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BOARDWALK CRUISE Trucks, classic cars and hot rods, both new and old, circulated Ocean City last weekend for Endless Summer Cruisin’ 2023. Organizers held events and showcases at the convention center and inlet parking lot, but one of the hallmarks of the event was the Boardwalk parades each morning from Thursday to Saturday. Pictured are crowds watching the Boardwalk parade on the morning of Oct. 6.
parking Funding fail foils school project Proposed change challenged Worcester commissioners, school board stunned by rejection of Buckingham
By Remy Andersen Staff Writer (October 13, 2023) Members of the Worcester County Board of Education were stunned Tuesday when they learned that no state funding would be provided for the construction of the new Buckingham Elementary School. In a special school board meeting
in Newark, the school system’s facilities planner, Joe Price, informed members that the Buckingham project had been declared ineligible for cost-sharing with the Interagency Committee of School Construction (IAC). That decision on the part of the state put further planning for a new Buckingham Elementary school in limbo, as the state contended the ineligibility was because additional classroom space was available at other county schools with small class sizes.
The construction funding imbroglio began last October when Price had submitted to the state a capital improvement program (CIP) for the 2024 fiscal year. The package asked for and received funding approval from the IAC for planning and design costs. In January, however, the IAC informed Price that the funding for the capital program would be zero because of 641 available classroom seats at Showell Elementary, Berlin Intermediate, and Ocean City Elementary See AGENCY’S Page 4
By Hunter Hine Staff Writer (Oct. 13, 2023) Some local developers and lawyers protested the Ocean City Planning Commission’s proposed parking code changes, arguing that the amendments could make future developments have fewer residences that are more expensive. Planning commission memSee DEVELOPERS Page 3
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Developers spar with city planning comm. over code Continued from Page 1 bers, especially long-standing member and developer Palmer Gillis, said the changes are intended to reduce the number of cars parked on the street by requiring more parking spaces and more spacious parking areas at residences. Gillis repeatedly said that people who use their garage for storage instead of parking — which is technically not allowed according to planning code — is one of the main factors contributing to the issue. “Our job is to comply with the comprehensive plan, which says ‘park where you reside,’” Gillis said at the commission’s Oct. 3 public hearing where builders and other interested parties commented on the proposed changes. On Oct. 17, commissioners will meet to consider the public’s suggestions and decide how to implement them into the draft amendment. Then commissioners will then vote on whether to send the draft code to Ocean City Council. The proposed changes increase the required number of parking spaces for multi-family dwellings and townhouses with three bedrooms from two-and-a-half spaces to three. One of the spaces would have to be outside of the garage. The draft also sets minimum dimensions for garage parking areas, with a one-car garage requiring a 12foot wide space, two-car garages requiring a 23-foot wide space and a three-car garage requiring a 34-foot wide space. All instances would have to be 22 feet deep. Changes would also mandate a 20foot wide, two-way drive aisle and a
five-foot wide driveway apron between the drive aisle and garage door. A new line in the code would further clarify that general storage is not allowed in the parking area of garages. Ocean City attorney Joe Moore, of Williams, Moore, Shockley and Harrison, said that a 12-foot parking space would be overkill for solving parking problems. Adding to the code that storage isn’t allowed also isn’t necessary because condo associations could police that problem themselves, Moore said. Moore said that larger garages would force developers to build fewer and less dense residences per plot, which could make each residence more expensive and price-out many potential buyers. Gillis called the current situation with street parking a “mockery” of the town’s parking code, and said that condos won’t self-regulate because the associations don’t care about the surrounding neighborhood. “We’re not developer planners. We’re citizen planners, and our job here is to protect the life, safety and welfare of the existing neighborhoods,” Gillis said of the commission’s purpose. Regan Smith, an attorney from the same firm as Moore, said developers will lose 15-20 percent of the density in new projects if the draft goes through as is. “You’re not going to be able to build townhouses in most of the town,” Smith said. Smith said that much of the town’s See TALKS Page 6
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Agency’s reversal blocks new school plans Continued from Page 1 Schools, which in the IAC’s view were “adjacent schools.” Price told the board he asked the IAC why Buckingham Elementary and Berlin Intermediate weren’t considered adjacent schools when the new Showell Elementary School was being developed several years ago. He said he was told, “different people looking at it now.” In May, Price said, the IAC was looking for different sources of funding that the county school system might call on, including the state’s Sustainable Communities Project. But in September, several months later, IAC officials notified Superintendent Lou Taylor stating that the board didn’t qualify for that funding either. In the meantime, planning for the new elementary school proceeded as Price and state officials continue to wrangle. Further, he added, this was a situation with which he was familiar, having gone through a similar situation under another superintendent. “Approval for funding is rare,” Price said. “We just have to keep going through it.” He also said that he was surprised that they didn’t receive the funding, as the IAC kept assuring them it would “find some avenue for the
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A rendering of the new Buckingham Elementary School, developed by Becker Morgan Group, was presented to the Board of Education earlier this month. A request for state funding for the school has been denied, putting the plans in question.
Buckingham funding.” Board member Jon Andes said that he was the superintendent that Price was referring to, adding that Stephen Decatur Middle School also had zero state funding during its construction. Andes further explained that Worcester County is considered a wealthy county by the state, the funding formula allows it to get no more than 50 percent funding for school
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construction projects. Even so, it receives roughly half of that, a circumstance that Andes called “ludicrous.” “The state needs to step up and provide the funding for this school,” Andes said. “Whatever it takes. The kids and parents deserve a new school. Buckingham deserves a new school.” Price said had he been told last December that no state funding was available, the school board would have been able to begin the appeals process for funds. He added that the Buckingham project wasn’t put in the 2025 capital projects program plans because the direction for funding wasn’t clear at the time. Taylor said that he would be meeting with State Senator Mary Beth Carozza and State Delegates Wayne Hartman and Charles Otto to discuss what to do next. The county commissioners were none too happy about the news, which they received from Price and Chief Financial Officer Vince Tolbert last Friday discussing the situation as well. Commissioner President Chip Bertino said Price knew that this would be a problem last year but never shared any information with
the commissioners or the school board. “(The Board of Education) sent over their capital improvement requests last week or the week before, and our staff finance team was going through it and noticed that there was no state funding in there for Buckingham Elementary,” Bertino said. He said that Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Candace Savage called Tolbert to clarify that this information was correct, and Tolbert was able to confirm that it was. “That was the first we found out about it,” Bertino said. “They didn’t give us a heads up. They just they didn’t make any notes on their capital improvement plan. They just sent it over.” He also said that the school board needed to talk with the state and see how the project might proceed, stressing that the county taxpayers would not pick up the bill for the entire cost of Buckingham. “We’re already disadvantaged because of the lack of funding that the state provides to us for the ongoing operation of education here,” Bertino said. “I don’t see how we can go forward with the lack of state funding.”
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10615 POINT LOOKOUT ROAD OCEAN CITY • $5,599,900 JUST REDUCED! $4,899,900 Custom 6BR/6BA/3HBA/ new construction west facing bayfront estate designed and built by David Bradley of Bradley Construction w/ views of both Assawoman Bay and skyline from the property’s L-shaped pool and swimup bar. Features exceptional craftsmanship w/astute attention to detail, custom finishes/woodwork, and architectural details. A welcoming orange crush bar made w/Port Rush quartz and 1st-floor Den/bedroom ensuite complete w/Murphy bed. Expansive family room has a wall of windows and glass sliders overlooking the bay. Gourmet chef's kitchen just off family room includes plenty of bar seating w/endless bay views. Kitchen boasts GE monogram ss appliances including 6-burner gas range, expansive center island, custom farm sink, w/vegetable sink, hone marble and quartz countertops. White custom Fabuwood cabinets w/undercounter lighting, appliance garages and custom pull outs for easy storage. Floating shelves in kitchen made w/reclaimed wood, and a designer tile backsplash. An expansive butler’s pantry, mud room w/custom shelving, laundry room, half bath on the main floor. White oak stairs, and custom-made glass elevator. 2nd floor spacious ensuite Bayfront bedrooms, each w/its own private balcony. A 4th ensuite bedroom which has been designed as a bunk room w/custom bunk and trundle bed complete w/a port hole. A coffee bar, refrigerator, and full-size laundry on 2nd floor. 3rd floor primary bedroom ensuite w/bay views, cathedral ceilings, turret cupola, coffee bar, fireplace, exquisite tile work, two enormous closets w/wood detailing and shiplap, and expansive covered porch. Primary bath has insulated tub w/jets and faces the bay w/a 6’x6’ circular Anderson window. Bonus room w/soaring ceilings and cupola; separate refrigerator, bar seating, a private deck, half bath, and laundry. A saltwater pool and spa, cabana area complete w/2 outdoor TVs, 2 refrigerators, custom cabinetry/countertops, fire pit area, permits for three lifts and a transient boat, a 50ft pier, dock and ramp. Parking for 6 cars. MLS MDWO2012190
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Breathtaking 5BR/4.5BA waterfront estate on 2+ acres is coming soon! If you are looking for an incredible home on a beautiful piece of property with breathtaking views overlooking Assateague Island, look no further. This home boasts 6,482 sq.ft. of luxury. The family room overlooks the water with 11602 S. HILLS DRIVE • BERLIN MD soaring ceilings and a $1,699,900 beautiful custom fireplace. The chef's kitchen is amazing, with lots of room for prepping food and enjoying home cooked meals, and the spacious breakfast area is off the kitchen and provides plenty of room for family and friends. The kitchen has lovely granite countertops, a butler's pantry, mini bar, and plenty of cabinets for storage. This home also has a formal dining room and formal living room, perfect gathering space for everyone to enjoy for years to come. The large primary bedroom suite is on the first floor with beautiful views overlooking the water. There are hardwood floors throughout the home. On the second floor you will find four additional spacious bedrooms and three baths, and a home theater/game room. There is also an additional room over the garage with a full bath. Off the back of the home there is a 40'x12' brick patio facing the water, which is perfect for outdoor dining and grilling. This home also comes with a Community Dock area with assigned boat slips. Slip number three is the owners. If you’re tired of the hustle and bustle, but you still want to be close to Ocean City, golf courses, and everything Assateague Island has to offer, this is the perfect home for you. Come take a tour today, put your finishing touches on it, and turn your dream of owning a Waterfront estate into reality.Your family and friends are sure to make memories that last a lifetime here. Come see for yourself. Schedule your showing today and consider making this dream home yours. MLS MDWO2015282
Luxury 5BR/6BA/2HBA Bayfront home with pool hits the market! This luxury home has 145 feet of water frontage with direct bay views and offers southern exposure. As you walk in the front door of this lovely home you will immediately fall in love with the attention to details and upgrades throughout. An elegant 733 BRADLEY ROAD • OCEAN CITY foyer with marble flooring $3,200,000 greets you as you enter with your eyes drawn to the beautiful Bayfront views and the swimming pool in the courtyard. On the first level you will find a kitchen designed for access in and out to the pool area with plenty of seating and room for entertaining family and friends. Also on the first floor, you will find a Bay front office or playroom for the kids. This home is complete with a home elevator so either take the spiraling stairs to the second level or take the elevator up to the second level. You will be mesmerized by the amazing Bayfront views and endless sunsets this home offers. There are 6 decks off the home for privacy. On the second level you will find a professional chef’s kitchen complete with large center island, high end appliances and plenty of cabinet space adjoining a beautiful, spacious dining room overlooking the bay. The family room is also complete with a gas fireplace for chilly winter nights, making this the perfect home for year-round living or a vacation home. Also, on this floor, you will find a second office, home theater room, or game room. On the third level you will enjoy waking up to the endless water views from your primary bedroom. The primary bath has custom finishes throughout with extensive tile work. The primary bedroom also has a fireplace for romantic evenings and relaxing. Also on this floor are three additional bedrooms, which are spacious and separated nicely from the primary bedroom. This home is over 6000 ft.² and is one of the few Bayfront homes available on the market. So, if you’re looking for a home at the beach, also offering all the thrill of the day with attention to detail look no further. Come take a look at 733 Bradley Rd. today before it’s sold! MDWO2014714
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HERON HARBOUR ISLE HOME WITH BOAT SLIP 304 S. HERON GULL COURT OCEAN CITY • $1,499,900 This single-family 4BR/4.5BA home with deeded boat slip is located in the sought after community of Heron Harbour Isle. This beautiful home has an open floor plan with a spacious family room with a 2-story stone fireplace. The family room flows into the kitchen which has plenty of cabinet space, a center island, breakfast bar and additional storage. Off the kitchen is the dining area where you will love having meals with your family and friends. Off the family room and dining area there is a screened-in porch, perfect for relaxing and enjoying morning coffee. Off the screened-in porch is a deck with a barbecue grill for crab feasts and grilling your favorites. Also on the first level of this home is the spacious primary bedroom with walk-in closets and a large bathroom with shower and soaking tub. There’s also a study on the first floor making remote work possible in a nice quiet area. The first level also has another full bath, laundry room and a half bath. On the second level there are three additional bedrooms and two more full baths. This home has lots of room for everyone to visit and there’s also a bonus room over the garage which could be used as a fifth bedroom or game room. The home also has a wrap-around porch, two-car garage and a deeded boat slip. The seller belongs to the Heron Harbour recreation association, which has tennis courts, indoor heated pool, fitness center, sauna, Olympic size outdoor pool, and a kiddie pool. The home is located very close to restaurants, shopping, and the beach. Come take a look today. This home is being offered partially furnished and is ready for your immediate enjoyment. MDW02015676
14111 FIESTA RD OCEAN CITY $739,900 Stunning 4BR/3BA coastal home with garage in North Ocean City has just been listed! This home is located six blocks from the beach and across the street from Fiesta Park, which has walking trails and a pavilion. After walking through a gracious covered front porch, you are welcomed into this fabulous home. The first level of this beautiful home has two spacious bedrooms, one full bath and a den/study area perfect for working remotely from home. Beautiful hardwood floors lead to the second level where you will find a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. There is a bright and airy dining room directly off the kitchen where you will enjoy making family meals and memories that last a lifetime. Adjoining the kitchen and dining room is a spacious family room with impressive cathedral ceilings. The second level also has the primary bedroom and the primary bath with shower and soaking tub. The second level also has a 12x16 composite deck with vinyl railings. On the third level you’ll find the fourth bedroom and another full bath. The fenced back and side yards have lots of grass for the dogs and kids to play. There is also a patio and grilling area. The home is being sold furnished and ready for your immediate enjoyment. The home also has a garage and multiple additional parking spaces and street parking. Come take a look at this very rare find before it’s sold!
