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Plastic bags headed for ban?

gle-use plastic when the General Assembly convenes in January.

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Nov. 25, 2022) The audience at a recent Maryland Coastal Bays meeting erupted into applause when Bill Dennison, a scientist and professor at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Studies, told them that Maryland legislators would be introducing a ban on sin-

While holding up a credit card, Dennison told the audience that a study showed that humans ingest that equivalent of plastic per week, on average, from all of the particles that make it into water that humans consume either directly or indirectly from similarly affected marine species. He said his researchers found remnants of plastic in coastal bays oyster larvae.

“No amount of plastic is OK,” he said while detailing how plastic ma-

terials make it into the surrounding ocean and bays.

The meeting was held to present the annual report card for the five bays behind Ocean City and Assateague Island, and data from the five-year State of the Bays report, which were mediocre at best. But Dennison managed to work in some good news for the audience with the announcement about the single-use plastic ban legislation.

Regionally, legislators have put similar laws on the books.

Carjacking ends with five arrests

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held on charges, juveniles return to parents

(Nov. 25, 2022) A group of men and juveniles from outside the resort area were captured and charged following an armed carjacking that occurred early last Friday in downtown Ocean City.

Ocean City police reported receiving a call that morning from a citizen about a possible vehicle break-in in the Wicomico Street area, but as police were on their way to investigate that call, they were sent to Dorchester Street for a reported carjacking by an assailant with a handgun.

The victim, a 73-year-old man from Brandywine, Maryland told police he was standing near his car on Dorchester Street when three males approached him with one brandishing a handgun and demanding his personal belongings.

It was at this point, the victim reported, that he was struck on the back

Legislators to submit bill next session outlawing single-use plastics in MD

Scientists estimate up to 1,000 sea turtles die each year after eating plastic bags.

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Northside Park on 125th Street. The festival

The offices of Ocean City Today and Bayside Gazette will be closed Friday after Thanksgiving and will reopen Monday at 8:30 a.m.

Online sports betting begins with seven books now active

(Nov. 25, 2022) Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday formally launched online sports betting in Maryland.

As of Wednesday, seven sportsbooks were set to go live across the state.

The governor was joined for the announcement by the director of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, John A. Martin.

“This process took longer than it should have, but we are excited that this launch is in time for fans to place their bets on all the Thanksgiving Day NFL action, college football rivalry weekend, this week’s slate of NBA games, the 2022 World Cup, and this Sunday’s Ravens and Commanders games,” Hogan said. “In addition to allowing Marylanders to bet on the NFL, March Madness, and so much more, sports betting is helping us keep these critical dollars in the state and is providing another critical revenue source for Maryland schools. It is anticipated to bring in up to $30 million in revenue next year, and that total is expected to reach nearly $100 million by 2027.”

The following sportsbooks going live for mobile sports wagering are:

Barstool Sportsbook

BetMGM BetRivers Sportsbook Caesars Sportsbook DraftKings Sportsbook FanDuel Sportsbook PointsBet

Ahead of the statewide launch, sportsbooks were awarded licenses by the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission and worked with Maryland Lottery and Gaming staff to fulfill operational requirements.

Tuesday’s announcement is the culmination of a multi-year effort to get sports betting fully up and running in the State of Maryland.

In November 2020, Marylanders voted overwhelmingly in favor of the referendum to legalize sports betting. Hogan signed HB 940 into law in May 2021, which officially legalized sports betting in the state.

In-person sports betting was launched in Maryland in December 2021.

County offices close for holiday

(Nov. 25, 2022) Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including the Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC) and all five branch libraries, will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, for Thanksgiving Day and American Indian Heritage Day.

In addition, the libraries and WCRC will be closed Saturday, Nov. 26.

The central landfill in Newark and

the Berlin and Pocomoke Homeowner Convenience Centers (HOCC) will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24.

The Snow Hill HOCC remains closed for renovations. Standard hours of operation at these facilities will resume Friday, Nov. 25.

The libraries, WCRC, and all other WCG offices will resume standard business hours on Monday, Nov. 28.

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Skate park unnamed for now, board declares

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer

(Nov. 25, 2022) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors is pointing to the “temperature” in the community as to why it will not consider renaming the local skate park in memory of 14-year-old Gavin Knupp at this time.

There were no fireworks at the regular board meeting on Saturday, where Doug Parks gave that explanation at the beginning of the meeting in a prepared statement. But plenty of association members were present to voice either support or opposition to the decision.

Just days before the meeting, the association officials announced that residential identification cards would be required to attend the meeting, a move made in anticipation of nonPines residents attempting to crash it.

Instead, the mostly full room was slightly tense at times, but never out of order. A handful of picketers, who were not outside before the meeting, were spotted toward the end of it. They left before the actual meeting ended.

“Regardless of how some people feel about the matter, major decisions affecting the association must include consideration for how the overall community will be affected, rather than a subset of the membership,” Parks stated at the beginning of the meeting.

He also added that residents have reached out to specifically oppose the renaming.

The other deciding factor he listed was the “business contractual relationship” the association has with the Matt Ortt Companies. There is no consideration for changing that relationship or the end date of the contract, Parks said, though he did not expand on that comment.

Those who have followed the mostly one-sided online dialog revolving around the fallout from the hit-and-run crash that took the 14year-old Knupp’s life — especially in the “Do it for Gavin - Justice For Gavin” Facebook group — may be

surprised to learn that there is opposition to the bid to rename the park, but more than a couple residents showed up to oppose it and further scold the actions of some supporters.

“There’s not one single person that I know who doesn’t want justice for Gavin,” said resident Mark Thomas. “That said, there are a few people in every group that are bad. I’m all for people supporting (this cause) but when you become angry and attack people, that’s wrong to me.”

Thomas went on to defend MOC owner Matt Ortt, saying he “made a mistake and apologized.”

“If it’s good enough for Jesus, it’s good enough for me,” Thomas said.

On the other hand, some residents lambasted the identification requirement, the legality of which many in the community have questioned.

“Under Maryland law, you did not have the right to ask for that. We’ll have a discussion about it,” said resident and former director Josette Wheatley. “We lost a very important part of our community — a child … The fact is our children look at us as leaders. We are here to (lift) each other up as a community so our children can end up as good people in our society.

“Renaming a (skate) park is nothing, truly nothing.”

Another resident characterized those boycotting Matt Ortt-led amenities as “this group of bullies.”

“It’s ludicrous,” resident Steve Ransdell said. “Many people in the Pines and people out of state are trying to tell us how to run our business.”

“It’s like lunch money with a bully. If you give it to him one day what does he do the next? He comes back. I do recognize and sympathize wholeheartedly with the loss of a child but you don’t get what you want by demanding, threatening, bullying, cursing, doxxing and stalking people who (want to) wait for the evidence (to materialize).”

Resident Kathy Vail acknowledged the opposition to the skate park but said that it shouldn’t stop the directors from doing the right thing.

“(Renaming this park) will help our children. I hear you want to take your time and there’s a party on both sides,” she said. “As leaders, your responsibility is to do what’s morally right. You’ll always have people disagree with what you say. At this point, the community and membership are asking you to stand up and name something — if they can name a whole Ben’s Red Swings in Salisbury, we can name an existing skate park the ‘Gavin Knupp Skate Park,’

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Ocean Pines resident Kim Gorsuch addresses the OPA directors at the regular board meeting on Saturday in support of renaming the skate park in honor of Gavin Knupp. She implored the directors to recognize the opposition to renaming it but to “do it anyway.”

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Berlin youth Corbin Hartman, foreground, skates at the Ocean Pines Skate Park. Hartman, who said Gavin Knupp was “my best friend,” is one of many who’d like to see the park renamed for him.

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Mayor, council raises clear first reading of ordinance

By Stewart Dobson Editor

(Nov. 25, 2022) Although a big pay increase for Ocean City’s mayor and City Council will be the probable result of a unanimous council vote Monday, the ordinance the council passed on first reading without discussion was not an instance of the council attempting to give itself a raise.

From a legal standpoint, the council’s 6-0 vote, with Councilman John Gehrig absent, acted on the instructions of the electorate, which in the Nov. 8 election approved a city code amendment establishing a new mayor council pay scale.

The size of the pay increases resort voters approved by a 60 percent margin — from $10,000 to $20,000 for council members, $11,000 to $23,000 for the council president, and $30,000 to $50,000 for the mayor — reflected how long it’s been since those salaries were last adjusted.

That last time the mayor and council’s pay was brought up to the standards of the time was 1989, when a dollar was the equivalent to $2.31

today.

As it is, the City Council is prohibited from giving itself or the mayor a raise while they are serving, but they can propose or enact legislation that would increase the pay of the officials in office following an election. In this instance, the council agreed the best course was to propose the salary changes to the voters.

The measure must still pass a second reading before it can become effective.

In other pay-related matters during a brisk session of a little more than a half-hour, the council approved new hourly rates for seasonal bus drivers — $20.50 for a new driver, and $21 for a returning driver — as well as a new rate of $15.91 for tram drivers and $15.45 for tram conductors. Better end-of-season and employee referral bonuses for seasonal transportation employees were also approved.

The moves were a manifestation of the council’s effort to hire and retain seasonal drivers when applications for these jobs are not flowing in as they once did.

Delaware banned bags in 2019

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Neighboring Delaware passed legislation in 2019 banning plastic carryout bags in an effort to reduce beach and roadside litter. Several Virginia localities have also imposed taxes on plastic bags, a law that went into effect this past summer.

Maryland has come closer to a ban for a while, with the passage of a law

prohibiting the release of plastic balloons in 2021. Before that, a law was passed regulating Styrofoam takeout containers. However, lawmakers have not taken the plunge into banning all plastic bags, and this year might be the year.

The General Assembly 2023 session will convene on Jan. 11 and run through April 10.

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Waters laps along the shore of the Sinepuxent Bay where it meets the Atlantic Ocean at the edge of the Ocean City inlet parking lot. Maryland legislators are set to introduce a ban on all singleuse plastics this year in an effort to help prevent plastic materials from getting into surrounding bodies of water.

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Nov. 25, 2022) Pedestrian safety and litter prevention messages may be prominent on the backs of Ocean City buses next season.

At a Transportation Committee meeting on Nov. 15, members discussed placing “Litter Free OC’ and “Walk Smart” ads on the backs of at least 12 buses to ensure both causes are on full display.

The city recently inked a contract with a new ad company, New Jerseybased Gateway Advertising, which will be taking over now that the sea-

son has come to a close.

Public Works Director Hal Adkins showed mock-ups of the city ads, one of which will need to be formatted horizontally for display on the back of a bus, and committee members signed off on the designs.

In discussing the option, some questions arose over whether the company may want to sell the space on the back of the buses to outside advertisers because of the revenue the sales may generate. Transit Manager Ron Shearman said that the rates are not known yet, but that he

Horn says she

OK? You will continue to have people disagree and I’m asking you to take your leadership, understand some won’t agree, and do it anyway.”

After residents spoke, the directors responded.

Director Colette Horn recalled her shock when she learned that the meeting with Gavin’s mother, Tiffany, apparently did not go the way she thought it did.

‘gobsmacked’ by reaction

“I have to say I was gobsmacked when someone sent me a social media posting in which I was told to kindly — pardon my French it’s not my French it’s Mrs. Knupp’s French — shove this award up my ass,” Horn said.

Director Stuart Lakernick pointed out that the home addresses and phone numbers of the directors and General Manager John Viola were taken offline after threats were al-

legedly made.

“We’re volunteers, folks,” Lakernick said. “We’re you. How would you like it?”

Director Monica Rakowski said the anger voiced inside and outside of the community has led to members asking if the amenities were even safe to attend, which garnered some laughter from some in the crowd.

Parks minced no words in saying what he thinks Tiffany Knupp should

have done after she rejected the association’s offer of a yearly award in Gavin’s honor instead of the skate park.

“She could have come back directly to (us) and said ‘thanks but no thanks,’” Parks said. “She didn’t even have to be polite. But we find out on social media — not only (did she think) it was a bad idea but there were some things in there that weren’t appropriate.”

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Public Works Director Hal Adkins, left, holds up mock-ups of “Walk Smart” and “Litter Free OC” ads during a Transportation Committee meeting on Nov. 15 as Transit Manager Rob Shearman looks on. Variations of the ads could be placed on the backs of Ocean City buses next season.

Council, planning com. will have second joint session

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Nov. 25, 2022) Members of the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council are gearing up to come together again next month to discuss, and perhaps solve, some pressing developments.

The groups are set to pick up where they left off from a two-hour joint session on Sept. 27, when they discussed updates to the comprehensive plan, extension of a sign ordinance downtown, proposed housing code revisions, and a handful of other code changes before time ran out.

The next meeting, set Dec. 13, will begin with an open discussion and dive into updates from the last session.

New items, according to the agenda council members reviewed at their last work session on Nov. 15, include discussions on LED lighting,

parking, maximum building heights, the city’s site plan appeal process, pyramidal zoning, and more. Several of the items were accompanied by question marks asking if council members wished to address them.

City Manager Terry McGean said the meeting, like last time, will have a set two-hour mark and will be cut off when the time is up regardless of whether the discussions are finished.

The meetings have been a long time coming, as the mayor and council had not met publicly with members of the planning commission for years before the September meeting. The bodies work together on certain matters and a disconnect was obvious on some matters.

The feedback from the first meeting was positive, though, and members of both groups were eager to keep the dialogue going at the end.

City wants to spread message

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will get the data.

Councilman Tony DeLuca, who sits on the committee, pushed to reserve 12 rear bus spaces for the “Walk Smart” ads. As chairman of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, he said it is important to get the walk smart message out there, especially since there were several pedestrian

incidents just this past summer.

“Last year was not a good year for pedestrians, crosswalks. We’ve got to institute it,” he said.

The contract with Gateway covers advertising for all transit vehicles. The company will sell space to customers who will place ads on the sides, fronts, backs, tops and other spots on buses and trams.

Resort council clears way for golf course renovations

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Nov. 25, 2022) Ahead of formulating a request for larger expenses from the capital improvement plan next fiscal year, Eagles Landing Golf Course officials have received approval to use money they already expect to receive to complete some minor renovations.

At a work session on Nov. 15, the City Council unanimously approved a request from Golf Superintendent Joe Perry to use nearly $212,000 to pay for various projects at the cityowned course.

In response to a question from Councilman John Gehrig, Perry and Budget Manager Jennie Knapp explained that because the golf course is supported by an enterprise fund — a self-funded account separate from the general fund — staff must get approval from council members to pay expenses that were not budgeted.

The golf course had a profit in fiscal 2022 of nearly $500,000, and carries an unrestricted fund balance of $563,910. Perry said the nearly $212,000 sought for four projects

Correction

A story in the Nov. 18, 2022 edition about a petition to bring the abandonment of a piece of land downtown to a referendum stated that the land was an alley. This is not completely correct. The land is a 21-foot right-of-way that includes a 16-foot alley known as Washington Lane between 14th and 15th streets on Baltimore Avenue.

will come from the fund balance.

Broken down, $100,000 will be allocated to improvements to the back of the clubhouse, which includes replacement of two windows and tweaks to the the rear entrance; the clubhouse circle will be paved for $35,000; $54,000 will be used for permitting costs for phases three and four of the golf course master plan; and a little more than $22,000 will be used to replace a 10-year-old beverage cart.

Perry said bids were received recently for the clubhouse repairs and that the $100,000 total should cover the cost. He added that he is still waiting on official estimate for the paving, but believes the $35,000 should be enough. On the permitting costs, Perry said city staff are finalizing approvals with the proper regulatory agencies and will be coming back with a larger request for the CIP for other expenses when the time comes. As for the beverage cart, Perry said the old one was deteriorating badly and a new one was needed, as food and beverage service is important to ensuring revenues for the course.

Perry and his staff have been working on the golf course master plan, which details updates to the more than 30-year-old course that he says have beene desperately needed for some time.

