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The ominous sky on the bayside of Ocean City seems appropos for the circumstances some condominium associations are encountering, as the state’s reserve study has some of them scrambling for hundreds of thousands of dollars to meet new requirements.
State reserve study sends some condo fees to painfully high levels Extreme cases could need hundreds of thousands for repair, replacement funds By Hunter Hine Staff Writer (Oct. 20, 2023) Some Ocean City condominium owners are facing fiveto-six digit bills over the next few years as they rush to meet a deadline set by new state law that requires associations to fill accounts reserved for maintenance, repairs and replacements.
House Bill 107, which is commonly referred to as the “reserve study” law or “capital reserve fund” law, passed in April 2022 and went into effect as law on Oct. 1, of that year. It mandated that condos, housing associations, cooperatives and homeowners associations in Maryland complete a reserve study by Oct. 1, 2023. Reserve studies are an analysis of a shared building's condition and an assessment of the costs to fix or replace the structure and utilities. Any association that shares common assets that were originally val-
ued at a minimum of $10,000 and hasn't had a reserve study done since Oct. 1, 2018 must have had the study conducted by a third-party building auditing firm as of the beginning of this month. For each study, a firm calculates the cost for all the necessary work, and then recommends how much money an association must put into a reserve fund annually. Owners associations have three years to fill that fund to the recommended level, and then must mainSee FLA. Page 10
By Mallory Panuska Managing Editor (Oct. 20, 2023) When Ocean City Beach Patrol guards hit the stands next summer, they will feasibly be making more money than their counterparts across the region. Similarly, Boardwalk comfort station workers will be paid higher hourly rates, maintenance vehicle techs “During budget will be eligible time in the spring, for bonuses, and all part- we talked about doing some of time employees will be these additional getting 3 perthings…” cent raises in a City Manager series of Terry McGean changes to the city government’s pay scales and incentives approved this week. “During budget time in the spring, we talked about doing some of these additional things depending how summer came out and also how our FY ’23 ended,” City Manager Terry McGean said to City Council members of the proposed adjustments during a meeting Monday. The final numbers shook out to a roughly $6 million increase in the city’s unencumbered fund balance. And although room tax revenues were slightly below projections, McGean said he felt “quite comfortable from a budget standpoint” to recommend the new employee rates and incentives. Budget Manager Jennie Knapp and Human Resources Director Katie Callan have met with McGean several See BONUSES Page 3
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Bonuses, incentives, reclassifications added Continued from Page 1 times since July and together they developed the recommendations based on market conditions, internal equity, and budget impact and affordability. The recommendations were then taken to the department heads and division leaders for input. The final package included 3 percent raises for part-time employees based on pay table changes, 3 percent cost-of-living adjustments for fulltime employees, and the continuance of merit-based midpoint raises of up to 3.5 percent. Knapp said the cost for those changes came out to a little more than $450,000 annually, and over $225,000 for the rest of Fiscal Year 2024. Seasonal employees will also be getting higher pay and more incentives. For the Beach Patrol, pay for lifeguards is going up to $20 an hour, which McGean and Knapp said, in response to a question from Councilman Tony DeLuca, is a higher hourly rate than departments in places such as Delaware and Assateague Island offer. It is also 8.5 percent more than last year’s hourly rate. Knapp added that other neighboring departments do not offer overtime, which Ocean City began doing last year in an effort to recruit and retain more guards in the face of staffing shortages. In the transportation department, maintenance techs were added to the pool of employees who can receive $250 signing bonuses. Previously, only bus and tram drivers were offered the incentive, but Callan explained that the vehicle tech positions were included because the position
requires a commercial driver’s license. The same incentives and bonuses as last year will also be offered to bus and tram employees, which DeLuca made sure to confirm while pointing out the difficulty of filling tram driver and conductor positions at the beginning of the year. Callan said public works staff have also struggled to hire Boardwalk comfort station attendants, which prompted a nearly $1 increase to the hourly rate through a reclassification. “These positions have been very difficult to fill and we’ve experienced two straight summers with significant shortages,” she said. A new minimum wage grade was also added for concession workers, golf cart attendants, casual laborers and interns, and a higher grade was restored to keep the pay of other employees above the minimum. The fire department has also struggled with recruiting and retaining part-time employees, which the new plan aims to address through new hire sign-on bonuses of $250 for EMTs and $500 for paramedics. The department will also add $250 annual stipends for rescue swimmers. McGean said changing the rates for seasonal employees in both the police and fire departments is trickier because the positions are tied to the respective unions. However, he said fire department officials have come up with a plan to recruit more part-timers and will present their proposal at a work session at the end of the month. He said the program aims to hire firefighters right out of school, and in exchange for working a specific amount of part-time hours, the de-
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Ocean City Surf Rescue Technician Dan Granzow waves from his stand while patrolling the beach this summer. Starting lifeguards, along with other seasonal and part-time employees, will be getting more money through a series of employee raises and incentives City Council members approved this week.
partment will pay to train them as paramedics and EMTs. “They will bring particulars to you on … [Oct. 31], “ McGean said of the fire department officials. “But I thought it was a great way to increase our part-time pool and that’s really what we need.” According to a staff report, the fiscal impact of all the new incentives
and bonuses is not yet determined, although the total is expected to be partially offset by fewer employees and reduced overtime. After some discussion, council members voted 6-0, with Councilwoman Carol Proctor absent, to approve the new pay rates and incentives. DeLuca initially said he was going See MIDPOINT Page 11
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Proposed parking code changes go to council By Hunter Hine Staff Writer (Oct. 20, 2023) Before voting to forward a set of proposed parking code updates to the Ocean City Council, the city planning commission changed some aspects of its draft in a compromise with some local developers. Still, some commissioners were worried about how the council would vote on the draft based on how council members have responded to similar proposed parking code amendments in the past. “It was two years ago, I think, that we sent the minimum parking requirement forward that got shot down and that’s why we’re still here with no change. So personally, I would like to see something go through,” said commission Chairman Joe Wilson. Commissioner Joel Brous and Wilson voted against sending the draft to the council, while the rest of the commissioners voted in favor. The original proposed amendments raised the minimum number of parking spaces for residences, set minimum dimensions for garage parking spaces, established a minimum size for drive aisles and garage aprons and clarified code language to say that storage was not allowed in
designated parking areas. By the end of the meeting on Tuesday, some of those requirements were relaxed or done away with entirely. Now, planning administrators will re-write the draft to include the new decisions from commissioners and submit it to the council for review. The commissioners have repeatedly said the purpose of the changes is to help alleviate the problem of crowded street parking. They have continued to argue that this situation is in part caused by residences having an inadequate number of spaces and also because residents use their garages for general storage rather than cars. At an Oct. 3 meeting, the planning commission held a public hearing where local developers and lawyers protested certain aspects of the draft, saying the proposed dimensions and number of spaces would force future developments to be less dense and more expensive. “A lot of the testimony you got wasn’t directed toward specific changes to the code amendment other than just the feedback of any change has an effect on value and maximum development potential,” said Bill Neville, director of planning and community development, to the commission on Tuesday.
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The planning commission finalized a draft of proposed parking code changes on Tuesday and voted to send the draft to city council for consideration. While commissioners relaxed or removed some of the original proposed requirements, they kept in a line that would prohibit residents from using their parking areas for storage. Pictured is an Ocean City garage.
The commissioner’s decided to make a change to the parking space dimensions based on comments local developer Jeff Thaler, of Atlantic Planning and Development, offered at the Oct. 3 meeting. The original draft established the minimum dimensions for garage parking areas in a tiered system, with a one-car garage requiring a 12-foot wide space, two-car garages requiring a 23-foot wide space and a three-car garage requiring a 34-foot wide space. All instances would have had to be 22 feet deep. Thaler told the commission two weeks ago that while 20-foot wide garage parking spaces could be worked into several residences on a 100-foot plot, the dimensions would take up too much space for developers on a 50-foot wide plot. The commissioners changed the draft to do away with the tier system and make a distinction between larger and smaller plots. Now it proposes that for developments on plots more than 50 feet wide, all garages parking spaces must be a minimum of 10 feet by 21 feet, and the width of each individual space would be the same whether it’s a one-, two- or three-car garage. The commissioners made the decision to exempt developments on plots that are 50 feet wide or less from the heightened parking dimensions proposed in the draft. Developments on these smaller plots will be governed by the current city parking code, which requires a minimum of nine-foot wide spaces. The original draft also proposed expanding the minimum number of parking spaces in a three-bedroom multi-family residence from twoand-a-half parking spaces to three. “I believe that we will have that (proposed amendment) pretty opposed on the city council but I say do
the right thing and let the consequences follow. That’s going to be their (the council’s) choice to look at again,” said Commissioner Palmer Gillis on Tuesday. Gillis has been one of the most outspoken proponents of using these amendments to solve the problem of crowded street parking. Gillis and other commissioners compromised on this particular proposal. They agreed to keep the minimum number of parking spaces for this kind of housing at two-and-ahalf, with the stipulation that they keep another amendment in the draft as is. That amendment proposes that if more than two parking spaces are required, one of the spaces has to be outside the garage and unenclosed. Gillis said that requiring one space outside could still help compel residents to use their own parking spaces, even if it doesn’t raise the minimum number of spaces. He also said that it leaves at least one space that can’t be used for storage. The commissioners decided to leave in a line that would restrict parking areas to parking only and prohibit general storage in the spaces. They also edited a line that would have added a requirement that garages be set back from drive aisles by a five-foot garage apron. Now the draft says that garage aprons must be recessed five feet into the building rather than stick out of it. This would help consolidate space in already tightly packed developments around town, Neville said. Gillis said that he still doesn’t believe these amendments are enough, but supported them for at least providing some incremental change. The commissioners also voted to recommend that the council approve zoning code amendments that define See PLAN. Page 6
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Breathtaking 5BR/4.5BA waterfront estate on 2+ acres is coming soon! If you are looking for an incredible home on a beautiful piece of property with breathtaking views overlooking Assateague Island, look no further. This home boasts 6,482 sq.ft. of luxury. The family room overlooks the water with 11602 S. HILLS DRIVE • BERLIN MD soaring ceilings and a $1,699,900 beautiful custom fireplace. The chef's kitchen is amazing, with lots of room for prepping food and enjoying home cooked meals, and the spacious breakfast area is off the kitchen and provides plenty of room for family and friends. The kitchen has lovely granite countertops, a butler's pantry, mini bar, and plenty of cabinets for storage. This home also has a formal dining room and formal living room, perfect gathering space for everyone to enjoy for years to come. The large primary bedroom suite is on the first floor with beautiful views overlooking the water. There are hardwood floors throughout the home. On the second floor you will find four additional spacious bedrooms and three baths, and a home theater/game room. There is also an additional room over the garage with a full bath. Off the back of the home there is a 40'x12' brick patio facing the water, which is perfect for outdoor dining and grilling. This home also comes with a Community Dock area with assigned boat slips. Slip number three is the owners. If you’re tired of the hustle and bustle, but you still want to be close to Ocean City, golf courses, and everything Assateague Island has to offer, this is the perfect home for you. Come take a tour today, put your finishing touches on it, and turn your dream of owning a Waterfront estate into reality.Your family and friends are sure to make memories that last a lifetime here. Come see for yourself. Schedule your showing today and consider making this dream home yours. MLS MDWO2015282
Luxury 5BR/6BA/2HBA Bayfront home with pool hits the market! This luxury home has 145 feet of water frontage with direct bay views and offers southern exposure. As you walk in the front door of this lovely home you will immediately fall in love with the attention to details and upgrades throughout. An elegant 733 BRADLEY ROAD • OCEAN CITY foyer with marble flooring $3,200,000 greets you as you enter with your eyes drawn to the beautiful Bayfront views and the swimming pool in the courtyard. On the first level you will find a kitchen designed for access in and out to the pool area with plenty of seating and room for entertaining family and friends. Also on the first floor, you will find a Bay front office or playroom for the kids. This home is complete with a home elevator so either take the spiraling stairs to the second level or take the elevator up to the second level. You will be mesmerized by the amazing Bayfront views and endless sunsets this home offers. There are 6 decks off the home for privacy. On the second level you will find a professional chef’s kitchen complete with large center island, high end appliances and plenty of cabinet space adjoining a beautiful, spacious dining room overlooking the bay. The family room is also complete with a gas fireplace for chilly winter nights, making this the perfect home for year-round living or a vacation home. Also, on this floor, you will find a second office, home theater room, or game room. On the third level you will enjoy waking up to the endless water views from your primary bedroom. The primary bath has custom finishes throughout with extensive tile work. The primary bedroom also has a fireplace for romantic evenings and relaxing. Also on this floor are three additional bedrooms, which are spacious and separated nicely from the primary bedroom. This home is over 6000 ft.² and is one of the few Bayfront homes available on the market. So, if you’re looking for a home at the beach, also offering all the thrill of the day with attention to detail look no further. Come take a look at 733 Bradley Rd. today before it’s sold! MDWO2014714
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7704 COASTAL HWY #102 OCEAN CITY • $310,000 Professional photos to follow: Come take a look at this spacious 1BR/1BA Ocean Block beauty! This one-bedroom unit is over 700 sq. ft. and is on the ocean block side of coastal highway. This is an elevated building so there's a very nice view from the large deck off the family room. This is your chance to own a slice of Ocean City and make memories that will last a lifetime. As you walk in the front door, you’ll be welcomed by the beautiful dining area and kitchen. The family room flows off the kitchen and provides plenty of room for entertaining. There is a large balcony off the family room with access by a glass slider. The bedroom is very large and can accommodate two queen beds. There is one full bath as well. This condo located midtown Ocean City, close to plenty of restaurants, shops, and attractions. Come take a look today and own your slice of Ocean City. This building is professionally managed and has low condo fees. The condo is being sold fully furnished and is ready for your immediate enjoyment. MDWO2015968
Stunning 4BR/3BA coastal home with garage in North Ocean City has just been listed! This home is located six blocks from the beach and across the street from Fiesta Park, which has walking trails and a pavilion. After walking through a gracious covered front porch, you are welcomed into this fabulous home. The first level of this beautiful home has two spacious bedrooms, one full bath and a den/study area perfect for working remotely from home. Beautiful hardwood floors lead to the second level where you will find a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. There is a bright and airy dining room directly off the kitchen where you will enjoy making family meals and memories that last a lifetime. Adjoining the kitchen and dining room is a spacious family room with impressive cathedral ceilings. The second level also has the primary bedroom and the primary bath with shower and soaking tub. The second level also has a 12x16 composite deck with vinyl railings. On the third level you’ll find the fourth bedroom and another full bath. The fenced back and side yards have lots of grass for the dogs and kids to play. There is also a patio and grilling area. The home is being sold furnished and ready for your immediate enjoyment. The home also has a garage and multiple additional parking spaces and street parking. Come take a look at this very rare find before it’s sold! MDW02016242
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Absolutely Stunning home in The Parke at Ocean Pines hits the market! This home has 3BR/2BA with one level living. As you walk to the front door, you’ll be welcomed with a beautiful array of flowers leading to a nicely covered porch area.When you enter this well-kept home, you will see a bright airy table space kitchen with plenty of cabinets, perfect for having friends and family over for dinner.As you walk down the hall there are two bedrooms and a full bath. Continuing down the hallway you enter the living area which opens to the back yard. Off the living area is the beautiful primary bedroom suite with another full bath. Then there is a full-size laundry room with washer and dryer and a very convenient oversize garage. This home is located in the award-winning community of The Parke, a 55 and older community in Ocean Pines. The Parke has a fitness center, library, sauna, nature trails, clubhouse, indoor pool and billiard room. So there are plenty of activities to enjoy. This home has been meticulously maintained. The HVAC was replaced in 2023, new carpet was also recently installed as was a new dishwasher in 2022. This home is shown by appointment only, so please schedule your appointment today for a tour and make this beautiful home a reality. MDWO2016462
Stunning 2BR/2BA condo one back from the beach hits the market! This condo is located on 66th street in an ocean block building. The sellers have made many recent upgrades, installing luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, new microwave, new refrigerator, new stove, new dishwasher, new exterior HVAC unit, toilets and kitchen faucet within the last three years. The decks also were tiled in 2019 and the glass sliders leading to the deck were also replaced within the last five years. This would make a great second home or investment property and is being sold fully furnished and ready for your immediate enjoyment. This is one of the best values at the beach - fully furnished and only one back from the ocean. As you walk through the front door, you will see an inviting living room for entertaining family and friends. There is a dining area off the kitchen with glass sliders leading to a huge covered deck with recently tiled floor. You can hear the waves break from the deck. This is a first floor unit but it's an elevated building so the height off the street is equivalent to a second floor unit. This condo has two large bedrooms and two full baths so there's plenty of room for family and friends. The condo is in walking distance to many restaurants, stores, shops and a supermarket, so once you're here you don’t have to move your car, but the condo is conveniently located to the route 90 bridge, making coming and going a joy. Come take a look today before this amazing property is sold. This condo association is well managed by Mann Properties. MLS MDWO2016172
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WATERSIDE DRIVE BERLIN • $475,000 Are you looking to build your dream home? Look no further than this beautiful residential lot in the community of South Point Farms. This beautiful building lot is in a prime location on the corner with beautiful bay views. The lot is approximately 2.76 acres and it’s located off 611 in Berlin Maryland. At the entrance of South Point Farms is a public boat ramp and public pier with water access for boating fishing, crabbing, paddle boarding, and kayaking. If you are looking for a peaceful, tranquil location with unbelievable Bay views this is the prime spot. There are multiple world-class golf courses close by and Assateague National and State Park as well for days on the beach. No builder tie in required. Come take a look today and enjoy the good life on South Point Farms! MDWO2014122
1 66TH STREET UNIT 101 OCEAN CITY • $535,000
32474 LIGHTHOUSE RD SELBYVILLE, DE • $4,500,000
Commercial Site in Prime Location hits the Market! 2.36 acres on the corner of RT 54 and W. Line Rd in Selbyville DE. This location is directly across from Yellowfins Restaurant and shopping center on heavily traveled Rt 54. The location is approximately 3-4 miles to the beaches of Ocean City & Fenwick Island. It has water and 8' sewer main that will supply a hotel, shopping center, office complex, medical center, professional center, etc. Lot is cleared. Buy it Now Before It's SOLD!!! Owner Financing is available. MLS DESU184528 LAND
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10615 POINT LOOKOUT ROAD OCEAN CITY • $5,599,900 JUST REDUCED! $4,899,900
1303 MCHENRY COURT BERLIN • $145,000 Why not build? There's nothing like building the house of your dreams! Large cul-de-sac (11,566 Sqft.) home site in the very desirable Colonial Village location in Ocean Pines. Close to the Yacht Club, Yacht club pool and marina and Mumford's Landing Pool, and located only a few miles from Ocean City’s famous beaches. Ocean Pines is an amenity rich community w/restaurants, shops, tennis, recreational facilities, golf, ball fields, pickleball courts, basketball court, playground, 12 parks, 6 trails, indoor and outdoor pools, 2 marinas, beachfront beach club at 49th Street in Ocean City, and the farmer's market. There is also police protection, fire protection and excellent management. MLS MDWO2008616
Prime commercial location in Selbyville of 10.09 acres. This is a rare commercial development opportunity on the busy intersection of Lighthouse Sound Rd. (Route 54) and Hudson Rd. There are already many existing new homes surrounding this property and more than 3,200 additional homes are coming soon. This is the perfect location for a shopping center, multiple smaller retail businesses, and/or medical or other professional offices to serve these homes and the entire Selbyville, Bayside, Fenwick, Ocean City area. The Seller will finance up to 70% of the purchase price at 1 percent below the current prime lending rate for up to 5 years. The property is located 8 miles from the beach! DESU2044978
14200 JARVIS AVENUE • UNIT B203 OCEAN CITY • $289,900
Beautiful 2BR/1BA condo in North OC hits the market! This condo is ready for your immediate enjoyment and is being sold fully furnished. You will enjoy making family meals in the updated kitchen with cute black and white checked flooring. The family room is off the kitchen and makes a great space for entertaining family and friends. There are two bedrooms and a full bath. The condo is bright and airy. The building has been updated as well with a newer roof, siding, composite decking and vinyl railings. This condo is conveniently located close to restaurants, stores, and the beach. Come take a look today before it's sold! MDWO2015846
Custom 6BR/6BA/3HBA/ new construction west facing bayfront estate designed and built by David Bradley of Bradley Construction w/ views of both Assawoman Bay and skyline from the property’s L-shaped pool and swim-up bar. Features exceptional craftsmanship w/astute attention to detail, custom finishes/woodwork, and architectural details. A welcoming orange crush bar made w/Port Rush quartz and 1st-floor Den/bedroom ensuite complete w/Murphy bed. Expansive family room has a wall of windows and glass sliders overlooking the bay. Gourmet chef's kitchen just off family room includes plenty of bar seating w/endless bay views. Kitchen boasts GE monogram ss appliances including 6-burner gas range, expansive center island, custom farm sink, w/vegetable sink, hone marble and quartz countertops. White custom Fabuwood cabinets w/undercounter lighting, appliance garages and custom pull outs for easy storage. Floating shelves in kitchen made w/reclaimed wood, and a designer tile backsplash. An expansive butler’s pantry, mud room w/custom shelving, laundry room, half bath on the main floor. White oak stairs, and custom-made glass elevator. 2nd floor spacious ensuite Bayfront bedrooms, each w/its own private balcony. A 4th ensuite bedroom which has been designed as a bunk room w/custom bunk and trundle bed complete w/a port hole. A coffee bar, refrigerator, and full-size laundry on 2nd floor. 3rd floor primary bedroom ensuite w/bay views, cathedral ceilings, turret cupola, coffee bar, fireplace, exquisite tile work, two enormous closets w/wood detailing and shiplap, and expansive covered porch. Primary bath has insulated tub w/jets and faces the bay w/a 6’x6’ circular Anderson window. Bonus room w/soaring ceilings and cupola; separate refrigerator, bar seating, a private deck, half bath, and laundry. A saltwater pool and spa, cabana area complete w/2 outdoor TVs, 2 refrigerators, custom cabinetry/countertops, fire pit area, permits for three lifts and a transient boat, a 50ft pier, dock and ramp. Parking for 6 cars. MLS MDWO2012190
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Ocean City approves $28.41M bond issue By Mallory Panuska Managing Editor (Oct. 20, 2023) Funding for a series of high-dollar Ocean City projects will be on the way following final approval this week of a $28.41 million municipal bond issue. City Council members voted 5-1, with Council President Matt James opposed and Councilwoman Carol Proctor absent, to sell general obligation bonds for water and sewer projects, street paving, convention center improvements, and a mixed-use building downtown. James has said that he does not oppose all of the projects, only the mixed use facility. He has said he believes the cost it too high, and because the project is bundled with everything else, he had no choice but to vote against the total bond package. The three-story building, slated for the Somerset Street parking lot, is set to include a new police substation and employee housing. The project’s price tag has basically doubled since Ocean City Development Corporation officials brought the plans to council members last year. The original design called for a three-story building with police bicycle storage and public restrooms on the first floor, and housing for seasonal police officers and public safety
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aides on the second and third. After hiring a construction manager and getting further into the plans, the decision was made to change the design. Now, the plans call for a police substation with a public lobby, offices, interview rooms, bicycle storage and public restrooms on the first floor; a roll call room, report-writing
areas and offices on the second floor; and employee housing on the third. The building will accommodate a total of 16 beds in four suites for employees. Officials have said higher construction and material costs that have plagued all new projects since covid bumped the price up from about $2.2 million to $4.26 million, which is the
amount approved in the bond. The rest of the bond issue designates $13.25 million for improvements and additions to the Gorman Avenue wastewater treatment plant, $2.2 million for water main upgrades at 94th Street, $4.5 million to pave streets in Montego Bay, and $4 million for convention center improvements.
