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DOGGED PURSUIT The front seat occupants of this decorated Jeep see the crowd, while the bulldog in the back seems preoccupied with wondering what would happen if he clamped down on the bottom of that ghost sheet. They were just one of the many entries in the Halloween Drive in Disguise parade on the Boardwalk last Saturday afternoon.
Resort wins ‘sustainability’ award OC honored for second time for steps taken to ensure environmental responsibility By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) Two times the charm, at least it is for the Town of Ocean City, as it celebrates receiving the Sustainable Maryland Certified Award once again for its efforts in implementing environmentally responsible living practices. “I thought it was quite an honor … to be recognized for our efforts,” Mayor Rick Meehan said. “It’s a com-
munity effort, through the Green Team, Gail Blazer and her department, [and] we’re taking positive steps forward to resolve and address some of the problems that we face with regard to maintaining our standing as a sustainable community.” Meehan, alongside City Environmental Engineer Gail Blazer and Councilman Mark Paddack, received the award during a ceremony at the Maryland Municipal League’s annual fall conference in Cambridge, Maryland on Oct. 15. To achieve certification, municipalities are required to form a Green Team drawn from the public, com-
munity leaders, municipal staff and officials. In addition to forming a Green Team, communities must satisfy a number of requirements, from climate change planning to conducting energy audits. “You only need 150 points, and we had 380 points,” Blazer said. “We really tried to take credit for all of the things we do.” Some of the projects recognized by Sustainable Maryland include the Cigarette Butt Huts, which were strategically placed cigarette butt receptacles intended to reduce cigarette See RESORT Page 62
By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) The possibility of expanding paid parking anywhere in Ocean City was rejected last Thursday, when resort government’s parking task force turned thumbs down to all but one option on the table: the do-nothing option. Not quite half of the 19 members on the advisory body attended the session to consider the alternatives, and those who did voted 4-2 to recommend that the City Council take no action. Serving on the task force and at session were Councilmembers Dennis Dare, Mary Knight and John Gehrig, City Engineer Terry McGean, business owners Hale Harrison, Chris Mitchell, Joe Groves and resident Joe Kostelac. Most adamant in his opposition to more paid parking was Harrison, who contended that the various plans as presented by McGean were overly complicated and unnecessary. The options encompassed areas as small as 11th to 33rd Street, to as large as 11th Street to the MarySee CITY Page 64
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Commissioners accept new volunteer firefighter benefits County fire marshal hiring process change will go to public hearing on Nov. 19 By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) Proposals to increase volunteer firefighter and ambulance company benefits and to change the appointment process for the Worcester County fire marshal were reviewed at the Worcester County Commissioner’s meeting last Tuesday. The benefits for the Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) are retroactively effective July 1, 2019. LOSAP was created on July 1, 2000 to help increase firefighter recruitment and retention through a monetary award system based on the length of the volunteer’s active service. Under the old system, volunteers received either a monthly or annual award. Volunteers 45 or older on or before Dec. 21, 1999 can select monthly. The benefits are $50 a month for a maximum of 120 months for a total award of $6,000. To receive these benefits, the volunteer must be 60 years old, have completed 25 years of active service or be a life member of Gold Badge Member status. Volunteers 44 years and younger as of Dec. 31, 1999 and all new members received an annual award of $200 into an investment account and accrued benefits to the age of 60 or 30 years of active service. Under the new plan, there would be no age requirement to receive ben-
efits. Volunteers would have to complete 25 years of active service and the benefit awards would increase from $6,000 to $10,000. In addition, new volunteers after Jan. 1, 2020 would receive a one-time flat rate of $2,500 retention bonus after five years of active service. According to County Human Resources Director Stacy Norton, the county approved the plan’s concept for the FY20 budget and the commissioners will decide how to fund the benefits. County Commissioner Jim Bunting moved to approve the LOSAP changes and County Commissioner Joshua Nordstrom seconded. A proposed amendment for the Worcester County fire marshal hiring process will go to a public hearing at the county commissioner’s meeting on Nov. 19. The Worcester County Fire Prevention Committee, which consists of the fire chiefs for each fire company chartered by the county commissioners, currently would submit a list of names for the commissioner’s consideration for hiring the county fire marshal. With the establishment of the Worcester County Human Resources Office, that department now coordinates the application and selection process for all county employees. The amendment would remove the Fire Prevention Committee from the hiring process and redirect it to human resources. County Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic called for a vote on moving the issue to the public hearing and Nordstrom seconded the motion.
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Pilot scholarship program to help paramedic tuition By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) To encourage more young people to become volunteer firefighters, the Worcester County Commissioners last Tuesday approved a pilot paramedic scholarship program that would pay $8,000 in tuition fees to two students who pursue paramedic certification at Wor-Wic Community Tim Jerscheid College. A resolution offered by County Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic, with a second from Commissioner Joshua Nordstrom, stipulates that the applicant must live in Worcester County and must earn the Wor-Wic undergraduate certificate in Emergency Medical ServicesParamedic program. That graduating student would then work for the local volunteer fire company for at least 24 months after graduation. County Chief Administrative Officer Harold Higgins said the idea for the program arose out of conversations between fire chiefs, the commissioners and county staff about
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improving firefighter recruitment and retention. “There’s a need for younger firefighters,” Higgins said. “Volunteer service to the fire companies to me is a tradition of various families. I see two or three generations and I’ve seen four generations. It’s inherent to the community and a family history.” Higgins said working with Wor-Wic, which receives funding from the county, “gives an opportunity to an individual who may not have the financial capabilities to enter into the program.” According to Stockton Fire Chief
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By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) The Ocean City Council on Monday approved a first reading of an ordinance that authorizes the conveyance of property to the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company for the expansion of its West Ocean City station. Fire company President Jay Jester and Public Works Director Hal Adkins had made the request on April 30 to absorb 1.7 acres of land on Keyser Point Road so Station 5 can be expanded to include more live-in suites, apparatus bays and additional storage. Currently, the station has three small live-in suites, but need more because of the popularity of the company’s live-in program. “Seven years ago we had no idea … that the live in program would be as successful as it has been,” Jester said. He described the suites as “prison cells,” and said they were constantly occupied.
He also told the council the building’s apparatus bays were at capacity, yet many utility vehicles and supports trailers, which cost tens of thousands of dollars, remained outside at the mercy of the elements. The need for storage space is so severe, he said, that the company has no choice but to use the apparatus bay floors for that purpose. In addition, the Ladies Auxiliary had asked for an office space for several years, as it has been sharing the president’s small office area.
Former City Solicitor Guy Ayres, who passed away on Aug. 31, had recommended to the council that it approve the request, as long as the transfer received county approval first. Six months later, Adkins returned to the council on Oct. 7, and said the county had given its approval, so the council voted unanimously to move it to first reading. Following the council’s decision Monday night, the request will move to second reading.
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WHP residents tell of harassment, assault By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) Claims of verbal harassment and physical assault involving the seasonal and full-time residents of White Horse Park have only added to the drama of year-round occupants seeking permission to continue living in the seasonal community. The case of five full-time residents will go to the Board of Zoning Appeals, presumably in the second week of November, where they will argue that Worcester County government waited too long to enforce the seasonal residency rules required by the park’s current zoning status. As it stands, the community’s zoning stipulates that residents may only occupy their properties for 30 consecutive days, or an aggregate of 60 days, between Sept. 30 and April 1, while they may live there full-time throughout the other months. However, following the county commissioners’ decision in September not to rezone the parcel, residents who violate the zoning standards could begin receiving fines of up to $1,000 a day after Nov. 1. As for the assault case, full-time resident Bob Harrison said an altercation between himself and Melissa Peters, acting president of the board of directors at the park, occurred just prior to the Sept. 21 board of directors meeting at the park. “They opened the door at 10 and I started to go through it,” Harrison said. “She [Peters] jumped in front of me and put her hands on me. As soon as she did that, I pushed her out of the way and walked in.” Harrison filed charges against Peters two days later. The case will be tried on Dec. 6. Peters is charged with second-degree assault. She declined to comment.
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Both full-time and seasonal residents of the White Horse Park campground subdivision in Berlin have claimed that verbal harassment and one case of physical assault has torn apart the once friendly community.
Meanwhile, Donna Linkins and Jeff Zablocki, both seasonal residents, alleged that there have been overdoses and hard drug deals amongst the fulltimers and their visitors in the park, but Lt. Ed Schreier with the Worcester County Sheriff’s office stated that the office has not investigated any controlled dangerous substance cases in White Horse Park in over a year. What the seasonal and full-timers can at least agree on is how divided the community has become. “It feels like the North against the South,” Harrison said. Zablocki said seasonal owners fear the park rules will be controlled by a minority population. “At the last meeting, it was the equivalent of how Democrats and Republicans act,” Zablocki said. “There is no working across the aisle.” Zablocki said that the full-time res-
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between the residents has interrupted typical community life. “It’s been such a disrupting thing that our board of directors can’t actually hold a meeting,” Seeders said. “The last meeting was actually cancelled.” The sign at the entrance to the park states that the October board of directors meeting is cancelled. According to Seeders, the board of directors has been booed and verbally harassed by full-time residents at meetings. Linkins the full-time residents harassed and bullied the past two board presidents until they resigned, leaving Peters as the acting president. She added that some of the bullying and harassment has been directed at seasonal residents, leaving them in fear of retaliation. “Why are 50 people holding this enSee SEASONAL Page 10
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By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) Ocean City government’s two-franchise beach photography bidding program is now a one-franchise system, or it will be if the City Council approves a final reading of an ordinance that will do away with the old approach. The council on Monday voted to approve a first reading of the ordinance that would require bidders to make one offer of at least $225,000, rather than two, $150,000 minimum offers. The proposed change will move on to second reading and vote on Nov. 4. This change came about on Sept. 10, when the council reviewed a bid of $76,250 made by Telescope Pictures coowner Jonathan Cameron for the second beach photo franchise. “Rather than retaining a two-franchise system with different minimum bid amounts, I felt it best to merge the franchise into one system,” City Clerk Diana Chavis said. “Having a two-franchise system, equal in all respects except for the minimum bid, would have established an unfair criteria for future bidding.” Cameron, who now owns the soonto-be singular beach franchise, said he and his wife/business partner Sam Cameron, were excited to continue the tradition of beach photos in Ocean City. “We didn’t want this tradition to go away—my wife has been getting it [beach photos] done for her whole life, and I’ve been involved in the company for 20 years,” Cameron said. Cameron got his start with Telescope Pictures in 2001 when he read a newspaper ad that said, “Live at the beach, make $10,000 and meet new friends.” “I called, it was a 1-800 number, and it said, ‘Congratulations you’re going to be living at the beach this summer,’” he recalled. He came to Ocean City, but was
shocked to learn that he had not gotten the job, and had to participate in a tryout. “At the end of the weekend, the owner [and the] manager brought me in and they said, ‘Thanks a lot, we’re going to pass, have a good summer,’” he said. “I just froze up and didn’t move.” When the owner and manager again told Cameron to leave, he replied that he didn’t have any gas left in his car, and continued to simply stand there. Eventually, they allowed Cameron to stay, and would later hire him — after some training. “I fell in love with the customers, photography, just making people happy,” he said. Now, the Camerons own Telescope Pictures, after buying out the company from former owner Pat McLaughlin, who had decided to not renew his contract with the city. Telescope Pictures has three offices: one at 209 16th Street, another at 4805 Coastal Highway and the third uptown at11805 Coastal Highway. They run the company with Tim Whitlock, human resources and IT management, and Charlie Fogel, lead recruiter and uptown branch general manager. Last December, the Camerons submitted the sole bid for one of the two beach photography franchises, and then the second one in September this year. Now with both franchises, Cameron said the pair was focusing on preparing for the next season, and possibly adding new locations. “We’re focused on recruiting,” he said. “The biggest thing is recruiting.” Many of the 30 or so photographers who work for the Camerons are college students, so much of their time during the off-season is spent visiting schools and doing outreach. “It’s a fun job, they can make good money and we offer student housing,” Cameron said. “We really try to give
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Members of City Council voted unanimously to approve on first reading an ordinance that would change the Ocean City beach photography franchise system into a one-franchise system, rather than two. The current franchise holders are Jonathan and Sam Cameron, owners of Telescope Pictures.
them a good experience, and help them build their resumes as well.” Telescope Pictures also participates in the J-1 visa program, and Cameron said he and his wife were planning a trip to Europe to meet J-1 students who are interested in working for them. The company trains the new employees early in May up until the first week of June in order to prepare them for the season ahead. Around June 15 or 20, the company begins working in full throttle. “Those guys and girls on the beach are out there working hard,” Cameron said. “It’s a pleasure to deliver awesome photos to these families … and we love every single one [customer] that comes through our door, because they built the tradition.”
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By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) To move closer to Maryland Highway Safety Office’s zero deaths goal, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office applied for and received a grant totaling $5,000 from Maryland Highway Safety. The Worcester County Commissioners approved the grant during their meeting last Tuesday after hearing from Lt. Ed Schreier, who said the grant has three emphasis areas: aggressive driving, distracted driving and driving under the influence. He said that the enforcement grant will reimburse funds for officers working overtime to enforce motor vehicle laws to help decrease crashes and fatalities. “They’re all continuing to go up in percentage rates, killing our citizens and severely injuring people in our community,” Schreier said. In an interview, he added that the sheriff’s office uses data to place deputies in the areas where the most crashes have occurred. “We had a downward trend a couple years ago,” Schreier said. “A lot of
things could be contributed to that. Within the last two years, the numbers have climbed up.” Schreier said the areas he sees the most crashes are along Ed Schreier Coastal Highway, West Ocean City and Route 113 in Berlin and Pocomoke. Schreier said that the easiest way to prevent crashes is to follow the rules – particularly wearing seatbelts and following speed limits. “The seatbelt helps lengthen time the body is subjected to forces of crash, thus reducing amount of damage done to the body,” Schreier said. He added that deputies will not just be focused on enforcing traffic laws, but on educating vehicle operators as well. “Every patrol deputy is armed with information to enforce traffic laws,” Schreier said. “Traffic safety is public safety. If we’re trying to get drivers to adhere to rules, then that makes community we live in safer.”
One town’s trash...OC council votes to sell and dispose junk By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) Got junk? Well, apparently the city does, as members of OC Council voted unanimously Monday to approve the sale of various city-owned property. The items are as follows: a 2013 Northstar chemical sprayer, a 1998 International dump truck, a 1996 Volvo Side Load trash truck, a 2008 Salsco golf greens roller, a 2008
Ford Escape Hybrid, a 2006 Northstar pressure washer, six ball pitching machines, a pallet of parking tickets and 15 items simply labeled as “miscellaneous parking equipment.” Many of the items are being replaced by fresher technology, while some just flat out don’t work. Disposal notes include “wont’ start,” “dead battery,” and “inoperable.”
Seasonal residents ask for full-timers to follow zoning Continued from Page 6 tire park hostage?” Linkins said. She also questioned the reliability of the full-timer’s claim that they do not have the means to move. “These people aren’t as destitute as they make it out to be,” Linkins said. “Some of them own two properties and they plan on splitting their properties in the winter so they don’t have to leave. Now, that being said, there probably are a few hardship cases, but the county has also reached out with services to assist them.” Zablocki confirmed that he owns two properties in the park. Linkins defended the actions the park board of
directors have taken to enforce residency rules. “They’re just trying to keep low with the county and keep everything appeased so our park doesn’t get closed full-time for the winter,” Linkins said. “They have to do what the county at this point tells them to do to enforce and monitor this full-time living.” Zablocki agreed with the county’s decision to enforce seasonal residency, even if they chose to shut the park down. “I’ll defend whatever the county decides,” Zablocki said. “But whatever they decide, I hope it’s for all of the park and not just a portion of the park.”
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CITY COUNCIL BRIEFS By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) The following took place during Monday night’s City Council meeting:
Bike committee report DeLuca reported the addition of a new representative from the State Highway Administration, Mark Gillis, who would fill in if Jana Potvin, SHA Assistant district engineer, could not attend a meeting. He also reported that the police department and members of the committee had distributed a total of 865 bike lights in 2019, as compared to 208 last year. The program will be tabled until March 2020. DeLuca mentioned the West Ocean City hiker/biker trail project, which is on schedule and projected to be completed by the end of the year. Impediments to cycling on 67th Street have been resolved, while those on Siesta Villa are still being discussed. Impediments on 72nd and 73 Street are projected to be resolved by next spring. Awards for the Bicycle Friendly Communities application would be announced in November, the councilman said. Lastly, an Ocean City Strava profile has been created. Sgt. Rick Wawrzeniak and City Communications Manager Jes-
sica Waters worked together to develop the profile, and it is currently in its Beta stage. Strava is a cycling and running app that allows users to track their running and riding paths with GPS. Users may create their own paths, and share them publicly. Wawrzeniak suggested during the Oct. 9 meeting the possibility of creating a persona for the profile, much like Rodney the Lifeguard.
Police update OC Police Chief Ross Buzzuro reported to the council statistics on calls for service. Buzzuro said there was a 9.9 percent increase in officer calls for service this September, rising from 2,835 in 2018 to 3,117. He said there was 7.4 percent increase in citizen calls for service as well, from 2,114 to 2,271. Among the top 25 calls for service, Buzzuro said the top 10, which includes traffic stops and disorderly conduct, increased, because of an unsanctioned car event that took place at the end of the month. Councilman Tony DeLuca asked Buzzuro how the city had managed to reduce its smoking citations by 75 percent. Buzzuro said the 75 percent decrease of smoking citations was because of the police department’s
enforcement efforts, as well as educational efforts partaken by the city. He also said crime statistics are once again lower, and that the city would again see another year of decreased crimes.
Consent agenda The council voted unanimously to approve the following events: the 2020 Ocean City More than Pink Walk on April 25, the Sand Duels Beach Soccer Challenge Series on June 6-7 and July 25, as well as the Beach and Sand Soccer
Series on June 20-21 and Aug. 1. Councilman Mark Paddack asked why the event fees for the soccer events were significantly higher than those of the Pink Walk. City Special Events Coordinator Lisa Mitchell replied that the Pink Walk was a non-profit event, while the soccer events were for profit.
Absence Council President Lloyd Martin was absent for the meeting, so Council Secretary Mary Knight filled his role for him.
Public Works to conduct hydrant flushing, Sunday (Oct. 25, 2019) The Town of Ocean City’s Public Works Department will begin conducting the fall hydrant flushing of the water system on Sunday, Oct. 27. The hydrant flushing, which is done bi-annually, is scheduled to be done during the early morning hours. The project is expected to be completed by Thursday, Oct. 31. Residents and businesses are
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Showell Park concession project upcoming By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) Worcester County officials are looking to boost the popularity and marketability of Showell Park on Racetrack Road with a permanent concession facility and handicapped-accessible bathrooms, per the Americans With Disabilities Act. Director of Recreation and Parks Tom Perlozzo said the upcoming project was facilitated through a Maryland Program Open Space grant of $200,000 applied for last year. “The county is eligible for Program Open Space dollars [through] an annual appropriation,” he said. The pending upgrades at Showell Park are part of a five-year plan for the county’s parks. “In that plan, with Showell Park being one of them, was a $200,000 concession [and] bathroom project, along with some potential other park improvements,” he said. “That should start sometime this winter.” Located under 10 miles outside Ocean City, the 21-acre park features three fenced-in ballfields, primarily used for softball, with a pair that measure 280-feet and include LED lighting, while a third unilluminated field is 200 feet deep. The recreation facility also includes basketball courts, tennis/pickleball
courts, horseshoe and volleyball pits, pavilion area and two playgrounds segregated between ages 2-5 and 5-12. Noting the array of outdoor activities currently accommodated, Perlozzo said the planned improvements should help cement Showell Parks’ reputation as a premier recreation destination in northern Worcester County. “We had a concession operation out of a shed and we have a portable restroom contract, but now we’re going to change that all up to a permanent concession and bathroom facility,” he said. Plans also include building a new covered area to sit and eat, Perlozzo said. “The facility is getting very popular,” he said. “The feedback from the events that we had there [said] if we had a more permanent bathroom [and] concession facility we’d be able to attract some additional opportunities that the county could take advantage of.” Perlozzo envisions the finished product will improve the marketing potential for Showell Park and assist in luring sports tournaments to the region. “From that perspective, we anticipate the opportunity to go out and sell that as a destination location for the
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Upgrades, including permanent concession facilities and bathrooms, are slated to be completed by next spring at Showell Park on Racetrack Road following receipt of $200,000 in state funding for the endeavor.
county to attract softball [or] baseball,” he said. Perlozzo also noted the park is adjacent to schools and the larger Ocean Pines community. “It’s right across the street from the new Showell Elementary School being built,” he said. “It’s easily accessible to people in northern Worcester
County.” Although groundbreaking is still pending, the project timelines are slated to wind-up in time for the next cycle of warm weather. “We anticipate being able to start that project sometime in December or January,” he said. “The idea is to have it open and ready to go this spring.”
Hall steps down as zoning administrator in Ocean City By Stewart Dobson Editor (Oct. 25, 2019) Ocean City government’s search for a new zoning administrator to replace the departing Frank Hall has reached the interview stage, as the city ceased taking applications for the post this week. The position became vacant three weeks ago with the resignation of Hall, who assumed those duties in late March 2017, following the retirement of long-time administrator Blaine Smith. Because Smith had served the city in that capacity since 1985, Hall had a tough act to follow. Nevertheless, Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville said he
wished every employee had the same dedication to public service that Hall possessed. Councilwoman Mary Knight also said she regretted Hall’s departure, and cited his success in cleaning up the assorted zoning violations that had plagued the Boardwalk for some time. No reason was given for Hall’s resignation, which came as a surprise to some officials, other than it apparently was a family matter. Whoever is selected to replace him is expected to have 10 to 15 years of experience in the public sector or a combination of education and experience. The minimum starting salary for the position is in the $74,000 range.
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Active duty, military veterans receive Boardwalk banners By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) The military banners that were displayed on the Boardwalk to celebrate 40 service members as part of the 2019 Hometown Heroes Military Banner program, were presented last Saturday to the service members and their families at the Ocean City Elks Lodge on Sinepuxent Bay Avenue. “I thought it went extremely well, considering the number of people that were still weren’t able to attend, I thought we had a very large crowd,” said organizer and emcee Pat Riordan, of the lodge’s veterans committee. The Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645’s sixth annual banner dedication ceremony, held near the Firefighter’s Memorial on the Ocean City Boardwalk earlier in May, honored 28 local living World War II and Korean War veterans, and 12 active-duty servicemen. Banners of men and women in active duty service have been raised along the Boardwalk from May to October every year since 2014 to celebrate their service to their country and recognize them as “Hometown Heroes.” Two years ago, the Elks Lodge expanded the program to include veterans from World War II and the Korean War, using photos that were taken during the war. “The generation of the WWII and the Korean [veterans] … it seems like they don’t consider themselves heroes,” Riordan said. “We want to get them while they’re still alive so they can tell some of their stories and let the younger people see what the American flag and these banners means to them.” Riordan said the idea for the event came to him when he went on vacation to Temecula, California, seven years ago. “When we were out on vacation, we saw these banners honoring Temecula residents, which is about an hour away from Palm Desert, where we were staying,” Riordan said. “We took a day trip over there, not knowing what it was. I went into City Hall there
and asked them about the program. “I brought it back to the Elks Lodge and they said, run it to the Town of Ocean City,” he continued. “Everyone got behind it.” The dedication ceremony is held each year in conjunction with Ocean City’s Springfest festival in the inlet parking lot. Veterans were encouraged to come up and share a few words about what the banner program meant to them. Some, like WWII Veteran Francis Russell, who served in the U.S Navy, could barely contain their emotions. “My service in this country ... I was very proud being there,” Russell said. “I was an infant when I went into service and I was uneducated, I quit See PROGRAM Page 16
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Program hopes to include Vietnam veterans in future Continued from Page 15 World War II and Korea, U.S. Army school to go into the service. My faUpshure E. Coard Jr., specialist, ther had to sign for me to get in and I Korea, U.S. Army was the only son. I can’t [imagine] Dave Coffland, FT3, Korea, U.S. how he felt when he signed those pa- Navy pers to send me into a war but I surRonald W. Hager, sergeant medic, vived it and I’m so happy and I can’t Korea, U.S. Army believe how honored I feel today.” Jack H. Heineman, engineer third Others, like Floyd Basset, Korea class, Korea, U.S. Navy veteran from the U.S. Army, relieved William E. Justice III, sergeant, his experiences when he stood next to Korea, U.S. Army his younger version of himself. William G. Kelso, ET-2, Korea, “I wasn’t making it in college so I U.S. Coast Guard went and joined the Army,” Bassett Kenneth Lewis, staff sergeant, said. “I thought I would be making the World War II, U.S. Army, P.O.W. right decision and by God’s grace, I Luther “Luke” Loveless, private did. The service was one of the best first class, Korea, U.S. Army National things that happened to me, it was Guard good for me and I enjoyed it a lot. I Margaret Madden, SK3 V10, World did not have to go to Korea, I went as War II, U.S. Naval Reserve far as Japan and the war ended. I was Larry Moses Moore, seaman, one of the fortunate ones and I am Korea, U.S. Navy very humbled to be here today.” Bill Nieller, staff sergeant, Korea, In the future, Riordan hopes to U.S. Air Force also include banners for Vietnam vetThomas O’Keefe, corporal, Korea, erans. U.S. Army “A lot of Vietnam Bill Poust, seaveterans are suffer- ‘A lot of Vietnam veterans are man first class, suffering from Agent Orange Korea, U.S. Navy ing from Agent Orange and lung and lung cancers and things Francis Russell, cancers and things fireman first class, that are related to the war. that are related to World War II, U.S. the war,” Riordan It’s really tragic, and our goal Navy was to get to them next … said. “It’s really Budd Shea, airtragic, and our goal man first class, U.S. but I can’t guarantee when was to get to them Air Force that’s going to happen next … but I can’t Murray Smith, because we’re working on guarantee when radioman, Korea, that’s going to hap- identifying who the living ones U.S. Navy pen because we’re William J. Stetare and there’s so many.’ working on identifyter, captain, Korea, Pat Riordan ing who the living U.S. Army ones are and there’s William Whaley, so many. specialist 4, Korea, U.S. Army “It just means so much to them, as John Whitehead, corporal, World it turns out, and I just want to keep War II, U.S. Army that spirit going,” he continued. “Each Active Duty: one has a different story and I think Franklin Baker III, private first people need to hear it.” class, Active Duty, U.S. Marine Corps For more information on the proCorey Beckett, airman, Active gram, call Riordan at 443-623-6162 Duty, U.S. Air Force or email 91454@mchsi.com. Angelia Cleary, staff sergeant, AcHometown Heroes 2019 tive Duty, U.S. Navy Honorees: Shyheim Cousar, airman first class, John J. Alex, corporal, World War Active Duty, U.S. Air Force II, U.S. Army Air Force Mike Diehl, staff sergeant, Active John Andrews, major, World War Duty, U.S. Air Force II, U.S. Army Carl Echols, airman, Active Duty, Robert Banks II, master sergeant, U.S. Air Force U.S. Air Force Zachary Hall, first lieutenant, AcFloyd E. Bassett, corporal, Korea, tive Duty, U.S. Air Force U.S. Army Jared Massey, airman first class, Alan Brittingham, staff sergeant, Active Duty, U.S. Air Force Korea, U.S. Marine Corps Markell Pinkett, private first class, Jerome Callahan, private first Active Duty, U.S. Army class, Korea, U.S. Army John Seward, private first class, John D. Carrigan, sergeant, World Active Duty, U.S. Marine Corps War II and Korea, U.S. Marine Corps Seth Woods, private first class, AcWilliam M. Clark, CT3, Korea, U.S. tive Duty, U.S. Marine Corps Navy Steven Wright, private first class, Thomas Clarke Sr., sergeant, Active Duty, U.S. Marine Corps
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Nat’l School Lunch Week features programs By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) Worcester County Public Schools’ food service program was recognized during a board of education meeting last Tuesday for National School Lunch Week. “This lunch program, our food service program, is as important, if not more important, than learning, because our kids need that food,” said Superintendent Lou Taylor. National School Lunch Week took
place from Oct. 14 through Oct. 18 across the nation as declared by an Act of Congress, according to the School Nutrition Association. Odtis Collins, coordinator of food services for Worcester County Public Schools, said he was honored to receive the commendation for National School Lunch Week. “I’ve always had the passion of making sure that no child goes hungry in our school district, and receiving that proclamation just fueled that passion,” Collins
said. Collins is responsible for overseeing food service in the county’s 14 public schools, and managing different federal and state programs at the local level. Collins said he uses resources from the United States Department of Agriculture and the Maryland State Department of Education. “We’re always looking for different ways to make a difference in our student’s lives,” Collins said. Roughly 42 percent of children and
teens experience poverty in Worcester County, according to Vince Tolbert, chief financial officer for the school system. “We have so many kids that don’t get fed in our community,” Taylor said. To help curb hunger for county students, schools provides a variety of services throughout the year. A component of the school breakfast program is “Breakfast in the Classroom,” which is an initiative Collins said gives free breakfast to students. Student eligiSee WOR Page 20
Ed Tudor and Jennifer Keener, director of review and permitting and zoning administrator, had told the planning commission there may be little interference with a church in the industrial district, but they
were cautious that special exceptions may erode the zoning code. All county commissioners present offered to sign the bill. County commissioner Bud Church was absent.
WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIEFS By Elizabeth Bonin Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) The Worcester County Commissioners made the following motions during their meeting in Snow Hill last Tuesday:
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Library carpeting Jennifer Ranck, Ocean Pines Library director, asked for a waiver of the normal bidding process for hiring a company to move library stacks, furniture and staff office area so the carpet can be replaced. Ranck said that Bates Moving & Storage Company Inc. has the proper equipment to move loaded library stacks. The bid totaled $29,890. The commissioners also reviewed the bid specification and architectural floor plan for carpet replacement. The county previously approved $85,000 from the FY20 budget for the replacement project. The library will hold a pre-bid facility inspection on Oct. 29 and the county will accept bids until Nov. 12. County Commissioner Joseph Mitrecic moved to the waiver on the moving bid and to approve the bid specifications for the carpet replacement. County Commissioner Chip Bertino seconded.
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Bike parade to support campaign (Oct. 25, 2019) “Bikes and Boos on the Boards” is a new event that will celebrate the future of Atlantic General Hospital in support of the $10 million Atlantic General Campaign for the Future. This event will take place on the Ocean City Boardwalk on Sunday, Oct. 27, starting on Wicomico Street in front of Bearded Clam and Cork Bar with an award party at the Bearded Clam following the event. Businesses, families, friends and single riders are encouraged to decorate their bikes (or strollers) and dress in costume for the bike parade on the Boardwalk. Those who don’t have a bike or don’t want to transport it to the Boardwalk can visit John Barrett at Bike World OCMD
located at 6 Caroline Street for a rental. Surreys for teams up to eight are available, as well as beach cruisers, fun cycles or choppers. It is suggested to call ahead to 410289-2587 to reserve a ride, specifically the surreys (seating two, four, six or eight passengers). Bike World will open at 8 a.m. to pick up bikes to decorate, and it will donate 50 percent of all rentals to the Atlantic General Campaign for the Future through the Bikes and Boos event. To register a rider or become a business sponsor, text BIKESANDBOOS to 41444, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org/ foundation/bikes-boos, or contact Tammy at tpatrick@atlanticgeneral.org or 410-641-9690. The cost is $25/rider or become a
business sponsor and enter the costume and bikes contest. Trophies will be awarded in categories of best team, best decorated bike, best costume and best business. Costume and bikes contest registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Cork Bar. At 12:30 p.m. participants will line up for the Boardwalk parade on Wicomico Street in front of the Bearded Clam and Cork Bar. The award party will follow at the Bearded Clam at 2:30 p.m. The foundation has raised more than $8,230,000 of the $10 million philanthropic community support goal. For more information, contact Rich at 410-960-6203 or Tammy at tpatrick@atlanticgeneral.org.
Wor. schools focus on food security Continued from Page 19 bility is based on the percentage of students receiving free and reduced-price meals at that particular school. Collins said the program was expanded to include Pocomoke and Snow Hill high schools. “They’re going into high school, and they’re still being offered that free break-
fast, so I think that was huge for us,” Collins said. The National School Lunch Program also comes under the auspices of the United States Department of Agriculture. Collins said menus vary from elementary school to middle school to high school based on vegetable, meat and calorie requirements for students in those age groups. He added that the school district follows food pyramid guidelines to produce “very healthy driven meals.” To apply for free and reduced meals in Worcester County Public Schools, visit myschoolapps.com/Application#. Collins said that an After School Snack Program is offered at schools, and is based on the percentage of students who receive free and reduced-price meals. As for after-school hours, the school district offers a supper program for schools that have a certain percentage of students receiving free and reduced-price meals. Collins added that program is often tailored towards students who participate in afterschool activities, including athletics or tutoring. Collins said about half the schools participate in the supper program, and 30,367 meals were distributed last year.
Collins added that the supper program was able to leave the school hallways for a “non-school supper program” that people could take advantage of at the Pocomoke YMCA on 1900 Worcester Highway in Pocomoke City. “So that was huge for us too,” Collins said. “Again that was another big thing that we’re very proud of that we’re able to go outside of schools and reach out to the community.” When school is out of session, the school district offers a “Summer Feeding Program,” which anyone under the age of 18 years is eligible for. He said that there were about 17 stations in churches, apartment complexes and community centers across Worcester County. Collins added that “between breakfast, snack and lunch” there were more than 22,461 meals distributed in 27 days as part of the summer feeding program. Collins also said that The Humphreys Foundation Inc. in Ocean City provided a grant for the program. “We want to make sure we can reach every area that we can to make sure our children are not only educated but well fed as well which leads them to a lot of things that is beneficial to the child,” Collins said.
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for emotional growth and learning; the children ride, groom the horses, and talk to them about their losses and feelings. No previous experience with horses is required. Children should wear closed-toe shoes for riding. Lunch is provided. This event is free, but space is limited and advance registration is required. To register, call Melissa at 443-944-5846. Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice is a nonprofit health care organization that cares for individuals facing life-limiting conditions but do not want to be defined by them, and instead want to remain as active and engaged as possible during the final chapter of their lives. Coastal Hospice cares for patients in their own homes, as well as in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake and the new Stansell House. The organization also provides “palliative” care, which treats the symptoms and relieve the pain of a terminal illness or injury so that patients can enjoy the time remaining. Learn more about Coastal Hospice at www.coastalhospice.org and follow on Facebook and Instagram.
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Wor. school board receives $46K WCEF Chairman Thompson presents check to officials during meeting last Tuesday By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) Ray Thompson, president and chairman of the Worcester County Education Foundation, didn’t come to last Tuesday’s board of education meeting empty handed. “I am the son of board member Sarah Thompson, and she told me that I wasn’t allowed in the room unless I brought money,” he said. Thompson then presented a check for $46,881.50 from the foundation to the board. “This donation today constitutes over $100,000 that we have donated to Worcester County public schools,” Thompson said. The funds will help pay for purchasing cases for high school laptops, iPad devices for teachers and Chromebook laptops, according to Carrie Sterrs, coordinator of public relations and special programs for Worcester County Public Schools. The foundation was established in 2013 and puts a strong focus on digital conversion, which involves increasing technology use in the
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Ray Thompson, second from right, president and chairman of the Worcester County Education Foundation, presents a donation to the members of the Worcester County Board of Education during a meeting last Tuesday. Receiving the award, from left, are Vice President Eric W. Cropper, Sr., Superintendent Lou Taylor and Todd Ferrante.
classroom. More specifically, Sterrs said that it’s “the countywide effort to reach a 1:1 ratio of devices and students.” The foundation aims to provide technology to all students in kindergarten through 12th grades so they can “practice the digital skills that are necessary to compete for the jobs of tomorrow,” according to the foundation’s website.
Other goals for the organization include giving monetary assistance, awarding annual grants for teachers and funding an endowment. Thompson added that the foundation has provided more than $10,000 in teacher-related grants, and has an endowment of roughly $40,000. For more information about the Worcester County Education Foundation, visit wced.foundation.
Students serve as representatives on Wor. school board By Rachel Ravina Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) Three Worcester County high school seniors are getting a look at the inner workings of the board of education during their terms as student representatives. “It’s nice to be able to represent, and be a voice for our school, and see where it actually count[s],” said Max Ewancio, a senior at Stephen Decatur High School. Fellow representative Darius Taylor, a senior at Pocomoke High School senior, agreed. “I think it allows us to develop leadership and different aspects and be able to represent someone greater than just ourselves,” Taylor said. Ewancio, Taylor, and Snow Hill High School senior Kamryn Purvis are settling into their new roles as student leaders. “It’s been pretty good,” Purvis said. “It’s really exciting being able to see all the board members, and actually get to interact with them, and meet them, and talk to them about stuff.” A representative from each county high school is chosen by student government or an administrative team to serve a year-long term, according to the county’s school district’s website. See WOR. Page 61
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Suboxone Police arrested Ryan Scott Budka, 32, after he was accused of creating a disturbance at a midtown bar on Oct. 17. According to the police report, an officer arrived on scene to find two staff members holding down the suspect. One of the men told the officer that Budka had been asked to leave the establishment after he had fallen multiple times, and attempted to expose himself to other patrons. Budka reportedly left the bar, but then came back and refused to leave. After a staff member called police, Budka apparently attempted to run toward the entrance of the bar, which is when the two staff members detained him, the report said. Police arrested Budka, and later found suboxone in his wallet. Budka faces charges for disorderly conduct, intoxicated public disturbance and possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
Fundraiser theft Jennifer Zadnick, 45, of Ocean City, was convicted of theft from the Ocean Pines Fire Department. The fire department contracted with Zadnick to host a “Quarter Auction” at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club in April.
A press release from State’s Attorney Kris Heiser’s office said guests and fire department officials grew suspicious of fraud when Zadnick’s son kept winning bids. Ocean Pines Police determined that Zadnick had duplicated her son’s bid numbers on multiple chips to allow him to win more frequently, resulting in $530 in winnings. Zadnick was convicted of theft from $100 to $1,500 in the Snow Hill District Court on Oct. 18. She is scheduled for sentencing on Dec. 20, and faces six months in jail. Zadnick is also required to pay back the $530 before her Dec. 20, sentencing. Public screaming Guillermo Alcidez Blanco, 19, of Hyattsville, Maryland, faces charges after he allegedly pushed a police officer in an attempt to evade arrest on Oct. 19. Police reported responding to a call about a suspect screaming for water in a 46th Street retail store. When two officers arrived at the store, they found Blanco lying on the floor, screaming, according to the police report. Police said Blanco then charged at one of the officers, who was standing in the doorway, but was apprehended and pushed to the ground. Police reported using a Taser and applying a violent prisoner restraint device on Blanco, in order to gain control of him during arrest.
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CONDO FIRE CONTAINED The Ocean City Fire Department responded to a fire report at the 10th block of 72nd Street on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 3:45 p.m., according to Jessica Waters, communications manager for the Town of Ocean City. Responders found a structure fire on the third floor. Waters stated that crews contained the fire to the unit and no injuries were reported. There was some fire extension into the adjacent until and a number of units both adjacent and below suffered smoke and water damage, according to Waters. The Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating the cause of the fire.
Blanco faces charges for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and seconddegree assault.
Drugs and fake guns Nicholas Samuel Finazzo, 24, of Berlin, Maryland, faces 16 charges after police pulled him over for reckless driving on Oct. 19. At approximately 8:32 p.m., Ocean City Police communications issued a broadcast to officers about a reckless driver on Route 90, headed toward Ocean City. An officer reported seeing Finazzo’s maroon Mercury vehicle travelling north near 78th Street and Coastal Highway, and said Finazzo almost collided with a black pick-up truck. The officer began pursuing Finazzo near 85th Street, but Finazzo did not pull over until 91st Street, the police
report said. Officers reported having Finazzo perform a variety of sobriety tests, and said he exhibited signs of intoxication. Police then arrested Finazzo for driving while impaired. After his arrest, police inspected his vehicle and found two small plastic bags of cocaine, a replica handgun and several empty beer cans, according to the police report. Police initially took the suspect to the Public Safety Building, but then took him to the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack for an alcohol breath test, which showed a .20 blood-alcohol level. Finazzo’s charges include possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a gun replica, open container of alcohol, reckless driving, negligent driving and driving under the influence of alcohol.
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(Left) Nine-month-old Caide Plunkert, of Towson, looks out of sorts on dry land in the guise of a shark during the Halloween Spook-Out Party at Northside Park on 125th Street last year. (Right) Nine-month-old C.J. Ford, of Ellicott City, spends time in the hockey penalty box while attired as a Washington Capitals player during the 2018 event.
Halloween festivities for children By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) Halloween is just around the corner and Worcester County is crawling with spooky activities for the family this weekend and through All Hallows’ Eve. Ocean City: – Ocean City Recreation and Parks will host its annual Halloween SpookOut Party on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 13 p.m. inside the Northside Park gym on 125th Street. Activities include carnival games, arts and crafts, hayrides and costume contests scheduled throughout the event. Complimentary candy and snacks will be available, and prizes will be awarded for best costumes. Participants of all ages are welcome, including parents. No preregistration required. The entrance fee is one bag of individually wrapped candy per child. For more information, visit www.oceancitymd.gov or contact Ocean City Recreation and Parks at 410-250-0125. West Ocean City: – Children can go trick-or-treating at the Ocean City Outlets and White Marlin Mall in West Ocean City on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 4-6 p.m. White Marlin Mall is located at 12641 Ocean Gateway, a half mile west of Ocean City on Route 50 at Route 611 next to the Ocean City Outlets. For the past 32 years, the mall
has been a family-oriented location to enjoy the evening for trick-or-treating. Children must be in costume when they visit the merchants participating in the trick-or-treat promotion. Treats are available only to children 12 years and younger who are in costume. Once again, the White Marlin Mall event will coincide with “Treats, No Tricks!” event at the neighboring Ocean City Outlets that also invites children 12 and under to trick-ortreat on Thursday, Oct. 31. Visit www.whitemarlinmall.com for participating merchants or other Halloween-themed activities. Visit www.outletsoceancity.com for more information about the Ocean City Outlets event. – Stop by Frontier Town, off Route 611 in West Ocean City on Friday or Saturday, for the annual Spooks and Spirits weekend celebration from 6-9 p.m. Find spooky trails where guests can maneuver their way through a vampire’s lair, a train tunnel filled with people carrying chainsaws, among others. In addition, there will be jugglers, a DJ, karaoke, Cascading Carlos, face paint, sand art and activities for children who might be too scared for the haunted trail Food, including hotdogs, pizza and s’mores will be available.
A haunted trail through the Wicked Woods of FrontFEAR Town at the Western Theme Park costs $8 on both Friday and Saturday. The haunted trail may not be suitable for small children. Complimentary for campers. Call 800-228-5590 for more information. Berlin: – Treat-or-treat in Berlin on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m. Residents not participating are asked to turn their exterior lights off. Main Street will be closed from West Street to Tripoli Street, with the majority of trick-or-treating taking place on Washington Street. This year’s theme is Día de los Muertos. Downtown shops will pass out candy to children during the event. The Burbage Funeral Home on 108 William Street will also have a free haunted house. The haunted house encompasses parts of the funeral home’s first floor. Small children should not go through the haunted house unaccompanied. The Berlin Police Department will also provide a free candy screening service from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Town Hall on 11 William Street. Ocean Pines: – Area residents will find a few tricks and a whole lot of treats at the annual Ocean Pines Halloween/Fall See ACTIVITIES Page 26
By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) Children won’t be the only ones who get to celebrate Halloween. Check out the dozens of Halloween specials and parties just for adults at area bars and restaurants. Here are a few of the celebrations: • BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street, will have a happy hour Halloween party on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 58 p.m. Costumes are not required. Entertainment will be provided by Teenage Rust and the Fabulous Rustettes. For more information, visit www.bjsonthewater.com. • Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street, will have its costume contest on Halloween night from 8-11 p.m. Enjoy happy hour food and drink specials all night. Winners of the costume contest will receive gift cards – $100, first, $75 for second and $50 for third place. Entertainment kicks off at 8 p.m. with Chris Button and Staff Infection. For more information, call 443-6442896. • Carousel, 118th Street, will have a monster ice skating party on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 to participate. In addition, the hotel and condominium will include a costume contest, free candy, a bouncy house and other free activities. For more information, call 410524-1000. • Duffy’s Tavern, located inside Montego Bay Shopping Center on 130th Street, will have a karaoke party on Saturday, beginning at 5 p.m. For more information, call 410250-1449. • Dunes Manor, 28th Street, will hold several Halloween activities on Saturday. At noon, children can make their own Halloween masks. At 1 p.m., guests can decorate their own pumpkin spice Halloween cupcake. At 2 p.m., children can dress up in costumes and participate in a scavenger hunt for the pirates’ treasure. Following the scavenger hunt, children will parade around the lobby showing off their costumes and trickor-treat at 3 p.m., while parents and See BARS Page 27
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Activities throughout county this weekend and Halloween Continued from Page 25 Festival at White Horse Park on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will host several spooky offerings during the event held at 235 Ocean Parkway, including costume contests for children 10 years old and younger, carnival games, face painting, pony rides for a small fee, candy, and a haunted hayride. Children ages 2 and under will have their costume contest at 11:30 a.m., children ages 3-4 at noon, ages 5-7 at 12:30 p.m. and 8-10-year-olds at 1 p.m. Costumed children will meet under the pavilion for a parade in front of the judges, who will determine the first-, second- and thirdplace winners in each category. Winners will receive a gift bag full of goodies. The Kiwanis Club will be selling hot dogs and other refreshments. All ages are welcome. Admission is free, but there will be a fee for some attractions. Volunteers and candy donations are needed for the day of special activities and to run some of the games. Contact the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-6417052 if interested in helping or for more information about any of the activities. Snow Hill: – Children 12 and younger are invited to trick-or-treat while dressed in their favorite costumes at the
Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill on Friday, Oct. 25, from 6-8 p.m. The “Track or Treat” will include 27 vendors for the children to visit to collect treats. Guests are asked to bring a bag to collect goodies from local vendors. There is no admission fee although attendees are encouraged to bring a canned good for donations. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Kelly Buchanan at 410-632-2144 ext. 2503 or email kbuchanan@co.worcester.md.us. Pocomoke City: – Join Mac & Tuck, two North American River Otters, for an afternoon of games, candy and an otter program, during the Otterly Spooky event at the Discovery Center in Pocomoke City on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1-2 p.m. Children can wear costumes and join in on the parade. There will also be games and attendees can make snacks for the otters. The cost is $5 per child for Discovery Center members and $10 per child for non-members. The Discovery Center is located at 2 Market Street, in Pocomoke City, and is open year-round Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Stacey Weisner at 410-957-9933 or email Stacey@DelmarvaDiscoveryCenter.org.
Fall Restaurant Week deals and discounts end this Sun. By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) There are still a few days left to try out the many different flavors of Ocean City’s ninth annual Fall Restaurant Week, which ends on Sunday, Oct. 27, featuring discounted prices on meals and drinks throughout northern Worcester County. “There are lots of great deals so it’s a really good opportunity to know what you’ll be budgeting before you go out to dinner and have a great meal for a great deal,” Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City HotelMotel-Restaurant Association, which organizes the annual event, said. The two-week promotion, designed after the success of the Spring Restaurant Week, offers specials to draw diners through the doors when business is slower and gives chefs an opportunity to create a unique menu or try out new ideas. Eighteen participating restaurants range from pubs, breakfast and lunch
eateries to fine-dining establishments. “It gives people a reason to dine out and that helps the employees continue to make tips during the offseason,” Jones said. “It’s a win-win for diners and employees.” New to the Fall Restaurant Week will be the chance to win a $150 gift card to one of the participating eateries. Diners are encouraged to send in three receipts from different participating Restaurant Week establishments. Send a picture of the receipts to inquire@ocvisitor.com or text to 410726-0334. Participants can also mail the receipts to 5700 Coastal Highway, Suite 302, Ocean City, Maryland, 21842. Letters must be postmarked by Nov. 4. List name and phone number to be eligible. For participating restaurants’ menus and prices, visit www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com.
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There’s some Hocus Pocus going on during Seacrets’ Halloween Costume Party at the 49th Street establishment last year. Pictured, from left, are Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania residents Liz Warner, Allison Shay and Katie Marcera.
Bars and restaurants offer Halloween fun this weekend Continued from Page 25 other guests can enjoy the daily tea time but with pumpkin cookies instead of scones. On Sunday, the hotel will premiere its new mascot, “Crumpet,” who will be in the Victorian Room during breakfast from 9-11 a.m. At 5 p.m., guests can learn how to make a Ghoul Ol’Fashioned at the Art Bar. For more information, call 410289-1100. • Harpoon Hanna’s, Route 54, Fenwick Island, “Team Refuge” for Relay for Life will host its seventh annual Zombie Jamboree on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6-9 p.m. Special spooky Halloween appetizers and Halloween cocktails will be featured, along with happy hour pricing for other drinks. Music and dancing with a DJ. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. Prizes for the best costumes. Costumes are optional. A $10 donation will go to the American Cancer Society. For more information, call BJ Cain at 302-559-5718. • Nori Sushi, inside Gold Coast Mall on 115th Street, will host its weekly Ladies’ Night specials on Wednesday, Oct. 30, and also have a costume party from 5-8 p.m. A drawing for gift cards to the restaurant will take place at 8 p.m. For more information, call Nori at 443-880-6258. • Ocean Club at Clarion Hotel, 101st Street, will be awarding $500 for the best Halloween costume on Saturday, Oct. 26. Second place will receive $100 and third will take home $50. Register by 10 p.m. for the contest. For more information, call 410524-7500. • Ocean Downs Casino, in Berlin, will hold its own trick-or-treat event on Halloween night from 5-9 p.m. Players who earn 250 points can choose a bag of candy and possibly win up to $500 in free play. Participates must be 21 or older to participate in the event. For more information, call 410-
641-0600. • Pickles Pub, Eighth Street, will have its annual Halloween costume contest, Friday, Oct. 25, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The contest is at midnight. There is no cover. There will be prizes for best costume and two runners-up. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Wax at 10 p.m. Enjoy $5 crushes and other drink specials. For more information, call 410289-4891. • Seacrets, 49th Street, will hold its annual Halloween costume contest Saturday, Oct. 26, from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Happy hour is 4-7 p.m. with $6 frozen pain in de ass, orange crush, electric lemonade, pina coladas and rum runner, $5 Seacrets spirits, $4 Seacrets TropicAle and $3 domestic cans. Judges will walk around and select contestants early, starting at 5 p.m. The first-place prize is a trip to Jamaica. Second- and third-place winners will receive cash prizes. Entertainment kicks off in the tiki bar area at 5 p.m. with Full Circle, followed by Lima Bean Riot with DJ Tuff at 9 p.m. In the nightclub don’t miss Gypsy Wisdom with DJ Cruz at 10 p.m. Finishing off the entertainment will be DJ Bobby-O at the tiki bar at 10 p.m. The local’s Halloween party will take place on Halloween night, next Thursday inside Morley Hall, beginning at 10 p.m. There wil be a costume contest with prizes. For more information, call 410524-4900. • Whisker’s Bar and Grill, in the Ocean Pines shopping center, will have its Halloween costume contest tonight, Friday, Oct. 25, beginning at 10 p.m. Participants must be registered by 11:30 p.m. to enter. The first-prize winner will receive $300, second place gets $150 and third place wins dinner for two. Stick around for more prizes and giveaways and catch DJ Donnie Berkey hosting karaoke. For more information, call 410-2083922 or visit www.whiskersbar.com.