All projects/purchases have been vetted with positive response from the Finance and Budget Directors and will comply with the Town’s established procurement procedures; therefore, staff is also requesting flexibility with the final spend total based upon finalized pricing obtained through those processes.

MALLORY PANUSKA/OCEAN CITY TODAY Golfers play in the distance on the city-owned Eagles Landing Golf Course off Route 611. Ocean City Council members recently approved several minor renovation projects to be paid for from the course’s fund balance.

By Mallory Panuska Staff Writer

(Nov. 25, 2022) The passing of the torch from Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to Wes Moore could pay off for Ocean City’s bus fleet.

At a Transportation Committee meeting last Thursday, Public Works Director Hal Adkins said officials are toying with the idea of asking for five articulating, or “artic” buses, in fiscal 2024.

The 60-foot articulating buses are

20 feet larger than regular buses and look as though they are held together with an accordion contraption. They are designed to increase ridership without upping fleet and driver numbers. The city currently has six in operation and plans were in place to get another two.

But with the change in top state leadership, Adkins said there is a chance to snag more. He said Moore, who was elected Nov. 8, is more focused on public transit than Hogan,

much like former Gov. Parris Glendening, who served from 1995 to 2003.

“Now that we’re transitioning from Hogan to Gov. Moore, if you look at his platform and you realize he will be more heavily weighed toward mass transit, similar to Glendening, the opportunity may present itself for a larger ask than we have historically gotten — two per year,” Adkins said of the artic buses. “That’s why we are

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at the downtown terminal on South Division Street. The city could be adding more of the larger

Shopper’s Fair gifts range from honey to wrought iron

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Nov. 25, 2022) The 40th annual Ocean City Holiday Shopper’s Fair opens today and runs through Sunday at the convention center on 40th Street.

“I am expecting just over 120 vendors,” said event organizer Melanie Collins, who went on to list a varied assortment of products these vendors will be providing: “Honey products, pet items and treats, wrought iron and flags, oil paintings, photography, Christmas decor, jewelry, German roasted nuts, sports memorabilia, LED signs, etc.”

“This show is a great mixture of all kinds of items and gifts for sale all in the same building,” she said.

The event has grown since its inception in 1983, when it only drew a few thousand visitors. Last year, about

8,000 guests attended the fair over the three days it was held. Collins said about the same, if not more, are expected to attend this weekend.

Several nonprofit organizations will participate as well, including Delmarva Cat Connection, Town Cats, and Marine Corps League for Toys for Tots.

In addition, there will be children’s activities, a food court and lounge for non-shoppers or for those who need to take a break while perusing vendors’ booths.

Santa will also be at the fair, which will take place Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $3 for the weekend. Youth 13 and under get in free.

For more information, call 410723-8605 or email mcollins@oceancitymd.gov.

OC could get more artic buses

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going to go for the five to see if it’s available to us.”

He said the request is “kind of unheard of” given that the larger buses cost $800,000 each, but he sees an opportunity, and hopes that staff will jump on board with local matching funds if the chance arises.

“If we’re lucky and fortunate enough to say, ‘Hey, you got it guys, you’re getting five,’ we’re going to need to come up with a match, which I strongly suggest you do at that time,” Adkins said.

Mayor Rick Meehan, who serves as chairman of the Transportation Committee, wholeheartedly agreed.

“It has a ripple effect,” he said of adding larger buses to the fleet. “… The number of deployments, the number of drivers, the availability, the dependability, and the load carrying capacity, all of those things are on the positive side of having additional artic buses.”

The transit department, like most departments and industries, has struggled significantly with bus driver staffing since covid. The shortage has put a strain on deployments, resulting in long wait times and burnt-out employees. The issues got so bad last summer that the drivers were threatening to strike before the Fourth of July without some sort of relief. Officials responded with bonuses to keep the existing drivers on and try and recruit more, which kept the fleets going. The overall numbers, though, never reached pre-covid levels.

Along with the artics, which Adkins said put a dent in the low staff issue by accommodating more passengers with fewer drivers, officials may also ask the state for some regular buses.

Transit Manager Rob Shearman explained that some of the existing buses will be retired, but a possibility exists to add more inexpensively, which can be part of the request for the artics.

The annual Holiday Shopper’s Fair will take place this weekend at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street.

‘Holiday Wrappings’ lunch, fashion show supports ACS

(Nov. 25, 2022) Hundreds of women – and some men – will come together on Tuesday, Dec. 6, for the American Cancer Society’s annual “Holiday Wrappings” Fashion Show and Luncheon at the Ocean City convention center.

“It’s a premiere women’s event in Ocean City – 600 women supporting a cause to fight cancer,” said event Chair Dawne Pappas. “It’s a fun day to network and support a great cause.”

Check-in time is 10 a.m. at the 40th Street venue. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by a fashion show.

The fashion show, organized by CraZy LadyZ!’s owner Jan Patterson, features a runway and will highlight merchandise from shops such as CraZy LadyZ!, Monkee’s of Ocean City, Ish Boutique, Magnolia Rifle, Bomshell Boutique, Bruder Hill, Southern Exposure, Beach Gypsy, Madison Avenue Boutique, Patty Jean’s, Heart of Gold Kids, Blushing Beauty Boutique and Sandals Bridal.

There will also be silent and chance auctions, and a 2022 BMW X1 (or $20,000) raffle.

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The spirit table, where guests will pay $20 for a bottle of alcohol, is sponsored by Seacrets.

Guests also will be able to pick a sweet treat at the cupcake table, sponsored by Baked Dessert Cafe in Berlin and Park Place Jewelers, for $10. Purchasers will receive a gift card worth at least $10 for their purchase.

An online auction opens Dec. 1 and ends Dec. 13. Bid on items at https://go.rallyup.com/holidaywrappingsauction2022.

The deadline to purchase tickets for “Holiday Wrappings,” which cost $50 per person, is Monday, Nov. 28. Visit https://acsdelmarva.ticketleap.com/holidaywrappings/ to purchase tickets and for more information. Follow on Facebook: @ACSHolidayWrappings.

A little more than 600 guests attended last year, helping to raise $75,000 for the ACS Hope Lodge in Baltimore, where many cancer patients on the lower Eastern Shore frequent during their battle against the disease.

The Hope Lodge is expanding and the funds raised during the 2021 luncheon will sponsor a kitchen area

The American Cancer Society’s annual “Holiday Wrappings” Fashion Show and Luncheon will take place on Dec. 6 at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street.

Pocomoke to host 50th Christmas parade

posted at www.pocomokechristmasparade.com.

(Nov. 25, 2022) The City of Pocomoke is set to host one of Maryland’s largest nighttime Christmas parades on Monday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. Decorations have been hung on light poles all along the parade route, and a huge star has been hung on the flagpole in downtown Pocomoke. Homeowners all along Market Street will have their homes decorated for this annual extravaganza.

This year’s event will again feature many decorated floats representing churches, schools, civic clubs, and commercial organizations. High school bands from across the region will entertain the crowd with a host of holiday selections.

Also featured will be marching units, fire companies and beauty queens, with Santa Claus riding in his place of honor at the rear of the parade.

All entries will be vying for trophies and cash prizes in many different categories. Professional judges, including the Atlantic States Judges Association, will select the winners. Awards will be sent out following the parade, and a list of winners will be

The parade will begin at the corner of Market and 14th Streets. It will then travel north on Market Street past the reviewing stand that will be located at Clarke Avenue and Market. The parade will disband at the Pocomoke River. Santa Claus is expected to arrive downtown no later than 9:30 p.m.

Although the downtown area is the preferred viewing location for most of the expected over 2,000 spectators, spots all along Market Street offer good vantage points to view the

event, organizers said. Parking is at a premium in the downtown area, and spectators are urged to arrive early.

Parking will be prohibited along Market Street starting at 5 p.m. Market Street from Old Virginia Road to 14th Street will be closed at 4:30 p.m. for parade staging. The remainder of Market Street will be closed at 6 p.m. Parking in Cypress Park will not be permitted after 5 p.m. as the band buses will use this area for parking.

Officers from the Pocomoke City Police Department will be assisted by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office,

Maryland State Police, Ocean City Police including their mounted patrol, Worcester County Fire Police, members of the ROTC and other departments to provide traffic and crowd control.

This Pocomoke event has been an Eastern Shore tradition since the early 1970s. A

In case of inclement weather, the parade will be postponed until Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. For more information about the parade, go to pocomokechristmasparade.com or the Facebook page, Pocomoke Christmas Parade.

Funds to pediatric cancer research

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at the facility.

It offers free lodging for cancer patients and a caregiver, and transportation to treatment at Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland Hospital.

Pappas said this year’s luncheon will benefit American Cancer Society’s pediatric cancer research.

“We’re putting our money toward pediatric cancer research because children cannot be treated the same

as adults,” Pappas said.

In 2022, 10,470 youth are expected to be diagnosed with childhood cancer (birth to age 14), according to the American Cancer Society. Leukemia is the number one cancer.

Pappas added that the death rate has declined by 71 percent since 1970, and that cancer is the second leading cause of death in children behind accidents.

For adolescents (ages 15-19), 5,480 will be diagnosed with cancer this

year. The death rate, Pappas noted, has declined 61 percent since 1970.

The event’s presenting sponsors are TidalHealth and Atlantic General Hospital’s John H. “Jack” Burbage Jr. Regional Cancer Center. Other sponsorships are still available.

Contact Pappas at 443-880-2310, dpappo@aol.com or Debbie White of the ACS at debbie.white@cancer.org to become a sponsor.

To learn more about the American Cancer Society, visit www.cancer.org.

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O-Cedar Microfiber Twist Mop

Cleaning Buckets

Hand/dish soap

Paper towels

Fabuloso (lavender scented) Brooms/dust pan

Toilet paper Bleach

Liquid laundry detergent

Hand Sanitizer

Clorox/Lysol Wipes

Contractor sized trash bags Kitchen trash bags

ITEMS NEEDED REGULARLY FOR WCHS

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PET CARE

Cat/dog beds

Fleece blankets

Cat litter – scoopable or wood pellets

Puppy training pads

Snuggle safe heating discs

Kitten nursing bottles

Small ceramic water bowls

Disposable food bowls

Dog waste bags

OTHER

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of the head with the handgun and his car and personal items were taken.

The man was taken to TidalHealth in Salisbury with non-life-threatening injuries.

Ocean City police quickly located the stolen vehicle at a convenience store on N. Division Street, but as they attempted to stop it, the car fled north on Philadelphia along with two other vehicles, police said.

The three vehicles crossed the Route 50 bridge heading west when police brought one car to a halt in West Ocean City by using stopsticks.

According to police, the driver, Jaquawn Daney, ran but was soon found by Worcester County Sheriff’s Office personnel, who turned him over to Ocean City Police arrest.

Police later determined that the

in downtown carjacking case

vehicle Daney was driving was an unreported stolen vehicle from Somerset Street in Ocean City.

Ocean City Police officers did not continue to go after the remaining two vehicles, as allied law enforcement agencies picked up the pursuit .

The vehicle that was carjacked was stopped by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office and the driver, identified as Juvenile #1, was arrested.

The third vehicle crashed and caught fire in Dorchester County.

Cambridge Police Department re-

ported that three juveniles fled the vehicle just after the crash and were arrested by officers from the Cambridge Police Department.

During the investigation in Ocean City, officers discovered that several other vehicles parked in the same area had been broken into and that a handgun had been taken from one of them.

Cambridge Police officers reportedly recovered that weapon from Juvenile #2 alo along with other stolen personal items.

Numerous personal items were also recovered from both the suspects and the vehicles involved, and police traced the property to vehicle breakins in the Ocean City and Baltimore areas.

Through a coordinated effort between the Ocean City Police Depart-

ment and several allied law enforcement agencies, the following five arrests were made:

Jaquawn Lashawn Daney, 19, Baltimore: armed robbery, robbery, carjacking, theft of property with value at least $25,000 but less than $100,000, reckless endangerment, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and two counts of motor vehicle theft.

Daney was seen by a Maryland District Court commissioner and was transferred to the Worcester County Jail to be held without bail.

Juvenile #1, 15, Baltimore: is currently in custody in Wicomico County for crimes committed within Wicomico County. Charges are pending for crimes committed in Ocean City.

Juvenile #2, 17, Baltimore: was waived to adult status and charged with the armed robbery, robbery, carjacking, theft of property with a value at least $25,000 but less than $100,000, reckless endangerment, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, motor vehicle theft and multiple weapons violations, including possession of a stolen firearm.

Juvenile #2 was seen by Maryland District Court Commissioner and was transferred to the Worcester County Jail to be held without bail.

Juvenile #3, 14, Baltimore County: was apprehended in Dorchester County and was released to a parent by Cambridge Police Department.

Juvenile #4, 12, Baltimore: was apprehended in Dorchester County and released to a parent by Cambridge Police Department.

Jaquawn Daney

OCPD charge two men with multiple thefts from vehicles

(Nov. 25, 2022) The Ocean City Police Department has charged two men with multiple thefts from motor vehicles in June.

During the morning hours of June 11, the Ocean City Police Department investigated 21 complaints about thefts from motor vehicles in the area of 26th Street to 28th Street on the bayside of Ocean City. Throughout the course of the investigations, the Ocean City Police found that 22 unlocked vehicles were entered.

Some vehicles had items stolen from them while other vehicles were just rummaged through.

Officers were able to gather surveillance footage in the area that helped them to develop a description of the suspects involved. The Ocean City Police Departments Forensic Services Unit then processed most of the vehicles involved for fingerprints.

From those latent fingerprints, the investigation revealed two “known” fingerprint matches — those of Leon Spry Jr. and Josiah Bolden.

Police said Spry and Bolden also matched the features and characteristics of the suspects seen on the video surveillance pulling on door handles of vehicles on June 11.

Spry, 18, of East New Market,

Maryland was charged with multiple counts of rogue and vagabond, theft $1,500 to under $25,000, six counts of theft $100 to under $1,500 and seven counts of theft less than $100.

Spry was seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner and was held without bail.

Bolden, 18, of Federalsburg, Maryland was also charged multiple counts of rogue and vagabond, theft $1,500 to under $25,500, six counts of theft $100 to under $1,500 and six counts of theft less than $100.

Bolden is being held in the Caroline County Detention Center on unrelated charges.

In following up on the case, the Ocean City Police Department encouraged anyone who believes their vehicle has been broken into to report it, even if they left their vehicle unlocked. Sometimes people do not report the break-ins because they may believe they are at fault, police said.

By contacting the department, police can get an accurate account of incidents occurring in Ocean City and if possible recover the stolen property.

Police also reminded residents that if they see something suspicious, or have concerns about possible See

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Last collection day Nov. 30 for Kiwanis coat, toy drives

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Nov. 25, 2022) The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City has been collecting toys and coats each Wednesday in November for those in need.

“Coats are overwhelming for ladies, but adult men and children are needed,” said David J. Landis Sr., public relations committee and chair of the Kiwanis toy drive. “Toys are slower than in past years … We get toys for younger kids, but items for older children are very rare.”

The final day to donate is Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. until noon. Drop off toys and coats to Kiwanis members at the Ocean Pines Community Center parking lot.

Coats will go to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Ocean City, Diakonia in West Ocean City, Joseph House of Salisbury, HALO (Hope & Life Outreach) in Snow Hill, and Worcester County Youth & Family Counseling Services of Berlin, which will distribute them as well.

Toys will be delivered to Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity).

The Toy Drive started in 2012, according to Landis. The Coat Drive began via a challenge from another Kiwanis Club in Millsboro, Delaware, in 2016. The Ocean Pines-Ocean City Club kept the drive going after it won the challenge, Landis said.

For more information, contact Landis at djlandissr@gmail.com or 410-641-7330.