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Continued from Page 4 attics, habitable attics and dormers and alters building height definition so that living spaces are allowed above maximum building height in the planning code. Maximum building height is measured to where the side of the house meets the roof. This draft was approved on Tuesday with only one change, which again regarded parking requirements. For single-family dwellings, commissioners kept the proposed requirement that the addition of a habitable attic would require the addition of another whole parking space. For multi-family dwellings, commissioners changed the proposed requirement so that each additional habitable attic only required half a parking space instead of an entire space. When an odd number of half spaces are required by planning code, it is rounded up to a whole space. For example, one habitable attic would require one half-space, so it’s rounded up to a whole space. Two habitable attics would require two half-spaces, so it adds up to also be one whole space. Three habitable attics would get three spaces and four habitable attics would get three spaces.
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Air rights for Margaritaville alternative OK’d By Mallory Panuska Managing Editor (Oct. 20, 2023) The Ocean City Council’s second and final vote this week to abandon air rights over an alley that bisects a beachfront property also floated for a Margaritaville resort has officially paved the way for construction of a smaller flagship hotel. The 6-0 vote, with Councilwoman Carol Proctor absent, came after council members confirmed that the project’s site plan was on the up-andup. On Sept. 19, planning commission members approved a site plan for the proposed 11-story, 230-room hotel on the former Philips Beach Plaza property between 13th and 14th streets. The plans were introduced as a potential alternative to a larger Margaritaville resort with more space and amenities that ran into issues when developers tried to obtain a zoning designation needed to bring it to fruition. While the Margaritaville project is still alive and awaiting a vote on the city’s abandonment of an alley, the smaller project is cleared to advance following Monday’s vote. Before the vote, Vince Gisriel, a former councilman and persistent opponent of aspects of the Margaritaville project, asked some questions during the public comment period. He pointed out that the site plan in the council’s packet was an original version, not an updated one that included revisions to internal access to six retail spaces planned for the first floor along the Boardwalk. He basically asked council members how they could approve the air rights without the corrected site plan in hand, as they added a condition during the first reading that the site plan must comply with city code.
The Phillips Beach Plaza sits vacant on the Boardwalk between 13th and 14th streets. The property is set for redevelopment either as a large Margaritaville resort or smaller hotel. On Monday, City Council members voted to abandon air rights over an alley that bisects the property for the smaller project. FILE PHOTO/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
City Solicitor Heather Stansbury said Gisriel made a good point, and explained that the corrected site plan exists, but it had not been physically included in the packet. She also said that because the planning commission approved the original version and council members are only legally tasked to determine if the air rights are needed for public use, the vote would be legal. In an abundance of caution, council members voted to abandon the air rights with the amended version of the site plan and with any other changes planning staff may approve regarding the details. Their vote also requires the developer to include a 3-foot bike lane, a 20-foot drive aisle and 5-foot sidewalks on each side of the 16-foot alley in exchange for the air rights above it.
Land Trust hosting speaker series 6-8 p.m. on Thursday (Oct. 20, 2023) The Lower Shore Land Trust’s Native Planting Speaker Series will feature author Barbara Ellis from 6-8 p.m. next Thursday at the Ocean Pines Library in Berlin. Ellis’s talk — “Greener Gardens: One Step at a Time” — will cover various options “designed to help everyone take steps toward greener native gardens without becoming overwhelmed by the enormity of the task,” according to a news release from the Land Trust. “Creating a greener yard and garden of native plants does not have to
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Because so much infrastructure and so many amenities are shared among condo owners, the reserve funds come out to a higher price, Russell said. For something like a homeowners association, there are usually just a few shared items, like a clubhouse, pool or garden. By now, many local associations have their reserve studies back from the auditors, and for some, prices are so high that raising regular condo fees are not going to cut it. Filling the recommended reserve funds will require separate payments that resident associations can vote to impose on owners when a building needs a rapid influx of money. In the industry, these special payments are called “special assessments.” Cynthia Mooney is president of Shore Management, which manages several condo associations in Ocean City, including La Mirage on 61st Street, Ocean Hideaway on 18th Street and the Solara on 64th Street. Mooney said that one of the company’s accounts is an 80-unit Ocean City condo whose residents now have to come up with $2.75 million following a reserve study of the building. The cost, to be paid via a special assessment will be split among the resident condo owners, with smaller units paying less of a percent and larger units paying more. A three-bedroom unit in that building will have to cough up about $58,000 to contribute to the fund. This was the highest special assessment needed to fill a reserve fund that Mooney had seen for one of the company’s managed condos, she said. Mooney said that just one building her company manages isn’t going to face such massive fees since they’ve kept up with repairs and funding. Every other building she manages though is going through some level of shock. Still, Mooney said the benefits of the new law is that associations will be compelled to deal with infrastructure problems that might have been long ignored. “I think it's a good thing, just for the fact being that it’s finally got people's attention,” Mooney said of the reserve fund law. “You have a duty, especially a board of directors, to do your due diligence … and don't put a safety risk in place.” Mooney said that buildings that are getting hit the hardest are the ones that haven’t kept up with filling their reserve funds and have put off repairs in an effort to keep condo fees low. “Nobody wants to be the bad guy when it comes to condo fees,” Mooney said. Any existing reserve funds that associations had were included in the total recommended funding that auditors calculated in the reserve study, so the more proactive associations
have been the better off they are now. Igor Conev is CEO of Mann Properties, which manages around 160 properties on the Eastern Shore, most of which are in and around Ocean City, he said. According to a budget for a 28-unit condo in Ocean City that’s managed by Mann Properties, the building’s association might have to pay a collective $157,837 each year until 2026 to fill their reserve fund. Another possible plan for that property would be to add less to the fund now — which would still be a collective cost in the tens-of-thousands of dollars — and do a much larger, sixfigure special assessment closer to the deadline, Conev said. While every building is different, the old rule of thumb would generally be that associations would save around 10 percent of their total budget for reserve funds, Conev said. Now associations will have to “properly” fund the reserves, which will be around 25-30 percent of their budget, he said. Russell said that the bylaws of a condominium often have clauses that prevent associations from raising condo fees over a certain amount from year-to-year. For many buildings, the number is usually capped at a 10 percent annual increase, he said. The limit is set by developers or “declarants” of the condos to help sell units, Russell said. The new reserve study law grants authority to associations to increase fees or assessments in order to meet the required reserve fund amounts even if the bylaws have a maximum set for fee increases. With this tool and the right lawyers, associations could raise the percentage of fee increases in order to meet the revenue needed to fund reserves, Russell said. In some cases, even if repairs have been made, the “replacements” portion of the reserve study law is still quite costly. Ken Balle has lived in an Ocean City condo full-time for about three years, after having previously used the condo as a second home. He’s a member of the board at his condo association and said that about five other residents live there full-time too. The rest use their units as second homes. Balle said the condominium was built in the 1990s, and just last year the association put in money for repairs, like fixing up the decks. “We tried to keep our fees at a fairly reasonable price. We've done work as we went along. When something needed to be repaired or replaced, we would do that. That's the aggravating part right now,” Balle said. Now, he said it feels like the capital reserve study made their efforts moot, since it requires that they start filling reserve funds for parts of the building See RESERVE Page 11
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Reserve studies could show need for assessments Continued from Page 10 that some day will need to be fully replaced. Balle said his building has eight different portions and amenities that need to start getting funded for replacement based on the reserve study, and some items are estimated to have a decade or more years left before they need to be replaced. The study’s verdict is a special assessment that could be very expensive for all unit owners, he said, with costs likely ranging somewhere between $5,000 to $10,000. The study itself is paid for out of the association’s pockets, and it cost about $3,000, Balle said. While Balle’s association hasn’t held a meeting yet to discuss the increases, he said that special assessments will be required initially to build up the reserve fund, and then condo fees will likely have to be raised to continue maintaining the fund over the coming years. Balle said that he felt blindsided by the law. Last year he and others in the association had heard talk about it, but didn't see anything in the news. “That's what threw everybody off,” Balle said. “I think somebody should have been on top of this in the media somehow and giving people fair warning,” Balle said. The law does not outline any penalties for not meeting the three-year deadline, nor does it describe any kind of institution that would monitor funding for associations. Del. Marvin Holmes Jr. (D-23), the lead sponsor of the law, could not be reached in time for comment.
Midpoint raises exist to reward Continued from Page 3 to vote against the measure because he did not like the idea of giving all employees, regardless of performance level, the same 3 percent cost of living or reclassification raises. Councilman John Gehrig agreed, and said he wished for a way to reward “super star” employees. “Some people deserve it and some people do not,” Gehrig said. “And the people who deserve it should get it. And they should get more than this.” McGean said the midpoint raises are designed to reward “super stars” by offering department leaders the choice to raise employees’ pay by up to 3.5 percent. He and Callan pointed out, though, that recruitment is difficult and the pay rates need to be at a certain level to be competitive to attract quality employees from the get-go.
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public works US Wind project input sessions set OC staff conducting (Oct. 20, 2023) The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has opened a 45-day public comment period on a draft Environmental Impact Statement for US Wind’s proposed project off the coast of Maryland that includes two in-person and two virtual sessions. The first virtual session was set for 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, with three more scheduled over the next two weeks. The upcoming meetings are as follows: In-person: • 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24 Ocean City Elementary 2828 Center Dr, Ocean City, MD
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Virtual (registration required): • 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19 • 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 30 Members of the public will have a chance to weigh in on the draft statement, which details the economic impact of any towers or buoys associated with US Wind’s plans to construct up to 121 turbines off the coast. The proposed project has re-
newed scrutiny from local officials, who are concerned about the skyline view of the turbines from the resort’s coast. Project opponents have also criticized the potential negative impact to marine wildlife the future turbines could create. Proponents say the clean energy project will create thousands of jobs and power up to 770,000 homes across the region. For more information on the draft Environmental Impact Statement, visit federalregister.gov/documents/2023/10/06/2023-21749/notice-of-availability-of-a-draft-environ mental-impact-statement-for-uswind-incs-proposed-wind
hydrant flushing (Oct. 20, 2023) Ocean City Public Works staff will begin conducting fall hydrant flushing of the town’s water system beginning this Sunday. According to a news release, the hydrant flushing, which is done biannually, will occur from south to north, beginning on South First Street and covering several blocks per day. Currently, public works personnel are scheduled to flush the hydrants throughout the late evening hours and into the early morning. However, circumstances may require the times to change. Residents and businesses are reminded that after flushing there may be a slight discoloration of the water. This is not harmful and will dissipate after a short time. Those who wish to clear their pipes, are advised to run cold water for several minutes until it runs clear. The project is expected to be finished by the afternoon on Thursday, Oct. 26. For questions or concerns about the hydrant flushing, contact the public works water department at 410-524-8388.
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The county’s Technical Review Committee approved the construction of 30 single-family homes as part of Triple Crown residential community, pictured, off of King Richard Road. The TRC also approved the construction of the Refuge at Windmill Creek and the 4 Seasons Townhome Community.
Two new home projects approved By Remy Andersen Staff Writer (Oct. 20, 2023) As many as 164 homes are set to be constructed in Worcester County following approval of plans for three separate projects at a Technical Review Committee meet-
ing last Wednesday. The Refuge of Windmill Creek, consisting of 90 single-family homes, is slated for construction off the northwest side of Beauchamp Road in Ocean Pines. The project is owned by The
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November Glow Walk aims to encourage healthy living (Oct. 20, 2023) The Worcester County Health Department will be hosting a glow walk in a couple of weeks in Berlin as part of a campaign to promote exercise and healthy lifestyles. The Berlin Fall Glow Walk is part of the department’s Just Walk initiative created to encourage people to get active and explore different parts of Worcester County. A total of seven fun walks are set from fall to next spring. The Berlin walk will begin is set to start at 5:30 p.m., Nov. 3, with registration opening at 5 p.m. It will begin at Stephen Decatur Park and follow a 4.5-mile route around and through downtown. Participants are asked to bring and
wear glow-in-the-dark items. Limited supplies will also be available at registration. Health department representatives will be on site providing pre-diabetes screenings and distributing health information and free giveaways. Pre-registration is available at eventbrite.com by searching “Berlin Fall Glow Walk”. The event is stroller and leasheddog friendly. All participants will receive a free raffle entry for a Berlin Basket. Organizers are actively seeking volunteers to help direct walkers along the route. For more information and/or to volunteer, contact Kate Daub at 410641-4002 or kdaub@berlinmd.gov.
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considered at the northwestern end of the community. Thirty single-family homes are slated to be constructed as part of the Triple Crown residential community off of King Richard Road and along Preakness Drive in Ocean Pines. Triple Crown Estates LLC is handling the project with Vista Design as the architect. The EDUs for the project will be assigned by the enterprise fund controller. Plumbing permits and gas permits will need to be acquired for the site’s utility work. Emergency turnaround points would be provided for all streets larger than 150 feet. Fire lanes would be at a minimum of 20 feet in width and have a minimum vertical clearance of 13.5 feet. Once the missing details of each project are provided and after each project is granted final signature approval, the developers can submit applicable building and zoning permits.
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By Remy Andersen Staff Writer (Oct. 20, 2023) Following an announcement last week that the Interagency Committee of School Construction would not provide funding to build a new Buckingham Elementary School, the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to put any funding for the project on pause. The lack in funding was primarily due to an excess in classroom capacity in neighboring schools, the IAC ruled. Also on Tuesday, the commissioners received a letter from Board of Education President Todd Ferrante asking for their support to fund the Buckingham project. A press release from the Worcester County government office said the Capital Improvement Program the school board submitted to the county made no mention of the absence of state funding for the construction phase of the Buckingham project. After further review of the capital projects plan, county staff discovered the absence of funding and contacted the school officials, who confirmed that they had known since February that no state funding would be forthcoming. Government staff then went on to inform the commissioners. Commissioner President Chip Bertino expressed his frustration over the lack in communication between the two entities, saying, “There were multiple opportunities for certain executive staff members to share with the commissioners and the rest of the board the situation which has now arisen. We as the commissioners, as well as the board of education, now have to figure out how to move forward.”
Commissioner Eric Fiori, who serves as a member of the construction committee for Buckingham, said the IAC had changed the status of the Buckingham project to “deferred” on Feb. 9. “We had sat through several meetings with state and county officials assuming the 17 million in state funding would be there,” Fiori said. ‘We discovered very late in the game that the money is no longer being provided. It’s upsetting both to me and the Berlin community.” Fiori noted that had the commissioners been made aware of the lack in state funding back in February, they would have been able to work around it and use county resources to move forward with the project. “Now, we have to put a hard stop on the project because we don’t know where we’ll get the extra money from. We need to find out where we’re getting this money.” Fiori emphasized how important the need for a new Buckingham Elementary is for the local community. “We are committed to building Buckingham,” Fiori said. “There is a dire need.” Also responding to the situation, Sen. Mary Beth Carozza and Delegates Wayne Hartman and Charles Otto sent a letter to Gov. Wes Moore asking for his support and help in obtaining the money for the new school. “Buckingham Elementary School, built in 1978 with no major renovations or additions in 45 years, is a community school, the largest Title I school in Worcester County, with 60 percent of BES students coming from homes of poverty and qualifying for Free and Reduced Meals,” said the letter signed by the county delegation See SCHOOL Page 20
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New election districts for next year proposed By Remy Andersen Staff Writer (Oct. 20, 2023) Following the presentation of five different maps for new election districts in Worcester County, the public will be able to comment on which new district boundaries they prefer. Jennifer Keener, the director of Developmental Review and Permitting, presented the maps for proposed redistricting in the county in a public hearing on Tuesday. These maps must be updated every 10 years to account for the changes in population in each district as shown in the decennial census. The 2020 census showed that Worcester County had grown by 1,059 people, or 2 percent, to a total number of 52,607. Keener said that in order to ensure equal representation of citizens across all seven commissioners districts, there needed to be about 7,515 people per district. The deviations between each district’s population would ideally be no more than 5 percent, but in five districts, this threshold was exceeded. Furthermore, the population disparity between the lowest and highest deviations (District Seven — Ocean City, and District Five — Ocean Pines) was found to be 16.6 percent, as Ocean City lost population while Ocean Pines gained. Ideally, the disparity should be no more than 10 percent. District 2, the Central district, saw a general population loss of 82 people. This district was created as a majority-minority district per a 1994 court case that abolished the county’s practice of at-large voting for all commissioner seats. This, a series of court rulings found, virtually precluded the possibility that any minority candidate could win and county election.
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Five map drafts were presented before the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday, each proposing a different layout of new election districts. Pictured is one of the drafts. Public comment is able to be submitted to the Development Review and Permitting office until Nov. 14.
The district voting system resulted from those rulings, with District 2 having the unique position of being drawn so a majority of its population were minorities. But populations shift over time and the 2020 census found that 395-person edge minority residents had according to the 2010 census, had dwindled to just one person by 2020.
