Delmarva Irish-American Club
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2019 • NOON • 57TH STREET TO 45TH STREET 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 45th Street Village: Irish Festival Live Music By Kevin O’Brennan And The Shoreline Band Fun, Food, Frolic And Spirits In Support Of Local Charities And Scholarships
Welcome
Welcome to the 2019 St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival! The event is sponsored by the Delmarva Irish-American Club and is presented as a family affair for all to enjoy. The DIAC was founded in 1980, and its first membership drive resulted in 75 members. Today, we have close to 300 members. Over the years, the club – a 501(c)(3) social organization – has donated more than $500,000 from the proceeds of the annual parade and festival. These donations go to scholarships for local high school students and to other local charities and organizations. The early parades were very small affairs. The club had few members, and perhaps because of our Irish zeal, we insisted on holding the parade on the true St. Patrick’s Day, regardless of where in the week it fell. So naturally, if it fell on a Tuesday in March in the mid-1980s, participants and attendees were not large in numbers, but they were dedicated. After the second year, Buck Mann and Rick Meehan took over the parade, and it immediately began its steady growth to the very popular event it is today. Buck convinced the club to have the parade on a Saturday and arranged with Rick’s help to secure the 45th Street Village parking lot for an Irish festival. Soon, Irish music and Irish dancers were entertaining thousands of parade viewers who would follow the end of the parade into the parking lot. Beverage and food sales were a logical addition, and the club had found a way to defray parade expenses and even raise money for its charitable endeavors. All these years later, it is still Buck who starts the parade promptly at noon, and it is Rick who organizes the 45th Street Village parking lot and oversees all the entertainment and fund-raising events. In addition, more than 100 volunteers work some aspect of the parade. The event now is one of the highlights of Ocean City’s shoulder season and is the unofficial start of summer for the town. Thousands of people come for the parade, choosing this weekend to visit their vacation homes or book a hotel room for a fun-filled beach weekend. The parade is a sea of green, alive with bagpipes, school bands, civic organizations and, of course, the colorful and creative floats. This year’s parade will be the biggest ever, with record numbers of entries and spectators expected. Seeing parade participants and visitors alike dressed in their finest green can’t help but make you smile. They are certainly making an Ocean City memory that will last a lifetime. Our deepest thanks to the Town of Ocean City, The Dispatch for handling the program from start to finish, our program advertisers, volunteers and benefactors who help make this parade possible. And a special thankyou to the owners and merchants of the 45th Street Shopping Center for their continuing support. We wish everyone the generous blessings of St. Patrick!
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Grand Marshals Frances and Michael Patrick Kelly have owned property in Ocean City since 1994. After spending many summer vacations with their families in Ocean City while growing up, it became clear to them that they would one day make it their permanent home. They made that dream a reality when they officially became residents of Ocean City in 2003. Fran and Michael have been living in the Caine Woods neighborhood ever since and have never regretted their decision.
Fran is the daughter of Angela (nee Connelly) and Daniel Schaech. She is one of eight children and grew up in Woodlawn, Md. Fran joined the workforce after graduating high school and began working for C&P Telephone Company. During her career, the phone company underwent several name changes. She retired after almost 29 years of service from the company now known as Verizon. Once retired, she took on a role of caregiver for her aging parents until their passing. Fran is a member of the Delmarva Irish-American Club, where she heads the Membership Committee. In addition, she is an appointed member of the Ethics Commission for the Town of Ocean City. Fran is also an active member of St. Luke Catholic Church where she enjoys volunteering and community fellowship. She is very passionate about raising money to find a cure to end Alzheimer’s.
Michael Patrick Kelly is a product of the Kellys and the Fran and Michael Patrick Kelly Murphys, and is a true, 100-percent Irishman. He is a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph High School in Baltimore, Md. Not much for the classroom, he started his career in the construction field more than 38 years ago. In 2003, Michael started his own company, OC Local Construction Services, and loves working with property owners in Ocean City. He is a member of the Delmarva Irish-American Club and an active member of St. Luke Catholic Church. Michael enjoys spending time with his parents, Francis and Dolores Kelly, 89 years old, who still live in the family home where he grew up as a child in Woodlawn, Md.
