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TAKING A STAND Rich Hamilton sets up his lifeguard stand near the Ocean City pier on Sunday. Tropical Storm Hermine lingering offshore caused rough surf in Ocean City over the weekend, yet Sunday and Monday were beautiful beach days. Swimmers were only permitted to enter the water up to their knees both days.

Light Labor Day Storm predictions scare away potential big weekend crowd

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 9, 2016) The offshore meanderings of Tropical Storm Hermine and the dire weather forecasts attached to it didn’t quite ruin

the Labor Day weekend for Ocean City businesses, but they certainly dampened the tourist turnout. “It was definitely a mixed bag,” Susan Jones, executive director for the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association, said. “We were not sold out and there were plenty of cancellations.” Some members of the

lodging industry gave customers rain checks to return in the future and others refused to give a refund since Ocean City was not being evacuated. Jones said a number of people cancelled their stays well before there were penalties. “Restaurants saw a decline in business especially See PLENTY Page 3

Bikefest bucks cut City Council says no more money after this

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 9, 2016) Loath to give OC Bikefest any financial support this year, the Ocean City Council did agree to compromise on a $25,000 funding request from the promoters of OC Bikefest during its Tuesday meeting. By virtue of an appeal by Ocean City’s Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) Bikefest will receive $10,000 to help defray entertainment costs this year. The deal was predicated on a council promise that this will be the last See APPROVAL Page 5

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Plenty of cancellations, yet some brave dire predictions Continued from Page 1 outdoor eateries,” Jones said. “Generally speaking, most restaurants did not have the amount of business they are used to having thanks to the storm.” Greg Shockley, owner of Shenanigans Pub and Shoreham Hotel on the Boardwalk, had a decent weekend despite the storm. “All things considered, we had a great weekend and are happy with what we did,” Shockley said. “Sunday was an excellent day. We had a few cancellations, but the people who stayed had a ball and enjoyed the notyour-typical Ocean City beach day.” The Ocean City Beach Patrol had an uneventful Labor Day weekend, according to Lt. Ward Kovacs. “On Saturday we were keeping people out of the water,” he said. “On Sunday and Monday, we allowed them to go in up to their knees.” Monday saw a couple of routine rescues in addition to a child being saved near the inlet rocks before lifeguards were on duty. “We keep trying to emphasize to people to not go in the water when we are not on duty,” Kovacs said. “Also, we ask people to take the time to find out and walk down to where the lifeguards are because they are six or seven blocks apart.” Lifeguards will stay on the stands until Sunfest, which is the last weekend in September. Kovacs encouraged beachgoers to call the station (410-289-7556) to find out where the lifeguards will be. “We were excited early in the week when the predictions for the weekend looked great, but slowly that forecast changed and we began to be concerned with the threat of Hermine’s effects on our area,” said Jessica Waters, Town of Ocean City communications manager. “After the storm

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passed through on Saturday, the rest of the weekend was beautiful. Sunday and Monday made for picturesque Boardwalk days and I was thrilled to see so many families spending the last weekend of summer enjoying everything Ocean City has to offer.” As it turned out, Hermine’s gale force winds never made it to shore except for a brief period late Saturday morning, when the top wind gust recorded at the NOAA observation station at the inlet was 41.8 mph, with sustained winds hovering in the mid- to high 20 mph range. By Sunday afternoon, gusts topped out in the 20s. Rainfall, which at one point was predicted to be more than four inches on Saturday, was less than an inch, according to data compiled by NOAA.

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Approval of $10,000 for entertainment costs Continued from Page 1 year of city subsidies for the event. TAB members, who are drawn from the resort’s tourism-related industries, had voted to recommend to the council that the city provide the full amount requested for Bikefest, which is scheduled to take place Sept. 15-18. In 2013 and 2014 the city provided $35,000 each year to event promoters OC Jams, and last year anted up $20,000. John Gehrig, TAB member, told the council the event, now in its sixth year, has improved substantially since OC Jams came on the scene in 2011 with the intent of improving the atmosphere during Delmarva Bike Week. “It’s been more controlled and centralized since the professional promoter has been here,” he said. He also pointed to the increased business Bikefest has brought to Ocean City’s lodging industry, which, in the years before the motorcycle pilgrimage, got much less per night for its rooms. “We operate now full at peak season rates,” he said. Gehrig added that the rally is critical to other resort businesses as well. “These participants … spend money at all of our businesses,” he said. “For some of the businesses, this is July Fourth, this is St. Patrick’s Day, this is the biggest weekend of the year.” In her application for a tourism development grant through TAB, Kathy Michael, who became the sole owner of OC Jams in 2014, noted that the average Bikefest participant is 55 and earns approximately $92,000 per year. The roughly 170,000 who attend stay for a minimum of three days and provide more than 40,000 room nights during mid-September, Michael said.

Lastly she reported that the event provides over $50,000 to local charities. From a business perspective, Gehrig, who owns web development and e-marketing firm D3Corp, said Bikefest has been a late-season game changer. “I don’t know if we remember what it was like before Bikefest, what our rates were in September of this weekend,” he said. Based on current trends, Gehrig feels the city needs to prepare for a new type of consumer. “Ocean City is based on families coming here year after year,” he said. “The future of Ocean City isn’t going to be that anymore.” Since the millennial generation grew up immersed in the Internet, Gehrig said the rules of engagement have been altered. “We have experiential travelers; we have people that want to take pictures and show all the different things they’re doing,” he said. “We’re competing with destinations that we don’t even know about.” Attracting and retaining events is a sure method to get repeat visitors, Gehrig said. “The more events we have that requires the participant to come here, that’s a way to introduce Ocean City to new (customers),” he said. “So, as promoters provide great marketing for their events, they’re providing marketing for us.” Admitting that not all residents embrace the throttle-heavy crowd, Gehrig said it’s not the only event that raises the decibel levels. “I live in town and I know about the noise, but I’m going to tell you, my dog doesn’t like fighter jets flying over my house,” he said, referring to the annual air show in June. “That’s part of the price. Regardless of personal opinion, we believe this is simply good business.”

Councilmember Dennis Dare said in the past most of TAB’s recommendations have been covered by a $300,000 budget allocation from the city, which is currently obligated elsewhere. “This request is an additional $25,000 that the city hasn’t budgeted,” he said. Acknowledging that fact, Gehrig alluded to the council’s involvement in determining how TAB’s money is spent and said the budget topic is a more involved conversation. “I’m happy to speak of the history of that $300,000 (the city’s annual allocation to the board) and why we’re technically over budget if you really want me to talk about it,” he said. As it is, Bikefest pays the city almost $92,000 for use of the inlet parking lot and in private event fees,

not including what it pays to rent the convention center, according to this year’s memorandum of understanding between the city and event organizers. The discussion, however, turned to a debate of Bikefest’s merits and whether it deserves funding at any level. Agreeing the event does provide value to Ocean City, Dare said when the council approved Bikefest funding last year, it was with the understanding it would be the final request. “It’s a large event and it should be able to stand on its own, like the Jeeps and like other events in town,” he said. “I’d rather spend the $25,000 on public safety.” Dare also said Bikefest attracts certain elements that obligate the See EVENT Page 7

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Golden Sands test results come back clear for disease No Legionnaires bacteria present in recent findings; cleansing system installed

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 9, 2016) The most recent results from mandated Legionella testing at the Golden Sands condominium at 109th Street found no presence of the bacteria in 23 areas tested in the structure. The testing conducted on Aug. 10 showed a marked improvement from the results on July 29 when the analysis found one high reading of 9.5 colony-forming units, or CFU’s. Other testing showed levels of 3.7 CFU’s, with two other sites indicating levels below 1 CFU, while 17 other test sites showed no presence of legionella in the building’s water supply. Last October, after two guests tested positive for the disease Legionellosis, the county tested the Golden Sands for the presence of the L. pneumophila bacterium, with water samples taken in November testing positive for Legionella.

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Event draws 170,000 bike enthusiasts to resort yearly Continued from Page 5 city to bring in an additional police presence. Gehrig asked Dare for specific incidents of concern. “Over the history of it, yeah, we’ve had outlaw gangs riding through town,” he said (the outlaw group, the Pagans Motorcycle Club, did a police-escorted ride-through the first year). Councilmember Mary Knight admitted both sides made good arguments and proposed a compromise. “I do remember very sincerely last year I said with my motion it would be the last year,” she said. “I

will motion that we reimburse an additional $10,000 and then, hopefully ... this will be the last year.” Knight also suggested that any financial gap could be addressed by increasing ticket prices for entertainment at Bikefest. Based on a suggestion from Dare, the original motion was amended by Knight to specify this as the final year of funding. Making a motion to pass the compromised funding, Council President Lloyd Martin said the topic of the event and funding is a discussion that needs to be revisited in the future.

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Worcester seeks proposals to lease 16th Street liquor store Final approval of bids due in November; county hopes to have tenant by Jan. 1

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 9, 2016) The Worcester County Department of Liquor Control’s exit from the business continues to unfold, following Worcester County Commissioners’ approval Tuesday of a request for proposals to sublease the 16th Street retail liquor store in Ocean City. Kelly Shannahan, county assistant chief administrative officer, said the bid package includes a number of different pieces and requires interested parties to, at minimum, assume lease payments. “We are asking the bidders if they would be willing to bid more than that,” he said. “That would be something taken into consideration by the committee reviewing the bids.” The same approach will be taken for current inventory, which must be purchased for at least the original purchase price, but higher bids are welcome. “They also have the opportunity to bid higher than that to give further consideration of that bid over another,” he said. Also to be considered

is a demonstrated ability to operate a retail liquor store. Bids will be reviewed based on a combination of the price offered for a sublease and the other criteria, Shannahan said. “We will be reviewing the bids and may come up with a short list and interview a short list of bidders,” he said. “Then we’ll bring back a recommendation to you for final approval, hopefully by November, because we’re hoping this sublease will take effect Jan. 1.” The county had also planned to include the Gold Coast Mall retail liquor store with the bidding process, but had that effort stymied by the property owner. “Subsequent to that original intent, the landlord at Gold Coast Mall expressed that he was not interested in extending our lease beyond Dec. 31 of this year,” he said. Shannahan said there would be a future recommendation on how to address the Gold Coast Mall location. During his initial move to approve the solicitation of bids, Commissioner Joe Mitrecic said the timing is ideal. “I think this is a prudent move at the right time,” he said. “This certainly can’t wait until the spring as people need to develop a business plan before the summer season.”

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with the lowest vote total of the winners, thus placing him in a two-year seat vacated by Joe Mitrecic who successfully ran for county commissioners. DeLuca added that his first campaign run was set on a different course than the current one. “Brent Ashley and Margaret Pillas decided not run again and Joe Mitrecic went for commissioners, and that opened up a seat. You were guaranteed at least three new people,” he said. “This time we decided to run very early.” Another explanation for the absence of candidates at this point on the calendar could be that the filing deadline was pushed back a month. Ocean City’s municipal election used to be held on the second or third Tuesday in October before city officials consolidated it with the November general election in 2012. “We knew we’d get a larger voter turnout that way,” said Mayor Rick Meehan, who plans to run for re-election after finishing his two-year term. “People wouldn’t get the dates confused either. We’re still quite a few months away from the election, so you might see somebody file for council or for mayor.” But even he was doubtful that there would be any challengers this year. “There’s no open seats, and I think the public holds all four incumbents in high regard. This council is working very well for the citizens of Ocean City,” he said. Regardless, residents should expect to see some campaign signs pop up around the resort in the coming weeks. DeLuca said he and his fellow councilmembers would continue to run as a full ticket. “We’ve been talking about putting our signs up after Sunfest, because right now all the people here won’t be here to vote,” DeLuca said. “Rick normally has this big sign when he runs, and we’ll place ours underneath it.”

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Longview Solar projects get county approval Property value, agriculture concerns weighed against potential value of utility

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 9, 2016) Solar-based renewable energy in Worcester is inching closer to reality following the Worcester County Commissioners’ approval Tuesday of concept plans for a pair of projects proposed by Longview Solar. First up at a public hearing was the Heron Project, which will total 85,670 solar panels covering 174 of a 285-acre parcel, located on the south side of Libertytown Road, just under a half-mile east of Cedar Lane Road. Ed Tudor, county director of Development Review and Permitting, said before Tuesday’s public hearing, the county Planning Commission examined both projects at its August meeting. “After reviewing, they found it was in conformance with the requirements as contained in the code,” he said. Before the Planning Commission’s input, Tudor said the projects received approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission, the state agency that oversees public utilities and transportation services. “In both of these cases, the PSC

approval did say that the developer was required to follow the county process to receive a local building permit,” he said. The PSC also approved another Longview venture, the Seabeach Project, a 258-acre site on the north side of Public Landing Road, across from the intersection with McCabe’s Corner Road. When completed, this solar farm will consist of approximately 63,320 solar panels covering roughly 112 acres of the property. One neighbor of the Heron Project, Gary James, voiced concerns the nearby project might harm property values. “How many years am I going to be looking at 180 solar panels before the vegetation is tall enough to block the view?” he asked. “There is nothing attractive about 180 solar panels.” James also wanted to know how solar-produced renewable energy would affect area consumers. “This is a utility scale solar project,” Tudor said. “They’re going to produce power that will be sold on the wholesale electric market.” County Attorney Maureen Howarth said although the PSC is the entity that has overall authority over the projects, it did specify that the applicants also needed local approval. Countering his neighbor’s skepticism, Donald Hawkins, who owns property adjacent to Libertytown

Road, said he supports the venture. “A solar farm that is well screened from day one is a quiet neighbor that doesn’t put a whole lot of stress on the infrastructure,” he said. “It’s a win-win for me.” Another property owner, Barbara Holloway, said it was unlikely the land was going to be used for agricultural purposes. “I would rather see it in crops, but the people who own it aren’t farmers, and they don’t live here,” she said. “They want to sell the land and it’s been on the market for a while. I would rather see a solar farm than to see a housing project.” She also said in her 43 years of living in the area traffic has steadily increased, an issue not likely affected by solar farms. “I’d like to keep the traffic down as much as possible,” she said. Attorney Hugh Cropper, representing Longview Solar, and consultant Dane Bauer, with Selbyville-based H&B Solutions, provided details about plans to screen the solar panels with trees and shrubs. “The specific screening requirements that this county has are the ones that we complied with,” Cropper said. “There were no specific screening requirements put on the project as part of the Public Service Commission other than we meet with

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Local dunes not ready for fencing, city says Barriers unnecessary until beach replenishment, new vegetation anchoring occur

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 9, 2016) Summer tourists noticing a lack of fencing to protect beach dunes from being trampled might wonder if Ocean City stopped worrying about this first line of defense during storms. City Engineer Terry McGean has a simple explanation: the dunes aren’t ready to be protected. “After winter storm Jonas, a lot of the dunes got heavily damaged and the beach got damaged,” he said. “Normally, the dune would have a rope fence along the east edge of it that got destroyed during the storm.”

Although Ocean City was able to trian traffic on the dunes, McGean repair the dunes following the win- said a brief absence should not after storm, two issues prevented the fect anything. rope fence from being installed just “For one season, with a few kids yet, McGean said. playing on the dune, is not going to “One, it took us through the end destroy the dune,” he said. “Next of May to repair the dune and obvi- season, whether we have beach reously you can’t plenishment or not, fence a dune that’s we will have the not there,” he said. rope fence up.” ‘Most of the areas right “Two, when we do In a June 2 press now, dunes don’t have grass release, Ocean City beach replenishon them anyways, because, ment, we will likely said it would work have to remove a again, you can’t plant a dune with the U.S. Army lot of that fence we Corps of Engineers until you have a dune.’ just put up to do to perform extenTerry McGean beach replenishsive beach replenment.” ishment next It was not ecospring, and anticinomically justifiable to reinstall the pates a fully restored beach, with fencing only to immediately take it new dune crossovers, fencing and down, McGean said. dune grass for the 2017 summer While the fencing stops pedes- season.

Until that time, McGean offered a reminder why, despite the seemingly open access, sand dunes should remain off limits. “The reason why we discourage people going up on them is that too much of that will eventually cause the sand of the dune to spread out,” he said. “Also the bigger deal is it’ll hurt the vegetation.” Of course, for now there is a lack of vegetation as the dunes continue to be reestablished, McGean said. “Most of the areas right now, dunes don’t have grass on them anyways, because, again, you can’t plant a dune until you have a dune,” he said. “The way that the plants work is we have to plant them while they’re dormant, which is after the first freeze, otherwise they won’t take root. So they won’t be planted until next season.”

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Coastal Bays program reports on bay health Short-term results indicate minimal change, showing gains were offset by losses

By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Sept. 9, 2016) Two reports, a short-term and one with a longer reach, were released by the Maryland Coastal Bays Program on Thursday describing how local waterways are faring. The annual Coastal Bays Report Card detailed minor changes but the same overall score from last year at C+, finding conditions that didn’t change the grades of Assawoman Bay, the St. Martin River, Isle of Wight Bay and Newport Bay, while Sinepuxent Bay and Chincoteague Bay have both deteriorated. “What we need to look at is what

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Procurement Manager Catrice Parsons asked the council on Aug. 30 to appropriate funding for two public works trucks. One is a bucket truck that was requested and partially funded during this year’s budget discussion and the other is a vehicle for the newly appointed safety coordinator position. The bucket truck was partially funded for approximately $24,147. After looking at what was on the market, the city will be able to order that at a cost of $94,000. Since the safety coordinator position was not planned for in the FY17 budget, the truck in that case would cost an additional $26,000. That brought the final bill to $120,000, which slightly overshot the $110,000 that is in the vehicle trust. However, the city had previously set aside $245,000 in the trust for a beach trash truck. Parsons said that the beach truck is slated for $235,000, which leaves an additional $10,000 to be used to the public work’s trucks. The council unanimously approved to appropriate $110,000 from the vehicle trust, with the understanding that there will be an upcoming bid for the beach trash truck. During the Tuesday, Sept. 6 session, the City Council extended deals with two special event approved, a

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Campaign contributions The council held a first reading on an ordinance to amend regulations surrounding campaign contributions and expenditures and will hold a second reading at its Sept. 19 meeting. The ordinance looks to amend Chapter 22 of the Town Code, which addresses elections by adding an article concerning campaign finances. Under the proposed regulation changes, every candidate for election to the office of mayor or City Council would be required to file a statement of all campaign contributions in excess of $10, as well as monetary or in-kind expenditures. Each statement must be sworn before a notary public and has to include the candidate’s information along with the name and current address of each contributor. Also required are the exact dollar amount of each contribution over $10 and the dollar value of any in-kind campaign contributions. The updated regulation also includes a fine of up to $1,000 for violating the article.

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CITY COUNCIL BRIEFS Continued from Page 18 to North Division Street and a memorial service at the Fireman’s Memorial, Atlantic Avenue and the Boardwalk. The event typically attracts more than 400 participants and approximately 100 spectators. Also confirmed for three years in the future is the Free State Corvette Club Weekend scheduled for Oct. 13, 2018. In addition to a Boardwalk parade, the event also consists of a car show and rally. In the event application, Free State Corvette Club representative Wyatt Greenwalt estimated 1,500 participants and 2,000 spectators attend, with more than $360,000 spent on lodging, more than $177,000 on food and beverages and more than $72,00 on amusements. The club recently agreed to a

memo of understanding with the city related to updated regulations for parking of trailers or oversized vehicles. The club will require the use of the inlet lot, town event fencing and police assistance with the parade.

Budget amendment The City Council also approved on second reading a fiscal year 2017 budget amendment. The Town Charter allows for budget amendments to report additional revenue earned by the town, changes in estimated revenue or expenditures, or council actions taken during the year. The amendment does not require additional funding from real property taxes and has no impact on tax rates. The amendment was necessitated by an increase in the general fund of

$97,834, while the fund balance decreased from $3.9 million to $2.2 million. The topic was first addressed during a Council work session on Aug. 9 in an attempt to balance this year’s revenues and expenses. The amendment accounts for an additional $1.05 million in costs and relocates $344,500 to other accounts. Costcutting measures reduced the amount by approximately $1.3 million, which lowered the general fund contribution. An uptick in room tax revenue provided sufficient funds to cover major budget line items, including an increase in the advertising budget and compensation for flood map consultants to address an ongoing flood zone error. The bulk of revenue included in the amendment was from agency grants,

most notably $467,000 from a state tourism grant, $170,000 from a police grant and $23,000 in Federal Emergency Management Agency funding. Reductions totaling $405,000 was found in employee salaries, with $165,000 cut from police part-time salaries and $220,000 from Beach Patrol staff. Additional, the city lowered costs in health insurance and unemployment benefits, which created a sizable windfall of $180,000.

Early spending To help expedite a roughly $25 million Public Works Department and transit center upgrade project, the council approved a resolution declaring its intent to reimburse expenditures before it issues of bonds or other debt obligations. At its Aug, 30 work session the council was informed that the Maryland Transit Authority has arranged funding for its portions of the design and construction phase of the yet-tolaunch project. The MTA will be responsible for roughly $14 million of the cost, with Ocean City covering approximately $11 million. The resolution will provide for fulldesign commencement and pay for anticipated construction expenditures in fall 2017, with bond issuance occurring shortly thereafter.

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New drone regulations in effect Started July 29, FAA rules now cover both commercial and hobbyist aircraft users

By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Sept. 9, 2016) The Federal Aviation Administration’s new regulations for drones, also referred to as small-unmanned aircraft systems, went into effect on July 29, bringing to an end years of deliberations and discussion about how to regulate an increasingly busy sky. The FAA rules adhere to two standards: one for commercial operators such as photographers who sell their work, and hobbyists who fly their drones just for the fun of it. Jamie Giandomenico, Ocean City Municipal Airport manager, provided some clarity on the two. “If you’re just flying around to take pictures of your girlfriend or whatever, that’s a hobbyist,” he said. By comparison, Giandomenico said commercial users are those doing videography work for marketing purposes, real estate or mapping, regardless of producing direct revenue. Other potential commercial uses include crop monitoring, academic applications, antenna inspections, aerial photography and wildlife nest-

ing evaluations. The new FAA Part 107 Remote Operators Certificate, now required for commercial drone users, replaces prior, more burdensome regulations, Giandomenico said. “(Previously) in order to operate in this framework, you had to have a 333 exemption from the FAA, which is essentially a super detailed, custom made authorization,” he said. Typically the 333 exemptions take three to four months to acquire, Giandomenico said, with specifics like the kind of drone, type of cameras and acceleration range included. “It was overwhelming, every single person that wanted to fly a thing was flooding the FAA offices,” he said. “The waits went up and it was an impediment to commerce.” While previously issued exemptions will remain valid with the FAA, who will continue to issue 333’s in certain circumstances, Giandomenico said, the 107 Remote Operator Certificates will offer a streamlined process. “When people receive the airman’s certification then they can fly the thing and do those commercial type things without the 333, which is a much more cumbersome vehicle,” he said. “It’s kind of opening another path.” The Part 107 provisions dictate

that unmanned aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds, remain in the remote pilot’s visual line of sight, yield right of way to other aircraft and have a maximum ground speed of 100 mph with a maximum altitude of 400 feet. It also requires the remote pilot to perform a preflight inspection and forbids piloting drones from a moving aircraft or vehicle. Anyone wanting to acquire a Part 107 Remote Operators Certificate should visit the faa.gov where a wealth of materials are readily available, Giandomenico said. “The testing material is up there, the locations where you go to take the computer test, the background checks (and) all of this other kind of information you need to know,” he said. Starting on Dec. 21, 2015, the FAA began requiring hobbyists whose drones weigh between .55 and 55 pounds to register online (registermyuas.faa.gov) prior to any recreational uses. The FAA is working with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), an industry advocacy group, to implement hobbyists’ procedures that continue to evolve. “What the FAA did is they said we’re going to have community regulations for this,” he said. “The FAA is not going to write the hobbyist rules, See AMA Page 22

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AMA drone rules offer resort policy ‘backup’ Continued from Page 21 which are very similar to those with model planes, we’re going to acquiesce to, in this case, the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA).” According to AMA rules, anyone flying a model within the established weight range that uses a ground-control system is required to register. The AMA and the FAA will both issue registration numbers that must be listed on the aircraft. “It gives people more freedom but it brings them into the fold as far as education and incentives for responsible use,” he said. “A huge part of the problem is unknown persons with unknown drones kind of run wild and there’s really nothing you can do because they’re just anonymous.” Hobbyists’ drones operate under the AMA rules, as well as section 336

of the FAA Modernization and ReFrom his perspective, Gianform Act of 2012, Giandomenico said. domenico said it’s not a stretch to en“It says things like you can’t fly vision drones causing a ruckus at the over private property without per- resort. mission, you can’t fly near open as“Imagine a thing buzzing around semblies of people, the top of the Ferand you can’t fly ris wheel and it over sensitive in- ‘There’s no required education for hits somebody,” he frastructure,” he the people, there’s no traceability said. “There’s no said. “If you think education on the drone. If the thing crashes required about Ocean City, for the people, especially during into somebody the guy can fold his there’s no tracething up and walk away’ the resort season, ability on the its one big public Ocean City Municipal Airport drone. If the thing assembly. This is Manager Jamie Giandomenico crashes into somewhere the town body the guy can gets it backup for fold his thing up its policy of not permitting the hob- and walk away.” byist drones in town because of the OCPD Captain Mike Colbert said potential for somebody getting hurt police would be focused on voluntary on the beach, crashing into roads or compliance, as his department into cars.” doesn’t enforce administrative and

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By Brian Gilliland Associate Editor (Sept. 9, 2016) Sunny Schrum, 26, of Pittsville is facing 22 traffic charges, including driving while under the influence, driving while impaired by alcohol, driving on a suspended license, and driving while license is revoked after the Ocean City Police Department used “stop sticks” to bring her joyride to a halt in the early Tuesday morning. Police reported their first contact with Schrum was in the area of 9th Street and Baltimore Avenue, where she was apparently in the left turnonly lane, yet decided to swerve into a travel lane without turning. According to the report, it was around this time that Schrum began honking her silver Pontiac Vibe’s horn intermittently in three- to five-second bursts, heading north to 33rd Street. At the intersection of 33rd Street and Coastal Highway, Schrum allegedly overshot the stop line and blocked the crosswalk. These actions led to an OCPD officer to try pull her over, but Schrum reportedly did not stop for 12 more blocks at 45th Street. Once the officer exited his patrol car, Schrum allegedly fled south towards Route 50. “During the pursuit, Schrum reached speeds of about 90 miles per hour,” the report said. Schrum allegedly failed to stop at red signals at the intersections of Philadelphia Avenue and 26th, 23rd, 17th, 12th, Eighth and Fifth streets until finally stopping on the bridge after all four car tires were punctured through the use of stop sticks. Schrum consented to and failed field sobriety tests and reportedly told police she had two alcoholic beverages earlier in the evening, according to police. She consented to a Breathalyzer examination, which revealed a blood alcohol content of .15. Schrum has also faced several traffic charges in Wicomico County. She is scheduled to make her first appearance in Ocean City District Court on Oct. 18.