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Autumn Home and Condo Show offers products, services By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) The ninth annual Autumn Home and Condo Show with arts and crafts will take place this weekend at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street. Homeowners will have the opportunity to browse over 100 vendors’ booths, who will offer products and services for kitchens, baths, appliances, furnishings, spas, hot tubs, fireplaces, patios, decks, home entertainment, sunrooms, security, maintenance, energy, solar, gardening, cleaning, windows and doors and air conditioning. “The show was created because there was a need for it,” Ocean Promotions Owner Mike Wicklein said. “You can walk through the show and find your interior needs, your exterior needs, your accessories, anything you can think of for your home, condo or the outdoors. “Instead of seeing just one contractor, you might see three,” he continued. “Instead of seeing just one real estate company, you could see two or three. You definitely have some variety and options.” Thousands of ideas or products for kitchens, baths, furnishing, accessories, energy conservation, water treatment, security, financial services and outdoor living can be found at the show. The same products can be compared between different vendors to find the best fit for the customer at a reasonable price. “Multiple vendors are offering show specials,” Wicklein said. “It’s a relaxed way to compare and shop.” As many as 3,000-6,000 guests attend annually. Last year, the show
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Crafts, jewelry, woodwork, metalwork, insurance brokers and other vendors will be featured during the ninth annual Autumn Home and Condo Show and Arts and Crafts Expo at the convention center on 40th Street this weekend.
drew about 5,000 attendees. Experts will be on hand to give tips, advice and ideas on decorating, remodeling, accessorizing, renovating, landscaping or building a home. “You can take advantage of bargains or deals if you’re in the market or shopping around,” Wicklein said. “Even if you’re not, you can get ideas. There’s no requirement to spend a penny.” Exhibitor experts such as contractors, landscapers, architects and interior designers will be at the event to help homeowners with their projects and ideas. There will be samples of flooring, windows, doors and solar products. In addition to the Home and Condo Show, there will be artists and crafters from all over to provide an assortment of gifts and accessories during the Arts and Crafts Expo. “The artisans really put a lot of love and effort into their work,” Wicklein said. “Some of them come from as far away as New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Delaware and Virginia
and South Carolina.” There will be around 25-30 arts and crafts vendors participating. Arts and crafts vendors will offer a variety of merchandise, including jewelry, scented candles, antiques, bath and body works, coffee, spices and sea glass creations. The show will take place Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is a $8 admission fee for adults; seniors (55 and older) get in for $7. Admission cost for children ages 5-12 is $5. Also, military, police, fire personnel with their ID and children 4 and under get in free. Free drawings and door prizes will also take place during the event. Tickets for the Autumn Home and Condo Show will also include admission into the inaugural Pet Expo, which will take place inside the convention center during the same time. For more information, visit www.oceanpromotions.info/events/a utumn-home-and-condo-show.
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Inaugural Ocean City Pet Expo on tap for this wknd. By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) Tails will be wagging at the convention center on 40th Street this weekend during the inaugural Ocean City Pet Expo. Ocean City Promotions decided to hold the expo in conjunction with its ninth annual Autumn Home and Condo Show after being approached to include a pet event. “When you go out for entertainment, you go to a ballgame, you go out to happy hour, [but] where’s your pet?” Ocean Promotions Owner Mike Wicklein said. “This is going to be fun for you and it’s going to be fun for your pet.” The event will feature over 40 vendors, including three humane societies – Humane Society of Wicomico County, Worcester County Humane Society and Delaware Humane Society – all with pets available for adoption. In addition to adoptable animals, vendors will have merchandise including pet collars and costumes, treats and beds. “There’ll be a lot of pet-friendly products and services from businesses, manufacturers, and some from a mom and pop store,” Wicklein said. Two main attractions for the Pet Expo will be the luring area and Ultimate Air Dogs Course. Ultimate Air Dogs is a dock jumping event for the smallest jumper to the biggest … all breeds (mix or purebred) of any size are encouraged to participate. Ultimate Lure Course is a sport for dogs (and courageous cats), which involves chasing a mechanical “lure,” which jerks, jumps, wiggles and turns, much like squirrels and rabbits. Any pet who enjoys a game of chase regardless of age, ability, handicap, size, or skill, is welcome to give the Lure Course a try. “Watching their dog run around
chasing that lure … some of them are funny, some of them are super-fast and some are pathetically slow,” Wicklein said. “It’s just hilarious watching the various dogs chase the lure around.” In addition, awards in various categories including prettiest and ugliest dog, best big dog, best small dog, best talker, best wiggle butt, best kisser and best trick, will be presented. There will also be several costume contests awards, including best costume, best owner/pet look-alike, fanciest dressed female, macho mutt, and most original. At the Expo, there will be a lecture about the importance of pet seatbelt safety by a representative from Piper’s Walk. Free one-pound pet food samples will be provided by Kelly Foods, Evangers Dog and Cat Food and a few other pet supply vendors. Well-behaved and healthy animals are welcome to participate in the inaugural Pet Expo. All attending pets must be fastened to a non-retractable leash and owners must fill out a pet liability waiver prior to entering the event. The waiver can be downloaded from www.oceanpromotions.info/events/oc -pet-expo-2019/. The Ocean City Pet Expo will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets cost $8 for adults, $7 for seniors ages 62 and older, $5 for children ages 5-12 and free for children ages 4 and younger. Admission for the Pet Expo will also get attendees into the Autumn Home and Condo Show, held inside the convention center at the same time. For more information, visit www.oceanpromotions.info/events/ oc-pet-expo-2019 or call 410-2138090.
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Twins Kaitlen, left, and Kaila Miller of Hershey, Pennsylvania, pose with Elvis impersonator Alex Mitchell of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, during the Elvis Festival activities at the Clarion hotel on 101st Street, Saturday, Oct. 19.
Dressing up as the Elvis Poodle Girls during the Elvis Festival activities at the Clarion hotel on 101st Street, Saturday, Oct. 19, from left, are Nancy Mansfield, Mary Boikin and Spring Musser of Norfolk, Virginia.
Elvis impersonators and headliners for the Elvis Festival at the Clarion hotel on 101st Street, Saturday, Oct. 19, are Taylor Rodriguez, left, and Dwight Icenhower, who don their glitziest Elvis costumes for the Horizon’s Oceanfront Restaurant Costume Party.
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Enjoying discounted drinks during the closing party for Fish Tales on 21st Street, Sunday, Oct. 20, from left, are Ocean City residents Bruce Hunter, Cathie Ralph, Melinda Mattox, Kevin Cahoon and Dwayne Mattox.
Visiting Fish Tales for drinks during the 21st Street establishment’s season closing party on Sunday, Oct. 20, from left, are Pennsylvania residents Bob Davidson, Janie Bassler, Judy Davidson, Barb Stemmler and Tom Parsons.
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Celebrating another successful season during the closing party for Fish Tales on 21st Street, Sunday, Oct. 20 are Ocean City residents Joe and Melissa Zelechowski.
Keeping dry and warm during the closing party for Fish Tales on 21st Street, Sunday, Oct. 20, from left, are Ocean City residents Phil Fischer and Ruth and Igor Gawryluk.
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Shore Craft Beer Festival at Sunset Park in OC, Saturday By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) The fifth annual Shore Craft Beer Festival will take place this Saturday at Sunset Park, located on South Philadelphia Avenue in downtown Ocean City, from 1:304:30 p.m. More than 50 different beers and 19 breweries will be featured at the bayside park for participants to enjoy along with live music, food and vendors. “There are more breweries, more different beer styles and more fall or autumn beer styles than we’ve ever had before,” Event Organizer Ann McGinnis-Hillyer said. Breweries participating in the event this year include Burley Oak, Tall Tales, 3rd Wave, Dogfish Head, Backshore Brewing, EVO, Big Oyster, Fin City, Mispillion River, Peabody Heights, Hoop Tea, DuClaw, Flying Dog, Key Brewing, Monument City, Charm City, Heavy Seas and Blue Earl. New this year, guests will be able to scan at the breweries on site to see the full list of beers for sampling. Last year, over 1,200 people joined the festivities. When the beer festival first opened four years, the event held 600 people. McGinnis-Hillyer expects about 1,500 attendees this year. “It’s going to be the best fall festival ever,” McGinnis-Hillyer said. “I think you won’t have a craft beer festival that’s better than this one anywhere else.” Since the event has outgrown Sunset Park, it will be expanded into the neighboring property this year. “Sunset Park couldn’t hold everybody, so we moved into the neighboring property, and the owner was gracious and invited us to expand over there,” McGinnis-Hillyer said. “People just sort of moved to the water and the property right there has a whole lot of docking by the bay looking out at the inlet. It’s a really pretty place.” In addition to the alcoholic beverages, food trucks will be serving items from Street Kitchen and Mother’s Cantina as well as pizza. Over 20 vendors will be at the event selling merchandise varying from jewelry, baked goods, decorative beer bottles, clothing and other decorations. Event T-shirts will be available for $20. Music will be provided by Johnny Bling. The first 1,000 ticket holders who arrive to the event will receive a free commemorative glass. “It is by far going to be the best place to be anywhere in the region that weekend,” McGinnis-Hillyer said. “We’ve got the town involved this year and we’re super excited about the event. This is a really fun
thing to do to come and learn something about craft beer, enjoy a gorgeous day by the water and talk to the brewers and learn something about brewing, craft beer and tastings.” The event is pet and children friendly. VIP tickets allows guests to sample all beers. They will also receive a Tshirt and get into the event an hour early from 12:30-1:30, for $50. Only 400 VIP tickets will be sold. As of earlier this week, VIP tickets were still available. Regular tickets cost $35. In the event of bad weather, the festival will be moved to Sunday, Oct. 27. For more information about the festival, visit www.shorecraftbeerfest.com.
Organizers reported record turnout during the annual Shore Craft Beer Fest: OCtoberfest event last year in Sunset Park. Attendees can scan the signs in front of the breweries this year to see the full list of beers available at the event.
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Eighth annual Ocean City 9/11 Stair Climb this Sat. By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) The 343 firefighters who lost their lives 18 years ago during the terrorist attack in New York on Sept. 11 will be celebrated during the seventh annual Ocean City 9/11 Stair Climb at the Pyramid Condominium on 95th Street, this Saturday. Participants will climb the steps six times in addition to two more floors, for a total of 110 stories, which is the number of floors in the fallen Twin
Towers. There are 18 floors at the Pyramid Condominium. “It’s certainly history for those of us that were there who were old enough at the time to understand,” said Jay See CLIMBERS Page 33 Sixty-five firefighters and volunteers climb 110 flights up steps during the annual 9/11 Stair Climb at the Pyramid Condominium on 95th Street, last year. The participants climbed the stairs in honor of the firefighters who lost their lives during the terrorist attack in New York on Sept. 11, 2001.
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Climbers will carry badges of 343 firefighters who died Continued from Page 32 Jester, president of the Delmarva Emerald Society, sponsors of the event. “But there is a generation now who are adults today who were either not born or would certainly not remember … [we do] this in order to keep that event alive and to keep the spirit of those individuals alive as well.” Each climber will carry a badge of a fallen firefighter with a picture, their name and the truck or place they were assigned to on Sept. 11. The event is a way to honor and remember the New York firefighters, police and emergency medical service workers who lost their lives while helping others. “I have 343 of those badges and if I had less climbers than actual firefighters who died then most people will carry multiple badges,” Jester said. “All 343 badges make the trip.” Proceeds will benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, a nationwide effort to remember and honor America’s fallen firefighters and to provide resources to assist their survivors. In 2018, 70 climbers participated and several are already confirmed for this year’s event. Organizers hope to have 343 participants, the number of firefighters who lost their lives that day. “It’s just a great way for the participants to honor the individuals that died on 9/11,” Jester said. Last year, the Ocean City event raised over $5,200. The event is not a race, but an opportunity to honor the fallen firefighters. Volunteers and potential donors are encouraged to attend the event even if the stair climb is not an option. Those who do participate will receive a commemorative T-shirt once they ring the bell at the bottom, signi-
fying they have completed the climb. “When they’re done, [the climbers] will ring the fire service bell and read the names of those firefighters,” Jester said. The first national stair climb was held on Sept. 11, 2005 in Colorado. Five firefighters climbed 110 flights of stairs in memory of FDNY brothers who were killed in the terrorist attacks. The next year, 12 firefighters participated, representing four fire departments from the Denver area. Each year attendance grew until organizers capped it at 343 participants in 2008. The Denver 9/11 memorial stair climb has evolved into an anticipated event and has generated interest from people across the country. Individuals have adapted the format and host events in their own cities. In 2010, the original Denver team joined with NFFF. Together they created a template for coordinators to replicate a 9/11 memorial stair climb anywhere in the United States. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday and the first climbers will start at 9 a.m. The event is open to everyone. This year’s 9/11 Stair Climb is sponsored by ACE Printing and Mailing, Old Pro Golf, MES (Medical Emergency Services), Francis Scott Key Hotel, Taylor Bank, Wire Works, Absolute Security, General’s Kitchen, Ocean City Today, Bud Church Realty, Trimper’s Rides and Seacrets. Registration fee is $30, which includes an official event T-shirt. The event will take place rain or shine. Register at the event on Saturday morning. Registration is limited to 343 participants. For more information, visit http://events.firehero.org/site/TR ?fr_id=2143&pg=entry or call Jester at 443-235-4456.
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O.C.Toberfest events include pumpkin race, beach maze By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) The second weekend of the eighth annual O.C.Toberfest will include the Halloween Beach Maze and Great Pumpkin Race as well as the Big Toys on the Boardwalk at North Division Street. “O.C.Toberfest is one of my favorite events,” Event Promoter Meredith Herbert said. “It’s great, free, family fun. There’s not many events that are free nowadays.” A Halloween beach maze spanning 300 feet with twists, turns, wicked witches, scary scarecrows, ghouls, pirates and zombies will be open this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “The maze will be bigger and better than ever,” Herbert said. “We add more props and characters each year, so that’s always exciting.” Participants can play an “I-Spy” game while walking through and receive small prizes when they make it out of the maze. In addition, winners will be selected every hour for various gift cards from local businesses. Thousands of people walked through the beach maze last Saturday. The maze was closed early on Sunday because of heavy rain. Last Saturday, the “Howl-OWeen” pet parade took over the Boardwalk at 1 p.m. with prizes and pet-themed giveaways. Over 200 pets and their owners
participated in the parade, making it one of the largest in the event’s history. Among the many cats and dogs who donned their best costumes, there was also a pig, a bearded dragon and a bunny. The Worcester County Humane Society, a no-kill shelter in Berlin, collected over $1,000 in pet supplies and cash donations during the parade. “Overall, it was a great Saturday in Ocean City,” Herbert said. Trophies, ribbons and giveaways were awarded to the funniest, scariest, best group, most original and a number of additional categories. An estimated 1,500 to 1,800 children collected treats from 18 vehicles this year during the annual Drive in Disguise and Trunk or Treat event last Saturday, said Ocean City Special Events Coordinator Frank Miller. “It’s about getting the kids out there in their costumes,” Miller said. The “Great Pumpkin Race” will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, on the Boardwalk near North Division Street, where race cars are created out of an actual pumpkin. Last year, the Great Pumpkin Race was cancelled because of poor weather, but typically the event can draw as many as 100 participants. “The pumpkin race is just exciting to see what people have come up with,” Herbert said. “The race cars See BIG Page 37
Bob Rothermel of TEAM productions, center, oversees the pumpkin races in 2017. Pictured are Tyler Shilling of Hampstead, Maryland, and Lilana Tooman of Bel Air, Maryland. The race was held on North Division Street.
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Second annual Dry 85 Bourbonfest this Sat. By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) Bourbon and whiskey aficionados can sample a wide variety of blends during the second annual Dry 85 Bourbonfest, held at the 48th Street establishment on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1-5 p.m. Last year’s inaugural event took place at the Residence Inn by Marriott on 61st Street in December, but owners Lisa and Brian Bolter received such positive feedback that they decided to move the event to earlier in the season and hold it in their own restaurant. “Last year was fantastic,” Dry 85 Owner Brian Bolter said. “In fact, part of the reason why we are now going to definitely make it an annual event is because we got such great feedback from last year. People had already started asking us this summer when the next Bourbonfest was, so we realized that not
only did they enjoy themselves last year, there is a growing demand for our style of Bourbonfest in Ocean City.” Last year, around 150 people sampled various bourbons and whiskeys during the inaugural event, and Bolter expects that number will be larger this year. More than 20 varieties of whiskey and bourbon from Japan, Scotland, Ireland and some rare Dry 85 private barrels will be available for sampling. Beer, wine and cigars will also be available for purchase. Dry 85 will offer bourbons from vendors such as Booker’s, Bakers’, Maker’s Mark, Knob Creek and Basil Hayden’s. “We have five high end, very rare bottles open for VIP tasting,” Bolter said. Guests can also enjoy desserts from Baked Dessert Cafe in Berlin. Dry 85 will once again collaborate with Maker’s Mark for the Maker’s Mark cocktail contest, where five local
Annual SHEro Awards to be presented Oct. 25 at art ctr. (Oct. 25, 2019) The Art League of Ocean City announces the honorees of the 2019 SHEro Awards, which celebrates Delmarva women who have shown courage in facing adversity and turned that around into something positive. The awards will be presented on Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street, and the public is invited to the free event. The SHEro Awards are part of the October-long all-women art exhibition entitled “RISE” at the Arts Center. Curated by Deborah Rolig of Berlin, the exhibition seeks to empower women through art, emphasizing women overcoming adversity. The exhibit is sponsored in part by the Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. “The SHEro Award winners are filled with courage and tenacity, the kind of women who have overcome a major challenge in their lives — be it health, family, job, or something similar — yet have dug-in to thrive and persevere,” Rolig said. “These are the women we honor as SHEros.” This is the second year for the SHEro Awards, and seven women will be honored on Oct. 25. Pamela Ann Greer Buckley has lived in Ocean City for more than 35 years and “helped make Ocean City what it is today,” according to her nominator, Tommie Morrison. A real estate appraiser by profession, she donated her time and talents to the Town of Ocean City on the Planning and Zoning Committee for many years. A dedicated member and lay leader of the Atlantic United Methodist Church, she supports many nonprofits and is also a family caregiver.
Robin Cook of Bishopville met her nominator, Judy Tremellen, at a foster care parent support group. She and her husband, Seth, had one adopted son, and over the years, they adopted and fostered four more children of mixed races whom she loves, inspires and home schools. “[Robin] defies life’s expectations and … does so with a unique internal grace,” Tremellen said. Chrissy Ehrhart of Berlin, co-owner of Zenna Wellness, was nominated by Art League executive director, Rina Thaler. “I admire the spirit and positive attitude that Chrissy has kept despite her health issues and the challenges she faces,” Thaler said. In 2011, while Ehrhart endured two heart surgeries, she practiced guided visualization and visualized her cells regenerating and becoming new at the incision. She now shares this healing technique with others and is also certified in sound healing and therapy. “By collaborating with area artists to show their work at Zenna Wellness, she has helped to build community,” Thaler said. Marie Gilmore of Ocean Pines, nominated by Sharyn O’Hare, is serving her second term as president of the Worcester County Veterans Memorial. The foundation hosts annual Memorial Day and Veterans Day events that Gilmore funds by running a golf tournament. She is also past president of the Sinepuxent Post 166 American Legion Auxiliary in Ocean City and the Women’s Club in Ocean Pines and past chair of the Parrot Head’s Mardi Gras in Ocean City. Gilmore is a caregiver to family members while she herself deals with Multiple Sclerosis.
bartenders will create a signature drink. Guests can then vote for their favorite. “As one of the Top 40 bars in America, according to Whiskey Advocates, we have a responsibility and our privilege to teach whiskey to people who are interested and don’t know a whole lot,” Bolter said. Each ticket includes a complementary glass with a signature red Maker’s Mark wax dipping. Guests can also create their own drinks at the Irish whiskey-Irish coffee bar or sample the Signature Knob Creek cocktail. “Bourbon is sort of a freight train that’s been coming down the tracks and now it’s taken off in terms of spirits in this country,” Bolter said. “There is an incredible interest and intrigue surrounding the category, but oftentimes people are a bit intimidated by trying a new spirit and don’t know where to start or how to build their palate. “Bourbonfest is the perfect opportunity to learn, try many new things, experience the category and help build your appreciation for the fastest growing spirits category in the country right now,” he continued. Brittney Herz Glenn of Salisbury is the founder of Lemonade Bookstand, a nonprofit that bring bibliotherapy to young children by sending books, activities, toys and educational material geared toward their special needs. A caregiver to her health-challenged daughter, she also wrote a book about her struggles with being a parent of a child with psychological and behavioral challenges, “You’re Going to be Fine: A Short Version of a Long Story about Special Needs Parenting.” She was nominated by Sharon Owens. Dianne Shearon of Rehoboth Beach is founder of the Food Pantry program at the Community Resource Center in Rehoboth Beach and was nominated by one of the center’s volunteer day managers, Susan Morrison, for “her vision, her persistence, her persuasion.” Shearon handles fundraising, food donations and pickup and delivery of food for the center’s clients, plus setting up a volunteer program. She is also active in the artist-owned and operated Gallery One in Ocean View. Amy Wood of Ocean City, nominated by Olive Mawyer, is the mother of Alex, a survivor of a pituitary brain tumor. She founded the Raymond A. Wood Foundation to provide life support for childhood brain tumor survivors and their families by creating connections to innovation and information. To date, the foundation has provided more than $100,000 of medical equipment and supplies to pediatric brain tumor patients. Wood also launched Art of Surviving, an online art exhibit to showcase art as a form of therapy and self expression. More information is available at 410524-9433 or ArtLeagueOfOceanCity.org.
Live music will be provided by blues singer and songwriter Otto Grundman. A silent auction will also take place, with prizes including free hotel nights and a signed Shaquille O’Neil Lakers jersey. New for the event this year will be a chance to sample and purchase bourbon barrel-aged wine Bolter developed himself. “These are wines that were aged in bourbon barrels, and one of them in particular is a very rare release that I personally made for Dry 85 at Red Red Wine Bar,” Bolter said. “It’s called Obscura. I worked with Great Frog Winery in Annapolis using Maryland grapes and I created my own red wine blend and then I aged it in bourbon barrels for three months. We will have that available to taste.” A portion of the proceeds and all raffle proceeds will benefit Ocean City Surfrider’s Foundation this year. Tickets can be purchased online at Eventbrite.com, at DRY 85 on 48th Street in Ocean City or at the event, if tickets are still available. Regular admission tickets cost $60. VIP tickets cost $100, which will allow guests to sample 12 private or discontinued barrels an hour early from 12-1 p.m. Doors open to the public at 1 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older to participate. Valid ID is required for admission. For more information, visit www.eventbrite.com.
Bridal show to be held Nov. 3 (Oct. 25, 2019) Delaware Seaside Bride and Barefoot Beach Bride are hosting the Smokey Hollow Bridal Show on Sunday, Nov. 3, from noon to 2 p.m. More than 30 vendors will be on hand. If interested in being a vendor, email barefootbridejodie@gmail.com. To attend this showcase of local wedding vendors, tickets cost $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Brides receive free admission with two purchased tickets for guests. To get tickets, visit barefootbeachbridesoc.com. Barefoot Beach Bride is a wedding service company based out of Ocean City, specializing in wedding and event planning, along the Eastern Shore, and featuring pre-designed, all-inclusive wedding packages. Delaware Seaside Bride is an online resource with an annual print magazine for couples looking to get married in coastal Delmarva. For information, visit www.DelawareSeasideBride.com. In addition, local animal rescue, Grass Roots Rescue, will be attending. Brides who bring in a donated food item, blankets or monetary gift will receive an additional entry for door prizes. Smokey Hollow Wedding Venue is located at 37632 Lake Ridge Drive in Selbyville.
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Take a swing at the Paw Claw machine, where prizes include 3-year-old teacup Chihuahua, Tucker, and 10-year-old shorthair Chihuahua, Pops. Tucker and Pop’s mom, Karissa Stanley of Mechanicsville, Maryland, crafted the machine for the O.C.Toberfest Pet Parade on the Boardwalk, last Saturday.
Big Toys on the Boardwalk to feature 26 vehicles, Sat. Continued from Page 35 that they have built have been amazing over the years and to see them race down the tracks is pretty fun.” Participants can design and construct their vehicle from a single pumpkin in any shape and size. Pumpkin race cars can be whole or carved; decorated for the occasion or right from the pumpkin patch. Each pumpkin must have two independent axels inserted through it with wheels attached. A full list of rules can be found at www.specialeventpro.com/oc-toberfest. Registration will begin at noon, with races set to start at 1 p.m. and a live play-by-play announcer. Trophies will be awarded to the fastest pumpkins in each division as well as the best decorated, Herbert said. In the event of rain, Herbert plans to either move the pumpkin race to Sunday at location to be determined. Also taking place this weekend will be the annual Big Toys on the Boardwalk on Saturday at the inlet parking lot from noon to 3 p.m. “There are some great vehicles coming for the Big Toys on the Boardwalk this year,” Miller said. “These are things kids can get in and just sort of fantasize and think about the idea that they could do this themselves.” There are 26 vehicles lined up to be displayed this weekend, including an Ocean City Mobile Command Unit, 2015 Porsche Carrera, As-
sateague National Seashore vehicle, DPW “The Beast” Beach Truck, Cadillac XLR, Hydroplane race boat, beach tractor, Ocean City Beach Patrol Jet Ski with ATV rides, DPW Caterpillar Wheel Loader, Ocean City Police Department Ford Explorer Interceptor, DPW Caterpillar Back Hoe, i.g. Burton 2019 Jeep Wrangler, i.g. Burton Chevrolet Corvette, OC Jeep Club Lifted Wrangler, Military HUMVEE, Backshore Volkswagen bus, Boardwalk tram, vintage firetruck, flat bottom race boat, Ocean City Fire Department ambulance, Cochise race boat, 1960 Articulating bus, large scale drone, Ocean City firetruck and the Bull on the Beach Offshore race boat. “It’s a very diverse list,” Miller said. “Kids of all ages can come and find something that they really like. Bring your children, bring your grandchildren, bring your car, crazy husband. Everybody’s welcome.” All O.C.Toberfest events are free because of sponsorship by the Ocean City Mayor and City Council along with the Department of Tourism, Dough Roller Restaurants, Francis Scott Key Family Resort in West Ocean City, the Ocean City HotelMotel-Restaurant Association, Layton’s Restaurants, Pit & Pub and Seacrets. For more information about O.C.Toberfest, visit www.specialeventpro.com/oc-toberfest or call 410-798-6304.
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Nyleen’s Breast Friends team gather from Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and West Virginia to participate in the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K event at the inlet parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Forget bull riding, 1.5-year-old potbelly pig, Lulu, shows participants of the O.C.Toberfest Boardwalk Pet Parade where the real money is, as a cowboy struggles to stay on her harness, last Saturday.
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FUNDRAISER Hair We R salon owner Joey Biafore measures how much hair Ocean City resident Kelly Hanes will be donating during the third annual Locktoberfest event at her shop in the Montego Bay Shopping Center on Saturday, Oct. 4.
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HARBOR DAY Posing with their completed sand ornament craft are Virginia and Nicolas Cipollone, 7, from West Ocean City, at the Harbor Day at the Docks, last Saturday.