Absolutely Stunning home in The Parke at Ocean Pines hits the market! This home has 3BR/2BA with one level living. As you walk to the front door, you’ll be welcomed with a beautiful array of flowers leading to a nicely covered porch area. When you enter this well-kept home, you will see a bright airy table space kitchen with plenty of cabinets, perfect for having friends and family over for dinner. As you walk down the hall there are two bedrooms and a full bath. Continuing down the hallway you enter the living area which opens to the back yard. Off the living area is the beautiful primary bedroom suite with another full bath. Then there is a full-size laundry room with washer and dryer and a very convenient oversize garage. This home is located in the award-winning community of The Parke, a 55 and older community in Ocean Pines. The Parke has a fitness center, library, sauna, nature trails, clubhouse, indoor pool and billiard room. So there are plenty of activities to enjoy. This home has been meticulously maintained. The HVAC was replaced in 2023, new carpet was also recently installed as was a new dishwasher in 2022. This home is shown by appointment only, so please schedule your appointment today for a tour and make this beautiful home a reality. MDWO2016462
Are you looking to build your dream home? Look no further than this beautiful residential lot in the community of South Point Farms. This beautiful building lot is in a prime location on the corner with beautiful bay views. The lot is approximately 2.76 acres and it’s located off 611 in Berlin Maryland. At the entrance of South Point Farms is a public boat ramp and public pier with water access for boating fishing, crabbing, paddle boarding, and kayaking. If you are looking for a peaceful, tranquil location with unbelievable Bay views this is the prime spot. There are multiple world-class golf courses close by and Assateague National and State Park as well for days on the beach. No builder tie in required. Come take a look today and enjoy the good life on South Point Farms! MDWO2014122
Professional photos to follow: Come take a look at this spacious 1BR/1BA Ocean Block beauty! This one-bedroom unit is over 700 sq. ft. and is on the ocean block side of coastal highway. This is an elevated building so there's a very nice view from the large deck off the family room. This is your chance to own a slice of Ocean City and make memories that will last a lifetime. As you walk in the front door, you’ll be welcomed by the beautiful dining area and kitchen. The family room flows off the kitchen and provides plenty of room for entertaining. There is a large balcony off the family room with access by a glass slider. The bedroom is very large and can accommodate two queen beds. There is one full bath as well. This condo located midtown Ocean City, close to plenty of restaurants, shops, and attractions. Come take a look today and own your slice of Ocean City. This building is professionally managed and has low condo fees. The condo is being sold fully furnished and is ready for your immediate enjoyment. MDWO2015968
Commercial Site in Prime Location hits the Market! 2.36 acres on the corner of RT 54 and W. Line Rd in Selbyville DE. This location is directly across from Yellowfins Restaurant and shopping center on heavily traveled Rt 54. The location is approximately 3-4 miles to the beaches of Ocean City & Fenwick Island. It has water and 8' sewer main that will supply a hotel, shopping center, office complex, medical center, professional center, etc. Lot is cleared. Buy it Now Before It's SOLD!!! Owner Financing is available. MLS DESU184528
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1303 MCHENRY COURT BERLIN • $145,000 Why not build? There's nothing like building the house of your dreams! Large cul-de-sac (11,566 Sqft.) home site in the very desirable Colonial Village location in Ocean Pines. Close to the Yacht Club, Yacht club pool and marina and Mumford's Landing Pool, and located only a few miles from Ocean City’s famous beaches. Ocean Pines is an amenity rich community w/restaurants, shops, tennis, recreational facilities, golf, ball fields, pickleball courts, basketball court, playground, 12 parks, 6 trails, indoor and outdoor pools, 2 marinas, beachfront beach club at 49th Street in Ocean City, and the farmer's market. There is also police protection, fire protection and excellent management. MLS MDWO2008616
14200 JARVIS AVENUE • UNIT B203 OCEAN CITY • $289,900
Beautiful 2BR/1BA condo in North OC hits the market! This condo is ready for your immediate enjoyment and is being sold fully furnished. You will enjoy making family meals in the updated kitchen with cute black and white checked flooring. The family room is off the kitchen and makes a great space for entertaining family and friends. There are two bedrooms and a full bath. The condo is bright and airy. The building has been updated as well with a newer roof, siding, composite decking and vinyl railings. This condo is conveniently located close to restaurants, stores, and the beach. Come take a look today before it's sold! MDWO2015846
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 1-3PM Stunning 2BR/2BA condo one back from the beach hits the market! This condo is located on 66th street in an ocean block building. The sellers have made many recent upgrades, installing luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, new microwave, new refrigerator, new stove, new dishwasher, new exterior HVAC unit, toilets and kitchen faucet within the last three years. The decks also were tiled in 2019 and the glass sliders leading to the deck were also replaced within the last five years. This would make a great second home or investment property and is being sold fully furnished and ready for your immediate enjoyment. This is one of the best values at the beach - fully furnished and only one back from the ocean. As you walk through the front door, you will see an inviting living room for entertaining family and friends. There is a dining area off the kitchen with glass sliders leading to a huge covered deck with recently tiled floor. You can hear the waves break from the deck. This is a first floor unit but it's an elevated building so the height off the street is equivalent to a second floor unit. This condo has two large bedrooms and two full baths so there's plenty of room for family and friends. The condo is in walking distance to many restaurants, stores, shops and a supermarket, so once you're here you don’t have to move your car, but the condo is conveniently located to the route 90 bridge, making coming and going a joy. Come take a look today before this amazing property is sold. This condo association is well managed by Mann Properties. MLS MDWO2016172
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32474 LIGHTHOUSE RD SELBYVILLE, DE • $4,500,000 Prime commercial location in Selbyville of 10.09 acres. This is a rare commercial development opportunity on the busy intersection of Lighthouse Sound Rd. (Route 54) and Hudson Rd. There are already many existing new homes surrounding this property and more than 3,200 additional homes are coming soon. This is the perfect location for a shopping center, multiple smaller retail businesses, and/or medical or other professional offices to serve these homes and the entire Selbyville, Bayside, Fenwick, Ocean City area. The Seller will finance up to 70% of the purchase price at 1 percent below the current prime lending rate for up to 5 years. If you are interested in only the highly visible corner piece on Hudson Rd. and RT 54 seller will sell a 2acre parcel on that corner for $1.28 million. At $640,000 per acre this is an incredible business opportunity. The property is located 8 miles from the beach. DESU2044978 HERON HARBOUR ISLE
This beautiful first floor 2BR/2BA condo is in Harbour Club in the fabulous community of Heron Harbour Isle. This unit is being sold furnished, is in pristine condition with luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout and has a lovely beach décor. 201 S. HERON DR #7F3 There is a large dining area flowOCEAN CITY • $424,900 ing off the kitchen. The kitchen is sure to delight the chef in your family with granite countertops, new white cabinets and stainless-steel appliances. The living area is very spacious for entertaining. There is a large deck off the family room.You will enjoy spending time with family and friends enjoying the cool summer breezes. The primary bedroom is spacious, and the primary bath vanity area has been upgraded. The second bedroom is perfect for family or guests. Imagine yourself in this beautiful condo in one of the nicest communities in Ocean City. Heron Harbour Isle is amenity rich with two outdoor pools, an indoor pool, a kiddie pool, fitness center, social room, sauna, locker room, two Har-Tru tennis courts, sidewalks and piers. Come take a look today and make memories that will last a lifetime. MDWO2015286
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S ROUTE 54 SELBYVILLE, DE $890,000 Commercial land 3.94-acre prime location served by water and sewer from Selbyville. This land is across from the new development of Coastal Villages. 1,000 feet of road frontage. Also available for sale is Tax ID 533-17.00-156.04 which has 7.29 acres for $490,000 (MLS- DESU2028756) this has a density of 16 lots. Both pieces are served by water and sewer in Selbyville. OWNER FINANCING IS AVAILABLE! Come take a look today before it's SOLD! MLS DESU2028754
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Room tax boost awaits discussion said that just because more space is that since the resort is 97 percent deContinued from Page 3 street-parking stress is from com- required of garages doesn’t mean peo- veloped, there is also the question of by commissioners mercial enterprises, not residences. ple will stop storing things in them. what the code changes would mean
Talks center on parking, garages “But that serves the community and that’s living in Ocean City,” Smith said. Smith said that a minimum of 9 feet for parking space width would do the job. Developer Jeff Thaler, of Atlantic Planning and Development, said that if one were to build townhomes on a 100-foot plot, developers could work with 20-foot wide parking areas in garages, but on a 50-foot wide plot, the spacing wouldn’t work out for townhomes. The spacing would have to be 19 feet wide on a 50-foot plot, he said. If not, developers would likely construct concrete buildings with open parking underneath, Thaler said. Thaler said that 24-foot wide garages on a 100-foot lot would force developers to drop one or two residences that they would have been able to include under the current code. Each residence would be roomier, but there would be fewer units. Gillis suggested buyers would be interested in less dense and more spacious residences, but Thaler said four extra feet could jack up a unit’s price by $100,000, making each one harder to sell. Realtor and builder Nolen Graves
Graves added to the argument about density, saying that developers continue to lose available land as they have to incorporate landscaping, stormwater management and now possibly larger garages. “We have to recover our land costs, and we have to build so many units to make it worth our risk,” Graves said. Graves said that the code change will push developers away from townhouse design and toward highrises, which the city has resisted in the past. He said nine-foot wide spaces would be adequate. The commission also discussed minimum heights for garages, with the thought that a height requirement might encourage residents to use shelves for storage instead of parking areas. “We’re just trying to figure out a way … where you can park in your garage if we could come up with some kind of solution for some storage for the homeowner so it’s more userfriendly and they don’t have to throw stuff out behind their house,” said commissioner Kevin Rohe. Bill Neville, director of planning and community development, said
for existing residences that don’t conform to the proposed requirements. Parking came up again when the commission turned the discussion to another set of proposed code amendments that defines terms such as attics, habitable attics, building height and dormers in the planning code. Dormers are windows that protrude from a slanted roof. The intent of the definition changes is to allow living areas in attics, which the current planning code does not allow, Neville said. Jeff Schoellkopf, a local architect and planner from the Design Group, said he wrote a paper last year about reconciling the building code with zoning codes in regard to habitable attics. While the building code allows for attics to serve any purpose, current zoning codes only allow the space to be storage, he said. Schoellkopf agreed with most of the definitions and amendments. Schoellkopf said he doesn’t support the proposal that adding a habitable attic would require another full parking space for a building. He said that the draft should be revised so that a habitable attic only requires a half of a space.
By Remy Andersen Staff Writer (Oct. 13, 2023) The Worcester County Commissioners are planning to discuss efforts to raise the state room tax from 5 to 6 percent during their meeting next Tuesday. “We don’t know what the state will do with the room tax,” Commissioner President Chip Bertino said this week. “It still has to go through the state legistature.” Bertino explained that while he was neutral in his position regarding Ocean City’s desire to raise the room tax rate, he wasn’t sure what the additional money collected from the tax would be used for. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic, who represents the Ocean City district, said that he stays in touch with the city, and that the tax would simply bring in more revenue for the city’s use. “The Town of Ocean City asked [the commissioners] to contact the state senators and delegates about the tax,” Mitrecic said. “I plan to bring up at the next meeting a letter that the commissioners would send to the state, requesting that the room tax be approved.” See ROOM Page 10
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Chicago Avenue, which once ran between Third and Fourth streets behind the Downtown Recreation Complex, sits closed off now as crews work on renovations to the park.
Chicago Ave. officially closed By Mallory Panuska Managing Editor (Oct. 13, 2023) Extensive renovations to Ocean City’s Downtown Recreation Complex have effectively closed a street behind the amenities as the project nears completion. City Council members approved the second and final reading last week of a request to permanently close Chicago Avenue, which runs along the bay between Third and Fourth streets. The right-of-way, which was open as a throughway before work began on the complex on St. Louis Avenue downtown, is becoming part of the park and will no longer be open to traffic. Officials have been planning a complete makeover of the historic
complex for years. The work includes updates to the west-block infrastructure, including property elevation, improved bayside boardwalk access, and adding headin parking along Fourth Street. Walking paths, benches, new playgrounds, and increased security measures are also set for installation in the area, which has been closed to the public since work began several months ago. Renovations to the east block of the complex includes an expansion of the Ocean Bowl Skate Park complete with an artistic mural, the installation of a new multi-court surface for both tennis and pickleball, reconstruction of the basketball courts, and construction of a new public restroom.
By Hunter Hine Staff Writer (Oct. 13, 2023) As crews come closer to completing the revamped west block of Ocean City’s Downtown Recreation Complex, demolition of the old fences and playgrounds on the east side is just beginning. Project manager Ron Humphress, who is with Ocean City’s engineering department, said the west block, with the exceptions of the playgrounds, is close to 80 percent finished. All the utilities are underground, and all that’s left is to finish is the top layer of soil before workers lay down sod. “Everything is on schedule. We’re moving very fast. We’re moving at a great pace, considering we worked through the summer. We got a lot done in three months,” Humphress said. Once finished, the new park will be split into two sections, with the west side block that borders the bay featuring two playgrounds, walking paths and a round field that is designed to accommodate concerts and events. Across St. Louis Avenue, the east block will feature a new basketball court, a pickleball court, two small fields and a large addition to the Ocean City Skate Bowl. On Tuesday, workers were digging trenches for irrigation systems, and
Humphress was overseeing the creation of a rain garden — a type of planted drainage ditch that retains and soaks up stormwater — on the west block’s south side. An excavator transplanted soil that has a special water-filtering formula from the back of a dump truck into the pre-dug ditch. Later, workers will plant the garden, which will help soak up water. On the St. Louis Avenue side of the west block, workers were finishing the concrete, curb-like retaining structure that will eventually hold the padded rubber base of the south playground, which will be larger and meant for bigger kids. Another amoeba-shaped concrete outline sits finished just to the north. It will contain a playground meant for smaller kids and be accessible for children with disabilities, Humphress said. “Both of the playgrounds have been bid out, decided on, and are on order,” Hemphress said. The winning bidder is expected to come install the playgrounds this winter. Toward the bay on the same block, there will eventually be a field complete with trees, benches and lighting, alSee CREWS Page 10
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Crews begin demo on complex’s east block Continued from Page 8 though right now it’s just soil awaiting sod. Humphress said the field area is about four feet higher than it was previously because of all the soil crews have added. The park was designed with concerts and events in mind, so the elevation allows any park vistiors to catch a better view of the bay, and be slightly above other people’s heads since a theoretical concert crowd would be watching from a gradient. A 10-foot walking path surrounds the field. The western most part of the path has permanently overtaken the old Chicago Avenue that used to run along the bayside boardwalk. About 95 percent of the concrete at the new park is pervious, meaning water will sink into the surface rather than run off, Humphress said. It’s yet
another stormwater management measure. Electricity will be accessible for any bands or vendors that might stage an event there. The current speed hump on St. Louis Avenue between Third and Fourth Streets will eventually be demolished and rebuilt about 10 feet north. This will serve as a crossing point connecting the east and west park blocks. On the east side, crews have started breaking down fencing at the basketball court and taking apart the old playground. Rec and Parks kept this block open for the summer, but now that most of the visitors are gone they are hitting this side of the project at full speed, Humphress said. Eventually, the basketball court and all the trees on the block will also be removed, along with remaining fences
and the playground that have already started coming down. The Ocean City Skate Bowl will remain open until the administration building to the south is demolished. There are plans for a new admin building, Humphress said. The company Grindline Skateparks, a west coast company that designs and builds skateparks around the nation, is set to install a significant street-coursestyle addition to the bowl’s east side. Susan Petito, director of Recreation and Parks, said that staff doesn’t yet have a final estimate on the skate park expansion. The contractor has told them they may be able to mobilize the project around November, she said. Humphress said site managers are awaiting a final review of the plans. The underground utilities on the east side will be a lot, Humphress said, since
crews will have to run things like fiberoptic cables underground to feed city security cameras. Both blocks will be fitted with security cameras. The east block will also be fitted with water fountains and “all kinds of little things that make a park what it is,” Humphress said.
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Room tax boost process begins Continued from Page 6 The letter would need to have the approval of all the commissioners to be sent to the state. Mitrecic says he doesn’t know if the commissioners will approve the letter, as it’s too early to say. Approval from the commissioners is the second step that the room tax increase request has to take in order to be raised a penny. The first step would be changing the law that restricts the room tax in the state’s four code counties — Worcester, Caroline, Kent, and Queene Anne’s — at the state level. An effort was made in 2022 by the county and state representatives, through a request from Ocean City, to enable the passing of the room tax legislation. However, state officials pointed out that the state constitution required Worcester to obtain letters of permission from the three other code counties. In the 2023 legislative session, a new bill was brought back that would allow each of the code counties to raise the room tax. While the measure received favorable reports from both the House and Senate subcommittees and passed the House, the bill failed at the Senate level for what city officials have deemed “partisan reasons.” State law requires that once the General Assembly passes the bill, the county commissioners must unanimously approve it before the changes can be enacted. “There are two things that need to happen, those are the two things,” Ocean City Manager Terry McGean said during a council meeting last week. “We are hard at work pursuing the first and then I’m sure there will be some work to be done to achieve the second.” McGean also said that Mayor Rick Meehan and the city’s lobbyist have been working with state officials since the 2023 legislative session ended to improve the bill’s chance for success in 2024. In the best case scenario, McGean added, the bill will garner the necessary approvals this year from the state and county for the increase to be implemented in January 2025.
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Council grants extension for 100th Street energy project By Mallory Panuska Managing Editor (Oct. 13, 2023) While a completion date is still up in the air, plans to construct a battery energy storage system on a lot off of 100th Street were officially extended this week. City Council members voted unanimously at a work session Tuesday to extend a conditional use approval for the project, which was proposed in early 2022 for one of two lots behind the Worcester County Public Library.
One of the lots is owned by the city and the other by Delmarva Power. A land swap was approved to allow Delmarva Power to build the system on the city-owned lot, and the conditional use, which permits construction of the facility and accompanying elements, was contingent on the completion of the swap. Bill Neville, the city’s director of planning and development, explained on Tuesday that because the land swap has See CONSTRUCTION Page 12
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OCFD encourages fire prevention (Oct. 13, 2023) The Ocean City Fire Department has teamed up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” The department is hosting a series of events in support of this year’s campaign, including an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 15, at the headquarters on 15th Street. According to a news release, the National Fire Protection Association has been the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100 years. This year’s campaign aims to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home
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fire injuries in the United States. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of cooking fires and deaths. “Year after year, cooking remains the leading cause of home fires by far, accounting for half (49 percent) of all U.S. home fires,” Lorraine Carli, the vice president of outreach and advocacy for the association, said in the release. “These numbers tell us that there is still much work to do when it comes to better educating the public about ways to stay safe when cooking.” The Ocean City Fire Department encourages all residents to embrace the 2023 Fire Prevention Week theme. “Cooking safety start with YOU,” Fire Chief Richie Bowers said in the release. “A cooking fire can grow quickly.
I have seen many homes damaged and people injured by fires that could easily have been prevented.” The following key safety tips are recommended to help reduce the risk of a cooking fire: • Watch what you heat. Always keep a close eye on what you are cooking. Set a timer to remind you that you are cooking. • Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. Always keep a lid nearby when cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner. • Have a “kid- and pet-free zone” of at least 3 feet around the stove or grill and anywhere else hot food or drink is prepared or carried.
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KIWANIS DONATION The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently presented a $500 check to Worcester County Youth & Family Services in Berlin. Pictured accepting the check, left, is Jennifer Leggour, the executive director of the organization, from Kiwanis Club Treasurer Carolyn Dryzga.
Food, basic necessities needed Continued from Page 14 House — 2 Arcadia Court • The Racquet Club – 11443 Manklin Creek Road The following new, unexpired items are needed: Boxed stuffing, canned vegetables, canned cranberries, jelly/jam, pancake mix, trail mix, crackers, fruit snacks, powdered drink mix, popcorn (unpopped),
toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, bar soap, boxed cereal, peanut butter, granola bars, cereal bars, pasta, pasta sauce, mac and cheese and tuna. To help with the effort, and other Cricket Center programs, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City presented a check for $500 to the center on Sept. 26.
By Mallory Panuska Managing Editor (Oct. 13, 2023) Ocean City law enforcement officials have been working with consultants over the last year to review and improve the police department’s extensive policy manual to meet state requirements passed in 2021. And now, the finished document is ready for review and approval along with a code amendment that will speed up and streamline the process to approve new policies. At a work session Tuesday, City Council members unanimously voted to advance approval of the new policy manual and first reading of the proposed code amendment to a regular Monday night meeting. Chief Ross Buzzuro said department officials and representatives with Lexipol, a national policy development company specializing in public safety, “spent countless hours” perfecting the document. State legislation passed in 2021 required a thorough review of existing policies and recommendation of changes and revisions to law enforcement policies and procedures, and Buzzuro said local officials were up to the task.
“Everything with police reform is a true feather in our cap,” he said. Police Lt. Frank Soscia, who spearheaded the effort as the head of the office of professional standards, said the department partnered with Lexipol when staff determined the policy needed extensive revisions. Lexipol provided input from professionals in constitutional law, civil rights, ADA and discrimination, mental health, use of force, and state-specific law. The consultants will also be able to continually update the policy, if changes come from the Supreme Court or other avenues, without delays once the code amendment is passed. The amendment proposes to change the department’s general order manual to a policy manual, which would allow revisions monthly by the Police Commission instead of requiring City Council approval. The proposed manual includes new policies on body worn cameras, officer involved shootings and death, unmanned aerial systems and public safety video surveillance. Modifications are also proposed for personnel complaints, use of force, report preparation and canines.
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Ocean City police have had a decrease in weapons arrests this September compared to Septembers over the last three years. Pictured are tmemebrs of the Police Commission and staff reviewing statistics at the commission’s monthly meeting on Wednesday.