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Scott Defelice, 44, of Ocean Pines was arrested and charged with two counts of second degree assault on Aug. 19. Police reported two Ocean Pines officers were investigating a domestic complaint when Defelice assaulted them. According to the report, one officer was treated and released at Atlantic General Hospital for a minor injury.

Ocean City police officers arrested and charged Harold Sauble, 62, of Hanover, Pennsylvania with second degree assault, disorderly conduct and intoxicated endangerment on Sept. 3. Witnesses said Sauble was driving erratically, stopped abruptly and violently threw his female passenger to the pavement, the report stated. Police reported the victim had fresh cuts and her knees were splotched with gravel, sand and dirt. In addition, the report stated Sauble smelled like alcohol and had bloodshot eyes.

Labor Day DUI initiative The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office teamed up to carry out a countywide driving under the influence enforcement initiative during Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-4. There were 75 traffic stops resulting in 78 citations, 55 warnings, 11 driving under the influence arrests and five criminal arrests.

Three arrests in one week Levin Martin, 32, was arrested by Ocean City police officers three times this past week. On Aug. 31, Martin was arrested

and charged with second degree assault and reckless endangerment. Police reported he beat his victim causing multiple lacerations and a swollen eye that required stitches. On Sept. 2, Martin was arrested for public consumption downtown. The following night, police reported Martin hit a taxicab on his bicycle causing minor damage. According to the report, Martin was thrown from his bike, got back on and left the scene. He was arrested for failing to stop after an accident involving damage to a vehicle and taken to Atlantic General Hospital for minor injuries.

Fighting police Jacob Harden, 45, of Ocean View, Delaware, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, two counts of

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States Army veteran. He was also an avid Orioles fan. A graveside Masonic Service was held on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016 at Sunset Memorial Park in Berlin. Rev. Walter Crocker officiated at the comital. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in his memory to: Taylorville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 456, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

CHARLES ADREON KRUGER, SR. Salisbury Charles Adreon Kruger, Sr., age 64, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 at his home in Salisbury. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late James Paul Kruger, Jr. and Mary Dorothy Lord Kruger. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Theresa Ames Kruger, Charles Kruger in November 2015. He is survived by his sons, Charles Adreon Kruger, II and his wife, Ingrid Marisol Kruger of Austin Texas, Dustin Lincoln Myers Kruger of New York, New York, and their mother, Cheryl Kruger of Jacksonville, Florida. His last months were brightened by the birth of his first granddaughter, Marcella Taylor Kruger of Austin Texas, in February.

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Also surviving is a brother, James Paul Kruger, III and his wife, Kathy, of Ellicott City, Maryland and sisters, Maria Hicken and her husband, Gary, of Taneytown, Maryland, Mary Garrish and her husband, Bryan, of Ellicott City, Maryland, Theresa Lank and her husband, Dana, of Willards, Paula Willison and her husband, Randy, of Berlin, numerous nieces and nephews, and countless beloved friends. “Charlie” or “Bunky” as he was known, was a graduate of Milford Mill High School, Class of 1970, in Baltimore County. Charlie had the heart of a teacher and spent over 40 years in the classroom teaching plumbing seminars. He helped thousands of plumbers become licensed in Maryland and across the country. A master plumber, he was plumbing inspector for the city of Salisbury through nearly three decades until his retirement in 2008. Charlie was also a published author of books and articles related to his trade. He attended St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and had been a member of the Berlin Jaycees and the Maryland State Plumbing Board. A very positive person, he loved shooting pool, playing cards, talking politics and building businesses. Bunky loved to tell jokes, laugh, and was the life of the party. He always brought out the best in people and they felt his warmth and kindness. Charlie was the happiest when he was helping Continued on Page 31

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 29 others. Most of all, he loved his family. Bunky often said that the happiest time of his life were the years spent raising his boys and he was a devoted caretaker to his wife during their final few years together. A mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. Rev. Stanislao Esposito officiated. Interment followed in Sunset Memorial Park. A donation in his memory may be made to: Plumbers Without Borders (P.O. Box 16082, Seattle, Washington 98116) to help residents of developing nations get access to clean water and sanitation. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. MARY KAY OWENS Ocean City Mary Kay Owens, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Annapolis, she was the daughter of the late John T. and Shirley Davis Erbe. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, William T. Owens, and daughter, Michelle L. Sousa of Fairfax, Virginia. Also surviving is her sister, Cheryl Shell; niece, Laura Shell; nephew, Daniel Swain; as well as in-laws, William and Mildred Owens of Crownsville, Maryland.

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and Dorothy Orr Firth. Rick grew up in Island Heights, New Jersey along the Toms River, where he was an avid sportsman, enjoying sailing, boating, Richard Firth baseball and basketball. Throughout his life, playing pool, golf, poker, tennis and darts were some of his favorite pastimes. Rick is survived by his two devoted sons, Brian Firth and Dr. Danny Firth and his wife, Dr. Kami Nozile Firth; loving brother, Robert Firth and his wife, Alyona; loving sister, Diane Firth, all of whom live in Florida. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Hailey Rose Humble, of Portsmouth, Rhode Isalnd, and former wife, Bonnie Robertson, and her husband, Ken, of Ocean Pines, Maryland. Many nieces and nephews and other family members will also miss him. He will also be missed by his two dogs, Peb-

PAGE 31 bles and Bam Bam, who were with him sleeping by his side until the end. Rick graduated from Central Regional High School in New Jersey, and then he went on to attend Rutgers University. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and took great pride in this accomplishment throughput his lifetime. While stationed in Hawaii, Rick learned the game of golf, and it became his passion for decades to come. There are legendary tales of his wagers won on many golf courses, especially Ocean Pines. Becoming a real estate agent after leaving the Marines, Rick went to work for the Boise Cascade Land Development Corp., who was opening a new recreational community on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in Ocean Pines. He found his true calling as a salesman and became a top producer for Boise Cascade, eventually opening his own office, Continued on Page 32

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Continued from Page 31 Rick Firth Realty, and becoming one of the most successful realtors in the area. Being a fierce competitor in both business and sports/recreation made Rick always strive to be No. 1. Those who knew him well will remember his very public “grudge tennis match” where he embarrassed a well-known local realtor and top tennis player beating him in straight sets easily, winning a substantial wager, but more importantly, bragging rights for years to come. In a similar vein, he will be remembered for a 5K race through Ocean Pines, with seemingly hundreds of people watching, against a much younger realtor. Again, Rick won the bet and collected the prize money. He loved “the thrill of the chase” and had great confidence in his athletic abilities. Rick moved to Florida in the early 90’s and became involved with network marketing. He was a true entrepreneur up to the very end. Even the day after his surgery that determined he had incurable abdominal cancer, he was passing out his business cards to the doctors and nurses. His eternal optimism always led him to believe wholeheartedly that “The Big Deal” was just around the corner. Rick loved people and talked to everyone he saw, hoping to help them by involving them in his ventures. His desire was to help people have a better life. In his later years, Rick became a devout Christian and embraced religion with the same unbridled enthusiasm that he displayed with everything he was

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involved in. Church became a great source of joy and fulfillment for him and brought him many new and dear friends. His greatest source of joy was his two sons, Brian and Danny. Seeing them grow and become happy, productive, and successful was his dream. He loved them dearly and took great pride in them. Rick was very happy to have his brother, Robert, and sister, Diane, living nearby. They gave him great comfort in his final months, as did his many close friends whom he cherished. All of Rick’s family and friends are invited to attend his Celebration of Life that will be held at the South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth Florida on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. Lane 3. 6501 S. State Road 7, Lake Worth, Florida 33449 (www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/southflorida.asp). Contributions in his memory can be made to: Broward County Division of Animal Care and Adoption: Either online at www.broward.org/Animal/AboutUs/Pages/WebDonations.as px or mail to: Broward County Animal Care, 1 N. University Drive, Box 302, Plantation, Florida 33324. For more information or to leave condolences for the family, visit www.serenitymemorialchapels.com/book-of-mem ories/2688331/Firth-Richard/servicedetails.php.

DOROTHY S. WELSCH Bishopville Dorothy S. Welsch, age 94, of Bishopville, went home to her King on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016. She was born in Baltimore, and was the daughter of the late Martin and Charlotte Sommers. Dot had been an administrative assistant with the former Western Electric Company. She was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church and had previously sang in the choir for many years. She was also a member of the Tuesday morning Fellowship Circle, the Pioneer Club and the American Legion Auxiliary in Baltimore. She is survived by a son, James E. Welsch and wife, Anita, of Bishopville; a daughter, Marilyn W. Beachley of Centreville, Maryland; four grandchildren, Jo Ann Huber, John Beachley, James Welsch and Stacie McGinnes and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Welsch. A funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at Friendship United Methodist Church in Berlin with Rev. Jack Savage and Rev. Ron Shatz officiating. Friends may call an hour before the service. Burial will be in Bishopville Cemetery in Bishopville. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: Friendship United Methodist Church, c/o Lou Taylor, 12329 Vivian St., Bishopville, Maryland 21813. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

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“Our strengths are definitely our experience and depth,” said Worcester Prep Golf Coach Scot Dailey, left, of the 2016 squad. It’s very competitive who will play in each match.”

Wor. Prep golfers fun, energetic and upbeat ‘Our strengths are definitely our experience and depth,’ Coach Scot Dailey says

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 9, 2016) When the Mallards of Worcester Prep first stepped on the golf course in mid-August for preseason practices, they looked a little rusty. But in just a few short weeks, the golfers have picked up their game. “When we first started, it looked like we hadn’t had much practice, but the imScot Dailey provement already in three weeks is incredible,” said Prep Coach Scot Dailey, now in his third year leading the squad. “You never want to be too good too soon. Hopefully we’ll keep getting better.” Worcester won its first match of the season held at Captain’s Cove in Virginia on Aug. 25. The Mallards scored a 393. Nandua took second with a 446 and Chincoteague rounded out the three-school, 18hole competition, carding a 493. Junior Austin Taylor led Worcester with a 91, earning medalist honors. Seniors Grant Brown (100), Jon Ruddo (101) and Zach Wilson (101) also contributed to the victory. The next day, Worcester battled

Nandua on 18 holes at GlenRiddle in Berlin – the Mallards’ home course – and came out on top 341-417. Taylor and Brown both tallied 84s to take home co-medalist honors. Wilson recorded an 85 and Ruddo shot an 88. Worcester, of the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference, joined seven Bayside South Conference teams for a nine-hole competition last Thursday at the Bay Club in Berlin. The Prep squad finished fourth, scoring a 183. Taylor logged a 40, seniors Thomas Polk and Reid Carey tallied 47 and 48, respectively, and Ruddo carded a 48. Stephen Decatur (157), James M. Bennett (161) and Parkside (172) placed first through third. Fourteen golfers are competing this season for Worcester and 11 of them are returners from last year, when the squad went 6-0 in the ESIAC and 20-3-1 overall. The Mallards also captured their ninth consecutive ESIAC championship title. The 2015 squad was led by its two “studs” – Jason Cook and John Meakin. In their four-year careers the pair won four ESIAC titles and never lost a conference match. Cook earned All-ESIAC First Team accolades all four seasons and Meakin received the award three times. Cook was also a two-time Player of the Year. Those two graduated, but many

golfers who helped contribute to the 2015 team’s success have returned this season, including Taylor, Wilson and Brown, who received All-ESIAC First Team honors for their performance last year. Taylor was the third lowest scorer in 2015 behind Cook and Meakin. “He’s a quiet leader. He leads by example,” Dailey said. “He’s the anchor of the team.” This is Taylor’s second year playing for Worcester. “Hopefully I can shoot some low scores and just help the team out,” he said. “I just want to get better and be the best I can be. I’m extremely excited for the season.” Dailey will also rely on Ruddo, Wilson, Brown, Carey and Polk to contribute to make it a successful season because the seniors all have experience. “We have seven seniors. The senior class leadership is instrumental,” Dailey said. “I’ve been where the freshmen are and there were seniors that helped me. Four years later, I’m that senior so I can use what I was taught to teach them,” said Ruddo, a four-year member of the team. “We have a lot of guys who have been around for a long time. We just kind of have that age advantage over a lot of other teams.” Sophomore Jacob Meakin has improved from last year, Dailey said, and newcomer, freshman Colby

Hook, have both had some solid practice rounds. Dailey said his golfers are fun, energetic and upbeat with a will to win. They never take things too seriously and the mood is always light, he added. “They’re a good group of kids,” Dailey said. “Our strengths are definitely our experience and depth. It’s very competitive who will play in each match.” “What makes it really special is that last year [Cook and Meakin] were the top two, but now it’s a lot more of a committee role where we’ve got five or six guys vying for that top spot every time. It makes it a lot more competitive,” Ruddo added. “I’ve had a lot of fun with these guys. We’ve been through two coaches, three courses, but we’ve all stuck together and we have great chemistry,” he continued. “I feel like we’re going to have a really fun and successful year.” The Mallards are shooting for their 10th consecutive ESIAC championship this year, but it won’t be easy. “The ESIAC will be tougher this year. Over the years it’s been dominated by Worcester Prep, but Salisbury Christian is closing the gap,” Dailey said. Worcester would also like to win its annual Ryder Cup competition against Decatur.

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WP soccer players dedicated, hard workers and enthusiastic By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 9, 2016) The Worcester Prep girls’ soccer team was perfect last year, going undefeated, 11-0, and capturing the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship title with a 4-0 victory over rival Saints Peter & Paul. The Lady Mallards also scored 61 goals Carol Hartnett and only gave up one. “It was a dream season last year because of the group of girls we had to work with, not because of our record,” said Prep Coach Carol Hartnett, who has led the soccer program since 1998. “The girls worked hard to have the greatest season ever.” But this is a new year and although it would be nice to repeat 2015’s successes, the girls don’t feel pressured to. They have each written down their individual goals as well as what they hope the team can accomplish in 2016. “Last year is definitely a season we want to emulate and we want to go after the same goals, but every year is different so every year we have different goals,” said senior striker Melissa Laws, a four-year member of the team. “Goals are definitely the ESIAC championship and taking down Saints Peter & Paul, but also making more friendships and making sure we can grow as a team and get all of those connections we can keep later in life.” “We’re already becoming a family. I feel like we have a great dynamic going already,” added senior captain Madison Bescak, a member of the team since her freshman year. “I’ve just been named a captain so I feel like I’ll have a strong leadership role. The seniors when I was a freshman I learned from them and I’ve been watching a few as I’ve grown up. I can relate and change some stuff and just be a positive leader.” Bescak, the 2015 ESIAC Player of the Year and member of the All-Conference First Team, will play in the center midfield. She wants to distribute the

ball and “make things happen” instead of taking the credit by scoring goals. Joining her in the midfield will be returners, seniors Stormy McGuiness and Karlie Southcomb, and juniors Sarah Savage and Cameron Langeler. Bescak’s twin sister, Olivia, is also a team captain. The 2015 All-ESIAC First Team honoree will run the defense as the sweeper. Senior captain Julie Talbert (First Team) will be in front of her at stopper. Senior Maggie Coutu (Second Team) will also play on the defensive line. Freshman Emily Copeland has earned the starting spot in the goal and has done quite well so far, Hartnett said. Laws will be on the front line along with varsity veteran Delaney Abercrombie (Second Team), a sophomore. Of the 21 players on Hartnett’s roster, 16 are returners. “We have a nice, strong core base and a lot of young talented players as well. We have sort of a mix this year,” Hartnett said. “We have seven seniors and the girls have been impact players since they were freshmen. It’s their talent that will pull everyone else along.” “I think we have a strong team this year. The freshmen came out and surprised us,” Bescak added. “We’re definitely trying to help with the younger teammates, especially the freshmen, trying to get them up to the upper school level and give them little tips,” Laws said. Hartnett said her players are dedicated, hard workers with great, positive attitudes. Their enthusiasm and energy level is high, she added. “We have a lot of traditions and the seniors have embraced them. The girls have already bonded,” Hartnett said. “Our goals are to have fun, do the best we can, learn, and we want to play soccer with a purpose that will make us better players.” Worcester won its season opener against Gunston, Wednesday in Berlin, 7-0. Freshman Messa Cammack scored three goals. Laws, Southcomb, M. Bescak and Abercrombie had one each.

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“We’re already becoming a family. I feel like we have a great dynamic going already,” said senior captain Madison Bescak. She scored one goal in Worcester’s 7-0 win over Gunston, Sept. 7.

WORCESTER PREP FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES •GOLF Sept. 15: Bayside match, (A) 3:30 p.m. Sept. 20: Bayside match, (H) 3:30 p.m. Sept. 21: ESIAC match, (A) 3:30 p.m. Sept. 28: ESIAC match, (H) 3:30 p.m. Oct. 4: ESIAC match, (A) 3:30 p.m. Oct. 11: ESIAC match, (A) 3:30 p.m. Oct. 13: ESIAC match, (H) 3:30 p.m. Oct 18: ESIAC championship (H) 2 pm. •BOYS’ SOCCER: Sept 16: Salisbury Christian, (H) 4 p.m. Sept. 19: Delmarva Christian, (H) 4 p.m. Sept. 21: Holly Grove, (A) 4 p.m. Sept. 24: Cape, (A) 12 p.m. Sept. 26: Gunston, (H) 4 p.m. Sept. 28: Salisbury School, (A) 4 p.m. Oct. 1: Laurel, (H) 12 p.m. Oct. 3: Salisbury School, (H) 4 p.m. Oct. 5: Delmarva Christian, (A) 4 p.m. Oct. 7: Salisbury Christian, (A) 4 p.m. Oct. 10: Holly Grove, (H) 4 p.m.

Oct. 13: Sussex Tech, (A) 5 p.m. Oct. 15:Indian River, (H) 2 p.m Oct. 19: ESIAC semifinals, (TBA) Oct. 21: ESIAC finals (TBA) •GIRLS’ SOCCER: Sept. 16: Salisbury Christian, (A) 4 p.m. Sept. 23: Sts. Peter and Paul, (A) 4 p.m. Sept. 26: Gunston (A) 4 p.m. Sept. 28: Salisbury School, (H) 4 p.m Oct. 3: Salisbury School, (A) 4 p.m. Oct. 7: Salisbury Christian, (H) 4 p.m. Oct. 12: Sts. Peter and Paul, (H) 4 p.m Oct. 19: ESIAC semifinals (TBA) Oct. 21: ESIAC finals (TBA) •FIELD HOCKEY: Sept. 10 : Garrison Forest School tournament, (A) 10 a.m. Sept. 19: Delmarva Christian, (H) 4 p.m. Sept. 21: Holly Grove, (A) 4 p.m. Sept. 23: Sts. Peter and Paul, (A) 4 p.m Sept. 26: Gunston, (A) 4 p.m. Sept. 28: Pocomoke, (A) 7 p.m. Oct. 5: Delmarva Christian, (A) 4 p.m.

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WORCESTER PREP FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES Oct. 10: Holly Grove, (H) 4 p.m Oct. 12: Sts. Peter & Paul, (H) 4 p.m. Oct. 19: ESIAC semifinals, (TBA) Oct. 21: ESIAC finals, (TBA) •VOLLEYBALL: Sept. 9: Seaford, (A) 4 p.m. Sept. 12: Chincoteague, (A) 5 p.m. Sept. 16: Salisbury Christian, (H) 4 p.m. Sept. 19: Chesapeake Christian, (A) 5 p.m. Sept. 21: Holly Grove, (A) 5 p.m. Sept. 23: Indian River, (A) 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 1: Greenwood tournament, (A) 10 a.m. Oct. 5: Delmarva Christian, (H) 4 p.m. Oct. 7: Salisbury Christian, (A) 4 p.m. Oct. 10: Holly Grove, (H) 5 p.m. Oct. 14: Delmarva Christian, (A) 3:30 p.m. Oct. 18: Chesapeake Christian, (H) 5 p.m. •CROSS COUNTRY: Sept. 9: Delmarva Christian meet, (A) 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 21: Parkside meet, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 28: Easton meet, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 5: Tidewater Invitational, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 12: Decatur meet, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 19: Mardela meet, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 24: ESIAC championship, 3:45 p.m.

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Worcester Prep junior Samantha Wolpin controls the ball during Wednesday’s match against Gunston in Berlin. Worcester won 7-0.

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Volleyball players have strong bond, Prep coach says

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 9, 2016) Keith Donoway made it a personal challenge to build the Worcester Prep volleyball program during his first season as head coach last year. Despite winning only one match, the Lady Mallards improved throughout the 2015 season and they look even Keith Donoway stronger to start 2016. “From game one last year and game one this year it’s a huge difference. With a decent amount of retuning players, I would say that where we ended is very close to where we’re staring now,” Donoway said. “We’re starting with a much higher level of play in our preseason, which has been helpful, but we still have a lot of new players who were on JV last year and it’s crash course for them … For year two of me trying to help out with the program, I’m pleased with what they’ve done so far.” Of the 15 players on Donoway’s roster, eight competed at the varsity level last year, including Amy Lizas,

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Worcester Prep senior captain Sara Young plays the ball over the net during last week’s game against Chincoteague in Berlin.

an outside hitter. Lizas is one of two seniors on the team this season. This is her fourth year competing, and she will use her experience to help lead the squad. “Confidence is really big and talking is a big thing we need to work on, but I think that we’re getting there,” Lizas said. “This is a pretty exciting season for us. We want to see a lot of wins this season. We definitely

Stephen Decatur golf team gets two wins, jumps to 3-0

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 9, 2016) The Stephen Decatur golf team won its second and third matches of the season to improve to 3-0. Last Thursday at the Bay Club in Berlin, Decatur scored a 157 to take top honors in the eight-school competition. Leading the Seahawks was senior captain Matt Kristick, with a round of even par 36, which earned him comedalist honors with Parkside’s Kyle Littleton. Contributing to Decatur’s victory was senior captain Tanner Leonard (37), junior Matt Kinsey (38) and sophomore Hayden Snelsire (46). Brady Leonard, a freshman, also carded a 46. James M. Bennett finished in second place with a 161. Parkside took third, scoring a 172. “I think my top three played very well. I’m counting on them to anchor the team all year,” said Decatur Coach Jim Krall. “My No. 4 and 5 golfers shot a few strokes worse than expected. Like I’ve mentioned my entire career, it’s important to bring your ‘A’ game every match and if one player has a bad day, you’re OK. However, we had two off the mark so it was a little scary. A four-stroke win is not too comfortable.” Decatur also tallied a 157 on Tuesday during the seven-school match at

River Run Golf Course in Berlin to finish in first place. Bennett followed with a 166, and Parkside came in third place with a 201. “We’re on a roll right now playing some great golf,” Krall said. Kinsey led the squad with a 36, which earned him medalist honors. Tanner Leonard carded a 38, Kristick a 40 and Brady Leonard a 43. “Matt Kinsey continued to impress everyone and has now moved into the No. 1 spot in the Bayside South. Just behind him in the No. 2 spot is Tanner Leonard, who has been very consistent this season as well,” Krall said. “Matt Kristick is tied for third and may have threatened to slide up the ranks if it wasn’t for the slow play in his group; it had a noticeable effect on his game. My players must be able to block out distractions because they’re always going to be there. They need to get in the zone like a tour player, but that takes time and discipline to perfect. “And freshman Brady Leonard continues to score better than 75 percent of the field and is currently ranked ninth in the Bayside South,” Krall continued. “Coach [Don] Furbay and I are very pleased with all their performances and excited about the eight other members of the team making a contribution throughout the season.” Decatur’s next match is Tuesday at Ocean City Golf Club in Berlin.