Fran and Michael love to travel. However, they don’t have to go far to sit on a beautiful beach; they have one right in their own back yard. They enjoy watching the Baltimore Orioles and Maryland Terps and are Ravens season ticket-holders.
Family is a huge part of their lives. Their daughter, Danielle, lives in Lutherville, Md. Daughter Kimberly, her husband, Mike, and their two daughters live in Perry Hall, Md. Daughter Tara lives in Nottingham, Md. Their grandchildren, Madisyn and Morgan, spend at least four weeks every summer in Ocean City with them. Every day is an adventure, and they love it.
“We love the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It has been a family tradition for many years. We march together and carry the American and Irish flags proudly. We are humbled and honored to be the 2019 grand marshals,” Fran said. 4
Past Grand Marshals 2018 John Staley
1998 Betty & John Cummings
2016 Kathleen & Mike Higgins
1996 Carol & Dennis Roarty
2017 Nancy & Bob McCarthy
2015 Kathleen & Mike Higgins (parade rained out) 2014 The Donovan Family
1997 Elaine & Stanton Buddenbohn 1995 Pat & John Staley 1994 Buck Mann
1993 Betty & Bill McCarthy
2012 Kathy & Harry James
1992 Jackie & Mike Munley, Fr. Leonard Blakely
2010 Buck Mann
1990 Carlyn McMullen, Dot Healey
2013 Molly & John O’Brien 2011 Maureen & Terry Pinnix 2009 Susan & Pete Copenhaver 2008 Liz & Dennis Dare
1991 Cathy & Bill Goetz
1989 Fr. Richard Gardiner, Margueritte Roarty 1988 Del. Mark Pilchard
2007 Bill Ferguson
2006 Barbara Schmitt
2005 Margaret & Tom Krach
1987 Noel O’Connor, Frances Houlihan, Peter Houlihan
2003 Tom Hannon
1986 Bill Burke, Pat McMurrough, Bridie Seabrease, Maureen Scanlon
2001 Dubby & Jim Eby
1985 Mayor W. Donald Schaefer
2004 Lorraine & Jack Taylor 2002 Val & Bernie Spangler 2000 Rick Meehan
1999 Lil & Buck Kahler
1984 May & Ed McLarney
WRDE BRoaDcast anD RE-BRoaDcast
For the fourth year in a row, WRDE will broadcast the Delmarva Irish-American Club’s St. Patrick's Parade live from Ocean City. Join hosts Matt Pencek, Madeleine Overturf and Dean Langrall for all the fun starting at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 16. Once again, we’ll have the WRDE Irish Eye in the Sky bringing you brilliant pictures of the parade from above and cameras covering all the floats, bands and maybe a leprechaun or two. Watch a rebroadcast of the parade Sunday, March 17, on My Cozi TV. WRDE is Delmarva’s NBC station on Comcast and Mediacom 9/809, Dish Network and Direct TV 31 and over the air on 31.1. Find My Cozi TV on Comcast 204, Mediacom 99 and over the air at 31.2. 5
2018-2019 Scholarship Recipients Jessica Mae Bennett, Berlin, Md. • Montajhab Imon Bowen, Berlin, Md.
Maggie Lee Bunting, Ocean City, Md. • Spencer Cruise Carbaugh, Berlin, Md. Trent Harrison Chetelat, Bishopville, Md. • Alec Bryce Foote, Berlin, Md.
Justine Catalina Graham, Berlin, Md. • Hailey Nicole Higgins, Woodbridge, Va.
Tyler Garrett Johnson, Bishopville, Md. • Bryce Alan Kalchthaler, Ocean City, Md. Savannah Alexis Nilo, Berlin, Md. • Matthew Pennington Kinsey, Berlin, Md. Caroline Marie Kurtz, Berlin, Md. • Nadiya Star Lopez, Ocean City, Md.
Zachary Kenneth Pilarski, Berlin, Md. • Nyaire Amir Purnell, Berlin, Md.