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By Hunter Hine Staff Writer (Oct. 13, 2023) Weapon arrests of all kinds dropped in Ocean City this past September as compared to Septembers of the past two years, with eight total arrests this year, 25 arrests last year and 30 in September 2021. “That’s a significant decrease, about 75 percent, give or take,” Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said of the arrest numbers at a Police Commission meeting Wednesday. Those total weapon arrest numbers represent all arrests made for firearms violations, knife violations and a category grouping all other types of weapons. Firearms violations had the fewest arrests this year, with just one arrest this past September, while there were seven arrests in September last year and 11 in September two years ago. For knives, police arrested four people this September, 13 people in September 2022 and 12 in 2021. Five arrests were made for all other kinds of weapons last month, relative to 15 arrests in September of last year and 13 arrests the year before that. Mayor Rick Meehan asked Buzzuro if gun arrests decreased because people are bringing fewer weapons into Ocean City, or if the police are having trouble enforcing guns. Buzzuro said that because of a recent law change, police have had a more difficult time taking guns off the street, but they haven’t seen an increase in violent crime because of it. The law change that commissioners were referencing was HB 1071, which went into effect on July 1 and prohibits Maryland police from searching cars or individuals based on certain kinds of cannabis-related evidence like smell. “The good news is that … the crimes, as far as any violent crime, is also not a correlation to weapons being out there,” Buzzuro said. Police gave no citations for cannabis this past September after handing out 17-20 citations in the same month over the last two years. Adult use and possession of cannabis became legal in Maryland on July 1. Police arrested eight people for drugs this year relative to 17 arrests last September and 21 arrests in 2021. Officers also performed fewer custodial arrests this September compared to the same month in years past, with 148 in 2023, 293 in 2022 and 278 in 2021. Criminal citations declined through the last three Septembers. Police handed out four citations this year, six last year and 12 two years ago. Calls to service for police in September have steadily declined over
the last three years, dropping to 5,115 total calls this year from 5,826 in 2022 and 6,478 in 2021, according to the same set of monthly statistics. The total calls to service are made up of the OCPD’s top 25 calls to service. Police had an increase in calls to assist emergency services, with 261 calls in September 2023, 222 in September 2022 and 163 in 2021. Calls to police for disorderly conduct has trended down for the last three years. Officers received 158 this year, 185 last year and 427 two years ago. One of the most significant declines police saw were for controlled dangerous substances. While there were 39 calls regarding CDS violations two years ago and 54 calls last year, police only had five calls this past September. There were 122 calls to police for welfare checks this past September, while in September 2022 there were 152 calls and September 2021 brought 181 calls. Similarly, officer calls to collisions have decreased, starting at 159 calls in September 2021 and going down to 139 last year. Officers received 108 calls to collisions this year. Calls for city ordinance violations dropped from 170 in September 2022 to 53 in September 2023. Calls for stolen vehicle have been on the rise over the last three years, with nine calls in September 2023, three in September 2022 and two in 2021.
OCPD ups traffic enforcement for fall Cruisin’ 2023 By Hunter Hine Staff Writer (Oct. 13, 2023) The Ocean City Police Department issued more citations and warnings to drivers during this year’s Endless Summer Cruisin’ than the last four iterations of the fall cruisin’ event. Ocean City police gave out 832 citations and warnings to drivers throughout the car rally weekend, and the next highest total was 608 in 2019, according to statistics from the OCPD that show call and enforcement numbers during the Cruisin’ weekend from 2019-2023. These numbers do not represent enforcement solely involving Cruisin’ participants, but are for the city as a whole. The four-day Endless Summer Cruisin’ brings thousands of car enthusiasts to town each year, with this See STATS Page 20
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Teen skateboarder injured Stats show average number after collision with vehicle of traffic stops for Cruisin’ (Oct. 13, 2023) A 16-year-old riding a skateboard was flown to shock trauma in Baltimore last Friday night with non-life threatening injuries following a collision with a vehicle at the intersection of routes 113 and 376. According to a news release from the Berlin Police Department, the teen, who was not named, was attempting to cross the intersection on a skateboard against the pedestrian stop sign around 8 p.m. when a 71-year-old man driving south on Route 113 struck him while advancing through a green signal. The release said the skate-
boarder was not wearing a helmet during the incident and was taken to Atlantic General Hospital and then flown to shock trauma in Baltimore with non-fatal injuries. He was treated and subsequently released the next morning, according to the release. The release said no charges will be filed against the teen. Members of the Berlin Police Department also advised in the release that helmets should be worn while biking and skateboarding. They also said that people should not cross major highways while riding skateboards or other play vehicles.
Continued from Page 18 year’s the event running from Oct. 5-8. Alongside the citywide car show, Ocean City instituted a Special Event Zone that ran from Oct. 3-8. The even zone decreases speed in the city to a maximum of 30 mph. It also empowers police to serve heightened fines and lowers the threshold for arrest for some traffic violations. This year Ocean City police handed out 383 traffic warnings. In 2019, officers handed out 216 warnings during the four days of Endless Summer Cruisin’. That number dropped down to four in 2020, then rose to 43 in 2021 and 158 in 2022. Officers wrote 449 traffic citations this year, while during the fall Cruisin’ last year police wrote 399. Out of all five events from 20192023, police wrote the most citations in 2021, which was at 468. In 2020 police gave drivers 373 citations and gave 392 in 2019. Police pulled over 451 cars during the event last weekend, which is right around the average number of traffic stops that officers conducted over the last few years. The fall Cruisin’ in 2019 had 570 traffic stops, the greatest amount out of the past five events. Last year police conducted the fewest amount of traffic stops for that time range at 266. “There were a lot more cars in the neighborhoods in the north end of town. There were a lot more people staying there and a more traffic in those areas,” Mayor Rick Meehan said at the Ocean City Police Commission on Wednesday. “From what I got from some of the
residents, not a major complaint, just acknowledgment that an awful lot of people were back in some of those neighborhoods,” Meehan added. At a Police Commission meeting Wednesday, Buzzuro said police saw more car activity than usual near 120th Street, so they distributed more officers uptown. Throughout the event, police received 965 total calls to service, a statistic that is made up of citizens calling police to service and other officers calling police to service. From 2019-2020, there were just over 1,260 total calls to service for each event. In 2021 this number dropped to 978, and in 2022 there were 847 total calls. During Endless Summer Cruisin’ 2023, there were 175 citizen calls to service and 790 officer calls to service for police. Officer calls to service have made up the vast majority of total calls for the last five events, and there have been between 535-921 more officer calls than citizen calls each year. Police had 18 recorded incidents of exhibition driving this year. Exhibition driving includes excessive engine noise, tire burnouts and more. There were 12 instances of exhibition driving in 2022, 17 in 2021 and 10 in 2020. Officers arrested 28 people this year. Out of the last five events, the 38 arrests in June 2021 was the most Ocean City police have made, and the 26 in 2019 was the lowest. The remaining years had 31-36 arrests. There are not yet statistics available for towing or alcohol citations for the 2023 event.
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Injuries reported after car crashes into Fenwick store By Kevin Magill Coastal Point Staff Writer (Oct. 13, 2023) Injuries were reported last Friday morning at the Southern Exposure in Fenwick Island when a car drove through the front of the clothing store, according to officials at the scene. Fenwick Island police reported that the incident occurred around 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 6, when a blue Acura MDX driven by a 64-year-old woman crashed into the building. Two people were injured when the car crashed through the front of the building, according to a report from the Fenwick Island Police Department. A 67-year-old woman inside the store was pinned under the vehicle, while a 75-year-old woman was pushed back as the car crashed through the store. Store owner Tim Collins said one of the women injured was an employee who was in the southern end of the store when the car hit her. “She was between the car and the back of the building,” Collins said. While there was substantial damage to the store, Collins said his primary concern was with those who were injured. The employee, whose name has not been released, was flown by helicopter to Christiana Medical Center. The other woman was taken by an Ocean City ambulance to Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Collins said the driver of the car did not need medical attention at the scene. Collins was not in the store at the time of the incident, he said, but arrived shortly after. “I only live two blocks away,” he said. The driver of the car — its only occupant — was not injured in the crash, according to the police report. Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company Assistant Chief Brian Martin said the fire company was dispatched around 11 a.m. Friday for a call of a vehicle into a structure. Upon arrival, they found “one vehicle, almost all the way through the structure, with multiple patients,” Martin said. Structural damage to the building was being assessed following the accident, and workers had begun shoring up the structure. Collins said the store will be closed until further notice. About 75 emergency personnel were on the scene, including Fenwick Island police, and firefighters from Bethany Beach, Roxana, Millville, Frankford, Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City fire companies, as well as members of the Sussex County Technical Rescue Team, according to Martin. Collins complimented the re-
sponse from the FIPD and all the responding agencies, as well as members of the community who had checked in with him Friday. Fenwick Island Mayor Natalie Magdeburger, who went to the scene upon hearing about the accident, also lauded the response from FIPD and other agencies who responded to the call. Coastal Highway in front of the store was closed immediately after the accident but was reopened later in the afternoon. The cause of the accident remains under investigation by Fenwick Island police. This story appears in this week’s print edition of the Coastal Point as well as on the newspaper’s online site.
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Pickle burglar The Ocean City Police Department charged Christopher Terry Yost, 48, of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, with three counts of burglary, trespassing and theft, after he allegedly went into a condo without permission and helped himself to the owners’ food, according to a police report. On Oct. 3, around 7:30 p.m. police went to a condo near 127th Street after someone called about a breakin. Officers met the owner and her daughter, who told police that when they got to their condo they noticed things were “out of place.” When the two went inside, their lights were on, and several items from their fridge were set out on their kitchen table, looking as if they had been eaten, the victims said. One of the items was a jar of pickles.
Several items that didn’t belong to the occupants were scattered around the condo, including a bottle of vodka, a shattered phone and a container of pina colada mix. Police also found two bags and a purse on the kitchen floor that were full of clothes and a wallet that belonged to a stranger. The victim told police that the last person she knew had been inside the condo was her husband, who had left around Sept. 17. While a forensic unit collected evidence in the condo, Yost came to the front door and talked with police. Yost told officers that he had been in the unit looking for a tool he thought he left there on a previous tiling job. Yost showed officers a key to the unit that he had known was hidden near the condo door from previously working there and said a property manager had given him permission to
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Pranks, assault Police charged Ryan Jeremiah Howell, 18, of Seaford, Delaware, with disorderly conduct, after he allegedly “ding-dong ditched” hotel residents, according to a police report. Ding-dong ditch is defined as a person ringing someone’s doorbell and then running away before the occupant comes to the door. Howell also faces three assault charges for allegedly throwing sand at a homeless person, according to an arrest warrant that police served him. On Oct. 5, around 11 p.m., police went to a hotel near 17th Street for a call that four men with ski masks were running down the hallways kicking hotel-room doors. On 18th Street, one of the people who called pointed police to the four men who were on the Boardwalk. An officer stopped three of them and one ran back to the hotel. Police went to the hotel lobby and found Howell, who was the one who ran away, standing next to an elevator. Howell allegedly told police his mom dropped him off in Ocean City a few hours earlier, where he met three other young men and smoked cannabis with them. Howell admitted that he wore a ski mask and ding-dong ditched the hotel rooms, police wrote. Officers arrested Howell. Earlier that day, around 3 a.m., police went to 27th Street for a call that a homeless woman was assaulted by three men. An Ocean City security camera caught the assault on tape, police wrote.
Police met the victim, who they knew as a local homeless woman. She told police that while she was sleeping on a Boardwalk bench several men had been harassing her. She said that two nights before Oct. 5, the men had poured sand on her and her belongings. Then on Oct. 5, a man poured more sand on her, threw sand at her and poured a beer on her hair while she was asleep. The victim described the men to police. After police arrested Howell for the hotel pranks late on Oct. 5, they identified him as one of the men in the surveillance video harassing the homeless woman. Officers interviewed Howell about the harassment, and wrote that he started laughing when they brought it up. Howell allegedly admitted to police that he poured sand on the woman and “dumped some tea” on her. Officers wrote the arrest warrant, or an “Application for Statement of Charges” while Howell was in custody.
Drunk driving crash Sarah Edith Rich, 61, of Selbyville, received 12 charges from officers including DUI, failure to stop after being involved in a car accident and driving on a revoked license after she allegedly hit a parked car and then fell asleep. On Oct. 6, around 9:45 p.m., police went to 138th Street on a call about a car crash. Officers met the victim who said a small Fiat hit his parked car then drove several houses away and stopped. They suspected the driver was drunk. Police approached the Fiat and met Rich in the driver’s seat. Her door was slightly opened, and the car appeared to be running with the gear shift set to reverse, according to the report. Rich was asleep, and the police woke her up. Rich told officers that she had been driving home from a bar, and police said they could see signs she was drunk. The Fiat had front, driver-side damage, and both tires on that side were flat. Rich allegedly first denied that
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POLICE/COURTS she had hit a car, then admitted it, according to police. She reportedly told officers she didn’t try to find the owner because it was too dark and she wanted to relax. Officers asked Rich for her license multiple times and she allegedly told them the state had “put her down as a non-classified person.” Rich admitted to having a few alcoholic drinks and told police she takes Gabapentin, a nerve pain medication. Rich failed sobriety tests and police arrested her. Police later found that another car had also been struck, and that Rich’s Delaware driver’s license had been revoked.
Eluding police Cameron Jacob Schlough, 18, of Abingdon, Maryland, received 27 charges from the OCPD, including attempting to elude police, reckless driving and driving an unregistered car after he was allegedly doing wheelies on his motorcycle and fled police, according to a police report. On Oct. 7, around midnight, police saw a 1998 Red Honda Super Hawk motorcycle doing a wheelie while heading south on Coastal Highway near 118th Street. This was during Endless Summer Cruisin’ while Ocean City was under a Special Event Zone. Police saw that the motorcycle’s registration had expired, and that the driver was following another vehicle too closely. Police turned on their lights and sirens to pull over the cyclist near 56th Street, and the driver, who was later identified as Cameron, allegedly accelerated away instead of stopping. Police saw Cameron drive onto the sidewalk and into a midtown bar’s parking lot. Officers drove up to Cameron in the lot and turned on their lights again, but Cameron reportedly drove away again. Police did not pursue Cameron, but watched him drive through two red lights on Coastal Highway, according to the report. Cameron left his motorcycle on 41st Street and ran away. Police checked the motorcycle and found that the plates were registered to a different vehicle, also owned by Cameron. An Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Officer found Cameron walking on 45th Street, and police stopped him. Cameron allegedly told police he recently bought the motorcycle from a friend and didn’t have paperwork for it, and he allegedly admitted to doing a wheelie. Cameron told officers that he didn’t stop because he didn’t want the motorcycle to get impounded, and claimed he was going 90 mph on Coastal Highway, according to the report. Officers arrested Cameron and later found that he did not have a motorcycle license.
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Inaugural Bronco Bash rumbles into town Beach cruises, sand course among activities to expect in all-new Ocean City event By Remy Andersen Staff Writer (Oct. 13, 2023) The first ever Bronco event in the nation to be held on a beach is headed to Ocean City this weekend. Bronco Beach Bash is set to take place from 10 a,m. To 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, with activities both on the beach and at the inlet. Registration will be available on-site on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The event is free to the general public, however, anyone riding in a registered Bronco can purchase a guest wristband for $15. Live Wire Media and Craig Huffnagle, who owns Krawlworks in Pennsylvania, have partnered to organize the event. Live Wire Media founder Brad Hoffman said talks about bringing a Bronco event to Ocean City began over two years ago, with the Town of Ocean City approving the event about four months ago. “This is a new event that has plenty of room to grow,” Hoffman said. Hoffman also said the Ford Bronco is steeped in American heritage, with the sixth generation of
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From 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, beach cruises will take place from the inlet to 29th Street. After the cruises, Bronco drivers can test out a custom-built sand course starting at 11 a.m. The three shifts for the sand course will occur both days,
10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., and 3-4:30 p.m. New Broncos from title sponsor Preston Automotive will be on display at the inlet. Other event sponsors include IAG performance, Eastern Shore Bronco Restoration, Tree Top Custom Engraving, Krawlworks, Kicker and Audio Works. A Show and Shine will also take place both days, where Bronco owners will have a chance to show off their rides and compete for prizes in multiple categories. Additionally, a celebrity appearance from TV star AK Watley will also be at the inlet on Saturday and Sunday, where he will show off his million-dollar Ultra 4 Race Bronco. A kickoff party will take place from 6-9 p.m. Friday at Blu Crabhouse on 23rd Street. A Bronco Beach Bash Splash Party will take place at Fast Eddie’s on 118th Street from 8:30-11 p.m. on Saturday. “We want it to be an amazing experience for everybody,” Hoffman said, noting how the event is free to the public. “We anticipate that it brings new people into Ocean City, so it’s important to make a great first impression and run everything first class.” For more information, visit broncobeachbash.com or visit the event’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Berlin Oktoberfest, sidewalk sale slated for this weekend (Oct. 13, 2023) Berlin’s annual Oktoberfest celebration will take over the downtown streets from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The event will feature The Edelweiss Band playing authentic Oktoberfest music as well as live music by local band The Dunehounds. A variety of beers and meads will be on tap and for sale, including more stations this year with an array of event-themed brews. Vendors will also be selling typical
German food, such as brats, knockwurst, pretzels and German chocolate cake. A sidewalk sale with all types of crafts and trinkets will be set up along the street, along with the Scales n Tales Animal and Cascading Carols Juggling shows for kids. Those who attend the event are asked to park at Berlin Intermediate School and take the free shuttle downtown. The shuttle runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Crowds walk the streets of downtown Berlin during last year’s Oktoberfest.
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Art league to host free info session on displays Oct. 17 (Oct. 13, 2023) The Art League of Ocean City will host a free information session next week to show artists how to exhibit their work at the Ocean City Center for the Arts. The session is set from 5-6 p.m., Oct. 17, and the public is welcome to attend. Gallery staff, led by Director Katie Joyce, will discuss the basics of showing and selling artwork at the center. The session will teach artists how to correctly prepare artwork to be hung in the galleries and inform them of opportunities for exhibitions in the galleries and gift shops. Artists will also learn the process for entering juried shows, the benefits of membership, and more. Staff will answer questions from attendees as well. Advanced registration is preferred but walk-ins are welcome. Pre-register at OCart.org/classes. More information is available at 410-524-9433.
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By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Oct. 13, 2023) Fate is like reading a book, one never knows what the next page will bring. Last week, mom and I headed to St Helena, California, to the finals of the Sutter Homes Build a Better Burger contest. While I did not win, the experience will always be part of my repertoire of memories. For those who relish the thought of culinary competition, following is a detailed account of the fastest hour in my life. All five finalists met at the winery the day before the competition to go over the details of the contest and meet with Chef James Houghton to make sure we had everything we needed. In addition, we found out that we would not start at the same time. Once your burger was complete, you had to go in front of the judges and explain your entry. This way our burgers do not sit while waiting, which is a great idea. In any type of competition, expect the unexpected. The smallest details can make a huge difference. I had been practicing with jars of spices open, containers open, etc., but that was not to be at the competition. Everything was brand new which means tops have to be removed, containers and bags have to be opened. When time is of the essence, that slowed me down. So, in trying to make up for lost time, I accidentally cut myself. I had practiced many hours and I never cut myself. I could not believe it.
