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Hogan backs J-1 visas Letter to Tillerson says student workers vital to resort businesses

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) Ocean City’s voice has been heard on the J-1 Visa Summer Work Exchange Program, as Gov. Larry Hogan this week

officially joined the growing chorus of defenders of the program on the national level.

Gov. Larry Hogan wrote a letter to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson defending the summer work and travel program on Tuesday, singling out Ocean City’s need for the foreign workers.

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in Maryland … Ocean City in particular, depends on these students to supplement its seasonal workforce during peak seasons,” Hogan wrote. “The community is also enriched by the diversity of the workforce, which adds tremendous economic and cultural value to the city.”

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City sighs on sign delivery OC police too busy with events to deliver ‘behavior’ signs; hundreds yet to sign up

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) Even though the deadline has come and gone for Ocean City property owners to post signs warning people that disturbing the peace is illegal, resort officials have opted to send one final warning before writing tickets.

Chief Ross Buzzuro reported to the Police Commission that 186 of the free signs were distributed to 122 properSee WARNING Page 4

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Senate: program changes to be transparent Continued from Page 1 The J-1 visa program is one of several immigration initiatives targeted by the Trump Administration as a possibility for inclusion in President Donald Trump’s “Buy American, Hire American” executive order.

A recent study by the Eureka Firm showed that 69 percent of 460 employers surveyed would the loss of J-1 students would have a “big impact” on business. Roughly 29 percent of employers said it was likely they would have to lay off permanent staff after the season.

Advocates also say eliminating or scaling back the program would force Ocean City to a stand-still.

There are roughly 4,000 J-1 visa students who work in the resort each summer and 12,000 seasonal

openings a year.

“Several of my members wouldn’t be able to operate,” Hotel-MotelRestaurant Executive Director Susan Jones said. “There’s jobs like housekeeping that won’t be filled, because we won’t have the staff. It’s not a position our high school and college students desire.”

Looking at the big picture, the J1 visa program is estimated to contribute more than $500 million to America’s economy annually through program fees, travel, housing and entertainment. Hogan emphasized in his letter that the J-1 visa students also bring spending dollars to Maryland when they come for work.

“These J-1 workers not only work in local businesses, but also shop in our stores, eat in our restaurants

and rent local accommodations, all of which contribute to the state’s economic growth,” Hogan wrote to Tillerson. “I urge you to continue this beneficial and successful cultural exchange program that supports … businesses across Maryland.”

The U.S. Senate also backed the summer work and travel program.

On Sept. 7, the Appropriations Committee passed an amendment that mandates any altercations to the program must be transparent.

“We’re thrilled by this, because it means whatever changes have to be done in a regulatory process and time with a period for public input,” Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melanie Pursel said.

The amendment was attached to

a $51.35 billion spending bill, and stipulates none of the monies be used to modify the J-1 visa program.

The Trump Administration would have to work with the Appropriations Committee “regarding how any proposed modification would affect the public diplomacy goals of, and the estimated economic impact on, the United States.”

“The Senate Committee’s vote reflects deep bi-partisan support for these programs,” Executive Director of the Alliance for International Exchange Ilir Zherka said in a press statement. “Any change would be a setback to U.S. national security and diplomacy efforts—not to mention deal a devastating blow to seasonal communities that depend upon increased temporary employment to prosper.”

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Coca-Cola regains title as ‘official drink of Ocean City’ Five-year contract comes with event sponsorship, marketing opportunities

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) The ink is dry on Coca-Cola’s beverage contract with the resort and the soft drink titan is looking for future marketing possibilities now that it’s “the official soft drink of Ocean City.”

Cocoa-Cola, a resort sponsor since 2012, offered to renew a five-year contract in April. The contract mandates Coke will donate approximately $19,000 in products per year.

The company would also provide $15,000 in marketing support each year, including Coke-branded umbrellas for the Beach Patrol and volleyball nets.

Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito said Coke would continue to support events with $15,000 annual sponsorships each year for the Swing for Youth Golf Open, the Christmas Parade and Winterfest New Year Eve party, as well as trying out some fresh ideas.

“They’re coming up with marketing ideas that are above and beyond the contract, including some things

they want to do with all their beach towns,” Petito said during Tuesday’s Recreation and Parks Commission meeting. “One of the things they’d like to bring to Ocean City is having a photo op with Adirondack chairs on the beach.”

Two eight-feet tall Adirondack chairs would be placed on the Boardwalk, each with the Town of Ocean City and Coca-Cola logos on them. A third chair would be placed at Northside park.

“It’s like the hot spots at Winterfest, where you go to take a photo of yourself with something, but the idea is to take photos while you’re sitting in the chair,” said Special Event Superintendent Frank Miller. “The chairs are around 700 pounds and would be built on-site and probably would stay there for an extended period of time.”

There were no major concerns from the Recreation and Parks Commission, but Chairman Wayne Hartman asked that Risk Manager Eric Langstrom be included in conversations. When the final design of the logos was completed, the idea would be brought to the full City Council.

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Warning letters to be issued before police write fines Continued from Page 1 ties in August. The signs are required for any property that has “public places” with parking fronting Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia Avenue or Coastal Highway. Ocean City Police need to approve the sign’s location.

Another 56 property owners requested a disorderly conduct sign from OCPD’s records department last month, but Buzzuro explained that officers were tackling them as soon as possible.

“We have a time problem, since the next four weekends we’ll be busy with Bikefest, Sunfest, fall cruisin’ and H2Oi,” Buzzuro said during Wednesday’s Police Commission meeting. “Those events are very manpower intensive. We can look through the 56 properties and if we see any properties that historically have issues, we’ll put them up first. If there’s places with no issues, they’ll be put at the bottom of the pile.”

He added that he was “optimistic” the signs for the 56 properties would be up by Oct. 10.

Even so, that leaves 415 properties that have not requested signs. Mayor Rick Meehan thought that a majority of these property owners were unaware they were affected, rather than flouting the local law.

“It’s a long way to go, but I know that most of those properties are small businesses and probably still don’t realize they’re in the zone where they need the sign,” he said. “We just need to send the message out … we want compliance, and the more people buy into the reason for the sign, the better communication we have between the police department and the public.”

The ordinance mandating the signs was passed in 2015 with the intent to give police another tool address rowdy visitors that come for the car events.

State law already empowers police to arrest anyone for disturbing the peace in a public place, which includes, under the law, publicly accessible areas of private property.

Meehan and the Police Commission agreed to issue warning letters to the remaining 415 property owners before proceeding with issuing fines.

Non-compliant property owners would be fined $50, and face a $100 fine if they do not comply in 10 days.

To coordinate sign delivery and scheduling a meeting to approve its location, contact Ocean City Police Department Records Section Manager Michelle Monico at 410-7236608 or MMonico@oceancitymd.gov.

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City Council split on surplus in pension plan contributions

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) After much debate, the Ocean City Council has agreed to pay into the employees’ pension plans what it needs, rather than the greater amount it set aside for that purpose in the new budget.

Now, it has $606,000 left over between what it spent on pensions and what it budgeted, with no current plan on what to do with the surplus.

The council voted 3-3 on Tuesday on a motion to continue funding the pension plans at the combined budgeted amount of $8.45 million.

Since the budget was passed, a study by the city’s actuary, Cavanaugh MacDonald, found that the city could meet the pension funds’ needs with less money, because of better market and liability considerations that the budget could not anticipate.

Consequently, Finance Administrator Martha Bennett told the City Council Tuesday that the recommended contribution had been revised down to $7.94 million.

Ocean City determines contributions to its pension plans each year through an actuarial study, which examines the resort’s employee base and estimates what the cost will be to support that number of people after they retire. Differences between what the city has in its trust funds and its estimated future liability are paid off via contributions over several years.

The city typically “smooths out” the unfunded portion of the pensions through a 10-year amortization, but Councilmen John Gehrig and Wayne Hartman pushed to apply that extra $606,000 to the fund as a cushion against more difficult times.

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The idea would be to draw visitors to the beach to build sand sculptures, play other games like volleyball and corn hole while enjoying Coke products.

Miller saw this idea as another value-added event, and supported developing it further.

“It’s great because it’s produced by someone else, with someone else’s money,” he said. “We could easily market this. But they need to get to the point where they’re ready to bring it to us.”

In addition to special events and photo hot spots, Coca-Cola would

also send a crew to help during some summertime events as a marketing technique.

“They helped out at one movie on the beach and OC Beach Dance Party,” Petito said. “They also asked for information on other advertising opportunities, like on the trams, the buses, and poles to even our water tower.”

Coca-Cola reportedly got ideas when they saw the late great Dew Tour water tower on Worcester Street, but Miller assured the commission that seeing a red-painted water tower was very unlikely.

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Resort officials set aside extra $606K for later talks Continued from Page 5 “The stock market has been on an epic rise, and I get nervous because I don’t trust it to keep going up,” Gehrig said. “At some point, we’ll have a year or two on decline. Right now, we have the opportunity to get ahead.”

Hartman argued that waiting to pay off the plans’ unfunded liability of roughly $50 million would be unfair to the taxpayers.

“This isn’t that we hired Joe employee, and his pension is coming, this is liability of benefits the town already had,” he said. “Pushing the debt is pushing it to future generations … if we don’t pay more now, we’re kicking the can further down the road.”

Mayor Rick Meehan and other councilmembers expressed confidence in the actuarial recommendations. In the past, city officials had followed the firm’s suggestions, even when the city would have to pay over the budgeted amount.

“I think we have a very aggressive funding schedule and funded the pensions very high,” Meehan said.

“Very few communities are that aggressive. If we have excess, I don’t see how it would impact the liability [if it pays off less than one percent].

But if it goes to fund balance (the general rainy day account), then we would have that next year when the situation could be different.”

Dare, who is a retired city employee, reminded the council that pocketing the money could mean

more if Ocean City is struck with disaster like a hurricane. He also suggested tabling discussions on the excess money until strategic planning sessions in two weeks.

“When I turn on the news and I see the Texas and Florida, I think this is a drop in the budget in comparison to what we could face,” Dare said. “As a retiree, I don’t have a problem voting on the budget or what the actuary recommends, but if we’re going to take exception, I’m going to have to abstain.”

The final vote was Hartman, Gehrig and Councilman Matt James in favor of paying in the $8.45 million, and Councilman Lloyd Martin, Council Secretary Mary Knight and Councilman Tony DeLuca against.

Meehan echoed Dare’s suggestion and asked the council to consider funding the pensions to the recommended amount in the meantime.

Hartman questioned the legality of the proceeding since the last motion on a budget item failed, but City Solicitor Guy Ayres allowed the motion.

“Just because you allocated money in the budget doesn’t mean you’ve approved the exact expenditure after hearing the recommendation,” Ayres said. “You need to vote one way or another.”

The motion to fund the pensions at $7.94 million for the time being and to discuss the matter further at the strategic planning session passed, 5-2, with Hartman and James dissenting.

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Members and friends of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club proceeded from 27th Street down to the firefighter’s memorial on Division Street Monday morning to honor the fallen first responders during the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

Gov. Hogan, hundreds attend annual memorial ceremony Bikers ride OC Boardwalk to honor fallen responders and raise funds for charities

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Sept. 15, 2017) Hundreds of motorcyclists paraded down the Boardwalk from 27th Street to the firefighter’s memorial on Division Street Monday morning, while hundreds more gathered to remember the fallen on the 16th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks.

The mood was somber yet defiant, with speakers commenting on the heroism of first responders lost in the line of duty — including 68 Marylanders — and warnings that Americans will never forget the events of that day.

Joining the crowd, after a speaking engagement at the 2017 Maryland Chiefs of Police Association and Sheriff’s Association’s professional development seminar held at the Clarion earlier in the morning, Gov. Larry Hogan brought his own bit of symmetry to the service.

Hogan said he was in Ocean City speaking with real estate agents 16 years ago when the news of the attacks reached him.

“When tragedy strikes, most people run away from the danger, but our heroes, and all first responders, run into danger selflessly,” Hogan said.

He said though the events of the day were tragic, the true character of America emerged as the nation gathered to lend assistance to those in need.

Mayor Rick Meehan said it was a tragedy that today’s children and grandchildren never got a chance to know what America was like before

Sept. 11, 2001.

Meehan thanked the Red Knights, the international firefighter’s motorcycle club, for organizing the event, and noted it was with a sense of pride that he watched Boardwalk visitors come to the memorial and pay tribute by reading the listed names, or touching the piece of iron recovered from Ground Zero.

Following Meehan, Ocean City Fire Department Chief Chris Larmore, Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company President Jay Jester and Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro also gave short remarks.

Closing out the speakers was State Sen. Jim Mathias, who gave an impassioned speech about the importance of the day.

Mathias said he was proud to be at the memorial, and reminded the crowd that military personnel overseas and first responders at home needed continuing support.

“When those bells rang at the station, they did what needed to be done,” he said.

“We, in this country, will never live in fear.”

Also attending, but not speaking, were Delegates Carl Anderton and Mary Beth Carozza.

Carozza was employed by the Department of Defense under Donald Rumsfeld in 2001, and was at the Pentagon when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the building during the attacks.

Proceeds from the ride are being donated to the Delaware Burn Camp, which helps children recover from burn injuries, Believe in Tomorrow, which provides a free beach getaway for critically ill children, and Operation We Care, which creates care packages for overseas soldiers.

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OC seeks county solution to Airbnb taxes Mayor Rick Meehan wants meeting with Wor. admin to audit payment numbers

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan said the next step in checking whether online short-term rentals are following the resort rules is to see if their room tax has been paid into Worcester County’s coffers.

For the most part, companies such as Airbnb and VRBO are operating with a rental license in the resort. An additional 62 listings were uncovered in the last two months, but only 15 were operating without a permit.

That represents an increase in compliance of 76 percent. When no-

tices were sent to the 15 unlicensed properties, 10 immediately got a license, according to Meehan.

The remaining five properties obtained licenses after receiving a $500 citation in the mail.

Despite this, Ocean City officials don’t know whether these rental properties are paying the required 4.5 percent room tax. Worcester County collects the tax on behalf of the resort and other municipalities.

Ocean City is projected to see $15.4 million in room tax for fiscal year 2018. Meehan said it is time to ensure that the resort is seeing its cut from the Airbnb operations.

“What I’d really like to do is set up a meeting with Harold Higgins [county administrator] and talk about this. We’ve been unable to cross-check this and see who’s pay-

ing,” he said during Monday’s Tourism Commission meeting. “The system needs to be updated.”

In July, Worcester County spokeswoman Kim Moses said there is no way to differentiate revenue from hotels and online short-term rentals.

Room tax unpaid or delinquent for one month from the due date will have a penalty of 10 percent of the bill. Interest at the rate of one half a percent of the bill will be added each month beginning of the month.

Meehan said he would also include Ocean City’s county commissioners representative, Commissioner Joe Mitrecic, in conversations in detangling the room tax revenue.

“The town does send a significant amount of funding in room and food tax. Some money could be invested

to look into a different [computer system] that would really mine the data to address this,” he said. “The bottom line is about a level playing field.”

Ocean City officials are working on reviving legislation to regulate the online short-term rental business, but other commission members say that nothing viable has formed yet.

Councilman John Gehrig pointed out that even if the resort finds a way to force the Airbnbs to comply with resort regulations, there’s still the matter of competition.

“It’s not that they don’t want to be fair. They’ve outmaneuvered legacy operations and forced change with their daily bookings and cancellation policies,” Gehrig said. “If they have the license and paid the tax, we’d still have the same problem. The inventory would still exist … the challenge is technology is forcing change.

That’s life.”

Resort planning, zoning finishes up comp plan review

(Sept. 15, 2017) The Town of Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission has completed a chapter-by-chapter review of the 20062009 Comprehensive Plan.

The document, which guides the general arrangement of land uses within the community, provides a way to communicate a shared vision of the community, and a common set of objectives for managing growth and change.

“The comprehensive plan provides a vision for the future and sets out specific goals, policies and land use planning that specify how to achieve that vision,” said Planning and Community Development Director, Bill Neville.

“In addition, the plan provides direction for decisions about economic development, land use and development, and core infrastructure such as water, recreation, public facilities and emergency services and aligns partnerships with community organizations to implement this plan.”

The updated plan, which has not yet been adopted by the City Council, identifies the current and most important ideas for adapting to change and growth so Ocean City will continue to be a desirable place to live, play and invest in the future.

To gain community opinions, the city will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.

For more information about the updated plan or the public hearing, contact the Planning and Community Development Department at 410289-8855 or visit www.oceancitymd.gov.

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Council has full plate for strategic planning Resort officials to finally address several items they put off for later discussions

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) In two weeks, the mayor, the City Council and department heads will be sequestered in the convention center to update resort government’s strategic plan and to address a growing list of other issues the council did not want to decide at the time they were introduced.

The strategic plan is an overall vision that outlines what city officials want to achieve in five, 10 and 15 years.

There are five goals in the 2016 plan: maintaining a first-class resort and tourist destination, a financially sound town government, a more livable community for residents, excellent service through a high performing town organization, and revitalizing the resort through development.

Since May, however, the council has voted or agreed to set aside discussions of several matters so they might be addressed instead during the strategic planning sessions.

Those items include: • Funding policy for nonprofit organizations, specifically those that serve Worcester County and benefit from both Ocean City and the county’s budget.

• The Life-Saving Station Museum’s request for Ocean City to commit to financial support for a proposed expansion. This expansion would include a two-story annex and bring the building to ADA compliance.

• The Baltimore Avenue right-ofway, 75-foot-wide city-owned swath on which property owners have built porches or installed signs over the last several decades.

• Plans to renovate or replace the

Pines police say man shot himself, died near library

(Sept. 15, 2017) Ocean Pines Police said a 56-year-old white male was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in the woods near the Worcester County Library, Ocean Pines Branch on Tuesday.

Police Chief David Massey said police received a call at around 3 p.m.

Tuesday. He said Ocean Pines Police, as a rule, do not publicly release names under these circumstances, out of respect for the family of the deceased.

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• A master parks plan, which would be an overview of Ocean City’s 16 parks.

• Atlantic General Hospital’s donation request for $200,000.

• How to increase retention of full-time Ocean City Police officers.

• Whether to fund the general employee and public safety pension plans an additional $606,000. The pension was overbudgeted, based on actuarial assumptions that were adopted by the council in May. Strategic planning sessions will be held Sept. 27-29.

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Sandra D’Alessandro, a former records technician, filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court earlier this month against the Town of Ocean City, years after she reported discriminatory acts with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). D’Alessandro filed the complaint roughly 90 days after the EEOC issued her two “right to sue” letters earlier this summer.

The core of D’Alessandro’s complaint claims that a former coworker repeatedly harassed her and two African-American employees when she started a seasonal job in May 2014. D’Alessandro is caucasian.

This coworker made several racially and sexually charged com-

ments, according to the lawsuit.

During an argument, the coworker allegedly told D’Alessandro to leave him alone and to “do nothing … act black like your friends,” according to court documents.

After D’Alessandro complained to her supervisor, the coworker threatened her that there would be “hell to pay” if she did it again, according to the complaint. Days later, the two got into another argument when the coworker scrutinized an AfricanAmerican employee’s timecard. The coworker “literally backed her into a wall” and told her to “mind your own business … you are nothing but a n***** lover.”

His behavior allegedly escalated, she contends, as he would stand behind D’Alessandro and “mumble” threats as she worked. The suit further alleges that despite other complaints to her supervisor, D’Alessandro was repeatedly assigned shifts alone with this coworker.

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At that point, the supervisor scheduled an appointment with Police Chief Ross Buzzuro, but D’Alessandro opted to file a complaint with the city’s human resources director, Wayne Evans, despite what she contends were warnings of retaliation. That night, according to the suit, the City Council voted to terminate the full-time records technician job that D’Alessandro was conditionally offered months earlier.

The coworker was suspended after D’Alessandro submitted a taped interview of the harassment.

She also says that she later learned that another coworker was still under consideration for the full-time position “should regain funding.”

Both women were later interviewed for the position.

D’Alessandro, who is diagnosed with dyslexia, says she was asked to submit medical documentation before the mandatory polygraph test.

She also says she was later told that “each candidate was subject to different requirements” before the test.

When D’Alessandro arrived to take a polygraph test, she alleges that she was told that the position had been removed from the city’s website. One day later she filed her first EEOC complaint.

Buzzuro allegedly offered D’Alessandro the full-time position again weeks later.

When D’Alessandro told her supervisor about the EEOC complaint, her supervisor reportedly said “You have every right to do this, but things will be very different…I will have to do what I am told to do.”

In the next three months, D’Alessandro says she suffered humiliations at the hands of her supervisor. At one point, the supervisor allegedly threw files that D’Alessandro worked on, laughed at her and ordered her to do them over again.

D’Alessandro’s lawsuit claims she was ordered to stop using highlighters on the files, which she used as tools to assist with her dyslexia.

Other times, the supervisor yelled, mocked and called D’Alessandro names in front of other employees, according to the complaint.

During this time, D’Alessandro filed another EEOC complaint on what happened before she was hired full-time.

On March 17, 2015, D’Alessandro left work after another encounter with her supervisor. She reportedly mocked D’Alessandro for “being so upset that she was now sick,” according to the complaint.

D’Alessandro’s doctor told her to stay home from work to recover from the stress. When she tried to return to work two days later, the police department reportedly told her that she had been suspended.

D’Alessandro resigned on April 6 after she was reportedly notified by OCPD that she would be terminated if she did not resign.

As a result, D’Alessandro claims that she needed to seek treatment for “extreme anxiety and stress related to her former position with Ocean City.” Since she left the Ocean City Police Department, she has applied for roughly 200 jobs, none of which resulted in a full-time position.

She alleges in the lawsuit that Ocean City told potential employers that she was a “troublemaker” and a “liar” during reference checks.

D’Alessandro is seeking an injunction enjoining Ocean City from interfering in her attempts to secure employment and awards for compensatory damages, including damages for her mental anguish and humiliation and lost wages.

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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Sept. 15, 2017) The election is still a year away, but for the first time in 20 years, Charlotte Cathell is not seeking reelection as the county’s register of wills.

Of the five terms she will have served by next November, she ran unopposed three times.

Cathell is a lifelong Charlotte Cathell resident of Worcester County and is the first countywide elected official from Ocean Pines. She is married to retired Maryland Court of Appeals Judge Dale Cathell, and has two children and four grandchildren.

She is a founder and past president of Worcester G.O.L.D. and is on several boards of directors for local agencies and businesses. She’s done professional work for Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources and was a deputy clerk for the Circuit Court.

“Choosing not to run is one of the biggest decisions I’ve ever made,” she said.

During her tenure, Cathell said she concentrated on helping people.

“I’m a bit of a control freak with my focus on customer service,” she said.

The Worcester County Register of Wills is the local branch of a state agency, self-funded through the inheritance tax and probate fees, that ensures the provisions of a person’s will are executed, helps resolve disputes and acts as a clerk for the Orphan’s Court.

“If someone dies with an asset in their name alone, like a car, a checking account or stock, we ensure it’s taken out of the decedent’s name and goes to the rightful heir or legatee,” she said.

About half the time, she said, there is no will, so the decisions are left up to state law.

“Generally, it goes the way you think it does,” she said.

Though there are exceptions. For example, Cathell explained if an older child dies with living parents and there’s no will, the parents would get part of the estate — even if the older child had a spouse.

Usually things aren’t so complicated though.

“If the estate is worth less than $50,000 we have all the info and you can walk in and out of the office within a half hour, and that’s all you need to do. If there’s more, there’s going to be more paperwork,” she said.

Like the paperwork, Cathell said the office hasn’t changed much during her tenure. It got its first software package when she was first elected, and though it’s been upgraded and tinkered with over the years, it’s still essentially the same.

She said e-filing papers for her office is still a ways off. Cathell explained the clerk of the court generally gets the first upgrades, and when it’s all been tested and ready, her office follows suit.

That level of consistency allows her to suggest courses of action for families, and is becoming more important as people retire to the lower shore.

“When I go out to speak to civic organizations, I try to strongly suggest people let their families know what their wishes are so there is no question,” she said. “Tell them why you chose this person to be your representative over someone else. If the estate See RETIREES Page 18

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Retirees should take extra care planning estate Continued from Page 16 is not divided equally, tell them why it is that way — otherwise they’ll never know.”