Michael David Scott, Berlin, Md. • Jenna Grace Shumate, Bishopville, Md. Amanda L. Truitt, Selbyville, Del. • Haley Nicole Vest, Ocean City, Md.
In The Last Year, The DIAC Donated To The Following Charities
• American Cancer Society • Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House by the Sea • Coastal Hospice • Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians • National MS Society • Ocean City Development Corporation • Ocean City Elementary School PTA
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• Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department • Ocean City Recreation Boosters • Play It Safe Program • St. Ann’s Catholic Church • St. Luke’s Catholic Church • Stephen Decatur High School Marching Band • Worcester County Education Foundation • Worcester County G.O.L.D.
Proud Publisher Of The St. Patrick’s Day Program All Profits From This Publication Are Distributed To The Delmarva Irish-American Club To Be Used For The Betterment Of Our Community 7
39th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade Winners
March 17, 2018 • Ocean City, Md.
Best Marching Unit Sussex Central High School Marching Band Honorable Mention: New York City Fire Department Retired Lt. Joseph DiMartino Best Commercial Float Barn 34 Honorable Mention: Delaware Elevator
Best Non-Commercial Float The Frat Boys Honorable Mention: Relay for Life of Northern Worcester County Best Motorized Unit Jolly Roger Parks Honorable Mention: Watermen and Waterwomen Best Adult Group Barefoot Beach Bride Honorable Mention: Gerald and Esther Lupton Best Youth Group Float of Hope Honorable Mention: K-Coast Surf Shop
Special Committee Award Ocean98/Seacrets/Seacrets Distilling Company
Judges’ Choice Award Camden County Emerald Society Pipes and Drums
Best Overall Believe in Tomorrow National Children’s Foundation Baskets of Cheer Winners: Colleen Stass, Ocean Pines, Md. Cheryl Barrett, Linthicum, Md. Mike and Sharon Shanahan, Fenwick Island, Del.
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Letters Of Thanks From Local Students The following are letters of appreciation from local students who were awarded scholarships from the DIAC.
My name is Jessica Bennett and I am a recipient of the Delmarva Irish-American Club tuition assistance scholarship award for the 2018-2019 academic year. I’m continuing my education at Wor-Wic Community College this fall semester, and I am so grateful to have received this scholarship. I grew up in Milton, Delaware. My family was very troubled, and I grew up seeing, and learning from, the hardships of life. Three years after the divorce of my parents, at the age of 11, I moved to Berlin, Maryland, to live with my father. Now 18, I was recently promoted to a manager at my full-time job at Walmart, and I’ve graduated high school with two semesters of college already completed. I did this through taking AP classes and utilizing the dual enrollment program at Wor-Wic. These past months have led to me moving out of my father’s house, who recently passed, and now, living on my own, I am more grateful for the scholarship than ever. This scholarship will help me in pursuing a degree in general studies, and take the pressure of being able to afford school off my shoulders. I am extremely thankful for the scholarship and the opportunities it has presented to me. Thank you for contributing to my education. – Jessica Bennett Thank you for your scholarship towards
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my education. I am looking forward to this new chapter in my life. – Jenna Shumate I want to take the time to thank you for awarding me the Delmarva Irish-American Club tuition assistance scholarship award. I am very grateful to have received this scholarship, and I hope to make the Delmarva Irish-American Club proud as I pursue my education and golf career at Mount St. Mary’s University in the fall. Thank you again for your generosity. – Matthew Kinsey I am very honored and thankful to learn that I was selected as the recipient of the Delmarva Irish-American Club scholarship award of $1,000. I will be attending Salisbury University in the fall, majoring in secondary education, chemistry. I plan to pursue a career in teaching at the middle or high school level. My ultimate goal is to return to Worcester County Public Schools to teach. Thanks to your generous scholarship, I am one step closer to achieving this goal. This scholarship that you have awarded to me has reduced my financial burden, which allows me to focus on my education. I thank you for your confidence and generosity. – Michael D. Scott
Letters Of Thanks From Local Students I cannot thank you enough for this generous gift. This scholarship will help me accomplish my dream of graduating college. Thank you again! – Nyaire Purnell
Thank you for your generosity and supporting me in my future endeavors. – Caroline Kurtz
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for selecting me to receive your tuition assistance scholarship award. These funds will be contributed to my tuition at the University of Maryland, College Park, where I will be studying turf management. Your support is greatly appreciated as I pursue my academic and professional goals. – Tyler Johnson
Thank you so much for helping me pay for my college education. I am very grateful for your $1,000 donation as well as the contributions made to my fellow classmates. Once again, thank you for your help and generosity. – Justine Graham
My future goal of attaining a career as a chiropractor will begin with foundational courses in several sciences at Salisbury University. The scholarship awarded me by the Delmarva Irish-American Club is the muchneeded financial aid that I need to get started. I wish to thank the members in awarding me this scholarship and assistance.