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Worcester Prep sophomore Maria Deckmann sets the ball during last weeks match against Chicoteague in Berlin. Deckmann is new to the varsity squad.

worked hard over the summer and preseason helped us a lot. I think we’ll be good this year and it will be a really fun season.” Also returning are juniors Sophia Bandorick (middle) and Stevie Eppard-Annis (outside hitter), who Donoway said, “have really come along,” as well as juniors Camryn Sofronski, Caroline Pasquariello and Isabella Osias. “All my returners are great,” Donoway said. “It’s a very fun team, and talented. “Last year’s team was really great as well, but I think our program is growing,” he added. “We’ve got a lot of new athletes [and] all the players have done a great job.” The team has gained two new setters – sophomores Maria Deckmann and Hailey Merritt – who competed for the JV squad in 2015. “They weren’t used to this format, but they’re doing really well considering this is brand new to them,” Donoway said. “We’re going to keep working with them and by the end of this year and the next two years I think they’ll be really strong.” Sara Young is the other senior on the team. She played soccer last season, but decided to play volleyball this year. Young is not new to the sport – she competed in eighth, nine and 10th

grade while attending Nandua High School in Virginia. “She’s a really strong player and a great server. She came in with experience, which is helping our team out,” Donoway said. “I just wanted to try something different. I just missed the sport,” Young said. “Amy’s a great leader and I think I can help because I have a lot of experience, and a lot of the teams we play are teams I’ve played in the past and I know other girls and their strengths. “I think everyone’s hard working,” she continued. “There’s room to grow, but I think we’re getting better every practice and I think we’ll continue to improve.” Lizas and Young have been named captains. Donoway said his players have a strong bond, and the girls are very positive. Serving is more consistent compared to last year, but Donoway said the Mallards still needed to work on passing. “We have some returning and new players that are good hitters, but we haven’t been able to use them yet because passes are not there,” he said. “Last year I was really focusing on serves and that got a lot better. This year it’s going to be just getting our defense to get good passes so that we can use our hitters.”

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WORCESTER PREP FALL SPORTS PREVIEW

Worcester Prep boys’ soccer squad has ton of potential

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 9, 2016) Worcester Prep boys’ soccer Coach Terry Underkoffler thinks his team can be very good this year and the Mallards have a ton of potential. “It’s a matter of how hard we work will dictate how successful we will be,” he said. “We’re technical, we can move the ball reTerry Underkoffler ally well and we’re deep in the midfield and on defense. We’re also versatile. We can play people in different spots.” Worcester opened the season with a 4-2 come-from-behind victory over the Gunston Day Herons in Centreville, Wednesday. Senior striker Seth Lewis scored two goals for Worcester and senior captain Patrick Petrera and freshman striker Ryan Cronin netted one apiece. Sophomore goalie Cooper Richins stopped five Gunston shots. Underkoffler, coach of the team for five seasons, has 22 players on his roster. Fifteen are varsity veterans. A number of those players helped contribute to a 12-3-1 record (11-0-1 Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference) last year. The Mallards also captured the ESIAC championship title with a 1-0 victory over Salisbury Christian. Petrera scored Worcester’s lone goal. He earned All-ESIAC Second Team honors for his performance during the 2015 season as did Lewis. Owen Nally and Brendan Miller received First Team accolades. Nally and Petrera led the 2015 team scoring 12 goals apiece. Tate Shockley, a senior midfielder this year, was presented Honorable

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Mention distinction. Nally and Petrera, both seniors, were named captains last year and are also captains this season. They will play next to each other in the center midfield. “We played together the last two years in the center midfield. It’s definitely a partnership,” Petrera said. This is his third year on the varsity team. “I look forward to playing with him because a lot of times we both know what we’re going to do. I know a lot of stuff he likes to do and he knows what I like to do. We definitely combined for a lot of assists and goals throughout the years.” Nally strained a quadricep during a scrimmage last Wednesday and will be sidelined for a few weeks. “It’s boring standing around. I want to be on the field with everyone,” he said. Nally has been a member of the team since his freshman year. “I feel like I’ve been around the game for a while so I’ll be able to help some of the younger guys with tactics and how we play in this program,” Nally said. “Me and Patrick will be able to help lead the team together in the midfield. The ball has to work through us and we’re ready to run everything and try to get everyone involved.” Shockley, sophomore Colin Miller and senior Aria ZiaShakeri will also play in the midfield. Brendan Miller, a junior, is the squad’s third captain. He will run the defense in the center. This is his third year on the team. Also retuning on defense is Brenner Maull, a junior, and senior Max Bisaha. Maull is currently sidelined recovering from a concussion. Sophomore Cole Berry missed much of the

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“Me and Patrick [Petrera] will be able to help lead the team together in the midfield,” said Worcester Prep center midfielder, senior captain Owen Nally, pictured with the ball.

2015 season after suffering a concussion. He will take the field in the defensive end this year. “We have the same defense as we did last year. Everyone seems to be playing well together in the back,” Brendan Miller said. Richins was on the JV team last year and takes over the starting varsity goalie spot this season with Charlie Pritchard graduating. Junior Tucker Brown, senior Adam Pizza and sophomores Owen Tunis and Aiden Mullins will contribute on the offensive attack. “We’re still trying to find our way and get a rhythm going, but some injuries have upset that,” Underkoffler said. “We have a lot to build on. We need to get the new players up to speed to play at the varsity level and narrow the gap.”

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WORCESTER PREP FALL SPORTS PREVIEW

More runners participating during Prep’s second season

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 9, 2016) Worcester Prep Coach Keith Geiger didn’t know what to expect going into the inaugural cross country season last year, so when the runners did so well, he was pleasantly surprised. “It went better than expected. We were pretty competitive in most meets,” Geiger said. “Our experience from last year will help this year.” Twelve boys and eight girls competed last year. The program has grown in 2016, with 16 boys and 11 girls participating. Eleven boys and three girls are returners from 2015. “The boys’ team should be strong.

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Twelve boys and eight girls competed last year, during Worcester Prep’s inaugural cross country season. The program has grown in 2016, with 16 boys and 11 girls participating.

freshmen which is a big deal because we don’t have a big high school and there are a lot of choices [soccer, field hockey, volleyball, golf],” Geiger said. “I was worried we wouldn’t have enough for a team. I’m impressed with the new girls who came out. We’re going to count on them to fill in the spots of those who graduated.” He will look to juniors Annemarie Cherry and Marissa Grosso to lead the Lady Mallards, both of whom were top finishers consistently for the girls’ squad last year. Newcomers, freshmen Ashley Laws and Damiana Colley, have done well during preseason, Geiger said. Cherry said she will take charge by “pushing everyone to try their best and not to just walk or cheat the course, to try and run as far as they can for as long as they can.” She hopes to improve her time, get better at running without stopping, and use teamwork to help motivate the girls, she added. “I think we’re improving as a team each day and we have great possibilities,” Cherry said. “I’m super excited to see how the season is going to go.”

Geiger wants Worcester to be competitive in its meets and possibly win a few along the way. There will be an official Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship meet this year and Geiger said the Mallards hope to take home titles. Worcester’s boys’ and girls’ teams won the conference meet at the end of the 2015 season, but it wasn’t an official championship event. “Cross country is great. It’s the hardest sport I think because when kids come across the finish line they’re exhausted because they gave it their all,” he said. “It’s a difficult sport because you’re out there on your own and you just have to run as hard as you can.” After last year’s success, Geiger is looking forward to seeing what the runners can do this season. “Mr. Geiger is the best person for the job. He’s the best coach you can ask for,” Hill said. “He’s the perfect amount of relaxed, yet still strict with rules and making sure everyone’s doing what they’re supposed to. He’s awesome.”

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“I think me and all the other seniors are doing really well at leading the team,” said senior captain Eva Parks, left, pictured during Wednesday’s game against Gunston Day in Berlin.

WP field hockey players have good stick skills, are athletic

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 9, 2016) The Worcester Prep field hockey team struggled to score at times last year, but this season the Lady Mallards have been able to put the ball in the goal. “The girls started off slow last year and we couldn’t connect on scoring,” Coach Katie Oxenreider said. “So Katie Oxenreider far this year we’ve been scoring. It’s helpful to them to see that they can score.” The Mallards kicked off the 2016 season with an 8-1 victory over the Gunston Day Herons on Wednesday in Berlin. Senior captain Leigh Lingo and senior Ava Schwartz each scored two goals. Sophomore Hailee Arrington, senior Macayla Costleigh and freshmen Abbi Nechay and Hana Miller netted one goal apiece. Freshman goalie Aly Matha stopped six Gunston shots. Matha had never played field hockey before joining the team this year. “She’s picking it up quickly. She’s a quick learner, she’s athletic and a hard worker,” Oxenreider said of Matha. Nechay, a midfielder, is also new to the program and Oxenreider said she “adds a lot to the team.” Oxenreider will look to her senior captains – center midfielder Leigh Lingo, who she said is the team’s “playmaker;” her sister, Regan, one of the top goal scorers last year; and center back Eva Parks, who will run the defense – for leadership. “We have a lot of seniors so we have a lot of leaders, which is very nice,” said Leigh Lingo, a member of the team since her freshman year. “I just want to set an example for them…we have a really

small team so I just want to motivate them to stay in shape and just lead them and help them out as much as I can.” Regan Lingo earned All-Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference First Team honors for her performance during the 2015 season. Leigh Lingo received Second Team accolades and Parks was presented Honorable Mention distinction. The trio was major contributors last year when the team went 5-8. The Mallards lost 3-1 in a shootout to Holly Grove in the ESIAC championship game. “I think me and all the other seniors are doing really well at leading the team,” said Parks, a four-year player. “We’re welcoming the new freshmen and trying to make everybody one big family.” Playing center back, Parks wants to be another voice on the field and help the other defenders with positioning and marking up. As a center midfielder, Leigh Lingo will be instrumental on offense and defense. “I think we’re definitely growing and I can see us improving every day,” she said. “I think we definitely have a good season ahead of us.” Oxenreider, now in her second season at the helm, said she has a good mix of players this year with ranging experience levels. Twelve of the 16 girls on her roster are veterans. There are six seniors, two juniors, four sophomores and four freshmen. The group is very athletic, she said. The girls are fast and have good stick skills. “They make smart passes, but we need to make sure we finish our shots,” she added. Oxenreider said the team lost some close games last season and the goal this year is to get more wins as well as return to the ESIAC title game.

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Ocean City Marlin Club to Upcoming fishing tourneys battle OC Light Tackle Club

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor (Sept. 9, 2016) Twenty-four anglers representing the Ocean City Marlin Club and Ocean City Light Tackle Club will participate in the inaugural OCLTC vs. OCMC Shootout tournament this weekend. The competition is an angler tournament, so participants must hook and reel in their own fish. They will fish two of the three designated tournament days: Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday. The fishing days were determined by the weather committee during Thursday’s angler meeting. Boat assignments were also given out. “The two clubs are arguably the oldest in the country,” Shootout Director Pat Svehla said. The OCMC was formed in 1936 and the OCLTC in 1947. “The Marlin Club has 800-plus members, while the Ocean City Light Tackle Club limits membership to 50 people. It’s a closer-knit group and they are all very avid anglers, which means they hook and fight their own fish. The Marlin Club has a lot of good anglers too. “When it comes to billfish, it’s quite an art hooking a fish and reeling it in,” he added. Twelve anglers from each club have registered to compete. There are six boats in the tournament and two members

from each club will fish on each for a total of four anglers per vessel. Anglers will rotate positions so each person has the opportunity to hook a fish and reel it in. “It’s very different from most tournaments around here,” Svehla, who is a member of both clubs, said. He will represent the OCMC during the competition. The Shootout is an all-release tournament. Blue marlin releases are worth 150 points, while white marlin, sailfish and spearfish releases earn anglers 100 points. “It’s primetime billfish fishing this time of year,” he said. The winning club will receive an award. Awards will also be presented to the top-three anglers. The team on the top boat will take home $1,000. Prizes of $100 will be awarded to the anglers who catch/release the first and last fish of the day. Svehla has fished this type of format before and said tournaments in this area used to feature the style many years ago. He thought it would be a good idea to “go back to the roots from way back when.” For the inaugural tournament, the first 12 to sign up from each club earned a spot in the event. Svehla said he is looking forward to seeing how the Shootout goes. If it is successful it may be expanded to include more anglers next year.

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tas. Winner takes all in each. Participants can fish in the bay from their own boat or rent a skiff, skimmer, or pontoon from the marina. For more information, call Bahia Marina at 410-289-7438. The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 38th annual Charles Kratz & Scott Smith Challenge Cup is slated for Sept. 15-17. The event is a competition between Maryland’s Ocean City Marlin Club and the Cape May Marlin & Tuna Club of New Jersey. Registration will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 7-8:30 p.m. with a captains’ meeting at 8 p.m. for local boats at the Ocean City Marlin Club on Golf Course Road in West Ocean City. The cost is $400 per boat for up to six anglers, which includes six tickets for the Friday, Sept. 16 Italian dinner from 6:30-9 p.m., and for the awards banquet on the following night. Participants will fish two out of three tournament days: Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday, Sept. 15-17. Captains and mates can be anglers and are eligible for prizes. Each boat must be a member of the club it represents. This is a release-only competition. There is also a $1,000 calcutta, which includes a $400 winner-take-all, $300 daily on a per-club basis and a $300 overall daily. Seventy-five points will be awarded for white marlin, sailfish and spearfish releases, and 150 points will be given for blue marlin and swordfish releases. An awards banquet is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Marlin Club. There will be individual boat trophies for most points during the first day and most points second day of fishing for both the OCMC and Cape May Marlin & Tuna Club, and one trophy presented for the most overall points. The scores of the top-six boats of each team will be compiled to provide the overall club score. The Challenge Cup has been donated by Smith and Kratz. It will be engraved and retained by the winning club until next year’s tournament. For more information, call the OCMC at 410-213-1613 or visit www.ocmarlinclub.com. The Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association’s sixth annual Mid-Atlantic Flounder Tournament will take place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17-18. Registration is Friday, Sept. 16, from 6-8 p.m. at Atlantic Tackle on Sunset Avenue in West Ocean City. The cost to enter is $200 per boat. Prizes will be awarded for the topthree flounder caught. There are also added entry-level calcuttas for first and second place in single-heaviest flounder ($150), and three-heaviest flounder ($200) categories. In addition, there is a $100 single-heaviest fish other than flounder (no skates or rays) calcutta. Participants can fish in the coastal bays or the ocean. Weigh-ins will run from 4-6 p.m. for local boats at Atlantic Tackle in West Ocean City For more information, call 410-255-5535 or visit www.mssa.net.

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BomShell debuts revamped store, Beach Bronzed

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 9, 2016) BomShell Boutique moved a few doors down, has doubled in size and added Beach Bronzed to its offerings inside the Ocean Creek Plaza in West Ocean City. “We grew out of our space, which is a great thing,” owner Gina March said. “It is a new venture that works hand-inhand. If a customer is going on vacation or to an event, it’s all under one roof for convenience. You get an outfit and can be spray tanned. It’s pretty cool.” Beach Bronzed came to fruition after March tried all the tanning businesses in the area and could not find what she needed for her clothing models. “There will be a sunless organic versaspa booth and tanning beds with bronzing,” March said. “It is new for this area and allows us to customize the customer’s tanning experience as well.” The sunless organic versaspa booth is a customizable unit and the high-pressure UV tanning beds are less harmful for the skin. “A quarter of our space went to the beds and tanning has come a long way,” March said. “It is easier and a more natural way to tan.” Currently, there are three rooms dedicated to tanning and the fourth will be determined by the clientele’s needs or preferences. “I did not want to fill all the rooms right away,” March said. “Will it be a spray tan, stand up unit or versaspa?” Beach Bronzed is offering grand opening specials all month long and taking appointments. March anticipates the beds to be up and running by next week. Visit Beach Bronzed on Instagram and Facebook for monthly specials and information. On Friday, Sept. 23, at 4 p.m. Beach Bronzed will have a ribbon cutting ceremony with lite fare from Liquid Assets, specials and giveaways at the Ocean Creek Plaza on Ocean Gateway in West Ocean City. In addition to the new tanning services, BomShell Boutique has expanded its current clothing lines and added a couple others. Look forward to seeing fashion and accessories from Steve Madden, Madden Girl, BB Dakota, Jack by BB Dakota, Freebird by Steve Madden, Level 99 denim and Veronica M, its number one selling line. The women’s clothing store carries dresses, sweaters, tops, bottoms, outerwear, shoes, accessories, bras, camisoles, bandeaus, leggings and gift items such as notepads, books and shot glasses. March and two of her employees travel to shows in New York and search for unique clothing and handmade ac-

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The ladies responsible for running BomShell Boutique and Beach Bronzed inside the Ocean Creek Plaza in West Ocean City, from left, are General Manager Christina Mullaney, Owner Gina March and Jennifer Hershey.

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BomShell Boutique inside the Ocean Creek Plaza in West Ocean City has expanded its current clothing lines and added a couple others. Look forward to seeing fashion and accessories from Steve Madden, Madden Girl, BB Dakota, Jack by BB Dakota, Freebird by Steve Madden, Level 99 denim and Veronica M, its top selling line.

cessories. “My first question to vendors is who do you sell to in the area,” she said. “It’s a small community, I don’t want people to see our clothes in other stores.” The new space has four dressing rooms, two registers and an entirely different look. “The whole concept was to do a SoHo New York vibe in here,” March said. March worked with Steve Shreve and his design business, Jerk Pony, to make her vision come to life. Shreve was sup-

posed to just help with the floors, but the project evolved into the entire build. “We knew after the holiday season last year we could not have another and give the top-notch service we were used to giving,” March said. “We needed more room. The waiting in line for fitting rooms or to check out needed to be eliminated.” Customer service makes BomShell Boutique stand out from other clothing stores. See BOUTIQUE Page 42

By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Sept. 9, 2016) The Maryland Association of Realtors issued a news release at the end of August explaining that on Monday, Aug. 22, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) submitted a regulatory action to the Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review committee regarding Maryland’s requirement of Best Available Technology (BAT) for removal of nitrogen septic systems. The purpose of the action is to reform the universal requirement that BAT septic systems be installed outside the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area for all new construction or replacement septic systems. The proposed regulatory action would allow the installation of conventional septic systems outside of the Critical Area. Under the proposal, BAT would still be required for large septic systems with design flow of 5,000 gallons per day or greater. Additionally, local governments would have the flexibility to require BAT systems outside of the Critical Area. The BAT septic system requirements went into effect on Jan. 1, 2013, which required BAT septic systems for all new homes in the Chesapeake and Coastal Bay Watersheds. Prior to this effective date, BAT systems were only required within the Maryland Critical Areas (1,000 feet of tidally influenced water). BAT systems add significant costs to the installation of a new septic system, estimated between $10,000 to $14,000 additional costs per individual septic system. This BAT septic system regulatory reform is a part of MDE’s broader effort to meet clean water goals in the most effective, efficient, and equitable ways. The broader effort includes: • Reforming the BAT regulations - as described above. • Re-tooling inspection and enforcement efforts. MDE is committing to enhance compliance assistance and enforcement efforts with an emphasis on failing septic See WORKSHOP Page 42

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Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley (ASC&D) welcomes Cindy Hall as sales team leader. This new position is focused on recruiting, onboarding and training new commercial lines producers. Hall comes with 23 years of outside sales and sales management Cindy Hall experience within the resort and regional food service industry. She won several awards including top honors in the leadership role of Pace Setters Club for Sysco Foods and District of the Year. She spent two years in Hampton Roads, Virginia area as director of sales for Sysco. Hall enjoys golfing, boating, paddle boarding, cycling and spending time with family. She is also active in the community. She has served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Worcester County, as well as being very involved with Worcester County Schools, serving on multiple committees while her children grew up attended the schools. She is an active member of Woman’s Eastern Golf Association. Hall and her husband Tom, reside in Glen Riddle and together they have three sons. Headquartered in Willards, Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley is an independent insurance agency specializing in employer benefits, business and personal insurances.

The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, along with the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and Berlin Chamber of Commerce, announce a first anniversary open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Those Clever Canines on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The open house will be from 4-6 p.m., with the ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. The doors will remain open until 8 p.m. for dogs and people who would like to stay and play. Those Clever Canines is located at 11022 Nicholas Lane, Unit 9, Berlin, in the Village Square Shopping Center. All Worcester County business people (employers and employees) are invited to attend and take part in the ribbon cutting. For more information, contact the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce at 410-641-5306.

Two appointed Coastal Hospice announces the appointment of two long-time employees as managers of spiritual care and bereavement support services at the nonprofit agency. The non-denominational spiritual caregivers assist patients and their families in coping with the emotional stress associated with life-limiting illnesses. Coastal Hospice offers bereavement support to anyone in the community who has lost someone close to them, whether or not Coastal Hospice cared for their loved one. Sharon Hutchison is now manager of

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spiritual care for Coastal Hospice. A native of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, she received her BA from Bridgewater College and her Masters of Divinity S. Hutchison from Bethany Theological Seminary in Illinois. Hutchison and her husband located to Salisbury in 1999 to become pastors of the Community of Joy Church, where they currently serve. Hutchison joined Coastal Hospice in 2004 after she developed an interest in hospice through working with her congregation. She has received certification in Hospice and Palliative Chaplaincy from California State University and certification in Thanatology from The Association of Death Education and Counseling. Howard Travers is now manager of bereavement support for Coastal Hospice. A native of Salisbury, he received his ministry ordination in 1982, a BS in Practical Continued on Page 43

Workshop led by MDE to discuss technical aspects Continued from Page 41 systems statewide. • Re-thinking the septic vs. sewer decisions. In many cases counties and communities are seeking financial, legal and regulatory assistance to help connect failing septic systems to public sewer. MDE and the Maryland Department of Planning will participate in a workshop for local governments and other interested parties in the coming months on opportunities for septic to sewer projects, including financial and technical assistance the Departments can offer for such efforts. — Lauren Bunting is a licensed Realtor/Associate Broker with Bunting Realty, Inc. in Berlin.

Boutique offers sunless and organic versaspa booth; beds Continued from Page 41 “We don’t want to be like anyone else,” March said. “I’ve kept true to who I am: The customer service I offer and lines I carry. A very simple business where I treat people the way I would want to be treated. It is the secret to my success. They become customers for life.” BomShell Boutique continues to operate their online business, which allows the store to ship packages all over the United States. The online store has free shipping for orders more than $49 and customers can exchange for different sizes. It has a strong presence on Facebook and Instagram, where they post new arrivals, special events, promotions, sales and giveaways. “We have done this for the customers,” March said. “They are so supportive of my little business from starting out in my dining room to working so hard to give a great experience to anyone who walks in the doors. At the end of the day, that is what gets me ex-

cited.” March continues to try and have a girls’ night once a month with mimosas, shopping, lite fare and giveaways. BomShell Boutique also has customer appreciation days. “We love girls’ nights and they are always fun,” March said. “At least once a month we try to have something for our girls.” Future plans include opening up a second BomShell Boutique location when the perfect spot appears and eventually, franchising the brand to other states. BomShell Boutique and Beach Bronzed is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is closed on Sundays. This weekend, hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Check out www.bomshellboutique. com or call 410-213-7138 for more information. Visit www.beachbronzedoc.com or call 410-213-7120 to make an appointment or for more information.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Continued from Page 42 Theology and Church Leadership in 1989 from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, and Master of Theology and Master of Divinity degrees from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas. He has been with Coastal Hospice for 22 years and has received Howard Travers certification as a Hospice and Palliative Care Chaplain from California State University. He previously worked with prisoners and ex-offenders and in Christian radio. Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice is

a nonprofit health care organization that cares for individuals facing life-limiting conditions but who want to remain as active and engaged as possible. Coastal Hospice cares for patients in their home, nursing home, assisted living facility or at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. The organization serves Wicomico, Worcester, Dorchester and Somerset counties. Information is available at 410-742-8732 or at CoastalHospice.org.

Expansion Freedmont Mortgage Funding expands to Ocean City with the appointment of local mortgage veteran, Rick Proctor.

Freedmont has been providing mortgage needs for roughly a quarter of a century and saw a great opportunity to bring its high level of mortgage services to Rick Proctor the Ocean City and Delaware beach markets. As a company which prides itself on customer service, representatives knew it would take the right person to head up a local office. They found these similar traits in Proctor, who has served the local market for almost 10 years with a total mortgage background of 31 years. Proctor can be reached at 410-5241640.

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needs of the patients and staff…making every patient feel safe and well informed. Mary is a blessing to everyone she comes in contact with.” The DAISY Award, created by The DAISY Foundation in Memory of J. Patrick Barnes, honors the extraordinary work nurses do for patients and families each day. Hospital leadership brought the award program to Atlantic General to recognize the compassion and high level of care its nurses provide to residents and visitors of the community. Patients and visitors can nominate an Atlantic General Hospital and Health

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Inside Going Out Taylor Sloan et’s talk Hermine for a hot second. Thankfully everyone survived the “can we even call this a tropical storm” storm? Shout out to the guy at the hardware store for not laughing when I asked him how to fill up the sandbags my roommate and myself bought in order to barricade our sliding glass door. I also bought seven flash lights in case the power went out…for three girls. My thoughts do go to those affected in other areas of the U.S. including parts of Florida, Louisiana and the Carolinas. Hopefully, no more tropical storms or hurricanes come up the East Coast, but if they do, you can enjoy a hurricane party at a few of the bars and restaurants listed in this column. The second annual Beard and Mustache Competition benefitting Diakonia, will take place Friday, Sept. 9 at the 28th Street Pit N Pub, hosted by the Bearded Men’s Society of Ocean City. There is no cost to attend the event, which begins at 6 p.m., and anyone can enter the contest. All are encouraged to bring a nonperishable item which will be donated to Diakonia, a residence in West Ocean City that provides emergency and transitional housing, food services, counseling and assistance to its guests. Twenty percent of the evening’s sales will go to the organization, and there will be a 50/50 raffle. DJ BK will host the contest. Plaques will be presented to the winners in five categories: best fakest beard, longest, widest, most stylish and best in show. The eighth annual Brews on the Beach craft beer festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 1-5 p.m. at Hooper’s Crab House in West Ocean City. Brewers from 15 local breweries will be pouring samples. The first 750 attendees will receive a commemorative sampling glass, and indie artist Stephen Heller will provide the music. Tickets cost $35 at the door. Designated driver tickets cost $10. Must be 21 to attend. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House by the Sea, a facility See INSIDE Page 46

Hundreds of riders make their way down the Ocean City Boardwalk to North Division Street during the 9/11 Parade of Brothers Memorial Ride last year. The 2016 event will take place this Sunday beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Parade of Brothers Memorial Ride on Boardwalk, Sunday

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 9, 2016) The local Red Knights Motorcycle Club, Maryland Chapter 3, will host its 12th annual 9/11 Parade of Brothers Memorial Ride on Sunday in honor of Americans who lost their lives during the 2001 terrorist attack on the United States. “This event is to never forget one of the worst tragedies that this country has ever experienced, and we need to remember this event for the rest of time,” local Red Knights treasurer and Senior Road Captain John Tartufo, who helps organize the ride, said. “This is a special day for first responders. We all take this very personally. Many brothers and sisters lost their lives on that tragic day. This is a day to pray for their souls, as they are all heroes.” Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. on the Boardwalk at 27th Street. Riders will leave promptly at 11:30 a.m. with the patriotic procession, starting at 27th Street and continuing south to North Division Street on the Boardwalk. Last year approximately 200 riders participated during the event, Tartufo said. After the ride, a ceremony will take place at the Boardwalk firefighter’s memorial, with Tartufo serving as the master of ceremonies. Red Knights President Ed Kukta will say a few words, along with Sen. Jim Mathias, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company

Skip Carey, left, and Kevin Knowles raise the flag before 9/11 ceremonies began last year on the Boardwalk at North Division Street.

