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EASTON — The University of Maryland Shore Medical Pavilion was one of 200 buildings that lost power for a brief period of time on Oct. 4, caused by an equipment failure near the DaVita Easton Dialysis Center, which was treating patients for crucial operations during the outage. The UMMS pavilion at 490 Cadmus Lane, which hosts several medical practitioner offices, including neurosurgery and urology departments, lost power at 11 a.m., according to Kelly Simonsen, the communications director for Easton Utilities, the power service provider. Exactly 200 customers were affected by the power outage. Si-

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Attention readers: Mark Shields is off this week. Please enjoy the following column by Jamie Stiehm. WASHINGTON — The House is a mess, a visitor might say, with a government shutdown looming at midnight Friday and two Democratic bills worth trillions in infrastructure up in the air. It’s a monumental moment in time. Senate Republicans are also seriously threatening the first Treasury default on the nation’s “full faith and credit.” Something to send shock waves all over the world. Once more unto the breach, as King Henry V declares in the eponymous Shakespeare history play before his thrilling victory over the French king’s men. Only the breach is bigger in our realm. Those glued to the Capitol drama say they’ve never seen so many stakes this high, all at once, for a president and his party. President Joe Biden put all his chips into advancing “Build Back Better” infrastructure. Even so, the president is taking direction and strategy from the true leader of the hour. It’s no secret that’s House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. This is her battle of Agincourt, her donnybrook to unite a “band of brothers” — and sisters — in a victory history will remember. The California Democrat is facing the greatest challenge of her political life since she was born the Baltimore mayor’s daughter. She learned old-school skills and graces, and to count votes in her sleep. The House buzzes with cacophony, but it is not a mess. The 220 Democratic lawmakers, by some alchemy, are bound to become a disciplined force at the end of the day — or week. They feel it. Moderates and progressives crossed swords over the size and scope of the two bills. But after a rousing private parley in the House basement, judging from their smiles, strides and hallway comments, both sides trust Pelosi to somehow move both bills — dear to different hearts. “She is a magical legislator,” said liberal lawmaker Rep. Steve Cohen of Memphis, Tennessee. A Texan moderate, Rep. Henry Cuellar of Laredo, said he tells the progressive wing: “If anyone can get a deal done, it’s Pelosi.” “It was a beautiful meeting,” Pelosi said. “I’m so proud of them.” Some moderates are pressing hard for a $1.2 trillion package of conventional programs for roads, ferries, ports, bridges and rail projects. That bipartisan bill, passed by the Senate, may be approved by the House Thursday. It would fund jobs mostly filled by men. The $3.5 trillion package for social

I use walking sticks when I walk nowadays, kind of like cross-country skiing in late summer, but I had no idea doing so would connect me with a guy named Joe and open a flow of aching love and the deep desire to matter. “Can I give you a cane?” he asked. This was in the alley two blocks from my house. I was pushing myself along — I love to walk in alleys for some reason, maybe because I never know what I’ll come upon — and I passed an older guy (around my age, that is) whose garage door was open. He was working at his bandsaw. As I walked past him, he turned and called out his cane offer to me. I stopped, shrugged. In my 75 years on Planet Earth, no one had ever offered me a free cane before. We stood looking at each other. “Hi,” I said. We introduced ourselves. He stepped away from his bandsaw and I explained that I already had a cane., but thanked him. “This is what I do,” he said. “I make stuff. I give it away.” Then he started spilling out his soul. He’s an abandoned child from Central Kansas. He grew up in chaos. The trade he found for himself as a young man was beating people up for hire, he became an alcoholic. He was lost beyond belief, until . . . until . . I have no idea how he did so, but he reclaimed himself. This was a fiveminute conversation in a Chicago alley! I found myself speechless. “People don’t use the word ‘love’ enough when they talk,” he said. Then another guy showed up. They were working on a project together. Joe and I said goodbye. We gave one another a knuckle doink. I continued my walk to nowhere in particular and let the wonder of meeting him splash around inside me — and then my thoughts drifted to the book I’m trying to write, draft-titled The Possible Future. There it was again, alive and so, so slippery, this book about . . . something: the creation of peace, the coming of awareness, the politicization of moral intelligence. When I’m in an anxiety-free state of mind — you know, when I’m not actually sitting at my computer, trying to write — my sense of what the book is about is allconsuming. It’s almost as though the book is writing itself, not with words but sheerly with enthusiasm. All I need to do is live my life, keep my eyes open, stay conscious and insights flicker. The human condition seems as malleable as a lump of clay. Yeah, the world is changing and I’m a participant. This is evolution. The book is everywhere . . . I heard it in Joe’s voice, in the five minutes of his life story that he told me, just as I hear it in every shooting that makes the news, every drone strike, every border dehumanization, and every human action that stands up to this. Even more so, the book’s presence cries out to me every time people listen to one another, especially when they disagree. The book is everywhere, but then the dark side of this mantra asserts itself:

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JAMIE STIEHM infrastructure addresses climate change and empowering women, upended by the pandemic. Universal pre-K, home health care for seniors, child care, paid family leave, better Medicare and a middle-class tax cut are included. It’s a new New Deal, Democrats say, but sweeping changes are subject to cuts by moderates. Centrist Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is one holdout in the field of 50 Democratic senators — and every single one is needed to pass the bill by a special “reconciliation” rule. For days, Manchin refused to make any promises, giving rise to remarks that Pelosi would never give him such free rein. Pelosi held back the easy bipartisan bill to allow debate and consensus on the larger “moral imperative.” In practice, this means House Democrats can no longer stand divided to reach an accord with Senate allies. And Congress is running out of time to fund the government. The progressive faction is more powerful and vowed to vote down the smaller package if the larger one fails on the floor. Pelosi likes to say, “I don’t go to the floor to lose.” Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., spoke for 50 liberals when she told reporters, “We’ll be happy to vote for the other bill once the full (reconciliation) bill is agreed upon.” A common framework and a clear number in both chambers are needed for Democrats to break their logjam. Pelosi has saved the day for the party before. In 2010, the speaker coaxed her reluctant caucus into passing health care reform, though the Senate scuttled the public option, meant to give Obamacare more teeth. Meanwhile, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky flatly broke the traditional bond to pay the country’s bills, enraging Senate Democrats. The deadline for a Treasury crisis is in mid-October. That will not slow Pelosi’s march into the breach.

DAVID SHRIBMAN . . . until I try to write it. That doesn’t mean I’m not writing it. I’ve got chapters spread everywhere. Almost every weekly column addresses it, but the column has several advantages over the book: It has a deadline and a word limit. I can’t tell you how much these limitations matter. They allow me to compromise with my own quest for truth, or rather, with the flickers and teases that seem to beckon me toward the truth (excuse me, The Truth). I can stop short of that and find satisfaction in simply presenting an interesting possibility or shattering a cliché — putting a splash of verbal color on the page. After I left Joe the other day and continued my walk, I started thinking about a brief passage in Barbara Ehrenreich’s book “Blood Rites”, which I quoted in my column last week. In the passage, she pointed out that a thousand years ago the Crusades served “to cement the fusion of the cross and the sword.” This leaves a helluva gash across my psyche, and opens up a question I hope to touch — at least touch — in my unwritable book. How can “love” be such a limited concept that it surrenders to the sword; that, as soon as things get complex with others, we decide our best option is to love the sword, and begin using it? The sword became, or perhaps it always has been (though I don’t believe this), not simply our primary means of self-defense but the center of our social infrastructure. “Love” is still the religious rule, but it compliantly steps aside when it becomes time to conquer and kill. There is nothing in the common understanding of the word that surmounts militarism by defining a saner, more complex, more courageous course of action toward a potential enemy. But it’s in there! “People don’t use the word ‘love’ enough when they talk,” Joe said, as he stood in the alley talking. I could tell, by looking into his eyes, that he wasn’t using the word superficially. He knew what he was talking about. He had surrendered his sword to that word. This is what the book wants to be about. Robert Koehler (koehlercw@gmail.com), syndicated by PeaceVoice, is a Chicago award-winning journalist and editor. He is the author of “Courage Grows Strong at the Wound”.

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Marguerite May Kimbles CHESTERTOWN — Marguerite May Kimbles of Chestertown, MD died on October 1, 2021. She was 87. She was born in Queen Anne’s County near Church Hill on May 16, 1934, the daughter of the late John Seney and Eva Anderson Kimbles. She was a 1952 graduate of Centreville High School and in 1956 she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Washington College. Ms. Kimbles worked as a teacher for 11 years with Stevensville Jr. High and Church Hill Elementary School until 1970. She lived the majority of her life in the Church Hill and Price area. Ms. Kimbles was active with her alumni class at Washington College and enjoyed her biannual luncheons with the “Girls of ‘52” graduating class of Centreville High. She was a member of Washington College Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, a former member of the National Teachers Association and the Maryland Teachers Association, and was also a member of the Price-Bethany United Methodist Church. Ms. Kimbles’ survivors include many cousins. Graveside services will be held on Monday, October 11, at 1pm at Church Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. The Reverend Robin Brown will officiate. Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home www. fhnfuneralhome.com.

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Vera Worm (Pawlowsky) PRESTON — Vera Pawlowsky Worm of Preston, MD passed away on October 2, 2021 at UMMC Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. She was 97. Born in Manhattan, NY, on March 27, 1924, she was the daughter of immigrants. During the depression, her parents purchased a home in Tanyard and her childhood was shared between Brooklyn, NY and the Eastern Shore. She attended both Hog Creek School and Preston School. She graduated from public school in New York and proceeded to attend Business School. It was in Preston that Vera met and married her husband, William F. Worm and was welcomed into his large farm family. They were married in Smithson Chapel and she became a homemaker and mother. Throughout her life she enjoyed entertaining, putting on parties for her large extended family as well as hosting visiting relatives, documenting with pictures and home movies. She loved driving and enjoyed planning and taking car trips with daughter Belinda and sisters-in-law Louise, Marge, Betty and Doris. She was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Preston, where she found her church family. She was a member of WinGS and spent many joyous years singing in the choir and playing handbells. Vera loved working and served as court reporter of District Court for Caroline County for 17 years. Following her retirement she continued to work part time for Talbot County also as their court reporter. Her later life was enriched by reading, gardening, feeding the birds and getting together with friends Linda, Ag, Becky, Janice, Gail and John for fun events, movies and game nights. Vera was preceded in death by parents Frank Pawlowsky and Carmen (Carril) Pawlowsky, husband William F. Worm, and a daughter, Vera Belinda Worm. She is survived by daughter Shelly Kapitan (Larry) of Preston, sister-in-law Doris Worm, former sister-in-law Ruth (Trice) Worm, many nieces and nephews, close friends and her two cherished cats. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 11:00am at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Preston with the Reverend David Casey-Motley officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00am prior to the service. Interment will be held at Junior Order Cemetery immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dove Pointe, 1225 Mt. Hermon Rd, Salisbury MD 21804 or to Immanuel Lutheran Church - Stained Glass Window Restoration Fund, PO Box 39, Preston, MD 21655. In consideration of others in our community, masking and social distancing is appreciated indoors. Services entrusted to the Frampton Funeral Home Share memories with the family at www. framptom.com.

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Dolores Eleanor Crowder ROYAL OAK — Dolores Eleanor Crowder passed away on September 7th in the tender care of Talbot Hospice. Born February 4th, 1935 in Willards, MD she was the only child of Gorman and Elberta (Ryle) Wilkins. Upon graduation from the University of Toledo she returned to the Shore to teach at St. Michaels High School. Later, she would find her true calling working in social services, which she did until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Lee Overton Crowder, and her beloved aunt, Queenie Lomax. Eleanor pursued joy through her family and friends. She also enjoyed playing bridge, celebrating holidays (especially Christmas), and travel. Her most memorable adventure, with her daughter, was to the former Soviet Union where they were followed by severe men in fedoras and they traded jeans for lacquered boxes. In her later years she found pleasure going to yard sales with her daughter, having girls’ nights with the girls (and Jerry) and football Sundays with her son. Eleanor is survived by her daughter, Julie and son-in-law Jerry Andrews as well as their extended family; her son, Charles Kilmon, Jr.; and her step-sons Bob Crowder and Glen and Joanne Crowder and their daughter Hayley. Also surviving is her close friend Carol Smith. In lieu of flowers, donations to Talbot Hospice would be appreciated.

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Jack graduated from Lansdale High School. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserves for ten years, stationed in Willow Grove, PA. For many years, Jack worked as a salesman for Mair Associates. On October 4, 1997, Jack married the former Diane Brittingham. He was an avid fisherman, sportsman, and pilot. Jack enjoyed spending time with his family, especially at Mountain Top Sportsman Association and in Canada. He loved cooking and sharing recipes with multiple generations in the family. Jack was a member of the VFW Post 7460 and the American Legion Post 91. Jack is survived by his wife Diane McCarthy; his children Joseph, Timothy, Pamela, Kathy, Thomas, and Susan; his first wife Mary L. Sibel; his step children Debbie, Laura, and Jennifer; 19 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the VFW Post 7460, 115 Sandy Hill Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613, or to the American Legion Post 91,P.O. Box 70, Cambridge, MD 21613. Arrangements are in the care of Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge.

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FOCUS - Agriculture & Aquaculture Maryland farmers share insight on climate change BY LUKE PARKER lparker@chespub.com

QUEENSTOWN — During two virtual workshops with University of Maryland (UMD) researchers assigned with informing future legislation, farmers from across the state offered their perspectives on how climate change has and could eventually affect their agricultural production. The workshops – held last month— were the latest investigative steps for the UMDbased researchers, who were tasked by the Maryland legislature to develop, analyze and present data pertaining specifically to the effects of climate change on statewide agriculture. The project is set to submit their data to legislators Dec. 1, where next steps will be determined by state lawmakers. Joining the Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology – which is based out of UMD’s Wye Research and Education Center in Queenstown – in the data-collection process are the Maryland departments of agriculture (MDA) and environment (MDE). According to a spokesperson from the Hughes Center, between 60 and 70 people attended the listening sessions, most of which were farmers or agricultural stakeholders. By the end of the week, the project’s co-leaders – Ernie Shea and Dr. Puneet Srivastava, both board members at the Hughes Center – were “impressed” by the amount of input and feedback they received.