I will put to good use this tuition assistance with the hope of eventually serving this community as a practicing chiropractor. Thank you very much for your help as I begin this big step toward preparation for the future. With the generosity of the Delmarva Irish-American Club, the financial burden I am facing has eased somewhat. – Zachary Pilarski I would like to thank you so much for your generous scholarship to assist me with college costs this upcoming year. This community has never failed when it came to supporting me and my goals, and I would not be where I am today without you all. No matter where I will be in the world, Ocean City will ALWAYS be my true home. Thank you for all of your support. I appreciate it more than you know! – Maggie Bunting I attended Stephen Decatur High School and received your scholarship during Senior Night. I am truly honored to have been selected as one of the recipients of the Delmarva Irish-American Club scholarship. I want to thank you for choosing me, as I greatly appreciate it. Your scholarship will help me tremendously in achieving my goals while earning my degree in architecture at the University of Maryland, College Park. Thank you again for your thoughtful and generous gift. – Spencer Carbaugh 13
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Delmarva Irish-American Club Officers, Directors And Members OFFICERS President: Rick Meehan Vice-President: John O’Brien Secretary: Kellie Meehan Co-Treasurers: Kathy Higgins & Mike Higgins Immediate Past-President: Buck Mann BOARD MEMBERS One Year: Brian Shane Two Years: Sam Flannery Three Years: Liz Dare
DIRECTORS Sergeant-At-Arms: John Staley Membership: Fran Kelly Charities: Pete Copenhaver & John Staley Scholarship: John O’Brien & Katy Durham Nominating: Dennis Roarty Parade: Rick Meehan & Buck Mann
MEMBERS Ceil Addicks Jennifer & Jerry Albright Carolyn & Tom Allen Marian Ammermann Mary Ball Donna Ball Michelle & Brian Bankert Marjorie Barnard Charlie & Vicki Barrett Joan Bauer Paula Betz Catherine Bocci Steve Bock Mary Breckenridge Sally Bree Carol & Paul Bree Helen Brierley Ron & Nancy Briggs Matt, Colleen & Michael Brown Michael Donovan Brown 16
Suzanne Brown Matthew Bryne Neil Byrne Terrence Byrne Deirdre Byrne Thomas Christopher Byrne Katie Byrne Adela Florea Byrne Tammy Byrne Michelle Callow Billy & Maddy Carder Pat Carew Ira Clifford Dee Coleman Peggy & Daniel Collins Sarah Comley Ana & Igor Conev Gordy Connelly Betty Ann & Bill Cook Geri & Dave Cooke Peter & Susan Copenhaver Robert Copenhaver Tom Copenhaver Michael Corless John & Ann Cottingham Carol Sue Crimmins Celeste Crowley Tom Crowley Liz & Dennis Dare Donna Darr Frank & Elena Davis Charles Davis Eric Davis Tony & Joyce DeLuca Joan DeMarco Joan Derby Austin DeVaul Lisa Diesel Betty DiGuiseppe Cathy Donovan Gene Dore Launa Ashley Duffy Dr. Lynn L Duffy Joseph Duncan Katy Durham Glenda & Bob Eichelberger Kathleen Ensor Chuck & Betty Ertel Barbara Farrell
