking place in Ocean City and area towns like Pocomoke and Snow Hill to help move vehicles out of the resort and alleviate congestion along Coastal Highway.

Endless Summer Cruisin’ 2022 will feature Ian Roussel from the car

show, “Full Custom Garage,” at the convention center on Friday and inlet parking lot on Saturday.

Also appearing this year will be television and movie star Morgan Fairchild, who has appeared in shows like “Dallas,” “Happy Days,” and “Friends.” Fairchild will be at the inlet parking lot on Friday and the convention center on Saturday.

Sandy Johnson, who played Judith Myers in the original 1978 version of “Halloween,” will also be at the event with the “Halloween” movie show car.

Several vendors will be set up at the inlet lot including Advance Auto Parts, Bruno’s Classic Muscle, Carroll Shelby Racing, Summit Racing, TMobile, Lafayette Federal Credit Union, National Parts Depot, Classic Auto Mall, and Advantage Lifts, to name a few.

And inside the convention center, will be Gateway Classic Cars, several more vendors, a swap meet, and much more.

The Hot Rod and Custom Car Show will also take place inside the convention center on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with the hottest cars competing for cash and trophies.

On Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning, the cars will head down the boards from 27th Street to the inlet parking lot beginning at 8 a.m., a tradition that many line the Boardwalk to see.

At night, the inlet parking lot will turn into a drive-in movie theater with “Ghostbusters” showing Thursday night and “Grease” on Friday

night to honor the late Olivia Newton John. Both movies will begin at 7 p.m.

To wrap things up, the grand finale awards will be given out on Sunday, and special awards will be handed to those who have attended the event for all 25 years.

Endless Summer Cruisin’ is sort of a sister event to Spring Cruisin’, which celebrate its 31st anniversary in May.

“Endless Summer Cruisin’ was established at the suggestion of several local businesses desirous of creating an anchor for fall travel,” Herbert said. “Having seen the success and potential that car enthusiasts bring to the resort from the May event, ESC was seen as a way to encourage midweek and late season travel.” Although the event does boost business in the offseason, police will be on the lookout for anyone wishing to perform burnouts, drag race, or anything else illegal in Ocean City.

In fact, a Special Event Zone has been implemented, where speeds across the resort have been reduced to 30 mph in all areas except where the speed limits are lower.

Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said during a Motor Event Task Force meeting on Sept. 9 that the event typically brings minimal issues to the area.

“We appreciate the partnership,” Buzzuro said. “It’s really been a good event for the past couple of years.

“We don’t foresee any issues on the horizon,” he added.

One of the featured events of Endless Summer Cruisin’ OC is the morning Boardwalk parades. The cars will roll along the boards today and Saturday morning.

NOW PLAYING

ANGLER RESTAURANT

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

Oct. 7: Aaron Howell, 5 p.m.

Oct. 8: Chris English, 5 p.m.

Oct. 13: Kasey Briggs, 5 p.m.

BAYVIEW BAR & GRILLE

2nd Floor Residence Inn

61st Street, Ocean City 410-723-2222 / www.ResidenceInnOC.com

Oct. 7: Karaoke w/Donnie, 6-9 p.m.

Oct. 9: 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

Oct. 7: Lime Green Band, 4-8 p.m.

Oct. 8: Dave Hawkins & Joe Mama, noon to 3 p.m.; Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m.

Oct. 9: Shortcut Sunny, noon to 3 p.m.; Lauren Glick Band, 4-8 p.m.

Oct. 10-12: Closed

Oct. 13: Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m.

Oct. 14: Zion Reggae, 4-8 p.m.

COINS

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

Oct. 7: Lennon LaRicci & The Leftovers, 7 p.m.

Oct. 8: Tear the Roof Off, 8 p.m.

OC EATERIES

WHISKEY GRAVES

Oct. 8: Tim Cooney, 7-11 p.m.

PICKLE’S PUB

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

Oct 7: Reform School, 5-8 p.m.

Oct. 8: Dylan Bryan, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 12: Trivia Night, 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 13: Karaoke w/DJ Kennedy, 6-10 p.m.

OC FONTAINEBLEAU

101st Street, Ocean City Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort 410-524-3535 / www.ocbeachresort.com

Oct. 7: Whiskey Graves, 7-11 p.m.

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

Oct. 7: Beats by Styler, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 8: Dust N Bones, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 9: Beats by Styler, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 10: Karaoke w/Wood, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 11: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 12: Beats by Styler, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 13: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

SEACRETS

49th Street and the bay, Ocean City

JOHN MCNUTT BAND

Seacrets: Sat., Oct., 8, 5-9

410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com

Oct. 7: High Five Swan Dive Trio, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 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.; Kristen & the Noise, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

Oct. 8: John McNutt Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Element K, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; Coming Alive, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

Oct. 9: Football Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.

Oct. 13: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Connair, 9 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

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Event organizers issued a statement this week, saying safety has always been the number one priority.

“The event does not tolerate unlawful activities or the disrespect of Ocean City,” the statement read.

“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.

“We encourage everyone that comes to Ocean City for Endless Summer Cruisin’, both participants

and spectators, to respect the town and abide by the rules. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. We look forward to a wonderful and safe Endless Summer Cruisin’ for 2022 as we celebrate 25 years and for many years to come!”

Although registration for the event is sold out, spectator tickets can be purchased for $10 per day on Thursday and Sunday, and $15 per day on Friday and Saturday. Four-day event passes are also available for $35 at the event.

For more information about Endless Summer Cruisin’, visit www.endlesssummercruisin.com.

Pink Ribbon Classic Series events planned in October

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Oct. 7, 2022) Several events are planned in October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month – as part of the “Pink Ribbon Classic at the Beach Series” to raise breast cancer awareness while garnering money for the American Cancer Society.

“We’re delighted to be back to our regular, more traditional in-person

events,” said Mary Bellis, senior community development manager, Northeast Region, for the American Cancer Society Inc.

The series kicked off in August with the 28th annual Capt. Steve Harman Poor Girls Open, which drew 797 lady anglers fishing on 161 boats. Prize money distributed to the winners totaled $243,265.

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PINK RIBBON CLASSIC SERIES EVENTS:

• Pickleball Round Robin, Friday, Oct. 7, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ocean Pines Pickleball Club. SOLD OUT. For information, contact Chris Shook at 443-614-1504 or email cshook09@yahoo.com.

• Mah Jongg Tournament, Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Golden Sands Resort in Ocean City, beginning at 9 a.m. Cost is $40. Deadline to register Oct. 9. For more information, contact Mary Bellis at 410-726-1893, mary.bellis@cancer.org.

• Making Strides Against Breast Cancer run/walk, Saturday, Oct. 22, 7:30 a.m. check-in, 9 a.m. on Ocean City Boardwalk. *South First Street new event village/meeting location. For more information, visit https://secure.acsevents.org/site/ STR?pg=entry&fr_id=103094

• Pamper Yourself for Charity Raffle throughout October at A Perfect Face Day Spa in West Ocean City. Three prize packages. Tickets cost $5 each or get six for $25. Call 410213-9883 for more information.

More than 2,000 vehicles will be on display in the inlet parking lot and at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street during Endless Summer Cruisin’ this weekend.

Dining Guide

■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$

■ RESERVATIONS:

■ 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.

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE

15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, inside The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410-2897192, www.captainstableoc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Visit Captain’s Table for seafood, steaks, lobster specials and happy hour seven days a week, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Breakfast every day, 8 a.m. to noon. Dinner, Sunday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

■ 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, Monday through Saturday, 2-5:30 p.m. Early bird, Monday all night long, Tuesday through Friday, 2-5:30 p.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

Breakfast is 7 a.m to 11:30 a.m. Lunch and dinner is Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m.

to 10 p.m. Happy hour drink specials and $10 eats, Sunday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

■ 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 410-2890990, www.ocfishtales.com

$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Fishtales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay. Lunch and dinner, happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. 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 Monday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, closed. Thursday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

■ 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 410-2894891, www.picklesoc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

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

Braised chicken with olives, peppers and capers recipe

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) American cookery is a cornucopia of many cultures, and it is hard to pinpoint a chef that has had the greatest influence.

That being said, there was a French chef who has had a profound impact on American cuisine, cooking shows, and the wine industry. If you guessed Julia

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

Child, you are correct. In 1963, Child created and hosted, “The French Chef,” an American television cooking show. The French Chef was an immediate success. Through tips and detailed demon-

■ 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. Weekend Brunch, Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring shareable, lighter fares, handhelds, big plate, eggs benedict, and brunch cocktails. Happy hour is everyday, 3-6 p.m. All day dining.

■ 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

$$

Open every day, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Breakfast is 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lite fare is 11 a.m. Dinner is 4 p.m. to close. Happy hour is Monday through Saturday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Happy hour includes $1 Archer Coastal Salts and $2 Specialty Oysters. $9-$10 menu and drink specials. (Soups, salads, seafood, wings, loaded potato tots, brussel sprouts).

■ PGN CRAB HOUSE

29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380, 410289-4083, 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.

■ 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, 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 410-524-3535, ocbeachresort.com

$-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. Horizons: Open 7 a.m to 11 a.m. and 510 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

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, handroll 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.

■ 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 take-out or delivery by Door Dash and Uber Eats.

■ COASTAL SMOKEHOUSE

12513 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 410390-5998, coastalsmokehouse.com

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

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

■ 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.

Child’s ‘profound impact on American cuisine’ noted

strations, Child was able to introduce French cuisine with a level of unpretentious simplicity.

Julia Child’s lightheartedness and charm instantly caught the admiration of Americans. Her ability to make a mistake on live TV and laugh it off humanized this icon.

She was also infamous for partaking in a glass of wine.

I remember watching her on “Good Morning America” and was mesmerized not only with her skills but the fact that she was having a glass of wine in the morning.

Believe it or not, but Julia Child’s oncamera drinking sparked an interest in fine wine.

As much as Prohibition damaged the American winemaking industry, its impact on the beverage’s perception was more insidious.

A routine accoutrement for food quickly became an extravagant indulgence. The repercussions and connotations from the law lingered well beyond the years of restriction.

Julia Child’s candid love affair with cooking and wine helped revive the popularity of wine with meals.

This new fascination enticed American wineries to produce more upscale wine. Today, American wineries are firmly ensconced among the world’s top producers.

While we are on the subject of wine, let us review a few reminders when cooking with the adult beverage.

First and foremost, stay away from cooking wines. They are loaded with preservatives, sweeteners, and salt, and can even impart a metallic aftertaste.

Whenever one adds an ingredient to a dish, it is going to affect the overall flavor. As a result, cook only with wines that you would drink.

Wines used in cooking must undergo a slow reducing process to allow the alcohol to evaporate.

Do not at any time succumb to the temptation of adding raw, unreduced wine to a sauce that is finished. All of your efforts will be ruined in a few split seconds.

If a recipe calls for a dry white wine without mentioning the type of wine, Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay are great choices.

When cooking with red wine, choose a wine that is low in tannins. Tannins are bitter and do not reduce when applied to heat. Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir are good options.

Fortified wines, unlike red and white wines, may be added to finished sauces or soups. The quantity of wine added varies between one-tenth and oneeighth of the total quantity of sauce or soup to be flavored.

Fall is here and menus should reflect change. Braised chicken with peppers,

olives and capers is packed with flavor. Yellow, orange, and red peppers along with poblanos highlights the fall foliage.

This dish is easy to make and can be served with crusty bread.

If that does not meet your fancy, the recipe pairs well with mashed potatoes or a baked potato. The soft texture will absorb the sauce for a tasty starch.

Braised chicken with peppers, olives and capers is a fusion of French, Italian and American cookery.

If one is a fan of Julia Child, pour yourself a glass of wine, enjoy the fruits of your labor, and remember her bubbly personality. Jouir!

Braised Chicken with Peppers, Olives and Capers

Ingredients

6 pounds boneless or boned-in chicken

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 cups chicken stock

2 cups white wine

2 medium yellow onions, sliced 6 large cloves garlic, minced

2 (each) orange, yellow, and red bell peppers, seeded and sliced 2 poblano peppers, seeded and sliced 4 stalks celery, sliced

2 (28-ounce) cans of whole tomatoes, seeds removed

1 tablespoon each dried oregano and thyme

1 tablespoon each dried basil and crushed rosemary

2 bay leaves

½ cup parsley, finely chopped ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

3 tablespoon capers, drained 2 cups green and kalamata olives combined, sliced in half lengthwise 10 whole pepperoncino peppers

1 cup sundried tomatoes, sliced (optional)

kosher salt and black pepper to taste

1. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil to medium. Heavily salt and pepper chicken, and sauté until a sear is achieved on both sides. Remove chicken and place on a sheet pan.

2. Deglaze the pan with the chicken stock and white wine, constantly scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits.