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Addition brings sweet and spicy flavor to craft burger Continued from Page 26 ference. In fact, I finished with 3 minutes to spare. I cannot thank Sutter Homes and the staff for such a great experience. Everyone was wonderful and mother and I had a great time. Looking back, I have tried to figure out where my burger fell short. I have ideas but will never know for sure. But one thing I do know. I have been a semi-finalist, a finalist, but I have not taken top honors. Trust me, I will be back and hopefully, the third time will be a charm. Following is a description of my burger, a picture of my burger, and the recipe for the sweet and spicy peach-tomato jam. The jam is great on burgers, hotdogs, grilled proteins and makes a perfect condiment for a cheese tray. A Farmer’s Delight is more than a mouthwatering burger, it is a remembrance of my childhood. Having been raised in Washington, D.C., I could not wait to spend my summer vacations at my aunt and uncle’s farm in Mt. Airy. Farming is hard work but the rewards tickle our taste buds to a degree of utter delight. I will start from the base of the burger and work my way up. A Farmer’s Delight is a half-pound burger that is nestled in between a brioche bun. The beef patty is seasoned with a smoked-salt butter. The butter enhances the sear while smoked salt enriches the charcoal flavor. A little trivia follows – did you know that pimento cheese was developed by a farmer in New York in the 1870s? With that thought in mind, a pimento cheese ball is hidden in the patty for a gooey surprise. This cheesy goodness that is infused with pimento cheese spread, shredded cheddar cheese, and garlic powder not only gives the burger depth of flavor but also contrast in texture. The next component is a red fried tomato that has been breaded with cornflakes, corn chips, and cornmeal. Red tomatoes have more flavor than green tomatoes, and the “corn” breading continues the theme of farm to table. A dollop of sweet and spicy peachtomato jam follows. Fragrant peaches and meaty Roma tomatoes are infused with ginger, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, and dried red pepper flakes to give this burger a “wow” factor. Precision is not quite ascertained: acidity and freshness are necessary for completion. A cucumber, onion salad where the veggies are sliced on a mandoline ensures lightness and
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Community cuts ribbons on county parks, playgrounds (Oct. 13, 2023) The Worcester County Commissioners and area residents and community members recently celebrated openings of two new play areas. On Sept. 19, the ribbon was cut at the new Bishopville Park off of Bishopville Road. The 6,483-square-foot playground includes two adjoining sections for children ages 2-5 and youth ages 5-12 designed for kids of all abilities of play and adults of varying ages and abilities to actively engage with them. The park also includes a pavilion with grills, picnic tables, and public parking. Then on Oct. 3, commissioners and other attendees cut the ribbon on a new farm-themed playground equipment at Newark Park off of Route 113. The 3,836 square feet of play space
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Worcester County Commissioners, along with community members and residents, cut the ribbon on new equipment and facilities on Sept. 19 at Bishopville Park off Bishopville Road.
is comprised of two adjoining sections, one for young children ages 25 and another for youth ages 5-12. The playground also includes inclusive components for children and adults. To learn more about the county’s parks and play areas, visit worcesterrecandparks.org or click on #PlayMDsCoast on social media.
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PHIL PERDUE Captain’s Table: Fridays and Saturdays, 5-9 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, Located in The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City, 410-289-7192 / Captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5-9 p.m. COCONUT’S BAR & GRILLE 3701 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, 21841 410-289-6846 / castleinthesand.com Oct. 13: Darin Engh, noon to 3 p.m.; Full Circle, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 14: Bell Bottom Blues, noon to 3 p.m.; Triggerfish, 48 p.m. Oct. 15: Rick & Regina, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 19: Shortcut Sunny, noon to 3 p.m.; Endless Ember, 4-8 p.m. COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City
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Worcester County Historical Society dinner slated Oct. 29 (Oct. 13, 2023) The Worcester County Historical Society will hold its annual dinner meeting on Oct. 29 at the Ocean City Golf and Yacht Club near South Point. Following the program, the organization will give out grants to several Worcester County museums. This year’s speaker will be Hunter “Bunk” Mann, a native of the lower Eastern Shore and author of two books, “Vanishing Ocean City,” published in 2014, and, “Ghosts in the Surf,” published in 2019. His talk will center on the 1933 storm, which cut the inlet at the south end of the resort. He called the storm one of the most important events that ever happened to Ocean City, as it opened the possibility for commercial and deep sea fishing. The deep sea fishing includes the famous White Marin Open held every year. The storm also ended the pound fishing industry with the destruction of the railroad bridge coming into the resort. But another benefit was the extension of the beach because of the jetty at the inlet.
This allowed the town to install a parking lot on the beach. When Mann wrote his book he interviewed 24 people who had been alive at the time of the 1933 storm. He will discuss some of their comments during his talk. The menu for the historical society’s dinner will consist of a 3-ounce crab cake, baked chicken, salad, vegetable medley/baked pineapple, Eastern Shore cornbread, pound cake, rolls, and tea and coffee. A silent auction of several historical items, including an original signed copy of “Worcester County: Maryland’s Arcadia” complete with dust jacket, will also be held. Tickets are $45 per person and can be purchased by sending a check to Judi Menavich, 9 Drawbridge Road, Berlin MD 21811. The deadline for reservations to the dinner, which is open to the public, is Oct. 20. Doors will open at 1:45 p.m. with the dinner starting at 2 p.m. The dinner is open to the public.
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DOWNTOWN
South end to 28th Street ANTHONY’S CARRYOUT 1608 N Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, (corner of 17th and Coastal Hwy) 410-213-4803, anthonyscarryoutoc.com $$ | Sandwich shop American restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Locally baked rolls with overstuffed and oversized subs, sandwiches, hand cut Idaho fries, fried chicken and much more. Thinly shaved slow roasted roast beef and hams daily. Breakfast sandwiches stuffed meats, eggs and cheese piled high. A must try!!! Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Open Thursday through Monday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. CABANAS BEACH BAR & GRILLE Located in the Plim Plaza Hotel, 109 N Atlantic Ave., 2nd Street & the boardwalk, Ocean City, 410-524-1776, www.cabanasoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open to the public. A full-service restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner inside and Signature smash burgers, fresh cut fries, handhelds, signature salads, and much more. Indoor and outdoor bar. Fresh squeezed crushes, frozen drinks, tropical libations. Dine in or carry out. Open Thursday, noon and Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, breakfast 8 a.m. Going forward Cabanas will be open weekends. Friday and Saturday for lunch and dinner. Sunday for lunch only. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, in The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City, 410-2897192, captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar A local tradition for more than 60 years featuring hand cut steaks, premium lobster and perfectly prepared regional seafood. Open for breakfast and dinner every day. Happy Hour, seven days a week, 4-6 p.m. Breakfast: Monday through Friday, 7:30-10:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Dinner: Sunday through Thursday, 4-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 4-10 p.m. CARUSO’S PIZZA & SUBS Downtown & Boardwalk across from Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Ocean City, 410-289-1990, oceancitymdpizza.com $$ | Kids’ menu Pizza, subs, calzones, stromboli’s. Fresh lemonade, orange crushes and beer. Open 7 days a week. Dine in or carry out available. COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar American style local restaurant serving seafood, steaks and chefs specials. Check out the off season weekday specials. Early bird; daily, 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday’s early bird specials, all day and all night. Happy Hour; daily, 2-5:30 p.m. with food and drink specials. Open Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Dine-in, carry out. Ordering online www.coinspuboc.com. CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR 17th Street in the Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy traditional Eastern Shore cuisine and local favorites that are sure to please your entire party! Choose from a selection of house specialty entrees such as sharables, handhelds and seafood. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring specialty rums. Open daily, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Happy Hour, every
day, 3-6 p.m. CRAWL STREET TAVERN 19 Wicomico Street, Ocean City 443-3732756, @crawlstreettavern $$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar Come join the Crawl Street Tavern family with great food, drinks and fun. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Good home cooking from cream chip beef, pancakes to their famous crab cake sandwiches, burgers, finger foods, tacos, steamed shrimp, salads, wings, soups and much more. Open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine in or take out. No delivery. DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND Caroline Street, Wicomico Street and S. Division Street on the boardwalk, Ocean City www.dumsersdairyland.com Ice Cream is made daily. Stop by any Dumser’s location for homemade ice cream, milk shakes, sundaes, floats and much more. Open 7 days a week. FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410289-0990 $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Fishtales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare in town. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So, sit back and enjoy. Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Closed on Wednesday. HAMMERHEADS RAW BAR & GRILL 913 Atlantic Ave. on the boardwalk, Ocean City, 410-289-0006, www.hammerheadsocmd.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront deck. Try our Seafood steam pots and 1/2 lb burgers, creative cocktails like the shark and tank and rum punch bucket. Take a break from the beach with a cool frozen drink or one of our refreshing fresh squeezed fruit crushes. Open Thursday through Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. HARBOR WATCH RESTAURANT 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Boardwalk & Inlet, Ocean City 410-289-5121, harborwatchrestaraunt.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Harbor Watch Restaurant prides itself on the highest quality seafood, unlimited sides, known for our award-winning raw bar, certified angus beef and home to the best view of Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. and Friday through Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Closed Monday through Wednesday. Call for banquet and large-party details. PAPI’S TACO JOINT 15th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 443-664-6811, Papistacojoint.com $$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar Authentic Mexican restaurant open 7 days a week. Weekdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. With a family atmosphere you can enjoy building your own street tacos with a sheet table side with their home-made authentic salsa. Serving food such as little cravings, choice of salsas, salads, bowls, soups, main dishes and desserts. Also, brunch, gluten free and vegan menus. Happy Hour Monday through Friday, 3-5 p.m. with beer, wines, cocktails and specialty signature drinks. Dine in or order online for your carryout. PICKLES PUB 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4891, www.picklesoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open daily. Serving food until 1 a.m. Free parking across the street. Daily food and drink specials. Live entertainment 6 nights a week. Lots of pool tables. Liquor store attached. Game room. 30+ drafts on tap. Dine
in or carry out. THE WEDGE BAR 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Boardwalk and Inlet, Ocean City thewedgeoc.com $-$$ | Full bar Sit back, savor and take in the fresh salt air breeze at the most geographically unique dining spot. Treat your senses to elevated coastal cuisine and panoramic views of the ocean, bay and Assateague Island — the best view in town just got better. Enjoy small plates, sandwiches and burgers grilled on Ocean City’s only Josper grill. Happy Hour, Sunday, Monday and Thursday, 3-5 p.m., featuring $10 Wings, chicken tenders, steamed shrimp, and $12 house burger! Open Thursday through Monday.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets 32 PALM 32nd Street in The Hilton, Ocean City 410289-2525, 32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Elevated cuisine, locally sourced ingredients and allocated spirits are prominently featured in our lounge and dining room. Open yearround for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Routinely updated menus with the highest quality local ingredients for fresh seafood any time of the year! Don’t miss out on Happy Hour, every day, 3-6 p.m. THE BONFIRE 7009 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 410-5247171, thebonfirerestaurant.com $$$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar The ultimate all-you-care-to-eat seafood and prime rib buffet. 150 feet of delicious food with prime rib carving to order station, chicken, ham, steamed and fried shrimp, briskets, salad and soup bars, homemade desserts, and so much more. Crab legs are available by the pound. Check out the early bird specials. A special section of foods for children when the kids are happy so are the parents. Plenty of seating for large parties. Call for reservations. Voted the best buffet in Ocean City for 6 years. Open Thursday through Sunday, 4 p.m. MARLIN MOON RESTAURANT 3301 Atlantic Ave. in the Double Tree Hotel, Ocean City 410-289-1201, marlinmoonocmd.com $$ | Full bar Winner of the Maryland People's choice award, Marlin Moon continues to offer its famous, locally loved dishes and famous happy hour. Enjoy creatively crafted cocktails, fresh selections from the raw bar and luscious desserts. Happy Hour, every day, 3-6 p.m., featuring drink specials. Breakfast, 7:3011:30 a.m.; Lite Fare, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Dinner, 4-10 p.m.; and Bar open noon to 11 p.m. PGN 29th Street, Ocean City, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-8380, 410-289-4083, www,pgncrabhouse.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & Wine Know for their famous steamed crabs. Dining in or carry out is available. Casual seasonal seafood stop for the all-you-can-eat specials. Steamed crabs, chicken and corn on the cob. You can find clams, ribs, crab cakes, seafood platters and more. You can call for daily specials. Open 7 days a week. 11 a.m. SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m. through midnight with island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets BAHAMA’S CRAB SHACK CARRYOUT & OUTLET Oceanside MD/DE Line and Coastal Hwy, Fenwick 302-537-5882
Premier seafood, chicken, homemade soups, super crab cakes, steamed shrimp, fresh clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters and snow crab claws. Fat crabs by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Closed Tuesdays. Open Wednesday through Monday, 11 a.m. CAROUSEL OCEANFRONT HOTEL & CONDOS 118th Street, Ocean City 800-641-0011, www.carouselhotel.com Enjoy one of the restaurants at the Carousel. Fine Ocean Front dining with a beautiful view. The Reef 118 is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday through Sunday serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and 4-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday serving dinner. The Bamboo Lounge is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday and 4-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. WHISKER’S PUB 11805 Coastal Hwy., Located in the Ocean City Square Shopping Center 410-524-2609, whiskerspub.com $$/$$$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar Under new management. Serving lunch and dinner with new menu items. Finger foods, savory sandwiches, soups, salads, and delicious entrees. One of the highlights is the famous burgers. High quality ingredients and cooked to perfection. Also, serving fresh seafood, steaks, and chef’s special dishes. Happy Hour, daily, 4-7 p.m. Dine in, carry out and curbside pickup. Come for the food and stay for the fun. New Fall menu specials: Monday, Burger Night; Wednesday, Rib Night; Thursday, Grandma's Meatloaf Night; Friday, Fish and Chips Night. NFL specials every game, food, and drink specials available. Check out our website for more details. Closed every Tuesday.
OCEAN PINES CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, Oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar Indoor and outdoor dining with sweeping views of the 18th green and pond, the Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items with a full bar menu. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday. Carry out also available. OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, www.OPYachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open daily at 11 a.m.
WEST OCEAN CITY CANTINA LOS AGAVES MEXICAN GRILL 12720 Ocean Gateway #7, West Ocean City 410-390-3914, cantinalosagaves.com $$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar Ocean City’s newest Mexican restaurant and bar. Offering delicious and generous portions of the tastiest traditional and not so traditional #MexicanEats you have ever tried. Open daily at 11 a.m. Serving food until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Bar open til 11 p.m. OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410801-1111, www.occhopsticks.com $$ | Beer | Premium Sake Authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carry out. Lunch specials, dinner and lite fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m to 9:30 p.m. and Friday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. PIZZA TUGOS 9935 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West Ocean City 410-524-2922, pizzatugos.com $$ | Full bar | Celebrating 40 years in Ocean City. Offering pizza, wings, burgers, subs, salads, pasta and more! Open daily at 11 a.m. Serving food until 2 a.m.
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Ravens party, 5K slated for this weekend in Ocean City By Mallory Panuska Managing Editor (Oct. 13, 2023) From a Ravens football party and 5K for a cause this weekend, to two more charity and running events going into the holiday season, Ocean City is still packed with things to do in the off season. At a meeting last week, City Council members approved details of the following events: Rockin’ Ravens Weekend Baltimore Ravens football fans will gather this weekend at the Castle in the Sand Hotel for the three-day Rockin’ Ravens Weekend. The hotel is offering a package for fans that runs Friday through Sunday that includes a room, breakfast, and access to a Saturday pig roast tailgate and Sunday watch party for the Ravens game against the Tennessee Titans. Last week, City Council members approved a request from the event organizers to close 37th Street east of the alley for the pig roast Saturday evening. With the approval, the beach and emergency access are to remain open. According to a staff report, the organizer is paying a total $469 in private event and asset and support fees. Run the Boards Like Rob The annual Run the Boards Like Rob 5K is tentatively set from 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday, on the Boardwalk between South Division and 19th streets. The event is a 5K and 1-mile run/walk that benefits the Salisbury University Alumni Association. According to a city staff report, registration will open at 8 a.m. on the concrete pad east of the Boardwalk at South Division Street. Both races begin and end on the Boardwalk at South Division. Participants in the 5K will run north to 19th Street and turn around, while 1-mile participants will run/walk to Third Street and turn around. The organizer will set up an inflat-
able arch on the Boardwalk at South Division Street and a 10-by-10-foot tent on the concrete pad east of the Boardwalk in the area. The event has taken place for seven years and is self sustaining, according to risk management staff. The report said the organizer will pay $350 in private event fees. Toys for Tots Beach Run The annual Ocean City Jeep Club Toys for Tots Beach Run is tentatively set from 3-5:30 pm., Nov. 18, on the beach from the inlet to Fifth Street. According to a staff report, no more than 150 Jeeps will drive on the beach in the designated area to deliver donations to the Kite Loft on the Boardwalk at Fifth Street. Photos will be taken and the Jeeps will drive south on the beach and exit at the inlet lot. Members of the Beach Patrol will manage the event, based on available staff, with ATVs and an SUV. The staff report said the event has been held in Ocean City the past seven years without incident. The organizer will pay the town a total $355.35 in private event and asset and support fees.
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Jingle Bell 5K In conjunction with the holiday season and kick-off of the city’s Winterfest festivities, the Winterfest of Lights Jingle Bell 5K is tentatively set from 5-7 p..m, Dec. 3, at Northside Park. According to a staff report, the race is slated to delay the opening of the Winterfest of Lights to the general public by about 45 minutes an hour that day, pushing back the opening of the displays to around 6:30 p.m. instead of 5:30. The Winterfest of Lights will kick off as usual on Nov 16, and run Wednesday through Sunday until Christmas week, when it will be open everyday, The organizer of the Jingle Bell will pay the town $250 in private event fees, according to the report.