Sam Flannery Neil & Kathy Foote Anna Foultz Rebecca & Ed Galyon Patrick Gibbons Karen Gilbreath Carol Gilchrist-Ennis Celine Gilheany John & Margie Gilmore Chip & Connie Gordy Diane Gozza Michael Grabowski Jim Guinan Jeanne & Robert Haney Carole W Haring Sara Harker Chrissy Hartman Faye Hartman Kathleen Hayman Diane & Tim Heim Irmgard Heinecke Kathleen & Mike Higgins Ronnie Hildebrand Colby Hill Kathy Hill Jane Hill Clem & Carole Hoeger Patricia Hoffert Cal Hook Joan Horgan Lindsay & Mark Horowitz Kevin & Karen Hughes Bob & Dianne Hughes Helen Humes Robert & Joan Huntt Jerry Jacynski Harry & Kathleen James Judy Jameson Grace Jenkins Tom & Rosemary Keech Fran & Michael Kelly Nelson & June Kelly Bruce & Carolyn Kennington Marie Kessler Ryan Kirby Joanne Kirby Mary & Frank Knight Margaret & Tom Krach Frank Krach
Jeff & Mette Kurth Mary & Richard Lamberson Margaret Lamphier Dean Langrall Marion & Paul Lewis Donna Lichtenberg Linda & Jerry Linn Susan Lloyd Robert & Mary Ann Lula Nelson & Joanne Macher Angie Mack Fran Maier Buck Mann Hunter Bunk Mann Jim & Pam Markano Lloyd & Monica Martin Hope Mastrojeni Mary Matthes Mary Jane Maxwell Barbara & Paul Mazzei Sandra K. McAbee Tony McEvoy Louisa McCabe Nancy McCarthy Kathy McCauley Robert & Debi McCluskey Barbara E. McCoy Ken McFarlin Bill McGarrity Tim McGuire John & Nancy McInerney Jeffrey McLaughlin Kellie Meehan Rick Meehan Joe, Madi & Jake Mitrecic Mary & Jim Mooney Bill & Bonnie Morison Mark Moyer Mathew Moyer Ryan Patrick Moyer Colin Mullen James & Peggy Mullen Jean Murphy Ryan Murphy Marie & Ray Myers Pat O’Brennan Charles & Maureen O’Brien Chuck O’Brien John & Molly O’Brien
Delmarva Irish-American Club Officers, Directors And Members Richard O’Hanlon Charles & Susan Oskins Jack & Pat Panuska Moses E.A. Parrish Rita Pechy Mary Ellen Pickett Al & Fran Pilarski Maureen & Terry Pinnix Katherine Plumley Mary Lee Polaski Kyla Donovan Porter Charlotte Powell Kathy Reardon Mary L Reese
Leslie Richardson Daniel Roarty Dennis Roarty Dotsy Roarty Anna & John Rubino Lawrence Ryan Christina Sabin Jim & Bernie Salembene Rita Salerno George & Joan Saur Daniel & Susan Schaech Pamela & Martin Schaech Barbara Schmitt
Bridie Seabrease Mike & Sharon Shanahan Brian & Laura Shane Dorothy & David Smith Carol Snair Helen Sobkowiak Steve & Marcia Soule Cathy & Paul Soule John & Valerie Staley Colleen & Charles Stass Joan Stephenson Dan Stevens Patricia Strube
Carol Sullivan Lorraine Taylor Ginger & Richard Thomas Normalle (Lee) Tilghman John Trumpower Julie Valcourt Robert Wagner Jack Waldner Tricia Walsh Peggy Webster Mary Ann Welsh Paul Whitson Pat & John Wiessel
Parade Flashback To 1985
In a new annual installment in the program, we flashback with a photo to a previous parade in Ocean City. The parade has always been a family affair for the organizers, and the three kids pictured helped their parents over the years in numerous facets of managing the parade. Pictured, from left, in 1985 are Danny Roarty, then 13 years old, and the late Michael Mann and Kellie Meehan, who were both 5 years old at the time. File Photo 17
JOIN THE FUN!