Multiple theft charges for men

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criminal activity occurring in Ocean City, to contact the department, either by calling its Tip Line at 410520-5136, emailing the tip to crimetips@oceancitymd.gov or by calling the police department directly at 410-723-6610.

CROSSWORD

PHOTO COURTESY DAVID LANDIS SR.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City has been collecting toys and coats each Wednesday in November for those in need.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

You have an energy to release this week, Aries. But you are not sure if the world is ready for you. Don’t expect the same reaction from everyone when you interact.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Something in your life that seems ordinary on the surface can turn into something that is rather special. Taurus. Keep your eyes peeled for every possibility.

GEMINI

– May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, all of the fanfare you are about to receive can make it seem like you are the most popular person on the planet. Revel in the attention while you have it.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Sometimes the less traveled path can take you to some pretty special places, Cancer. Don’t be so quick to rule out opportunities that are right in front of you.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Start evaluating personal habits that may be holding you back, Leo. Upon closer examination, you may discover that there are some things you can easily change for the better.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, much to your relief, your hard work could start paying off very soon. It has been a long time coming, so enjoy any rewards that come from your efforts.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Consider a partnership that falls into your lap, Libra. It may provide you with some new social and business connections. There’s a lot of opportunity coming down the pike.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, it is alright to desire some quiet, but too much excitement is surrounding you lately for things to settle down just yet. Ride this wave a little longer.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

A week full of possibilities and positivity lies ahead for you, Sagittarius. The only question is, “what are you going to do with it?” Bring a friend for the ride.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, no matter how much work you have on your plate, rest assured that you have all of the resources available to get things done successfully.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

The stars are interested in showering you with plenty of love right now, Aquarius. This could be one of the most enjoyable weeks you’ve had in quite a while.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Romance could bloom this week if you are interested, Pisces. You also may be able to solidify an existing relationship.

Plenty of activities planned in Berlin for holiday season

(Nov. 25, 2022) Downtown Berlin on Main Street will offer a variety of holiday happenings beginning this Friday and continuing through New Year’s Eve. Following are the events with descriptions, dates and times.

Ice sculptures & tree lighting

Holiday events begin with the “Ice Ice Berlin” and Tree Lighting on Friday from 5-9 p.m. The Ice Sculptures are sponsored by local businesses.

The 37 ice sculptures will be placed in front of the sponsoring businesses.

At 5:45 p.m., Seaside Dance Academy students will perform in front of the Atlantic Hotel and at 6 p.m.

Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall will light the large Christmas tree in front of the hotel. The evening is free to attend and includes free parking and leashed pets are also welcome. Berlin shops will also be open late.

Berlin Christmas parade Thursday, Dec. 1

Berlin’s annual Christmas Parade will begin at 7 p.m. at The Berlin Welcome Center, then run north to the Berlin Fire Company.

There will be over 80 floats, dancers, firetrucks, Santa and more. Berlin’s even is billed as the largest holiday parade on the Eastern Shore.

The parade judging stand will be located on West/Baker Street near the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. The emcee will be Big Al Reno.

Free carriage rides

Another annual Berlin holiday tradition is free horse-and-carriage rides, which will be available on Main Street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 10 and 11 and Dec. 17 and 18.

Meet Santa – December Saturdays & Sundays

Santa Claus will be in Berlin to hear children’s holiday wishes at the Kringle Kottage located at the Taylor House Museum on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26; and both Saturday and Sunday on

Dec. 3 and 4; Dec. 10 and 11 and Dec. 17 & 18.

Merry Marketplace

Saturdays, (Nov. 26 through Dec. 24)

The Merry Marketplace is located at the Berlin Commons on Jefferson Street and will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following Saturdays: Nov. 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Dec. 17, and Dec. 24.

New Year’s Eve ball drops

Sponsored by The Town of Berlin and The Berlin Main Street Program, New Year’s Eve in Berlin will welcome in 2023 with two celebrations and ball drops. Each celebration will

Buckingham Presbyterian’s float entry for Berlin’s 50th annual Christmas parade in 2021 featured wide-eyed children accompanied by the Grinch. The 2022 parade will take place on Dec. 1.

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BAYVIEW BAR & GRILLE

2nd Floor Residence Inn

61st Street, Ocean City

KONO NATION

Seacrets: Sat., Nov. 26, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

410-723-2222 / www.ResidenceInnOC.com

Nov. 25: Karaoke w/Donnie, 6-9 p.m.

Nov. 26: Jerrol Pennerman, 6-9 p.m.

Nov. 27: Bar Bingo, 6-8 p.m.

PICKLE’S PUB

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

Nov. 25: Beats by Styler, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Nov. 26: Rouge Citizens, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Nov. 27: Beats by Styler, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Nov. 28: Karaoke w/Wood, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Nov. 29: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Nov. 30: Beats by Styler, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Dec. 1: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

SEACRETS

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

Nov. 25: No Cover!, ALL DAY.; The Malones, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Tuff, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; Liquid A, 9 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Nov. 26: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; Kono

BEATS BY WAX

Pickle’s Pub: Thur., Dec. 1, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Nation, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

Nov. 27: No Cover!, ALL DAY; Football Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.

Dec. 1: No Cover!, ALL DAY; Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.

Bidding open until Dec. 11 for WCAC’s silent auction

(Nov. 25, 2022) In efforts to raise funds to support the Arts Scholarship program for local students, the Worcester County Arts Council is hosting a silent auction featuring a variety of original artwork, donated by local artists.

All auction items are on display at the Worcester County Arts Council’s Gallery and are available for bidding until Dec. 11.

Auction artwork may be purchased at “Buy Now” prices.

Winners will be notified on Dec. 12.

The gallery, located at 6 Jefferson Street, is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Auction items may also be viewed and purchased on Friday, Nov. 25, from 5-8 p.m. during the “Ice, Ice Berlin & Tree Lighting” celebration.

In June of 2022, the Arts Council awarded a total of $10,000 to five Worcester County students in support of their artistic goals.

For more information about the Arts Scholarship program, visit www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org.

The Worcester County Arts Council is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support, promote, and encourage visual, performing, and literary arts in Worcester County.

As designated by the Maryland State Arts Council County arts agency, the

Worcester County Arts Council is committed to fostering the excellence, diversity, and vitality of arts, artists, and arts organizations and increasing access to the arts for all members of our community.

The Worcester County Arts Council is funded by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council and supported by memberships, donations, and local sponsorships.

Berlin Christmas parade on Dec. 1

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begin with laser light shows, one at 5:15 p.m. and the second at 11 p.m.

For little kids: Laser show at 5:15 p.m. and the New Year’s ball drops at 6 p.m.

Big Kids: There will be live music as DJs Big Al Reno and Schwab lead the crowd to dance 2022 away while a laser show brings the New Year’s ball down at midnight.

Live music will be provided from 6:30-9:30 p.m. followed by a dance party on Main Street from 10 p.m. until midnight. The traditional New Year’s ball drop will be at midnight.

Submission deadline Nov. 30 for Ocean City Film Festival

(Nov. 25, 2022) The seventh annual Ocean City Film Festival will return to the resort March 3-6, and is accepting entries for the festival with an extended deadline as a courtesy to area filmmakers.

The extended deadline is Nov. 30.

“Though we have a comfortable amount of submissions already for next year’s festival, this extension will hopefully accommodate a number of filmmakers,” B.L Strang-Moya, Film Festival Creative Director, said. “The Maryland Film Festival recently announced their 25th season will be postponed until 2024. We hope to inspire filmmakers to turn to smaller festivals like us in the region.”

Final deadline fees apply. However, waiver codes are available for students and where needed by request at OceanCityFilmFest@gmail.com. Complete rules and entry forms are posted at https://filmfreeway.com/OceanCityFil mFestival.

Hosted by the Art League of Ocean City, the festival was founded in 2017 and has become a recognized annual event that attracts international, national, and regional artists working in film.

In 2021, the festival was named a member of the Sundance Industry Office, a testament to its rapid growth and reach.

The festival creates both community engagement and networking opportunities for filmmakers at all levels in their careers.

The festival in 2023 will screen approximately 70 films from around the world in local venues, with exclusive premieres of locally-produced films, plus receptions, happy hours, morning coffee get-togethers, and an awards ceremony.

The festival will accept submissions for narrative short, narrative feature, documentary short, and documentary feature films.

From these four categories, the Film Festival jury will specially curate film showcases based on common themes.

Submissions will be judged by a panel, and filmmakers will be notified of acceptance into the festival in January.

General information about the Film Festival is available at OCMDfilmfestival.com.

Funding for past festivals has come from The Town of Ocean City and the Maryland Film Office as well as private individuals and businesses.

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

Giving Tuesday will support 124 nonprofits

(Nov. 25, 2022) The Lower Shore’s Giving Tuesday event will feature a record-breaking 124 nonprofits during the 24-hour online giving event.

Held each year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, this year’s event falls on Nov. 29, but donors can begin scheduling their gifts now.

The local campaign, known as The Shore Gives More, is hosted by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and assists nonprofits serving Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties with fundraising efforts.

The online donation portal features an easy way for donors to quickly learn about the individual nonprofits and make as many or as few donations as they like in one easy online checkout.

“The campaign has grown greatly in just seven years. In 2015 the local

campaign started with 23 nonprofits and raised just under $7,500, but by 2021 it grew to $300,000 raised for 120 area nonprofits in a single day,” said Community Foundation President Erica Joseph. “This year marks the largest number of nonprofits to participate in the campaign.”

Donors can rest easy knowing that the gifts they make will go to the charities of their choice and will also make a local impact.

The campaign carefully vets each participating organization to ensure current tax-exempt status and service to the Lower Shore area.

“The generosity of our local community is what enables area nonprofits to increase their impact on the Lower Eastern Shore,” Joseph said. “Each gift made to a nonprofit on Giving Tuesday makes a difference

Dining Guide

p.m. Happy hour drink specials and $10 eats, Everyday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

■ DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND

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

for the area we call home.”

Nonprofits are given access to online fundraising platforms, marketing campaigns, and incentive prizes.

Software purchased by the Community Foundation allows donors to schedule their gifts in advance of the event and allows supporters the option of donating to multiple nonprofits at once.

The Community Foundation provides the services at no-cost to the nonprofits. Nonprofits cover standard credit card processing fees.

“The campaign is truly a collaborative effort,” Joseph said. “Each nonprofit works hard to make their fundraising goals a reality, and months of preparations are put in before the big day. Our primary sponsors, Shore United Bank and 47 ABC, provide invaluable support which al-

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

■ PURPLE MOOSE SALOON

108 S. Boardwalk between Caroline and Talbot streets

Full bar

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

lows the event to be a success.”

To learn more about the Shore Gives More Giving Tuesday campaign visit www.ShoreGivesMore.org.

As leaders, grant makers, and stewards of philanthropy, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore connects people who care to causes that matter for the common good of the Lower Eastern Shore.

It is a 501c3 nonprofit with an inspiring history of fostering charitable endeavors, and has provided $100 million in grants and scholarships to the local community since 1984.

It collaborates with individuals, families, and businesses to match their charitable interests with community needs and strengthen local nonprofits through grants and resources.

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NORI SUSHI BAR & GRILL

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

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

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

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE

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

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

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

■ COASTAL SALT

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

$$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

New American restaurant. Local seafood.

Closed Monday through Wednesday; Open Thursday through Sunday starting 8 a.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT

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

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

American style local restaraunt serving seafood, steaks, and chefs specials. Check out the off season weekday specials. Early bird; Tues. through Sat, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Happy Hour; Tues through Sat, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with food and drink specials.

Closed Mondays. Open Tues.,-Fri. at 2 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 11:30 a.m. Dine-in, Carry out. Ordering online www.coinspuboc.com.

■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR

Oceanfront and 17th St. in Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, www.coralreefrestaurant.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

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

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

■ OCEAN BITES

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

Kid’s menu. Two locations. Ice cream, lemonades, pizza, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, wraps, wings, tenders, burger, baskets. Open daily. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

■ PAPI’S TACO JOINT

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

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

Try the new Authentic Mexican restaurant open 7 days a week. Weekdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and weekends, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. With a family atmosphere you can enjoy build your own street taco’s with a sheet table side with their home-made authentic salsas. Serving foods such as little cravings, Papi’s trio guacamole, Queso Fundido and choice of salsas, salads, bowls, soups, main dishes and desserts. Also, brunch, gluten free and vegan menus. Happy Hour: Monday through Friday, 3-5 p.m. with beer, wines, cocktails and specialty signature drinks. Dine in or order online for your carryout.

■ PICKLES PUB

706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4891, www.picklesoc.com

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

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

■ PIZZA MAMBO

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

$$ | Kids’ menu

Serving pizzas with homemade crust,

■ 32 PALM

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

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

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

■ MARLIN MOON

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

$$

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

■ SEACRETS

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

$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

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

■ BAHAMAS’S CRABSHACK CARRYOUT & OUTLET

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

Seafood, crabs selected by weight, sandwiches and dinners. Seafood, chicken, homemade soups, crab cakes, steamed shrimp, clams, soft crabs, scallops, oysters and snow crab claws. Open daily at 10 a.m. Closed Tuesdays.

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SOPHIA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT PIZZERIA

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

$$ | Kids’ menu

Appetizers, salads, subs, soup of the day. Specialty pizzas, calzones and low-carb alternatives, Italian entrées. A la carte fresh vegetables, homemade desserts. Open daily, 11:30 a.m. Call for take-out or delivery by Door Dash and Uber Eats.

■ COASTAL

SMOKEHOUSE

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

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

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

■ OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistro

12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-801-1111, www.occhopsticks.com

$$ | Beer | Premium Sake

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

■ OC EATERIES

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

$-$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar

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

DOWNTOWN

WEST OCEAN CITY

Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net.

Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.

Fri., Nov. 25

40TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPERS FAIR

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring more than 120 vendors, food court, children’s activities and face painting. Admission cost is $3 for the weekend and free to those 12 and younger. 410-723-8605, mcollins@oceancitymd.gov

ICE ICE BERLIN & TREE LIGHTING

Historic Downtown Berlin, 124 N. Main St., 5-9 p.m. Featuring 30+ lighted ice sculptures, Seaside Dance Academy performance at 5:45 p.m., tree lighting at 6 p.m., horse drawn carriage rides, OC Pipes & Drums performances and Santa. BerlinMainStreet.com.

CANDLELIGHT TOURS - HOLIDAYS AT THE MUSEUM

Calvin B. Taylor House, 208 N. Main St., Berlin, 5-7 p.m. The self-guided, candlelight tour will give participants a glimpse of life in the past. Support the museum with a purchase of hot chocolate for sale in front of Taylor Bank. www.TaylorHouseMuseum.org

Sat., Nov. 26

40TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPERS

itage Center, 10223 Trappe Road, Berlin, 1-3 p.m. Museum tours, children’s activities, holiday refreshments and a book signing with Al (Hondo) Handy. His book, “Defying Expectations: Family, Sports & Recreation,” will be for sale. 410-641-0638

FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET

Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 9 a.m. to noon. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Open to the public.

FREE PLATFORM TENNIS LESSONS

Saturdays - Ocean Pines Racquet Center, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, 9:30 a.m. All abilities welcome and equipment will be provided.

oppaddle2020@gmail.com or 516-5080313.

Sun., Nov. 27

40TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPERS FAIR

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring more than 120 vendors, food court, children’s activities and face painting. Admission cost is $3 for the weekend and free to those 12 and younger. 410-723-8605, mcollins@oceancitymd.gov

50TH ANNUAL POCOMOKE CHRISTMAS PARADE

Market Street & 14th Street, Pocomoke City, 7-9:30 p.m. Beginning at Market and 14th streets, the parade will travel north on Market Street to the Pocomoke River. Rain date is Nov. 29. pocomokechristmasparade.com or Facebook Pocomoke Christmas Parade

HOBBIES CLUB ‘CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP’

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1p.m. Wrapping up the program and sending participants home with great resources and tools to continue their creative writing journey. For ages 6 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

WRITING FOR WELLNESS

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30 p.m. Writing about stressful experiences like illness, may boost health and psychological well-being. Group uses exercises to stimulate creative expression. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY OF BERLINGROUP #169

Atlantic General Hospital - Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. T.O.P.S. is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157

DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ladies who love to sing invited. Mary, 410-629-9383 or Carol, 302-2427062.

make an online donation and a raffle for a watercolor by Grace McFarren: www.mdcoastalbays.org. Ocean Downs is providing each attendee with a $10 voucher for slots.