Cathell and her staff can’t give legal advice, but they can assist in the process.

“It can be very intense. If there’s no will or the will disappears, we can get family members who do not get along trying to open the estate,” she explained.

“We do a lot of mediation to try to avoid going to court.”

She said she also candidly tells people to plan their own funerals, and if they don’t know how, she’s developed a form to help figure it out.

“With so many people choosing to retire here, their kids may not know where everything is, like Taylor Bank. I have a form to list what things are, and where they are,” she said.

Cathell said her chief deputy, Terri Westcott, is going to run for the position and has her full support.

“If Terri is elected, who I wholeheartedly endorse, I know she will deliver the same level of service I expect,” she said.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Air rifle shooting spree in Berlin Charges pending or filed against two juveniles, one Pittsville man after incident (Sept. 15, 2017) Berlin Police said charges were pending or have been filed against a man and two juveniles in connection with a series of high-powered air rifle attacks on property, moving vehicles and animals near Maple Avenue and Branch and Flowers streets over a period of several months – or possibly more than a year.

Lt. Jeffrey Lawson said town workers notified police that someone had been shooting street lights after attempting to replace a light bulb in a light in the area last week.

“When one of the town employees was in the process of removing the light, there was a whole slew of BBs that ran out of the bottom of the light,” Lawson said. “I counted in excess of 15 shots in one particular light.”

Local police went on to find that other street lights on Maple Avenue had been similarly damaged. An abandoned house on Maple Avenue was also shot up, and Lawson said police were in the process of contacting the owners to get an estimate of the damage.

“That house was estimated to have been struck about 50 times,” he said.

“There were holes all over it.”

Police also investigated two incidents that occurred in August when

moving motor vehicles were shot by air rifles. One such attack shattered the rear window of a commercial vehicle traveling north on Worcester Highway near Branch Street, while another shooting damaged the right rear passenger door of a passengervehicle traveling north on Flower Street.

Lawson said all of the events appeared to be confined to the area of Maple Avenue and Flower Street. He said police believe shots on the commercial vehicle were fired from Dr. William Henry Park.

The investigation led to the arrest of Kory Causey, 18, of Pittsville. Lawson said Causey would be charged with second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and malicious destruction of property. Charges were pending as of Tuesday.

“The investigation showed that he’s the one that actually fired a shot that struck a passenger vehicle occupied by [an] elderly female on Flower Street,” Lawson said. “The assault comes in where there was an occupied vehicle.

The damage that was done to the vehicle was significant and … if it would have [gone] through a window and struck an individual, it could have caused serious, bodily injury or, potentially, death.”

According to the release, two boys, ages 15 and 17, admitted to damaging the lights and the house, and several air

rifles and one firearm were found at their residence and seized.

The suspects also confessed to shooting “several wild and domestic animals.” They were charged through the Department of Juvenile Justice with reckless endangerment and two counts of malicious destruction of property.

Lawson said the two juvenile suspects were related and live in the same household.

All of the damages were caused by air rifles, Lawson said. The firearm, he said, was seized because “it came back with a potential hit as possibly being stolen.”

“With older firearms, it’s very difficult. We have to wait until a trace comes back to be able to conclusively rule out that it’s not stolen,” he said.

He said three of the air rifles recovered were high-end, similar to those used in shooting competitions.

“They’re probably the highest-power air guns that you can purchase and they do ballistics that will equal some firearms,” Lawson said. “These rifles are built for both power and accuracy, and they’re actually built to be accurate at a longer distance.”

Two additional handgun-type air rifles were found “at an auxiliary location,” Lawson said.

Lawson said police were investigating several additional suspects for having a secondary role in the incidents.

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Shooters could have been operating for year in Berlin Continued from Page 18 “We do believe we’ve identified all the suspects that were the main players and were the main ones that fired at the vehicles,” he said. “Additional charges are in the process of being filed.”

As for a motive, Lawson said all of the suspects “seemed to have an interest in hunting and firearms.”

“I think the part about actually shooting occupied vehicles is just the kick of it,” he said.

“We’re just grateful that it was a streetlight that led us to the break [in the case] as opposed to somebody else

being injured,” Lawson continued.

“This activity has been going on for quite a while and it’s worked up until what brought us into it … this is over the course of possibly up to months and even over a year.”

The Berlin Police Department asked that anyone with information on damaged property or unusual occurrences in the general area during the months of August and September to contact police at 410-641-1333. It is unlawful to discharge any firearm within town limits, including BB guns and air rifles, police said.

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Attorneys to eat hot peppers for hurricane victims, Friday Home-grown hotness to be consumed on courthouse steps in Snow Hill at 4:30

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Sept. 15, 2017) What started as a lighthearted Facebook post about growing one of the world’s hottest peppers last weekend escalated into an honest fundraising effort to help hurricane victims.

Attorney Michael Farlow revealed that his garden had yielded a single Carolina Reaper pepper, currently the hottest pepper in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, and that spicy tidbit begged the question of what to do with it.

“I was growing it just because.

When you see something so monumentally foolish to have, you kind of want it,” Farlow said.

Cultivation websites caution against so much as touching the vine of a Carolina Reaper without protection, and wearing goggles when preparing it to eat.

Farlow’s friends goaded him into eating it, which then became sort of an open challenge. At least two other takers stepped forward: Assistant State’s Attorney Billy McDermott and Lt. Timothy Mulligan, who works at

the Worcester County Jail.

They eventually decided against the reaper, choosing instead for another crop of Farlow’s, the ghost pepper.

Chili heat is measured on the Scoville scale. A jalapeno measures about 6,000 Scoville units. A ripe reaper can measure 2.2 million Scoville units, and a ghost pepper, formerly the hottest pepper in the world, clocks in at up to 1.2 million units.

“I replied that if we were going to have a challenge this stupid, we should do it in front of a lot of people, so we tied it to hurricane relief,” Farlow said.

Today, at 4:30 p.m. at the Worcester County Courthouse in Snow Hill, the three will test themselves against the ghost pepper. Farlow has set up a funding page, https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/team/peppers-forhurricane-relief, to benefit the American Red Cross.

“I’ve never eaten the pepper itself, but had it in a hot sauce. They say drink milk, eat ice cream or bread — that didn’t help. The only thing that helped is time,” he said. “People in Florida and Texas lost their homes, their families and their properties.

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Transportation Commission talks app payment method EMoney shows little use, Park Mobile on rise, city to monitor both processes

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) Ocean City officials continue to seek improved street parking and transit systems, but it’s still unclear how patrons will pay for those services.

On the heels of contracting with the bus-tracking smartphone app TransLoc, Councilman Dennis Dare suggested consolidating all of the resort’s online payment methods. Right now, the city uses smartphone app EMoney for the buses and Park Mobile in lieu of using the multi-space CALE parking meters.

“EMoney seems like a specialty app we have here, and we have a quarter of a million people here every week,” Dare said during Tuesday’s Transportation Commission meeting. “If it hasn’t been successful, maybe it’s time we look at Google [Wallet] and Apple Pay.” EMoney has a relatively small percentage of use according to Assistant Superintendent of Transportation Brian Connor. In fiscal year 2017, 4,219 EMoney bus passes were purchased, generating $12,657 in bus revenue. EMoney contributed less than .05 percent of the total bus revenue that year, which was $2.8 million.

“When we began this four years ago, it’s increased more than 100 percent in users each year,” Connor said. “It’s still a small number of total ridership. But when we considered TransLoc, we envisioned when someone was looking for a bus on their phone, they could conveniently buy a pass. TransLoc could incorporate EMoney or their own system.”

TransLoc is expected to launch in November.

As for parking fees, Park Mobile proves to be steadily growing in popularity. From March to November, when the meters are in service, the resort took in $54,319 from the app in 2015. Last year, that revenue grew to $98,047.

Otherwise, the CALE machines still operate on a “pay and display” system.

Drivers go up to the machines, select the amount of time they wanted to park for, pay and then put the ticket on the vehicle’s dash. For the streets and the lots, the meters collected $1.14 million in July and August.

Earlier this year, the City Council unanimously voted to solicit requests for proposals to replace the multispace CALE parking meters on the streets and the municipal lots. Mayor Rick Meehan at the time said it would be a “fact-finding mission” to see what vendors would propose.

“We included value added assets in the proposals to see if vendors could come up with a different approach,” Procurement Manager Catrice Parsons told the commission.

The resort would consider refurbishing or redesigning the existing CALE machines if there is cost saving measures for the town, according to the Procurement Department.

Dare recommended sticking with simplicity in the transportation system, and catering to what people know best.

“It’s the KISS principle. Keep it simple, stupid,” he said. “When you see people lined up to try and figure out the parking system, it doesn’t look good.”

Mayor Rick Meehan pointed out that parking systems vary across the country, and understanding each one would be a challenge. Request for proposals included statistics on the visitor’s home states to help narrow what processes Ocean City’s tourists are used to using.

“It’s not uniform. I was out there trying to figure out how to use it when I was at Virginia Beach,” Meehan said.

“We’ll continue to monitor this and be mindful to what people are using.”

Request for proposals also include recommendations on how to improve the inlet lot parking system, but nothing has been decided by the council.

Invitations for parking management bids are due on Sept. 25.

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MGH outlines objectives in marketing survey

is are we losing people? If so where cent visitors. are they going and why aren’t they Malis said the questionnaire coming back?” Malis said. “There’s would be formatted so reviewers several ways we can go about getting could get a better idea of why a party the same information.” gave a particular answer. For examBy Katie Tabeling Once the quesple, if a respondent Staff Writer tionnaire is cresaid he or she does(Sept. 15, 2017) The Ocean City ated, it will be ‘The overall concern of everyone n’t come to Ocean Tourism Commission continues to distributed to City because of a is are we losing people? If so busy schedule with work on a survey to measure the ef- roughly 70,000 fectiveness of the resort’s advertising people who have where are they going and why children’s activities campaign, as other questionnaire subscribed to the at home, the survey aren’t they coming back? parameters were determined at its town’s e-news There’s several ways we can go would ask if the Monday meeting. alerts, and thouwere inabout getting the information.’ children volved in sports.

MGH President Andy Malis pre- sands of others who MGH President sented a detailed list of the survey’s gave information to “The first goal is Andy Malis goals to the commission and opened the Visitors Center to find out what are the conversation for any sugges- and the Greater our visitors habits tions. He did point out that based on Ocean City Chamare — what the frepast discussions on advertising, ber of Commerce. The first question quency of visit, what time of year do there is one clear objective: to find would ask when was the last time the they come, and length of stay,” Malis out if Ocean City is losing visitors. survey-taker visited Ocean City, as said. “Second, have the vacation “The overall concern of everyone MGH would want answers from re- habits changed in the past year, like where and when they go for a beach vacation?”

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The Tourism Commission embraced Malis’s approach, but some members did have suggestions.

Council Secretary Mary Knight, who chairs the commission, asked whether it might be helpful to find out if Ocean City needs to expand sports tourism.

Vacations arranged around sports tournaments is a $8 to $12 billion industry, she said, “so it would be interesting to see if people are not vacationing here because of their children play games elsewhere.”

Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association Executive Director Susan Jones and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melanie Pursel expressed interest in adding questions focused on the lodging industry.

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By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) William Bandorick III, 47, of Berlin, was flown to Shock Trauma in Baltimore after his 2002 Jaguar was involved in a three-car accident on Route 611 last Saturday at approximately 4:15 p.m.

Maryland State Police report the initial investigation indicates Bandorick crossed the centerline into oncoming traffic while heading south on the undivided highway near Porfin Drive.

Police said witness reports indicate Bandorick first struck a 2008 Kia traveling north. Following the initial

collision, witnesses said the Jaguar driven by Bandorick continued traveling in the southbound lane where it smashed into a 2012 Dodge pickup truck.

In addition to Bandorick being flown from the scene, the driver of the Kia, who was also injured, was taken by ambulance to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.

The driver of the Dodge escaped unharmed, according to police reports.

Police officials, who are continuing to investigate the incident, said charges are pending but do not believe alcohol was a factor in the collisions.

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Continued from Page 22 Councilman John Gehrig suggested not limiting the survey to recent visitors, as there is value in understanding why former vacationers have not returned.

“If people are not engaging with us by opening our emails or coming back, then we can find out why,” he said. “Sometimes people that have

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“Some of the people on our enews alerts have never been here,” Mayor Rick Meehan said. “One thing we shouldn’t forget to focus on is why they are coming to Ocean City.”

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POLICE BRIEFS

Bratten in custody Brooks T. Bratten, 38, of Snow Hill, who is accused leaving the scene after fatally striking a Slovakian woman with his car in late August, turned himself in to Worcester County Sheriff’s Office last Friday.

According to charging documents, Bratten’s car hit Veronika Bad’urová hard enough that she was knocked from her bicycle and her head struck the car’s windshield. Bad’urová died from her injuries a day later.

Bratten did not stop the car after the collision. He is being held in jail without bond.

forna was arrested after allegedly putting his father in a chokehold last Saturday.

Police on patrol stopped in the 11600 block of Seaward Road after bystanders said Ingram and his father were fighting. The older man had bruises and blood on his knees, according to police reports.

Ingram told police that he was fighting his father over home issues. Both men said that Ingram had put his father in a rear chokehold. After the older man was released, the two had “a shoving match,” according to reports.

Ingram is charged with second-degree assault.

Family issues

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Her ex-husband said Gillen started an argument in a house on Mooring Road. Gillen then pushed him to the ground and struck him in the head, according to reports.

Broken glass was found at the scene, and the ex-husband’s head was

red, police said.

Gillen told police that she fought with her ex-husband because she caught him sending text messages to another woman. She was charged with second-degree assault.

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By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) Ocean City Police arrested Joshua Drennan, 25, of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia on charges that he caused a three-car crash last Friday after he allegedly shot up with heroin.

Around 10:41 a.m., Drennen had apparently crashed his Saturn into one car while driving near St. Martin Neck’s Road. The force of that crash pushed the car into another car, according to reports.

J-1 visa student hit by employer, Russo Jr. charged

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) Tony Russo Jr. of Tony’s Pizza was charged on Sept. 6 with assaulting a J-1 visa student while he was working in the Boardwalk restaurant.

The student told police he had burned a pizza, leading Russo, 44, to order him to stop baking pizzas and wash dishes instead.

According to the police report, the student refused because another owner told him to stay on the oven because the pizzeria was short-staffed.

When he turned to continue baking, Russo allegedly struck him.

While the student called 9-1-1, Russo then “proceeded to beat” him, according to police reports. The employee then fell to the floor and “blacked out.”

The student then contends that Russo dragged him out of the kitchen by his arm, but that another employee intervened and “helped free” him.

According to incident reports, cell phone videos, photographs and other footage were logged into evidence in this case.

Russo faces second-degree assault charges.

Callers told dispatch that Drennan had passed out behind the wheel.

When police spoke with Drennan, he was “sweating profusely” and had “pin point pupils,” according to charging documents.

Witnesses said that Drennan had thrown items out of the Saturn before the arrival of police, who later found a used syringe and several wax bags of heroin stamped “flatline” scattered across the grass.

Drennan reportedly admitted he threw away the syringe and the heroin out of his car. He also told police that he last used heroin an hour earlier, according to the charging documents.

Police said Drennan also voluntarily rolled up his sleeve and showed them several fresh injection marks on the inside bend of his left elbow.

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POLICE BRIEFS Continued from Page 25 after he and his friends allegedly fought with security guards last Saturday in a midtown bar parking lot.

Police were called to the bar around 9:43 p.m., where 10 people were fighting. Robert Dietz, 24, of North East Maryland allegedly was struggling with bouncers.

Dietz reportedly screamed and flailed his arms and legs in an attempt to hit the security guards, according to charging documents. One bouncer told police that Dietz and his friends were told to leave several times, but they refused. Dietz then allegedly punched him in the face.

The bouncer’s lip was swollen and bleeding, according to police reports.

After that, two other employees attempted to intervene. Dietz allegedly punched those men in the face as well.

Dietz was charged with three counts

of second-degree assault and affray.

Door damage A Stratford, Connecticut man is charged with malicious destruction of property after he allegedly elbowed a glass door until it cracked last Sunday.

Stephen Sorak IV was seen on surveillance camera “propelling� his elbow into the door of a hotel on 56th Street. The door had a “spider web� crack, according to charging documents.

Sorak was charged with maliciously causing $1,000 in damage.

Domestic assault Roberta Arisoa, 64, of Nottingham, Maryland was arrested after she allegedly threw a chair at her sister in 11th Street condominium last Sunday.

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Ariosa’s sister said that Arisoa had drank a lot, threw a chair and hit her multiple times. She also told police that she threw the chair back at her sister before hiding in the bedroom.

The woman had bruising on her forearms, according to charging documents.

Ariosa allegedly later admitted to police that she did throw the chair and was charged with second-degree assault.

Assaulting bride A bridesmaid was charged after she reportedly punched the bride in the face during her bachelorette party early last Sunday morning.

Police said Ashley Stolley, 30, of York, Pennsylvania was arguing with the bride-to-be outside a bar on the Boardwalk. Stolley was also seen pushing the other woman as they argued.

When stopped by officers, the bride-

to-be said they were fine, and they would go back to their hotel with the bridal party. As police continued to watch the pair from a distance, Stolley repeatedly screamed obscenities at the bride-to-be, according to charging documents.

Stolley then punched the bride-tobe, who collapsed on the Boardwalk with a bloody nose, police said.

Stolley was charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct.

Disorderly arrest Ocean City Police arrested a homeless man after they found him passed out in a taxi on 139th Street early Monday morning.

The taxi driver told police that Henry Fevry, 35, had passed out in the cab and he did not want to drive him. When police told Fevry to leave the car, he reportedly screamed obscenities.

When police attempted to arrest Fevry, he allegedly tried to pull away from them, according to charging documents.

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West OC still floods, help limited from gov’t Drainage issues plague community for years, but SHA, county can do little

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) Roads and yards in West Ocean City continue to be washed out during storms, but there’s little state and county officials can do to stop it.

“The problem can be traced back in 1950s, when there was a boom in development here and before there were any critical area laws to help with stormwater management. It doesn’t help that we’re at zero sea level,” said Carolyn Cummins, a West Ocean City resident and former chair of the Worcester County Planning Commission.

“There were roughly 100 lots and none had considered that with all the impermeable surfaces — the roads or whatever structures — will block water. And it’s got to go somewhere.”

Even though West Ocean City is unincorporated, it has the makings of a beach community, with restaurants, drug stores, a grocery store and two

schools nearby.

Like Ocean City, it has suffered some growing pains with its infrastructure following the construction boom. Since a majority of the resort’s neighborhoods were built during the 1970s and 1980s, the roads were created by laying two inches of asphalt over dirt or sand.

West Ocean City seems to share this problem — Cummins installed a drain in her front garden and found sand four feet under the surface.

“If you look around, there’s not a lot of drains on the streets. Where they are, they get too much water and can’t drain properly,” Cummins said.

“So it’s gathering on some roads and backing up to driveways.”

Problem areas include the Cape Isle of Wight neighborhood, the intersection of Center Drive and Golf Course road, and Old Ocean City Road. But since West Ocean City is a hodgepodge of state, county and private roads, there’s not one simple solution to the drainage issues.

The State Highway Administration has invested $2.74 million in the last three fiscal years in state roads in West Ocean City, namely milling and

resurfacing. Roughly $457,000 was spent in fiscal year 2017 on Old Ocean City Road (Route 707).

“When we do work in West Ocean City, we traditionally clear out the stormwater pipes while we work,” SHA spokesman Charlie Gischlar said. “In some cases, we’ll replace pipes during these projects. We’re

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By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Sept. 15, 2017) Former Berlin Councilwoman Lisa Hall is being charged with two counts of theft and four counts of passing bad checks related to meat deliveries to the Berlin Butcher Shop, which closed last month.

According to a complaint included in the charging documents, C & C Meat Sales Inc. from Upper Marlboro, Maryland made deliveries on April 27 and on May 27 valued at $2,836.91 and $2,415.46, respectively. In both cases the checks, apparently signed by Hall, bounced.

Notice of the first bad check was sent to Hall by certified mailed on May 22, and the charging documents state she received and signed for the letter. Numerous calls were also made to her, the complaint stated.

“She has not made either one of the checks good,” Kimberly Duncan of C & C Meat Sales Inc. wrote in the complaint, signed on Sept. 9.

As of press time, Wednesday, a summons had been issued, but not yet marked received.

Last month, the Gazette reported Hall was being investigated by Ocean City Police for allegedly taking $3,000 worth of meat from several local grocery stores without paying.

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OBITUARIES BLANCHE P. WILLIAMS Snow Hill Blanche P. Williams, age 89, of Snow Hill, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017 at Coastal Hospice At The Lake in Salisbury.

She was born in Showell and was the daughter of the late Samuel J. and Dorothy (Wells) Bunting.

She went to WilmB. Williams ington School of Beauty and had been a hairdresser for many years. Blanche was a member of Whatcoat United Methodist Church in Snow Hill. She was a 50-year member and past president of Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and had started with her husband, Bill, the rescue squad and ambulance service out of her home many years ago.

She is survived by a son, Wayne S. Williams and wife, Alice, of Salisbury; a daughter, Susan P. Long and husband, Jerry, of Selbyville; three grandchildren, Wade Williams and fiancé, Shellie Glanden, Patricia Brittingham and fiancé, Dale Rose, and

Christina Shrieves and fiancé, David Shrieves; 13 great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her beloved dog, “Jughead.”

She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Williams, in 2015 and a grandson, William Michael Brittingham in 2011.

A memorial service was held on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 at Snow Hill Vol. Fire Company in Snow Hill.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: Snow Hill Vol. Fire Co., Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 83, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

JAMES PARKER BAKER, JR. Salisbury James Parker Baker, Jr., “J.P.,” age 78, died on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury.

Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late James Parker Baker, Sr. and Thelma Cherricks Baker.

He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 49 years, Penny Scarborough Baker, and children, Sheila

Rivera, Peggy Windsor and Hope Waidner, all of Snow Hill. There are six grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren including a special great-granddaughter, Eva Hope Waidner.

He was preceded in death by his son, James “Buddy” Baker, lll. Also surviving is a brother, Allen Baker of Bishopville; sisters, Carolyn Smith of Melson, Maryland and Bonnie Baker of Laurel, Delaware, and several nieces and nephews.

“J.P.” was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, Class of 1958.

He had been a heavy equipment operator for 37 years with Worcester County, a driver with H&H Poultry, and a weighmaster with P&L Poultry and Ralston Purina. He was a member of the Nelson United Methodist Church in Hebron, Snow Hill Lions Club, and a 25-year member of the Girdletree Volunteer Fire Company.

A funeral service was held on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Snow Hill.

Rev. Jim Riley officiated. Interment followed in Springhill Cemetery in Girdletree, Maryland.

A donation in his memory may be

Residents can install drain spouts Continued from Page 27 City is one piece in a larger puzzle.

The Worcester County Commissioners allocated $1 million for blacktop overlay in FY18, and recognized $753,095 in grants.

“For the Roads Division of Public Works, the entire budget on an annual basis is used to maintain approximately 596 miles of roads within Worcester County, including Ocean Pines,” Roads Superintendent Frank Adkins said in an email. “There is not a dedicated amount set aside for certain areas or roads within Worcester County, since weather and

other unknown events can affect the condition of roads and drainage systems, unless we have a specific project to accomplish in a fiscal year.”

On a yearly basis, two county employees evaluate each road, based on factors such as surface cracking, subbase conditions and traffic volume.

Worcester County is responsible for any drainage in the county’s right-ofway, which includes driveway pipes and roadside ditches.

The dozens of private streets that have been paved since West Ocean City was built are the residents’ responsibility.

Cummins said all the property has been sold, government has no room to create any stormwater runoff management system. That means it’s time for property owners to take responsibility for the flooding, Cummins said.

“Government isn’t a solution to the problem. We tried that 30 years ago, and they asked us to pay into a public draining plan,” Cummins said.