3. Add both cans of tomatoes along with the juice of one can.

4. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for approximately 30 minutes without the lid. Thicker pieces of chicken may take a few more minutes to cook.

5. You can add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts of cornstarch and water) to thicken the broth (optional).

6. Stir until combined, remove bay leaves, and serve immediately.

Secret Ingredient – Wine. “I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.”

Pickleball, Mah Jongg, run/walk and raffle planned

In addition, a check for $100,000 was presented to the American Cancer Society.

“This was another great year for the Poor Girls Open. The anglers, their supporters and members of the community had a terrific time,” Bellis said. “We appreciate the continuing support of the Harman family and members of the Poor Girls Open committee, Fish Tales and Bahia Marina. Their 2022 donation will bring the total of Poor Girls Open donations to over $1.8 million.

“This tournament provides fun and excitement in addition to support for the breast cancer initiatives of the American Cancer Society,” Bellis continued. “These include support for patients and caregivers, information on prevention, detection and treatment of cancer and funds for research.”

Many women, including cancer survivors, make it a tradition to fish annually. Women enjoy fishing in the tournament because it benefits a worthy cause — breast cancer research.

Tournament proceeds are donated to the American Cancer Society and earmarked for breast cancer research and program development as part of the “Pink Ribbon Classic at the Beach Series.”

The next series event is Pickleball Round Robin, on Friday, Oct. 7, which is sold out.

A Mah Jongg Tournament, is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Golden Sands Resort in Ocean City, beginning at 9 a.m. The deadline to register is Oct. 9.

The cost to participate is $40. For more information, contact Bellis at 410-726-1893, mary.bellis@cancer. org.

The 11th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer run/walk, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 22, with a 7:30 a.m. check-in, and a 9 a.m. start.

The Making Strides Village will be set up on South First Street this year because of Sunfest taking place in the inlet parking lot. The run and walk will still be held on the Boardwalk.

For more information, visit https://secure.acsevents.org/site/ST R?pg=entry&fr_id=103094

The Pamper Yourself for Charity Raffle will take place throughout the

CANCER STATS:

• In 2022:

About 287,850 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women.

About 51,400 new cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) will be diagnosed.

About 43,250 women will die from breast cancer.

• Between 1989 and 2019, the overall breast cancer death rate declined by 42 percent (resulting in an estimated 431,800 breast cancer deaths averted in that time period), largely due to early detection as a result of increasing utilization of screening mammograms.

• Since 2007, breast cancer death rates have been steady in women younger than 50, but have continued to decrease in older women. At this time there are more than 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. This includes women still being treated and those who have completed treatment.

• Current research funding for breast cancer as of August 2021: $71,483,945 invested in 153 grants.

** Courtesy American Cancer Society

month of October at A Perfect Face Day Spa in West Ocean City.

Three prize packages will be up for grabs. Tickets cost $5 each or get six for $25. The drawing will be held Nov. 7.

The Real Men Wear Pink campaign also runs throughout October. Any man interested in participant to help raise funds for the cancer society should contact Bellis.

The funds raised through all of the events will support the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer initiatives, which includes programs and services for breast cancer patients and survivors, information on prevention, screening, treatment and research.

“The Pink Ribbon Classic has an outstanding committee of volunteers,” Bellis said. “I’m privileged to have a great group to work with.”

To learn more about the American Cancer Society, visit www.cancer.org or call 1-800-227-2345.

In addition, Cancer Survivors Network, available at www.cancer.org, is a 24-hour-a-day cancer information center; and 1-800-227-2345 for patients to access ACS services.

CROSSWORD

The 11th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer run/walk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 22, with 7:30 a.m. check-in, and a 9 a.m. start on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

Calendar

Fri., Oct. 7

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/endlesssummer-cruisin, 410-798-6304.

FREE COMMUNITY FLU CLINIC

Ocean Pines Community Center (Drive Up), 235 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m.-noon.

Open to those 13 years and older. No appointment is required. Atlantic General Hospital, 410-641-9FLU (9358), www.agh.care/flu

INTERACTIVE STORY TIME ‘FIRE SAFETY’

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. It’s Fire Prevention Month! Join the group for a fun and interactive story time all about fire safety. Stay after for a fun craft. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

HOBBIES CLUB “DIY PROJECTS”

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1 p.m. Come buy and create your own graphic novel and picture book. For ages 6 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

REPUBLICAN WOMEN MOBILE UNIT

The Republican Women of Worcester County’s mobile unit will be in Snow Hill on First Friday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Offering information on Republican candidates and campaign signs and materials. gopwomenofworcester.org

FREE FIRST FRIDAY OPENING

Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 5-8 p.m. Building-wide art show with the theme “Assemblage Required.” Offsite exhibits held at Coffee Beanery and the Princess Royale in Ocean City. www.ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org, 410-5249433

‘STIGMA HIGHLIGHTED: PORTRAITS OF RECOVERY’ ART EXHIBIT

Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 5-8 p.m. Local artists created portraits influenced by the stories of 12 survivors in various stages of recovery. Free and open to the public. www.StigmaHighlighted.com, ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org, 410-524-9433

WORCESTER COUNTY GOLD’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort, 10100 Coastal Highway, 6 p.m. Tickets cost $125 and include a cocktail hour with open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, three-course plated meal and silent auction. Tickets: WorcesterGOLD.org. 443-235-6525

Sat., Oct. 8

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/endlesssummer-cruisin, 410-798-6304

WSW 21ST ANNUAL WALK FOR AWARENESS

Christian Community Center, 408 Gordy Road, Salisbury, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. Survivor Group Photo at 9:30 AM and Walk at 10:00 AM. Fee is $30 per person and $5 per dog. Children 10 and Under - Free. http://www.womensupportingwomen.org , 410-548-7880

OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. Dean Looked from OC Kayak will talk about the kayak lifestyle and its endless bounties. Club members will provide updates on fishing regulations, charter trips and more. All welcome.

FAMILY LIBRARY DAY “PUZZLES AND GAMES”

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 10 a.m. Bring your family and play a variety of board games and puzzles. For all ages. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

CRAFTY SATURDAY ‘CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH!’

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. Celebrate with some amazing crafts from South and Central America. For ages 4 years and older. 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.org, 410-6322600

DOWNTOWN POCOMOKE’S ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL

Downtown Pocomoke City, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring hay rides, kids’ activities, petting farm, bounce house, live entertainment, food, sidewalk vendors and more. Trickor-treating and costume contest. Rain date: Oct. 15. DowntownPocomoke.com, 410-957-1333, ext. 111

SATURDAY MATINEE

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 11 a.m. Join the group for this ‘80s supernatural comedy starring Dan Aykroyd.

www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

CHICKEN & DUMPLING CARRYOUT

Bishopville Volunteer Fire, 10709 Bishopville Road, 12-2 p.m. Dinner costs $14 and includes chicken, dumplings, green beans and sweet potatoes. Extra pints of Dumplings cost $7. Reserve dinner and pints at 619-922-9950. https://bishopville900.com

FRIEND OR FOE?

Delmarva Discovery Museum, 2 Market St., Pocomoke City, 12:30 p.m. Learn about the history of native Delmarva animals and how people have viewed them throughout history. Free with paid admission. https://www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org/event

HOMECOMING HARVEST

Calvin B. Taylor House, 208 N. Main St., Berlin, 2-5 p.m. Guests will celebrate local history, record their own oral history. Opening ceremony for the new Mary Humphreys Arboretum. Food, music, photo ops. Free event. https://www.taylorhousemuseum.org/events

14TH ANNUAL BASKETS, BAGS & BUCKS BINGO

Willards Lions Community Center, Hearn Street. Doors open at 4 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Cost is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets: 410-726-1583 or 410-835-2285.

TEMPLE BAT YAM OF BERLIN CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY

BLU Crabhouse & Raw Bar, 2305 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 6-9 p.m. Featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, silent and live auctions, a treasure chest of jewelry and a wingspan 50/50 raffle. Tickets: www.templebatyam-oc.org, TempleBatYam97@aol.com, 410-641-4311.

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

Sun., Oct. 9

25TH ANNUAL ENDLESS SUMMER CRUISIN’

Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Featuring hot rods, customs, street machines, classics, etc. https://specialeventpro.com/endless-summer-cruisin, 410-798-6304

FRIEND OR FOE?

Delmarva Discovery Museum, 2 Market St., Pocomoke City, 12:30 p.m. Learn about the history of native Delmarva animals and how people have viewed them throughout history. Free with paid admission. https://www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org/event

BARKS & BOARDS

Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill, 3701 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 1-4 p.m. A $25 registration fee to the OC Surf Club includes photos of your dog on a surf board (either in water or on beach), some lite bites and two Tito’s drink tickets. Register before 3 p.m. 443-366-5885

‘SUNDAY SOIRÉE’ FUNDRAISER’

Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 2-5 p.m. Open bar, Bloody Mary bar, craft beer, wine bar, a variety of food stations, dancing, live music, an art project and silent auction. Tickets cost $125 at ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org or 410-5249433.

INAUGURAL ‘WILD CHILD’ YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL

Burley Oak Brewing Company, 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, 5:30 p.m. Youth film fest featuring 16 inspiring films, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Auctions, raffles, giveaways, kids activities, food and beverage options. Tickets cost $5 each or 6 or $25: www.actforbays.org/wildchild. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved to Mac Mullin Hall at Assateague Coastal Trust’s office building, 10959 Worcester Highway, Berlin.

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.

BERLIN FARMERS MARKET

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

Mon., Oct. 10

HISTORY COMES TO LIFE

Ocean City Life-Saving Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 1-4 p.m. Watch the Ocean

Pines Players theater group represent figures from Ocean City’s past. Free event. www.ocmuseum.org/history-month

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

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. 11

MUSIC & MOVEMENT

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 10:30 a.m. Dance and play rhythmic instruments. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

STORY TIME ‘STORIES BY LAURA NUMEROFF’

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and finger-plays. A take-home activity will be included. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

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

BOOK SIGNING WITH MARIA GROSSKETTLER

Ocean City Life-Saving Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Maria Grosskettler signing copies of her newest book, “Tracks,” reading a section from her book and sharing her experience researching Berlin’s history. Free event. www.ocmuseum.org/history-month

HISTORY & MYSTERY OF THE AMERICAN EEL

Ocean City Life-Saving Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 1 p.m. Delve into the mysterious life of eels. Tuesdays during October. Free with paid admission. https://www.ocmuseum.org/historymonth

LET’S COOK!

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m. Chef Oppmann will demonstrate autumn dishes with seasonal produce. Samples offered. Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-632-2600

AUTUMN SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 3:30 p.m. Explore the scientific method with these autumn themed experiments. For ages 10 years

and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

‘STIGMA HIGHLIGHTED: PORTRAITS OF RECOVERY’ TALK

Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 6 p.m. Debbie Smullen, Worcester Connects and Worcester Goes Purple, will speak about her work with people who are dealing with addictions. Free and open to the public. www.StigmaHighlighted.com, 410524-9433

MARYLAND BASIC BOATING SAFETY COURSE

Held virtually, Oct. 11, 12 and 13, 6-9 p.m. Cost is $20 for all three evenings. Register: Barry Cohen, 410-935-4807, CGAUXOC@gmail.com.

ATLANTIC COAST SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION MEETING

American Legion Synepuxent Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Jake Evans, custom tackle maker from Rumblefishing Tackle Co. Public is cordially invited. Food and refreshments available.

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.

Wed., Oct. 12

BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP

Meets the first and second Wednesday of each month for non-surgical patients. Atlantic General Bariatrics Center, 410-6419568.

AARP CHAPTER 1917 MEETING

Ocean City 50plus Center, 104 41st St., 10

a.m. Arrive early at 9:30 a.m. for a social half-hour and refreshments. Guest speaker provided by Tidal Health. New members welcome. Bob McCluskey, 410-250-0980

EASTERN SHORE SEWISTS

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10 a.m. Promoting the needle arts through sewing education, activities and textile crafts. For artisans of all skill levels. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

STORY TIME ‘THE VERY BUSY SPIDER’

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Stories and songs full of all things spiders and creepy crawlies. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

PAGE TO SCREEN BOOK CLUB

Oct 12 — Worcester County. . , Held via Zoom, 1 p.m. Join the group as they continue their discussion/reading of "Holes" by Louis Sachar. Recommended for ages 9-12 years. Books available at the library and Libby. 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

OCEAN CITY BOOK OF THE MONTH: ‘WHAT’S MINE AND YOURS’ BY NAIMA COSTER Ocean City 50plus Center, 104 41st St., 2 p.m. Stop by the library to pick up a free copy of the book, or show up at the Ocean City 50Plus Center. Facilitated by Michael Hayes. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

LEGO PLAYDATE

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 3:30 p.m. Bring your LEGO bricks and build alongside other kids. We’ll provide challenges and other actives. For ages 5 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

CLOTHING & COSTUME TOUR

Calvin B. Taylor House, 208 N. Main St., Berlin, 5-6 p.m. Take a closer look at the museum’s archival collection of textiles from Berlin families. View an 1870s wedding gown and more. Free event. https://www.taylorhousemuseum.org/event

LOW-COST RABIES CLINIC

Worcester County Animal Control, 6207 Timmons Road, Snow Hill, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for Worcester County residents and $10 for non-residents. A previous vaccination certificate must be provided for a 3-year shot. Appointments required: WCHD, 410-352-3234.