“I was struck by the willingness of these farmers to participate and share their experiences,” Shea said in a Sept. 17 interview. “And that is critically important because as we stressed on the call today, the vulnerability assessment needs to be informed by producers actually living on the cutting edge of these challenges.” Before entering a question and answer period, participants in the workshops were shown two presentations – one by Dr. Frank Coale, assistant dean for strategic initiatives at the UMD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and the other by Michel Cavigelli, co-director of the Northeast Climate Hub at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – that provided background information on similar vulnerability studies, as well as the affects climate change has already had on the region. The last time a Maryland-commissioned study on climate change was conduced was in 2011, after a 2007 Executive Order by Gov. Martin O’Malley established the Maryland Commission on Climate Change, whose goal was to develop an action plan that addressed climate change across various sectors and aspects of the state. Coale was the lead author on the chapter in the 2011 report dedicated to agriculture. Coale and his team made three key points in 2011: (1) warmer temperatures and inconsistent rainfall will likely lead to changes in crop and animal production,

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Grain combines underway and field corn harvest in the fall season in September near Church Hill. as well as pest management; (2) intensive water management and boosted technical and financial support will make farms more resilient; and (3) farmers need access to better monitoring and forecasting tools “to prevent, rather than react to, adverse impacts” of climate change. Cavigelli has led vulnerability research pertaining to the Northeast region of the country – approximately from Maine to West Virginia – since 2016.The findings he presented provided a more statistical and wholistic un-

derstanding of not just the region, but the country. According to a 2014 chart presented by Cavigelli, since 1900, the Northeast region experienced a 74 percent increase in extreme precipitation events, whereas the Western region – which is responsible for much of the country’s produce – saw a 12 percent jump. And according to additional findings by the Northeast Climate Hub, the region saw a 1.9 F temperature increase between 1895 and 2011.

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Eagle Scout helps Critchlow Adkins site soar EASTON — Charlie Mueller of Troop 532 earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program. His Eagle Scout service project consisted of planning and coordinating efforts to build a new deck for Critchlow Adkins Children’s Centers’ White Marsh site in Trappe. Scouting runs in the Mueller family — Charlie followed in the footsteps of his older brothers, and his younger brother now follows in his. Charlie first became a scout at age 11 and said he believes that scouting has motivated him to push himself toward greater and greater personal achievements throughout the years. Reflecting on his time in the scouts, Charlie said, “I really enjoyed it and wanted to continue onward and become the best I could be. I’ve always tried to reach the highest rank or complete some challenge I set for myself and (Eagle Scout) was a huge one that I couldn’t turn down.” Prior to earning this honor, Charlie earned 27 merit badges and achieved Order of the Arrow, which is a scouting honor society composed of Scouts who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. As part of the process of becoming an Eagle Scout, candidates must choose a service project that they organize, lead and manage. When Charlie began looking for a local organization he could serve, he found Critchlow Adkins Children’s Centers.

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Charlie Mueller, center, built this deck for the Critchlow Adkins Children Centers’ White Marsh site as his Eagle Scout project. CACC has five locations throughout Talbot County, including the White Marsh site in Trappe. When Critchlow opened its preschool program at White Marsh, the surrounding area was not conducive to safe play. This prompted the organization to reach out to the local scout programs and inquire as to whether there were any Eagle Scout candidates who would be interested in adding a play deck

onto their classroom. Charlie Mueller answered the call. In total, the project took approximately three months to complete. After a lengthy design process and “crunching the numbers” to determine the cost of the project, Charlie presented the design to the town of Trappe and obtained a permit. Generous Critchlow Adkins supporters Kim

and Linda Cassady donated the funds to purchase the wood, concrete, nails, screws and other supplies needed to complete the build. After seeing the finished deck, the Cassadys wrote, “Charlie and his crew did a great job for a deserving organization; they should be very proud. We are pleased to see our resources go to such a beneficial use.”

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(Culinary.net) — The same bowl of cereal can get boring after eating it for breakfast day in and day out. You may find yourself looking for something new and exciting to start your whole family’s morning off on the right foot. Kids can be picky when it comes to breakfast foods, but this recipe for Sausage Fresh Toast Roll-Ups is a quick and easy way to fill their bellies with a taste of several flavors they may already love. It’s a perfect way to fill your morning with joy, no matter if the hours ahead are filled with work, school or play. A sizzling sausage link wrapped with French toast, it combines a favorite breakfast protein and traditional deliciousness in one little roll. Drizzled with warm maple syrup at the end, even adults can’t help but indulge in these breakfast bites. This is a quick dish too, using few kitchen utensils, which makes for more time in the morning to enjoy the little things that matter most like moments with family before rushing out the door. This recipe can also be made when your family is craving breakfast for dinner. Find more breakfast recipes at “http://www.culinary. net” Culinary.net. If you made this recipe at home, use #MyCulinaryConnection on your favorite social network to share your work.

SAUSAGE FRENCH TOAST ROLL-UPS Servings: 12 12 sausage links 2 eggs 2/3 cup milk 3 teaspoons almond extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 bread slices, crust removed, cut in half 3 tablespoons butter syrup In skillet, cook sausage links according to package directions. Set aside. In medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, almond extract and cinnamon. Dip bread slice in egg mixture. Wrap bread slice around cooked sausage link, pressing seam to keep from unrolling. Repeat with remaining bread slices and sausage links. In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Place roll-ups in skillet, seam-side down, and cook until all sides are browned, approximately 10 minutes. Drizzle with syrup.

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First shift worker Travis Huffman joins other BCTGM Local 3G union members in a strike against Kellogg Co., Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, outside the Kellogg plant on Porter Street in Battle Creek, Mich. Workers in Battle Creek, Lancaster, Memphis and Omaha walked out at 1 a.m. Tuesday,, demanding livable wages and better benefits. (Alyssa Keown/Battle Creek Enquirer via AP)

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Work at all of the Kellogg Company’s U.S. cereal plants came to a halt Tuesday as roughly 1,400 workers went on strike, but it wasn’t immediately clear how much the supply of Frosted Flakes or any of the company’s other iconic brands would be disrupted. The strike includes plants in Omaha, Nebraska Battle Creek, Michigan; Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and Memphis, Tennessee. The union and the Battle Creekbased company have been at an impasse at the bargaining table for more than a year, said Daniel Osborn, president of the local union in Omaha. The dispute involves an assortment of pay and benefit issues such as the loss premium health care, holiday and vacation pay and reduced retirement benefits “The company continues to threaten to send additional jobs to Mexico if workers do not accept outrageous proposals that take away protections that workers have had for decades,” said Anthony Shelton, president of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union.

The threat to move work to Mexico doesn’t sit well with Osborn. “A lot of Americans probably don’t have too much issue with the Nike or Under Armor hats being made elsewhere or even our vehicles, but when they start manufacturing our food down where they are out of the FDA control and OSHA control, I have a huge problem with that,” Osborn said. The company insists that its offer is fair and would increase wages and benefits for its employees that it said made an average of $120,000 a year last year. “We are disappointed by the union’s decision to strike. Kellogg provides compensation and benefits for our U.S. ready to eat cereal employees that are among the industry’s best,” Kellogg spokesperson Kris Bahner said in a statement. Osborn said he expects the company to try to bring non-union workers into the plants at some point this week to try to resume operations and maintain the supply of its products. The company acknowledged that it is “implementing contingency plans” to limit supply disruptions for consumers. The plants have all continued to operate throughout the corona-

virus pandemic, but Osborn said that for much of that time workers were putting in 12-hour shifts, seven days a week to keep up production while so many people were out because of the virus. “The level we were working at is unsustainable,” Osborn said. Kellogg’s workers aren’t the first food workers to strike during the pandemic. Earlier this summer, more than 600 workers at a Frito-Lay plant in Topeka, Kansas, walked off the job to protest working conditions during the pandemic, including forced overtime. That strike ended in July when workers ratified a new contract. Workers at Nabisco plants in five states went on strike in August to protest plans by Nabisco’s parent, Mondelez International, to move some work to Mexico, among other issues, according to the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union, which also represents the Kellogg’s workers. That strike ended last month when workers ratified a new contract. Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

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EARTH TONES BY TOM MCCALL tmccall@chespub.com

DENTON — Colorful, tasty and vibrant foods are coming out of the kitchen at the new eatery, Earth Tones Cafe, at 5 North Third Street. This isn’t your momma’s white bread avocado toast. It is better than what one typically thinks of when they hear the words health food. These creations are designed to make you feel good, but they are moist and delicious. Half of the menu is riffing on avocado toast in savory and sweet iterations. The food uses exciting handmade sauces like romescos and gremolatas to put some zing into the flavor profile. There are three principles in this new dining spot. They are co-owners Sean Parker and Kim Wood. The trio is rounded out with David Kuzio, executive chef. The ambience has moody jazz and burnished metal tables. The ceiling is painted black, and large windows bath the whole place in light. The flow art on the walls was created by the owners. The business isn’t open for dinner yet — just breakfast and lunch. The first time restaurant owners are covered in tattoos and

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Although Sean Parker has run Liberty Tattoos right up the street for 11 years, he finds he is spending more time at Earth Tones Cafe. He is a co-owner and installed the new kitchen mostly by himself. Here he stands in the sparse main dining area that really makes the playful and colorful food pop. The business opened during Summerfest and sold out all the vegetarian sushi it could make.

could not be any nicer. Pretension is not high on their lists. For now they are focussed on lunch and breakfast. On Tuesday, they have a “Grab & Go” menu from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are open Wednesday to Friday with a full menu from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Full Menu is open 9 a.m to 2 p.m. “Grab & Go” means coffee, plus pastries and salads in the cooler. Parker runs Kent Liberty Tattoo. He has been tattooing for 11 years. He says the restaurant is his first job and he hustles over to Kent Liberty when he has time. He has a swallow tattooed on his skull. He is the can do back bone of the operation. He even built the kitchen.

“I am really into art. And when David starts doing his food, that is art,” said Parker. Wood helps her mom out at the the flower shop Patti’s Petals two doors down. Wood worked at the flower store for crunch times like Mother’s Day, Valentines Day and Christmas. Growing up she learned how to work in any all hands on deck situation. Earth Tones Cafe just came to be in August. “We opened during Summer Fest,” said Parker. They were inundated with orders. “We did a vegetarian and vegan sushi pop up. We killed it and everyone has been asking for sushi ever since. We are vegetarian with vegan options,” said Kuzio. So

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This fig toast is made out of coffee and currents. There is a chili gastrique drizzled over the Beets, fennel and avocado make up this crunchy, juicy and citrusy toast. There is a mildly sour top. Earth Tones Cafe Executive Chef David Kuzio loves to work with seasonal ingredients. note supplied by the goat cheese. The avocado really sticks to your ribs and keeps you goBasically, the toasts can be divided into sweet or savory. Most customers try a sweet one ing. Executive Chef David Kuzio loves to layer flavors, texture and colors into his vegetarian creations. The loaf is baked out of beet and fennel, and the green swirl on the top is chive oil. first and then move on to a savory one, like the egg dish in the back. cheese and eggs are still possibilities. “We wanted to offer something to Denton that it has never seen food wise, experience wise and coffee wise. We would like to get a lot of the younger generation in here,” said Wood. “We went vegetarian because we wanted to be healthier. We really care about animals. It was pretty easy to switch over,” said Wood. Can you get full and eat a vegetarian meal? Can you feel sated? “People were coming in saying they were worried that they weren’t going to be full ordering just one plate,” said Kuzio. “With this food, even though I feel super full, I don’t feel bad about it,” said Kuzio. All the breads are made in house and are unlike anything you are likely to find in a grocery store. “I have a beet and fennel loaf. A coffee and current, a carrot and turmeric and a kale and pumpkin seed. They are combined with great care like coffee and current toast going with fresh figs and goat cheese. This is a whole other level. Avocado toast is usually just white bread and guacamole,” said Kuzio. Everything is homemade except for the Nutella and the peanut butter. He even makes a spicy romesco that goes with the egg and carrot bread toast. Romesco is a spicy Spanish sauce that is tomato based. “It is a tomato based salsa that is thickened with bread and nuts. I wanted to keep our place mostly gluten free and nut free. So I thicken it with pumpkin seeds and sunflowers seeds in the blender. I roast all the stuff- onions, carrots, tomatoes, peppers and garlic until they are all nice and soft. Then you blend and thicken it with your nuts,” said Kuzio. Parker said that a lot of people new to this kind of menu start with something sweet. Like figs. And then the next time they come in, they try something savory as they are more comfortable with the whole concept. “I wanted to make an egg sandwich that didn’t have cheese on it. I wanted it to be healthy, filling and full of flavor. For Summer I was making a scallion gremolata, which is just herbs and a citrus zest. I make a dressing out of it. It has got scallions, mint, parsley, garlic, oil, lemon zest and orange zest. That kicks a sandwich into a flavor explosion,” said Kuzio. He has goals for this new restaurant and how it fits in with the community. “This is a place for community to come and experience good healthy food. It is not pretentious. It is

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Executive Chef David Kuzio has been cooking for 11 years. He creates toasts with vivid attention to detail. His vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free creations are laid on top of homemake bread made out of surprising ingredients like coffee and current, carrot and turmeric and beet and fennel. comfortable,” Kuzio said. Co-owner Kim Wood said, “The whole point of this is to offer something to Denton, because there are not that many options. To walk in and feel like you are not in Caroline County for a little bit. Food can do a lot for your body. We are one of the few vegetarian and vegan places on the Eastern Shore.” She thinks a lot of people are focused on their health. Not just for a one meal but as a lifestyle change. This level of focus and care for every last detail of making interesting food extends to their coffee beans. They get Rival Brothers coffee out of Philadelphia. They roast their own beans and came to Denton to train the Earth Tone Cafe guys in how to make the

perfect espresso, drip coffee or latte. “We wanted it to keep with the theme of offering things that you can’t get around here. I carry medium to medium light which is what I carry around here,” she said. Kuzio said, “They came down and showed us their recipes and how to utilize the beans properly. We are dialed into a science now. It’s a superior cup of coffee. It really is.” This restaurant is unlike many in the area, but the level of attention and flavor profile exploration will create more local repeat customers. The food pops and the principles are friendly. They are even talking of franchising some day.

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Former chief of staff to Maryland governor indicted without their consent and faces state charges, it said. “Our federal and state law enforcement team in Maryland will always hold accountable public officials who betray the public trust for their personal gain,” Acting U.S. Attorney Jonathan Lenzner said in a statement. “Maryland residents should always demand honesty and integrity from those in government.” McGrath of Naples, Florida, fraudulently obtained $276,731 from the environmental service, according to the indictment. He is expected to have an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Baltimore and a state court appearance in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, but no dates have been set.