STORY TIME ‘SHAPES’

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and fun. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

STORY TIME ‘SHEEP’

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

OC KNITTING GROUP

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Bring whatever project you are working on. The group welcomes drop-ins and new members. They are making winter accessories that are available at the library for those in need. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-524-1818

BEACH HEROES-OC

Tuesdays - Volunteer beach clean-up group meets from 9-10 a.m., year-round. Trash bags, grippers and gloves provided. Check the Facebook page “Beach Heroes-OC” for weekly meeting locations. All are welcome.

DELMARVA DANCING

FAIR

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring more than 120 vendors, food court, children’s activities and face painting. Admission cost is $3 for the weekend and free to those 12 and younger. 410-723-8605, mcollins@oceancitymd.gov

MEET SANTA

Calvin B. Taylor House, 208 N. Main St., Berlin, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet Santa at Kringle Kottage located on Main Street and West Street on the grounds of the Calvin B. Taylor Museum. BerlinMainStreet.com.

MERRY MARKETPLACE IN BRRRLIN

The Buzz Meadery, 21 Jefferson St., Berlin, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sip and shop. Many of the Berlin Farmers Market vendors will be participating in Merry Marketplace at The Berlin Commons Buzz Meadery on Jefferson Street.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AND BOOK SIGNING

Germantown School Community Her-

ST. PAUL’S BY-THE-SEA WELCOMES

DEACON

ALISHA KING

St. Paul’s by-the Sea Episcopal Church, 302 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, 10-11:30 a.m. Reverend Alisha King, a vocational deacon for the Diocese of Easton, will be coming to St. Paul’s by-the-Sea beginning the First Sunday of Advent on Nov. 27. www.stpaulsbythesea.org

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

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

Mon., Nov. 28

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR 30TH ANNUAL SANTA’S OPEN CHARITY EVENT ‘Ocean Pines Golf Club, 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines. To be held on Dec. 10. Support BBBSES. Bring an unwrapped gift for a child between 6-17 years. Sponsorships and team spots: www.shorebiglittle.org/events, golf4kids@shorebiglittle.org, 410-5432447

Tues., Nov. 29

WSW 2ND ANNUAL DELICIOUS DECEMBER Women Supporting Women, 1320 Belmont Ave., Salisbury. 2nd Annual Delicious December online auction to coincide with Shore Gives More Giving Tuesday. To raise funds for WSW. https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?auctionId=341 698745, 410-548-7880

ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY ‘GIVING TUESDAY’

Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th St. Free coffee, baked goods and tours, 9:30-11 a.m.; create greeting cards, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; create ornaments, 1-5 p.m.; and “Wine and Design,” 4-6 p.m. ShoreGivesMore.org/ArtLeagueofOceanCity

GIVING TUESDAY WITH THE MARYLAND COASTAL BAYS PROGRAM

Ocean Downs Casino Poseidon Pub, 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about coastal bay programs,

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

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY

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

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

Tuesdays - Berlin Congregation of Jeho-

BOOKKEEPER

Accounting firm in Ocean City, MD seeking full-time Bookkeeper. Position will be responsible for maintaining multiple client accounts on a monthly basis. Previous accounting experience preferred but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate.

Please email your resume to cpa@cgcpa.pro References will be requested.

Small Engine Mechanic. Year-round. Competitive wages. 443-754-1047

Coastal Cuts, a New Family Salon in West Ocean City, is looking for talented Hair Stylists. Must be Maryland licensed. Interested? Call 410-390-3916

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

410-289-4902 ask for Suzanne.

Year-Round Studio Rental, 32nd Street, OC. $1200/month plus utilities. No pets. Available now. 410-524-0295

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

Roommate Wanted for House in Selbyville. Large private bedroom with private bath. $850/mo. w/$850 sec. dep. 240-372-5944

Seeking Roommate Bayview Estates, Selbyville. 5.7 miles to beach. Includes utilities & internet. Shared kitchen, W/D, living room, outdoor space, POOL. VERY CLEAN. $850/ month. 302-4485516

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

COMMERCIAL

AUTOMOTIVE

Admin. Assistant/ Receptionist

Accounting firm seeking front desk Admin. Assistant/Receptionist. Full-time, year-round position. Some Saturdays Feb.-April. Please email your resume to cpa@cgcpa.pro References will be requested.

MISC. FOR SALE

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

SERVICES

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

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

SERVICES

Ocean Pines Handyman is offering free estimates to the Ocean Pines community during leaf removal season. We also will service Berlin, Ocean City, Salisbury, Dagsboro and any location within a 30-mile radius from Ocean Pines. Book your free estimate today! www.oceanpineshandyman.com/leaf-removal

Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.

DOG, PETS, LIVESTOCK, PET SUPPLIES

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

FOR SALE

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

VEHICLES WANTED

DONATE YOUR CAR/TRUCK/ RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD Compassion Place ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437 www.CompassionPlace.org

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

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

WANTED TO BUY

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

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

MDDC - 410-723-6397

CALENDAR

vah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 7 p.m. www.jw.org

OC KNITTING CLUB

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

ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTICE

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

Wed., Nov. 30

KIWANIS COAT & TOY DRIVE

Ocean Pines Community Center Parking Lot, 235 Ocean Parkway, 9 a.m.-noon. Coats may be new or gently used and toys, new and unwrapped. Coats are for local charities to distribute and toys for Worcester G.O.L.D. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Ocean Pines-Ocean City.

STORY TIME ‘NOCTURNAL ANIMALS’

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Learn about nocturnal animals with stories, songs and a craft. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410632-2600

PAGE TO SCREEN BOOK CLUB

Held via Zoom, 1 p.m.. Featuring “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” by Jeff Kinney. The book is available at the library and on Libby and Hoopla. Recommended for ages 7-11 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

VOLUNTEER TRAINING FOR OCEAN CITY COLD WEATHER SHELTER

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 1 p.m. The shelter is in need of volunteers. If it is on your heart to help or to learn more: Jason Long, ocmdcoldweathershelter@gmail.com, 443-513-1563.

TWEEN CRAFT ‘CLOTHESPIN PHOTO HOLDERS’

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 3:30 p.m. Make a wood photo holder and use the Instax camera to take some pictures. For ages 9-12 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-2600

HAIRSPRAY

Roland E. Powell Convention CenterPerforming Arts Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 7 p.m. Tickets cost $85, $75 and $65. Tickets: https://ocmdperformingartscenter.com/ upcoming-events/hairspray.

Thurs., Dec. 1

LETTERS TO SANTA

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Come to the library and write a letter to Santa. Leave it in the library’s special North Pole mailbox. Santa will answer each family. All supplies provided. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-957-0878

STEM THURSDAYS

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Drop in any time during the day to use your creativity and build using one of the STEM building kits. For ages 4 years and older. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

STORY TIME ‘SNOWY DAY’

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and rhymes. For ages 2-5 years. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-3495

MERRY MAKERS - DIY HOLIDAY FUN

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Merry Makers will repurpose leftover supplies and make something participants can give away during the holiday season. All materials provided. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org. 410-208-

4014.

POCOMOKE BOOK OF THE MONTH: ‘EVERY HEART A DOORWAY’ BY SEANAN MCGUIRE

Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 301 Market St., 2 p.m. Copies of the book are available at the Pocomoke branch circulation desk. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-957-0878

YARN ART

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 3:30 p.m. Create unusual artworks by combining yarn and canvases. For ages 11 years and older. www.worcesterlibrary.org, 410-632-3495

ZUMBA FOR ALL

Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Join certified Zumba instructor Joyce Landsman for an hour of movement. These classes uplift and improve mood. Register: www.worcesterlibrary.org under “Events.” 410-641-0650

BERLIN CHRISTMAS PARADE

Historic Downtown Berlin, 124 N. Main St., 7 p.m. Begins at The Berlin Welcome Center and runs north to the Berlin Fire Company. The judge stand is on West/Baker Street. Featuring 80+ floats, dancers, Firetrucks, Santa and more. BerlinMainStreet.com

BEACH SINGLES-55 PLUS

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

ONGOING EVENTS

MOTORCOACH TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY

On Dec. 10, spend time in New York City on-your-own from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cost of transportation is $120. A deposit of $60 is due at booking with remaining due by Dec. 2. Book a seat: www.playmarylandscoast.org. Info:

Tyler Keiser, 410-632-244, Ext. 2505 or tkeiser@marylandscoast.org.

WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS

Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, through Dec. 31. An expanded walking tour through thousands of sparkling holiday lights. Also featuring hot chocolate, photos with Santa, gift shop and a 50-foot Christmas tree. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Admission cost is $6 for adults and free to children 11 years and younger. Event is weather permitting. Pets are welcome on Wednesdays. 410250-0125, 800-626-2326

WINTER TRAIN GARDEN

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, through Jan. 15, 2023. Interact with buttons that activate accessories and sounds and participate in a scavenger hunt. 410-524-1818, www.worcesterlibrary.org

ART EXHIBIT

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, until Jan. 31. Featuring 3-D framed pictures created mostly from vintage jewelry plus picture of crabs, birds and seascapes produced from products of the sea. 410-208-4014

GIFT CARD RAFFLE

The Church of the Holy Spirit is holding a raffle for three small artificial trees covered with gift cards. There are three trees worth $500, $300 and $200. Tickets cost $5 each or three for $10. The drawing will be held Dec. 4. Winners do not need to be present. Tickets: Monica, 443-235-8942.

KIWANIS LOTTERY TICKETS ON SALE

Ocean Pines Farmers Market, White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $20. Benefits local youth. Win up to $250 on one ticket. Winning numbers are based on 2023 MD “Pick 3” evening drawings. One ticket is good for all 365 drawings. Can win more than once. www.kiwanisofopoc.org

Council, Baradel, Kosmerl & Nolan, P.A.

125 West Street, 4th Floor

Annapolis, Maryland 21401 (410) 268-6600

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE FEE SIMPLE RESIDENTIAL DWELLING

1848 New Bridge Road, Pocomoke, MD 21851

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust (“Deed of Trust”) from William Henderson and Annie James (“Borrowers”) to PNC Bank, National Association (“Lender”), dated June 22, 2009 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland (“Land Records”) in Liber 5309, Folio 276, and further secured by an Assignment of Deed of Trust (“Assignment”) from PNC Bank, National Association (“Assignor”) to US Mortgage Resolution LLC, (”Assignee”), dated November 12, 2019, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland (“Land Records”) in Liber 7538, Folio 188, and further secured by a Corporate Assignment of Deed of Trust (“Assignment”) from US Mortgage Resolution LLC (“Assignor”) to Onyx & Shadow Equities LLC, (”Assignee”), dated September 13, 2020, and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland (“Land Records”) in Liber 7795, Folio 301, and default having occurred under the terms thereof, and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Courthouse Door, 1 West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on:

Monday, December 12, 2022 at 11:00AM

All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon SITUATED IN Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust.

The property is believed to be improved by a residential dwelling. The property address is 1848 New Bridge Road, Pocomoke, MD 21851.

Said property is in fee simple and is sold in an “as is condition” and subject to all covenants, conditions, liens, restrictions, easements, rightsof-way as may affect same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO the legal operation and effect of at least one prior senior lien/Deed of Trust, the balance(s) of which will be announced

at the time of sale, if known.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $1,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or certified check, or other form acceptable to the Substitute Trustee, in his sole discretion. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) days of ratification, the deposit may be forfeited and property may be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. Interest to be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the deed of trust note from date of sale to date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustee in the event the property is purchased by someone rather than the note holder.

In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , including, but not limited to, exceptions to the sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, or court administration of the foreclosure, there shall be no abatement of interest. Taxes, ground rent, water, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges, assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. If the Substitute Trustee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the Substitute Trustee.

NOTE: The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational purposes only. Neither the auctioneer, the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, the Substitute Trustee nor his agents or attorneys make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of information.

PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE URGED TO PERFORM THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO THE FORECLOSURE AUCTION. For additional information, please contact the Substitute Trustee.

Brian T. Gallagher, Substitute Trustee Tidewater Auctions, LLC 410-825-2900

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BRADFORD I WEBB, ASSIGNEE ANDREW L HARTMAN, ASSIGNEE

ASSIGNEES' SALE OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING

503 Cedar St. Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Mortgage from Faith M. Thomas to Rural Housing Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture dated 1/28/1994 and recorded in Liber 2025, Folio 478 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 C-23-CV19-000371 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 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2022 AT 11:00AM

ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and described as follows:

See legal description set forth in the certain Deed dated January 28, 1994 and recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County in Liber 2025, folio 475.

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 certified check or other method of payment acceptable to Assignees (CASH NOT ACCEPTABLE), for Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) 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

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OCD-11/10/3t

IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

Case Number: 2022-DR-26-2219

SUMMONS

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF HORRY

LORI JEANETTE CHAPMAN AND KENNETH LEE CHAPMAN, PETITIONERS, VS. ROSEMARY VIRGINIA LYNN VOAK AND KENNETH CLARENCE VOAK RESPONDENTS.

IN RE: SOPHIA BELLE ROSE VOAK (DOB:08/08/2008) MINOR CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 18-YEAR-OLD.

TO: RESPONDENT ROSEMARY VIRGINIA LYNN VOAK, BIOLOGICAL MOTHER OF A CAUCASIAN FEMALE CHILD BORN IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ON AUGUST 8, 2008 ABOVENAMED:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUM MONED and required to respond to the Petition in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you and to serve a copy of your response on the subscriber at their address, Indigo Family Law, LLC, LLC, 2055 Glenns Bay Road, Surfside Beach, South Carolina, 29575, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Amended Petition within the time aforesaid, the Petitioners in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Petition.

THIS ACTION WAS FILED ON OCTOBER 14, 2022, and a temporary hearing is scheduled for December 12, 2022 at 3:30p.m. before Honorable Judge Pogue, at the Horry County Judicial Complex located at 1301 2nd Avenue, Conway, South Carolina.

BE SO NOTIFIED!

Respectfully submitted, BRANA J. WILLIAMS Attorney for Petitioners

Indigo Family Law, LLC 2055 Glenns Bay Road

Surfside Beach South Carolina 29575

843-215-6100 Fax: 843-215-6105 brana@indigofamiylaw.com OCD-11/10/3t

BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852

Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees/ Plaintiffs vs. DUDLEY M. EICHHORN (DECEASED) MYRNA L. EICHHORN (DECEASED) 5934 Taylor Landing Rd. Girdletree, MD 21829

Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-22-000180

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 10th day of November, 2022, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 5934 Taylor Road, Girdletree, MD 21829, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 12th day of December, 2022, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some daily newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 5th day of December, 2022.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $86,000.00.

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-11/17/3t _________________________________

C GREGORY COBURN ESQ

6806B COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19443 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF ELEANOR E UNSINN

Notice is given that MICHAEL C CONBOY whose address is 11201 CHARLIE DRIVE BISHOPVILLE, MD, 21813 and GEORGE MITCHELL UNSINN whose address is 600 S PACIFIC AVENUE OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 were on NOVEMBER 07, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of ELEANOR E UNSINN who died on OCTOBER 21, 2022 without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal represen-

tative or the attorney.

