10/14/2022 Ocean City Today

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Flood plan possible at foot of bridge

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Oct. 14, 2022) While “high and dry” is typically not a favorable concept, it’s the goal for the low-lying intersection at the foot of the Route 50 bridge in downtown Ocean City.

During a City Council work session Tuesday, Public Works Director Hal

Adkins presented Maryland State Highway Administration officials with a plan to “elevate” the floodprone spot where traffic enters the resort and intersects with Philadelphia Avenue.

Describing the concept as “pretty simple,” the plan would essentially create a large, elongated, boomerang-

shaped speed hump across the intersection that runs from the edge of the bridge to Philadelphia Avenue and North Division Street. Adkins explained that the hump would gradually elevate and then deescalate over the area.

He said the plan also includes re-

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E-bikes may find way onto Boardwalk

Council vote on ordinance likely to come next month

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Oct. 14, 2022) With suggestions from City Council and the members of two city committees, Ocean City will likely soon begin allowing electric bicycles on the Boardwalk.

At a work session Tuesday, council members worked out the details of what should become three or four ordinances to give law enforcement officials the tools to police not only e-bikes, but their riders, and the riders of all bicycles on the boards.

City Manager Terry McGean said staff members cleaned up and streamlined a set of rules and regulations that members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee recently developed, ran them by members of law enforcement, and produced a recommendation that council members voted on Tuesday.

Council first weighed in last month on reports from the BPAC and Police Commission on options to permit ebikes on the boards. They are currently prohibited, which McGean has said creates a tricky situation in terms of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. As it stands, the

Four candidates, three seats OC election set

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By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

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(Oct. 14, 2022) The candidates on the ballot for the Ocean City municipal election are officially set.

At a special meeting Wednesday,

council members voted to approve the five candidates running for mayor and council on Nov. 8.

For mayor, only Mayor Rick Meehas filed, which presumably will give him an easy road to another term, barring the election of a write-in. Meehan has been mayor since 2006 and served as a councilman for more

than 20 years prior.

Four candidates will also vie for three council seats this year.

Council President Matt James and Councilman Mark Paddack are both running for re-election, and will join newcomers William Savage III, a Boardwalk business owner and longtime fire company volunteer, and

local Realtor Carol Proctor on the ballot.

James, the highest vote getter in 2018, is running for a third term, and Paddack, the second highest vote getter last election, is running for a second.

Councilman Lloyd Martin, who

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Autumn Home & Condo Show begins today at conv. center

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer

(Oct. 14, 2022) Ocean Promotions has been putting on its popular Autumn Home & Condo Show for the better part of a decade and a half, but for the first time in two years, it’s back to full strength.

The three-day convention kicks off this morning at the Ocean City Roland E. Powell Convention Center at 4001 Coastal Highway and boasts its largest roster of vendors and booths since 2019.

The show has a little bit of something for everybody.

There will be plenty of builders, living up to the show’s namesake, for people interested in renovating exist-

ing homes and condos or even just “sprucing it up” a bit.

Want to get ahead on Christmas shopping? Vendors will be offering a variety of items and services suitable to giving to help people meet the holidays with a head start. There were will be arts and crafters, a pet expo for those who would like to bring their pets with them, multiple animal rescues, a petting zoo with pony rides and face painting by Tootsy the Clown.

“It’s fun for the whole family,” said Jeanette Trimper, who owns Ocean Promotions with her husband, Brooks.

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City takes first steps to fix Pier Franchise District error

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Oct. 14, 2022) When Ocean City officials established new boundaries for the downtown Pier Franchise District in 2019, they inadvertently left out a decent-sized chunk at the end of the Boardwalk.

And last week, planning commissioners took the first step in correcting the mistake.

“We ask that the commission determine there was, in fact, a mistake in the zoning boundaries and recommend to the mayor and council that the zoning map should be adjusted so

the [Pier Franchise] District matches the franchise boundaries and not the existing structure,” City Manager Terry McGean said of the requested change during a planning commission meeting Oct. 4.

The Pier Franchise District was adopted in 1999 to identify the amusement and fishing pier area east of Atlantic Avenue — the Boardwalk — at Wicomico Street. The use and operations are mapped out in the city code, and supersede all other legislation, including zoning ordinances.

McGean said the boundaries of the

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and condo portion of the show is bigger this year, likely owing to finally being free of covid restrictions. “I’m excited that it’s getting bigger post-covid,” Trimper said. “It was tough before with people short on staff and not being able to work all three days. We’re getting busier again so I’m looking forward to having people come back. It’s just exciting for it to start feeling normal again.”

Hours for the Home and Condo show are 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Admission is $6 and is free for children under 13, military, police and fire personnel with identification. Admission includes the O.C. Pet Expo.

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placing the bollards, or vertical traffic posts, along North Division Street with a retaining construction wall of sorts. Like the speed hump, the wall would gradually elevate and come back down, creating a much more aesthetic level of protection than the existing bollards.

“You could end up creating a situation during major storms … that on behalf of the citizens and the first responders of Ocean City we can still get in and out of that intersection,” Adkins said.

Mike Marvel, the assistant district engineer of maintenance for SHA, said Tuesday that officials understand the flooding challenges at the inter-

section and are willing to look into addressing the situation once they see and review a full feasibility study.

The project was one of several priority items that highway officials discussed with council members

Tuesday.

Others included re-starting a state pedestrian safety committee, which is set for discussion on a future Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee agenda; replacing traffic signals on Baltimore Avenue; painting and updating crosswalks from 17th to 67th streets; replacing a sign on 77th Street that blew away in a wind storm months ago; and finishing several projects along Route 90.

Councilman Tony DeLuca also brought up a familiar request to give some attention to the “Reach the Beach” plan, which aims to clear up perennial pockets of tied-up traffic

from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. to Ocean City.

“I always talk about ‘Reach the Beach’ and bottlenecks that we have,” DeLuca said.

He said tourism numbers show that the largest percentage of visitors that come to the resort travel from Baltimore and run into congested traffic in select spots along the route.

Overpasses at traffic lights at Routes 404 and 213 would solve some of those issues, DeLuca said, and he wants to see those options explored.

“‘Reach the Beach,’ it would be no traffic lights between here and Baltimore. That’s the goal,” he said.

A boomerang-shaped section over the low-lying intersection at the foot of the Route 50 bridge coming into town shows the area that Ocean City transportation officials are looking to elevate and improve to address flooding. They asked state highway officials to look into the project at a meeting this week.

raise for officials on ballot

has served since 2012, opted not to seek another term, leaving at least one open spot for someone new.

City Clerk Diana Chavis also read the descriptions of several ballot questions during Wednesday’s meeting.

The first two relate to pay raises for elected officials.

One would raise the mayor’s salary from $30,000 to $50,000. The second would bump regular council members’ pay from $10,000 to $20,000, and the council president’s salary from $11,000 to $23,000.

The other question asks voters to approve or deny an ordinance to dedicate a portion of the city’s room tax

revenue to the tourism department for select expenses over the next three years. Council members approved the plan, which gradually increases the tourism department’s budget by 0.2 percent from 2023 to 2025, in April. Soon after, former Councilman Vince Gisriel challenged the ordinance with a petition for referendum, which moved it to the voters to decide.

All Ocean City residents who want to vote in November must register with the state board of elections by Oct 18.

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

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Ocean City Public Works Director Hal Adkins, front, explains a plan to elevate and improve a flood-prone intersection at the foot of the Route 50 bridge to council members and state highway officials during a work session this week.

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district were established in the 1970s and have not changed since 1978. But when an update was approved in 2019, a 140,000-square-foot section to the north and south of the existing fishing pier extending east to the tram line was left out.

McGean and Planning and Development Director Bill Neville both said it was a mistake to leave out the section and recommended that it be put back in the district. Similarly, an attorney representing the franchise called it a “clerical error.”

In response to a question from

Planning Commissioner Palmer Gillis, McGean said he believes the goal is to construct more amusement rides on the land, which is currently not developed. For now, McGean said the owners are just asking for a platform, which they will finance.

The planning commissioners voted to recommend that the mayor and council vote to put the 140,000square-foot plot of land back in the Pier Franchise District, as it should not have been left out in the first place. They also unanimously voted to recommend findings of fact for the change.

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Eagles

By Mallory Panuska

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(Oct. 14, 2022) More than 30 years ago, the lush green slopes and fairways of the city-run Eagles Landing Golf Course were built on a “very modest budget” off Route 611.

Now, officials are working to ensure the popular course has the infrastructure and wherewithal to continue operating for another threeplus decades.

“When other people were building golf courses for 6,8,9 million dollars … we built ours on a shoestring budget,” Golf Superintendent Joe Perry said while presenting details of the course’s master plan to members of the Recreation and Parks Committee at a meeting on Oct. 5.

“It’s been great to us,” Perry continued. “Kind of my analogy on the whole project is, it’s a 30-year-old house, it’s time to work on the bathroom and the kitchen that need upgrades.”

The upgrades consist of addressing tidal flooding near six holes prone to it — 7,8,9,10,17 and 18 — and general cosmetic updates to the clubhouse and course.

In spring 2020, council members budgeted $4,500 to produce an ini-

tial golf facilities assessment. Architectural firm McDonald Design Group completed the plan, which provided information on how to address persistent tidal flooding at the course and looked at the overall footprint from a design and infrastructure prospective.

The following spring, the full flood remediation plan was included in the 2022-26 capital improvement plan, or CIP, with a 2, or “very important,” rating. The budget was set at $1.5 million for construction and maintenance and $60,000 was allotted for planning and design. It also included $500,000 in user fee funding for what officials referred to as pay-asyou-go renovations.

Last July, officials selected George, Miles and Buhr LLC, or GMB, as the lead firm to handle design and engineering details for the project. Officials proposed four phases of work and the city issued a purchase order to proceed with the first two — master planning and pre-permitting investigation, and wetland delineation. The firm subcontracted with McDonald Design Group to complete the master planning, architecture and design work, which came in just over budget at $63,400.

“Two years later and it was only $3,400 over budget,” Perry said. “We were really fortunate that the cost overruns aren’t like some of the others you have been seeing.”

The architects began work immediately, scaling the entire property, playing and riding the course multiple times, meeting with staff and user groups, and gathering other information to get an idea of the work that needs to be done.

At the same time, GMB staff and

MALLORY PANUSKA/OCEAN CITY TODAY City Golf Superintendent Joe Perry presents details of the Eagles Landing master plan to members of the Recreation and Parks Committee during a meeting on Oct. 5 at the course clubhouse.

Laws would allow Class 1 e-bikes

city is essentially violating the act with the prohibition, as the rule could be discriminating against people with disabilities.

Staff members recommended modifying the current ordinance to allow Class 1 and 2 e-bikes on the Boardwalk whenever regular bicycles are allowed. They also recommended evaluating the e-bikes during the off-season and reporting back with desired changes in the spring; establishing an ordinance prohibiting reckless operation of all bicycles on the Boardwalk; and banning the rental of all Class 3 e-bikes across the resort.

Electric bikes have a total of three levels, or classes. The first two levels have a maximum speed of 20 miles per hour and the third has a maximum speed of 28 miles per hour.

McGean said state law allows both Class 1 and 2 e-bikes on regular bicycle paths and other roads, which prompted the recommendation.

After discussions, though, council members voted to allow only Class 1 e-bikes, not Class 2 or 3, on the boards.

Councilman Tony DeLuca, who serves as chairman of the BPAC, pushed to take away the allowance of Class 2 bikes. He pointed out that

they can be added back after the offseason evaluation period.

The other recommendations passed as presented, but only after overriding concerns about prohibiting the rental of Class 3 e-bikes when they are allowed to be ridden along Coastal Highway and other roads, and possibly over-policing by not allowing all classes on the Boardwalk.

Councilman John Gehrig pushed at one point to allow all types of ebikes on the Boardwalk, as officials do not know how they will be received.

“If we’re going to run a trial, I almost feel like just let them on there and see what happens,” he said.

McGean pointed out that allowing

the e-bikes on a trial basis could be dicey, as it is much easier to add permissions than take them away.

Councilman Mark Paddack also pointed out that e-bikes already exist on the Boardwalk and no issues have occurred.

“I don’t believe bikes are dangerous, I believe it’s the people operating them,” he said.

Paddack also questioned how accurate the assessment will be in the off-season, as the Boardwalk is much less crowded than it is in the summer.

City Solicitor Heather Stansbury said the ordinances will likely come up for first readings in the next couple of weeks, with potential passage in early November.

Policy considered for mobility device beach access use

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Oct. 14, 2022) An able man who has reportedly taken advantage of permission to cart his disabled wife to the beach has prompted a working policy change that will regulate personal mobility devices across the resort.

City Manager Terry McGean told members of the Police Commission Wednesday that the city needs a policy to regulate what are known as other power-driven mobility devices, or OPDMD’s, as no guidelines currently exist.

“If you don’t have a policy, then pretty much anything goes. So we need to get a policy in place,” he said.

The need for the policy came up recently when officials began receiving complaints about a man who was granted permission to drive his handicapped wife to the beach on a mobile device.

“He has, for lack of a better term, somewhat abused the privilege,” McGean said. “There are videos of him going out there himself, neighbors have complained he takes other people out there.”

The transgression prompted

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Bicyclists ride along the Boardwalk among pedestrians on a spring day. City Council established parameters this week for allowing electric bikes to join regular cyclists during designated hours.

Paddack files at last minute for another term on council

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Oct 14, 2022) Just hours before the close of the filing deadline for the Ocean City municipal election this week, Councilman Mark Paddack threw his hat in the ring for a second term.

“Let the votes decide,” he said matterof-factly as he sat in City Clerk Diana Chavis’ office Tuesday afternoon.

Paddack’s decision to run bumped the field up to four candidates, making it a competitive race. Paddack’s seat, along with the seats of Council President Matt James and Councilman Lloyd Martin are on the ballot. Up until Tuesday, only James and newcomers Carol Proctor and William Savage III had filed, which would have put them all on the council by default.

Paddack said last week that he was still deciding whether to go for a second term as the 5 p.m., Oct. 11, filing deadline approached.

A retired Ocean City Police officer, Paddack was elected to his first term in 2018. At the time, he was getting ready to conclude his 28 years of service with the department and transition the knowledge and expertise he garnered on the job, and as a longtime city resident, to the dais. He finished second in the 2018 election behind James.

According to an OC Today article published before the 2018 election, Paddack had a longtime interest in serving on the council but was not

able to take the plunge until his retirement.

As a police officer, Paddack cofounded the department’s bike patrol, and in the mid-1990s, helped launch the Citizens Police Academy. He also had a lead role in negotiating for the Fraternal Order of Police to obtain collective bargaining privileges.

As a councilman, he has fought to ensure city police officers are safe, protected and adequately compensated through various discussions and votes.

Paddack is a member of the Free Masons and the Elks Lodge #2645 on 137th Street as well.

During his time on council, Paddack has also faced some adversity unrelated to his elected position. In September of last year, council members voted to censure Paddack after seemingly racist comments were posted and shared from his Facebook account. Paddack said his account was hacked, and a Worcester County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the incident released last month stated that investigators were unable to determine where the posts originated and could not prove who made them, thus closing the case. The investigation stated, though, that they did not come from any of the devices that Paddack said he uses.

Paddack came under some fire again in April after council members shared an email from a resident stating that they witnessed him berating his son at a restaurant after a fender bender in the parking lot. The incident never resulted in any formal charges.

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McGean to begin looking into ways to regulate OPDMD’s so the city would have tools to address the situation. He found a federal law that regulates the vehicles, which he said can be pretty much anything, and used it to create local guidelines.

The draft recommendation, which commission members voted to send to the council for review and approval, sets parameters for OPDMD’s on the beach, Boardwalk, and in city parks. It permits wheelchairs, power wheelchairs and electric mobility scooters in all areas at all times and locations, and sets conditions for other devices.

The conditions for the beach include requiring a state-issued parking placard or other proof of disability, only operating the devices during daylight hours, and not exceeding more than 5 miles per hour while riding. The proposal also sets size limits.

The original recommendation also included a condition that the device can only be operated by the person with the disability, but Council President Matt James, who sits on the Police Commission, suggesting allowing a driver, as some disabled individuals are not capable of operating devices on their own.

Similar conditions were floated for the Boardwalk and parks, along with prohibiting all-terrain vehicles and other similar high-speed devices, such as side-by-sides, golf carts and the like, because of the high volumes of pedestrians and bicycles. The size constraints are also different on the Boardwalk and in the parks, and the times the devices are allowed are limited to when regular bicycles are permitted on the Boardwalk.

The proposed changes do not have to be approved in the form of an ordinance, only a policy change, and will go to the full council for official approval.

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Ocean City beach franchise terminated, owner debarred

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Oct. 14, 2022) A midtown beach stand parcel will join 14 south-end spots for auction this year after the franchisee failed to come through with overdue payments.

Frank “Randy” Dougherty, the owner and proprietor of Randy’s Rentals beach gear stand, came to a council meeting in August asking for more time to pay the fees on his franchise at 57th, 58th and 59th streets. He was already behind and asked for retroactive 30-day extensions for missing payments in July and August.

Dougherty cited a combination of bad weather, high gas prices and overall inflation for the inability to pay only $6,000 of the total $10,000 payment for the summer.

Council members graciously granted the extensions with no penalties and allowed Dougherty to continue operating the stand.

But a little more than a month later, Dougherty emailed City Clerk Diana Chavis and said he had to leave Ocean City a few days after the August council meeting to attend to a family emergency. He said in the email that he hired someone to run his stand, but failed to make enough money to pay what he owed. He also said he tried to sell his beach equipment, to no avail.

The situation led to council voting on Tuesday to terminate the franchise, debar Dougherty, and to refer collection of the money he owes to the city solicitor.

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Some upgrades could be in CIP

subcontractors were delineating wetlands and meeting with U.S. Department of Environmental Protection officials. Perry said they have received positive feedback to date with the notion that course officials do not want to fill any wetlands and want to stay within the existing footprint of the course to provide flood resiliency.

Perry said all of the expenses to date – the $4,500 for the initial assessment and $63,400 for design and engineering – have come from the golf course revenue fund. But down the road, he said they will need some help, and asked to include future costs in the capital improvement plan.

“I’m making the appeal now, get us in the CIP,” he said. “Let’s do the golf course, do the big stuff so we can push for the next 30 years and be as successful as we have in the past.”

City Manager Terry McGean said

that the costs could be included in a bond issue, and also asked about other funding sources, such as costshare options with the county and grant opportunities. Perry said an updated construction assessment will be finished by the end of the month, which will help with funding plans.

If the money is secured, it will take 15 months to complete permitting and construction for the flood remediation areas, with the work to start as early as spring of 2024.

In the meantime, some of the payas-you-go items not requiring permits can begin now, with council approval, with money included in the golf course’s annual budget, Perry explained.

Officials and rec and parks committee members also discussed some logistics, such as whether to re-route or shut down the flood-prone holes when they are worked on, during the meeting.

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Randy’s Rentals beach gear stand sits on the beach between 57th and 59th streets over the summer. The stand operator, Frank “Randy” Dougherty, was behind on his monthly payments to the city and failed to make them which resulted in a loss of the franchise and debarment this week.

Water main work slated to start Oct. 24 midtown OC

(Oct. 14, 2022) Beginning on Oct. 24, a contractor working for the Town of Ocean City will start the construction and installation of a raw water main.

Raw water is non-treated water pumped from the various wells in Ocean City to the water treatment facilities for future water system expansions.

Construction will take place on Coastal Highway affecting northbound travel from 33rd Street to

45th Street and 51st Street to 66th Street.

Residents and visitors can expect traffic delays in these areas. Use caution and slow down.

Water flow in the streets may occur in these areas. The project is expected to be completed, weather dependent, in March of 2023.

For questions or concerns, contact the Public Works Administration Department at 410-5247715.

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coming in and the council having a rather interesting discussion about this and I truly, truly, really hoped that he would have been able to come through on his end of the deal,” Councilman Mark Paddack said Tuesday. “… As the town, we want to help out as much as we can but when you renege on a contract, it’s time to move on.”

Dougherty bid the three-year contract in late 2020 for $10,000. He said in August that he made $200 to $300 on an average day in 2021. But at the beginning of this summer, he fell short, which pushed him behind on his monthly payments.