In the current redistricting exercise, the boundaries have been changed five ways to maintain the district’s status. The population would be maintained by 671 people on map A, 615 people on map B, 273 people on map C, 277 people on map D, and 284 people on map E. District 1, the Southern district, needs to expand to the opposite side
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of the Pocomoke River due to the need to increase the population in this district. The census recorded a population loss of 97 people for this district. To account for this, the new maps indicate that census blocks in Pocomoke would be transferred to District 2. Additionally, District 4 would transfer census blocks on the west side of the Pocomoke River. According to the draft maps, District 3, the Sinepuxent district, would no longer include downtown Berlin, establishing Friendship Road as the western district boundary. Population would be gained in See MAPS Page 20
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Maps can receive public input Board of Education responds Continued from Page 18 District 4, the Western district, which saw a loss of 51 people, due to adding downtown Berlin census blocks that were originally in District 3. District 5, the Ocean Pines district, would have to transfer census blocks from the north gate of Ocean Pines to District 6, the Northern district. Finally, the Ocean City district saw a population loss of 279 people between the 2010 and 2020 census. The boundaries of this district will remain as is, even though Ocean City will be the smallest district in the county in terms of population. Keener explained that her and her team used redistricting software to develop the new maps, which may be seen on the county website. These maps have been available for public viewing on this site since Sept. 5. Anyone seeing the maps can insert
their home address and see which district they would be a part of for each map. Keener said that one of the five draft maps is intended to be used as a starting point for their final election district map, which would be established around December or January once all public feedback is received. Written public comments can be submitted through mailing their office in Snow Hill or emailing them at Redistricting@co.worcester.md.us. Commissioner president Chip Bertino requested that an update be provided to the commissioners at the commissioners’ second November meeting regarding the new map’s status, allowing for all public comment to be submitted by its Nov. 14 deadline. To view the proposed maps, visit www.co.worcester.md.us.
to school safety accusations (Oct. 20, 2023) After emerging from a closed meeting Tuesday, the Worcester County Board of Education officially responded to recent charges of a failure to communicate with law enforcement officials on matters of school safety. A letter signed by Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser and Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli released to the public in late September alleged that school officials weren’t relaying information about crimes, delinquent acts and breaches of conduct to them despite an August agreement to keep the sheriff’s office posted. What follows is the school board’s answer to those accusations. In response to the letter received by the Board from the Worcester County State’s Attorney and the Worcester County Sheriff on September 21, the Board has now met on three separate occasions. After spending hours on the issues raised, it is clear that very little can be presently agreed upon between the Sheriff, State’s Attorney, and our Executive Team. This is unfortunate. It is important that everyone understand that it is this Board’s opinion that this is not a matter of “truth” vs. “fiction” but rather a clear breakdown in communication between the Sheriff, State’s Attorney, and school system’s Executive Team. This needs immediate attention and correction. This Board does not agree with the characterization that our schools are unsafe or that there has been consistent unreported violence; this is not accurate. The Board does agree however that there is room for improvement in certain areas of school safety and corrective measures have been implemented already. Additionally, we look forward to capturing further
School dilemma headed to state Continued from Page 16 to the General Assembly. “We are requesting that the IAC consider a funding mechanism, which would allow access to the $5.99 million Built-To-Learn school construction funding allocated to Worcester County by the Maryland Stadium Authority through the 2021 Built-To-Learn legislation.” That measure gives counties another way to get the money they need for school construction by allowing the stadium authority to issue revenue bonds to help pay the cost of school construction projects, which the authority would also be allowed to manage.
opportunities for improvement at any time as they may arise. Worcester County Public Schools, through the dedicated leadership of Chief Safety Officer Dr. Annette Wallace, has devoted and will continue to devote substantial time and resources to the training and education of faculty and staff on school safety. This Board recognizes that there may be different philosophical approaches to school safety but what is clear is that amongst the State’s Attorney, the Sheriff, and Executive Team, there needs to be a greater understanding and appreciation for the role that each partner plays and how the differing approaches can co-exist without their individual roles being hindered and without any laws being broken. The Board’s number one priority is to provide a safe learning environment for the children of Worcester County, and one way to further this priority, relevant to the issue of school safety, is that today I am announcing the formation of a School Safety Task Force. The purpose of this Task Force will be: To help facilitate and effectuate strong communication between all partners and to serve as an avenue to discuss and relay concerns that might exist on an ongoing and regular basis; To provide an opportunity for a subject matter expert to present to all partners on the nuances of Maryland School Law and the Federal Law that applies to certain classifications of students and the restrictions and discipline that can be administrated to these students; To serve as a liaison to this Board to keep us informed as to all matters concerning school safety; To make recommendations to this Board as it may see fit; and To initially work through the real and substantive issues contained within the two presentations made to the Board of Education, so any uncertainty and misunderstanding can be eliminated and opportunities for improvement can be implemented. Board of Education Members Elena McComas, Katie Addis, and Bill Gordy have volunteered to serve on this task force alongside the Superintendent of Schools and/or Chief Safety Officer. In addition, the Board of Education invites the Worcester County State’s Attorney and the Sheriff to be active members of this task force. The Board of Education also believes that one of the initial considerations of the task force should be whether additional members should be added to the task force. It is important that all key players are active members of this group, so its purpose can be fulfilled. We further believe See FORMATION Page 23
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Questions answered about Ocean Pines Police shakeup By Cindy Hoffman Staff Writer (Oct. 19, 2023) Despite assertions on a local podcast that working firearms and evidence were not stored in the Ocean Pines Police Department storage shed that was broken into last December, that was not the case, Lt. Brian Cardamone, the chief of staff of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office said this week. Speaking with the approval of Sheriff Matt Crisafulli, Cardamone said this week that he wanted to clear up misinformation presented during two interviews conducted by Ocean Pines ROC (ROC: Residents Oversight Community) podcast earlier this month with Chris Tarr, a former Ocean Pines police officer, and the former Ocean Pines Police Chief Leo Ehrisman. During those sessions, the two men talked about the Dec. 17 burglary of the shed, the investigations that followed, and their departures from the department. Ehrisman was placed on administrative leave on Jan. 1, and retired from the department on June 8. Cardamone was brought in as the department’s acting chief of police on Dec. 31 and served through March 31 while Ehrisman was on paid leave pending investigations into the break-in and allegations of professional misconduct against Ehrisman. Cardamone said his goal during this interim was not to run the department but to facilitate the investigations for both the sheriff’s office and the Office of the Maryland State Prosecutor. The investigation into the burglary by the sheriff’s office is still open as is the investigation into the former chief’s possible misconduct by the Office of the Maryland State Prosecutor, Cardamone said. According to Cardamone, the shed incident was brought to the attention of the Ocean Pines police by a resident who said her child had informed her that teenagers had broken into it. Police then went to inspect the building, which they said looked like it had been broken into. Ehrisman, who was on medical leave at the time, was told of the suspected burglary by his officers, who also said the shed contained a large number of guns. Ehrisman reportedly directed the officers to empty the shed and put the property in a cell block in the building.
When two weeks passed without an investigation by the police, an Ocean Pines employee reported the situation to the sheriff’s office, the Maryland State Police, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies, Cardamone said. That complaint, he added, triggered the investigation by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and state prosecutor’s office. During the podcast by ROC BUZZ, Ehrisman said there was nothing related to criminal investigations in the shed. “Many statements that they made in those interviews are factually untrue,” Cardamone said this week. “Particularly about the contents of the shed. The overwhelming majority of the items in the shed were evidentiary property, including firearms associated with criminal investigations.” He said most of the items in the shed were firearms, along with computers, and old evidence related to a rape case. Cardamone did point out there is no evidence to suggest that Ehrisman or any other department employees had any involvement in the burglary, nor was any evidence found in the shed linked to current See WORKING Page 22
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Shed contained working firearms Continued from Page 21 investigations. But as for the presence or absence of firearms, Cardamone said sheriff’s office detectives found that Ocean Pines officers transferred 28 handguns and 29 long guns from the shed into the building. “Through the evidence gathered in our investigation we believe that no firearms were taken from the shed by the suspects and all firearms are accounted for,” Cardamone said. In addition, while Ehrisman had said during the podcast that the shed had only existed for a couple of years, Cardamone said it had been there since the 1980s. Ehrisman also said that he did not know what was in the shed and had never been in it. “That is his responsibility,” Cardamone countered. “He is supposed to know what is in there, and, in fact, our investigation revealed that the chief knew exactly what was in the shed because the responding officers told him.” Meanwhile, the sheriff’s office also investigated the possibility that Tarr and former department officer, Kyle Dalton, inappropriately kept firearms that were turned over by a resident to the department. Cardamone said a resident wanted to hand over the guns to the department for “safe keeping,” because they did not want the firearms in their house. He added that requests of this nature are not uncommon. Tarr and Ehrisman picked up four firearms and ammunition from the resident, according to Cardamone. He said the firearms were turned over to the department’s property and evidence management personnel for storage, with a property sheet completed by Tarr. The department policy in such instances, Cardamone said, is that items turned over to police stay with the property sheet. But during an inventory conducted by the sheriff’s office, deputies found that three of the four firearms were missing. Tarr admitted that he had the shotgun, according to Cardamone,
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but said he did not know where the other guns were. Later, when sheriff’s office detectives went to his house, Tarr told them that Dalton had the other gun in Delaware. The guns from both were later retrieved by the sheriff’s office. After an extensive search of the facility, the third firearm was located by detectives on the floor under a pile of uniforms in the armory. The property sheet that was supposed to remain with the weapons in storage did not and Tarr never documented that the guns were removed from property and evidence, Cardamone said. In addition, there was no record of where the guns were, or who possessed them. This “violates all law enforcement best practices as well as OPPD policy regarding the handling of property and since the act was intentional, it is considered misconduct by the involved officers,” Cardamone said. According to the podcast, Tarr and Dalton had taken the guns to a firing range. Cardamone said when investigators learned of this and that they had also fired all the ammunition the resident had turned over to the police, Tarr and Dalton came under criminal investigation by the state prosecutor. “This is why Chris Tarr was suspended,” Cardamone said. “Dalton would have been suspended too if he was still an employee.” Cardamone said Tarr’s emergency suspension remained in effect until the prosecutor’s office decided whether to file charges, which it eventually decided not to do.“I explained all of this to Tarr in detail when he was suspended,” Cardamone said. In mid-May, the prosecutor’s office notified Cardamone there would be no criminal charges against Tarr, who was then returned to full duty. He has since left the police department of his own accord. Although Cardamone indicated that he would not discuss the personnel matters of the Ocean Pines department, he said the circumstances of employees’ actions were evaluated,
and steps have been taken to ensure that something like this does not happen in the future. Cardamone said he was confused by Tarr and Ehrisman’s comments on the podcast about their suspensions. He said both officers were clearly told of the investigations, and both were represented by counsel. Cardamone said he was in contact with their attorneys, as were Ocean Pines Association officials and the State Prosecutor’s Office. “Ocean Pines general manager John Viola was put in a very difficult position, but made all of his decisions in the best interest of the Ocean Pines community and he deserves a lot of credit for his management of the situation,” Cardamone said. Tarr and Ehrisman were represented by what Cardamone described as the premier law firm in Maryland that represents police: Schlachman, Belsky, Weiner, and Davey of Baltimore. Regarding Ehrisman, Cardamone said that as chief, he was the responsible party for anything that happened under his watch. “If for no other reason than for the safety of the Ocean Pines community, he [Ehrisman] should have instructed officers to immediately and aggressively investigate the shed burglary. Had he simply done this, the initial misconduct complaint would not have been made, and these investigations would not have been initiated.” He noted that since the burglary, the sheriff’s office brought Ocean Pines police employees to their offices to conduct training on proper submission, documentation and processing of property and evidence to ensure that proper procedures were followed in the future. Cardamone said the new chief of police, Tim Robinson, “is an honorable professional and I am confident he will right the ship.” He said all the employees who were involved in this situation are no longer employed by the department and he believes the agency has come out in a good place.
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Burglary The Ocean City Police Department charged Joshua Matthew Carey, 28, of Berlin, with third-degree burglary, fourth-degree burglary, theft and possession of a controlled dangerous substance after he allegedly stole the master key of a motel he worked for, according to a police report. On Oct. 12, around 2 p.m., police went to a downtown motel for a call about a breaking and entering. Officers met the motel manager who said that Carey, who was working at the motel as a night auditor, had stolen the motel’s master key. On Oct. 10, around 5 p.m., Carey reportedly stuck a broomstick through the motel office’s window and used the end of the stick to take the key from a desk. Carey then opened two motel rooms, and investigators presumed that he slept in the rooms. Police confirmed that Carey stole the key by watching motel security footage, according to the report. Carey told police he used the key to get into motel rooms in order to use the bathrooms. He claimed that a manager had given him permission to do so. The manager told police that no one gave Carey permission to enter rooms and that going into rooms isn’t part of Carey’s normal duties. The manager also claimed that Carey had admitted to breaking into the office window to take the key, which Carey had returned to the manager. Police arrested Carey. At the booking facility, police found six Xanax pills in Carey’s wallet in a plastic baggie without a prescription.
DUI crash Julia Kathleen Partridge, 23, of Berlin, faces charges of assault, reckless driving, DUI and failure to control speed to avoid a collision, after she allegedly caused a head-on car crash, according to an Ocean City police report. On Oct. 13, around 8:30 p.m., police were called to the Route 50 Continued on Page 23
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POLICE/COURTS Continued from Page 22 bridge for a personal injury car accident. Paramedics at the scene told police that Partridge, who they reported was at fault for the crash, appeared to be drunk. Officer’s saw that Partridge’s Kia Nitro had hit another car head-on. Her Kia was partially sitting in the eastbound lanes facing west, while the other car was in the eastbound lanes, according to the report. Police said that Partridge could barely stand while she was talking to paramedics. An officer asked Partridge to walk away from the middle of the road, and she allegedly had to grab on to police to balance. Partridge was slurring her words and was difficult to understand, police said. Partridge reportedly refused to answer police questions or do a sobriety test, and officers arrested her. At the booking facility Partridge allegedly elbowed a custody officer in the face, and refused to take an alcohol breath test. Police did a records check on Partridge and discovered that her license had been suspended since May because she refused a breath test after being arrested for a DUI. They also
Formation of task force aims to keep kids safe in school Continued from Page 20 that the Board of Education Attorney should be a non-voting member of this task force to help facilitate and moderate the task force. We believe this task force is the first next step to help resolve the communication issues that exist and eliminate the varied views on certain specific topics. While in the end the Board acknowledges that differences may still exist and recollections may continue to vary, but one thing is for certain: we all must do everything possible to eliminate the divide that exists and collectively work together to find common ground. The relationships are simply too important to fail. It was important to the Board that the community be made aware that we have taken this matter very seriously; we have done our due diligence, and we believe that we have found a path forward. We will be responding to the State’s Attorney and Sheriff in a letter in the coming days with more detail, but the Board wished to get this statement released as quickly and as responsibly as possible. FILL
found that Partridge had seven DUI’s between September 2019 and May 2023. Officers reviewed security camera footage of Partridge’s crash on the Route 50 bridge. The video shows Partridge crashing head-on into a car after she was driving west in the eastbound lanes, according to the report. The other people in the incident were reported to only have minor injuries.
Eluding police Anthony Craig Thorton, 55, of Ocean City, faces 16 charges, including attempting to elude police, DUI and reckless driving, after he allegedly refused to stop for an officer who was trying to pull him over, according to a police report. On Oct. 16, just after midnight, police saw a black Nissan Murano with a headlight out heading south down Philadelphia Avenue at Seventh Street. Police followed the car over the Route 50 bridge, and saw that the car was slightly weaving in the lane and going much slower than the speed limit. Police turned on their emergency lights to pull over the Nissan, but Thorton, who was later found to be the driver, continued to drive west. Even after the officer turned on their siren, Thorton continued driving, police said. Police had found the address of the driver from a registration check and wrote that Thorton appeared to be headed to his home. The officer used the police car’s speaker system to tell Thorton to pull over, but Thorton allegedly continued driving and waving at the officer in the driver’s side mirror. Eventually, Thorton pulled into his driveway and stopped. Police arrested Thorton and believed he was drunk, according to the
report. Officers searched his car and found four single-shot bottles of whiskey, two of which were reportedly empty, a pipe full of burnt cannabis and a half-smoked cannabis cigarette. Police also found a spring-assisted knife. At the booking facility, Thornton refused an alcohol breath test, and allegedly said that he drove to his driveway so his car didn’t get towed.
Sign theft Police charged Jacob Eli Miller, 24, of Edgewood, Illinois, with malicious destruction of property and two counts of theft after he stole an Ocean City “no parking” sign, among other acts of vandalism, according to a criminal summons document. On Oct. 14, around 1 a.m., police
went to a downtown hotel on a call about malicious destruction of property. A witness there told officers that he saw a man breaking and stealing things from Boardwalk businesses “in a fit of rage.” Police later identified the suspect to be Miller. The witness said the man stole a dog bowl, stole and broke a “funnel cakes” sign, stole caution tape, stole a “no parking any time” sign that belonged to the city and broke a leaf off of a plant. Police found the “funnel cakes” sign broken in half and shoved into the ground on Eighth Street. Officers went into Miller’s hotel room at the hotel they had originally gone to, and found the “no parking” sign, the dog bowl, some caution tape and “a piece of a plant leaf” inside Miller’s bathroom, according to the report.
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Crowds sit and listen to music in the inlet parking lot during last year’s Sunfest. This year’s event was set to commence Thursday and last through Sunday, weather permitting.
Sunfest underway in downtown OC By Hunter Hine Staff Writer (Oct. 20, 2023) The 48th annual Sunfest is set to host live music, Halloween activities, fireworks, pet shows and more this weekend at the Ocean City inlet. While the event began on Thursday, organizers anticipate hundreds of thousands of attendees to continue visiting the downtown event throughout the weekend as long as the weather stays clear. Sunfest is set to be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Friday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. This is the second year the festival has been held in late October, rather than late September, which is when it was held for the last several decades. Sunfest started in 1975 as an end-ofseason celebration for Ocean City that also worked to extend the town's busy season. When it began, there were no other major events happening around the same time, said Special Events Director Frank Miller. Sunfest was typically scheduled for the second-to-last weekend of September. The festival was canceled in 2020 due to covid, and then officials moved it
to the final weekend of September in 2021. After Oceans Calling took over that date in 2022 - even though the first music festival was canceled - resort officials decided to move Sunfest to the second-to-last weekend of October. Miller said Sunfest served its purpose in late September, a time of year that is now chock-full of special events that draw folks to town. “We sort of took it back to its roots when we moved it from September to October,” Miller said. “Sunfest is still trying to do what it was originally designed to do and that is attempting to extend our season by offering this great ‘celebration-thank-you-for-the-season’ event,” he added. When Sunfest took place at the end of September, attendance would hit a maximum of about 200,000 people, Miller said. Now that it’s later in the season, Miller said he expects somewhere around 160,000 people with four good days of weather. Sunfest’s change of scheduling came with a few other additions, like free entry to see bands, while it used to be ticketed, and the ability to absorb Ocean City’s
OCtoberfest and its signature fall and Halloween events, Miller said. Miller said that the two outdoor music stages, extra activities and festival partners who serve craft beer have started attracting a younger crowd to Sunfest, but the date change disrupted yearly plans for some veteran festival attendees. “There were a lot of people who established a tradition of coming down in September, at the end of September, to Sunfest. They would meet friends down here. It was a big to-do for a lot of people, and we absolutely upset that,” Miller said. “Not in any way to cause issue with them. It just happened to be that condition was no longer in place, unless they decided to do it a month later.” Last Friday, Miller said that he had his fingers crossed for weather since the forecast at that point was calling for a chance of rain on Saturday and Sunday. Last year the first three days came with good weather, but the festival got rained out on Sunday. One of Sunfest’s many activities dependent on good weather is the musical See ARRAY Page 29
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You are brimming with energy right now, Gemini. It’s only a matter of figuring out what to do with it. A painting or other home renovation project could be the perfect fit.
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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Your typically amicable personality could be nowhere in sight this week, Leo. Perhaps you are feeling disrespected and bullied and want to advocate for yourself.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 There are moments when everyone gets strong feelings of where they should be heading in life, Virgo. Sometime this week you could receive an epiphany moment.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Take a few moments this week to go over spending, as you may determine that you have to reel in your budget a little more than you had expected, Libra.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, this week you could be inspired by someone who comes across as a natural leader. Learn from this individual about how you can become more assertive.
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Art league hosting Horror Night (Oct. 20, 2023) The Art League of Ocean City is hosting Horror Night at the Ocean City Center for the Arts this weekend. Complete with horror movies and a costume contest, the event is set to begin at 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, with an hour of mingling, with films beginning at 7. A news release said 11 short scary films and trailers from the Ocean City Film Festival will be shown on the tennis courts next door to the arts center on 94th Street, weather permitting. Guests should bring their own chairs. In the event of bad weather, the films will move indoors. A $5 entry donation is suggested. Films are not rated, and viewer discretion is strongly advised. The film line-up is as follows: “Midnight Oil,” directed by Trevor Taylor — a detective tracks down a killer through a series of dreams (9 minutes) “Misandry,” directed by Maddie Griffin — created for the 2018 Revival House Horror Trailer Challenge (1 minute) “Pocomoke State Forest: Maryland’s Heart of Darkness,” directed by Film Festival Creative Director B.L. Strang-Moya — Three documentary filmmakers venture into Maryland’s most haunted forest to gather evidence of the paranormal (13 minutes)
“Do Not Disturb,” directed by Brett Hammond — a hotel maid encounters a terrifying ghost in the Atlantic Hotel (3 minutes) “How Can I Dream?,” directed by Logan Bilbrough — a man with insomnia goes for a walk at 3 a.m. and discovers a mysterious door (11 minutes) “You’re Inside,” directed by B.L. Strang-Moya — created for the 2022 Revival House Horror Trailer Challenge (1 minute) “The Scare,” directed by Torrez Wise — an Uber driver shares frightening stories with his passenger, unraveling a terrifying anthology of horror in Salisbury (15 minutes). “Swipe Left,” directed by Maddie Griffin — created for the 2022 Revival House Horror Trailer Challenge (2 minutes) “Trick or Bleat,” directed by Evan Gloyd — a young mechanic in suburban Maryland fends off a psychotic aggressor and survives the night (19 minutes). “Friday the 13th,” directed by Will Devokees — a fan trailer for a fictional installment of the Friday the 13th franchise (3 minutes) “Ba’al Out,” directed by Derek Silver — a man on his search for truth finds himself on the spiritual battleground with an ancient archon (13 minutes).