THE ART OF READING BOOK CLUB

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 6 p.m. The discussion will focus on James Reston Jr.’s “A Rift in the Earth: Art, Memory, and the Fight for

the Vietnam War Memorial.” Books are available at the library. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 443-783-6164

Thurs., Oct. 13

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, 410-632-2600

STORY TIME ‘IN THE CITY’

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and rhymes. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

BOOK SIGNING WITH MABEL ROGERS AND HARRY WENZEL

Ocean City Life-Saving Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. To learn more about the authors, visit ocmuseum.org. Free event. www.ocmuseum.org/historymonth

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 p.m. Join certified Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman for an hour of movement. These classes uplift and improve mood. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-632-2600

YOGA FOR ALL

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 5:30 p.m. Erica Dennis uses props as power tools and posture variations suited to individual needs. Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 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

NEEDED

Worcester County Health Department

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR IV, HEALTH SERVICES -

Full Time, State Benefits. This position provides management and direction of the Planning and Quality Department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, department wide development of quality improvement tracking, Community Health Assessment (CHA), Community Health Improvement Planning (CHIP), oversight of the Local Management Board (LMB) and Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA), ongoing Public Health Accreditation (PHAB) activities, data management and ongoing Joint Commission (JC) activities. This position serves as the lead for agency activities such as Risk Management, Grant Writing, Management Information, Strategic Plan Development and monitoring, conference planning and research coordination. Background check required.

APPLY ONLINE at www.jobapscloud.com/md by October 11, 2022.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-632-1100 ext. 1221.

Hiring Cooks, Audio/Video Techs, Maintenance Staff, Painters & Carpenters

Apply in person or online at seacrets.com

UTRON Kinetics

Groundskeeper/ Maintenance for several properties.

Full time with good benefits, vacation, health care, sick leave, 401(k) matching. $15/hr. 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

Office Assistant Needed Full-time Position

Seasonal (or) Year Round

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most Saturdays

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Cooks, Kitchen Help, Food Runners, Cleaning Person, Bartender Wanted

Flexible schedule, clean kitchen, new equipment. Weekly paychecks. Friendly work environment. American Legion Post #166

Contact Sam Wiley 443-235-0876

RENTALS

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

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

WINTER WEEKLY RENTALS

Seeking Female Roommate in West OC for Single Family House. Winter rental. Oct. 1April 1. $500/mo. Includes utilities. 443-373-1319

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

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

HOUSE FOR YEARLY RENT

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

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE:

and

Real Estate, Inc.

inquiries to

Chris to fax # 410-208-9562 or email

Worcester County Health Department

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III- Full Time, State Benefits.

This position manages the Office of the Health Office by staffing, coordinating work flow, tracking projects, establishing work plans and creating timelines for all programs operated by the Health Department and by organizing an efficient operations system. This position participates in the strategic planning process to create plans and follow up with quarterly reports. In addition, this position assists the Health Officer and Director of Administration with monitoring and maintaining the Core Funding budget of the health department, conducting program services, including the development and execution of administrative policies and procedures for programs, staff and health department operations. Background check required.

APPLY ONLINE at www.jobapscloud.com/md by October 12, 2022.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-632-1100 ext. 1221.

Yearly & Seasonal Rentals

Premier top floor office space located in South Gate of Ocean Pines. Unit has water views with 2 private offices, reception area, one full bath, one 1/2 bath. 750 sq. ft. $1000/mo., with no CAM fees. Call (410) 430-3758

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT:

Looking for space, comfort, and great views?

Winter Rentals

Weekly/Monthly

Available November 1st to March 31st. 1BR, 1BA $800 monthly/ $300 weekly. 3BR, 2BA $1200 monthly/ $500 weekly. All utilities included, including cable and WI-FI. Pets welcome.

Gary or Meghan 410-289-9103

Spacious, climatecontrolled corner office, with views of the Bay and Route 90 Bridge available, with use of conference room and reception area, in a modern, wellmaintained building, in prime Ocean City location. Call (410) 524-3440 for appointment.

Do you have an old bicycle

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.

FURNITURE

Gray Couch and Loveseat w/pillows, $150. For pick up only. 443-616-6575

DOG, PETS, LIVESTOCK, PET SUPPLIES

Use Happy Jack® Kennel Dip as an area spray to control Lyme disease ticks, fleas, stable flies, & mosquitoes where they breed. At Tractor Supply (www.fleabeacon.com)

MISC. FOR SALE

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

NOTICE OF TAX SALE

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 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

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, Interest 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 Condo-

minium, Unit 306, Assessed to Bernard Siler, Assessed Value $286,587, Wastewater, Interest and Penalties Due $1,618.48.

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

Room 1101 - Government Center

One West Market Street

Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

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.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OCD-9/29/2t

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.

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 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.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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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.

Administrative Matters

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TOWN OF BERLIN NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE 2022-07 APPROVING THE AMENDEMENTS TO CHAPTER 2 – ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE II ETHICS PROVISIONS

The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin will hold a first reading on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. and hold a public hearing on Monday, October 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers, 10 William Street, on Ordinance 2022-07. A copy of the proposed Ordinance will be available in the Mayor and Council Packet on the Town website, www.berlinmd.gov or can be emailed or mailed to you upon request, please call 410-641-2770 or email info@berlinmd.gov to request a copy for inspection.

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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

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.

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

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JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ.

108 N. 8TH STREET

OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842

COUNCIL OF UNIT OWNERS OF OCEAN TIME CONDOMINIUM, INC.

v.

Plaintiff

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

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 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 Worcester County MD OCD-9/29/3t

ATTORNEY AT LAW

GEORGE W. DODGE 2300 CLARENDON BOULEVARD

SUITE 607 ARLINGTON, VA 22201

NOTICE TO 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

(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

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

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’. The 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. 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.

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’ channelward 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.

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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.

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

Date of first publication: September 29, 2022

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

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

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)

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

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19398 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF VICTORIA ANN MAGIN

Notice is given that Magin Holland Locklear, 906 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, was on September 26, 2022 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Victoria Ann Magin who died on August 10, 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.

Magin Holland Locklear 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: October 6, 2022 OCD-10/6/1t

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Estate No. 19399

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM L. SHOWELL

Notice is given that Isaiah Showell, 6096 Setters Court, Salisbury, Md 21801, was on September 26, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William L. Showell who died on September 2, 2022, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 26th day of March, 2023.

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

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

(2) Two months after the personal

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

Isaiah Showell Personal Representative True Test Copy

Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County

One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House

Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074

Name of newspaper designated by personal representative:

Ocean City Digest

Date of publication:

October 06, 2022

ers at a future meeting. In awarding the bids, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bids they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate.

All inquiries regarding the bid specifications shall be directed to the Housing Program Inspector, Dave Walter, at 410-603-4096. All other inquiries shall be directed to Davida Washington, at 410-632-1200, ext. 1171.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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NOTICE TO HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS

INVITATION TO BID

Housing Rehabilitation Worcester County, Maryland

The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for rehabilitation work to be performed on single-family homes located in Worcester County. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available to licensed Maryland Home Improvement Contractors. Packages may be picked up from the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street- Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us under the "Bids" dropdown menu in the lower right hand side of the home page, or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410632-1194 to request a package by mail.

The projects are proposed to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and are thus subject to all applicable Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights guidelines. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2022, in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked:

"Housing Rehabilitation BidBerlin HVAC- October 17, 2022" in the lower left-hand corner

"Housing Rehabilitation BidBerlin Bid #1- October 17, 2022" in the lower left-hand corner

"Housing Rehabilitation BidBerlin Bid #2- October 17, 2022" in the lower left-hand corner

"Housing Rehabilitation BidBerlin Bid #3- October 17, 2022" in the lower left-hand corner

"Housing Rehabilitation BidPocomoke - October 17, 2022" in the lower left-hand corner

Bids will be reviewed by staff and awarded by the County Commission-

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: John Joseph Crowley, Jr., 39 Common Royal Dr., Key West, Florida 33040; Paul Walter Wenger, 11836 Gontrum Road, Kingsville, Maryland 21087; David E. Hedges, 6940 Southpoint Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

For: White Marlin Premium Cinemas, LLC

For the premises known as and located at:

T/A: Flagship Premium Theaters 12641 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, Maryland 21842

There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: October 19, 2022 @ 1:15 P.M.

The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Marc Anthony Custodio, 10215 Golf Course Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842; Sherri Elizabeth Custodio, 10215 Golf Course Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

For: Giddy Up OCMD, LLC

For the premises known as and located at:

T/A: Coin's Pub & Restaurant 2820 Philadelphia Avenue Ocean City, Maryland 21842

Formerly: JJCUZ, LLC

There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: October 19, 2022 @ 1:25 P.M.

The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for an Upgrade in Type from Beer-Wine to a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Kenneth B. Cheng, 10149 Queen Circle, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

For: Rice House of Ocean City, Inc.

For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Rice House 9921 Stephen Decatur Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842

There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: October 19, 2022 @ 1:35 P.M.

The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for an Upgrade in Type from Beer-Wine to a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Kemal Unal, 10211 Bent Creek Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

For: Unal Bros. North, Inc.

For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Piezano's Pizza 701 N. Atlantic Avenue Unit #4 Ocean City, Maryland 21842

There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: October 19, 2022 @ 1:50 P.M.

The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned to Request an extension of the live entertainment from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and a Request for an increase from three (3) pieces to five (5) pieces Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Cole J. Taustin, 12317 South Harbor Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

For: Mad Fish, LLC

For the premises known as and located at:

T/A: Pier 23 12817 South Harbor Road Ocean City, Maryland 21842

There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: October 19, 2022

2:00 P.M.

The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Request to increase the Inside and Outside hours of live entertainment currently 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., Request to increase the number of corn hole games allowed outside. Request for a Disc Jockey, Request to add an outside full-service bar on the existing deck, to operate seven days from open to close. Request to expand the licensed premises to include the patio area, upstairs deck and side driveway area. Class: "B" BEER-WINELIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Heather L. Welch, 300 North Washington Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863; Jason A. Welch, 300 North Washington Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

For: Mill-Wel, LLC

For the premises known as and located at:

TIA: Oaked 110 300 North Washington Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: October 19, 2022 @ 2:25 P.M.

The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party.

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Carozza, Hartman look at new laws

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) When the calendar turns to October, many new laws go into effect in Maryland. Del. Wayne Hartman and Sen. Mary Beth Carozza talked with Bayside Gazette about the laws — both good and bad — that they have their eyes on.

Hartman started with a trio of bills that affect condominiums and homeowners associations — especially smaller ones in Worcester County. The first — titled Cooperative Housing Corporations, Condominiums, and Homeowners Associations — requires those entities to have a professional engineer at their disposal to evaluate the life and replacement costs of community elements and amenities such as pools, signage, roofs or whatever else for which they are responsible. The evaluations are to occur every five years.

“That’s going to have a huge impact on condo fees and such depending on the outcome,” Hartman said.

Hartman did not support the bill, though he said that the “intent was good.” His chief concern is the smaller associations whom the bill could impact greater.

“I have concerns over the mandated cost of the evaluation,” he said. “The number of qualified people to

make those assessments, some associations may have the right number of properties to qualify but simply need a sign (and no other improvements or additions). That’s an overburdened regulation to me.”

Another bill, HB40, prohibits homeowners associations from entering into nondisclosure agreements, something that Hartman described as a “small bill.”

The last, HB615, sets guidelines for how a homeowners association settles a dispute with an alleged violator under the Maryland Condo-

minium Act.

Moving on from private to public properties, Hartman hailed the passage of HB1300, the Beach Erosion Control District which allows the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum to carry out much-needed renovations and additions without exposing nearby property owners to other risks.

“A lot of locals weighed in on this and it affected the outcome of that bill,” Hartman said.