“It’s time to educate residents on what they can do — they can put in a rain garden, drain spouts and French drains. There are some solutions out there.”

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JOHN GEORGE CRONIN Selbyville John George Cronin, age 87, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

Born in Baltimore, John Cronin he was the son of the late John F. Cronin and Catherine Wojciechowski Cronin.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor, and brother, Norman Cronin.

He is survived by his son, Jack Cronin (Nancy Cline); daughter, Barbara Finn; grandchildren, Jeffrey (companion Heather), Eric (Jessica) and Shaun (Laura); great-grandchildren, Ethan and Ellie; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

John enjoyed so many things in life. He loved the beach and enjoyed his remaining years there. His favorite hobbies were studying the stock markets and the best way to invest. He loved exercising and continued to work out daily.

He enjoyed traveling and was always ready to go. And of course, his favorite teams were the Ravens and the Orioles. Nothing was better for him than enjoying watching a game with his son, Jack. May he Rest in Peace and enjoy his new journey.

A celebration of life will be held at later date in Bel Air, Maryland. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at burbage@burbagefuneralhome.com.

Hall investigated

by OCPD for Acme ordering scheme Continued from Page 27 placed a meat order and did not pay for it. The person apparently placed a large order one day prior and did not pay for that either.

Police said they discovered the suspect placed another large order at another store and failed to pay. The total value of all the orders was estimated to be $3,000.

Richard, on Tuesday, said the investigating officer was still examining the case and no charges have been filed. “[It] seemed like it ended up getting a little more complicated,” Richard said Tuesday. “The officer is still investigating this case … He will be meeting with the state’s attorney’s office soon to review the case prior to any charges being filed.”

Hall opened the Berlin Butcher Shop in 2016.

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WORLD WAR II: 80 YEARS AGO

Over 100K troops from Japan, China in Battle of Xinkou

By Sam Ghaleb Contributing Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) This week, 80 years ago, the Japanese Imperial Army and the Chinese Nationalist Army fought the Battle of Xinkou, one of the 22 major engagements that occurred between the Japanese and Chinese forces during the Second Sino-Japanese War of 1937-45.

More than 100,000 troops from each side participated in each of these engagements. In almost all of these, battles the Japanese Army emerged victorious, albeit with some cost.

The outcome of these battles was determined by superior Japanese leadership, tactics, organization and weapons. A Japanese Army division of the time comprised 23,000 men and was lavishly equipped with light and heavy machine guns, mortars of every caliber, light and medium artillery batteries, antitank guns, armored cars, and was strongly supported by reconnaissance, engineer, and signal elements.

These divisions were the largest in the world, even by German, British and American standards. They were large because they were meant to fight in distant lands and far away

Ocean City Today from their support bases. They had to carry with them everything they needed, including reinforcements, and in this regard, they were truly independent units.

On the other hand, a Chinese infantry division was nothing more than a collection of 5,000 poorly trained men with rifles, a few machine guns and few mortars. Artillery was so scarce in the Chinese Army that it had to be concentrated in independent artillery units, which were then allocated to field units, as needed, and in the most critical sectors of the front.

It was not a surprise that a Japanese infantry division, supported by extra artillery, tank units, and dive bombers of the Army Air Force, could easily win against five to 10 Chinese divisions. The Battle of Xinkou was such an example, where a few wellled and supported Japanese divisions destroyed more than 10 times their number of Chinese divisions and brigades.

The Battle of Xinkou was fought between Sept. 13 and Nov. 11, 1937.

During that period, no less than 280,000 Chinese troops organized into 52 divisions and brigades fought 140,000 Japanese troops in four and a half divisions. The result was that the Japanese Army inflicted more than 100,000 casualties on the Chinese forces, while sustaining 30,000 of its own, and emerging as the ruler See WORLD WAR II Page 30

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WORLD WAR II: 80 YEARS AGO Continued from Page 29 of northern China.

In late September 1937, the Japanese commander of the Chahar Expeditionary Force, Itagaki Seishiro, ordered the 5th Division to attack the Chinese defense line along the inner Great Wall in Shanxi. Even after the Communist Eighth Route Army, led by Lin Biao, successfully ambushed the Japanese at Pingxingguan, the Chinese defenders suffered heavy casualties under Japanese artillery and tank assaults and were forced to retreat and establish a defense line at Xinkou.

Under continuous pressure from the Japanese attacking force, Yan Xishan, the Chinese commander in northern China, gathered all available Chinese troops under his command to make a stand at Xinkou.

This location was favorable for the defenders and was also a gateway to Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi.

On Oct. 1, Japanese central command ordered Gen. Seishiro to lead the 5th Division and the Chahar Expeditionary Force for the final assault on Taiyuan. On the same day, the military commission of the Chinese Nationalist government ordered the Fourteenth Group Army to fight the Japanese at Xinkou.

The Fourteenth Group Army, along with Yan Xishan’s eight armies, organized a frontal defense of Xinkou, while the Sixth Group Army, organized into two divisions and one brigade, comprised the Chinese de-

Ocean City Today fense on the left flank. The ThirtyFourth and Thirty-Fifth Armies were kept in reserve.

On Oct. 2, the Japanese 2nd Brigade from the Chahar Expeditionary Force attacked Gouxian. The Chinese held off the attack until Oct. 9, but eventually buckled under the constant pressure from the Japanese assault and Gouxian finally fell into Japanese hands.

At the same time, the Japanese 15th Brigade from the Chahar Expeditionary Force marched around Gouxian and attacked Yuanping.

After intense close-quarter combat, the defending Chinese soldiers were wiped out and the Japanese took Yuanping on Oct. 12. By this time, the invading forces were ready to make their move on Xinkou.

On Oct. 13, Gen. Seishiro led 50,000 Japanese troops against Xinkou. The 5th Division was on the left wing, and concentrated its attack on Nanhuahua, while the 15th Brigade was on the right wing, and focused its efforts on Dabaishui. The 2nd Brigade was in the rear defending the inner Great Wall.

The 5th Division attack was supported by 30 airplanes, 40 heavy artillery pieces, and more than 50 tanks. The Chinese defense forces used the favorable terrain to put up stiff resistance, despite a lack of firepower. The Xinkou battle raged for days, with the Nanhuahua position changing hands many times.

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The Chinese Central Defense Force launched a major counterattack to take the high grounds at Nanhuahua on Oct. 16. During this battle the commander of the Ninth Chinese Army, Hao Mengling, became the first Chinese Army general to be killed in action during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Despite his death, the Sixty-First Army commander, Chen Zhangjie, and subsequently the Nineteenth Army commander, Wang Jingguo, continued to lead the defense of Xinkou and held their positions. At the same time, the Communists’ Eighth Route Army conducted several guerrilla attacks behind the Japanese lines. On the evening of Oct. 19, the Chinese 769 Regiment of the 120th Division attacked Yangmingbao Airbase, and destroyed 24 Japanese airplanes on the ground.

The 20th Division of the Japanese army captured Jingxing on Oct. 11.

The Japanese commander also decided to attack and capture Niangziguan, while his main force marched around and captured Jiuguan.

With the defenders at Niangziguan effectively surrounded, Chinese commander Yan Xishan ordered the Twenty-Sixth Army, stationed at northern Shanxi, to move to Niangziguan, while he organized and conducted a counterattack. On Oct. 21, the Japanese 20th Division was reinforced by the 109th Division and

continued the attack on Niangziguan from the south, aided by the Japanese Army Air Force fighters and bombers.

Five days later, four Japanese commando battalions were able to break through the Chinese Third Army’s defenses at Ceyuzhen and breach the Niangziguan defense line.

The Chinese forces were forced to retreat to Taiyuan, and were chased by the Japanese attackers along the Shijiazhuang-Taiyuan railways.

The Japanese troops captured Shouyang, on Nov. 11, after repelling an ambush by the Forty-First Army.

By this time, all Chinese troops at Xinkou were ordered to retreat to Taiyuan to avoid being encircled by the enemy. The Japanese Army had finally won the battle of Xinkou.

The Xinkou Operation was longest operation, with the fiercest Chinese resistance and heaviest casualties on both sides, in the northern China battlefield up to this point in the war.

Though the Chinese troops suffered defeats in this operation, and the following Taiyuan Operation, their fierce resistance drained the Japanese manpower, and destroyed a great deal of equipment and airplanes.

Besides, the Battle of Xinkou will go down in history as a typical operation jointly fought by the forces of the Nationalist Chinese Government and the Communist Party of China.

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Business Person of the Year Cole Taustin, center, is joined by, from left, Sen. Jim Mathias, Del. Mary Beth Carozza, County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic and Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, during the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Awards Celebration at the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel.

Citizens honored during Chamber awards banquet

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) Six community members were honored on Tuesday evening during the ninth annual Ocean City Chamber Awards Celebration at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street.

A full-house of attendees enjoyed food and drinks, along with a performance from Bryan Russo’s Bargain Scotch.

“Every year we are very fortunate to honor outstanding individuals and this year is no different,” said Mayor Rick Meehan.

Members of the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce recognized six local names for their achievements this year. They were Volunteer of the Year Terri Mahoney, of 47ABC/WMDT; Young Professional of the Year Jason D’Amore, of United Work & Travel; Non-Profit of the Year Worcester Youth & Family Counseling; Citizen of the Year Stephanie Meehan, of Funcade; Business Person of The Year Cole Taustin, of BLU Crabhouse/Embers Restaurant; and OC Chamber Lifetime Achievement Award winner Jack Burbage, of Blue Water Development Corporation.

“It’s very humbling to be in front of current and previous winners,” Mahoney said.

Mahoney thanked the chamber, Ambassador Committee members, 47ABC/WMDT for allowing her to be involved in the community, and her mother “for always teaching me to

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Stephanie Meehan was named Citizen of the Year and Jack Burbage was the Lifetime Achievement Award winner during the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Awards Celebration Tuesday night.

follow my dreams.”

The Volunteer of the Year award winner impacts the resort community in a positive way and unselfishly donates their time to help others.

“Look out, I will be calling on you sooner or later to get involved,” Mahoney said.

Mahoney, who grew up in the Washington D.C. suburbs, has lived in Ocean City for 33 years working in advertising and marketing. For the last six years, she has been helping businesses on television and digitally for 47ABC. She has volunteered for the American Cancer Society, Atlantic General Hospital, the Worcester County Humane Society, the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, the BethanyFenwick Chamber of Commerce, and Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee.

D’Amore thanked the chamber, his mother and father, family, friends, and his boss, Kasey Simon, for giving him a “platform to shine by listening

to my thoughts and encouraging me to grow” after receiving his Young Professional of the Year award.

“I have never been to a community where they are more welcoming,” D’Amore said.

D’Amore is a program coordinator for United Work and Travel where he works with participants, local landlords, and employers to make sure the J-1 Visa program is an enjoyable experience for all.

He is a chair of the Ocean City Young Professionals Committee, belongs to the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee and promotes Ocean City locally and around the world.

Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services in Berlin received the Non-Profit of the Year award for assisting community members for more than 40 years.

Peers praised the organization for impacting the community and providing a voice to the most vulnerable See COMMUNITY Page 32

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release alerting that the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will soon expire. NFIP is now less than one month away from expiration, raising concerns that homeowners, consumers, and commercial property owners could soon find themselves either unprotected or unable to get a mortgage.

In July, the National Association of Realtors announced it had reached an agreement with the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on key legislation to reauthorize and reform the NFIP with important modifications to retain grandfathering and reduce rate increases. The move offered hope that reauthorization could win swift approval, but with less than a month left before the program expires, real estate professionals say time is running short.

NAR President William E. Brown, a second-generation Realtor from Alamo, California and founder of Investment Properties, believes that Congress needs to take swift action on a short-term extension of the program. That way, Congress can continue work on the 21st Century Flood Reform Act. Brown issued the following statement: “The country has been here before, and we know what happens if the National Flood Insurance Program expires. Homebuying activity grinds to a halt, to the tune of 40,000 lost or interrupted sales every month. Meanwhile, existing homeowners as well as commercial entities may find their largest asset unprotected if the Federal Emergency Management Administration can’t renew NFIP policies that expire.

Consumers and homeowners alike deserve certainty. With Congress returning from August recess today, extending the NFIP to avoid a lapse should be a top priority.

Doing so will afford Congress the time necessary to finish work reforming and reauthorizing the program. The House Financial Services Committee has passed vital, long-term reauthorization legislation, which would strengthen the NFIP. These critical reforms are a long time coming, and we look forward to working with the House and Senate pass the 21st Century Flood Reform Act once the threat of a lapse has been addressed.”

Lauren Bunting is a licensed Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

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Community members name WYFCS Non-Profit of the Yr. Continued from Page 31 in Worcester County.

The nonprofit organization serves more than 1,100 people annually with mental health counseling, life skills education and empowerment, physical and emotional wellness activities, connections to community resources, advocacy to children who are victims of abuse and neglect, and outreach services for vulnerable families.

“Those that help are the heroes,” said Steven Taylor, executive director of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services.

He recognized each staff member and explained their roles in providing a critical service to families throughout the community.

In addition, Taylor thanked his parents and explained how they helped him become the person he is today, but also acknowledged how many children who utilize Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, are not as lucky.

“Please help them, reach out to a friend, a neighbor, colleague or employee, so we are all successful,” Taylor said.

Stephanie Meehan, a year-round resident of Ocean City since 1971 and the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce 2013 Volunteer of the Year Award winner, began her Citizen of the Year speech by praising the resort community.

“I feel extremely blessed and glad over 45 years ago I made the decision to move to Ocean City,” Meehan said.

“All this community does is give.

Ocean City is a great place to live and for our visitors.”

Meehan has operated Funcade on the Boardwalk since 2001 and serves as president-elect for the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce.

She received a Certificate of Recognition Award from Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot in 2015, volunteers her time at events and on committees benefitting Coastal Hospice, in addition to the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee, American Cancer Society and Ocean City Tourism Commission.

Business Person of the Year Cole Taustin of BLU Crabhouse and Embers Restaurant described his award as an honor. He explained his perspective on appreciation and how our shortcomings and setbacks in life help us to grow as individuals.

“I am thankful for the people who were there,” Taustin said. “I have been successful in business and the business community because of people in my life.”

Taustin, the vice president of Embers Restaurant, BLU Crabhouse and Raw Bar, thanked the chamber, United Way, his family, friends, coworkers, parents and girlfriend.

“I am fortunate of the people around me, who knew who I was and encouraged me to be better,” Taustin said.

Taustin is also a managing partner of the Embers Island Miniature Golf and a third generation of restauranteurs and hospitality businessman in Ocean City.

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Burbage receives award for tangible community impact Continued from Page 32 Lower Eastern Shore, co-chairs the Brews and Bites Coastal Hospice fundraiser and serves on the board of directors at the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce.

The night came to a close after the newest OC Chamber Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Jack Burbage, accepted his award. The prestigious award is not given out every year and candidates must have made a tangible impact on the community.

“Not often do you come across someone in your community that is the total package,” Delegate Mary Beth Carozza said. “You always inspire others to do better and give back.”

Before Burbage was called on stage, a video filled with loving messages from friends such as Leighton Moore and his family including his sons and grandchildren played for the teary-eyed businessman.

Burbage was described as “a visionary, full of integrity, caring, respected, driven, determined and empathetic” by his friends and peers on Tuesday night.

He thanked his friends, family and co-workers during an emotional speech.

“It is an honor and pleasure to be

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Steven Taylor, executive director of Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, center, holds the plaque after the organization won Non-Profit of the Year during the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Awards Celebration at the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel on 101st Street Tuesday night.

here and a humbling experience to receive this honor or even being considered,” Burbage said. “What a great community we live in. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will forever be grateful.”

After acquiring Mystic Harbour in 1991, Burbage developed three additional subdivisions and two commercial properties with the help of his sons. In 2007, they purchased Castaways Campground in Berlin.

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He has served on the Taylor Bank Board of Directors for 30 years, on the board of directors for Diakonia since 2013, and has been a member of the Atlantic General Hospital Board of Trustees for 10 years.

In 2013, he received the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business Leadership Award, and in 2015, the Hal Glick humanitarian award.

The winners are chosen through a process that begins with any Ocean City community member nominating

a candidate.

An application is filled out with the potential award winner’s accomplishments and a panel of randomly selected committee members including board members and past president’s review and vote.

Past winners were recognized throughout the night and many wore flowers or corsages to highlight their achievements.

“The chamber plays a key role in building a successful community,” Carozza said. “Let’s hear it for the OC Chamber of Commerce.”

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Certificate earned SVN – Miller Commercial Real Estate Marketing Director Nicole Abresch has earned a Remote Pilot Airman Certificate through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The FAA requires that for any commercial drone operation the remote pilot in command must have a remote pilot airman certificate with a small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) rating. In order to re-

ceive her certificate, Abresch completed the FAA Part 107 Ground School course and passed the aeronautical knowledge test at Brett Aviation in Baltimore. Certificate holders must pass a recurrent knowledge test every two years. Abresch flies the best-in-class DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone.

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Free small business owner workshop at OC Chamber (Sept. 15, 2107) Maryland Capital Enterprises Women’s Business Center is partnering with the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce to co-host monthly “Workshop Wednesdays,” the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce building, 12320 Ocean Gateway, in West Ocean City.

This workshop will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. and are open to the public.

Times will vary on workshops.

On Sept. 27 guest presenter Liz Skibbie, financial advisor, will present “Perfecting Your Power Pitch and Speed Networking.” This workshop will help small business owners and others formulate their perfect Power Pitch so they can effectively communicate what they do, and why. There will also be time to prac-

tice power pitches and receive feedback from peers. Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of business cards to share.

This workshop is free of charge but advance registration is required. Register online with the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce by Sept. 26 at http://chamber.oceancity.org/events/d etails/perfecting-your-power- pitchspeed-networking-21623.

Participants are invited to bring their own lunch, or just join in the workshop.

For more information, contact Lisa Twilley, administrative manager at the Women’s Business Center at ltwilley@marylandcapital.org, or call 410546-1900. Additional information is also available at the Ocean City Chamber at 410-213-0552.

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Promotion Gillis Gilkerson, construction management and general contracting firm, announced the promotion of project manager Tyler Barnes to vice president.

Barnes will continue to be responsible for project development, estimating, coordinating and directing the day-today management of conTyler Barnes struction projects from inception through completion. In addition, he will manage the administrative and technical side of projects to ensure quality work is delivered on time and on budget.

He brings 12 years of construction experience to the position. In 2010, upon graduation from University of Maryland Eastern Shore, with a Bachelor of Science in construction management, Barnes worked for Bozzuto in Washington D.C. He was given the opportunity to work on a variety of complex, urban/infill and mixeduse projects. Other experience included his work as an owner representative and construction manager for the University of Maryland, College Park.

Barnes served as the safety representative for the Department of Design and Construction while at University of Maryland and also received the Maryland’s Soil Erosion and Sediment Control certification. He is OSHA 30 and Green Globes Professional certified. He is a Blood Bank of Delmarva member and volunteers for Habitat for Humanity.

Grand opening Berlin Activities Depot and the Berlin Chamber of Commerce are hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Sept.

16 at 10 a.m. during the grand opening, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Up and running since June, all members of the community are invited to experience the new facility, which provides activities for the entire family.

Berlin Activities Depot is located on Old Ocean City Boulevard in Berlin and offers a learning center, education station for infants up to 4 years old with a new public school-based Pre-K program.

The gym inside offers recreational, developmental and competitive gymnastics programs and competitive cheerleading programs. Before and after school programs are available as well as Open Gym, Ninja Nation, Laser Tag and a fully equipped adult fitness center with classes.

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The No Quarter team took first place in the stringer division with a total catch weight of 281.5 points. The group won $62,968. Their 128.5-pound shark was the second-largest fish brought to the scale. The 83-pound yellowfin the team weighed earned first place in the heaviest tuna division and their 18-pound dolphin was also the heaviest of the tournament. The crew also weighed 70- and 60.5-pound yellowfin tunas.

Big Fish Classic ‘huge success’ Restless Lady team lands 145.5-pound shark and wins first place in tourney

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 15, 2017) Forty boats were entered into the fourth annual Huk Big Fish Classic, held Sept. 8-10, and $227,990 was distributed to tournament winners.

“It was a huge success. We were blessed with great weather,” said Brian Roberts, co-director of the tournament. “It was flat calm on Friday night. Everybody caught a lot of fish and it was a mixed bag of fish – mahi, wahoo, sharks, white marlin, swordfish, tuna.”

The tournament was originally scheduled to take place in July but it was postponed because of poor weather conditions.

Teams had the option to choose between two 32-hour slots: 7 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 8 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, or 7 a.m. Saturday to 3 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 10. Crews could fish the entire 32 hours or come back to the dock and head out offshore again after a break with the same or different anglers.

The mission was to bring the largest fish back to the Talbot Street Pier scale.

The Restless Lady crew landed

the largest fish of the tournament – a 145.5-pound shark. The team also weighed two 17.5-pound mahi.

They were awarded $61,935.

“It shows that anything can win this tournament,” Roberts said. “In the past big eye tuna [2014 and 2015] and blue marlin [2016] have won and now we have a shark.”

The No Quarter team took first place in the stringer division with a total catch weight of 281.5 points.

The group won $62,968. Their 128.5-pound shark was the secondlargest fish brought to the scale.

The 83-pound yellowfin the team weighed earned first place in the heaviest tuna division and their 18pound dolphin was also the heaviest of the tournament. The crew also weighed 70- and 60.5-pound yellowfin tunas.

The Absolut Pleasure crew was presented $29,609. The team came in third place with its total weight of 220.5 pounds. The anglers landed 65- and 73.5-pound tuna and an 82-pound white marlin.

The Always Something team received $27,158. The group reeled in an 86-pound swordfish, 68-pound yellowfin and 64-pound wahoo.

The Moore Bills crew took home $9,180 for second place in the stringer weight division. Their four heaviest fish – 67-, 64-, 58- and 53.5-pound yellowfin tuna –

weighed 242.5 pounds total.

The MJs team was presented $8,610 for an 88.5-pound wahoo.

The Stalker anglers boated a 74.5pound yellowfin tuna and won $7,425.

The Sea Note crew earned $5,670 for releasing eight white marlin and one blue marlin. The M.R. Ducks team released two blue marlin and three white marlin. The group was awarded $2,430. The Chaser crew took third place in the division for releasing three white marlin. They received $5,400.

The Sea Wolf anglers brought home $3,375 for a 79-pound white marlin. The Primary Search team pocketed $2,925 for a 67.5-pound yellowfin tuna.

Reel Intent’s 46.5-pound wahoo was worth $675 and a 73.5-pound yellowfin tuna earned the Husevo team $630.

Tournament proceeds will benefit Diakonia, a residence in West Ocean City that provides emergency and transitional housing, food services, counseling and assistance to its guests; as well as the Ocean City Reef Foundation, an organization committed to the enhancement of local marine habitat through the creation and monitoring of artificial reef systems.

The 2018 Big Fish Classic is scheduled for July 27-29.

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Kellan Roberts, 6, son of Brian Roberts, co-director of the fourth annual Huk Big Fish Classic, checks out a white marlin during tournament weigh-ins last Saturday at the Talbot Street Pier in downtown Ocean City.

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SD boys’ soccer team edges out Washington, 1-0

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 15, 2017) The Stephen Decatur boys’ soccer team controlled the ball for most of the game against the Washington Jaguars on Tuesday in Berlin, and despite only scoring one goal, it was enough to win.

“From the 18 to the 18 [yard box] we look good. We just can’t finish,” Decatur Coach Jamie Greenwood said. “We’re just never a high-scoring-goal team.”

With a little over 22 minutes left in the game, junior Brady Ford played the ball over his defender and passed to senior Max Mariner who knocked it into the goal.

“It was very simple and that’s what we don’t do enough of,” Greenwood said. “We had some other opportunities, but we just couldn’t finish. [Graduating] as many as we did it should be kind of expected.”

Junior Brett Berquist recorded two saves in goal for Decatur.

“We worked the ball on the ground better than we have been and for the most part, we made better decisions,” Greenwood said. “We’re progressing and I have faith we’re going to continue to grow and peak at the right time.”