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OC Running Fest slated for Oct. 28 at downtown inlet (Oct. 13, 2023) Complete with a television sponsorship agreement, the inaugural Ocean City Running Festival is officially set to commence at the end of next month. Slated for Oct. 28, the event will feature a full marathon, half marathon, and 8K and 5K races, all finishing at the Ocean City inlet. According to a news release, a oneyear partnership between event organizer Corrigan Sports Enterprises and broadcast title sponsor Maryland Sports Commission “will significantly boost the visibility of the Ocean City Running Festival and help create a memorable experience for participants and the local community.” “We are excited to join forces with the Maryland Sports Commission to bring the Ocean City Running Festival to the forefront of the sports scene in Maryland.” Lee Corrigan, President of CSE, said in the release. “By broadcasting the Ocean City Running Festival on WMAR and with the support of the Maryland Sports Commission, we have a unique opportunity to share the beauty and excitement of this event with a broader audience, ultimately benefiting both our runners and the Ocean City community.” Bill Hooper, the Vice President and general manager of WMAR in Baltimore added that the company is “proud to welcome Corrigan Sports Enterprises and their production team” to the airwaves. For more information about the Ocean City Running Festival, visit ocrunfest.com. For corporate partnership information, contact Ryan Corrigan, at rc@corrigansports.com.
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8TH ANNUAL HOPE PALMER PINK PARTY 2023 OCRV SHOW Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. A diverse range of RVs and custom van builds. Explore equipment and gadgets. Discover insider tips and expert advice. Also, e-bikes, fishing, paddling and boat cruises. Tickets: ocrvshow.com.
FRONTFEAR TOWN’S HAUNTED TRAIL Sun Outdoors Frontier Town, 8428 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 7-10 p.m. The Haunted Trail is free to Sun Outdoors Frontier Town and Ocean City Gateway guests (with their campground wristbands). Admission for all others will be $10 cash per person. 443-9780674
MAHJONG CLUB Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Join in for a fun morning of playing tile Mahjong. Feel free to bring your own tile set. All are welcome. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org
FRIDAY MATINEE Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 2 p.m. The true story about the revival of a small Michigan town when a couple wins millions after discovering a loophole in the lottery. 410-957-0878, www.worcesterlibrary.org
BOOK DISCUSSION: ‘WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING’ BY DELIA OWENS Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Copies of the book are available at the Ocean Pines circulation desk. 410-2084014, www.worcesterlibrary.org
MARYLAND CRAB CAKE DINNER Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 4-6 p.m. Cost is $14 for a one crab cake sandwich platter; $24 for a 2 crab cake sandwich platter; and $10 for crab cake sandwich only. Eat in or carryout. Bake sale table available.
OCTOBER FEATURED ARTISTS’ RECEPTION Worcester County Arts Council, 6 Jefferson St., Berlin, 5-7 p.m. Featuring artists Sandy Glassman and Richard Husband and complimentary refreshments. Artwork created by 30 artists and members of the Co-Op Gallery on display and available for purchase.
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Sat., Oct. 14 2023 OCRV SHOW Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. A diverse range of RVs and custom van builds. Explore equipment and gadgets. Discover insider tips and expert advice. Also, e-bikes, fishing, paddling and boat cruises. Tickets: ocrvshow.com.
BRONCO BEACH BASH Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 7:30 a.m. Bronco enthusiasts will gather on the beaches in Ocean City. Activities include beach crawl, sand course, vendor village, Show & Shine and after parties. Tickets: https://broncobeachbash.com. 443-366-5944
HARBOR DAY AT THE DOCKS West Ocean City Commercial Harbor, Sunset Avenue, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring live crustaceans, crab cake eating contest, demonstrations, local fisherman displays, artisans, educational exhibits, entertainment, food and fun kids’ activities. https://harbordayoc.com
Sunset Grille, 12933 Sunset Ave., Ocean City, 1-5 p.m. Featuring $1.98 beer, crushes, drinks and wine and live music. Cover charge is $25 and will be donated to John H. “Jack” Burbage Regional Cancer Care Center.
MARYLAND MORTGAGE PROGRAM Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 1 p.m. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will present the different programs they offer to assist people purchasing their first home. 410-641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org
WILLARDS BASKETS, BAGS & BUCKS BINGO Willards Lions Community Center, Hearn Street, 6-11 p.m. Tickets $30. Willards Ladies Auxiliary Baskets, Bags & Bucks Bingo Fundraiser. info@abcprinters.com, 410-726-1583, 410-8352285
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 9 a.m. to noon. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
FREE COMMUNITY FLU CLINIC Bethany United Methodist Church Pocomoke, 205 Market St., Pocomoke City, 8-11 a.m. Free clinic for those ages 13 years and older. No appointment required. Donations help offset the cost of future flu clinics. www.agh.care/flu
POWELLVILLE PRESENTS FALL INTO THE HOLIDAYS SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA 5085 Powellville Road, Pittsville, 9 a.m.2 p.m. Come fall into the holidays with Powellville Volunteer Fire Company’s Annual Shopping Extravaganza. Featuring a variety of vendors and oyster sandwiches for purchase. treasurer@powellvillefire.com, 410-8358181
OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. Award winning Captain Ken Thompson who will discuss the process of planning, preparing and fishing in the world’s richest billfish tournament, the White Marlin Open. Also, member updates. All welcome. 410-641-7662
BROADWAY’S ROCK OF AGES BAND®
BERLIN OKTOBERFEST AND FALL SIDEWALK SALE
Ocean City Performing Arts Center, Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 7 p.m. Music and hits of the ’80s. Tickets cost $40 and $35. Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8877091 /broadways-rock-of-ages-band-ocean-
Historic Downtown Berlin, 124 N. Main St., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Featuring The Edelweiss Band and The Dunehounds, Cascading Carlos, petting zoo, Assateague Scales-n-Tales, beer, for and sidewalk sale. https://www.facebook.com/events/3532
Sun., Oct. 15 2023 OCRV SHOW Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. A diverse range of RVs and custom van builds. Explore equipment and gadgets. Discover insider tips and expert advice. Also, e-bikes, fishing, paddling and boat cruises. Tickets: ocrvshow.com.
BEACH BASH Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 7:30 a.m. Bronco enthusiasts will gather on the beaches in Ocean City. Activities include beach crawl, sand course, vendor village, Show & Shine and after parties. Tickets: https://broncobeachbash.com. 443-366-5944
BLESSING OF THE PETS CEREMONY Church of the Holy Spirit Episcopal, 10001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pets should be on leashes or otherwise under their owners’ control. Any size, shape or type of pet is welcome. Participants may also bring a photo of a departed pet or a stuffed animal. 410-723-1973
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING Sundays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 10 a.m. www.jw.org
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Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 p.m. This group meets twice a month to discuss selections recommended by the Great Books Foundation. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 5:30 p.m. Join Enoch Pratt Free Library Librarians and Baltimore Heritage LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour Guides for a fascinating and fabulous history going back to the 1830s. 410-524-1818
T.O.P.S. OF BERLIN - GROUP #169
BEACH HEROES-OC
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410641-0157
Tuesdays - Volunteer beach clean-up group meets from 9-10 a.m., year-round. Trash bags, grippers and gloves provided. Check the Facebook page “Beach Heroes-OC” for weekly meeting locations. All are welcome.
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION
N. Main St., Berlin, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free clinic for those ages 13 years and older. No appointment required. Highdose vaccines available at this clinic. Donations help offset the cost of future flu clinics. www.agh.care/flu
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center, 9707 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 1-2 p.m. For survivors and current patients battling breast cancer. Women Supporting Women, 410-5487880
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Atlantic General Neurology, 314 Franklin Ave., Berlin, 3-4 p.m. For stroke survivors, family and friends. 410-641-4765, bglime@atlanticgeneral.org
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING FREE READING BY POET ELIZABETH KNAPP Hazel Center, Wor-Wic Community College, Room 302, 32000 Campus Drive, Salisbury, 7 p.m. Knapp is the author of “Requiem with an Amulet in Its Beak” and “The Spite House.” She teaches at Hood College in Frederick and is a poetry editor for The Baltimore Review. www.worwic.edu
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. 410-2894725
DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ladies who love to sing invited. Mary, 410-629-9383 or Carol, 302-2427062.
OC KNITTING CLUB Tuesdays - Worcester County Library Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m.
Mondays - Worcester County Library Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 7-8 p.m. No dues or fees. 410-459-9100
Tuesdays - Experienced dancers and others interested in watching or learning more are welcome, 7-9:30 p.m. No partner required. Info: TangobytheBeach.com.
Tues., Oct. 17
ZUMBA TONING TUESDAYS
OC KNITTING GROUP Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Bring whatever project you happen to be working on. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org
Tuesdays - Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 5:30 p.m. Zumba with optional light weights. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com
Wed., Oct. 18
FREE COMMUNITY FLU CLINIC
BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP
Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, noon to 4 p.m. Free clinic for those ages 13 years and older. No appointment required. High-dose vaccines available at this clinic. Donations help offset the cost of future flu clinics. www.agh.care/flu
Takes place via Zoom on the third and fourth Wednesday of each month. For surgical patients. Atlantic General Bariatric Center, 410-641-9568
CHAIR YOGA Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Nicole Long, certified yoga instructor, teaches how to stretch in a safe and low impact manner. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org
HOW TO EXHIBIT AT THE ARTS CENTER Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 5-6 p.m. Free information session on how artists can exhibit their artwork at the Ocean City Center for the Arts. The public is welcome. Advanced registration is preferred: OCart.org/classes. 410-524-
BACKGAMMON CLUB Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Drop in for a game of strategy that dates back 5,000 years to Mesopotamia and Persia. Beginners welcome. 410-2084014, www.worcesterlibrary.org
BOOK CLUB: ‘SOMEWHERE OUT THERE’ BY AMY HATVANY Snow Hill 50plus Center, 4767 Snow Hill Road, 11 a.m. Stop by the Snow Hill 50Plus Center to pick up your book, then join in for the discussion and craft. 410632-3495, www.worcesterlibrary.org
FREE COMMUNITY FLU CLINIC Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123
SETTING UP YOUR SURVIVING SPOUSE FOR SUCCESS WITH INFOCUS FINANCIAL Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Learn how to appropriately plan for the unexpected loss of a spouse or significant other. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org
MOBILE MENTOR Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 2 p.m. Providing one-on-one assistance for those who want to make the most of their tablet or mobile device. 410-641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org
CAREER RESOURCES AT THE LIBRARY CAREER RESOURCES AT THE LIBRARY Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 5:30 p.m. Learn about free library resources. Spruce up your resume, learn computer skills and general professional development. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org
KIWANIS CLUB MEETING Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Third Wednesday meetings are offsite and will be updated monthly on the website and Facebook. Guests are welcome. www.kiwanisofopoc.org
ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTICE OVEREATER’S ANONYMOUS
quested: 410-208-4014. www.worcesterlibrary.org
Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 2 p.m. Learn about free library resources. Spruce up a resume, learn computer skills and general professional development. 410-9570878, www.worcesterlibrary.org
SETTING UP YOUR SURVIVING SPOUSE FOR SUCCESS Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2-3 p.m. Instructors include Robert Jeter, a certified financial planner and Cynthia MacDonald, an estate planning attorney. Registration: https://retireinfocus.com/common-estate-planning-mistakes-berlin/. 410-6774848
ZUMBA WEDNESDAYS Wednesdays - Ocean City 50plus Center, 104 41st St., 10 a.m. Dance background not required. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com
Thurs., Oct. 19 SUNFEST Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Four days of free music, more than 200 artisans and artist, an array of fall activities and a wide selection of food vendors. https://ococean.com/sunfest/
CPAP MASK FITTING Atlantic General Hospita’s Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin. Free mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. Appointment required: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726.
ZUMBA Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Join licensed, certified Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman for an hour of movement. These classes uplift and improve mood. Registration required: 410208-4014. www.worcesterlibrary.org
ROMANCE BOOK CLUB: ‘CEMETERY BOYS’ BY AIDEN THOMAS The Buzzed Word, 11805 Coastal Highway, Unit C, Ocean City, 6 p.m. Join the Ocean City Library with The Buzzed Word for an evening of Queer Romance and Wine. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org
BEACH SINGLE 55 PLUS MEET AND GREET Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4-6 p.m. 302-436-9577, BeachSingles.org.
Crossword answers from page 28 CHESS CLUB Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Come to the library and bring your boards. All are welcome. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. This workshop starts with a 20-minute lesson on genealogy research followed by a Q&A session. Bring any family information you have. Registration re-
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EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Customer Service, MS Word & Excel, knowledge of Basic Office Procedures; Strong Math Skills are a plus. WE OFFER: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, competitive pay, great benefits, paid holidays and vacation. Email resume to Gherker@comcast.net or call 610-459-5857 Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Town of Snow Hill, MD Full-Time Employment JOB INFORMATION: This position manages all activities related to water and wastewater treatment, water distribution system, and sewage collection system. This reports to the Director of Public Works. EXPERIENCE: At least 5 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of a class 2 water treatment plant and 5 years of experience operating a class 5A wastewater plant. Candidate will possess a Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) permanent Water Class 2 operators license and a 5A permanent wastewater license and have experience operating a four stage Bardenfo activated sludge plant with Dyna Sand Filters. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to obtain MDE Superintendent License, valid driver’s license, able to lift minimum fifty pounds, available for On-Call Emergencies. BENEFITS: Upper $70,000, paid health benefits, dental, Maryland State Retirement Plan paid vacation, sick leave, paid holiday, personal leave. The Town of Snow Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. TO APPLY: Email letter of interest & resumé to Rick Pollitt at townmanager@snowhillmd.com by October 20, 2023.
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Help Needed at West Ocean City boat yard to cut grass and block up boats. Call 410213-1383.
Year-Round Outboard Motor Tech/Mechanic needed for basic outboard and boat service, winterizing outboards and shrink wrapping boats. Excellent starting salary. Call Harbor Marine Inc., W. Ocean City, 410-213-1383.
HOUSE SHARING Nice house. 94th Street area. Enclosed hot tub room, other amenities. Nice pets considered. Seeking employed males 20-30 years old who have their life together. Winter or year round. $600/month plus utilities. Text Rob, 410-726-5200.
Ocean City Florist Now Hiring PT Floral Designer. 2-3 days a week. Some Saturdays will be required. Experience necessary. Call 410-250-1636 or apply within. Montego Bay Market is looking for year round Deli and Cashier for the end of the summer and the off season. Please apply in person 12903 Coastal Hwy.
Help Wanted Cook with 2-3 years
experience required. Honest, dependable, reliable. Flexible schedule, Full or Part-time. Weekly pay checks. Friendly work environment. Serious inquiries only. Open daily 12:00 p.m. American Legion Post #166, 2308 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, MD.
The Town of Snow Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. TO APPLY: Email letter of interest & resumé to Rick Pollitt at townmanager@snowhillmd.com by October 20, 2023.
CLASSIFIEDS CALL 410-723-6397
HIRING Code of Enforcement & Building Official. Full-time with benefits for the Town of Selbyville. Complete job description at Selbyville.delaware.gov
RENTALS RENTALS Fully Furnished Townhouse, 4BR, 2BA, Living Room, Dining Room. Water, Electric and Cable not included. $2100/month. Yearly lease. One month security deposit and one month rent upfront. Located at 438 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD 21011. 410-456-0272 Winter Rental 2BR/2BA Waterfront in Ocean City. Available Oct. 30 to June 30. Non-smoking, no vaping and no pets. $1600/month + utilities and one month security deposit upfront. 443-880-5727
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL Industrial Warehouse. Space: 1500 sq. ft. Masonry construction, 18’ high ceiling, large garage door, bathroom. Route 90/Bishopville. Call 443-497-4200. 1 Office/Retail Space available in West Ocean City. Approximately 1656 sq. ft. Call 443-497-4200
Commercial Warehouses 600 and 800 sq. ft. spaces West Ocean City and Bishopville, MD Yearly Leases Only
Call 646-812-1212
DONATIONS DONATIONS Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.
VEHICLES VEHICLES WE BUY CARS Running or not. 302-732-3529
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Seeking YR & Seasonal Rentals! Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Town of Snow Hill, MD Full-Time Employment JOB INFORMATION: This position assists the Superintendent in the management of all activities related to water and wastewater treatment, water distribution system, and sewage collection system. This position reports to the Water/ Wastewater Superintendent. EXPERIENCE: At least 3 years experience in the operations and maintenance of a class 2 water treatment plant and 3 years of supervision experience operating a class 5A wastewater plant. Candidate will possess a Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) permanent Water Class 2 operators license and a 5A permanent wastewater license and have experience operating a four stage Bardenfo activated sludge plant with Dyna Sand Filters. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to Supervise the Daily Operations of the Facilities, valid driver’s license, able to lift minimum fifty pounds, available for On-Call Emergencies. BENEFITS: Salary $22.98 per hour, health benefits, dental, Maryland State Retirement Plan paid vacation, sick leave, paid Holiday and personal leave.