The bill addresses previous restric-

MONTEGO

(2017),

(2018), hot water heater (2020), remodeled bathrooms, breakfast bar, laundry room w/full size w/d, cathedral ceilings, wood stove, crown moldings, central air, & gas heat. Outside there is a lg covered front porch, storage shed & 2-car parking pad. Community amenities include 3 pools (1 kiddie pool), 2 tennis courts, 9-hole mini golf course, bayfront boardwalk w/3 fishing/crabbing piers, a canal-front fishing & crabbing area, an 8acre wildlife sanctuary

PHOTO COURTESY SEN. MARY BETH CAROZZA Del. Charles Otto, Sen. Mary Beth Carozza and Del. Wayne Hartman stand behind Gov. Larry Hogan as he signs one of multiple bills into law at the end of the Maryland General Assembly’s 2022 session. Worcester County walked away with a few wins, including a law that allows the Ocean City Museum Society to build and renovate on their properties and adding Worcester County to the state agritourism list.

Industry experts weigh in on continuing rise of mortgages

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) The talk about town related to real estate right now is mortgage rates are on the rise.

To provide some guidance, here’s what industry experts are saying about the present and possible future of mortgage rates.

Lawrence Yun, chief economist, National Association of Realtors: “We hope that the rate holds in the 6 percent range, despite the Federal Reserve rate hikes. Price decline potential is very minimal given the tight inventory conditions.”

Sam Khater, chief economist, Freddie Mac: “The uncertainty and volatility in financial markets is heavily impacting mortgage rate. Our survey indicates that the range of weekly rate quotes for the 30-year fixed rate mortgage has more than doubled over the past year.”

George Ratiu, senior economist, Realtor.com: “While even two months ago rates above 7 percent may have seemed unthinkable, at the current pace, we can expect rates to surpass that level in the next three months.”

Jiayi Xu, economist, Realtor.com: “There is no doubt that the increasing mortgage rate will make homebuying even more challenging, buyers may still find opportunities, as these changes coincide with the time of the year when buyers have historically found the best market conditions to obtain more bargaining power.”

Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve chair: In his latest comments underlining his commitment to the inflation fight (which raising benchmark interest rates is a key component), Powell said expectations play an important role and were a critical reason why inflation was so persistent in the 1970s and ’80s.

“History cautions strongly against prematurely loosening policy. I can assure you that my colleagues and I are strongly committed to this project and we will keep at it until the job is done,” he said.

– Lauren Bunting is the Broker of Record for Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City.

County accepts $380,000 grant from Governor’s office

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will have help covering the cost of body-worn cameras via a $379,904 grant from Gov. Larry Hogan’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention Grant.

The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to enter a contract with Axon, an Arizona-based company that specializes in bodyworn cameras, Tasers, and accompanying data storage in a deal worth nearly $2 million. In addition to the $1.42 million going toward the body camera system, the company included in-car cameras for an additional $572,400.

New laws taking effect this month

tions on all renovations or additions on ocean-side properties in downtown Ocean City. It allows the museum to do what it needs to do while continuing to bar other properties from undergoing any construction that could affect the view from nearby properties, and thus their property value.

“There was a lot of back and forth between the needs of Ocean City and the concerns of the property owners and what I think came out of that was a great piece of legislation,” Hartman said.

Hartman wants local watermen to be aware of another bill he supports, the Maryland Watermen’s Microloan Program, which gives career and beginning watermen alike a loan from

$7,000 up to $15,000.

“It’s a small loan to help them get started or for if a longtime waterman needs help,” he said. “I think it’s important they know about that availability.”

Another bill prohibits the government from charging for the death certificate for a first responder killed in the line of duty.

Carozza focused on one bill — the expanded “Move Over” law. The original law required motorists to move over at least one lane, if possible when an emergency or law enforcement vehicle is in the breakdown lane. The new bill requires motorists to move over for all vehicles in the breakdown lane.

“(This could) increase public safety and save lives in Worcester

County, given the number of special events featuring motor vehicles and motorcycles in Ocean City and the (Eastern) Shore region,” Carozza said in an email. “With Gov. Hogan declaring October as Move Over Awareness Month and with the Endless Summer Cruisers in Ocean City this week, the new law is another public safety tool that can help protect both residents and visitors alike on our local roads and throughout Maryland.”

Carozza added that in 2020, the Maryland Department of Transportation recorded 10 pedestrian fatalities on roadways due to disabled vehicles.

“The new law will help reach the goal of zero roadway fatalities in Maryland,” she said.

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Oktoberfest beer garden on tap for 47th annual Sunfest Dunes Manor to undergo renovation Oct. to March

(Oct. 7, 2022) Shore Craft Beer and Burley Oak Brewing Company have partnered with the Ocean City Development Corporation and the Town of Ocean City to bring an Oktoberfest style beer garden to the 47th annual Sunfest.

With Sunfest’s many changes envisioned by Frank Miller, the Special Events Director for the Town of Ocean City, the third weekend in October is bringing four days of live music, vendors, food, activities, and now, local craft beer by Burley Oak, to the Ocean City Inlet, Oct. 20-23.

In the past, Miller Light and Bud Light were heavily represented during Sunfest, the unofficial end to Ocean City’s summer season. This year, old will mix with new.

Attendees will still be able to get

these popular beers, but they will also be able to head to the Shore Craft Beer Garden where Burley Oak will be pouring six different beers.

Attendees will enter the garden through a well-marked archway to find a casual beer garden within the Sunfest grounds where they can find a seat, relax, and listen to music.

Stainless Steel pints will be available for sale for $15 and purchasers will get one free pour of any of the Burley Oak beers on tap.

They can refill their reusable pint sponsored by Litter Free OC and Worcester County for the normal pint fee of $7, after their free pour, of course.

All proceeds from the sale of Burley Oak beer at the Shore Craft Beer Garden will benefit the Ocean City Development Corporation.

County accepts $380,000 grant

State legislators passed a law in early 2021 requiring all police agencies in Maryland to employ body cameras by 2025, except for State Police, which must have them in place by 2023. Since the measure’s passing, state legislators have yet to put a funding mechanism in place for the cameras.

On Tuesday, Commissioner Chip Bertino asked the county’s senior budget accountant, Kim Reynolds if the $379,904 was budgeted, and she

said the money was budgeted and would be coming back to the general fund.

With no further discussion on the matter, Bertino moved to accept the grant, which was seconded by Commissioner Josh Nordstrom and unanimously passed.

(Oct. 7, 2022) OTO Development has announced plans to renovate and rebrand Dunes Manor in Ocean City. Work is scheduled to begin mid-October and, upon project completion in late spring of 2023, the hotel will re-open as Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Beachfront.

Dunes Manor, originally built in 1987, was purchased by OTO in December 2021.

OTO Development, which is part of The Johnson Group, develops, owns and operates distinctive select-service hotels in premier markets across the country. In recent years, the company has emphasized purchasing and upgrading beachfront properties in popular locales.

“We’re growing a vibrant leisure portfolio via our strategic shift toward acquiring, physically transforming and rebranding existing assets in prime locations,” said Todd Turner, CEO of OTO Devel-

opment. “Affiliating a well- positioned property like Dunes Manor with the Hilton family of brands creates a powerful draw for travelers who appreciate the consistent quality and numerous benefits of the Hilton Honors brand loyalty program.”

OTO has successfully repositioned several beachfront hotels under the Hilton Garden Inn flag.

The company recently earned an award for Hilton’s 2021 Conversion of the Year in recognition of its dramatic transformation of a former Howard Johnson into a Hilton Garden Inn in St. Pete Beach, Florida.

“Based on our positive experiences converting existing properties into new Hilton hotels, we are extremely optimistic about the potential for this Hilton Garden Inn,” said Turner, noting that Ocean City attracts more than 8 million

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visitors every year.

The repositioned 12-story hotel will include 170 beachfront rooms with balconies as well as an indoor pool and a deck nearly 300 feet long overlooking the ocean.

There will also be a cafe, an oceanfront restaurant and bar, and 3,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

Partnering with OTO in this total renovation project are //3877, designer; First Finish, interior general contractor; Valcourt Building Services, exterior general contractor; and Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH), structural engineer.

Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Beachfront will be located at 2800 Baltimore Ave.

Atlantic General officials say Covid not endemic quite yet

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) More than two years after the wrath of covid wreaked havoc across the world in 2020, the pandemic is undoubtedly moving toward an endemic state. However local health officials caution that it may be a little too early for people to completely let their guards down.

“The ongoing presence of COVID has begun movement towards an endemic state. However, to truly meet this definition, we will need to move beyond the surges that result in extreme fluctuations in case counts,” Heather Snyder, the infection prevention manager at Atlantic General Hospital, said in an email last week.

“This can be best achieved by moni-

toring overall community presence and applying lessons learn. These include vaccination, hand washing, social distancing, masking and testing as appropriate.”

According to definitions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, when a disease is endemic it is present in a community and considered a baseline. When the number of cases increase above what is normally expected, it becomes epidemic. A pandemic is an epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents that affects “many people.”

Covid moved quickly from an epidemic to a pandemic in 2020, and remains there, although the outlook is improving with the vaccines and other practices that people have picked up to stay safe and healthy over the last two years.

Atlantic General is still holding vaccine clinics, with the next one set for Friday, Oct. 7. Snyder said people who are six months and older who need first or second doses can come to the James G. Barrett Medical Office Building and receive a Pfizer vaccine.

The AGHRx RediScripts Pharmacy is also taking appointments for both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines

BIS recognized for use of tech to enhance learning

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) Berlin Intermediate School was recognized Monday as an Apple Distinguished School for its use of technology to enhance a student’s learning experience.

More specifically, the school uses computer technology to create meaningful and real-world learning opportunities.

Apple Distinguished Schools use Apple technology to inspire collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking for students and teachers in a school environment and have a reputation of earning positive results in academic accomplishments.

“At Berlin Intermediate School, we strive to provide a rigorous educational program for all students that is sensitive to individual needs,” Principal Amy Gallagher said. “Technology should always enhance our efforts to personalize learning and engage students with the curriculum.”

To be selected as an Apple Distinguished School, schools need to show success as an innovator along with a compelling learning environment that engages students. With that, the school must also provide tangible ev-

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idence of academic achievement.

BIS was able to demonstrate how its experimental and experiential models were enhanced with Apple technology, amplifying the student’s learning experience.

In a press release, the district said the daily use of iPads empowered teachers to demonstrate, create, showcase, and inspire students while also unlocking the creativity of students when it came to creating, collaborating, and communicating with their peers and teachers.

“We are incredibly proud that the innovative learning practices at Berlin Intermediate School has garnered this national recognition,” Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor said. “As I look back on the investment that our board of education, county commissioners, and our community have made to ensure our schools are outfitted with advanced instructional technology to enhance and create new learning opportunities for students, today’s announcement is a demonstration of how sound this continued focus and investment truly is.”

With a three-year Apple Distinguished School designation, the ex-

pectations of the district are that the school will continue to innovate and explore innovative opportunities for education.

Students and staff will also be able to work with the Apple Education team and a worldwide network of school leaders to find ways to improve the program.

In 2025, the school will have the opportunity to renew the recognition.

PHOTO COURTESY WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Faculty and staff members of Berlin Intermediate School were surprised to learn this week that the campus has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for its use of technology to enhance a student’s learning experience. Pictured, from left, are State Delegate Wayne Hartman, Worcester County Board of Education President Elena McComas, Board Member Dr. Jon Andes, BIS Principal Dr. Amy Gallagher, BIS Teacher Michael Anne Bunting, Showell Principal Ryan Cowder, BIS Teacher Ellen Masters, Superintendent of Schools Louis Taylor, and Board Member Bill Gordy.

Vaccine clinics still offered, omicron targeted in booster

and bivalent boosters as well as the J&J Janssen vaccine. Snyder said the updated bivalent booster, designed to target the most recent omicron strain, is the latest booster and replaces all others for people 12 years and older.

People can sign up to receive shots by visiting agh.care/vaccine. The complete list of vaccines and associated eligibility is as follows:

• Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (18+)

• Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 (5+)

• Moderna COVID-19 (6+)

• Pfizer COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine Booster (12+)

• Moderna COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine (18+)

Monkeypox update

Despite early potential threats, monkeypox virus is likely not making its way to Worcester County.

In late August, local health officials predicted that it would only be a matter of time before the highly contagious rash made it to county limits. Reports of cases began circulating nationwide several months ago, with

several nearby areas seeing low volumes of incidence.

But Snyder said last week that no cases have been reported in Worcester County, and that infections have dwindled overall.

“The past 7 days have shown the first steady decline in Monkeypox infections nationally,” she said. “This is thought to be related to a change in overall behaviors in at-risk populations, as well as vaccination.”

According to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, monkeypox is a rash that typically shows up on near a person’s genitals, as well as places like their hands feet, chest, face and mouth. The rash initially looks like pimples or blisters and may be painful or itchy, and usually goes through several stages, including scabbing, before healing.

Other symptoms include fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes, exhaustion, muscle aches and backache, headache, and respiratory symptoms like sore throat, nasal congestion or cough. The symptoms usually last several weeks.