Decatur will travel to Ridgely to play North Caroline on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

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(Above) Stephen Decatur junior captain Kevin Beck sprints up the field with the ball during Tuesday’s game against Washington in Berlin.

(Right) Senior Max Mariner controls the ball out of the air. He scored Decatur’s lone goal in the 1-0 victory.

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Stephen Decatur senior captain Matt Kinsey, left, earned co-medalist honors with James M. Bennett’s Tyler Massey during Tuesday’s match at River Run Golf Course in Berlin.

Decatur coaches pleased with performance by golfers

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 15, 2017) The Stephen Decatur golf team won Tuesday’s sevenschool competition at River Run Golf Course in Berlin.

“Coach [Don] Furbay and I were extremely happy to see our team perform to their capability,” Decatur Coach Jim Krall said. “We knew they had the ability to break 160 for our team score on a regular basis and hope to bring that level of play to every match this year.”

The Seahawks recorded a team score of 159 and were led by senior captain Matt Kinsey, who posted a 1 over par 36, which earned him comedalist honors with James M. Bennett’s Tyler Massey.

Junior Hayden Snelsire (39), sophomore Brady Leonard (40) and senior Spencer Carbaugh (44) also contributed to the victory.

“Coach Furbay and I are very proud of senior captain Matt Kinsey for earning medalist honors and equally proud of the rest of the team for playing great to ensure the win,” Krall said. “If we are going to be successful this year the players know that they must leave all distractions behind and focus 100 percent in every match.”

James M. Bennett came in second place with a 162 and Parkside took third with a team score of 195.

“Bennett is definitely going to make us earn all our victories this season,” Krall said. “We cannot let down our guard for one second. Every stroke this year can mean the difference between first or second place. It’s going to be a dogfight and an exciting battle every match.”

The next golf match is scheduled for Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. on GlenRiddle’s Man O’ War course in Berlin.

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Low spread between SD runners important

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 15, 2017) The Stephen Decatur boys’ and girls’ cross country teams both finished in third place during the five-school season opener last Wednesday in Ridgely, Maryland.

“The teams that were there are traditionally the stronger teams in the conference (Kent Island, North Caroline, Cambridge SD) so it was a good test early to see where we stand. I thought we did OK for the first meet of the season,” Decatur Coach Jody Stigler said. “One thing I liked in both

the boys’ and girls’ races was that we had a low spread between runners one to five. We were the first girls’ team and the second boys’ team to have five runners in, which is important.”

Kent Island won the boys’ competition, scoring 31 points. North Caroline finished in second place with 66 points, followed by Decatur (78), Cambridge SD (107) and North Dorchester (113).

Senior Jack Reimer was the first Decatur runner to cross the finish line. He came in fifth place overall (18:30).

Rounding out the top five Decatur finishers were sophomores Austin

Cheynet (11th, 19:47), Sam Rakowski (19th, 20:48), freshman John James (21st, 21:07) and sophomore Richard Poist (22nd, 21:12).

“I was surprised by the boys and thought they exceeded my expectations,” Stigler said.

Kent Island took top honors in the girls’ competition, tallying 36 points.

North Caroline placed second with 49 points, followed by Decatur (60), Cambridge SD (77) and North Dorchester (144).

Junior Kailey Andrews led the Lady Seahawks. She crossed the finish line

ninth overall (23:45). Junior Dori Krasner (11th, 23:54), freshman Mary Mergott (12th, 24:27), junior Erica Hicks (13th, 24:28) and senior Laila Mirza (15th, 25:13) also scored points for Decatur.

“Our girls particularly had a really low spread which is good,” Stigler said.

“I would have like to see our top runners a little closer to the front, but overall I though it went pretty well.

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“The course wasn’t marked that well so I think some of our girls were apprehensive to really run up front because they didn’t know where they were going.”

Decatur will host the next cross country meet, scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m., in Berlin.

“I think it is important to note that we have very young teams. There was only one senior boy in our top five and one senior girl in our top five,” Stigler said.

“We lost some key contributors from last year, particularly the boys’ [team]. For many of these athletes it was their first race or their first race the team was really counting on them to perform. I think we definitely have room to improve and we will see that as the season goes on.”

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Volleyball players positive, intense

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 15, 2017) The Stephen Decatur volleyball team defeated the Pocomoke Warriors in three games on Monday.

The visiting Lady Seahawks won the first game in Pocomoke 25-13.

Decatur topped the home team 25-15 in the second game. The Berlin squad took the third game 25-6.

“The girls did a great job staying positive and intense,” Decatur Coach Sara Patrick said. “We passed the ball well and the setters moved the ball around. The hitters did a good job finishing the point.”

Junior Adriana Serpe had 10 aces, four kills and three digs. Senior captain Piper Connors recorded five aces, five kills and two digs.

Sophomore Summer Vorsteg chipped in with one ace, one kill and a dig.

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By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 15, 2017) The Stephen Decatur girls’ soccer team put six goals in the back of the net and held the Easton Warriors to one during Monday’s season opener in Berlin.

“The girls came out strong in the opener,” Decatur Coach Maggie Berke said. “It was hard going for a month in preseason before having a game, but they were able to make the change necessary in the competition to come out ahead.”

With a little over 10 minutes remaining in the first half, junior Mia Dill passed to sophomore Gabby Izzett who shot to the far post to put the Lady Seahawks on the board.

Before halftime, Dill and sophomore Alyssa Romano score to boost Decatur’s advantage to 3-0.

“Gabby’s goal definitely started the momentum [and] the next two goals

were scored quickly after that,” Berke said. “It was that little extra push the girls needed.”

Izzett, freshman Macy Dill and junior Kennedy Duke added goals in the second half.

Sophomore Isy Kristick played in goal for Decatur and stopped 10 Easton shots.

“The girls worked the ball up the field really well,” Berke said. “They are starting to get to know each other and anticipate where their teammates are on the field or where they are going and play the ball into that space. Very happy with the way the girls played and excited to start the season with this momentum…”

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Worcester Prep junior Hailey Merritt sets the ball during Tuesday’s match against Seaford in Berlin.

Worcester won 25-4, 25-17 and 25-8.

Mallards’ serves on point, tally 22 aces during match

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 15, 2017) The Worcester Prep volleyball team passed, set and hit its way to a three-game victory over the Seaford Blue Jays on Tuesday in Berlin.

“I think they did very well. It was a really strong game for them. I was happy with their performance,” Prep Coach Keith Donoway said. “Since our first match [on Aug. 30], we’ve spent a lot of time on getting consistent with our serving and on the first pass, and it’s worked really well.

“Our focus is on first contact every rally, whether we start it with the serve or we pass the ball on our opponent’s serve,” he added.

The Lady Mallards outscored the Blue Jays 25-4 in the first game. Senior captain Camryn Sofronski’s kill finished it.

Junior Hannah Merritt put the ball down to make it 24-17, then served an ace and Worcester won the second game 25-17. The Mallards topped their opponent 25-8 in the third game.

Donoway was pleased with his players’ serving. The girls only

missed four serves and recorded 22 aces during the match.

“Last year we were lucky if we had only four [missed serves] in one game,” Donoway said. “They set the bar for themselves for the season. I’ll be glad if we can have more games like that.”

Senior Stevie Eppard-Annis had 11 aces and two kills. Senior Leigh Menendez tallied four aces. Sophia Bandorick, a senior, chipped in with three aces and three kills. Sofronski added seven kills and two aces.

Senior captain Caroline Pasquariello, the team’s defensive specialist, recorded eight digs.

“She did a great job getting digs and she had good passes to the setters,” Donoway said.

The Salisbury Christian Jaguars will come to Berlin today, Friday, to play Worcester at 4 p.m. The Mallards will host the Delmarva Christian Royals on Monday at 5:15 p.m.

Donoway said the key to success will be serving and passing.

“We have some good hitters,” he said. “We need to make sure they get sets, which means we need good passes.”

LEADER Stephen Decatur senior captain Justin Manganiello ran the ball 65 yards on seven carries during last Friday’s game against Wicomico in Berlin. He also led the defense with 13 tackles. Decatur lost 8-3.

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(Sept. 15, 2017) Ocean City Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons, will present America’s Boating Course at the Ocean Pines Community Center, in the Marlin Room, beginning on Sept. 26.

This is an eight-hour course and will be given on three consecutive days starting on Tuesday, Sept. 26 and continuing on Sept. 27 and 28. An exam will also be given on the last day.

On the first day registration will be at 5:30 p.m., followed by the class starting at 6 p.m. the same evening. The course will be from 6-9 p.m.

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FIELD HOCKEY (Above) Stephen Decatur senior Neah Purnell goes head-to-head with a Kent Island player during Tuesday’s game in Berlin. (Below) Sophomore Haley Triplett battles for the ball. Decatur lost 9-0.

SECURE GRIP Stephen Decatur quarterback, senior captain Dominic Klebe, holds onto the ball while rushed by a Wicomico player during last Friday’s game in Berlin. Decatur lost 8-3.

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I love this time of year for several reasons: crisp nights, football games, gorgeous sunsets and obviously, pumpkin spice everything.

My first pumpkin spice black iced coffee of the season brought me an overwhelming amount of joy that only people who love it as much as I do would understand. Not to mention, I may have bought a few pumpkin spice scented candles and am anxiously awaiting next month to really decorate the rest of my house in everyone’s favorite seasonal gourd.

If you’re not a pumpkin spice, fallloving person, I don’t understand at all, but great news, it is football season! I love watching football, and this Sunday I will be working in Morley Hall at Seacrets while the games are displayed on the screen and TVs, so come visit me and check out all of the great football specials going on!

Many of the bars and restaurants below are also offering yummy tailgate food. I suggest checking those out, too!

The Big Easy on 60, 60th Street, is open daily, serving breakfast starting at 8 a.m., as well as lunch and dinner.

Come to The Big Easy on 60 for happy hour this week, daily from noon to 6 p.m. Specials include $5 frozen drinks, crushes and import beers, $3.50 rails/house wines, $3 domestic beer and $2 off specialty cocktails. In addition, get $6 appetizers.

Friday, hear Walt Forozic, 3-6 p.m.

Don’t miss $3 Abita beer on Sundays.

In addition, Bryan Russo will perform from noon to 3 p.m.

Hang out during football games and enjoy $6 sliders, $7 chili nachos and $8 wings (for 10). Try a football feast, which includes 15 wings, four sliders and Cajun fries for $29.

Visit www.thebigeasyon60.com for more info.

BJ’s on the Water, 75th Street, offers happy hour 4-7 p.m. at the bar.

Drink specials include $2.25 Miller Lite, Coors Light and Natural Light cans, $1.75 domestic draft mugs, $3 domestic draft pints, $3.25 domestic bottles, $3.50 premium beers and $4.50 imports.

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Hundreds of motorcycles fill the inlet parking lot last year during Ocean City’s annual BikeFest. This year’s event runs Thursday through Sunday.

Motorcycle events in Ocean City and surrounding areas

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) OC BikeFest, Bikes to the Beach and Delmarva Bike Week are underway and expected to bring thousands of people to Ocean City and the surrounding areas this weekend.

Events will include live music, motorcycle shows, poker runs, blessing of the bikes and hundreds of vendors selling merchandise.

Here are some of the festivities taking place for motorcycle enthusiasts: •OC BikeFest: BikeFest rolls into town for its seventh year with live music, vendors and bike shows at two main sites – the inlet downtown and the 40th Street convention center.

Festivities began on Thursday, Sept. 14, with names such as Rommel Harley-Davidson, S&S Cycle, Sick Boy, Fast Lights LEDS, Tennessee Leather, Speeds Performance Dyno, the Jack Daniel’s Experience and more than 30 other vendors in both locations.

At the inlet there will be a Jack Daniels trailer with merchandise and cocktails for sale. There will also be bike shows judged by professionals for prizes, in addition to Kustom Kulture Artisan shows featuring painters and welders.

Eusebio Lugo Jr. works on a motorcycle custom seat during Bikes to the Beach rally at Hooper’s Crab House in West Ocean City last year.

Today, Davisson Brothers will take to the Boardwalk stage at 11:30 a.m. followed by Kashmir at 2 p.m. Shows continue on the Ocean stage at 4 p.m. with Tonic, and Chevelle finishes out Friday night live shows at 6:30 p.m.

Visitors to the inlet can also enjoy a NASCAR simulator that gives riders the experience of racing in a full-size car through an interactive game.

In addition, Michele Smith will make appearances on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. during BikeFest. She will be signing autographs in addition to selling her line of lingerie and crystal-covered motorcycle helmets.

Saturday’s concerts kick off with Kashmir at 11:30 a.m. and Davisson Brothers at 2 p.m. on the Boardwalk stage, followed by Molly Hatchet at 4

p.m. and Lynyrd Skynyrd closing out shows at 6:30 p.m. on the Ocean stage.

“The rock music resonates and each night there is a different type of genre,” organizer Chase Micheal said.

“We have classic rock, newer rock and ‘80s.”

There will also be a craft beer area with eight breweries including Evolution, Goose Island and Blue Earl serving up to 20 different beers.

Inlet gates will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 15-16.

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The center will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 15-16; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17.

Both Ocean City sites offer free parking for motorcycles on a first come, first serve basis and entry to the convention center is free. Admission at the inlet costs $65 for a weekend pass or $35 for a day pass and includes the concerts. Admission for children 15 years old and under is $15. There will also be 100 VIP passes available each day for $195.

Ticket holders can also purchase a commemorative OC BikeFest and Delmarva Bike Week poker chip for $2 each, while supplies last. They will be available for pickup until 7 p.m. on Saturday at the inlet main gate.

Visit www.ocbikefest.com to purchase tickets and for a full schedule of concerts and events.

• Delmarva Bike Week: The 17th annual Delmarva Bike Week returns to Salisbury’s Arthur W. Perdue Stadium and Rommel Harley-Davidson Delmarva in Seaford, Delaware.

There will be thrill shows, food and beverages for sale, a fashion show, regional music acts and exhibitors selling motorcycle gear, clothing, parts and accessories during the four-day event.

Perdue Stadium, home of the Delmarva Shorebirds, will house dozens of national vendors, a beer garden, live musical performances and a food court, in addition to a wall-of-death motorcycle thrill show.

Check out Jasmine Cain, Rebel Soul, No Tell Motel, Edge of Sundown, Ever Rise and Eclipse live on stage Friday and Saturday.

Bike Week closes out Sunday, Sept. 17, with a Christian motorcycle service from 10-11 a.m.

The official welcome center for OC BikeFest and Delmarva Bike Week is at Rommel Harley-Davidson Delmarva in Seaford, which will have vendors, food, beverages and live music.

Corporate Harley-Davidson will be in attendance with new 2018 motorcycle models as well.

In addition, participants can register for Cruzin’ the Coast at the welcome center. There are nine poker stops on Delmarva where participants must get a stamp at each location and whoever has the best poker hand at the end wins cash and prizes.

Winners will be announced from the stage at the Shorebirds Stadium at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept 17.

More than 170,000 motorcycle enthusiasts traveling from Arizona and Florida to surrounding states including New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia attend the event which grows every year.

“Nationally it is one of the largest

events in the country,” Micheal said.

“Ocean City is a large sponsor of ours and we couldn’t be happier they got on board to help produce the event.

We are very grateful for Ocean City.”

Visit www.delmarvabikeweek.com for a list of vendors at each venue, directions to each location and more information.

• Bikes to the Beach: Hooper’s Crab House in West Ocean City, Oasis Bar ‘n Grill in Whaleyville, Seacrets on 49th Street and a number of other venues around the resort will host bike events this weekend, which began yesterday bringing live music, vendors, contests and events to their locations.

At Hooper’s, located at the base of the Route 50 bridge, visitors can listen to live entertainment Friday and Saturday from seven musical acts, in addition to checking out more than 30 vendor booths.

“We are stepping it up a notch with entertainment everyone will enjoy,” said Hooper’s manager Patrick Brady.

The 30 vendor booths will feature merchandise for sale such as LED lights, apparel, eye wear, custom parts and seats, and accessories for bikes.

“There is a wide-variety of products, we should have great weather and there are already quite a few bikes in town,” Brady said. “We are looking forward to a great event and seeing familiar faces that continue to come down to Bike Week. It is always free admission and plenty of parking.”

Local American Legion Post 166 will host its annual poker run on Saturday at Hooper’s.

At Oasis, about halfway between Ocean City and Salisbury in Whaleyville, events kicked off Thursday.

Slated entertainment includes Kings Ransom, Pistol Whipped, Shots Fired and Scarlet Angel on Friday and Saturday.

In addition, there will be a midget paintball manhunt, where participants win prizes for hitting a moving target. There will be a number of games and a cash giveaway. Rosenfeld’s Deli and Baby Blues food trucks will also be on hand.

Visit www.oceancitybikestothebeach.com for more information.

• Blessing of the Bikes: The annual Blessing of the Motorcycles will take place in the parking lot of the Knight of Columbus Hall behind St. Luke’s Church on 99th Street in Ocean City on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m.

Generally, about 100 bikes are blessed during the event each year, which is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council. Call St. Luke’s at 410-250-0300 or the Knights of Columbus at 410-524-7994 for more information.

On Sunday, Sept. 17, at 8:30 a.m.

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Try delicious NFL tailgate food specials including three hogette (pulled pork) sliders for $7.99, Redskin fried shrimp in a basket for $8.99 or “Old Bay” cheese topped fries, $8.99.

Drink specials include $5 Redskin crushes made with cherry vodka, banana, splash of triple sec, cranberry juice and Sierra Mist.

Friday, Sept. 15, hear Dust N bones at 9 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 16, listen to Thin Ice at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, The Girlfriend takes the stage from 6-9 p.m. For more, visit www.bjsonthewater.com.

Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street, features happy hour 3-7 p.m. daily, with $2 Natural Light, $2.50 drafts, $3.50 rail drinks, $5 house wine and margaritas and $6 hurricanes and crushes. Food specials include $1 oysters, $8 char grilled oysters, $9 wings and $8 half-pound burgers.

Entertainment this week kicks off Friday, Sept. 15 with Dave Sherman, 58 p.m., followed by Rusty Foulke, formerly of Boston, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 catch Troy Hanna, 6-8 p.m., followed by Rusty Foulke, 8-11 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 17, hear Billie Carlins Band, 6-9 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 18, Just Jay plays, 69 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, listen to Charlie Z, 6-9 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 20, hang out with Walt Farovic, 6-9 p.m., followed by Open Mic, 9-11 p.m. Thursday, catch Chris Button, 7-10 p.m. For more, call 443-664-2896.

Clarion, 101st Street, offers several dining and nightlife options.

Inside the Ocean Club nightclub hear On The Edge at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 and Saturday, Sept. 16.

Breakers Pub opens at 11 a.m. and offers $6.95 lunch specials.

Happy hour is 4-7 p.m. daily with $2.30 drafts, $2.90 domestic beers, rail drinks and house wines and $3.85 margaritas. To hear more, call 410524-3535.

Coconuts Bar and Grill, located at Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th Street, offers happy hour from 5-6 p.m. daily with two-for-one drinks.

Coconuts features its own craft brew by Burley Oak Brewing Company, “Drunken Monkey Ale,” an American Pale Ale. Tipsy Turtle Tuesday is winding down. Order a Tipsy Turtle drink on a Tuesday and be entered to win a trip to the Bahamas. Drawing will take place in a few weeks.

Try Coconuts’ Eastern Shore crab dip and crab salad. An assortment of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos and wraps are also available.

Friday, Sept. 15, hear Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m., followed by the Aaron Howell Trio, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

16, catch Kevin Poole and Joe Mama, noon to 4 p.m, followed by Monkee Paw, 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, the

Lauren Glick Duo performs noon to 3 p.m., followed by The Swell Fellas, 4-8 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 18, hear Bob Wilkinson, Joe Smooth & Pete, 4-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 19, catch Dave Hawkins and Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 20, see Chris Button and Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, listen to Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. For more, visit www.castleinthesand.com.

Cowboy Coast, 17th Street, offers specials weekly. Check out happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Get a $2 drink of the day, $5 specialty drinks, crushes and frozen cocktails and $2.75 domestic drafts.

Friday, Sept. 15, DJ BK spins tunes at 9 p.m. and again on Saturday, Sept.

16. Listen to live bands all night Saturday with Adam Yarger, Hydrafx and Phillip Michael Parsons.

Wednesday, Sept 20, hear Kaotic and have fun with beat the clock karaoke, with DJ Jerry B, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more, call 410-289-6331.

Crab Bag, 130th Street, offers happy hour daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close. Drink specials include $1.50 domestic drafts, $2 rails and domestic bottles, $3.50 wines by the glass, $3.95 32-ounce mini pitchers, $4.95 Bloody Mary’s and $5.95 orange crushes.

Enjoy outdoor seating with three allyou-can-eat crab options. Get it with fried chicken or with ribs and steamed shrimp as well. To hear more, call 410250-3337.

Duffy’s Bayside Bar and Grille, 130th Street, features Irish Tuesdays with $3.17 drink specials.

Happy hour is noon to 6 p.m. daily.

Get domestic bottle/drafts for $2.25, import beers for $3.50, Guinness for $5, rails are $3 and calls and house wine are $3.75.

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Each rider and motorcycle will be blessed during the outdoor worship and prayer event on the front lawn.

There will also be a short worship service.

After the ceremony, all participants are invited to enjoy a complimentary breakfast in the church fellowship hall.

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Friday, hear Bob Hughes, 5-9 p.m.

Saturday, DJ Chuck D spins at 8 p.m.

For more, call 410-250-1449.

Fenwick Crabhouse, 100 Coastal Highway Fenwick Island, opens daily at 11 a.m.

Happy hour is daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $7 food specials include crab dip quesadilla, Fenwick baked oysters, fish and chips and “Cali” dog with fries. Drink specials include $2 domestic drafts, $2.50 cans, $3 martinis, $4 rail drinks and $5 house wine by the glass.

Crab specials include $3 off each person’s all-you-can-eat order before 4 p.m. For more information, call 302539-2500.

Fish Tales, 22nd Street, bayside, provides happy hour 3-6 p.m. daily with $5 orange crushes.

Torada Tuesday features $4 Torada shots and $5 bombs. Wednesday is locals night, where guests can enjoy 75-cent Natural Light drafts and $2.75 wells. Friday, get $4 fireball shots, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. To hear more, call 410289-0990.

Frog Bar and Grill, 806 S. Atlantic Avenue at the Inlet Village, features all day and night drink specials including $1.75 Natural Light, $2.75 Bud Light bottles, $3 froggy shooters and $5 orange crush. Enjoy Froggy Hour from 89 p.m. with $1 Miller Lite and Bud Light drafts and $5 pitchers.

Frog Bar and Grill also serves breakfast from 8-11 a.m. To hear more, call 410-289-FROG. Harborside Bar & Grill, 12841 S. Harbor Rd. West Ocean City, offers happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drink specials include $2 rails and domestic bottles/drafts and $5.50 orange crushes. Food specials include $5.99 buffalo wings/pound of steamed shrimp, $7.99 bowl of garlic mussels and two dozen steamed clams for $12.99.

Friday, Sept. 15, catch DJ Billy T at 4

p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, hear Side Project or Chris Button, 2-6 p.m., followed by DJ Jeremy at 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, check out Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.

Monday, listen to Blake Haley, 4-7 p.m., followed by DJ Billy T at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, catch Funk Shue, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, sing karaoke with DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, Opposite Directions plays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

For all things from the home of the Original Orange Crush, visit www.weocharborside.com.

At Higgins, 31st Street, enjoy its allyou-can-eat crabs and corn for $29.99.

Customers can select AUCE shrimp and ribs for $25.99 per person. While at Higgins, try a couple popular appetizers such as the scallops and oyster casino. For more specials, call 410289-2581.

Johnny’s Pizza, 56th Street, has happy hour 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drink specials include $3 rails, $5 crushes and Bloody Mary’s and $2.75 Bud Light and Miller Lite drafts.

For more, call 410-723-5600.

Marina Deck, 306 Dorchester Street, is open at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner daily, with happy hour 3-6 p.m. Specials include $2.25 drafts, $2.75 bottles and $5.75 crushes, $5.99 half-pound of steamed shrimp, $6.99 for a dozen clams and 79-cent wings (at the two bars only).