President Jay Jester, Police Chief Ross Buzzuro and Worcester County State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby. The ceremony will last about 45 minutes. “We do this to memorialize the events of Sept. 11, 2001, to never forget what the terrorists have done to us,” Tartufo said. After the service, police will escort the riders out of Ocean City along Route 50 to the Moose Lodge in Roxana, Delaware for lunch, brotherhood,

friendship and fellowship. Registration for the memorial ride costs $10 per bike and $5 a passenger, which includes the ride down the Boardwalk and the escorted ride to lunch at the Moose Lodge. The first 343 riders to register and pay will receive a free pin. Others can buy a pin for $5 each. Proceeds from the ride will be donated to the Delaware Burn Camp in Dover, which provides a free, safe and See HONORING Page 46

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Honoring those who died during Sept. 11 attack Continued from Page 45 natural environment for the promotion of physical and emotional healing to children of burn injuries. For more information, visit delawareburncamp.com. The ride is open to all motorcyclists, not just members of the Red Knights, and will take place rain or shine. To learn more about the Red Knights, Maryland Chapter 3, 9/11 Parade of Brothers Memorial Ride, visit www.redknightsmd3.com or call Tartufo at 443-614-3425. This afternoon, Friday, all are encouraged to take part in a hero’s welcome parade for Operation SEAs the Day families. These wounded veterans have gone from the battlefield to a hospital and never received a welcome home or thank you for their service, organizers said. The families will leave in a motorcade from the Sea Colony Marketplace in Bethany Beach at 4:45 p.m. and travel to the Freeman Stage at Bayside in Selbyville, arriving around 5:15 p.m. Organizers encourage local communities and businesses to line the streets, wear patriotic colors and cheer on the families. In addition, the families will be honored guests during the Bruce in the USA performance slated for 7 p.m. at the Freeman Stage. Tickets are available at freemanstage.org, or by calling 302-436-3015. In Ocean Pines, the Southgate Grill will host its first 9/11 tribute and benefit from 1-10 p.m. on Sunday. The event will feature shooter girls, children’s photo opportunities with a ladder truck, and 50/50 raffles. The entertainment lineup will include the Baltimore Boyz, Jack Worthington, Randy Lee Ashcraft, Bob Wilkinson, Kevin Poole, Walt Farozic, Chris Button, Wes Davis, Judith Cooper, Mike Smith and Ray Perrone. Ten percent of all outside food and beverage sales during the event will be donated to the Ocean Pines Fire Department and first responders. For more information, call the Southgate Grill at 410-208-1383.

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on 66th Street that is open yearround to provide a free getaway to the beach for critically ill children and their families whenever they may need to escape the stresses of their child’s illness. Call Hooper’s at 410-213-1771 or visit www.hooperscrabhouse.com for more information. The Angler, 312 Talbot Street, has happy hour food and drink specials every day from 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $1.50 Natural Lite cans, $2 domestic cans, $2.50 Landshark drafts, $3 rails, $4 house wine and $5 Goombay Smash. Food specials include 65-cent wings, 50cent clams and 75-cent oysters. Saturday, Sept. 10, catch Aaron Howell at 3 p.m. Backshore Brewing Company, located at 913 Atlantic Ave. on the Boardwalk, is home to the famous VW van that sits outside, as well as craft beer and Hoop Tea. Backshore has six beers on tap that are always rotating. Hoop Tea is an alcoholic tea beverage that is brewed with purified water, tea leaves, organic cane sugar and naturally fermented alcohol. While you are at Backshore, try the soft shell tacos stuffed with juicy grilled shrimp, black bean and roasted corn salsa, and a cilantro ranch slaw, served with homemade smokey BBQ chips or add fries for $2. For more on Backshore Brewing Co., visit www.backshorebrew.com. The Big Easy on 60, 60th Street, features New Orleans style food and beverages. Entrées include chicken and waffles and jambalaya. Beverages include cucumber southside made with Svedka cucumber vodka, St. Germaine, mint leaves and lemon lime soda; and a bayou orange crush made with Bayou rum, Bayou Satsuma liqueur, orange juice and lemon lime soda. Happy hour is daily from 2-6 p.m. throughout the restaurant, featuring half-priced drinks and appetizers. Appetizer options include buffalo oysters, creole crab dip, steamed shrimp and ribs in a Big Easy barbecue sauce. For more on this new restaurant,

visit www.thebigeasyon60.com. BJ’s on the Water, located at 75th Street and the bay, serves the entire menu from 11 a.m. until 1:30 a.m. Join the party for happy hour, Monday through Friday, 4-7 p.m., or late night happy hour, Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Happy hour drinks include $2 Miller Lite, Natural Light and Coors Light cans, rail and premium drinks are $3.50 and house wine is $4.50. Happy hour food includes three saloon burgers for $6.99, add cheese for 80 cents more. Friday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 10, hear local favorite band Full Circle providing live entertainment from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Happy hour deck party takes place Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m, and this week catch Monkee Paw. There is no cover charge. For more BJ’s on the Water fun, visit www.Bjsonthewater.com. Bourbon Street on the Beach, 116th Street, has happy hour every day that includes $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. Wednesdays enjoy prime rib for $14.99. For more information, call 443664-2896. Carousel Hotel, 118th Street, has summer family theme nights. Sunday is Italian Night with a half-priced regular large cheese pizza or buildyour-own pasta bowl for $12.95. Monday is Mexican Fiesta Night with a build-you-own taco and taco salad bar for $14.95 for adults and $7.95 for kids 12 and younger. Tuesday, the Carousel has a crab feast including AUCE Alaskan crab legs. The cost is $36.95 for adults and $17.95 for kids 12 and under. Wednesday is lobster lunacy night. Get a whole Maine lobster platter for $22.95. Thursday, enjoy a beach bash cookout for $14.50, and dance under the stars while a DJ spins. Friday, have a hearty fried fish platter for $14.95, and Saturday is

steak and rib night with AUCE rack of ribs and “choose your cut” prime rib. Catch live entertainment 2-6 p.m. on the patio this weekend. For more information, call 410-524-1000. Claddagh on the Shore, 1106 Coastal Hwy. Fenwick Island, Delaware, has happy hour daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $2 domestics and rails, $6 crushes and sangria and half-price bottles of wine. Drink specials are available at the bar only. Enjoy sunset dining Monday through Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. with $17 entrées. Thursday night come to Claddagh for an $18 prime rib special. Brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. Claddagh offers a full breakfast and lunch menu with its brunch, as well as $12 bottomless Bloody Mary’s or mimosas. For more information, call 302537-4200. The Clarion Hotel, 101st Street, offers a variety of dining experiences for guests of all ages. Breaker’s Pub opens at 11 a.m. with lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and happy hour daily, 4-7 p.m. Featured happy hour specials include $2.25 select drafts, $2.75 domestic beers, $3 rail drinks, $2.75 house wines and $4 margaritas. Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant has breakfast, 7 a.m. to noon; lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and dinner, 5-10 p.m. Weekly specials include a $12.95 dinner daily; Friday and Saturday select dinner entrées are 20 percent off, 5-7 p.m., and Sunday through Thursday 30 percent off, 5-7 p.m. Or, try Horizon’s famous AUCE prime rib, crab legs and seafood buffet daily, 4:30-9 p.m. Take $4 off the $39.95 adult buffet from 4:30-6 p.m. Hear Power Play perform in the Ocean Club Night Club this Friday and Saturday from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more visit www.ClarionOC.com Coconuts Bar and Grill, located on 37th Street at Castle in the Sand Hotel, offers a new craft beer – Drunken Monkey Ale, an American Pale Ale brewed by Burley Oak Brewery in Berlin. The fastest happy hour on the beach continues with two-for-one drinks from 5-6 p.m. Tipsy Turtle Tuesday runs every Tuesday through Sept.

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Inside going out Taylor Sloan 20. Order Coconuts’ Tipsy Turtle Rum Punch and be eligible to win a five-day vacation to The Green Turtle Club Resort in the Bahamas. The winner will be drawn on Sunday, Sept. 25. Friday, catch Darin Engh from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, enjoy listening to Joe Smooth and John Remy from noon to 4 p.m. then hear Overtime 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, see Chris Diller perform noon to 3 p.m., followed by Lauren Glick and the Mood Swingers 4-8 p.m. For a full entertainment schedule, visit www.castleinthesand.com. Coins Restaurant and Pub, 28th Street, has happy hour daily, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $2 domestic drafts, $2.75 domestic bottles, $3.50 rails, and happy hour food includes $7 half-pound steamed shrimp/mussels and $6 wings. Coins offers a special dinner menu for early birds daily from 4-6 p.m. Early bird dinner specials include flounder, broiled or fried, for $11.99; seafood marinara with chopped clams, shrimp and scallops for $13.99; chicken teriyaki for $10.99; eight-ounce sirloin steak or prime rib for $13.99; or single crab cake for $12.99. All dishes are served with choice of two sides. Check out Coins lunch and dinner menus at www.coinspub.com. The Cove at Ocean Pines Yacht Club, 1 Mumford’s Landing Road, has lunch, dinner, a variety of drinks and a children’s menu as well as brunch, Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, the Cove opens at 11 a.m. Friday Hear On the Edge perform from 6-10 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 10, catch Monkee Paw at the Cove, beginning at 6 p.m. Char Steakhouse at the Yacht Club will be open 6-9 p.m. The Cove is closed for dining Monday, Sept. 12 through Wednesday, Sept. 14, but will reopen Thursday at 4 p.m. Pub Trivia signups begin Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. with trivia at 6 p.m. For more, visit www.oceanpines.org. Cowboy Coast, 17th Street and Coastal Highway, has weekly theme nights; Monday is Redneck Olympics with $12 beer buckets; Tuesday enjoy shrimp and steak night for $15.99; Wednesday, sing karaoke; Thursday is beat the clock bikini night with 25-cent drafts starting at 8 p.m.; Friday is Ladies Night with $1 drinks and drafts; and Saturday get 75-cent drafts all night. Thursday, Sept. 15, kick off your Bike Week festivities with Jackyl performing. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more, visit www.cowboycoastoc.com or call 410-289-6331. Crab Bag, 130th Street and Coastal Highway, offers “super happy hour” seven days a week, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Happy hour food specials include a halfpound of steamed shrimp, a halfpound angus cheeseburger and a dozen steamed clams for $7.95

each. Happy hour drink specials include $2 rails, $1.50 domestic drafts and $2 domestic bottles. Enjoy carryout specials such as eight pieces of fried chicken and one pound of steamed shrimp for $24.95; two dozen medium crabs or one dozen medium crabs, eight-piece fried chicken and one pound steamed shrimp for $49; two dozen medium crabs, 12-piece fried chicken and one pound steamed shrimp for $79. To hear more crab specials, call Crab Bag at 410-250-3337. Duffy’s Bayside Bar and Grille, 130th Street, features happy hour from noon until. Sunday NFL specials will be available all day, and include $5.99 bang bang shrimp, personal cheese pizza and cheese quesadilla for $5.50 each and $5.99 wings. Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. enjoy eggs Benedict for $10.99, corned beef hash for $12.99 and steak and eggs for $13.99. Monday night football food and drink specials include a personal pizza for $5.50, fish and chips for $7.99, 16-ounce Natty Boh cans for $2.25 and happy hour rail and call drink prices. Wednesday is burger night from 6 p.m. to close and includes beef, turkey or black bean burger for $6.99 and house wine will be available for $3.75. Thursday Night football menu include Bev’s home cookin’ specials for $6.99 and happy hour drink prices. Friday enjoy a crab cake dinner for $13.99 and hear Bob Hughes play, 5-8 p.m. Check out Duffy’s happenings at www.DuffysOC.com. At Fager’s Island, 60th Street and the bay, hear Island Time, Tuesday through Sunday, 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include $5 crushes, martinis and Fager’s Island wines, two-for-one rail drinks, domestic beers and Coronas. Friday, catch Kevin Poole on the deck at 5 p.m., and later watch The New Romance perform on the stage at 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, hear Opposite Directions on the deck at 5 p.m., and What’s Next will play on the stage at 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, enjoy jazz from Everett Spells during brunch. For more, visit www.Fagers.com. Fin Alley, located at 300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick, offers a variety of menu items for anyone’s palate. Try the sweet and spicy shrimp skewers made with sriracha, honey and lime, with coconut coleslaw for $12. To view Fin Alley’s menu, visit www.finalleyfenwick.com. At Fish Tales Bar & Grill, 22nd Street, bayside, the kitchen is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and the bar, 11a.m.-2 a.m. Happy hour is from 36 p.m., and dinner is served 5-11 p.m. daily. Get $3 craft and import beers, $5 Orange Crushes and Redbull bombs during Good Tunes Tuesdays from 10 p.m to close. Wednesday night is Natty Night with 75-cent drafts and $2.50 well drinks, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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Check out the Bloody Mary bar on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Try a couple of Fish Tales’ menu items including Shorty’s shrimp, Shawn’s secret recipe, including tender gulf shrimp pickled with vinegar, fennel, dill and red onion, served with toast points and a creamy garlic sauce or the black bean sandwich on a salt and pepper bun (also available in a gluten free wrap) stuffed with smashed black beans, avocado, red onion, tomato, jalapenos and cabbage, finished with a coconut chipotle mayo. Fish Tales is fun for the whole family, so bring the kids for a meal and playtime at the Pirate themed playground, while you sip on ice cold beverages. For more, visit www.ocfishtales.com. Harborside Bar & Grill, 12841 S. Harbor Rd. West Ocean City, has happy hour Monday through Friday, 4-7 p.m. Specials include $2 rail

drinks (plus $1 for grapefruit/orange juice), $2 domestic bottles and drafts and $5.50 Orange Crushes. Friday, Sept. 9, DJ Billy T begins at 4 p.m. for Ladies Night. Saturday, Sept. 10, hear Simple Truth or Side Project, 2-6 p.m., and DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, Opposite Directions will play from 2-6 p.m. and DJ Billy T starts at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Blake Haley will play from 4-7 p.m., followed by DJ Billy T starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, catch Funk Shue from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, Karaoke with DJ Jeremy is 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, Opposite Directions performs 8 p.m. to midnight. For all things from the home of the Original Orange Crush, visit www.weocharborside.com. Stop by Harpoon Hanna’s in Fenwick Island, Delaware, off Route 54, and try its exclusive house beer, See INSIDE Page 48

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RAR Deep Brew Pale Ale, a medium bodied pale ale with refreshing citrus notes, a slightly malty sweetness, and a balanced hop finish (5.5 percent ABV). Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m. and the Tiki Bar is open daily, weather permitting. While visiting, enjoy a couple appetizers including Chesapeake crab dip for $11.99, bacon wrapped scallops, broiled in a zesty orange sauce for $12.99, Frank’s jerk chicken marinated in Caribbean seasonings served with honey mustard for $8.99, or my favorite, coconut shrimp served with a mandarin orange sauce for $9.99. Entertainment Friday, Sept. 9, kicks off with Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Dave Sherman performs, 5-10 p.m. Sunday, Sept.11, catch Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m. For more entertainment and specials, visit harpoonhannasrestaurant.com. Hooters, West Ocean City, Route 50, offers happy hour every day from 3-6 p.m. with drink specials including $2.50 domestic drafts/bottles, $3 wells, $3.50 house wine and $4 calls. If you’re in the service, enjoy Military Monday’s with 10 percent off for active or retired military. Celebrate wing fest Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., with 50-cent wings, traditional or boneless. Come out for trivia from 7-9 p.m. with emcees Bigler and Domdig. For more on Hooters in West Ocean City, call 410-213-1841. KY West, 54th Street, offers happy hour 4-7 p.m. at the bar only. Drink specials include $3 Miller Lite drafts/domestic bottles, $4 rail drinks and $5 house wine. Food specials include $8 steamed shrimp or chicken wings, $9 fried calamari and $10 burgers. Saturday at the bar, catch DJ Rhoadie playing all of your requests

beginning at 10 p.m. For more, visit www.kywestoceancity.com. Macky’s, 54th Street and the bay, offers happy hour in the bar and cocktail area daily from 3-6 p.m. Drink specials include traditional drafts and cans for $3, premium drafts and cans are $4.25, rail drinks, $3.75, and call drinks, $4.50. Entertainment for the week begins with DJ Casper at 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9. Saturday, Sept. 10, dance while DJ Adam Dutch spins at 10 p.m., and Sunday Sept. 11, Let’s Do Trivia starts at 9 p.m. Monday is beer and pizza night at Macky’s. Drafts and pizza are available at discounted prices including $2.50 traditional drafts, $3.50 premium drafts and $5 cheese pizzas; available in the bar and cocktail area only starting at 10 p.m. For more, visit www.Mackys.com. Micky Fins, located at 12952 Inlet Isle Lane, features Quarterdeck, the newly designed waterfront dock bar. Micky Fins’ happy hour is Wednesday and Thursday, 3-6 p.m.; Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and 36 p.m. weekends. Food specials include Deal Island whale soft sand crab sandwich with remoulade and French fries for $12; lobster tacos (tempura shrimp fried lobster tail, cilantro slaw, pico de gallo, Monterey jack and cucumber wasabi) for $13; and a Philly cheesesteak on a toasted amoroso roll, with provolone cheese and French fries for $10. Drink specials include $2 Coors Light drafts, $3.50 select premium drinks and craft bottle beer for $3.75, $5 crushes and $4.50 wines by the glass. For more specials and entertainment, visit www.ocmickyfins.com. M.R. Ducks Bar and Grill, Talbot Street, starts off with Lower Case Blues at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9.

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Saturday, Sept. 10, listen to Timmie Metz at 4 p.m., and Sunday, enjoy Bo Dickerson, 4-8 p.m. Don’t forget about my favorite party of the weekend, the Sunday night deck party at Ducks! Get $2 Natural Lights, $3 cherry or grape bombs, $5 Chug-a-Ducks and $4 Fireball shots. Drink specials begin at 10 p.m. For more, visit www.MRDucksBar.com or call 410-289-9125. Nick’s House of Ribs, 145th Street, has NFL specials during games that include $2 Miller Lite and Yuengling Drafts, $2 Blue Monster shots and a variety of food specials. For more, visit www.nickshouseofribs.com. Ninth Street Taphouse, located on the Boardwalk in the Paradise Plaza Inn, has drink specials all day every day. Enjoy $2 Natty Boh drafts and $2.25 Natural Light cans. Happy hour includes $3 domestic drafts, $4 rail drinks, house wine and Assawoman Bay drafts, and $5 frozen drinks, orange and grapefruit crushes. For more, call 443-664-2641. Ocean City Fish Company, 12817 Harbor Rd. West Ocean City, offers happy hour daily, 3-7 p.m. Drink specials include $1.50 domestic drafts and $2 rail drinks. Food specials are: $1 oysters, 75-cent wings and $6.99 half-pound of steamed shrimp/sautéed clams. Sunday in the bar area, O.C. Fish Company has $4 Orange Crushes all day. AUCE crabs with corn is $29.99, add shrimp for $10 more or snow crab legs for $15. Crabs are by the dozen. Every Thursday is pint night at the sports bar. For more, visit www.captainsgalleyoc.com. O.C. Wasabi, located on 33rd Street, has happy hour food specials including $6 shrimp and pork dumplings, and drink specials include $2 Natural Light, $2.50 domestic bottles, $3 rails, and $5.50 craft beers from 4-7 p.m. O.C. Wasabi accepts dinner reservations; See INSIDE Page 50

HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

A playful and generous spirit make you a favorite friend to have around, Aries. Many may be clamoring for your attention, and you do not know where to direct it first.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, uncertainty has you wondering about the direction in which your life may be going. It’s a time for reflection. Look to a parent or trusted advisor for guidance.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Romance may get in the way of logic this week, Gemini. This is sure to be exciting, but try to maintain your focus. Keep lines of communication with your significant other open.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, do your best to overhaul your finances. Some recent purchases might have made you vulnerable, and now is a great time to regain control.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, a sudden burst of creativity will inspire you and others in the days ahead. Keep up the great work you’re doing, and don’t be afraid to take chances.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

You are given to behaving selflessly, Virgo. But this week you can still help others and take your needs into consideration. Ask for help if you need it.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, resist the urge to overindulge in food or beverages this week. Good times are ahead and you want to be able to enjoy them to the fullest.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you’re focused on furthering your career, but responsibilities at home must be weighed before making a final decision. Don’t give up; just reevaluate your timing.

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Capricorn, gifts might start coming your way and you don’t understand all the generosity. Accept what is offered and recognize that you deserve it.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

It’s easy to expect others to keep your pace when you have all of your ducks in a row, Aquarius. However, not everyone works on the same schedule that you do. Allow time to catch up.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, promising more than you can possibly deliver at this time will not win you any admirers. Others will appreciate your honesty.

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call 410-524-7337. Phillips Crab House, 21st Street, serves up award-winning crab cakes and seafood. Phillips offers an early bird special of $4 off an adult entrée of $20 or more, 4-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call Phillips Crab House at 410289-6821 for more. Phillips Seafood House, 141st Street, offers a variety of seafood items to please and a great happy hour that runs until 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and until close on Sunday. Enjoy a fresh catch menu featuring local fish, seafood and steamed crabs, crab cakes Hoopers Island style, and a raw bar with local oysters. Food specials are available in the bar, lounge or patio all night, every night with buck a shuck oysters, and $1.50 Natural Light and Natty Boh cans. Happy hour drinks available at the bar, lounge or patio include $2.50 domestic drafts and bottles, $3 wine and sangria, $3 spirits, $4 craft drafts and $5 crushes. Phillips opens at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more specials, call 410-250-1200 or visit PhillipsSeafood.com. 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. NFL specials include AUCE wings and pizza for $10.99 a person and $2 drafts. Order your pizza online at www.pizzatugos.com. Ropewalk Ocean City, on the bay at 82nd Street, is open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Ropewalk offers happy hour all day and night daily. Food specials include half-price wings and bada bing shrimp. Also, get $2 off draft beers, $2.50 select domestics, $4 Slushies, wines and rails, and $5.50 crushes. While you’re there, enjoy its specialty, Ropewalk Mule drink. Live entertainment at Ropewalk Ocean City begins Friday with DJ Buddha at 10 p.m. Saturday, catch Pat O’Brennan at noon. For more specials, visit www.ropewalkoc.com or call 410-524-1009. Seacrets Bar and Grill, 49th Street and the bay, Monday through Friday and Sunday, domestic can beers are $4. The house beer, TropicAle, brewed by Evolution Craft Brewing Company, is $4 and craft drafts from Dogfish Head, Burley Oak, Fin City and Evolution Craft Brewing Company are $5. Seacrets Spirits and craft beers are $5, and frozen Pain in de Ass, Rum Runner and Orange Crushes are $6. Sunday is Rum Day. Any rum beverage, including Seacrets specialty

Big Bamboo, is only $5 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come to Seacrets to try its new bourbon, light-whiskey, lemon and grapefruit vodkas from Seacrets Distilling Company. Also, don’t forget Seacrets Distilling Company runs tours of its new, beautiful distillery daily with your choice of three liquor tastings afterward, for those 21 and older. Friday, play in the bay while listening to DJ Bobby O, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Then catch him later spinning your favorite 80’s and 90’s jams at the Main Bar from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Laugh out loud during the Jim Long Band performance, 5-9 p.m. on the beach stage, followed by Anthem at 9 p.m. DJ Mike T will be spinning between band sets starting at 10 p.m. Dance in the nightclub while DJ Tuff plays music between Gypsy Wisdom band sets. Saturday, Sept. 10, Yogivibez fest begins at 9 a.m. starting with Chakra Yin with Lisa Dougherty until 10 a.m. Acro Yoga with Rachel and Ulysses Wilson begins at 10:30 a.m., and MC Yogi starts at noon. Seacrets has a strict minor policy; anyone under the age of 21 must dine with a parent or guardian in a family dining section, and are asked to leave after completion of their meal. Minors are not permitted in bar areas, bar high top areas or the bay, beach and nightclubs. For more Seacrets entertainment, visit www.Seacrets.com. Skye Bar, 66th Street, features a raw bar, lite fare, fresh seafood and steaks, creative cocktails and an award-winning wine list. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. daily, and includes $1 oysters from the raw bar and food and drink specials. Friday catch The Stims, and Saturday, Sept. 10, hear Ziggy Issacs from 4-8 p.m. For Skye Bar’s menu and entertainment schedule, visit www.skyebaroc.com. Sunset Grille, 12933 Sunset Ave., opens at 11 a.m. daily. Happy hour is at the bar from 3-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Teasers Dockside Bar & Grill specials include $3.75 rail drinks, $5.50 selected premium mixed drinks, $3.75 selected bottled beer, $6 crushes and $5 glass of wine. Tuesdays at Teasers from 3-6 p.m. get two-for-one crushes, Dogfish Head and domestic beers. For more information, visit www.ocsunsetgrille.com. Touch of Italy, 67th Street, features the Soprano bar/café every Tuesday at 9 p.m. with Bryan Russo and friend(s). Touch of Italy offers a New York-style deli and Italian marketplace with specialties straight from the Bronx. Walk around and you are in a quaint Italian restaurant with bar and fire brick oven. For more information or reservations, call 410-524-5252. If you have an event coming up you would like me to highlight in Inside Going Out, please send me an email, Taylor@OceanCityToday.net.