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Hofmeister, Robinson & DiPietro 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza II, Suite 601 Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE FEE SIMPLE DWELLING
103 123rd Street, Unit 381, Ocean City, MD 21842 n/r/t/a 101 123rd Street, Unit 381, Ocean City, MD 21842 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Thomas Ettz, dated December 1, 2003, and recorded in Liber 3957, folio 125, among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, default having occurred under the terms thereof, and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, Courthouse Door, on Monday, October 23, 2023 AT 11:00AM All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon SITUATED IN Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is believed to be improved by a residential condominium-style dwelling believed to contain one bedroom, one full bath, central air conditioning and a balcony. The property address is 103 123rd Street, Unit 381, Ocean City, MD 21842, n/r/t/a 101 123rd Street, Unit 381, Ocean City, MD 21842. Said property is in fee simple and is sold in an “as is condition” and subject to all covenants, conditions, liens, restrictions, easements, rightsof-way as may affect same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $17,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or certified check, or other form acceptable to the Substitute Trustees, in their sole discretion. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) days of ratification, the deposit may be forfeited or property may be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. Interest to be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the deed of trust note from date of sale to date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees in the event the property is purchased by someone rather than the note holder. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , including, but not
PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. These three weeks of notification begins on 10/06/2023. Line No 554-22 501-23 511-23 543-23 658-23 715-23 733-23 753-23 756-23 805-23 832-23 841-23 866-23 867-23 870-23 834-23
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All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-10/5/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ limited to, exceptions to the sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, or court administration of the foreclosure, there shall be no abatement of interest. Taxes, ground rent, water, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges, assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the Substitute Trustees. NOTE: The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational purposes only. Neither the auctioneer, the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, the Substitute Trustees nor their agents
or attorneys make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of information. PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE URGED TO PERFORM THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO THE FORECLOSURE AUCTION. For additional information, please contact the Substitute Trustees. Ralph J. DiPietro and Scott R. Robinson, Substitute Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC 410-825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com OCD-10/5/3t _________________________________ MICHAEL J. LAY ESQ. 200 EAST 25TH STREET BALTIMORE, MD 21218
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19907 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EUGENE ANTHONY DORE Notice is given that Tracy A. Sies, 11 Bantry Court, Baltimore, MD 21237, was on September 25, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Eugene Anthony Dore who died on July 21, 2023, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in
the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 25th day of March, 2024. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Tracy A. Sies Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street
OCTOBER 13, 2023 Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: September 29, 2023 OCD-9/28/3t _________________________________
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OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING EAST SIDE OF WORCESTER HIGHWAY (US ROUTE 113) ON PIN OAK DRIVE THIRD TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 442 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV on behalf of Pin Oak Properties, LLC, property owner, and amended to include Robert, B. Riccio, Jr., property owner, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately 6.46 acres of land located on the east side of US Route 113 (Worcester Highway) on Pin Oak Drive, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District to C-2 General Commercial District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application. Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 AT 10:30 a.m. IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER – ROOM 1101 ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863
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Ocean City Today / Public Notices At said public hearing the County Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 442 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve, or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the surrounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance. Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 442 and the Planning Commission’s recommendation, which will be entered into record at the public hearing, are on file and available to view electronically by contacting the Department of Development, Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. (except holidays), at (410) 632-1200 as well as at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/12/2t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR UTILITY SCALE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM IN WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND SNOW SOLAR PROJECT NORTHWEST SIDE OF TIMMONS ROAD EAST OF US ROUTE 113 Pursuant to Sections 1-114 and 1344 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, an application has been filed by Chaberton Solar Snow, LLC on the lands of Charles Waite, III, for a utility scale solar energy system Step I Concept Plan approval on property located on the northwest side of Timmons Road, east of US Route 113, designated on Tax Map 56 as Parcel 10 in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. The proposed project is anticipated to produce approximately 7.54 megawatts (DC) output on 28.9 acres of the this 103.82 acre property. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the Step I application. Pursuant to Sections 1-114 and 1344 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 AT 10:35 a.m. IN THE COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER – ROOM 1101 ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 At said public hearing, the County Commissioners will consider the utility scale solar energy system and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve, or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being developed, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of the building, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations, and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance. A map of the proposed area, the staff file on the utility scale solar energy system application and the Planning Commission’s recommendation, which will be entered into record at the public hearing, are on file and available to view electronically by contacting the Department of Development, Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. (except holidays), at (410) 632-1200 as well as at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/12/2t _________________________________
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
ORDINANCE 2023-18 RE: Conveyance of Certain Air Rights Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that Ordinance 2023-18 was introduced for first reading at their meeting of October 2, 2023. Second reading is scheduled October 16, 2023. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the October 2, 2023, agenda packet. This ordinance authorizes the conveyance of air rights onto MHROC Property Owner, LLC, over the relocated Washington Lane from fourteen (14) feet above the highest point of the relocated north-south alley and extend skyward one hundred and fifty (150) feet from said point, for the length of Block 48N, a distance of 300 feet, be-
tween 13-14th Street. In exchange, MHROC Property Owner, LLC, agrees to construct and maintain a total of thirty-three (33) feet of alley improvements as stated in the ordinance. OCD-10/12/1t _________________________________
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
ORDINANCE 2023-19 RE: Issuance of General Obligation Bonds Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that Ordinance 2023-19 was introduced for first reading at their meeting of October 2, 2023. Second reading is scheduled October 16, 2023. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the October 2, 2023, agenda packet. This ordinance authorizes the Mayor and Council to issue and sell General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $28,410,000 for water infrastructure projects, Montego Bay street paving, convention center improvements, and the Ocean City Police Department mixed-use facility. OCD-10/12/1t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: EUGENE MARK CARPENTER ESTATE NO. 19915
NOTICE
OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Cheryl Zimmerman, 38 Warner Street, Plains, PA 18705-1131 for judicial probate of the will and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at One W. Market Street, Court Room 4, Court House, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 11/07/2023 at 10:00 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 10/12/23 OCD-10/12/1t _________________________________
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REAL ESTATE REPORT
Three helpful hints to save on homeowners insurance By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Oct. 13, 2023) Homeowner’s insurance is a necessity if your home is mortgaged and covers the structure of your home and your personal property, as well as your personal legal responsibility (or liability) for injuries to others or their property while they’re on your property. Many homeowners are seeing increases in their monthly mortgage payments due to annual homeowner policy renewals being increased enough to cause their monthly payment to rise. Here are three helpful hints that could help you save on your homeowner’s insurance: • Talk to your agent once a year—It’s a good practice to call your insurance agent each year to review your policies. But, competition is still fierce for new customers. It’s worth the effort to see if switching companies can help you save. And, look into bundling your homeowner’s insurance policy with your auto insurance. This alone can save you approximately 5-15 percent in premiums. • You may have too much coverage—Check your policy to make sure you aren’t carrying more replacement coverage than you need. Some policies contain an “inflation protection” provision that automatically increases your
coverage annually. Speak with your insurance agent to see if you can adjust your coverage amount to a more realistic number, and the savings can add up to as much as 10 percent off your premium. • Small claims can cost you in the long run — Industry professionals say filing a claim for every leak or broken window can cost you in the long run, raising premiums as much as 10-15 percent. By switching your policy to a higher deductible, and banking the savings to cover the cost of minor repairs, you can save up to 25 percent off premiums in some cases. It’s always a good idea to discuss any claim with your agent before contacting your insurance carrier directly – they have the knowledge to help you decide whether the claim is worth filing. Also keep in mind, just as a lender will pull a credit report before approving you for a loan, insurers will research your past claim history with national databases such as Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange. And, just as a credit report may contain errors that will lower your credit score, these insurance databases can contain errors as well that can negatively affect your pricing. You can receive your insurance report free during each 12-month period by visiting personalreports.lexisnexis.com. — Lauren Bunting is the Broker of Record for with Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City.
Casino revenues down at Ocean Downs and statewide (Oct. 13, 2023) Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate more than $155 million in revenue from slot machines and table games during the month of September, with Ocean Downs Casino contributing more than $8.76 million of the total. Overall, the numbers were 2.6 percent down statewide from September 2022, with the local casino reporting a nearly 5 percent drop in revenue from last year. According to a news release, casino gaming contributions to the state came out to more than $66.4 million in September of this year, down 2.2 percent from 2022. The release said contributions to the Education Trust Fund for the month were over $47.848 million, or a little more than 3 percent down from last year.
Casino gaming revenues also support the communities and jurisdictions where the casinos are located, Maryland’s horse racing industry, and small, minority- and womenowned businesses. Ocean Downs is one of six privately owned casinos in Maryland that offer both slot machines and table games. The others are: MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Live! Casino & Hotel in Anne Arundel County, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City, Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County. All but one of the casinos, Live! In Anne Arundel, reported decreases in revenue for the month compared to last year.
Md. sportsbooks generate $3.2 million in September (Oct. 13, 2023) Maryland’s 13 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks that operated through September combined to generate more than $3.2 million in contributions to the state. Locally, the retail sporks book at Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin accounted for nearly $30,320 of the total. Each sportsbook contributes 15 percent of taxable wins to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education pro-
grams. Statewide handle in September came out to more than $442.4 million, with mobile handle accounting for 95.1 percent of the total at nearly $421 million. Mobile wagering delivered $2.88 million contributions to the state for the month, while retail sportsbooks contributed $342,859. Ocean Downs’ handle for the month was a total $1.35 million. For the year, the sportbook’s handle totaled nearly $3 million.
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Downtown Ocean City was home to the inaugural Oceans Calling Festival held Sept. 29 to Oct. 1. Hotels in the region were happy with the turnout during the bustling weekend. Pictured, crowds walk along the Boardwalk inside the festival grounds on Dorchester Street during the event.
Hotels see stellar festival weekend By Remy Andersen Staff Writer (Oct. 13, 2023) Following the successful turnout of last week’s Oceans Calling Festival, a few downtown hotels couldn’t be happier with how smoothly their businesses ran. “We had a significantly higher room revenue than last year, as the festival was obviously canceled,” said Dan Jasinski, the regional operations director for Real Hospitality which manages properties such as Park
Place Hotel, the Aloft Hotel, Home2Suites and the Kokomo Hotel. “The cancelation last year had a huge impact on the turnout we were expecting, but this year we saw figures that were similar to our peak month [July],” he added. Jasinski also said that they saw an increase in food and beverage revenue that correlated with the increase in room revenue. “We charged roughly $300 to $350 a night, depending on the type of
hotel you were staying at and where the hotel is located,” Jasinski said. He also said that it helped to be prepared to accommodate the influx of tourists that were headed to the festival, as they knew the hotels would be busy. “The demographics were perfect,” Jasinski said. “We prepared just like how we’ve always done to prepare for summer tourists.” Jasinski praised all the positive See DOWNTOWN Page 44
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Bus, tram ad revenues may be below promised $200K New contractor could owe difference on guaranteed share of ‘23 sales to city By Mallory Panuska Managing Editor (Oct. 13, 2023) With three months left in the year, Ocean City’s revenues from bus and tram ads are expected to fall just below a $200,000 promise that representatives of Gateway Outdoor Advertising made to secure the contract last year. In spring 2022, resort officials signed a six-year contract with the New Jersey-based company to sell advertisements on buses and Boardwalk trams. Company officials promised the city $200,000 in revenue through a one-third, two-thirds split, a guarantee that tipped the scales in their favor over veteran contractor Vector Media. And while the early projections were positive, with Gateway officials floating grand plans to introduce innovative new strategies such as digital tram ads, the company got off to a slow start. In February, members of the resort’s Transportation Committee expressed concerns over reports that
the new contractor was only working on renewing existing contracts and had no new clients in the hopper. Committee members asked to meet with Gateway officials to hash out the concerns, and after a discussion in April, the company was back in their good graces. Company officials reported a lofty expectation of $373,000 in sales for the season, which was a little more than the total Vector generated in 2022. In reality, the revenues are expected to come in closer to $300,000 for the year, with the city’s share at just under the promised $200,000. “They are aware if these numbers pan out they’re going to end up owing us an extra $7,200, or thereabouts, to make that minimum guarantee,” Transit Manager Rob Shearman told members of the Transportation Committee at a meeting Tuesday. Shearman pointed out that the numbers he shared were actually a little below the expected revenue, and well below his initial projections, which he admitted were high. Early this summer, Shearman estimated over $391,000 in revenue — with more than $258,000 set to go to the city — from bus and tram ads.
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A digital ad for a city event is shown on display on the back of a Boardwalk Tram earlier this summer. No paid ads flashed on the screens this year, but several advertisers will be putting up displays during Sunfest for free.
“They are much lower to that projection than my previous numbers led on,” Shearman said Tuesday of the actual numbers. The lower figure is not a cause for concern, though, as Shearman explained that his projections were based on what he called “a random bell curve.” “They’ve really been doing a good job of getting ads out on the buses and trams this season,” he said. He added after the meeting that the city will receive the $200,000 Gateway promised even if the sales do not reach that level, as the guarantee is included in the signed contract. Transportation staff have also said that they expected a slow start with the new contractor, an Shearman said he expects the numbers to continue improving. One area where growth is anticipated is through digital tram ads. The new technology consisted of outfitting television screens on the
backs of the eight Boardwalk trams to flash ads as the vehicles drove up and down the boards. After working out some glitches with the installation and software, the screens were up and running by the end of summer. However, they were only displaying in-house city ads, which produced no outside revenue. Upon request from committee members, Shearman said he worked out deals with six customers to display ads for free on the trams during Sunfest. Set for Oct. 19-22, the official-unofficial end of summer event is the last time the trams will be run on the Boardwalk for the year. “I think that’s good,” Mayor Rick Meehan, who chairs the Transportation Committee, said of the ads. “It’s a visual, it shows what it’s there for and hopefully that will entice other advertisers. … It’s copycat world, and what somebody does, everybody else thinks they have to do it.”
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Oceans Calling bumps up Ocean City transit numbers
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An Ocean City bus drives north on Coastal Highway near the intersection of 45th Street.
By Mallory Panuska Managing Editor (Oct. 13, 2023) Ridership and revenues for Ocean City buses are on the upswing for the year, thanks largely to the crowds that used public transportation to travel to and from the Oceans Calling Festival two weekends ago. At a Transportation Committee meeting Tuesday, Transit Manager Rob Shearman reported that the number of people riding city buses, while still slightly more than 1 percent down from last year, has caught up from last month’s report. He attributed the in-
crease to the ridership numbers reported during the Oceans Calling Festival held Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 at the inlet and beach downtown. Even with a minor glitch on the first night of the festival, the division reported 32,412 riders on Friday, 27,910 Saturday and 25,772 Sunday for the weekend. By comparison, the only other event days that even came close to comparing this year were Fourth of July and the OC Air Show. The numbers also surpassed most days of Sunfest in 2019, which was held in late See TRAM Page 45
Downtown region embraced event attendees Continued from Page 41 feedback that they received from tourists about the setup of the festival and the welcoming reception from the vendors. “The feedback was incredible,” he said. “They were very complimentary of the Boardwalk businesses.” He also noted how some of the tourists were acclimated to music festivals such as Oceans Calling but had never been to Ocean City before.
“People who have come from all over the country tell us that they want to come back to Ocean City next year for the summer season,” Jasinski said. “It’s great to see them input their feedback about how the town operated.” Preparations for next year for Real Hospitality includes analyzing booking patterns from this year as well as the room rates, and managing the availability of rooms for the next
Oceans Calling festival. “We [as a business] couldn’t be prouder to be a part of this town,” Jasinski said. Carol Weigner, the front desk manager for the Gateway Hotel on Baltimore Avenue, had a similar report on how the people coming to stay at the hotel were “fantastic.” “We were one of the closest hotels to the venue,” Weigner said. “Our guests had no issues with transportation or the weather. People were happy to not have to take the buses to get to the venue.” Weigner said that all of the hotel guests, especially those that had experience in a music festival scene, praised how smoothly the town ran during Oceans Calling. “We were charging around $329 to $429 for rooms, depending on the type of room the guests booked,” Weigner said. “This is similar to what we charge in the summertime.” She said that the revenue collected during Oceans Calling helped to make
up for the poor spring revenue that resulted from periodic inclement weather, and to make up for last year’s cancelation of the festival. “The day that Oceans Calling was canceled, we were quick to issue 100 percent refunds,” Weigner said. “People were quick to rebook. The day that the Oceans Calling lineup was announced, our rooms instantly sold out.” She also said that the Gateway Hotel sees similar booking patterns for events held around this time of year such as Bike Week and Sunfest. “It’s nothing new,” Weigner said. “People will want to stay around for three to four days, which makes it easier for our staff.” Weigner also said that last winter everyone checked into the Gateway online, which expedited the check-in process for them during the festival. Looking ahead, Weigner said they plan to complete a few yearly upgrades to the hotel so the welcome to new festivalgoers will be better than ever.
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New Leathernecks unit sees Marines and Navy join forces (Oct. 13, 2023) Local Marines and Navy Corpsman, along with a supporting cadre of associated members, have joined with the American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 in Ocean City to form a new unit, the Leathernecks of Post 166. “The veteran community here in Ocean City Maryland has long been impressed with the contributions and commitment to community service our local marines have provided,” Post Commander Tom Wengert said in a news release. “We look forward to the addition of the Leathernecks to our Post’s family.” Bob Broderick, Past commandant of the First State Detachment of the Marine Corp League, worked with the post’s leadership to form the group con-
tingent of Marine and Navy veterans. He convened the first organizational meeting Oct. 1, at which interim officers were appointed. They were Broderick as commander, Don Coffin as vice commander, Ed Pinto as adjutant, and Harry Kolodner as treasurer. “Over the years, local Marines have made considerable contributions through fundraising that supports veteran charities and local civic projects throughout Ocean City and the local area,” Broderick said in the release. “With the resources and partnership of American Legion Post 166, the Marines plan to recruit new members to our Post home who can share in the pride for the work we do supporting veterans, their families, and the local community.”
Tram revenues could rival 2019 Continued from Page 44 September that year. Officials use events from 2019 as a comparison for transit figures because it was the last pre-covid year. The totals, which had not been met since until Oceans Calling, have become something to strive for in ridership and revenues. Shearman also reported Tuesday that revenues in the bus division are rounding out after the three-day festival. While the figures were down 13 percent in August this fiscal year as compared to August last year, the uptick in riders in September closed the gap to just 7 percent. “And we have three quarters of the year still to go,” Shearman said. In the tram division, deployments, ridership and revenues are all surpass-
ing last year’s numbers, with one more weekend — Sunfest on Oct. 19-22 — still left before the season ends. Shearman reported that deployments went up by 9 percent, ridership went up 0.5 percent and revenue was up 23 percent from last year for the season. “We almost matched revenue totals from 2019,” he said. While Shearman attributed some of the jump to a rate increase implemented before the trams hit the boards for Springfest in May, the overall popularity of the Boardwalk vehicles and addressing of a staffing issue at the start of the summer also helped. Councilman Tony DeLuca, who sits on the Transportation Committee, also pointed out that the revenue numbers could exceed the 2019 numbers after Sunfest.k
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The interim officers of the new Post 166 Leathernecks unit pose for a photo after they were named to their positions at a meeting Oct. 1. Pictured, from left, are Treasurer Harry Kolodner, Commander Bob Broderick, Vice Commander Don Coffin and Adjutant Ed Pinto.
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FALL CRUISERS
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While Cruisers were hitting the streets of Ocean City, Berlin hosted their own Fall Cruisers event om Saturday. Car fans are shown checking out a variety of fine automobiles.
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Crowds walk along Main Street in Berlin during last Saturday’s cruisin’ event, scoping out the classic cars on display.
Cars ride the downtown end of the Boardwalk on the morning of Oct. 6 for the Endless Summer Cruisin’ Boardwalk parade.
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Crowds gathered along the Boardwalk to watch cars during the fall cruisin’ Boardwalk parade. Once the vehicles reached the end of the Boardwalk, the cruisers filed into the inlet parking lot.
During Endless Summer Cruisin’, participants displayed their rides at the inlet parking lot. Pictured is one car there on Saturday, dazzled in plush tigers with a license plate reading “GR-RRR!”
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DOWNTOWN RECREATION COMPLEX
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Trucks sit parked on the dirt patch that is soon to become a field on the west block of the Downtown Recreation Complex. So much soil was added to the area that the field is about 4 feet higher than it once was so future park-goers will have a heightened view of the bay, said Project Manager Ron Humphress.
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Pictured is the walkway that borders Fourth Street on the west block of the Downtown Recreation Complex. The walkway surrounds a round field designed to host concerts and events, said Project Manager Ron Humphress.
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Pictured is the concrete walkway that was paved over Chicago Avenue between Third and Fourth Street. The future Downtown Recreation Complex will be joined to the bayside Boardwalk by the concrete area. About 95 percent of the concrete used in the park is pervious to water, said Project Manager Ron Humphress.