Thursday is Karaoke with J-Lo from 9-11 p.m. For more information, visit www.marinadeckrestaurant.com or call 410-289-4411.

M.R. Ducks, Talbot Street, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m., excluding days with entertainment. Drink specials include $1.75 Natural Light, $2.50 domestic beer, $3 rail drinks, $4 craft and import beer.

Food specials include $3 bar dogs, $5 clams/Old Bay wings and $6 steamed shrimp.

Friday, hear Dr. Harmonica at 4 p.m.

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Saturday, catch everyone’s favorite, Johnny Bling, at 4 p.m. Sunday, listen to Bo Dickerson at 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.mrducks.com.

Ocean City Fish Company, in the commercial harbor in West Ocean City, is open at 11 a.m. Try AUCE crabs, corn and hush puppies for $30.

Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m. Drink specials include $1.50 domestic drafts, $2.50 domestic bottles, $3.50 rail drink and house wines, $4.50 calls and $5 crushes and frozen beverages. Food specials includes half-price appetizers. Visit www.ocfishcompany.com.

Nick’s House of Ribs, 145th Street, is open Monday through Friday at 3 p.m. and noon on Saturday and Sunday.

Enjoy happy hour from 3-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at the bar. Drink specials include half-price beer, $4 house wines and $1.99 rail cocktails.

For more information, visit www.nickshouseofribs.com.

Pickles Pub, 706 Philadelphia Avenue, offers happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $2.25 domestic drafts and bottles, $3 Evolution Craft Brewing Lot 3, $3.50 house wine/rail beverages and $5 orange crushes.

Food specials are eat-in-only and include $3.99 Boardwalk fries, $4.99 stadium nachos, $5.99 sliders (three mini burger or pulled pork), $6 tacos (three beef, chicken or pork) and $6.99 one-pound of wings (nuclear, hot or Baltimore).

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all day/night with purchase of a beverage. Starting at 7 p.m. have a “local pint” and keep the glass. Thursday, DJ Wax plays music beginning at 10 p.m.

Drink $4 Hoop Tea or get Fireball shots for $4.

Friday, Sept. 15, hear Chain Break, 4-8 p.m., followed by Beats with Jeremy, 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, listen to Dust N Bones, 10 p.m.

Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. have a $5 Bloody Mary or mimosa, and 10 p.m. to close enjoy late night happy hour specials. Sing karaoke with DJ Jeremy on Monday, Sept. 17, beginning at 10 p.m. For more, call 410-2894891.

Phillips Seafood House, 14101 Coastal Hwy., is open Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m.

Friday and Saturday happy hour is until 7 p.m. and Sunday until close.

Drink specials include $2.50 domestic drafts and bottles, $4 craft beer, $3 wine and sangria/spirits and $5 crushes. In addition, enjoy $5 and $7 food specials with purchase of a beverage. For more, call 410-250-1200.

Phillips Crab House, 2004 Philadelphia Avenue, offers early bird specials beginning at 4 p.m. Enjoy $4 off each adult buffet if you are seated within the first hour of business daily.

For menu dining, during the first hour of business daily, enjoy the early bird menu for $19.99. Items include a crab feast of five medium crabs, quarter-pound steamed shrimp, two pieces of fried chicken, corn on the cob and watermelon; chicken Chesapeake, Hoopers Island crab cake, prime rib, or try the eight-ounce flat iron steak.

Check out the breakfast buffet for $14.99, served 8-11:30 a.m. For more, call 410-289-6821.

Pizza Tugos, Route 50 in West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $1.75 Miller Lite and Yuengling drafts, $2.99 craft beer drafts and $1.99 rail drinks. Get $1 cheese pizza slices during happy hour. Order your pizza online at www.pizzatugos.com.

Purple Moose, 108 S Atlantic Ave., on the Boardwalk between Talbot and Caroline Streets, features CK the VJ at 2 p.m. and Surreal at 10 p.m. Friday

and Saturday. Sunday, Sept. 17, hear CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m., and Total Distraction, 10 p.m.

For more, visit www.purplemoosesaloon.com.

Ropewalk, 82nd Street, is open daily. Happy hour is available from 2-6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Drink specials include $2 off drafts as well as $2.50 select domestics, $4 Slushies, wines and rails and $5.50 crushes.

Happy hour food specials include halfprice bada bing shrimp and wings.

Enjoy brunch at Ropewalk, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more, call 410-524-1009.

Seacrets, 49th Street, opens every day at 11 a.m. Happy hour is 4-7 p.m.

Monday through Friday happy hour drink specials include $6 frozen rum runner, pina colada, orange crush and electric lemonade; $5 Seacrets spirits: gin, vodka, orange, lemon and grapefruit vodkas, white, gold, spiced and coconut rums, light-whiskey and bourbon-whiskey.

Friday, Sept. 15, catch the Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m. Hear the JJ Rupp Band at 9 p.m. DJ Tuff spins in Morley Hall at 9 p.m. Live Wire takes the stage at 10 p.m. Catch, DJ Bobby-O in Main Bar at 10 p.m. DJ Davie spins in the tiki bar, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 16, DJ Tuff spins on the beach noon to 2 a.m. Catch the Jim Long Band at 5 p.m., followed by Lima Bean Riot, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. DJ Cruz spins in Morley Hall at 9 p.m.

Catch DJ Bobby-O in Main Bar at 10 p.m. Hear the JJ Rupp Band in Morley Hall at 10 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 17 catch Rew Smith at 5 p.m. on the beach and Full Circle at 5 p.m. in the tiki bar. For more, call 410-524-4900.

Shenanigan’s Irish Pub, Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, offers happy hour Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m.

Drink specials include domestic bottles for $2.75; import/craft drafts, $4.50; Guinness, $5; rail drinks, $3; and Shillelagh (frozen green drink) and house wine for $4. Hear Off the Boat Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. For more, call 410-289-7181.

Shrimp Boat, 9724 Stephen Decatur Highway, is open daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday take ad-

vantage of an AUCE crab special, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $1.50 per crab for dine-in only.

Happy hour is 2-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with $2 domestic drafts. Saturday and Sunday have AUCE crab and corn for $28.88, add shrimp for an additional $10. This special is dine-in only and seating is available until 3 p.m. To hear more, call 410-213-0448.

Skye Bar, 66th Street, opens at 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. Have $1 oysters and get a quarter-pound lobster for $20. Drink specials include $1 off drafts, $3.50 rails, $4 house wines and $5 orange crushes. Enjoy half-price bottles of champagne from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

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Sunset Grille, Sunset Avenue, West Ocean City, offers two-for-one happy hour from 3-5 p.m. daily. Select appetizers are half-price too. My favorite Asian lettuce wraps and ahi tuna are both delicious, and I highly suggest trying them. Call 410-213-8110 for more information.

Whisker’s, 120th Street, offers happy hour specials, 4-7 p.m. daily and includes $2 rail drinks, domestic bottles or drafts, $2.25 Natty Boh pints and $4 house wine. For more, call 410-524-2609.

If you have an event coming up you would like me to highlight in Inside Going Out, send me an email at Taylor@OceanCityToday.net. You can also check out this column online at www.oceancitytoday.net.

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CRAB SOUP COOKOFF Several hundred people attended the Ocean City Downtown Association’s 13th annual White Marlin Festival last Saturday on the Somerset Street Plaza, which featured music and organizations exhibiting displays. The highlight of the event was the Crab Soup Cookoff. Casino at Ocean Downs won the white soup division and Harrison’s Harbor Watch earned second place.

In the red soup category, first place went to Jules. Sunrise Diner came in second place and Seacrets took third. Seacrets also won the award for best decorated booth.

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During the ninth annual Brews on the Beach festival at Hooper’s Crab House in West Ocean City last Saturday, home brewers, from left, Herb Haugh, Jaesun Riley, Justin Babcock and Nate Wroblewski, gather for a picture. Strawberry Fields Wheat home brew, created by Nate and Nick Wroblewski, of Greenbackville, Virginia, received the most votes by VIP attendees.

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) During the ninth annual Brews on the Beach festival at Hooper’s Crab House in West Ocean City last Saturday, a Strawberry Fields Wheat home brew, created by Nate and Nick Wroblewski, of Greenbackville, Virginia, received the most votes by VIP attendees.

The People’s Choice winning recipe will be brewed by Fin City, located at Hooper’s Crab House, and make its debut during the Shore Craft Beer Fest at Sunset Park in Ocean City on Oct. 28.

“He took my wheat beer recipe and added strawberries,” Nate Wroblewski said. “My brother couldn’t be here today because he is at a friend’s wedding, where another batch of this beer is being served.”

Nick Wroblewski, 34, was asked to make a batch of strawberry wheat beer for his friend’s wedding in North Carolina this past weekend.

His brother, Nate, 31, had spent two years perfecting his wheat beer recipe and it was easy to add strawberries to the already award-winning wheat beer, which takes four hours to brew and two

weeks to ferment.

Wroblewski said the recipe went through eight to 10 modifications before he was satisfied with the result.

“My wheat beer recipe won the home brew contest at the Good Beer Fest in Salisbury last year,” Wroblewski said. “The local craft brew community has been spectacular and supportive of home brewers. They love collaborating and sharing knowledge. It is fantastic they are willing to support us so much so they are willing to brew our beers.”

A local home-brewing club based out of Wallops Island, B.I.E.R (Brewers In the Eastern Shore Region), had 12 different beers for VIP ticket holders to sample and vote for during Brews on the Beach last Saturday.

The Haughty Cream Ale, which was made with honey malt, biscuit malt, cluster and hops, came in second by two votes.

Herb Haugh, 56, of Wattsville, Virginia, created the “basic cream ale recipe” on his first try.

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COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street oceanfront Ocean City 410-289-6846 www.castleinthesand.com Sept. 15: Darin Engh, noon to 4 p.m.; Aaron Howell Trio 5-9 p.m.

Sept. 16: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama, noon-4 p.m. and Monkee Paw, 5-9 p.m.

Sept. 17: Lauren Glick Duo, noon to 3 p.m.; The Swell Fellas, 4-8 p.m.

Sept. 18: Bob Wilkinson & Joe Smooth & Pete, 4-8 p.m.

Sept. 19: Dave Hawkins & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m.

Sept. 20: Chris Button & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m.

Sept. 21: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama,

28th Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-289-3100 www.coinspub.com Sept. 15-16: Tranzfusion, 9 p.m.

COWBOY COAST COUNTRY SALOON AND STEAKHOUSE 17th Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-289-6331 www.cowboycoastoc.com Sept. 15: DJ BK, Adam Yarger, Hydrafx & Phillip Michael Parsons, 9 p.m.

Sept. 16: DJ BK; Sam Grow Sept. 20: Live Band Beat the Clock Karaoke, Kaotic, 8 p.m. to midnight; DJ Jerry B, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Sept. 21: Ticketed event: Jackyl.

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www.oceanpines.org Sept. 15: Flying Faders, 6 p.m.; Neil Helguson Trio, 8 p.m.

Sept. 16: Josh Green Trio, 8 p.m.

OCEAN CITY FISH COMPANY 12817 Harbor Drive West Ocean City 410-213-2525 www.ocfishcompany.com Sept. 17: Side Project, 2-6 p.m.

OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB In the Horizons Restaurant In the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 101st Street and the ocean Ocean City 410-524-3535 www.clarionoc.com Every Thursday-Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Sept. 15-16: On The Edge, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Sept. 20: Bryan Clark, 7-10 p.m.

DUFFY’S TAVERN 130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com Sept. 15: Bob Hughes, 5-9 p.m.

Sept. 16: DJ Chuck D, 8 p.m. to midnight

HARVEST MOON TAVERN 208 W. Green St. Snow Hill 410-632-9890 harvestmoontavern@gmail.com Sept. 15: The Stims, 7-10 p.m.

M.R. DUCKS 311 Talbot St. Ocean City 410-289-9125 www.mrducksbar.com Sept. 15: Dr. Harmonica, 4 p.m.

Sept. 16: Johnny Bling, 4 p.m.

Sept. 17: Bo Dickerson, 3 p.m.

Sept. 21: Bad Since Breakfast, 5 p.m.

MARINA DECK 306 Dorchester St. Ocean City 410-289-4411 www.marinadeckrestaurant.com Sept. 14: Karaoke w/J-Lo, 9-11 p.m.

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SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com Sept. 15: Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; JJ Rupp Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Live Wire, 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Davie, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Sept. 16: DJ Tuff, noon to 2 a.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; Lima Bean Riot, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; JJ Rupp Band, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.

Sept. 17: Rew Smith, 5-9 p.m.; Full Circle Duo, 5-9 p.m.

SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB AND GRILLE 309 N. Atlantic Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7181 www.ocshenanigans.com Sept. 15-16: James Gallagher & Off The Boat, 9 p.m.

HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com Sept. 15: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Sept. 16: Side Project/Chris Button, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Sept. 17: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Sept. 15-16: CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.; Surreal, 10 p.m.

Sept. 17: CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.; CK the DJ/VJ, 9 p.m.; Total Distraction, 10 p.m.

Sept. 18: CK the DJ/VJ, 9 p.m.

Sept. 19-20: VJ Mazi, 9 p.m.

Sept. 21: CK the DJ/VJ, 9 p.m.

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Sept. 16: First Class, 4-7 p.m.

Sept. 17: Kaleb Brown, 3-7 p.m.

Sept. 21: First Class, 6-10 p.m.

66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com Sept. 15: Test Kitchen, 4-8 p.m.

Sept. 16: Elwood Bishop, 4-8 p.m.

WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17 Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 410-208-3922 www.whiskersbar.com Sept. 15: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey Sept. 16: TBA

PICKLES 706 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City 410-289-4891 www.picklesoc.com Sept. 15: Chain Break, 4-8 p.m.; Beats By Jeremy, 10 p.m.

Sept. 16: Dust N Bones, 10 p.m.

Sept. 19: International Beats By Dutch, 10 p.m.

Sept. 21: Beats By Wax PURPLE MOOSE SALOON 108 S. Atlantic Ave. Ocean City 410-289-6953 www.purplemoosesaloon.com

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Annual Sunfest festival in OC begins Thurs.

Four-day event features arts and crafts vendors, food and live musical acts

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) An Ocean City tradition returns to the resort next Thursday with four days of arts and crafts, live entertainment, food and family activities during the 43rd annual Sunfest.

The festival, which marks the end of the summer season, kicks off Thursday, Sept. 21, in the inlet parking lot under large tents with more than 300 vendors and food booths filled with one-of-a-kind items and delicious treats all weekend long.

More than 250,000 guests visited Sunfest during a record-breaking year in 2016.

“Sunfest was originally designed by locals,” said Frank Miller, special events director for the Town of Ocean City. “They brought baked goods and music to celebrate the end of the season and interest grew. It is all about creating an experience for residents and all of our guests.”

The festival kicks off at 9:45 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, with a parade down the Boardwalk from 12th Street to the inlet featuring Stephen Decatur High School’s marching band, cheerleaders and choir in addition to

city council members and Mayor Rick Meehan.

At the conclusion of the parade, Sunfest will open at 10 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:15 a.m. led by Meehan with performances by the marching band, cheerleaders and choir members.

“Sunfest is a unique event in many ways,” said Jessica Waters, communications manager for the Town of Ocean City. “For those who love fall festivals and being able to enjoy the beautiful weather outdoors, this is the perfect event. There is free entertainment daily, great shopping, delicious food and family-fun for everyone.”

Following the ceremony, Rick K & The Allnighters will launch the live entertainment in the inside tent at 10:45 a.m. The Recreation Dancers will take the stage next at 12:30 p.m., followed by Front Page News at 2:30 p.m., local favorite Teenage Rust at 4:30 p.m. and a ticketed performance by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy rounds out the shows at 8 p.m.

On the outside stage, Janglebachs will perform at 11:30 a.m., followed

by Rick K & The Allnighters at 1:30 p.m., Randy Lee Ashcraft & the Saltwater Cowboys at 3:30 p.m. and DJ Batman at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.

See a fireworks display at 10 p.m.

Live acts from bluegrass sounds with multiple instruments to reggae

music will entertain guests for free all weekend, including a special performance by Beatlemania Again to close out Sunfest at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24.

“The free music runs all day, every day until the headliners start warming up,” Miller said. “It is a mix of people our visitors come back every year to see and new bands. We are always trying new things.”

Three ticketed performances will start at 8 p.m. each night, Thursday through Saturday, with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy kicking off shows on Thursday. Tickets cost $10-$35. Next Friday, country music fans will gather at the inlet to catch Clint Black perform. Tickets cost $25-$60.

Then, next Saturday, Christopher Cross will take to the Sunfest stage to sing his favorites. Ticket prices range from $35-$60.

“If you want to be entertained, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is a concert you need to come and see at Sunfest on Thursday,” Miller said. “Clint Black is almost sold out and Christopher Cross has a lot of famous songs.”

Tickets for the headlining acts are on sale at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center box office on 40th Street. Box office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Guests can purchase tickets by calling Ticketmaster at 800-551-7328 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com. Tick-

ets will also be available for purchase at the festival grounds until they are sold out.

In addition to live music, hundreds of local, regional, commercial and national vendors will be at Sunfest selling a smorgasbord of items from yard art and photography to pottery, bacon specialty foods, crab See ARTISTS Page 52

Strawberry Fields Wheat to debut at festival in Oct. Continued from Page 47 kids thought I needed another hobby.”

Fin City will brew Strawberry Fields Wheat within the next couple of weeks and it will be available at the Shore Craft Beer Fest in October.

“I thought the Strawberry Fields Wheat beer that won was a great tasting wheat,” said brewer Vince Wright, owner of Fin City Brewing Company. “It was balanced and had a nice, subtle strawberry aroma and flavor.

“This is a beer that I could sit on the porch with friends and throw back a few – easy drinking with great flavor,” he added. “The winning home brewers did a great job.”

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Artists to demonstrate craft during Sunfest, Sept. 21-24

Hundreds of people take a break from browsing vendor booths and finding a bite to eat to listen to music during Sunfest 2016. Last year’s festival saw the largest crowd in event history with 251,577 people attending. The 2017 event will take place Sept. 21-24 in the inlet parking lot.

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Continued from Page 51 cakes, pit beef, LuLaRoe and bonsai trees. There will be two tents filled with arts and crafts booths, Miller said.

“We have a little over 300 vendors and about 75 percent are arts and crafts,” Miller said. “There will be a wide variety and you can’t go wrong.

There is something here that will interest everyone in the family.”

Guests can watch 12 artists create wares in the demonstration tent and purchase them on the spot.

For children, there will be hayrides on the beach, inflatables and sand art for a small fee. Lollipop the Clown will also be roaming the festival grounds all weekend.

“OC Painting Experience will provide a new experience for our guests,” Miller said. “For a small charge, visitors can paint a picture on site.”

In addition, Fiat Chrysler will have the Jeep Compass Experience course set up on the beach for visitors to try out for free.

“Guests will be able to ride along with a Jeep product specialist on Ocean City’s beach as they showcase its capabilities,” Miller said. “There will be a big course on the beach, east of Sunfest, next to the inflatables and hayride.”

Sunfest hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 21-23, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24.

“This event is all about local tradition,” Miller said. “Leave yourself a good amount of time. It takes about three hours to see everything.”

Because parking is limited, visi-

tors should consider taking the resort bus to the festival grounds. The West Ocean City Park and Ride on Route 50, just west of the bridge, provides free parking and a $3 ride-all-day shuttle service to and from South Division Street, a block from Sunfest.

The Special Event express shuttle service will pick visitors up from the convention center, where they can park for free, and take them directly to Sunfest for a $3 ride-all-day fare.

The Boardwalk tram will also be in service during Sunfest with fares running $3 each way.

For more information on bus fares, call Ocean City Transportation at 410-723-1606.

Visit http://ococean.com/sunfest for the full schedule of Sunfest entertainment or call 800-626-2326 for more information.

In conjunction with the festival, the 42nd annual Sunfest Kite Festival will take place Sept. 21-24 on the beach between Third and Sixth streets, bringing four days of kite-flying to the resort.

Thousands of guests come out each year to see master kite flyers from around the world and to participate in a variety of family-friendly activities including games with the chance to win prizes, kite competitions, workshops, lessons and relays.

Next Saturday at 1:30 p.m., the first 60 children between the ages of 5 and 12 will receive a free kite. There will be professionals on hand to assist children with assembling and launching.

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Ocean City Beach Patrol’s final day on duty, Sept. 24

By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) I don’t think anyone will argue that the fall is a great time to be in Ocean City.

Many people look forward to the fantastic beach weather, surfing and fishing. People even enjoy weathering out a tropical storm every now and again, although the recent tropical activity and hurricanes are nothing to take lightly.

With this change in season I often encounter people that think they can start taking their dogs on the beach.

Some are even surprised that we still have lifeguards on duty.

You might be interested to know that many beach visitors are under the impression that the beach patrol and all of the beach rules end after Labor Day. The reality is, for the past 45 years and possibly much longer, the OCBP has never gone off duty following Labor Day. The earliest the beach patrol has gone off duty for the season has been the Sunday of Sunfest weekend (usually the third weekend following Labor Day). This year the patrol will end the regular guarding of the beach on Sunday, Sept. 24.

During the period following Labor Day, as Ocean City Beach Patrol personnel return to other obligations we are in a reduced coverage scheme, and the number of surf rescue technicians (lifeguards) available to staff the stands along the 10 miles of beach decreases.

The Ocean City Beach Patrol is committed to provide surf rescue technicians along the entire beach for all visitors and residents so rather than have unguarded areas the number of available lifeguard towers are equally distributed along the beach front. As this redistribution occurs the location and distance between stands changes (sometimes on a daily basis).

This reduction in personnel is an annual occurrence but is complicated by the start of college classes before Labor Day and the return of our education professionals to school systems throughout the United States.

However, thanks to Gov. Larry Hogan all Maryland public schools started after Labor Day for students beginning this year. Although not one of the objectives in Gov. Hogan’s plan for Maryland school systems, his decision made the beach in Ocean City safer, because, a majority of our leadership and most experienced SRTs are Maryland educators who began professional activities as much as three weeks before Labor Day. With the new plan in place, we were able to continue guarding your families later into August with more stands than in any previous season.

Currently we have additional returning surf rescue technicians to allow us

to increase the total number of stands (and decrease the distance between stands) on weekends. Our main message this time of the year is to please swim in front of a lifeguard.

This short walk is worth the lives of you and your family.

Because of the dedication and commitment of our surf rescue technicians, we will continue to provide daily coverage between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for all 10 miles of Ocean City beach until Sunday, Sept.

24.

Although this coverage will be done with fewer personnel and less lifeguard towers (than during the summer), we will supplement this coverage by increasing the number of mobil rescue units patrolling the beach.

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Always swim near lifeguard, OC Beach Patrol encourages Continued from Page 53 are quad (ATV) certified. Please walk to the nearest guard tower before going in the water.

As far as the rules go (Town of Ocean City ordinances) most remain in effect until Sept. 30. The specific ordnance regarding dogs, states that dogs are not permitted on the beach or Boardwalk from May 1 to Sept. 30.

Other ordinances and laws such as public drinking, vehicles on beach and fires on beach, remain in effect throughout the year.

Another difference in the beach during the fall season is surfing. Capt.

Butch Arbin of the beach patrol will allow modified surfing along the entire beach, except where guards are posted. The beach patrol keeps the swimmers in front or near their stand and the surfers are encouraged to congregate away from the swimmers.

This is a time of the year the surfers enjoy. They can surf while the patrol is on duty and not be confined to designated surfing beaches like they are during the summer. Surfers must still utilize an ankle leash and remain 50 yards from the nearest swimmer.

Having surfers in the vicinity often proves valuable in saving lives. It is

helpful to have the extra floatation devices in the water at this time of year when the coverage is spread over larger spans of beach. It is not unusual for surfers to aid a distressed swimmer and keep them afloat until a SRT can reach them and take them safely back to shore.