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

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

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or

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

TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-11/10/3t

DAVID J. BAINES

EWING, DIETZ, FOUNTAIN & KALUDIS, P.A. 16 S WASHINGTON STREET EASTON, MD 21601

NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ESTATE NO. 19453

Notice is given that the SUPE RIOR COURT court of NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE appointed SAMANTHA AUSTIN whose address is 30 KENMOUNT LANE FELTON, DE 19943 as the ADMIN ISTRATRIX of the Estate of WILLIAM LOUIS AUSTIN AKA: WILLIAM L AUSTIN who died on AUGUST 5, 2022 domiciled in DELAWARE, USA

The Maryland resident agent for service of process is DAVID J BAINES whose address is EWING, DIETZ, FOUNTAIN & 16 S WASHINGTON STREET EASTON, MD 21601. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: WORCESTER COUNTY.

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

(1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or

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

will be barred.

TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-11/17/3t

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "B" BEER-WINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: John Michael Cookro, 3 Garrett Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Joshua Michael Elliott, 30679 Satterfield Court, Salisbury, Maryland 21804; Jeremy Andrew Norton, 701 Parkway Avenue, Salisbury, Maryland 21804.

For: Roadie Joe Berlin, LLC

For the premises known as and located at:

T/A: Roadie Joe Berlin 525 South Main Street Berlin, Maryland 21811

Formerly: Crush & Crab, Inc.

There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: December 7, 2022 @ 1:00 P.M.

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

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NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Transfer of a Class: "A" BEER-WINE License: 7 Day, By: Patrick Ryan Spicer, 304 Sunset Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

For: Buster's 119, LLC

For the premises known as and located at: T/A: 7-Eleven 11911 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842

Formerly: H & R Martin, Inc.

There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: December 7, 2022 @ 1:10 P.M.

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

OCD-11/24/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "D" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Matthew Cody Miller, 203 Henrys Mill Drive, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Eric Joseph Fiori, 8808 Hunting Hound Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

For: Forgotten Fifty, LLC

For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Forgotten Fifty

10103 Old City Bouelvard Berlin, Maryland 21811

There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: December 7, 2022 @ 1:20 P.M.

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

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Request to change start time of indoor live entertainment hours currently starting at 4 p.m. to 12 noon with three (3) hours duration for entertainment, Request to change start time of outside live entertainment hours currently starting at 4 p.m. to 12 noon with three (3) hours duration of entertainment, Request to allow a DJ or Music Technician for three (3) hours durations starting at 12 noon for inside and outside, Request to expand the licensed premises to include the side driveway area, Request to build a full-service bar open 7 days a week open to close. Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Heather L. Welch, 300 North Washington Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863; Jason A. Welch, 300 North Washington Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

For: Mill-Wel, LLC

For the premises known as and located at:

T/A: Oaked 110 300 North Washington Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: December 7, 2022 @ 1:55 P.M.

The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-11/24/2t

PETER S. BUAS, ESQ. WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON, LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19459 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DONALD L. FRANCIS

Notice is given that James L. Francis, 2680 Shadow Ridge Court, Kamas, UT 84036, was on November 16, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Donald L. Francis who died on May 4, 2022, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate

of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 16th day of May, 2023.

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

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

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

James L. Francis 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: November 24, 2022 OCD-11/24/3t _________________________________

fice location from March 15 - October 31 in year five. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow any person having any interest or objection to the granting of the franchise to appear before the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City and be heard.

The hearing is open to the public and public testimony is encouraged. Thereafter, the Mayor and Council will make its determination and, if approved, a resolution will be adopted to grant the franchise.

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quired year-long timeframe for operational testing of the wastewater treatment plant. To allow for the review of such a permit, it is also necessary to modify Section 1.2.2 D (Protection of the Environment) of The Plan to amend the existing language to make it possible for this facility to apply for a discharge permit. The Worcester County Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Water and Sewerage Plan amendment at its meeting of November 3, 2022 and found it to be consistent with the Worcester County Comprehensive Plan.

The public hearing on this application will be held on:

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.

Mary Heath 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

NOTICE

of a Public Hearing of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Berlin, MD

Pursuant to the Code of the town of Berlin, MD Section 108-215, “Procedure for Change”,

The Berlin Mayor and Council will hold a Public Hearing during its meeting to be held on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Mayor and Council Chambers, second floor, of the Berlin Town Hall, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD to consider Ordinance No. 2022-08, a Text Amendment requested by the Burley Oak Brewing Company to Section 108-163(b)(8) of the Town Code.

The proposed Text Amendment reads as follows:

“In the B-2 Shopping District or B-3 General Business District a Special Exception to allow a grain silo to be utilized as part of a brewery operation, but not exceeding thirty-five (35) feet in height”.

TOWN OF OCEAN CITY NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING

DECEMBER 5, 2022 AT 6:00 P.M. CITY

HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

RE: CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE

Pursuance to Town Code Section 39-205, a Public Hearing is scheduled on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, 21842. On November 15, 2022, the Mayor and City Council of the Town of Ocean City passed a motion of intention to grant a 5-year cable television franchise agreement with Comcast of Eastern Shore, LLC. The proposed agreement and summary of terms are published in the November 15, 2022, agenda packet at http://oceancitymd.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx , or the information can be obtained by contacting the City Clerk at dchavis@oceancitymd.gov or 410-289-8942. The proposed agreement was further amended to maintain a seasonal of-

The Berlin Planning Commission passed a motion to recommend the Text Amendment by a 6-1 affirmative vote to the Berlin Mayor and Council at its most recent meeting held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

David H. Engelhart Planning Director

Town of Berlin, MD OCD-11/24/2t

NOTICE of Public Hearing Amendment to Worcester County Water and Sewerage Plan

Riverview Mobile Home Park

Bishopville, Maryland

The Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider an application filed by Rauch Engineering representing Jim Latchum, owner of Riverview Mobile Home Park. This amendment would allow for the construction of a wastewater treatment plant for stream discharge and modifications to the existing water treatment plant to serve an expansion of the existing park up to sixty (60) units. The existing conventional subsurface multi-use septic system would be connected to the proposed wastewater plant, and septic would be properly abandoned after the re-

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 11:45 A.M. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room Room 1101 – Government Center One West Market Street Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

For additional information, please contact the County Administration at (410) 632-1220 x 1601 or visit the County website at: online at www.co.worcester.md.us.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-11/24/2t _________________________________

David J. Baines

EWING, DIETZ, FOUNTAIN & KALUDIS 16 S. WASHINGTON STREET EASTON, MD 21601

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 19452 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL E. COGHLAN

Notice is given that Mary Heath, 1245 Yeocomico Drive, Lottsburg, VA 22511, was on November 17, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Michael E. Coghlan who died on October 17, 2022, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 17th day of May, 2023.

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

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

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

Date of publication: November 24, 2022 OCD-11/24/3t

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA

THURSDAY DECEMBER 8, 2022

Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in-person before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland.

6:30 p.m. Case No. 22-56, on the lands of William Harris Jr., requesting an after-the-fact variance to the left side yard setback from 6 feet to 4.32 feet (to encroach 1.68 feet) & an after-the-fact front yard variance from 25 feet to 24.7 feet (to encroach .3 feet) for an existing attached garage, in the R-3 Multi-Family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1207(b)(2), and ZS 1-305 located at 83 Newport Drive, Tax Map 16, Parcel 38, Section 1, Lot 198,Tax District 3, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:35 p.m. Case No. 22-57, on the lands of Harry How III, requesting a variance to each side yard setback from 6 feet to 3 feet (to encroach 3 feet each) for a proposed dock in R-3 Multi-Family Residential District pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-207(b)(2) and ZS 1305, located at 2 Widows Watch Court, Tax Map 16, Parcel 38, Section 1, Lot 365, Tax District 3, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:40 p.m. Case No. 22-58, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, on the lands of Bruce McConkey, requesting a variance to the front yard setback from 50 feet from the center of the road right of way to 39.27 feet (to encroach 10.73 feet) and a variance to the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 27.61 feet (to encroach 2.39 feet) for a proposed new dwelling in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-206(b)(2) and ZS 1305, located on Snug Harbor Road, about 1,800 feet east of Meadow Lane Tax Map 33, Parcel 346, Lot 79, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:45 p.m. Case No. 22-59, on the lands of Hugh Cropper, IV, requesting a special exception to allow a boundary line adjustment in the RP Resource Protection District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-215(c)(3) & ZS 1-311, the affected properties are 9245 Seahawk Road, Tax Map 25, Parcel 22, and 10625 Assateague Road, Tax Map 25, Parcel 129, Tax District 3, Worcester County, Maryland.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106, ”Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland.

Thursday, December 8, 2022

At 2:00 p.m.

PW 22-127 A request has been submitted to install one 6’ x 10’ floating dock to be used as a kayak launch, maximum channelward extension of 10’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 14013 SEA CAPTAIN RD Parcel # 9453A-29 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Jerry Ricciardi

APPLICANT: Hidden Oak Farm, LLC

PW 22-130 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with all associated poles, maximum channelward extension 25’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 2001 HERRING WAY UNIT A Parcel # 3269 -125 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Francis Anderson

APPLICANT: Hidden Oak Farm, LLC

PW 22-131 A request has been submitted to install one double PWC float a maximum channelward 21’ of existing bulkhead, not to exceed existing mooring pile and pier. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 11618

SEAWARD RD UNIT 17 Parcel # 3890A-17 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Timothy Lamberto

APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc.

PW 22-132 A request has been submitted to install one 11’x18’ double PWC float, maximum channelward extension of 28’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 12301 JAMAICA

AVE UNIT H127 – Slip D 52 Parcel # 5183A-H127 -4 in the Town of

PUBLIC NOTICE

The motor vehicles described below have been abandoned. The owners and lien holders are hereby informed of their right to reclaim the vehicles upon payment of all charges and costs resulting from the towing, preservation, and storage of the vehicles.

The failure of the owners or lien holders to reclaim the vehicles within three weeks of notification shall be deemed a waiver by the owners or lien holders of all rights, title and interest and thereby consent to the sale of the vehicles at public auction or to have it otherwise disposed of in a manner provided by law. These three weeks of notification began on Nov. 10, 2022.

Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Jeffrey Decker

APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc.

PW 22-133 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift with associated pilings a maximum channelward extension of 28’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 2005

HERRING WAY UNIT A Parcel # 3269 -125 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Rocco Digirolomo

APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc., Inc

PW 22-134 A request has been submitted to construct ~ 42 lf of vinyl bulkhead 18” channelward of existing deteriorated timber bulkhead – tying both ends into existing vinyl bulkheads; construct a 6’ x 45’ pier at the end of the existing 6’ x 25’ dock; and install two 16’x16’ boat lifts with associated pilings a maximum of 50’ channelward of existing bulkhead. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 14009 LOOP RD Parcel # 9436A-12 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Christopher Reda

APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Associates, Inc.

PW 22-135 A request has been submitted to install a 5’x17’ parallel pier extension to an existing 23’x5’ pier making total length 40’; and to install one boat lift with 4 associated pilings. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 14147 SEA CAPTAIN RD Parcel # 9897A-7 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Joel Keaton

APPLICANT: Pristine Permitting, LLC

PW 22-136 A request has been submitted to install one 6’ x 12’ floating jet ski dock at end of existing

pier, maximum channelward extension 52’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at Block 130, Caine Stable Road, Lot #17 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Blaine Bunting

APPLICANT: Jon Stiffler

PW 22-137 A request has been submitted to install one PWC lift on an existing piling, maximum 7’ channelward extension. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 11616 SHIPWRECK RD Parcel # 3920A-58 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT/OWNER: Jonathan Mitrecic

PW 22-139 A request has been submitted to install one 4’ x 24’ pier and one boat lift with four associated poles a maximum channelward extension of 24’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 779 94TH ST Parcel # 9626 -779 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

OWNER: Adam Ramos

APPLICANT: Pristine Permitting, LLC

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ing Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: December 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance to allow a 6’ tall fence in the front yard setback of a corner lot where only a 42” tall fence would be permitted. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 1, Block 33, Section 2A, of the Caine Woods Plat; further described as located on the west corner of North Surf Road and Laurel Avenue, and locally known as 700 Laurel Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: WILLIAM NIXON –(BZA 2636 #22-09500011) at 6:10 PM

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zon-

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception to waive one (1) parking space to allow the finishing of the attic space for a home office that is to be considered as a bedroom per Code Section 110-933(a). The site of the appeal is described as Lot 102A of the Caine Harbor Mile Plat; further described as located on the north side of Windward Drive, and known locally as 204 Windward Drive, Unit A, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: DAVID FIELDS –(BZA 2637 #22-09400019) At 6:20 PM

Pursuant to the provisions of Sec-

tion 110-93(3) and/or Section 11093(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) and/or Section 110-94(3)(b) requesting a variance and/or special yard exception to allow new egress stairs to be 8’ into the required 10’ front yard setback providing a remaining setback of 2’. The site of the appeal is described as Lots 3-6 and part of Lot 2, Block 69, of the Sinepuxent Beach Company Plat; further described as located on the southeast corner of Philadelphia Avenue and 24th Street, and locally known as 2308 Philadelphia Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: MAD DESIGN GROUP FOR SINEPUXENT POST 166 (BZA 2638 #22 09500012) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall.

Christopher

Rudolf, Chairman Maureen Howarth, Attorney OCD-11/24/2t

Spencer Ayres Cropper

Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A.

6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842

Golden Sands Club Condominium Association, Inc.

c/o Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Plaintiff vs.

Grace M. Bellosi-Mitchell Jessica Bellosi-Siebert 213 Hidden Valley Road Tracy’s Landing, MD 20779 Defendants

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CIVIL CASE NO. C-23-CV-22-000191

NOTICE

ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, this 18th day of November, 2022, that the foreclosure sale of Golden Sands Club Condominium, Unit 202, 10900 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland, made and reported by Spencer Ayres Cropper, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 19th day of

December, 2022, provided a copy of this Order is published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once in three successive weeks, before the 12th day of December, 2022.

The Report states that the total proceeds from the sale of the property to be Three Hundred and Eighty Thousand Dollars ($380,000.00).

Susan R. Braniecki CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT

True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-11/24/3t

tition has been filed by Thomas J. Kokolis, Esq., 110 North Washington Street, Suite 500, Rockville, Md 20850 for judicial probate for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at One W. Market Street, Court Room 4, Court House, Snow Hill, MD 21863 on 01/10/2023 at 10:00 a.m.

This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074

Phone: (410) 632-1529 Newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Publication Date: 11/24/2022 OCD-11/24/2t

SMALL

the decedent’s death; or

(2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

Orlando Taylor III Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott

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

Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest

TOWN

OF OCEAN CITY

ORDINANCE 2022-27

RE: Pier Franchise Zoning District

Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that Ordinance 2022-27 was introduced for first reading at their meeting of November 7, 2022. Second reading is scheduled for December 5, 2022. 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 November 7, 2022 agenda packet. This ordinance amends the Town of Ocean City Zoning Map to change the zoning classification of a certain property to PF, Pier Franchise Zoning District. OCD-11/24/1t

IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND

IN THE ESTATE OF: WILLIAM THOMAS TRAYNOR ESTATE NO. 19465

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE

To all Persons Interested in the above estate:

You are hereby notified that a pe-

ESTATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 19406 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RICHARD BYRD TAYLOR

Notice is given that Orlando Taylor III, 406 Washington Street, Salisbury, MD 21804, was on November 18, 2022 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Richard Byrd Taylor who died on August 20, 2022, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates:

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

Date of publication: November 24, 2022

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TOWN OF OCEAN CITY

ORDINANCE

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RE: Salary of the Mayor and Councilmembers

Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that Ordinance 2022-28 was introduced for first reading at their meeting of November 21, 2022. Second reading is scheduled for December 5, 2022. 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 November 21, 2022, agenda packet. This ordinance increases the salary of the Mayor to $50,000, the salary of the council president to $23,000 and the salary of councilmembers to $20,000 as approved by a majority of qualified voters in the 2022 Municipal Election.