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s former chief of staff has been indicted on charges that he defrauded a state agency he led by inducing it to pay him nearly $280,000 in mostly severance pay before he moved to his post in the governor’s office, the Maryland U.S. attorney announced Tuesday. Roy McGrath also used funds from the Maryland Environmental Service to pay a personal pledge to a museum and got the agency to pay tuition expenses for a class after he left his job as executive director, according to the indictment. He also recorded conversations with senior state officials

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The Baltimore Sun, which first reported the story, said McGrath characterized the case as “political persecution.” His attorney, Bruce Marcus, wrote in an email to The Associated Press that his client “vigorously and categorically denies the allegations.” “He looks forward to clearing his good name and reputation at a trial on the merits,” Marcus said. McGrath resigned in August 2020 when he was just 11 weeks into the job as Hogan’s top aide, after the payments became public. Michael Ricci, Hogan’s spokesman, described the charges Tuesday as “very serious and deeply troubling.” “Over the last year, our office has actively assisted law enforcement in these ongoing investigations,” Ricci said in a statement. “WeA commend both federal and state prosecutors for their diligence and professionalism. As this case moves to the courts, we are confident that the justice system will uphold the public trust.” McGrath was appointed by Hogan to serve as executive director of the environmental agency in Decem-

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Roy McGrath, chief executive officer of the Maryland Environmental Service, speaks during a news conference at the State House in Annapolis, Md., on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. On Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, the Maryland U.S. attorney announced that McGrath, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s former chief of staff, has been indicted in federal court for allegedly defrauding a state agency he led. (Pamela Wood/The Baltimore Sun via AP) ber 2016. The corporation owned by the state provides environmental services such as water and wastewater management and other services to state and local government agencies, federal government entities, and private clients. The federal and state charges allege that from March 2019 through December 2020, McGrath personally enriched himself by using his positions of trust as the director and the chief of staff for the governor to

get the agency to make payments to McGrath. The indictment alleges that McGrath got the agency’s board to approve paying him a $233,647 severance payment — equal to one year’s salary — upon his departure by falsely telling them the governor was aware of and approved the payment. When Hogan learned about the severance package and questioned McGrath about it, McGrath falsely told him that the board of

directors had offered him the severance payment in accordance with its usual practice, the indictment said. If convicted of the federal charges, McGrath faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison for each of four counts of wire fraud; and a maximum of 10 years in federal prison for each of two counts of embezzling funds from an organization receiving more than $10,000 in federal benefits.

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UMMS reports 750 hospital workers on leave over COVID vaccine mandate Hospital system reports 96% of its staff have been vaccinated

BY HANNAH COMBS hcombs@chespub.com

EASTON — There are approximately 750 employees across the University of Maryland Medical System who have not complied with the hospital system’s COVID vaccine mandate. Those employees are on administrative leave, according to Michael Schwartzberg, UMMS’s media relations director. The medical and hospital system — which includes UM Shore Regional Health on the Eastern Shore — has more than 29,500 workers statewide. Of note, 60 percent of the unvaccinated staff members who work eight hours or less a week, Schwartzberg added. As of Oct. 1, 98% of full and parttime clinical staff and over 96% of all team members at UMMS are reportedly in full compliance with the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement. According to Schwartzberg this

makes UMMS the first large health system in the state to reach this milestone. “This represents significant progress and we are grateful for all the UMMS team members who have DR. MOHAN made the decision to SUNTHA get vaccinated,” he said. Over the next 30 days, Schwartzberg said they will work with those unvaccinated team members who are now on administrative leave to get them vaccinated and back to work as soon as possible. “By far, the biggest challenge facing UMMS and all hospitals are the large numbers of unvaccinated COVID-19 patients we are caring for across our state. This is why we urge Marylanders to become fully vaccinated as soon as possible. Doing so is an act of compassion and selflessness

that will allow our incredible nurses, doctors and other care providers to stay focused on safely providing the best possible care to every patient in our System,” UMMS President and CEO Mohan Suntha, M.D., said. UMMS and Shore Regional Health have hospitals and medical centers in Easton, Cambridge and Chestertown. High rates of vaccination have reduced and prevented absences related to illness and quarantine in our workforce and have proven to be a very important stabilizing force in helping to keep team members at work, in our hospitals, caring for our patients, Schwartzberg further noted. “At this time, only 2% of our non-compliant team members are full- or part-time employees in clinical roles, and due to our careful planning and diligent work, we do not anticipate any significant disruption to the services provided in our hospitals.”

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Corrections officer indicted after alleged sex with teen Salisbury officer faces sex offense, assault charges BY NATALIE JONES njones@chespub.com

SALISBURY — A juvenile corrections officer was indicted on sex offense and assault charges in the Wicomico County Circuit Court Monday. Carlos Thompson, 33, of Salisbury, was taken into custody on Sept. 22 and held without bond after a detective from the Salisbury Police Department began investigating allegations that a 15-year-old female had sex with Thompson at his home earlier in the month. Police reports indicate that the victim participated in a forensic interview with a child protective services worker and a Salisbury detective on Sept. 21. She disclosed that she first met Thompson while detained at the Lower Eastern Shore Children’s Center in Salisbury, where Thompson is employed as a corrections officer. During her interview, the victim also alleged that Thompson began messaging her on Facebook in July, which continued on a daily basis until the two began to text each other. The victim told police that on Sept. 6, she contacted Thompson to tell him she wanted to run away. She gave him her address and jumped from her bedroom window to meet with him. Thompson then picked her up and drove her to his home, according to the police report. The victim reported that Thompson took her inside the home and led her to a bedroom, then left the room and came back wearing only a towel. He then put his arm around the victim and began rubbing her arms and legs and eventually helping her undress, rolling her over her and having vaginal intercourse with her, according to allegations in the police report.

Afterwards, the victim said that Thompson dropped her off at the Walmart in Salisbury around 5:30 a.m. The victim later contacted her mother and asked her to pick her up from the store. A detective from the Salisbury Police Department reviewed security camera footage from that night on Sept. 20 and observed a dark-colored Honda Sedan matching the victim’s description of Thompson’s vehicle stopping in front of the store. The footage also showed the victim exiting the passenger side of the dark-colored vehicle and later being picked up by her mother, according to police. The victim also provided police with a description of Thompson’s home, giving details on the layout, furniture and sheet color. Investigators executed a search warrant on his home on Sept. 22 and confirmed that the victim’s description was accurate. After an initial appearance and bail review in the Wicomico District Court, Thompson was released on a $50,000 bond. As a condition of his release, Thompson will be on house arrest and supervised by GPS monitoring. Thompson is also prohibited from having any contact with minors except for his own children, according to court records. Thompson is charged with third- and fourth-degree sex offense, second-degree assault and contributing to certain conditions of a child — encouraging or causing any act, omission or condition which would result in a violation, render a child delinquent or in need of supervision. Thompson’s case was forwarded from the county district court to the Wicomico County Circuit Court. He is scheduled to appear for an initial appearance on Oct. 22. Natalie Jones is a reporter at The Star Democrat in Easton covering crime, health, education and Talbot County Council.You can reach her with questions, comments or tips at njones@chespub.com.

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California pipeline may have been hooked by ship’s anchor BY BRIAN MELLEY, MATTHEW BROWN AND STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The pipeline that leaked tens of thousands of gallons of oil into the water off Southern California was split open and apparently dragged more than 100 feet along the ocean floor, possibly by a ship’s anchor, officials said Tuesday. The segment of the pipe that was dragged was threequarters of a mile (1.2 kilometers) long, and the gash was over a foot (30 centimeters) wide, the Coast Guard said. Preliminary reports suggest the failure may have been “caused by an anchor that hooked the pipeline, causing a partial tear,” federal transportation investigators said. The break in the line occurred about 5 miles offshore at a depth of about 98 feet (30 meters) beneath the surface, the investigators said. Those findings were in-

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An aerial photo shows the closed beach after oil washed up on Huntington Beach, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. A major oil spill off the coast of Southern California fouled popular beaches and killed wildlife while crews scrambled Sunday, to contain the crude before it spread further into protected wetlands. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu) cluded in an order from the Department of Transportation that blocks the company that operates the pipeline from restarting it without extensive inspections and testing. The order did not identify the source of the investigators’ information, and agency officials did not immediately respond to a request for further comment. Coast Guard Capt. Rebecca Ore said divers de-

termined about 4,000 feet (1,219 meters) of the pipeline was “laterally displaced” by about 105 feet (32 meters). She did not say what might have caused it to move. In addition, the pipeline had a 13-inch (33-centimeter) gash in it, Ore said. The head of the company that operates the line said the pipe was displaced into “almost a semicircle.” “The pipeline has essen-

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Workers in protective suits clean the contaminated beach after an oil spill in Huntington Beach, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021. The Coast Guard received the first report of a possible oil spill off the Southern California coast more than 12 hours before a company reported a major leak in its pipeline and a cleanup effort was launched, records show. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu) tially been pulled like a bow string. And so at its widest point, it is 105 feet away from where it was,” Amplify CEO Martyn Willsher said at a news conference. Officials said Monday that they were considering whether a ship’s anchor might have caused the oil spill that has fouled beaches in Orange County. There was no confirmation Tuesday that the leak was caused by an anchor. The Coast Guard did not investigate initial reports of an oil spill for nearly 12 hours because it did not have enough corroborating evidence and was hindered by darkness and a lack of technology, an official told The Associated Press earlier Tuesday. Rear Admiral Brian Penoyer acknowledged that the Coast Guard was alerted Friday night by a “good Samaritan” that there was a sheen on the water. Penoyer initially said the Coast Guard put out a broadcast to the many cargo and tanker ships anchored off the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, along with oil rigs, seeking more information but did not receive any response. At a news conference later, Ore disputed that and said the Coast Guard did not broadcast any information to ships or oil platforms. Penoyer said it was common to get reports of a sheen near a busy seaport. It would take more than 12 hours before an oil pipeline company reported a spill that could be up to 126,000 gallons (572,807 liters) of heavy crude. “In hindsight, it seems obvious, but they didn’t know

that at that time,” Penoyer said. “So putting yourself in the position of what they did know, this is a very normal process.” Two early calls about the spill came into the National Response Center, which is staffed by the Coast Guard and notifies other agencies of disasters for quick response. The first was from an anchored ship that noticed a sheen on the water. The second came six hours later from a federal agency that said a possible oil slick was spotted on satellite imagery, according to reports by the California Office of Emergency Services. The spill sent up to 126,000 gallons (572,807 liters) of heavy crude into the ocean off Huntington Beach, and it then washed onto miles of beaches and a protected marshland. The beaches could remain closed for weeks or longer, a major hit to the local economy. Coastal fisheries in the area are closed to commercial and recreational fishing. Federal and state authorities require rapid reporting of a spill. Failure to do so has led to criminal prosecutions of companies, including Plains All American Pipeline, which caused a coastal spill near Santa Barbara in 2015, and Southern California Gas Co. for a massive well blowout later that year. Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley expressed concern that the company could withhold evidence. But the county’s emergency manager, Michelle Anderson, reassured the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that the Coast

Guard was on the scene as well to make sure the probe is independent. “It is an investigation with objective parties involved, so that we will eventually know the outcome,” Anderson said. Cargo ships entering the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach routinely pass through the area. Backlogs have plagued the ports in recent months, and several dozen or more of the giant vessels have regularly been anchored as they wait to enter the ports and unload. A 2016 spill response plan for the Amplify platforms submitted to federal regulators called for immediate notification of federal officials when more than one barrel of oil is released into the water. Releases greater than five barrels — or that threaten state waters or the shoreline — require immediate notification of the state fire marshal and California wildlife officials. The pipeline was supposed to be monitored under an automated leak detection system that would report problems to a control room staffed around the clock on the oil platform known as Elly. The system was designed to trigger an alarm whenever a change in the flow of oil is detected. But how fast it can pick up on those changes was expected to vary according to the size of the leak. For a large leak — 10% or more of the amount of oil flowing through the pipeline — the detection time was estimated at five minutes. Smaller leaks were expected to take up to 50 minutes to detect, according to the response plan.

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Maryland does not display Native American COVID-19 data BY TRISHA AHMED OF CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE

ANNAPOLIS (AP) — Lumped into the “Other” racial and ethnic category, American Indians and Alaska Natives are effectively invisible on Maryland’s state website for COVID-19. More than 120,000 people who identify as Native American live in Maryland, but without public-facing numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths, it is a mystery how many the disease has affected — and how many resources should be allocated to help them. “Not only is that bad public health, but it’s also very dehumanizing for American Indians and Alaska Natives on our native lands,” Kerry Hawk Lessard, executive director of the health services nonprofit Native American Lifelines of Baltimore, said to Capital News Service. The Maryland Department of Health puts American Indians and Alaska Natives in the “Other” category for COVID-19 cases and death numbers “due to low statistical occurrence given the population of Native Americans in the state,” department spokesperson Andy Owen wrote in an email to Capital News Service. However, American Indians and Alaska Natives are at the highest risk for death and hospitalization from COVID-19 among all races and ethnicities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “There is no regulation that requires this manner of reporting,” Owen wrote, when asked if any regulation requires Maryland to put American Indians and Alaska Natives in the “Other” racial and ethnic category. Race and ethnicity are selfreported data points, Owen added. However, the Maryland Department of Health does not publish the number of self-identified Native Americans or Alaska Natives who contracted COVID-19 or died from the disease. Owen did not specify which other races and ethnicities are included in the “Other” category of the state’s COVID-19 dashboard.

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member of Native American Lifelines, helped convince the Baltimore City Health De“So our lives don’t matter belast year to begin cause there aren’t enough of us?” partment publishing Native people’s — Hawk Lessard COVID-19 data. “We noticed that our race In Maryland, 31,845 likely to be hospitalized, and was not on the city dashpeople identify as American 2.4 times more likely to die board,” said Hunt, who Indian and Alaska Native from the disease, the CDC identifies as a descendant of alone, comprising 0.5% of found. the state’s total population, In Maryland, “there is an according to the 2020 U.S. invisibility to Native peoCensus. ple that is amplified by the “So our lives don’t matter state’s refusal” to publish because there aren’t enough COVID-19 case and death

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the Choctaw tribe. In July 2020, Hunt cowrote a letter with Baltimore City Councilman Zeke Cohen requesting the city’s health commissioner to add American Indians and Alaska Natives to all data collection efforts. “Within 48 hours, we were

up and running on the Baltimore City COVID dashboard,” Hunt said. The story is markedly different in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, where some of the largest Native populations in Maryland live, according to data from the 2020 census.

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numbers for American Indians and Alaska Natives, said Hawk Lessard, who also serves as a governorappointed member of the Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs. “It means that we don’t know what the health status of Native people is,” Hawk Lessard said, which negatively impacts COVID-19 outreach, testing and vaccination efforts. Not all Maryland jurisdictions follow the state’s example. Baltimore City, for instance, includes “American Indian or Alaska Native” and “Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander” as options in its COVID-19 dashboard, though the Maryland Department of Health does not. Jennifer Hunt, a civil servant for the federal government and a former board

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ARTIST INSPIRES LOCAL YOUTH WITH NEW MURAL Local artist Miriam Moran recently completed a mural on the side of a store at the gateway to Cambridge’s Greenwood Avenue corridor. Moran, a Cambridge artist originally from Staten Island, New York City, completed the mural entitled “Just a Kid from Cambridge,” on the right side of the cinder block side wall of the convenience store located at the corner of Washington Street and Greenwood Avenue. The mural depicts Cambridge-connected icons Jay-Z and Emory Jones, as well as other artistic elements. Moran said she has talked with youth in the community, and they are worried. “They’ve been expressing their concern, everything that’s going on with the gun violence, with life, with COVID,” she said. “They have to see something that can light up their day.”