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Second mustache and beard competition at Pit N Pub, Fri.

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 9, 2016) The second annual beard and mustache competition benefitting Diakonia takes place tonight at the 28th Street Pit N Pub, hosted by the Bearded Men’s Society of Ocean City. There is no cost to attend the event, which begins at 6 p.m., and anyone can enter the contest. All are encouraged to bring a nonperishable item such as canned food, paper towels, trash bags, laundry detergent, toilet paper, soap, disinfectant wipes and Ziploc bags, or cash, which will be donated to Diakonia, a residence in West Ocean City that provides emergency and transitional housing, food services, counseling and assistance to its guests. In addition, 20 percent of the evening’s sales will go to the nonprofit organization. Last year, an entire car full of donation items were presented to Diakonia along with $1,447 in cash. “It’s our second run at this competition and the revenue it brings in will be used to make a difference in the lives of the members of our community,” said Alex Ottenstein, who is coordinating the event along with Robb Dunne and Dan Woods, all members of the Bearded Men’s Society. “This event was created by locals, for locals – how could it be more special than that? It’s also totally family-friendly.” Festivities will kick off with local musician Otto Grundman of Muskrat Lightning playing for an hour before the beard and mustache competition from 7-8 p.m. DJ BK will host the contest. Prizes have been donated by local businesses, and plaques will be presented to the winners in five categories: best fakest beard, longest, widest, most stylish and best in show. Last year, a woman with a hot dog mustache and spaghetti beard was victorious in the best fakest beard category. Twenty-five people participated in the competitions, Ottenstein said. “It was a riot. A lot of laughing and a good time last year,” he said. “We’re hoping for bigger and better everything this year.” Tickets will be sold for a 50/50 raffle and cost $1 each or get six for $5. The winner will receive half of the pot and the other half will be donated to Diakonia. The winner does not need to be present, but must have a legible name and number written on the ticket. The drawing will take place around 9 p.m. In addition, a silent auction will be taking place during the event with donations from local businesses and pieces of original artwork. After the contest, Grundman will return to the stage for another hour of entertainment. “By coming out, you are supporting a local organization that functions as veteran’s services, a transitional housing facility and a no-fee food pantry for the community,” Ottenstein said. “As much as they give to the community,

it’s essential that the community give back when able.” In 2015, Diakonia distributed approximately 126,000 pounds of food to 9,332 individuals, while housing 159 guests with 24 percent being younger than 18 years old, he said. Dunne, founder of the Bearded Men’s Society, came up with the idea for the first beard and mustache competition in 2015. He always wanted to hold a contest in the area and the venue finally worked out. The local club meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Pizza Tugos in West Ocean City to talk about how members can impact the community by collecting items for local charities, participating in beach cleanups and hosting events. The free benefit for Diakonia combined with a beard and mustache competition takes place Friday, Sept. 9, at the Pit N Pub on 28th Street from 6-9 p.m. “Come out, have a good time and bring a donation item,” Ottenstein said. For more information, visit the event Facebook page, “2nd annual Beard and Mustache Competition.” On Monday, Sept. 26, Ottenstein will host “Arts for Animals” at Burley Oak in Berlin, which is a 20-item original art silent auction, in its third year, benefiting the Worcester County Humane Society.

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OUT & ABOUT

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Steve Buswold of Shanandoah Valley, celebrates his birthday with wife, Sandy, at Skye Bar, 66th Street, on Sunday.

Audrey Hinkle of D.C., left, has some cocktails on the rooftop Skye Bar, located on 66th Street, with Mary Lincoln of D.C. and Lauren Young of Annapolis, Sunday evening.

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Steve and Patty Fingles of Ocean City enjoy drinks at the bar of The Big Easy on 60, located on 60th Street, Monday evening.

Friends, from left, Joe Loeffler, Scott Hower of Harrisburg, Dewey and Bette Dick of Selbyville, Amy Hower of Harrisburg and Lisa Loeffler of Waldorf, get together for dinner at the Big Easy on 60, Labor Day.

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Friends, from left, Eric Mock of Baltimore, Grant Casperson of Baltimore, Logan Gresock of Cleveland, Ryan Haines of Baltimore and Ben Harlock of San Francisco stop by Coconuts for happy hour at Castle in the Sand Hotel on 37th Street, Labor Day.

Kaila Gogal, left, of Allentown poses with Doug Feldman of Boston and Shannon Jarrett of Philadelphia at Coconuts Bar and Grill, located on 37th Street at Castle in the Sand Hotel, Monday.

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Annual Brews on the Beach craft beer festival, Sat.

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 9, 2016) Check out the eighth annual Brews on the Beach craft beer festival on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Hooper’s Crab House in West Ocean City where visitors can sample at least 50 craft beers from area breweries. Festivities will kick off at 1 p.m. under the big tent in the restaurant’s parking lot, with brewers from 15 local breweries pouring samples and talking to guests. The first 750 attendees will receive a commemorative sampling glass, and indie artist Stephen Heller will provide live music during the event. “It is pretty exciting and many brewers are creating special beers for the event,” said Patrick Brady, manager of Hooper’s, which has its own in-house brewery, Fin City. “It is a nice outdoor event with live music and a fun time to sample all local craft beer. Everyone meshes well and it’s a relaxed atmosphere. A nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon.” This year, Hooper’s Crab House has partnered with shorecraftbeer.com to host the oldest craft beer festival in Ocean City. Local favorites slated to participate include Backshore Brewing Co., RAR, OC Brewing, Assawoman Bay, Burley Oak, Tall Tales, 3rd Wave, Evolution, Dogfish Head, Rubber Soul, Mispillion River and of course, Hooper’s Fin City. Brewers and representatives will be on hand to pour unlimited, twoounce samples. Fin City is Hooper’s in-house brewing operation, located on the restaurant’s second floor. The idea for the brewery came during Brews on the Beach five years ago, when brewer Vince Wright approached Hooper’s staff. It began brewing in 2012 and Fin City started distributing its brews a year later. Craft beers from Fin City will be a surprise for guests, although Brady did say they are offering its newest release, Seacret Rumpkin Ale. “It is a nice collaboration of Seacrets Spiced Rum and our award-winning Pumpkin Ale,” Brady said. “Other brewers will be bringing new releases too. It’s an exciting event during a time when people start experimenting since we are getting into the fall months.” Almost 400 people attended Brews on the Beach in 2015 and Brady hopes hundreds more come out this year. “Relax and have a good time,” Brady said. “Also during this time of year, breweries are coming up with fall and winter beers. Come out and see what is new from the different breweries.” Any beer left over after 5 p.m. becomes an “everything must go” sale which allows guests to purchase six packs and growlers for a discounted price.

Hundreds of people came out to the seventh annual Brews on the Beach craft beer festival at Hooper’s Crab House in West Ocean City in 2015 and even more are expected to attend this year's event, set to take place Saturday.

“There will be representatives from most brewers,” Brady said. “Come check out the porters and stouts, the beers you don’t usually drink in the summertime.” Brews on the Beach tickets cost $35 at the door. Designated driver tickets cost $10. The event will take place rain or shine. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House by the Sea, a facility on 66th Street that is open year-round to provide a free getaway to the beach for critically ill children and their families whenever they may need to escape the stresses of their child’s illness. “The Hooper’s staff are our angels and they are always thinking about us,” said Wayne Littleton, coordinator for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Respite Housing Program. “We really appreciate everything they do. It is a fun event and hopefully they have a huge turnout.” Brews on the Beach is scheduled from 1-5 p.m., Saturday, at Hooper’s Crab House, located at the foot of the Route 50 bridge in West Ocean City. Attendees must be 21 years old and bring a valid ID. “We should have a fantastic turnout and look forward to seeing all the craft beer drinkers,” Brady said. Call Hooper’s at 410-213-1771 or visit www.hooperscrabhouse.com and www.fincitybrewing.com for more information. The restaurant will also be open during Brews on the Beach.

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By Josh Davis Associate Editor (Sept. 9, 2016) Boston-based Brown Box Theatre, founded by Berlin native Kyler Taustin, will present “Cymbeline,” a story that blends swashbuckling adventure with romantic intrigue, this weekend in Ocean City. According to Taustin, several major plot elements also mirror the modern political climate.

Taustin will direct the production, which stars Austyn Davis as Imogen, Felix Teich as Posthumus, Will Madden as Pisanio, Chris Olmsted as Iachimo, Kai Tshikosi as Cymbeline, Isa Braun as the Queen, James Wechsler as Cloten, Cameron Scott as Belarius, Ben Heath as Guiderius, Marc Pierre as Arviragus, Sydney Stachyra as Lucius, and Jamie Davenport as Helen. See CYMBELINE Page 56

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Yogivibez Fest at Seacrets this Sat. features MC Yogi

By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 9, 2016) Unwind with beach yoga classes at Seacrets during Yogivibez Fest on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “The energy among ‘yogis’ from all over the country is a unique experience and hosting the event on the beach makes it even more special,” said Dawn Ehman, Yogivibez coordinator and creator. “Great Vibez and great energy.” The event kicks off with Chakra Yin hosted by Lisa Dougherty from 910 a.m., which is a journey of energetic balance where she will explore pressure, stillness, enabling health and an increased ability to focus. Acro Yoga with Rachel and Ulysses Wilson follows from 10:30-11:30 a.m., leading participants through a combination of yoga, healing arts and acrobatics. MC Yogi is known worldwide from headlining international music festivals to guiding his classes by entertaining the crowd with hip-hop, reggae and electronic music. “You get to take a yoga class hosted by the world-famous MC Yogi on the Seacrets beach,” said Seacrets Marketing Manager Jackie Miller. “MC Yogi is huge in the world of spiritual festivals. It is cool. He does a class and then a concert. It is all about feeling good.” The yoga class will close out the day from 12-2 p.m. and includes food, drinks and a swag bag for $50. “It is the same event as last year, the only difference is, two were added,” Miller said. “There is more variety and it’s a longer day. It has a See THREE Page 56

Big Truck Day at Veterans Memorial Park in Pines, Sat.

(Sept. 9, 2016) Children will get the chance to explore an assortment of work vehicles during Big Truck Day on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Ocean Pines. This annual free event, which is open to the public, will feature fire trucks, dump trucks and tractors, among others. Vehicles will be open and available for touching and exploration. Police officers, firefighters and truck drivers will be on hand to offer information, and food will be available for purchase. For more information, call the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052. Information regarding additional recreational programs, including an online version of the Ocean Pines Activity Guide, is available at OceanPines.org.

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Flea market in Ocean Pines, Sat. (Sept. 9, 2016) Treasure seekers are encouraged to hunt for bargains at Ocean Pines’ semi-annual Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Gently used clothing, children’s items, household items, collectibles and more will be for sale. Flea market vendor spaces are still available. An indoor space is $15 for Ocean Pines residents and $20 for

non-residents and includes an 8-foot table and a chair. Outdoor spaces, which will be located in the parking lot in front of the Ocean Pines Administration Building, are $10 for all vendors. Outdoor vendors will need to provide their own tables and chairs. Admission is free and open to the public. Free parking is also available at the Ocean Pines Community Center, located at 235 Ocean Parkway.

Shoppers may also stop by the Ocean Pines Farmers’ Market for fresh produce, baked goods, meats and gourmet pantry and artisan-crafted items. The market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in White Horse Park, located next to the community center. For more information about this event or to inquire about participating as a vendor, contact the Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department at 410-641-7052.

Artists to display work at OP library

(Sept. 9, 2016) Four artists will display their work at the Ocean Pines Library September through November. Suzanne Wilson is well known for her realistic landscapes with an impressionistic flair. She considers herself a self-taught artist whose work is influenced by Monet, Bierstadt and Sargent. Wilson received a B.S. degree from Salisbury University and has studied at the University of Maryland in College Park. She has worked with many nationally recognized artists including Paul Leville, John Losonczy, Kevin Fitzgerald and Scott Yeager. Wilson explores the natural beauty of her environment through her travels in this country and abroad. With a strong emphasis on light, her landscapes clearly reflect the seasonal changes. Many of her plein air works are later recreated into larger pieces in her studio. Wilson’s work has won several awards and have been shown at Salisbury University Atrium Gallery, Water’s Edge, A Step Above Gallery, Art League of Ocean City, Art Institute and Gallery, The Dorchester Arts Center, and in private collections in several states. Mary Murphy has always tried to create beauty in her surroundings.

She began her art career by studying at The University of Maryland College Park and has studied with Cassandra James, a former instructor at the Ringling School of Art and Design, and has studied with her in various locales in Texas, Montana, Mexico and North Carolina. Murphy has also studied with artists Linda Pflug, Losonczy, Yeager and Fitzgerald. She has developed her landscape art through plein air paint-outs and her paintings capture the spirit of the locale. Her works can be seen in several galleries in Maryland as well as in private collections. Betty Latourney decided upon retirement that she was going to add the title of artist to her accomplishments. Although she has painted with watercolor, oil is her preferred medium. She started her studies with Hungarian painter, Losonczy, and has enjoyed many classes and workshops since. Some of her class instructors were John Slater, Willy Schlossbach, Wallace McGarry, and Katie Cassidy. Some of her instructors in the workshops included Mary Ekroos, Fitzgerald, Yeager and Leville. Betty’s art has been featured in “The Daily Times”, Mallard Landing Arts Alive (2005, 2006), Salisbury

University Atrium Gallery (2008), Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum of Snow Hill (2006), Art Institute & Gallery (since 2000), Art League of Ocean City (since 2001), the Ocean City Library (since 2008), Dorchester Arts Center (since 2007), A Step Above (2007), Water’s Edge (2008), and The Globe (2009-). In addition to the Ocean Pines Library, she currently has paintings in the Keepsake Gallery in Salisbury, the Ocean City convention center, and Kellie’s Hair Place of Hebron, Maryland. Megan Burak is a contemporary realist painter working mostly in oil. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and moved to the Eastern Shore of Maryland at the age of 4. Burak graduated in the fall of 2015 from Salisbury University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a concentration in two-dimensional art. She has had group and solo shows in both Salisbury and Ocean City. Burak has won Best in Show and second place in exhibitions at the Art League of Ocean City and is the recipient of the University Art Award from Salisbury University. Her inspiration is drawn from her emotions and the world as she sees it. She currently lives and paints in Berlin.

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‘Cymbeline’ play performed in OC this wknd. Continued from Page 54 “‘Cymbeline’ is about a young woman named Imogen who has married Posthumus, who is not of noble birth. Her father is not pleased with this fact and banishes him,” Taustin said. “The play really surrounds multiple different plots, but the main one is with Imogen, who is dealing with the repercussions of her husband being banished.” While in Italy, Posthumus is confronted by a man named Iachimo who makes a bet that he can convince Imogen to commit adultery. She ultimately resists his temptations, but Iachimo convinces Posthumus that his estranged wife has been unfaithful to him. “The travels continue from there, as Imogen is forced to try and prove her faithfulness as well as Posthumus dealing with the repercussions of the ac-

tions he takes when he finds out his wife was [supposedly] unfaithful,” Taustin said. “The play then surrounds a war that is about to take place in Britain because they have decided to no longer pay tribute to the Romans. “It’s a high-stakes play with all the best things that we love about Shakespeare – sword fights, the romance that you find in something like ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ it has the fatherdaughter relationship like in ‘King Lear,’ and it’s a full, packed romance with some comedy and some tragedy,” he added. “It’s a really lovely night at the theater.” As a director, Taustin said he was drawn to the idea within the play of “truth being used and manipulated for personal/political gain.” “That is a theme that resonates so purely with our society today, espe-

cially in an election year,” he said. “No matter what side you come from, I think certain truths are being manipulated for personal and political gain. I believe that we are in a society right now where truth is somehow being framed as being in the eye of the beholder. “There are a variety of characters in this play that are forced to lie to stay true to what they know is right, and there are others who take the truth and manipulate it for their own gain,” Taustin continued. “There are both romantic and personal variances of that as well as political variances of that, where we have an evil queen who has gotten the king to stop paying tribute to Rome because she wants to be able to have more power. “In the age of ‘Brexit’ and the age of what’s happening right now in our political sector, I think this play has a lot of themes that we can relate to. While it’s a minimally performed Shakespeare play, it’s rife with themes and topics and characters that we can see and relate to, and I think it serves as a bit of a warning for the use of national pride as a means to an end, as opposed to true pride in country and respect for its values. You see that in a lot of different ways with these characters.” Last year’s Brown Box Theatre production of “Taming of the Shrew” gender-swapped several of the roles – casting nine women and only one man – to drive home the misogynistic tendencies of one of the central characters, Petruchio. This year, Taustin said the company would opt for a more straightforward approach. “There’s nothing that’s as blatant

as that with regards to how we’re approaching the script,” Taustin said. “We’ve already been complimented with taking what is a relatively complicated plot and taking one story, one tale, and really making sure that people can latch onto the language and the themes and characters that are within the script. “Something that I work very hard on every production that we do, but especially for the Shakespeare, is to make sure that it’s accessible to either someone who has read all or seen all of them, or to someone who is seeing their first Shakespeare play,” he added. “Hopefully it will be accessible and open to any audience member that we reach on Delmarva.” Taustin said he hoped the takeaway would be for audiences to use the same filters for the truth that are present in the play and apply them to everyday life – especially when it comes to current national and global politics. “The kaleidoscoping of the truth and the fracturing of reality is something that we should always be aware of and make sure that we question as a society, so we can make informed and productive decisions,” he said. “Cymbeline” will be featured in Ocean City at Northside Park on 125th Street, Friday, Sept. 9, and Sunset Park, downtown, on Sunday, Sept. 11. Performances are free, open to the public and begin at 7:30 p.m. Upcoming Brown Box Theatre productions will be announced this fall, including a new slate of shows that will run in the area in 2017. For more information, visit www.brownboxtheatre.org.

Three classes offered during Yogivibez event at Seacrets Continued from Page 55 festival-feel. You can take one class, two or all three. It is a whole day here at Seacrets.” Taking a class in addition to MC Yogi is $80 and all three classes are $100. A healthy breakfast will include fruit, yogurt, water, coffee, tea, granola bars and muffins. Classes come with one Seacrets specialty drink and a swag bag filled with goodies. Look forward to snacks and coupons from event sponsors including Prana Yoga Studio, Lululemon, Ish Boutique, Zen Treasures, Yoloha yoga mats, Back East Boutique, Om My Yoga, Kinda Jerky Really Nutty, Barrevolution, Smells like Home, Dimitra Yoga, Seacrets and Yogavibez, inside the swag bags. Sponsors will also have vendor booths set up to purchase merchandise and provide information. Ehman owns Yogavibez on Route 50 in West Ocean City and the event came to fruition with MC Yogi agree-

ing to visit the beach and teach the class with his turntables. She wanted to bring a huge yoga event to the area with someone known to the public, which has expanded with two additional classes offered this year. “It is for all skill levels with variations of yoga classes being offered,” Miller said. “There is something for everyone.” All proceeds will benefit the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Outpatient Unit in Salisbury. “This event is a fundraiser for Peninsula Regional Medical Center,” Ehman said. “A great time and giving back to the community is the bonus.” Register at www.seacretsboutique.com/tickets to guarantee a spot. Participants must be 21 or older. More than 170 people came out to the inaugural event last year at the 49th Street venue. Call Ehman at 443-865-3109 or Seacrets at 410-524-4900 for information. To learn more about MC Yogi, visit his website at www.mcyogi.com.

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Coastal Cleanup Day in Ocean City this Sat.

By Katie Tabeling Staff Writer (Sept. 9, 2016) Ocean City will be participating in an annual worldwide trash cleanup this Saturday – and one group will be focusing their efforts on the resort’s 10 miles of sand. Ocean City Surf Club, one of the organizations that has participated in the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup for several years, is asking its Adopt Your Beach volunteers to grab a trash bag and pick up some litter off their small piece of the beach. “The OC Surf Club has always been a part of this. We’re just taking this a little differently this year,” said OC Surf Club member Effie Cox, who spearheaded the Adopt Your Beach Program. “We’re asking everyone to do their assigned beach area. And we’ve already heard that some people will do it.” Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup celebrates the environment with a worldwide volunteer cleanup effort. In 2015, more than 800,000 people picked up 18 million pounds of trash, according to the Maryland Coastal Bays Program. That was a slight jump from the previous year, as 600,000 people picked up 13 million pounds of trash along the coasts of more than 92 countries on Coast Day 2014. Volunteers are asked to log their

collected garbage on a tally sheet, which will be uploaded to the Ocean Conservatory’s website. That way, participants can see what their small part – from picking up a little piece of trash – could play in the grand scheme. “It’s making a point of what a global problem this is, and showing people the big picture,” Cox said. “We definitely have a good group every year. We usually have groups from Salisbury University and school organizations.” The event starts at the resort’s City Hall gazebo on Third Street at 10 a.m. Volunteers will be asked to sign a waiver and will receive trash bags, latex gloves and a tally sheet. If a participant is not registered with Adopt Your Beach or has a designated space, organizers will assign a cleanup area. Volunteers will pick up trash until noon. Tally sheets can be dropped off at City Hall or can be mailed to the Ocean Conservancy. In the days before the international cleanup, Cox said she is already expecting a decent turn out. On Adopt Your Beach’s end, Mother’s Cantina will be tending to its 28th Street beach and Councilman Tony DeLuca will be cleaning the Gateway Grand’s beach on 48th Street with his fellow condo residents. Girl Scout Troop 346 and SDHS Connections student volunteers will also be there

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to help clean up the beach. “I’ve also taken it to Maryland’s Day to Serve,” Cox said, referencing Gov. Larry Hogan’s program that asks state residents to participate in community service projects between Sept. 10 and Oct. 11. “I signed us up with the governor’s office and got people coming in from the Department of Juvenile Services, Labor, Licensing and Regulation and social services.” She added that the cleanup’s sponsor, Chesapeake Utilities and Sandpiper Energy, will also be putting in some elbow grease. “They said they’ll be sending 20 volunteers that day and they purchased the commemorative T-shirt that everyone who participates will get. Sandpiper has been amazing,” Cox said. Although picking up litter on the

streets, bays or any area is appreciated, Cox said her goal is to get as much support from Adopt Your Beach as possible. “I’d love to have someone on every single street [for the beaches]. You can never have too much,” she said. “I asked everyone with the program to come down to City Hall and take a photo at 10 a.m., but since there’s some adopted up north, we’ve asked them just to take pictures and send them to us so we can put them online.” About 130 beach cleaners representing Adopt Your Reach have signed up to participate. If interested in participating in the 2016 Ocean City Coastal Cleanup Day, contact Sandi Smith at sandis@mdcoastalbays.org or call 410213-2297 ext. 106. Participants can register in advance or simply show up on Saturday morning.

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75th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-7575 www.bjsonthewater.com Sept. 9-10: Full Circle, 9 p.m. Sept. 11: Monkee Paw, 5 p.m. Sept. 12: Bettenroo, 8 p.m.

17th Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-289-6331 www.cowboycoastoc.com Sept. 9: Ladies Night with DJ BK Sept. 10: DJ Crop Top Sept. 12: Redneck Olympics Sept. 14: Michael Allman Michael Allman Sept. 15: Bike Week Kickoff with JACKYL

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116th Street, behind Fountain Head Towers Condominium Ocean City 443-664-2896 www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com Sept. 9: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 4-7 p.m.; Jack Worthington, 8-11 p.m. Sept. 11: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 4-7 p.m. Sept. 12: Just Jay, 4-7 p.m. R. Ashcraft Sept. 13: Barry Lee, 9 p.m. to midnight Sept. 15: Walt Farozic, 6-9 p.m.; Open Mic, 9 p.m. to midnight Every Thursday: Chris Button, 7-10 p.m.

130th Street in the Montego Bay Shopping Center 410-250-1449 www.duffysoc.com Every Friday: Bob Hughes, 5-9 p.m.

BIG EASY ON 60 5909 Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-524-2305 www.thebigeasyon60.com Sept. 9: Tear the Roof Off, 8 p.m. to midnight BJ’S ON THE WATER

CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. Ocean City 410-289-7192 www.captainstableoc.com Every Thursday-Tuesday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m. CASINO AT OCEAN DOWNS 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin 410-641-0600 www.oceandowns.com Sept. 9: Sol Knopf, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 10: Everett Spells, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; The Stickers, 7 p.m.; Tear the Roof Off, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL In the Castle in the Sand Hotel 37th Street oceanfront Ocean City 410-289-6846 www.castleinthesand.com Sept. 9: Darin Engh, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 10: Joe Smooth & John Remy, noon to 4 p.m.; Over Time, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 11: Chris Diller, noon to 3 p.m.; Lauren Glick & the Mood Swingers, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 12: 10 Year Anniversary Michael Tracey White Day!, 1-5 p.m. Hosted by Kevin Poole & Joe Mama Sept. 13: Dave Hawkins & Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 14: Chris Button and Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 15: Kevin Poole and Joe Mama, 4-8 p.m.