A construction crew works on the west block of the Downtown Recreation Complex. The workers are filling in a raingarden that sits on the side closest to Third Street. Raingardens are planted ditches used for stormwater management. The ditch itself collects water and the plants help absorb some of the drainage.
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Pictured is the south field on the east block of the Downtown Recreation Complex. Crews have already begun deconstructing playgrounds and tearing down fences on the block. New basketball courts and a large addition to the Ocean City Skate Bowl will eventually be added to the side closest to Third Street.
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The arm of an excavator dumps soil into what will be a raingarden on the west block of the Downtown Recreation Complex. The soil consists of a special formula that helps filter water, said Project Manager Ron Humphress.
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School safety concerns co. sheriff, state’s att. By Remy Andersen Staff Writer (Oct. 13, 2023) Despite continuous efforts from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement officials believe proper communication has yet to develop between public school officials and the office regarding student safety. Last Wednesday, concerns over school safety were at the forefront of discussion between the board of education and law enforcement officials. The meeting came at the request of State’s Attorney Kristin Heiser and Sheriff Matt Crisafulli, who said in a Sept. 11 to the school board they had serious concerns over how school officials were handling the safety of students. In the letter, Heiser and Crisafulli stressed that law enforcement’s safety monitoring and crime investigation had been negatively affected by the schools’ inability to comply with state law. “We’d basically exhausted all efforts on our end to address the matter,” Heiser said, noting that student safety has been a priority in her office. “We need to see more results from the schools, and from the board of education.” The letter states that continuous attempts to strengthen the partnership
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Students walk down the hall on the first day of the 2023-24 academic year at Snow Hill High School.
between her department and school officials in order to ensure the highest possible safety standards have been made, but that there has been a consistent lack of communication with law enforcement regarding criminal activity taking place in the schools or deliberately executed by students. Heiser said no specific instance prompted the writing of the letter. “We just need the schools to send us notifications about what’s going on,” she said. In September, an updated memorandum of understanding that imple-
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mented a new school resource deputy program was approved by county officials, resulting in training school administration, board of education members and county commissioners to ensure they all understood the procedures listed. Additionally, the message was spread to parents and students that law enforcement and school disciplinary protocols were separate from one another, that anyone who committed a criminal act would receive consequences determined by both school officials and state law. A mobile app was also launched by the sheriff’s office that allowed parents and students to report any school safety concerns directly to law enforcement. Heiser said the app was well-received by parents, who encourage the increase of school safety measures. The letter stated that over the past four years, the sheriff’s office had to deal with two instances where the potential for mass casualty events in Worcester County could be foreseen. These were both reported by student
witnesses, rather than school officials, Heiser said. “We don’t just want the schools to appear safe, but we want them to actually be safe for the students,” Heiser said. “We want everybody, not just students, to say something if they see something.” Board of Education President Todd Ferrante issued a statement last Wednesday in response to the letter. “Upon receipt of the letter requesting to present to the board of education, a special meeting was scheduled at the earliest opportunity as the safety and security of our students and staff is the number one priority of both the board and school system staff,” the statement read. The board of education were set to discuss the concerns brought up by the letter in a closed session on Tuesday. “We hope that we’ve given the board adequate time to come up with a diligent and thorough response,” Heiser said before the meeting. “We hope they understand the urgency of the matter and they come up with an effective plan.”
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Local blood bank asking for community help By Remy Andersen Staff Writer (Oct. 13, 2023) With the region experiencing a recent blood shortage, the Delmarva Blood Bank is turning to the LGBTQ+ community for assistance. On Sept. 14, the blood bank reported an emergency blood shortage after experiencing a low donor turnout over the summer. “Mobile operations were successful during the summer, but the actual donor centers were half-full,” Blood Bank Communications Specialist Tony Prado said. “It was very common to see several unfilled appointments, and for those that did schedule, the no-show rate was very high.” Prado said that the circumstances were ultimately what led to the bank declaring the blood shortage. “We were down to only a one-tothree-day supply for several of our key blood types, such as O+, O-, and B-,” Prado said, noting that optimally, the region’s blood supply should last five to seven days. “When the supply gets that low, that’s what triggers the emergency,” she added. The blood bank announced that amid the shortage, they would be able to start accepting LGBTQ+ donors beginning Oct. 2. They would use a donor screening process that they implemented on Sept. 28 based on guidance from the Food and Drug Administration that will focus on individual donor assessment, rather than sexual or gender identity. “It screens each individual on a case-by-case basis,” Prado said. “It would focus on their individual risk behavior, rather than on their sexual orientation. Everyone will undergo the same assessment and it essentially lifts the deferral on the gay community from donating blood.” He also noted that the LGBTQ+ community has historically expressed a desire to donate blood. Prado explained that, in 1983, the FDA instituted a lifetime deferral on blood donations for gay and bisexual men in order to reduce the chance of HIV in the blood supply at a time
when testing was limited or non-existent. In 2015, the FDA changed the deferral to 12 months, as new testing capabilities and data demonstrating safety in shortened deferral became available. The deferral was revised again in 2020 to three months. “Through implementing the individual donor assessment, we had to train all our staff for new questionnaire revisions in the donor screening process,” Prado said. Prado said that last year, the blood bank declared five blood emergencies and after some time, they were able to lift the emergency based on the response of local residents. Although Prado is uncertain whether accepting LGBTQ+ donors will remedy the situation, he still appreciates when people come to donate blood, noting that some come to donate for the first time, or for the first time in years. “I don’t know how many (or) what kind of numbers we’re going to get as a result of [the individual donor assessment] but it can’t hurt. I mean, if we’re getting new people to donate blood, that is a good thing,” Prado said. Erinn Cook, the director of laboratory services at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, said that the blood bank asked them to be diligent with transfusions, resulting in them increasing the number in available appointments. “Blood products are expensive, so they don’t want us to waste anything,” Cook said. She also said that while she isn’t sure what effect the new criteria will have on their blood supply, they currently haven’t had any shortages in their inventory. Prado hopes that people will give it a try to donate blood in the coming months as it helps out the community and the 19 hospitals across the region in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. “Everyone’s blood is tested, and the screening will tell you your blood type for free,” Prado said. For more information, visit delmarvablood.org.
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Jeffrey Mathias donated with Blood Collection Tech An’Nae Bailey at the Ocean City Summer Blood Drive held June 1 at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.
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A volunteer holds up a piece of an abandoned crab pot that was collected during Maryland Coastal Bays’ marine debris plunder last year..
New building needed for Buckingham Elementary
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Volunteer on land or water for marine debris plunder (Oct. 13, 2023) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program in partnership with Ørsted is hosting its annual marine debris plunder clean up event on Oct. 22 to encourage community members to pick up debris throughout the coastal bays. According to a news release, both boaters and land lubbers are encouraged to join the plunder to pick up debris that has been discarded in the bays, beaches, and streets from 11 a.m. to 3 pm., and bring their “loot” to
12905 Harbor Road, in the West Ocean City Harbor. The debris will be weighed at the site. Captain Jack Sparrow and his pirate crew will be on hand to assist and will properly dispose of the debris. This is the eventual location of an Ørsted Operations & Maintenance facility that will serve Skipjack Wind, a 966-megawatt offshore wind project off the coast of Maryland. People who bring debris by boat can pull to the dock and the crew will un-
Editor, Buckingham Elementary has been my work place for the last 26 years. There is no school in the world that comes close to what we represent to our community. We are democracy in action, no matter a child’s background, race, religion, or economic status we love and educate them ALL. The connection between Berlin and Buckingham stretches all the way back to the 1800s when the first school named Buckingham was opened. Our current building was built in 1978 on the same location of the previous Buckingham load and trade the trash for commemorative t-shirts and food grilled by volunteers from the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. Those who collect debris on land can pull up to the building and drop off collected materials to volunteers, who will also provide t-shirts and food. See MARINE Page 53
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
WORCESTER COUNTY SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND FY 2024 REQUESTED OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENT The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY 2023/2024 Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Operating Budget Amendment as requested by the Worcester County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division on: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 10:40 a.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room Room 1101 Government Center, One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 The Proposed Budget proposes the current solid waste tipping fee from $70 per ton to $80 per ton for municipal waste and an additional fee of $20 per paint/petroleum can. Copies of the detailed budget are available for public inspection at the County Commissioners’ Office in Room 1103 of the County Government Center in Snow Hill or online at www.co.worcester.md.us. WORCESTER COUNTY 2024 REQUESTED OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENT SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND Personnel Services..............................................................................................................................$1,447,934 Supplies & Materials...............................................................................................................................$42,500 Maintenance & Services ....................................................................................................................$1,438,236 Other Charges .......................................................................................................................................$881,015 Debt Service ...........................................................................................................................................$151,919 Interfund Charges...............................................................................................................................$(186,866) Capital Equipment ................................................................................................................................$870,000 TOTAL REQUESTED EXPENSES ............................................................................... $4,644,738 Tipping Fees........................................................................................................................................$4,330,585 Permits .......................................................................................................................................................$4,500 Interest and Penalties ...........................................................................................................................$404,221 Other Revenue………………………………………………...............................................................………...$ - 0Transfer to Reserves .............................................................................................................................$(94,568) TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES ............................................................................... $4,644,738 For additional information, contact the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office at 410-632-9309.
Elementary, which was originally Buckingham High School. This current building is woefully inadequate for the needs of our children today. Yet, in spite of the building’s deficiencies, our faculty and staff continue to love and teach ALL of our children, EVERY DAY. Our kids deserve the same educational opportunities that the students of Showell and Ocean City receive every day in their updated buildings. Berlin is a thriving small town with a community committed to making Berlin a great place to live and work. The Worcester County Commissioners must find a way forward to fund and build this school. Dr. Melissa Reid Berlin
Work on Route 50 in Worcester Co. to begin Oct 16 (Oct. 13, 2023) Motorists traveling along portions of Route 50 could expect delays beginning next week as the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration begins a road resurfacing project. According to a news release, crews will be working 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning Monday, Oct. 16, on west Route 50 (Ocean Gateway) between Route 818 (Main Street) in Berlin and the Wicomico County line near Willards. Weather permitting, the 7-mile project should be completed by the end of December. The release said motorists can expect single-lane closures throughout the duration of the project and potential delays. The State Highway Administration’s contractor, Allan Myers Inc., will use arrow boards, cones, and flaggers to safely guide motorists through the work zone. The release said drivers should expect “major traffic impacts with potential delays during work hours.” State Highway Administration staff understand that roadwork inconveniences travelers and asks all motorists to stay alert and be patient as they pass through work zones. According to the release, hot asphalt may require up to two hours to cool before drivers and pedestrians can safely cross the new road surface. Motorcyclists are urged to be aware of uneven pavement surfaces during the project.
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Snow Hill’s boat sale It seemed like a good idea at the time. That’s about all that could be said in defense of the Town of Snow Hill’s purchase of the Black Eyed Susan paddlewheel riverboat three years ago this month. Past that point, it was one thing after another for the 111-footer, which passed Coast Guard inspection right before the sale, and then failed Coast Guard inspection a few months later to the tune of $600,000 in repairs it required to be licensed to carry passengers. Having paid $324,900 for the boat with money borrowed from county government, making those repairs just didn’t make sense. And now the nightmare is almost over for the town after council members voted Tuesday to accept a $75,000 offer for the floating black eye. The two happiest days in a sailor's life, as they say, are the day he buys a boat and the day he sells it.
School money lost The absence of state funding for a new Buckingham Elementary School is a puzzler. Never mind the protests of the county commissioners and the board of education, both of which just learned the state declared last January that the project would not receive state financial support. The commissioners want to know why the design aspect of the school proceeded even though the state said it wouldn’t participate. One possibility is that the agency that declined to help pay for the school in January had agreed a month earlier to spend a million dollars-plus to fund the design stage. If we’re going to talk about communication problems, that would be the place to start. In December, the state says “yes” to designing a new school and in January says “no” to helping to build it? Like Snow Hill’s riverboat, that doesn’t pass the float test either.
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Old family sayings
We have two sayings in our family that reflect our approach to life for better or worse. The first, which applies to me more often than not, is, “If there’s a harder, illogical, more complicated way to do something, we Dobsons will find it.” I am, after all, the only guy I know who pushes against a fully engaged self-propelled lawnmower to make it go faster. It’s a fact. I’ll do it every time rather than nudge the throttle up a bit. It must be part of my genetic composition, because I’ll go to great lengths to do things the hard, By more difficult way because, “I Stewart have a better idea.” Like the time we needed to Dobson remove a smallish dead tree from the yard. The easy solution would have been to call a landscaper/yard care company to dig it up and take it away. But no. Why do that when you have at your disposal a garden hose to loosen the soil, a good shovel, a five-ton manually operated comealong winch that gets used once every seven years and a pickup truck to connect it to so you can yank that sucker out of the ground at the precise moment that you don’t expect it? After five hours of digging, watering, winch cranking, sweating, cursing and backing up the truck inch by inch ... SURPRISE! It comes flying straight at you like a ground-to-air missile, scattering mini bombs of mud in all directions, and causing the driver of the aforementioned pick-up to involuntarily duck right after issuing an advisory, “Holy ****! Run!” Which brings me to the second saying. “If
you don’t know what you’re doing, make it up and see what happens.” My younger brother, who likes taking on projects he knows nothing about, is good at this, especially when hours of attempting to do something the right way have resulted in no results at all. This is when he will resort to his own methods, which means he makes it up as he goes along and then growls to everyone within hearing range, “Stand back, because something’s going to happen.” That could mean anything, but to anyone in the vicinity it’s code for, “Run for your lives, it’s going to blow!” That was the case when he was under the kitchen sink struggling to install and wire a very large garbage disposal in a very small space. After an extended period of lying on his back and looking up at plumbing, wiring, handles and knobs, and fiddling, cursing, pounding and more cursing, he called out to his assistant, “The hell with it! Turn on the water and hit the switch ... something is going to happen.” And something did. The drain leaked, sparks jumped, and suddenly he was like a human eggbeater under the sink. Bapitywhapity-bapity-bap-bap-bap... I don’t know how many rpms he achieved, or how he could revolve so rapidly in such tight quarters, but he was clearly on spin cycle. “Well,” he said after emerging from the blender, his eyes still rattling from side to side, “something definitely happened.” “You know,” I told him after observing a moment of silence, “I’d have done it differently. First, I would have gotten my comealong ...”
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Lockwood served OCVFC since ‘70s By Steve Price Contributing Writer (Oct. 13, 2023) This week we recognize Past Captain and current Life Member of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, David Lockwood. Following his graduation from Stephen Decatur High School, David entered the United States Coast Guard. Following four years of active service, David continued serving our country as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves, retiring after 23 years of service as a Boatswain Mate First Class. David worked as a Service Technician for several cable companies in the Town of Ocean City, retiring in 2021 after 33 years of service. He is currently employed with Worcester County Public Works – Roads Division. Lockwood moved to Ocean City in 1970 and learned about the OCVFC cadet program from his classmates while riding the school bus through the town. He could not wait to reach the age of 14 to join the cadets and served in the cadet program from 1973-77. Few volunteer firefighters lived in the North Ocean City area in 1973. When the fire alarm sounded, David
recalls standing on the corner near his home with his cadet gear, hoping that Montego Bay resident and Volunteer Firefighter Jim Ryan would give him a ride while responding to the call. Lockwood remembers that in the 1970s, almost all of the business owners and year-round residents of Ocean City were members of the OCVFC. Captain Lockwood had this to say when calling to mind his early years in the OCVFC: “Little did I know that this organization and its members would be a significant part of my life for the next 40 years.” David is currently a life member joining the volunteer fire company as an active member in June 1977 at the age of 18. During his 19 years of active service, Lockwood served as a lieutenant on Rescue 18; captain on Ladder 6; and captain on Tower Ladder 6. He served several years as a member of the board of directors and was chairman of the Fire Prevention Committee in cooperation with the Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Office. He also enjoyed the fellowship of being a member of the OCVFC muster team. Captain Lockwood recalls several significant events during his years as an Ocean City Volunteer Firefighter,
including the large hotel fire on the Boardwalk in the late 1970s; the fire at Ninth Street and the Boardwalk in 1994; the 2008 Dough Roller fire on the Boardwalk; and the Sauté Café restaurant fire in 1983 resulting in the line of duty death of Firefighter Jeff Dieter. “The events were significant not just because of the devastation and tragic loss of life but because these events brought the members of our OCVFC family and our community closer together,” Lockwood said. David cites his greatest accomplishments in the fire service to be his organization and participation in several fire prevention programs for Ocean City Elementary School and the opportunity to provide leadership as captain of Tower Ladder 6. Captain Lockwood would like to “pass on” the following advice to our cadets and young men and women with an interest in the fire service: “By joining the Fire Service, you will
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have the opportunity to meet life-long friends; learn new skills; gain emotional rewards, contribute to your community; learn the value of working as a team; and grow as an individual.” We thank David for his many years of service to our country. We also thank Captain Lockwood for his years of service in the fire service devoted to protecting the lives and property of our residents and visitors to Ocean City. For membership information or to learn more about your volunteer fire company, visit ocvfc.com.