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Experience ‘haunted trail’ at Frontier Town By Taylor Sloan Feature Writer (Oct. 20, 2023) Frontier Town’s “haunted trail” that has been spooking visitors all this month will continue from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and next Friday, Oct. 27 The trail runs through the woods inside the Western theme park on Route 611 in Berlin. Meredith Birch, Sun Outdoors Recreation manager, said the walk takes about 15 minutes and is “quite a fun time.”
All ages are welcome, but parental discretion is advised for anyone who scares easily. Every year Frontier Town donates proceeds from the trail to local charities. “Last year we raised over $3,000 over four weekends,” Birch said. “We are hoping to meet that again.” The trail is also a way for high school students to earn servicelearning hours. Last year, the Stephen Decatur
High School National English Honor Society received a portion of Frontier Town’s proceeds from the trail, which they donated to Believe in Tomorrow’s Children’s House by The Sea, a respite housing project for ill children. Members of the honor society have returned this year, as well. Birch said one of her team members at Frontier Town is on the Parkside High School volleyball team, and members of the team have do-
nated their time in the “animal section” of the trail for service hours. “When one of our team members has a need, we want to fill it,” Birch said. The “haunted trail” has continued for over 20 years at Frontier Town and is “heavily volunteer based.” The entrance is through the theme park, and tickets cost $10. Cash is preferred for donation purposes. For questions or more info, contact Frontier Town at 410-641-0880 or visit sunoutdoors.com/maryland/.
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Continued from Page 26 line-up. Six to seven bands are set to play each day on two stages, called the beach and midway stages. “We do bring back [bands] people expect to see and look forward to seeing, but we also try to blend in some bands that people haven’t seen before,” Miller said. Bob Lougheed and the Memphis Mafia, an Elvis cover band known to visit Ocean City events, was just one of the groups set to play the festival Thursday. More covers are to come, with Beatlemania Again playing the midway stage on Friday and ZZ-KC, a tribute to ZZ Top, playing the beach stage later on. Eastern shore locals, Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Salt Water Cowboys, will also have a show Friday. The Spin Doctors, who are known for hit songs “Two Princes” and “Little Miss Can’t be Wrong” are holding down the beach stage starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, and later another Eastern Shore band, Monkee Paw, is jamming on the midway stage. Sunday features the 8 Ohms Band from Annapolis and Ocean City local Callum Toner who is playing with her band Callum and the Storm. An array of autumn and Halloween activities have come with Sunfest’s October scheduling, including a beach maze, a pumpkins-on-wheels race and a trunk-or-treat that the Ocean City Jeep
after Oct. 1 is that the town allows pets on the Boardwalk and beach. This opportunity has allowed organizers to include several pet-related events, like a Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade and Pageant, Petx talks that cover pet-ownership tips, a pet agility course and demonstrations from K9 first responders. The Ocean City Fire Department’s dog Max will be present for demos. One of the headlining pet-events is the Dock Dogs National Points Competition, where doggy athletes swim, leap and jump for points that go toward each dog’s competitive tour standings. Last year Sunfest hosted a regional event for the competition, but this year it's expanded to a national level, Miller said. Also part of the activities lineup is a beach tennis workshop, as well as several bicycle activities such as BMX exhibitions, bike sprint races and a meet-up where riders can swap parts. On Saturday evening, attendees can gather around a handful of beach bonfires as they wait for a fireworks show that starts at 7 p.m. Despite some of the changes, many aspects remain the same, from the crafts and commercial vendors to the food vendors and gourmet tents, Miller said. For more information, visit ococean.com/sunfest/.
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Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted —————————————
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South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, in The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City, 410-289-7192, captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar A local tradition for over 60 years featuring hand cut steaks, premium lobster and perfectly prepared regional seafood. Breakfast: closed Monday through Wednesday; Thursday through Saturday, 7:30-11 a.m.; Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to noon. Open daily for Dinner: Sunday through Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4-10 p.m. Happy Hour, seven days a week, 4-6 p.m. ■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar American style local restaurant serving seafood, steaks and chefs specials. Check out the off season weekday specials. Early bird; daily, 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday’s early bird specials, all day and all night. Happy Hour; daily, 2-5:30 p.m. with food and drink specials. Open Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Dine-in, carry out. Ordering online www.coinspuboc.com. ■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR 17th Street in the Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy traditional Eastern Shore cuisine and local favorites that are sure to please your entire party! Choose from a selection of house specialty entrees such as sharables, handhelds and seafood. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring specialty rums. Open daily, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Happy Hour, every day, 3-6 p.m. ■ DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND Caroline Street, Wicomico Street and S. Division Street on the boardwalk, Ocean City www.dumsersdairyland.com Ice Cream is made daily. Stop by any Dumser’s location for homemade ice cream, milk shakes, sundaes, floats and much more. Open 7 days a week. ■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990 $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Fishtales located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the best local fare in town. We offer lunch and dinner with great happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So, sit back and enjoy. Open Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. Closing party on Sunday. ■ HARBOR WATCH RESTAURANT 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Boardwalk & Inlet, Ocean City 410-289-5121, harborwatchrestaraunt.com
$$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Harbor Watch Restaurant prides itself on the highest quality seafood, unlimited sides, known for our award-winning raw bar, certified angus beef and home to the best view of Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. and Friday through Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Closed Monday through Wednesday. Call for banquet and large-party details. ■ PAPI’S TACO JOINT 15th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 443-664-6811, Papistacojoint.com $$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar Authentic Mexican restaurant open 7 days a week. Weekdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. With a family atmosphere you can enjoy building your own street tacos with a sheet table side with their home-made authentic salsa. Serving food such as little cravings, choice of salsas, salads, bowls, soups, main dishes and desserts. Also, brunch, gluten free and vegan menus. Happy Hour Monday through Friday, 3-5 p.m. with beer, wines, cocktails and specialty signature drinks. Dine in or order online for your carryout. ■ PICKLES PUB 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4891, www.picklesoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open daily. Serving food until 1 a.m. Free parking across the street. Daily food and drink specials. Live entertainment 6 nights a week. Lots of pool tables. Liquor store attached. Game room. 30+ drafts on tap. Dine in or carry out. ■ THE WEDGE BAR 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Boardwalk and Inlet, Ocean City thewedgeoc.com $-$$ | Full bar Sit back, savor and take in the fresh salt air breeze at the most geographically unique dining spot. Treat your senses to elevated coastal cuisine and panoramic views of the ocean, bay and Assateague Island — the best view in town just got better. Enjoy small plates, sandwiches and burgers grilled on Ocean City’s only Josper grill. Happy Hour, Sunday, Monday and Thursday, 3-5 p.m., featuring $10 Wings, chicken tenders, steamed shrimp, and $12 house burger! Open Thursday through Monday.
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29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM 32nd Street in The Hilton, Ocean City 410-289-2525, 32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Elevated cuisine, locally sourced ingredients and allocated spirits are prominently featured in our lounge and dining room. Open year-round for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Routinely updated menus with the highest quality local ingredients for fresh seafood any time of the year! Don’t miss out on Happy Hour, every day, 3-6 p.m. ■ THE BONFIRE 7009 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 410-
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524-7171, thebonfirerestaurant.com $$$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar The ultimate all-you-care-to-eat seafood and prime rib buffet. 150 feet of delicious food with prime rib carving to order station, chicken, ham, steamed and fried shrimp, briskets, salad and soup bars, homemade desserts, and so much more. Crab legs are available by the pound. Check out the early bird specials. A special section of foods for children when the kids are happy so are the parents. Plenty of seating for large parties. Call for reservations. Voted the best buffet in Ocean City for 6 years. Open Thursday through Sunday, 4 p.m. ■ MARLIN MOON RESTAURANT 3301 Atlantic Ave. in the Double Tree Hotel, Ocean City 410-289-1201, marlinmoonocmd.com $$ | Full bar Winner of the Maryland People's choice award, Marlin Moon continues to offer its famous, locally loved dishes and famous happy hour. Enjoy creatively crafted cocktails, fresh selections from the raw bar and luscious desserts. Happy Hour, every day, 3-6 p.m., featuring drink specials. Breakfast, 7:30-11:30 a.m.; Lite Fare, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Dinner, 4-10 p.m.; and Bar open noon to 11 p.m. ■ PGN 29th Street, Ocean City, 3301 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City 410-289-8380, 410289-4083, www,pgncrabhouse.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Beer & Wine Know for their famous steamed crabs. Dining in or carry out is available. Casual seasonal seafood stop for the allyou-can-eat specials. Steamed crabs, chicken and corn on the cob. You can find clams, ribs, crab cakes, seafood platters and more. You can call for daily specials. Open 7 days a week. 11 a.m. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m. through midnight with island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.
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91st to 146th streets ■ BAHAMA’S CRAB SHACK CARRYOUT & OUTLET Oceanside MD/DE Line and Coastal Hwy, Fenwick 302-537-5882 Premier seafood, chicken, homemade soups, super crab cakes, steamed shrimp, fresh clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters and snow crab claws. Fat crabs by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Closed Tuesdays. Open Wednesday through Monday, 11 a.m. ■ CAROUSEL OCEANFRONT HOTEL & CONDOS 118th Street, Ocean City 800-6410011, www.carouselhotel.com Enjoy one of the restaurants at the Carousel. Fine Ocean Front dining with a beautiful view. The Reef 118 is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday through Sunday serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and 4-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday serving dinner. The Bamboo Lounge is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday and 4-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
■ WHISKER’S PUB 11805 Coastal Hwy., Located in the Ocean City Square Shopping Center 410-524-2609, whiskerspub.com $$/$$$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar Under new management. Serving lunch and dinner with new menu items. Finger foods, savory sandwiches, soups, salads, and delicious entrees. One of the highlights is the famous burgers. High quality ingredients and cooked to perfection. Also, serving fresh seafood, steaks, and chef’s special dishes. Happy Hour, daily, 4-7 p.m. Dine in, carry out and curbside pickup. Come for the food and stay for the fun. New Fall menu specials: Monday, Burger Night; Wednesday, Rib Night; Thursday, Grandma's Meatloaf Night; Friday, Fish and Chips Night. NFL specials every game, food, and drink specials available. Check out our website for more details. Closed every Tuesday.
OCEAN PINES ■ CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, Oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar Indoor and outdoor dining with sweeping views of the 18th green and pond, the Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items with a full bar menu. Open everyday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, www.OPYachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ CANTINA LOS AGAVES MEXICAN GRILL 12720 Ocean Gateway #7, West Ocean City 410-390-3914, cantinalosagaves.com $$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar Ocean City’s newest Mexican restaurant and bar. Offering delicious and generous portions of the tastiest traditional and not so traditional #MexicanEats you have ever tried. Open daily at 11 a.m. Serving food until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Bar open til 11 p.m. ■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistr 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-801-1111, www.occhopsticks.com $$ | Beer | Premium Sake Authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. Dine-in and carry out. Lunch specials, dinner and lite fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m to 9:30 p.m. and Friday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. ■ PIZZA TUGOS 9935 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West Ocean City 410-524-2922, pizzatugos.com $$ | Full bar | Celebrating 40 years in Ocean City. Offering pizza, wings, burgers, subs, salads, pasta and more! Open daily at 11 a.m. Serving food until 2 a.m.
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Fri., Oct. 20 SUNFEST Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Four days of free music, more than 200 artisans and artist, an array of fall activities and a wide selection of food vendors. https://ococean.com/sunfest/
FRONTFEAR TOWN’S HAUNTED TRAIL Sun Outdoors Frontier Town, 8428 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 7-10 p.m. The Haunted Trail is free to Sun Outdoors Frontier Town and Ocean City Gateway guests (with their campground wristbands). Admission for all others will be $10 cash per person. 443-9780674
FREE COMMUNITY FLU CLINIC Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 8-11 a.m. Free clinic for those ages 13 years and older. No appointment required. Drive-thru. Highdose vaccines available at this clinic. Donations help offset the cost of future flu clinics. www.agh.care/flu
MAHJONG CLUB Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Join in for a fun morning of playing tile Mahjong. Feel free to bring your own tile set. All are welcome. 410-5241818, www.worcesterlibrary.org
COMMUNITY READ DISCUSSION: ‘THERE THERE’ BY TOMMY ORANGE Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 2 p.m. Pick up a copy of this year’s Maryland Humanities community read at the Berlin Library. 410-641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org
Sat., Oct. 21 SUNFEST Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Four days of free music, more than 200 artisans and artist, an array of fall activities and a wide selection of food vendors. https://ococean.com/sunfest/
WSW 22ND ANNUAL WALK FOR AWARENESS Christian Community Center, 408 Gordy Road, Salisbury, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets $20. Registration begins on-site at 8 a.m. Survivor Group Photo at 9:30
a.m. and Walk begins at 10:15 a.m. Registration is $20/adult, $5/dog and free to kids 10 and younger. www.womensupportingwomen.org
WORCESTER COUNTY DEMOCRATS’ SPIRIT OF THE PARTY BREAKFAST Ocean City 50plus Center, 104 41st St., 8:30-10:30 a.m. Learn more about several upcoming Democratic candidates. Enjoy breakfast, door prizes, raffle and silent auction items. Cost is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Tish, 410-8043971, worcesterdems.org
OCEAN PINES FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET White Horse Park, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, 9 a.m.-noon. The market will be transformed into a “Broomstick Bazaar.” Shoppers are encouraged to wear costumes, peruse the wares and dance to live music. www.oceanpines.org/ web/pages/farmers-artisans-market
WALK WITH A DOC South Gate Park, Ocean Pines, 9 a.m. This month’s speaker is Michelle Farlow, CRNP, who will discuss women’s preventative care. Alyce Marzola, amarzola@atlanticgeneral.org
FREE COMMUNITY FLU CLINIC Snow Hill Fire & Ems, 4718 Snow Hill Road, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free clinic for those ages 13 years and older. No appointment required. High-dose vaccines available at this clinic. Donations help offset the cost of future flu clinics. www.agh.care/flu
MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE Ocean City Life-Saving Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission to the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum with special events. 410-289-4991, emma@ocmuseum.org, www.ocmuseum.org
MAKE YOUR OWN WATERCOLOR POSTCARD WITH ARTIST JOANNE GUILFOIL Ocean City Life-Saving Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Drop-in program where participants will bring life and color to historic Ocean City line drawings. Free event. 410-289-4991, emma@ocmuseum.org, www.ocmuseum.org
FRIED CHICKEN DINNER New Hope United Methodist Church, 7348 New Hope Road, Willards, 11 a.m. Drive thru pickup only. Menu includes
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cuss how they bring food from the farm to the table. Open membership meeting starts at 10 a.m. followed by the FarmTo-Library event at 11 a.m. 410-2084014
STATION 4 HISTORIC TOUR
Ocean City Life-Saving Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave., 1-2 p.m. Tour the once-active 1891 Life Saving Station and learn what day-to-day life looked like. Free with the Museum Open House. 410289-4991, emma@ocmuseum.org, www.ocmuseum.org
CHICKEN PARMESAN OR ROAST BEEF DINNER
Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, 5 p.m. Sides and desserts provided, dine-in or take-out. Pre-orders are recommended at 410-641-2186 or bethany21811@gmail.com. Cost is $15. Some crafts will be available for purchase.
OC FILM FESTIVAL HORROR NIGHT
Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 7-9 p.m. Refreshments served at 6 p.m. A special showcase of short horror films to be viewed on the tennis courts. Bring a chair. A $5 suggested donation to be collected. 410-524-9433, artleagueofoceancity.org
Sun., Oct. 22 SUNFEST
Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Four days of free music, more than 200 artisans and artist, an array of fall activities and a wide selection of food vendors. https://ococean.com/sunfest/
3RD ANNUAL SNOW HILL SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Paul M. Jones Lumber Raw Oyster Bar (The Old Firehouse), West Green Street, Snow Hill, 1-5 p.m. Tickets cost $65 and include all-you-can-eat and drink. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023snow-hill-seafood-festival-tickets-708807 441137?aff=oddtdtcreator.
FREE FALL CHORAL CONCERT
Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, Berlin, 3 p.m. Featuring the “Assembled Choruses of the Eastern Shore,” entitled “Fall Reflections.” A free will offering will be collected at intermission. Sally Hendon, sgibney8@gmail.com
WRITING FOR WELLNESS
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30 p.m. Writing about stressful experiences like illness may boost health and psychological well-being. This group uses exercises to stimulate creative expression. 410208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org
SOUND BATH
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Debby Wolski will be producing music with sound bowls to help the group relieve the stresses of everyday life. 410208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org
T.O.P.S. OF BERLIN - GROUP #169
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410641-0157
GALLOWEEN
Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 5:30 p.m. A play on Galentine’s Day, there will be pumpkin spiced waffles with all the trimmings and pumpkin decorating with various craft supplies. Registration required: 410-632-3495. www.worcesterlibrary.org
DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ladies who love to sing invited. Mary, 410-629-9383 or Carol, 302-2427062.
OVEREATER’S ANONYMOUS
Mondays - Worcester County Library Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 7-8 p.m. No dues or fees. 410-459-9100
Tues., Oct. 24
impact manner. 410-208-4014, www.worcesterlibrary.org
COMMON ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES CLASS
Third Wednesday meetings are offsite and will be updated monthly on the website and Facebook. Guests are welcome. www.kiwanisofopoc.org
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 5:306:30 p.m. Instructors include Robert Jeter, a certified financial planner and Cynthia MacDonald, an estate planning attorney. Registration: https://retireinfocus.com/common-estate-planningmistakes-berlin/. 410-677-4848
ZUMBA WEDNESDAYS
BEACH HEROES-OC
CHESS CLUB
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING
DOCUMENTARY: ‘RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD’
Tuesdays - Volunteer beach clean-up group meets from 9-10 a.m., year-round. Trash bags, grippers and gloves provided. Check the Facebook page “Beach Heroes-OC” for weekly meeting locations. All are welcome.
Tuesdays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 7 p.m. www.jw.org
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY
Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3:30-4:30 p.m. TOPS is a weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. 410289-4725
OC KNITTING CLUB
Tuesdays - Worcester County Library Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays - Ocean City 50plus Center, 104 41st St., 10 a.m. Dance background not required. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com
Thurs., Oct. 26 Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Come to the library and bring your boards. All are welcome. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org
Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 2 p.m. Learn about the Native Americans who contributed to rock music. This is part of the community read series. 410-957-0878, www.worcesterlibrary.org
FIRESIDE CHAT
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 3 p.m. A popular and entertaining book discussion featuring books participants have read and want to share. Come and find your next great read. 410-641-0650, www.worcesterlibrary.org
ZUMBA ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTICE
Tuesdays - Experienced dancers and others interested in watching or learning more are welcome, 7-9:30 p.m. No partner required. Info: TangobytheBeach.com.
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Join licensed, certified Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman for an hour of movement. These classes uplift and improve mood. Registration required: 410208-4014. www.worcesterlibrary.org
ZUMBA TONING TUESDAYS
Tuesdays - Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 5:30 p.m. Zumba with optional light weights. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com
Wed., Oct. 25 GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
OC KNITTING GROUP
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Bring whatever project you happen to be working on. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org
Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3-4:30 p.m. The goal of the support group is to provide participants with hope for the future. Gail Mansell, 410641-9725, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org
THE FUNNY THING ABOUT CAREGIVERS
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
WOR-WIC TREAT STREET
Wor-Wic Community College, 32000 Campus Drive, Salisbury, 5:30-7 p.m. Family-friendly trick-or-treat event. Costumed children and their families collect candy during the event. Held rain or shine. www.worwic.edu
BEACH SINGLE 55 PLUS MEET AND GREET
Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4-6 p.m. 302-436-9577, BeachSingles.org.