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The First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League held its 16th annual Frank Conlon Memorial Golf Tournament at Ocean City Golf Club this summer to raise money for the Semper Fi & America's Fund that provides programs to assist combat wounded severely ill veterans and their families in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. First State Detachment Commandant Bob Broderick and Frank Del Piano, Commandant, Department of Delaware, Marine Corps League, present a $10,000 check to Marine Corps Major Chuck Jedlicka and Command Sgt. Major Adrian Lopez, who received the funds on behalf of the Semper Fi & America's Fund. Over the past 16 years the MCL golf tournament has been held in the Ocean City area. From the Golf Tournament and the Semper Fi Bike Ride, Walk or Run on the Boardwalk, First State Marines has raised more than $93,000.00 for the Semper Fi & America Fund.

The Worcester Preparatory School girls’ soccer team recently collected new backpacks and filled them with school supplies to donate to Lord Baltimore Elementary School located in Ocean View, Delaware. Alum and former teammate, Marissa Grosso (‘18) started the tradition to donate backpacks 10 years ago. Coach Carol Hartnett, left, continues the legacy every season, coordinating efforts with the WPS Volunteer Club, headed by teacher Linda Bragg.

American Legion’s Department of Maryland State Convention was held this summer at the Ocean City convention center, and once again Ocean City Post 166 came away with major awards for achievements in 2021 for posts of its size: The George Harrison award for Best Website and Electronic Newsletter; The John Sloan Award for Best Newsletter; The Lemual Stevens Award for Best Consolidated Report; The William Randolph Hearst Americanism Award for Excellence in Americanism Program; The George Harrison Award for the Best Boy Scout Program. John Bussard, left, Post adjutant, and Commander Tom Wengert, hold four of the plaques received.

Instructional Reading Coach, Dr. Melanie Biscoe models a reading lesson in Maria Graham's class. The fourth graders at Ocean City Elementary School learned about having a dream and relying on teamwork to achieve their goals.

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Heather Melson, right, and Kerry Cettei from the Worcester County Humane Society, a nonprofit, no-kill shelter in Berlin, were the guest speakers at a recent weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club Of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. They are joined by Kiwanis President Tim Lund.

Vote

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) One week later, nothing has changed.

The Ocean Pines Association’s hand recount of ballots and votes in the 2022 board of directors election yielded plenty of drama in recent weeks but in the end, directors Stephen Jacobs, Stuart Lakernick and Monica Rakowski retained their seats.

The recount Friday by the Elections Committee was necessitated after the directors learned last Saturday that the number of votes counted and accepted at the association’s annual meeting in August far exceeded what was possible, given the number of ballots counted.

After the last paper ballot was hand-counted, the Elections Committee came away with 940 fewer votes than what was validated at the annual meeting — a variance of 10.7 percent.

While Lakernick lost votes in the recount, he maintained a healthy margin over his opponents and Jacobs gained votes from the overcounted original. Rakowski, however, had to sweat out the recount but stayed ahead of first runner-up, Amy Peck, but by 15 votes.

Peck has also been one of the loudest voices calling attention to the issue. She was in attendance when

Burrell

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) On a wet, dreary day that turned out less than 75 voters in a district with more than 700, incumbent Berlin Town Councilmember Dean Burrell fended off challenger Tony Weeg by just two votes.

The remnants of a nor’easter that spun off from Hurricane Ian, having pounded the mid-Atlantic coast for the better part of a week, could have had something to do with the low turnout. Delayed school and flooding around Berlin and Ocean City may have bumped the election from the forefront of many voters’ minds.

When the votes were all tallied up Tuesday night, Burrell had edged Weeg 37 to 35.

Burrell and Weeg greeted those who came out to the Berlin Police Department on Decatur Street, chatting with each other all the while. They had been there since 7 in the morning, they said in the late

the the recount got underway Friday morning.

“I give all the credit to the Elections Committee (for taking up the recount),” Peck said during the recount. She had maintained at the outset that she did not expect the results to change and she was correct. Nevertheless, she said, “I’m glad it’s happening. I hope it calms down the drama.”

The drama, apparently, is the product of ballot weighting, which essentially means association members have as many opportunities to vote as they have lots. Owning three lots, for instance, would mean a homeowner in this year’s election could vote up to nine times — one vote for each of the three open seats.

But Peck said she’s talked to multilot members who found the protocol confusing. Some people assumed one ballot would be counted multiple times, some assumed they could put multiple ballots in one envelope and others submitted subsequent ballots with no envelope at all.

“Here’s how I understand it,” Peck explained after the recount. “If you own multiple lots, if you voted electronically, your votes were weighted. If you voted by paper … you were told you had to come get extra ballots. That was not made clear in the instructions. I know of people that owned multiple lots and their votes were weighted.

“(Where others are coming from is) the extra ballot thing (which) is just a mess. I asked for confirmation on the number of lots. I did not get

that. I asked for confirmation of the number of envelopes. I didn’t get that either.”

Despite the lack of clarity and the fact that many in the community would certainly support Peck if she pursued a new election, she said there is “no way” she would contest it further.

“We had a candidate sue last election,” she said. “I think it’d be terrible for Ocean Pines to have two elections in a row where a candidate has to sue. This is a volunteer service.”

Peck pointed to another concern about the unpaid director positions.

“This is something future candidates will have to consider,” she said. “This candidate that won had extensive signage, mailers, very expensive mailing. If that’s what it’s going to take to get elected, I find that troubling.”

“(As for the recount) the only good that can come from this is policies and reporting put into place to ensure this never happens again.”

afternoon.

While their contest was good-natured in spirit, Burrell and Weeg were true opposites on one issue: how town government functions. Weeg has called for changes in transparency and how the mayor and Town Council interact with each other, while Burrell has said talk of more transparency worries him.

“When folks talk about transparency and making things more transparent, I get concerned, because if the opposite of transparency is things being unclear, hazy, just not the way it should be, but I know for my involvement with the mayor and council of the town of Berlin, those folks, we are a council that are people who would not stand for things not being done right,” Burrell said.

“Sometimes our decisions in the town and the council come into question but I believe each person on that council, when they cast a

vote, they’re doing what they feel is best for the town of Berlin.”

“No, we don’t always agree but that is expected because we’re all different — from different backgrounds and life experiences. I would be suspicious of a council that always agreed and always had those discussions but I know that folks on that council make decisions on what they feel is in the best interest of the town of Berlin and that is expected.”

Burrell will be sworn in alongside incumbent Jay Knerr and newcomer Steve Green for the at-large and District 1 seats, respectively, during Monday’s Berlin and Town Council meeting. The latter two ran unopposed.

Knerr, who owns the Kite Loft in Ocean City, has said he intends to keep pushing for new infrastructure, stabilizing the police force with better pay and controlling the town’s growth.

“In the past two years we’ve done a lot of good things,” Knerr said of

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on resignations from Elections board

(Oct. 7, 2022) Association President Doug Parks released the following statement regarding the Elections Committee:

“Unfortunately, the Board has received resignations from several members of the Elections Committee.

The decision from each committee member to resign was their own decision alone.

We are saddened these volunteers chose to resign their position, as the work they have done and the time they have spent supporting the community has been commendable.

The Board thanks them for their volunteer spirit and their willingness to step up and serve the Association.

“As there are now vacancies on the committee, the Board is soliciting for volunteers to serve on this important advisory committee.

Interested parties are asked to submit an application form which can be found on the web site at https://www.oceanpines.org/documents/10184/32322/Committee+Ap plication+Fillable.pdf or at the front desk of the Administration building. Please consider volunteering in support of the Ocean Pines community.”

OPA President Doug Parks and Elections Committee Chair Carol Ludwig did not return requests for comments for this story.

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his first half-term after taking over for Thom Gulyas, who gave up his seat when he moved out of Berlin. “Stormwater issues, we’ve stabilized the town’s finances — we have brought new businesses into Berlin. Just a lot of good things have happened and it’s why people are moving here. They want to live in Berlin.”

Green, who comes from a newspaper background, ran on a platform of being committed and informed from the unique position of his professional experience — both as a media observer and businessman.

As a small-business owner for the last 25 years, Green said he’s “very aware and feels it” when budget and tax changes are made.

“As a councilperson, I’m informed, assessable (and) committed,” he said in an interview last month. “Berlin is small enough that anyone can call me or approach me and I’ll listen to their concerns.”

Blood Bank asking public for help for those affected by Ian

(Oct. 7, 2022) Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) is seeking donations amid a catastrophic hurricane hitting the coast of Florida.

Donations are needed locally and in anticipation of humanitarian efforts that will be necessary to support BBD’s southern neighbors.

These donations are essential to maintaining a stable supply of blood and platelets in impacted regions, which can help save lives and ensure patient needs continue to be met throughout this difficult time.

Last Tuesday, Hurricane Ian made landfall along the southwestern coast of Florida as a powerful Category 4 storm. Experts say it is one of the strongest hurricanes to make landfall on the west coast of Florida.

“The AABB Interorganizational Task Force on Domestic Disasters and Acts of Terrorism strongly urges eligible individuals in unaffected areas throughout the United States to schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment as soon as possible,” according to a statement by America’s Blood Centers.

Blood is perishable and according

to AABB, blood collection organizations nationwide on average had only 1-2 days’ blood supply heading into the storm.

At BBD, the inventory as of Thursday morning was three days, whereas the goal is to ideally have a seven-day supply.

Anticipated disruptions in blood collections and transportation challenges in Florida and the southeast throughout the next several days are likely to exacerbate already low inventories, particularly in the affected areas.

“Delmarva residents always step up for each other and now we must help Florida and the southeast, a region that desperately needs our support,” said Patricia Killeen, senior vice president at Blood Bank of Delmarva. “Now is a critical time to help those in need by making a blood donation. It’s easy and only takes one hour. This is a dire situation and every donation counts.”

To make an appointment at a nearby blood drive, donors can call 1888-8-BLOOD-8 or visit www.DelmarvaBlood.org. Can’t donate blood?

Worcester Library holding community book discussion

(Oct. 7, 2022) Worcester County Library will present a special community book discussion, “The Art of Reading Book Club,” on Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Berlin branch.

The discussion will focus on James Reston Jr.’s “A Rift in the Earth: Art, Memory, and the Fight for the Vietnam War Memorial.”

The program will be facilitated by Poet Laureate Nancy Mitchell and is sponsored through a grant from the Worcester County Arts Council.

Books are available at the Berlin branch circulation desk.

This November marks the 40th anniversary of the Vietnam War

Support BBD’s mission by texting BBD to 20222 to give $25.

Founded in 1954, Blood Bank of Delmarva is a nonprofit community service organization that provides blood and blood products to 19 hospitals on the Delmarva Peninsula.

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memorial installation.

This memorial was controversial at the time because of the choice of artist and the design, the first of its kind.

Today, it represents one of the most powerful memorials in history.

“Art reflects our culture and the library hopes to bring people together to discuss art and its impact on the public,” Adult Program Manager Elena Coelho, said. “If there is interest in this topic, the library would love to continue the series.”

To register, visit worcesterlibrary.org and click on “Events,” or call Coelho at 443-783-6164.

tions are needed in this area each year for about 20,000 patients across the Delmarva Peninsula.

Blood Bank of Delmarva merged with New York Blood Center in August 2019. BBD is a member of America’s Blood Centers, AABB and Blood Centers of America.

Inaugural Wild Child Youth Film Festival in Berlin, Sun.

(Oct. 7, 2022) Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT), the Coast Kids program, and Assateague Coastkeeper will bring the inaugural Wild Child Youth Film Festival to Burley Oak Brewing Company in Berlin, this Sunday.

Get tickets in advance at www.actforbays.org/wildchild or purchase at Burley Oak, located at 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd. the day of the event. Films start at 6:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.

This is an outdoor event, so bring a chair and/or blanket. In case of in-

clement weather, the location for this event will be moved to Mac Mullin Hall at Assateague Coastal Trust’s office building on 10959 Worcester Hwy in Berlin.

Other activities will include building a bird feeder with Coast Kids, live animals provided by Scales and Tales, a Lucky Chance auction with gift baskets and goodies from numerous local businesses, and raffle items.

The Street Kitchen food truck will sell tacos and other items.

OC holiday contest announced

(Oct. 7, 2022) Ocean City Tourism has launched a “12 Weeks of Giftmas” sweepstakes, featuring Ocean Citythemed prizes in the 12 weeks leading up to the holidays.

The promotion aims to engage social media audiences and inspire travel to the destination during the shoulder months.

“The ’12 Weeks of Giftmas’ is a fun way to promote visitation and all there is to offer in Ocean City during the off-season,” said Tom Perlozzo, director of Tourism and Business Development. “Even better is that we get to give back to our visitors who have been loyal to Ocean City for many years. We hope this

is a small way to keep them coming back for generations.”