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LOCAL WOMAN WINS BIG AT THE SENIOR OLYMPICS Wally Dashiell of Stevensville, 97, just keeps going and going. Nothing stops her — not knee replacement, not hip replacement, not diminishing eyesight. She recently brought home four more gold medals and another state record. The first weekend in August, Dashiell traveled to Landover to compete in the Maryland Senior Olympics at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex, next door to the stadium where the Washington Football Team plays. The sports venue has a fully equipped track and field facility. All who registered to compete, were required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to come onto the property. Dashiell, who will turn 98 in October, has had to stop doing running and jumping events. After her last major joint replacement, at age 90, she said her doctor told her, “If you break this, there’s no fixing it. Not at your age!” However, she has continued performing in four field events: javelin, discus, shot put and her favorite — hammer throw. She brought home gold medals in each of those events in her class, women ages 95 — 99, and set a new state record in the hammer throw, tossing it 39+ meters. She also

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holds two National Senior Games records in the hammer throw — one from 2017, for women ages 90-94, throwing 38’ 6” and the other from 2019, for women 95 — 99, throwing 28’ 5”. Dashiell currently holds 19 Maryland Sr. Olympics records, including the triple jump, 100 and 200 meter dashes, high jump, long jump and standing long jump, all of which she can no longer perform in. The earliest state high jump record she established was for women ages 75 — 79, back in 1999, which still stands. She also holds multiple state records in shot put, javelin and discus, all in different age groups.

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Bridge How young is the record holder? By Phillip Alder Bridge and chess compete for toughest-game bragging rights. In Asia, the board game go is included in the debate. As one guideline, who is youngest ever: a bridge life master, a chess grandmaster or a first-dan professional go player? On May 27, 2020, three days after his eighth birthday, Andrew Chen of San Jose, California, became the youngest life master. The previous record holder, Zach Garrison, had achieved the milestone when he was nine, a few months before Chen was born! Chen, whose parents, Sarah and Steve, and older brother, Charlie, also play, took his first lesson in September 2018. Strangely, he benefited from the pandemic. When his school was unexpectedly closed, he had time to play in online duplicates that were awarding masterpoints. In today’s deal, Chen played in four spades, partnering his father online. Dad’s support double of the unsound overcall showed three cards in spades. When West led a low club, Chen knew that East had at least one heart royal; otherwise, West would have led the heart king. This meant that West probably had the other honor cards for his two-diamond bid. So, Chen cashed his top spades, dropping the doubleton queen offside. Declarer drew the missing trump and eventually lost one heart and one diamond. Plus 450 was a tied top. The go record was broken earlier this year by a 10-year-old girl, Sumire Nakamura. Abhimanyu Mishra of New Jersey is the youngest chess grandmaster in history at 12 years, 4 months and 25 days. On June 30, he broke a record that had stood for 19 years. These ages imply chess is harder than go, which is tougher than bridge. Seems right to me.

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Brittany Bay Apartments Now accepting applications for the waiting list for 1, 2, & 3BR apartments. Rental assistance may be available with rents based on income. Stove and refrigerator in unit. On-site laundry available. Water, sewer, trash pickup and recycling included in the rent. Contact Pamela Hansen/ Property Manager at 410-639-7350 Monday & Friday from 7:30am-4pm. TDD# 711. This institution is an Equal Housing Opportunity Provider & Employer.

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Furniture

CHESTERTOWN

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Colonial Manor Apartments

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COMMUNITY YARD SALE Magnolia Meadows Apts. 7080 Lauren Lane, Easton, MD OCT. 09, 2021 FROM 8 TO 12. GARAGE SALE OCTOBER 9, 7AM-12PM 6 PAPERMILL STREET, EASTON MD jewelry, patio furniture, corn hole, darts and household items

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Mill Pond at Cabin Creek

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$600

MILITARY ITEMS WANTED Patches, Flight Jackets, Helmets, Uniforms, Insignia, Medals, Weapons etc. Call/Text Dan 202-841-3062

FREE REMOVAL of your Un-Wanted Lawn Tractor. Call: 410-253-4689 Halloween costumes w/ accessories All kinds with masks, 20 outfits, $10/piece 410-943-4038

6338 LITTLE CREEK LANE Saturday Oct 9th 7am-til-11am Kids Stuff, Women’s Clothing, Household items.

YARD SALE 8266 LINCOLN COURT EASTON MD 10/9, 8AM - ? Rain or Shine Very nice womens clothes, shoes, purses, christmas villages & other christmas decor. Too much to list! YARD SALE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 9AM-6PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 9AM-1PM 218 WEST DOVER STREET, EASTON Clothing, comforters, bedding, curtains, furniture Buy One Get One Free!

Wanted to Buy Local Collector

Buying Older comic books- will pay more than the dealers. Best $ paid for pre-1980 collections- turn them into cash this week. Call Jeff 410-900-0673

Too much to list!!

ST. MICHAELS 100 E Maple Ave 10/9/21, 8-11 AM Just moved in yard sale. Rain date 10/16/21.

Wanted to Buy

Looking to buy knives, cigarette lighters, shaving kits and coins. Call Ken (410) 398-3625

General Merchandise

Yard Sales

Health Care Services

Yard Sales

WE BUY RECORDS! CASH FOR ANY FORMAT, STYLE, ERA. JCDC 240-242-3565 WE BUY RECORDS! CASH FOR ANY FORMAT, STYLE, ERA. JCDC 240-242-3565

Recreational Vehicles

***WANTED*** Motor Homes * Travel Trailers BUYING * SELLING * TRADING CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME Call Kevin Alexander

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Campers/ Pop-Ups 28’ Hunting Trailer For Sale. Negotiable for Reasonable Offer! Call 443-243-8789

Wanted to Buy Autos WANTED:

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RV’s or Travel trailers, Cars, Trucks, SUV’s, any condition. Cash Buyer. Will pay more than anybody else! No hassle. Call Jr: 443-414-4145

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PUBLIC NOTICE Commercial The Town of Federalsburg (the “Town”) invites interested firms

Buildings ● Storefronts Sidewalks ● Windows

to submit a sealed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the following: SERVICES FOR WATER METER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT Interested parties may submit Qualifications for an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Full -Service Implementation and Maintenance Program in order to improve the process of collecting water utility meter data to enhance the level of service offered to customers. Auto Headliners The AMI Full-Service Program will be implemented system wide in a short time frame, in order to maximize the benefits of the system. Interested parties are to submit qualifications for a turnkey deployment of approximately 1,350 metered accounts, followed by an ongoing maintenance program with field labor that includes network, AMI endpoints, and software maintenance as well as full-service data hosting and delivery to the Town. The requirements for Qualifications including instructions, requirements, and formatting for the SOQ may be secured at the Town of Federalsburg Town Office, 118 North Main Street, Federalsburg, Maryland 21632, (410)-754-8173, or requested by email to townmanager@federalsburg.org Firms interested in being considered for selection should respond by submitting one original and five copies of the SOQ in a sealed envelope marked “Water Meter System Replacement” to Town Manager, Town of Federalsburg, PO Box 471, Federalsburg MD, 21632, or hand delivered to the Town Office. Responses received after the specified due date and time, Wednesday October 20, 2021 at 2:00 pm, will not be considered.

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You may join this meeting by video at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82643945446? pwd=Y1F1T1V2ZWFYWFFjbGVPTDJhSHlqZz09 Or by Audio : 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 826 4394 5446 Passcode: 366380 The video link and audio number can also be found on the Town website calendar: www.oxfordmd.net Contact oxfordclerk@goeaston.net or text 443-496-1761 if you encounter a problem. Thomas Campbell Chairman Oxford Board of Port Wardens 9/22,10/6/2021

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Thirty days following publication of this notice, applicant will seek title to the vessel described below unless proof of an existing ownership interest has been presented. Vessel is described as: a year unkown, Smoker Craft Inc., 14’, Green, MD8389s, Hull# 68217437.Contact James O’Meara 410-490-3612. SD 10/6

There will be a virtual public hearing of the Oxford Board of Port Wardens on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., to consider the application of Gail Steckler, property owner of 106 Benoni Cleaning Avenue, to construct a new pierServices starting at 4’ wide and tapering to 3’ wide, 69 linear feet from MHW, for a total of 80 linear feet. Communication relative to this application will be considered by the Board if received in writing prior to the hearing or by virtual appearance at the hearing.

2960332 SD

Roof Cleaning 5 Year Warranty ARMA Approved LEGAL NOTICE

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2962279

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The family of Bruce Paul Bedford are requesting authorization from the State’s Attorney’s Office(s) in Talbot County, MD to remove said human remains of Bruce Paul Bedford who died on April 29th, 2021, and is now interred at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Easton, MD (Map: 0010, Grid: 0018, Parcel: 0042) and for the purpose of reinterring his remains at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Cemetery, Easton, MD (Map: 0108, Grid: 0000, Parcel: 2678H).

Easton, MD 21601 410-770-4080 410-822-8568Monday - Friday, Mon thru Fri a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 12-6 PM & by8:30 appt

2962225 SD

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Curtis H. Booth Booth, Cropper & Marriner, PC 130 N. Washington St. Easton, MD 21601

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 24033 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF

JO ANNA MEYERS THOMAS (AKA JOANNA A. THOMAS, JO ANNA ADELE THOMAS) Notice is given that: TRACIE A. THOMAS, 28259 KNAPPS LOT ST., Easton, MD 21601 was on SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of: JO ANNA MEYERS THOMAS who died on SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 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 29th day of MARCH, 2022 (6 months from date of appointment). 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. TRACIE A. THOMAS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: THE STAR DEMOCRAT Date of publication: OCTOBER 6, 2021 TRUE TEST COPY Patricia E. Campen Register of Wills for Talbot County Courthouse-North Wing 11 N. Washington St., Suite 14 Easton, MD 21601 2962220 SD

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 304 MEADOW DR. EASTON, MD 21601 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated July 31, 2018, recorded in Liber 2553, Folio 505 among the Land Records of Talbot County, MD, with an original principal balance of $175,757.00, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Talbot County, at the Court House Door, 11 N. Washington St., Easton, MD 21601, on OCTOBER 26, 2021 AT 10:15 AM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon located in Talbot County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, and any improvements thereon, will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. Terms of Sale: A deposit of $17,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due to the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/ sewer, ground rent and front foot benefit charges, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All transfer taxes and recordation taxes shall be paid by Purchaser. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property, and assumes risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale. The sale is subject to postsale audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. If purchaser fails to settle within ten days of ratification, subject to order of court, purchaser agrees that property will be resold and entire deposit retained by Sub. Trustees as liquidated damages for all losses occasioned by the purchaser’s default and purchaser shall have no further liability. The defaulted purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds resulting from said resale even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulted purchaser. Sub. Trustees will convey either marketable or insurable title. If they cannot deliver one or the other, or if ratification of the sale is denied by the Circuit Court for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy, at law or equity, is return of the deposit without interest. BIDDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO FOLLOW CDC GUIDANCE AND WEAR A COVER OVER BOTH NOSE AND MOUTH AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING AT THE AUCTION. (Matter No. 339880-2) PLEASE CONSULT WWW.ALEXCOOPER.COM FOR STATUS OF UPCOMING SALES Howard N. Bierman, Carrie M. Ward, et. al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com

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You are invited to bid on a General Contract for the interior fitout of a new approximately 7,634 square foot medical office for Choptank Community Health in Easton, Maryland. The completed renovation shall include exam rooms, administrative offices, reception and waiting spaces, work-up and nurse stations, and related staff and support areas. The completed work shall include utility site work, concrete, masonry, wood framing and drywall, painting, flooring, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and all other components for a complete and acceptable building. The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials and incidentals, and shall perform all operations required to completely finish all of the work in the manner approved by the Architect. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $155,000.00 with 91.14 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov. Bidders shall at time of bid present demonstrated evidence of ability, qualifications and experience in successfully completing one or more construction projects within the last five (5) years, of similar size, type and complexity as the proposed new Choptank Community Health Easton facility. Qualifications shall include a description of the background and experience of the firm, demonstrating the firm’s ability to undertake and complete this project successfully. Additionally, Bidders shall provide a list of references from contracts of similar size, scope and complexity. Provide contract information including name, organization, address, phone number, and email address. By submitting their bid, Bidders are certifying they are knowledgeable and experienced in the construction of state-of-the-art healthcare facilities of this type and recognize the Owner’s mission to provide a facility which promotes the dignity, comfort, privacy, health and well being of its patients, staff and visitors. Bidders shall include an executed AIA A305 Contractor’s Qualification Statement, including financial data as well as a letter from the Bidder’s bonding company stating the firm’s total bonding limits and its anticipated bonding obligations at the time of bidding this project. Subcontractors shall be qualified and experienced in projects of similar size, type and complexity as this one, and shall be subject, if requested by the Owner, to submit evidence of same prior to execution of the construction contract. Several building systems for the new facility must have interoperability with existing CCHS systems used across multiple facilities, including IT, security alarm, cabling, fire notification, access control and video surveillance. Bids must be on a lump sum basis and may not be withdrawn for 90 days. A pre-bid meeting will be held on site at Choptank Community Health Easton Pediatrics, 522 Cynwood Drive, Easton, Maryland at 8 a.m., October 5, 2021. Attendance by General Contractors intending to submit a bid is mandatory. Masks will be required for all visitors. No other appointments to observe the building interior will be provided. By submitting their bid, Bidders acknowledge they have examined the site and bid documents in sufficient detail and familiarized themselves adequately to prepare a complete and responsible bid for the specified work. No claims will be approved during construction for items that can be reasonably verified by field examination. Written questions will be accepted and answered via Addenda if submitted to George, Miles and Buhr, LCC (GMB) by 5:00 p.m., October 13, 2021. Questions shall be submitted via email to lwandel@gmbnet.com. Questions shall include the project name in subject heading. Verbal inquiries will not be accepted. GMB will receive bids until 2:00 p.m., October 21, 2021 at their office, 206 W. Main Street, Salisbury, Maryland. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately after the specified closing time. Bidders will be notified of the results of the bid at a later date. Bidders may purchase full set copies only of the drawings and specifications from DiCarlo Printing 2006 Northwood Drive, Salisbury, MD (410-749-0112) for a sum determined by the printer. In lieu of hard copy, bidders may purchase digital copies of the bid documents from the printer at their choice. Partial sets will not be sold. DiCarlo Printing will issue all addenda and maintain a plan holder list of firms who have purchased drawings and specifications. Bidders must be registered to perform work in the State of Maryland and shall include their license number on the Bid Form.