Become a member of the Delmarva Irish-American Club! Founded in 1980 and now with more than 300 members, the Delmarva Irish-American Club is open to anyone who is Irish, of Irish descent or just likes things Irish. Over the years, the club – a 501(c)(3) social organization – has donated more than $500,000 from the proceeds of the annual parade and festival. These donations go to scholarships for local high school students and to other local charities and organizations. The club has monthly social meetings including a crab feast, summer picnic, pizza parties, sing-alongs and much more! To join, just fill out the following form and mail it in with your check. Dues are just $12 per year per person.
Name(s)___________________________________
Address ___________________________________ ___________________________________
Telephone (Home) __________ (Office) __________ Email _____________________________________ Please make checks payable to DIAC and mail to P.O. Box 4033, Ocean City, MD 21843.
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Saturday, March 23 Beach Barrels 9 p.m. Ocean City, MD Friday, April 5 Captain’s Cove 8 p.m. Greenbackville, VA Saturday, April 20 Album Release Party Dry Dock 28 9 p.m. Ocean City, MD Friday, April 26 Brew River 6 p.m. Salisbury, MD Sunday, May 5 M.R. Ducks 3 p.m. Ocean City, MD
Friday, May 31 Brew River 6 p.m. Salisbury, MD
Saturday, June 8 Beach Barrels 9 p.m. Ocean City, MD
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“GHOSTS IN THE SURF”
A New Book By Hunter “Bunk” Mann, The Author Of “Vanishing Ocean City” Available In November 2019
• Memories of Ocean City, Md., from the end of WWII to the current day: The storms and fires, summer nights on the Boardwalk, the White Marlin Open, surfing, the Ocean City Beach Patrol, Trimper’s Rides, the old hotels and much more.
• More than 500 photo images with historical narrative.
• A hardbound, coffee table book featuring cover by noted artist Paul McGehee.
• A “must have” for all who love Ocean City!
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day Ocean City Knights Of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary
President-Dee Matthews Vice President-Carolyn Kress Treasurer-JoAnn Ward Corresponding Secretary-Donna Potenza Recording Secretary-Regina Simon
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An Irish-Catholic Fraternity for Men of Irish Descent Organized in New York City, May 4, 1836
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THANK YOU JOHN STALEY! Founding Brother Current Active Member Past Parade Marshal MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION If you are a Catholic male of Irish descent, then please ask us for information about joining the Men's AOH by calling the President of the AOH, Patrick Gibbons, at 410-208-6122.
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Ladies Ancient Order Of Hibernians “Daughters of Erin” Worcester County Division I Ocean City, Md. ORGANIZED IN 1994
Celebrating 25 Years Of Friendship, Unity And Christian Charity
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Delmarva Irish-American Club And Friends If You Are A Practicing Catholic Woman, Why Not Join Today? PRESIDENT: MARY ROSENHAGEN VICE PRESIDENT: JACKIE CHOATE TREASURER: KATHLEEN M. HENSLER CHAPLAIN: FATHER KENNEDY
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$3.00 Miller Lite & Bud Light Aluminums $3.17 Fried Pickles • $2.50 Pickle Shots • Corned Beef Specials Friday March 15 at West OC Location DJ BK 4-8 P.M. OCEAN CITY BAGPIPE & DRUMLINE BAND 6-7 P.M. Saturday, March 16 at 5th Street Location Surprise Visit From:
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY WEEKEND PARTY CK The DJ Friday & Saturday 2 p.m.
VERTIGO RED
Friday & Saturday March 15 & 16
Entertainment Line Up:
Beyond Empty March 23 & 24 Sonic Daze March 29 & 30 CK The DJ Saturdays 2 p.m.