Chavis said the city is out $14,000 — $4,000 for this year and $10,000 for next year’s contract — with Dougherty’s non-payment.

Council members also voted Tuesday to add the last year of the franchise agreement for 57th to 59th streets to the 14 parcels from the inlet to 27th Street that will be auctioned off in December. Altogether, 34 parcels make up the southern section,

20 of which are first-year contracts set for renewal for a second year.

Ocean City has a total of 70 beach franchise agreements spanning the length of the resort from the inlet to 146th Street for a total more than $1.324 million. The agreements give the companies that hold them autonomy to sell beach umbrellas, chairs and cabanas in the specified areas, and are granted through a competitive bid process. The beach is divided into three franchise sections, south end, midtown and north end. The contracts are staggered and bid out for three years each.

Each franchise has a unique cost, with the lowest agreements at $500, and the highest at $60,000.

Chavis has said the contract for the 57th to 59th Street franchise typically goes for $10,000 or more. While Dougherty’s agreement for this year was $10,000, his neighbor from 60th to 62nd streets paid almost half at $5,500. And while the neighbor to the south from 54th to 56th pays $11,000, others nearby pay in the low- to mid-thousands.

Fall crusin’ event closes out 25th annual show with style

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer

(Oct. 14, 2022) The 25th annual Ocean City Endless Cruisin’ car show is officially in the books, and this year attracted nearly 3,000 registered cars and fewer traffic violations than in years past.

Despite chilly temperatures and dense fog that sat over the resort for most of the day last Friday, spectators lined Coastal Highway to see street machines, hot rods, trick trucks, classics, and custom cars cruise back and forth along the main drag.

Organizers from Special Event Productions staged a buzzworthy silver anniversary event that will allow it to continue building its reputation as one of the region’s largest fall car shows.

“We had almost 3,000 cars registered,” Meredith Herbert of Special Event Productions said this week. “It was a really great turnout.”

Heading into the weekend, Herbert said there were over 2,700 vehicles registered for the car show, which increased over the 2,500 registered for last year’s show.

This year’s show gave car enthusiasts and owners a lot to look forward to.

On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday morning, the cars all lined up to take a ride down the Boardwalk.

Each morning, spectators lined the boards and watched in awe, cheered, or snapped shots of their dream cars rolling along the iOcean City landmark.

Some of the car owners threw candy out the side windows while others took in the experience.

The Pedal Car Show took place on Saturday, and according to Herbert, many future cruisers, or children, traveled from Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and the western shore of Maryland to participate in the engineless event.

That night, the Boy Scouts hosted a neon light show that gave spectators a chance to vote for their favorite cars on display, and as a result, the organization raised over $500.

On Sunday, the event hosted a charity banner auction that raised over $2,000, which event organizers matched. The more than $4,000 was donated to both the American Cancer Society and Florida Hurricane Relief, Herbert said.

Marking the end of the event were the Grand Finale Awards, where prizes were given away to the top cars.

This year, the Mayor’s Award went to John Lynch of Goldsboro, Maryland for his 1957 Ford; the Governor’s Award went to Tim Reprogel of Manchester, Maryland for his 1972 Chevrolet; the Police Chief Award was handed to Wayne Jenkins of North East, Maryland for his 1978 Chevrolet; the Thunder Road Cup went to Charlie and Peggie Kuhnes of Grafton, West Virginia for their 1930 Ford; and the City Council’s Award went to Jason Amspacher of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania for his 1968 Dodge.

Awards were also handed out for the 41st Annual Hot Rod and Custom Car Show at the convention center on 40th Street. The award for Best in Show went to Donald Wedding of South Toms River, New Jersey for his 1966 Chevrolet; first runner-up was Tommy Ellis of North Chesterfield, Virginia for a 1962 Chevrolet; second runner-up went to Steve Padget of White Plains, Maryland for his 1962 Chevrolet; and the Spectator’s Choice went to Pam Schultz of St. Michaels, Maryland for her 1966 Ford.

Anyone who participated in the car show each of its 25 years was also honored at the Grand Finale.

Like previous years, Ocean City officials implemented a Special Event Zone over the resort that lowered all speed limits to 30 mph unless it was already lower.

While the overlay was in place, local and neighboring police agencies were out looking for speeders, expired registration, and illegal car modifications, among other things.

This year police responded to 847 calls for service, which was down from the 978 calls for service in 2021. How many of these calls involved event participants isn’t known.

Police also conducted 266 traffic stops, resulting in 399 citations. In 2021, police conducted 276 traffic stops and issued 463 citations.

There were five collisions over the weekend, 12 tickets issued for exhibition driving, or skidding tires and burning out, and 31 arrests made.

Of the 31 arrests, three people were arrested for drugs, five for weapons, and eight for DUI.

‘We had almost 3,000 cars registered. It was a really great turnout.’

Meredith Herbert, Special Event Productions

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Scientist turned job mentor takes wheel at OC Chamber

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer

(Oct. 14, 2022) There’s a new Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce executive director in town, and she’s no stranger to the area.

Amy Thompson is taking over duties from previous Executive Director Lachelle Scarlato, who submitted her resignation to pursue other interests back in June.

Thompson has lived in the area since 2007, when she took a job working for the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation as the director of development.

“There’s no better way to move to a new area,” she said. “I got to work for a beloved organization, interacting with generous people – seriously. It was the ideal way to pick up and move and immediately feel knit into one’s community.”

Thompson attended college at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. But it was not science that drove her career, it was her experiences living on campus and serving in various Residential Life roles that shaped who she is today.

In fact, the circumstances that led her to the executive director position involved her work helping mostly women in IT figure out how to make more money and get the promotion they felt they deserved.

“I reconnected with my network here on Delmarva and one conversation led to another which led to another,” Thompson said, adding that the conversations all led to a call from an executive committee member who asked if she could consult and manage the transition in the search for a new executive director.

“I was intrigued – it sounded challenging, but the good kind…This was an opportunity for me to make an impact on my community – something I love – and to bring some optimism and enthusiasm for what we can accomplish as an organization.”

Working with the chamber was nothing new to Thompson. “Years ago,” she said, she served as an ambassador with the Ocean City Chamber and helped members of the Young Professionals group improve their communications, decision-making and other management skills.

Thompson also served on the Ocean Pines Chamber Board of Directors for several years and has a solid understanding that tourism attracted many people to the area to establish lives for themselves.

As she takes on the new role, Thompson understands she and the chamber have a bit of a battle ahead to get back to where it was before the pandemic.

“I want to restore the chamber as

a true community partner after the disconnection that came from going through the pandemic,” she said. “I look forward to executing the strategic plan that was developed over the past year to help our business community become even stronger.”

With the 2023 General Assembly session set to begin in January in Annapolis, she said a survey will be sent to members to find out what issues they believe are the most critical.

Another hot topic, which former Executive Director Scarlato spent time on, is the workforce housing crisis and currently there are no plans to abandon that ship.

“Workforce housing is one of those big, complicated issues that if it was simple to solve, someone would have done so by now,” Thompson said. “I still have much to learn, but I’m certain the solution will require a collaboration by many different parties to approach from multiple angles.”

Organizing efforts and working with people, though, is something she stumbled upon and found out she could do well.

Whether Thompson intentionally prepared for this sort of role or not, one thing is for sure is that she is ready to take it on.

“This opportunity fell into my lap,” she said. “While I wasn’t looking specifically for this position, it absolutely suits me, and allows me to use the varied skills I have acquired through the years: leadership coaching, public speaking, networking, management, organization, and strategic planning.

“I think all of us were changed by the global pandemic – for me, I have found gratitude for opportunities so amazing, I didn’t even have the imagination to know to pursue them,” Thompson added.

GREG WEHNER/OCEAN CITY TODAY

Newly appointed Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amy Thompson has her eyes set on re-establishing the Chamber’s relationship with the community, which was hindered when the pandemic took shape.

Resort gets environmental award

(Oct. 14, 2022) The Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland announced this week that Ocean City is one of 17 Maryland municipalities honored at the Sustainable Maryland Awards Ceremony at the Maryland Municipal League’s annual fall Conference on Oct. 11.

The resort was certified at the silver level.

“It is an honor for the Town of Ocean City to receive the Sustainable Maryland Certified Award,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. “Protecting our coastal

community and investing in our natural environment is not only important for today but is essential for our future for generations to come. The town has a great network of people who contributed to this award, both internally and through our partners. The Coastal Resources Legislative Committee ‘Green Team’ has done an excellent job protecting resources in our community and working with our partners!”

“We are pleased to be awarding a record number of certifications this year. These certifications show a com-

mitment to sustainability by Maryland’s municipalities that is truly impressive in both depth and breadth,” according to Mike Hunninghake, director of the Sustainable Maryland program.

“The commitments and associated actions are a critical investment for a future where local governments will increasingly be at the forefront in the fight against climate change. Sustainable Maryland stands ready to support and celebrate these communities, elected officials, and Green Teams.”

Resort re-bidding rec complex site work this month

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Oct. 14, 2022) Still recovering from the shock of two exorbitant bids received over the summer, city staff members are expecting a better result when they re-bid the site work phase of the renovation of the Downtown Recreation Complex later this month.

“The big issues we had, and I talked to the designers and I talked to some contractors ... we were just trying to move too fast,” City Manager Terry McGean said of the bids during a recent Recreation and Parks Committee meeting.

After opening the bids in July, council members swiftly rejected them when they respectively came in roughly $1.6 and $2.75 million above the $2.2 million budget.

The project is part of a multiphased effort to renovate the recreation complex on St. Louis Avenue between Third and Fourth streets. Staff members also placed a tight timeline on the work because of weather constraints, which McGean dubbed as the reason only two bids were received for the project.

“There was a third bidder out there

An aerial shot of the city’s Downtown Recreation Complex on St. Louis Avenue between Third and Fourth streets.

Entire Ocean Pines Election Committee quits

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer

(Oct. 14, 2022) After an association-alarming slip-up and a monthplus of questions, accusations and all-around turmoil, the entire Ocean Pines Election Committee resigned from their positions on Oct. 5, the OPA announced.

The resignations come a week after the committee recertified the re-

Bids came in high over summer due to slated timeline

that was very close to the number we had,” he said.

By extending the timeline, McGean expects a better result with the re-bid in the next couple of weeks.

“I feel more confident now that we can get back to the budget number,” he said.

The rejected bids came from A-Del Construction out of Newark, Delaware for $3.865 million, and Salisbury-based Chesapeake Turf for $4.95 million. Bids for many projects lately have come in higher than expected because of inflation and an industry-wide rise in the cost of materials.

McGean pointed out that the city also received a $1 million grant to help with the project and awaits the green light to spend the money. He said in July that the funds were out there but likely inaccessible until December. That wait time, along with the cost issues, will push the overall project back about a year. McGean said if all goes as planned he expects to start construction in the spring and finish in time for summer 2024.

The project includes the revitalization of the skate park, playground, and recreation building.

McGean said the design for the new skate park, which includes the expansion of the park and construction of a new office and restrooms, is running parallel to the site work and almost finished.

Susan Petito, the city’s director of recreation and parks, told rec and parks committee members that staff are keeping some of the design details for the skate park “close to the vest” because they do not know for sure that everything will be feasible.

“It will be really exciting once we get these next bids in because that will let us know really where we are and what steps we can take forward,” she said.

sults of the August Board of Directors election — but with 940 fewer votes. Both the association and the committee have been dogged by criticism for how online voting and multi-lot voting were handled and the association leadership’s handling of the situation in the weeks after the election.

News first slipped out from the association last week that several members had resigned, but it soon materialized through a press release that the entire volunteer committee walked away.

“Unfortunately, the board has received resignations from several (sic) members of the Elections Committee,” OPA President Doug Parks said in a statement. “The decision from each committee member to resign was their own decision alone. We are saddened that these volunteers chose

to resign their position, as the work they have done and the time they have spent supporting the community has been commendable. The board thanks them for their volunteer spirit and their willingness to step up and serve the association.”

When asked for his reaction to the resignations, Parks said it wasn’t something he felt was necessary for the committee to do.

“I didn’t expect it,” Parks said. “I was sad. One of the things I’ve learned in the many years I’ve been involved in high-level volunteer organizations is you never turn down a volunteer. Volunteers are very precious. The fact that we lost volunteers is upsetting.

“I respect any criteria they used to make their decisions. I certainly didn’t want this to happen and at the

very least I was hoping we could move forward and look into (the miscount) a little bit further, but I accept and respect what they did and we just have to move forward.”

Parks wouldn’t commit to a timeline for reestablishing the committee, but said, “obviously, the sooner the better.”

“There are no requirements in our governing documents that say a committee can be without members for ‘X’ amount of time. Certainly, we’re working on getting somebody to fill these positions because the sooner we can get that committee together, the sooner they can continue their work and be prepared for the next election.”

Search Committee chair Tom Piatti said he’s already submitted an

No timeline set to name new people to serve on board

application to chair the committee and expects it to be on the agenda for the regular board meeting scheduled for Oct. 22.

Piatti is a former Elections Committee appointee. While he doesn’t want to make assumptions about who and how the board votes on applicants, he said he’s given much thought to how the committee has been run in recent years.

“(We’ve had) two years covid, delays in postage and the Elections Committee thought they could improve that with internet voting and it didn’t seem to work out that bad (all things considered),” Piatti said. “We just need to get back to the basics.”

If assigned to the committee, he said he’d also like to work more closely with the ballot-counting contractor, Berlin-based ACE Printing and Mailing.

Former Elections Committee chair Carol Ludwig and former committee member Jeannie Pennington did not return calls for this story. Former committee member Joe Peloso declined to comment.

Residents graduate from Wor-Wic

More than 30 locals earned certificates and degrees in science, teaching and arts

(Oct. 14, 2022) More than 30 Worcester County residents completed their program requirements to graduate with a certificate (CT), associate of applied science (AAS), associate of arts in teaching (AAT), associate of science (AS) or associate of arts (AA) degree from Wor-Wic Community College this past summer.

Berlin: Cole D. Bennett, AAS, Criminal Justice; Tierra N. Bratten, AAS, Criminal Justice; Austin C. Buchiane, AAS, Computer Studies;

Amy L. Cannon, CT, Nursing; Gionna Marie DePasquale, AS, Nursing; Michael Ryan Glick, AS, Nursing; Ramona Gray, AAS, Education; Tashica N. Hilliard, CT, Nursing; Eunice Huesca, AAT, Education; Juliana Jaeger, CT, Nursing; Salina Kc, AAS, Education; Daniel G. King, AA, Business; Christine M. Komlos, AS, Nursing; Renata Lovitt, AS, Nursing; Austin A. Mora, CT, Criminal Justice; and Diana Nelson, AS, Nursing.

Bishopville: Pedro Brown, CT, Criminal Justice.

Eden: Victoria A. Shaw, CT, Nursing.

Ocean City: Megan M. Card, AAS, Chemical Dependency Counseling; Benjamin Cropper, CT, Criminal

Justice; Jordan A. Ferguson, AA, General Studies; Trista Marie Fink, AA, General Studies; Miranda A. Luby, AS, Nursing; Sonia McFarland, CT, Nursing; David C. Megafu, CT, Criminal Justice; Sean T. Peterson, AA, General Studies; Brenda Bernice Smith, AS, Nursing; and Emily N. Staley, AAT, Education.

Pocomoke City: Tuan Ngoc Doan, AS, STEM; Zoe Elizabeth Nichols, AA, Business; Svetlana Sadakbaeva, AAS, Criminal Justice; and LaShae Q. Wise, AS, Nursing.

Snow Hill: Kiersten Gabrielle Lehmann, AAT, Education; and Delaney Lynne Taylor, AS, Nursing.

Stockton: Kathryn Suzanne Savage, AS, Nursing.

Have coffee with board members

(Oct. 14, 2022) Ocean Pines homeowners are invited to join the board of directors for coffee and donuts, 30 minutes prior to each regular board meeting.

The next board meeting is scheduled this Saturday, Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. in the Clubhouse Meeting Room on 100

Clubhouse Drive.

Coffee and donuts will be served at 8:30 a.m., and several board members will be there to meet with membership and answer questions.

“We feel these kinds of steps are important, because members don’t often get to interact with directors in an infor-

mal manner and we want to promote better communication,” Association President Doug Parks said. “If you have the time and want to meet the directors, please stop by before the meeting.”

Regular board meetings are scheduled to start at 9 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month.

Berlin woman dies in hit-and-run

been identified as Russell Kimball, 62, whose residence is on Grays Corner Road.

(Oct. 14, 2022) Maryland state troopers are investigating a hit-andrun crash involving a pedestrian on Oct. 6 in Worcester County.

The victim, identified as Terri Wattay, 59, of Berlin, was transported from the scene by EMS personnel to Atlantic General Hospital, where she was later transferred to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where she died of her injuries.

Police believe she was walking her dog at the time of the incident. The dog was not injured in the crash.

The driver of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban involved in the crash has

Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation and consultation with the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Shortly before 8:15 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack were notified of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in the 11000 block of Grays Corner Road, which runs parallel to Route 50, east of Berlin. Wattay was found lying on the ground off the north side of the roadway.

The preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling west on Grays Corner Road when it struck the pedestrian who was on the right side of the roadway.

Evidence collected from the scene

includes a right front side mirror and other parts from the vehicle.

While canvassing the neighborhood, troopers located a vehicle in a nearby driveway.

The vehicle had damage to match the parts found at the nearby crash scene.

Troopers subsequently made contact with the driver of the vehicle, Kimball, who reportedly told police he swerved to miss a dog.

Maryland State Police from the Berlin Barrack and from the Criminal Enforcement Division Eastern Region responded to the scene.

Anyone who may have witnessed this hit-and-run is urged to contact the Maryland State Police Crash Team at 410-819-4753. Callers may remain anonymous.

The investigation is continuing.

HOROSCOPE

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

It may be tempting to throw your weight around and assert power in a situation, Aries. But this may backfire in the long run. Try to be a team player.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, someone close to you may be driving you crazy, and you’re tempted to let them know. However, go with the flow instead and enjoy this calmer approach.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, an important decision must be made in the days ahead. Take a calm approach and do your best to keep your emotions out of this discussion.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Once you involve others in a situation, it can be difficult to dial back their involvement, Cancer. Consider whether you should ask for input or go it alone this week.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, rather than shouting from the rooftops how much you love a person, it may be better to take a more subtle approach. Reel in your excitement for the time being.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Keeping secrets is not the way to go, Virgo, especially when they are kept from someone close to you. Why all the smoke and mirrors? Be open and honest with yourself and others.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

A financial situation may be worked out this week or even inflamed, Libra. The only way to stay ahead is to keep careful track of your expenditures.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Be honest with yourself about your needs, Scorpio. If you don’t feel like socializing in a loud and public manner, organize a group to come over for some more quiet R&R.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Getting involved with chores and other tasks can occupy your mind with some busy work, Sagittarius. After a brief mental break, you can return to more serious tasks.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Finances may get a boost this week as a new income stream falls into your lap, Capricorn. Investigate it fully before getting deeply involved.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Opening up about your personal life may relieve some pressure and stress that you have been feeling, Aquarius. Find someone who doesn’t have a close stake.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Don’t spread the word about a big idea until you are sure about it and ready to move, Pisces. Don’t let others steal your thunder.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Lather homemade apple butter onto barbecued ribs

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer

(Oct. 14, 2022) The World Series is rapidly approaching and football season is underway.

My obsessive compulsion kicks in as I switch back and forth to catch up on the latest plays.

As the temperatures drop and the games get heated, the menu must meet the degrees of variance.

Do not be fooled by the mesmerizing connection between the devotee and tube, mouthwatering food is a prerequisite for a weekend of merriment.

Apple butter barbecued ribs are a fusion of tradition and originality.

Luscious apple butter is fitting for fall foliage and a creative coating for juicy ribs. The secret is to allow the flavor of the apple butter to come through, and at the same time tone down the sweetness and intensity of the warm spices.

That being said, let us start from the very beginning so one has a complete understanding of lip-smacking apple butter barbecued ribs.

Homemade or store-bought apple butter is the first consideration. Homemade tastes much better but store-bought saves a lot of time.