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Bid Security in the amount of five (5) percent of the Bid must accompany each bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The successful Bidder’s security will be retained until he has signed the Contract and furnished a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond AIA Document A312, each in the amount of the contract sum. Choptank Community Health System reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality in bids received, and to accept or reject any items of any bid. Owner shall award the Contract for Construction to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. 2958475 SD

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ANN KARWACKI GOODMAN, ESQ. PARKER COUNTS 129 N. WASHINGTON STREET, P.O. BOX 1209 EASTON, MARYLAND 21601

Marc W. Boland, Esq. 4419 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814

JOHN M. EGLSEDER, ESQUIRE EWING, DIETZ, FOUNTAIN & KALUDIS, P.A. 16 S. WASHINGTON ST., EASTON, MD 21601

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Estate No. 24025

Estate No. 24022

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF

JERRY LOUIS JANA

Notice is given that: PAMELA CLARE JANA, 26326 HERONWOOD ROAD, EASTON, MARYLAND 21601 was on September 20, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of: JERRY LOUIS JANA who died on JULY 10, 2021 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 20th day of MARCH, 2022 (6 months from date of appointment). 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. PAMELA CLARE JANA PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: THE STAR DEMOCRAT Date of publication: SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

9/29,10/6,10/13/2021

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF

AKA: ROBERT JOSEPH BRINKMANN Notice is given that: LISA ADLER BRINKMANN, 29834 HILLARY AVENUE, EASTON, MD 21601 was on SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of: ROBERT J. BRINKMANN AKA ROBERT JOSEPH BRINKMANN who died on FEBRUARY 12, 2021 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 21ST day of MARCH, 2022 (6 months from date of appointment). 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. LISA ADLER BRINKMANN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: THE STAR DEMOCRAT Date of publication: SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 TRUE TEST COPY Patricia E. Campen Register of Wills for Talbot County Courthouse-North Wing 11 N. Washington St., Suite 14 Easton, MD 21601 2961284 SD

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF

ANITA NEWNAM PARROTT AKA ANITA N. PARROTT AKA: ANITA M. PARROTT

Notice is given that: HUGHLETT THOMAS PARROTT JR., P.O. BOX 151, NEAVITT, MARYLAND 21652 was on SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of: ANITA NEWNAM PARROTT AKA ANITA N. PARROTT AKA ANITA M. PARROTT who died on AUGUST 15, 2021 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 15th day of MARCH, 2022. (6 months from date of appointment). 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. HUGHLETT THOMAS PARROTT JR. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: THE STAR DEMOCRAT Date of publication: SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 TRUE TEST COPY Patricia E. Campen, Register of Wills for Talbot County Courthouse - North Wing 11 N. Washington St., Suite 14 Easton, MD 21601

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Frederick R. Franke Jr. Franke Beckett LLC 151 West Street, Suite 301 Annapolis, Maryland 21401

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 23994 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF

ERIK ANDERSEN

Notice is given that: GERDA ANDERSEN, P.O. BOX 990, ST. MICHAELS, MD 21663-0990 was on SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of: ERIK ANDERSEN who died on JULY 21, 2021 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 13th day of MARCH, 2022 (6 months from date of appointment). 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. GERDA ANDERSEN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: THE STAR DEMOCRAT Date of publication: SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 TRUE TEST COPY Patricia E. Campen Register of Wills for Talbot County Courthouse-North Wing 11 N. Washington St., Suite 14 Easton, MD 21601 9/22,9/29,10/6/2021

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Public Notice Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fishing and Boating Services Application for Shellfish Aquaculture Lease – Brian C. Williams #466

Estate No. 23999 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF

HOWARD JOHNSON AKA: HOWARD RUSSELL JOHNSON

Notice is given that SANDRA LANMAN, PO BOX 5075, 2461 N. ZION RD UNIT A, SALISBURY, MD 21801 was on AUGUST 25, 2021 appointed personal representative of the small estate of HOWARD JOHNSON who died on AUGUST 21, 2021 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims 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. SANDRA LANMAN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: THE STAR DEMOCRAT Date of Publication: OCTOBER 06, 2021 TRUE TEST COPY Patricia E. Campen Register of Wills for Talbot County Courthouse - North Wing 11 N. Washington Street, Suite 14 Easton, MD 21601 2962147 SD

Estate No. 24021

ROBERT J. BRINKMANN

TRUE TEST COPY Patricia E. Campen Register of Wills for Talbot County Courthouse - North Wing, 11 N. Washington St., Suite 14 Easton, MD 21601

2961271 SD

2960428 SD

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2021

10/6/2021

The Secretary of Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), pursuant to Natural Resources Article, §4-11A-09(g), Annotated Code of Maryland, is giving notice of an application for a shellfish aquaculture submerged land lease by Brian C. Williams in the Tred Avon River, Talbot County, Maryland. The proposed lease area is located within an oyster sanctuary at the mouth of Maxmore Creek, approximately 415 feet east of Long Point, and 200 feet north of channel marker “15”. The area applied for contains 14.6 acres more or less and is enclosed by a line beginning at corner 1, at or near Lat. 38° 44’ 1.7” N., Long. 76° 7’ 49.6” W., then running 286° 27’ (True), approximately 319 meters to corner 2, at or near Lat. 38° 44’ 4.6” N., Long. 76° 8’ 2.3” W., then running 356° 3’ (True), approximately 228 meters to corner 3, at or near Lat. 38° 44’ 12.0” N., Long. 76° 8’ 2.9” W., then running 85° 53’ (True), approximately 130 meters to corner 4, at or near Lat. 38° 44’ 12.4” N., Long. 76° 7’ 57.6” W., then running 179° 25’ (True), approximately 142 meters to corner 5, at or near Lat. 38° 44’ 7.8” N., Long. 76° 7’ 57.5” W., then running 94° 24’ (True), approximately 182 meters to corner 6, at or near Lat. 38° 44’ 7.3” N., Long. 76° 7’ 50.0” W., then running 177° 58’ (True), approximately 173 meters to the point of beginning. The applicant proposes to deposit oyster shell and spat-on-shell directly onto the bottom as needed within the given area to a maximum depth of two inches high for the purpose of culturing Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica), and to harvest using methods approved by the Department. A map of the proposed lease is available on the Fishing and Boating Services Public Notice web page, dnr.maryland.gov/Fisheries/Pages/Pub_Notices.aspx. The Department will hold a public informational meeting upon written request from a member of the public. In addition, any person who has a specific right, duty, privilege, or interest that is different from that held by the general public and may be adversely affected by the proposed lease may file a Petition of Protest with the Department. Petitions that meet the requirements of Natural Resources Article §4-11A-09(g) shall be forwarded to the Office of Administrative Hearings for adjudication. Comments, written requests for a public informational meeting, and/or Petitions of Protest must be received by the Department of Natural Resources Aquaculture and Industry Enhancement Division 580 Taylor Avenue E-4 Annapolis, MD 21401 by November 5, 2021. For questions about the project or the public notice, please contact Rebecca Thur at the DNR Aquaculture and Industry Enhancement Division at rebecca.thur@maryland.gov or 410-260-8252. Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary Maryland Department of Natural Resources 2961356 SD 9/29,10/6/2021

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Public Notice Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fishing and Boating Services Application for Shellfish Aquaculture Leases – Brian C. Williams #467 and #468 The Secretary of Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), pursuant to Natural Resources Article, §4-11A-09(g), Annotated Code of Maryland, is giving notice of applications for two shellfish aquaculture submerged land lease applications by Brian C. Williams in the Tred Avon River, Talbot County, Maryland. Both proposed lease areas are located within an oyster sanctuary. The first proposed area, located on the easterly shoreline of the river approximately 1,100 feet northeast of channel marker “10” , contains 1.4 acres, more or less, and is enclosed by a line beginning at corner 1, at or near Lat. 38° 43’ 12.2” N., Long. 76° 8’ 26.8” W., then running 307° 10’ (True), approximately 20 meters to corner 2, at or near Lat. 38° 43’ 12.6” N., Long. 76° 8’ 27.5” W., then running 29° 24’ (True), approximately 74 meters to corner 3, at or near Lat. 38° 43’ 14.7” N., Long. 76° 8’ 26” W., then running 8° 53’ (True), approximately 96 meters to corner 4, at or near Lat. 38° 43’ 17.8” N., Long. 76° 8’ 25.4” W., then running 97° 2’ (True), approximately 58 meters to corner 5,at or near Lat. 38° 43’ 17.6” N., Long. 76° 8’ 23” W., then running 209° 53’ (True), approximately 189 meters to the point of beginning. The second proposed area, located immediately southwest of the first area and approximately 730 feet northeast of channel marker “10”, contains 1 acre more or less and is enclosed by a line beginning at corner 1, at or near Lat. 38 43’ 8.3”N., Long. 76 8’ 29.3” W., then running 308° 40’ (True), approximately 52 meters to corner 2, at or near Lat. 38 43’ 9.5”N., Long. 76 8’ 30.8” W., then running 47° 37’ (True), approximately 93 meters to corner 3, at or near Lat. 38 43’ 11.8” N., Long. 76° 8’ 28.3” W., then running 131° 59’ True), approximately 37 meters to corner 4, at or near Lat. 38 43’ 10.9” N., Long. 76 8’ 27.3” W., then running 217° 34’ (True), approximately 94 meters to the point of beginning. The applicant proposes to deposit oyster shell and spaton-shell directly onto the bottom as needed within each of the given areas to a maximum depth of two inches high for the purpose of culturing Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica), and to harvest using methods approved by the Department. A map of each of the proposed leases is available on the Fishing and Boating Services Public Notice web page, dnr.maryland.gov/Fisheries/Pages/Pub_Notices.aspx. The Department will hold a public informational meeting upon written request from a member of the public. In addition, any person who has a specific right, duty, privilege, or interest that is different from that held by the general public and may be adversely affected by one or both of the proposed leases may file a Petition of Protest with the Department. Petitions that meet the requirements of Natural Resources Article §4-11A-09(g) shall be forwarded to the Office of Administrative Hearings for adjudication. Comments, written requests for a public informational meeting, and/or Petitions of Protest must be received by the Department of Natural Resources Aquaculture and Industry Enhancement Division 580 Taylor Avenue E-4 Annapolis, MD 21401 by November 5, 2021. For questions about the project or the public notice, please contact Rebecca Thur at the DNR Aquaculture and Industry Enhancement Division at rebecca.thur@maryland.gov or 410-260-8252. Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Secretary Maryland Department of Natural Resources 2961346 SD 9/29,10/6/2021

Paul D. Wilber 115 Broad Street, P.O. Box 910 Salisbury, MD 21803-0910

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Estate No. 24032

Estate No. 24023

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF

Notice is given that: ELIZABETH HANSEN COYNE, 208 VALLEY CREEK DRIVE, MAGGIE VALLEY, NC 28751 was on OCTOBER 1, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of: PAUL JAMES HANSEN, JR. who died on SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 with a will.

Notice is given that: MARGUERITE M. SPIES, 9956 CHAPEL ROAD, Easton, MD 21601 was on SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of: MARGUERITE SOUCY MUNDT who died on AUGUST 26, 2021 with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 1st day of APRIL, 2022 (6 months from date of appointment).

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 27th day of MARCH, 2022 (6 months from date of appointment).

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:

PAUL JAMES HANSEN, JR.

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

ELIZABETH HANSEN COYNE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

MARGUERITE M. SPIES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: THE STAR DEMOCRAT Date of publication: OCTOBER 6, 2021

2962200 SD

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JoRhea N. Wright, Esquire Armistead, Lee, Rust & Wright, P.A. 114 Bay Street, Building C Easton, MD 21601

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 24029 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF

Notice is given that: SAMUEL R. LEONARD, JR., 10221 COPPERVILLE RD, EASTON, MD 21601 was on SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of: SAMUEL R. LEONARD, III A/K/A SAMUEL ROBINSON LEONARD, III who died on AUGUST 27, 2021 with a will.

(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. LAWRENCE E. MARKS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: THE STAR DEMOCRAT Date of publication: SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 TRUE TEST COPY Patricia E. Campen Register of Wills for Talbot County Courthouse - North Wing, 11 N. Washington St., Suite 14 Easton, MD 21601 2960424 SD

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2962216 SD

10/6,10/13,10/20/2021

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Estate No. 23932

Notice is given that: LAWRENCE E. MARKS, 28 VICTORIA COURT, EASTON, MARYLAND 21601 was on September 10, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of: PATRICIA C. WHEDBEE who died on AUGUST 25, 2021 with a will.

TRUE TEST COPY Patricia E. Campen Register of Wills for Talbot County Courthouse-North Wing 11 N. Washington St., Suite 14 Easton, MD 21601

Deborah Molnar, Personal Representative c/o Patrick W. Daley, Esq 238 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401

SAMUEL ROBINSON LEONARD, III

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 10th day of MARCH, 2022 (6 months from date of appointment).

Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: THE STAR DEMOCRAT Date of publication: OCTOBER 6, 2021

TRUE TEST COPY Patricia E. Campen Register of Wills for Talbot County Courthouse-North Wing 11 N. Washington St., Suite 14 Easton, MD 21601

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF

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.

(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.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

PATRICIA C. WHEDBEE

MARGUERITE SOUCY MUNDT

C. LEE GORDON, PARKER COUNTS 129 N. WASHINGTON STREET EASTON, MARYLAND 21601

Estate No. 24019

John M. Eglseder, Esquire Ewing, Dietz, Fountain & Kaludis, P.A. 16 S. Washington St., Easton, MD 21601

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 24th day of MARCH, 2022 (6 months from date of appointment). 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:

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Orphans’ Court Division of the Court of Common Pleas court of MONTGOMERY county, COMMONWEATH OF PENNSYLVANIA appointed DEBORAH MOLNAR, 3137 STONEY CREEK ROAD, NORRISTOWN, PA 19401 as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Estate of TONI MARIE GIBBONS who died on May 15, 2019 domiciled in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is PATRICK W. DALEY, ESQ., KAGAN STERN MARINELLO & BEARD, LLC, whose address is 238 WEST STREET, ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21401. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: TALBOT COUNTY. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for TALBOT 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 other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. DEBORAH A. MOLNAR Foreign Personal Representative Name of Newspaper: The Star Democrat Date of first publication: SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

True Test Copy Patricia E. Campen, Register of Wills for Talbot County, Courthouse - North Wing 11 N. Washington Street, Suite 14, Easton, MD 21601

2961297 SD

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SAMUEL R. LEONARD, JR. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: THE STAR DEMOCRAT Date of publication: OCTOBER 6, 2021 TRUE TEST COPY Patricia E. Campen Register of Wills for Talbot County Courthouse-North Wing 11 N. Washington St., Suite 14 Easton, MD 21601 2962213 SD

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DENTON — Caroline County continues to experience a high rate of community transmission of COVID-19, Health Officer Robin Cahall told commissioners Tuesday morning. In the last week, the county has seen 109 new positive cases, Cahall said. There are seven active outbreaks in the county; the state coronavirus website from last Wednesday’s data listed six: Federalsburg Elementary, North Caroline High School, Arcardia Assisted Living, Caroline Center for Rehabilitation, Homestead Manor and Peak Healthcare. There have been 16 new hospitalizations of local residents from the virus, including one pediatric patient, Cahall said. Those numbers only include Maryland hospitals. The number of Caroline residents who have died from the virus remained at 39 last week.