Crossword answers from page 28 JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING
Sundays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 10 a.m. www.jw.org
Mon., Oct. 23 FRIENDS OF THE OCEAN PINES LIBRARY: MEMBERSHIP MEETING & FARM-TO-LIBRARY EVENT
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. Farmers, bakers and restauranteurs dis-
Snow Hill 50plus Center, 4767 Snow Hill Road, 11 a.m. Defender of Caregivers Lon Kieffer brings his humor and education in this stand up comedy performance about aging and caregiving. 443-783-6164, www.worcesterlibrary.org
Ocean City Performing Arts Center Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 7 p.m. Unedited movie, live shadow cast, audience participation and costume contest. Dressing up and participation are encouraged. Ticket prices: $39-$55. Must be 18 years of age or older. www.ococean.com
CHAIR YOGA
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Nicole Long, certified yoga instructor, teaches how to stretch in a safe and low
KIWANIS CLUB MEETING
Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
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EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Customer Service, MS Word & Excel, knowledge of Basic Office Procedures; Strong Math Skills are a plus. WE OFFER: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, competitive pay, great benefits, paid holidays and vacation. Email resume to Gherker@comcast.net or call 610-459-5857 Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Town of Snow Hill, MD Full-Time Employment JOB INFORMATION: This position manages all activities related to water and wastewater treatment, water distribution system, and sewage collection system. This reports to the Director of Public Works. EXPERIENCE: At least 5 years of experience in the operations and maintenance of a class 2 water treatment plant and 5 years of experience operating a class 5A wastewater plant. Candidate will possess a Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) permanent Water Class 2 operators license and a 5A permanent wastewater license and have experience operating a four stage Bardenfo activated sludge plant with Dyna Sand Filters. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to obtain MDE Superintendent License, valid driver’s license, able to lift minimum fifty pounds, available for On-Call Emergencies. BENEFITS: Upper $70,000, paid health benefits, dental, Maryland State Retirement Plan paid vacation, sick leave, paid holiday, personal leave. The Town of Snow Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. TO APPLY: Email letter of interest & resumé to Rick Pollitt at townmanager@snowhillmd.com by October 20, 2023.
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PT Church Organist/Pianist St. Matthews, Fenwick Island. Call for more information: 302-537-1402
Ocean City Florist Now Hiring PT Floral Designer. 2-3 days a week. Some Saturdays will be required. Experience necessary. Call 410-250-1636 or apply within.
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HIRING Code of Enforcement & Building Official. Full-time with benefits for the Town of Selbyville. Complete job description at Selbyville.delaware.gov
Small Engine Mechanic Year Round Competitive Wages 443-754-1047
Newly-Furnished, Spacious, Two-Level, 3 bedroom/ 2 Bath Condo with sunroom overlooking Ocean Pines Golf Course. First and Second level family rooms. Eight-month lease through mid-June. $2,200/month + utilities/security deposit. NO smoking. Will consider dog/two-month renewable lease. Email: adkins.susan80@gmail.com WOC - YR Rental - 5BR, 3.5BA, 3600 sq.ft. on pond. $2950/month and one months security plus utilities. Contact Lou, 410-713-0065. Seeking YR & Seasonal Rentals! Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.
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Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Town of Snow Hill, MD Full-Time Employment JOB INFORMATION: This position assists the Superintendent in the management of all activities related to water and wastewater treatment, water distribution system, and sewage collection system. This position reports to the Water/ Wastewater Superintendent. EXPERIENCE: At least 3 years experience in the operations and maintenance of a class 2 water treatment plant and 3 years of supervision experience operating a class 5A wastewater plant. Candidate will possess a Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) permanent Water Class 2 operators license and a 5A permanent wastewater license and have experience operating a four stage Bardenfo activated sludge plant with Dyna Sand Filters. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to Supervise the Daily Operations of the Facilities, valid driver’s license, able to lift minimum fifty pounds, available for On-Call Emergencies. BENEFITS: Salary $22.98 per hour, health benefits, dental, Maryland State Retirement Plan paid vacation, sick leave, paid Holiday and personal leave. The Town of Snow Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. TO APPLY: Email letter of interest & resumé to Rick Pollitt at townmanager@snowhillmd.com by October 20, 2023.
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TOWN OF SNOW HILL, MARYLAND Clerk I Position Opening The Town of Snow Hill seeks a qualified candidate for its Clerk I position. PAY RATE: Hourly, TBD commensurate with qualifications/ experience. Full-time, health insurance, retirement, vacation, sick, personal and holidays. JOB SUMMARY: This individual serves as a liaison between the public and Town staff. This individual answers phones; performs clerical and receptionist duties for the Town; handles administrative work for management and occasionally Town staff; and keeps reception area clean and presentable for the public. The goal of this individual is to be the face of the local government to those needing Town services and make certain interactions provided are positive and welcoming. Visit www.snowhillmd.gov for Job Description. TO APPLY: Email letter of interest & resumé to Rick Pollitt at townmanager@snowhillmd.com by October 31, 2023.
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE FEE SIMPLE DWELLING
103 123rd Street, Unit 381, Ocean City, MD 21842 n/r/t/a 101 123rd Street, Unit 381, Ocean City, MD 21842 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Thomas Ettz, dated December 1, 2003, and recorded in Liber 3957, folio 125, among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, default having occurred under the terms thereof, and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, Courthouse Door, on Monday, October 23, 2023 AT 11:00AM All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon SITUATED IN Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is believed to be improved by a residential condominium-style dwelling believed to contain one bedroom, one full bath, central air conditioning and a balcony. The property address is 103 123rd Street, Unit 381, Ocean City, MD 21842, n/r/t/a 101 123rd Street, Unit 381, Ocean City, MD 21842. Said property is in fee simple and is sold in an “as is condition” and subject to all covenants, conditions, liens, restrictions, easements, rightsof-way as may affect same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $17,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or certified check, or other form acceptable to the Substitute Trustees, in their sole discretion. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) days of ratification, the deposit may be forfeited or property may be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. Interest to be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the deed of trust note from date of sale to date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees in the event the property is purchased by someone rather than the note holder. In the event settlement is delayed
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE
OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 7402 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #203 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Donald Holmes Jr. and Nancy A. Holmes dated February 11, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5059, folio 385 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, 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 7, 2023 AT 3:55 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and described as Unit No. 203 in the "CASA DEL MARE CONDOMINIUM" and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #10-741823. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, 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 $42,000 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 to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. 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 charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and paid at execution of the deed, except where the secured party is the purchaser, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser's sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the de-
faulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees' file number 22-001165MD-F-1. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees
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OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING EAST SIDE OF WORCESTER HIGHWAY (US ROUTE 113) ON PIN OAK DRIVE THIRD TAX DISTRICT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Pursuant to Section 1-113 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, Rezoning Case No. 442 has been filed by Hugh Cropper, IV on behalf of Pin Oak Properties, LLC, property owner, and amended to include Robert, B. Riccio, Jr., property owner, for an amendment to the Official Zoning Maps to change approximately 6.46 acres of land located on the east side of US Route 113 (Worcester Highway) on Pin Oak Drive, in the Third Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland, from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District to C-2 General Commercial District. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the rezoning application. Pursuant to Sections 1-113 and 1114 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 AT 10:30 a.m. IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER – ROOM 1101 ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 At said public hearing the County Commissioners will consider the rezoning application, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 442 and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions on the rezoning, other appropriate restrictions, conditions or limitations as may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve, or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being zoned or rezoned or of the sur-
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rounding or adjacent lands and improvements, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of buildings, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance. Maps of the petitioned area, the staff file on Rezoning Case No. 442 and the Planning Commission’s recommendation, which will be entered into record at the public hearing, are on file and available to view electronically by contacting the Department of Development, Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. (except holidays), at (410) 632-1200 as well as at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/12/2t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR UTILITY SCALE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM IN WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND SNOW SOLAR PROJECT NORTHWEST SIDE OF TIMMONS ROAD EAST OF US ROUTE 113 Pursuant to Sections 1-114 and 1344 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, an application has been filed by Chaberton Solar Snow, LLC on the lands of Charles Waite, III, for a utility scale solar energy system Step I Concept Plan approval on property located on the northwest side of Timmons Road, east of US Route 113, designated on Tax Map 56 as Parcel 10 in the Second Tax District of Worcester County, Maryland. The proposed project is anticipated to produce approximately 7.54 megawatts (DC) output on 28.9 acres of the this 103.82 acre property. The Planning Commission has given a favorable recommendation to the Step I application. Pursuant to Sections 1-114 and 1344 of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, the County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 AT 10:35 a.m. IN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING ROOM WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER – ROOM 1101 ONE WEST MARKET STREET SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 At said public hearing, the County Commissioners will consider the utility scale solar energy system and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, any proposed restrictions, conditions or limitations as
may be deemed by them to be appropriate to preserve, improve, or protect the general character and design of the lands and improvements being developed, and the advisability of reserving the power and authority to approve or disapprove the design of the building, construction, landscaping or other improvements, alterations, and changes made or to be made on the subject land or lands to assure conformity with the intent and purpose of applicable State laws and regulations and the County Zoning Ordinance. A map of the proposed area, the staff file on the utility scale solar energy system application and the Planning Commission’s recommendation, which will be entered into record at the public hearing, are on file and available to view electronically by contacting the Department of Development, Review and Permitting, Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Room 1201, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. (except holidays), at (410) 632-1200 as well as at www.co.worcester.md.us. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/12/2t _________________________________ VICTORIA L. O'NEILL ESQ. AYRES JENKINS GORDY & ALMAND P A 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of JANE HARRISON Estate No. 19927 Notice is given that TAMMY W BALSTER whose address is 144 INTREPID LANE BERLIN, MD 21811 was on OCTOBER 11, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JANE HARRISON who died on AUGUST 20, 2023 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 11th day of APRIL, 2024. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is
unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-10/19/3t _________________________________
OCTOBER 20, 2023 IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: EUGENE MARK CARPENTER ESTATE NO. 19915
NOTICE
Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland
PROPOSAL SOLICITATION
PAC - Screens - Audio – Visual Mayor & City Council Ocean City is seeking Proposals from qualified and experienced vendors to provide for the PAC - Screens - Audio – Visual and for said work to be in conformity with the Proposal Documents. Proposal Documents for the PAC - Screens - Audio – Visual may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Scott Wagner, at swagner@oceancitymd.gov or Dawn Webb at dwebb@oceancitymd.gov by calling 410-723-6643 during normal business hours, or via the Solicitations tab on the Town’s (https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/procurement-bids/ ) website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town is not responsible for the content of any Proposal Document received through any thirdparty service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Proposal Documents. A Pre-Proposal meeting will be held on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 10 AM, located at Convention Center Conference Room 214, 4001 Coastal highway, Ocean City, MD, for any questions concerning the Proposals Documents. (We will also have availability to join remotely, please email swagner@oceancitymd.gov or dwebb@oceancitymd.gov for invite information.) The last day for questions will be on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 3pm. The Addendum will be posted by close of business on Thursday November 9, 2023. Sealed Proposal Documents are due no later than Tuesday November 28, 2023 by 3:00 p.m. and will be opened and then remanded back to staff for further review on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 10 AM. Proposal are 214A 65th Street, Suite 4-119, Procurement Conference room, Ocean City, MD 21842 and must note the name of the solicitation (PAC - Screens - Audio – Visual) on the outside of the package Late Bid Document will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-10/19/1t _________________________________
OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Cheryl Zimmerman, 38 Warner Street, Plains, PA 18705-1131 for judicial probate of the will and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at One W. Market Street, Court Room 4, Court House, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 11/07/2023 at 10:00 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 10/12/23 OCD-10/12/2t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of STEPHANIE JEANNE HARRIS Estate No. 19919 Notice is given that LARRY BLACKWELL whose address is 3 BAY VISTA DRIVE, BERLIN, MD 21811 was on OCTOBER 06, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of STEPHANIE JEANNE HARRIS who died on AUGUST 31, 2023 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 6th day of APRIL, 2024. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is
OCTOBER 20, 2023 unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-10/19/3t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: DONALD L. MARINI ESTATE NO. 19929
NOTICE
OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Brian M. Spern Esq., 3701 Old Court Road, Suite 24, Baltimore, MD 21208 for judicial probate of the will and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at One W. Market Street, Court Room 4, Court House, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 11/21/2023 at 10:00 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 10/19/2023 OCD-10/19/2t _________________________________ IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND IN THE ESTATE OF: CASEY EDWARD ROBINSON ESTATE NO. 19906
NOTICE
OF JUDICIAL PROBATE To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by Kathleen Rinck Hoffman, 12544 River Run Lane, #82, Berlin, MD 21811 for judicial probate for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at One W. Market Street, Court Room 4, Court House, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 11/14/2023 at 10:00 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest
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PUBLIC NOTICE The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles. The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. These three weeks of notification begins on 10/06/2023. Line No 554-22 501-23 511-23 543-23 658-23 715-23 733-23 753-23 756-23 805-23 832-23 841-23 866-23 867-23 870-23 834-23
Year 2006 2004 2009 2016 2012 2006 2009 2000 2023 2007 1998 2005 2000 2006 2020 2005
Make NISSAN VOLVO HYUNDAI SUBARU HYUNDAI FORD HYUNDAI CHEVROLET CHRYSLER MAZDA FORD VICTORY HONDA INFINITI Honda ACURA
Model ALTIMA S60 ELANTRA IMPREZA GENESIS MUSTANG SONATA SUBURBAN PACIFICA 6 TAURUS VEGAS ACCORD G35 CIVIC TL
Color GRY BLU BLK BLK BLK BLK BLU MAROON BLK GRY WHI RED SILVER SILVER WHITE WHITE
Style PC PC PC PC PC PC PC SUV VAN PC PC MC PC PC PC PC
VIN Mileage 1N4AL11D36C125994 N/A YV1RS61T642325284 N/A KMHDU46D09U687022 N/A JF1GJAF66GH008215 N/A KMHGC4DD8CU153518 N/A 1ZVFT80N065117212 N/A 5NPET46C29H551620 N/A 3GNFK16T1YG144599 N/A 2C4RC1BG1PR549303 N/A 1YVHP80C075M44025 N/A 1FAFP52U8WA257743 N/A 5VPGB16D353009002 N/A 1HGCG5640YA034155 N/A JNKCV51E96M516993 N/A 19XFC1F39LE220497 N/A 19UUA66235A000801 N/A
All vehicles will be sold at auction on-line at www.govdeals.com. For details call 410-723-6643. AUTH: Ross Buzzuro Chief of Police OCD-10/5/3t ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Publication Date: 10/19/2023 OCD-10/19/2t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of KING SHERMAN FOX, SR. Estate No. 19924 Notice is given that KING SHERMAN FOX, JR. whose address is 38798 WILSON AVENUE, SELBYVILLE, DE 19975 was on OCTOBER 10, 2023 appointed Personal Representative(s) of the small estate of KING SHERMAN FOX, SR. who died on MAY 5, 2023 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Reg-
ister of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-10/19/1t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19901 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MELANIE ANN WILLIAMS Notice is given that Alexandra J. Williams, 3016 Belgrade Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, was on October 10, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Melanie Ann Williams who died on
July 10, 2023, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 10th day of April, 2024. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Alexandra J. Williams Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott
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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 19, 2023 OCD-10/19/3t _________________________________ VICTORIA L. O’NEILL ESQ. AYRES JENKINS GORDY & ALMAND P.A. 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19926 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF M. ROBERT CLARKE AKA: MARVIN ROBERT CLARKE Notice is given that Robert T. Clarke, 12745 Old Bridge Road, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on October 11, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of: M. Robert Clarke who died on August 11, 2023, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 11th day of April, 2024. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned per-
sonal 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. Robert T. Clarke 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 19, 2023 OCD-10/19/3t _________________________________ LOUIS J. WEINKAM JR., ESQ. WEINKAM & WEINKAM, P.A. 1002 FREDERICK ROAD CATONSVILLE, MD 21228 SMALL ESTATE
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19928 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LINDA LEE HANNA
AKA: LINDA LEE HANNA Notice is given that David Hanna, 8800 Coastal Highway, #603, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on October 11, 2023 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Linda Lee Hanna who died on August 22, 2023, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. David Hanna Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 19, 2023 OCD-10/19/1t _________________________________
OCTOBER 20, 2023 Bids must remain valid for a minimum of 90 days from the date of bid opening. Late bids will not be accepted. E-mail submissions will not be accepted. Last day for questions is Thursday, November 16, 2023. For a copy of the complete REQUEST FOR BIDS- Sturgis Park Public Restroom Rehabilitation , visit the Town web site at www.snowhillmd.gov or pick up at Town Hall. Paul Bessette Grants Administrator 410.632.2080 pbessette@snowhillmd.com OCD-10/19/2t _________________________________
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
ORDINANCE 2023-20 RE: Establishment of Rules, Regulations, and Policies Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that Ordinance 2023-20 was introduced for first reading at their meeting of October 16, 2023. Second reading is scheduled November 6, 2023. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the October 16, 2023, agenda packet. This ordinance amends Town Code Chapter 46, Law Enforcement, to allow Ocean City Police Department policies, in coordination with Lexipol, to be updated rapidly as may be necessary to comply with State and Federal law changes. Updated policies will now be approved monthly by the Police Commission and presented annually to the Mayor and City Council. OCD-10/19/1t _________________________________
REQUEST FOR BIDS
Sturgis Park Public Restroom Rehabilitation
OCEAN CITY TODAY Legal Advertising 410-723-6397, Fax: 410-723-6511 or E-mail: legals@oceancitytoday.net
The Town of Snow Hill will be soliciting sealed bids for a grant funded rehabilitation of the existing public restroom facility in Sturgis Park, at 204 River Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863. Bidding will be opened to the public on Friday, November 3, 2023. A recommended pre-bid site meeting between November 7, 2023 and November 14, 2023 can be scheduled through Town Hall. Bids will be accepted until 4:00 PM on Monday, November 20, 2023 at the Snow Hill Town Hall, 103 Bank Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 where they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Three copies of the bid package are required, in sealed envelopes marked SEALED BID: STURGIS PARK RESTROOMS.
NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2 Administration, Article IV, Division 5 of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland hereinafter referred to as Code, same being the Board of Adjustments and Appeals Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearing will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 Wednesday, November 1, 2023 At 3:00 PM BAAV – 23-094 – A request for appeal to the notice of a violation from the Department of Planning & Community Development dated 9/25/23 referencing 2018 Property Maintenance Code Sec. 304.6 Exterior Walls and Sect. 304.7 Roofs & Drainage that was an order to remove an existing bottom row of glass block to property locally known as 501 BAYSHORE DR UNIT 7 parcel number 5347-7. Applicant/Owner: Guy & Laurie Sosnowski OCD-10/19/2t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19920 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF KRISTIN QUILLEN Notice is given that Matthew Mumford, 165 Seafarer Lane, Berlin, MD 21811, was on October 06, 2023 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Kristin Quillen who died on September 9, 2023, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Matthew Mumford Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 19, 2023 OCD-10/19/1t _________________________________
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Restaurant to receive new owners Angler family business to close chapter on illustrious history in downtown area By Remy Andersen Staff Writer (Oct. 20, 2023) Although the Angler restaurant downtown on Talbot Street and the bay was sold last week, the owners of this multigenerational Ocean City business are looking forward to its new chapter. Owners and sisters Julie Smyth and Jayne Bunting have turned their restaurant over to Kevin Decker from Coastal Life Realty Group and Franco Fidanza, who owns the Lankford Hotel on the Boardwalk and OC Eateries in West Ocean City. The sisters leave behind their family’s 85 years of owning and operating the dockside restaurant and bar through nearly six generations. Smith and Bunting’s great-grandfather, Charles Rollins Bunting, bought the property in 1927. He acquired Ocean City’s first dock permit when his sons’ fishing business was growing. The sons eventually left the business to pursue their own careers, but in 1934, Bunting’s son William “Bill” Bunting returned to Ocean City and bought the house adjoining his father’s dock. Here, his wife, Julie, began to sell pies. Quickly, as they saw business begin to boom, they placed four small tables in the fishing office that Bill Bunting built alongside the house, establishing the first Angler “restaurant” in 1938. A new dock was built in 1945 after a storm destroyed the old one. Bill and Louise’s son, William “Tuffy” Bunting, had returned from the Coast Guard to help with the restaurant in the evenings. He and his wife, Martha Jane, helped make the restaurant to what it is today, adding an outdoor deck and a bayside bar. “The town was growing and [the business] grew along with it,” Jayne Bunting said. During the ’70s and ’80s, Bunting said, the Angler was the place to go for nightlife and entertainment, already seating about 200 people. Today, the Angler seats around 300. Tuffy and Martha’s two daughters, Jayne and Julie, took over management tasks soon after they graduated college, and since then, their children began to learn the ropes of the family business. “We’ve been working at our family business our whole lives,” Julie Smith said. “Everything we do there is second nature.” Given the business’s longevity, Smith said she’s proud of how the oldest restaurant in town has been able to survive tough times, such as when Hurricane Sandy hit the area in 2013, and during the covid pandemic in 2020.
PHOTO COURTESY JULIE SMITH
Owners Julie Smith and Jayne Bunting are pictured with their family on Sept. 29 at the Angler Restaurant and Dock Bar on Talbot Street.
“These times allowed us to renovate our business,” Smith said. “We were especially appreciative of the locals who’ve responded during times of need. Because of them, we’re at the top of our game and we’ve never been better.” Both her and Jayne’s children now have their own careers, Smith said, and the business has become “diluted.” “It wouldn’t make fiscal sense to continue,” Smith said. During their final year managing the Angler restaurant, Bunting said that she and Julie are both appreciative of Ocean City for allowing their season to extend into the spring and fall months. Furthermore, Smith and Bunting are grateful for all the years they spent running the business alongside their family members. “There have been so many wonderful memories and positive changes that have come out of working there,” Smith said. While many residents are sad that the business was sold, Smith and
Bunting regard the transition as “bittersweet.” “A lot of people are responsible for making everything happen at the Angler,” Smith said. “It gets to a point where the responsibility gets to be too much for us who’ve been at it for so long.” They both also remain optimistic for the restaurant’s future with the new owners. “The new owners know what they’re doing, they’re local to the area,” Smith said. “We have full faith in them, and we think that many more memories will be created at the Angler.” “It’s a great, iconic location,” Bunting added. “It hasn’t been up for sale in 100 years.” Smith emphasized the importance of family in growing a business over multiple generations and leaving a grand legacy behind in the process. “The legacy is not in the building that we own, but rather, our family and community that we’re so blessed to be a part of,” Smith said.