Homemade apple butter freezes well and makes wonderful gifts. Simply fill small canning jars and finish with rustic ribbon.

Thanksgiving is not too far away, a thoughtful gift to go is a perfect ending to a fabulous feast.

Ribs are the next train of thought and baby back pork ribs are the best.

If one does not have a grill or is not a fan of grilling during the colder months, no worries. Simply simmer the ribs in chicken broth and aromatics.

The lower the temperature of the cooking liquid, the more tender your ribs will be. Poaching or a light simmer is the cooking method of choice. Then, finish the ribs by grilling or placing them under the broiler for a nice sear.

Apple butter barbecue sauce is the final factor for deliberation.

Typically, yellow mustard is the preferred mustard. I find a touch of Dijon mellows out the yellow mustard.

Ketchup, apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce adds depth of flavor while garlic powder, onion powder and crushed rosemary enhance the savoriness of the sauce.

Crushed red pepper flakes add heat and texture. You can replace the

pepper flakes with your favorite hot sauce. Just remember, hot sauces have their own unique flavor which will affect the barbecue sauce.

If one wants extra heat with no additive flavors, try Chinese chili oil. Use it sparingly, it will sneak up on you.

Once the sauce is made, lightly simmer for 15 minutes. This final step helps the ingredients to come together for a better tasting barbecue.

Who says barbecued ribs are just for the summer? Apple butter barbecued ribs are a perfect fall dish and

are finger-licking good. Enjoy!

* I appeared on Delmarva Life and did a cooking segment on Apple Butter Barbecued Ribs.

If you would like to watch the cooking segment, Google: Delmarva Life, Deborah Walker, Apple Butter Barbecued Ribs.

Homemade Apple Butter

Ingredients

4 pounds soft apples such as Fuji, peeled, cored, quartered and cut

Apple butter and ribs, sweet-meaty combo

into 2-inch pieces

2 cups apple cider

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup packed light brown sugar

tiny splash fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground allspice

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a heavy bottomed pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally for 90 minutes. Using a hand-held immersion blender, puree apple mixture

2. Remove lid and continue to reduce until the apple butter becomes very dark and thick. Towards the end, you will have to constantly stir so the apple butter does not burn.

3. Transfer apple butter to a con-

tainer and allow to cool completely.

Top with tight-fitting lid and refrigerate until ready to use. Apple butter can also be frozen.

Yields approximately 4 cups

Apple Butter Barbecued Ribs

Apple Butter Barbecue Sauce

1 cup apple butter

½ cup ketchup

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

½ cup light brown sugar

1 teaspoon yellow mustard

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder

1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon crushed rosemary

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 to 1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

1. Combine all of the ingredients in

a large sauté pan. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Ribs

2 full slabs of baby back ribs, cut in half

chicken broth

1 large onion, quartered

5 cloves garlic, chopped

3 stalks celery, quartered

1. In a large Dutch oven, add enough chicken broth to cover the

CROSSWORD

ribs.

2. Add the remaining ingredients, cover, and lightly simmer until fork tender. Approximately 90 minutes.

3. Cover ribs liberally with barbecue sauce. Place ribs on a grill or under the broiler until a nice sear is achieved.

Secret Ingredient – Originality

It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.

— Herman Melville

Corvette Weekend celebrates 35th annual car show in OC

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer

(Oct. 14, 2022) Hundreds of Corvettes will roll into Ocean City this weekend for the 35th annual Corvette Weekend, which features a car rally, Boardwalk parade, and many other events celebrating America’s first true sports car.

Free State Corvette Club President Craig Steinbock said around 800 Corvettes are expected to be in the resort this weekend, coming off the heels of the Endless Summer Cruisin’ event last week.

“It’s become a tradition,” he said of Corvette Weekend. “It’s strictly for corvettes and enthusiasts. The Corvette was America’s first true sports car…and it’s been around for about 76 years. It’s really popular.”

This year should have marked the event’s 36th annual event, but because of the pandemic, Steinbock said he had to pull the plug on corvette weekend in 2020. As he said, “it was not worth the spectators getting sick.”

On-site registration for this year’s car show will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort, the former Clarion, located at 101st Street.

The event will feature three “Fun Shows,” or sanctioned car shows at the inlet parking lot, which will be limited to the first 250 paid Corvettes.

According to the event’s website, www.corvetteweekend.com, Corvettes will be separated into classes for each of the sanctioned shows.

A Gimmick Rallye, or poker run, will give owners and enthusiasts the chance to tour different areas of Maryland’s Eastern Shore in a quest to obtain cards. The Rallye will be limited to the first 100 registrants, but prizes will be given to the teams

with the most points.

All Rallye participants must be registered before the weekend, as organizers have said registration will not be open on Friday or Saturday.

Gates to the inlet parking lot will open at 7:30 a.m., when check-in opens. The check-in involves a tech check to ensure the cars are compliant and not leaking fluids.

At 9:15 a.m., organizers of the Rallye will hold a driver’s meeting, and the first car will get dispatched 30 minutes later.

Winners of the Rallye will be announced during the awards presentation on Saturday evening, at the grand ballroom of the Fontainebleau hotel and resort.

The traditional Boardwalk parade will take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday and is limited to just 500 Corvettes.

Steinbock will lead the parade, and riding with him will be Morris Semiatin, 96, who served with the Fifth Marine Division at Iwo Jima and earned a Purple Heart.

Steinbock said when the city rearranged events this fall to accommodate the Oceans Calling Festival, Sunfest was moved to next weekend and infrastructure from the three-day music festival was left in place.

As a result, the amount of money the club could raise may have been dampened.

Over the course of 34 years, the club has given out over $1 million to charity. Each year, the event raises between $60,000 and $70,000, of which $55,000 to $60,000 is given away.

Half of the money is given to Spina Bifida, while the other half is split between four additional charities selected by board members.

For more information about the Free State Corvette Club or the Corvette Weekend, visit www.corvetteweekend.com.

One of the featured events of the Free State Corvette Club’s 35th annual Corvette Weekend is the Boardwalk parade, which will take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Berlin Oktoberfest back to normal

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer

(Oct. 14, 2022) The Berlin Oktoberfest and Sidewalk Sale are back in full swing Saturday, after two years marked by covid precautions.

“It’s on,” said Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells said. “It’s on. It’s Oktoberfest in Berlin just as you remember.”

The fall beer festival kicks off at 11 a.m. and wraps at 4 p.m. in downtown Berlin and features local merchant stands and racks, German-style cuisine, children’s arts and crafts, two stages for live music — one for the Edelweiss Band in front of the Atlantic Hotel and the other by Sterling Tavern for local outfit The Dunehounds — and, of course,

plenty of beer. The two bands anchored the event last year as well.

The Edelweiss Band’s set is sponsored by Burley Oak Tavern while Sterling Tavern sponsors The Dunehounds’ set.

Most of the merchants at the event are local businesses setting up shop on the sidewalk in front of their stores but food and drink vendors will be lined up too.

“All of your favorite Berlin merchants will have tables outside,” Wells added.

Food on-hand will include brats, knockwurst, pretzels, German chocolate cake and more. Mead will be available as well.

Wells mentioned that Island Creamery will feature a German chocolate

cake-flavored ice cream.

This year will feature Scales and Tails, the locally famous animal exhibit from Assateague State Park.

Face painting and the children’s arts and crafts are back in-person, too. Last year, event organizers elected to limit many of the more hands-on activities because of the continuing pandemic.

Individual beers will be available for purchase via $5 tickets.

Parking is available at the Berlin Intermediate School, with a shuttle sponsored by Ocean Downs Casino busing patrons to and from the event from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

“It’s Oktoberfest in Berlin,” Wells said. “Where else could you possibly want to celebrate Oktoberfest?”

Farm-to-Library event held Oct. 20

(Oct. 14, 2022) The Friends of the Ocean Pines Library will present a FarmTo-Library event as part of the organization’s semi-annual membership meeting on Thursday, Oct. 20.

Local farmers will share their stories: how they got started farming, what products they sell, and the challenges and benefits of operating their own farm.

This event is open to the public and

refreshments will be served.

The membership meeting begins at 10 a.m., followed by the Farm-To-Library event at 11 a.m. The general public is welcome and there is no charge.

Guest speakers include: Matthew Harhai, Goat Plum Tree Farm; Nancie Corbett, Bluebird Farms; and Carol Cross, Cross Farms, all of Berlin.

Worcester County Library is hosting

several programs related to nutrition and wellness as part of its Farm-To-Library series. More details are available at worcesterlibrary.org.

The initiative is in partnership with the Worcester County Health Department, a recipient of a grant from CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield to launch a diabetes prevention program for the community.

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

Oct. 14: Sidney Joseph, 5 p.m.

BAYVIEW BAR & GRILLE

2nd Floor Residence Inn 61st Street, Ocean City 410-723-2222 / www.ResidenceInnOC.com

Oct. 14: Karaoke w/Donnie, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 16: Bar Bingo w/Rupe, 6-8 p.m.

CAPTAIN’S TABLE

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

Every Friday and Saturday: Phil Perdue on Piano, 59 p.m.

COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL

In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street Oceanfront, Ocean City 410-289-6846 / www.castleinthesand.com

Oct. 14: Zion Reggae, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 15: Shortcut Sunny, noon to 3 p.m.; Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 16: Chris Diller Duo, noon to 3 p.m.; Monkee Paw, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 17-19: Closed Oct. 20: The Chest Pains, 4-8 p.m.

COINS

28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100 / www.coinspuboc.com Oct. 15: One Night Stand, 8 p.m.

OC EATERIES

12849 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City 443-252-3700 / www.oceateriesmaryland.com Oct 14: Reagan Kent, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 15: Gary Hammer, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 19: Trivia Night, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 20: Karaoke w/DJ Kennedy, 6-10 p.m.

PICKLE’S PUB

706 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, 410-289-4891 / picklesoc.com Oct. 14: Beats by Styler, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 15: Phantom Limbs, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 16: Beats by Styler, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 17: Karaoke w/Wood, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 18: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 19: Beats by Styler, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Oct. 20: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT

61st Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-723-2222 / www.residenceinnoc.com Oct. 15: Aaron Howell, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 19: Union Road, 6-9 p.m.

AARON HOWELL

Residence Inn: Sat., Oct. 15, 6-9 p.m.

SEACRETS

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

Oct. 14: The Malones, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; The Way Outs, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Crash the Party, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

Oct. 15: High Five Swan Dive Trio, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 6 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; The Malones, 9 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; Stealing Savanah, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

Oct. 20: Opposite Directions, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Connair, 9 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

SHENANIGANS PUB & RESTAURANT

309 Atlantic Ave. 4th Street on the boardwalk, 410-289-7181 / ocshenanigans.com or @ocshenanigans

Oct. 14-Oct.15: Malone and the Lads, 8:30 p.m.

Harbor Day to celebrate nautical traditions

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer

(Oct. 14, 2022) A celebration of Eastern Shore maritime culture known as Harbor Day at the Docks will kick off this weekend in West Ocean City, giving attendees lots to do, including crab cake-eating contests, music, arts, and nautical displays.

The event, hosted by Worcester County Recreation and Parks, will take place at the West Ocean City Commercial Harbor on Sunset Avenue this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“Harbor Day at the Docks is a family-fun, interactive event at the commercial harbor that was developed to help educate and enlighten heritageinterested residents, travelers and visitors about the integral role of both the commercial and recreational fishing industries here in Worcester,” Weston Young, the county’s chief administrative officer, said. “This event also links residents and visitors to local businesses, like tackle shops, marinas, hotels, restaurants, marine trade dealers, fish docks, commercial fishermen, the for-hire fishing sector, other waterfront and maritime related services, and area small businesses.”

The annual festival celebrates the culture and history of the area’s sport and commercial fishing industries, which are major economic drivers of Maryland’s coastal region.

The Blessing of the Fleet will take place at 10 a.m., followed by festivities and music by Trinidad and Tobago, a steel drum group laying Caribbean vibes for all to hear.

A crab cake-eating contest sponsored by Captain’s Galley Crab Shack will take place at noon and will only be open to the first 12 people to sign up.

From 1-3 p.m., the Permilla Project will take to the stage to provide music for the remainder of the event.

Throughout the day, local fishermen will be providing displays and numerous vendors will be setup around the grounds.

Some of the vendors will offer nautical art, and others will have food and drinks for sale.

There will also be educational ex-

hibits for people of all ages and activities for children.

Tours of the harbor will also be available to sign up for from the Sail Alyosha catamaran and the OC Bay Hopper.

“The continuation of Harbor Day at the Docks plays an important role in helping to stimulate interest in the county’s maritime culture and gives both visitors and area residents a sense of what it means to be connected to our coastal community,” Young said.

Entry into the family-friendly Harbor Day at the Docks is free, with complimentary bus service available from the Park N’ Ride lot.

For more information about the event, visit www.harbordayoc.com or follow the event on social media @harbordayoc.

Harbor Day at the Docks will take place at the West Ocean City Commercial Harbor on Sunset Avenue, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Marine Debris Plunder event set for Sunday

(Oct. 14, 2022) Due to Hurricane Ian, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program postponed the third annual Marine Debris Plunder to Sunday, Oct. 16.

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

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

Register online at www.mdcoastalbays.org, or call Sandi Smith at 410-2132297, ext. 106 to sign up by phone. There will be no registration at the event.

Dining Guide

Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestaurant.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

DOWNTOWN

■ ANGLER RESTAURANT

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

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

■ ANTHONY’S CARRYOUT

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

$$ | Sandwich shop, American restaurant Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner serving sub sandwiches, signature cheesesteaks, and chicken; Monday and Tuesday, closed; Wednesday and Thursday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE

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

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Visit Captain’s Table for seafood, steaks, lobster specials and martinis. Open for breakfast and dinner every day; Happy hour, seven days a week 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Breakfast, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Dinner, Sunday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

■ CARUSO PIZZA & SUBS

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

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

■ COASTAL SALT

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

$$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

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

■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT

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

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Casual dining for families. Crabcakes, seafood, steaks, specialty dishes and sandwiches. Happy Hour, Tuesday through Saturday, 2-5:30 p.m. Early bird Sunday and Tuesday through Friday, 2-5:30 p.m. Dine-in, Carry-Out & online ordering, www.coinspuboc.com

Enjoy traditional Eastern Shore with a Caribbean flare; Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring specialty rums; Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m to 9 p.m., Friday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Happy hour drink specials and $10 eats, Sunday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

■ DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND

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

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

■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL

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

$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

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

■ HARBOR WATCH

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

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

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

■ OCEAN BITES

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

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

■ PAPI’S TACO JOINT

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

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

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

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

■ PICKLES PUB

706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410289-4891, www.picklesoc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Open daily. Serving food until 1 a.m. Free parking across the street. Daily food and drink specials. Live entertainment 6 nights

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

Supply packets can be picked up at Pure Lure in the West Ocean City Har-

a week. Lots of pool tables. Liquor store attached. Game room. 30+ drafts on tap. Dine in or carry out.

■ PIZZA MAMBO

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

$$ | Kids’ menu

Serving pizzas with homemade crust, sauces and 100 percent cheese. Specialty pizzas, wings, appetizers and salads. Also, calzone, subs and sandwiches. Fast free delivery with 2 locations. Open year ‘round. Order online at ocpizzamambo.com.

■ PURPLE MOOSE SALOON

108 S. Boardwalk between Caroline and Talbot streets

Full bar

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

■ SHENANIGANS

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

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

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

MIDTOWN

bor at a pre-arranged date.

When participants bring their loot to the weigh-in, the pirate crew will grab their trash and present them with an event T-shirt (while supplies last).

The intent of this event is to engage the community in picking up debris in waterways and streets and bringing it to

on the cob. Clams, ribs, crab cakes, seafood platters. Call for daily specials.

Open 7 day a week, 11 a.m.

■ SEACRETS

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

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Open Monday-Wednesday, 4 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. with island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

UPTOWN

■ BAHAMAS’S CRABSHACK CARRYOUT & OUTLET

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

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

■ NORI SUSHI BAR & GRILL

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

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

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

■ SOPHIA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Inside the Gold Coast Mall, 11405 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 410-723-5188

$$ | Kids’ menu

■ 32 PALM

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

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

All day dining featuring breakfast, brunch, and dinner; Serving shareables, lighter fare, a wide selection of bourbons; Weekend brunch, Saturday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Happy hour, every day, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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

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

■ MARLIN MOON

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

$$

Open daily for breakfast, lite fare, and dinner; Happy hour, Monday through Saturday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. featuring $10 appetizers, drink specials, and specialty oysters; Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Lite fare, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Dinner, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

■ PGN CRAB HOUSE

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

$$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & Wine

Steamed crabs. Dine in or carry out. Casual seasonal seafood stop for all-you-can-eat specials. Steamed crabs, chicken and corn

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

■ COASTAL SMOKEHOUSE

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

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

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

■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro

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

$$ | Beer | Premium Sake

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

■ OC EATERIES

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

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

(Oct. 14, 2022) Ocean City native Jimmy Charles recently received the prestigious International Singers-Songwriters Association (ISSA) 2022 “Entertainer of the Year” award at a ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia, in August.

Over 32 countries and all 50 states and territories were represented. Charles was nominated in seven categories taking home the most prestigious honor.

The award finds company along with Charles’ 2020 Nashville Industry Music Awards Country Artist of the Year and Song of the Year “Never Had a Bad Day.” Also, 2019 Ten Outstanding Young Americans and 2017 Tennessean of the Year for his philanthropic leadership.

“We had a great time in Atlanta to celebrate our many years of hard work and all those who have supported us through the years,” Charles said following the awards ceremony. “Thank you ISSA and all the judges who voted for me. And a big ‘Thank you’ to my family and all those that voted for me to move me from a nominee to a finalist in seven categories. We took home the best one

“I don’t do things for awards, but it is a great time to reflect and celebrate with all those that have supported me. What an incredible honor,” he added.

ISSA was founded by Tamanie Dove, a singer songwriter born and raised in Nashville, and now residing in Atlanta who is dedicated to supporting and serving independent artists, and encouraging aspiring and professional

singers and songwriters in all genres of music worldwide.

Charles was born and raised in Ocean City. After earning his degree from Towson University, he headed to Nashville to pursue his singing and songwriting career.

He auditioned for “Nashville Star” along with 40,000 other people and advanced to the top 50. Charles would go on to earn a unanimous vote ticket to “Hollywood” as a Season 9 “American Idol” contestant.

Charles also recently released “Fish On” to all digital outlets he wrote in light of his performance opening the scales for the White Marlin Open fishing tournament in Ocean City.

It is quickly becoming an anthem for fishermen everywhere and talks of another music video have begun.

While the singer-songwriter found early success in 2014 with his first single, “Whatever It Takes,” which was picked up nationally by iHeart radio, it was the power of “Superman,” released in 2015, that solidified his place in the industry spotlight.

Written for ZERO the End of Prostate Cancer nonprofit to promote awareness with bandmate Goose Gossett and cancer survivor/mentor Phil Shulka, the song’s companion video premiered on CMT, trending in the #1 spot for more than a week.

Charles’ music video release for “Hard Way To Go” premiered with CMT and climbed to #1 on The Country Network!

The video was paired with an outreach program with National partners American Addiction Centers, Vertava Health, and other addiction awareness nonprofits to help reach those battling addiction.

A national spokesman for ZERO the End of Prostate Cancer since 2014, Charles was named Outstanding Young Tennessean in 2017 for his work against the disease.

He went on to win the national Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) honor in 2019.

Charles and his wife, Miranda, later formed their own nonprofit, #IAMNOTALONE, which focuses on the strength and well-being of all cancer survivors.

Charles previously earned the Nashville Industry Music Awards “Male Country Artist of the Year” and “Song of the Year” for “Never Had a Bad Day.”

Clean up trash on land, in water

one location where it will be weighed and disposed of properly.

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

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

The Natural Resource Police will be available in case participants have any questions.

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

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

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

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

Visit www.mdcoastalbays.org or contact mcbp@mdcoastalbays.org.

PHOTO COURTESY ISSA

Ocean City native Jimmy Charles received the International Singers-Songwriters Association 2022 “Entertainer of the Year” award at a ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia, in August.