BETWEEN CAROLINE & TALBOT STREETS ON THE BOARDWALK 410-289-6953 • WWW.PURPLEMOOSE.COM • FIND US ON FACEBOOK APPAREL SHOP • LOTTERY • KENO
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YOU’LL SEA BLUE THIS ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
BEACHCREST #18,
7601 ATLANTIC AVENUE, OCEANFRONT
Beautifully decorated/updated oceanfront home with one of the largest balconies in Ocean City. Enjoy the amazing ocean view through the new slider that was replaced 2017. 2BR/1BA. Washer and dryer. Street level storage closet. Avoid the hustle and bustle of downtown with this centrally located condo in a quiet neighborhood. $284,900 For more information - Call Kim Mcguigan 443-496-1446 Text “7601Atlantic” to 79564 Go to http://7601atlantic18.canbeyours.com
11615 ½ Coastal Highway, Suite D, Ocean City, MD • 443-992-4990
Kim Mcguigan 443-496-1446
Brittani Mcguigan 443-496-0537
Carolyn Page 301-357-9161
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Still Open Year-Round Saturday And Sunday
Park & Flea Downtown Salisbury, Maryland On Busy Route 13 Between Route 50 And Main Street
Antiques, Collectibles, Yard Sale, Plants And Produce
Buy, Sell, Trade Fun And Friendly
SUNDAY SET-UP ONLY $5 NO RESERVATIONS-COME EARLY
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The Ocean City-Ireland connection: The Irish say ‘a whale of a time,’ when they mean something is, was or will be immensely fun. Ocean City, meanwhile, is an immensely fun place and has an ocean, which is where whales live. Coincidence? Hardly. We therefore recommend having a whale of a time this St. Patrick’s Day Parade weekend. In other words, it’s time to shamrock ‘n’ roll.
Ocean City Today 8200 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842
410-723-6397 • www.oceancitytoday.net
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Best Party In Town!
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
St. Patty’s Parade Party
DAVE PEDRICK 1-6 P.M. FROM THE CRAYTHUR BROTHERS
Corned Beef, Cabbage & Potatoes, Cod Fish Cakes & Drink Specials
1/2-PRICE & DISCOUNTED MENU EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SUNDAY SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY • ITEMS/PRICES SUBJCT TO CHANGE
Try Our Famous Maryland Crab Cakes ... No Mumbo, Just Jumbo!
NASCAR Food And Drink Specials 5 Big Screens To Watch All Your Sports Action • Buzztime • Keno
Happy Hour Daily 3 p.m.-6 p.m.: Food And Drink Specials
Wednesday Night:
Prime Rib $17.99 Includes One Side • While It Lasts
Early Bird Daily 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Special Dinner Menu
28TH ST. PLAZA • 410-289-3100 • WWW.COINSPUBOC.COM Open Tuesday-Friday At 2 p.m. (Closed Monday) Saturday-Sunday At Noon
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Complete Home Improvements Free Estimates Licensed & Insured
Damian McAlister 443-614-3782 MHIC #67439
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Jonathan Linch 443-614-2438
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Sitting on a Pot o’ Gold? Leap Onto This Lucky Piece of the Isle! 10 Surf Avenue, Downtown OC
STEPS TO BEACH! Historic Home in all its Charm and Glory. C. 1930 Blackmoore Hotel lovingly renovated from studs in. Move in ready! Magnificent 5 Bedroom, 4.5 Bathroom home less than half block away from boardwalk and ocean. Comes with two renovated apartments featuring 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom each with full kitchens and private entry ways. These apartments have never been in rental program only friends and family have enjoyed these private quarters! Secluded and beautifully landscaped private sandy beach and covered pergola for private outdoor dining. Enjoy three outdoor custom decks off main living area, kitchen and private deck off third floor master suite. Kitchen showcases newer stainless kitchen appliances, granite counter tops, beautiful upgraded cabinetry. Magnificent true hardwood floors throughout main living home, custom shutters and custom paint as well. Formal dining room, stunning living room with brick fireplace and sitting extension is perfect for relaxing or entertaining! Home is complete with large outdoor shower, storage, 4 reserved parking spaces and currently no flood insurance required in X Flood Zone. $999,999
Call Now for Your Private Showing!