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The Murden dredging vessel, constructed in 2012, is pictured in the Ocean City inlet in August. Lobbyist Paul Ellington argued to the Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday that the acquisition of a new dredging vessel would be beneficial to the Chesapeake and coastal bays areas, as the current vessels are becoming more and more subject to repair.
Request for new dredging vessel approved State lobbyist hopeful new boat will bring attention to Maryland’s coastal bays By Remy Andersen Staff Writer (Oct. 20, 2023) The possibility of a do-it-yourself dredging program for the Ocean City Inlet and other Maryland waters became less remote Tuesday when lobbyist Paul Ellington of the State and Local Advisors asked the Worcester County Commissioners to join the push for a state-owned vessel. In response, the commissioners approved a letter to be sent to the state government asking for a dredge vessel dedicated to the Chesapeake and coastal bays areas. Bob Mitchell, the director for Environmental Programs, said acquiring such a vessel would also be
prudent for addressing dredging needs within the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River, and the Delaware Canal. Currently, two hopper dredging vessels based out of Wilmington, North Carolina serve the entire East Coast region from Maine to Florida as part of an Army Corps of Engineers contract. The Murden was built in 2012 and the Currituck was built in 1974. “If these vessels need maintenance, they would be out of service for at least six months,” Mitchell said. “If a hurricane arises in an area other than the coastal bays, such as Louisiana, Georgia, or up north in Maine or Massachusetts, those vessels get pressed into service in that area.” Scheduling the vessels to perform dredging work is hard, as well as acquiring extra days for the vessel to be
in the area to remove more dredging material. As cumbersome of a process that is, Mitchell said, he’s grateful for projects such as the Corps’ removal of material from inland waters behind Assateague. When dredging needed to be completed for the White Marlin Open, the Corps only agreed to dredge after the tournament was held, he said. “There’s a fixed removal rate, but getting the extra days to remove material is like a congressional order,” Mitchell said. Michell said that in order to acquire the new dredge, apart from conducting a series of studies, there also needs to be discussion with U.S. senators who work for the entire East Coast region. “The current vessels work around the clock, 365 days a year,” Mitchell said. “These boats have been around for a long time, withstanding storms,
and especially the older boat would need maintenance. Anytime we need those boats, we’ve got tight windows.” Mitchell says that to get the ball rolling on the third dredge would ultimately be a long-term solution for the coastal bays area. “We’ve sent multiple letters to elected officials that we’re waiting to hear back on,” Mitchell said. “It takes congressional appropriation, so we need to work through our federal elected officials to bring this to light.” Ellington recommended that the commissioners send the request for the new vessel, explaining that the dredging would impact Maryland trade significantly. “There was a ship that got stuck in the shipping channel for a few weeks,” Ellington said. “Those instances will constantly happen if we don’t do things differently.”
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REAL ESTATE REPORT
Three helpful hints to save on homeowners insurance By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Oct. 20, 2023) Each fall, Maryland Realtors issues changes, additions or deletions to its library of real estate forms. This year, the association produced a new form entitled the Seller’s Home of Choice Addendum that allows for a seller to put a contingency on a contract of sale based on their ability to find a suitable replacement property. This form mirrors an existing form that has been widely used over the years called the Buyer’s Sale, Financing, Settlement or Lease of Other Real Estate Addendum, which spells out terms associated with the “buyer” needing to sell a home before they can purchase a new one. In the new form though, now a seller can make the sale of their existing home contingent in three ways: • Contingent upon the seller enter-
ing into a written contract of sale for the purchase of seller’s home of choice on or before a specified date. • Contingent upon the seller receiving written financing commitment for the purchase of seller’s home of choice on or before a specified date. • Contingent upon the settlement of seller’s home of choice on or before a specified date (or the execution of a written lease agreement for seller’s home of choice on or before a specified date). This allows a seller a specific timeframe, based on which of the three options are chosen in the contract of sale, to search for a suitable replacement property. And, if this addendum is used, a seller has the right to declare an offer on their existing home null and void if they aren’t able to find, secure financing for, or settle on a suitable replacement property. — Lauren Bunting is the Broker of Record for with Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva in Ocean City.
Ocean City Chronicles Reminiscing Maryland’s Beach Resort
BY HUNTER “BUNK MANN
“Ocean City Chronicles” is the final book in Bunk Mann’s three volume historical series which began with “Vanishing Ocean City” in 2014 and continued with “Ghosts in the Surf ” in 2019. “Ocean City Chronicles” is a comprehensive history of Maryland’s famous oceanfront resort in a hardbound coffee table book featuring cover art by noted artist Paul McGehee. Supplies are limited so order your copy today! BOOKS AVAILABLE AT THESE LOCATIONS: OC Lifesaving Museum Fager’s Island Donaway Furniture Mann Properties Seacrets Crabs to Go Wockenfuss Candies Berlin Auto Wash
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CELEBRATING 52 YEARS 1971-2023
PRICE REDUCED Located in the sought after community of Montego Bay and situated on an oversized corner lot, this 2-bedroom 2-bathroom home is being sold fully furnished and is ready for you to start enjoying! Upgrades include all new plumbing (2018), all new insulation underneath (2018), new deck boards (2021), and new porch enclosure windows (2022). Conveniently located within walking distance to shopping, dining, the beach, the bus stop, and Ocean City's 58-acre Northside Park, home of the 4th of July Fireworks, Winterfest of Lights, and much more. Community amenities include 2 inground swimming pools, 1 kiddie pool, 2 tennis courts, a shuffleboard court, pickle ball courts, a 9-hole mini-golf course, an 8-acre wildlife sanctuary/park area that includes a 5-acre pond with blacktop walking/jogging path, and a bayfront boardwalk with 3 fishing/crabbing piers...all for a low HOA fee of $396.00 a year!! $319,900
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Salisbury steak mushroom gravy By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Oct. 20, 2023) The foretelling tide has turned and change is inevitable. The cool, desolate beaches are a lonely sight; but there are those who welcome the serenity of the Eastern Shore in its natural state. A glass of Sierra Yering Station Village Pinot noir warms the soul and puts me in the mood to convey my inner thoughts. The diary of a chef is intimate: it is a chance to privately express inhibitions without scrutiny. The little ones are finally tucked in bed and visions of Fancy Feast tiptoe into their dreams. The glow of the nightlight beckons me to be still and feel my inner peace. The perception of silence does not always suggest solitude; tranquility can be an abundance of tangible thoughts. Another sip of wine strips away my shyness. Is the concept of “one” a plausible idea? Contrary to popular belief, “one” can be a source of all and it is not always an individual entity. The grandest expression of a chef is the ability to see the pervasive specRENOVATED COTTAGE-STYLE HOME SOUTH GATE OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10AM-NOON
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Worried about today’s higher interest rates? Seller offering a 2-1 buy down w/ acceptable offer. This benefit affords the buyer a 2-point reduction in their interest rate in year 1 of the mortgage & 1 point less in year 2! The seller is offering up to an $8K credit to use towards this 2-1 buy down option. (Exact figures will vary-estimated savings during the first year is $443/mo or $5,319/yr and $225/mo or $2,708/yr in year two.) 4-BR 3-BA cottage style house in South Gate Ocean Pines! Renovated in 2016, including roof, windows, flooring, kitchen, heat pump, baths, appliances, exterior Siding, decks & screen porch. Upon entering the front door, you'll love the great room vaulted ceilings & beautiful, stained wood tongue & groove ceiling & brick fireplace! Kitchen stainless steel appliances, lots of counter space, bar area for casual dining & a pantry. Previous sellers stated 2017 as the year for the addition of the garage & the primary bedroom suite above. Newly added primary BR offers a barn door, walk-in closet, luxury vinyl plank flooring & en-suite full bath.
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12207 WIGHT STREET #2 • OCEAN CITY NEW PRICE $549,900!
Major price adjustment! This affordable unit in north OC is oceanfront and offers 3 bedroom/1.5 bath--just what you've been waiting for! First floor unit, easy beach access in a small 6-unit building--with 2 parking spaces. The unit has been rented to family and friends for about $1700/week prime, no existing rentals to honor beyond September. The kitchen was updated in 2019 to include new white cabinets and subway tile backsplash. HVAC outside unit replaced in '21. Bedroom 1 has a queen bed, bedroom 2 has a double, and bedroom 3 has a bunk bed. Stackable washer/dryer in unit. New slider installed this year. Outside foot shower, front & rear entry for easy access to the beach. Sandy area in rear before the dune offers nice outdoor open space.
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603 SAINT LOUIS AVENUE OCEAN CITY $649,900
Downtown multi-unit property, NO HOA, large lot with elbow room, and garage space! This property is zoned R2 and offers a 2 bedroom/2 bath unit on the upstairs, an efficiency apartment with 1 full bath downstairs and ample garage/storage space on ground floor. The lot offers 4,680 square feet with a large open grassy area for your outdoor enjoyment, as well as future addition of off-street parking spaces, currently the driveway allows for one car off-street. The structure dates to 1940, but it was extensively renovated in '98. Great location one block off the beautiful bayfront Edgewater Ave, and just 2 blocks off the ocean. Great opportunity to own your beach condo, space to store your toys, and have a unit to rent out for income!
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trum of the culinary sphere. In other words, food is transformable and therefore relative. I must confess I am enjoying this glass of Pinot noir. The dark cherry edges coupled with pleasant forest aroma’s swirl my mood of inquisition to the subject of gravy. When gravy is deconstructed, it is simple and uncomplicated. But I fear the art of homemade gravy is diminishing. Yes, we as a society are busy and time is of the essence. But I also believe the novice chef is not fully comfortable in preparing homemade gravy for the simple fact that one does not understand the science which affects the preparation. This can deter cooks from preparing dishes that are classically paired with gravy. For example, Salisbury steak is readily available in the frozen section of supermarkets but not typically presented as a homemade dish. The key to homemade Salisbury steak is the luscious gravy and maybe that is why it is often overlooked. It is a pity that its humble roots have been overshadowed by innovation and modernism. But before we approach the subject of gravy, every recipe tells a story, so let us delve into the history of this American classic. According to Miami Beef, Salisbury steak got its start as a high protein meal for soldiers during the Civil War. A physician named Dr. James Henry Salisbury was a dietician in the mid-1800s. He believed that food was the key to health, and tested his theory during the Civil War, treating chronic diarrhea among Union solders with a diet of “muscle pulp of beef” or chopped up beef. Soup, bread, fruits, and vegetables
were typically served to the soldiers, and believe it or not, Dr. Salisbury was convinced that they were the enemy to good health. That being said, Salisbury steak remained a dish for servicemen throughout the years, and did not become popular with the consumer until TV dinners became a sensation and changed how America eats. Unfortunately, Salisbury steak has remained a frozen staple neatly packaged in the freezer section of local supermarkets. Knowledge equates confidence and therefore a brief tutorial on gravy follows if one wants to partake in the art of gravy. Starch is a long chain of sugar molecules stuck together that forms grains in our food. When heated, starch grains absorb water and turn into a jelly like substance and makes water more viscous or makes gravy thicker. The two most common starches for gravy are flour and corn starch. If you use flour as your starch, your gravy will be a little stickier; personal preference reigns supreme. But if you have gluten allergies, use corn starch. If you do not have drippings, no worries. Homemade stock will do the trick. I keep a large Ziploc bag in my freezer that contains leftover chicken, beef and pork bones, gristle, and meat. These scraps along with aromatics make a wonderful stock. When your gravy has thickened to the desired consistency, strain through a mess strainer. Lumpy gravy is not pretty and should be avoided. Finally, if you need to make gravy on the fly, heat two (12 ounces) of your favorite jarred gravy and 1 cup stock in a medium heavy bottomed See DISH Page 45
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Economic Development Week Oct. 23-27 Events showcase how local and state partnerships work together in Worcester (Oct. 20, 2023) Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development, in partnership with the Maryland Economic Development Association invites the public to join in celebrating Economic Development Week Oct. 23-27. During the week, county economic development professionals will showcase how local and state partnerships work together to attract new resi-
dents and businesses, spur new jobs, and develop new career training opportunities. “Creating new business opportunities and spurring job growth and higher incomes promotes not just economic wellbeing, but also the overall quality of life throughout Worcester County,” Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development Business Development and Retention Specialist Michele Burke said in a news release. “Thriving communities instill in all of us a greater sense of pride and belonging in our home county and our great
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Dish with mashed potatoes, wine perfect for cold temps Continued from Page 44 pan. Once it comes to a boil, add a slurry of 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water. Reduce heat and constantly stir until it is at the desired thickness. In closing, homemade Salisbury steak smothered in homemade wild mushroom gravy over mashed potatoes and a glass of your favorite wine is the perfect dinner for the cooler temperatures. Enjoy!
Stock 5 pounds assorted meat scraps 1 yellow onion, carrot, celery stalk quartered 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/3 cup chicken bouillon powder 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1. Combine all of the ingredients in a large heavy bottomed pan. Add enough water to cover by 3-inches. Simmer for 3 hours. Strain and set 2 cups aside. Freeze remaining stock for future use.
Steak 2 pounds ground beef 2 eggs 2/3 cup plain bread crumbs 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon each onion powder, dried thyme 1 ½ teaspoon dry mustard kosher salt and black pepper 3 tablespoons neutral oil 1. In a small bowl, combine eggs and seasonings and mix well. Place ground beef in a large bowl. Add egg mixture to the beef and mix. Then add bread crumbs to the meat mixture. 2. In a large sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. You do not want to take the heat higher than medium,
the amount of Worcestershire sauce can cause the patties to burn more easily. 3. Form eight oval patties and cook 3 minutes on each side. Transfer patties to a plate.
Wild Mushroom Gravy 8 ounces assorted fresh mushrooms ½ stick unsalted butter 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon tomato paste ¼ cup each dry white wine, red wine 2 cups homemade stock 2 teaspoons Kitchen Bouquet 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons chopped parsley kosher salt and black pepper to taste 1. Using the same skillet, drain all but 3 tablespoons of fat. Reduce heat to medium, add ½ cup chicken stock, and cook mushrooms quickly, Set aside. 2. Melt butter, add onions and sauté until translucent. Add flour and tomato paste, stirring frequently, until flour has browned. Add wine and cook until the broth thickens. Slowly whisk in Worcestershire and Kitchen Bouquet. 3. Add beef patties, mushrooms, and parsley into the gravy. Add salt and pepper. Cover for 5 minutes and serve immediately * Kitchen Bouquet is a browning and seasoning sauce primarily composed of caramel with vegetable flavorings. It is a must for the serious cook. You can find it in the aisle where you would purchase pre-made gravy or packets of powdered gravy flavorings. Secret Ingredient – Homemade “A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe.” Thomas Keller
State of Maryland.” The group will highlight local initiatives that are improving business retention, job growth, and quality of life for Maryland residents. Burke will be on 98.1 Irie Radio at 8:30 a.m., Monday to discuss Economic Development Week events and showcase the Worcester County business community. At 4 p.m. Tuesday, there will be an open house at the county economic development office on Green Street in Snow Hill. Attendees can tour the new office space, sample refresh-
ments from area eateries, and network with community leaders. Throughout the week, visit #EconDevWeek and @MarylandsCoast on social media. Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development will post photos, videos, and links to entrepreneurial resources, economic development week endeavors, and business spotlights with area entrepreneurs. Learn more about Economic Development Week festivities by contacting Burke at 410-632-3112 or mburke@marylandscoast.org, or visit choosemarylandscoast.org.
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Marine debris plunder this weekend seeks volunteers
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A volunteer holds up a piece of an abandoned crab pot that was collected during Maryland Coastal Bays’ marine debris plunder last year.
(Oct. 20, 2023) The Maryland Coastal Bays Program in partnership with Ørsted is hosting its annual marine debris plunder clean up event this weekend to encourage community members to pick up debris throughout the coastal bays. According to a news release, both boaters and land lubbers are encouraged to join the plunder to pick up debris that has been discarded in the bays, beaches, and streets from 11 a.m. to 3 pm., Oct. 22, and bring their “loot” to 12905 Harbor Road, in the West Ocean City Harbor. The debris will be weighed at the site. Captain Jack Sparrow and his pirate crew will be on hand to assist and will properly dispose of the debris. This is the eventual location of an Ørsted Operations & Maintenance facility that will serve Skipjack Wind, a 966-megawatt offshore wind project off the coast of Maryland. People who bring debris by boat can pull to the dock and the crew will unload and trade the trash for commemorative t-shirts and food grilled by volunteers from the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. Those who collect debris on land can pull up to the building and drop off collected materials to volunteers, who will also
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provide t-shirts and food. The release said the event is intended to engage the community in picking up debris in the local waterways and streets and bringing it to one location where it will be weighed and disposed of properly. All participants will be asked to fill out data sheets on the debris. The data will be used for an outreach campaign next year to remind visitors about the importance of keeping the local waterways clean. Thanks to a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency and the support of Ørsted, Worcester County, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Sandpiper Energy, supplies will be provided for those who preregister. Supply packets can be picked up at Pure Lure in the West Ocean City Harbor at a prearranged date. Boaters pursuing debris in the water will receive specific instructions as to what marine debris consists of, to not confuse with live traps, as crabbing season is in effect. It is illegal to tamper with any live traps. The low tide for the day of the event is at 7:53 a.m. Boaters will be encouraged to pursue abandoned and derelict crab pots that have been sitting in shallow water and marshes. Every year crabbers lose their pots to careless boaters who do not pay attention and run over their floats, which identify pot locations. Once the floats are cut, the pot becomes untraceable until it washes into shallow water or on top of a marsh. The release said ghost pots continually re-bait as crabs crawl inside, eventually die, and new crabs arrive to eat the deceased ones. The ghost pots also trap and kill nearly anything that fits, including terrapin, otter and fish. Those who want to participate in the plunder are asked to pre-register online at the Maryland Coastal Bays Program website at mdcoastalbays.org, or call Sandi Smith at 410-213-2297, ext. 106 and register by phone. Registration is now open. Organizers will be taking registrations the day of the event, but collection supplies will be limited. For event specifics, visit mdcoastalbays.org or contact mcbp@mdcoastalbays.org.
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SUNRISE PAW PRINTS
Rob Brouse’s dog Ripple enjoys playtime on the beach on a recent morning as the sun rises in over the ocean.
Local events highlight breast Lois James d.d.s. cancer awareness, charities GENERAL DENTISTRY (Oct. 20, 2023) October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this weekend and next week the local chapter of the American Cancer Society is hosting two events for the cause. The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K run/walk is set for this Saturday on the Boardwalk downtown. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the run/walk starts at 9 at South First Street. According to a news release, participants may cover the distance they choose or just hang out in the “Pink Village.” There will be recognitions for breast cancer survivors, music by DJ Rupe, a warm-up, speakers and photo opportunities. Dumser’s ice cream will be served with pink sprinkles. Participants will be able to park for free in municipal spaces for the event and organizers will have dashboard cards for display. The event will be held rain or shine
and those who want to participate can register in advance at makingstrideswalk.org/oceancitymd. Donations support the American Cancer Society’s programs and services for breast cancer patients and caregivers, education and research. Then on Wednesday, the organization’s Deck Da Ta-Ta’s event is set from 6-10 p.m. at Buxy’s Dry Dock on 28th Street. The event will feature, live music, appetizers, happy hour drink prices, $10 mystery bags and 50/50 boards, all to support Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Ocean City. Attendees will also have the chance to vote for their favorite decorated bras, which will be submitted by Seacrets, Seacret’s Distillery, Fager’s, Randy’s Crew, Bearded Men, Original Greene Turtle, Tidal Health Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute, AGH Women’s Imaging, and The Real Housewives of Holiday Harbor. Tickets are $20 online in advance or $25 at the door.
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A boater is pictured driving through the water in the bay.
Last safe boating course of 2023 (Oct. 20, 2023) The last safe boating class of the year will be held virtually next month. Set Nov. 14-16, the course will be taught by the same U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors as the in-person class. All the required material will be covered in the interactive course with plenty of time for questions throughout the course. The Maryland Boating Safety Ed-
ucation Act requires that anyone born after July 1, 1972, must possess a Maryland Basic Boating Safety Certificate to operate a boat in the state of Maryland. Those who attend the class and pass the test will receive a Maryland Boating Certificate which is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and valid in all states. A $20 fee covers the cost of the
course and materials. Checks should be made payable to “USGCAUX 12-05” and mailed to: USCGAUX 12-05, PO Box 1682, Berlin, MD 21811 Payment through PayPAL is also accepted. For more information or to register, contact Barry Cohen at 410-9354807 or email CGAUXOC@Gmail.com.