Although surfing is modified, the beach patrol still reserves the right to prohibit surfing in certain areas or under certain conditions. By enactment of section 106-94 (11) the City Council allows the use of SUP’s beginning on the Monday following Labor Day, on any day that surfing is modified. There are specific requirements included in the ordinance and can be accessed on the town’s website. The use of skim boards and other watercraft (kite surfers, windsurfers, kayaks, etc) is still prohibited.

As a reminder, SRTs will be on duty daily between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. To aid your SRT, the beach patrol suggests taking extra precautions and make sure to walk the short distance to the nearest lifeguard stand and check in with the surf rescue technician and always swim in the vicinity of the SRT on duty.

The first priority of the Ocean City Beach Patrol continues to be public

safety. We strongly encourage all beach patrons to restrict any beach or water-related activities to times when beach patrol personnel are on duty, never swim alone, always stay with the limits of their ability and never rely on a flotation device.

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The eighth annual CraZy LadyZ! trip raises money for the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation this year with a one-week stay at the Seacrets all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic.

“The past week has been a roller coaster because a lot of the island is devastated,” said Jan Patterson, who plans the annual trips along with her business partner, Louise Reardon.

“We have been teetering for over a week and trying to watch this storm.

We are ecstatic and everyone was rocking and wanted to go [on the trip] at the pre-party.”

The group met for a pre-party at M.R. Ducks with drinks and appetizers in addition to a ride on the Duckaneer Pirate Ship on Sept. 7.

“Before the trip we have a preparty every year,” Patterson said. “At the restaurant it was looking pretty grim and [last Friday] we got the green light. We have almost 80 travelers and a couple of brave men.”

Everyone met at the CraZy LadyZ! store in West Ocean City on Monday morning to take a bus to Philadelphia and fly out to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.

“Many friends, friendships and memories are fostered on these awesome trips,” Patterson said.

Each traveler must donate $50 minimum to the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation, which Travel

By Design and CraZy LadyZ! businesses will match.

“We chose the Foundation because of the growth and development they are undergoing in continuing to support our growing local community,” Patterson said.

About two weeks after the travelers return, all money raised during the trip will be presented to the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation during a post-party. Each year, between $6,000 and $8,000 is raised, Patterson said.

“We make sure all money raised stays on the Eastern Shore,” Patterson said.

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) Thirteen Maryland wineries will offer a variety of samples for wine aficionados in the Ocean City inlet parking lot during the 23rd annual Wine on the Beach Festival, Sept. 29-30, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

“Maryland wines have grown exponentially in quality and variety over the years and we are able to offer the same quality experience to our guests, while promoting this industry that contributes so much to Maryland agriculture and tourism,” said Christina Nokes, event coordinator.

Solomons Island, St. Michaels, Layton’s Chance, Knob Hall and Bordeleau are a few of the 13 Maryland wineries slated to attend the fall festival along with a few craft breweries including Fat Tire, Evolution and Bold Rock Hard Cider.

Because of a change in state liquor laws, it was difficult for organizers to include out-of-state wineries this year.

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Linda Tabach pours strawberry wine from Olney Winery in Maryland during the 22nd annual Winefest event at the inlet last year.

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The cost to participate is $35 with a valid ID, which includes one-day admission, a commemorative wine glass and samples from various wineries.

“This is an Ocean City fall tradition not to be missed,” Nokes said. “Show your Maryland pride and learn more about what the state has to offer.”

Attendees also have the option to purchase wine by the glass, bottle or a case to drink at the event or to take home with them.

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2017) A bayside townhome and an oceanfront condominium are just a few of the private residences in Ocean City and Ocean Pines visitors can check out during the Art League of Ocean City’s 13th annual Sandcastle Home Tour, slated for next Friday and Saturday, Sept.

22-23, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The self-guided tour takes participants to a variety of residences at their own pace, from family and retirement to vacation homes in the resort and Ocean Pines, with proceeds benefiting the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

“You get a lot of great decoration ideas and it showcases the many different ways people live in our area,” said Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League of Ocean City. “This is the first time we are having the event on Friday and Saturday. Anyone visiting for Sunfest can go on the tour. It is a fun outing and something different.”

The event is limited to the first 1,000 people. The cost is $30, with 10 homes featured on the tour including a small cottage, notable households featured in magazines and on HGTV, in addition to a home owned by the Phillips [Seafood] family.

“We had Shirley and Brice’s [Phillips] house on the tour [in the past] and now their grandson and his wife’s home will be featured this year,” Thaler said. “[It has become] a family tradition, opening their homes to the community.”

Limiting the number of tickets to 1,000 makes it exclusive, eliminates lines at the houses and allows for a route to follow. Tickets sell out every year, but there are usually a few available the day of the event. “[A featured home] in Ocean Pines, [the couple] retired down here,” Thaler said. “Their children and grandchildren come and visit. It has a neat format.”

The new and recently revamped residences on the tour are referred to organizers by local home improve-

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This Ocean City residence is one of 10 homes that will be featured on the Sandcastle Home Tour, slated for next Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22-23, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ment builders, interior decorators and architects.

There will be 240 volunteer docents who will staff each home during the two-day event to guide visitors through the rooms and outdoor spaces in addition to answer questions about the residence. Organizers are looking for volunteers to staff the homes on Saturday. They will receive a $10 discount on admission for doSee TOUR Page 61

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Around 8,000 people visit the event annually to enjoy wine and Ocean City during a time of year when it is less crowded and the weather is still warm, Nokes said.

“It’s the opportunity to learn about the variety of wines you can serve with Maryland pride and enjoy sampling them in the process,” Nokes said. “Paired with Delmarva cuisine, there’s nothing better. It is an Ocean City early fall tradition. Great fun for friends and family outings.”

For a full list of vendors, wineries, breweries and a discount coupon, visit www.winefest.com. Call 410280-3306 for more information.

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Backshore Brewery representatives, from left, Nate and Gina Todd and Mathew Shockley participate in the ninth annual Brews on the Beach craft beer festival at Hooper’s Crab House in West Ocean City last Saturday.

“Bearded” ladies, from left, Jenn Trager, Christa Lawrence, Michelle D’Ascoli and Lisa Taylor, representing Diakonia in West Ocean City, add some color to the third annual Beard and Mustache Competition at Pit N Pub on 28th Street last Friday. The Bearded Men’s Society of Ocean City holds the event as a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization.

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Geffrey Suddath and Sydney Newlon hang out with Dakota, a husky puppy, during Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill’s Wagging Tail Gate Party, Sept. 10. The 54th Street restaurant hosted the event to raise money for the Worcester County Humane Society, a no-kill animal shelter in Berlin.

Kelsey Warren opened and closed the annual Red Knights Motorcycle Club, Maryland Chapter 3, 9/11 Parade of Brothers Memorial Ride and ceremony at the firefighter’s memorial on the Boardwalk, Monday, with renditions of “The Star Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America.”

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DONATION Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City made a donation on Aug. 2 of $250 to Jeremy Goetzinger, president of the Achilles Foundation of Maryland. He is pictured with Kiwanis President Barbara Peletier. Achilles International was founded in 1983 by Dick Traum, the first amputee to run a marathon on a prosthetic leg. It’s mission is to “enable people with disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics in order to promote personal achievement, enhance self-esteem and lower barriers to living a fulfilling life.” He demonstrated a special bicycle built to enable just that.

ROTARY OFFICERS Area rotary clubs recently introduced 2017/2018 officers. In front, from left, are Marty Pusey, president Snow Hill Rotary; Willie Jackson, president Pocomoke Rotary; and Margaret Mudron, president Ocean City-Berlin Rotary; and standing, Ann Gibb, past-president Snow Hill Rotary; Carol Dorman, treasurer Snow Hill Rotary; Bill Ferguson, assistant district governor; Norman Kreuger, treasurer Pocomoke Rotary Club; Jackie Gordon, secretary Pocomoke Rotary; Cliff Berg, past-president/treasurer Ocean City-Berlin Rotary; and Ed Welch, president-elect secretary Ocean CityBerlin Rotary.

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Tour proceeds to benefit OC ELCOM EL OM ME E BIK IKE KER KE ERS RS! Center for the Arts’ programs WE Continued from Page 59 nating their time.

“So many people help out and it shows what a great community we live in,” Thaler said. “People want to move here. The tour has great ideas.

Instead of watching on television, you can go in the homes and see for yourself.”

Nine florists and local garden club members completed arrangements for each home. In addition, 10 artists painted portraits of each house as a gift to the homeowners, which will also be on display in the homes.

“Do it because it’s fun and for a good cause,” Thaler said. “A lot of husbands and wives, and girlfriends, spend the day together. Go out to lunch, make a day or weekend out of it.”

Festivities kicked off on Sept. 13 with a “Peace, Love and Art” cocktail party to honor the homeowners.

The home tour helped fund the creation of the four-year-old Arts Center on 94th Street and continues to benefit the nonprofit with ticket sales going toward sustaining the building and providing programs.

“Funds from the tour helped build the Art League and the event continues to sustain the Arts Center by allowing it to be open and free to the public,” Thaler said.

A gift certificate raffle is also tak-

ing place with 10 prizes from local restaurants up for grabs. Tickets cost $1 each, get six for $5 or 14 for $10.

The Commander Hotel is sponsoring the bags handed out to participants and Atlantic General Hospital is providing protective shoe coverings to safeguard the floors of homes on the tour.

“We are grateful to the businesses for the ads in the tour books and for donating the gift certificates,” Thaler said.

The Sandcastle Home Tour takes place Sept. 22-23 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $30 per person and the 64-page tour book is the ticket, which includes driving directions, descriptions and pictures of the houses in addition to advertisements, coupons, special offers and lunch specials.

“This is a great opportunity for people who wanted to go [in the past] and couldn’t because they are only here on weekends,” Thaler said.

Participants can pick up their guidebooks at the Art League of Ocean City at any time to start planning routes.

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A dear friend recently made me a huge bowl of pasta fagiol (pasta and beans). Simplicity and development of flavors are imperative if excellence is to be achieved. My Italian background is limited but embracing distinction sets you apart and seasons the pot of progression. Knowledge is highlighted by difference and comprehension is determined by similarities.

Recreating a straightforward recipe that tickles our taste buds, offers contrast in texture and has us coming back for more can be more challenging than one expects. Just remember the simpler the recipe, the more important the details are. Following is a quick review for those who have not had the pleasure of sampling pasta fagioli.

This classic dish can be found all over Italy, though the type of bean and pasta shapes vary from region to region, town to town, and even kitchen to kitchen.

Pasta fagioli is a perfect example of cucina povera (kitchen of the poor).

Italy’s culinary history has been defined by much poverty and food scarcity, and it was from these hardships that the term cucina povera originated.

This style of cookery is based on the idea of not wasting ingredients and using a variety of simple cooking techniques that extract the best flavor from what is available.

For the most flavorful pasta fagioli, one must only use fresh or dried beans. I have used canned beans in a pinch but they are simply inferior in taste and their ability to handle prolonged heat.

The best beans to use for pasta fagioli are borlotti often labeled as “cranberry beans.” I have had the pleasure of tasting these beans, and what a delight. The beans are embellished with streaks of cranberry colors which add to their stunning appearance. If you cannot find borlotti, you can make an equally successful pot of pasta fagioli using dried cannelloni beans.

It is important to note that if you use dried beans, the beans should be brined overnight in salted water to rehydrate them. This process helps soften the outer skins so they have a better chance of staying attached to the bean during the course of cooking.

Bacon drippings and turnip greens are very fitting for the Eastern Shore and add wonderful depth to this dish.

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BEST FRIENDS Ed Suddath, of Owings Mill, cuddles his Red Goldendoodle puppy, Ruby, during Macky’s Bayside’s Wagging Tail Gate Party fundraiser on Sept. 10. Suddath was among dozens that attended the event at the 54th Street restaurant to raise money for the Worcester County Humane Society.

FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON Several of the "Drawbridge Divas" (ladies who live on Drawbridge Road in Ocean Pines) recently got together for lunch at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club.

Burley Oak owner Bryan Brushmiller, right, and Cullen Burke, guest bartender for "Fight the Bite” fundraiser on June 12 at the Berlin brewery, present a check to the organization of the money raised during the event. Fight the Bite is a nonprofit organization focused on educating the community about tick-borne disease prevention. Fight the Bite host an annual 5K in May during Lyme Awareness month on the Boardwalk in Ocean City. The money raised will go toward paying for educational ads on the OC transit buses.

DONATION Pam and Macky Stansell, owners of Macky’s Bar and Grill, 54th Street in Ocean City, have donated $10,000 to the Ocean City Lions’ Wounded Troops Fund and the 12th annual “Wounded Troops” Golf Tournament, slated for Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the Ocean City Golf Club. The Stansells have financially supported the fundraiser and tournament since its inception. Pictured, from left, are Lion Ben Dawson, Macky Stansell and Lion John Topfer. The tournament benefits U.S. wounded troops from current military conflicts. To date, the Ocean City Lions have donated over $339,000 to the U.S. Army Medical Center/Pastoral Services in Landstuhl, Germany, where wounded troops are sent for treatment before heading home. To make a donation or participate in the “Wounded Troops” Golf Tournament, contact Dawson at 410-603-2205 or e-mail bendawson@beachin.net.

RECOGNITION Darrell Fearin, owner of Delmarva Printing and Design, received the Ocean City Lions highest and most prestigious community service award, “The Pride,” for designing and printing the original brochure promoting the OC Lions annual golf tournament that benefits Wounded Warriors, at no cost. Picture, from left, are Lion John Topfer, Fearin and Lion Norm Cathell. For information on the 12th annual “Wounded Warriors” Golf Tournament, held at the Ocean City Golf Course on Oct. 11, contact Lion Ben Dawson at bendawson@beachin.net.

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Enjoy pasta fagioli Eastern Shore style on cool fall days Continued from Page 62 leftover Parmigiano-Reggiono cheese rinds, this is the perfect occasion to throw a few into the pot for a little extra boost of flavor.

The following recipe, “Pasta Fagioli Eastern Shore Style,” incorporates the basic Italian standards with a touch of southern hospitality. Fall is the season for hearty soups, please enjoy!

Pasta Fagioli Eastern Shore Style

Ingredients 5 tablespoons good quality extravirgin olive oil, plus more for serving 2 tablespoons bacon drippings 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped 2 celery ribs, including the leaves, chopped 3 bay leaves 1 ½ tablespoons dried, crushed rosemary ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes ½ cup dry white wine 8 cups chicken stock 4 cups vegetable stock 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes including the juice, hand-crushed, seeded and tough ends removed 1 bunch turnip greens or kale, stems and ribs discarded, leaves chopped 3 cups fresh cranberry beans 4 ounces red skinned potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 cups small pasta such as shells or ditalini freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 piece Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese rind (optional), ½ cup freshly grated, plus more for serving

1. Heat 5 tablespoons olive oil and bacon drippings in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions, carrots, celery, bay leaves, rosemary, pepper flakes and sauté for 4 minutes.

2. Stir in wine, stock and tomatoes; season with plenty of salt.

3. Add the beans, cover and bring

to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the beans are very tender, approximately 1 to 2 hours depending on the type of bean used (fresh or dried).

4. In the meantime, cook pasta halfway and set aside.

5. When there is 30 minutes cooking time left, add the potatoes.

6. When the beans are done, puree ¼ of them with some of the broth in a food processor; then return the pureed beans to the pot.

7. Add the pasta and greens and cook until all the ingredients are fully cooked.

8. Remove the bay leaves and cheese rind. Add ½ cup grated cheese to the pot and stir.

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Absolutely the Best! Clark Adams, Wilmington, DE

BLACK BEAN SALAD * SWEET POTATO FRIES * FRIED FISH PLATTER * FRIED SHRIMP PLATTER * SNOW CRAB LEGS * FRIED STUFFED GULF SHRIMP * FRIED SOFTSHELL PLATTER * FRIED OYSTER PLATTER * FRIED CLAM STRIPS * TWIN LOBSTER TAILS * CAPTAIN WALTER’S FENWICK BAKE * BABY BACK RIBS * GRILLED SALMON * BROILED CRAB CAKES

MARYLAND CRAB SOUP * CREAM OF CRAB SOUP * FENWICK CHOWDER * CRAB PRETZEL * SPICED SHRIMP * OYSTERS * CRABS * CRAB DIP * CRISPY CALAMARI * TOP NECKS * STEAMED MUSSELS * TUNA NACHOS * CRAB BALLS * AVACADO SHRIMP CEVICHE * BLACKENED SCALLOPS * SEAFOOD MAC & CHEESE * CRAB COBB SALAD * FAMOUS CLAMS CASINO

* HONEY OLD BAY WINGS * FENWICK WINGS * BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS * FENWICK CRAB HOUSE SALAD * WATERMELON SALAD * CAESAR SALAD * WEDGE SALAD * AUCE CRABS * HOT FRESH CRABS * FRIED CHICKEN * CORN ON THE COB * HUSH PUPPIES *

* CRAB NORFOLK * CRAB IMPERIAL * STEAMED CRABS * LOBSTER ROLL * SHRIMP ROLL * SHRIMP TACOS * SALMON TACOS * SMOKED SALMON BLT *CHICKEN CHESAPEAKE * CHEESEBURGER * ATLANTIC COD * SOFT SHELL CRABS * SANDWICHES * SOUPS* CARRY -OUT •

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DINING GUIDE ■ CREDIT CARDS: V-Visa, MC-Master Card, AEAmerican Express, DIS-Discover ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ________________________________ ■ 32 PALM, 32nd Street, in the Hilton Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2525 / www.oceancityhilton.com/dining / $$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Western Caribbean cuisine, Eastern Shore favorites, gourmet and tasty liquid desserts.

■ ALEX’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Route 50, West Ocean City 410-213-7717 / www.ocitalianfood.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Serving homemade Italian cuisine, steaks, seafood, chicken, pork and pasta. Elegant dining room with fireplace. Early bird specials every day from 5-6 p.m.

■ THE BIG EASY ON 60, 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305 / www.thebigeasyon60.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full Bar / An Ocean City restaurant with a New Orleans flair.

Amazing atmosphere with beautiful outside patio seating. Come try some Ocean City favorites as well as our take on traditional Louisiana cajun dishes.

Everything from outstanding starters, unique entrees, to awesome desserts along with extraordinary hospitality. A family friendly Ocean City Restaurant New Orleans menu.

■ BIG EYE JACKS, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted except 6-9 p.m. / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Family restaurant. Takeout available except between 6-9 p.m. Lunch and dinner served. Family friendly dining with a Caribbean seafood cuisine paired with our fresh fruit crushes and extensive craft beer menu.

■ BILLY’S SUB SHOP, 120th Street, Food Lion Shopping Center, 410-723-2500; 140th Street, Ocean City, 410-250-1778; Route 54, Fenwick Shoals, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-436-5661 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Dine in, carry out. Fast delivery. Open 7 days 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Serving fresh dough pizza, subs, burgers, cones, shakes and sundaes with beach delivery available.

■ BJ’S ON THE WATER, 75th Street, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open year-round. Entire dining menu served 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., seven days a week. Daily specials, daily duck feeding. Entertainment every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. No cover. Available for parties and banquets. Indoor and outdoor dining.

■ BLUE FISH JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR, 94th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3983 / www.bluefishocmd.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Japanese and Chinese restaurant and sushi bar with beer, wine and cocktails. Dine in, take out and delivery available.

■ BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH, 116th Street & Coastal Hwy., (Behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium), Ocean City 443-664-2896 / www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations recommended for large parties / Children’s menu/ Full bar / Eastern Shore fare with a New Orleans Flare. Seafood, Steaks & Pasta dishes—Specializing in Jambalaya, Creole, & Gumbo. Home of the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary.

Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Weekly entertainment.

■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE RESTAURANT, 15th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Family-owned, serving fine seafood, steaks and poultry on the third floor of the Courtyard by Marriott.

■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Beachfront, open-air dining in a tropical setting. Serving grilled sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers, wraps, tacos, frozen drinks, beer and wine. Live entertainment, daily, May 4 through Sept. 24, weekends through October. Happy Hour daily, 5-6 p.m., 2-for-1 drink specials. Waitress service on the beach Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting.

■ COINS, 28th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3100 / www.coinspub.com / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything homemade. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and early bird 4-6 p.m.

Daily specials.

■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Seafood, kids’ menu, happy hour specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast buffet on weekends.

■ THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 / www.oceanpines.org/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS/No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Coastal cuisine. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Open Thursday at 4 p.m. for dinner. Open Friday-Sunday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch buffet. Friday and/or Saturday, live entertainment. Sunday brunch buffet, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Happy Hour Thursday-Sunday, 4-7 p.m.

■ COWBOY COAST SALOON, 1706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-6331 / cowboycoastoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservation accepted for large parties / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Ocean City's only country bar and nightclub featuring live music with renowned national acts, nightly events and specials, OC's only mechanical bull and Cowboy’s Roadhouse serving hand cut Texas sized steaks, fresh seafood and mouthwatering BBQ all made from scratch.

■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout.

Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials.

■ DOUGH ROLLER, South Division Street and Boardwalk 410-289-3501; 3rd Street and Boardwalk 410-289-2599; 41st Street and Coastal Hwy. 410-524-9254; 70th Street and Coastal Hwy. 410524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu.

Dayton’s Fried Chicken available at South Division, 41st and 70th streets. Breakfast served daily at 3rd, 41st and 70th streets. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations.

■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining, indoor or outdoor seating. Irish fare and American cuisine. Appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Second Season & Daily Dinner Specials. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Dine In, Carry Out. Happy Hour, daily, noon to 6 pm.

■ FISHTALES BAR & GRILL, 21st Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-289-0990 / www.ocfishtales.com / $-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / FishTales is located in a premier outdoor beach location on the bay with the best sunsets. Come for the local fare. We offer lunch and dinner with happy hour food and drink specials. Kids play area too. So sit back and enjoy.

■ FLYING FISH CAFE & SUSHI BAR, The Village of Fenwick, 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0217 / www.flyingfishfenwick.com / $-$$ /V-MC-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Featuring the freshest and most innovative sushi, sashimi, and rolls plus creative and delicious small plates.

■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery.

■ THE GREENHOUSE CAFÉ, 1503 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City 443-664-5671 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / The Greenhouse offers huge fresh salads, fresh homemade soups, which some are vegetarian or vegan. The "original" and best "Green Juice" in Ocean City. Tofu and gluten free options as well. Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

■ GROTTO PIZZA, 125th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-12347 / www.grottopizza.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Grotto Pizza is a family casual dining restaurant that specializes in award winning pizza and hospitality. The full menu includes pizza, pasta, sandwiches, subs, appetizers, salads, beer, wine, cocktails and Grotto Gelato.

Takeout available.

■ GUIDOS BURRITOS, Boardwalk & First Street, Ocean City 410-289-1729 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining on the Boardwalk overlooking the beach. A full service Mexican restaurant featuring the freshest ingredients matched with authentic recipes, intoxicating aromas, and an upbeat atmosphere … one bite and you’re transported to Mexico City.

■ GUIDOS BURRITOS, 33rd Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524 3663 / $-$$ / V-MC-

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AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining. Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days and brunch on Sundays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Full service Mexican restaurant featuring the freshest ingredients matched with authentic recipes, intoxicating aromas, and an upbeat atmosphere … one bite and you’re transported to Mexico City.

■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Casual waterfront dining serving seafood, steaks, sandwiches, salads, wraps and pasta. Home of the “Original Orange Crush.” Entertainment Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

■ HARPOON HANNA’S RESTAURANT & BAR, Route 54 and the bay, Fenwick Island, Del. www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com / $$ / V-MCAE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual waterfront restaurant serving lunch, dinner. Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and all-you-can-eat Alaskan crab legs. Open year-round.

■ HEMINGWAY’S AT THE CORAL REEF, 17th Street, in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612 / www.ocmdhotels.com/hemingways / $$$ / V-MCAE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Elegant dining room, Floridian/islandstyle cuisine. Sea-food, tropical salsas, grilled steaks, pork chops, grilled pineapple, banana fritters, entree salads.

■ HIGGINS CRAB HOUSE, 31st Street, Ocean City, 410-289-2581; 128th Street, Ocean City, 410-259-2403 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs.