FAGER’S ISLAND 60th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-5500 www.fagers.com Sept. 9: Kevin Poole, 5 p.m.; The New Romance, 10 p.m. Sept. 10: Opposite Directions, 5 p.m.; What’s Next, 10 p.m. Sept. 11: Everett Spells, 10 a.m., brunch Sept. 12: DJ Wax, 5:30 p.m.; DJ RobCee, 9:30 p.m.; The Chest Pains, 10 p.m. Sept. 15: Stolen Rhoades, 9 p.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-1846 www.ocharborside.com Sept. 9: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. Sept. 10: Simple Truth/Side Project, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. Sept. 11: Opposite Directions, 2-6 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12: Blake Haley, 4 p.m.; DJ Billy T, 7 p.m. Sept. 13: Funk Shue, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 14: Karaoke w/DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 15: Opposite Directions, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. HARPOON HANNA’S Route 54 and the bay Fenwick Island, Del. 800-227-0525 302-539-3095 www.harpoonhannasrestaurant.com Sept. 9: Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m. Sept. 10: Dave Sherman, 5-10 p.m. Sept. 11: Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 12: Dave Hawkins, 5-10 p.m. Sept. 13: Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 14: Dave Sherman, 5-9 p.m. HOOTERS Rt. 50 & Keyser Point Road West Ocean City 410-213-1841

Talbot Street and the bay Ocean City 410-289-9125 www.mrducks.com Sept. 9: Lower Case Blues, 5 p.m. Sept. 10: Timmie Metz, 4 p.m. Sept. 11: Bo Dickerson, 4 p.m. Sept. 14: Ramble On, 4 p.m. Sept. 15: Tranzfusion, 4 p.m. MACKY’S BAYSIDE BAR & GRILL 53rd Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-723-5565 www.mackys.com Sept. 9: DJ Casper, 10 p.m. Sept. 10: DJ Cowboy, 10 p.m. NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS 145th Street and Coastal Highway Ocean City 410-250-1984 www.nickshouseofribs.com Every Friday, Saturday & Monday: Live Entertainment OC FISH COMPANY

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12817 Harbor Road West Ocean City 410-213-2525 Sept. 9: Lauren Glick, 6 p.m. Sept. 10: Gene Paul Project, 6 p.m. Sept. 11: Side Project, 2 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 Wednesday-Sunday: DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 9-10: Power Play, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. PURPLE MOOSE Boardwalk, between Talbot and Caroline streets Ocean City 410-289-6953 www.purplemoosesaloon.com Sept 9-10: CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m.; One Louder, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sept. 11: CK the DJ/VJ, 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sept. 12-13: CK the DJ/VJ, 9 p.m. Sept. 14: Cold Gin, Kiss Tribute, 10 p.m. Sept. 15: High Voltage, ACDC Tribute, 10 p.m.

Sept. 10: DJ Buddha, 10 p.m. Sept. 11: Pat O’Brennan, noon to 8 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay Ocean City 410-524-4900 www.seacrets.com Sept. 9: Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; Anthem, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Gypsy Wisdom, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Mike T, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sept. 10: DJ Cruz, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Anthem, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; DJ Bobby O, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Steal the Sky, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Sept. 11: DJ Bobby O, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 12: Zion Reggae Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 13: Rew Smith, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sept. 14: Victoria Watts Band; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Kristen & the Noise, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Sept. 15: Jim Long Band, 5-9 p.m.; The Artimus Pyle Band, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. SHENANIGAN’S Fourth Street and the Boardwalk in the Shoreham Hotel 410-289-7181 www.ocshenanigans.com Sept. 14: Funk Shue, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, bayside Ocean City 410-723-6762 www.skyebaroc.com Sept 9: The Stims, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 10: Ziggy Issacs, 4-8 p.m. THE COVE AT OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford’s Landing Road Ocean Pines 410-641-7501 www.oceanpines.org Sept. 9: On the Edge, 6 p.m. Sept. 10: Monkee Paw, 6 p.m. Sept. 11: Aaron Aaron Howell Howell, 6 p.m. TOUCH OF ITALY 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront Ocean City 302-703-3090 Sept. 13: Piano Bar w/Bryan Russo, 9 p.m.

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Ocean City Beach Patrol in reduced coverage operation By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (Sept. 9, 2016) The Ocean City Beach Patrol has been in a reduced coverage scheme since the third week in August (Aug. 15). This reduction in personnel is an annual occurrence but is complicated by this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s late Labor Day, the earlier start of college classes and the return of our education professionals to school systems throughout the United States. This also includes all Maryland schools, which had students return one or two weeks prior to Labor Day and professional staff one week prior to students. However, our local Worcester County Schools, started after Labor Day for students, which thanks to Gov. Larry Hogan will be the case for all Maryland public schools in the future. Reduced coverage is a reduction in available staff and extends until the Sunday of Sunfest weekend (the third Sunday following Labor Day), Sept. 25. During this reduced coverage, staffing levels will be far less than the OCBPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mid-season deployment. OCBP had over 75 percent of its staff

report to other responsibilities prior to Labor Day with the majority returning as college students, and the remainder taking full time career positions or returning to their classrooms as educators. Many of these educators are required to return prior to Labor Day each year to attend professional meetings and prepare for the arrival of students. Several school systems brought teachers back three weeks before Labor Day which has been a trend for the past couple of years for both colleges and public school systems. This change has dramatically impacted the availability of the majority of our 200 employees during the last weeks of summer. Historically, we have needed to begin reducing coverage beginning with the third week in August as our staffing levels decreased to approximately 60 percent of our mid-season deployment and further reduced to one-third the week before Labor Day. However, this year we had more Surf Rescue Technicians leave earlier which has been a recent trend. At this time of the year we rely more heavily on the local educators along with other additional returning Surf Rescue Technicians that often have to travel long See SWIMMERS Page 61

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SCHOOL DONATION Principal Belinda Gulyas of the Cedar Chapel Special School, left, attended the meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines - Ocean City on Aug. 17 in Ocean City. She is the daughter-in-law of deceased former Worcester County Commissioner Louise Gulyas and wife of Tom Gulyas, Berlin councilman. She is presented a $500 donation from Kiwanis President Mark Joseph. They are joined by Kiwanian and past president Carolyn Dryzga who has worked with Cedar Chapel Special School during her presidency and did a Kiwanis "Day One" project with the school.

SHOWING SUPPORT Lisa Hall, Berlin District 2 councilwoman and candidate for mayor, attends the signing of Gov. Larry Hoganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Executive Order mandating Maryland schools start post-Labor Day, last week, at the Ocean City inlet. This initiative had many supporters, including Kayla and Jack Brody and Kora Ketner, who are pictured with Hall.

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EFFORT APPRECIATED Gov. Larry Hogan is appreciated by Stephen Decatur High School 2016 graduate Tyler Patterson and Worcester County Board of Elections Secretary Gwen Cordner during his announcement of post-Labor Day back to school start on the Ocean City Boardwalk, Aug. 31.

Maryland Sen. Jim Mathias visited the MSSA Atlantic Coast Chapter last week and described some of the activities that the State House will be addressing in the coming year and some of the items that have occurred in the past year. Of special interest to attendees were boater safety in the local bays, clam dredging regulations and offshore wind projects. Pictured, from left, are Buddy Siegel, senior vice president; John McFalls, secretary; Sen. Mathias; Ron Smith, president; Finn McCabe, vice president, legislative affairs.

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UNITED WAY KICKOFF United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recently held its annual Board and Staff Kickoff event, generating a record-breaking $79,110 for the upcoming campaign year. Hosted by Cathie and Jack Thomas, the event serves as an internal kickoff of the campaign, allowing board and staff members to announce their own personal contributions. The goal for the 2016-2017 campaign is set at $1.8 million, to provide funding for local community impact programs in Education, Financial Stability and Health across the Lower Shore counties. Pictured, from left, are United Way's Jim Hartstein, current campaign chair; Kathleen MommĂŠ, executive director; and Rick Nelson, board president.

DONATION Synepuxent Post #166 American Legion's Service Officer Bill Wolf presents a check for $1,000 to Sandy Winters, president of 4Steps Therapeutic Riding Program located in Parsonsburg, Maryland. This program has been nationally recognized for providing equine therapy to military veterans from the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland free of charge. The program includes therapeutic horseback riding, natural horsemanship, mounted drill team and outback trail riding.

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Swimmers encouraged to stay near guards Continued from Page 59 distances to come back to help increase the total number of stands (and decrease the distance between stands) on weekends. In addition, we are increasing the number of Mobil Rescue Units patrolling the beach. We continue to talk about the tropical storm activity because it continues to impact our situation at the end of the season. This typical increase in tropical storm activity in the Atlantic as well as approaching hurricanes have caused their fair share of creating some rough surf. The heavier surf contributes to the frequency and severity of rip currents that form along the beach of Ocean City and pose an increased danger to swimmers. We have seen some powerful rips that can open up at any given time (Flash RIPS) and have caused several days of increased rescue activity. The beach patrol believes that these conditions warrant beach patrons to take extra precautions and walk the short distance to swim in the vicinity of a Surf Rescue Technician (lifeguard) on a stand. Or better yet, just swim directly in front of the lifeguard. Because of the dedication and commitment of these public servants, 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. 25. 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. These mobile units are first-aid and AED equipped with one SRT (rider) acting as the primary rescue swimmer while the other SRT (driver) maintains radio communication and backup during an emergency. Both are qualified as surf rescue technicians, medical first responders and are quad (ATV) certified. Please walk to the nearest guard tower before going in the water. SRTs will continue to be on duty daily between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., although the distance between stands will be greatly increased. 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 within the limits of their ability and never rely on a flotation device. In contrast to closing out the 2016 season, this is also the time when the OCBP starts testing for new lifeguards for 2017 and begin focusing on our staffing needs for next season. As we plan for next season we will review statistics and data and will make decisions

on the number and placement of lifeguard stands. To begin reaching our recruiting goals we held a tests on Aug. 3, 6, 20 and Sept. 3 and offered appointments to next season’s Surf Rescue Academies to many highly qualified candidates. We will need additional staff for next season so we will hold additional preemployment physical skills evaluations. There are two off-site tests scheduled for early 2017 for positions in one of two Surf Rescue Academies scheduled for May and June for work during the summer of 2017. One will be held at Salisbury University in late February 2017 and a second one at York College in Pennsylvania in early March 2017. If interested, please check the OCBP website for exact times and locations and register online. Because we have such a high return rate from one season to the next, it is important that anyone hoping to secure a position for 2017 try out as soon as possible. Although we have scheduled off-site testing and testing through June 2017, we may not need to hold any testing. Those individuals who qualify will receive an appointment to a paid Surf Rescue Academy ($13.29/hour) in May or June 2017 where all training and certifications will be provided, with an increase to $14.65 following probation.

As you can see, the ending of one season blends into the beginning of the next with a lot of the behind the scenes planning taking place throughout the winter. For additional information about the testing or training of beach patrol hopefuls, click on the JOBS button on our website, www.ococean.com/ocbp. Or for daily locations of SRTs, call beach patrol headquarters at 410-2897556. Always remember, “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand!” and for your safety, walk the distance and swim directly in front of the nearest Surf Rescue Technician on a stand and only swim when lifeguards are on duty. It’s still a great time to be in Ocean City, just don’t enter the water if your lifeguard is not on the stand.

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COMMUNITY/SCHOOL STANSELLS DONATE 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 11th annual “Wounded Troops” Golf Tournament, which will be held Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Ocean City Golf Club. Pictured, from left, are Lion Norm Cathell, Lion John Topfer, Macky Stansell, who is a Vietnam veteran, Pam Stansell, and Ben Dawson. The Stansells have financially supported the fundraiser and tournament from its inception. The tournament benefits U.S. wounded troops from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. To date, the Ocean City Lions have donated more than 20,000 items of new clothing and over $320,000 to the U.S. Army Medical Center/Pastoral Services in Landstuhl, Germany, where U.S. wounded troops are sent for treatment before heading home. To make a donation or participate in the “Wounded Troops” Golf Tournament, contact Topfer at 410-208-4567 or e-mail terpsfan1968@verizon.net.

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Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club Past President Arlan Kinney, left, President Elect Margaret Mudron, and President Cliff Berg, present a $2,000 scholarship to Mary Kate Van de Meulebroecke. The Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 15th Street and the Boardwalk.

NICE TO MEET YOU Sue Flynn of Ocean Pines is pictured with her granddaughters, Ella, 5, and Ava, 3, of Lutherville, Maryland during their trip to Assateague Island recently, where they got to see a newborn foal.

SWIMMING STANDOUT Ten-year-old Trista Harner from the Hammerheads Ocean Pines Swim Team, qualified for six events and swam recently in the Maryland Long Course State Championship at St. Mary's College in St. Mary's City. She improved her time in all six of the events and competed at the state level finishing ninth in the 100-meter freestyle, 12th in the 100-meter backstroke, 13th in the 200-meter freestyle, 15th in the 50-meter freestyle and the 50-meter backstroke, and 19th in the 100-meter breaststroke. She will compete in the short course Maryland State Championship meet in March 2017.

YOUNG CHEFS Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) offered a creative selection of children’s Summer Camps for two weeks in July, which included Cooking Around the World, The Force Awakens, Sports Academy, Games Galore, Super Story, Film Criticism, Code It, Science Sleuths, Algebra Boot Camp, Geocaching, and Disney Dining Delights. Camp Directors/WPS fifth grade teachers, Alayne Shockley, left, and Camille Jenkins, along with their camp participants enjoy cooking in the Atlantic Hotel kitchen with Chef Leo D’Aleo in Berlin. The Cooking Around the World WPS Summer Camp took place July 11-15.

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By Kara Hallissey Staff Writer (Sept. 9, 2016) From live music to stunt shows, a poker run and hundreds of vendors, OC BikeFest, Bikes to the Beach Fall Rally and Delmarva Bike Week will draw thousands of people to Ocean City and the surrounding area next week. Here are some of the activities taking place Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 15-18 for motorcycle aficionados: •OC BikeFest: BikeFest rolls into town for its sixth year with live music, vendors and thrill shows at two main sites, the inlet downtown and the 40th Street convention center. Festivities begin on Thursday, Sept. 15, with names such as Rommel Harley-Davidson, S&S Cycle, Sick Boy, Fast Lights LEDS, Speeds Performance Dyno and more than 30 additional vendors in both locations. On Thursday, there will be thrill and stunt shows taking place at the inlet in addition to an artisan and custom bike show. The motorcycle thrill show showcases complicated stunt maneuvers such as large cable spools, suspended platforms, raised enclosures and a massive 10-foot wall. Kashmir will take to the Boardwalk stage at 11:30 a.m. followed by Autograph on the Ocean City stage at 1:30 p.m. Slaughter will rock the house at 4 p.m. and KIX is scheduled to finish out Thursday’s live shows at 6:30 p.m. Visitors at 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 every day at the inlet during BikeFest. She will be signing autographs in addition to selling her line of lingerie and crystal covered motorcycle helmets. Next Friday, Brickyard Road takes to the Boardwalk stage at noon followed by Candlebox on the Ocean City stage at 4 p.m. and legendary Styx finishes out the night at 6:30 p.m. Next Saturday’s concerts kick off with Brickyard Road at noon followed by Red Sun Rising at 4:30 p.m., Pop Evil at 5 p.m. and 3 Doors Down closing out shows at 6:30 p.m. Inlet gates will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 15-17. At the 40th Street convention center, BikeFest launches with a huge selection of national vendors, motorcycle manufacturers and event sponsor Rommel Harley-Davidson Delmarva onsite with a lineup of motorcycles and a jump start.

The center will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 15-17; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18. Both Ocean City sites have free parking for motorcycles on a first come, first serve basis and entry to the convention center is free. Admission at the inlet costs $50 for a weekend pass or $30 for a day pass and includes the concerts. Admission for children 6-15 years old is $15 and under 5 get in free. Event passes include discounts at some local restaurants and free use of the Ocean City bus system. Ticket holders can also purchase a commemorative OC BikeFest and Delmarva Bike Week poker chip for $2 each, while supplies last. Those 21 and older with a wristband can present the chip at Ocean Downs Casino, off Route 589, for a $15 free play card. Last year, BikeFest drew an estimated 170,000 to town and the number of people increase every year, organizer Kathy Micheal said. Visit www.ocbikefest.com to purchase tickets and for a full schedule of concerts and events. • Delmarva Bike Week: The 16th annual Delmarva Bike Week returns to Salisbury’s Arthur W. Perdue Stadium and Winter Place Park as well as Rommel HarleyDavidson Delmarva in Seaford, Delaware. There will be demo rides, thrill shows, food and beverages for sale, regional music acts, motorcycle demonstrations, giveaways and exhibitors selling motorcycle gear, clothing, parts and accessories during the four-day event, Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 15-18. Perdue Stadium, home of the Delmarva Shorebirds, will house dozens of national vendors with free demo rides on the latest models of Yamaha, Star and Indian motorcycles, while Winter Place Park will have live musical performances, which take place in the beer garden, in addition to more than 60 vendors and a high wire motorcycle stunt show. Check out local bands EastWood, Gideon Groove and the Crossroads Band in addition to Get Your Wings (Aerosmith tribute) and The Land of Ozz (Ozzy Osbourne tribute) at Winter Place Park. Bike Week closes out Sunday, Sept. 18, with a Christian motorcycle service from 10-11 a.m. followed by live music from Gideon’s Groove from 12-2 p.m. At the Shorebirds Stadium, there will be a Thunder Roads rolling bike show taking place all day Saturday. A free shuttle will travel between the two Salisbury venues next Friday and Saturday. The official welcome center for OC BikeFest and Delmarva Bike Week is at Rommel Harley-Davidson Delmarva in Seaford, which will have

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Plenty of activities available for motorcycle enthusiasts vendors, food, a beer garden and live music. It is the only place visitors can pick up a free anniversary pin, and official Bike Week T-shirts will be on sale. Corporate Harley-Davidson will be in attendance with new 2017 motorcycle models. More than 170,000 motorcycle enthusiasts traveling from Arizona and Florida to surrounding states including New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia come out to the event that grows every year. 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 and a number of other venues around the resort will host bike events starting Thursday, Sept. 15, bringing live music, vendors, contests and events to its locations. At Hooper’s, located at the base of the Route 50 bridge, visitors can hear live music including the Johnny Cash Experience and visit more than 30 vendors booths Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 15-17. Vendors such as Insane Leather, Master Lugo, Con-Lei Transportation and Fast Lights LED will sell mer-

chandise including leather, jewelry, LED lights, T-shirts, sunglasses, cleaning products, parts and accessories for bikes. “We will have live entertainment and bands all day long from Thursday to Saturday,” said Hooper’s General Manager Ryan Intrieri. “It is always free admission and a guaranteed good time with plenty of parking.” Local American Legion Post 166 will host its annual poker run and Thunder Roads magazine will hold an event next Saturday at Hooper’s. At Oasis, about halfway between Ocean City and Salisbury in Whaleyville, the fall rally kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 14, with the Real Deal Trio. On Thursday, Judy Sings the Blues entertains crowds followed by Lower Case Blues and Poverty Ridge on Friday. Next Saturday kicks off with Dirt Road Outlaws at 11 a.m. and Poverty Ridge at 5 p.m. Also, look forward to Running with Scissors, Circus Rejects and the Chainsaw Dual. In addition, Thursday through Sunday, there will be a midget paintball manhunt, where participants win prizes for hitting a moving target and live midget alligator wrestling. Visit www.oceancitybikestothebeach.com for more information.

Hundreds, if not thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts stopped by Hooper’s Crab House in West Ocean City for the annual four-day Bikes to the Beach Fall Rally, one of many motorcyclerelated activities that took place around Ocean City last year.

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By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Sept. 9, 2016) The summer has turned its last page and with that a new chapter forwards the theme of reality. My hectic schedule is about to take on new flavors and continue on a series called “life.” Changes infuse my current path and the not knowing adds a touch of anticipation. It is time to pack the car and head to Harwood, my parent’s estate. The tempo of realism dances to a tune of elusiveness that seemingly questions my reason for purpose. My hectic schedule has forbidden me to visit

mother during the sweltering months of fun and games. But the path of present day is free of commitment and westward I shall go. Seasons change and so do our philosophy of attunement. There will be one less place setting as we give thanks for our daily bread. My father passed away last year on Christmas Day; acceptance blends the past and keeps the future flourishing. Adjustment is up to the individual; cooking gives me the liberty to be one with cherished memories that are so dear to me. As I leave the salty breeze and sparkling hues of the Eastern Shore, a spectacle of dazzling luminance twinkles above. The accelerated mist of urbanism is ahead as I am embellished in anticipation for a much needed time with my mother. Three

hours can seem an eternity when reminiscences come to the forefront. The yin yang of going home without my father is emulsified within the dish of actuality. Cooking is subjective and does not always spark enthusiasm. Mother welcomes the goodies I have prepared for her and I know the kitchen has become a bitter-sweet experience. One must understand that the delightful mysteries associated with the art of cuisine not only manifest themselves in the place of cookery but also encompass the lessons of life. A kitchen is the soul of family and love flourishes without end. My menu has changed since my father has passed and I tend to focus on mother’s personal preferences and layer the surprises with a touch of

change. She relishes the thought of Mexican delights but I must confess I am venturing on a subject of little experience. But that does not deter me from expanding my culinary repertoire. As I remind myself to hold back my heavy foot, I recall how I made this dish because I know mother is going to want to repeat it as a possible dish for the staff. They enjoy my cooking; change is refreshing and that is what makes cooking so fascinating. I originally chose dark meat as opposed to white meat. I thought the dark chicken meat would have more flavor and moisture. But after experimentation, the dark meat got lost and I knew the breast was the best seSee STUFFING Page 68

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Stuffing includes chicken, corn, black beans Continued from Page 67 lection. Rice is an obvious alternative as a filler, but I opted for fresh corn and black beans. I thought this particular combination would give the stuffed peppers more depth and character. Oregano, cumin, garlic and onions are understood ingredients for stuffed poblano peppers, but just a hint of cloves might add a welcomed lightness among the richness of the cheese and meat. Finally, I decided to make an avocado cream with a touch of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce as a garnish. Not only would this add to the presentation, but give the dish a hint of heat. Just as I am reviewing the dish, I realize I have arrived at Harwood. The majestic trees that line the long driveway are a welcoming view. The glistening pond sparkles and the sounds of the geese are a common denominator that cannot be denied. The pillars of distinction support the grandeur of this colonial home. Yes, Harwood is incredible beautiful, but my parents worked just as hard to make sure it is a home. I can’t wait to see mom and I know she feels the same way. But there is no question an emptiness is at hand. They say time has a way of healing; personally, I am not so sure. But

there is no doubt mother will enjoy my stuffed poblano peppers with avocado cream. Hopefully, my visits along with tempting meals will help us both as we follow the path of destiny without dad.

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Avocado Cream 2 avocados, seeded and skin removed 3/4 cup sour cream 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice ½ to1 teaspoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce kosher salt to taste 1. Place all ingredients except for salt in a blender and puree. Add salt according to personal preference. Place avocado crème in a plastic bottle with a thin tip for garnishing.