The sweepstakes kicked off Oct. 3 and runs weekly through Dec. 23. From Monday to Friday of each week, participants will have to enter that week’s prizes.

Twelve different winners will receive gift packs highlighting local Ocean City businesses and organizations. Some gifts include hotel stays, rounds of golf, gift cards, local art, and Ocean City-themed merchandise.

For a full list of rules or to enter, visit www.ococean.com/contests and follow Ocean City Tourism on social media.

Recovery exhibit open Friday in Ocean City

(Oct. 7, 2022) The “Stigma Highlighted: Portraits of Recovery” project exhibit is free and open to the public on First Friday, Oct. 7, 5-8 p.m. at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th Street, bayside.

It is designed to use artwork and personal stories to challenge misconceptions and negativity toward individuals battling addiction.

The program is sponsored by the Giving Spirit Foundation, Worcester County Health Department, Worcester Goes Purple, Talbot Goes Purple, and the Art League of Ocean City.

The original paintings will be on exhibit in Studio E until Oct. 29. Reproductions of the paintings, along with a video and resource materials, will travel to the middle and high schools in Worcester County the week of Oct. 24.

“As an artist, a mother, a friend, and having personally dealt with other’s ad-

dictions, I agreed [to participate in the Stigma project,] knowing it will travel, and others will hear the journey each of these strong and courageous people have traveled through to get where they are today,” portrait artist Teri Edgeworth, wrote. “If their story touches a heart and saves people from going down their path or even for starting one step in that direction, I am grateful…”

Local artists, including Edgeworth, created portraits influenced by the stories of 12 survivors from Worcester, Wicomico, Talbot and Somerset counties in various stages of recovery.

The artists personally met with the individuals, listened to their journeys, and interpreted them in hand-painted portraits. The artists also wrote accounts of their interactions with their subjects, and how it personally affected them.

A team recorded each participant’s

interview where they shared their personal stories. These interviews make up a 15-minute video where the individuals speak directly to young people, sharing experiences and wisdom, and the video will accompany the exhibition to the local schools.

Viewers can scan QR codes next to each portrait to see each individual’s video.

In conjunction with the Stigma show, Debbie Smullen, Worcester Connects program coordinator and the face of Worcester Goes Purple, will speak about her work with people who are dealing with addictions or are in recovery. The event is free, and all are welcome at Ocean City Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 6 p.m.

“The Art League of Ocean City has made it our mission to connect all the people in our community through the arts,” Katrin Huber, education director

for the Art League, said. “By creating 12 strong and beautiful portraits by local artists, we want to use the power of art to shine a light on the stigma around addiction and recovery by giving it a face and the opportunity to meet these 12 individuals and hear their stories.”

A new website – www.StigmaHighlighted.com – is currently active and displays the 12 portraits and stories as well as the 15-minute video.

More information is 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.

ACT inaugural film festival in Berlin, Sunday

Tickets cost $5 for one, or $25 for a bundle of six, plus one free 30-ounce eco-friendly water bottle.

“We are so excited to expand this film festival event and make it a special family event for everyone,” said ACT Direc-

tor Brenda Davis. “Wild Child is a natural extension of the Coast Kids program to inspire children to learn about the local fauna and flora and become environmental stewards.”

Additionally, the 12th Wild and Scenic Film Festival will be held on Nov. 17

in Morley Hall at Seacrets, on 49th Street in Ocean City. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and films start at 7 p.m.

Ticket cost $25 each, or get five for $100, plus one free 16-ounce stainless steel beer cup.

For more information, visit www.act-

forbays.org/wsff.

Assateague Coastal Trust is the Waterkeeper Alliance program for the coastal watershed of lower Delmarva. It is a global network of nonprofit organizations fighting for every community’s right to water that is fishable and swimmable.

Flood mitigation saves big money

For all the people who believe that government does nothing but cost them money, the Ocean City Planning Department has a pretty good argument to the contrary.

In fact, if the department were to consider a marketing plan that pushes for local compliance with all its hazard mitigation requirements and recommendations, it could borrow a line from GEICO: Save up to 20 percent on your flood insurance.

The only problem with borrowing that pitch is that Ocean City property owners already are saving up to 20 percent on their flood insurance. That’s because the planning department has been working on and updating the city’s “Hazard Mitigation Plan” — i.e., a way to reduce storm-related damage and therefore the expense of fixing that damage — as part of FEMA’s Community Rating System.

The way this voluntary system works is that communities get points for instituting certain practices, including creating and maintaining a hazard mitigation plan. The more points a community earns by following this plan, the farther up the rating system it goes, with each step worth a discount on flood insurance.

So far, Ocean City has earned a rating of six — the ratings go 1 through 10, with a 10 being the worst — which entitles its property owners to discounted premiums that save them millions of dollars each year.

That’s what anyone would call a pretty good deal, and it would not be happening were it not for the planning department’s efforts. So, the next time someone gripes about government being all cost and no return, Ocean City flood insurance policy holders can counter with, “I saved a bunch of money on my flood insurance.”

Ocean City Today

Arresting behavior

I’ll grant you that a traffic sign that declares “Violators May Be Arrested” does send a pretty strong message to motorists that they better not act up.

On the other hand, I can’t help but think that saying “Arrestees May Be Violated” would really make the point.

hypnotic state when they have been driving for a fair amount of time. In fact, I was driving home once and missed my turn by, oh, I don’t know, 30 miles maybe?

By Stewart Dobson

I don’t care who you are, if you saw that before pulling onto the main drag, you’d think twice before you mashed the accelerator and decorated the pavement with tire tracks.

This is just a random thought I had when I got cut off recently by someone who apparently failed to understand that a stop sign at an intersection is not a guideline.

Otherwise, the sign would say, “Stop If You Feel Like it,” or “Stop If You Agree,” or “Plow On Through Because Society Owes It To You.”

But no, it said “Stop.” So, as I swerved hard to the left without being certain I wasn’t about to bang into someone in the next lane over, I was also thinking about the doof (the nongender-specific term that replaces doofus and doofette) who caused it all.

And I definitely was thinking some interesting things, including the aforementioned revised version of that warning sign on the side of the highway right in front of us.

Don’t get me wrong. I understand that people sometimes fall into something like a

All I know is that I was breezing happily along when I suddenly realized that as much as I instinctively liked the looks of “Bud’s Beer Palace and Lawn Ornaments” it was doubtful that one went up overnight in the tiny town where I lived.

How I got to that point without knowing it still baffles me, although I will say that I developed a taste for pickled eggs while there. I did not, however, buy any lawn ornaments to go.

But returning to the main subject of discussion, even though it is possible to drive into foreign territory without knowing it, it is hard to believe that a stop sign can go unseen when it is the only thing between you and the 1,500 (give or take) cars and trucks that are whizzing by directly in front of you.

Of course, it could have been an old person driving, as they are known not to care much about traffic whether they’re driving or walking (in her later years, my sainted mother would walk out in traffic all the time. I think she did it for sport, or just to hear me say, “Nooooooo! Dooooon’t dooooo tha .....”

The offending driver also might have been a tool of the non-workshop variety, in which case I offer no apology for what I might have said out the window.

I will allow, however, that if I did say anything, it would have been arresting, but I doubt it would have made the cut as road sign material.

‘Assemblage Required’ show at arts center

(Oct. 7, 2022) The Art League of Ocean City announces a special building-wide art show at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, bayside, with the theme “Assemblage Required.”

An artisan marketplace will also be offered at the Arts Center on First Friday featuring hand-crafted original artwork in many mediums.

The public is invited to the free event on Oct. 7, with special extended hours from 5-8 p.m.

Curated by Berlin artist Deborah Rolig, the “Assemblage Required” show will fill the galleries with artwork exploring the theme of “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.”

This is the fifth annual show Rolig and her sister, Diane Gray, also of Berlin, have curated for the Art

League, exploring themes of identity, gender and empowerment.

“‘Assemblage Required’ is a show I’ve wanted to curate for years,” Rolig said. “I love the layering, constructing, and the ‘hunt’ for just the right piece. This technique invites the viewer to look at a piece from another angle or to fantasize what the ‘story’ is behind the seemingly random objects that have come together to create a work of art. It’s just another way to express ourselves as artists and satisfy the need to connect and communicate with other humans through art.”

The Thaler Gallery will feature artwork by Rolig and Gray along with Raye Gillette, Garry Moore, Jason Lyons, Janice Elder, Becky Ilgen, Jeff Auxer, and Felicia Belair-Rigdon.

The Galleria will host an open

group show of 3D-assembled art, both free standing and hung, judged by Rolig.

To make the exhibit interactive, Rolig and Gray have designed a collaborative art installation where guests can leave their “key words”words that hold meaning for the viewer.

Keys of all shapes and sizes will fill a wall, along with visitors’ words, creating a large-scale assemblage.

To accompany the “Assemblage Required” exhibit, Dr. Judy Pierson

will discuss “Loving the Mosaic That Is You” in a free lecture at the Arts Center on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.

Studio E will feature a special exhibit of artwork that is part of a joint project entitled “Stigma Highlighted: Portraits of Recovery,” designed to challenge misconceptions and negativity toward individuals battling addiction.

The program is sponsored by the Giving Spirit Foundation, Worcester County Health Department, Worces-

Temple Bat Yam of Berlin celebrates 25th anniversary

(Oct. 7, 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.

Low-cost rabies clinic to be offered Oct. 12 in Snow Hill

(Oct. 7, 2022) Worcester County Animal Control and the Worcester County Health Department are partnering to offer a low-cost rabies clinic on Oct. 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The event will take place at the Worcester County Animal Control office, 6207 Timmons Road in Snow Hill.

Maryland law requires all owners of dogs, cats and ferrets over four months of age to have their pets adequately vaccinated against rabies.

The cost is $5 per vaccination for Worcester County residents who provide proof of residency, and $10 per vaccination for non-residents.

Those with unvaccinated pets, or pets whose vaccinations have lapsed

and need a booster, are encouraged to take part in the clinic and to avoid contact with wild animals, particularly those acting sick or in an unusual manner.

If this is not a pet’s first rabies vaccination, the previous vaccination certificate must be provided in order to receive a three-year shot. Otherwise, a one-year shot will be given.

At the clinic, all dogs must be leashed and under the control of an adult, while all cats and ferrets must be in a carrier or box with air holes.

Rabies clinic vaccinations are available by appointment only, and limited space is available. To reserve an appointment, contact the WCHD at 410-352-3234.

Art show opens for First Friday

ter Goes Purple, Talbot Goes Purple, and the Art League of Ocean City.

The Art League also opens two new offsite exhibits in October.

Pat Fecko of Millville, Delaware, will be showing her watercolors and mixed media using paper quilling at the Coffee Beanery on 94th Street.

Golie Miamee of Ocean City will exhibit her international photographs in the lobby of the Princess Royale, 9100 Coastal Hwy.

Refreshments at the Arts Center are sponsored by PKS Investments.

Arts Center shows will be on display until Oct. 29; satellite shows, until Dec. 31.

More information is available at www.ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org or by calling 410-524-9433.

The Art League of Ocean City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the visual arts to the community through education, exhibits, scholarship, programs and community art projects.

Funding for this event is in part provided by the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment of the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.

US-Japan naval battle 80 years ago

By Hon. George A. Jones Jr. Contributing Writer

(Oct. 7, 2022) This week 80 years ago, ships of the U.S. Navy engaged ships of the Imperial Japanese Navy in the Battle of Cape Esperance.

The land battle for Guadalcanal began on Aug. 7, 1942, when U. S. Marines with support from U.S. naval forces invaded the Guadalcanal and surrounding islands. Within 10 days, elements of the Seventeenth Imperial Japanese Army began the reinvasion.

From that point it was the objective of both sides to supply and reinforce their respective forces and to deny the same to their enemy. Due to the effectiveness of the U.S. Army Air Force, the Japanese were limited to the night to supply and reinforce.

Thus the “Tokyo Express” came into operation. By the end of September/October, the U. S. supply and reinforcement situation was becoming perilous. As a result, the 164th Infantry Regiment, of the Americal Division (yes, Americal), was ordered aboard ship to reach Guadalcanal on or about Oct. 13, 1942.

RADM Norman Scott’s Task Force 64, consisting of four cruisers and five destroyers, was tasked to interdict and destroy Japanese ships that would pose a threat to the 164th In-

fantry Regiment’s convoy. On Oct. 9, Adm. Scott took his post near Rennell Island to carry out his mission.

Forty-three years prior, on Aug. 10, 1889, Norman Scott was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, class of 1911, and was commissioned an ensign and served on a battleship and destroyer.

During WWI he was executive officer on the USS Jacob Jones, which was sunk by a German submarine. He also served in the Navy Department and as naval aide to President Wilson. During the 1920s, Scott returned to sea service on battleships and destroyers as well as staff positions and even a time as an instructor at the academy.