■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($20-45) / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Open tables / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving beach-inspired dishes in both our oceanfront restaurants, Horizons and Breakers Pub. All-day menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Deluxe Sunday breakfast buffet open year-round and AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet available most weekends.

■ JOHNNY’S PIZZA PUB, 56th Street, Ocean City 410-723-5600 / www.johnnyspizzapub.com / $ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Homemade pizzas, serving 18 different pizzas, variety of calzones, subs, burgers and sandwiches to choose from. Jumbo wings with 20 different sauces. Voted best sound system for live music. Carry out or delivery til 2 a.m.

■ JULES FINE DINING, 118th Street, Ocean City 410-524-3396 / www.ocjules.com / $$, $$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Local fare, global flair. Fresh seafood year-round, fresh local produce.

■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Lite fare to dinner entrees offering a variety of burgers, paninis, sandwiches and salads. The "veggies" menu features wrinkled green beans. Signature house libiations and signature entrees made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries. A family restaurant.

■ MACKY'S BAYSIDE BAR AND GRILL, 5311 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-723-5565 / www.mackys.com / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Macky’s is a rustic, open-air, waterfront, seafood restaurant and bar with a beautiful private white sandy beach. Open for lunch everyday at 11 a.m., happy hour from 3-6 p.m. and dinner until 10 p.m.

Lite fare until 1 a.m. Take out available.

■ MY THAI OC, 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2509918 / www.mythaioc.webs.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / Beer, wine / Authentic Thai food served 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also.

■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/ V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual, family friendly with upscale atmosphere.

Extensive menu from our famous baby back ribs, fresh seafood, black angus steaks.

■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969.

■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / NEW THIS YEAR! All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet Daily 8-11:30 a.m.

only $14.99 at the 21st Street location. Traditional dining, buffet and carry out. Early Bird Menu when seated before 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet. Voted OC’s Best Buffet. Featuring more than 100 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-toorder pasta, handmade crab cakes and so much more.

■ POPEYE’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN, Route 50, West Ocean City 443-664-2105 / $ / V-MC / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Family restaurant. Eat-in, carry out or drive-thru. Open seven days, year-round. Every Monday and Tuesday, two-piece chicken for 99 cents. Every Wednesday, free kids meal with purchase of combo.

■ RARE AND RYE, 106 32nd St., Ocean City 410213-7273 / https://www.rareandrye.com / V-MCAE-DIS / Full Bar/ Whiskey and Wine Bar. Farm to Table. Locally grown and prepared cuisine with an eclectic menu. Unique libations with robust selection of ryes, bourbons, whiskeys and specialty drinks. Authentic green space with industrial and rustic décor.

■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / OC’s favorite spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days a week in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials Monday through Friday 2-6 p.m.

■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

■ SHENANIGAN'S IRISH PUB & GRILLE, Fourth Street on the Boardwalk, Ocean City 410-2897181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Children's menu / Full Bar / Oceanfront dining. Enjoy real food, from tasty burgers and overstuffed sandwiches to delicious entrées, while enjoying the sights and sounds of the boardwalk.

Great live music by Dueling Pianos or brilliant local and regional Irish and rock bands tops off the perfect evening!

■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials.

■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials.

■ SUSHI CAFE, 13711 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City 443-373-2370 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Dine in, carry out. Open 7 days, noon to 10 p.m. Offering the freshest Sushi, nigiri, sashimi and rolls along with traditional kitchen entrées.

■ TOKYO SEAFOOD BUFFET, 131st Street, Ocean City 410-390-5939 / tokyoseafoodbuffetoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Beer and wine / OC’s largest seafood, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, raw sushi and sashimi, steamed and baked seafood along with classic Chinese entrees and many classic desserts and fruits.

Open 7 days a week.

■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / VMC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / Full Italian style restaurant with Italian style deli and pasticceria/bakery too. Just stop in for a look and a taste of some fresh prosciutto fresh loaves of Italian bread. Large circular bar with Happy Hour and check our Web site with our daily specials from our great menu including pasta, wood fired pizzas, delicious heros and catering.

■ VICTORIAN ROOM RESTAURANT, Dunes Manor Hotel, OCEANFRONT at 28th and Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-1100 / www.dunesmanor.com / $$ - $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations not required but recommended / Full Bar / Children’s menu / Open year round. Oceanfront dining atmosphere with local, farm to table/sea to table cuisine.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday, till 10 p.m.). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7 p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season.

■ WHISKERS PUB, 120th Street, OC Square, Ocean City 410-524-2609 / www.whiskerspub.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Certified Angus®burgers and casual fare. Call for hours.

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Calendar FRI, SEP. 15 Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, All Day Complete a piratethemed scavenger hunt in the library to earn a prize. All ages. 410-632-3495, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

PIRATE SCAVENGER HUNT

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. Bringing national entertainment and bands, stunt shows, bike builders, vendors, food and beverage to the Boardwalk, OC convention center and the Inlet. For the daily schedule, go to http://www.ocbikefest.com. Day passes cost $35 for adults and $15 for children 15 and younger. Day passes allow entry at the Inlet to all entertainment, stunts and vendors. Free motorcycle only parking is first come, first served. Weekend passes are $65 and include Thursday through Saturday. VIP passes cost $195 per day and include many extras. chase@ocbikefest.com, 262-642-7158

OC BIKEFEST

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Victoria Christie-Healy, club organizer, started her career as a knitting teacher in 2009 and has taught several hundred women (and some men) how to knit.

BALLYCASTLE KNITS

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join the group for a relaxing coloring session and coffee. 410-208-4014

COFFEE AND COLORING

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Ocean City, 401 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pick up clue lists from Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Look for a hidden red balloon at 11 participating businesses and take selfies with it. Email the selfies to aely@ripleys.com. Winner will be chosen by creativeness and fun and will be announced on Sept. 17. Winner receives a gift basket filled with merchandise from participating merchants. Brandon Ely, ely@ripleys.com, 410-289-5600, http://www.ripleys.com/oceancity

THE BIG RED BALLOON SCAVENGER HUNT

Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 1 p.m. Book of the month is “The Kightingale” by Kristin Hannah. Copies of books are available in advance at the library. 410641-0650

BERLIN BOOK OF THE MONTH

Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 2 p.m. Featuring Deborah Chapman Newell author of “Memories in a Daughter’s Heart.” 410-632-3495

AUTHOR TALK

American Legion Synepuxent Post #166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 2 p.m. This is the day when America is to take a moment to pause and remember those who are still unaccountable for in all wars and conflicts of the United States. The pub-

POW/MIA NATIONAL RECOGNITION SERVICE

lic is invited. Sarge Garlitz, firstsgt166@msn.com, 443-735-1942 Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 5 p.m. Star Charities is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a Thank You VIP Social Dinner. Cost is $10 and includes dinner and entertainment by the Backbay Strummers. The event is BYOB. Tickets: Anna Foultz, 410-641-7667 or Irmey Heinelke, 410-208-3754.

STAR CHARITIES THANK YOU DINNER

Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Ocean Pines Children’s Theater is holding auditions for the Broadway production of “Into The Woods Jr.” Interested young people, ages 8-18 years, need to be prepared with a 1-minute monologue (memorized). Those interested in a singing role, also come prepared with 16 measures of a song from a Broadway musical. Info: Paulette, 410-251-1402.

CASTING CALL

Eagle’s Landing Golf Course, 12367 Eagles Nest Road, West Ocean City, MD, 5:45 p.m.

Twilight Party begins at 5:45 p.m., shotgun start at 6:45 p.m. Two-player scramble, $50 per player, gross and net prizes, 4 club maximum (no drivers), walking only. 410-2137277, http://www.eagleslandinggolf.com

GLO GOLF TOURNAMENT

Columbus Hall (behind St. Luke’s Church), 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Held each Friday night. More than $1,000 in prizes each week and Big Jackpot could pay $1,000. Doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. 410-524-7994

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO

Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th Street, Ocean City, MD, 7 p.m. See “1984: Riding Into Hell,” a selection from the inaugural OC Film Festival. The film examines the year 1984, looking at the rock & roll scene, world news and politics, celebrities and pop culture and technology. Cost is $5 and benefits the Art League of Ocean City and 2018 OC Film Festival. http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org

$5 FILM NIGHT

Pocomoke library, 301 Market St., Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Featuring “The Burbs.” Light refreshments served. 410957-0878

FAMILY RETRO MOVIE NIGHT

Pocomoke Elks, 1944 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Prizes by Vera Bradley, Pandora, Coach, Swell, Alex & Ani, Longaberger and more. Tickets cost $20. Food and bake table available. To reserve a table, call or text Lisa, 410-726-1788. Proceeds will go to scholarships and the continued quest to build a science-oriented playground.

HILL FOUNDATION BINGO FUNDRAISER

SAT, SEP. 16 PIRATE SCAVENGER HUNT

Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, All Day Complete a piratethemed scavenger hunt in the library to earn a prize. All ages. 410-632-3495, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held every Saturday. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood and more. New vendors welcome. 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006

FARMERS MARKET

Shade Pavilion in North Beach parking lot of Assateague, 6633 Bayberry Drive, Berlin, MD, 8 to 9 a.m. Reduce stress, increase balance and flexibility to the sound of ambient waves. All levels welcome. Free but park entrance fees are in effect. All donations directly benefit Assateague Island National Seashore. Bring a beach towel.

YOGA ON THE BEACH

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For all ages. Supplies provided.

‘BACK TO SCHOOL’ MAKE & TAKE

Berlin Activities Depot, 10008 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, MD, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A grand opening inviting all members of the community to experience the new facility.

Special priced classes and activities along with discounts and freebies. Ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. 410-629-0878 or 410-629-1630

GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. Bringing national entertainment and bands, stunt shows, bike builders, vendors, food and beverage to the Boardwalk, OC convention center and the Inlet. For the daily schedule, go to http://www.ocbikefest.com. Day passes cost $35 for adults and $15 for children 15 and younger. Day passes allow entry at the Inlet to all entertainment, stunts and vendors. Free motorcycle only parking is first come, first served. Weekend passes are $65 and include Thursday through Saturday. VIP passes cost $195 per day and include many extras. chase@ocbikefest.com, 262-642-7158

OC BIKEFEST

Ocean Pines War Memorial, South Gate Pond, Ocean Pines, MD, 9 to 10 a.m. Family and pet friendly event. There is a short presentation by a doctor on a current health topic followed by a walk around the pond.

Ashley, agodwin@atlanticgeneral.org, 410641-9644

WALK WITH A DOC

Veterans Memorial Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This free event will feature fire trucks, dump trucks, tractors and more. Police officers, firefighters and truck drivers will be on hand to offer information. Food will be available for purchase. Denise Sawyer, dsawyer@oceanpines.org, 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006

ANNUAL BIG TRUCK DAY

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Hall, 18 Third

AUDITIONS FOR ‘OLIVER!’

St., Pocomoke City, MD, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Casting for 50-60 people including adults and children of all ages. Auditions for children will be held from 10 a.m. to noon and adults from 1-4 p.m. Audition requirements include a prepared song at least 32 measures, cold readings from script, a brief dance audition will be taught and English accent encouraged.

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10:30 a.m. Fold paper cranes for the Peace Crane Project, create a peace rock and tell what peace means to you. 410-524-1818

DAY OF PEACE

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Supplies available to make your own tie dye creation.

410-208-4014

TEEN TIME: TIE DYE!

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Ocean City, 401 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pick up clue lists from Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Look for a hidden red balloon at 11 participating businesses and take selfies with it. Email the selfies to aely@ripleys.com. Winner will be announced on Sept. 17. Winner receives a gift basket filled with merchandise from participating merchants. Brandon Ely, ely@ripleys.com, 410-289-5600, http://www.ripleys.com/oceancity

THE BIG RED BALLOON SCAVENGER HUNT

Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Hear a story, sing songs and make a craft. Register: 410-632-3495. Siblings, families and caretakers are all welcome. 410-632-3495

SENSORY STORY TIME

Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 2 p.m. Knights of Columbus offering the Blessing of the Bikes. 410524-7994

BLESSING OF THE BIKES

SUN, SEP. 17 Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, All Day Complete a piratethemed scavenger hunt in the library to earn a prize. All ages. 410-632-3495, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

PIRATE SCAVENGER HUNT

Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, West Ocean City, MD, 8:30 a.m. Outdoor worship on the front lawn. Each biker and bike will be blessed. Free breakfast and coffee. Love offering designated for Diakonia’s Veteran’s Affairs. bethany21811@gmail.com, 410641-2186

BLESSING OF THE BIKES

Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. Bringing national entertainment and bands, stunt shows, bike builders, vendors, food and beverage to the Boardwalk, OC convention

OC BIKEFEST

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CALENDAR center and the Inlet. For the daily schedule, go to http://www.ocbikefest.com. Day passes cost $35 for adults and $15 for children 15 and younger. Free motorcycle only parking is first come, first served. chase@ocbikefest.com, 262-642-7158

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MON, SEP. 18 Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill, MD, All Day Complete a piratethemed scavenger hunt in the library to earn a prize. All ages. 410-632-3495, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

PIRATE SCAVENGER HUNT

Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 9:30 a.m. Coffee served at 9:30 a.m., meeting begins at 10 a.m. Leila Burrell will discuss CASA and Candidate Allison Galbraith will talk about her campaign. All are welcome. 410-973-1021

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. Detective Tish Ottey, from the Ocean Pines Police, will give some tips about safety around the community as well as online. 410-208-4014

OCEAN PINES POLICE

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 1 to 4 p.m. Participants will acquire the basic skills needed to provide help after an emergency until help arrives. Pre-registration is recommended, 410-632-3080.

FREE ‘UNTIL HELP ARRIVES’ WORKSHOP

Historic St. Martin’s Church Museum, 11413 Old Worcester Highway, Showell, MD, 1 to 3 p.m. Visit Historic St. Martin’s Church Museum built in 1756, 20 years prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Complimentary parking and admission. 410-251-2849

ST. MARTIN’S CHURCH MUSEUM TOURS

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 2:30 to 4 p.m. This week’s selection is the novel Siddhartha by Herman Hesse. 410-208-4014

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION

Atlantic General Hospital, conference room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Berlin group No. 169. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. Edna Berkey, 410-251-2083

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The group meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-641-6876

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS

TUE, SEP. 19 Atlantic Hotel, 2 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. Help is greatly needed in the AGH Thrift Shop as well as the Emergency Department, the We-Care Program, Information/Registration, Concierge Services and

AGH VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT FAIR

the Retired Nurses Program. 410-6296859, http://www.atlanticgeneral.org/volunteer Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 10:30 a.m. For 2 to 5 year old children. 410641-0650

STORY TIME ‘OWLS’

Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 9715 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Support group for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. It meets the third Tuesday of each month. Open to the community. Info: Heather Cormack, 410-6414400, Ext. 6123 or Kenneth Lewis, 410-208-1701 or 410-430-4818

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road 410-208-4014, 1 to 4 p.m. The clinic is free and held every Tuesday through September. Master Gardeners will be available to help with gardening questions. Put plant damage samples in a plastic bag and label with your name and phone number. 410208-4014

ASK A MASTER GARDENER

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 1 p.m. In this two-part class, Sept. 19 and 26, learn to make crocheted rugs using strips of extra fabric from other projects. Take strips of 1.5” of scrap fabric and a size N crochet hook to class.

Register: 410-524-1818.

CROCHETED RUG MAKING

Berlin library, 220 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 2 p.m. Take your own coloring pages or use those provided. Colored pencils, gel pens and felt tips available, along with coffee and cookies. 410-641-0650

COLORING FOR CALMNESS

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4:30 p.m. All children of all abilities welcome. Featuring a calming story, along with playtime using sensory toys and activities. Get some calming techniques to use as home as well. 410-5241818

STORIES ‘LLAMA LLAMA RED PAJAMA’

Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and health lifestyle.

It meets weekly. jeanduck47@gmail.com

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

Pocomoke Elks Lodge 1624, 1944 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD, 7 p.m.

Doors open at 6 p.m., early bingo at 7 p.m. and regular games start at 7:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public. 410-957-3556

BINGO

City Hall, 301 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, MD, 7 p.m. A public hearing to gain community input and feedback on the Comprehensive Plan. Planning and Community Development Department, 410-289-8855, http://www.oceancitymd.gov

UPDATE TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

WED, SEP. 20 KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. Meets every Wednesday. Doors open at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410-641-7330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org

PINES/OCEAN CITY

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stop by the library to see the 3D printer in action.

Staff will be available to answer questions and take orders for 3D prints. 410-2084014

3D PRINTER DEMONSTRATION

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Maryland Dept. of Veterans Affairs representative, Michelle Licata, is available to offer outreach services to veterans and their families on the third Wednesday of each month.

410-713-3482

MARYLAND VA REPRESENTATIVE

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 10:30 a.m. Children, infant to 5 years old, learn new skills while playing with educational toys. 410-524-1818

PLAY TIME

Atlantic Health Center Conference Room, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 1 to 2 p.m. Women Supporting Women/AGH Support group for women and men who are battling breast cancer (current patients and survivors). Lunch is provided. RSVP: Women Supporting Women, 410-5487880

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

streets, 511 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, All Day Thousands of spectators travel to see master kite flyers from around the world showcase their aerial displays of art.

Kite-making workshops and kite battles.

Jay Knerr, 410-289-7855, http://www.kiteloft.com Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 9:45 a.m. Refreshments served at 9:45 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m. Candy Foreman and Cathie Rodefer will lead the group with instructions for making various bows from different types of ribbon at a cost of $3 per person. Sharon, 410-208-3032

PINE’EER CRAFT CLUB MEETING

Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot, Ocean City, MD, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission to Sunfest is free. Featuring arts and crafts, food, hayrides, kids activities and musical entertainment.

SUNFEST

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. The group meets every Thursday. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. 410-251-8163

COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT

Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 3 to 6 p.m. Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Info: Arlene, 302-436-9577; Kate, 410-524-0649; or Dianne, 302-5414642. http://www.BeachSingles.org

BEACH SINGLES

MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 2 p.m. Learn how to be calmer, more focused and less stressed. A 6session workshop combining information, discussion and practice. Learn how to be more “present” in everyday life. Held Sept.

20 through Oct. 25. 410-208-4014

CUBBY BARKS!

‘WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP THE FIRE DEPT. HELP US’

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

The Parks at Ocean Pines Clubhouse, 2 Arcadia Court, Ocean Pines, MD, 3 p.m. The Retired Nurses of Ocean Pines is opening their September program to the public. The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department will give a presentation which will include the Knox-Box system. Also included are other ways to help make our health outcome better.

Ocean City Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. A $5 donation per person to benefit local veterans. Elk members and their guests welcome. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 302-200-3262, http://delmarvahanddancing.com

DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB

Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard

by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. cliff0917@aol.com, 410-641-1700

OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING

THU, SEP. 21 Ocean City beach from Third to Sixth

SUNFEST KITE FESTIVAL

Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 3:30 p.m. Featuring Cubby and Winnie, two rescue dogs. Guest speaker and author Mary J. Boegner, will teach how to be a good pet owner, sing songs and read Cubby’s story. Best for children 4 years and older but all are welcome. 410-524-1818 Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 6 to 7 p.m. Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 monthly. Bett, 410202-9078 Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Educational showcase of rare, classic, groundbreaking and bizarre animation from every era around the world. Designed for an adult audience. 410-524-1818

ANIMATION AFTER HOURS

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

MAINTENANCE POSITION Apply in person

OCREM

5901 Coastal Hwy., Suite C, Ocean City, MD

NOW HIRING!!

Production Crew

for our WOC kitchen facility Starting at $10.50/hr.

Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

Now Hiring For ALL Positions

Starting At Above Minimum Wage!

106 32nd St., Ocean City

Supervisory positions open for people with experience.

Openings are for full, part time, seasonal or year round.

Call 410-289-5762 or come in to the hotel to fill out an application

SOUS CHEF

Joi o i n Te T e am Dunes e s ! Noow wH Hiri ri ng:

COOKS

DISHWASHER

HELP WANTED

Groundsman to help maintain Bali Hi RV Park. Seasonal. 40 hours a week. Call 410-3523140.

Chairside

Hotel & Suit tes

Please apply online aatt www w..rreeal a hossp pittal alittyyygr yggrroou up p.com

Work At The BEACH...

Work With The BEST!!

Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

Employment Opportunities:

Year Round, Full/Part Time: Banquet Servers, Server, Banquet Housestaff, Host/ Hostess, Bartender, Sous Chef, Banquet Cook, Room Attendant (Van will pick up in Salisbury), Line Cook, Washroom (Laundry), AM Lobby, Housekeeping Housestaff, Dishwasher, Reservation (Part Time), Warehouse Clerk, Laundry Attendant

Free employee meal and excellent benefits.

Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel Attn: Human Resources Dept.

10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 Phone: 410-524-3535 Fax: 410-723-9109 EOE M/F/D/V

Experienced Cleaner. Reliable w/own transportation, cleaning supplies, trustworthy & dependable. Call Donna 301-712-5224. Only serious inquiries apply.

DENTAL ASS’T. Experience Preferred Ocean View, DE Email Resume:

molarbiz@yahoo.com

Holiday Inn Oceanfront 6600 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 Now accepting applications for the following full-time, year-round positions: - Housekeeping - Maintenance - Front Desk Associate

We are looking for serviceoriented candidates that wish to excel in the hospitality industry. Please stop by the front desk to complete an application.

SERVERS

2 8th & Oceanfront -“For Shore ore … The Best Place to Work”

HELP WANTED

The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD

Full Time, Year Round • Reservations Supervisor • Common Area Supervisor Experience required for all FT/YR positions.

Year Round • Line Cook • Bellman • AM/PM Dishwasher • Banquet Houseman • Hostess • Convenience Store Clerk

Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com

is now hiring for the following positions:

LINE COOKS, SECURITY, MAINTENANCE DISTILLERY TOUR GUIDES, EXPERIENCED SERVERS, HOSTS & FOOD RUNNERS

For more details or to apply, please go online to www.seacrets.com

Commercial Fishing Harbor, West Ocean City

NOW HIRING!!

Year-round, full time Line Cook and year-round Dishwasher.

Experience necessary.

For more details or to send resume contact: info@ocmarlinclub.com.

Only serious applicants need apply.

No calls or walk-ins.

Full-Time Maintenance Position

Worcester Preparatory School is seeking a full-time 12-month maintenance employee.

Applicant must have experience in the maintenance, care, and cleaning of a large building and be able to perform minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs. Experience in the operation of small tools is required.

Candidate must be able to crawl, stoop, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and dexterity to perform all required tasks indoors or outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.

CJIS Background Screening required.

Heather Parsons Director of Human Resources 410-641-3575 ext. 146

Classifieds 410-723-6397

Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 9715 Healthway Dr., Berlin, MD 21811

ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT

Full Time days with every other weekend Apply in person or send resume to Douglas.McKinnon@FundLtc.com Equal Opportunity Employer ~ M/F/H/V Drug-free Smoke-free work environment

HELP WANTED

Now Hiring FT/PT Waitstaff & Kitchen Help.

Apply in person at Pho char, 11805 P. Coastal Highway or call 410-390-7818.

STYLISTS AND NAIL TECHNICIANS needed at Salon by the Bay in WOC. Call Terry at 410-507-8390.

Kings Arms Motel. Hiring all positions. Call 410-289-6257 or apply in person at 2403 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City.

Comfort Suites, 12718 Ocean Gateway (Rte. 50), Ocean City, MD (WOC). Now Hiring YR Room Attendant and YR Houseman. Apply in person.

YEAR ROUND ASSISTANT FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER

For possible salaried position with benefits.

For more details or to apply, please go to www.seacrets.com

Are you ready for a change???

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Northside is hiring Year-round Houseman Only team players need to apply.

Stop by Tues.-Sat at 126th St. Classified Deadline is Monday @ 5pm

COMFORT INN GOLD COAST MAINTENANCE

We are seeking a full time, year round maintenance person. Candidate must be flexible and able to work any shift. Ideal candidate should have extensive experience in hotel or condo maintenance.

Please apply in person at the Comfort Inn Gold Coast at 112th Street, Ocean City.

No phone calls please.

HELP WANTED

North Ocean City hair salon seeking licensed Maryland stylist. New management upand-coming salon. Please send resume to joeyocby4@gmail.com.