The county’s seven-day positivity rate is at 8.55%, more than double that of the state. And the county’s case rate is at 46.19, the highest it has been since Cahall became health officer, she said. The county’s vaccination rate lags behind that of the state, especially among the eligible schoolage population. Caroline has vaccinated just 31.7% of children 12 to 17 versus the 63% vaccinated statewide. Of eligible residents 18 and up, Caroline has vaccinated 68.8% of its population compared to 76.6% in Maryland. Vaccinations continue to be offered at the Vaccination Center in Denton Plaza. This week’s schedule is 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, 3 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday. COVID-19 cases within the school system spiked the week ending Sept. 24, with 66 new positive cases and 293 quarantined. The week ending Oct. 1 added 31 new cases and 57 in quarantine.

When students are quarantined, teachers will post assignments on Google Classroom, according to information provided by Sandi Barry, information officer for Caroline County Public Schools. Teachers are also available via email and can speak with a student via phone or Zoom if needed during the teacher’s planning period. If students need help with assignments, they may connect with a tutor at the school, she added, saying the Zoom links for the tutors can be found in Google Classroom. Kjeet Smartspots may be available for students who don’t have internet access at home, Barry said in an email. Also, students who are quarantined are still eligible for free meals and families may request them with a form found on the schools website, carolineschools. org. More than 20 county employees were out as of Tuesday due to the virus or quarantine.

QUEEN ANNE — Harris Paints, a breeding and foaling facility in Federalsburg, was honored with the “Touch of Class” award by the Maryland Horse Industry Board on Saturday, Oct. 2, for achieving the highest standards of excellence, nationally or internationally, representing the equine industry in Maryland. The award was presented during the annual “Celebration of the Horse” festivities at Tuckahoe Equestrian Center in Queen Anne by MHIB Chairman Ross Peddicord. The award is named for the two-time gold medal Olympic champion, Maryland breed mare, show jumping horse, Touch of Class. The award was first presented in 2011 by the MHIB. Peddicord praised Harris Paints owners Tim and Cindy Harris for establishing a world class breeding and foaling facility. Located in Federalsburg and founded in 1989, the Harrises were active in breeding and showing Quarter horses for many years prior to changing their breeding program to primarily Paint horses. Their goal is to produce exceptional halter and performance Paint, Pinto and Quarter horse foals and give customers the best possible service at economical prices.

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Maryland Horse Industry Board Chairman Ross Peddicord, far left, presents Harris Paints owner Cindy Harris of Federalsburg with the “Touch of Class Award” for excellence in the Maryland horse industry, running her longtime horse breeding and foaling farm and producing national champion horses.

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The winners of the Federalsburg council and mayoral races were recognized and sworn in at the council meeting Tuesday Oct. 5. From left are newly elected Council member Robert Willoughby, re-elected Mayor Kim Abner and re-elected Council member Scott Phillips. Abner received 106 votes to David Armes’ 77. Phillips and Willoughby received 129 and 111 votes respectively, beating out Stephen Bollinger, who received 71 votes.

BUSINESS Choptank Transport named to 2021 Top 3PL, Cold Storage Providers List

resiliency, strength, and innovation,” said Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief, Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “They’ve pivoted in a time of crisis, armed themselves with solutions that matter and protected people and product along the way.” Recipients of this year’s award will be profiled in the August 2021 print issue. Go to www.FoodLogistics.com to view the full list of all 2021 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers. Choptank Transport is part of a $213.5 billion industry of U.S. third-party logistics companies that match a variety of freight services with shippers who have products to be transported. Choptank specializes in truckload freight, less-than-truckload, refrigerated and dry, as well as rail, air and sea movement Choptank’s headquarters is in Preston, with five other locations nationwide, including Tampa, Dallas, Atlanta, Denver, and Balti-

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DENTON — In September, just weeks before a portion of Route 404 was dedicated to Brianna Freeman, a group of young people devoted their afternoon to sprucing up the memorial garden created to remember Brianna and the more than 100 victims whose lives were lost on what was once one of the deadliest highways in Maryland. Plans for the garden began in 2010, years after the 10-month-old Brianna was killed and her parents and other community members joined to create the Citizens for Transportation Emergency Action for Maryland (C-TEAM) to help ensure a safer highway for all travelers. “Many in our community, over the last two years, have continued to volunteer their time and energy. We remain grateful for each and every one of them,” Marie Freeman said. “It’s upkeep has been a good service project for students for 10 years now.” The garden has been tended to by family and friends, students for service learning, sports teams, and even confirmation candidates for required service. Seasonal mowing is included in the Caroline County Recreation and Parks mowing contract. Before and after season mowing, as needed, is completed by a couple of families, Freeman said. Ongoing expenses are met by donations, primarily from family members on occasions of birthday, anniversary, and Christmas. Denton business partner,

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John Hill of Denton died April 27, 2008, in a motor vehicle accident on Route 404. Eleven years later, his youngest daughters Zoe, Caroline and Annabeth help clean, prune and rake the Memorial Garden. Choptank Supply continues to support our efforts and donate mulch as needed, she also noted. Freeman, whose husband Daniel first erected crosses near the scene of Brianna’s accident, was joined by the late Jim Voss in the plans to come up with a new way to honor those who died along the highway. With the help of the State Highway Administration and former SHA regional director Richard Lindsey, a memorial garden was constructed along the highway, on Orly Road adjacent to Shore Highway (404) and Business 404, west of Denton. Ginny Richardson, a Denton resident, designed the layout and site plan. The SHA donated the land to be used for the memorial — a brick and living ornamental structure surrounded by shrubs. The masonry work includes 4-by-8 inch bricks engraved with the

names of some of the more than 100 persons whose deaths along Route 404 have been recorded. Those engraved bricks were placed on the outer rim of the inner circle, which surrounds a six-foot center planting bed. The outer circle made up of a five-foot wide planting bed of flowering shrubs and shade trees, along with ground cover shrubs. There is also a memorial sign facing the entrance to the memorial, which is a six-foot wide, 25-foot long stone walkway from the attached parking areas. “The site is a good one,” said Voss in 2010, “It’s convenient to 404 but not right on the highway and it’s in a place where a person can park their car and walk to the memorial garden. And it won’t be a distraction to drivers on 404.” Two parking spaces are available at the entrance of the brick walkway.

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Volunteers from North Caroline High and Lockerman Middle and Marley Neck Middle School in Anne Arundel County spend several hours helping to maintain the Route 404 Memorial Garden. From left: Declan Eglan, Jonathan Radcliffe, Shelton Nichols, Lilliana Carannante, Connor Fran, Autumn Valle and Austin Frank. Not pictured: adult volunteers Kristin and Andy Frank.

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These tasty fall flavors can’t be beat BY MARIE SAVAGE The Country Cook

Riding throughout the countryside in the fall is so enjoyable to this country girl. The farmers cutting soybeans and corn, the pumpkins at the end of the lanes for sale to the public, roadside stands with fresh turnips, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, apples, the American flags flying from the tractors, trucks, the barnyard, front porches and more, all hold a special appeal to anyone from the country or who loves the country. Everyone is preparing for the cold winter months ahead. This, my friends, is what America is all about. In late November my family would have the old fashioned hog slaughtering on the farm. That will be featured in some future columns. So when mom wanted to cook pork, she simply went out to the smoke house and

got one to cook. Today I have a couple of pork recipes for you to try along with some pumpkin recipes. Enjoy the recipes today and the wonderful smells of fall inside and out. PORK ROAST Roasting is very similar to baking the pork roast in the oven in a shallow uncovered pan and without adding liquid. Any cut of pork can be roasted and should be roasted at 350 degrees. Using the drippings from the roasted meat will provide great flavor when making gravy or sauce. Do not use sharp utensils that may pierce the meat when trying to turn the meat as this will cause valuable juices running out. A roast with the bone in it will cook faster than a boneless roast because the bone will conduct heat faster than the meat. For a crisp surface be sure the oven is fully preheated before placing the pork in and do not

cover the meat. When I cook a pork roast I simply wash the roast, usually bone in, sprinkle salt and pepper to taste on top of the roast, in the roasting pan. I spray the pan with a non-stick spray before putting the roast in. At this point you simply stick the pan in the preheated oven. And now begin to prepare the side dishes which are usually steamed turnips, broccoli, sweet potatoes, turnip greens and any vegetables you may like. PORK CHOPS AND GRAVY Wash and drain 8 large pork chops. Place on a paper towel to dry. Put in a large paper bag or plastic bag containing one package of Shake N ‘ Bake for pork and shake well to coat the chops. Have oil hot in a fry pan; brown chops on both sides. Take pork chops and drain on paper towels. Wipe pan dry, dumping the oil out.

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Pork roast is simply prepared and a delicious accompaniment to roasted fall vegetables. Return the chops to the pan and add 1 cup of water and any leftover Shake ‘N Bake. Stir and put the lid on the pan and cook until steam comes out, turn the chops over after a few minutes and continue to steam until the chops are tender and you have a nice covering of gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.

PUMPKIN LOAF Make a quick pumpkin loaf for dessert. Very tasty and can be served with a scoop of ice cream, whipped cream or cream cheese. Mix together 3 cups sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 3 1/2 cups flour, 4 beaten eggs, 1 cup oil, 2/3 cups

water, 2 cups cooked pumpkin or 1 small can of pumpkin, 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional. Mix well and pour into 1 large or 2 small pans. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour and 10 minutes. This is a great loaf cake to have on hand for unexpected company or for when that sweet tooth calls.

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North Caroline High School Class of 1961 recently held its 60th class reunion at American Legion Post 29 in Denton. Those attending included, from left, front row, seated, Marjorie (Myers) Bishop, June (Weaver) Medford, Jerry (Collins) Brubaker, Rae (Markley) Goldsborough, Frannie (Good) Ireland, Marie (Gretzinger) Sulg, Brenda (White) Briscoe, Loretta (Anthony) Morris, Arleen (Conner) Neal and Richard Mezick; second row, standing, Virginia (Willis) Valentine, Deford Brown, Roy Slaughter, Mary (King) Schreiber, Leonard Vogt, David Wooters, Carl Cook, Dorothy (Billmeier) Branson, Phyllis (Stevens) Fallon, Warren Thomas, William Hall, Wesley Townsend and Jane Adams; third row, standing, Dorsey Wooters, Thomas Ireland, Kenneth Wood, Joseph Wood, Patrick Briscoe, Pierce Glass, Victor Williamson, Leslie States and Paul Coulby. Teacher, John Webster, not pictured.

NCHS Class of ’61 reunion DENTON — The North Caroline Class of 1961 recently held its 60th class reunion at American Legion Post 29 in Denton. Invitations were sent to 68 classmates

(two classmate addresses were not found). Thirty-five classmates are deceased. There were 36 reservations. Rae Goldsborough came the furthest, from Bunnell, Florida.

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Choptank Transport golf event raises $35K for heroes

PRESTON — They say the third time is a charm, and as far as charity golf tournaments go, the Choptank Transport Community Foundation’s 10 Better Than Par Heroes Edition event on Sept. 11, broke the company’s previous two years’ records. As a result, 10 nonprofit hero organizations will receive $3,500 each from the third-party logistics company headquartered in Preston. The sold-out tournament at Hog Neck Golf Course in Easton was held to honor those heroes lost in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Organizations selected to receive proceeds from the event include: the Preston Volunteer Fire Department, Food For Learning, Eastern Shore Crisis Response (Santé), the Easton Volunteer Fire Department, Project K9 Hero, Mid-Shore Meals til Monday,

Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Compass Regional Hospice, Heroes Haven, and Baltimore Station. This year’s 10 BetterThan Par charity event was not your typical golf tournament. In addition to the action on the greens, there was a lively cornhole tournament as well as live music by the Rockets, three food trucks (the Red Chef, That Kitchen and Yo Java Bowl), and an impressive array of silent auction baskets. Choptank Transport President and CEO Geoff Turner said, “We couldn’t have hoped for better participation, sponsorships, and of course, weather! I think everyone felt after the opening ceremony and the Presentation of Colors by the Maryland State Police, that this event marked a special day for our community and the charities we help.”