Debbie Bennington Cell: 410-603-8065
Email: debbennington4@gmail.com
11001 Manklin Meadows Lane Ocean Pines, MD 410-208-3500
©2019 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc. ® Equal Housing Opportunity.
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Family Owned And Operated Since 1998
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day From The
Ocean City Development Corporation “Revitalizing downtown Ocean City one building at a time.” 108 Dorchester Street Ocean City 410-289-7739 www.ocdc.org 76
Thank You
Delmarva Irish-American Club
For Supporting Our Outstanding Youth With Over $100,000 In College Scholarships To Local Graduating Seniors
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
SUSAN BRANIECKI
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THE BEST CORNED BEEF ON DELMARVA. PERIOD. 63rd Street And Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 410-520-0283
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Dinner Specials From 4:30 p.m.-Close $15 Entrees Wednesdays Taco Night! Thursdays $2 Tacos, $6 Burgers, $5 Margaritas
3 Courses For $25 Fridays
Choice Of Starter, Entree & Dessert
1/2-Priced Fish Sundays
Happy Hour Wednesday-Friday 4:30-6 p.m. Featuring Discounted Drinks And Eats! Saturday 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
The Hooked Happy Hour
Featuring Discounted Eats And Drinks!
Sunday Funday Noon-6 p.m.
Featuring Discounted Eats And Drinks! 8003 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, Md. 410-723-4665 • www.HookedOC.com
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Reese Cropper III reese.cropper@nfp.com
Mike Wheaton mike.wheaton@nfp.com
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Michael Patrick Kelly OWNER
MHIC #86157
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HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Congratulations to the Delmarva Irish-American Club for presenting the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, an Ocean City tradition for 38 years. Pino & Karen Tomasello
9802 Golf Course Road Ocean City, Md. 21842 sellosoven@gmail.com • www.ocsellos.com 410.390.3543 96
OPENING 10 A.M. SATURDAY & SUNDAY
St. Paddy’s Day Weekend
Featuring Irish Food & Drink Specials Corned Beef & Cabbage Reubens Shepherd’s Pie Dirty Leprechaun in Pickle Yards Frosty Irishmen in Souvenir Cup
Friday March 15:
Side Project, 5-10 p.m. • Beats By Jeremy, 10 p.m.
Saturday, March 16:
City Painted Green, 1-5 p.m., Beats By Casper, 5:30-9:30 p.m. •Beats By Adam Dutch, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Sunday, March 17:
Beats By Jeremy, 1-5 p.m. • Joey Harkum, 8 p.m.-Midnight
8th Street Liquors Open Every Day • 706 Philadelphia Ave. Between 7th & 8th Streets, Ocean City, MD • 410-289-4891
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BAD MONKEY IS BACK! OPEN THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY GREAT BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER BURGER BAR - SUBS 58TH STREET & COASTAL HWY.
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Atlantic Hotel
It’s Worth The Trip To Berlin
Lunch • Dinner • Bar 2 North Main Street • Berlin, Maryland 410-641-3589 • Atlantichotel.com 99
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General’s Kitchen
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY
House Specialty
The Original House Of Creamed Chipped Beef On Toast Or Biscuit With Hash Brown Potatoes Or Grits We Make This From Scratch!
OUR OWN RECIPE!
OPEN 6:30 A.M. 4 DAYS A WEEK
(CLOSED TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY)
GOLFERS WELCOME RIDE THE BUS TO US!
Since 1965 ... The Original House Of Chipped Beef
BEST CREAMED CHIPPED BEEF ON THE BEACH!
66th St. & Coastal Hwy. (Under The Skye Bar)
410-723-0477
Voted Best Breakfast In The Washington Post 2005
“Best Of Ocean City”
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Proud Publisher Of The St. Patrick’s Day Program All Profits From This Publication Are Distributed To The Delmarva Irish-American Club To Be Used For The Betterment Of Our Community 106
Happy St. Patrick’s Day “Your Friends At The Beach”
RESORT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Steve@OceanPointLtd.com www.OceanPointLtd.com
410-213-7144
9923 Stephen Decatur Hwy., Suite D-6 Ocean City, MD 21842-9658