He commanded destroyers during the 1930s and captained the cruiser USS Pensacola until shortly after December 1941, when he was assigned to the Office of Chief of Naval Operations. In May 1941, now a rear admiral, Scott was ordered to the South Pacific where he commanded a fire support group during the Guadalcanal invasion. In October 1942, Scott commanded TF 64 near Cape Esperance.

As part of a planned Japanese offensive in October, Adm. Gunichi

Mikawa scheduled a large supply run for the night of Oct. 11. Troops, artillery, ammunition and other vital supplies were to be shipped to Guadalcanal. This supply convoy, known as the Reinforcement Group, was commanded by RADM Takatsugu J jima. Simultaneously, Cruiser Division 6 composed of three heavy cruisers and two destroyers commanded by RADM Aritomo Got was

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Rear Admiral Norman Scott

ordered to bombard Henderson Airfield on Guadalcanal with the objective of the destruction of the U.S. air power.

Adm. Got was born thousands of miles from Indiana, in Ibaraki prefecture in 1888. He was graduated from the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy, class of 1910. As a midshipman, he served on battleships, cruisers, submarines, and destroyers.

World War I found him on land in the South Pacific as a radio operator and serving on warships. During the 1920s, he began to command destroyers. He made captain in 1933, and by 1935 was a rear admiral and in command of a cruiser division.

On Sept. 10, 1941, he commanded Cruiser Division 6 in support of the invasion of Wake Island. Later on Aug. 8, 1942, Got ’s Cruiser Division 6 fought in the Battle of Savo Island, where one of his four cruisers was sunk. In October 1942 Got was approaching Cape Esperance.

Naval battles are most confusing events, with many moving parts to keep in mind. It seems that everyone is going off on their own tangents. Who is in charge? Who knows what is happening all around him? A ball of watery and fiery confusion. The Battle of Cape Esperance is the epitome of the effect of the fog of war and the role of chance and fortune in the lives of men and nations. Let us see if we can unravel this knot.

Prior to the meeting of the fleets, both air forces attacked, defended, and reconnoitered. It was an American aircraft that sighted Takatsugu J jima’s reinforcement Group at 2:45 p.m. and inaccurately reported sighting two cruisers and six destroyers.

Thus Scott was warned of an approaching enemy fleet and sailed to meet it. Any encounter would take place in the night and Scott knew that all previous night engagements had

ended in Japanese victories. Not one Japanese ship had been lost in battles off Guadalcanal. To keep things simple, Scott planned a single column formation with destroyers at front and cruisers in the rear.

Got was blithely sailing toward Guadalcanal without any notion of the presence of U.S. naval forces. As Scott reached Cape Esperance, he ordered TF 64 into battle formation. At 11:30 p.m., U.S. radar revealed ships approaching from the north. The Japanese, without radar, remained blind to the danger toward which they were sailing. A failure to communicate caused Scott’s TF 64 to break formation which caused further sightings of Japanese ships to be mistaken for U.S. ships.

It was not long before USS Duncan launched a torpedo attack on Got ’s fleet without informing Scott. Unbeknownst to Scott, a classic crossing of the T by his fleet was about to occur. Another miscommunication between Scott and USS Helena caused TF 64 to commence fire without Scott’s order. So far luck was smiling on Scott.

The Japanese fleet was totally surprised as shells began to strike Got ’s flagship, Aoba. Even then Got thought that the fire was coming from J jimba’s fleet and thus withheld fire. Within minutes, Got lay mortally wounded on his bridge. His last words being, “Bakayuro! Bakayuro!” (Stupid bastards!)

Scott was still confused as to who his ships were firing on and ordered a cease fire. His order was only partly obeyed. Aoba turned away from the bright blast, leaving the cruiser Furutoka next in line to receive U.S. fire. Soon Furutoka began to sink. The remainder of Got ’s fleet began to reverse and flee. Scott ordered TF 64 to pursue. More death and destruction visited both fleets.

Finally, at 12:20 a.m., all firing

ceased and the fleets disengaged. Scott had just won the first American naval victory in the Battle for Guadalcanal. The physical results of this battle are as follows: American: 1 destroyer sunk, one cruiser and one destroyer damaged and 163 killed in action; Japanese: 1 cruiser sunk, three destroyers and one cruiser damaged, more than 400 killed in action and 111 POW’s.

The effect on the Home Front morale was tremendous. The battle news spread throughout America. Scott was the man of the hour. TF 64 had done its duty by protecting the convoy carrying the 164th Infantry Regiment to Guadalcanal. Vital troops and supplies were delivered to the weakened U.S. Marines.

Even though Got ’s fleet, and mission, were defeated, the U.S.Navy did not stop J jimba’s Reinforcement Group from landing needed troops and materials to support their impending offensive against U.S. forces at Guadalcanal.

Thus the naval battle at Cape Esperance was a tactical American victory and a strategic draw. Chance and fortune played a larger role in the conclusion of the battle than either commander.

But as Napoleon stated, he preferred his generals to be lucky rather than good. Though chance was the superior commander, it is fate that is the unseen hand.

Of the two opposing captains, of whom it could jokingly be said were separated at birth, one, Got , was dead. As Alexander Pope wrote, “A brave man struggling in the storms of fate and greatly falling with a falling state,” was Admiral Got ’s destiny. Adm. Scott would follow Got within a month. His epitaph could come from the Roman poet Terence’s poem “Phormio” wherein he wrote, “Fortune aids the brave.”

Next week: Stalingrad

OBITUARIES

VICKERS COOPER BARRETT

Ocean City

Vickers Cooper Barrett, 74, of Ocean City, Maryland, died Sept. 21, 2022, at the Johns Hopkins Hospital after a valiant battle with acute myeloid leukemia.

Vicki, as she was known, was born in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of R. Mark Cooper and Wanda Vickers Cooper. She was raised in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, graduating from Tatnall School, Wilmington.

Vicki attended Pine Manor Junior College (now Pine Manor Institute for Student Success of Boston College) in Brookline, Massachusetts. She received a bachelors degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

From 1969 to 1991, Vicki served on the faculty and administration of Meadowbrook School, Weston, Massachusetts, teaching art in the elementary grades. She later served as the school’s director of development.

In 1991, she became director of the Young at Arts program at the Wang Center for the Performing Arts (now the Boch Center) in Boston.

In 1999, Vicki and her husband, Charles A. Barrett, whom she married in 1972, relocated to Ocean City, Maryland, where, until last year, they owned and operated the Inn on the Ocean, the resort’s only ocean front bed and breakfast.

Vicki was president of the Maryland Bed and Breakfast Association.

Nothing New Under the Sun, a cookbook containing many of the recipes she developed and served in the inn and at catered events, was published in 2006.

Renowned and respected for her energy, generosity and gracious hospitality, Vicki received the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year award in 2012 for her extensive volunteer efforts promoting tourism and business development in the town.

She served on the Public Art Committee of the Ocean City Downtown Development Corporation and chaired the Boardwalk Development Committee of the OCDC.

Active in the Downtown Development Association, she co-chaired creating a scavenger hunt for children visiting Ocean City.

She also co-chaired the Ocean City Beach Birds, a much-replicated public art project which placed 82 fiberglass bird sculptures in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties.

A supporter of creative education, Vicki developed an elementary school curriculum for use at the Teackle Mansion, an historic house museum in Princess Anne, Maryland, and served its owner, the Somerset County Historical Society, as a board

Vickers Barrett

member and volunteer docent at the museum.

She also organized professional development sessions for county teachers sponsored by the society in conjunction with the Maryland Historical Society.

Vicki’s leadership inspired the creation of the Julia C. Ford Endowment Fund by the Friends of Teackle Mansion honoring a colleague and fellow teacher to be used for educational programming at the mansion.

She led several other volunteer arts and preservation efforts in Somerset County.

Vicki is survived by her husband and cousins, Martha Perry of Jacksonville, Florida, and Helena Perry of Baltimore.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 30513 Washington Street, Princess Anne, with internment in the church’s cemetery adjacent to Manokin Presbyterian Church, 11890 Somerset Avenue, Princess Anne.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Friends of Teackle Mansion Julia Ford Endowment c/o Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, 134 Belmont Avenue, Suite 401, Salisbury, Maryland 21804.

Arrangements are in the care of Hinman Funeral Home, P.A. of Princess Anne, Maryland.

To express condolences to the family, visit www.hinmanfuneralhome.com.

SHIRLEY T. WHITMAN

Salisbury

Shirley T. Whitman, age 79, of Salisbury, Maryland, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury.

She was born in Baltimore and was the daughter of the late Ernest Taylor and Nell (Meade) Taylor.

She was a nurse and had worked at 10th St. Medical Center for many years, which she truly loved, and knew and loved all her patients.

She is survived by a daughter, Angela W. Eschenburg (Tyler) of Severna Park, Maryland; a son, Jason M. Whitman (Amy) of Snow Hill; two brothers, Robert Taylor of Carlie, Pennsylvania, and Roger Taylor of Berlin; a sister, June Smith of Edgewater, Maryland; and six grandchildren, Haden, Emma, Rowan, River, Baylee and Jagger.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick E. Whitman, and a twin sister, Sharon Church.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at BishopHastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Pastor Daniel Bradford officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial

Park in Berlin.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to her grandchildren’s college fund. Please see her obituary on the funeral home website for more information.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

CLIFFORD L. HUDSON Berlin

Clifford L. Hudson, 75, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at Hospice by the Lake in Salisbury.

He is survived by his sister, Elaine Voss of Ocean City; his son, Scott Hudson and wife, Karen, of Berlin; two grandchildren, Jason Hudson and Cody Hudson; three step-grandchildren, Ronnie Dieter, Brandan Dieter and Mindy Dieter; and three great-grandchildren, Mason, Cole and Gatlin.

Clifford worked for Granville Trimper and the Trimper family from 1965-2012 when he suffered his first stroke. He managed the Haunted House attraction on the Boardwalk for over 30 years.

Clifford served in the US Army from 1966-1971 and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He also served as a volunteer with the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, and the Milton Volunteer Fire Company.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara C. (Davis) Hudson and Clifford Lloyd Hudson; a brother,

James P. Hudson; and grandparents, Elsie F. and Owen L. Davis.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, Delaware. A time of visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Interment will follow at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the funeral home to assist with Clifford’s funeral expenses.

Online condolences are welcome at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com.

LEMUEL B. CROPPER, III Berlin

Lemuel B. Cropper, lll, age 83, died on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at his home in Ocean Pines, Maryland.

Born in Long Island, New York, he was the son of the late Lemuel B Cropper, Jr and Frieda (Kurtz) Frost.

He is survived by his wife, JoAnn (Simone) Cropper; and daughter, Jennifer Cropper-Rines and her husband, George Rines.

Also surviving is his brother, Timothy Cropper and his wife, Rosalie;

sister-in-law, Marietta Bosco and her husband, Andy; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Lemuel had served in the United States Navy. Later in life he owned a business that manufactured rubber candy molds in Newark, Maryland.

He was an avid fisherman and commercially crabbed for many years. He was happiest on his boat.

He was a loving, protective, husband, father and friend, offering quiet strength and a level head always.

He was a fabulous cook and generous spirit. Above all else, he loved his girls.

Cremation followed his death. Services will be private for the family.

A donation in his memory may be made to: Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

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Sports & Recreation

Decatur girls’ soccer team earns victory in final minute

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor Rich Venere

understandable we were not at the top of our game.”

(Oct. 7, 2022) The Stephen Decatur girls’ soccer team edged out the Parkside Rams, 2-1, in the final minute of Wednesday’s game in Berlin.

Junior Morgan Sullivan put Decatur on the board with 6:51 remaining in the first half off a pass from freshman Maddy Tapley.

The Rams tied in up 18 minutes into the second half.

Decatur was awarded a corner kick with less than a minute on the clock. Tapley headed the ball into the goal with 52.1 seconds left to play to put Decatur on top, 2-1.

“Parkside is a talented team, but I thought we struggled with some high quality scoring chances that we did not convert,” said Decatur Coach Rich Venere. “We need to get better at finishing those opportunities, but to be fair, with the lack of practicing the past week due to weather it is a bit

Senior Jessica Beck recorded nine saves.

“In the end, we made one more big play than our opponent so we are happy with the result,” Venere said.

The “Yellow Out Seahawks Fight Against Sarcoma” game was in support of Rhonda Getz Walsh, a retired, 22-year Worcester County teacher, and her family.

The Decatur players, including Walsh’s daughter, Emma, a freshman, sported yellow warm-up shirts and headbands during the game and many of the fans wore yellow. There was also a bake sale to raise funds for the Walsh family. A total of $1,230 was raised.

Decatur will host the Crisfield Crabbers on Monday at 5:30 p.m. in Berlin.