Pastoral Ponderings BY RAY PARSONS Park Lane Church of God, Federalsburg

Years ago many acronyms for the word PUSH appeared. They’ve been splattered all over bumper stickers, wall plaques, banners and social media posts. Some use PUSH for: Partners United to Stop Hatred, People Understanding the Severely Handicapped, Praise Until Something Happens, Prevention Using Student Help, People United to Save Humanity, People United Serving Humanity, Persist Until Something Happens. But I like “Pray Until Something Happens” best. A veteran female medical missionary in Zaire. Africa surely needed that hope-filled reminder. A PUSH event happened during the night when missionary Helen tried to save a mother in severe labor. She had always taught the importance of constant communication with God and how people must pray without ceasing. Helen was no stranger to powerful moments on the Africa field of praying until something happens. But that night, Helen’s best efforts did not succeed. The mother passed, and her team was left with a crying 2-year-old daughter and a premature baby boy. There was no incubator, electricity or special feeding facility. And because the nights were chilly they wrapped the baby boy in cotton wool and place him in a wooden box. The team stoked up a fire and placed the preemie close to open flames hoping it would be enough to keep him alive. If only there was an old-fashioned hot water bottle for the newborn! No such favor. The last one had burst and there was no way to get another in time. It was a touch-and-go fight through the night until a preteen orphan girl “stood in the gap” — and opened the windows of heaven

through a brave prayer! When the next morning rolled around, Helen gathered her 40 orphans for prayer. Filled with mixed emotions she explained their dilemma. The toddler sister’s grief was out of control. Mama Helen also mentioned the immediate need for a hot water bottle. That’s when 10-year-old Ruth started talking to God: “Please, God, send us a water bottle today. It’ll be no good tomorrow. We need the hot water bottle. God the baby will be dead without it. So please send it this afternoon. And while You’re at it, would You please send a dolly for the little sister, so she’ll know you really love her?” Missionary Helen struggled to honestly say “Amen.” The only way God could answer such a childlike faith prayer would be a parcel from her homeland England, that she had not seen or heard from in four years. Besides, who would send a hot water bottle to someone living on the equator? That afternoon, a 22-pound parcel arrived on missionary’s doorstep. Tears flowed. She asked the orphans to help her unpack the goodies. All 40 pairs of eyes focused on the box full of bright colored jerseys, boxes of raisins and bags of candies. She dug deeper and pulled out knitted bandages for the leper-patients. As Helen put her hand once again, she quickly pulled out a new hot water bottle! Everybody squealed — except Ruth. With boldfaced faith, the preteen prayer warrior rushed to the box: “Well, if God has sent the bottle, He must have sent the dolly, too!” And He did. Under some of packing material, at the very bottom was a beautifully dressed dolly. Miraculously the large parcel was en route for five months — 150 days before Ruth “called out and released her faith”, Helen’s Senior Sunday School class (back

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Notice is given that: GLORIA NICOLE LOCKY, 21653 E. POWERS CIRCLE N, CENTENNIAL, CO 80015 was on SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of: DAVID PAUL WILLIAMS who died on JULY 22, 2021 without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 22nd day of MARCH, 2022 (6 months from date of appointment). 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. GLORIA NICOLE LOCKY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: TIMES RECORD Date of publication: SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

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Notice is given that: BRYAN C. MCCULLEY, 1910 TOWNE CENTRE BOULEVARD, UNIT 524, ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21401 and BETH RENEE WEEKS, 10341 THREE DOCTORS ROAD, DUNKIRK, MARYLAND 20754, were on SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of: DOUGLAS G. MCCULLEY who died on SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 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 22ND day of MARCH, 2022 (6 months from date of appointment). 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. BRYAN C. MCCULLEY BETH RENEE WEEKS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES Name of newspaper designated by personal representatives: TIMES RECORD Date of publication: SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 TRUE TEST COPY James L. Phelps Register of Wills for Caroline County 109 Market St., Courthouse Room 119 Denton, MD 21629 2961180 TR

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Notice is given that: MARGARET C. KAUFMAN, 405 WATSON ROAD, CENTREVILLE, MARYLAND 21617 was on SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of: BETTY C. WALRAVEN who died on JUNE 06, 2021 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 MARCH, 2022 (6 months from date of appointment). 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. MARGARET C. KAUFMAN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: TIMES RECORD Date of publication: SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Estate No. 10638 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF

DAVID BARTHOLOMEW BEFACCHIA

Notice is given that: JOAN BEFACCHIA, 14489 GREENSBORO ROAD, GOLDSBORO, MARYLAND 21636 was on SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of: DAVID BARTHOLOMEW BEFACCHIA who died on MAY 12, 2021 without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 16th day of MARCH, 2022 (6 months from date of appointment). 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. JOAN BEFACCHIA PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: TIMES RECORD Date of publication: SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 TRUE TEST COPY James L. Phelps Register of Wills for Caroline County 109 Market St., Courthouse, Room 119 Denton, MD 21629

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FOR ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL 1-877-659-2190 OR EMAIL LEGALS@CHESPUB.COM ROBERT A. THORNTON, JR. 118 MARKET ST. DENTON, MD 21629 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 10630 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF

THOMAS WEBSTER HOLLAND

Notice is given that: NORMA LEE HITCHENS, 312 BRIERLEYS MILL ROAD, CHURCH HILL, MD 21623 was on SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of: THOMAS WEBSTER HOLLAND who died on JUNE 02, 2021 with a will. There was a prior Small Estate. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representatives 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 23rd day of MARCH, 2022 (6 months from date of appointment). Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representatives 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 representatives mail or otherwise deliver 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. NORMA LEE HITCHENS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: TIMES RECORD Date of publication: SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 TRUE TEST COPY James L. Phelps Register of Wills for Caroline County 109 Market St., Courthouse, Room 119 Denton, MD 21629 2961179 TR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CAROLINE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Notice is hereby given that the Caroline County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a HYBRID PUBLIC HEARING on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Health & Public Services Building, 1st Floor, Room 111, 403 S. 7th Street, Denton, relative to the following application: Application No. 21-0035: A request by Paul & Tracy Jane Newbold for a Variance in accordance with Zoning Chapter 175, Article XVII and §175-15 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Caroline County, Maryland to construct a 24’ x 24’ detached garage which would be located within the 100-foot Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Buffer. Said property is located at 23330 Holly Park Dr, Preston, Maryland and is further described as Tax Map 0041, Grid 0003, Parcel 0152, Lot 0041.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 10298 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF

MARGARET C. TURVIN

Notice is given that: WINIFRED C. JOHNSON, 308 S. FIFTH STREET, DENTON, MARYLAND 21629 was on SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of: MARGARET C. TURVIN who died on APRIL 17, 2020 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.

Limited in-person attendance will be permitted by ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLY. Call the Department to register. All interested parties can watch and participate in the meeting virtually via this website: https://www.carolinemd. org/AgendaCenter/Board-of-Zoning-Appeals-2 where the link can be accessed on the agenda or by phone without video by calling 667-228-6416 (Baltimore, Toll) using Conference ID: 506 418 740#.

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 MARCH, 2022 (6 months from date of appointment).

Public comment will be accepted during the hearing when your name is called. If you are unable to participate in real-time, you can submit your testimony in advance in several ways. Both written testimony and video testimony can be recorded in advance and sent Crystal Dadds via email at cdadds@carolinemd.org or comments can also be left via voicemail by calling 410-479-8108. All forms of testimony hold the same weight.

(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

All exhibits must be submitted to Crystal Dadds at least seven (7) business days in advance of the hearing. The Exhibits will be available to the public via the meeting agenda link listed above or by contacting the office directly. Any documents submitted less than seven (7) business days in advance of the hearing will not be considered by the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Board of Zoning Appeals has the discretion, but is not required, to waive the requirements of this rule. For additional information on the hearings contact the Caroline County Department of Planning and Codes, Health & Public Services Building, Denton, 410-479-8100, visit the County website or through the Maryland Relay Service for the hearing and speech impaired persons at (800) 735-2258. Michael Mann, Sr., Chair Board of Zoning Appeals 2961471 TR

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(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. WINIFRED C. JOHNSON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: TIMES RECORD Date of publication: SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 TRUE TEST COPY James L. Phelps Register of Wills for Caroline County 109 Market St., Courthouse, Room 119 Denton, MD 21629 2960396 TR

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell to satisfy the lien of the owner at public sale by competitive bidding on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at: Harmony Road Self Storage, LLC 8847 Harmony Road Denton, MD 21629 443-448-4109

Notice to Creditors of a Settlor of a Revocable Trust To all persons interested in the trust of The Dorothy G. Zinser Trust, Dated September 27, 2013: This is to give notice that Dorothy G. Zinser died on or about July 26, 2021. Before the decedent’s death, the decedent created a revocable trust for which the undersigned, Carol Ann Zinser, whose address is 24754 Pealiquor Road, Denton, MD 21629, is now a trustee. To have a claim satisfied from the property of this trust, a person who has a claim against the decedent must present the claim on or before the date that is 6 months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the undersigned trustee at the address stated above. The claim must include the following information: A verified written statement of the claim indicating its basis; The name and address of the claimant; If the claim is not yet due, the date on which it will become due; If the claim is contingent, the nature of the contingency; If the claim is secured, a description of the security; and The specific amount claimed. Any claim not presented to the trustee on or before that date or any extension provided by law is unenforceable.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR CAROLINE COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-05-CV-17-000194 JASON MURPHY, et al, Substitute Trustee v.

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RICHARD ROBISON SR, et al, Defendant(s) NOTICE Notice is hereby issued this 1ST day of OCTOBER, 2021, that the sale of the property in this case, 511 W SUNSET AVENUE, GREENSBORO, MD 21639, reported by Jason Murphy, Substitute Trustee, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be shown on or before the 1st day of November, 2021, provided a copy of this Notice be inserted in the Caroline County Times Record, a newspaper published in Caroline County, Maryland, once in each of three (3) successive weeks on or before the 25th day of October, 2021. The report states the amount of sale to be $168,400.00. Terry B. Lord Clerk, Circuit Court for Caroline County, Maryland

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The personal goods stored therein by the below named occupants:

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SPORTS SCOREBOARD LOCAL High School Football Big School Division TEAM W L PF PA Kent Island 5 0 182 57 Wicomico 4 1 195 121 North Caroline 3 1 144 89 Queen Anne’s 3 1 218 34 Stephen Decatur 3 2 167 104 Parkside 2 2 86 78 Easton 2 3 167 118 J.M. Bennett 0 4 28 179 Small School Division TEAM W L PF PA Cambridge-SD 3 2 153 110 Col. Richardson 3 2 171 115 Snow Hill 1 2 70 90 Washington 0 3 00 186 Kent County 0 5 26 276 Boys’ High School Soccer North Bayside TEAM Overall Division Kent Island 6-1-0 5-0-0 Queen Anne’s 4-3-0 4-1-0 North Caroline 4-3-0 4-1-0 Cambridge-SD 5-3-0 3-3-0 Easton 2-3-1 2-2-1 Kent County 3-3-1 1-3-1 Col. Richardson 2-5-1 1-4-1 St. Michaels 1-3-3 0-3-2 North Dorchester 1-5-1 0-4-1 Private TEAM Overall Division Sts. Peter & Paul 2-6-1 2-4-0 Gunston 2-1-0 0-0-0 High School Field Hockey North Bayside TEAM Overall Division Kent Island 5-1-1 2-0-0 Queen Anne’s 4-3-0 3-0-0 Easton 3-4-0 1-1-0 Kent County 2-4-1 1-2-0 St. Michaels 2-4-0 1-2-0 North Caroline 0-5-0 0-3-0 Private TEAM Overall Division Sts. Peter & Paul 7-1 5-0 Gunston 2-1 0-1 High School Volleyball North Bayside TEAM Overall Division Easton 7-0 5-0 North Caroline 5-3 3-2 Queen Anne’s 5-3 3-2 Kent Island 4-3 2-3 Col. Richardson 2-6 1-4 Kent County 2-5 1-4 High School Football Friday, Oct. 8 Cambridge-SD at Wicomico, 6 p.m. Kent County at Col. Richardson, 6 p.m. Washington at Snow Hill, 6 p.m. Queen Anne’s at Easton, 6:30 p.m. Stephen Decatur at North Caroline, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 Southern-AA at J.M. Bennett, 10 a.m. Parkside at Kent Island, 1 p.m. Boys’ High School Soccer Monday’s Games Queen Anne’s 5, Cambridge-SD 0 Kent Island 8, Col. Richardson 0 Kent County 3, St. Michaels 2 North Caroline 9, North Dorchester 0 Glenelg Country 4, Sts. Peter & Paul 0 Wednesday, Oct. 6 Pocomoke at Col. Richardson, 5:30 p.m. Wicomico at Easton, 5:30 p.m. Parkside at Kent Island, 5:30 p.m. Stephen Decatur at North Caroline, 5:45 p.m. Crisfield at Kent County, 6 p.m. Washington at Cambridge-SD, 6 p.m Friday, Oct. 8 Easton at Parkside, 3 p.m. Sts. Peter & Paul at St. Mary’s, 3:45 p.m. High School Field Hockey Monday’s Games Easton 9, North Caroline 1 Queen Anne’s 4, Kent County 1 Kent Island 2, J.M. Bennett 0 Tuesday’s Games St. Michaels at Pocomoke, ppd. J.M. Bennett 2, Queen Anne’s 0 Wednesday, Oct. 6 Stephen Decatur at Easton, 4 p.m. Seaford, Del. at Sts. Peter & Paul, 4 p.m. North Caroline at Washington, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 Pocomoke at Kent County, 4 p.m. Parkside at St. Michaels, 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8 Dover, Del. at Queen Anne’s, 4 p.m. St. Michaels at Sts. Peter & Paul, 4 p.m. Girls’ High School Soccer Tuesday’s Game Salisbury School at Sts. Peter & Paul Queen Anne’s 3, Easton 2 (OT) Wednesday, Oct. 6 Salisbury Christian at Sts. Peter & Paul, 4 p.m. High School Volleyball Monday’s Match North Caroline 3, Stephen Decatur 1

NHL Tuesday’s Matches Easton 3, Parkside 0 Kent County 3, Pocomoke 0 Kent Island 3, Wicomico 1 North Dorchester 3, Col. Richardson 0 Queen Anne’s 3, J.M. Bennett 0 Thursday, Oct. 7 Col. Richardson at Easton, 5 p.m. Kent County at Kent Island, 5 p.m. Queen Anne’s at North Caroline, 5 p.m.

AL GLANCE East Division TEAM W L Pct GB x-Tampa Bay 100 62 .617 _ y-Boston 92 70 .568 8 y-New York 92 70 .568 8 Toronto 91 71 .562 9 Baltimore 52 110 .321 48 Central Division TEAM W L Pct GB x-Chicago 93 69 .574 _ Cleveland 80 82 .494 13 Detroit 77 85 .475 16 Kansas City 74 88 .457 19 Minnesota 73 89 .451 20 West Division TEAM W L Pct GB x-Houston 95 67 .586 _ Seattle 90 72 .556 5 Oakland 86 76 .531 9 Los Angeles 77 85 .475 18 Texas 60 102 .370 35 x-clinched division y-clinched wild card Sunday’s Games Cleveland 6, Texas 0 Houston 7, Oakland 6 N.Y. Yankees 1, Tampa Bay 0 Minnesota 7, Kansas City 3 Detroit 5, Chicago White Sox 2 Toronto 12, Baltimore 4 Boston 7, Washington 5 L.A. Angels 7, Seattle 3 Monday’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Games N.Y. Yankees at Boston

NL GLANCE East Division TEAM W L Pct GB x-Atlanta 88 73 .547 _ Philadelphia 82 80 .506 6½ New York 77 85 .475 11½ Miami 67 95 .414 21½ Washington 65 97 .401 23½ Central Division TEAM W L Pct GB x-Milwaukee 95 67 .586 _ y-St. Louis 90 72 .556 5 Cincinnati 83 79 .512 12 Chicago 71 91 .438 24 Pittsburgh 61 101 .377 34 West Division TEAM W L Pct GB x-San Francisco 107 55 .660 _ y-Los Angeles 106 56 .654 1 San Diego 79 83 .488 28 Colorado 74 87 .460 32½ Arizona 52 110 .321 55 x-clinched division y-clinched wild card Sunday’s Games Chicago Cubs 3, St. Louis 2, 7 innings Atlanta 5, N.Y. Mets 0 Miami 5, Philadelphia 4 San Francisco 11, San Diego 4 Cincinnati 6, Pittsburgh 3 L.A. Dodgers 10, Milwaukee 3 Arizona 5, Colorado 4 Boston 7, Washington 5 Tuesday’s Games No games scheduled Wednesday’s Games St. Louis at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.