AWARD WINNER Hunter “Bunk” Mann has been named the winner of the 2019 OC History Spirit Award. He won the award based on a nomination by Joanne K. Guifoil in which she wrote: “his products are historically rich, entertaining, full of color and so alive, just like the beloved places and events he has attempted to portray. Just like him, full of spirit, full of Ocean City!” Nancy Howard, OC Museum Society president, presents Mann with the award. The award was part of OC History Week that included an Historic House Tour, a surfboard raffle, a showing of the video the 1962 Ash Wednesday Storm that devastated the island and participation in Harbor Day at the Docks. Mann will be signing copies of his book at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, on the southern end of the Boardwalk, Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
DONATION The Republican Women of Worcester County celebrate September as Literacy Month in the local libraries and schools. The group supports Worcester County's public libraries with monetary donations to purchase books for their shelves each year. Receiving a check from RWWC Literacy Committee members Marge Matturro, left, and Liz Mumford, right, is Dawn Mackes, branch manager of the Pocomoke City Library branch.
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Walker provides recipe for frog legs, provincial style By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) Habitual actions are a sign of a willingness to accept monotonous routines without questioning their reason or purpose. This way of thinking is perfectly acceptable, but for those who strive for excellence, variation must come into play. “Change” is normally associated with major circumstances that can greatly influence our lives. However, modification does not have to be monumental; the very act of adjustment is the first step toward distinctiveness. Chefs are no exception. They must continue to sharpen their skills and enhance their overall knowledge so advancement flourishes to the highest degree. Do not allow predictability to become the norm. Experiment with your menu to increase one’s creativity. Seek out new, exciting dishes to wow your guests. With that thought in mind, let us explore the cookery of frog legs. Recently, I was dining in an establishment that offered frog legs as an entrée. My first thought was absolute abstinence, but then it dawned on me I have partaken of venison, squirrel, rabbit, snakes, octopus, goat and pig’s feet, so why not give frog legs a shot? Guess what, they are actually quite tasty. Unless you are French or from the south, the idea of frog legs is undoubtedly something one would shun away from. If you ever have the opportunity, you might want to give them a try. Frog legs taste like chicken, with a slightly fishy taste. They need to be skinned and then soaked in cold water, salt water, or milk before being cooked. You can purchase frog legs at Harris Teeter. If they do not have any in stock, they can be ordered. Four pairs of frog legs costs approximately $11, which is not bad for four ap-
petizers. The skin and feet have been removed which makes the cooking process very simple. My favorite preparation is called cuisses de grenouilles a la Provencale. This French dish consists of dredging the frog legs in flour and then sautéing them in butter or olive oil with chopped garlic, minced parsley and a splash of fresh lemon juice. If you are going to cook your frog legs in butter, I highly suggest you take the extra time to make clarified butter. Butter is mostly made up of fat, but it also contains small amounts of proteins, carbohydrates and minerals, which are often referred to as milk solids. When the butter is heated, this emulsion is broken, which causes the different components to separate. The pure fat left standing is called clarified butter. Since clarified butter has a higher smoke point than whole butter, food can be seared without the danger of milk solids burning and becoming bitter. The easiest way to make clarified butter is to cut the butter in 1-inch chunks. Heat it in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat until all the butter has melted. Let stand for 15 minutes and skim off the milk solids that have floated to the top. If you have a fancy to try something new, consider serving frog legs, provincial style. Entertaining is about memorable food, and frog legs provincial style will have your guests talking for some time. Enjoy!
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South end to 28th Street ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192, www.captainstableoc.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott. ■ COINS 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100, www.coinspub.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m. Daily specials. ■ THE CORAL REEF CAFE / HEMINGWAY'S RESTAURANT 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.ocsuites.com/dining $-$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fourstory atrium cafe and an elegant dining room, Floridian/island-style cuisine, fresh seafood, fresh cuts of meat, farm-to-table produce, artisanal desserts, hearty sandwiches and much more. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER South Division Street and Boardwalk 410289-3501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410289-2599 $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Breakfast served daily at West OC, 3rd, 41st, and 70th street locations. Dayton’s Boardwalk famous fried chicken and seafood, cooked to order at S. Division Street. Check out our new bar and happy hour specials at our new West OC location. Order online at www.TheDoughRoller.com. ■ FROG BAR Inlet Village, Ocean City 410-289-3764 $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open daily, 8 a.m. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Two-hour parking available at the Inlet Village parking lot (under the bar) free for bar patrons. Great place to sit and have a beer and relax. Enjoy appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers and chowders while enjoying the view of the inlet and Assateague Island. ■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Ave., Inlet, Ocean City 410289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Bringing Ocean City the freshest seafood, an award-winning Raw Bar along with certified Angus Beef. Great view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Call for Banquet information. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-2891100, www.dunesmanor.com $$ - $$$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and light fare menu; Milton’s Deck Dining; and tasty beach grillables at the Barefoot Beach Bar, in season.
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29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525, www.oceancityhilton.com/din-
ing $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, extensive wine list and gourmet desserts. ■ BJ’S ON THE WATER 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575, www.bjsonthewater.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week, year-round. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER 41st Street and Coastal Highway 410-5249254; 70th Street and Coastal Highway 410524-7981 See description under downtown location. ■ DRY 85 OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-8989, www.DRY85.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Gourmet “stick to your ribs” home cooking. A made-from-scratch kitchen with every sauce and every dressing hand crafted. It’s that attention to detail that takes the concept of burgers, fries, pork chops and wings and turns them completely on their head. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 31st Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443664-5639, www.longboardcafe.net $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant. ■ MARLIN MOON 3301 Atlantic Ave., in the DoubleTree Ocean City 410-280-1201, www.marlinmoonocmd.com $$ | Full bar Featuring Executive Chef Gary Beach. Fresh cuisine featuring locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetables. Small plate appetizers, fresh salads. Local craft beers and cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ RED RED WINE BAR OC 12 48th Street, Ocean City 443-664-6801, www.RedRedWineBar.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Steps from the beach. Coastal cuisine with a focus on local seafood and hand tossed pizzas plus artisanal cheeseboards. 35+ wines By the Glass, 120+ By the Bottle. Flights. Luxurious colors and custom built couches. Late night bar. Seasonal outdoor seating. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762, www.skyebaroc.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials.
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91st to 146th streets ■ ABBEY BURGER BISTRO OC 126th Street, behind the Holiday Inn, Ocean City 410-289-2525, 410-250-2333, www.abbeyburger.com/ocean-city $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Large parties welcome. Craft beer. Award winning burgers. Voted Best in Maryland, Wild Game. ■ ALBERTINO’S BRICK OVEN EATERY 13117 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250-2000, www.albertinosoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Lunch and dinner daily. Open Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. Homemade pizza and pasta, seafood, steaks. Daily specials and happy hour. ■ BEACH BARRELS 13207 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410250-0522, www.beachbarrels.com $ | Full bar Happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday. Featuring primo hoagie menu where premium ingredients are fresh, nothing is pre-cut. Open 7 days, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. ■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983, www.bluefishocmd.com $-$$ | Reservations | Full bar Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available. ■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896, www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com $$-$$$ | Reservations recommended for large parties | Kids’ menu | Full bar Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment. ■ DUFFYS 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449, www.duffysoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second season and daily dinner specials. Dine in, carry out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm. ■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE 128th Street, Ocean City 410-289-2581, higginscrabhouse.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full Bar Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535, www.clarionoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Serving beach-inspired dishes in our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet, open yearround and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available Friday and Saturday, 5-9 p.m. ■ NORI 11403 Coastal Highway (Gold Coast Mall), Ocean City443-880-6258 $$ | Reservations | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open 7 days serving lunch and dinner. Our creative menu features hand-cut steaks, grilled fish, crab cakes, sushi and sashimi. Dine-in or carry-out. ■ REEF 118 118th Street, in the Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos, Ocean City 410-524-
1000, www.carouselhotel.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Oceanfront dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast, Friday through Sunday 7-11 a.m. Featuring a breakfast buffet or special order from the regular menu. Enjoy our delicious 3 Course Dinner for $25 served every Friday and Saturday, 4-9 p.m. with the choice of appetizer, entree and dessert. ■ WHISKERS PUB 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410524-2609, www.whiskerspub.com $ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Certified Angus® burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717, www.ocitalianfood.com $-$$ | Reservations Accepted | Full bar Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room. Early bird specials every day from 56 p.m. ■ THE DOUGH ROLLER West Ocean City, 12849 Ocean Gateway 410-213-7655 See description under downtown location. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR AND GRILL 128741 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846, weocharborside.com $-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the Original Fresh Squeezed Orange Crush! Open every day, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Appetizers, fresh seafood, steak and pasta. Live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday. ■ HOOTERS Route 50 & Keyser Point Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1841, www.hootersofoc.com $-$$ | Kids’ menu and game room | Full bar New smoked wings with half the calories. Traditional wings, burgers, quesadillas, tacos and healthy salads. Seafood selections with raw bar and crab legs. Sports packages and live entertainment. Large parties welcome. ■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 $ | Kids’ menu Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drivethru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.
OCEAN PINES ■ OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, www.OPyachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Amid a bay front setting, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers dining selections for lunch and dinner. Fresh seafood and signature drinks. Open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ■ TERN GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410-6417222, oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar Located next to the Golf Shop, the Tern Grille serves freshly-prepared breakfast and lunch items. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
BERLIN ■ OCEAN DOWNS CASINO, POSEIDON’S PUB 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-6410600, www.oceandowns.com $-$$$ | Full bar House soups, small plates, sandwiches, burgers and entrees including steaks, chicken, veggie and Eastern Shore favorites. Dining room hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 4-11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to midnight; Sunday, noon to 11 p.m. Pub open late.
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Frog legs taste like chicken, but slightly fishy Continued from Page 39 kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. Snip apart each pair of frog legs with poultry shears or a very sharp knife.
Combine frog legs and milk in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 2. Transfer legs to a paper towel, pat dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Place flour on a plate and dredge
Paranormal search at museum (Oct. 25, 2019) The Ocean City LifeSaving Station Museum will host its annual Paranormal Investigation from 7:30-10:30 p.m. this weekend, Oct. 25-26. During this private event, small groups of guests will follow along with the Dead of Night Paranormal Investigation Team as they search for spiritualistic activity within the museum. The team will use equipment such as an Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP) recorder and an Electromagnetic Frequency (EMF) meter to detect and communicate with the supernatural. “This event takes guests along for a deeper look into the history of the station and grants visitors the chance to see the museum during afterhours,” said Assistant Curator Christine Okerblom. “Although this is an untraditional presentation of the museum, it offers a different perspective into the history of the station.” As guests walk through the museum,
staff members will share stories about past paranormal encounters and the tragic aftermath of shipwrecks that occurred when the station was in use. The cost is $25 per person. In addition, on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., local author Hunter “Bunk” Mann will visit the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum for a meet-and-greet to introduce his new book, “Ghosts in the Surf.” This book, which is a companion to his first book, “Vanishing Ocean City,” provides an extensive photo-based history of Ocean City starting in the summer of 1945 up to the spring of 2019. The museum is Mann’s first stop on his book tour, giving fans an opportunity to be some of the first to buy this detailed account of Ocean City. For more information, visit www.ocmuseum.org or call 410-289-4991. The museum is located at the southern end of the Boardwalk.
frog legs in flour. Make sure they are completely covered, then shake off any excess flour and transfer to another plate. 3. Heat 4 tablespoons of butter or olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until sizzling. Add frog legs and cook, flipping once, until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer legs to a plate and set aside. Wipe out skillet with paper towels. 4. Add remaining butter or olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, Herbs de province, rosemary, parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to a simmer and sauté
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until garlic becomes translucent and fragrant. You do not want to burn the garlic, or it will become bitter. 5. Presentation: place frog legs in the center of the plate. You can serve them over a vegetable or baby potatoes. Drizzle the sauce over the frog legs and serve immediately. Secret Ingredient – Taking a Chance. “Do you want to be safe and good, or do you want to take a chance and be great.” – Jimmy Johnson Answers on page 45
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Donations sought for holiday drive By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) Approaching the final week of Star Charities annual “Holiday Gifts for Soldiers” collection, volunteers are shell shocked by the deluge of donations continuing to pour in, with the groundswell directly attributable to the passing of group co-founder Anna Foultz last month. Star Charities volunteer Sue Walter, who along with Barb Peletier worked closely with Foultz on numerous charitable initiatives, said with the donation deadline coming into focus the group will sponsor a drive for supplies at the Ocean Pines Food Lion on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “People are really willing to help and donate this year … it’s overwhelming,” she said. On Saturday, Walter will be among a contingent of volunteers soliciting a wide-array of non-perishable items for U.S. Armed Forces stationed overseas. “We’ve got little handouts to give customers [so] they have a list [of items] they could purchase at the Food Lion,” she said. In contrast to last year’s collection, Walter envisions overwhelming National Guard members when they arrive to collect donations next month. “Last year it was rather embarrassing when the National Guard came to pick the donations up, but this year … they are going to be in for a huge surprise,” she said. With oversized buckets emblazed with Foultz’s smiling face spread throughout Ocean Pines, along with locations in Berlin and Ocean City, Walter said numerous pickups have been required. “We’ve had to go back and unload some of the buckets already,” she said. “Barbara has stuff at her house, I have stuff at my house, and we just picked up a couple of buckets full from the community center.” Besides a significant number of donations at the Ocean Pines library, Walter said a number of local nonprofits are involved, such as Ocean Pines AARP Chapter 4507 and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines and Ocean City. “The Sons of Italy are really pushing this through their members,” she said. The ever-growing mound of non-perishable items runs the gamut from clothing to nourishment. “I’m looking here at bags of hard candy, huge packages of toothpaste, fruit and nut trail mix boxes, all kinds of powders, packages of socks, books and games,” she said. “Everything we’ve been asking for I think have been touched on.” The end totals, already bolstered through the kindness of individuals likely doubly motivated in mourning for Foultz, will be further inflated by donations gathered by charitable entities, such as the Sons of Italy. “They’re doing an amazing job [but] their stuff won’t be totally collected until the first week in November,” she said. “They’re taking a little more time to gather.”
Introduced to the organization as a youth by her father, Foultz was honored by the Sons of Italy Ocean City Lodge #2747 in 2014 with its first ever Distinguished Citizen award and two years later attended a gala celebration in Hunt Valley to receive the 2016 American Award from the Order Sons of Italy in America. Looking ahead, Walter said Star Charities volunteers and cohorts of Foultz, have yet to fully ponder future endeavors, but one point has been decided. “It will not be Star Charities and we were told that by the [Foultz] family,” she said. Star Charities was originally founded in 2007 by Foultz and her husband of 64 years, Carl, who died in 2010. In fact, Walter said with Foultz passing on Sept. 22, mere days prior to the holiday gift collection drive launching,
Star Charities members have yet to convene in mass. “This drive for the military right now this has taken priority and we haven’t even sat down as a group,” she said. “We’re keeping in contact with our volunteers and bringing them up to date.” The bulk of Star Charities volunteers will gather together for the first time since Foultz passed this Thursday afternoon for a ceremony to rededicate the Marlin Room inside the Ocean Pines community center in her honor. Although the Star Charities designation will be put to rest with Anna and Carl Foultz, in light of what promises to be a record-setting haul this year, Walter said hope remains the annual holiday drive for U.S. military stationed overseas would soldier forward. “If nothing else is done we’ve talked about the possibility of just continuing
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Calendar Fri., Oct. 25 OCEAN CITY RESTAURANT WEEK In addition to their regular menu, participating establishments offer special fixed price menu options, Oct. 13-27. They may offer a $10, $20, $30 or $40 fixed menu. Check the website for participating restaurants. Reservations are recommended. https://www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com
LOCAL’S APPRECIATION WEEK AT MUSEUM Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave. Free admission, Oct. 25-31. 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org/event/locals-appreciation-week
FIBER FRIENDS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:00 AM. Bring your lap work and join this group as they knit, crochet and embroider. All are welcome. Victoria ChristieHealy, 703-507-0708, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
COLORING OUTSIDE THE LINES Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Discover the therapeutic benefits of coloring. Coloring books/supplies provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
SHERO AWARDS Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St., 7:00 PM. The 2019 SHEro Awards will honor Delmarva women who have shown courage in facing adversity and turned that around into something positive. The public is invited to this free event. 410-524-9433, http://ArtLeagueOfOceanCity.org
PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S Atlantic Ave., 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM. Dead of Night Paranormal team will conduct their investigation using equipment such as an EVP recorder an an EMF letter to detect and communicate with the supernatural. Museum staff will tell stories of historic tragedies and paranormal activity that has taken place within this 127-year-old Life-Saving Station. Tickets cost $25 and are available at https://www.eventbrite.com. 410-289-4991
Sat., Oct. 26 OCEAN CITY RESTAURANT WEEK In addition to their regular menu, participating establishments offer special fixed price menu options, Oct. 13-27. They may offer a $10, $20, $30 or $40 fixed menu. Check the website for participating restaurants. Reservations are recommended. https://www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com
ing with Author Bunk Mann for his book “Ghosts in the Surf” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org/event/localsappreciation-week
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET Whaleyville United Methodist Church, 11716 Sheppards Crossing Road, 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Buffet will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrapple, scrambled eggs, chipped beef, hash brown potatoes, toast, fruit and assorted beverages. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children. Ginger, 410-726-0603
SEASIDE 10/5K HALLOWEEN RUN Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., 7:30 AM. Packet pick up held Oct. 25 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn & Suites on 17th Street and Oct. 26 from 7:30-8:45 a.m. at the Inlet Parking Lot. The 10 mile start time is 9 a.m. and the 5K start time is 9:15 a.m. https://octrirunning.com
OCEAN CITY PET EXPO 2019 Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Featuring Ultimate Air Dogs and Ultimate Luring, pet products, services, adoptions and valuable information for you and your pets. Enter talent and costume contests. Prizes awarded. Well behaved pets are welcome. They must be on a short, non-retractable leash. No dogs in heat permitted. Admission costs $8 for adults, $7 for seniors 62 years and older, $5 for children ages 5-12 years and free to kids 4 years and younger. Admission also includes the 9th Annual Autumn Home & Condo Show. events@oceanpromotions.info, http://www.oceanpromotions.info
O.C.TOBERFEST THE GREAT PUMPKIN RACE Ocean City Boardwalk at North Division Street, 1:00 PM. Registration begins at noon. Build your own pumpkin race car and bring it to compete in this side-by-side down hill race. Prizes will be awarded in each division as well as for creativity. Jacklyn@specialeventpro.com, 410-798-6304, https://specialeventpro.com/octoberfest
OYSTER FRITTER SANDWICH FUNDRAISER American Legion Berlin Post #123, 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., 2:00 PM - 11:59 PM, Cost is $9.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT CHICKEN ‘N’ DUMPLING DINNER Remson United Methodist Church, 4249 Sheephouse Road, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Cost is $13 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-12 years and free to those 5 years and younger. Carry-outs available. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Diane, 410-957-1351
FREE CHILDREN’S BEREAVEMENT DAY CAMP Holly Ridge Farm, 36609 Purnell Crossing Road, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Coastal Hospice invites children, ages 6-14 years, who have lost a loved one to Hope & Healing with Horses. Open to those who live in the four Lower Shore counties and have experienced the death of a parent, grandparent, sibling or other close loved one in the past two years. Counselors from Coastal Hospice guide the children and their families through their feelings. No previous experience with horses is required. Children should wear closed-toe shoes. Lunch is provided. Advance registration required: Melissa, 443-944-5846.
O.C.TOBERFEST BEACH MAZE Ocean City beach at North Division Street, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Children of all ages welcome. Maze includes wicked witches, pirates of the sand, scary scarecrows, ghouls in the graveyard, zombies and more. This event is free. https://specialeventpro.com/octoberfest
‘HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR SOLDIERS’ DRIVE Food Lion parking lot, 11007 Manklin Creek Road, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The drive collects nonperishable items to send to men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed overseas. Collection containers are marked with a list of the most requested items, which include baby powder and foot powder, black and white cotton socks, chewing gum, powdered Crystal Light, iced tea and Gatorade, Slim Jim’s, nuts and other nonperishable snacks, game like checkers, backgammon, chess and Dominos, toothpaste and brushes, feminine products and small paperbacks. Do not place any perishable items, glass, hotel samples (without ingredients listed) or pork products in the containers. Barb Peletier, 443-896-4914
LOCAL’S APPRECIATION WEEK AT MUSEUM Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave. Free admission, Oct. 25-31. On Oct. 26, there will be a book sign-
AM - 12:00 PM. Ocean Pines residents will have the chance to interact with the Board of Directors and ask questions. Residents may send questions in advance to the Communications Committee by emailing townhall@oceanpines.org until Oct. 23 at 5 p.m.
OP TOWN HALL MEETING Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 239 Ocean Parkway, 10:00
9TH ANNUAL AUTUMN HOME & CONDO SHOW Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Interior and outdoor displays showcasing new products and ideas on remodeling, decorating, accessorizing and renovating. Plenty of pros on hand for expert advise and show specials. Show highlights include artists and crafters, free drawings, door prizes and bargains. Admission cost $8 for adults, $7 for seniors 62 years and older, $5 for children ages 5-12 years and free to kids 4 years and younger. Admission price also includes the OC Pet Expo 2019. events@oceanpromotions.info, http://www.oceanpromotions.info
BBQ CHICKEN FUNDRAISER St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower St., 11:00 AM. Featuring 1/2 BBQ Chicken Platter with macaroni & cheese, baked beans, roll and drink for $10; 1/2 BBQ Chicken with roll and drink for $8; Pulled Pork Sandwich Platter with cole slaw, baked beans and drink for $10; and Pulled Pork Sandwich and drink for $6. Proceeds benefit St. Paul United Methodist Church Men’s Ministry. 410-641-0270
HISTORIC CHURCH AND CEMETERY TOUR All Hallows Episcopal Church, 109 W. Market St., 5:00 PM. All Hallows Church was founded in 1692. View the bell and bible given to the church by Queen Anne of England. Hear the fascinating stories of some of those interred here. Tour includes an exhibit of Colonial through Civil War era relics; mulled cider and pastries, and historic attired guide. Tour lasts about one hour and covers one mile. Tickets cost $10. 443-885-0651
7TH ANNUAL COSTUME PARTY Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Special spooky Halloween appetizers and Halloween cocktails will be featured. Happy Hour pricing for other drinks. Music and dancing with a DJ. There will be a 50/50 raffle and silent auction items. Prizes for best costumes. A $10 donation goes to Relay for Life, Team Refuge. B.J. Cain, 302-559-4718
PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION
Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. The Town of Ocean City brings out their most unusual vehicles and is joined by construction equipment, emergency vehicles, muscle cars, race boats and more — even a helicopter will be on site. 410-250-0125
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S Atlantic Ave., 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM. Dead of Night Paranormal team will conduct their investigation using equipment such as an EVP recorder an an EMF letter to detect and communicate with the supernatural. As you tour room to room, museum staff will tell stories of historic tragedies and paranormal activity that has taken place within this 127-year-old LifeSaving Station. Tickets cost $25 and are available at https://www.eventbrite.com. 410-289-4991
SHORE CRAFT BEER FEST
FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET
Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Showcasing craft beer vendors from Delmarva and around the state with live music, food and retail vendors. Free admission. Glenn Irwin, glenn@ocdc.org, 410-289-7739, http://www.shorecraftbeerfest.com/octoberfest.html
Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Featuring live music, chef demos, children’s activities and other special events. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.
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Sun., Oct. 27 OCEAN CITY RESTAURANT WEEK In addition to their regular menu, participating establishments offer special fixed price menu options, Oct. 13-27. They may offer a $10, $20, $30 or $40 fixed menu. Check the website for participating restaurants. Reservations are recommended. https://www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com
FALL HYDRANT FLUSHING TO BEGIN The Town of Ocean City’s Public Works Department will be conducting the fall hydrant flushing of the water system. This is done bi-annually and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31. Residents and businesses are reminded that there may be a slight discoloration of the water. This is not harmful and will dissipate after a short time. For those who wish to clear their pipes, run cold water for several minutes until the water runs clear. Public Works Water Department, 410-524-8388
LOCAL’S APPRECIATION WEEK AT MUSEUM Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave. Free admission, Oct. 25-31. 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org/event/locals-appreciation-week
O.C.TOBERFEST BEACH MAZE Ocean City beach at North Division Street, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Children of all ages welcome. Maze includes wicked witches, pirates of the sand, scary scarecrows, ghouls in the graveyard, zombies and more. This event is free. https://specialeventpro.com/octoberfest
OCEAN CITY PET EXPO 2019 Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Featuring Ultimate Air Dogs and Ultimate Luring, pet products, services, adoptions and valuable information for you and your pets. Enter talent and costume contests with prizes awarded. Well behaved pets are welcome. They must be a short, non-retractable leash. No dogs in heat permitted. Admission costs are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors 62 years and older, $5 for children ages 5-12 years and free to kids 4 years and younger. Admission also includes the 9th Annual Autumn Home & Condo Show. events@oceanpromotions.info, http://www.oceanpromotions.info
9TH ANNUAL AUTUMN HOME & CONDO SHOW Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Interior and outdoor displays showcasing new products and ideas on remodeling, decorating, accessorizing and renovating. Plenty of pros on hand for expert advise and show specials. Show highlights include artists and crafters, free drawings, door prizes and bargains. Admission cost $8 for adults, $7 for seniors 62 years and older, $5 for children ages 5-12 years and free to kids 4 years and younger. Admission price also includes the OC Pet Expo. events@oceanpromotions.info, http://www.oceanpromotions.info
BIKES AND BOOS ON THE BOARDS
Ocean City Boardwalk starting at 11:30 AM on Wicomico Street in front of Bearded Clam and Cork Bar with an award party at the Bearded Clam following the event. Participants are encouraged to decorate their bikes (or strollers) and dress in costume for the parade. Bike World OCMD on Caroline Street will open at 8 a.m. for those who want to rent surreys, beach cruisers, fun cycles or choppers. Cost is $25 per rider or become a Business Sponsor and enter the Costume & Bikes Contest. Trophies will be awarded. Register: text BIKESANDBOOS to 41444, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org/ foundation/bikes-boos, contact Tammy at tpatrick@atlanticgeneral.org or call 410641-9690. Proceeds benefit Atlantic General Campaign for the Future.
HALLOWEEN SPOOK-OUT PARTY Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, MD, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Participants of all ages are welcome to enjoy carnival games, arts & crafts, hayrides and snacks. Costume contests scheduled throughout the event. Admission is one bag of individually wrapped candy per child. 410-250-0125
FREE CHANCEL CHOIR CONCERT Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, 3:00 PM. Featuring the Combined Choruses of the Eastern Shore. A free will offering will be taken.