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Lobecker named Crafter of the Month for adorning signs (Oct. 20, 2023) The Pine’eer Craft Club has named club member Bill Lobecker as the October 2023 Crafter of the Month. After retiring from a career as circulation director of a chain of local newspapers in the Quakertown, Pennsylvania, area, Lobecker and his wife, Terry, settled in Ocean View, Delaware, in 2017. Lobecker joined the craft club about four years ago. He had been assisting his son with a home decor business until covid hit, and the business closed. “With the loss of my son’s business and his move, I had time on my hands,” Lobecker said in a news release. “I like to stay busy in retirement, so I became a member of the club at that time. It’s nice to be creative in a side business.” Today, both Lobecker and his wife are involved in the craft club. Together, they create wreaths, candles, sublimation mugs, tumblers and coasters. Lobecker’s home decor signs, which often feature the phrase “this is my happy place Ocean Pines, MD,” are popular in the artisan gift shop. He also sells crafts at a booth at the Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market and
has been a fixture there for the last three years. Along with crafting, Lobecker recently joined the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, which is the uniformed, nonmilitary volunteer component of the Coast Guard comprised of about 26,000 members. The membership supports the Coast Guard and has advanced training in boating and water safety. To see Lobecker’s works and more creations, stop by the Pine’eer Artisan Gift Shop, open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday, except holidays. The club is always seeking new crafters, and club meetings are open to the public. Artisans interested in selling their creations at the shop are asked to contact shop managers Debbie Jiwa or Barbara Herzog, or email opcraftclub@aol.com for more information. Since its inception, the Craft Club has donated nearly $179,000 back to Ocean Pines. The club has been handcrafting in Ocean Pines for 49 years. For more information, visit oceanpines.org/web/pages/artisan-giftshop. SUBMITTED PHOTO/OCEAN CITY TODAY
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Pine’eer Craft Club member and October Crafter of the Month Bill Lobecker poses with one of his crafted home decor signs at the club’s artisan gift shop in Ocean Pines.
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BRONCO BEACH BASH
Broncos line up at sunrise on Saturday for a beach cruise.
AK Watley from Chaos Motorsports, Daniel Kalinicht from Advanced Auto Parts, and Live Wire Media director Brad Hoffman pose with a Sasquatch in front of the Million Dollar Bronco.
BRONCO INVASION Scenes from the inaugural Bronco Beach Bash held last Saturday in Ocean City. Organizers said 262 Broncos participated in the festivities that attracted thousands of attendees. PHOTOS COURTESY BRAD HOFFMAN
A green Bronco drives along the sand during the beach cruise.
Chaos Motorsports’ Million Dollar Bronco parked alone on the beach.
Joe McAvoy poses with his Bronco on the beach. He traveled all the way from Pennsylvania for the event.
A red Bronco sits parked in the inlet lot.
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DIAKONIA DONATION
ALL ABOUT APPLES
Pictured, from left, are Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Bob Wolfing, Diakonia Executive Director Ken Argot and Kiwanis President-Elect Candy Foreman posing with a $1,000 check that the club recently donated to Diakonia.
Robyn Diesel’s first grade class at Ocean City Elementary recently completed a unit on apples. The students are pictured posing with apples and their work. The students learned the lifecycle of an apple, the parts of an apple, painted with apples, and had an apple tasting day.
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FIRE PREVENTION MONTH Pictured, front row from left, are Fire Marshal Matt Owens and Deputy Fire Marshal Rob Korb with a certificate naming October Fire Prevention Month at the Worcester County Commissioners meeting Oct. 3. The commissioners are pictured behind them.
Cliff Sutherland, the organizer of OC AdventureFest, presents a $3,600 check to local first responders. The money, which goes to the Ocean City Helping Heroes Foundation, was raised during the outdoor sports and gun show held Sept. 22-24 at the convention center. The Hogs and Heroes Foundation also received $10,700 to support Maryland C.O.P.S. The money was raised through a custom gun raffles and tickets are still on sale at ocadventurefest.com/ until Nov. 3.
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‘BIGS IN SCHOOLS’ DONATION The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club recently donated $1,600 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore. Pictured, from left, with the donation check are Chris Welch, principal of Buckingham Elementary School; Christina Dolomount-Brown, president of the Optimist Club; and Kiaralyn Torres from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore. The donation supports the group’s “Bigs in Schools” program.
Pictured, from left, are American Legion Post 166 mainstay George (Bo) Spicer and Post Commandant Tom Wengert holding up a quilt that the Quilters by the Sea of Ocean Pines recently created and donated to Spicer as a gift of appreciation from the post. Over the years, Spicer has volunteered for numerous projects and served on the executive committee. He currently serves as chair of the donation committee. SUBMITTED PHOTO/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
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WORCESTER PREP HOMECOMING
Head of School John McDonald and his wife, Andrea, man the grill at the homecoming barbecue, serving up hundreds of hamburgers and hot dogs for the crowd.
Freshman Ronen Poddar sits with his parents, Amit and Amrapali Poddar, at the barbecue. Ronen and his sixth grade brother, Ronit Poddar — known together as The Ballon Brothers — made balloon art for the festivities.
SCHOOL SPIRIT Worcester Prep’s Upper School dedicated the first week of October to celebrating homecoming. Festivities kicked off with an activity-packed Spirit Week and culminated with an alumni/family cookout and home games for volleyball and boys’ soccer on Oct. 6, followed by a homecoming dance on Oct. 7. The Class of 2027 sponsored kids’ activities during the homecoming barbecue. Pictured, from left, are freshmen Keerat Pandher, Mia Jaoude, Lyla Roberts, Reed Corron, Sydney Parker, Meredith Walston, and Lara Owens, who volunteered their time and talents for games, face painting and pumpkin decorating.
Class of 2023 graduate Daniel Thompson reconnected with former teammates Ryan Mann, left, and Hunter Simons during the varsity boys’ soccer game.
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(Left) The varsity boys’ soccer team pose together after winning the homecoming game against Gunston. (Right) Senior and varsity boys’ soccer team captain Dylan McGovern celebrates the victory.
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New coast keeper welcomed to Assateague Coastal Trust (Oct. 20, 2023) Assateague Coastal Trust recently welcomed Taylor Swanson as the organization’s new Assateague Coastkeeper. According to a news release, Swanson is a Maryland native, growing up in the Annapolis area with experience working across the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays. He considers himself a proud “river rat,” since his youngest days. “Rain or shine, Taylor Swanson snow or wind, nothing could keep me from exploring this amazing place,” Swanson said in the release. “There’s magic in every creek, tributary, and bay, you just need to go look.” Swanson’s passion and curiosity for the natural world led him to the University of Vermont, where he received his bachelor’s degree in wildlife and fisheries biology. It was there that he developed an acute interest in environmental stewardship and education, and an even stronger desire to help give a voice to the landscapes and waterways surrounding him. “The Coastal Bays on the Eastern Shore have always held a special place in my heart and have provided a better vision of how I would like to see the world,” Swanson said. “With my past environmental experience along with the mission of Assateague Coastal Trust, I am eager for the op-
portunity to use my creative networking skills, my science knowledge, and the love of the outdoors, to continue to inspire stewardship with a broader audience. I am deeply committed to the Coastal Bays’ watershed.” Brenda Davis, the trust’s executive director, said in the release that officials are excited Swanson has joined the team. “We have many new projects on the forefront and he’s the perfect candidate to accomplish them,” she said. The Assateague coastkeeper is a licensed member of Waterkeeper Alliance and hosted by Assateague Coastal Trust since 2002. The Assateague Coastkeeper speaks for the waters they defend - with the collective strength of Waterkeeper Alliance, the coastal trust and the backing of the local communities. The coast keeper serves as the on-the-water monitor, on-the-ground educator, and in-the-trenches advocate for clean water and healthy communities ensuring regulations are enforced and polluters are held accountable. The release said local residents, businesses, and technologies such as Swim Guide, Water Reporter, and MyCoast apps contribute to improve waterways, while protecting the community’s health. The Assateague coastkeeper jurisdiction includes Worcester County and small portions of Delaware and Virginia, covering roughly 823 square miles. Amplifying the voices of impacted communities is a staple of the organization’s work.
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David J. Landis Sr., Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City coat drive chairman, and Kitty Wrench, toy drive chairwoman, pose during a collection day for the group’s toy and coat drive in 2021. This year’s drive will begin next month.
Kiwanis Club begins toy and coat drive next month in OP (Oct. 20, 2023) The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City is beginning its annual coat and toy drives next month. Collections will be from 9 to noon on Wednesdays in November in the parking lot of the Ocean Pines Community Center. Coats, new or used in good condi-
tion, will be collected to go to various local organizations for those in need. New, unwrapped toys will go to Worcester GOLD for distribution. The Kiwanis Club and the organization’s members will donate and members of the public are asked or donate as well. There will be a sign designating the donation spot.
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Letters to the editor
Applause for taking stand on school safety
Editor, Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser and Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli expressed their apprehensions about the safety of our local schools in a letter to the Worcester County School Board. Basically, they have serious concerns about “the consistent lack of notification to law enforcement about criminal activity and delinquent acts occurring at school or by students.” Unfortunately, It's a problem that's far from unique to our area and a trend across the nation. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2019-20 (the most recent school year with
available data), 77 percent of public schools nationwide reported at least one incident of crime. This amounted to 1.4 million incidents. Only 47 percent of schools reported these incidents, resulting in 482,400 reported incidents. Also, the percentage of schools recording incidents was consistently higher than the percentage reporting these incidents to law enforcement. For instance, 70 percent of schools recorded violent incidents, but only 32 percent reported them. The numbers were similar for serious violent incidents (25 vs. 14 percent), thefts (32 vs. 15 percent), and other incidents (57 vs. 36 percent). Public schools recorded 19 violent incidents per 1,000 students but reported only five violent incidents per
1,000 students to law enforcement. This raises questions about the accuracy of school data and the ability of law enforcement to address these issues. The root of the problem lies in the overwhelming pressure placed on schools to address the “School-toPrison Pipeline.” While a noble cause, it forces schools to resort to underreporting incidents to avoid negative consequences such as suspensions and arrests. Evaluations and promotions of school administrators are often tied to reducing suspension and arrest rates. In 2013, the O’Malley administration adopted a new set of standards for student discipline in our public schools. They required local systems to revise discipline policies to reflect a therapeutic and restorative approach, and to reduce the use of exclusionary discipline (removing students). We are now seeing the results. This is no different than police or sheriff's departments not reporting crime to make the community appear safer. I hope the school board will acknowledge the issue and make the corrections, but something tells me we are in for an uphill battle. As a former administrator in a large public school system in Maryland, and a current consultant in school climate and safety, I can safely say that no one wants disruptive and criminal students removed more than board members, superintendents and administrators do. It is the political pressure, laws and policies from the state level that causes the issue. The updated memorandum of understanding, or MOU, between the sheriff’s department and the school system has a specific clause that requires administrators to: “Promptly report to SRD's all crimes, delinquent acts, and violations of the WCPS Code of Conduct as outlined in the WCPS Administrator's Guide to Offense Codes ‘required external notifications’ coming to their attention whether occurring on or away from the school premises.” The simple problem is that school administrators are not reporting crimes as required by the MOU; but, as you can see, it goes much deeper. The answer for schools is not to reduce suspensions and arrests, but to reduce the need for them. I applaud Sheriff Crisafulli and State's Attorney Heiser for taking a stand on this issue, as the safety and security of our students should always be a top priority. It's an uphill battle, but a necessary one to ensure that our schools remain safe centers for learning John Huber Ocean Pines
Poem written for Israel in 2002 relevant today Editor: (The following was written by the
OCTOBER 20, 2023 author in June 2002, when Israel was under attack by suicide bombers). For the Children of Terror Take me to a place no one goes, Take me to a place no one knows, Take me to a place where no bombs flow, Take me there before I go, Take me to a place no one sees, Take me to a place where no one bleeds. A place of no greed, death or hatred of all life, A place where yesterday, today and tomorrow will be all right, Crossed the borders strapped with numbness in your soul, Flash of light as darkness fills the hole. No pain is felt from those that die, Remember the tears shed from the innocent child’s eyes. Fear is your only friend ... may he guide you to your bitter end. Sammy Barnes Ocean City
Important to get educated before wind hearings Editor: It is imperative we all educate ourselves prior to BOEM’s (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management) offshore wind session on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Ocean City Elementary School. I recently viewed an informative presentation on offshore wind by Lisa Quattrocki Knight, MD/PhD, a founder of Green Oceans (greenoceans.org). As a self-identified “lifelong liberal Democrat,” she is a firm believer in climate change and its peril to the planet. Initially, when the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) injected almost $400 billion into the renewable energy space, Dr. Quattrocki Knight believed “Offshore Wind” would be good for the planet. As one of the first wind projects was slated for construction off the Rhode Island coast (near where she lives), she wanted to learn more about it, and has spent the past year studying its many aspects. Dr. Quattrocki Knight found much that concerned her, which she puts forth in this presentation: rumble.com/v3p5j9t-green-oceanspresntati,on-on-wind-power-in-westport-mass-sept-.-19-2023.html. Some of Dr. Quattrocki Knight’s findings are: • Wind companies and oil and gas companies are virtually one and the same. Danish Oil & Natural Gas which now calls itself “Ørsted,” owns Block Island Wind, Revolution Wind, Skipjack Wind, Ocean Wind 1 & 2, South Fork Wind, and Sunrise Wind. Continued on Page 57
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Board of ed issue: what’s this about? The two most pressing questions posed by the escalating feud between the board of education and the offices of the state’s attorney and sheriff are why (?) and why now (?). Not once during the exchanges between the school board and these other county agencies has anyone specified why the schools’ handling of student safety issues has become suspect. Is this something new, or has it been bad for years, or is this some contrivance pushed out to the public for reasons unknown? No one has said the schools aren’t doing the job. Instead, it is being implied, starting with the surprising appearance of the letter from the state’s attorney and sheriff that suggested school officials had been covering up student safety problems rather than informing law enforcement agencies. The absence of a solid explanation for these vague allegations leaves the public to decide for itself whether the school system is protecting its image at the expense of student safety, or whether this is an expression of frustration by the state’s attorney and sheriff over the school system’s cloistered operations. Or, for that matter, whether this conflict is an extension of the county commissioners’ attempt this year to exert more control over the county’s schools. Because no one is willing to talk on or off the record or produce any real information about this mounting controversy, the public is expected to take a side based on arguments without supporting evidence of any consequence. Before doing that, however, the public should consider this: the county’s public schools have been highly rated and well respected for decades — despite legitimate arguments with various boards of county commissioners over spending, and the inevitable rumors of coverups of serious problems. Was that good image all a ruse? That has to be asked because suddenly the system is accused of creating and concealing a huge financial mess as well as being soft on crime and student delinquency. Has a once great school system suffered a management collapse, is it thumbing its nose at reasonable attempts to rein in a program gone rogue? Or is this just politics born of a desire to bust up school board autonomy and exert control of local education? The public can’t know without smoking gun facts, which have yet to be produced. All it can do is look at what is happening and ask: Why? And, after all these years, why now?
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There I was, walking down the hall at the end of the day and saying goodnight to everyone as I headed for the door. “Good night, Herman.” “Night.” “Good night, Jacinda.” “See ya tomorrow.” “Good night, Weezy.” “Bye.” “Good night, Jordan, Nancy and Brunella.” “Good night, good night, good night.” Then, as I reached the exit, I offered one last farewell: “and good night, John Boy, wherever you are.” By This, I thought, was worth Stewart at least a chuckle, but no. Dobson Nada, zip, not even a groan of recognition. How could this be? I wondered. This was a famous line in “The Waltons” television series about a Depression-era family in the Virginia mountains. Every episode ended with a bedtime exchange featuring the older teenager John Boy, his parents, grandparents and 12 dozen or so younger siblings saying “good night” to each other in one long recitation. John Boy was usually the last to be mentioned, and therefore ripe for my own script revisions. I was never into semi-sappy family dramas, but John Boy was kind of a dweeb, so I found it amusing to add to the show-ending spiel, “Good night, John Boy ... and, by the way, Pa says he’s wise to your fascination with National Geographic magazine.” As well as, “Good night, John Boy ...
Grandpa shot your pig. Hooray sausage!” The thing was I didn’t identify much with John Boy, who was too studious, too sensitive, and too understanding for my taste. “John Boy! John Boy! Sissy just ran over Billy-Bob with a steamroller and now he looks like a hallway runner rug!” “Oh, that’s terrible! I’ll have to explain to her why it’s wrong for human beings to run over each other ... right after I record the sadness of it all in my journal.” In many respects, John Boy was the human incarnation of Lassie, for whom I lost respect after she rescued Timmy for the umpteenth time without complaint. Timmy, obviously, was an idiot, constantly falling into wells and such, and you yearned to hear Lassie say just once, after being instructed to drive the backhoe down there to fetch him, “You know what? I’m sick of this saving Timmy business. What about my needs?” But back to the main discussion. When I got home that evening after my no-laugh departure from work, I reported, “A strange thing happened at work today. I made a John Boy joke and no one laughed.” “John Boy?” she asked. “You know, from The Waltons.” “That was 50 years ago! Maybe it would help if you updated your material to when people were alive.” “Well now,” I retorted, “all I can say is, ‘Help me, Lassie, my humor has fallen into the well of irrelevance.’” “You do realize, of course,” she countered, “that Timmy turned 73 in March.” Yow! She has a point. Maybe I’ll move up to “Seinfeld,” which last aired in 1998. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
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OCVFC VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Turk named OCVFD member of the year twice In nine years at OCVFD, life member won two training awards, served as chaplain By Steve Price Contributing Writer (Oct. 20, 2023) This week our Volunteer Spotlight will shine on past chaplain and current life member of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, Phil Turk. Phil is originally from Laurel, and a 1985 graduate of Salisbury University. He moved to West Ocean City in 1988 to raise his family and accepted a position as sales manager with the Harrison Group. Later he worked for many years for the D3 group, providing websites and internet marketing
services to many businesses and golf courses in Ocean City and throughout the county. Phil was also actively involved in several community organizations including the OC Lions, Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, Atlantic United Methodist Church, and the Ocean City Parrotheads, to name a few. Currently semi-retired, Turk is caring at home for his 96-year-old mother. Firefighter Turk joined the OCVFC on Oct. 2, 2002, when his son, Cameron, became an OCVFC Cadet at the age of 14. Neither Phil nor his son had any previous fire service experience, but Cameron’s mother’s family had a
long history of service in the company. His great uncle, Harry Cropper, served as the first fire chief of the company. Two other uncles, Art Davis and Dale Timmons, also proudly served in the OCVFC and are well-respected members of the Ocean City community. During his 19 years of active service, Turk held the position of secretary of the organization in 2021 and has served many years as chaplain of the OCVFC and was the first member of the company to join the Federation of Fire Chaplains. Phil has also completed many years of fire training and is currently a ProBoard-Certified Firefighter I and II. Phil has been a two-time winner of the prestigious Al Harmon Advanced Training Award and has twice been named the OCVFC Member of the Year. Turk recalls one EMS call as the “most significant event” of his fire service career. While having dinner at a restaurant in Lower Delaware one evening in the Spring of 2002, Turk used his EMT training and the Heimlich maneuver to save the life of a choking man. Phil said his greatest accomplishment in the fire service is his active membership with a group of welltrained volunteers. A professional group of volunteers where their “shared” talents and skills provide the company with the ability to respond safely and responsibly to the emergency needs of our neighbors and visitors to our community. Firefighter Turk is very proud to have been part of the committee in-
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volved in the establishment of the firefighters memorial at North Division Street near the Boardwalk arch. He is also proud to participate in the annual 9/11 events at the memorial. It is his hope that future generations will visit the memorial and learn about the events that took place on 9/11/2001. He also hopes that those who see the annual display of the “twin beams” of light at the memorial will understand that they represent the “twin towers” that collapsed on 9/11 with the loss of 343 FDNY firefighters. Sept.11, 2001, is a day we, as firefighters, vowed never to forget. We thank Phil for his years of service devoted to protecting the lives and property of our residents and visitors to our community. For membership information or to learn more about the volunteer fire company, visit www.ocvfc.com
Art league OC seeking tree decorators for Winterfest (Oct. 20, 2023) The Art League of Ocean City is seeking 20 groups and businesses to decorate 20 holiday trees at this year’s Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park. The Trees for the Arts program benefits the important youth art programs of the art league. Groups, businesses and nonprofits are invited to enter the tree decorating contest. Visitors to the Trees for the Arts display will vote for their favorite tree and choose the winner of a $500 cash prize. For a $25 entry fee, the art league will provide each group with an undecorated 7.5-foot artificial tree displayed inside the heated Winterfest of Lights pavilion as well as electricity to the tree. Groups must decorate their trees between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Nov. 8 and 9. The trees will be on
display during the run of Winterfest from Nov. 16 through Dec. 31. “Get your creative juices flowing and come up with an extraordinary theme or décor concept,” Aubrey Sizemore, the art league’s events coordinator, said in a news release. “Have fun with lights, ornaments, ribbons, messaging, or whatever you can dream up. If you’re interested, we encourage you to sign up early, as only 20 trees are available to decorate.” Home Depot in Berlin donated 10 of the artificial trees for the event. The art league is seeking donations of 10 more 7.5-foot artificial trees to complete the exhibit. For donation or other information, contact Aubrey Sizemore at aubrey@artleagueofoceancity.org or 410-524-9433.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Red Army’s recapture of Ukranian cities detailed By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer This week, 80 years ago, the Red Army recaptured the Ukrainian cities of Melitopol and Dnepropetrovsk. Melitopol is located in the Zaporizhzhia Province of Ukraine, which is located on the Sea of Azov and covers an area of 10,495 square miles with a population — before the recent Russian invasion — of 1,640,000. Zaporizhzhia Province was carved out of the Dnepropetrovsk Province in 1939. That province is north of, and contiguous to, Zaporizhzhia Province and had, before the Russian invasion, a population of more than three million. Before the Russian occupation of Crimea in 2014, Melitopol was known as the “Gateway to the Crimea,” as 80 percent of the trains to the peninsula passed through the city, while the roads in the summer were clogged with traffic to the peninsula’s Black Sea resorts. Prior to the Russian invasion, the city’s population was approximately 148,000. The Germans captured Melitopol on Oct. 6, 1941. Within a week, the entire Jewish population of the city – 2,000 – had been murdered. Dnepropetrovsk is located 243 miles southeast of Kyiv, on the Dnieper River. It was established in 1797 by Catherine the Great, and was named Yekaterinoslav in her honor. It was renamed Dnepropetrovsk in 1926, to honor Ukrainian Communist Grigory Ivanovich Petrovsky. The name was changed once again in 2016 to Dnipro, the Ukrainian name of the great river. Prior to the Russian invasion, the city had a population of close to one million and was the fourth largest city in the country. Its population in 1939 was 526,000, of which 89,525 were Jewish. The city was captured by the Germans on Aug. 26, 1941. By that time, there were only 17,000 Jews left in the city. Almost all of them were murdered within the next two years.