1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin few pinches of cloves kosher salt to taste 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken breast ½ cup fresh corn 2/3 cup rinsed black beans 1 cup grated pepper jack cheese ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese ½ cup grated white cheddar cheese 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1. Position an oven rack about 4 inches from the broiler and heat the

broiler on high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Slit the chiles from the stem to the tip and set on baking sheet. Broil, turning every few minutes until the chili has achieved a light char all over. Allow to cool, remove the seeds and open up the pepper. The choice is your, keep the stem and make a large pepper or remove the stem and have two halves. Return chiles to the baking sheet and set aside. 2. In a medium bowl, combine the cheeses and mix well. 3. Heat olive oil in a large sauté See DRIZZLE Page 69

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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. ■ 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 / $$-$$$ / VMC-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. ■ CLADDAGH ON THE SHORE, 1106 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-537-4200 / www.claddaghontheshore.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AEDIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere specializing in steaks and seafood. Open for breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday. Take out available. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR AND GRILL, Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th St & the Beach, Ocean City 800-552-7263 / www.castleinthesand.com / $-$$ / 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 5 through Sept. 25. 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 / $-$$ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar/ Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Casual dining atmosphere for families. Crab cakes, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood. Everything home-made. Happy hour 3-6 p.m., 6 days a week and early bird 4-6 p.m., daily specials. Closed Mondays. ■ THE COTTAGE CAFE, Route 1 (across from Sea Colony), Bethany Beach, Del. 302-539-8710 / www.cottagecafe.com / $, $$ / 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 Thurs-

day-Sunday, 4-7 p.m. ■ THE CRAB BAG, 130th Street, bayside, Ocean City 410-250-3337 / www.thecrabbag.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE / No reservations required / Full bar / Dine in and carryout. Open 7 Days a week, 11 am til late night. Hot steamed crabs, world famous fried chicken, ribs, burgers, barbecue, pasta, seafood, steaks, sandwiches and more. Lunch and weekly carry-out and dinner specials. Happy hour at the beach with drink and food specials. ■ DOUGH ROLLER, 41st Street & Coastal Hwy, 410-524-9254; 70th Street & Coastal Hwy, 410524-7981 / www.DoughRollerRestaurants.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Ocean City’s favorite family restaurant for more than 35 years. Great kid’s menu. Dayton’s Fried Chicken available at South Division, 41st and 70th streets. Breakfast served daily at 3rd, 41st and 70th streets. Order online for carryout at both Coastal Highway locations. ■ DUFFYS, 130th St., in Montego Bay Shopping Ctr. & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250 1449 / www.duffysoc.com / $-$$ / 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. ■ FAGER’S ISLAND RESTAURANT & BAR, 60th Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-5500 / www.fagers.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted in the dining room only / Children’s menu / Full bar / Upscale restaurant on the bay. Casual fine dining, fresh fish, prime rib and seafood. Lighter fare menu served on our decks or inside. ■ 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. Open daily at 4 p.m. for dinner. Take-outs available. Closed Monday. ■ FOX’S PIZZA DEN, 31225 American Parkway, Selbyville, Del. 302-436-FOXS / www.foxspizzade.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Sit-down bar and restaurant. Full menu includes pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches and more. Specializing pizza and chef specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner at 11 a.m. Take out and delivery. ■ GENERAL’S KITCHEN, 66th Street (under The Skye Bar), Ocean City 410-723-0477 / $-$$ / VMC-DIS / No reservations required / Open Thursday-Monday, 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Breakfast, House Specialty and The Original House of Creamed Chipped Beef, made from scratch. Juice, cereal, waffles, eggs, corned beef, hash browns, pancakes, bacon, sausage and more. ■ GROTTO PIZZA, 125th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-12347 / www.grottopizza.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / Serving lunch and dinner. Open 7 days. Grotto Pizza is a family casual dining restaurant that specializes in award winning pizza and hospitality. The full menu includes pizza, pasta, sandwiches, subs, appetizers, salads, beer, wine, cocktails and Grotto Gelato. Takeout available. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL, 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.weocharborside.com / $$ / 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/island-

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style 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 / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Known for all-you-can-eat crabs, crab legs, fried chicken, steamed shrimp, and baby back ribs. ■ HORIZONS OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, 101st Street, Ocean City 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com / $-$$ ($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. ■ 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. ■ KY WEST BAR & RESTAURANT, 5401 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 443-664-2836 / www.kywestoceancity.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full bar / Our experienced chefs deliver the finest in cuisine nightly. OC’s best veal chop, the freshest seafood and great pasta dishes. Ky West offers fine dining and a beautiful bar described as New York funky chic. Providing excellent food and drink for a great dining adventure. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ, 67th Street Town Center, Ocean City 443-664-5639 / www.longboardcafe.net / $$ / 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 / $$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations / Children’s menu / Full bar / Macky’s is a rustic, open-air, waterfront, seafood restaurant and bar with a beautiful private white sandy beach. Open for lunch everyday at 11 a.m., happy hour from 3-6 p.m. and dinner until 10 p.m. Lite fare until 1 a.m. Take out available. ■ MIONE’S PIZZA & ITAILIAN RESTURANT, Route 50 (Tanger Outlets), West Ocean City 410213-2231 / www.mionesoc.com / $ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Beer, wine / Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. Come and enjoy family New York style pizza, subs and pasta. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Eat in or carry out. 67th Street (Town Center), Ocean City 443-664-6635 / Beer, wine / Open 7 days a week at 11 a.m. Come and enjoy family New York style pizza, subs and pasta. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Eat in or carry out. ■ MY THAI OC, 138th Street, Bayside Plaza, 13727 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-2509918 / www.mythaioc.webs.com / $ / V-MC-Dis / Authentic Thai food served from 11 a.m. till 9:30 p.m. Lunch special daily from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. Free parking for customers. Eat in or take out. Vegetarian options also. ■ NICK’S HOUSE OF RIBS, 144th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-1984 / www.nickshouseofribs.com / $$/ 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. Open Monday through Friday, 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon. ■ OC WASABI, 33rd Street Plaza, Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-7337 / www.ocwasabi.com/ $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / OC’s freshest sushi and sashimi and Japanese cuisine. Open 7 days a week, noon to 11 p.m. ■ P.G.N. CRABHOUSE, 29th Street, Ocean City 410-289-8380 / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / The Kaouris family has been serving the finest crabs, seafood, steaks and chicken to Ocean City locals and visitors since 1969. ■ PHILLIPS SEAFOOD, Crab House, 21st Street, Ocean City 410-289-7747 and Seafood House, 141st Street, Ocean City 410-250-1689 / PhillipsSeafood.com / $$-$$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full bar / 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 75 items including snow crab legs, carving station, made-to-order 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. ■ ROPEWALK, 82nd Street on the bay, Ocean City 410-524-1109 / www.ropewalkoc.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full Bar / OC’s newest spot to watch the sunsets. Indoor dining and bar, deck dining and tiki bar. Serving lunch and dinner in casual atmosphere. Happy hour specials all day and all night every day available at tables and bar. ■ ROPEWALK - A FENWICK ISLAND OYSTER HOUSE, 700 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Del. 302-581-0153 / $$ / 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 rotating oyster list and seafood creations paired with fresh fruit crushes and craft beer menu. ■ SEACRETS, 49th Street, Ocean City 410-5244900 / www.seacrets.com / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Island atmosphere. Soups, salads, Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood. ■ SHENANIGAN’S IRISH PUB, Fourth Street and the Boardwalk, in the Shoreham Hotel, Ocean City 410-289-7181 / www.ocshenanigans.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Full bar / Oceanfront dining. Enjoy great food and delicious libations while enjoying the boardwalk’s sights and sounds. Irish music or dueling pianos top off the evening. ■ SICULI RUSTIC ITALIAN KITCHEN, 104 N. Main St., Berlin 410-629-0550 / FB-Siculi Italian Kitchen / $$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / No reservations required / Full Bar / Family friendly. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.; Sunday brunch, 10:30 a.m. Locally sourced, freshly prepared. Brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood, chicken and veal selections. Daily lunch, happy hour and dinner specials. ■ SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE, 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com / $$$$$ / V-M-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Full bar / Lunch, dinner, raw bar or lite fare, at the top of 66th Street and Coastal Highway. Happy hour, 3-6 p.m. with food and drink specials. ■ THE BIG EASY ON 60, 5909 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-524-2305 / www.thebigeasyon60.com / $-$$ / V-MC-AE-DIS / Reservations accepted / Children’s menu / Full Bar / New Orleans style restaurant with an amazing patio and great atmosphere. Open 7 days, 11 a.m. to midnight. Happy Hour, every day, 2-6 p.m. for the entire restaurant. Come try our traditional Louisiana dishes from outstanding starters, unique entrees, to awesome desserts along with extraordinary hospitality. ■ TOKYO SEAFOOD BUFFET, 131st Street (formerly JR’S North), Ocean City 410-390-5939 / www.tokyoseafoodbuffetmd.com / $$ / V-MC-AE/ No reservations required / Full bar/ OC’s largest seafood, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring soups, raw sushi and sashimi, steamed and baked seafood along with classic Chinese entrees and many classic desserts and fruits. Friday through Sunday buffet features hot steamed snow crab legs. Open 7 days a week, 3:30-10 p.m. ■ TOUCH OF ITALY, 67th Street and Coastal Highway, in the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Ocean City 302-703-3090 / www.TouchofItaly.com / $-$$ / 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. Daily lunch special $6.95 plus take out service. ■ 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 7:30am to 9:00pm (Fri & Sat to 10pm). Also Zippy Lewis Lounge with happy hour from 4-7p.m., featuring Craft Beer selections and appetizer menu; Milton’s Out Door Cafe; and the Barefoot Beach Bar in season. ■ VINNY’S PIZZA & ITALIAN GRILL, 25th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 410-3903713 / www.vinnyspizzaanditaliangrill.com / $ / V-MC-DIS / No reservations required / Children’s menu / Beer, wine / Serving lunch and dinner. Italian food featuring subs and fabulous authentic Italian entrees. Hand tossed pizzas. Family friendly, eat in and carry out. ■ 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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OCEAN CITY HOTEL WEEK

Steven United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, MD, 4 to 7 p.m. Includes single crab cake sandwich with green beans, seasoned baked potato. Cost is $10. Carryouts and bake sale available. 410-641-1137

FALL INDOOR/OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET

OCEAN CITY HOTEL WEEK

CRAB CAKE DINNER

The Freeman Stage, 31750 Lake View Drive, Selbyville, DE, 4:45 p.m. The “Operation SEAs the Day” families will depart from Sea Colony Marketplace in Bethany Beach and travel to The Freeman Stage at Bayside in Selbyville in a motorcade. Local communities and businesses are encouraged to the line the streets and cheer and recognize the wounded warrior families. Buses with Operation SEAs the Day banners will leave Sea Colony at 4:45 p.m. and arrive at Bayside between 5-5:15 p.m. Participants are encouraged to wear red, white and blue. The families will be honored guests at The Freeman Stage for the Bruce in the USA performance, which begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are still available. 302-436-3015, http://www.freemanstage.org

A HERO’S WELCOME PARADE

2ND ANNUAL BEARD & MUSTACHE COMPETITION 28th St. Pit-N-Pub, 2706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 6 to 9 p.m. Categories include longest, widest, stylish, fakest and best in show. Benefiting Diakonia. The group will be collecting toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, zip lock bags, soap and laundry detergents. 410-289-2020

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 6 to 7 p.m. Robert Mullen will share how thieves obtain personal information and how to reduce your risk. The seminar is free. Advance registration is required. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052

IDENTITY THEFT SEMINAR

Columbus Hall (behind St. Luke’s Church), 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments for sale. 410-524-7994

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO

All Day Two weeks of great deals at participating hotels in Ocean City. Excludes Labor Day weekend. Ocean City HotelMotel-Restaurant Association, inquire@ocvisitor.com, 410-289-6733, http://oceancityhotelweek.com Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Gently used clothing, children’s items, household items, collectibles and more. Cost for indoor vendor space is $15 for Ocean Pines residents and $20 for non-residents and includes an 8 ft. table and a chair. Cost for outdoor spaces are $10 for all vendors. Outdoor vendors will need to provide their own table and chair. Admission is free and open to the public. The Ocean Pines Farmers Market will be taking place as well from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052 White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Locally grown vegetables and fruits, eggs, honey, kettle korn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410-641-7717, Ext. 3006

FARMERS MARKET

VFW, Post 8296, 104 66th St., Ocean City, MD, 8 to 11 a.m. A $6 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes or 2-2-2, two eggs, two pancakes and two bacon slices. 410-524-8196

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Ocean City Town Hall, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet at the Ocean City Town Hall gazebo. Participants will receive trash bags, latex gloves, a trash tally sheet and a commemorative T-shirt. Sandi Smith, sandis@mdcoastalbays.org, 410-2132297, Ext. 106, http://www.oceanconservancy.org

2016 INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP

Mumford’s Landing Pool, 7351 Yacht Club Drive, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dogs and their owners have a chance to swim together before the pool closes for the season. Dogs weighing less than 20 pounds will be able to swim from 10-10:30 a.m. Dogs of all sizes will be allowed from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $6 per dog. All dog handlers must be at least 18 years of age. Dogs should have current vaccinations, including rabies. Proceeds benefit the Worcester County Humane Society. Open to the public. Ocean Pines Aquat-

ANNUAL DOGGIE SWIM

ics Department, 410-641-5255, http://www.oceanpines.org Veterans Memorial Park, 11143 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids will get the chance to explore all sorts of work vehicles, including fire trucks, dump trucks, tractors and more. Food will be available for purchase. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052, http://www.oceanpines.org

BIG TRUCK DAY

SUN, SEP. 11 FLOUNDER POUNDER FISHING TOURNAMENT

Bahia Marina, 2107 Herring Way, Ocean City, MD, All Day Participants may fish from their own boats or rent a skiff, skimmer or pontoon from the marina. http://www.bahiamarina.com All Day Two weeks of great deals at participating hotels in Ocean City. Excludes Labor Day weekend. Ocean City HotelMotel-Restaurant Association, inquire@ocvisitor.com, 410-289-6733, http://oceancityhotelweek.com

OCEAN CITY HOTEL WEEK

9/11 PARADE OF BROTHERS MOTORCYCLE RIDE

Ocean City Boardwalk, 27th Street and Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Motorcycle ride and memorial service to commemorate 9/11/2001. Along the Ocean City Boardwalk from 27th Street to N. Division Street. John, jtart22109@aol.com

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ALL-YOU-CANEAT BREAKFAST

Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children 8 and younger. 410-524-7930 St. Paul’s by-the Sea Episcopal Church, 302 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, MD, 10:30 a.m. The event will take place in DeWees Hall. Hosted by the Ocean City EMS team. For more information, contact 410-289-3453 or Kim Tull, 443-614-6100

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE TESTING EVENT

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 12 to 1 p.m. Group shares experience, strength and hope to help others. Open to the community and to AGH patients. Rob, 443-783-3529

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Brandywine Living at Fenwick, 21111 Arrington Drive, Selbyville, DE, 1 to 4 p.m. Featuring a special band, food, drinks, a dunk tank, games and raffles. Please RSVP by Sept. 2. 302-436-0808

BLOCK PARTY

Somerset Street Plaza, Somerset Street, Ocean City, MD, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. OC Cruzers will display approximately 15

OC CRUZERS CAR SHOW & MUSIC

vehicles. The owners will be on hand to supervise and educate spectators about their older cars. Live music by British Invasion Experience (Beatles tribute) begins at 3 p.m. 410-289-7739, http://www.ocdc.org Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Group is a 12step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Bett, 410-202-9078

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

SEPT. 11 MEMORIAL SPOT FISHING TOURNAMENT Ocean City Fishing Center, 12940 Inlet Isle Lane, West Ocean City, MD, 5 to 8 p.m. Fish from the docks of OC Fishing Center, no skill needed. Entry fee is $5. ocfc@ocfishing.com, 410-213-1121, http://www.ocfishing.com

St. Matthews By-The-Sea UMC, 1000 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE, 7 p.m. Featuring “All For Him.” Free and open to the public. A love offering will be taken for the artists. Info: Rita Williams, 302-436-1562 or St. Matthews Church office, 302-537-1402

GOSPEL CONCERT

MON, SEP. 12 Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 12:301:30 p.m. Back In Action Physical Therapy will hold a balance seminar. The class will teach ways to improve safety in the home and community, strategies to improve balance and the role of strength, flexibility and endurance to help reduce falls. Free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052, http://www.oceanpines.org.

BALANCE SEMINAR

Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, All Day Free, monthly mask fitting clinic for patients who are having trouble adjusting to their CPAP equipment. By appointment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641-9726

CPAP MASK FITTING

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Group is a 12-step program for anyone struggling with a compulsive eating problem. No initial meeting charge. Meeting contribution is $1 weekly. Bett, 410-202-9078

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

Apple Discount Drugs, 314 Franklin Ave., Berlin, MD, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Monday of every month. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Dawn

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Walgreens, 11310 Manklin Creek Rd., Ocean Pines, MD, 1 to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital and takes place the first Monday of every month. Free blood pressure screening and health information. Dawn Denton, 410-641-9268

HYPERTENSION CLINIC

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

WORCESTER YOUTH & FAMILY RECOGNIZES COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Shipwreck Cove, 12806 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event is open to the public and free of charge. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided by local restaurants, and a cash bar will be available. Please RSVP. shine@gowoyo.org, 410-641-4598

MEDICAL MONDAYS - ‘PROSTATE AWARENESS NIGHT’

Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main Street, Berlin, MD, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This month’s speaker is Dr. Manoj Jain, Board Certified Radiation Oncologist with 21st Century Oncology. Dr. Jain will be speaking about early detection and most current treatment options. Registration is requested but not required. 410-641-9268, http://www.atlanticgeneral.org/calendar Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The Delmarva Chorus, Sweet Adeline’s, meets each Monday. Women interested in learning the craft of a cappella singing welcome. 410-641-6876

DELMARVA SWEET ADELINE CHORUS

TUE, SEP. 13 AGING AND HOW IT AFFECTS THE EYES SEMINAR

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 am. to noon. Hosted by Home Instead Senior Care. Free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410641-7052, http://www.oceanpines.org. Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 1 to 4 p.m. The University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service is offering master gardeners to help with gardening questions. Take your bagged samples by to find solutions to your plant problems. 410-208-4014

ASK A MASTER GARDENER

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. For individuals suffering from Parkinson’s. Ron and Mary Leidner, 410-208-3132, http://www.DelmarvaParkinsonsAlliance.org

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

Brandywine Living at Fenwick, 21111 Arrington Drive, Selbyville, DE, 4 to 7 p.m. Come by for some music, food and purchase a beautiful calendar with the theme “Keep Connected.” Please RSVP by Sept. 6. 302-436-0808

5TH ANNUAL CALENDAR RELEASE PARTY

Worcester County Health Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Berlin group 331. TOPS is a support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. It meets weekly. jeanduck47@gmail.com

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER SEASON KICKOFF

Barn 34, 3400 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 6 to 8 p.m. Survivorship, inspiration and cocktails. jamie.barrett@cancer.org, 410-749-1635, Ext. 29124 Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 2, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Offers shared wisdom and problem solving for family members of persons with mental illness. The group is free. Info: Carole Spurrier, 410-2084003, carolespurrier@msn.com or Gail S. Mansell, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9725

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

WED, SEP. 14 KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OCEAN PINES/OCEAN CITY

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. 410-6417330, http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org Snow Hill Senior Center, 4767 Snow Hill Road, Snow Hill, MD, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. A seven-week workshop to help people at risk for falls, to live a safer, more confident life. An interactive workshop with exercises led by a physical therapist. Also, visits from professionals such as eye care, pharmacist and community safety expert. Free, but registration is required. Dawn, 410-641-9268

FALLS PREVENTION WORKSHOP

ESTATE PLANNING AND LONG-TERM CARE SEMINAR

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Greg Reddell, an agent at State Farm Insurance, will cover retirement realities and how to remove risks that can derail plans. The seminar is free. Advance registration is required. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052 Those Clever Canines, 11022 Nicholas Lane, Unit 9, Berlin, MD, 4 to 6 p.m. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. The doors will remain open until 8 p.m. for dogs and people who would like to stay and play. Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, 410-6415306

OPEN HOUSE AND RIBBON CUTTING

Elks Lodge, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave.,

DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB

Ocean City, MD, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Jitterbug, swing, cha-cha to the sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and Carolina Beach music. Meets every Wednesday. dance@delmarvahanddancing.com, 302-200-3262, http://delmarvahanddancing.com

ESTATE PLANNING AND LONG-TERM CARE SEMINAR

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Greg Reddell, an agent at State Farm Insurance, will cover retirement realities and how to remove risks that can derail plans. The seminar is free. Advance registration is required. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052

OCEAN CITY/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING

Captain’s Table Restaurant in the Courtyard by Marriott, 2 15th St, Ocean City, MD, 6 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday. kbates@taylorbank.com, 410-641-1700 Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 138th Street and Sinepuxent Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Every Wednesday. Located at the rear of the Fenwick Inn. Doors open at 5 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Food is available. Open to the public. No one allowed in the hall under 18 years of age during bingo. 410-250-2645

BINGO

St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, DeWees Hall,, 302 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. A replica of the 12th century original Labyrinth is available for walking with candlelight and sacred music anytime between 7-9 p.m., every Wednesday, through Sept. 28. Wheelchair accessible. Just off the Boardwalk at 3rd Street. Free parking behind the hall. Info: church office, 410289-3453 or Penny, 443-880-7608

CANDLELIGHT LABYRINTH WALK

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 p.m. The Pinesteppers Square Dance Club of Ocean Pines will welcome new dancers interested in learning the basic steps of Modern Western Square Dancing. The event is free and light refreshments will be served. Casual dress is suggested. Louise, 410-430-0284 or Dennis, 970-389-3383

INTRODUCTION TO SQUARE DANCING

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 7 to 9 p.m. The Pinesteppers Square Dance Club of Ocean Pines will be hosting free workshops to introduce attendees to Modern Western Square Dancing. Casual dress suggested and light refreshments served. Info: Louise, 410-430-0284 or Dennis-Caller, 970-389-3383

LEARN TO SQUARE DANCE

THU, SEP. 15 Ocean City convention center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bringing national entertainment and bands, stunt shows, bike

OC BIKEFEST

builders, vendors, food and beverages to the Boardwalk, Ocean City convention center and the Inlet. Event passes cost $50 for adults and $15 for children 6-15 years of age. Children 5 and younger are admitted free. Event passes include all entertainment and concerts, exhibitors, free use of the Ocean City bus system and $5 off cover charge at Seacrets, throughout the four-day event. A oneday pass costs $30 for adults ages 16 and older. chase@ocbikefest.com, 262642-7158, http://www.ocbikefest.com

CHRONIC PAIN SELF-MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

Pocomoke Senior Center, 400 Walnut St., Suite B, Pocomoke City, MD, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Interactive, six-week program. Topics include pain management techniques, medication management, communication with healthcare providers and others, action planning and many more. Free and open to the community. Register: Nancy, 410-957-0391 or Dawn, ddenton@atlanticgeneral.org, 410-641-9268 Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m. Refreshments served at 9:45 a.m. Craft to follow. Guests welcome.

PINE’EER CRAFT CLUB MEETING

COASTAL HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD, 11 a.m. Free and open to anyone who has lost a loved one, not just Coastal Hospice families. 410-251-8163 Clarion Hotel, 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD, 4 to 7 p.m. Every Thursday, Beach Singles 45-Plus meets for happy hour. Arlene or Kate, 302436-9577 or 410-524-0649

BEACH SINGLES

Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD, 6 to 7 p.m. Compass Investment Advisors will discuss how to protect and grow assets despite volatility in the markets. The seminar is free. Advance registration is required. Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department, 410-641-7052

FINANCIAL PLANNING SEMINAR

American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks available. Open to the public. 410-289-3166, http://www.alpost166.org

BINGO

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73 Classifieds now appear in Ocean City Today & the Bayside Gazette each week and online at oceancitytoday.net and baysideoc.com.

HELP WANTED

Castle in the Sand

HELP WANTED

Employment Opportunities

Castle in the Sand Hotel is looking for Full and Part Time Room Attendants. Contact Leti at 410-289-6846 extension 605 to schedule an interview.

Senior Judiciary Clerk Circuit Court for Worcester County The Circuit Court of Worcester County is seeking a Sr. Judiciary Clerk. Prepares new case files. Maintains case docket. Assists in the jury selection process; conducts roll call of all jurors, records number of strikes taken by each attorney, and maintains a list of all jurors selected. Generates paperwork and performs other related tasks. Req. HS diploma/GED and 3 yrs. of clerical exp. to include one yr. of exp. working in a trial or appellate court or related field where knowledge of court procedures, rules, regulations, court and legal terminology is acquired. To apply – www.mdcourts.gov/jobs, job id 1806. Position closes 9/13/16.

SELL REAL ESTATE AT THE BEACH Interested in a career in Real Estate?

Coldwell Banker School of Real Estate is offering Monthly Licensing Classes Classroom or Online Available Contact Lynn Mauk at 410-723-5321 CBRBSchool.com

Free Career Night every Wednesday Owned and Operated by NRT LLC

Circuit Rider Position Open

Pocomoke City and the City of Crisfield are seeking a qualified candidate to fill a contractual 2- year grant-funded position to be shared between the two municipalities, with about 20 hours per week devoted to each city. The following tasks will be performed for Pocomoke City: conversion to new landuse module and the modernizing of forms and process in regard to planning and zoning. The work in Crisfield will include grant seeking and assisting the City Manager in day-to-day administration. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Pocomoke City Manager and the Crisfield City Manager. Requirements: The candidate must have strong organizational and communications skills, be able to maintain effective working relationships, and to continuously coordinate with staff. The candidate should demonstrate a basic understanding of land use planning, zoning principles and practices, grant administration and project coordination. The candidate should also be a motivated self-starter able to work independently and also have the ability to work effectively in a team environment; and have the flexibility and desire to work on several projects or issues simultaneously. Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, including Microsoft Office, is required. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in planning, public administration, or a related field is preferred. Salary: $48,500 per year Application Deadline: September 16, 2016 Please submit a cover letter and resume to Mr. Ernest Crofoot, City Manager/ City Attorney, Pocomoke City, PO Box 29, Pocomoke, MD 21851. Both cities are equal opportunity employers.

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Work At The BEACH... Work With The BEST!!

Top wages, excellent benefits package and free employee meal available to successful candidates.

Employment Opportunities:

CommanderHotel.com • 1-888-289-6166 1401 Atlantic Ave • Ocean City, MD 21842

Assistant Association Manager Exciting opportunity to join a growing Property Management team. If you have 3-5 years high-rise experience and enjoy the challenges of a fast paced environment, this Assistant Association Manager position may be a good fit for you. The Primary responsibility is to support the Association Manager in all phases of the operation including, but not limited to, general property administrative, maintenance and the building/grounds operations. ResortQuest is a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide-a fortune 500 company. We offer competitive salaries, a great benefit package and opportunity to grow! For confidential and immediate consideration, please contact Beth Ann Steele via email bethann.steele@resortquest.com or by dialing 302-541-8831.

Year Round, Full/Part Time: Banquet Servers, Assistant Controller, Banquet Housestaff, Hostess/Host, Dishwasher, Front Desk, Coffee Shop Attendant, Bartender, Room Attendant (van will pick up in Salisbury), Reservations

Excellent Benefits and Free Employee Meal.

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

AM & PM COOKS RESTAURANT MANAGER SERVERS HOUSEKEEPERS

Now accepting applications for the following positions! Front Desk Reservations Night Audit Housekeeping Maintenance Banquet Houseperson Line Cook (AM & PM) Bartender

Looking for experienced personnel with customer service skills. Must be flexible with hours. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or stop by and complete an application at the Front Desk. We require satisfactory pre-employment drug testing and background check. Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE

DISHWASHER HOUSEMAN

2 8th & Oceanfront -“For Shore hore … The Best Place to Work”

Employment is contingent on a background and drug screen. ResortQuest by Wyndham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Come Join Our Winning Team!