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DR. MADDOCKTER’S MAD LIBRATORY Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM 5:30 PM. Featuring Berlin Branch’s haunted house experience. All ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
TED TALK: FLINT WATER CRISIS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Pediatrician Mona Hanna-Attisha talks about her life and how the people of Flint are finding hope after the crisis. http://www.worcesterlibary.org
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. jeanduck47@gmail.com
Wed., Oct. 30 LOCAL’S APPRECIATION WEEK AT MUSEUM Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave. Free admission, Oct. 25-31. 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org/event/locals-appreciation-week
WITTY KNITTERS Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 AM 12:00 PM. Knitters, Crochet enthusiasts, needle artists of all skill levels are invited to join this group for a casual morning of sharing. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
LOCAL’S APPRECIATION WEEK AT MUSEUM Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave. Free admission, Oct. 25-31. 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org/event/locals-appreciation-week
DR. MADDOCKTER’S MAD LIBRATORY Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 PM 6:30 PM. Featuring Berlin Branch’s haunted house experience. All ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
WRITING FOR WELLNESS Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30 PM. Writing about stressful experiences like illness, may boost health and psychological well-being. Group uses exercises to stimulate creative expression. http://www.worcesterlibary.org
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-6417330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org
DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB IN 3D! ‘HOUSE OF WAX’ (1953) (PG-13) Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2:30 PM. Limited to 15 patrons. Reservations: 410-524-1818. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 5:00 PM 6:30 PM. TOPS is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157
Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Veterans and local charities in the Delmarva region. Members and guests. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 410208-1151, http://delmarvahanddancing.com
OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING Wednesdays - Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City, 300 Seabay Lane, 6:00 PM. 302-540-2127
DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. Come and sing. Drop-ins welcome. Carol, 410641-6876
Tues., Oct. 29 LOCAL’S APPRECIATION WEEK AT MUSEUM Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave. Free admission, Oct. 25-31. 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmu-
Thurs., Oct. 31 SIGN-UP DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY WATERSHED CLEANUP Assateague Coastal Trust and The Delmarva Free School are inviting the public to come together for a Community Watershed Cleanup on Holly Grove Road in Berlin on Nov. 2 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Compostable trash bags, gloves and safety vests provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their
own trash grabbers. RSVP: Billy Weiland, billy@actforbays.org or Kelly McMullen, thedelmarvafreeschool@gmail.com by Oct. 31. http://www.ACTforBays.org/Watershed-Cleanup
LOCAL’S APPRECIATION WEEK AT MUSEUM Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, 813 S. Atlantic Ave. Free admission, Oct. 25-31. 410-289-4991, http://www.ocmuseum.org/event/locals-appreciation-week
DR. MADDOCKTER’S MAD LIBRATORY Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 11:00 AM 5:30 PM. Featuring Berlin Branch’s haunted house experience. All ages. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Providing physical and emotional support for survivors and caregivers to share personal experiences and challenges. Coping strategies discussed. Anne Waples, awaples@atlanticgeneral.org, 443-614-5720
BINGO AT THE LIBRARY! Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 2:00 PM. Play for your chance to win one of the prizes provided by the Friends of the Library. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
FIRESIDE CHAT Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 3:00 PM. Join this group for a lively chat about their favorite good reads and get great ideas for new authors and genres to explore. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
WHITE MARLIN MALL HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT White Marlin Mall, 12641 Ocean Gateway, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Treats available from participating merchants for costumed children ages 12 years and younger.
BEACH SINGLES Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4:00 PM 6:00 PM. Beach Singles, 45 years and older, meet for happy hour. Info: 302-436-9577, 410-524-0649 or BeachSingles.org
GRIEF SUPPORT Thursdays - Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. Coastal Hospice provides grief support and education. Participants work together to help each other navigate through grief at their own pace. Free and open to the public. Nicole Long, 443-614-6142
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OCTOBER 25, 2019 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.com and baysideoc.com.
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FT, YR Maintenance Technician. Must be able to lift & carry heavy objects. Full benefits. Email resume to: thudson@ capitalvacations.com or call 410-520-0003.
YEAR-ROUND
Worcester Preparatory School, a coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 500 students in grades PK-12, is currently seeking an Assistant Coach for Boys Varsity and Head Coach for Boys Middle School. Minimum of 2 yrs. experience and CJIS Background Screening required. EOE
HIRING ALL POSITIONS!! Full time & Part time Stop by our location on 52nd street! or call 443-664-2825
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SALES ASSOCIATE for Somerset Jewelers Call 443-880-3791
- WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION TECHNICIANS & MANAGERS
Worcester Preparatory School, a coeducational college preparatory day school serving over 500 students in grades PK-12, is currently seeking coaches for Girls Basketball. Minimum of 2 yrs. experience and CJIS Background Screening required. EOE
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- DECK COATING APPLICATORS - LEAD CARPENTERS/FRAMERS
Contact: Matt McGinnis 410-641-3575 or mmcginnis@worcesterprep.org
- INTERIOR REMODELING PROFESSIONALS Please apply in person: 12905 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City MD, online at https://oceantowerconstruction.com/careers/ or call 443-366-5556 during regular business hours
Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!! Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
TOWN OF BERLIN
Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee The Town of Berlin is in search of an individual that will assist in the day to day operations of our Wastewater Treatment Plant. Must be able to lift 60 lbs. Prefer an individual who has mechanical aptitude. Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Performs general labor duties when not serving as an Operator Trainee. Requirements: Must possess a valid state issued drivers license. CDL license is a plus. Must be able to work independently. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Very competitive benefits including participation in the Maryland State Retirement. To Apply: submit cover letter and resume to jfleetwood@berlinmd.gov or visit the Town of Berlin homepage at www.berlinmd.gov and complete an online application. M/F/V/D
PAINTERS NEEDED, Year round, full-time. Must have transportation. Call Now! (302) 841-3004.
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Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.
Employment Opportunities: Year Round, Full/Part Time: Banquet Server, Server, Bartender, Busser, Food Runner, Line Cooks, Room Attendants, Housestaff, Front Desk, Pool Attendants, Security Guards, Admin. Secretary, Purchasing Clerk, Executive Secretary
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Seasonal (or) Year Round We have two busy rental offices We are looking for someone who can assist in our Ocean Pines and Ocean City office. q References required q Professional/Friendly q Must be willing travel to properties mostly in Ocean Pines and Ocean City. q Must work most weekends as needed – No Evenings q Administrative skills needed
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept. 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V
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Now Hiring Maintenance & Housekeeping Help. Fulltime. Full benefits. $12/hour. Call Club Ocean Villas II, 410-524-0880.
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Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Human Resources 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Fax: 410-723-9109 ~ lwatson@clarionoc.com
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Year Round • Servers • Banquet Servers • Banquet Houseman • Hostess • Dishwasher • Bellman • Night Auditor • PT Front Desk Clerk • FT AM Laundry Room • FT Housekeeping Houseman • Experienced Painter Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com
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Year-Round Rentals Available in West Ocean City. 2BR, 1BA and 1BR, 1BA. Call 1-877-289-1616 for more information.
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W/R, 1BR/1BA - 33rd Street. W/D, cable, WiFi, furnished. No smoking/ no pets. Avail. October 15April 15. $750/mo. + sec. 302-367-5266
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RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764
WINTER WEEKLY RENTALS Family Room $235/week 2BR Apartments $315/wk 3BR Suite $400/week 4BR House $500/week Burgundy Inn 1210 Philadelphia Ave. 410-289-8581
2BR, 2BA Winter Rental. Ocean City, Oceanfront Condo on 76th Street. Well furnished. Quiet building. Top corner unit. No pets/smoking. $850/mo. plus utilities. Avail. October - April. 410-804-3444 YEAR ROUND RENTALS: 94th St.: 3BR/3.5BA ($1800/ mo.). 12th St.: 2BR/2BA ($1450/mo) w/pool. Both units close to beach & bay. Newly remodeled. Furnished/unfurnished & avail. Oct. 1. Will consider mult. yr. lease for the right tenant. Call 410-251-2892. Winter Rental Downtown OC. 2BR, 2BA. Furnished, W/D. Occupancy limited to 2. Non-smoking/no pets. $675/ mo. plus utilities. 410-2026353
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Business Volunteers Joe and Charlotte Esworthy receive accolades (Oct. 25, 2019) Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County’s ReStore named Joe and Charlotte Esworthy its Volunteers of the Month. They became involved in volunteering through their oldest son, Habitat for Humanity Board Member Josh Esworthy. “The grand opening of the ReStore was our wedding anniversary. We stopped by to support it as part of our day, and decided that we would start volunteering,” Charlotte said. Since then, they have filled several shifts a week moving and arranging donated items, cleaning, organizing and assisting customers. Joe has also volunteered on the site of Habitat’s Bishopville build this summer. The couple retired to Berlin from New York, where Joe was an attorney and Charlotte raised their four sons. They enjoy remaining as active as their health allows. Charlotte has become involved with Questers, a group dedicated to preserving sites of historical interest, and they have both found that ReStore is a good fit for their desire to contribute to the community. “However much time you have to
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Joe and Charlotte Esworthy have been named Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County’s ReStore Volunteers of the Month.
volunteer, as little as one or two hours, the ReStore can work with your schedule,” said Joe, who often moves furniture donations and emphasized that “youth and muscle are always needed.” “I like that I can work at my own pace,” Charlotte added. “There’s always a task to be done, always a way to make yourself useful.” The ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used fur-
niture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and other items to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Proceeds are used to help build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter in Worcester County. Those interested in volunteering should email volunteer@habitatworcester.org. The Habitat ReStore is located at 9026 Worcester Highway in Berlin, and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
McAllister named finalist for award By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) Nominees for the eighth annual Maryland Capital Enterprises’ Palmer Gillis Entrepreneur Award include two Worcester County residents, one of whom has been selected as a finalist. The goal of the award has been to raise awareness about entrepreneurship and recognize the risk takers. Finalist Lori McAllister, owner of the Daily Brew Coffeehouse in Snow Hill, took that risk three years ago, right after she graduated from Salisbury University. “I always thought it was strange, a little odd, that, being the county seat, having the court house [and] having the government offices [in Snow Hill], there was no coffee shop,” she said. “It seemed like a prime place for one.” McAllister, who majored in conflict analysis and dispute resolution, interned with a mediator, who happened to know Michael Day, Snow Hill’s former economic development coordinator.
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“He showed me around Snow Hill...and I found the building that I liked and all of a sudden I was trying to find funding,” she said. “It was a long process. It took six months to a year to put the business plan together, to get the approval on the financing, to find a location, but well worth it.” McAllister graduated from Salisbury University in May of Lori McAllister 2016, and then opened her cafe less than three months later on July 9. “We’ve been open for three years now. July was three years,” McAllister. “We’re just looking at the next thing, how we are Ryan Murphy going to grow.” When she was younger, McAllister had never imagined she would be a business owner. “Growing up I wanted to be a lawyer,” she said. “I guess that’s how I
transitioned into conflict analysis and dispute resolution. That’s still very much a part of me. I like to find the middle ground and resolve conflicts, whether they’re in my community, or between people I know.” However, she said deep down, whether she had realized it or not, she knew the coffee shop would eventually be there—McAllister just didn’t know it would be she who spearheaded it. “When the opportunity came, I jumped on it and tried not to look back,” she said. Although she never envisioned herself as a business owner, she said entrepreneurship runs in the family. “My grandparents owned a restaurant/bar in Baltimore,” McAllister said. “I grew up watching them. My grandmother ran the kitchen, and I guess she inspired my love for cooking and baking. “So that was definitely very impactful to see them from such a young age,” she continued. “It made it seem like [owning a business] could be done.” See AWARD Page 50
By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) It’s undeniable that staging can help sell a home. The National Association of Realtors 2019 survey of over 2,000 Realtors provided perspective from the buyers’ agent viewpoint, the sellers’ agent viewpoint and buyer expectations. Buyers agent perspective summary: • Forty percent of buyers’ agents cited that home staging had an effect on most buyers’ view of the home. • Eighty-three percent of buyers’ agents said staging a home made it easier for a buyer to visualize the property as a future home. • Staging the living room was found to be most important for buyers (47 percent), followed by staging the master bedroom (42 percent) and the kitchen (35 percent). • One-quarter of buyers’ agents said that staging a home increased the dollar value offered between 1 and 5 percent, compared to other similar homes on the market that are not staged. Sellers’ agent perspective summary: • The median dollar value spent on home staging was $400. • When staging a home, 22 percent of sellers’ agents reported an increase of 1 to 5 percent of the dollar value offered by buyers, in comparison to similar homes. • Seventeen percent of respondents stated that staging a home increased the dollar value of the home between 6 and 10 percent. • The most common rooms that were staged included the living room (93 percent), kitchen (84 percent), master bedroom (78 percent) and the dining room (72 percent). • The most common home improvement items agents recommended to sellers were decluttering the home (95 percent), entire home cleaning (89 percent), removing pets during showings (83 percent) and carpet cleaning (78 percent). Buyer Expectations summary: • Only 10 percent of respondents cited that buyers felt homes should look the way they were staged on TV See AGENTS Page 50
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Award raises awareness of entrepreneurship, risk taking Continued from Page 49 One of the proudest moments of her career occurred after the Associated Press ran a story about her cafe, shortly after it had opened. “We had a couple that drove all the way from Frederick, Maryland, just to come to Snow Hill to my little coffee shop,” she said. “No connection. [I] didn’t know them. They just came, had lunch, they drank their coffee, enjoyed it, complimented me on the shop, and then they turned right around and drove back to Frederick. So that’s something that will always stick out in my mind.” Katherine Gordon, economic development coordinator for Snow Hill and frequent Daily Brew patron, nominated McAllister for the award. “I couldn’t thank her enough,” McAllister said. “Just to be nominated, I feel so honored. So then to become a finalist, I was blown away. I never expected that.” Despite her early success, McAllister struggled with personal obstacles. “There’s a learning curve, don’t get me wrong,” she said. “I’ve definitely have made my share of mistakes.” McAllister not only handles operations of her business, but she also does all of the baking, cooking and prep work. She said the greatest lesson she had to learn was how to balance all of her obligations, in order to not overwhelm herself. “Luckily my fiancé is pretty darn good about keeping up everything else in our personal lives,” she said. “That support system is absolutely everything. I probably wouldn’t be here without him.” Award nominee Ryan Murphy, owner of RG Murphy Marine Construction in Bishopville, expressed a similar sense of gratitude toward his family. “I told my wife and my youngest daughter about it and I said, ‘Guys, I’m not really the type to be in the paper,’ but I felt like it would make my daughters proud,” he said. “Or maybe not, maybe I’ll embarrass them.” Murphy had not told his family about the nomination until one day a radio broadcast mentioned his name as a nominee. “I was in the truck on the ride home and heard the commercial and I said, ‘You know I got nominated for that,’ and one of my daughters, she was like ‘that’s really cool,’” he said. When he told his daughter that he did not know who nominated him, she asked, “Can you be nominated more than once?” Murphy said. Murphy, who is originally from Annapolis, moved to Salisbury in the early 1990s. He said he had always been interested in working in the water and wanted to stay in Maryland, near his family.
He started in the business 15 years ago, and eventually bought out the company he worked for from his former employer. “[My boss] has been nothing but a positive figure, giving me the opportunity to move forward, and finance the company even...Not a lot of bosses do that, not any,” he said. “I always knew if I worked hard enough it would provide some opportunities, and this is the opportunity that I saw that I wanted to track down, and hopefully excel at.” For both McAllister and Murphy, the true key to success are the people who have supported them from the very beginning. “We have a customer, a regular, and...she said, ‘I know you’re talking about growing, but really the heart of your shop, and what makes us really happy to come here, is that every person that walks in, you know them,’” McAllister said. “My goal is, yes to grow and to flourish, but also to keep that relationship with my customers. I always want my customers to feel like they’re not only welcome, but that they’re wanted.” The winner will be revealed at the Palmer Gillis Entrepreneur of the Year Award Banquet on Nov. 7 at Salisbury University. To purchase a ticket for the event, contact Lisa Twilley at ltwilley@marylandcapital.org or call 410-546-1900 x108. The award is named after Palmer Gillis, founder of the local general contracting firm, Gillis Gilkerson, which has been developing properties on the Lower Shore for over 30 years. To be eligible for the award, nominees must own a business in good standing in one of Upper, Central or Lower Shore counties, have 100 or less employees, run a for-profit business and have been in business for at least two years. Nominee were judged on a series of criteria which include: business formation, business growth, leadership skills, job creation, business philosophy and community involvement.
Agents suggest declutter, clean Continued from Page 49 shows. • Thirty-eight percent of respondents said that TV shows, which displayed the buying process, impacted their business. • Fifty-eight percent of respondents stated that they were not influenced to stage homes as they saw them on TV. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.
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Bunk Mann publishes 2nd book about resort By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) The western wall of Hunter “Bunk” Mann’s living room is covered from ceiling to floor with history books. “I put them up when journalists come over,” Mann joked. Despite a long, fulfilling career in the insurance industry, Mann said his dream — if he could go back in time — would be to become a history professor at a small college. His love of history is what inspired him to write his first book, “Vanishing Ocean City,” and now his latest book, “Ghosts in the Surf.” “The title of the book ... it’s not about Halloween or something,” Mann cracked. “The ghosts are the memories and the people that have passed on.” Mann’s new, 340-page book has well over 700 photos and hundreds of anecdotes from Ocean City inhabitants, past and present. The book will be available for purchase starting on Oct. 23 for $54.99 at select locations in Ocean City, Berlin, Salisbury, and during a book-signing event this Saturday at the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will also be available online at vanishingoc.com. Mann was born and raised in Salisbury, but spent many summers vacationing in Ocean City with his family. During high school and college, he worked every summer at various jobs: on the beach as a beach boy, at English’s restaurant on 15th Street and as a waiter at Embers restaurant on Philadelphia Avenue. He double-majored in political science and history at the University of Maryland College Park, and graduated in 1969.
“The day after I graduated ... my parents moved to Ocean City permanently,” Mann recalled. “I spent eight years paying rent in the summer, and they moved to Ocean City the day after I graduate, when I have to go out and get a real job.” Despite his love of history, Mann chose to JOSH KIM/OCEAN CITY TODAY pursue a career in the insurance industry and Hunter “Bunk” Mann says his new book, “Ghosts in the Surf,” fofounded Mann Insur- cuses on telling the tale of Ocean City’s history from the summer of ance in 1979, which 1945 to spring 2019. The book costs $54.99, and will be available in select locations in Ocean City, Berlin, Salisbury and online at vanlater became Mann & ishingoc.com. Gray Insurance Associates with the addition couraged Mann to write another book. of business partner Charlie Gray. “I thought about it, and I said, ‘No, I Before retiring, Mann spent seven years working on his first book, “Vanish- did everything I could in the first one,’” ing Ocean City,” which documents life in he said. “But I thought about it more and more, and I realized there were so many the resort from 1870 onward. “Vanishing Ocean City,” was a great people I had not interviewed ... and there success—the original 5,000 copies sold were a lot of stories out there that had out quickly, and another 4,000 soon fol- not been told.” His second book would take him two lowed. “Of the 170 people I interviewed for and a half years to complete. He spent the first two years conduct‘Vanishing Ocean City,’ at least 50, possibly more, have passed away,” Mann See AUTHOR Page 52 said. “Their memories—if they hadn’t been recorded at the time—would be lost.” Mann said he decided to write, “Ghosts in the Surf,” which documents the resort’s history from 1945 to spring of 2019, following his retirement from full-time work four years ago. “I didn’t know what to do with myself, I was bored,” Mann said. “I always had somewhere to go, something to do...and for about three or four months I didn’t know what to do with myself.” During this slump, several people en-
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Author says love for history inspired books Continued from Page 51 ing interviews and doing research for the book, often using archival resources at the Ocean Pines Public Library and the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. In the final six months, he focused entirely on writing. “To appreciate where you are today, you have to understand where they were years before,” Mann said “... Everybody has a story. The people I’ve interviewed for both books, many of them would say, ‘I don’t know much ... I wasn’t important,’ [yet] everybody I talked to I learned something from them.” Mann said one of his favorite interviews he conducted for this project was with members of Ocean City Beach Patrol—Capt. Butch Arbin, Lt. Ward Kovacs and Kristin Joson. “I got to spend the day with [Arbin], riding up and down the beach in his Jeep, and see how the Beach Patrol worked ... I was so impressed with that organization,” he said. Mann said his most memorable oneon-one interview, however, was with former Ocean City Mayor Roland “Fish” Powell, who passed away last year on Aug. 29. “He was a child when the inlet was created,” Mann said. “He tells me this story about how he saw the inlet for the first time. He was five years old. This gentleman, a friend of the family, had
taken him down to see it and he said, ‘Take a good look, you’ll remember this the rest of your life. “And Fish looks at me, and he was in his 70s when we did this, and he looks at me, he looks straight in my eyes and says, ‘And I have.’” When he asked Powell where his nickname “Fish” came from, the former mayor told him, “I don’t know, they just started calling me that,” Mann recalled fondly. He dedicated two pages in his new book to the former mayor, whom he greatly respected. The book is generally sectioned off by decades and each decade’s notable events. However, there are individual sections such as “Stinky Beach,” and “Lost Buildings of Ocean City,” as well. On the first page of each section, Mann begins with a short historical overview of the decade, before allowing the anecdotes and photos to paint the nitty-gritty details. He said he was incredibly grateful to the people who took the time to tell him their stories, to his publisher Sandy Philips and to Arlington artist Paul McGehee, whose artwork is the cover for both of Mann’s books. Mann’s new book, “Ghosts in the Surf,” does not simply tell the story of Ocean City, but it immortalizes and breathes new life into the memories of
those who witnessed the city’s transformation from a sleepy, small village to a booming beach resort. “It [Ocean City] is a town formed by fires and storms, and the people that
lived in this town, that made it great, they had obstacles to overcome,” Mann said. “It took a whole lot of really special people to make this town into what it is today.”
Big Fish and Rosenfeld merge (Oct. 25, 2019) Warren Rosenfeld, founder and majority owner of the Rosenfeld’s Jewish Deli brand, and the Big Fish Restaurant Group, operated by Founder Eric Sugrue, announce the formation of Rosenfeld’s Expansion Partners, LLC, a new company formed for the purpose of expanding the number of locations of the Rosenfeld’s Jewish Deli concept. Hank Rosenberg, the present and longserving COO of Hospitality at Harrington Raceway and Casino, put the parties together and helped negotiate the deal, and is also a shareholder in the new venture. Big Fish Restaurant Group, which currently operates 17 restaurants throughout Delaware, will operate and manage all new Rosenfeld’s locations opened by the new venture, and will be fully responsible for all hiring and backroom operations. Warren Rosenfeld will be active in marketing, menu and recipe management, brand authenticity, quality control, promotions and strategic planning. BFRG and Rosenfeld will jointly de-
termine the cities in which new locations will be planned and pursued. Rosenberg will be active with Realtors, community outreach and quality control. The new partnership is hopeful of opening its first location in Wilmington, Delaware, before the summer of 2020. Other cities being considered for additional locations are Annapolis, Columbia, Maryland, and the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore in-city and suburban markets. That said, the parties do not plan on necessarily keeping this as a regional venture, and hope to take the brand outside of the mid-Atlantic region as the opportunity presents itself to do so. Rosenfeld will continue to own and operate his current locations in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Ocean City, Maryland, and at the Salisburyairport. He will continue to have an exclusive in the counties in which those delis are located, and can open additional locations there, or close locations, as he sees fit.