NFL GLANCE AMERICAN CONFERENCE East TEAM W L T Pct PF PA Buffalo 3 1 0 .750 134 44 Miami 1 3 0 .250 62 109 N.Y. Jets 1 3 0 .250 47 94 New England 1 3 0 .250 71 70 South TEAM W L T Pct PF PA Tennessee 2 2 0 .500 95 111 Houston 1 3 0 .250 67 116 Indianapolis 1 3 0 .250 83 97 Jacksonville 0 4 0 .000 74 115 North TEAM W L T Pct PF PA Baltimore 3 1 0 .750 105 92 Cincinnati 3 1 0 .750 92 75 Cleveland 3 1 0 .750 100 67 Pittsburgh 1 3 0 .250 67 93 West TEAM W L T Pct PF PA Denver 3 1 0 .750 83 49 L.A. Chargers 3 1 0 .750 95 74 Las Vegas 3 1 0 .750 104 100 Kansas City 2 2 0 .500 134 125

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East TEAM W L T Pct PF PA Dallas 3 1 0 .750 126 97 Washington 2 2 0 .500 101 122 N.Y. Giants 1 3 0 .250 83 95 Philadelphia 1 3 0 .250 94 106 South TEAM W L T Pct PF PA Carolina 3 1 0 .750 97 66 Tampa Bay 3 1 0 .750 122 105 New Orleans 2 2 0 .500 94 69 Atlanta 1 3 0 .250 78 128 North TEAM W L T Pct PF PA Green Bay 3 1 0 .750 95 100 Chicago 2 2 0 .500 64 91 Minnesota 1 3 0 .250 94 92 Detroit 0 4 0 .000 81 119 West TEAM W L T Pct PF PA Arizona 4 0 0 1.000 140 85 L.A. Rams 3 1 0 .750 115 99 San Francisco 2 2 0 .500 107 102 Seattle 2 2 0 .500 103 100 Thursday’s Game Cincinnati 24, Jacksonville 21 Sunday’s Games Buffalo 40, Houston 0 Chicago 24, Detroit 14 Cleveland 14, Minnesota 7 Dallas 36, Carolina 28 Indianapolis 27, Miami 17 Kansas City 42, Philadelphia 30 N.Y. Giants 27, New Orleans 21, OT N.Y. Jets 27, Tennessee 24, OT Washington 34, Atlanta 30 Arizona 37, L.A. Rams 20 Seattle 28, San Francisco 21 Baltimore 23, Denver 7 Green Bay 27, Pittsburgh 17 Tampa Bay 19, New England 17 Monday’s Game L.A. Chargers 28, Las Vegas 14 Thursday, Oct. 7 L.A. Rams at Seattle, 8:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10 N.Y. Jets vs Atlanta at London, UK, 9:30 a.m. Denver at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Green Bay at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Miami at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. New England at Houston, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Washington, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at Carolina, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Chicago at Las Vegas, 4:05 p.m. Cleveland at L.A. Chargers, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Dallas, 4:25 p.m. San Francisco at Arizona, 4:25 p.m. Buffalo at Kansas City, 8:20 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11 Indianapolis at Baltimore, 8:15 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Reinstated LHP Tanner Scott, 2B Ramon Urias, RHPs Tyler Wells, Chris Ellis and RF Anthony Santander from the 10-day IL. Recalled RF Yusniel Diaz, LHPs Alexander Wells, Paul Fry, RHPs Dean Kramer, Mike Baumann, Zack Burdi and 3B Rylan Bannon from Norfolk (Triple-A East). BOSTON RED SOX — Recalled 2B Jonathan Araux, CF Jarren Duran and C Connor Wong from Worcester (Triple-A East). Reassigned LHPs Darwinzon Hernandez, Martin Perez, Chris Sale and Josh Taylor, RHP Hirokazu Sawamura and LF J.D. Martinez to the minor leagues. Reinstated LHP Josh Taylor from the 10-day IL.

TV VIEWERS’ GUIDE Wednesday, Oct. 6 COLLEGE GOLF • The Blessings Collegiate Invitational: Final Round, 4 p.m. (GOLF). MEN’S COLLEGE SOCCER • Georgetown at Seton Hall, 7 p.m. (FS1). WOMEN’S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL • Mississippi St. at Kentucky, 6 p.m. (ESPNU). • Iowa at Wisconsin, 7 p.m. (BTN). • Florida St. at Miami, 8 p.m. (ACC). • Missouri at LSU, 8 p.m. (SEC). • Purdue at Illinois, 9 p.m. (BTN). MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL • N.L. Wild Card: St. Louis at L.A. Dodgers, 8 p.m. (TBS). NBA • Preseason: L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 6 p.m. (NBA). • Preseason: Utah at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. (NBA). NHL • Preseason: Washington at Boston, 7 p.m. (NHL). • Preseason: Los Angeles at Anaheim, 10 p.m. (NHL).

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Washington will need Alex Ovechkin and its aging roster to remain healthy this season if it hopes to challenge for another Stanley Cup.

GRAY AREA

Two-time defending Cup champion Tampa Bay favored in East, but don’t count out aging Capitals BY JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer

It’s going on 40 years since the NHL last celebrated a three-peat Stanley Cup champion as part of the New York Islanders’ run of four straight titles from 1980-83. The Lightning have won two straight, and defenseman Victor Hedman doesn’t see why Tampa Bay can’t make it three in a row despite another offseason of salary cap-forced subtractions. “We’re not satisfied,” Hedman said. “We don’t want to see anybody else raising that Cup, that’s for sure.” With several Eastern Conference teams such as the Islanders, Carolina and Florida — all three lost to Tampa Bay in the playoffs last season — poised to close the gap, the reality is this season’s Cup still runs through “Champa Bay.” Though the Lightning were forced to unload their entire third line, while plugging holes with modestly priced veterans, captain Steven Stamkos believes the team’s window of opportunity hasn’t shut yet, especially if the salary cap begins nudging upward after staying flat the past two years. “You just hope that the way things are trending, the salary cap is going to creep up,” Stamkos said. “But at this point, right now, we’re not thinking about that. You’re thinking about what do we have to do to win it again.” FanDuel Sportsbook favors the Lightning to win the East, but the Islanders might top the list of teams wanting to have a word with the oddsmakers after having each of their last two seasons end by losing to Tampa Bay in the semifinals, including a 1-0 loss in Game 7 in June. “I think internally we’ve seen a lot of growth and (there are) still spots we think we can be better,” said Islanders captain Anders Lee, who returns after being sidelined most of last season with a knee injury. “I still think there’s something there that we know we have, and we just got to put it on the table.” The Panthers upgraded their lineup by

adding forward Sam Reinhart in a trade with Buffalo, and re-signed unrestricted free agent defenseman Brandon Montour, whom they acquired in a trade with Buffalo in April. Then there’s the Hurricanes, whose Sebastian Aho-led core of young stars remain in place despite the team re-shuffling other parts of its roster this summer. If only they can get their goaltending set with the offseason additions of Antti Raanta and Frederik Andersen, best known for playing a role in Toronto’s playoff collapses during his five seasons with the Maple Leafs. Never count out Pittsburgh, though Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin will miss the start of the season recovering from injuries. And don’t forget Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals, so long as their aging roster remains healthy after injuries led to their third consecutive first-round exit in May. “I’m using it as an excuse but I don’t want to use it as an excuse: We need to be healthy going into the playoffs and that’s part of it,” Capitals GM Brian MacLellan said. “I think we can compete with all the best teams in the league.” BEHIND THE BENCHES Gerard Gallant lands his fourth headcoaching job in taking over the New York Rangers, and the East will feature three relative first-timers behind the bench. Montreal’s Dominique Ducharme and Buffalo’s Don Granato were promoted to full-time jobs after spending last season as their teams’ interim coaches. In Columbus, Brad Larsen takes over the Blue Jackets after spending the past seven seasons as an assistant under John Tortorella and Todd Richards. CAN DO CANADIENS The Canadiens had a tumultuous offseason after their surprise Stanley Cup run ended in five games to the Lightning. Captain Shea Weber’s career is uncertain because of injuries. Montreal lost top defensive forward Phillip Danault and Corey Perry in free agency, and had Carolina poach forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi by signing him to an offer sheet.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | NORTH CAROLINE 41 — EASTON 24

Bulldogs pull away from Warriors BY WILLIAM HAUFE bhaufe@stardem.com

RIDGELY — It was simple, old-fashion Wing-T football the North Caroline High way. Toss and sweep to the outside. Run some belly. Throw the occasional pass. Boom, there you have it. Of course, this hinges largely on good blocking and hard running. Well, the Bulldogs got a whole lot of both on this cool Friday night, along with a fourthquarter shutout from their defense en route to a 41-24 victory over Easton before a handsome crowd. “Nothing fancy,” said North Caroline senior running back Mason McFayden, who carried 15 times for a game-high 132 yards. “Just run right at them. Do your assignment, and then we’ll all be good.” The Bulldogs (3-1) and Warriors (2-3) were having a good old back-and-forth through three quarters. Three times North Caroline built two-score leads. And three times Easton trimmed those leads to one-score cushions, the last coming with just under 7 minutes left in the third quarter, when quarterback Kevin O’Connor (11 of 23, 220 yards, three touchdowns, one interception) connected with Shareef Curry for a 40-yard touchdown. Jed Smith’s extra-point kick brought Easton within 27-24. But that’s where the back-and-forth stopped. North Caroline responded with an eight-play, 54-yard scoring march that ended with Owen Doyle (25 carries,

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North Caroline senior running back Owen Doyle (9) carried 25 times for 123 yards and three touchdowns Friday night against Easton. 123 yards) sweeping five yards around the right end for the second of his three touchdowns. Nathan Heilig’s point-after boot gave the Bulldogs a 34-24 lead with 3:52 left in the third quarter. “Our offensive line played great,” McFayden said. “Our backs, they did their blocks. Everything just worked. Everybody was blocking. The backs were finishing their runs. It was just a good offensive performance.” North Caroline’s defense delivered a strong closing performance, holding Easton scoreless and to just two first

downs — one on a penalty — over the final 18:52 of play. The Warriors’ last three possessions netted zero yards on 14 plays, and ended with Hunter Walters intercepting O’Connor, a punt, and a turnover on downs. Under constant pressure from McCabe Piavis, Chris Clarke and Jayden Watkins down the stretch, O’Connor completed just 2 of 9 attempts on Easton’s last three possessions and was sacked for losses of eight and 12 yards. “He couldn’t get out of the pocket,” Easton head coach Pat McGlinchey

said of O’Connor. “Couple of times the pocket really broke down. Our kids kept telling me there were more kids, and there was only five guys rushing in there. We should have accounted for every single one. They just were missing guys all night long.” Easton, which was without senior running back Graham Haddaway (injury), was held to a season-low three yards rushing. “My hat’s off to North Caroline,” McGlinchey said. “They’re tough, they’re fast, and they’re aggressive. And we knew it was going to be a war. They beat us tonight. I mean they beat us.” The Bulldogs’ offensive line also beat Easton, which surrendered a seasonhigh 316 yards on the ground, and was consistently beat around the ends by McFayden and Doyle. “They were running the jet sweep, the toss and we could not stop it,” McGlinchey said. “We could not set the edge. And when you can’t set the edge when they’re running a toss and a sweep … I’d keep running it too. I’d keep running it to death, and that’s exactly what they did. We couldn’t stop it and they got big gains on it. They got first downs.” First downs that allowed North Caroline to eat clock and score the game’s final 14 points. “The idea was once we got the lead and we were up by a couple of scores we want to keep the clock running,” North Caroline head coach James McCormick said. “We want to get first downs. And if it’s four yards a play, it’s four yards a play.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Terps’ star wide receiverDemus lost for season Big Ten’s leader in receiving yards set for knee surgery

COLLEGE PARK (AP) — Maryland’s hopes of upsetting Iowa last week fell apart quickly after Dontay Demus left with a knee injury. Now the news is even worse for the Terrapins. Demus, the Big Ten’s leader in yards receiving, is expected to miss the rest of the season, coach Michael Locksley said Tuesday. “Dontay is out — season-ending knee surgery here this week,” Locksley said. “Obviously very devastating for a player that I felt was playing at a very high level.” Demus was hurt early in the second quarter while returning a kickoff. The Terps ended up being outscored 31-0 in that period on their way to a 51-14 loss Friday. Demus’ fumble on that kickoff was one of seven Maryland turnovers on the night. “A 31-point differential in the second quarter kind of tells the story, and it kind of took place after one of our emotional leaders of our team was injured,” Locksley said. “It’s got to be a next-man-up mentality. I thought when Dontay went out, obviously the fumble on that play is what started our downward spiral there in the second quarter.” The path forward doesn’t get any easier for Maryland, which plays at No. 7 Ohio State this weekend.

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Maryland wide receiver Dontay Demus Jr. is carted off the field after suffering a season-ending knee injury during Friday night’s second quarter against Iowa. Even after missing most of Friday’s game, Demus is atop the Big Ten with 507 yards receiving. Maryland has two other players in the top 25 in Rakim Jarrett and Jeshaun Jones, so there’s productive depth that could help the Terrapins withstand the loss of Demus. Maryland is averaging 317.4 yards passing per

game, the second-best mark in the league behind Ohio State. Quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa was impressive as the Terps won their first four games of the season, but then he was intercepted five times against Iowa. “I just tried to do too much,” Tagovailoa said. “That’s something that I can learn from, just taking what the defense gives me.” The 6-foot-4 Demus is in his fourth season at Maryland. He has 75 catches for 1,233 yards and 10 touchdowns in 28 games. “I’m sure Dontay will do everything he can, as he said going up into the tunnel, to come back — whether it’s here at Maryland or hopefully at the next level,” Locksley said. The Terrapins, meanwhile, will have to move on without him and resume what a week ago looked like a pretty promising season. Jarrett has already caught four touchdown passes in 2021. Maryland has six players — not including Demus — with 10 catches this season. Demus, however, was a leader among the receiving group, and he’ll be hard to replace. “He just brought all of the energy, he was like the vocal guy, he was the most experienced,” Jarrett said. “He led by example, how he went out and practiced every day, to how he carried himself off the field. He was a pro guy.”

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