The Seahawks are looking forward to their rematch with the James M. Bennett Clippers on Wednesday at 4 p.m.

When the two teams met on Sept. 14 in Berlin Bennett topped Decatur, 2-1.

Worcester girls’ soccer team sees success with new set

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Oct. 7, 2022) The Worcester Prep girls’ soccer team successfully implemented a new set during Wednesday’s game against the Salisbury School Dragons in Berlin.

“We played very well. We actually taught a new set yesterday indoors [because of rain] in half a gym and we scored three times off the new set,” Prep Coach Carol Hartnett said after the 3-0 victory. “We were actually preparing for another game and we decided to use it, and every time we used it we scored on the counter attack … I’m very happy with that. I’m proud of the team overall.”

Sophomore Lindsay Bruner and freshman Caitlin Shimko scored goals in the first half. Shimko also had a goal in the second half.

Sophomore Abigail Ament recorded five saves in goal for Worcester.

“Today was our pink game [for Breast Cancer Awareness], it was on and off all day whether we were having it or we weren’t having it [because of rain] and that’s difficult,” Hartnett

said. “We came out, we played on a different field and I told them, ‘we’ve got to get the game in’ and they were full on happy to do it.

“As I said to them, ‘every single day we get better,’ and I’m just proud of their work ethic,” she added.

Worcester will travel to Salisbury on Monday to face the Salisbury Christian Jaguars at 4 p.m. The teams played to a 3-3 tie on Sept. 19 in Berlin.

The Mallards will then host Seaside Christian Academy on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Berlin. Worcester’s seniors will be recognized during the game.

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Freshman Samantha Ruppert controls the ball for Stephen Decatur during Wednesday’s game against Parkside in Berlin. Decatur won its “Yellow Out Seahawks Fight Against Sarcoma” game,

LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY Worcester Prep sophomore Lindsay Bruner dribbles the ball up the field during Wednesday’s game against Salisbury School in Berlin. She scored one goal in the 3-0 win.

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Prep sophomore Danielle Carr shields the ball from a Salisbury player.

Decatur XC athletes achieve fastest times during meet

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Oct. 7, 2022) The Stephen Decatur cross country athletes put forth exceptional performances, running some of their fastest times during last Wednesday’s six-school meet in Ridgely, Maryland.

The Decatur girls’ team finished in third place and the boys’ squad came in fourth.

tinue to build the program with new athletes,” she added. “Both teams continue to work hard in practice and are focused on improving their own personal times, which in the end benefits the team.”

Kent Island won the girls’ competition, scoring 35 points. North Caroline came in second with 52 points, followed by Decatur tallying 70.

The top five finishers for Decatur were: junior Macy Woroniecki (second, 21:34), sophomores Amber Marshall (fifth, 22:36), Clarice Piela (18th, 25:13) and Alesandra Fernandez (22nd, 25:51) and senior Mackenzie Cathell (23rd, 26:02).

Brenda Hommel

“Our teams faced our toughest competition in a regular-conference meet … Kent Island especially has always been able to put strong runners on the line,” said Decatur Coach Brenda Hommel. “Despite our third- and fourth-place finishes for the girls’ and boys’ team respectively, I am not disappointed in the individual results for our Decatur runners.”

Hommel said nearly every Decatur male and female runner met a new personal record for the season and several earned all-time fastest times.

“Our boys’ varsity team has only one returner from last year, so this is especially encouraging as we con-

Kent Island took first place in the boys’ race with 20 points. Cambridge was runner-up, scoring 77 points, followed by Queen Anne’s (84) and Decatur (95).

Leading the Decatur squad were: freshman Todd Haley (ninth, 19:24), senior Nick Moreno (17th, 20:21), junior Graham Field (19th, 20:24), sophomore Liam Hughes (22nd, 20:36) and junior Connor Smith (28th, 21:32).

Decatur will host the Bayside South Division Championship on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Berlin.

Worcester runners continue to improve, coaches boast

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Oct. 7, 2022) The Worcester Prep boys’ cross country team came in second place, while the girls’ squad finished in third during last Thursday’s five school meet in Salisbury.

“We were pleased with the way our girls and boys competed on Salisbury School’s course,” said Prep Coach Don Cathcart. “The middle portion of the course consisted of a lengthy section over a rather rugged trail with many roots and uneven footing. Even so, most of our runners ran better then, or close to, their fastest pace per mile over the course.”

Gunston won the boys’ race, tallying 33 points. Worcester scored 49 points, to finish in second place, followed by Salisbury School in third (64).

The top five finishers for Worcester were: senior Cooper Ludt (fifth, 19:32.60), senior captain Jason Todorov (sixth, 20 minutes), junior Dylan Simons (11th, 20:59.60), sophomore Jackson Fernley (13th, 21:10.70) and senior Riley Moyer

(14th, 21:54.50).

The Salisbury School came in first place in the girls’ competition, recording 33 points. Delmarva Christian finished in second place, scoring 41 points, followed Worcester with 51.

Leading the Prep squad were: freshman Ayla Yonker (fourth, 23:58.60), senior captain Caitlyn Hoen (fifth, 24:52.70), freshmen Catherine Cullen (13th, 27:04.40) and Sydney Todorov (14th, 27:05.80) and sophomore Sydney Tingle (15th, 30:17.40).

“We anticipate continued improvement over the next two weeks. There has been some improvement in our runners race tactics,” Cathcart said.

“We are showing steady improvement and we are working toward the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) championships in a couple weeks,” added Prep Coach John Zirckel.

The next regular-season meet is Friday, Oct. 14, hosted by Delmarva Christian in Georgetown, Delaware, at 4 p.m.

The ESIAC championship is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 20, at Winter Place Park in Salisbury at 3:30 p.m.

Solid performance all around by Prep boys’ soccer squad

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Oct. 7, 2022) Coach Jake Perry was pleased with the level of play during the Worcester Prep boys’ soccer team’s game against the Delmarva Christian Royals on Wednesday in Berlin.

“All-around a solid team performance, [we’re] just still struggling with our finishing,” Perry said after the 2-

0 shutout. “The boys moved the ball quickly [and] spaced the field out very well.”

Junior captain Dylan McGovern netted a shot from 18 yards out about 16 minutes before halftime. His brother, Ben, a sophomore, put the ball in the back of the net midway into the second half.

Don Cathcart

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Worcester Prep senior Daniel Thompson tires to get a shot off during Wednesday’s game against Delmarva Christian in Berlin. Worcester won, 2-0.

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“Our fullbacks, especial [junior] Cole Campbell, got involved in the attack which allowed us to overload the right side. We got the ball out wide and then got good crosses in,” Perry said. “Strikers played well making themselves available for outlets and our midfielders worked off each other very well. Defense was sound lead by [senior captain] Austin [Gentry] and [junior] Hunter [Simons] in the middle.”

Senior Jack Gardner recorded three saves in goal for Worcester.

“Jack was back in goal, communicating and distributing the ball well, as well as [making] a couple big saves,” Perry said.

Among the homecoming festivities this Saturday include Worcester’s game against the Salisbury Christian Jaguars at noon.

When the two teams met in Salisbury on Sept. 19, the Mallards won, 6-0.

Prep golf squad continues to win

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Oct. 7, 2022) The Worcester Prep golf team continues to dominate its opponents, earning two more wins as the regular season winds down.

Last Thursday, the Mallards tallied a 163 to take first place in the fourschool match at Prospect Bay Country Club in Grasonville, Maryland.

The team was led by sophomore captain Mike DePalma (38), junior Vanesska Hall (40), senior captain Harrison Humes (40) and sophomore Aleksey Klimins (45).

“We played well,” Prep Coach Don McMullen said.

Decatur golfers play well on tough course, coach says

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Oct. 7, 2022) The Stephen Decatur golf team won its eighth match of the season last Thursday at the Ocean City Golf Club.

“I was very proud of the way the team played in very tough conditions on a very tough course,” said Decatur Coach Dan Stearman.

Decatur finished with a team score of 170. The Seahawks were led by sophomore Sam Boger (40), junior captain Kole Kohut (43), sophomore Clayton McCabe (43) and junior captain Evan Oglesby (44).

Bennett was runner-up, shooting a

Gunston finished in second place with a 180. Salisbury Christian and The Salisbury School only had three players each competing.

The schools met again on Wednesday at GlenRiddle Golf Club in Berlin.

Worcester scored a 161. DePalma (39), Hall (40), Klimins (41) and Humes (41) contributed to the victory.

Gunston was runner-up, scoring a 175. Salisbury Christian and Salisbury Schools again only had three players each.

“The team played well in very wet conditions,” McMullen said. “They continue to play competitive golf.

They continue to enjoy their accomplishments.”

The final meet of the regular season is Tuesday at Nutters Crossing Golf Club in Salisbury at 3:30 p.m.

The Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 2:30 p.m.

“They continue to work toward the ESIAC conference championship in a few weeks,” McMullen said.

LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY Prep freshman Ashton Browne wins the ball from a Delmarva Christian player.

PHOTO COURTESY DAN STEARMAN

The Stephen Decatur golf team won its eighth match of the season last Thursday at the Ocean City Golf Club. Pictured, from left, are junior captains Kole Kohut and Evan Oglesby, sophomores Sam Boger and Clayton McCabe and junior Devlin Deem.

PHOTO COURTESY DON MCMULLEN

The Worcester Prep golf team continues to dominate its opponents, earning two more wins as the regular season winds down. Pictured, from left, are senior captain Harrison Humes, sophomore Aleksey Klimins, senior captain Griffin Jones, junior Vanesska Hall, freshman Dawson Davis and sophomore captain Mike DePalma.

Decatur defense plays ‘lights out’ against Parkside

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Oct. 7, 2022) The Stephen Decatur football team’s defense held the Parkside Rams to just seven points, while the offense put 28 on the board during last Thursday’s game in Berlin.

“Defense was lights out. The kids did a phenomenal job,” said Decatur Coach Jake Coleman. “Then, the offense got rolling. We had a season-high 213 yards rushing.

“Parkside is a good team, so it was a challenge. I was really proud of the kids,” he added.

The Seahawks scored seven in the first quarter and 14 in the second. The visiting Rams tallied seven in the third quarter.

Decatur tacked on seven points in the fourth.

Junior Brycen Coleman was 9-for20 passing for 104 yards and one touchdown. He also carried the ball nine times for 120 yards.

Sophomore Nathan Tapley rushed three times for 19 yards and a touchdown. Senior Luke Mergott ran the ball in from two yards out for a touchdown. He caught two passes (84 yards) for two touchdowns.

Junior Caden Shockley rushed 11 times for 64 yards.

Junior Brogan Eastlack was 4-for-4 on the extra points.

Junior Gavin Solito led the Decatur defense with 11 tackles (nine assisted, two solo). Senior Logan Bradshaw chipped in with nine tackles (six assisted, three solo).

Senior A’zavion Manuel had six tackles (four assisted, two solo).

“The kids did a great job. It was a big win for the kids,” Coleman said. “We’ve just got to eliminate unforced penalties. I feel like we had too many. I feel like we can get [into] another gear offensively.”

Decatur’s homecoming game is tonight, Friday, at 6 p.m. against the North Caroline Bulldogs in Berlin.

The theme is “blackout” and fans are encouraged to dress in black. The Seahawks will also be wearing black uniforms.

The school’s homecoming king and queen will be recognized at halftime.

“It will be another big game for us. We’ve got to be on our game,” Coleman said. “The playoff picture is starting to clarify for us and we’re trying to get a home game.”

Coastal Association to host golf tournament on Oct. 13

(Oct. 7, 2022) The Coastal Association of Realtors Golf Tournament to benefit the Coastal Realtors Foundation will take place Thursday, 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.

“We are very excited to be hosting this wonderful event again,” said Coastal President Grace Masten. “This is our major event for our foundation and the support of this event means we can support the non-profits in our community that are doing such important work in all aspects of life. The non-profits are chosen and championed by our members and we are so grateful to be a part of the work they are doing.”

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179. Parkside came in third place with a 189.

Decatur was scheduled to compete in its final meet of the regular season yesterday, Thursday.

The District VIII tournament will take place on Monday, at River Marsh in Cambridge beginning at 10 a.m.

“Seventeen teams are playing and we need to continue to do the things we stressed throughout the year –play smart, eliminate errors that cost extra strokes and play our game at districts,” Stearman said. “The course is our opponent not the other teams.”

PHOTOS COURTESY BAYSIDE SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY/STEPHEN DECATUR FOOTBALL FACEBOOK (Top) Stephen Decatur junior Caden Shockley rushed 11 times for 64 yards during last Thursday’s game against Parkside in Berlin. (Bottom) Sophomore Nathan Tapley rushed three times for 19 yards and a touchdown. Decatur won, 28-7.