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On Aug. 11, 1943, Hitler ordered the construction of a defensive line — the Panther-Wotan Line — generally along the Dnieper River. At 1,400 miles long, the Dnieper River is the third largest river in Europe. The German defensive line ran from Narva in Estonia on the Baltic Sea to the Sea of Azov. The southern part of the line ran roughly along the great river until it departed from it in the Donets Basin to the Sea of Azov, instead of following the great river’s curve to the Black Sea, in order to protect access to the Crimean Peninsula. Work was begun immediately. Defensive works were constructed along the Molochna River which empties into the Sea of Azov. The Soviet Southern Front, under the command of Fyodor Ivanovich Tolbukhin, set its sights on breaking the Panther-Wotan line, of which Melitopol was the lynchpin. Tolbukhin launched his offensive on Aug. 16, and penetrated the German defenses along the Mius River. Tagenrog, on the Sea of Azov, was liberated on Aug. 30, 1943. Donetsk — known then as Stalino — was liberated on Sept. 8. The Red Army reached the Molochna River on Sept. 22, and paused there briefly. After a couple of days, Gen. Tolbukhin’s Southern Front, with little preparation, in order to prevent the Germans from further fortifying their line and to prevent them from further destruction of the Ukraine, renewed its offensive. Gen. Tolbukhin sent the Twenty-Eighth Army, commanded by Ukrainian Vasily Gerasimenko to the south of Melitopol. The rest of the Gen. Tolbukhin’s Southern Front — Second Guards Army, commanded by Georgy Zakharov; Fifth Shock Army, commanded by Vyacheslav Tsvetayev; Forty-Fourth Army, commanded by Ukrainian Vasily Afanasyevich Khomenko; and Fifty-First Army, comContinued on Page 58
Continued from Page 54 British Petroleum and Equinor (i.e., Norway’s Statoil) co-own Empire Wind and Beacon Wind. Avangrid (co-owner of Vineyard Wind) is owned by the Spanish oil company, Iberdrola. Shell co-owns the Atlantic Shores and South Coast wind projects. • American taxpayers are paying 30 percent of the construction costs (although wind companies are now asking for 40-50percent), without receiving any equity. • Covering 2.2 million acres of the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf, wind projects are slated to be built in some of our most precious marine resource areas. One location is Coxes Ledge off the coast of Rhode Island (one of the most fertile marine ecosystems in the world) threatening the survival of the Southern New England cod and risking the extinction of the North Atlantic right whale. Another being the largest horseshoe crab sanctuary in the world off the Delaware coast. Many may not know that horseshoe crab blood is essential to the security of almost all
medicines, IVs, vaccines and cancer treatments. BOEM has chosen to ignore NOAA’s finding and letters regarding the detrimental impacts to our oceans. • Critical information in wind companies’ Environmental Impact Statements (such as emergency response plans) is withheld from the public as being confidential. BOEM has refused attempts by Green Oceans and other groups to gain access via a Freedom of Information Act request. • Wind companies are not required to set aside any funding for decommissioning until projects have been up and running for 10 years. After the projects are built, they are then sold to LLCs that can easily walk away should disaster occur, saddling ratepayers with clean-up costs which could be up to 10 percent of the construction cost. I implore everyone to listen to this presentation before our meeting on Oct. 24. D.ianna Harris West Ocean City
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 57 manded by Yakov Grigorevich Kreizer — struck to the north of the city. Gen. Kreizer was the first Soviet general to receive the Hero of the Soviet Union star. The Red Army established a bridgehead across the Dnieper on Sept. 25, which the Germans were unable to dislodge, despite spirited attempts. Soviet forces were opposed by the new Sixth Army — not to be confused with the one that had been destroyed at Stalingrad — commanded by KarlAdolf Hollidt. He was promoted to Col.-Gen. on Sept. 1, 1943. German forces in this area had been thinned to support the unsuccessful effort at Kursk. Gen. Tolbukhin’s Southern Front smashed through German defenses on Oct. 15, and headed for the Dnieper River, isolating Axis forces in the Crimea. The Southern Front was renamed Fourth Ukrainian Front on Oct. 20, 1943, with Tolbukhin still in command. Melitopol was finally liberated, after 10 days of combat, on Oct. 23, 1943. The Hero of the Soviet Union star was awarded to 87 soldiers and airmen for their role in the liberation of the city. Three days later, the Third Ukrainian Front, commanded by Ukrainian Rodion Yakovlevich Malinovsky, liberated Dnepropetrovsk. Gen. Malinovsky’s troops had liberated Mariupol
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OBITUARIES on the Sea of Azov on Sept. 10, and then Zaporizhzhia in a surprise nightattack on Oct. 13, 1943. The Germans withdrew from the city the next day. Both had been under the German jackboot for two years. Within two weeks of its capture, on Oct. 8, 1941, all of Mariupol’s Jewish citizens had been murdered. The Red Army prevented the Germans from doing what it had done in 1941 — destroy the great Dnipro River Dam at Zaporizhzhia, although it was seriously damaged. Both Gens. Tolbukhin and Malinovsky would finish the war as highly decorated Marshals and both are entombed in the Kremlin Wall in Red Square, Moscow. For their performance in liberating these Ukrainian cities, both were awarded the Order of Kutusov, named for the Russian Field Marshal that bested Emperor Napoleon in The Patriotic War. Eighty years ago, German Panthers and Tigers prowled the land. Today, German Leopards are on the hunt, searching for their Russian prey. Next Week: Battle of Changde Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.
C. JAMES HOLLOWAY JR. (JIM) Ocean Pines C. James Holloway Jr. (Jim), 86, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away after a brief illness on Oct. 12, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in Salisbury, he was the beloved husband of Betty Larmore Holloway and son of the late Claude J. and Grace T. Holloway. A graduate of Wicomico High School, class of 1955, Jim continued his education to earn a bachelor’s degree majoring in economics with a minor in mathematics from Washington College in 1959. Memberships included the Kappa Alpha National Social Fraternity, Omicron Delta Kappa Society, National Leadership Honor Society, and treasurer of the senior class. He was honored by the Washington College athletic hall of fame as a member of the 1958 baseball team. James Holloway Post graduate education included a master of business administration degree from George Washington University in 1962 while working for the L. Holloway & Bro. Produce Company, in Washington, D.C. Jim had a distinguished 35-year federal government career with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission first in Brookhaven, New York, and then in Washington, D.C. He earned a Meritorious Service Award for Administrative Excellence and retired in 1997 as a special assistant to the Chief Finance Officer. A faithful husband, dedicated father, and grandfather, he resided in Rockville, for over 30 years. He was a member of the Rockville United Methodist Church, Montgomery County Barbershop Harmony Association, and a baseball coach with the Rockville Boys Baseball Association. His retirement years spent in Ocean Pines allowed him to pursue his love of travel, golf and the ocean. He participated as a member of the community church and the Pine Tones Chorus. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Betty L. Holloway; son,
Paul J. Holloway (Kristi); daughter Linda H. Schueler (Jeffrey); and five grandchildren, Sarah Consolazio (Joe), Matthew Holloway (Sammi), Beth Holloway, Philip Schueler and Paul Schueler. Also surviving are a sister, Carolyn H. Banks; and a brother, Robert A. Holloway. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Virginia H. Toadvine. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Holloway Funeral Home, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury. Family and friends will be received from 1-2 p.m. at the Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Community Foundation, “Wi Hi Class of ’55 Scholarship Fund” at cfes.org/memorial. VIRGINIA ANN MCEWAN KUBIAK Berlin On Oct. 9, 2023, Virginia Ann McEwan Kubiak, affectionately known as Ginny, peacefully left this world with her devoted husband, Rick, and cherished daughter, Alison, enveloping her in their loving embrace within the comforting confines of her home in Berlin. Her passing marked the end of a courageous fight against ovarian cancer. V.A. Kubiak Ginny's journey began in WinstonSalem, North Carolina, surrounded by the affection of her parents, Virginia and Joseph McEwan. She is survived by her cherished siblings Beverly Head (Steve) from Raleigh, North Carolina, and Charles McEwan (Judy) from Austin, Texas. In addition to her siblings, she leaves behind nieces and nephews who held a special place in her heart: Stephanie Hall (TC) from Raleigh, North Carolina, Elizabeth Wood (Randy) from Gulf Shores, Alabama, Joe McEwan (Jennifer) from Austin, Texas, and Trent McEwan (Stephanie) from Alpharetta, Georgia. Ginny also leaves behind a wide circle of cousins and very dear friends who will forever Continued on Page 59
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 58 cherish her memory in their hearts. Ginny's life was a remarkable journey of unwavering dedication, heartfelt passion, and boundless love. Her educational journey began with her graduation from Parkland High School in 1970. She then went on to achieve a bachelor of science degree in home economics and education from East Carolina University in 1974, laying the foundation for a rewarding and meaningful career. Destiny wove a beautiful tale in Ginny's life. In 1975, she and Rick were serendipitously paired at a friend's wedding. Their love story deepened in 1979 when they crossed paths again after Rick's return from Okinawa, culminating in a heartfelt wedding at the Base Chapel in Quantico, Virginia, in 1981. Ginny and Rick embarked on their journey as homeowners in 1981 when they settled in Woodbridge, Virginia, a place they were blessed to call home for an incredible 35 years. Their joy was multiplied in 1984 when they welcomed their cherished daughter, Alison, into the world. Alison, a mirror image of her mother, carries forward Ginny's remarkable qualities with pride and grace. In 1992, Ginny returned to her true calling in education. Her career led her to Potomac Senior High School and later to Woodbridge Senior High School as an assistant principal, where she found a deep sense of community among students, teachers and support staff. Retirement found Ginny and Rick in the tranquil embrace of Ocean Pines, where they relished the warmth of friends and neighbors, savoring the joys of each passing day. Ginny's heart brimmed with a passionate zest for life and a diverse range of interests. She held a deep affection for NFL football, reveled in board games and card games, and enjoyed various forms of arts and crafts, where her creativity knew no bounds. In her retirement years, she discovered newfound loves, from the green fairways of her local golf course to the pages of her cherished book club and the intricate world of quilting. Her unwavering commitment to service shone brightly as she dedicated herself to volunteering with several local hospital-related groups. Ginny's legacy is one of love, faith, dedication and service. She touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be forever cherished and remembered for her unwavering love and enduring legacy of devotion to family, friends, and community. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Community Church at Ocean Pines, 1227 Racetrack Road, Berlin. The visitation will begin at noon with the service to follow at 1 p.m.
A Celebration of Life will be held following the funeral service beginning at 3 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront (Dunes Manor), 2800 Baltimore Ave, Ocean City. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Community Church at Ocean Pines (ccaop.org/) or the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute (tidalhealth.org/about-us/donate). Arrangements have been entrusted to Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home, 302-436-8421, and condolences may be sent by visiting bishophastingsfh.com. CATHLEEN JEANNE WIST Berlin Cathleen Jeanne Wist passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, after a battle with brain cancer. She was 64. Cathy, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Huntington, New York, on April 4, 1959, to Paul and Judy Burns. She Cathleen Wist would eventually move with her family to Southold, New York, and graduate from Southold High School in 1977. After high school, Cathy attended Quinnipiac College in Connecticut to pursue a degree in occupational ther-
apy. It’s there that she would meet her former husband, Ronald Wist, whom she would marry in 1981. Cathy and Ron would spend time in Maine and West Virginia before settling in Asheville, North Carolina, in 1984. It’s there that they would welcome two sons, John William Wist and Ronald Marc Wist Jr. Cathy spent several years doing inpatient occupational therapy but spent the majority of her working years treating patients as a home care OT. It’s not an exaggeration to say that Cathy drove hundreds of thousands of miles to care for patients in their homes, many of whom informally adopted her as a part of their families. In 1999, the Wist family moved to Berlin, where Cathy would continue home care until her retirement in 2022. Cathy loved to travel with her family, taking annual summer road trips in their RV. After her children graduated high school, Cathy and Ron started traveling more internationally with trips to Italy and, Cathy’s favorite, Ireland. There was always one thing Cathy made sure to leave the house with: her knitting. She was a skilled and talented knitter and loved to create sweaters, shawls, blankets and socks for friends, family and even her patients. Cathy enjoyed attending wool and sheep festivals, hunting through yarn shops for skeins upon skeins of
yarn, and stopping to visit “sheep’s” whenever and wherever she saw them. For many years, Cathy could be found every Sunday greeting folks at the door of Ocean Pines Community Church and serving in Stephen Ministry. Shortly before she was diagnosed with a brain tumor, Cathy launched an initiative called The Jesus Marathon to encourage attenders to spend time walking and praying with the goal of getting the congregation to take more than 250,000 steps. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Judy. She is survived by her two children, John (Lauren) Wist and Marc (Liz) Wist; her brother, Paul (Bob) (Liz) Burns Jr., and sister, Nancy (Cara) Fischer; five grandchildren, Eliot, Evelyn and Emilia Wist, and Cullen and Quaid Wist; and ex-husband, Ron. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Oct. 28, at First Presbyterian Church of Southold, New York. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: East End Hospice Kanas Center for Hospice Care 1 Meeting House Road Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 Donations can also be made online at eeh.org/ways-to-give/donate/ and designated to the Kanas Center for Hospice Care.
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SDHS prevails at homecoming By Bruce C. Walls Contributing Writer Oct. 20, 203) For high school football players, winning their homecoming game is an important milestone in their athletic careers. Everyone is there — family friends and others. It’s a must-win game. The team has to come through. The home crowd is counting on it. And last Friday night in Berlin, the undefeated Seahawks of Stephen Decatur High School delivered on that unspoken contract between players and the home crowd with a high scoring 4420 conference win over undefeated Ridgely-based North Caroline High School. It started early and ended with the final seconds slowly ticking off the game clock. “I just couldn’t be prouder of these kids tonight,” beamed Stephen Decatur Head Coach Jake Coleman. “They did a great job. They’re a very, very talented team. Early on, North Caroline looked like they had some momentum, but our offense really put the pressure on them and we got their defense stopped.” Stephen Decatur threw for 228 passing yards and rushed 150-yards for a total of 378-yards overall. For their effort, the Bulldogs gained 187-yards rushing and 71 in the air. Careen
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Number 5 Amarian Manuel carries while Number 0 Davin Chandler clears the way during a drive at last Friday’s homecoming game.
Bolden was named Offensive Player of the Game. Stephen Decatur scored two quick touchdowns in the opening quarter and two more before the half. Halftime cer-
emonies included crowning Summer Knupp this year’s homecoming queen, while the Seahawks’ Brycen Coleman was crowned Home coming King. When they returned from the
break, the Seahawks went to work silencing the Bulldog’s bark, 44-20, the Berlin team’s record to 7-0 going into Thursday’s contest with 2-5 Wicomico.
SDHS golf team claims victories (Oct. 20, 2023) Stephen Decatur High’s golf team is on a hot streak with two recent wins. On Oct. 9 at River Marsh Golf Course, Coach Dan Stearman said in an email that the team competed in the district championship with 16 other teams. Stephen Decatur High’s team won the event with a team score of 314. The winning score was led by Kole Kohut’s 74, Clayton McCabe’s 77, Evan Oglesby’s 78 and Sam Boger’s 85. All four players qualified for the state tournament that will be held at the University of Maryland. On Thursday, Stearman said Decatur competed in the Bayside Championship at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course against Kent Island. With a team score of 321, Decatur won the match. The leading scorers were Boger with 77, McCabe with 78, and Kohut and Evan Oglesby with 83.
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Pictured, from left, are Stephen Decatur High School golf team members Sam Boger, Kole Kohut, Clayton McCabe, Evan Oglesby and Jasper Davis after their match on Oct. 9 at River Marsh Golf Course.
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SURF REPORT
Age-old surf inquiry: To leash or not to leash? By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (Oct. 20, 2023) To leash or not to leash? Had William Shakespere been alive today, and had he been a surfer the great bard of England may very well have asked this question. Leashes attached to surfboards, bodyboards, and stand-up paddleboards are pretty much common place these days, though there was a time when this wasn’t so. If one fell off their board while riding a wave swimming to retrieve it was the only option. Swimming was as much a part of
surfing as paddling, catching a wave, and riding it. Simply put, swimming was part of the process. But leashes are not foolproof. They can become detached from the board or the rider or even both. In no way is a leash a substitute for one’s ability to get around in the water and back to land under their own power without the aid of a board which turns out to be a great floatation device as well as a vehicle to ride waves. So a leash becomes an accessory. It is both a safety and convenience item desired by most but ironically not all. It all depends on the individual. Picture a hot, humid, summer day with small, clean, warm, glassy waves. One might decide to go with-
out a leash and just enjoy a swim if necessary to get their board back underneath them if a wipeout should occur. Now think of a cold winter scenario. The air along with wind chill is rather frigid and the waves are large and quite challenging, with water temperatures in the low forties. To use a leash in those conditions would pretty much be a no brainer. Each of these situations are on opposite ends of the spectrum and most surfing sessions lie somewhere in the middle. Using a leash is most probably the best and smartest thing to do. If for no other reason it can prevent an errant board from injuring someone else in the water or even damag-
ing another’s equipment. A word of caution, though: Make sure that your own board doesn’t cause injury to yourself. This can and does happen on occasion. So there you have it. A little treatise on surfboard leashes. An accessory? A necessary piece of sports equipment? As surfing evolves, the leash would probably be a part of that evolution. No, they aren’t just for dogs and yes they can be used with longboards. A good quality leash should always be a surfing asset. Make sure there’s availability. — Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City
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HOMECOMING QUEEN CROWNED Newly crowned Stephen Decatur High Homecoming Queen Summer Knupp poses for a photo with her parents, Ray and Tiffany Knupp.
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SDHS’ Morgan Sullivan, #2, controls the ball during last Thursday’s game against JMB.
Seahawks suffer loss to JMB By Bruce C. Walls Contributing Writer (Oct. 20, 2023) After a valiant first half and most of the second, Stephen Decatur’s varsity girls’ soccer team surrendered to James M. Bennett High School 0-2 last Thursday evening at Louis H. Taylor field in at the high school in Berlin. Both teams battled hard in the game’s scoreless first half and throughout most of the second, but Seahawk defenses bobbled for a second and Bennett jumped on it to score two goals a minute apart. The first one hit with 17:39 min-
utes on the clock. The second quickly followed with 16:20 remaining to be played. “The effort was phenomenal,” Seahawk Head Coach Will Cooledge said of his team’s play. “Next week we go back to the drawing board and we work on our game, our style and continue to progress and improve it.” Bennett out-shot the Seahawks 18-1 resulting in the 0-2 loss. “That’s a really good team we were up against tonight They played hard and they had a plan and executed it very well. We didn’t execute today” Cooledge said.
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Hoemcoming King Brycen Coleman poses with Knupp and Principal Thomas Sites at Friday’s crowning.
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