Madison Cuthbert, the Salisbury University Student Director of Sustainability helped out with the collection effort at Ocean’s Calling PHOTO COURTESY GO GREEN OC
OC turns green, one festival and one restaurant at a time By Cindy Hoffman Staff Writer (Oct. 13, 2023) As tens of thousands of people descended on Ocean City for the three-day Oceans Calling Festival two weekends ago, a smaller group was there for another purpose. Go Green OC recruited 20 volunteers with a plan to collect food waste, forwarding their mission to help Ocean City become the first zero waste resort in the United States. “The volunteers collected 5,300 pounds of food waste and compostable products like forks, napkins, plates and bowls,” Josh Chamberlain, the founder of Go Green OC, said. Go Green OC is a volunteer organization that has been working with 30 restaurants in Ocean City to collect
food waste, diverting tons of waste away from incinerators and turning it into rich compost. With the collection from Oceans Calling, the total amount of collection this year came to 340,000 pounds, beating last year’s total of 230,000. “The goal for next year is to triple compost operations at the Oceans Calling Festival,” Chamberlain said. “We did four composting locations across festival grounds and I would like to see 12 with volunteers roaming the grounds checking cans. We want to get every single food scrap and compostable product.” Go Green OC partnered with Ocean City Surfrider Foundation, which handled the recycling. See SETTING Page 53
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location where it will be weighed and disposed of properly. All participants will be asked to fill out data sheets on the debris. The data will be used for an outreach campaign next year to remind visitors about the importance of keeping the local waterways clean. Thanks to a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency and the support of Ørsted, Worcester County, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Sandpiper Energy, supplies will be provided for those who preregister. Supply packets can be picked up at Pure Lure in the West Ocean City
By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Oct. 13, 2023) This week 80 years ago, several hundred Jewish captives from several countries, led by Lt. Alexander Pechersky, revolted against their German captors, killing several, and escaped the extermination camp at Sobibór. The camp was near the village of Sobibór in eastern Poland on its border with Belarus. It is 50 miles east of Lublin. Sobibór was built as an extermination camp and opened in the summer of 1942. Daily, trains of packed boxcars would arrive from all over occupied Europe, transporting unwilling passengers. Most would be taken immediately to the “showers.” In the short time of the camp’s existence, between 150,000 and 300,000 innocent souls were murdered. In order to keep the camp running and to process the multitudes, approximately 600 inmates were kept busy. The camp’s first commandant was SS-Obersturmführer Franz Paul Stangl from Austria. He was transContinued on Page 54
Jewish captives Continued from Page 50 Harbor at a pre-arranged date. The release said ghost pots continThe release said the event is inBoaters pursuing debris in the ually re-bait as crabs crawl inside, escaped camp, tended to engage the community in water will receive specific instructions eventually die, and new crabs arrive to picking up debris in the local water- as to what marine debris consists of, to eat the deceased ones. The ghost pots killing Germans ways and streets and bringing it to one not confuse with live traps, as crabbing also trap and kill nearly anything that season is in effect. It is illegal to tamper with any live traps. The low tide for the day of the event is at 7:53 a.m. Boaters will be encouraged to pursue abandoned and derelict crab pots that have been sitting in shallow water and marshes. Every year crabbers lose their pots to careless boaters who do not pay attention and run over their floats, which identify pot locations. Once the floats are cut, the pot becomes untraceable until it washes into shallow water or on top of a marsh.
fits, including terrapin, otter and fish. Those who want to participate in the plunder are asked to pre-register online at the Maryland Coastal Bays Program website at mdcoastalbays.org, or call Sandi Smith at 410-213-2297, ext. 106 and register by phone. Registration is now open. Organizers will be taking registrations the day of the event, but collection supplies will be limited. For event specifics, visit mdcoastalbays.org or contact mcbp@mdcoastalbays.org.
Setting the bar high for recycling Continued from Page 52 “Festival attendees could grab a bag full of cans to recycle and in return receive a free t-shirt,” Chamberlain said. “They ran out of bags and shirts by day two because of the popularity of the program. He added a “fun fact,” that the group collected more than 800 bags in a single weekend.
“The most we ever collected at Bikefest was 150 bags,” Chamberlain said. He said Oceans Calling Festival purchased 65 compost cans specifically for their event and gifted them to the group. “This saved us nearly $5,000,” Chamberlain said. “They also made a substantial monetary donation to Go Green OC.”
Go Green OC has received a lot of positive feedback regarding its sustainability efforts. “People from big cities (like Chicago) said they’ve never seen such an effort to be sustainable,” Chamberlain said. “We set the bar.” Go green OC runs on volunteer support. To learn more, visit gogreenwithoc.org.
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 53 ferred to Treblinka, on Aug. 30, 1942, and was replaced by SS-Obersturmführer Franz Reichleitner, also from Austria. The guards numbered about 20 members of the SS. This number was supplemented by about 400 “Watchmen.” The Watchmen were recruited from, primarily, Ukrainians, Lithuanians, and Latvians. Some were former Soviet POWs. John Demjanjuk, who was born Ivan Mykolaiovych Demjanjuk, in the village of Dubovi Makharyntsi, in the western part of Ukraine, was one of those. Demjanjuk emigrated to the U.S., arriving in New York City, with his wife and daughter, aboard the USS General W. G. Haan, on Feb. 9, 1952. They settled in the Cleveland area, and he worked at a Ford factory, as a diesal engine mechanic. He became a naturalized citizen in 1958, and changed his name from Ivan to John. The Department of Justice moved to revoke his citizenship in August 1977 amidst allegations that he had been a guard at Sobibór and/or Treblinka. His citizenship was revoked in 1981, for lying on his application, and he was deported on Feb. 28, 1986 to Israel. He was tried for crimes committed at Treblinka in the Jerusalem District Court in the first televised trial in Israeli history, and was convicted on April 18, 1988. He later appealed and
was acquitted. He was then returned to the U.S., and ultimately deported to Germany on May 11, 2009, to face charges there for crimes committed while serving as a guard at Sobibór. Two years later he was convicted. He was released, pending appeal, but died March 17, 2012. He was 91. Most of Sobibór’s inmates had been clerks, merchants, teachers, and professionals, knowing nothing of fighting or insurrection, and were easily controlled by the Sobibór staff. However, on Sept. 22, 1943, the Germans made a huge mistake. They transferred in 20 Jewish Soviet POWs. These men were soldiers, and did know how to fight, and to kill. Under the leadership of Leon Felhendler, the son of a rabbi from Poland, the inmates had been planning a breakout. But it would take the stiffening of the Soviet soldiers to come together. The soldiers were led by Lt. Alexander Pechersky, also born in Ukraine, played by Rutger Hauer, in the British TV movie, “Escape From Sobibór.” Alan Arkin portrays Felhendler. Obersturmführer Reichleitner is portrayed by Swiss actor Eric P. Caspar. Kurt Raab, from the Sudetenland, played Obersturmführer Stangl. In the Russian movie “Sobibor,” Christopher Lambert plays Stangl. After the soldiers arrived, Felhendler made contact with Lt. Pecher-
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sky, Eventually, as they began to trust each other, they began discussing escape plans. The final plan was developed by Lt. Pechersky and Solomon Leitman, from Poland. First, the SS men would be, individually, killed. In the meantime, 16-year-old Stanis aw “Szlomo” Szmajzner, a goldsmith from Poland, would acquire guns from the armory. On Oct. 14, 1943, the prisoners began their bid for freedom. Initially, things went according to plan, with 13 Germans quietly and quickly killed: Johann Niemann, deputy commandant; Staff Sgt. Rudolf Beckmann; Max Bree; Sgt. Friedrich Gaulstich; Staff Sgt. Siegfried Graetschus; Sgt. Fritz Konrad; Sgt. Walter Anton Nowak; Cpl. Walter Hochberg; Sgt. Thomas Steffl; Cpl. Ernst Stengelin; Sgt. Josef Vallaster; Sgt. Josef Wolf. Szmajzner did his part, liberating six rifles and ammunition. Then, around 5 p.m. all hell broke loose, and more than 400 prisoners made their break for freedom. Complicating their break were the minefields surrounding the camp. Further complicating the break was the fact that the leaders, for security reasons, had not shared their plans with most of the prisoners. Because of this, 175 did not participate. The rest rushed out of the camp, with some dying in the minefields, while some were shot by the guards/Watchmen in the watchtow-
Alexander Pechersky, the principal organizer of the revolt
ers. Approximately 300 prisoners made it out of the camp and to the nearby forest. One survivor, Jules Schelvis, a printer from the Netherlands, estimated that 158 inmates died in the revolt. Another 107 prisoners were killed during the pursuit following the revolt. Between the revolt and V-E Day, another 53 died of natural causes. Ten women and 48 men survived the war. Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler ordered the camp closed on Oct. 19. Continued on Page 55
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OBITUARIES KENNETH BYRON SHAFER Ocean City Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Kenneth Byron Shafer, 71 of Ocean City, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. He was the son of the late Lynn Rigdon Shafer and Martha (Eyre) Shafer. He is Kenneth Shafer survived by his wife Patricia Lynn Shafer. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Nicole Lauren Shafer, Linsey Rene Shafer and her husband Thomas Harvey, and Kristina Elizabeth Shafer; a granddaughter, Lucy Mylene; and siblings Karen Shafer Laird, Kerwin Dean Shafer and his wife Theresa, and Kirk Norman Shafer. Kenneth was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Shafer Manzon. Kenneth was a member of local 602 Steam Fitters union of Washington D.C. In 1984, he became the proud owner of R.E. Donovan Co. in Rockville, a successful commercial HVAC enterprise serving the Washington Metropolitan region. His passions included fishing, target shooting and riding motorcycles. Ken was a born mechanic and could fix just about anything. His kind heart, generosity and patience will be missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Kenneth’s
name to the charity of your choice. A graveside service will be held for Kenneth at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Evergreen Cemetery at 10601 Assateague Road in Berlin. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Condolences may be sent to the family at burbagefuneralhome.com. WALTER MAXIMO Ocean Pines Walter Maximo, 81, passed away on Sept. 25, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he attended grade school at Immaculate Conception Parish and graduated from Northeast Catholic Walter Maximo High School. Walter was a career truck driver and a member of Teamsters Local 107 in Philadelphia. When he retired, Walter moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, to enjoy the warmer weather. He moved to Ocean Pines later in life to be closer to his family and friends. Walter was known to his family as Butch or Uncle Butch, and to his friends as Max or Uncle Max. Walter is one of two sons born to Michael and Mary Maximo. He is
survived by his companion, Prissy Barone; his brother Michael and wife Connie; and cousins, nieces, nephews, and their children. The funeral mass was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 12. Walter will be interred in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne, Pennsylvania following the mass. The mass was set to be livestreamed at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Walter’s memory to the National Kidney Foundation at kidney.org. ELEANOR COLEMAN Ocean Pines Eleanor Coleman passed away Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at her home in Ocean Pines, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Philadelphia, Ellie was the daughter of the late Joseph A. Quinn and Elizabeth Henderson Quinn. Although born in Eleanor Coleman Philadelphia, Ellie grew up in Palmyra, New Jersey, graduating from Holy Cross High School. It was in high school when she met the love of her life, Paul, at a family party. Shortly after Paul returned
from his service in the Marines, the two married and fulfilled their dream of raising a loving family. Ellie and Paul recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Family was the center of her universe. Ellie is survived by her husband, Paul R. Coleman; and her four children, Steven P. Coleman (Kathleen), Kathleen Coleman (James), Theresa A. Torpey (William) and Paul S. Coleman (Jennifer). Also left to celebrate her legacy are her four grandchildren, Morgan Q. Smith, Paige E. Torpey, Steven A. Coleman and Emily E. Coleman; her three great-grandchildren, Tessa Zahner, Lucillia Rose Smith and Onyx Granville Smith; and her brother, George Quinn. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and great friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Maley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 16, at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Ocean City. Friends may call one hour prior. Letters of condolence can be sent to the family via burbagefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to Coastal Hospice via coastalhopsice.org. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.
WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 54 A trial of SS men was held at a German court in West Germany in September 1965. Five were convicted and sentenced to various prison terms. One committed suicide while awaiting trial. In 1950, Erich Bauer was tried, convicted, and sentenced to death, which sentence was commuted to life imprisonment when West Germany abolished the death penalty. He died in prison in 1980. There were three trials in Kyiv of Ukrainians who had been Watchmen at Sobibór. The first trial resulted in the conviction and execution of at least eight. The second trial, in April 1963, resulted in at least 11 convictions, and 10 executions. Two years later, three more were tried convicted and executed by firing squad. Next week: Combat in Ukraine Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.
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Number 10 Dylan McGovern scores goal four during the second half of Worcester Prep’s game against the Gunston Mallards last Friday.
WPS’ McGovern dominates in 5-0 victory over Gunston By By Bruce C. Walls Contributing Writer (Oct. 12, 2023) Worcester Prep varsity soccer standout Dylan McGovern was on fire last Friday afternoon during the host Mallards’ clash with the Gunston High School booters, taking the match 5-0 over the Centerville team. Worcester Prep’s victory lifted it to a 7-0 win/loss record, while dropping Gunston’s record to 4-2. With barely two minutes off the initial clock, senior McGovern, with an assist from junior Edward Martikyan, booted in the first of his five goals. “I really just came out with a positive mentality, “McGovern said. “I knew that this was probably one of the biggest games of our season. We know that Gunston is always one of our biggest rivals in the ESIAC (Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference). It was important to really show them we came here to play and we want to win the championship every single year.” Seconds later McGovern, with an
assist from junior Ryan Mann, shot in his second game goal to put the Mallards ahead 2-0 with 29 minutes to play in the first period. “I think I came out on the front foot and scored very early and I just stayed on it. The whole team stayed on top of it the whole time,” McGovern said. “There was one small segment where we slowed down a little bit, but other than that it was pure nonstop pressure. We wanted to defeat them. They put their best foot forward and we played better as a team, and if we keep doing that, we should have a great year and I’m looking forward to it,” he said. “He’s just a workhorse,” Coach Jake Perry said of McGovern. “It’s been an exciting year.” “It was all about the pressure we put on them,” the coach continued. “... we just really controlled the ball. He (McGovern) started at the top. Everybody followed. We didn’t let up on them. I think we dominated the whole field.” Three minutes later in the contest,
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Dylan McGovern and a Gunston player fight over the ball during Worcester Prep’s game against the Mallards last Friday.
McGovern scored again. The first period clock expired with Gunston trailing the Mallards 3-0. When the break was over McGovern quickly went back to work. McGovern’s younger brother, junior Benjamin McGovern, assisted in stuffing in goal number four and the fifth goal
was assisted by senior Hunter Simons. This team is special to Perry, who has been coaching the Mallards for five years. Perry spent two-years as the Middle School boys’ soccer head coach where the core of this current team began working together.
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OCTOBER 13, 2023 Ocean Pines Racquet S[poets Manager Tim Johnson, who temporarily resigned from his position last week. poses with a handful of racquets in front of the racquet center. After what Pines officials characterized as “misunderstandings and a lot of information,” Johnson was promoted this week to director of racquet sports reporting directly to the general manager.
Stephen Decatur High School’s Gavin Solito has his eyes on the ball during a game on Sept. 8 against Randallstown. The Seahawks won the game 49-8, ad have continued their streak for an undefeated season thus far. PHOTO COURTESY SUSAN TAYLOR-WALLS
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Pines racquet director returns
Seahawks 6-0 as they beat buccaneers 33 to 15 Friday By Bruce C. Walls Contributing Writer (Oct. 12, 2023) The Seahawks of Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin traveled to Stevensville to compete against Kent Island High School last Friday and came away with a 33-15 victory over the Buccaneers in a conference clash. The win improves the Seahawks’ record to 6-0. Decatur started early, scoring 17 points in the first quarter. The Buccaneers rebounded in the second quarter, however, with a pair of their own touchdowns to leave the teams just five points apart, 17-12, at halftime. When they returned after the intermission, Kent Island kicked for another three points in the third quarter, but the ’Hawks dominated. Decatur scored a touchdown in the
third quarter and again in the fourth quarter to win the game Gavin Solito had another good night with one touchdown, two tackles and nine assists. In the previous game the week before, the Seahawks humbled the Easton Warriors in Easton, 42-0. Decatur scored two touchdowns in the first and third quarters and touchdowns in the second and fourth quarters. Solito crossed the endzone twice in that game. Seahawks senior quarterback Brycen Coleman was named Player of the Game for the Easton game and Careen Bolden got the same recognition for the Kent Island game. The Seahawks will be home this week. Tonight (Oct. 13) they are hosting the mid-shore’s North Caroline High School on homecoming night in a Bayside Conference contest.
By Cindy Hoffman Staff Writer (Oct. 13, 2023) Tim Johnson, the Ocean Pines Association racquet sports manager who arrived in April and jump-started the racquet sports community by offering lessons, tournaments and lots of positive energy, resigned unexpectedly last week, with no notice. And now, he’s back ... with a promotion. A statement issued Tuesday by OPA General Manager John Viola said, “I had a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10 with Tim Johnson to discuss some misunderstandings and a lot of misinformation in the Ocean Pines Community regarding the Racquet Sports operation. “We had a very positive discussion about some of the issues that had been encountered and, based upon this meeting, I’m pleased to announce that Tim will be promoted to Director of Racquet Sports effectively immediately, and he will report directly to the GM.” The general manager’s support of
Johnson indicates just how popular he is among the racquet sports set. “Many members are very upset and disappointed about Tim’s sudden departure. As you can imagine there are many rumors concerning the reasons for Tim‘s departure,” Cathy Noble, the chair of the racquet sports advisory committee said. “We are all hoping that management can work something out and he will return.” Rick Farr, president of the Ocean Pines Association said he wasn’t sure what happened, and Claire Walker, the president of the Pickleball Club asked residents to write letters to both the board and the general manager. “This is an operations issue, and the board doesn’t get involved with personnel issues,” Farr said. Whatever the situation was, the decision to have Johnson answer directly to the general manager makes Ocean Pines racquet sports an entity unto itself, whereas before it fell under the purview of the recreation department.
SURF REPORT
Fall season offers good surfing conditions By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (Oct. 13, 2023) Fall has officially started. Depending on who one would subscribe to, it was either the first of September, according to meteorologists, also known as weathermen, or September 23, according to astronomers. At any rate we’re definitely into a surf season and there can be various different reasons why. The water is still warm. Swell possibilities are increased with hurricane
season in full force. Restrictions have been discontinued, thus the Ocean City surf populous is wide open. One can go surfing whenever the urge is felt. The last week of September saw multiple days of inclement weather and sizable surf. It was similar to a winter weather pattern where nor’easters can last for many days. Thus the report for that last week of September was big and bumpy. Not the greatest as most anybody could surmise. Still it was surfable, though not the most desirable. One of the ways that a surfer can improve their ability is to surf, get in the water, as often as possible. One needs to keep doing it, just so they
can keep doing it. As much as the fall season can be regarded as surf season the “season” is more likely to be thought of as year ‘round. I’ve alluded to this idea on many occasions and certainly want to keep going with this train of thought. Most people can easily attest to the probability of the surf season and will act in accordance with the present session. All this can fit a category of “easier said than done.” At any rate, fall is best for many good reasons. The weather is just about perfect. Low humidity, warm air temperatures during the day but not too warm. Cool air temperatures at night, also known as good sleeping weather.
The house thermostat can remain off. No air conditioning is needed and no heat is needed, thus utility bills are in a lower range. Water temperatures will gradually decrease but wetsuit gear works quite well and gets more flexible all the time. The chance of a big swell becomes greater and depending on what happens with local winds we could possibly have one of those “best day of the year” situations. Many local surf shops will have sale prices of as much as half off summer gear. Sounds like it might be a good time to “stock up” on such items. The fall is such a great time in this area. Do yourself a favor and enjoy it as much as you can.
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