Calendar

Fri., Oct. 14

AUTUMN HOME & CONDO SHOW WITH ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR AND OC PET EXPO

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Home vendors, artists, crafters and pet vendors. Also pony rides. Admission cost is $6 for adults and free to children 13 years and younger and Military, Police and Fire with ID. https://oceanpromotions.info, 410-2898090

WE’VE BEEN SEW BUSY! QUILT SHOW

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Quilters by the Sea Guild of Ocean Pines presents their 2022 Quilt Show. Vote for your favorites, shop the boutique, buy a raffle quilt ticket.

OCEAN PINES BOOK OF THE MONTH: “WHAT’S MINE AND YOURS” BY NAIMA COSTER

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Join the group for this community read. Books are available at the branch. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

MARYLAND CRAB CAKE DINNER

Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin. 4-6 p.m. Cost is $14 for a 1-crab-cake sandwich platter, $25, 2crab-cake platter and $10 for crab cake sandwiches. Patters include green beans, baked potato and Cole slaw. Carry out available. Bake table sale.

Sat., Oct. 15

AUTUMN HOME & CONDO SHOW WITH ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR AND OC PET EXPO

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Home vendors, artists, crafters and pet vendors. Also pony rides. Admission cost is $6 for adults and free to children 13 years and younger and Military, Police and Fire with ID. https://oceanpromotions.info, 410-2898090

HARBOR DAY AT THE DOCKS

O.C. Fisherman’s Marina, 12806 Sunset Ave., West Ocean City, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Festival celebrates the rich history, culture and heritage of both the sport and commercial fishing industries. Free admission. www.harbordayoc.com, 410-632-21442505, tkeiser@marylandscoast.org.

BERLIN OKTOBERFEST AND SIDEWALK SALE

Downtown Berlin, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring local merchant stands and racks, German-style cuisine, children’s arts and crafts, two stages for live music and plenty of beer. Shuttle service available from the Berlin Intermediate School.

WE’VE BEEN SEW BUSY! QUILT SHOW

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Quilters by the Sea Guild of Ocean Pines presents their 2022 Quilt Show. Vote for your favorites, shop the boutique, buy a raffle quilt ticket.

FREE COMMUNITY FLU CLINIC

James G. Barrett Medical Office Building Parking Lot, 10231 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, 8 a.m.-noon. Open to those 13 years and older. No appointment is required. Atlantic General Hospital, 410-641-9FLU (9358), www.agh.care/flu.

16TH ANNUAL CRUIZERS FOR CHRIST CAR/BIKE SHOW

Whaleysville United Methodist, 11716 Sheppards Crossing Road, Whaleyville, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Entry fee is $12. Trophies will be given to the Top 20 and “Best in Show.” Vendors, silent auction, gospel music and food for purchase including scrapple sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs. baked goods.

MOVEMENET AROUND THE WORLD

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Learn about different cultures around the world through a yogic movement story and craft with Lizy Maratea. For ages 6-10 years and families. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

ASSATEAGUE ADVENTURES

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. A ranger-led adventure featuring crafts, puppets, stories, cool props and live animals from Assateague Island National Seashore. A different adventure each week. For all ages. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN DINNER New Hope United Methodist Church, 7348 New Hope Road, Willards, 11 a.m. Includes vegetables, beverage and dessert. Cost is $15 for adults. Carry out available. 410543-8244, 410-713-2468.

SOUP COOK-OFF

2 Artisans Way, Berlin, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per person to taste/judge soups. Live music. Also $5 to make a scarecrow, $5 corn hole contest and drop ticket raffle. A fundraiser to benefit Dress Ministry. Barbara, 410-641-0415

WORLD SINGING DAY 2022

White Horse Park Pavilion, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pine,. 12 p.m. Singers of all ages and abilities are invited to come and just sing for World Singing Day. https://worldsingingday.org

DELMARVA LEGENDS PROGRAM

Delmarva Discovery Museum, 2 Market St., Pocomoke City, 12:30 p.m. Learn about different legends that have haunted the Peninsula. Guests will receive a map of spooky areas to visit. https://www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org/event

Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1-2 p.m.

Adults can come alone or bring the whole family for a Halloween craft party. This outdoor event will take place weather permitting. Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-632-2600

REPUBLICAN WOMEN MOBILE HEADQUARTERS

In Front of Sherwin-Williams Paint Store, 11932 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, 1-3 p.m. The mobile headquarters of the Republican Women of Worcester County will be on Route 50 in front of Sherwin Williams. Information on Republican candidates and campaign signs and materials available.

GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF CHARLES ALBERT TINDLEY

Germantown School Community Heritage Center, 10223 Trappe Road, Berlin, 1:30-4 p.m. Featuring live music, storytelling and historical contexts of his music, food vendors, health vendors and voter registration. Free and open to the public. Germantownschool@gmail.com, 410-641-0638

FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

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

FREE PLATFORM TENNIS LESSONS

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

Sun., Oct. 16

AUTUMN HOME & CONDO SHOW WITH ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR AND OC PET EXPO

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Home vendors, artists, crafters and pet vendors. Also pony rides. Admission cost is $6 for adults and free to children 13 years and younger and Military, Police and Fire with ID. https://oceanpromotions.info, 410-2898090

3RD ANNUAL SEMPER FI BIKE, RUN & WALK FUNDRAISER

Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 8 a.m.-noon. Participants can run, walk or ride a bike. Friendly dogs welcome. A staggered start begins at 10 a.m. Registration: www.firststatemarines.org/bike-ride.html. bobb@namarketinginc.com, 410-3530033

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS CEREMONY

Church of the Holy Spirit Episcopal - Parking Lot, 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. Photos of departed pets or stuffed animals also welcome. 410-723-1973.

3RD ANNUAL MARINE DEBRIS PLUNDER

West Ocean City Boat Ramp, 12-4 p.m. Volunteers can start anytime and are asked to pre-register and pickup supplies in advance. Then bring your loot to the weigh-in between 12-4 p.m. Register: www.mdcoastalbays.org, 410-213-2297 - 106.

DELMARVA LEGENDS PROGRAM

Delmarva Discovery Museum, 2 Market St., Pocomoke City, 12:30 p.m. Learn about different legends that have haunted the Peninsula. Guests will receive a map of spooky areas to visit. https://www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org/event.

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

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

Mon., Oct. 17

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF WORCESTER COUNTY; COFFEE AND CONVERSATION

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, Main meeting room, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Coffee and conversation, 9:30 a.m., regular monthly meeting, 10 a.m. Featured speaker is Nanci Osborne who will give and overview of the organization. New and prospective members are welcome. 410-207-3418

HISTORY OF OUR SURFMAN

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

GREATEST SPORTS MOVIES

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Each monthly selection depicts human struggles and come-from-behind victories, proving that sport is life. Check to see what’s playing at www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-6322600

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:30 p.m. The discussion will focus on an essay by philosopher David Hume called “An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding.” www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY OF BERLINGROUP #169

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

ROMANCE BOOK CLUB AT THE BUZZED WORD: “PAYBACK’S A WITCH”

The Buzzed Word, 11805 Coastal Highway, Unit C, Ocean City, 6 p.m. Join the group or an afternoon of Queer Romance and

& CONDO

& OC PET

Welcome to the 12th Annual Autumn Home and Condo Show!

Enjoy a great mix of vendors offering products and services, whether you are looking to build or spruce up your existing home or condo. Additionally, you will find numerous Art and Craft vendors offering one-of-akind gifts and home accessories.

If you have fur-babies, or just love animals, be sure to stop by the OC Pet Expo booths. Looking to add the pitter-patter of tiny, furry, padded feet to your home? We will have Rescues on site looking for new pet parents and Foster volunteers!

The show will give you an opportunity to talk directly to the Pros, as all our exhibitors are here to provide you with valuable information for your interior or exterior spaces…. take advantage of the many show-only specials being offered!

A sincere thank you to all our vendors and guests for their continued support and participation. Maintaining and creating lasting relationships is very important to us, and for the continued success of the show.

Please enjoy this year’s event – a place where your wildest home dreams can come to fruition and new ideas can be fostered.”

Brooks & Jeannette Trimper

PET CONTESTS Saturday & Sunday

11:30 PET “BEST IN”:

Show

1:30 PET COSTUME CONTEST:

CONDO

EXHIBITORS

LISTED BY BOOTH

12th Street Embroidery 536, 537

1st State Detachment Marine Corps League 512

Advanced Beauty Inc. 306, 307

Aqua Leen "The Rainbow System" 325

Atlantic Tactical Firearms Training 406

Bath Fitter 302, 331

Beltone Lednum Hearing Centers 301

Bethany Resort Furnishings 101, 102, 103

Captain's Quarters Arcade 530

Carefree Boat Club 202

Cindy's Wicked Stitch 509

CleanChoice Energy 400

Coastal Bath Company 222, 223

Color Street 424

Creations 4 U 508

Creative Crafts 503, 504, 505

Cutco Cutlery 317

Delmarva Cat Connection 415, 416

Donaway Furniture 104,105, 106

Eastern Shore Property Clean Out 318

Eastern Shore Window & Door 200, 233

Everglaze Coatings 316

Ferguson Paver Patios and Landscaping 218, 219

Fiestar Designs Jewelry & Gift 408

FLC Energy 304

Fletcher's Woodworking 432

Floral Designs by Agatina 409

Funny Farm Petting Zoo 609, 610, 611, 612

G. Fedale Roofing & Siding 300

Garage Force of Delmarva 231

Gutter Helmet by Spicer Bros 326

Hazel's Handywork 604

Heavenly Gate Pet Cremation 602

Hippie Chic Designs 431

Home Heat 319

Kathy's Creations 404

Kendall Furniture 308, 309

Kenille's Kupboard Pet Pantry & Rescue 535

Laser Beam Creations 423

LeafFilter Gutter Protection 201

Liberty Pure of Delmarva LLC 333

Long and Foster Real Estate 314

Lucis Pet Pantry 600

LulaRoe Dana Jackson 515, 516

Made in the Shade 310, 311

Mid Atlantic Specialties 226

NeiShell's Coastal Crafts 410

NV Homes 224

OC Home Service Group 210, 211

Ocean City Kitchen & Bath 207

One Hour Heating & Air & Benjamin Franklin Plumbing 315

Optimal Air, LLC 332

Pamela & Rose's One of a Kind 428 Parker Place 517, 518 Pat Lacey/Pampered Chef Independent Consultant 427

Patriot Firearms Training 225

Paws 4 U 533

Peninsula Bath 407

Pintail Property Services 413

Pool Stuff LLC 232

Power of 2 Team 324

Ryan Homes 227 Sa-fe Windows 327, 328

Scentsy Independent Consultant 429 Seaglass Originals 433

Shore Tint and More 305

Simply Said Designs 419, 420 Soldier Solutions LLC 603

Spicer Bros Construction 204, 205, 228, 229 Sticks, Twigs and Branches 425

Sunflower's Crystals and More

CONTACT

1st State Detachment Marine Corps League Ocean City, MD 571-332-8263

Advanced Beauty Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL 646-203-1811

Aqua Leen "The Rainbow System"

Seaford, DE 302-682-9360

Atlantic Tactical Firearms Training Salisbury, MD 410-546-0003

Bath Fitter Lewisberry, PA 1-888-725-1270

Beltone Lednum Hearing Centers Salisbury, MD 410-749-1003

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Berlin, MD 410-629-0006

Bethany Resort Furnishings Bethany Beach, DE 302-539-4000

Carefree Boat Club Fenwick Island, DE 302-537-2628

CleanChoice Energy DC, DC 800-218-0113

Coastal Bath Company Delmar, DE 302-569-8209

Cutco Cutlery Olean, NY 800-828-0448

Donaway Furniture Ocean City, MD 410-250-5100

Eastern Shore Property Clean Out Selbyville, DE 302-727-3364

Eastern Shore Window & Door Ocean City, MD 443-250-8773

Everglaze Coatings Nottingham, MD 410-391-2284

Ferguson Paver Patios and Landscaping Ocean City, MD 240-299-3644

Fiestar Designs Jewelry & Gift Bayside, NY

FLC Energy Salisbury, MD 410-860-8410

G. Fedale Roofing & Siding Newport, DE 302-216-7663

Garage Force of Delmarva New Church, VA 757-992-0725

Gutter Helmet by Spicer Bros. Salisbury, MD 410-546-1190

Home Heat West Kingston, RI 401-595-0581

Kendall Furniture Selbyville, DE 302-988-5086

LeafFilter Gutter Protection Hudson, OH 1-800-290-6106

Liberty Pure of Delmarva LLC Willards, MD 410-907-7050

Long and Foster Real Estate Ocean City, MD 410-524-1700

Made in the Shade Selbyville, DE 240-285-1457

Mid Atlantic Specialties Berlin, MD 443-440-6560

NV Homes Dagsboro, DE 302-204-0525

OC Home Service Group Salisbury, MD 410-860-6888

Ocean City Kitchen & Bath Ocean City, MD 410-213-8022

One Hour Heating & Air Berlin, MD 410-629-0003

Optimal Air, LLC Salisbury, MD 240-249-3360

PROS

Patriot Firearms Training Eden, MD 443-783-7657

Peninsula Bath Salisbury, MD 410-543-2324

Pintail Property Services

Hebron, MD 410-713-4085

Pool Stuff LLC Bishopville, MD 443-508-8301

Power of 2 Team Berlin, MD 443-669-9388

Ryan Homes Dagsboro, DE 302-204-0525

Sa-fe Windows Willow Street, PA 717-464-9605

Shore Tint and More Seaford DE 302-947-4624

Spicer Bros Construction Salisbury MD 410-546-1190

Sweetwater Exteriors Berlin, MD 443-783-4393

That Cabinet Store Selbyville DE 302-436-6261

The Gutter Pros Berlin MD 443-880-4813

TNR Group Santa Ana CA 888-235-8509

Town of Ocean City Ocean City MD 410-723-6616

Tyler Building Co. Parsonsburg MD 410-546-4711

VACASA Ocean City, MD 443-359-7778

Van Sice Construction, Inc. Newark MD 443-880-2083

Vasco Property Services Berlin MD 443-880-8891

High-Quality, American-Made Products

WINDOWS

PHILOSOPHY

& CONDO

Wine. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-6322600

DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS

Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6-8 p.m. All ladies who love to sing invited. Mary, 410-6299383 or Carol, 302-242-7062.

Tues., Oct. 18

NATURE WALK AND CRAFTS

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. Come explore Berlin’s newest nature trail. Indoor nature games will be held in the event of inclement weather. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

OC KNITTING GROUP

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Bring whatever project you happen to be working on. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

CANDLE MAKING

Ocean City Life-Saving Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 1-3 p.m. Make a natural soybased candle with Natalie Blanton, owner of Honey Water Candles, all while learning about early Ocean City, Maryland. Cost is $25. www.ocmuseum.org/history-month

HISTORY & MYSTERY OF THE AMERICAN EEL

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

TRIVIA WITH JIM MECKLEY “FALL AWAY SUMMER, HALLOWEEN COME SOON”

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 3-4:30 p.m. Test your knowledge with this fall themed trivia contest. Prizes awarded to the top three teams. Refreshments provided. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

CHEERS TO 50 YEARS - CLEAN WATER ACT CELEBRATION

Tequila Mockingbird, 12919 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 5-8 p.m. Join Assateague Coastkeeper and Assateague Coastal Trust to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. Enjoy taco specials, happy hour, door prizes and giveaways.

NINTENDO SWITCH GAME NIGHT

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 5 p.m. Play the Nintendo switch on the large projector. For ages 10 years and older and families. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

‘LOVING THE MOSAIC THAT IS YOU’ FREE LECTURE

Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 7 p.m. Dr. Judy Pierson will discuss “Loving the Mosaic That Is You”; in a free lecture. www.ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org, 410-5249433

BEACH HEROES-OC

Tuesdays - Volunteer beach clean-up

group meets from 9-10 a.m., year-round. Trash bags, grippers and gloves provided. Check Facebook page “Beach Heroes-OC” for weekly meeting locations.

DELMARVA DANCING

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

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

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY

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

OC KNITTING CLUB

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

ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTICE

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

Wed., Oct. 19

CHICAGO THE MUSICAL

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Ticket prices are $85, $75 and $65. Tickets: https://ocmdperformingartscenter.com/u pcoming-events/chicago_the_musical.

BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP

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

STORY TIME “PUMPKINS EVERYWHERE”

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and science with pumpkins. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

STATION 4 HISTORIC TOUR

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

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, 410-548-7880

‘THE UNIMAGINABLE JOURNEY OF PETER ERTEL’

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Also held via Zoom. Joseph Cahn of Victory

Films will Zoom in for a Q&A. Registration required: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410632-2600

STROKE SUPORT GROUP

Atlantic General Neurology, 314 Franklin Ave., Berlin, 3-4 p.m. For stroke survivors, family and friends. 410-641-4765, bglime@atlanticgeneral.org

BETHANY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DINNER FUNDRAISER

Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 12728 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City, 4-7 p.m. Carrabba’s will donate a percentage of each check to the church. Eat in or carryout, just mention that you are there to support the church. bethany21811@gmail.com, 410-641-2186

NOT-SO-SPOOKY TOUR

Calvin B. Taylor House, 208 N. Main St., Berlin, 6 p.m. A candlelight tour of the museum after dark. Hear stories about the lives of people in 1840s Berlin. All ages. Free event. https://www.taylorhousemuseum.org/event

REMEMBERING THE EASTERN PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 6 p.m. Syl Sobel, author of “Box Out of the NBA,” discusses the EPBL, which showcased the best players not featured in the NBA, largely due to unofficial racial quotas. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

Thurs., Oct. 20

SUNFEST

Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. A four-day arts, crafts, music, and food fest. Also activities on the beach including the Halloween Beach Maze. https://www.ococean.com/events/sunfest

OCEAN CITY TRIBUTE FESTIVAL

Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort, 10100 Coastal Highway, 7 p.m. Tickets $139. “Images of the King” Concert begins at 7 p.m. After Hours Event to follow the Concert begins at 10 p.m. in the Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant. Tickets: https://tributefestival.rocks/ocean-city/.

CPAP MASK FITTING

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

RIGAMAJIG THURSDAYS

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

FARM-TO-LIBRARY EVENT

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. Held in conjunction with the Friends of the Ocean

Pines Library Meeting which begins at 10 a.m. Local farmers will share their stories. Refreshments served. All are welcome. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. The workshop starts with a 20-minute lesson on genealogy research by Tom Dempsey followed by a Q&A session. Bring your family information. Registration requested: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-632-2600

WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT JOB FAIR

Worcester County Human Resources, 1 W. Market St., Snow Hill, 12-3 p.m. Computers will be available for job seekers to complete and submit applications onsite. For a list of jobs: https://worcesterhr.co.worcester.md.us/. Info: Ann Hankins, 410-6320090.

READER’S THEATER

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

FIRESIDE CHAT

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 3 p.m. A popular and entertaining book discussion featuring books participants want to share. Come and find your next great read. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

DESIGN A MONSTER ENGINEERING CHALLENGE

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 3:30 p.m. Create a mother that can stand on its own using limited materials. For ages 8-12 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

DINE TO DONATE

The Sterling Tavern, 119 N. Main St., Berlin, 5-8 p.m. Proceeds to support Rolling Stones 33AD Youth Ministries. Come and enjoy a night out and The Sterling Tavern will donate a percentage of your bill to Stevenson UMC. 410-641-1137

BEACH SINGLES-55 PLUS

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

HANDICAP DRIVER

is

Hiring Cooks,

Maintenance Staff, Painters & Carpenters

in person or online at seacrets.com

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS

GREAT-GREAT-GREAT OPPORTUNITIES!!!!

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

Matt – 302-344-9846

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

CUSTODIAL STAFF

We are currently looking for Part Time Custodial Employees Hours are 3:30pm-6:30pm, Monday through Friday. Apply to Linda Watson at lwatson@worcesterprep.org or mail application to Linda Watson, 508 S. Main St., Berlin, MD 21811.

Worcester County Health Department

ACCOUNTANT II - Full Time, State Benefits. This position assists and supports the Accountant Supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the Worcester County Health Department. This requires an advanced level of examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles in order to maintain health department accounting systems and prepare financial reports/statements. This also includes the preparation and management of budgets, management of the agency’s corporate purchasing card program and management of inventory. Background check required.