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OCTOBER 25, 2019 JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
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OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE OCEAN TIME CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-19-000170, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Ocean Time Condominium building located at 13 136th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019 AT 9:00 A.M. Units 105 105 201 206 206 206 303 305 401 401 403 404 405 406 406 406 406 504 505 506
Time Intervals 6 15 36 30 48 52 17 9 13 40 12 10 42 8 20 37 44 12 20 41
Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Ocean Time Condominium as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Time-Share Instruments as to each condominium unit, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property 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 warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2020 maintenance fee, and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The
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date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-10/24/3t _________________________________
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ASSIGNEES’ SALE
OF VALUABLE UNIMPROVED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON WORCESTER HIGHWAY, BERLIN, MD 21811 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Purchase Money Mortgage dated December 22, 2011, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, in Liber S.V.H. No. 5819, folio 394, et seq., with an original principal balance of $528,000.00 and an original interest rate of 5.5%, the Assignees having been assigned by instrument duly recorded among the Land Records as aforesaid for purposes of foreclosure, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Assignees will sell at public auction to be held at: AT THE PREMISES ON WORCESTER HIGHWAY LOCATED BETWEEN THE PROPERTY HAVING AN ADDRESS OF 11143 WORCESTER HWY., BERLIN, MD 21811 AND THE PROPERTY HAVING AN ADDRESS OF 11047 WORCESTER HWY., BERLIN, MD 21811 ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2019 AT 10:30 A.M. All of the following real property: ITEM 1 All that lot or parcel of land, lying and being situate in the Third Election District of Worcester County, which is known and designated as Parcel 4, containing 20.49 acres of land, more or less, as shown on the Plat entitled “Parcels 2, 3, 4, 8, 5, Minor Subdivision of Lands of Linda Lynch Sellers,” prepared by L. E. Bunting Surveys, Inc., and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Plat Book RHO No. 143, folio 54 - 55, the said property having a tax identification number of 03-135772. ITEM 2 All that lot or parcel of land, lying and being situate in the Third Election District of Worcester County, which is known and designated as Parcel 5, containing 29.16 acres of land, more or less, as shown on the Plat entitled “Boundary Line Adjustment of Lands of Linda L. Tingle and Stephen L. and Yvonne M. Babcock,” prepared by L. E. Bunting Surveys, Inc., and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, in Plat Book RHO No. 175, folio 22, the said property having a tax identification number of 03-135780. ITEMS 1 AND 2 BEING ALL AND THE SAME property conveyed unto Irene Neidhardt and Dyan Gush by Deed dated December 22,
PAGE 54 2011, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records in Liber S.V.H. No. 5819, folio 388, et seq. TERMS OF SALE: Each parcel described above will be offered for sale, individually, with the high bids being reserved. Then the parcels will be offered for sale as an entirety. The greater of the bids for the parcels, individually, or the bid for the parcels in the aggregate, will be accepted. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, the Assignees reserve the right to determine or change, in their sole discretion, the manner in which the parcels are offered and sold. A deposit of $50,000.00 will be required of the purchaser at the time of sale for both parcels if they are sold as an entirety, and a deposit of $25,000.00 will be required of each purchaser at the time of sale for each parcel if the parcels are sold separately. The deposit shall be in the form of cash, certified or cashier’s check at the time and place of sale, or other form of security, at the sole discretion of the Assignees. The balance of the purchase price is to be secured to the satisfaction of the Assignees and represented by a Promissory Note, conditioned upon the conveyance of good and marketable title. The balance in cash will be due at settlement which shall be within ten (10) days after final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court of Worcester County unless said period is extended by the Assignees, their successors or assigns for good cause shown, time being of the essence. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of the foreclosure auction to the date of settlement. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. Time is of the essence for the Purchaser. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, liens, restrictions, and agreements of record affecting same, if any. Taxes, water charges, sanitary commission charges, assessments and liens or encumbrances for sewer, water, drainage, or other public improvements completed or commenced on or prior to the date of sale or subsequent thereto, if any, are to be adjusted and apportioned as of the date of sale and are to be assumed and paid thereafter by purchaser, whether assessments have been levied or not as of date of settlement. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement shall be borne by the purchaser. The Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The Purchaser shall be pay any agricultural taxes assessed as a result of the transfer. If Purchaser fails to pay the balance of the purchase price following ratification of the sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and the property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. If the Assignees are unable to convey marketable or insurable title to the property, or if
Ocean City Today / Public Notices ratification of sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit without interest. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the Assignees. The Assignees reserve the right to reject any and all bids in their sole discretion. For information, please contact the undersigned at (410) 289-3553. Regan J. R. Smith, Assignee Christopher T. Woodley, Assignee 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842 OCD-10/17/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE
OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 723 NINTH ST. A/R/T/A 723 9TH ST. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Teresa Marshall a/k/a Teresa E. Marshall, dated February 11, 2005 and recorded in Liber 4384, folio 405 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, 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, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on NOVEMBER 4, 2019 AT 2:10 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE 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 improved by a dwelling. The property, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $9,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If pay-
ment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes (including agricultural transfer taxes, if applicable), and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #14-608317). Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-10/17/3t _________________________________ COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 600 BALTIMORE AVENUE SUITE 208 TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE
OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 8 SHORE POINT DRIVE OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Katie Lee Douglas and Duncan Douglas, dated July 21, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4755, Folio 305 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, with an original principal balance of $960,000.00, and an original interest rate of 2.000%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Substitute Trustees will sell at public auction at the Courthouse door for the Circuit Court for Worcester County, on October 29, 2019 AT 3:20 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and the improvements
OCTOBER 25, 2019 thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property being sold is a condominium unit and all common elements appurtenant thereto. Terms of Sale: The property will be sold “as is” and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements and agreements of record affecting same, if any and with no warranty of any kind. A deposit of $85,000.00 by certified funds only (no cash will be accepted) is required at the time of auction. 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. At the Substitute Trustees’ discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, if a corporation or LLC, must produce evidence, prior to bidding, of the legal formation of such entity. The purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note, its assigns, or designees, shall pay interest on the unpaid purchase money at the note rate from the date of foreclosure auction to the date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , there shall be no abatement of interest. All due and/or unpaid private utility, water and sewer facilities charges, or front foot benefit payments, are payable by the purchaser without adjustment. Real estate taxes and all other public charges, or assessments, ground rent, or condo/HOA assessments, not otherwise divested by ratification of the sale, to be adjusted as of the date of foreclosure auction, unless the purchaser is the foreclosing lender or its designee. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses, and all other costs incident to settlement, 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. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If the purchaser shall fail to comply with the terms of the sale or fails to go to settlement within ten (10) days of ratification of the sale, the Substitute Trustees may, in addition to any other available remedies, declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees for the Substitute Trustees, plus all costs incurred, if the Substitute Trustees have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. Purchaser waives personal service of any paper filed in connection with such a motion on himself and/or any principal or corporate designee, and expressly agrees to accept service of any such paper by regular mail directed to the address provided by said bidder at the time of foreclosure auction. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of resale, reasonable attorney’s fees, and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages, and any deficiency in the underlying secured debt. The pur-
OCTOBER 25, 2019 chaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. If the Substitute Trustees cannot convey insurable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity shall be the return of the deposit without interest. The sale is subject to postsale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of his deposit without interest. Edward S. Cohn, Stephen N. Goldberg, Richard E. Solomon, Richard J. Rogers, Michael McKeefery, Christianna Kersey, and David W. Simpson, Jr., Substitute Trustees Mid-Atlantic Auctioneers, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.mid-atlanticauctioneers.com CGD File #: 449606 OCD-10/10/3t _________________________________ BRADFORD I. WEBB, ASSIGNEE ANDREW L. HARTMAN, ASSIGNEE
ASSIGNEES’ SALE
OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING 113 Eighth Street Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Mortgage from Mary K. Tipton and Sally N. Flynt to Rural Housing Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture dated 7/12/2006 and recorded in Liber 4742, Folio 592 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, the holder of the indebtedness secured by a Mortgage assigned to Bradford I. Webb and Andrew L. Hartman, Assignees by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and recorded among the Land Records of the County aforesaid, default having occurred under the terms thereof, an Order to Docket having been filed C23-CV-18-000283 and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the Assignees will offer for sale at public auction AT THE WORCESTER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2019 AT 11:00 AM ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON
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Ocean City Today / Public Notices situated in Worcester County, Maryland and described as follows: Lots 33 as shown on a plat entitled “Berwick”, which plat is recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Plat Book 3, folio 54. The property is improved by a dwelling. In fee-simple. The property and improvements will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, including building and/or environmental violations, if any, with no warranty, expressed or implied as to the description or condition of the property or improvements. TERMS OF SALE: A cash deposit, certified check or other method of payment acceptable to Assignees, for Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) at the time of sale will be required of all purchasers other than the mortgage holder. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) business 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) business days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. Unless purchased by the mortgage holder, interest will be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate of interest set forth in the note from date of sale to date of settlement. Taxes, public charges and assessments and HOA assessments, if any, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all transfer and recordation taxes shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for removing anyone in possession of the premises. If Assignee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Assignees. Bradford I. Webb, Assignee – 410-857-3222 Andrew L. Hartman, Assignee – 443-825-4065 www.tidewaterauctions.com AD #72845 OCD-10/10/3t _________________________________ BRADFORD I. WEBB, ASSIGNEE Andrew L. Hartman, Assignee
ASSIGNEES’ SALE
OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING 730 Ninth St Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Mortgage from Kenisha Dickens to Rural Housing Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture dated 5/30/2007 and recorded in Liber 4936, Folio 72 among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, the holder of the indebtedness secured by a Mort-
gage assigned to Bradford I. Webb and Andrew L. Hartman, Assignees by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and recorded among the Land Records of the County aforesaid, default having occurred under the terms thereof, an Order to Docket having been filed C-23-CV19-000084 and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the Assignees will offer for sale at public auction AT THE WORCESTER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2019 AT 11:03 AM ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and described as follows: See metes and bounds description set forth in that certain Deed dated May 30, 2007 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland in Liber 4936, folio 068, containing 10,308.59 square feet of land, more or less. The property is improved by a dwelling. In fee-simple. The property and improvements will be sold in an “AS IS” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same, including building and/or environmental violations, if any, with no warranty, expressed or implied as to the description or condition of the property or improvements. TERMS OF SALE: A cash deposit, certified check or other method of payment acceptable to Assignees, for Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) at the time of sale will be required of all purchasers other than the mortgage holder. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) business 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) business days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. Unless purchased by the mortgage holder, interest will be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate of interest set forth in the note from date of sale to date of settlement. Taxes, public charges and assessments and HOA assessments, if any, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all transfer and recordation taxes shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for removing anyone in possession of the premises. If Assignee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or in equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Assignees. Bradford I. Webb, Assignee – 410-857-3222 Andrew L. Hartman, Assignee – 443-825-4065 www.tidewaterauctions.com AD #72844
OCD-10/10/3t _________________________________ Town of Bethany Beach
REQUEST
for Beach Concession Proposals The Town of Bethany Beach will be accepting proposals for a concession to rent beach equipment (e.g. beach chairs; beach umbrellas) on the public beach in the Town of Bethany Beach. The Town will be awarding only one concession license. The concession license shall be for the period beginning March 1, 2020 and ending October 1, 2024. Bids and Proposals must be submitted on the Town of Bethany Beach Bid Proposal Form which can be obtained at the Town Manager’s Office, Bethany Beach Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE or by calling 302-5373771. The minimum proposal for the annual fee that will be accepted by the Town for the first year shall be $79,000. The proposed annual fee for the first year shall increase by a minimum of 4% for each subsequent year. Proposals must be accompanied by a certified or cashiers check made payable to the Town of Bethany Beach in the sum of ten percent (10%) of the annual bid price. The successful bidder’s ten percent (10%) shall be retained and applied toward the annual license fee. Sealed proposals addressed to the Town Manager, Town of Bethany Beach, and clearly marked “Beach Concession Proposal” shall be received at Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2019, at which time they will be publicly opened and read in the Town Meeting Room. The Town Council may, in their absolute discretion, refuse to award any concession it if is their determination that none of the applicants or proposals are acceptable. OCD-10/10/5t _________________________________ JOSEPH E. MOORE ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18016 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GUY R. AYRES III Notice is given that Kay W. Ayres, 800 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on October 03, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Guy R. Ayres III who died on August 31, 2019, 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
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objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 3rd day of April, 2020. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Kay W. Ayres 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 10, 2019 OCD-10/10/3t _________________________________
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18015 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY GERTRUDE TAKOSH Notice is given that Barbara Hood, 12537 Creek Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on October 01, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dorothy Gertrude Takosh who died on September 19, 2019, 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 1st day of April, 2020. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this
published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Barbara Hood 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 17, 2019 OCD-10/17/3t _________________________________ REGAN J. R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18002 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOAN SALOMONE SLATER Notice is given that Katherine Slater Davis, 12809 Whisper Trace Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842 and Maureen Anne Wahl, 3141 Circle Drive SW, Roanoke, VA 24018, was on September 30, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joan Salomone Slater who died on August 11, 2019, 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 30th day of March, 2020. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.
Katherine Slater Davis Maureen Anne Wahl Personal Representatives 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 17, 2019 OCD-10/17/3t _________________________________
TOWN OF BERLIN REQUEST FOR BIDS RFP # 2019 – 02 DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL SERVICES Due Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Time: 11:00 A.M. The Town of Berlin is seeking Bids for Final Demolition and Removal Services of certain foundations and building at Heron Park, 10009 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin, MD. Qualified contractors are encouraged to visit the Town of Berlin website at berlinmd.gov/government/request-for-proposals/ for official RFP. A mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 11:00 AM. EEO. OCD-10/24/1t _________________________________ Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. Victoria L. O’Neill, Esq., Trustee 6200 Coastal Hwy, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 410-723-1400 VILLAS OF OCEAN PINES-BORDERLINKS TIME-SHARE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 11029 Cathell Road Berlin, Maryland 21811 Plaintiff v. JANICE GARVEY, et a1. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CASE NO. C-23-CV-19-000191
NOTICE
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland this 18th day of October 2019, that the foreclosure sale of the properties mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Victoria L. O’Neill, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 18th day of November 2019, provided a copy of this Order be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in Worcester County, Maryland once in each of three successive weeks, before the 11th day of November 2019. The Report of Sale filed in the above case states the amount of the
OCTOBER 25, 2019 sales to be as indicated below for the referenced time-share intervals: Timeshare Price Wk 33, #Ad4 $1,000.00 Wk 36, #Ad4 $1,000.00 Wk 30, #Ay25 $1,000.00 Wk 22, #Bb28 $1,000.00 Wk 13, #Bn40 $50.00 Wk 14, #Bn40 $50.00 Wk 27, #Bn40 $1,000.00 Wk 39, #Bn40 $1,000.00 Wk 13, #By5l $50.00 Wk 48, #By51 $50.00 Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-10/24/3t _________________________________
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
ORDINANCE 2019-16 RE: Real Property Conveyance to OCVFC Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that an ordinance was introduced for first reading at their meeting of October 21, 2019. Second reading is scheduled for November 4, 2019. 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 21 agenda packet. This ordinance authorizes the conveyance of real property to the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company. Additional land around the current firehouse on Keyser Point Road in West Ocean City is desired for future expansion. OCD-10/24/1t _________________________________
TOWN OF OCEAN CITY
ORDINANCE 2019-17 RE: Beach Photographers Franchise Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that an ordinance was introduced for first reading at their meeting of October 21, 2019. Second reading is scheduled for November 4, 2019. 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 21
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agenda packet. This ordinance authorizes a one-franchise system as opposed to the current two-franchise system. OCD-10/24/1t _________________________________
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Carpet Replacement Project Worcester County Library Ocean Pines Branch Worcester County, Maryland The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland are currently accepting bids for replacing the carpet at the Ocean Pines Branch of the Worcester County Library located at 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, Maryland. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, may be obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Interested bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-bid facility inspection to be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm EST, at the Worcester County Library Ocean Pines Branch, located at 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, Maryland. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Ocean Pines Branch Library - Carpet Replacement Bid" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Worcester County Library for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Jennifer Ranck, Library Director, at 410632-2600 or jranck@worcesterlibrary.org . Additional Requests For Information (RFI's) will be accepted by Worcester County's Department of Public Works Maintenance Division until 4:00 PM EST on Wednesday November 6, 2019. All inquiries shall be directed to Kenneth Whited, Maintenance Superintendent, at kenwhited@co.worcester.md.us. RFI's will be responded to promptly and all responses will become part of the bid. Only written responses shall be considered binding. All RFI
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 beginning October 17, 2019 or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. Line No 467-19 514-19 1011-19 1022-19 1043-19 1044-19
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Make TOYOTA HONDA ANDRETTI CADILLAC SUBARU SAMPO
Model SIENNA ODYSSEY BENELLI SEVILLE OUTBACK MOPED
Color BLUE SILVER BLUE WHITE BLUE RED
Style VN VN OR 4S SW MOP
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OF PASSAGE OF BILL 19-3 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 19-3 (Zoning - Boarding and Lodging Rentals) was passed by the County Commissioners on October 15, 2019. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-103(b). (Adds a new definition of “Bedroom” and repeals the definitions of "Boarding and Lodging House" and "Country Inn" to prepare for other changes in definitions in subsequent sections of the Bill and to condense the numerous other definitions in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland for types of lodging facilities into a more succinct format.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Repeals and reenacts the definition of "Transient" in the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article from one who occupies a structure for 30 days to one who does so for 28 days since short-term rentals are typically for weekly stays and not on a monthly basis.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Repeals and reenacts the definition of "Boarder or Lodger" and replaces it with a new definition for the term "Lodger" to be a person who receives sleeping accommodations for 28 consecutive days or less and a new definition of the term "Roomer or Boarder" to be a person who receives sleeping accommodations for more than 28 consecutive days.) § ZS 1-103(b). (Creates a new definition for the term "Short Term Rental (STR)" to describe all or a
portion of a dwelling unit or accessory apartment rented to a lodger on a basis of not more than 28 consecutive days. It excludes from this definition "bed and breakfast establishments" which are already regulated by Section § ZS 1-340 of the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article.) § ZS 1-105(c)(7). (Adds "short term rentals (STR)" to the list of uses permitted in all zoning districts. This would only apply to those properties having a dwelling unit.) § ZS 1-202(c)(26) and (27). (Repeals "conversion of a historic or architecturally significant dwelling to an inn" and "country inns" from the uses allowed in the A-2 Agricultural District by special exception but leaves "bed and breakfast establishments," which becomes the standard for the aforementioned uses. This streamlines the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to use a single term, "bed and breakfast establishments," instead of multiple descriptions of very similar uses.) § ZS 1-203(c)(4) and (5). (Repeals "conversion of a historic or architecturally significant dwelling to an inn" and "country inns" from the uses allowed in the E-1 Estate District by special exception but leaves "bed and breakfast establishments," which becomes the standard for the aforementioned uses. This streamlines the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to use a single term, "bed and breakfast establishments," instead of multiple descriptions of very similar uses.) § ZS 1-203(d)(11). (Adds the keeping of not more than two roomers or boarders as an accessory use in the E-1 Estate District, just as it is in other zoning districts that allow dwelling units.) § ZS 1-204(c)(11) and (12). (Repeals "boarding house" and "country inns" from the allowable uses in the V-1 Village District but leaves "bed and breakfast establishments,"
which becomes the standard for the aforementioned uses. This streamlines the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to use a single term, "bed and breakfast establishments," instead of multiple descriptions of very similar uses.) § ZS 1-204(e)(12). (Adds the keeping of not more than two roomers or boarders as an accessory use in the V-1 Village District just as it is in other zoning districts that allow dwelling units.) § ZS 1-208(c)(1). (Repeals "boarding and lodging houses" as a permitted use in the R-4 General Residential District since the keeping of four roomers or boarders is already allowed as an accessory use.) § ZS 1-215(d)(8). (Adds the keeping of not more than two roomers or boarders as an accessory use in the RP Resource Protection District just as it is in other zoning districts that allow dwelling units.) § ZS 1-340(b)(1). (Repeals and reenacts this section regarding bed and breakfast establishments to raise the number of allowable rooms in a "bed and breakfast establishment" from six to 20 rooms. The current use of "conversion of historic or architecturally significant dwelling to an inn" has no limitation on the number of rooms and "country inns" have a limitation of 20 rooms, all of which are currently allowed in many cases in the same zoning district as "bed and breakfast establishments." Differing room numbers for essentially the same use causes confusion in the interpretation and application of the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article.) § ZS 1-340(b)(7). (Repeals and reenacts this section to increases the number of permissible nights' stay in a "bed and breakfast establishment" from 14 to 28 nights to be consistent with the new definition of "transient," "lodger," and "short term rental.") § ZS 1-340(b)(9). (Repeals the cur-
PAGE 58 rent prohibition on having more than two non-resident employees in or about the "bed and breakfast establishment." The current limitation is an unenforceable, arbitrary limitation.) § ZS 1-351. (Adds this entirely new section to the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to regulate "short term rentals (STR)" with the intent of maintaining the neighborhood character where short term rentals take place and protect the health, safety and general welfare of the permanent residents and the lodgers while allowing this form of renting to exist; establishes requirements for short-term rentals, including: a limitation on the number of rental contracts to one for any overnight period of any property regardless of the number of sleeping rooms; specifies that the definition of a “family or housekeeping unit” in the County Zoning Ordinance shall not apply in determining the occupancy limitations for licensed short term rentals, but rather that occupancy limitations shall be determined based upon the maximum occupancy of bedrooms at a ratio of one occupant per fifty square feet of unobstructed floor area; a requirement that accessory apartments only be rented in their entirety with occupancy limitations determined based upon the maximum occupancy of bedrooms at a ratio of one occupant per fifty square feet of unobstructed floor area; restrictions on modifications to the dwelling unit that change its functionality, appearance or principle design as an individual dwelling unit; a requirement for all structures which are constructed after January 1, 2020 to provide one additional off-street parking space in order to be approved for use as a short term rental; a requirement to maintain a record of all lodgers; a requirement to make the dwelling unit available for inspection during reasonable hours; on-premises signs shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of section ZS 1-324; a prohibition on the use of the property to host functions and events, including but not
Ocean City Today / Public Notices limited to weddings and their receptions, family reunions, birthday and anniversary celebrations or other similar gatherings for persons other than the authorized lodgers; and permits the County Commissioners to establish by Resolution additional standards or require any additional information deemed necessary to enforce the provisions of the Title.) This bill becomes effective on January 1, 2020. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us . THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/24/3t _________________________________ LOUIS F. FRIEDMAN ESQ FRIEDMAN & FRIEDMAN, LLP PNC BULDING - SUITE 900 409 WASHINGTON AVENUE TOWNSON, MD 21204
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18029 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EVERETT D. HOLLAND Notice is given that Mark H. Holland, 734 Bishop Road, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 and Ricky T. Holland, 1302 Colona Road, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, were on October 17, 2019 appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Everett D. Holland who died on September 15, 2019, 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
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on or before the 17th day of April, 2020. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Mark H. Holland Ricky T. Holland Personal Representatives 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 24, 2019 OCD-10/24/3t _________________________________
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OCTOBER 25, 2019 21863, was on October 11, 2019 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Suzanne Coulbourne who died on May 17, 2019, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 11th day of April, 2020. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Charles Edwin Coulbourne 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 24, 2019 OCD-10/24/3t _________________________________
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Paid parking won’t solve money woes As the Ocean City Council continues to consider expanding paid parking in the resort, its members face the same dilemma that many business operators encounter. In the absence of real revenue growth, how do you address rising expenses without sticking it to your customers and risking their continued support? No pure and simple answer exists. Suppliers have to be paid, equipment has to be replaced, jobs have to be done, and employees don’t want to hear that rising wages aren’t in the picture. With the exception of businesses’ tendency to depend on some employee turnover, they and local government take the same approaches: cut a little here, shift money there, and nibble at the edges of ways to bring in a few extra bucks. Elected officials have been nibbling at the edges for years so they don’t upset their customer base, which would be the taxpayers. Hence the push for more paid parking, which could bring in close to a million dollars. Although the premise of this push is that it targets day-trippers and won’t hurt anyone with a real stake in the resort, that’s not entirely so. It isn’t as if day-trippers are complete freeloaders. They support small businesses, feed the meters the city does have, and, with luck, will become better established visitors as their income grows. In other words, day-tripping is Ocean City’s introductory offer. Ocean City government does have a money problem, and a million here and a million there isn’t going fix it. Sooner or later, elected officials will have to look deep into their customers’ eyes and tell them something they don’t want to hear.
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Our strange language
If there’s one thing I don’t get about the English language it’s why it isn’t Italian, or Spanish, or German or Bantu or any of the hundreds of tongues that employ words that make sense. At least, that’s my guess, since the only time I employ an altogether different vocabulary is when I attempt carpentry or, if I don’t follow the universally acknowledged door-opening schedule, the dog expresses his impatience by liquidating on the floor. “Why you little….” It’s surprising how many By syllables the word “dog” can be Stewart turned into under the right, or Dobson wrong, circumstances. And it’s okay, because they have no idea what you’re saying. “Why you little …” Wag, wag, wag. The fact is, it’s a good thing dogs don’t know that much beyond, “okay,” “sit,” “hungry?” “snack,” and “wanna go for a ride?” If they did know more, they would be even more confused than we humans are. For instance, take the word “wind.” Why is it the English language refers to the occurrence of rain as “raining,” snow as “snowing,” and sleet as “sleeting,” but does not permit wind to be expressed as “winding?” Neither can you say, “Is it supposed to wind today?” You can use the nouns rain, sleet, snow and hail as verbs, but not wind. It’s in a class by itself, probably because of some Medieval Elmer Fudd who wrote, “The winding winds wind up the wiver,” thus sending these words to the high council for clarification. The fact is — I looked it up — wind, as in
breeze, gale and whatnot, was originally pronounced with a long ‘I,” as in “eye,” for centuries before someone realized a distinction between wind, as in coil, and wind, as in air movement, needed to be made. It’s just a guess, but it was probably because of some Renaissance Elmer Fudd, who observed at the castle gate, “Wind up the dwawbwidge, men, before the wind and wain awive,” thus leading to great confusion. Meanwhile, in the modern application of our stupid language, three words in particular really get me: technology, source, and sustainable in all its forms. “I sourced my technology sustainably.” Which, to me, makes about as much sense as Elmer Fudd singing, “The Wong and Winding Woad.” “Sourced” is what I call stilted language, which means it’s a high-falutin way to say, “bought,” “found,” or even “stole.” “I sourced this six-pack from the store when no one was looking.” As for “technology,” it does not mean “computer,”or anything connected with that area. Technology is what we use to make computers, and cars and coffee makers and fishing reels and … And then there’s “sustainability,” which lately has taken to mean “environmentally responsible,” I think, although it really means to “keep on keepin’ on,” or something to that effect. It’s all confusing, this employment of a language that shifts rapidly in some areas but remains stuck in others. On the other hand, it has just occurred to me that if “wind” was used as a verb, would its past tense be “winded?” And that’s sort of how this subject leaves me, winded, but hardly blown away.
Letters OC Life-Saving Museum celebrates History Week Editor, The OC Life-Saving Station Museum had a very rewarding and successful Ocean City History Week. Despite Mother Nature throwing us a curve ball, our Historic House Tour was well attended. We are indebted to the families who opened up their wonderful “old Ocean City” homes. We so appreciate all those who gave their time to “sit” the houses. Having the mayor as a “docent” at City Hall was extremely well received. A big thank you to our sponsors: American Legion Post 166, the Quillin Foundation, Joan Jenkins Foundation, Chip and Connie Gordy, Kate Bunting Family Partnership, Barn 34, Janice Davis, Dunes Manor Hotel, Harborside Bar & Grill, Forgotten Delmarva, Hairworks Inc., Taylor Bank and Village Greens Landscape & Garden Center. Proceeds from the tour will benefit the Museum’s George and Suzanne Hurley scholarship. The week included the presentation of the Ocean City History Spirit
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Award to author Hunter “Bunk” Mann. As nominator Joanne Guifoil wrote: “his products are historically rich, entertaining, full of color and so alive, just like the beloved places and events he has attempted to portray. Just like him, full of spirit, full of Ocean City!” Joanne’s comments are right on target. A ticket stub was drawn and a lucky young man was the winner of a surfboard generously donated by Malibu’s Surf Shop. Proceeds from the raffle benefitted not only the museum’s scholarship but also the objectives of Believe in Tomorrow. On Thursday there was a showing at the Ocean City library of the video of the 1962 Ash Wednesday Storm that features recollections of those who lived through what has been called the worst storm to hit Ocean City. It’s been decided to make this a regular feature of history week. Look forward to the addition of the Ocean Pines branch of the library for a showing. History Week came to a close with
the museum having a presence at Harbor Day at the Docks - a natural for the museum. After all, fishermen were here at the beginning of Ocean City. Their history is our history. Hope to see you next year for the third annual Ocean City History Week. Nancy Howard OC Museum Society President
Rep. Harris out of touch with 1st District interests Editor, I believe that our 1st District Representative in Congress is out of step with the voters in our district. He just voted against H.R. 2203, a bill that would have banned the cruel practice of tearing families apart at the border, a practice which then leads to our government keeping separated children in pens and cages. I cannot believe that members of the 1st District of Maryland are OK with keeping children in cages. This practice is a stain on our country’s compassionate image and our legacy as defenders of freedom everywhere.