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PLANET FITNESS

REAL ESTATE REPORT

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer

(Nov. 25, 2022) A widely debated topic, the Biden-Harris Student Debt Relief Plan, is still blocked by court orders at the current time. Whether you agree with the administration’s plan to relieve student debt or not, the impact of student loan debt has been an ongoing topic within the real estate industry.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) conducts a study entitled “The Impact of Student Loan Debt” that explores the current role of student loan debt and the relationship to homeownership. The findings show that student debt does hold back homebuyers.

The most recent report, published in September 2021, explores how federal government stimulus packages and the covid-19 pandemic affected debt. The majority of the sample report the covid pandemic did not allow them to get closer to paying off their student loan debt. However, 38 percent did report the pandemic helped them financially get closer to paying off their debt.

The largest shares report zero interest on federal debt allowed them to get ahead of monthly payments (16 percent) and cutting spending in

other areas of life, such as entertainment and restaurants, allowed them to get closer to paying off student loan debt (13 percent).

Furthermore, using data published in the 2020 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, among homebuyers who had a hard time saving for a down payment, student debt was the biggest factor delaying their saving, and delayed their saving by two years.

Some of the key findings from the Impact of Student Loan Debt study include:

While the plurality say student loan debt has not impacted any of the tested employment decisions (42 percent), others say debt has kept them in disliked or uninteresting jobs,

forced them to take second jobs, or take a job outside their preferred field.

Over one quarter of student loan debt holders say their debt has impacted their decision or their ability to purchase a home (29 percent), take a vacation (35 percent), or purchase a car (31 percent).

Approximately half of student loan debt holders say their debt has impacted their life choices. One third say it has impacted their ability to continue their education (33 percent) while 14 percent say it has impacted their decision to start a family.

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

The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce hosted a joint ribbon cutting with the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Nov. 3 for Planet Fitness in West Ocean City. More than 50 clients, employees, chamber members, and community leaders were there to celebrate the grand opening of the new gym located in the White Marlin Mall between Staples and Flagship Cinemas.

Former Berlin mayor’s new book hitting stores this Sat.

By Stewart Dobson Editor/Publisher

(Nov. 25, 2022) Having been a reporter and editor for many years, Gee Williams’ soon-to-be released book, “Turn Your Town Around,” benefits from a newswriter’s appreciation for extensive research, solid fact-checking and clear writing.

That’s what readers will find, along with the observations of someone who has spent all but his college years in the town where he was born and raised and went on to become its mayor for 12 years.

As Williams says in the book’s preface, “My purpose in writing this book is to help you find ways to turn your town into a joyful and prosperous place for you to live and others to visit.”

And he would know how it’s done, considering that during his time in office the town added 50 businesses without losing its small-town flavor and charm. Maintaining that attractiveness while instituting changes

that led to economic improvement are the key elements of the book’s message, which local residents should find informative and boosters in communities trying to rediscover their vitality should find instructional.

The 12-chapter, 178-page volume recounts what the people of the town did beginning in the 1970s, when community leaders acknowledged that Berlin was facing bleak circumstances, and how the follow-through unfolded in more recent years.

As Williams says, this is both a history and how-to book, with the former documenting who helped the town transform itself and the latter explaining how they did it.

“Turn Your Town Around” will be released to the public at The Greyhound bookstore in Berlin this Saturday, with Williams signing copies of from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The book, which carries a price of $22.99, is also available online at turnyourtownaround.net.

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Former Berlin Mayor Gee Williams will see his new book, “Turn Your Town Around,” hit stores on Saturday, the same day he’ll be signing copies at The Greyhound bookstore in Berlin.

AGH earns recognition for info tech

(Nov. 25, 2022) Atlantic General Hospital has earned the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives’ 2022 Digital Health Most Wired recognition as a certified Level 8 institution, receiving awards for both acute care and ambulatory settings.

This year’s recognition is the seventh Atlantic General has received in eight years.

Among the more than 38,000 organizations surveyed by CHIME, Atlantic General ranked above peers in categories like analytics and data

management, population health, infrastructure and patient engagement.

The survey assessed the adoption, integration and impact of technologies in health care organizations at all stages of development, from early development to industry leading.

Fewer than 1.2 percent of surveyed organizations achieved Level 8 or higher in this year’s survey.

The Digital Health Most Wired survey and recognition program serves as a comprehensive digital health check-up for healthcare organ-

izations around the world.

As success in digital health increasingly determines the quality of patient care, the scope of the CHIME Digital Health Most Wired survey reflects the progress of leading healthcare providers as they reinvent healthcare for a new century.

Just one of many accomplishments highlighted in Atlantic General’s survey submission is the expansion of its Mobile Patient Experience platform.

Launched in the fall of 2020, the See AGH Page 42

Atlantic General Hospital has earned the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives’ 2022 Digital Health Most Wired recognition as a certified Level 8 institution, receiving awards for both acute care and ambulatory settings. This year’s recognition is the seventh Atlantic General has received in eight years.

Coastal Bays program marks ‘Giving Tuesday’

(Nov. 25, 2022) Maryland Coastal Bays Program will be celebrating Giving Tuesday at the Ocean Downs Casino Poseidon Pub, Nov. 29, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity.

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good.

Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

Giving Tuesday falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and is an online giving event that provides

nonprofits the opportunity to inspire the community.

Thanks to sponsorships from Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES), 47ABC, and Shore United Bank, nonprofits in Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties participate in an online “one stop shopping” for donors looking to give to local charities.

Some of the area nonprofits, such as MCBP, are hosting in-person meet and greet events that day as an opportunity to talk about their missions and assist those who may want to donate online.

Those who unable to attend events can go to www.CFES.org.

Stop by the Ocean Down Casino

Tuesday to meet with MCBP staff and learn more about projects that protect the coastal bays.

Ocean Downs is providing every attendee a $10 voucher to play the slots.

There will also be a raffle of an original watercolor by Grace McFarren. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.mdcoastalbays.org.

Winners don’t have to be present for the drawing, which will be held at the casino at 7:30 p.m.

Hundreds of volunteers work with MCBP, including residents and visitors, to support environmental initiatives to protect, promote, and preserve our coastal bays, by volunteering to count horseshoe crabs, terrapins, and

birds; collect water samples, work on restoration projects, clean neighborhoods, wetland, and sand dunes of trash and invasive plants, and assist in many other activities.

Part of the National Estuary Program, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program is a non-profit partnership among the towns of Ocean City and Berlin, the National Park Service, Worcester County, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Maryland Departments of Natural Resources, Agriculture, Environment, & Planning.

One of only 28 such programs nationwide, the goal of the Maryland Coastal Bays Program is to protect

AGH honored for digital information services

text-based platform initially allowed patients to receive doctor’s appointment reminders, request appointment cancellations, receive self-care instructions after hospital discharge and respond to periodic check-in texts to make sure they’re on the path to recovery.

The service was then expanded in 2021 to include online scheduling of

doctor’s appointments, followed by mobile appointment check-ins.

“It takes hard work and dedication from our IT team, medical staff, plus employees from the front lines to the executive suite to implement information technologies initiatives that improve the quality of the care we commit to deliver every day,” said Jonathan Bauer, Atlantic General’s vice president of information sys-

tems. “The Most Wired Award is a testament to their ongoing efforts.”

Atlantic General Hospital has been providing quality health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland, and Sussex County, Delaware, since May 1993.

Built by the commitment and generosity of a dedicated community, the hospital’s state-of-the-art facility in

Berlin combines compassion and expertise with the latest in technology and services.

Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 25 primary care provider and specialist offices, cares for residents and visitors throughout the region.

For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.

Art League seeks donations during ‘Giving Tuesday’ event

(Nov. 25, 2022) In appreciation of its many donors, the Art League of Ocean City is giving back to the community on “Giving Tuesday,” Nov. 29, a day set aside to encourage donations to nonprofit organizations.

The Ocean City Center for the Arts will host a day of free events on Giving Tuesday, and the public is invited to visit the facility at 502 94th Street, bayside, anytime on Nov. 29 with extended hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

From 9:30-11 a.m., guests can drop in for morning coffee, friendly conversation, an offering of baked goods, and a tour through the gallery exhibits.

From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., artist Barbara Buford will guide guests in creating their own personalized holiday greeting cards.

From 1-5 p.m., guests and afterschool children can create colorful holiday ornaments including Santa paint brushes and snowman tree toppers, led by staff members Aubrey Sizemore and Kacie Neeb.

From 4-6 p.m., Art League Executive Director Rina Thaler will host a “Wine and Design” happy hour where guests can create their own mini-collage masterpieces.

All sessions are free, and all art materials are provided by the Art League. Walk-ins are welcome all day.

Anyone wishing to donate to the Art League on Giving Tuesday who can’t come in-person can make their gift at ShoreGivesMore.org/ArtLeagueofOceanCity.

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

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

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and enhance the 175-square mile watershed, which includes Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Assateague Island National Seashore.

Contact Sandi Smith at sandis@mdcoastalbays.org or call 410-213-2297 ext. 106.

Smoked salmon amuse bouche

By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer

(Nov. 25, 2022) Billows of white puffy steam are indicative of New York City and a reminder the town never sleeps.

It’s been a while since I’ve been to Manhattan, but it’s clear the Big Apple has seen a wave of changes. No time to reminisce, I must focus on today.

The dazzling neon display of colorful lights reflects the array of emotions that are dancing underneath my skin.

My daily planner reminds me that I am to be at 75 Ninth Avenue at 6 a.m. I triple check to make sure I have my license and chef knives.

I cannot believe I have been chosen to compete on “Chopped.” My resume might not be as impressive as the other chefs, but my whimsical imagination and artistic style are impressive and a force to be reckoned with.

I am escorted to the sequester room. The isolation heightens my nervousness and I start to question my validity.

Maybe I should just leave, but how

would I explain my cowardness.

Just at that moment, three other chefs walk into the room. Formality comes to the forefront and we introduce ourselves.

We are informed that the first round of competition will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Everyone I know will be watching. All I keep repeating is “Please Dear God, do not let me be the first one to be chopped.”

The time has come and we are led to the studio where “Chopped” is filmed. Cameras, walkie-talkies, lights and an entourage of Food Network technicians shatter what little bit of serenity I have.

Each competitor has been assigned to a cooking station. Every stove has a pot of boiling water and the oven is very hot. I am in the middle and wish I were on the end. It’s easier and saves time if you are on the end.

The inevitable happens and cameras are starting to roll. Ted Allen announces, “The challenge is to cook an appetizer using the ingredients in the mystery basket. Use whatever you need from the pantry to complete your dish. Chefs, you have 20 minutes to complete four appetizer portions.”

As I open my basket, I hear Allen

day, “Chefs, your ingredients are smoked salmon, buckwheat flour, blackberries and champagne vinegar. Your time starts now.”

Everybody takes off, but I walk. The last thing I want is my knee to seize up and embarrass myself on national TV.

I instantly know what I am going to make: a smoked salmon buckwheat blini that is topped with crème fraiche, smoked salmon tartar, a blackberry champagne vinegar gastrique, and a garnish of salmon caviar.

I am also going to put just a tiny amount of blackberry in the crème fraiche to tie everything together.

It is important to showcase the ingredients as much as possible.

Blinis are a tiny savory pancake and a classic pairing with caviar. If I substitute the yeast with baking soda and baking powder, I can make the blinis very quickly.

I look at the clock and second guess my decision; but it is the only thing I can think of and have to go with it.

This is insane trying to do this in 20 minutes. I wish I had worn my glasses, but vanity took precedence.

I am very meticulous and see my station is a mess, I can just imagine what I look like.

My batter for the blinis is done and they are on the skillet.

I quickly make my salmon tartar. Finely chopped smoked salmon, lemon juice, a touch of olive oil, fresh dill, and salt.

The blackberry champagne vinegar gastrique is also done and is delicious.

My hands are shaking, and I hear Allen say, “Chefs, you only have five minutes left.”

I grab my plates and start plating the dish. I take a pastry brush and

paint a stroke of blackberry gastrique on the plate.

Next, I carefully place the smoked salmon buckwheat blini in the center. A small dollop of blackberry crème fraiche, smoked salmon tartar, and a crown of salmon caviar. Allen firmly proclaims, “Time’s up.”

Wow, what a rush and relief the first round is over. After surmising the other dishes, I know I have a chance.

Judging was just as intense and no stones were left unturned. As Allen places his hand on the notorious dome, my world is instantly changed.

It takes a few seconds for me to realize what has happened. The proverbial beeping of my alarm clock is bringing me back to reality. I am not in New York City and am not appearing on “Chopped.” My chance of winning $10,000 was just a dream.

Oh well, time to get up and feed the animals. I need to pack my lunch for work and head to Coastal Highway. It’s a long walk and I have to make sure I allow enough time so I don’t miss the bus.

I cannot get over how real the dream was. I have always relished the idea of being on “Chopped.”

My dream is either a whimsical desire to be on the show or a premonition of the future. Only time will tell.

I have some girlfriends coming over this weekend and plan to serve smoked salmon.

Smoked salmon is quite pricey, but if it is served as an amuse bouche, it

Holiday festivities in full swing

is much more for affordable. For those who are unfamiliar with an amuse bouche, it is a one-bite appetizer.

I plan to make smoked salmon mousse, topped with smoked salmon tartar and garnished with salmon caviar, capers, and fresh dill. They love smoked salmon and this dish will be a hit.

This smoked salmon amuse bouche can be served on a Chinese soup spoon, a slice of cucumber, or favorite cracker.

The holidays are here and celebrations are in full swing. Smoked salmon amuse bouche is as decadent as it gets. Enjoy!

Smoked Salmon Amuse Bouche

Smoked Salmon Tartare

4 ounces smoked salmon, finely chopped (make sure the salmon is chopped evenly for presentation purposes)

1 teaspoon freshly chopped dill

1 teaspoon lemon zest

2 splashes fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt to taste

1. In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to plate.

Smoked Salmon Mousse

4 ounces smoked salmon 2 tablespoons heavy cream 8 ounces whipped cream cheese ½ teaspoon prepared horseradish ½ teaspoon onion powder 2 teaspoons fresh dill kosher salt to taste 1 piping bag with piping tip fresh dill, capers, and/or salmon caviar as a garnish

1. Using a handheld immersion blender, blend the ingredients thoroughly in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Presentation

1. Place smoked salmon mousse in the freezer for 10 minutes before piping. This produces a more successful and prettier piping.

2. Using a piping bag, pipe salmon mousse on serving vessel.

3. Top with smoked salmon tartare.

4. Garnish with salmon caviar, capers, and/or fresh dill.

5. Repeat this process for the remaining smoke salmon amuse bouches.

Secret Ingredient – Dreams. “Dreams don’t work unless you do.”

– John C. Maxwell

COMMUNITY/SCHOOLS

PROCLAMATION

MIX AND MATCH

Ocean City Elementary School students celebrated Mix and Match Spirit Day on Oct. 7. Students wore mixedmatched clothes – even backwards and inside out – shoes, socks and crazy hairstyles. Each month students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to show their school spirit by dressing in a certain theme or wearing OCES apparel. Pictured are first graders in Tina Adams' class, Addison Lindsey, left, and Lucy Fiori.

HEROES

ARTISTS

(Left) Iuliia

(Right) Jennifer Carter displayed her photographs

guests in Studio E. Both shows run through Nov. 26.

FALL FESTIVAL

The

On behalf of the Maryland General Assembly, Sen. Mary Beth Carozza presented Worcester County GOLD with a proclamation recognizing its 25 years of service on Oct. 7 during the organization’s anniversary gala. Shannon Wright, GOLD's board president, left, receives the award. Worcester County GOLD, a 501(c)(3) non-profit , promotes dignity by providing emergency financial assistance for Worcester County residents who live in poverty and low-income circumstances including infants, children, families, vulnerable adults, those who are homeless, and children in foster care.

Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 hosted the ninth annual Hometown Heroes’ Military Banner Ceremony on Oct. 22, honoring local active-duty military and veterans who served from WWII through the Vietnam Era who now make Worcester County their primary residence. Between mid-May through early October, these banners flew from light poles along Ocean City’s Boardwalk from the amusement pier at the inlet north to Fourth Street. Pictured is Michelle Anderson-Rogers.

10th grade held the annual Fall Fun Festival at Worcester Preparatory School on Oct. 26 for first through fifth grade students. Sophomores created their own game stations, and brought in candy, treats and prizes. Third graders Madelyn Tull, Amalia Gjikuria), Kingsley Giardina and Nora Rafinski are pictured with Upper School teacher/10th Grade Sponsor Hunter Causey.

Nahirna showcases her floral photographs in the Spotlight Gallery at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street during First Friday.

and greeted

COMMUNITY/SCHOOLS

PRESENTATION

Organizers of the Michael J. Strawley, Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament recently presented a check for $12,000 to Coastal Hospice for the support of charitable care at the Macky & Pam Stansell House in Ocean Pines. The tournament has donated its proceeds to the organization since 2017. The money raised this year brings the total to over $51,000. Pictured, in front, from left, are George McKelvie; Josh Davis, Coastal Hospice director of Hospice Inpatient Facilities; and Steve Silverman, and in back, Richard Stone; Rick Buccherri; Tammy Patrick, Coastal Hospice director of Advancement; and Cindi Strawley.

FUNDRAISER

Following

SPIRIT DAY

Ocean City Elementary held its annual Heavenly Hats Spirit Day on Oct. 19. For a $1 donation, students, faculty and staff were able to wear hats to school that day. This year, $633 was collected for the Heavenly Hats Foundation. Since 2001, the Heavenly Hats Foundation has donated more than 3,200,000 new hats to hundreds of hospitals and clinics around the United States. Heavenly Hats wants to help every patient who is in need of headwear for warmth, comfort, courage and strength. Its hope is that one day a cure for cancer and many other illnesses will be found and eventually no one will be in need of a Heavenly Hat.

FALL FESTIVAL

The

WEAR PINK DAY

ART SHOW

Kathy Gibson won first place for her mixed media art, “Midnight in Reggie’s Forest,” in the “Landscapes: Real or Imagined” show at the Ocean City Center for the Arts running through Nov. 26.

Ocean City Elementary School participated in a Wear Pink Day on Oct. 20, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The faculty and staff collected $211 to donate to Women Supporting Women in Salisbury.

10th grade held the annual Fall Fun Festival at Worcester Preparatory School on Oct. 26 for first through fifth grade students. Sophomores created their own game stations, and brought in candy, treats and prizes. First grader Eleanor Brown is excited to have her face painted.

the devastating events of Hurricane Ian, the Worcester Volunteers Club coordinated a fundraiser for the American Red Cross in order to best serve the people that were hit hardest by the storm. Worcester Preparatory School held a “Rock the Red Day” on Oct. 21, where students and faculty could wear casual dress, featuring the color red, in exchange for a $2 donation. Pictured, from left, are first graders Michael Hovhannisyan, Casey Heun, Sloane Luckenbaugh, Noah Ramadan and Vincent Fasano.

Christmas Spirit Campaign provides gifts for children

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Nov. 25, 2022) For 11 years, the Christmas Spirit Campaign has helped make the holidays a little brighter for local families and children in need.

“We found a need through volunteering and a series of projects in the area,” said Billy Apostolou, chair of the Young Professionals Group of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce. “It’s grown because of schools and families finding out about it. There’s nothing better than doing something for someone else, especially during the holiday season.”

The charity campaign, sponsored by the Young Professionals group, provided gifts to 110 children last year.

For 2022, 150 children will receive gifts. Seventy-five volunteers will each shop for two children. They are allotted $100 per child.

“They get the wish list the kids write out themselves and take it to Walmart [which has been] an amazing local sponsor for this,” Apostolou said. “Then, they wrap the gifts and bring them to the chamber.”

On Dec. 10, the parents of children receiving gifts will pick them up at the chamber. Santa will also be there that day handing out stuffed animals provided by PetSmart of Salisbury to any children who come with their parents.

Although the group is set for this holiday season, it is already gearing

up for 2023, Apostolou said.

“I’d love to see it continue to grow. I’d love to hit 200 or more next year,” Apostolou said. “Donations add up and can change the course. The more money, the more we can adopt for our overall goal.”

The Christmas Spirit Campaign committee works with Worcester County Public Schools and local churches and organizations to identify children in the community in need.

Four sponsorship levels are available:

Toy Soldier — $100, sponsors one child

Rudolph — $250, funds two children, plus

Elf — $500, sponsors five children

Santa — $1,000, helps purchase gifts for 10 children

Donate online at https://occhamberfoundation.org/christmas-spiritcampaign-donate-online/?utm_sour ce=email&utm_campaign=christmas-spirit-campaigntwo&cmp=1&utm_medium=novemb er.

Send donations by mail or drop off at the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce building, located at 12320 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Make checks out to Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

All donations are tax deductible.

Contact Apostolou at billy@directmortgageloans.com for more information.

‘Light Up the Pines’ outdoor decorating contest returns

(Nov. 25, 2022) Ocean Pines residents and property owners interested in adding holiday cheer to the community are invited to participate in this year’s “Light Up the Pines” outdoor decorating program.

Those who register with the program will be featured on an online Google map, which will include locations of the decorated properties.

Participants will also be entered into a drawing to win one of three $50 bill credits donated by Choptank

Electric Cooperative, which sponsors the program. Additionally, the first 25 registered participants will receive a goody bag, also courtesy of Choptank Electric.

“Choptank Electric Cooperative is pleased to be part of the holiday spirit in Ocean Pines with the ‘Light Up the Pines’ event,” said Valerie Connelly, vice president of government affairs and public relations. “We hope our members enjoy bringing holiday fun

PHOTO COURTESY BILLY APOSTOLOU

The Young Professionals Group of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the 11th annual Christmas Spirit Campaign this holiday season.

OPA supports pedestrian and biking access

She also said that the AARP has the Pines community livability score at just 50 out of 100.

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer

(Nov. 25, 2022) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors on Saturday agreed to submit a letter of endorsement in support of the efforts by the Worcester County Bike and Pedestrian Coalition with the Route 90 expansion project.

The letter would go to the Maryland State Highway Administration as well as state and local representatives.

Coalition chair Patti Stevens gave a presentation to the directors that broke down what the group would like to see done and where Ocean Pines stands currently in its access to bicyclists and pedestrians.

Stevens said that the focus of the project is to create safe places to walk and bike, thus increasing Ocean Pines’ walkability rating, which currently stands at “car-dependent.”

She added, there’s a “dearth of separated trails” in the area.

“We’re trying to think about big-picture connections that will enhance likability and walkability,” Stevens said.

“Almost all errands require a car (in Ocean Pines).”

There are positive impacts for more places to walk and bike safely, including a “tremendous” economic impact, which has been seen elsewhere in the county, Stevens said.

Director Steve Jacobs asked her if other nearby communities are “aggressively moving on this,” prompting Stevens to reply that they are and held up the South Point Association as an example.

“We have to put money aside (for this),” Stevens said. “I’m not talking huge millions of dollars. (Certain firms) can come in, with access, and do this now.”

There should be state and federal funds available, she added.

Another example Stevens gave was a grant that the county just received to install a separate trail along Route 611 between Route 50 and Assateague Island.

OPA President Doug Parks threw his support behind the idea later in the meeting, when the board voted on the letter.

“I think it’s important that we as the Ocean Pines Association reach out to all of the folks involved in that project,” he said. “We want to make sure they know we’re interested in the proceedings, the project and

moving forward.”

Parks suggested that the board send SHA a list of what it wants — especially widening the Route 90 underpass, which doesn’t have enough clearance to allow for fire trucks. Furthermore, a shared-use path alongside Route 90 would be useless to the community if there was no way for bicyclists and pedestrians to get “up onto there” from Ocean Parkway.

Director Colette Horn focused on other points from Stevens’s presentation concerning what the OPA needs to do on its end.

“I don’t want our support to stop with this letter,” Horn said. “I’d like us to really take to heart the power that we have as a community to promote

biking and pedestrian safety and connecting our community to others that already have things in place.”

Responding to Parks, who asked her what a work group that she suggested earlier in her presentation would do, Stevens said such a group could provide examples of how other community bike and pedestrian processes work.

“I would say, yes, it should be bigger than just the Route 90 issue,” Stevens said. “I think making this community more walkable and bikeable and friendly is something that’s been requested for a long time.”

A public comment period is currently open on the SHA website, which closes on Nov. 30.

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to the neighborhood!”

Beginning Nov. 21, households interested in participating should submit a name, address and phone number via email to info@oceanpines.org or by calling 410-641-7717 ext. 3014. Participants are also asked, if possible, to submit a photo of their lighted home for a special holiday video.

The initial deadline to register is

Friday, Dec. 9, although residents may continue to sign up after this date and through the holiday season to have their homes included on the online map.

The map of participating homes may be viewed at https://www.google.com/maps/d/ed it?mid=1M7GQDNnB4iSocR4zvIRzF TldLK2bLPc&usp=sharing or via the link on the home page at oceanpines.org.

Board members agree to submit endorsement letter to State Highway Admin.

We must count our everyday blessings

Why should we celebrate Thanksgiving when things don’t seem to be going our way? Just look at the cost of Thanksgiving dinner alone: that’s gone way up over last year because of everything that’s been going wrong ever since the pandemic struck two years ago.

Shipping costs have increased, fuel expenses have risen, feed and fertilizer prices have soared and the cost of labor, when workers can be found at all, has gone up as well. The result, according to the Farm Bureau Federation: a meal ticket of $64.05 this year over an average of $53.31 last year for a classic Thanksgiving dinner for 10. That’s a 20 percent increase.

Why in the world would we take a moment out of our day to praise inflation, not to mention the many other upsetting circumstances that have been plaguing us for some time now: the ever-present political nastiness, extreme weather, more virus warnings, and terrible events in other parts of the world that don’t seem quite as far away as they used to be.

Why? Because celebrating Thanksgiving is about appreciating the things we have rather than the things we want, a good portion of which are not as important as the gifts we tend to overlook.

For at least one day of the year, we need to stop concentrating on the highlight reels of the past year and acknowledge our everyday blessings, whether they might be good friends who pick us up when we’re down, supportive family members who help us when we need it, or even pets that adore us even on our orneriest days.

These are things that count, just as we should be thankful that we live where we do, somewhat tucked away in an area that others aspire to visit and live.

The flowers will come up in the spring, the ocean will continue to meet the beach, and life will go on. We should be thankful we’re allowed to be part of that and raise a toast to all the unappreciated things that, if we think about it, we’ll rediscover.

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Thanksgiving traditions

The Thanksgivings portrayed as cozy gatherings of happy family members smiling like they’ve been in Mommy’s mood pills again do nothing for me. That’s because I don’t remember those kinds of family feasts since nothing truly untoward occurred.

Ask yourself when the last time was that you asked a family member, “Remember that Thanksgiving when we all got there on time, enjoyed the feast and all got along?

Right.

That doesn’t happen, because nothing memorable took place, like, say, Uncle Charlie turning the turkey into a 20pound hand puppet because, well, we all know Uncle Charlie has a problem. Or little Suzy not understanding that when referring to people from the Philippines, the proper suffix is “os,” not “uses,” the utterance of which, however harmless and unintentional it might have been, had a profound effect on Aunt Millie, who even in her late 70s continued to use made-up words for anything that she found uncomfortable. “Spudwinkle,” comes to mind.

But of all the things that make the best Thanksgivings, kitchen mishaps are the most remembered.

As reported elsewhere, there was the dad who secretly doused the turkey with bourbon to “spice it up a bit.” It did spice things up, according to the Washington Post, by erupting into a fireball that blew the door off the oven.

In another fireball incident, a man who spilled basting grease in the oven after saying, “No, I got it” to the person who offered to help remove the

turkey from the oven, amused his guests by sitting at the table with no eyebrows and much shorter hair.

As for my own misfortunes, I have written previously about making the “World’s Best Stuffing,” only to discover that the originator of the recipe didn’t specify which world that was. Wherever it is, though, its inhabitants must be equally fond of Roasted Rain Boots and Filet of Steel-belted Radial.

Which brings me to my mission this year: Maryland biscuits, which I will attempt to make one more time.

For those who don’t know about or have never even heard of Maryland beaten biscuits (known in Virginia and points south as simply beaten biscuits because they’re just jealous), they are golf balls made from flour.

A well-made one can handle a 250-yard drive down the fairway and roll up on the table ready to eat — providing you can get it open without losing a finger.

That may be the reason I’m so determined to conquer these things, having nearly lost a digit as a kid trying to pry one open like a clam. That’s true, thanks to a serrated table knife and the serrated grandmother who supplied me with it because ... who knows?

I didn’t say a word or grimace in pain when this self-surgery occurred but suffered silently. I survived by using one of my grandmother’s linen napkins as a tourniquet that I later threw down the storm drain rather than admit I was an idiot.

Maybe that’s why no one makes Maryland biscuits anymore — little kids being held back in school because they can only count to nine.

In the meantime, I will observe Thanksgiving with my own traditions — counting my blessings ... and my fingers.

Beer festival successful with help from partners

Editor,

On behalf of the Ocean City Development Corporation, I would like to thank the many businesses and individuals that made our 8th annual craft beer festival held on Oct. 29 at Sunset Park in downtown Ocean City such a big success.

At least 1,500 attendees enjoyed this event, which continues to get more popular each year. Hotel packages sold for this festival doubled over last year. This success includes our event partners, ShoreCraftBeer.com and the Town of Ocean City, 20 breweries with their seasonal craft beers, Eastern Shore Distributing, Carey Distributors, Backup Beverage, The Other One Brewing, Malibu Beach Eats and Get Baked food trucks, Sessa’s Vending, Dough Roller, retail vendors, FireKite band, and our many volunteers.

Thanks to Worcester County and the Town of Ocean City that sponsored the commemorative metal pint glasses for this event. The Montel Carlo Hotel Group, Bank of Delmarva, and Kite Loft were also event sponsors.

We wish to provide a special thanks to the adjacent project owner, Christos Sarantis and Wilde Daug’s On Lost Lady Beach, who allowed this year’s festival to use their waterfront property. In addition to this event that brings many people to the downtown area, it is also a fundraiser for our nonprofit organization. We look forward to seeing everyone next October for our 9th annual craft beer fest in October 2023.

Glenn Irwin, Executive Director, OCDC

Setting record straight on Question A Editor,

Now that Question A has been defeated by the voters of Worcester County, it is time to set the record straight. The People For Fiscal Responsibility, a ballot issue committee, was formed solely to bring the matter of a specific Bond Bill for a Sports Complex to the voters.

From the outset, we made it very clear that we are not opposed to a Sports Complex, per se; but we are opposed to the use of public funds to build it, to operate it and to pay an exContinued on Page 52

Alisha King, a vocational deacon of the Diocese of Easton, will be coming to St. Paul’s by-the-Sea beginning the First Sunday of Advent, Nov. 27 at 10 a.m.

Deacon of Easton Diocese to visit St. Paul’s on Nov. 27

(Nov. 25, 2022) Reverend Alisha King, a vocational deacon of the Diocese of Easton, will be coming to St. Paul’s by-the-Sea beginning the First Sunday of Advent, Nov. 27 at 10 a.m.

King is currently completing service at St. Alban’s church in Salisbury. She is familiar with Ocean City having previously served at the Church of the Holy Spirit.

She was ordained to the diaconate on Oct. 11, 2020.