APPLY ONLINE at www.jobapscloud.com/md by October 18, 2022.

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

Worcester County Health Department

OFFICE SECRETARY II - Full Time, State Benefits. This position provides secretarial support for the Community Health Adult Services program within the Nursing Department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, considerable organizing and filing of both electronic and paper documents, scheduling, and drafting correspondence, compiling and summarizing data into concise form, client assistance with Maryland Access Point intake services, program reporting, preparation of technical and confidential reports, as well as taking and typing meeting minutes. Background check required.

APPLY ONLINE at www.jobapscloud.com/md by October 18, 2022.

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

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

American Legion Post #166

Contact Sam Wiley 443-235-0876

Boat Yard Help Wanted for Powerwashing and ShrinkWrapping Boats. Call Harbor Marine @ 410-213-2296.

Pool - General Maintenance. Outdoor work, lifting heavy objects. Mechanical, basic pool pump & motors, CPO a plus / not required. Able to pass CPO test. Summer includes weekends & long hours; working alone or with others. 410-289-4902 ask for Suzanne.

Yearly & Seasonal Rentals

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

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

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT:

Looking for space, comfort, and great views?

OFFICE SPACE

AVAILABLE:

Classifieds 410-723-6397

NOW HIRING!!

Production Crew

for our WOC kitchen facility

Up to $20/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

RENTALS

Winter Rental in NOC. Beautiful 2BR, 2BA Condo, W/D, DW. $1100/mo. + 1st month security. Utilities/cable included. No pets/smoking. Avail. Nov. 27 - April 27. 717816-1790

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

WINTER WEEKLY RENTALS

Utililites Included AVAILABLE NOW 410-289-8581

HOUSE FOR YEARLY RENT

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

Winter Rentals

Weekly/Monthly

Available November

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

Call Gary or Meghan 410-289-9103

ROOMMATES

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

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

Spacious, climatecontrolled corner office, with views of the Bay and Route 90 Bridge available, with use of conference room and reception area, in a modern, wellmaintained building, in prime Ocean City location.

Call (410) 524-3440 for appointment.

Classifieds 410-723-6397

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

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.

MARYLAND STATEWIDE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NETWORK

DOG, PETS, LIVESTOCK, PET SUPPLIES

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

MISC. FOR SALE

DISH Network. $64.99 for 190 Channels! Blazing Fast Internet, $19.99/mo. (where available.) Switch & Get a FREE $100 Visa Gift Card. FREE Voice Remote. FREE HD DVR. FREE Streaming on ALL Devices. Call today! 1-855407-6870

FOR SALE

Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator. $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote. Call now before the next power outage: 1-855993-0969

WANTED TO BUY

TOP CA$H PAID FOR OLD

GUITARS! 1920-1980 Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker, Prairie State, D'Angelico, Stromberg. And Gibson Mandolins / Banjos. 888-491-4534

PAYING TOP CA$H FOR MEN'S SPORT WATCHES! Rolex, Breitling, Omega, Patek Philippe, Heuer, Daytona, GMT, Submariner and Speedmaster. Call 844-5063622.

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

BEAUTIFUL BATH UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Superior quality bath and shower systems at AFFORDABLE PRICES! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Call Now! 877-738-0991.

SERVICES

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

SUBSTITUTE

TRUSTEES' SALE

OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON

5934 TAYLOR LANDING RD. GIRDLETREE, MD 21829

Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated October 18, 2012, recorded in Liber 6021, Folio 329 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $300,000.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 AT 4:05 PM

ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon located in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

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

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $14,000 in the form of certified check, cashier's check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due to the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer, ground rent and front foot benefit charges, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All transfer taxes and recordation taxes shall be paid by Purchaser. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not lim-

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

BIDDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO FOLLOW CDC GUIDANCE AND WEAR A COVER OVER BOTH NOSE AND MOUTH AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING AT THE AUCTION. (Matter No. 353653-1)

PLEASE CONSULT

WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES

Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees OCD-10/13/3t

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

NOTICE

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

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

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

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

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

(2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this

published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred.

Michael J. Higgins

Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills

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

Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: September 29, 2022 OCD-9/29/3t

JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8TH STREET

OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842

LIGHTHOUSE POINT VILLAS TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Plaintiff vs. ALICE BOUNDS

PATRICK SCANNELL at al.

Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY

STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000162

NOTICE

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

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

Timeshare Price

Wk 10, #1 $50.00

Wk 38, #1 $50.00

Wk 13, #2 $50.00

Wk 20, #2 $50.00

Wk 26, #2 $3,000.00

Wk 35, #2 $50.00

Wk 19, #3 $50.00

Wk 52, #3 $50.00

Wk 25, #4 $2,900.00

Wk 31, #5 $3,600.00

Wk 51, #5 $50.00

Wk 18, #6 $50.00

Wk 20, #6 $50.00

Wk 37, #6 $50.00

Wk 11, #7 $50.00

Wk 22, #9 $1,000.00

Wk 27, #9 $3,100.00

Wk 36, #9 $50.00

Wk 41, #11 $50.00

Wk 42, #11 $50.00

Wk 4, #12 $50.00

Susan Braniecki

Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County. Maryland

Susan R. Braniecki

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

COUNCIL OF UNIT OWNERS OF OCEAN TIME CONDOMINIUM, INC.

Plaintiff

v. LAURA J. BEGENWALD ANTHONY J. BEGENWALD, JR. at al. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE 0F MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000164

NOTICE

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

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

Timeshare Price

Wk 13, #101 $50.00

Wk 45, #102 $50.00

Wk 13, #203 $50.00

Wk 17, #203 $50.00

Wk 18, #206 $50.00

Wk 16, #302 $50.00

Wk 49, #302 $50.00

Wk 24, #303 $2,500.00

Wk 47, #303 $50.00

Wk 49, #501 $50.00

Wk 16, #504 $50.00

Susan Braniecki

Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, Maryland True Copy

Test: Susan R. Braniecki

Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-9/29/3t

ODIN FELDMAN PITTLEMAN P.C.

CATHERINE F. SCHOTT MURRAY

1775 WIEHLE AVENUE, SUITE 400 RESTON, VA 20190

NOTICE

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

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

The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Eric Franklin

Horvitz whose address is 10417 Crossing Creek Road, Potomac, MD 20854.

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

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

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

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

David Bernard Pianalto Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074

Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest

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

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19399 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM L. SHOWELL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Oct 13, 2022.

Line No Year Make Model Color Style VIN Mileage

0639-22 1997 FORD ESCORT

GRAY 4W 3FALP15P6VR163480 NA 0645-22 2009 INFINITY G37 GRAY SEDAN JNKCV61F79M364442 NA 0804-22 2001 ACURA MDX

GRAY SUV 2HNYD18401H539360 NA 0822-22 1989 CHEVY S10 WHITE TK 1GCBS14E7K2124515 NA 0827-22 UTILITY TRAILER SILVER NA 0844-22 2020 KIA OPTIMA

WHITE SEDAN 5XXGT4L3XLG430723 NA 0875-22 1997 SUZUKI GS500E BLUE MOTORCYCLE JS1GM51A1V2100671 NA 0917-22 2009 CHEVY CRUZE WHITE SUV 1G1ZH57B694173217

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-10/13/3t

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

Isaiah Showell

Personal Representative True Test Copy

Terri Westcott

Register of Wills for Worcester County

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

Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest

Date of publication: October 06, 2022

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

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

For: White Marlin Premium Cinemas, LLC

For the premises known as and located at:

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

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

@ 1:15 P.M.

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

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

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

For: Giddy Up OCMD, LLC

For the premises known as and located at:

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

Formerly: JJCUZ, LLC

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

@ 1:25 P.M.

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

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for an Upgrade in Type from Beer-Wine to a Class: "B"

For: Rice House of Ocean City, Inc.

For the premises known as and located at:

T/A: Rice House 9921 Stephen Decatur Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842

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

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

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

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

For: Unal Bros. North, Inc.

For the premises known as and located at:

T/A: Piezano's Pizza

701 N. Atlantic Avenue Unit #4 Ocean City, Maryland 21842

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

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

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License: 7 Day, By: Kenneth B. Cheng, 10149 Queen Circle, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

BEER-WINE-LIQUOR

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

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

For: Mad Fish, LLC

For the premises known as and located at:

T/A: Pier 23

12817 South Harbor Road Ocean City, Maryland 21842

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

@ 2:00 P.M.

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

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Request to increase the Inside and Outside hours of live entertainment currently 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., Request to increase the number of corn hole games allowed outside. Request for a Disc Jockey, Request to add an outside full-service bar on the existing deck, to op-

erate seven days from open to close. Request to expand the licensed premises to include the patio area, upstairs deck and side driveway area.

Class: "B" BEER-WINELIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Heather L. Welch, 300 North Washington Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863; Jason A. Welch, 300 North Washington Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

For: Mill-Wel, LLC

For the premises known as and located at: TIA: Oaked 110 300 North Washington Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

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

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

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KRISTEN EDDINS VS. JAMES EDDINS

CIRCUIT COURT FOR FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND

Case Number: C-10-FM-19-002055

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby issued by the Circuit Court for Frederick County this 5th day of October, 2022 that the sale made and recorded by Marshall Horman, Esq. for the sale of the property described in these proceedings

4201 Coastal Highway, Unit 608, Ocean City, Maryland 21842

be ratified and confirmed thirty (30)

days from the date of this Notice, unless cause to the contrary be shown, provided a copy of this Notice be inserted in some Newspaper published in this County, once in each of three (3) successive weeks.

The report states the amount of the sale to be $386,000.00.

Sandra K. Dalton Clerk of the Circuit Court

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NOTICE of Passage of Bill 22-17 Worcester County Commissioners

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

A fair summary of the Bill is as follows:

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

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

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

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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corner of Coastal Highway and Newport Bay Drive, and known locally as 11651 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: DAVE EYNON –(BZA 2633 #22-09400017)

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

Christopher Rudolf, Chairman Maureen Howarth, Attorney OCD-10/13/2t

CHRISTOPHER T. WOODLEY, ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON

3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY

OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Estate No. 19409 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HAMDI MAHMOUD SALEM

Notice is given that Maath Hamdi Salem, 9313 Ten Point Court, Berlin, MD 21811, was on October 07, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Hamdi Mahmoud Salem, who died on March 26, 2021, without a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 7th day of April 2023.

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: October 27, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive two (2) parking spaces of the required ten (10) spaces providing eight (8) parking spaces on site; and also pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to design standards to allow the eight (8) existing parking spaces be 9’x18’ in size. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 242, Section 1, of the Caine Harbor Mile Plat, further described as located on the northwest

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.

Maath Hamdi Salem Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott

Register of Wills for Worcester County

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

Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest

Date of publication:

2022

Harrison Senior Living celebrates 50 years

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer

(Oct. 14, 2022) Harrison Senior Living, an assisted-living community with four locations, has been celebrating its 50th anniversary this year as it looks toward the future of its brand.

“It’s amazing,” CEO Harrison Saunders said of making it to 50 years. “It’s an amazing moment for our company, our employees and our family.”

The company, which began with its first location in Christiana, Pennsylvania, has been on the lower Eastern Shore area for 45 years, ever since setting up shop in Snow Hill.

Over the years, there have been “significant changes” in what consumers want from assist-living communities and as such, how the industry serves its markets has also changed, Saunders said.

“(The professional) skill of nursing, we’re now doing primarily subacute (or short-term) rehabilitation services rather than long-term care for seniors,” he said. “What we have now are essentially skilled nursing homes (acting as) small rehabilitation hospitals rather than the nursing homes people typically think of.”

“On the living and assisted living side, people come much later in life — 80s, even 90s — with greater frequency, so I think the commitments have changed in terms of what level of service or healthcare are provided at both those industry segments.”

To celebrate 50 years, the company has been marking the occasion at each of its four locations — Snow Hill, Salisbury, Georgetown as well as one in Pennsylvania.

Last month in Snow Hill, the company held a community day in which

it invited members of the community, business leaders, local officials and town management.

“We had an upscale picnic, essentially, to thank everyone for their support over the last 50 years,” Saunders said.

Employees were also recognized for years of service.

A similar event was held in Salisbury last week.

“(All year we are) thanking all of our employees,” Saunders added.

“We are immensely proud of them because they’re who have allowed us to get to this point of this golden anniversary and we certainly couldn’t be here providing such great care without them.”

DENTISTRY

AGENCY/AGENT

Harrison Senior Living, a senior-care company with four locations including one in Snow Hill, is celebrating 50 years of service this year. The company has been in Snow Hill for over four decades.

fast bar, laundry room w/full size w/d, cathedral ceilings, wood stove, crown moldings, central air, & gas heat. Outside there is a lg covered front porch, storage shed & 2-car parking pad. Community amenities include 3 pools (1 kiddie pool), 2 tennis courts, 9-hole mini golf course, bayfront boardwalk w/3 fishing/crabbing piers, a canal-front fishing & crabbing area, an 8acre wildlife sanctuary w/a 1/2-mile walking path & 5-acre open park. The HOA dues are just $360.00 a year! $369,000

Gov. puts millions toward housing

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer

(Oct. 14, 2022) Gov. Larry Hogan announced last week nearly $32 million in project awards through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) 2022 application round for federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and state Rental Housing Funds.

Funds have been awarded to 12 projects as part of the competitive round.

Nine additional noncompetitive awards were made through the Multifamily Bond Program, bringing the total awards to 21. These awards will result in the creation or preservation of 1,340 high quality, energy-efficient, affordable rental units.

“During our administration, the State of Maryland has provided financing and tax credits to create or preserve an unprecedented more than 28,000 affordable rental units,” Gov. Hogan said. “The projects selected in this year’s application round will further expand affordable housing opportunities for Maryland’s

working families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.”

Awards are determined through competitive application rounds held by DHCD.

The department received 21 applications in this round. These applications requested approximately $23.7 million in state Rental Housing Funds and $30.1 million in federal LIHTC.

DHCD will administer tax credits valued at nearly $17 million, as well as $15 million in state Rental Housing Funds.

The awarded projects are distributed between nine counties and Bal-

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Joins foundation

Nicole Turner of Berlin, is one of five new members recently added to the Salisbury University Foundation, Inc. board of directors.

Turner has worked for the federal government for over 30 years in project management, policy and budgetary management. She earned her M.B.A. from Salisbury University in 1997.

Other members joining the board are

timore City; however, no counties on the Eastern Shore of Maryland were awarded funds.

The 2022 application round was the first managed by DHCD using the new version of the Qualified Allocation Plan for LIHTC and Multifamily Rental Financing Program Guide, which were revised in 2021 and signed by Governor Hogan earlier this year.

Department staff worked closely with multifamily housing developers and advocates on these revisions.

Lauren Bunting is a licensed Broker with Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City.

Guided by a 29member board, the foundation was created in 1973 to accumulate funds by gift and investment to enhance the university.

Larry

MONTEGO

Dawn Adkins-Harcum of Hebron, Ruby Brown of Eden, David Harkins of Salisbury, and Eric McLauchlin of Fallston.

Nicole Turner

Fifteen-year-old Gavin Hades of Ocean City has only played guitar for four and a half years. His father, Jeremy Brink, is a member of the local band Side Project, which Hades oftentimes gets a chance to jam with at events like the OC BikeFest.

Ocean City teenager rocks his way into major festivals

By Greg Wehner Staff Writer

(Oct. 14, 2022) A 15-year-old teenager from Ocean City is heading to Florida in less than a week to kick off each day of a music festival by playing the National Anthem on his guitar before joining several top musicians like Brett Michaels of the rock band Poison on stage.

The catch? Gavin Hades has only been playing guitar for four and a half years.

“Until about 11, I had no interest in playing the guitar,” Hades said. “One Christmas, I didn’t know what to get mom. Dad suggested I learn to play a song on a ukulele.”

His dad, Jeremy Brink of the local band Side Project, said when he suggested learning on song on the uke, he tricked Hades into picking up an instrument because of its simplicity.

With a ukulele, Brink explained, all Hades had to do was learn a few chords and strum, and within a few minutes, the two were playing a song together.

Today, Hades picks up the guitar for five to six hours a day, in between getting home schooled, spending time with his girlfriend, and working at his dad’s restaurants.

“He does all the normal kid stuff,” Brink said, adding that whenever a song comes into his son’s head, he rushes off to get the guitar so he can figure out how to play it.

Since picking up the ukulele and evolving to a six-string, Hades has played with Brett Michaels, Jimmy Charles, Steel Panther, and his dad’s band.

Brink played, what he said, was a “very small role” in getting Hades in front of one of the biggest names in eighties rock.

A good friend of Brink’s is the guitar player for Brett Michaels, and when Poison’s front man was in Ocean City for Bike Fest in 2022, they made a stop at Brink’s restaurant, Ocean 13 on 32nd Street.

Hades was given an opportunity to play for Michaels that day.

“He was so blown away by Gavin and his guitar playing ability,” Brink said of Michaels.

That weekend, Hades was invited to join Michaels on stage in front of tens of thousands of bikers at the inlet parking lot.

Some musicians can play a song by ear, meaning, if they hear a tune, they can pick up an instrument and learn the song based on what they are hearing.

Others must read sheet music, or in a guitar player’s case, guitar tablature that shows which of the six strings and fret a finger needs to be on before the guitar is strummed.

Hades said he is a 50-50 player. So, he can oftentimes pick up a song by ear, but if he needs to learn a song before a show, he seeks out the tablature to be on point.

The first song he ever learned, next to ukulele version of a Christmas song, was “Seven Nation Army,” by the White Stripes. After that, he said, he learned how to play “Thunderstruck,” by AC/DC, and the intro to Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train.”

Today, he pulls hard rock and metal inspirations from bands like Megadeath, Pantera, Metallica, Dokken, Poison, The Who and Led Zeppelin.

“I’m an eighties guy, through and through,” Hades said. “I’m kind of all over the place with what I listen to. My style of guitar playing shows that.”

Just like the difficulties of picking a favorite band, he has a tough time picking which of his guitars is his favorite.

One of his favorites – though it may not be his number one favorite – is a hot pink Fender HM Stratocaster, or Strat for short.

“It feels like it’s the most a part of me when I play it,” Hades said.

He also likes to play a PRS CE 24.

“With that one, it is totally different…but different in a good way,” he said.

For Hades, the way a guitar feels when he plays it is, “huge,” and if it

PHOTO COURTESY SAMANTHA GLAESER

Alton chosen to be Stephen Decatur’s homecoming king

By Susan Canfora Contributing Writer

(Oct. 14, 2022) Cheers erupted last Friday night when Joshua Alton was named Stephen Decatur High School’s Homecoming King.

Alton, 17, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Ewing Sarcoma in July 2021, beamed as he sat in his wheelchair on the football field the evening of Oct. 7, flanked by Decatur Principal Tom Sites and Superintendent Lou Taylor.

Dressed in tan slacks, a blue shirt and bowtie – his father taught him how to tie it – Alton listened as shouts of

happiness rose from the crowd after the announcer said, “Your 2022 Stephen Decatur High School homecoming king is Josh Alton” during halftime of Decatur’s homecoming game against the North Caroline Bulldogs.

Decatur won in the final minutes, 1614.

Daniya Smith was chosen as Homecoming Queen.

The same evening, 5-year-old Lakelyn Draheim, who is battling a highly aggressive brain tumor, was designated Homecoming Princess. Her older brother is a member of the Decatur

Guitar phenom heads to Florida

does not sound how he wants it to sound, he makes modifications to the instrument to make it sound that way.

Brinks said Hades modified the Strat to make it sound how he wanted it to sound.

The late guitar player Eddie Van Halen’s most famous guitar was called, “Frankie,” short for “Frankenstrat.” It was a modified Fender Stratocaster that was modified in a way that allowed Van Halen to rise into maestro status.

Van Halen is someone Hades considers to be one of his guitar heroes. Also making the list are people like Jimmy Page, Jason Becker, Martin Friedman, and George Lynch.

The Oceans Calling Festival was going to be another opportunity to meet and play with musicians Hades looks up to, including the band Ballyhoo. So, even when a kid is metal as hell, Hades loves to find time listening

to bands that spawned from a movement led by the band Sublime.