Page 60 We must do better. Harris’ cruel stance even goes against the position of recently resigned, Interim Director of the Department of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan. McAleenan stated recently when questioned by NBC News about the family separation policy: “Its just not worth it.” “Really, a better system, as I’ve said many times, would allow us to detain families together during fair and expeditious immigration proceedings and getting actual immigration results from the court.” We need a non-partisan, comprehensive immigration system that is fair and expeditious. This cruel practice of caging children will not make the U.S. safer. In fact, I think it will do the opposite as it potentially radicalizes a generation of immigrants against the U.S. who one day will remember how they were mistreated. This is not who we are. We must show compassion toward these families. We must do better. Harris voted against a bill that would have banned family separations. He brings shame on us all. Continued on Page 63
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Wor. seniors settle into new roles Continued from Page 23 Ewancio and Purvis agreed that they want to improve their public speaking skills over the next year. Carrie Sterrs, coordinator of public relations and special programs for Worcester County Public Schools, said the students take a holistic approach to their roles as student representatives. “They’re doing a great job thus far,” Sterrs said. In addition to presenting monthly reports on board activities at their schools, the trio would observe the calendar committee meetings when discussing the schedule for the upcoming school year, Sterrs said. They were also invited to attend a tricounty luncheon, Sterrs said, giving the students the opportunity to meet with
boards of education and legislators from Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Sterrs added they would also offer input during budget work sessions this winter, which is something that Taylor and Purvis said they are anticipating. “It’s cool going to see the different things that are … discussed,” Taylor said. “ You always here in school they’re [the board of education] talking about the budget, and how you can’t use this money, or that money, and then it’s fun being able to see the background behind the results.” Purvis added that in her role as a student representative, she’s able to directly talk with board members and get a better understanding of the school district as a whole. “It’s kind of nice to see what the board
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A senior from each Worcester County high school is chosen each year to serve as a student representative during the board of education meetings. Pictured, from left, are Darius Taylor, of Pocomoke High School, Kamryn Purvis, of Snow Hill High School, and Max Ewancio, of Stephen Decatur High School.
is actually doing, and what they bring to the school system, and everything be-
cause they’re kind of in control of everything,” she said.
OP Town Hall Saturday in Assateague Room By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) Ocean Pines residents at home and traveling can pose questions to the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors during a town hall meeting Saturday in the Assateague Room of the community center on 235 Ocean Parkway. Communications Committee Chair
woman Jennifer Cropper Rines, who returns to oversee the proceedings after hosting the past two town hall affairs, said questions were solicited via email until Jennifer Cropper Wednesday evening, Rines three days before the
Oct. 26 meeting. “This time, so far, I haven’t gotten a lot of questions,” she said. “Last time I had lots emailed in.” Speaking on Monday, Rines said regardless of early inquiries, the community meeting, which will begin at 10 a.m., promises to provide an array of questions, as well as project updates and discussion points from the board.
“They’ve been informal,” she said. “It’s an opportunity to have candid conversations and get questions answered.” The format includes a round-robin question-and-answer session. “You get to ask a question and pass the mic,” she said. “We try to keep a handle on timing so that everyone has See OP Page 63
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Resort obtains second ‘sustainability’ award Continued from Page 1 pollution. Another project highlighted was the Ocean City Surfrider Foundation’s Strawless Summer initiative in 2018, which focused on reducing plastic straw use through a pledge system. Blazer also stressed that the award had been a collective effort “It’s just very nice to have the group that we have. With the chamber (Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce), the HMRA (HotelMotel-Restaurant Association) Coastal Bays (Program), Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT), Ocean City Surfriders — all of the advocacy groups — those guys are all partners in our program. Everything they do adds up, it’s a cumulative act.” Members of the Ocean City Green
Team are Councilman Tony DeLuca, Blazer, Sandi Smith of Maryland Coastal Bays Program, Effie Cox of the Ocean City Surf Club, Jane Robinson of Ocean City Surfriders Foundation, Public Works Director Hal Adkins, Planning and Zoning Director Bill Neville, Bill Weiland of Assateague Coastal Trust, Executive Director of the Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association Susan Jones, Ocean City Chamber of Commerce President Melanie Pursel, Travis Brown of the Worcester County Health Department, restaurant owner Ryan James and Pat McLaughlin of the Ocean City Development Corporation. “I’m really proud of the work of the Green Team,” DeLuca said. “[It] really focused in and put in that work, and that’s why the town received the award.”
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Ocean City Councilman Mark Paddack, left, City Environmental Engineer Gail Blazer and Mayor Rick Meehan pose with the Sustainable Maryland Certified Award, which honors the city for its sustainability practices.
Parking fee hike of 50 cents gets group’s backing Increase aims to generate revenue from day-trippers By Josh Kim Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) The cost of parking a car could increase by 50 cents in Ocean City, following the approval of increased parking rate recommendations last Thursday by the resort’s Parking Task Force. While task force members rejected the idea of expanding paid parking throughout the city, members of City Council said they would discuss the topic further during the Strategic Planning meeting at the end of October. “Visitors, specifically day-trippers, they should help taxpayers ... in Ocean City,” Councilman Dennis Dare said. The task force will recommend to the City Council a rate change from $3 per hour to $3.50 per hour in the inlet lot during June, July, August and September, and $3 per hour in April, May and October for weekends. For street and other lot parking rates, the season will consist of a $3 per hour rate, while in April, May and October weekends will be $2 per hour and weekdays will be free. City Engineer Terry McGean began the meeting by presenting paid parking ballot results distributed after the Oct. 3 meeting. For the inlet lot, task force members voted largely in favor of Option C, which originally proposed free weekday parking April, May, September and October, and $3 per hour Friday through Sunday. See INLET Page 64
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The 222nd and final food storage table was deployed on Assateague Island ready for use on Oct. 11.
Assateague fundraiser educates (Oct. 25, 2019) Assateague Island National Seashore extends 222 “Thank Yous” to Assateague Island Alliance, the park’s official Friends Group and National Park Service staff for a job well done. On Oct. 11, the 222nd and final food storage table was deployed on the island ready for use. Assateague Island Alliance began its fundraising campaign, “A Fed Horse is a Dead Horse,” in the fall of 2017. This project was made possible in part by a grant from the Maryland Heritage Area Authority. AIA’s multiphase effort began with distribution of nylon cooler straps to beach goers, campers and picnickers. Thousands of straps have been provided to Assateague’s visitors to protect food in coolers and storage containers. Over the years, Assateague’s wild horses have learned to associate hu-
mans with food and have figured out how and where to get their reward. Open beach totes or grocery bags, unattended food and unstrapped coolers are easily accessed by the island horses. The long-term goal of the “Fed Horse is a Dead Horse” education initiative is a positive behavior change in the wild horses and park visitors. By providing visitors with the information and tools they need to store food properly, horses will begin to disassociate humans with food. Likewise, park visitors will have a safe experience and be able to easily store food properly during a trip to Assateague. This project hopes to prevent any more needless horse illnesses or deaths as a result of human food and to keep park visitors safe from bites and kicks.
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OP Town Hall meeting, Saturday Continued from Page 61 a chance to ask their questions.” With a rough window of 3-5 minutes per question from the audience, the intent is not to limit individual expression, but to ensure equal treatment. “We try not to let it go beyond the point where it isn’t fair to other people,” she said. The town hall meetings we launched in the spring as a joint venture between the communications committee and the board. “The first one was last April after [The] Matt Ortt [Companies] signed
on,” she said. “They came and gave a presentation.” Subsequent town hall gatherings were held, with participation at its best on Saturday mornings, Rines said. After fellow committee member Elaine Brady [Bayside Gazette publisher] emceed the affair last April, Rines has taken the reins for a third occasion. “I kind of have a better idea what to expect,” she said. “It’s not a scripted thing [and] you figure out in the first few minutes what the hot buttons are.”
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Continued from Page 60 For more info visit: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th -congress/house-bill/2203 Call Harris’ office and voice your opposition to separating families and keeping children in cages (202-2255311). Call your clergy and civic lead-
ers. This is a non-partisan issue. It’s time we spoke out against this cruel practice. Be it Republican or Democrat, it’s time for new leadership in the 1st Congressional District. Chris Koch Easton
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City, businesses divided on parking Continued from Page 1 land/Delaware state line (see accompanying box). “We just raised the room tax. We’re raising the rate for … the Boardwalk and the inlet [parking]. Enough is enough,” said Harrison, vice president of Operations and Real Estate for the Harrison Group Resort Hotels and Restaurants. Harrison added that it was not only the fee, but the hassle of it all: finding parking and figuring out whether a space is paid or free parking. All of that, he said, on top of paying for a hotel room. “As a hotel operator…do you know how many complaints we are going to get from our visitors, [and] how hard this is going to be to explain? Harrison also recalled that paid parking expansions had been shot down before, and that the mayor had declared he would not support future expansions. Mayor Rick Meehan also serves on the task force but did not attend last Thursday’s meeting. In addition, he said the HMRA had been told that if it supported an increase in the room tax, the city would not expand paid parking.
The last time city government attempted to install metered parking throughout the resort was in 2013, when outraged residents and business operators succeeded in blocking it. Meehan, who unsuccessfully attempted to propose a compromise between the council and the public, said in regard to future meters on the streets, “As long as I’m mayor, I wouldn’t support that.” He reaffirmed on Feb. 4 this year, when he proposed candidates for the newly formed Parking Task Force. Harrison made a motion to reject any paid parking expansion option, which Chris Mitchell, regional vice president of Coldwell Banker Vacation, seconded. Council members, however, expressed their opposition, because of the revenue more paid parking would generate. “The easiest thing to do is nothing,” Dare said. “The only place that you can go to the beach between Cape Charles and Cape Henlopen and park for free is here in Ocean City.” Dare said the city needed more revenue to pay for services such as
nightly beach cleaning and the Ocean City Beach Patrol, which cost the resort roughly $4.8 million a year. “We know the city needs revenue, [but] this to me is a hard way to get it, and a negative way to get it,” Harrison replied. Gehrig called the vote premature, and said shutting down the conversation before hashing out all of the details would prevent the task force members from reaching common ground. Gehrig said he understood Harrison’s concerns, but that the conversation on paid parking should not, and would not end there. He also reiterated the need to target day-trippers. “I get the day-tripper thing, and that is a valid point,” Harrison said. “Unfortunately, there’s no way you can hit the day-tripper and charge them for parking, without also hitting our hotel guests … and our condominium guests.” The task force voted 4 to 2 for Harrison’s motion, with Dare and McGean abstaining from the vote and Kostelac and Knight in opposition. “I agree [with Gehrig], we got to
OCTOBER 25, 2019 • Option A, all paid or permit parking throughout resort. Projected revenue of $961,000 • Option B, all parking from 11th to 33rd Street would be a combination of paid and permit parking, while 34th to 146th would consist of five ocean-front paid spaces per side. Projected revenue of $389,000 to $459,000 • Option B1, from 11th to 146th Street, would be five ocean-front paid spaces per side. Projected revenue of $197,000 to $267,000 • Option C, all parking from 11th to 33rd Street would be paid, while 25 percent of parking from 34th to 146th Street would be paid. Projected revenue of $823,000 to $893,000. • Option D, paid parking only from 11th to 33rd Street. Projected revenue of $477,000 • Option F, no expansion talk about it,” Knight said. “I’ll be open to all of your concerns, but it’s not going to be a dead issue. We will continue to talk about this at the end of October [strategic planning meeting].”
Inlet lot parking fee could go up by 50 cents Continued from Page 62 Then, in June, July and August, parking in the inlet lot fee would be $4 per hour every day. This would generate $520,000 in revenue, McGean said. However, while a majority of members had voted for Option C, some concerns remained. “Four dollars is too high,” Councilman John Gehrig said. ”Summer weekends are not the same as summer weekdays. We might be pushing it.” “If it’s in the newspaper, the only thing people are going to hear about this is $4 per hour,” said Hale Harrison, vice president of Operations and Real Estate for the Harrison Group
Resort Hotels and Restaurants. Gehrig suggested lowering the rate to $3.50 per hour, which received a warm response from other members. The lower rate, however, would reduce expected revenue to $185,000 Ocean City Police Department’s Lt. Glen Mcintyre said from his experience, the issue was not the price point, but the simplicity of paid parking, as in where one must pay to park, what hours and what days. Council Secretary Mary Knight agreed, and said visitors frequented the information desks with questions about the fee structure, and never the actual rate.
“I like to use the KISS system: keep it simple, stupid,” Councilman Dennis Dare said. In the spirit of the KISS system, McGean recommended following the inlet parking lot rate structure for both street parking and other paid parking lots. This would mean Option G for street parking and Option F for other municipal lots. Options G and F would mean parking in April, May, September and October would be free during the weekdays, and $2 per hour Friday through Sunday. During the summer, parking would be $3 per hour every day. Harrison offered a solution that
would help recuperate some lost revenue under the $3.50 per hour rate structure. “September is still a busy month, what if instead of saying April, May, September and October it’s free parking...you just made that April, May and October so you could pick up the September weekday revenue,” Harrison said. He said while the total revenue would decrease, it would still amount to roughly $800,000 to $900,000 a year, and be more palatable than raising the rate to $4 per hour in the inlet lot. Task force members voted unanimously to adopt Harrison’s recommendations.
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THINK PINK Hundreds of people participate in the ninth annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk last Saturday at the inlet parking lot.
By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) This week, 80 years ago, Soviet soldiers and sailors began to occupy their new bases in Latvia, pursuant to an agreement the two countries reached on Oct. 5, 1939. The country of Latvia borders the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea and, with an area of 24,937 square miles, is a little larger than West Virginia. It is bordered on the north by Estonia, on the south by Lithuania, and on the east by Russia and Belarus. It has a population of 1,950,000. For two centuries, beginning in 1710, it was a part of the Russian Empire. During the upheaval following World War I, it obtained independence, and existed as a parliamentary democracy until 1934, when Prime Minister Kārlis Ulmanis took over, and, like the Italian Duce (Leader), ruled his country as the Vadonis (Leader). On April 28, 1939, Germany offered to enter non-aggression pacts with the Scandinavian countries, Estonia and Latvia. The latter two, and Denmark, Continued on Page 67
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WORLD WAR II Continued from Page 66 agreed, and drafts were prepared in May. The pacts with Estonia and Latvia were signed on June 7, 1939 in Berlin by the foreign ministers of the respective countries. The next day, they were received by the German Führer, and became effective on July 24, 1939. Unbeknownst to Latvia, when the German Reich and the USSR, a month later, executed their Non-Aggression Pact, a.k.a. “Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact,” a “secret protocol” was attached to the pact that divided Eastern Europe into German and Soviet “spheres of influence,” and Latvia fell into the Soviet sphere. It also provided for the resettlement of ethnic Germans living in Latvia. The terms of the “secret protocol” did not become publicly known until after the war. On Sept. 25, 1939, the Soviet Air Force — Voyenno-Vozdushnye Sily (VVS) — staged a massive aerial demonstration over Latvia and Estonia. Five days later, the Latvian Ambassador, Fricis Kociņš, was summoned to the Kremlin by Commissar of Foreign Affairs Vyacheslav Molotov. The commissar demanded that Latvia send someone to Moscow to execute a “Mutual Assistance Treaty” similar to the one which had just been imposed on Latvia’s neighbor, Estonia. After some discussion, the Latvian government decided to send Minister of Foreign Affairs Vilhelms Munters, the ambassa-
dor, and a small team, to Moscow. Minister Munters and Ambassador Kociņš met with the Soviet dictator, Josef Stalin and Molotov, on Oct. 2, 1939. Stalin explained his country’s need for security and the Baltic naval bases at the 700-year-old cities of Liepāja and Ventspils. He told the Latvian foreign minister, “I tell you frankly, a division of spheres of interest has already taken place. As far as Germany is concerned, we could occupy you.” The Soviets initially demanded that they be allowed to place 50,000 men in Latvia, but the Latvians negotiated them down to 30,000, apparently not realizing that the number was irrelevant, since: (1) within a year Latvia would become a member of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; (2) besides, who would be counting? During that time, Latvia was to provide the Soviets with the two Baltic naval bases, which currently have populations of 70,000 and 38,000, respectively. The Soviet and Latvian Mutual Assistance Treaty was signed by Minister Munters and Commissar Molotov in Moscow on Oct. 5. The following day, Hitler, in a speech to the Reichstag, realizing that complete Soviet occupation was just over the horizon, announced a resettlement program for those Germans living in Latvia. Most of these people would be resettled in recently conquered Poland. By the time of the
complete Soviet occupation, in June 1940, 51,000 of those Germans had relocated. The Mutual Assistance Treaty was ratified by the Latvian government in Riga, on Oct. 11, 1939, and became effective the same day. The Soviet Supreme Council, on Oct. 31, 1939, called fears of Baltic Sovietization, “All nonsense.” The treaty contained six articles, with the first providing for military cooperation between the two countries, in the event of an attack by a third party. The second required the USSR to assist Latvia with armaments. Article Three permitted the USSR to establish military and naval bases in Latvia. Article Four prohibited military alliances by one against the other. Article Five guaranteed the sovereignty of both parties. Article Six stated that the Treaty was effective for 10 years, with an option to extend it for a further 10 years. On March 25, 1940, Commissar Molotov observed that, “. . . the execution of the pacts [with Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia] progressed satisfactorily and created conditions available for a further improvement of the relations between Soviet Russia and these states.” Soviet NKVD soldiers attacked a Latvian border patrol, on June 15, 1940, killing several and capturing more, including civilians. The Soviet
Union then claimed that the Latvians had attacked it! The Soviet Union issued an ultimatum to Latvia the next day. On June 17, the Red Army occupied the country. A new government was formed the following day. It was confirmed, the next month, by an “election,” after which it applied for membership in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. It was admitted on Aug. 5, 1940. Andrey Yanuaryevich Vyshinsky was sent to Latvia to supervise the establishment of the pro-Soviet government. Comrade Vyshinsky had already achieved international infamy by his service as prosecutor in the great Moscow Show Trials. After the war, he served as minister of foreign affairs and the Soviet Union’s representative to the United Nations. The Vadonis was deported to Stavropol in Southern Russia. He died during transport to prison in Krasnovodsk on the other side of the Caspian Sea, after the Axis invasion of the Soviet Union. Next week: Soviet-Finnish negotiations Mr. Wimbrow writes from Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at: wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.
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OBITUARIES VICTOR A. OLSZEWSKI Fenwick Island Victor A. Olszewski, age 89, passed away at his home in Fenwick Island, Delaware, on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. Victor was born on Feb. 15, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland, to Martin and Katherine Olszewski, and was raised along with two brothers and two sisters in a Polish neighborVictor Olszewski hood in East Baltimore where his father owned and operated a grocery store. He graduated from Mount Saint Joseph High School in 1948, and went on to join the Army and serve in Germany at the end of WWII. Before leaving for Germany, Vic met Mary Nadine Kaler and they were married upon his return on Sept. 20, 1952 and enjoyed 67 years of marriage and the love of four children and their spouses: Timothy (Peggy), Mark (Roberta), Rebecca and Marybeth (Joseph), seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Vic was incredibly blessed to have a large and loving family, and he and Nadine raised their four children in the Arbutus neighborhood of Baltimore County and cherished their summers in Fenwick Island, Delaware. Vic rose to be a production manager at G. Heileman (Carling National) Brewing Company, and in 1990 he and Nadine retired to Fenwick Island where they spent almost 30 great years and enjoyed a house that was frequently full of extended family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Ocean City, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Tunnell Cancer Center in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware (www.beebemedicalfoundation.org/donate-today/ ) or to Delaware Hospice (www.delawarehospice.org/donate/) in Vic’s honor. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. BRUCE TERRY BIVENS Berlin Bruce Terry Bivens, age 72, died on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. Born in Wingate, North Ccarolina, he was the son of the late Bruce and Ruby Edens Bivens. He is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Dava J. Bivens, and sons, Hunter Bivens and his wife, JoBruce Bivens hanna, of Santa Cruz, California, and Nick Bivens and his fiancée, Kimberly, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There is one granddaughter, Miranda Bivens. Also surviving is his mother-in-law, Ellene Fleishman; brother-in-law, Richard Fleishman; and niece, Gabrielle Fleishman.
He also leaves his devoted dogs, J.P Morgan and Tinkie. After serving four years in the United State Coast Guard, he graduated from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, then earned his Masters degree in journalism from Penn State University, and his MBA from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Terry loved both fields and was highly successful in both. He was a Pulitzer Prize nominee for the Philadelphia Inquirer, and later, a highly ranked financial managing director at Bean, Stearns and J.P. Morgan in New York. But what he was most proud of were his two sons, not only for their achievements, but for the remarkable men they became. A devoted husband, he cherished his wife, Dava, and family. His love was boundless for all who were fortunate to be part of his life. A celebration of life for family and friends was held on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 at their home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. A donation in his memory may be made to: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 10626, Cockeysville, Maryland, 21030, Suite A. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. JEANETTE CAROL HANSEN Ocean City Jeanette Carol Hansen, age 76, passed away on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 at her home. Born in Jesup, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret Burke Ganovski. She is survived by her husband, Stan Hansen, and children, Jeanette Hansen Michael Fitch and his wife, Kathryn, of Wall Township, New Jersey, and Janis Fitch and her husband, Steven Mayhew, of Belmar, New Jersey. She was an adored grandmother to Jordan and Ryan Fitch. Also surviving are her sisters, Phyllis Ostrom of Harford County and Claire Connolly of Baltimore, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Jeanette attended Frostburg State University, and had worked as a payroll clerk for Shop Rite grocery chain, and later at Marshalls Department store. After retiring in 2000, she and her husband moved to Ocean City where she enjoyed trips to the local casinos and going out for lunch. Cremation followed her death. No formal services are planned at this time. A donation in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Virginia, 23060-9979. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefunerlahome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.
MICHAEL L. DANMEYER Berlin On Oct. 16, 2019, Michael L. Danmeyer, 68, of Tampa, Florida, departed this life at his home in Ocean Pines after a brief battle with cancer. Mike was the son of Eva B. Danmeyer and the late Joseph Leroy Danmeyer. Born in Baltimore, Mike’s family relocated Mike Danmeyer to Salisbury in 1959 where he attended Wicomico County Public Schools. Mike’s career path was primarily in the construction industry, which eventually led him to Florida where he served as a construction inspector for the City of Tampa for nearly 35 years, overseeing numerous and varied projects. It was here that he met his partner of 25 years, his wife, Michele Mitchell, who would become Mike’s loving caregiver in his final days. A car enthusiast all of his life, Mike enjoyed drag racing, and attending car shows and auctions with Michele. Mike owned high performance cars over the years and spent many days at the track or in garages tinkering on the engines. Mike held a bond with several friends from his teen years and their conversations often circled back to those classic cars and escapades from their past, even as Mike was preparing to cruise on down the road. After receiving the cancer diagnosis, Mike returned to his native Maryland to spend time with family and his best friends; yet, that time was all too brief. In addition to his wife and mother, Mike is survived by siblings, Bob Danmyer (Leslie), Shari Scheuermann (Lenny), Kathy Decker (Harold) and Kevin Danmeyer (Vicky); special nephew and great-nephew, Joe (Erin) and Ramsey Decker; adored niece, Kacey Decker; his Florida bestie,Thomas Capell; his beloved dog, Pocono, and a host of other relatives and friends. At Mike’s side in those final days were his lifelong buddies, Greg Denson, Mike Gosnell, Ronnie Nelson, Danny Sparrow, Bruce Wagner and, from across the miles, Brig Hart. In addition to his father, Michael was predeceased by his grandparents and a very special pet, John Dog. Michael has been entrusted to Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Services. Following cremation, a private Celebration of Life will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Maryland 21802 or online at https://coastalhospice.org/make-a-donation/. The family is especially grateful to the caring staff of Coastal Hospice for their services, guidance and support, allowing Mike to be cared for at home, giving him dignity until he was ready to shift gear and drive on. Services are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service, 504 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, Maryland 21811.
To send condolences to the family, visit www.easternshorecremation.com. STEVEN ARNOLD BUTLER Selbyville Steven Arnold Butler, age 71, of Selbyville, Delaware, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 at home. He was born in Washington, D.C. and was the son of the late Maxwell A. and Alice M. (Watson) Butler. He spent 43 years in and retired from the asphalt business. He was an Elk member for 27 years, belonging to the Elks Lodge #2620 in Prince Frederick, Maryland, and later to Elks Lodge #2645 in Ocean City, Maryland. He was also a diehard D.C. sports fan. He is survived by his wife, Beverly L. Butler of Selbyville; three children, Charlene E. Fowble and husband, Billy, of Owings, Maryland, John D. Butler and wife, Tricia, of North Beach, Maryland, and Bonnie E. Arthur and husband, Bill, of Ocean City; two brothers, David Butler (Connie) of Annapolis, Maryland, and Richard Butler (Debbie) of Olney, Maryland; a sister, Kathy Czarniak of Syracuse, New York; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one step-grandchild and three step-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lori Denman, and a brother, James Butler. A Celebration of Life will be held from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elks Lodge #2620, 1015 Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick, Maryland, on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of North Beach, 9021 Dayton Ave., North Beach, Maryland 20714, or Elks Lodge #2645 Scholarship Fund, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. ELMER THOMAS NEISSER, JR. Ocean City On Oct, 19, 2019, we lost our beloved husband, dad, PopPop, great-grandfather, uncle and cousin to many, and dear friend to everyone. Tom was born on Feb. 1, 1941, in Pigtown on Glyndon Avenue in February 1941 to Elmer Sr. and Mary Kimball Neisser. He was the last Elmer Neisser, Jr. Neisser child to join his siblings Dorothy, Dukie and Cass in heaven. He was married to his beloved wife Juanita (nee Amey) for 56 years who survives him. They grew up together in Pigtown and married at St. Jerome’s. They made their homes in Belair-Edison, Pasadena, and since 2002 in Caine Woods in Ocean City, where they enjoyed many good times with family and friends at the Elks, American Legion and at St. Luke’s. Tom is also survived by his children, Continued on Page 70
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 68 Alyson (Steve Race), Jennifer (Chris Leimbach), Drew and Andrea. His sons, Eric and Scott, pre-deceased him. He was grandfather to Joshua, Jeramie, Tabitha, Marissa, Mitchell, Emily, Sydney, Olivia and Desi, and great-grandfather to Shiloh and Ella, Kaylee and Cyrus. Tom loved dogs, football, playing cards and food. Dad made up silly languages and words to speak to all of his dogs and he sometimes used them on us kids. He was a coach for the Pasadena Chargers football league in the 1970s. He loved to rant at the Colts and eventually the Ravens. For many years, he enjoyed playing pinochle and poker with his parents-inlaw, Mac and Annie Amey, and his sisterand brother-in-law, Marlene and Ed Clay. Tom’s love language was food: cooking and especially baking. His cakes and pies are legendary and before he was finished making one meal, he was already planning the next. He also had a specialty of making a Lithuanian liqueur called Vititus aka Vittages. He had already made his 2019 batch to give out to his friends at the Elks – it will be the best vintage ever. Mom and dad had tickets for many upcoming Bull and Oyster roasts and other events in OC. They won’t be the same without him.