Prior to ordination, she had been a member of St. Alban’s since 2013 and has served as a worship leader, Eucharistic minister, vestry member, junior warden, Eucharistic visitor, and alternate delegate to the 2017 Convention of the Diocese of Easton.

Deacon King works for Perdue Farms and lives in Salisbury.

St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church is located at 302 North Baltimore Avenue in Ocean City.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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orbitant price for the land.

For the County Commissioners to pay nearly $75,000 per acre, when land is readily available throughout the county for $10,000 to $19,000 per acre is ridiculous.

From the beginning, we were repeatedly told that the bond proceeds were to be used for construction of the complex and to purchase the 95 plus acres next to Stephen Decatur High School.

It was not until we had met the signature requirement that we then learned that bond funds could not be used to purchase the land.

Later, there was confusion about the language of the bond bill as it appeared on the ballot as Question A.

Some insisted that if the Bond Bill was defeated, a Sports Complex could never be built in Worcester County with bond proceeds. That was never true.

Question A pertained to one Bond Bill, and one Bond Bill only. Furthermore, our Committee never had any control over how the language was written on the ballot.

On behalf of the People For Fiscal Responsibility, we want to thank the 71 volunteers who gathered signatures throughout the county.

We also want to thank the 5,093 voters who signed the petition to place the issue on the ballot.

Finally, we want to thank the 11,760 voters who voted against Question A, thus defeating the Bond Bill.

What we learned from this initiative and this tremendous effort is that people still have the power to take control of their government.

While we all enjoy the right to vote, the power of the Petition to Referendum allows for citizens to override the actions of their elected officials in the passage of an ill-conceived bill.

The founders of our great Nation understood the right of the people “...to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” In Worcester County, Maryland, the Constitution is alive and well.

Vincent dePaul Gisriel Jr. Ocean City

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Reverend

By Peter Ayers Wimbrow III Contributing Writer

(Nov. 25, 2022) Eighty years ago today, the Army-Navy game was played in Annapolis for the first, and only, time since 1893. In that game, Joseph M. Reeves (later admiral) wore the first football helmet.

Many in the government argued that the game should not be played, since it was usually played in Philadelphia — roughly equidistant between the two academies — which would require much travel. President Franklin D. Roosevelt decided that the game was good for the morale of both academies, as well as that of the country.

So, it was decreed that the game would be played in Annapolis on Nov. 28, 1942, in Thompson Stadium, set on the edge of Spa Creek. Thompson Stadium was built in 1912, had a capacity of 12,000, and was named for Robert Means Thompson, Naval Academy Class of 1868, and twice president of the American Olympic Association.

The stadium was located on the present site of Lejune Hall swimming complex. For the game, Thompson Stadium was not full. Quite a contrast

to the prior year, when 98,000, including the First Lady, had witnessed Navy defeat Army 14-6!

Because of wartime travel restrictions, West Point Cadets would not be allowed to attend. Only the Army

team and two cheerleaders would be allowed to travel to Annapolis. Even Jack, the Army mule, had to remain at West Point! Only those living within a 10-mile radius of the Maryland State House were permitted to

Army-Navy Game, 1942, Capt. Cameron #34; Mazur #45.

Barry Lee Friedman, 84 years old, died Nov. 12, 2022

Sandra Marie Friedman, 81 years old, died April 4, 2022

“Just another day in paradise”

Barry and Sandie were their best selves when they were at the beach.

They shared a love story that started decades ago. No one could have asked for better parents or better friends. With numerous family members and three children, Douglas, Randi, and preceded in death by a daughter, Sheri. They will be dearly missed.

So very special to them was their “beach family.”

May you rest in peace together with the sun on your faces and your toes in the sand.

I love you - Randi

attend, except for academy employees and the press.

Those who were fortunate to receive tickets had to sign an affidavit stating that they lived inside the radius and that they would not resell the tickets. Because of this, there wasn’t the usual complement of “brass” that is normally seen at an Army/Navy game, as they had a war to fight!

But Rear-Adm. Emery S. Land, chairman of the United States Maritime Commission, Naval Academy class of 1902, who had never missed an Army/Navy game, used a bit of subterfuge to attend. He appealed to Walter Okeson, chairman of the Football Rules Committee, and got an appointment on the chains crew!

Army, coached by Hall of Famer Red Blaik, after winning its first four games, was ranked as high as 8th, but after losing its next two, to Penn and Notre Dame, it fell out of the rankings for good. This was Blaik’s second year as Army’s head coach. He would coach Army for another 16 years, compiling a 121-32-10 record with two consecutive National Championships, 1944-45.

The only reason that it was not three was because of a scoreless tie with #2 ranked Notre Dame, in a packed Yankee Stadium, in 1946. In 1942, Army finished with a record of 6 - 3.

Navy’s coach, LCDR John E. Whelchel, having served as an assistant to “Swede” Larson, was in his first year as head coach of the Midshipmen. He would finish the season with a 5-4 record, but the next year, Navy finished with an 8-1 record and won the Lambert Trophy, emblematic of Eastern college football supremacy.

That year, Navy lost only to #1 ranked Notre Dame, and finished 4th in the rankings. Both men were alumni of their schools and both played football at their alma maters, with Blaik earning Third Team AllAmerican honors in 1919.

To even things and to give the Army team a chance — even though Army was a 16 - 5 favorite — junior and senior Midshipmen were ordered to sit on Army’s side of the stadium and cheer for their opponent. They took instruction from cheer books sent down from West Point.

But, even with this assistance, the Army’s cheering section was not as lusty as the Navy’s. In addition, the Midshipmen learned that a local farmer, John Bausum, owned a mule named “Jimmy,” which the Midshipmen brought to the game to inspire the Army, while their goat, Billy-O, did the same for their team. The Army’s mule was nicknamed “LendLease!”

The traditional pre-game pep rally

was held the night before the big game. But, because of wood rationing, the traditional bonfire was not present. On the day of the game, agents of the federal Office of Price Administration checked each car to ensure adherence to the 10-mile radius restriction.

The president telegrammed both teams, saying that, “...the graduates of the two academies are engaged, shoulder to shoulder, in the grim game of war. Throughout the world, they are knitting … the ties of comradeship which they first formed on the playing fields of the homeland.”

The contest was broadcast by three national radio networks and by shortwave, to servicemen worldwide. Forty million Americans listened to the game on the radio. Films of the game were sent to American bases the world over.

As the immortal Grantland Rice wrote in his syndicated column that day, “Whether it be the Severn or the Seine, by Old Man River or the Meuse or Marne, the Thames or the Missouri, when Army and Navy meet there is always a football game worth looking at.” And it certainly was!

After a scoreless first period, reserve freshman halfback Joe Sullivan scored on a half-yard run, which had been set up by a 28-yard punt return by Gordon Studer to the Army 4-yard line.

Midway through the third quarter, Hills Hume intercepted an Army pass on the Cadet 21-yard line. On the third play after the interception, right halfback Ben Martin took a pass at the five from quarterback Harold “Al” Hamberg, and ran it in for Navy’s second touchdown. With the two extrapoint kicks, that was all the Annapolis eleven needed to best their rivals.

Hume sealed the victory with another interception of Army reserve quarterback Doug Kenna at the Navy seven-yard line. For the game, Navy ball carriers amassed 240 yards on the ground.

The Army team was led by AllAmerican tackle, and future fighter ace and general, Robin Olds, who would lose two front teeth in the game. He finished the game. He was joined on the All-American team by tackle Francis E. Merritt, team captain halfback Henry Mazur, and end James Kelleher.

Navy was led by its captain, left halfback, Alan Camaron, and left end Albert Channell, father of local resident of the same name. The following year, Channell would captain the 4th ranked Lambert Trophy winning team.

Next week: NEW GUINEA

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.

Sports & Recreation

SD football squad advances to state semis

It kind of woke us up. I don’t think they ever lost their confidence.”

dominant.”

By Lisa Capitelli

Editor

(Nov. 25, 2022) The Stephen Decatur football team is headed to the 2A state semifinals – for the first time since 2004 – after a decisive 367 victory over the Potomac Wolverines last Friday in Oxon Hill.

“Defense played lights out, special teams caused two turnovers and the offense had championship drives. We kept the pedal to the metal and the kids went out there and they finished them,” said Decatur Coach Jake Coleman. “We dominated all three phases of the game. It’s something I don’t think anyone expected to see. The kids went out there and played unbelievable.”

Fourth-seeded Potomac struck first, scoring less than two minutes into the game.

“I felt like they were ready to go. We had a couple drops and early penalties, but they settled down very quickly and realized they could dominate the game and win,” Coleman said. “We out-willed them. I think it was good for us to get scored on first.

Fifth-seeded Decatur tied it up when junior quarterback Brycen Coleman found senior Luke Mergott with 4:53 to play in the first quarter. Junior Brogan Eastlack’s kick was good.

“Going down on the next drive was pivotal,” the coach said. “They’ve only given up 33 points in 11 games so I think that was probably a little shocking to them.”

Coleman ran the ball into the end zone about two minutes later to put the visiting Seahawks up 13-7.

“I told them all week, if we were tied or leading after the first quarter we were going to win,” Coleman said. “They did this by staying positive, believing in themselves and each other.”

Senior Daegan Risser recovered a fumble and scored to boost Decatur’s advantage to 19-7 with a little under nine minutes remaining in the first half.

“Many guys played their best games, but Daegan Risser and [senior] A’zavion Manuel had the best games of their careers,” Coleman said. “They were both absolutely

Coleman threw to Mergott for another score with 1:05 left in the second quarter. Eastlack was successful on the two-point conversion.

The Seahawks were on top, 27-7, at halftime.

After a blocked punt, junior Gavin Solito returned the ball 41 yards and Decatur pulled ahead, 33-7, with 9:50 on the clock in the third quarter.

Eastlack put three final points on the board with a 25-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.

“Scoring 36 points on them, that’s kind of a big deal,” Coleman said. “PG County, there’s a lot of talented kids there. It speaks how good the Bayside Conference is here.”

Coleman was 7-for-11 passing for 79 yards and throwing two touchdowns. He rushed 18 times for 108 yards and a touchdown.

Mergott caught four passes for 59 yards and two touchdowns.

The Decatur defense was led Solito (five tackles, assisted) and sophomore Amarian Manuel (three solo, two assisted).

Sophomores Sully Auker (three assisted tackles) and Ethan Bradshaw (one solo, two assisted) also contributed on defense.

“The kids have showed improve-

ment throughout the season. We’re continuing an upward trend on all three phases of the game,” Coleman said. “They’re playing their best football in the playoffs. They trust each other, they communicate and they’re playing for each other. The kids have great character. It’s a pleasure to coach this group.”

Decatur has advanced to the state semifinals three times, with the most recent in 2004, Coleman said, noting this is the first time the Seahawks have won three playoff games in the same season as the format and number of teams participating has changed over the years.

“It went from eight to 16 to 32 teams. Now you have to win three to get to the semis,” he said. “It’s a cool accomplishment for the kids.”

Decatur will play top-seeded Milford Mill tonight, Friday, at 6:30 p.m. in Baltimore.

“We have to play better than we did against Potomac in all three phases of the game,” Coleman said. “We’re going to be smaller and slower, so we’ve got to be strong together as a team and be gritty. We weren’t supposed to win last week and we dominated. Anything can happen. I know this team will never give up. They just don’t have it in them.”

PHOTOS COURTESY BAYSIDE SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY

The Stephen Decatur football team is headed to the 2A state semifinals – for the first time since 2004 – after a decisive 36-7 victory over the Potomac Wolverines last Friday in Oxon Hill. (Left) Sophomore Nate Tapley carries the ball. (Right) Junior quarterback Brycen Coleman was 7-for-11 passing for 79 yards and throwing two touchdowns. He rushed 18 times for 108 yards and a touchdown.

Managing

‘dominated all three phases of the game’ against Potomac Wolverines

Jake Coleman

Decatur soccer players earn Bayside awards

Knerr received Bayside South Second Team accolades.

Holden Bunting was second in scoring, netting 15 goals. He also had six assists.

Year in 2006, 2013 and 2016.

Decatur finished the season with a 13-2 record.

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Nov. 25, 2022) Several Stephen Decatur soccer players were presented All-Bayside South Conference recognition for their performances during the fall season.

Boys’ soccer:

Juniors, forward Brogan Eastlack and goalie Nick Hernandez, and senior defender, captain Ryan McLaughlin earned spots on the Bayside First Team.

Eastlack led the team in goals, with 17. He also had seven assists.

It was also announced this week that Eastlack was named to the Second Team All-State.

McLaughlin chipped in with eight goals.

“For a defender scoring eight goals is pretty impressive,” Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood said.

Hernandez was 11-2 in the goal, recording 100 saves this season and only allowing 13 goals. The team overall scored 67 goals this year.

Senior captain, midfielder Dalton Bunting, sophomore forward Holden Bunting and senior defender Owen

Honorable mention distinction went to: juniors Sean O’Halloran (defense) and Finn Ramnarain (defense) and seniors, captain Gabe Geiser (midfield) and Collin Bunting (defense).

“They were all deserving. Yes, we won the conference, yes we finished 13-2,” Greenwood said. “Brogan and Holden were our goal scorers, but it was really a team effort. That was the big takeaway.”

Greenwood was named Coach of the Year.

“I’m very blessed to have a good coaching staff – I have four amazing assistants – and a great group of kids,” Greenwood said. “All in all, it’s everybody else. I just put them on the field. They have to utilize the tools we give them … they executed on set pieces, they executed on corner kicks. It was definitely a premiere style of soccer this year.”

“They work really hard. I’m fortunate to have a great group of kids, a talented group of kids,” he continued. “It’s not a one-man show, I can tell you that much.”

Greenwood was also Coach of the

The boys won the program’s first Bayside Conference championship in 11 years. The last time the Seahawks competed for a title was six years ago, when they lost in penalty kicks to Kent Island.

The season ended with a 3-1 loss to James M. Bennett in the MPSSAA 3A South Region II finals.

Girls’ soccer:

Senior captains Hannah Dang (midfield) and Mia Kemp (forward), and juniors Morgan Sullivan (forward) and Riley Wilson (defense) were awarded First Team All-Bayside South honors.

Kemp led the team with 15 goals and nine assists. She also earned a spot on the Second Team All-State and Dang received honorable mention recognition.

“That’s a huge accomplishment,” said Decatur Coach Rich Venere.

Sullivan chipped in with nine goals and six assists. Dang added six goals and seven assists.

Freshmen Payton Wilson (defense) and Maddy Tapley (forward) were named to the Bayside South Second Team.

Tapley finished the season with three goals and five assists.

“I was really happy that the Bayside South coaches recognized our four First Team All-Conference players and that we also had two freshmen make the second team, which is also a great accomplishment for them,” Venere. “Riley and Payton are talented center backs for our team that helped us only give up seven goals during our 12-game regular season.”

Honorable mention accolades went to: seniors Jessica Beck (goalie), Macy Seitz (defense) and Keeley Catrino (defense), juniors Katelynn King (midfield) and captain Kayla Rocco (midfield), sophomore Payton Piercey (defense) and freshmen Samantha Ruppert (midfield), Laila Pascucci (forward) and Luca Russo (forward).

“Jessica started every game and led us to a 10-3 record with a one-goalagainst average and 13 goals given up in 13 games,” Venere said.

Decatur finished the season with a 10-3 record.

The team’s season came to an end with a 6-2 loss to Chesapeake in the MPSSAA 3A South Region II quarterfinals.

“We were happy with the season. The games we should have won we won,” Venere said. “They were one cohesive unit. They all interacted like great teammates should. They were like sisters. It was nice to see.”

LISA CAPITELLI/OCEAN CITY TODAY

Stephen Decatur junior forward Brogan Eastlack and senior captain Mia Kemp both earned spots on the Bayside Conference South First Team and were named to the Second Team All-State.

Junior Brogan Eastlack and senior Mia Kemp Second Team All-State awardees