Next week, Hades will head out for a 16-hour drive to Panama Beach, Florida for the Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally. The festival is expected to draw over 60,000 motorcycle enthusiasts to the area.

During OC BikeFest in September, Hades opened the event with the National Anthem.

Because of his performance, he was invited to open each day of the Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally with the National Anthem.

He will also get the opportunity to take the stage with Michaels again.

To prepare for the concert, Hades said he is practicing six to eight hours a day.

“I’m super grateful for everyone who helped me with this,” he said. “The universe has chosen me to do all of this… It’s insane that four and a half years ago, I could barely play.”

PHOTO COURTESY STEPHEN DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL FACEBOOK Joshua Alton, 17, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Ewing Sarcoma in July 2021, was named Stephen Decatur High School’s Homecoming King. He is pictured with Queen Daniya Smith and Principal Tom Sites during halftime of Decatur’s homecoming game against the North Caroline Bulldogs on Oct. 7.

Students rally behind classmate

football team.

“It’s absolutely wonderful,” a jubilant Taylor told Ocean City Today/Bayside Gazette afterward.

“The kids voted for Joshua. After they announced he was Homecoming King, the entire student body started chanting his name,” Taylor said. “It was very heartwarming, just a good feeling. It just shows the quality of our student body at Stephen Decatur High School and their priority in making choices.

“Josh deserves that, and it gives me hope that this generation is making good decisions. To see the gleam in his eye and the smile,” Taylor added.

At first, Alton wasn’t too sure about being nominated. He had been out of school so long he thought his classmates wouldn’t remember him, his mother, Tara Alton, said.

“When they announced his name to introduce the court, the entire senior class stood up. That moment was so special. The smile on his face was priceless,” she said.

“Then when they called his name, I’m not sure he knew whether to smile or cry. You could tell that he truly felt loved and encouraged by his classmates. The Class of 2023 really came through for him,” she said.

In recent days, Alton has been feeling tired and has some pain but he seems to be a little stronger, his mother said.

In the past eight weeks, the cancer has spread aggressively, so he won’t be receiving any more treatments.

“We are focusing on quality of life and making his next several weeks or months as special and life-giving as possible. We continue to hope and pray for a miracle and that God will heal his body,” Tara Alton said.

In a recent Facebook post, Mrs. Alton wrote, “Medicine says he doesn’t have much longer, but Jesus is much stronger. We are still going to keep praying for a miracle … I pray for that every day, every hour.”

She added a photograph of her son as a boy, carefree and running over piles of leaves with his older sister on a fall day, his jacket open.

More than 160 comments promised prayer and support for the young man who, in August, celebrated an early Christmas with dozens of friends and neighbors at their Ocean Pines home.

Santa Claus arrived, riding in an Ocean Pines fire engine and Alton had the magical look of Christmas in his eyes as he watched the jolly elf get out of the truck, carrying a stack of neatly wrapped presents, and walk toward him as friends and family, gathered around, clapping.

In the front yard of the Alton home stood a giant inflatable snowman. Christmas carols played. A tub of freshly baked cookies was passed around, flavorful snowballs were cour-

tesy of The Snowball Stand and wreaths and strings of lights hung on the house. Inside, there was a 9-foot tree.

“This is really fun,” Alton said, telling a guest Christmas is his favorite holiday and explaining during the summer of 2021, he starting having back pain. He was working at Baja Amusements near Ocean City and started losing his balance.

By August, doctors had decided not to continue chemotherapy, his mother

said, “as there is nothing more they can do with it.”

“We are planning to live life to the fullest for him and with him. We are heartbroken and crushed, but clinging to the little mustard seed of faith we have that God can heal and is still in the business of performing miracles,” she wrote in a Facebook update.

“Either way, we know God is in this 100 percent and that He holds Joshua ever so close,” she added.

Five-year-old Lakelyn Draheim, who is battling a highly aggressive brain tumor, was designated Stephen Decatur High School’s Homecoming Princess. The family is joined by Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor, right.

Scholarships

Three Stephen Decatur High School graduates received $1,750 college scholarships from the Ocean City chapter of the Sons and Daughters of Italy.

Danielle Consigli of Ocean City, a nursing student at the University of South Carolina; Emma Sperry of

Berlin, now studying actuarial science at North Carolina State University; and Ashten Snelsire of Berlin, who is attending the University of Richmond, studying economics, finance and marketing, were presented awards.

The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America has been in existence

Assateague trail closes for planned construction work

(Oct. 14, 2022) Beginning Oct. 12, the Life of the Marsh Trail and Life of the Forest Trail at Assateague Island National Seashore was scheduled to be closed for construction.

The closings will affect both the nature trail and parking in each area. Trails and parking lots will be closed to vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.

This project is necessary to reconstruct the deteriorating sections of each trail and both overlooks. These trails were severely damaged when Hurricane Sandy passed off the coast in October 2012.

While the boardwalks were replaced and elevated, the overlooks were not. These structures have continued to age and the trails no longer meet current ADA specifications.

The new trail construction will provide additional seating and wheelchair access with improved observation areas.

This project was funded by park entrance and pass fees.

Eighty percent of all revenue from Assateague Island National Park Entrance fees or the local sales of the various Federal Interagency Passes stays right here in the park to fund this type of visitor related project.

The other 20 percent goes into a fund which can be used by parks with no entrance fee or very low fee revenues.

Examples of projects funded in the last year are the new boardwalk at the Maryland Visitor Center, renovation of Well #1 on the island, design of a new freshwater distribution system for the island, reconstruction of the state line fence, and replacement of the entrance sign at the visitor center.

The Old Ferry Landing recreation area is undergoing reconstruction that began in September.

The length of the closure is difficult to predict at this time, as construction is weather dependent.

Reconstruction is expected to be completed no later than March of 2023.

Beginning Oct. 12, the Life of the Marsh Trail and Life of the Forest Trail at Assateague Island National Seashore will be closed for construction.

Emma Sperry

Danielle

New art exhibit sets up for October

(Oct. 14, 2022) During the month of October, the Worcester County Arts Council will present an exhibit featuring artwork by two Gallery CoOp Artists: Judy Benton, acrylic and oil paintings, and Jason Giusti, glass sculptures.

The opening reception of this exhibit will be held on Friday, Oct. 14 from 5-7 p.m.

Meet the artists and enjoy complimentary refreshments.

Exhibit will on display through Oct. 30.

Selected pieces of artwork, donated by featured artists, are avail-

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

in the U.S. since 1905. The Ocean City lodge was started by Italian businessmen and women in May of 1980.

Today, Ocean City Lodge 2474, with almost 200 members, is active throughout the local area, donating to many charitable organizations.

It also provides scholarships to Italian American high school students and helps support many young men and

able for bidding during the silent auction to benefit the Arts Council’s Arts Scholarship program.

Visit the Arts Council’s Gallery, located at 6 Jefferson Street in Berlin, Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to view the exhibits and place a bid.

In addition to the featured artists’ exhibit, new artwork created by 30 artists and members of the Co-Op Gallery are on display and available for purchase.

For more information, visit www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org.

The Worcester County Arts Council is a non-profit organization whose

mission is to support, promote, and encourage visual, performing, and literary arts in Worcester County.

As designated by the Maryland State Arts Council County arts agency, the Worcester County Arts Council is committed to fostering the excellence, diversity, and vitality of arts, artists, and arts organizations and increasing access to the arts for all members of our community.

The Worcester County Arts Council is funded by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council and supported by memberships, donations, and local sponsorships.

Late surfer to be honored on Sat. with paddle out

(Oct. 14, 2022) The John League Memorial Paddle Out will take place at the 38th Street beach at 2 p.m. Saturday for John League, a well-known local surfing figure who died on Sept. 19 at age 51 of colon cancer.

A resident of Annapolis, League was an Ocean City fixture on the beach and boards, especially when he worked on the Boardwalk and cultivated a long list of friends with his positive outlook and relentless pursuit of fun and adventure.

women who travel from Italy every summer to work in Ocean City and the surrounding resort areas.

The Sons and Daughters of Italy is accepting new members. For information on how to join, visit sonsofitalyoceancity.com.

Donations sought

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City will host coat and toy drives again this year.

The drives will take place on Wednesdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 9 a.m. until noon.

Vehicles will be in the Ocean Pines Community Center parking lot accepting donations to supplement the ones made by the Kiwanis Club.

Coats will be delivered to Worcester County charities for distribution and toys will be delivered to Worcester County G.O.L.D.

For more information, contact David J. Landis, Sr., public relations committee, at djlandissr@gmail.com or 410641-7330.

Gift cards

The Church of the Holy Spirit is raf-

Proceeds from the event — Tshirts will be available — will benefit Colorectal Cancer Center of Excellence at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

fling off three small artificial trees covered with gift cards.

There is a tree with cards worth $500, one with cards worth $300 and another with cards worth $200.

Tickets cost $5 each or get three for $10.

Call Monica at 443-235-8942 to purchase tickets. The drawing will be Dec. 4. Winners need not be present.

Ashten Snelsire

RECOGNITION

On Sept. 19, the City Council and Mayor Rick Meehan declared and honored it Suicide Prevention Month throughout the town of Ocean City. Bubba Almony, multi-award winning celebrity bodyguard and honoree of a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joe Biden, right, spoke about suicide prevention and how suicide has impacted his family. He is joined by Mayor Meehan and Alicia Rosebud, owner of Light Riders OC and author of “Girl, Don’t Give Up!”

HELPING ANIMALS

GUEST SPEAKER

Sierra Club of the Lower Eastern Shore Chair Cindy Dillon was the guest speaker during the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City on Aug. 24. She is pictured with Kiwanis Club President Tim Lund.

RIDING SAFETY

ACCOLADES

FARMING LESSON

Worcester County Garden Club members recently learned about small-scale sustainable farming from Jeanne Vander Clute, owner and operator of Splendid Earth Farm in Berlin, right. Vander Clute was a former middle school teacher before starting her produce business. The farm has received Certified Naturally Grown certification and she sells her produce at the Berlin Farmers Market and through Community Supported Agriculture. She is pictured with Worcester County Garden Club President Deborah Young.

Jeremy Goetzinger of Ocean Pines Aquatics, presents a $1,550 check to representatives of the Worcester County Humane Society. Proceeds were raised during the annual Doggie Swim event, held Sept. 10 at the Sports Core Pool in Ocean Pines. Also pictured are Worcester County Humane Society Manager Jessica Summers, left, dog caregiver Gabrielle Belka, and Moo the dog.

Students in Lauren Truitt's first grade class at Ocean City Elementary learned about how to be safe when riding the school bus and designed their own bus with a favorite safety rule.

Worcester Preparatory School seniors, Christopher Todorov and Parker Tingle, have been named 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists. They qualified for the accolade by taking the 2021 PSAT. They are among 16,000 students selected as semifinalists, representing less than 1 percent of all U.S. high school seniors. As semifinalists they have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,250 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring. Pictured, from left, are Worcester Prep Director of College Counseling Vickie Garner, Todorov, Tingle and Worcester Prep Head of School Dr. John McDonald.

PHOTO COURTESY BUBBA ALMONYY

PHOTO COURTESY DAVID J. LANDIS, SR.

SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

SHRED-IT

WELCOME

ART SHOW

SHOW SUPPORT

DAR HOSTS PRESENTATION

A presentation by G. Ray Thompson, PhD, on the Winder family of the Eastern Shore was recently given to members of the General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). He covered four generations of the family with primary emphasis on Levin Winder for whom the chapter is named. A Winder descendant, member Mary Wilson White Riva, was in attendance. Pictured, from left, are Chapter Regent Talley Hann, Thompson, Riva, Chapter Vice Regent and Program Chair Sara Pugh.

During Ocean City Elementary’s annual Stand Up, Speak Up assembly on Sept. 22, fourth grade students presented to the entire school a skit to teach strategies for dealing with bullying situations. Pictured with school counselor Linda McGean are fourth grade students, in front, from left, Afua Agyei-Mensah, Emily Pennington, Diana Rosamilia, Thiago Tirado and Yahya Ramadan, and in back, Jayden Contreras, Owen Lehman, Maleah Maness, Macie Hill and Hans Knauff.

Patti Smith won second place for her artwork, “Misfortune,” in the “Assemblage Required” group show that opened on First Friday and continues through Oct. 29 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

The Republican Women of Worcester County invited the president of the Salisbury University College Republicans, Patrick Kerr, to their board meeting on Sept. 6. RWWC President Sandy Zitzer, right, and 1st Vice President Liz Mumford present him with a $500 donation to the Salisbury U. College Republicans.

PHOTO COURTESY DAVID J. LANDIS, SR.

At the end of the tenure of a president of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City, it is customary to give the outgoing president a gift in appreciation. Outgoing President Tim Lund requested that his

donation to a favorite organization of his that helps young children. Incoming President Bob Wolfing, left, presented the check to Lund for $300 made out to Believe In Tomorrow.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Berlin recently hosted a Shred-It event for the community. Pictured, from left, are Susan Wellman, Fr. Carl Mosley, and Helen and Mike Wiley. Tours of the historic church were also available.

Semper Fi Bike, Run & Walk returns to Boardwalk Sunday

(Oct. 14, 2022) The community and First State Marines will host the third annual Semper Fi Bike, Run & Walk event this Sunday on the Ocean City Boardwalk starting at the inlet.

This is a charity fundraising event. A significant amount of funds will go to the Believe in Tomorrow Foundation to support its mission to help critically ill children with cancer and their families by providing a beach getaway to cope with stressful times during their treatments.

This event helps organizers to continue to support the “Semper Fi &

America’s Fund” and their goal to help combat wounded and critically ill veterans and their families.

Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan will kick of the parade of participants.

Participants can run, walk, ride a bike (or rent one). Friendly dogs are welcome.

There will be a staggered start for each component starting at 10 a.m., with registration open from 8 a.m. to noon.

For more information, contact Bob Broderick at bobb@namarketinginc.com or 410353-0033.

Blessing of animals to take place at uptown OC church

(Oct. 14, 2022) In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who loved all animals and whose feast day is Oct.4, the Church of the Holy Spirit in Ocean City will hold a Blessing of the Animals ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the church parking lot on 100th Street.

Pets should be on leashes or otherwise under their owners’ control. Any size, shape or type of pet is welcome.

Guests may also bring a photo of a departed pet, or a stuffed animal to be blesses.

Call the church at 410-723-1973 for further information.

www.oceancitytoday.com

New ordinances needed for all wheeled vehicles

Editor,

As a person who often enjoys Ocean City, especially walking on the Boardwalk, I would like to see it enjoyable for everyone.

While I believe the approval of ebikes would make the town more enjoyable, I also feel pedestrian safety should be improved for all wheeled transportation.

That is why I am renewing a suggestion I made some time ago. I believe the time is long overdue for an ordinance requiring signaling devices such as bells or horns on all wheeled vehicles.

If we are going to add vehicles that potentially could endanger pedestrians we should make warning devices obligatory – both for vendors providing such transportation and for those using it.

Bob Faszczewski Berlin

Commercial fisherman supporting wind energy Editor,

After years of working in commercial fishing in Ocean City, I chose this

summer to join Ørsted to lead the company’s outreach to the maritime community in Maryland and Delaware.

Ørsted is building Skipjack Wind off the Maryland-Delaware coast.

As a commercial fisherman, I spent six nights a week in the Atlantic, catching and releasing horseshoe crabs for biomedical purposes.

When that season ended, we would put our round net on and attempt to catch our federal flounder and striped bass quotas.

Working the ocean at night gives you a deep appreciation for this ecosystem and both its vitality and its fragility.

I came to appreciate that sustainable sources of energy, just like sustainable fishing practices, are vital to the long-term health of the ocean and the people who depend on it for recreation or their livelihoods.

I joined Ørsted because the company values the cultural and economic importance of our fishing grounds.

I have never seen a company more compassionate for the commercial fishing industry and communities in which we live and work.

I want commercial fishermen to Continued on Page 52

Stats should be put in perspective

the follow-up reporting

the number of arrests, calls for service,

occurred during corresponding time peri-

The idea is to give readers an idea of how the crowd generated by the event — its participants, spectators and nonparticipants who inserted themselves into the mix — behaved.

This, however, is no precise measure of the conduct of a specific group of people, but is instead a broad look at the total population in town at that particular time. In other words, not everyone in town during a car rally, for instance, is here because of it.

As informative as these statistics might be when they are stacked up against reports from previous years, they also can be misleading, because no distinction is made between the number of event participants and the total visitor population.

If, for instance, police conducted 266 traffic stops during last weekend’s Endless Summer Cruisin’, which registered some 2,700 vehicles, that would suggest that 12 out of every 125 cars and trucks got the police department’s attention.

The problem with that is that it doesn’t account for the weekend’s other 50,000 or so motorists who were here for other reasons and undoubtedly warranted some police attention as well.

As it was, the fall car cruise this year was exceptionally quiet despite its increased registration over last year.

An even better example of this lack of perspective is BikeFest, when 60,000 or more motorcycle enthusiasts came to town. Although 76 arrests and incidents were reported in the follow-up, that constitutes no more than one-eighth of one percent of the event’s participants — again excluding the other 100,000 – 200,000 people in town that weekend.

Considering that BikeFest business saved the resort’s lodging industry’s bacon in an otherwise disastrous third quarter and that Cruisin’ was so low-key, it is unfair to look at these statistics from the bad news perspective. The benefits of these cruises and rallies are incalculable, whereas the police interactions are easy to count, but don’t present the full picture.

Ocean City

PUBLIC EYE

What’s in a name?

What’s in a name? I’ve been reflecting on that and have concluded that it depends on whether you’re trying to sell something, in which case a name can mean everything.

No industry recognizes that more than the pharmaceutical outfits, which spend millions developing that perfect marketing moniker to get you and me to buy their product should something run amok innardwise.

one more time, and I’ll show you your innards.” But that’s how naming works. It’s show and tell.

Which brings me to another point about: we’re buying cars we would normally eschew because the manufacturers aren’t calling them what they are.

By Stewart Dobson

The drug’s name doesn’t have to be related to the actual chemical compound, which, when pronounced quickly, usually sounds like a conversation between a couple of frogs.

“Ask your doctor if RightoReezy is right for you,” the script in the commercial says, but if you look at the small type under “RightoReezy,” you’ll see in parentheses (Ribbylibnabformanib), as if we know all about it.

“Oh yeah, Ribbylibnabformanib. I know what that is, it’s a variation of Ribbyliblabexatib, which is used for whiter teeth and to control galloping spleen syndrome.”

And that’s why they call it RightoReezy, because you can pronounce it and remember it, especially because the marketing company is going to produce commercials that feature a very, very happy and energetic sufferer of a chronic illness.

“Hey,” this actor in one drug commercial seems to say, “my innards have taken a hike, yet here I am bouncing through a yard sale touching everyone’s stuff, because I take RightoReezy.”

My reaction, which doesn’t count because I’m easily annoyed, would be to say to this guy if he flitted through my yard sale, “You touch my stuff

Here’s what I mean: Congratulations, you just bought a brand-new Ford Explorer SUV for $50,000. It has four-wheel drive that you paid an extra couple of grand for so you can use it once a year to back out of the driveway when it snows. There’s no way you’re going to take it on the beach, for at least the first couple of years.

So, what you have, my upscale SUV-owning friend, is ... is ... a station wagon! Nooooo, you say. Yeesssssss, I say.

We all know that “station wagons” were put to rest decades ago, right around the time the “Leave It To Beaver” spin-off, “The Beav Goes to ‘Nam,” failed to develop an audience.

Except that’s not true. The station wagon is still going strong but is being marketed differently so upwardly mobile middle-aged people won’t feel they have become their parents. Today, we call them SUVs and Crossovers. I mean, if you’re not out climbing mountains or running through stream beds or blasting through snowbanks in your Explorer, what have you got? A station wagon. And the Ford Expedition? A big station wagon. A Chevy Suburban?

A big-A.. station wagon. A Toyota Sequoia? A station wagon with twin turbos.

Sure, they’re bigger and higher than granddad’s classy Roadmaster, but they’re still ... you know ... station wagons. I know this is a big letdown for people who haven’t thought about this obvious marketing subterfuge, but I do have some advice: if you’re feeling down, listless and disappointed, ask your doctor if RightoReezy is right for you.

know we will be in constant and transparent communication about the timing and location of our ocean activities as we develop Skipjack Wind.