Executive Asst. for WOC Real Estate company. The successful candidate will be professional in appearance with excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, organization, marketing and computer skills.

Social media and real estate experience a plus. Full time position with some weekends required. Send resume and salary requirements to kclark@monogrambuilders.com or Fax to 410-213-1712.

Alex’s Italian Restaurant Experienced Cook, Dishwasher, Server & Bus Boy; Year-Round.

Apply in person.

Rt. 50, West OC.

RENTALS RENTALS

3BR, 2.5BA, YR OP. Three season-porch, open decks, fireplace, oversized garage.

No smoking/pets. $1395/ month + utilities & sec. deposit. Good credit. 301-5096515

RAMBLER MOTEL 9942 Elm Street, WOC (Behind Starbucks) Sleeps 4, $250 per week Manager onsite 410-213-1764

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Single Family Homes Starting at $1100 Apartments Starting at $750 Townhouses Starting at $1200 CALL US TODAY! 410-208-9200

Now you can order your classifieds online

Open 7 Days A Week for property viewing in: * Berlin * Ocean City * * Ocean Pines * * Snow Hill *

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RENTALS

Apartment For Rent. YearRound. Mid-town Ocean City.

Oceanside and view. 4BR, 1BA. Small kitchen. $1550/ month. All utilities, electric & water incl. No pets. 443-8802486.

1 Bedroom Condo For Rent.

No pets, no smokers. Sept.

15-May 15. $650 per month plus utilities. Please contact us at 410-250-2262.

4 bedrooms 2.5 bath house for rent in WOC, Oyster Harbor community. Two minutes from OCES school. $1800.

Call 410-430-0637.

Winter Rental. Robin Drive (28th St. bayside) 2BR. 2nd floor furnished. Sept. through March. $700/monthly plus security. 410-430-5316.

WINTER RENTAL Offering a “7 month” Winter Rental till April 1st at BlueTurtleApartments.com at 57th St., Oceanside.

Available now. 2BR-1BA, Fully-furn., all utilities included. No pets, no smoking inside, 2 max per apt. Adults only. Must have job. Rent is $725 a month. Sec dep is $500. Please leave message w/name, cell #, where you work, your current situation & so forth. 410-422-4780

OC Winter Rental - 1 Bedroom Efficiency Apt. Fully furnished. $795/mo. Utilities & cable included. 443-5062738 Winter Rental - North OC Waterfront, 2BR/2BA, decorator-furnished home with dock. W/D, DW. No smoking/pets. $725/mo. plus utilities.

Avail 10/1.

Call 703-860-2711.

Year Round Rentals available in West Ocean City.

2 bedroom, 1 bath.

Call 1-877-289-1616 for more information.

ROOM FOR RENT

Winter Rental Available Now. 1 room for rent in a 3BR, 1BA. No kids, cigs, pets. $650/month.

Call 954-816-9669.

ROOMMATES ROOMMATES

Mature Roommate Wanted to share Townhouse in North OC. Year-round. Everything included. $600/ month. Call 410-603-5110.

Female Roommates Wanted.

YR/Seasonal OP House. 3 rooms available. 2 w/shared bath $650 each. 1 w/private suite $650. Utilities included.

Just move in. Pets ok/No smoking. Employed females only. 410-208-3570.

REAL ESTATE

FSBO - Glen Riddle Lot

#136 Maid at Arms Lane Wooded & golf course view Details @ Zillow.com ID# 2102140338 $91,600 OBO Call: 410-707-9300

Ocean City Condo

BY OWNER

Best Bidder Sale 3BR/2BA, 1821 sq. ft., Fully Furn., New Carpet, FP, Xlg. Kitchen. Move-in Ready, Bay Views.

Instant Equity Opportunity

Bids Start at… $199,500 Open House – Inspection 10:00-6:00 Sat. & Sun., Sept. 23rd & 24th Home Sold Sunday Night, Sept. 24th to HIGHEST & BEST BIDDER

Owner Direct: 410-390-5256

MyOceanCityCondo.com

Year-round Rental. 144th St., oceanside. 2BR/2BA, unfurnished Condo. 1/2 block to the beach. $1,000/month through May 15. 302-4480272 Winter Rentals Available on St. Louis Avenue, right before 1st Street, Ocean City. Call 301-331-2209.

SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

Bayfront 1.9 Acre Parcel.

South Point. $475,000.

Owner financing available.

Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

Adorable 2BR/1BA home.

Move-in ready.

Berlin. $148,500. Call Howard Martin Realty 410-3525555.

COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL

2 Office/Retail Spaces & 3 Warehouse Units available in West Ocean City. Call 443497-4200.

For Rent. 770 square foot Unit at Trader Lee’s Village, corner of 611 and Route 50.

Call Bob Jester, 410-4304480.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1500 sq. ft. Office Space with offices and meeting room. Handicap ramp. $1025/month util incl.

900 sq ft Office Space $700/month util incl 600 sq ft office space $400/month util incl 225 sq. ft. Office space, $275/month. util incl 775 sq ft office space $750/month util incl Two 120 sq. ft. Storage Sheds, each $95/month Call 410-726-5471 or 410-641-4300

Advertise in MDDC For only $495 Call 410-723-6397 for more information

SERVICES SERVICES

Bishopville Movers Inc. Fast, reliable service.

410-352-5555

BUDGET MOVERS 443-664-5797

LOCAL & EAST COAST MOVING Labor - Packing Service ~ Piano Movers - Full Service www.facebook.com/OCBudgetMovers

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

AUCTIONS

DONATIONS DONATIONS

The contents of mini storage units will be sold at public auction. Units to be auctioned; B18-B19-B47 -B83-B88-B89-S26-S117S203-S315-S764-S776O29-O115-O164-O7-O69O79-O114. Units are being sold due to non-payment of rent. Common items in units are, household items, furniture, tools, fishing equipment, paintings, antique and vintage items.

Date: SATURDAY, September 23rd, 2017 Time: 9AM #1 Starts at Berlin Mini Storage: Route 346 #2 Continues at OC Mini Storage: Route 50 #3 Finishes at OC Mini Storage: Route 611 Terms: CASH ONLY! Auctioneer: Tom Janasek

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

PUT COLOR IN YOUR CLASSIFIEDS! CALL 410-723-6397

FURNITURE

JUMPIN’ JACK FLASH

FURNITURE WAREHOUSE -- NEW AND USED Pick-Up & Delivery Available

410-250-7000

146th Street, Ocean City CLASSIFIEDS CALL 410-723-6397

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Close to Beaches, Gated, Olympic pool. New Homes from low $100’s. No HOA Fees. Brochures Available 1-866-629-0770 or www.coolbranch.com.

AUTOMOBILE DONATIONS DONATE AUTOS, TRUCKS, RV'S. LUTHERAN MISSION SOCIETY. Your donation helps local families with food, clothing, shelter, counseling.

Tax deductible. MVA License #W1044. 410-636-0123 or www.LutheranMissionSociety.org EDUCATION/CAREER TRAINING AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING – Get FAA certification to fix planes. Financial Aid if qualified. Approved for military benefits.Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-823-6729

BUSINESS SERVICES Place a business card ad in the Regional Small Display 2x2/2x4 Advertising Network – Let MDDC help you grow your business! Call TODAY at 410-212-0616 to increase your customer base and get results.

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PUBLIC NOTICES McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, MD 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 8939 IRONSHIRE STATION RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from William Thomas Marshall, dated February 16, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5209, folio 117 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 AT 2:00 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property is improved by a dwelling.

The property will be sold in an “as is” condition and subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances and agreements of record affecting the subject property, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the form of cashier’s or certified check, or in such other form as the Substitute Trustees may determine, at their sole discretion, for $17,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the deposit requirement is waived. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid within fifteen (15) days of the final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5% per annum from date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees, if the property is purchased by an entity other than the noteholder and/or servicer. If payment of the balance does not occur within fifteen days of ratification, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser.

There will be no abatement of interest due from the purchaser in the event settlement is delayed for any reason. Taxes, ground rent, water rent, and all other public charges and assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or

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metropolitan district charges, and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to the date of sale, and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the ground rent escrow, if required. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes, and all settlement charges shall be borne by the purchaser. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit to the purchaser.

Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustees. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #16-602731).

Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-9/7/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES' SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 12639 WHISPER TRACE DR. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated March 19, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5225, Folio 434 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, with an original principal balance of $660,000.00 and a current interest rate of 3.028%, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester 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 $44,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the pur-

chaser 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 from the purchaser in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of sale, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Taxes due for prior years including costs of any tax sale are payable by the purchaser. Purchaser is responsible for any recapture of homestead tax credit. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale to be paid by the purchaser.

All costs of deed recordation including but not limited to all transfer, recordation, agricultural or other taxes or charges assessed by any governmental entity as a condition to recordation, are payable by purchaser, whether or not purchaser is a Maryland First Time Home Buyer.

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 post-sale 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. If Sub. Trustees are unable to convey either insurable or marketable title, 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 the return of the deposit without interest.(Matter No. 3109832) 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 OCD-8/17/3t _________________________________

Christopher Woodley, Esq. Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP 3509 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842 410-289-3553 OCEAN PINES ASSOCIATION, INC. Substitute Trustees Plaintiff v.

JEAN FINSTAD, JR. ET AL. Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C160781

NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, this 21st day of August, 2017 by the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF WORCESTER, Maryland, and by the authority thereof, that the sale made by Christopher T. Woodley, Trustee of the real property designated as 61 Boston Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, and reported in the above entitled cause, will finally be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 25th day of September, 2017; provided, a copy of this Order be inserted in a newspaper of general circulation published in Worcester County, Maryland, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 18th day of September, 2017.

The report states the amount of amount of the Assignee’s Sale to be $30,100.00.

Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-8/31/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 301-490-3361 Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs.

Candace Widgeon Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. C23CV17000101

NOTICE ORDERED, this 24th day of August, 2017 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 721 142nd Street, Unit 111, Ocean City, Maryland 21842 mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Laura H.G. O’Sullivan, et. al, Substitute Trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 25th day of September, 2017 next, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in some newspaper published in said County once in each of three successive weeks before the 18th day of September, 2017, next.

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PUBLIC NOTICES The report states the amount of sale to be $144,378.96 Susan R. Braniecki CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-8/31/3t _________________________________ WILLIAM T. SMITH III ESQ ONE PLAZA EAST STE. 102 EAST MAIN STREET SALISBURY, MD 21801

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17078 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF C. COLEMAN BUNTING AKA: CHESTER COLEMAN BUNTING Notice is given that Chester Coleman Bunting Jr., 32996 Lighthouse Road, Selbyville, DE 19975 and Elaine Gordy, 1603 Lavale Court, Salisbury, MD 21804, were on August 30, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of C. Coleman Bunting who died on June 25, 2017, 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 28th day of February, 2018.

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.

Chester Coleman Bunting Jr. Elaine Gordy Personal Representatives True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest

Date of publication: September 07, 2017 OCD-9/7/3t _________________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 17076 Notice is given that the Orphans’ Court of York County, PA appointed Jennifer Grant, 418 Channell Road, New Park, PA 17352 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Berry Lewis Grant who died on February 26, 2017 domiciled in Pennsylvania, America.

The Maryland resident agent for service of process is Lora Clawson whose address is 2402 Hemlock Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21214.

At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: Worcester.

All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, 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 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.

Jennifer Grant Foreign Personal Representative Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: September 07, 2017 OCD-9/7/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17064 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BARBARA M. DEWAR Notice is given that William D. Dewar, 312 S. Bay Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on August 31, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Barbara M. Dewar who died on August 6, 2017, 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 28th day of Febru-

ary, 2018.

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.

William D. Dewar Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: September 07, 2017 OCD-9/7/3t _________________________________

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 17-9 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 17-9 (Zoning - Commercial Non-Agricultural Functions in Agricultural Structures and Lands in the E-1 Estate District) was introduced by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Church, Elder, Lockfaw, Mitrecic and Purnell on August 15, 2017.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § ZS 1-203(c)(21). (Renumbers the current subsection 21 to subsection 22 and adds this new subsection to permit on a farm, by special exception in the E-1 Estate District, the accessory use of a principal agricultural structure or use of land for the commercial hosting of non-agricultural functions and events including, but not limited to, wedding receptions, family reunions, birthday and anniversary celebrations, and other similar events; such uses must be clearly accessory and subordinate to the principal agricultural structure or use of the property; requires that the structure for such use shall comply with all building, fire, health, zoning, and environmental code requirements which apply to such structures that are not located on a farm; establishes minimum lot requirements for such structures and uses including a minimum lot area of twenty-five acres, lot width of at least two hundred feet, and front, side and rear yard setbacks of at

least one hundred feet; and subject to the provisions of Section ZS 1-325 - Site plan review; establishes a minimum separation distance of five hundred feet between the commercial event and any residential structure on an adjacent property or public road; and requires that any amplified music associated with the event must end by 11:00 PM) A Public Hearing will be held on Bill 17-9 at the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Room 1101 - Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.

This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center and is available on the County Website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/commissioners/legsltn.aspx .

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-8/31/2t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of One (1) Skid Steer Loader Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of one (1) Skid Steer Loader for the Recycling Division of Public Works. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, obtained online obtained online under the "Bids" dropdown menu in the lower right hand side of the home page at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, September 25, 2017 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Bid for Skid Steer Loader" in the lower lefthand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries

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PUBLIC NOTICES shall be directed to Mike Mitchell, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 410632-3177.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Purchase of New Vehicles Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of twenty-two (22) new vehicles for use by the Worcester County Department of Public Works, Fire Marshal, Human Resources, Jail, Mosquito Control and Sheriff’s Office. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, or may be obtained online obtained online under the "Bids" drop-down menu in the lower right hand side of the home page at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners' Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Monday, September 25, 2017 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Vehicle Bid" in the lower left-hand corner.

After opening, bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to William Powell, Fleet Management Superintendent, at 410-6329300, ext. 2320 or 410-632-5675.

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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland

on: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2017 at 7:00 pm The Planning and Zoning Commission, acting in a fact-finding and hearing examining capacity for the Mayor and Council of the Town of Ocean City, has hereby scheduled a public hearing to consider refinements to Chapter 30, Enviornment Article VII, Altantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Program as a result of a 6-year comprehensive review. The proposed executive summary of refinements to the ordinance may be reveiwed on the website - www.oceancitymd.gov.

APPLICANT: GAIL BLAZER, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER, TOWN OF OCEAN CITY - (FILE #17-14100002) No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing.

Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairman announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates.

For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM E. ESHAM, III, ATTORNEY OCD-9/14/2t _________________________________ REGAN J.R. SMITH ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON LLP 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY, PO BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 17088 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF DANIEL TRIMPER IV Notice is given that Janet H. Trimper, 10435 Inlet Road, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on September 11, 2017 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Daniel Trimper IV, who died on August 20, 2017, with a will.

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

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 11th day of March, 2018.

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 ear-

lier 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.

Janet H. Trimper Personal Representative True Test Copy Charlotte K. Cathell Register of Wills Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: September 14, 2017 OCD-9/14/3t _________________________________ ALOSTON PURNELL 246 Villanova Avenue Pemberton, NJ 08068 Plaintiff v.

ESTATE OF AGNES MARIE MURRAY Jamiliah Marshall, Personal Representative 507 Emory Court, Apt. 202 Salisbury, MD 21804 and WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Maureen L. Howarth, County Attorney Government Center, Room 1103 One West Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863 and UNKNOWN OWNER OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS Item No. 156, Account No. 01022792, Property Description Improvements IMPS 100' X 75' SOUTH SIDE BANK X 4TH STS POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 0500/0601, Assessed to Harvey E. Murray and Agnes Marie Murray, The Unknown Owner's Heirs, Devisees, and Personal Representa-

tives and Their or Any of Their Heirs, Devisees, Executors, Administrators, Grantees, Assigns, or Successors in Right, Title and Interest and ALL PERSONS THAT HAVE OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS Item No. 156, Account No. 01022792, Property Description Improvements IMPS 100' X 75' SOUTH SIDE BANK X 4TH STS POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 0500/0601, Assessed to Harvey E. Murray and Agnes Marie Murray Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-17-000282

ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following property described below and located in Worcester County, sold by the Collector of Taxes for the County of Worcester and the State of Maryland to the plaintiff in this proceeding: Item No. 156, Account No. 01022792, Property Description Improvements IMPS 100' X 75' SOUTH SIDE BANK X 4TH STS POCOMOKE, Deed Reference: 0500/0601, Assessed to Harvey E. Murray and Agnes Marie Murray, having an address of 400 Bank Street, Pocomoke, MD 21851.

The Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid.

It is thereupon this 09/05/2017 by the Circuit Court for Worcester, County, ORDERED, That notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this order in some newspaper having a general circulation in Worcester County once a week for 3 successive weeks, warning all persons interested in the property to appear in this Court by the 5th day of November, 2017, and redeem the property described above and answer the Complaint or thereafter a final judgment will be entered foreclosing all rights of redemption in the property, and vesting in the plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.

Thomas C. Groton III Judge, Ciruit Court for Worcester County OCD-9/14/3t _________________________________

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Commentary

Strategy session getting too busy

The scale is obviously different, but the principle is the same, as Ocean City officials, like Congress, seem intent on postponing difficult discussions until they run out of room on the calendar.

The two-day strategic planning session scheduled at the end of the month is where these issues have been shunted, even though some of them have more to do with council members’ conflicting viewpoints than they do with anything else.

One case in point would be Atlantic General Hospital’s request for a $200,000 contribution from the city. This requires only a “yes,” “no,” or something-in-between answer.

Looking for a strategic justification for a decision indicates that officials have forgotten, overlooked or simply never knew that the hospital exists because of Ocean City.

The resort’s huge visitor population and the financial and political horsepower of its business community were driving factors in the hospital’s creation.

Also not necessarily about strategy is the scheduled discussion of a possible funding policy for county-based nonprofit organizations that receive money from both Ocean City and the county.

Assuming area charities aren’t rolling in money, the city should contribute what it can afford to the nonprofits that offer the most benefit to Ocean City, directly or indirectly, without regard for the county’s actions.

Calling this a fairness issue between the city and county government might be the strategy, but it won’t make anyone feel better about being denied.

Moreover, any difference in spending achieved through this approach wouldn’t be enough to cause taxpayers to go dancing in the streets.

As for other matters such as relocating tennis courts, whether to finance an expansion of the Life-Saving Station Museum, and whether to build or renovate the 74th Street fire station — time was these things would have been settled on the floor in work sessions.

Other matters on this session’s agenda will demand some serious thought and planning — police officer retention, pension management, Baltimore Avenue right-of-way — here’s hoping there’s time left to do that.

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Letters to the editor Position clarification

Editor, Ocean City’s economy depends heavily on summer tourism and seasonal workers. I have always supported efforts to ensure Maryland’s businesses can find the employees they need to succeed.

A recent story misstated my position on the J-1 visa program, which allows foreign students to come to America temporarily to work and experience our culture. Since the inability to find American summertime workers has been an ongoing challenge for small businesses in Ocean City, I have consistently supported the J1 visa program.

One of the other federal temporary worker visa programs, the H-2B program (which supplies seasonal workers to the seafood processing and tourism industries on the Eastern Shore), already requires businesses to seek American citizens to fill job openings before seeking visa workers.

If the Trump Administration decides to implement a similar requirement for the J-1 visa program, that requirement could be workable, and I would work to reduce the burden on Ocean

City’s small businesses as much as possible in fulfilling that requirement.

I am proud of our local businesses and will continue to do everything in my power to support them and our economy. That’s why I’m so pleased that our president is also pursuing real tax reform that will help small businesses and middle-class workers.

Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (R-1st)

Generous support

Editor, I want to thank the Ocean City Community for the generous outpouring of love, given to the family and friends of Veronika Badurova. On Aug. 30, Veronika was riding her bike and was struck by a car, which ended up taking her life.

As the pastor of Ocean City Baptist Church, we take great responsibility on ministering to the J-1 students who come to Ocean City every summer. We believe as we minister to these students we are helping local businesses run their business more effectively.

We believe we help the city attract more visitors, as they are happier and more hospitable to summer visitors.

But most importantly we believe that we are obeying the commands of Jesus to love our neighbor and to share the Gospel with the World.

Every summer we pray for safety and that tragedy never comes to this city. But we also know that Jesus taught us that this world is not perfect and therefore trials and tragedy will come. During these tragedies, we strive to help those who are suffering.

On Thursday, Sept. 8 we hosted a dinner for many of the students affected by this tragedy. Several local restaurants including Mug and Mallet, Paul Revere Smorgasboard, The Alibi Room, Clucking Crab, and Pickles Pub donated a full meal to these students. Many of these students told me they had never experienced something so generous. They couldn’t believe that people cared as much as they did.

We also collected an offering to be used for Veronika’s family. We did this only to help the family with travel expenses. We soon found out that there was a need for extra income to be used for funeral arrangements. Many in the community reached out and gave.

The chamber of commerce as well as the Harrison Group Continued on Page 78

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To the east, pedestrians accumulated on the corner by the La Quinta Inn. The countdown had expired on the walk/don’t walk signal eight lanes away on the highway’s bayside, and now these vacationers, workers and other morning walkers bunched up by the light pole to watch the signals tick through another long cycle.

The drivers on this cool, post Labor Day, morning appeared to be in no hurry to get wherever they were going. The muffled sounds of a radio turned low floated in and out of open car windows, while perhaps 40 tons of steel, aluminum, iron and rubber sat quietly disengaged and waiting for instruction.

The arrow on the turn-lane signal flashed green and cars began to move, flowing into right-angle highway crossings and U-turns, while those various modes of transport that were still locked into position in the six north-south lanes began to creep almost imperceptibly forward.

In the pickup truck at the front of the middle lane facing north, anticipation caused the driver to press the gas pedal lightly, while keeping his foot solidly on the brake. The RPMs rose and then fell back to idle until the signal changed and he released the brake.

The engine, at 400-plus pounds of iron and aluminum, awoke with renewed purpose and pulled the truck into the center of the intersection.

Suddenly, movement appeared on the farthest edge of the driver’s peripheral vision. In no more than a second, a collage of clipped realiza-

tions and questions flashed through his mind: What is that? Is it coming toward me? It’s a guy on a bike. He’s pedaling hard. He’s going to cut across in front of me. I’m going to hit him. What’s behind me, what’s to the left, what’s to the right? Brakes! I’m going to hit him, I-am-going-to-hithim …

“Oh my God!” the woman on the La Quinta corner screamed.

The driver of a Town of Ocean City shuttle in the next lane over yelled out his window: “You stupid kid!

You’re going to get yourself killed!”

The cyclist, a short-haired male of maybe 22, looked straight into the window of the oncoming truck. He panicked — eyes wide, mouth gaped into a big “O” like “The Scream” painting. He tried to swerve and stop simultaneously; the front wheel of his light-frame bike jerked inward. He and the driver braced for impact.

Both the bike and truck stopped abruptly. Every loose item in the truck flew forward violently, clattering up against the glove box before being seized by gravity and brought to the floor in a series of thumps.

An inch of space, maybe less, separated the two vehicles. The kid looked down, breathed deeply, remounted his bike and sped away, presumably east — the wrong way — up 33rd Street.

Shaken, the driver proceeded slowly up the highway. What was that kid thinking? Why did he think he could succeed? Did he believe motorists would give way to him regardless of the rules of the road?

A couple of days later, as the driver approached that same intersection, he could still see the kid’s face contorted in terror and surprise.

I wonder, he thought as he tapped his brakes for no apparent reason, if that kid will try to run this stoplight today? If he does, will I see him coming?

Does he know how lucky he is?

Does he care?

Letters to the editor Continued from Page 77 reached out and helped the family with lodging. Veronika’s employer, Premier Pools, helped with plane tickets and then many others gave.

After counting what came in on-line and in Sunday’s offering, the community gave $5,344.

We will be sending this money to

her family who has already gone home. In addition, the family asked us to thank the many who gave to help them during this difficult time.

We also ask that you continue to pray for the many friends and family as they grieve.

Sean Davis Pastor, Ocean City Baptist Church

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