Page 18 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch November 15, 2013 Berlin First Up For Natural Gas By SHAWN J. SOPER NEWS EDITOR Veterans Day Snapshots The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation hosted its 10th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday at the memorial along Route 589. Above, a veteran looks over the new Patriot’s Pathway, which was dedicated at the event. Below left, World War II vet Herb Schoellkopf is pictured at the emotional ceremony with his wife, Judy. Below right, Boardwalk Elvis greets attendees. Photos by Chris Parypa BERLIN – The ongoing conversion of properties in Berlin from propane to natural gas is pushing west this week after most areas east of Route 113 have now been completed, a utility official told the Mayor and Council this week. Last year, a major natural gas main line pushed south through Sussex County and into northern Worcester with the ultimate goal of converting many areas in the north end of the county from propane to cleaner burning, more efficient natural gas. Sandpiper Energy, the Maryland affiliate of the larger Chesapeake Utilities, installed the natural gas main south along Route 113 to an ultimate connection at a southern terminus near Friendship Rd. on the north side of Route 50. With the main infrastructure in place, Sandpiper Energy is now in the midst of an aggressive plan to connect many of the populous areas in the north end of Worcester including Berlin, Ocean Pines and ultimately Ocean City and complete the conversion from propane to natural gas for existing customers ready to make the switch. Because of the placement of the main line SEE NEXT PAGE SOLD! 3 “We are a dedicated team of professionals, ready to assist you in your investment. As leaders in resort new construction sales, we offer the very best in service and experience.” Dan Clayland, Project Manager Richie Difillippo Annie Tingle Michelle Pompa Sharon Daugherty Jeff Beres