Commercial fishing boats should review our weekly online Mariners Briefings , which can be found at https://us.orsted.com/wind-projects/mariners.

The briefings include information on Ørsted survey vessel schedules and maps and are distributed via email to the local fishing community.

We support commercial fishing within our lease area. We want offshore wind survey activities to occur without any interaction with fishing gear and will work closely with the fishing community to achieve that goal.

I encourage local mariners to contact me with questions they have about our plans and schedules for Skipjack Wind.

While we are not conducting ocean surveys at this time, we have and will continue to keep our survey areas as small as possible and to complete surveys as quickly as possible.

We have a Fisheries Liaison Officer assigned to survey operations to communicate with commercial fishermen and advise mariners of the location of our activities.

Survey activity will only be conducted during daylight hours and in

fair weather.

Skipjack Wind will create thousands of jobs in our region, power nearly 300,000 homes with clean energy, and usher in a new American industry in our community. But we are also committed to honoring those who have fished our waters for generations and ensuring their livelihoods remain strong for decades to come.

Dana Nelson

Mid-Atlantic Marine Affairs Specialist for Ørsted, developer of Skipjack Wind

Sports complex could be asset to community Editor,

I am writing to express my support, and encourage others, in voting yes to question A for the proposed sports complex in Worcester County.

A number of years ago, I was involved in amateur soccer organizations. First in the Baltimore metro area, and then statewide in Maryland, and then nationwide with the United States Soccer Federation.

In my travels to various meetings and conventions across the country, I have met numerous organizations that have complexes built in their areas.

These facilities have proven to be very successful in providing safe and convenient areas for competition,

while being a source of fundraising for their communities.

The fact that this complex would be closely located to Ocean City, a popular family destination, and the area nearby, should help in its overall success and sustainability, and would attract teams and competitions from various areas of the country.

I certainly understand concerns such as startup costs and traffic. Any project this large will have an initial price tag that gets your attention.

However, to be as successful as possible, a plan like this must be large in scale. As far as logistics such as traffic concerns, these can be worked upon and, with proper scheduling, can be minimized.

I truly feel this project would be a huge asset, financially and sports accessibility, to our area. Again, I encourage my fellow voters to vote yes to question A. Thank you for your attention.

Martin Branagan Ocean City

Looking at details ahead of Sportsplex vote

Editor,

We have all heard the expression, “the devil is in the details.” Now and until Nov. 8, Worcester County residents are going to be asked a ballot question.

Question A will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot as well as the mail-in ballots people are starting to receive.

Question A titled, “Local Referendum by Petition Bond Issuance for Design and Construction Costs of a Worcester County Sports Complex.”

It will read, “The purpose of this question is to determine whether the County Commissioners may finance a portion of the costs of designing and constructing a Worcester County Sports Complex by issuing a bond.” Then, for or against.

Doesn’t this sound so reasonable? Why not some will ask, we need a sports complex in our county, a place where our children can safely play. Well let’s look at some of the details surrounding this sports complex.

1) Our children will not be allowed to go there to play at will. Its purpose is to host teams competing from out of town.

2) The use of public funds to build a fantastically expensive project at the northern part of our county is wrong-headed. The northern part of our county is congested enough. It should be built in the southern end whose economy needs a boost.

3) The 95 acres just off Flower Street will cost taxpayers $75,000 an acre or $7.1 million. Land is available in other parts of the county far, far cheaper.

4) This sports complex located next to the high school will benefit the hotels and restaurants in Ocean City and West Ocean City greatly.

5) Once again, a project being

considered and approved by the same four commissioners with no business plan, no total transparency reminiscent of the Black-Eyed Susan River Boat fiasco in Snow Hill.

6) It is estimated that a government-owned sports complex requires approximately 25 percent subsidy to operate, not including debt service and capital reserve funding. Where is that money coming from?

A tax hike will be probable.

7) Efforts to obtain total costs for a sports complex from our County Commissioners have been unsuccessful. Why, could it be they do not know?

8) This is a fast-tracked sports complex that never appeared in our County Capital Improvement Plan until less than a year ago.

9) Given the current economic situation, is this the right time to be building a major capital project?

Vote against or “NO” on question A.

Dennis W Evans Berlin

Voter in opposition of proposed sports facility

Editor,

Worcester County voters who have requested mail-in ballots may start to receive them any day. I encourage all those voting by mail, as well as those voting in person and by absentee ballot to vote against Question A.

Vote against:

• The use of public funds for the construction and operation of a Sports Complex in the north end of the county.

• Traffic congestion.

• A facility with no business plan.

• The disrespect conveyed to the people of Berlin.

• The oversaturation of sports facilities in the mid-Atlantic region.

• A project in which participation rates in most sports have shown a decline.

• A fast tracked sports complex that never appeared in our County Capital Improvement Plan until less than a year ago.

Vote against Question A! Thank you.

Vincent dePaul Gisriel Jr. Ocean City

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Battle of Stalingrad decides fate of world

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer

(Oct. 14, 2022) STALINGRAD! Let he who has never heard the name, or does not understand its import, hang his head in shame. For it was there, on the banks of the Volga River, in the city named for Josef Stalin, that the fate of the world was decided. It is the most famous battle of World War II, and the second most famous in history.

The battle lasted six months and consumed 1 million lives. This is almost as many deaths as the United States has suffered in all of its wars, and 2 1/2 times as many as the U.S. lost in WWII. The Battle of Stalingrad was a microcosm of The Great Patriotic War. This is the name which the Russians have given to the struggle we know as World War II.

In the Battle of Stalingrad, not only were Germans killed, but so were Croats, Italians, Hungarians, Rumanians, Slovaks, and, after the involvement of the 5th SS Wiking Panzer Division, Danes, Norwegians, Finns, Dutch, and Belgians. And, of course, Soviet soldiers from all parts of the U.S.S.R. were killed — Russians, Ukrainians, Uzbeks, Estonians, Latvians, Lithuanians, Tartars, Mongols, Siberians, Turks, Kalmuyks, and

Cossacks. And, the Battle of Stalingrad mirrored the war, in that, at first, the Axis forces swept all before them. But slowly, Soviet resistance stiffened and then the Red Army punched back.

Stalingrad was a city situated on the western banks of the mighty Volga River, 244 miles north of the city of Rostov-on-the-Don, and 600 miles southeast of Moscow. The city extended about 30 miles along the great river. Along the riverbank in the northern part of the city were four huge factories: the Tractor Factory, the Barricades Factory, the Red October Gun Factory, and the Lazur Chemical Factory. At the beginning of the war, the Tractor Factory was converted to producing T-34 tanks. The city was dominated by Mamayev Hill.

The city was not always, and is not now, known as Stalingrad. Prior to the Revolution, its name was Tsaritsyn, and during the Russian Civil War, Communist forces under Stalin won a significant victory there. After the Red Army finally prevailed in the Civil War, the citizens of the city of Tsaritsyn changed the name to Stalingrad to honor Stalin’s accomplishments. In the ’60s, in an effort to wash away the excesses of Stalin’s regime, the city was renamed Vol-

gograd.

On June 22, 1941, the German Reich, and its ally, Slovakia, launched Operation Barbarossa. It was (and remains) the greatest offensive in the history of the world, and for almost six months, it swept all before it.

But, when the Japanese Empire and the U.S.S.R. signed a five-year Non-Aggression Pact, and the Japanese made their decision to attack south against the Allies instead of north against the Soviet Union, dozens of divisions of fresh Siberian troops were released and transferred west.

The combination of the fresh troops and the harsh Russian winter were too much for the exhausted Wehrmacht. In December, it was stopped at the gates of Moscow and finally pushed back. But that was only a temporary setback. With the spring thaws of 1942, Axis Armies were on the march again. The Red Army was dealt another crushing blow outside Kharkov (Kharkiv). Sevastopol was captured. Rostov-on-the-Don capitulated. Voronezh fell. Axis forces entered the Caucuses region in search of oil and captured Maikop.

Then, in July, the Sixth Army, under the command of Gen. Frederic Paulus, and the Fourth Panzer Army under the command of Gen. Hermann Hoth, were directed to capture Stalingrad! The assault on Stalingrad was actually an afterthought. The defense of Stalingrad fell to the SixtySecond Army under the command of Gen. Vasili Ivanovich Chuikov.

But the Sixty-Seventh Army had only recently been soundly trounced by Gen. Paulus’ Sixth Army near the village of Ostrov, 20 miles west of the Don River. With the aid of Gen. Dr. Baron Wolfram von Richthofen’s Luftwaffe, the Germans took 57,000 prisoners and destroyed more than 1,000 tanks during the first week of August.

On Aug. 23, 1942, units of the Gen. Paulus’ Sixth Army reached the Volga

River, north of Stalingrad. Also that day, the first bombs fell on Stalingrad. By the time the first bombing attack was over, 40,000 of Stalingrad’s citizens had died. During the bombing, the offices of the Stalingrad Pravda were destroyed. Orders were sent to continue publication, so Mikhail Bodolagin made his way to the Tractor Factory, where he was able to print 500 single-sheet copies of the newspaper, with an editorial which proclaimed, “WE WILL DESTROY THE ENEMY AT THE GATES OF STALINGRAD.”

As the Germans continued their advance toward Stalingrad, surrounding it on three sides, Gen. Chuikov’s Sixty-Second Army withdrew into the city. Now, the German advantage of mobility would be nullified, and the fighting would be block-to-block, street-to-street, building-to-building, room-to-room.

That kind of fighting was perfect for snipers. The Soviets were only able to supply and reinforce Gen. Chuikov’s Sixty-Second Army by ferrying men, weapons, and food across the Volga, and then usually only at night, because otherwise German artillery and the Luftwaffe took too heavy a toll.

On Sept. 20, 1942, the 284th Division was ferried across the Volga and moved into the line against the Germans. One of the soldiers in that division was Vasili Zaitsev (played by Jude Law in the movie). Zaitsev had grown up in the village of Elininski, in the foothills of the Ural mountains. In the summers he had worked as a shepherd and had become an expert shot while hunting deer in the forest around his village.

Within 10 days of his arrival at Stalingrad, he had killed almost 40 Germans. The Soviet press, eager for a hero, trumpeted his exploits, and his fame spread. Zaitsev began training others in his art. One of them was a pretty, 19-year-old blond, named

Victorious Soviet soldier waving Red banner in Stalingrad

Tania Chernova (played by Rachel Weisz) from New York, who was in Belarus to rescue her grandparents when the Axis invaded. After they were murdered, she began fighting as a partisan in Belarus, but made her way to the city on the Volga, because it presented a greater opportunity to kill the hated Germans, which she called “sticks.” Soon the two became lovers.

In the meantime, Zaitsev’s fame had spread across the line to the Germans. It began affecting morale. To combat the problem, the Germans summoned the head of their sniper school in Zossen outside Berlin, Maj. Erwin König (played by Ed Harris, in the movie). König was the top sniper in the world at the time, with almost 400 confirmed kills.

The Soviets learned of his presence at Stalingrad from a prisoner. The commander of the 284th Division, Col. Mikali Batyuk, said, “I think that the German super sniper from Berlin will be easy meat for us. Is that right, Zaitsev?” Zaitsev responded, “That’s right, comrade Colonel.” But first Zaitsev had, “ . . . to find him, study his habits and methods and . . . wait for the right moment for one, and only one, well-aimed shot.”

Unfortunately for Zaitsev, the German had the advantage. The Germans had been studying the Soviet leaflets describing Soviet sniper techniques and reading the newspapers, and, of course, getting reports from German front-line troops. Although Zaitsev had killed many of the German snipers, he had only been able to accomplish that by patiently studying their habits for days. In the case of Major König, he knew nothing of his habits.

For several days, Soviet shooters watched the front lines through their field glasses. Then quickly, two Soviet snipers — Morozov and Sheykin — were killed with single rifle shots in that same area of the city. The Soviets knew the German killer was on the hunt!

One afternoon, Zaitsev and a friend, his spotter, Nikolai Kulikov, (played by Ron Perlman) crawled to the edge of no-man’s land between Mamayev Hill and the Red October Plant, near where the two Soviet snipers had been killed, and waited. At sunset, they saw a German helmet, but Zaitsev held his fire. It could have been a trap.

Before dawn on the next day, they were back at their position. At sunset they returned to the Soviet lines, not having fired a shot and having seen nothing of the German sniper. On the third day they were joined by Commissar Igor Danilov, (played by Joseph Fiennes) who had come to witness, and publicize, Zaitsev’s victory.

Shortly after dawn, Danilov spotted the German sniper and raised himself up, shouting, “There he is. I’ll

point him out to you.” With that, the German shot him in the shoulder.

Unlike in the movie, he was not killed. But Danilov’s sacrifice had allowed Zaitsev to zero in on the German’s position.

In front of him, to his left, was a disabled tank. To his right was a pillbox. Between them was a sheet of iron resting on a pile of bricks. Zaitsev didn’t think it was the tank, and the firing slit in the pillbox had been sealed up. Zaitsev suspected that the pile of brick was the German’s position.

To flush him out, the Soviet soldier hung a glove on the end of a piece of wood and slowly raised it above his position. When the German rifle cracked, Kulikov hissed, “There’s our viper.” The next morning, the two Soviet soldiers moved their location so that they had the afternoon sun at their backs. And there they waited for the rest of the day.

As the sun dipped below their backs, Zaitsev noticed the light reflect off a piece of glass under the sheet of iron. He motioned to Kulikov to raise his helmet over the top of the parapet. The German fired and Kulikov rose screaming. Falling for the ruse, the major relaxed, thinking that he had bested the Soviet super sniper in the ultimate duel. He lifted his head slightly, to see his “victim.” Zaitsev squeezed the trigger on his Mosin Nagant Model 91/30 rifle and shot him between the eyes.

By the end of October, Zaitsev had killed nearly 100 Germans and been awarded the Order of Lenin. His lover, Tania, had broken almost 40 “sticks.”

One day, at the end of the month, she and several student snipers had assumed a position on the top of a building and zeroed in on targets. But Zaitsev had forbidden them to fire without his approval. Meanwhile the Germans came and went before her very eyes.

Losing patience, when a column of German infantrymen burst into the open, she screamed, “Shoot!” When the firing had ceased, 17 Germans lay dead. But all the Germans weren’t dead. Within minutes, German ar-

tillery had zeroed in on their position, killing the students. Tania survived, and when Zaitsev heard the story, he slapped her to the ground for her stupidity, and told her that she was responsible for the deaths of her friends.

In other respects, the battle wasn’t going well for the Soviets. The Germans drove inexorably towards the Volga, and by now, controlled at least 95 percent of the city. Ice floes on the Volga prevented the ferries from crossing. Food and ammunition were running low. The wounded could not be evacuated. Losses could not be replenished.

But Marshals Zhukov, Vasilevski and Stalin were planning a surprise. And on Nov. 19, they sprung it. That day a half-million Soviet troops under the command of Gen. Konstatin K. Rokossovski assaulted the area held by the Third Rumanian Army, commanded by Petre Dumitrescu, on the left of Gen. Paulus’ Sixth Army. Gen. Dumitrescu’s Rumanians were stretched too thin and were ill-equipped to face the masses of T-34s crashing in on them.

The next day, the Fourth Rumanian Army, commanded by Constantin Constantinescu-Claps, to Sixth Army’s right, suffered the same fate. The two pincers met on Nov. 23, at Sovetsky, west of Stalingrad, surrounding Gen. Paulus’ Sixth Army, elements of the Gen. Hoth’s Fourth

Panzer Army and elements of the Gen. Constantinescu-Claps’ Fourth Rumanian Army.

In mid-December, Tania led a patrol of three other snipers on a mission to kill Gen. Paulus. However, one of the members stepped on a mine which ripped a gaping hole in Tania’s stomach. Zaitsev rushed to her side and carried her to a hospital. The next morning, she was transferred across the Volga, ending her participation in the battle.

In her three months at Stalingrad, she had broken 80 “sticks.” She was eventually transferred to a hospital at Tashkent in Uzbekistan. Although she would live, the wounds that she received would prevent her from ever bearing children.

After the surrender of the remnants of Gen. Paulus’ Sixth Army, on Feb. 2, 1943, she received a letter from a friend who informed her that her lover had died in an explosion near the Red October Plant in the final weeks of fighting. She was crushed.

In 1969, she learned that, although Vasili had been grievously injured in that explosion, and for a while, blinded, he had recovered completely and married someone else. Once again, she was crushed.

Zaitsev finished the war as a lieutenant and was awarded the Hero of The Soviet Union star. He was cred-

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ited with killing 242 of the enemy at Stalingrad, and 400 total. Truly an “Ace” by any standard! However, the top Soviet sniper, Ivan Sidorenko finished the war with 500 kills, and the champion sniper of all time was Simo Hayha of Finland with 542. The two Stalingrad adversaries are tied for 11th on the all-time list with Sulo Kolkka of Finland.

After the war, Zaitsev married and settled in Kiev, which is the Capitol of the Ukraine, and found employment as the director of an engineering school.

Stalingrad was the high-water mark of the Wehrmacht. The result was the destruction of the Second Hungarian Army, the Rumanian Third and Fourth Armies, the Fourth Panzer Army, the German Sixth Army, and the Italian Eighth Army.

In addition, the Axis were forced to pull back from the Caucuses, abandon Rostov and Tagenrog, and, except for the ill-advised offensive at Kursk, in July of 1943, the Axis were now reacting to the Red Army, which would begin its inexorable march west, ending in Berlin.

Some say that, although the characters all existed, the duel never occurred, and that it was a product of Soviet propaganda. In any event, it makes for a hell of a story!

Next week: Battle of Santa Cruz

WILLIAM F. MCBRIDE JR. Berlin

William (Bill) F. McBride Jr. of Berlin, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at the age of 72.

He was the loving husband of Lisa (Stanwick) McBride. They celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary on Sept. 4, 2022.

He was the son of the late William Sr. and Beatrice McBride of Warminster, Pennsylvania.

He was predeceased by his twin brother, Jack McBride, and sister, Patricia McBride Hare Seese.

Surviving with his wife are his two daughters, Megan Dandrow (Matt) and Alison McBride (Kory); and two grandsons, Hayden Dandrow and Simon Fast; step-grandson, Dorian Dandrow; and many much loved nieces and nephews.

He worked for Prudential 18 years and then started a new career at Lowes and Home Depot.

He retired from Home Depot in 2016 and enjoyed fishing, boating and happy hours with friends and family.

If you asked Bill how he was doing, he always answered “Fantastic, living a dream!”

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Multiple Sclerosis Association of America.

A private celebration of life to be determined.

Arrangements are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Service, 504 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, Maryland 21811. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.easternshorecremation.com.

TERRI LYNN WATTAY Berlin

Terri Lynn Wattay, VDM, age 59, of Berlin, Maryland, passed away Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, at University of Maryland Hospital.

She was born in Salisbury and was the daughter of Carol Ann (Bishop) Parsons and the late Kenneth Douglas Whittington Sr.

Terri was a retired veterinarian from Berlin Animal Hospital. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Salisbury and Atlantic United Methodist Church in Ocean City. She was a member of the WACS Center.

Terri was always out to help the less fortunate and encouraging to others.

She and her mother graduated to-

gether from Salisbury State College in 1985 and then she graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1989.

She dedicated her life to saving and loving animals.

Terri loved spending time in the garden with her flowers, birds and God. Her simple pleasures were hot tea, Coca-Cola, lobster and cheese.

She is survived by her mother, Carol A. Parsons and step-father, Richard of Salisbury; a son, Benjamin G. Wattay of Smyrna, Delaware; a daughter, Jessica L. Wattay of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania; a brother, K. Douglas Whittington, Jr. and his wife, Carol Anne, of Cambridge; a sister, Beth Whittington and her fiancé, Dan Childers, of Ocean City; a stepsister, Lisa Reed and her husband, Roger, of Berlin; a uncle, Roland Jennings Whittington and his wife, Susan; a niece, Krista Drescher; a great nephew, Drake Stolba; many cousins and her fur babies, Yona (little bear), Halo and Weezy.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2022, at Atlantic United Methodist Church in Ocean City with Rev. George Patterson officiating. Friends may call an hour before the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811; or the WACS Center, 11827 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

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

Bill McBride Jr.