He graduated from City College in 1959 and served in the U.S. Army reserves in the 1960s. Tom retired from the Social Security Administration after 37 years of service. He then went on to get his CDL license and drove school buses for A. A. Co. before moving to OC where he then drove the tram on the Boardwalk and the transit bus on Coastal Hwy. Dad and mom did everything together. They were a team through the best of times and the absolute worst. They showed us all what commitment meant. He was a quiet man with his emotions, but we knew we were loved. We are devastated to have lost him. Dad has donated his body for medical education and research – still giving of himself. There will be no funeral, but a mass in celebration of his life will be forthcoming at St. Luke’s in OC. Goodbye best dad ever. Mr. Neisser has has donated his body for medical education and research. There will not be a funeral, but a mass in celebration of his life will be forthcoming at St. Luke’s in Ocean City. CHARLES FRANÇOIS KHOM Berlin Charles François Khom, known to many as “Charlie,” passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 17, 2019 at the age of 84. As a young boy, Charles worked with his brothers in the family’s typewriter re-
pair company. Charles left home at the age of 18 and emigrated to the United States. He worked for a goldsmith in New Jersey and later joined the United Stated Air Force in February of 1956. In the Air Force, Charles spent time in Colombia, New Guinea, Texas, Colorado, Arizona, France, South Carolina, Germany, the United Kingdom, Thailand, and many other places across the world. Charles also received a bronze star for his heroic work during the Vietnam War. In 1979, Charles retired as a master sergeant. After retiring, he joined his inlaw’s beekeeping business. He also spent 14 years working for two Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) in Germany. In 1998, Charles returned to the United States and moved to Berlin, Maryland. Charles was the owner and operator of Downtown Video in Berlin for almost 20 years. He also served as the president of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce in 2006. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mathilde “Louise” Khom; two brothers, Walter (Monica) and Roger (Gertie); and two daughters, Joanne Marrufo and Evelyne (Richard) Tyndall. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Cynthia Marrufo, Zackery (Chelsea) Tyndall and Joshua (Samantha) Tyndall, and one great-grandchild, Charles Tyndall.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Walter and Hedwig Khom, and his brother, Rudy. Services will be private. The family would like to thank Coastal Hospice for the love and support during the last few days of Charles’ life. Donations in Charles’ memory may be made to the American Legion Post #123, 10111 Old Ocean City Boulevard, Berlin, Maryland, 21811. Services are in the care of Eastern Shore Cremation & Funeral Service, 504 Franklin Avenue, Berlin, Maryland 21811. To send condolences to the family, visit www.easternshorecremation.com. LINDA SUSAN WOOD Selbyville Linda Susan Wood, age 59, of Selbyville, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 at home. She was born in Woodbury, New Jersey and was the daughter of the late William R. and Dorothy A. (Dougan) Doughty. Linda was employed Linda Wood at Old Pro Golf, working alongside her husband for 41 years. She met a lot of amazing people during her time there. She loved spending time with her family, shopping (especially at Nordstroms) and vacationing. Some of her fondest memories were when she was at Martha’s Vineyard, the Dutch Country and Disney World. She will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know her. Linda is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years, Kenneth R. Wood Jr; her loving son, Mason E. Wood; two brothers, William Doughty (Donna) and Glen Doughty (Wendi), both of Audubon, New Jersey; a sister, Elizabeth Groome (Jerry) of Voorhees, New Jersey; sister-in-law to Carrie Ellinwood (Carl) and Nancy Eaise all of Audubon, New Jersey, and Scott Barger of Selbyville; nieces and nephews, Kelly Arsenault, Melissa Baylor, Brittany Doughty, Caitlin Athans, Sarah Groome, Emily Doughty, Ryan Doughty, Howard McAteer, Florence McAteer, Kimi Coco, Carl Ellinwood, Nicole Sylvester, Lynn Marie Eaise and Allie Eaise; and great nieces and nephews, Joey Arsenault, Mya Baylor, Talia Baylor, Anthony Salazar-Pino, Mila Athans, Michael Graham, Johnny Coco, Randy Coco, Macey Coco, Natalie Sylvester, Addison Sylvester and Leo Eaise. She was preceded in death by a sisterin-law, Florence Barger, and a nephew, Donald Eaise III. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 at BishopHastings Funeral Home in Selbyville. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1315 Mt. Hermon Rd, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.
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Leonard, Wesche, Davis to represent Decatur at states
SD girls’ XC team third at Baysides, boys’ squad sixth
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 25, 2019) Three Stephen Decatur golfers will compete in the state championship, held Oct. 28-30, on the University of Maryland - College Park golf course. Senior captain Brady Leonard, junior Katelyn Davis and sophomore Abby Wesche qualified for the state tournament because of their performance in last week’s District VIII championship. Coach Dan Stearman said their scores have been consistent all year. “Katelyn started off very rough. It was her very first varsity match. She hadn’t played competitive golf in a long time and she really was overwhelmed in her first match, but ever since then she’s gotten better and better,” Stearman said. “Abby did not play in our first match, but once she got into the mix her scores were consistently in the low 40s. She’s actually the No. 1 female golfer in the Bayside Conference and she’s only a sophomore. “And Brady’s led us all year. He had some struggles at the end of the year – his scores weren’t were he wanted them to be – but overall he played great all year long,” Stearman continued. This will be Leonard’s third time participating in the state meet. Since he has been to the tournament before, he said he knows what to expect and “the vibe when you get there and what goes on, on the course.” He plans to share his experiences with his teammates and provide tips and pointer, because it will be their first time competing. Leonard is excited and looking forward to the state meet. His goal is to shoot around 81 or 82 and advance to the second day of competition. To be successful, Leonard said the key will be to “just never give up [and] always keep your head in it.” Davis said she is nervous and excited to make her state championship debut. “This is my first year of actual real competition and especially after two years of not playing at all, it’s really nerve-racking,” she said. At the beginning of the season she never expected to be playing in the state meet. “I’ve definitely come down a lot [in scoring] from the first match to now. I’ve really improved on a lot of things.
By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 25, 2019) The Stephen Decatur girls’ cross country team finished in third place, while the boys’ squad came in sixth during Wednesday’s Bayside Conference championship meet in Cambridge. “I think the boys and girls did well at the Bayside meet,” said Decatur Coach Jody Stigler. Kent Island won the girls’ competition, with 28 points. Queen Jody Stigler Anne’s was runner-up with 69 points, followed by Decatur with 76 points. The top five Decatur runners to cross the finish line were: juniors Mary Mergott (sixth, 20:13.29) and Devon Kramer (17th, 22:05.00), senior Elizabeth Dutton (20th, 22:20.94), sophomore Avery Braciszewski (23rd, 22:28.73) and freshman Mackenzie Cathell (24th, 22:30.50). Kent Island took top honors in the boys’ competition, tallying 37 points. Cambridge placed second (51), followed by James M. Bennett (108), Queen Anne’s (116), Easton (141) and Decatur (163). The top five Decatur runners were: sophomores Samuel Woodley (11th, 17:50.93) and Tristan Dutton (13th, 17:52.54), juniors Liam Foley (45th, 19:50.38) and Silas Cascio (46th, 19:50.50) and freshman Kai Ross (48th, 19:56.04). The male and female runners who finished in the top 15 of their races were named to the All-Bayside Conference Teams. Mergott, Woodley and Dutton were presented ribbons for their accomplishments. “The standouts were the runners that placed on the All-Bayside Team, particularly the boys,” Stigler said. “Our first two boys ran really well and after that we had two boys roll their ankles during the race so we did not have the best overall result in that regard. I thought the girls had a really good chance to come in second, but unfortunately, we ended up in third.” The 3A South Region championship meet is slated for Thursday, Oct. 31, beginning at 2:30 p.m. at Oak Ridge Park in Hughesville, Maryland. Stigler said he is a little concerned about the traffic going over the Bay See DECATUR Page 72
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Three Stephen Decatur golfers will compete in the state championship, held Oct. 28-30, on the University of Maryland - College Park golf course. Pictured, from left, are junior Katelyn Davis, sophomore Abby Wesche and senior captain Brady Leonard with Coach Dan Stearman.
He thought their practice round It was definitely a surprise to actually went well. be able to make it,” Davis said. “Brady shot 81… and the girls shot Her goal is to shoot in the 80s at states and advance to the second day 89, which is really good for the first time on the course,” Stearman said. “I think of competition. “If I can stay out of the sand I it was a big help for them to play it and hopefully it helps should be OK,” them all on Tuesshe said. day.” Wesche is also ‘If they can minimize The Class excited to be parmistakes, 4A/3A schools ticipating in the play within themselves will compete on state tournament. and not be overwhelmed Monday and the Just to qualify for 2A/1A represenstates is an acby the moment then I think tatives on Tuescomplishment. they can make it day. Although she to the second day.’ The top 40 wasn’t nervous Coach Dan Stearman percent in each earlier this week, class will advance she said once she to the finals on steps on the Wednesday. course that may change. Decatur is participating in the 2A/1A Wesche never imagined when the season started that she would be play- classification this season. The past several years Decatur was in the 4A/3A ing in the state meet. “As the season went on I was more class, with the larger schools in the state. “It reduces the number of golfers confident just because I was getting that they have to compete against at better,” she said. She is hoping to shoot around 89 at that level on the first day. In 1A/2A I states and advance to the second day think there’s only 59 schools as opposed to 3A/4A there’s 109 schools,” of competition. To be successful, Wesche said she Stearman said. “The scores still have needs to minimize mistakes. She to be there, but there’s less people to planned to work on playing out of the compete against. “Some of the better programs are sand, chipping and putting prior to the 3A/4A, because there’s a bigger pool tournament. The Decatur golfers got in a prac- [of players] to choose from, but there tice round on the state championship are some tremendous schools in 1A/2A,” he added. “If they can minicourse on Wednesday. “It’s so much different than what mize mistakes, play within themselves they’re used to,” Stearman said. and not be overwhelmed by the mo“There’s a lot of different things that ment then I think they can make it to the second day.” come into play.”
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WP boys’ soccer team to play for ESIAC title By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 25, 2019) The Worcester Prep boys’ soccer team went into double overtime twice this week with the Delmarva Christian Royals. The first game ended in a 2-2 tie and the second, the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference semifinals, was won by Worcester, 2-1. The Mallards traveled to Georgetown, Delaware on Monday to battle the Royals. Senior captain Alec Burbage scored in the first half for Worcester. At halftime, the game was tied, 1-1. Senior captain Ryan Cronin tallied Worcester’s second goal in the second half. At the end of regulation, the score was tied 2-2. After two 10minute overtimes, the match ended in a tie. Worcester went back to Georgetown on Wednesday for the ESIAC semifinals. Prep Coach Jon Adkins said the team came in with a different strategy from Monday’s game. The game was scoreless at half-
time. “The first half was pretty even,” Adkins said. “Delmarva Christian is a good team with talented players so we knew it Jon Adkins was going to be a dogfight, and because we just tied them.” About two minutes into the second half, senior Max Taylor had a breakaway and put the ball past the Delmarva Christian goalkeeper. With about two minutes remaining, the Royals scored and the game went into overtime. Neither team was able to put the ball in the net in the first 10-minute extra period. With about six minutes left in the second overtime, Worcester was awarded a corner kick. Burbage took the kick and Cronin headed it into the goal to give the Mallards the victory. “They played extremely well. It was a hard-fought game,” Adkins said. “It was very exciting. The boys
were thrilled. “They never gave up. I’m extremely proud of them. I can’t say that enough,” he added. After Cronin scored, his teammates ran over to hug him and celebrate their victory. “Ryan has been our clutch guy all season. We rely on him and he really stepped up,” Adkins said. Freshman Jack Gardner played in goal for the Mallards. He made eight saves. “We made some adjustments. We changed the way we were trying to attack their defense and moved guys around,” Adkins said. “It was all about adjustments today, for both teams. It was like a chess match. We changed things up once we saw what the other team was doing.” Worcester will host the Salisbury School Dragons today, Friday, at 3:30 p.m. in Berlin for the ESIAC title. Salisbury won the Sept. 11 matchup with Worcester, 2-0, in Salisbury.
The game on Oct. 8 in Berlin ended in a 2-2 tie. “I feel like we’re playing our best soccer,” he said. “We need to bring the same intensity [as we did against Delmarva Christian], we need to finish our chances and keep up the great defense.”
Decatur XC teams to compete in reg. meet on Halloween Continued from Page 71 Bridge due to ongoing construction and if it will affect the runners. “The competition will be strong, but we will need to be mentally and physically ready,” he said. Qualifying teams and individuals from all the regional meets will head to the state championships at Hereford High School in Parkton, Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 9.
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The male and female runners who finished in the top 15 of the Bayside championship meet races were named to the All-Conference Teams. Decatur runners, from left, sophomore Samuel Woodley, junior Mary Mergott and sophomore Tristan Dutton were presented ribbons for their accomplishments.
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Players must work together to be successful By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 25, 2019) The Stephen Decatur boys’ soccer team earned a firstround bye and the No. 1 seed in Region II of the 3A South tournament. “I’m happy. It should help us,” said Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood. “If all of the No. 1 seeds make it through [their brackets] we’ll be [seeded] No. 2.” Decatur (11-1) will play the winner of Thursday’s match between the No. 4 Chesapeake Cougars of Anne Arun-
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del (6-4-1) and No. 5 Easton Warriors (4-52), today, Friday, at 3 p.m. in Berlin. The game will be played prior to the football team’s Senior Night match against the Parkside Rams at
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bounces well and plays well. I think it will be to our benefit.” Decatur played Easton on Oct. 1 in Berlin and won, 5-0. Chesapeake ended the Berlin squad’s playoff run in the sectional semifinals last year, coming out on top, 2-0. “We’ve improved the past threefour games,” Greenwood said. “Kent Island [2-1 win] was a big wind pushing our sails and the Bennett game we won 2-1 in overtime really helped us.” Greenwood said his key players are shouldering a little more of the weight and the non-starters have
stepped up and are contributing. To prepare for playoffs, Greenwood said the team is going back to basics. “A lot of the things we worked on in preseason,” he said. “We need a five-game win streak to be state champions.” To be successful, the Seahawks need to work together, Greenwood said. “We’ve got to show up to play every game and play at our highest ability level from the first to the last whistle,” he said.
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The Worcester Prep golf team finished in second place during Tuesday’s Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship at GlenRiddle Golf Club in Berlin.
WP golf season ‘fun, exciting and rewarding’ By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 25, 2019) The Worcester Prep golf team finished in second place during Tuesday’s Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship at GlenRiddle Golf Club in Berlin. “Overall, the team played well,” said Prep Coach Don McMullen. Salisbury Christian won the com-
petition, shooting a 182. Worcester tallied a 189. Contributing to the team score was senior captain Devin Wallace (43), and juniors Mason Brown (47), TJ Bescak (48) and Kaden Mault (51). Gunston came in third, with a 209 and Salisbury School placed fourth, with a 233. Worcester players who earned AllESIAC honors for their performance
were Bescak and Wallace. Honorable mention accolades went to Mault. “It was a fun, exciting and rewarding season for the coaches and players,” McMullen said. “The season went well and exceeded our expectations. The improvement since Aug. 15 has been outstanding. The varsity team accomplishing a record of 19 wins and five losses and the JV team eight wins and two losses, [which] is
a tribute to their hard work and dedication.” The team will lose only one player – Wallace – to graduation. “He shot a 43 [during the ESIAC match], his lowest score of the season. He contributed in all of our matches this year,” McMullen said. He expects the team to be solid next year with nearly all of the players expected to return.
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Wor. Prep field hockey team plays best at end of season By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 25, 2019) The Worcester Prep field hockey team may have lost its final game, but it was the Lady Mallards’ best performance of the season. “Our final game was our best game yet. We were playing one player short and actually scored on them first,” Prep Coach Katie Oxenreider said. “I’m very proud of how they played the last game of the season.” Senior captain Abbi Nechay put Worcester on the board about 12 minutes into the game on Monday. The Delmarva Christian Royals tallied two goals before halftime in Georgetown, Delaware. The Royals made it 3-1, but Nechay cut the lead to one with just under 18 minutes remaining in the game. Delmarva Christian won, 4-2. “We held it to 3-2 until the final two minutes of the game and that’s a huge improvement for our team,” Oxenreider said. “They were making some nice passes to each other and had a 17 shots versus their eight shots on goal. We also had the advantage in eight corners to their seven. They have a very talented goalie so that really helped Delmarva Christian stay in the game.” The Prep team was young this year, with five eighth graders on the roster. The Mallards finished with a 3-11 record. They came in fifth place in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference standings and did not advance to the playoffs. “The most important thing about this season was that it got young players really excited about improving and getting better,” Oxenreider said. “I had awesome senior leaders that helped them learn and get better each step of the way. It may not look like much with a losing record, but this
team really worked together and improved every step of the way.” Oxenreider said it was fun to watch the young players learn and grow. “A lot of times they were just thrown into it, learning and building on what the older players were doing. Some had never even played before this year,” she said. “They were all excited and are looking forward to the next season.” The team will graduate its two senior captains – Nechay and Rylie Carey. They were both named to Katie Oxenreider the All-ESIAC Team. “Abbi and Rylie were amazing leaders this year. They took it in stride as they had to essentially teach younger players while they were on the field,” Oxenreider said. Nechay contributed 15 goals and three assists as the team’s center midfielder. She finished her high school career with 31 goals and 14 assists. She will play Division I field hockey at Monmouth University next fall. Carey scored four goals and added three assists this year, “doing a lot of work as our right midfielder and sometimes right wing,” Oxenreider said. “Their heart and love for the game will be missed next year,” Oxenreider said. Junior defender Claire Williams earned ESIAC honorable mention accolades. “I’ll miss our seniors who have been major contributors the last four years,” Oxenreider added. “The good news is, that our team is very young and we have a lot to look forward to in the coming years.”
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Seahawks’ high energy, ball control, communication key By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 25, 2019) The Stephen Decatur volleyball team pulled out a three-games-to-two victory over the Queen Anne’s Lions on Monday in Berlin. “When the girls communicated and kept the energy high, they did great,” said Decatur Coach Sara Patrick. “The two games they lost, they made a lot of unforced errors. “Serves and serve receive was good,” she continued. “The hitters did a good job finding the holes on the court.” Queen Anne’s won the first game, 25-20. Decatur took the second, 2516. The Lions edged out the Lady Seahawks, 26-24, in the third game. The Berlin squad, who donned pink socks, shoelaces and headbands in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, dominated the fourth game. The Seahawks came out on top, 2511. “They were hyped and controlled the game better,” Patrick said. The teams battled in the fifth and final game, which Decatur won, 1512. “The fifth game was back and forth,” Patrick said. “They pulled out the win at the end.”
Senior captain Jaclyn Gallagher had four aces, 20 assists, two blocks, six kills and 10 digs. Senior captain Summer Vorsteg chipped in with seven kills, four blocks and three digs. Junior Brooklyn Pugner contributed with four aces, 10 kills, 13 assists and 12 digs. Sophomore Elizabeth Meyer had two aces, one kill and 20 digs. Sophomore Logan Patrick added one ace, six kills and six digs. Decatur hosted the North Dorchester Eagles on Senior Day, Wednesday, and won 25-17, 25-15 and 25-11. Vorsteg had four aces and seven kills. Gallagher tallied 19 assists, three kills and two digs, and Pugner chipped in with nine kills, six assists and six digs. They played great,” Patrick said. “[They had] high energy and great ball control. They did a great job honoring our seniors.” Decatur’s final match of the regular season is today, Friday, against the Kent Island Buccaneers in Stevensville at 5:30 p.m. “We need to stay on this roll to be successful on Friday,” Patrick said. “They need to play smart, control the ball and communicate on the court.”
Stephen Decatur junior Alexis Graybill challenges a Queen Anne’s player at the net during Monday’s match in Berlin. Decatur won three games to two. (Left) Sophomore libero (defensive specialist) Elizabeth Meyer pushes the ball deep into the opponent’s court. She recorded 20 digs during the match. LISA CAPITELLI/ OCEAN CITY TODAY
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Seahawks need to be confident as playoffs begin By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Oct. 25, 2019) The Stephen Decatur field hockey team received a first-round bye and the third seed in Region I of the 2A East tournament. The Lady Seahawks wrapped up the regular season with a 3-9 record, one of their best finishes in at least six years, when Coach Amy Matthews took over the program. Amy Matthews “I feel great. It’s the first in a really long time [to receive a top seed], so it’s pretty nice,” Matthews said. Decatur will take a trip to Easton on Monday to play the second-seeded Warriors (8-4) at 3 p.m. When the two teams went head-tohead on Oct. 3 in Berlin, Easton won, 5-0, but Decatur was playing without its starting goalie. Matthews is hoping the outcome will be different this time. “They’ve got to be confident. If we play like we did in the games we won then I see some potential,” Matthews said. “I’m really proud of them for never giving up. I think going in they have more hope and confidence than they have before because they know they can win games.” Matthews said she is pleased with the Seahawks’ performance. “They’ve stepped up and done well,” she said. “It will be a different game from the last time we played them.” Matthews said the Seahawks are fine-tuning to best be prepared for Monday.
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Seaside 10-mile and 5K runs, Sat. By Morgan Pilz Staff Writer (Oct. 25, 2019) After being rained out last year, the 25th annual OC TriRunning Seaside 10-mile/5K Halloween Run returns to the resort this Saturday, beginning at the inlet parking lot at 9 a.m. Last year, the event was canceled for the first time since its inception as a result of heavy rains and the Boardwalk becoming too slippery to be safe to run on. Several people were upset that the race was canceled, according to Organizer Chris Klebe, but this year will take place rain or shine, he said. “We took a beating for canceling,” Klebe said. “We’re running whether there’s wind, rain or shine this year.” In 2017, Klebe estimated about 700 runners participated. The 10-mile run will start at 9 a.m. in the inlet parking lot and continue on the boards down to 27th Street. Participants will continue onto Coastal Highway via Baltimore Avenue and head north to 68th Street. Runners will turn around on 69th Street and head south on Coastal Highway, back to where the race originated. The 5K will start at 9:15 a.m. in the
inlet parking lot. Runners will circle the Boardwalk pier and head down the concrete portion of the Boardwalk to about 17th Street. Then, participants will turn around and head straight back to the starting location. “It’s a beautiful course,” Klebe said. “It’s a part of Ocean City that a lot of people don’t get to see and run, or don’t take the time to run it. We’ll have candy for the runners and the family and friends and the kids when they come across the finish line.” In addition to being a seaside race, it is also an opportunity for children and families to dress up and run in their costumes. “I think families have a lot of fun with dressing up, and I love seeing the families come together and run together with their kids and the smiles on their faces dressed up in their costumes,” Klebe said. This year, there will not be a packet pickup on Friday, which will instead be done the morning of the race. “We’re canceling Friday night’s packet pick up at the Holiday Inn,” Klebe said. “That way, there’s no stress on the driving in Friday night to make it there before 8 p.m. We’re going to have it Saturday morning between 7:30 and 8:45 a.m.”
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SURF REPORT
Sometimes on trips, surf doesn’t cooperate By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (Oct 25, 2019) When was the last time you went on a surf trip and didn’t get any surf? I suspect that it happens more often than one might think, but it’s certainly not the desired result. Recently a group of us got together and rented one of those houses in the Cape Hatteras, North Carolina area that might better be described as a small hotel. The house had three levels, which included multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, full kitchen, two refrigerators, two dishwashers, game room with pool table, hot tub, swimming pool, outside shower with hot water, and best of all a living room/common area on the top floor with full view of the sea, well over the substantial dune, right up on the oceanfront. These houses are rather decadent and come with an accompanying price tag, which is why it took 12 of us to afford a week’s stay. Even then, it wasn’t inexpensive. I’ve always thought that a swimming pool by the ocean is more than excessive. I guess for some folks the largest pool they’ve ever seen isn’t enough, although the ocean can be quite intimidating at times.
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WINTERFEST SETUP Workers begin constructing the heated tent Tuesday morning for the annual Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park on 125th Street. Winterfest of Lights runs from Nov. 21 to Dec. 31.
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? Happy Hour Drink Prices & 9 HI-DEF TVs
Food Specials During ALL NFL Games MONDAY THRU FRIDAY
HORIZONS & BREAKERS PUB
Soup & Salad or Soup & Half Sandwich
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STEAMER SPECIALS
1 lb. Alaskan Crab Legs with an Ear of Corn
2195
$
Plus Many Other Specials!
1 lb. Steamed Shrimp in Old Bay & Onions
1895
$
2 lbs. Alaskan Crab Legs with 2 Ears of Corn
3795 Whole Chick Lobster $1995 $
Available All Day at Horizons & Breakers Pub Daily
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
20% OFF Dinner Menu Entrées 5-7pm $16.95 Dinner Specials 5-10pm
SATURDAY
BREAKFAST BUFFET 7am-10:30am
Holidays & Specials Excluded
SUNDAY, MONDAY & THURSDAY
$13.95 Adults • $10.95 Children • 3 & Under Free
STEAK NIGHT 5-10pm • 30% OFF Steaks
SUNDAY
SUNDAY THRU THURSDAY
DELUXE BREAKFAST BUFFET
Holidays & Specials Excluded
30% OFF Dinner Menu Entrées 5-7pm $12.95 Holidays Dinner Specials 5-10pm & Specials Excluded
7am-1pm
$15.95 Adults • $11.95 Children • 3 & Under Free
Prices & Menus are Subject to Change