Terri Lynn Wattay

Sports & Recreation

WP boys’ soccer team gets 3 wins going into playoffs

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Oct. 14, 2022) The Worcester Prep boys’ soccer team picked up three Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference victories, with the championship tournament only a few days away.

The Mallards won their homecoming game last Saturday, 8-3, over the Salisbury Christian Jaguars.

Worcester led 5-1 at halftime with two goals each by sophomores Ben McGovern and Brock Brushmiller and one by senior Pearson Schul.

McGovern, junior captain Dylan McGovern and senior captain Jack Gardner tallied goals in the second half.

Gardner record two saves in goal for Worcester and sophomore Dillon Scopp stopped two Salisbury shots.

Worcester shut out the Holly Grove Eagles, 10-0, on Monday in Westover.

Dylan McGovern had three goals and one assist. Ben McGovern chipped in with two goals.

Junior Hunter Simons logged two goals and an assist.

Sophomores Ryan Mann and Ryan Lenox and Schul netted one goal each.

Gardner distributed the ball well in goal and had an assist off of a punt.

“Similar games the past two. Teams were playing a low block and we exploited them out wide and got good crosses in that we were able to finish,” said Prep Coach Jake Perry. “Midfield three – Ben McGovern, Dylan McGovern and Pearson Schul – combined very well together.”

The Berlin squad edged out the Gunston School Herons, 2-1, on Wednesday in Centreville.

“[It was a] very intense match,” Perry said.

Dylan McGovern scored both goals for Worcester.

Worcester scored first, but Gunston tied it before halftime.

“Midfield three played great. Defense was solid. Jack had a huge breakaway save,” Perry said. “Very tough battle.”

Gardner finished the game with four saves.

Worcester will celebrate its seniors

Decatur golfers District VIII champs

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Oct. 14, 2022) The Stephen Decatur golf team captured the District VIII tournament championship title on Monday at River Marsh Golf Club in Cambridge.

Decatur’s foursome shot a 335. The Seahawks were led by junior captains Kole Kohut (80) and Evan Oglesby (82), sophomore Clayton McCabe (85) and freshman Johnny Malinowski (88).

Kent Island finished in second place with a 355. Parkside took third, shooting a 366. Nineteen schools participated.

during today’s, Friday’s, game against Laurel High School beginning at 3:30 p.m. in Berlin

The Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship tournament will take place next week.

Worcester earned the No. 1 seed and will play on its home field.

To be successful, the boys need to “be on the front foot. Dominate the midfield, get the ball outside, good crosses and runs [and] finishing. Defense needs to keep it simple and no silly mistakes. Basically, play our game.”

“I thought the team played really well throughout the day. They were able to get past a little bit of nerves and settled in and took care of business,” said Decatur Coach Dan Stearman. “Looking ahead, we have the Bayside finals on Monday, Oct. 17, and then it’s on to states.”

Kohut, Oglesby, McCabe and Malinowski qualified for the state championships as a team because of their performance during the district tournament.

Sophomore Sam Boger scored a 91 during districts and advanced to states as an individual player.

First, Decatur will battle Kent Island

for the Bayside Conference championship on Monday, at Ocean City Golf Club in Berlin beginning at 10 a.m.

The state championship will run Oct. 24-26, at University of Maryland. The 4A/3A schools will compete on Monday, then the 2A/1A schools on Tuesday. The finals will be held on Wednesday.

Decatur is in the 2A/1A classification.

“[We need to] continue to play how we approached all year: keeping the mistakes to a minimum, play one hole at a time and continue to pick each other up,” Stearman said.

Decatur football team wins close game on homecoming

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Oct. 14, 2022) The Stephen Decatur and North Caroline football game was a back-and-forth battle last Friday in Berlin, but the Seahawks prevailed on homecoming night, 16-14.

“It was awesome. Defense had another amazing effort,” said Decatur

Coach Jake Coleman. “The defense held them, then the offense started clicking. The offense was timely and made big plays when we needed to … [and] we won the special teams battle.”

Junior Brogan Eastlack kicked a field goal with five minutes left in the first quarter to give Decatur a 3-0 lead.

Jake Perry

PHOTO COURTESY DAN STEARMAN

The Stephen Decatur golf team captured the District VIII tournament championship title on Monday at River Marsh Golf Club in Cambridge. Pictured, from left, are sophomore Sam Boger, freshman Johnny Malinowski, junior captains Kole Kohut and Evan Oglesby and sophomore Clayton McCabe.

SD boys’ soccer squad tops QA

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Oct. 14, 2022)

The Stephen Decatur boys’ soccer team won, 3-1, over the Queen Anne’s Lions on Tuesday in Centreville.

Sophomore Holden Bunting put Decatur on the board 18 minutes into the game.

Junior Brogan Eastlack was fouled in the box three minutes into the second half and capitalized on a penalty shot to give the Seahawks a 2-0 lead.

Junior David Janney took the penalty kick after sophomore Juan Hinojosa was fouled with 19 minutes left in the contest. He scored to boost Decatur’s advantage to three.

Queen Anne’s scored its lone goal with 14 minutes remaining on the clock.

Senior Owen Knerr recorded eight saves in goal for Decatur. Junior Jacob Hicks took over in goal with about 35 minutes left to play and stopped five Queen Anne’s shots.

“We didn’t play our best soccer. It was a long bus ride, the anticipation for Thursday’s game against Bennett, and a new lineup disruption added to it,” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood. “But if we can win playing poorly, then that’s a good day in my book.”

Decatur’s next game is Tuesday on the road against the Pocomoke Warriors at 6 p.m.

Decatur wins 16-14 over N. Caroline

Neither team scored in the second quarter.

North Caroline scored midway into the third quarter to take a 7-3 lead.

Sophomore quarterback Nathan Tapley threw to junior Brycen Coleman for a touchdown at the start of the fourth quarter. Eastlack’s kick was good and

Decatur pulled ahead, 10-7.

North Caroline regained the advantage –14-10 – a few minutes later.

Coleman also carried the ball 11 times for 61 yards and caught three passes for 60 yards.

Junior Gavin Solito caught six passes for 50 yards. He also had 16 tackles (eight solo, eight assisted).

Jake Coleman

Tapley again found Coleman to put the Seahawks up, 16-14, with five minutes to play.

The Decatur defense held off the Bulldogs to secure the victory.

“The kids did a great job being resilient,” Coleman said. “I’m proud of the boys.”

Tapley was 4-for-5 passing for 67 yards and two touchdowns. Coleman was 12-for-21 passing for 110 yards.

The coaching staff mixed it up a bit with the quarterback position.

“Nate has been the backup quarterback … and we decided to surprise [North Caroline] moving Brycen to wide receiver,” Coach Coleman said. “We’re always trying to evolve the offense. In the moment, we went with it.”

Senior Daegan Risser had 10 tackles (four solo, four assisted). Sophomore Ethan Bradshaw chipped in with eight tackles (two solo, six assisted).

Tapley was named Offensive Player of the Week. Eastlack earned Special Teams Player of the Week. Risser received Defensive Player of the Week accolades.

Decatur will head to Centreville today, Friday, to face the Queen Anne’s Lions at 6 p.m.

Coleman said a big key to success will be stopping Queen Anne’s KJ Smothers.

“He’s a great running back. We’ve got to contain him, tackle well and execute on offense. And we’ve got to continue to improve on special teams,” Coleman said. “It will be another great challenge for a young team.”

Many Lady Seahawks chip in with goals and assists

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Oct. 14, 2022) The Stephen Decatur girls’ soccer team scored 17 goals in its game against the Crisfield Crabbers on Monday in Berlin.

Many girls contributed with goals and assists, which Coach Rich Venere was pleased with.

Fourteen girls scored goals and 10 had assists. Only one of the 17 goals was unassisted.

The Lady Seahawks led 11-0 at halftime.

Senior captain Mia Kemp tallied two

goals and two assists. Freshman Luca Russo chipped in with two goals and an assists.

Junior Katelynn King contributed two goals. Junior Morgan Sullivan and sophomore Shayleigh Boyle had one goal and three assists each.

Senior goalie Jessica Beck played on the field a bit and scored a goal.

“It was her first career goal,” Venere said.

Decatur will host the North Caroline Bulldogs on Monday and the Wicomico Indians on Wednesday. Both games are scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m.

PHOTOS COURTESY BAYSIDE SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY

(Left) Stephen Decatur junior Brogan Eastlack takes a kick during last Friday’s homecoming game against North Caroline in Berlin. (Right) Junior Trybe Wise holds off a charging North Caroline player. Decatur won 16-14.

Decatur, WP compete in Tidewater XC meet

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Oct. 14, 2022) The Stephen Decatur and Worcester Prep cross country teams joined 30 other schools for the annual Tidewater Classic meet last Wednesday at Winter Place Park in Salisbury.

A total of 325 boys and 247 girls participated.

The Decatur girls’ team finished in 11th place out of 27 squads. The boys’ team came in 18th place out of 34 schools represented.

“This was our toughest meet this season as both the boys’ and girls’ teams were up against some of the best runners in the region,” said Decatur Coach Brenda Hommel. “The Decatur teams did their best to meet up to the challenge, despite the messy course conditions and not having had practiced consistently during the previous week due to weather. I was happy to see our runners rise to the challenge and go out hard although many of them struggled to keep up the pace on the last mile.”

The top five finishers for the Lady Seahawks were: junior Macy Woroniecki (18th, 21:20.48), sophomores Amber Marshall (46th, 22:49.73), Clarice Piela (104th,

25:14.33) and Alessandra Fernandez (108th, 25:25.65) and senior Mackenzie Cathell (124th, 26:02).

Leading the Decatur boys’ squad were: junior Ethan Justice (33rd, 18:17.35), freshman Todd Haley (98th, 19:48.19), sophomore Liam Hughes (143rd, 20:47.49), senior Nick Moreno (146th, 20:55.52) and junior Graham Field (156th, 21:04.96).

“Most of our runners managed to maintain their times for the season, while most from the girls’ team improved their times,” Hommel said.

“Overall, the meet was a great opportunity for our athletes to gain an appreciation for a level of competition that they do not regularly see.

“In the end, running is all about commitment, conditioning and consistency,” she continued. “It is my hope that our Decatur athletes were inspired by many of the runners they saw at the Tidewater meet and will commit themselves to the conditioning needed to meet their full potential as runners.”

Both Worcester Prep teams finished in 24th place overall.

The top five Lady Mallards to cross the line were: freshman Ayla Yonker (70th, 23:50.40), senior Caitlyn Hoen (97th, 24:52.54), freshmen Catherine

Cullen (179th, 28:35.97) and Sydney Todorov (188th, 29:21.33) and sophomore Sydney Tingle (201st, 30:36.50).

Leading the boys’ team were: junior Jason Todorov (110th, 19:58.99), senior Cooper Ludt (112th, 20:00.78), junior Dylan Simons (142nd, 20:44.07), sophomore Jackson Fernley (188th, 21:51.10) and senior Luke Loeser (223rd, 22:31.84).

“Our boys and girls started out quickly and ran with determination throughout their 5K races,” said Prep Coach Don Cathcart. “Many of our runners ran their year best average mile times. They were not intimated by the large fields.”

“[We have] two races left – this Fri-

day at Delmarva Christian School and then looking forward to our championship meet the following Thursday,” added Prep Coach John Zirckel. “Our runners keep gradually improving.”

Worcester’s next meet is today, Friday, at 4 p.m. hosted by Delmarva Christian in Georgetown, Delaware.

The Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship meet will take place on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Winter Place Park in Salisbury.

Decatur will host a meet on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Berlin. The Bayside Conference Championship is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. in Cambridge.

Worcester girls’ soccer team logs 5-1 win on Senior Night

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Oct. 14, 2022) The Worcester Prep girls’ soccer team not only celebrated its seniors on Wednesday in Berlin, but the Lady Mallards also won, 5-1, over Seaside Christian Academy.

“The game was dedicated to the seniors and it was fun celebrating them,” said Prep Coach Carol Hartnett. “Everyone got a lot of playing time. I liked having contributions from everyone in both halves.”

Worcester led 3-0 early with goals by sophomore Lindsay Bruner, freshman Caitlin Shimko and senior captain Olivia Mattingly.

“It was 3-1 and then it was back and forth,” Hartnett said.

The Berlin squad held a 4-1 advantage at halftime.

Shimko scored Worcester’s fourth

goal and sophomore Danielle Carr netted the fifth.

Sophomore goalie Abigail Ament recorded four saves.

“The girls spread the field well, they defended well and [the upperclassmen] mentored when the younger girls were in,” Hartnett said.

Worcester received the No. 3 seed and will play the second-seeded Saints Peter and Paul Sabres in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference tournament semifinals on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Easton.

When the two teams met during the regular season, the Sabres won 32 and 2-1.

“They were close games and I think we can beat them,” Hartnett said. “We just need to make sure we’re firing on all ends. We have to defend all levels. We can’t give them second, third, fourth opportunities.”

DECATUR SOCCER

SD field hockey team tops Saint Michaels, Crisfield

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Oct. 14, 2022) The Stephen Decatur field hockey team recorded back-to-back, 3-1, victories over the Crisfield Crabbers and Saint Michaels Saints this week.

The Lady Seahawks traveled to Crisfield on Monday for competition.

Senior captain Bre Ferguson scored in the second quarter off a penalty stroke. Decatur was awarded the stroke due to a Crisfield defender stopping a ball with her foot that was going into the cage.

Ferguson tallied her second goal in the third quarter.

Sophomore Ava Snelsire gave Decatur a 3-0 lead in the fourth quarter.

Crisfield scored its only goal with about two minutes left in the game.

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Senior Sarah Smith recorded four saves for Decatur.

“We only gave up four shots on goal, so our defense was solid as well,” Decatur Coach Katie Griffin said. “We tried a new setup we have been practicing with a four-person midfield.

“Our midfielders had been running themselves ragged in games so dropping the extra person into the midfield helps share the load, so they aren’t as worn out and they are able to help out on offense and defense,” she continued. “We came out a little slow but they really listened and made the adjustments that needed to be made.”

The Seahawks wore pink jerseys for their breast cancer awareness pink game on Tuesday in Berlin.

Freshman Bailey Griffin scored off a corner from sophomore Emily Ferguson with six minutes remaining in the first half.

Saint Michaels tied in up with 3:30 on the clock, but 29 seconds later, Bre Ferguson put Decatur back on top, controlling a high, long lob pass down the field from Snelsire.

Sophomore Ryleigh Smith recorded the team’s third goal off a pass from Griffin in the third quarter. Smith stopped five Saint Michaels shots.

“It was our best full team effort of the season. They worked together, shared the ball and communicated with each other on the field,” Coach Griffin said.

Decatur will host the Pocomoke Warriors on Tuesday at 5 p.m. in Berlin.

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The Stephen Decatur field hockey team won 31 over Saint Michaels on Tuesday in Berlin. Senior captain Bre Ferguson, who scored one goal, carries the ball up the field.

WP golfers unbeaten during season

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Oct. 14, 2022) The Worcester Prep golf team wrapped up the regular season with two victories to go into the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship match undefeated.

“They played well [in the final two matches],” said Prep Coach Don McMullen. “The team has improved throughout the season. They have put in many hours of practice since Aug. 15.”

Worcester won last Thursday’s four-school competition at Nutters Crossing in Salisbury, with a score of 155.

The Mallards were led by sophomore Aleksey Klimins, who shot a 36 and earned medalist honors, sophomore captain Mike DePalma (39), junior Vanesska Hall (40) and senior captain Harrison Humes (40).

Gunston came in second place shooting a 174.

On Tuesday, Worcester carded a 162 to earn a victory again on the Nutters Crossing course.

DePalma scored a 37 to take home medalist honors. Also contributing to the win was Humes (41), Klimins (41) and Hall (43).

Gunston finished with a 179. Salisbury Christian and The Salisbury School only had three players each.

“It has been a fun season and we’re looking forward to the ESIAC championship match next week,” McMullen said.

Worcester and the other three conference schools will compete in the championship match on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at GlenRiddle Golf Club in Berlin.

“They continue to play well during practice rounds in preparation for their ESIAC match. Each player has improved over the season in all facets of their golf game,” McMullen said.

“They need to continue their hard work during practice rounds and that work will contribute to a very successful ESIAC championship.”

Prep volleyball team wins over Laurel, Nandua

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Oct. 14, 2022) The Worcester Prep volleyball team scored back-toback wins over Laurel High School and Nandua this week.

The Lady Mallards took a trip to Laurel, Delaware, for competition on Tuesday. Worcester won three sets to one – 25-16, 15-25, 26-24 and 25-21.

“We played tight and a little flat. It wasn’t our best night, but it was a win, so it’s hard to complain about that,” said Prep Coach Mike Kelley.

On Wednesday playing on their home court in Berlin, the Mallards came out on top three sets to two over

PHOTO COURTESY DON MCMULLEN

The Worcester Prep golf team wrapped up the regular season with two victories to go into the ESIAC championship match undefeated. Pictured, from left, on Tuesday at Nutters Crossing in Salisbury, are senior captain Harrison Humes, freshman Kain Crossett, junior Vanesska Hall, sophomores Frank Miller and Aleksey Klimins and sophomore captain Mike DePalma.

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Nandua – 25-23, 25-13, 17-25, 16-25 and 15-11.

“We played absolutely fantastic,” Kelley said. “We went up 2-0 and I think we shocked them. They came through in a huge way and just crushed it tonight.”

Worcester will celebrate its seniors tonight, Friday, during the team’s match against Delmar High School at 4 p.m. in Berlin.

The Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference tournament kicks off with the semifinal round on Wednesday.

Worcester earned the No. 1 seed and will play at home at 4 p.m. The Mallards opponent had yet to be determined as of Thursday afternoon because the other teams still had conference games left to play.

“I’m excited. Last year we didn’t event make it into the playoffs – we had only one win – so top to bottom this is a much different season, a much better season,” Kelley said, noting the team’s 7-4 record.

To be successful, Kelley said the Mallards need to “play our volleyball.”

“If we play the way we’re capable of playing it will be tough for anyone to beat us,” Kelley said.

Decatur volleyball team successful

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Oct. 14, 2022) The Stephen Decatur volleyball team scored victories over Bayside Conference opponents – the Wicomico Indians and James M. Bennett Clippers – this week.

The Lady Seahawks hosted the Indians on Monday in Berlin for Senior Night. Decatur won – 25-15, 25-17

and 25-12.

“[It was] a great game for Senior Night. All of our seniors – minus Sydney [Patrick] who has an injury –played amazing,” Coach Sara Patrick said. “The team was once again led by Cora Shaw. Cora does a great job keeping the team positive and energized. Her serving and hitting were killer. Julia Carlson had her best

night setting and playing defense. Grace Nichols stepped up big playing outside and serving.”

Senior captain Cora Shaw had six aces, 10 kills and five digs. Senior captain Tatum Vorsteg chipped in with six aces, two kills and two digs.

Senior Julia Carlson added two aces, five assists and six digs. Seniors Taya Price (three aces, one kill, one block, five digs) and Grace Nichols (two aces, one kill, two digs) also contributed.

“I am very proud of the how the girls are playing right now. We are definitely on the right track with only four regular-season games left and heading into playoffs,” Patrick said.

Decatur took down Bennett in three games on Wednesday in Salisbury – 25-16, 25-17 and 25-20.

“Decatur had another 3-0 sweep of Bennett. Cora Shaw had an amazing game, once again. She dominated at the net and the service line,” Patrick said. “The team was slow to warm up and Bennett has definitely improved since the last time we played them. I feel good about how we are sitting going into playoffs.”

Decatur will go to Pocomoke on Monday to play the Warriors at 5 p.m. The Seahawks will then host the Easton Warriors on Wednesday at 5 p.m.

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Stephen Decatur senior captain Cora Shaw passes the ball during Monday’s match against Wicomico in Berlin. Decatur won on Senior Night – 25-15, 25-17 and 25-12. “Cora does a great job keeping the team positive and energized. Her serving and hitting were killer,” Coach Sara Patrick said.