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Hotel & Suit tes

Please apply online aatt www.real a hospittalittyyg ygroup up.com Maintenance Man Looking for reliable individual to work hotel maintenance ~ Pool knowledge helpful. Must be personable, hardworking and possess a valid drivers license. Exp. in plumbing, electrical, HVAC a plus but not necessary. Must be available all shifts and weekends. Lifeguards Looking for Part-Time & Full-Time, Year Round Lifeguards for Indoor Pool. Flexible hours / Shifts available weekends and evenings. Free Certification Training! Position starts Mid-September. Housekeeping Houseman Must be personable, hardworking and possess a valid drivers license. Weekends/evening shift required. Duties include stocking storerooms, picking up linen and trash on property and assisting housekeepers, inspectors as needed. Part time- Year Round Position Applications available at the Front Desk or email info@fskfamily.com

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HELP WANTED

Job Interview For Hiring Positions Management, Pizza Maker, Exp. Cook & Delivery Drivers. Willing to train cook! Call 443-856-5935. Tuesday 9/13 & 9/20 @ 10am-12pm. 9936 Stephen Decatur Hwy., Ocean City, MD 21842.

Large Vacation Rental Office now hiring a Licensed MD Agent for open Rental Agent position. Also hiring Administrative Positions. Positions offer competitive salary and benefits. Please email resumes to: OCMD@LFVacation.com

Ready for a change? We are hiring - Experienced Housekeeping Supervisor - Day Time Laundry - Houseman

Positions are Year Round. Only team players need apply!

Apply in person at 126th St., Tues.-Sat.

The Princess Royale Hotel & Conference Center Located at 91st St. Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD

Year Round • Cook • Bellman • AM/PM Servers • Housekeepers • PT Front Desk Clerk • PT Convenience Store Clerk • FT, YR Maintenance

(experience required) Competitive Pay & Benefits Apply online at www.princessroyale.com or fax to 410-524-7787 or email to employment@princessroyale.com

HELP WANTED

OFFICE SUPPORT STAFF This position is part-time with the possibility of becoming full-time. Applicant will be a self-starter, willing to learn & perform a variety of duties. Microsoft Office experience a must! May require some weekends. Fax resume to 410-524-1180.

Telemarketers Needed ASAP for a busy office in Berlin, MD. $9 per hour plus commission. Call 302-6821777.

Now Hiring Maintenance Person

Full-Time, Year Round Health Benefits Apply in person Tues. thru Thurs., 9-3 p.m. @ Golden Sands 10900 Coastal Highway

NOW HIRING!! Production Supervisor

for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $17/hour Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

Positions available for full-time

• Carpenter • Laborer

Must have own transportation and valid driver’s license. Apply in person.

Beachwood Inc. 11632 Worcester Hwy. Showell, MD 21862

The Worcester County Humane Society

is seeking F/T or P/T help for dog care. Position includes kennel cleaning, feeding, medicating, exercising, grooming, training, and monitoring behavior/health. Dog handling experience preferred; veterinary assistant experience a plus. Pay commensurate with experience. Persons applying need to follow established rules & protocols, display a positive attitude, and believe in our mission & no kill philosophy. Applications available upon request at savinganimals@worcestercountyhumanesociety.org

Come Join Our Winning Team!

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF We are looking for an experienced and detail oriented person for our busy and diverse culinary operation. The candidate must prioritize cleanliness, quality of product, and adherence to standards. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: staff training, efficient operation scheduling, and adherence to established controls and standard operating procedures. This position reports to the Executive Chef. Ideal candidates should have culinary management experience, good organizational skills, and a thorough knowledge of food service sanitation requirements. Competitive salary with full medical & benefit package. Email resume to jobs@carouselhotel.com or come in and complete an application at the front desk. We require satisfactory preemployment drug testing and background check. Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842 EOE

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HELP WANTED

F/T Administrative Assistant: Full time with established technical firm located in Berlin, Maryland. Associates degree and complete computer competence a must. Send resume & transcript to: A.A. Position, P.O. Box 397, Berlin, MD 21811. Beach Stand Work - Renting umbrellas & chairs on the beach. Please call 410-8301493.

NOW HIRING!! Production Crew

for our WOC kitchen facility Starting at $10/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

Hiring Nurses GNA’S, RN’s & LPN’s

All shifts. Please stop by to fill out an application, fax your resume to 410-6410328 or apply online at w w w. m a h c h e a l t h . c o m . Come and find out why we are the area’s only CMS 5Star rated skilled nursing facility. EOE

Land Records Clerk Circuit Court for Worcester County The Circuit Court of Worcester County is seeking a Land Records Clerk to perform all daily tasks associated with the Land Records department, including scanning, indexing, and verifying Land Records. Calculates fees/ taxes and operates the recording desk. Provides customers with information about the procedures. Requires HS diploma/GED and 2 yrs of clerical or one year of land records related experience. Prefer cashier experience. To apply – www.mdcourts.gov/jobs, job id 1779. Position closes 9/13/16.

POLICE OFFICER The Town of Berlin is seeking applications for the position of certified and non- certified Police Officer. Applicants must be able to pass an in-depth background investigation, including inquiries into past and present employers. The Town of Berlin provides excellent benefits including health and life insurance, Maryland State Pension, Deferred Compensation and State Employee’s Credit Union options. Applications may be obtained at the Berlin Police Department, 10 William Street, Berlin, MD or on our website www.berlinmdpd.org. For additional information call 410-641-1333. The Town of Berlin is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Mayor and Council of Berlin.

HELP WANTED

Now Hiring Year Round Room Attendant. Apply within. Comfort Suites, 12718 Coastal Gateway (Rte. 50), Ocean City, MD (WOC). Legal Secretary: Busy Ocean City law firm has an immediate opening for a motivated and experienced legal secretary for the Senior Partner. Experience in Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Corporate matters and administrative duties. Proficiency in word processing, written and oral communication skills necessary. Please send resume to: Williams, Moore, Shockley & Harrison, LLP, 3509 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842.

Local Contractor

Hiring for 2 positions 1) LABORER Willing to learn. 2) JACK OF ALL TRADES This position will include picking up materials and taking them to the current job sites. ATTENTION TO DETAIL Call 410-641-6412 for interview

Now Hiring for

Year Round Server Part Time Cook, Bartender & Delivery Drivers

HELP WANTED

Madison Beach Motel - Full time Room Inspector wanted for busy seasonal motel. Great salary to the right person. 6 days/week. 410-2896282. Growing Sales Team Has IMMEDIATE Need for Full/Part-Time Sales Reps. High Earnings Potential … Paid Travel … Flex Schedule … Great Team Environment. Call 443-484-9299 TODAY! FT/YR Guest Service Rep. Excellent Benefits & Pay. Must have great customer service skills. Send resume to P.O. Box 3199, Ocean City, MD 21843.

Pino’s Pizza

Delivery Drivers Wanted Averaging $10 to $15 an hour. Also, Cashiers Wanted $8.75 + tip jar. Cashiers must have really good English to take phone orders. Shifts are 10:30am-5pm, 4pm-10pm or 10pm-4am. Flexible. Open daily till Oct. 10. Please fill out applications at 81st Street store then text me a photo of it to me at 410-422-4780.

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To order Product or to Become an Avon Representative Call Christine 443-880-8397 or email: snowhillavon@ comcast.net

Serving the Newspapers of Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia since 1908.

HELP WANTED

P/T Seasonal Housekeeper/ Laundry Attendant - Weekends and Holidays are a Must! Must be able to lift 2540 lbs. Apply in person 107 North Atlantic Ave., 1st and Boardwalk. “Boardwalk One”

Assessment Administrators Seeking motivated individuals to proctor assessment sessions with 4th- and 8th-grade students in schools for the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Must be available to work January 30March 10, 2017. Paid training, paid time and mileage reimbursement for local driving, and weekly paychecks. This is a part-time, temporary position. To apply, visit our website at www.westat.com/CAREERS and select “Search Field Positions.” Search for your state, find the NAEP Assessment Administrator position, and select the “apply to job” button. For more information email NAEPrecruit@westat.com or call 1-888-237-8036. WESTAT. EOE.

PGN Crabhouse, 29th Street & Coastal Hwy. Help Wanted. Waitstaff, Kitchen Staff, Cooks. Apply within after 11am.

Experienced Servers Needed for Year Round position. Apply in Person @ Alex’s Italian Restaurant, Rt. 50, West Ocean City.

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New location in Berlin

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Come in for Interview on Thursdays @ 11:00 am 5601 Coastal Hwy. (Bayside)

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Waterfront Townhome 2BR/2.5BA + Loft. Furnished, FP, on wide canal w/view of the bay. Winter Rental $850 monthly. No smoking. 443-614-7927, 410-742-0300.

Winter Rental - 1BR/2BA, W/D, furnished. Non-smoking/no pets. Avail. Oct 1st thru April 30th. $700 mnthly + $500 sec. dep. Call 410-4303057. Y/R Ocean Pines - 2BR/2BA House - Waterfront w/Boatlift. Unfurn, FP, All Appliances, Double Garage. $1250/mo. + sec. dep. 717-227-9339

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 6 SOMERSET AVE. POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Lisa A. Myers, dated June 30, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4833, folio 410 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 AT 1:00 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Tax ID #01-025872 and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. The property, which is improved by a dwelling, 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 $15,000 by cash or certified check. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester Co. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale. If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest.

If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees’ file number 58836. Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D. Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-9/8/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 10342 FRIENDSHIP RD. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Peter Andrew Maynard and Carrie Hudson Maynard, dated October 23, 2009 and recorded in Liber 5397, folio 473 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., 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 Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 AT 3:01 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., 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 $40,000 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 Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 5.5% 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 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 #15-615232) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-9/8/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 209 TEAL CIR. BERLIN, MD 21811 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Perry Masciana, dated March 23, 2007 and recorded in Liber 4902, folio 519

among the Land Records of Worcester Co., 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 Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 AT 3:02 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., 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 $57,000 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 Co., 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 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 im-

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PUBLIC NOTICES mediately after the sale. (Matter #15-615103) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-9/8/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 2819 TERN DR., UNIT #21 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated May 20, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5169, Folio 585 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $364,500.00 and a current interest rate of 2.04% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 AT 3:30 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit Number 21, in Phase 3, Building C of the “Old Port Cove Condominium Townhouses” 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 $18,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due 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. 173746-1) 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 OCD-9/8/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Boulevard, Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS THEREON 9900 COASTAL HWY., UNIT #1903 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust dated April 2, 2004 and recorded in Liber 4105, Folio 112 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., MD, with an original principal balance of $369,000.00 and a current interest rate of 3.625% default having occurred under the terms thereof, the

Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 AT 3:33 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND, together with any buildings or improvements thereon situated in Worcester Co., MD and described as Unit 1903 in the Century I Condominium 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 $38,000 in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price, together with interest on the unpaid purchase money at the current rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received by the Sub. Trustees, payable in cash within ten days of final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court. There will be no abatement of interest due 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 de-

faulted 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. 101793-1) 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 OCD-9/8/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE LIGHTHOUSE POINT VILLAS CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-16-0624 the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Lighthouse Point Villas Condominium building located at 14409 Lighthouse Avenue, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 AT 9:00 A.M. Units

Time Intervals

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52 13 37 45 1 43 1 52 35 10 34 51 34 50

Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Lighthouse Point Villas Condominium, including an undivided interest in the common elements thereof, as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and ByLaws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions as to each condominium unit, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records.

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PUBLIC NOTICES The property 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 warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2017 maintenance fees and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-9/1/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 723 LAUREL AVE. OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Joann Campbell, dated October 18, 2006 and recorded in Liber 4809, folio 452 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., 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 Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 AT 3:45 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVE-

MENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., 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 $55,000 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 Co., 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 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 posses-

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sion of the property. The purchaser at the foreclosure sale shall assume the risk of loss for the property immediately after the sale. (Matter #14-602001) This property will be sold subject to a 120 day right of redemption by the Internal Revenue Service. Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-8/25/3t _________________________________ JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE OCEAN TIME CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. 23-C-16-0623, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Ocean Time Condominium building located at 13 136th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 AT 9:30 A.M. Units

Time Intervals

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1 39 15 52 6 2 46 51 3 4 2 44 47 18 10 5 45 43 48 16 35 3 19 40 5

Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Ocean Time Condominium as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Time-Share Instruments as to each condominium unit, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property 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 warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, 2017 maintenance fee and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-9/1/3t _________________________________ McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC 312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 800 Laurel, Maryland 20707 www.mwc-law.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY 103 123RD ST., UNIT #132 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Steven R. Overturf, dated April 23, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5112, folio 35 among the Land Records of Worcester Co., 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 Co., at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 AT 3:44 PM ALL THAT FEE-SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Worcester Co., Maryland and described as Unit No. 132, Phase III, in “Jockey Beach Condominium” 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 $16,000 at the time of sale. If the noteholder and/or servicer is the successful bidder, the

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 Co., Maryland. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase price at the rate of 7.125% 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 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 #15-613485) Laura H. G. O’Sullivan, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS., INC. 908 YORK ROAD, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204 410-828-4838 OCD-8/25/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. ROSE LEE FISHER MELVIN J. ANDERSON 4247 Market Street Snow Hill, MD 21863 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15001379

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 19th day of August, 2016, by the Circuit

Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 4247 Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 19th day of September, 2016, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 12th day of September, 2016. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $84,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/25/3t _________________________________ SARAH V. SCHABES ESQUIRE SCHABES LAW GROUP 2650 QUARRY LAKE DRIVE, SUITE 160 BALTIMORE, MD 21209

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16634 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JULIE LYNN BELCLAIRE AKA: JULIE LYNN BELCLAIRE TEWEY Notice is given that Garret Tewey, 3182 Freestone Court, Abingdon, MD 21009, was on August 22, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Julie Lynn Belclaire who died on July 9, 2016, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 22nd day of February, 2017. 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.

Garret Tewey 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: August 25, 2016 OCD-8/25/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. TIMOTHY COOPER AKA TIMOTHY DEAN COOPER SHELAINE COOPER AKA SHELAINE ELIZABETH COOPER 10565 Windmill Road Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C16000275

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 22nd day of August, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 10565 Windmill Road, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 19th day of September, 2016, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 12th day of September, 2016. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $82,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/25/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. ALFRED EDWARD TAYLOR AKA ALFRED E. TAYLOR NANCY BELLE TAYLOR AKA NANCY B. TAYLOR 314 Powell Circle Berlin, MD 21811

Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C16000179

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 22nd day of August, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 314 Powell Circle, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 19th day of September, 2016, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 12th day of September, 2016. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $356,765.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/25/3t _________________________________ BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. THOMAS R. DICKSON AKA THOMAS R. DICKSON, SR. DEBORAH L. DICKSON 11700 Coastal Highway, Unit #1206 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C16000130

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PUBLIC NOTICES BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 961-6555 Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees Plaintiffs vs. NICHOLE D. POLING 300 Robin Drive, Unit #115 Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C16000190

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 22nd day of August, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 300 Robin Drive, Unit #115, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 19th day of September, 2016, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 12th day of September, 2016. The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $87,870.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-8/25/3t _________________________________ 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. Estate of Pamela June Boyd Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C16000268

NOTICE ORDERED, this 23rd day of August, 2016 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 190 Intrepid Lane, Unit 1202, Berlin, Maryland 21811 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 26th day of September, 2016 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 19th day of September, 2016, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $114,017.75. 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-9/1/3t _________________________________ Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (301) 907-8000 Diane S. Rosenberg Mark D. Meyer John A. Ansell, III Kenneth Savitz Caroline Fields Jennifer Rochino Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Substitute Trustees Plaintiff(s) v. Estate of Earle Garner Estate of Margaret Garner 23 Pintail Drive Berlin, MD 21811 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. 23C15001193

NOTICE Notice is hereby given this 29th day of August, 2016, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of 23 Pintail Drive, Berlin, MD 21811, made and reported, will be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 26th day of September, 2016, provided a copy of this notice be inserted in a weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 19th day of September, 2016. The Report of Sale states the amount of the foreclosure sale price to be $463,250.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-9/1/3t _________________________________ JAMES W. ALMAND ESQ AYRES JENKINS GORDY & ALMAND, PA 6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16585 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WILBUR KEITH GOHEEN Notice is given that Jon P. Bulkely, 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on August 23, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Wilbur Keith Goheen who died on July 4, 2014, without a will. Further information can be ob-

tained 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 23rd day of February, 2017. 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. Jon P. Bulkely 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 01, 2016 OCD-9/1/3t _________________________________

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BID SOLICITATION Ocean City Transportation Transit Bus RFP The Town of Ocean City is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced vendors for a five year contract to provide 32, 35, and 40 foot, heavy-duty, clean diesel, low floor transit buses for the Town and Qualifying Purchasing Members in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Proposal Documents. Proposal Documents for the Ocean City Transportation Transit Bus RFP may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of

Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. There will be a pre-proposal meeting on Friday, September 09, 2016 at 11:00 am in the Public Works Conference Room located at 204 65th Street, Bldg. E, Ocean City, MD 21842. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday October 07, 2016 and will be opened and read aloud at the Council Work Session held on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Bids are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: City Manager’s Office, Room 230, 301 N. Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Bid Documents will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-9/1/5t _________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a variance to construct a covered porch, providing a zero setback instead of maintaining a 4’ setback allowed in the 10’ front yard setback pursuant Code Section 110905. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 2, Block 93N of the Bayside Estate Addition Y Plat, further described as located on the west side of Philadelphia Avenue south of 32nd Street, and locally known as 3105 Philadelphia Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: ELIAS ZACHAROPOULOS – (BZA 2461 #16-09500007) at 6:10 p.m. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-94(2)(b) requesting a special parking exception for seven (7) parking spaces, associated with change of use from

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PUBLIC NOTICES proposed retail to a bar The site of the appeal is described as Lot 56, Parcels 2582 and 2583, Block 10OT of the Ocean City Plat; further described as located on the northwest corner of Dorchester Street and S. Baltimore Avenue, and known locally as Fat Daddy’s, 212-216 S. Baltimore Avenue, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: FAT DADDY’S DRINK – (BZA 2465 #16-09400010) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman Heather Stansbury, Attorney OCD-9/8/2t _________________________________ Town of Berlin

ABSENTEE VOTING APPLICATION AVAILABILITY for 2016 Town of Berlin Elections The Town of Berlin Board of Elections Supervisors will accept applications for Absentee Voting BEGINNING Tuesday, September 6, 2016 for the Regular Municipal Election scheduled for October 4, 2016. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE BEFORE THAT DATE, AND MUST BE RETURNED BY THE DEADLINE TO BE ACCEPTED. Applications must be RECEIVED in the Berlin Town Hall per the following schedule: By MAIL: No later than 5:00 PM, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 In PERSON: No later than 5:00 PM, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 ABSENTEE BALLOTS will be accepted up to the close of the polls at 7:00 p.m. on October 4, 2016. For an application or more information please call 410-641-4314 or email mbohlen@berlinmd.gov. TOWN OF BERLIN BOARD OF ELECTIONS SUPERVISORS OCD-8/18/2t _________________________________ 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. Glenn A. Ross Jr. and Theresa I. Ross Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Civil No. 23C16000352

NOTICE ORDERED, this 31st day of August, 2016 by the Circuit Court of WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland, that the sale of the property at 609 Hillcrest Drive, Pocomoke, Maryland 21851 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 3rd day of October, 2016 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 26th day of September, 2016, next. The report states the amount of sale to be $117,450.00. 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-9/8/3t _________________________________ Jon P. Bulkeley Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, MD 21842 Harbour Towne Condominium Association c/o Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand, P.A. 6200 Coastal Highway, Suite 200 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Plaintiff vs. Daniel H. McGee 2205 Philadelphia Avenue, Unit 304E Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR WORCESTER COUNTY STATE OF MARYLAND CIVIL CASE NO. 23-C-16-0304

NOTICE ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, this 1st day of September, 2016, that the foreclosure sale of Harbour Towne Condominium, Unit 304E, 2205 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, made and reported by Jon P. Bulkeley, Trustee, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 3rd day of October, 2016, provided a copy of this Order is published in a newspaper of general circulation in Worcester County, Maryland, once in three successive weeks, before the 26th day of September, 2016. The Report states that the total proceeds from the sale of the property to be One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00). Susan R. Braniecki CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-9/8/3t _________________________________ RAYMOND C. SHOCKLEY ESQ WILLIAMS, MOORE, SHOCKLEY & HARRISON PA 3509 COASTAL HIGHWAY P.O. BOX 739 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 16628

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HELEN MARY JARVIS Notice is given that Ann Virginia Martin, 10045 Keyser Point Road, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on September 01, 2016 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Helen Mary Jarvis who died on July 10, 2016, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 1st day of March, 2017. 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. Ann Virginia Martin 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 08, 2016 OCD-9/8/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 16642 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF TERRY LEE KREBS Notice is given that Elva Krebs, 12346 Old Bridge Road, Unit 206, Ocean City, MD 21842, was on August 30, 2016 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Terry Lee Krebs who died on May 17, 2016, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their

objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Elva Krebs Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Charlotte K. Cathell 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 08, 2016 OCD-9/8/1t _________________________________

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BID SOLICITATION Police, Fire/EMS, and Fire Marshall Uniforms The Town is seeking bids from qualified Vendors to provide Police, Fire/EMS, and Fire Marshall Uniform pricing in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the above referenced project may be obtained from the Town of Ocean City’s Procurement Department by either emailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at cparsons@oceancitymd.gov or by calling 410-723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Town’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. The last day for questions will be

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PUBLIC NOTICES noon on Friday, September 16, 2016. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Thursday, September 29, 2016 by 1:00 p.m. and will be opened and read aloud at the Procurement Department located at 204 65th Street, Bldg. A, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. Late Bid Documents will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-9/8/1t _________________________________

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BID SOLICITATION City Hall Floor Repair The Town of Ocean City is seeking bids from qualified and experienced vendors to provide repair work for the City Hall Floor Repair project and to be in conformity with the specifications detailed in the Bid

Documents. Bid Documents for the City Hall Floor Repair project may be obtained from the Town of Ocean Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Procurement Department by either emailing the Procurement Manager, Catrice Parsons, at or by calling 410723-6647 during normal business hours, or via the Bid tab on the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s . Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. The Town of Ocean City is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. Bids are to be submitted to the Town of Ocean City, Attn: Procurement Department, 204 65th Street, Bldg. A, Ocean City, MD 21842. Late Bid Documents will not be accepted. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the solicitation. OCD-9/8/1t _________________________________

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Commentary

A big boo goes out to TV forecasters

If tropical storm Hermine didn’t cause any real physical damage in Ocean City, the over-the-top coverage of this otherwise routine disturbance probably cost the resort hundreds of thousands of dollars in tourism revenue and, more importantly, gave the public one more reason to shrug off storm warnings in the future. As one resort resident was heard to observe, the television weather forecasters will have to come up with a whole new list of superlatives to describe the next storm’s punch potential, having exhausted the standard supply of powerful descriptions in its ratings-grabbing reports on Hermine. As Ocean City residents and visitors know, nothing of note happened here, even as weather reporters continued to bleat about the possibilities as the storm wandered out to sea. The short-term problem, of course, is the loss of business caused by all the hurricane hype that scared people unnecessarily. The greater concern is that this grasping for viewers by inflating the seriousness of the situation undermines the credibility these outlets will need when a big one really is on the way. The public needs to understand that hurricanes put lives and property in great peril and that warnings concerning their approach should be taken seriously. That’s not going to happen if weather reporters continue to suggest the possibility of disaster when it’s apparent that chances of real destructrion are considerably less likely. Tropical Storm Hermine did little more here than move some sand around, which is a common occurrence on this coast. Downtown flooding is also a given, depending on which way and how long any ill wind blows. Until major media weather reporters tone down their acts and drop the hyperbole, the public will be better off checking with local authorities and the National Weather Service the next time a storm’s on the move. Both of these sources provide the facts without the embellishments.

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Strangers in a storm

By Renée Henning Sometimes people need help in life's storms. Once I — a woman of a certain age and of European descent — needed assistance three times in one day. Here is what happened. The Unreliable Car That day I was driving my teenage son and our dog from Virginia to a condo in Ocean City, Maryland. Tropical Storm Ernesto was raging, so it was pouring. Unfortunately, our automobile would not start after a lunch break. We found a gas station, but it lacked repair services. Then a customer, overhearing my discussion with the cashier, offered to try to start the car with his jumper cables. Partway through the job, the Good Samaritan left to fetch a woman more knowledgeable about vehicles. Together the two African-Americans worked in the driving rain and fixed the problem. I tried to pay them for their aid, but they refused. My boy and I rode away, so grateful to these kind strangers. The weather kept getting worse. Eventually I dropped my son, the pet, and the luggage off at the condo. By then the storm was so bad that someone had closed off access to the side of the building where the wind had knocked a woman down. To avoid another dead battery, I continued on and left the car at a service station to be checked the next day. Then I waded across the flooded street to a bus stop. The street was deserted. The Wayward Bus After a long period of no traffic and no people, a bus appeared. I waved vigorously so the driver would see me in the downpour. He drove right by! There were two passengers aboard. Both were men evidently in their 20s and from the Middle East. One spotted me and got the driver, who had been distracted by construc-

tion materials flying in the wind, to stop. On the bus, I laughed aloud. My preparations for the storm had been futile. My sturdiest umbrella was lying in a dumpster after being ripped to shreds by the tempest. Debris was flying by the windows in a dark, weirdly lit and surreal landscape. Despite my cheery pink raincoat, I was soaked to the skin and water was pouring off me. Like Morticia of the Addams family, I was clutching the mangled remains of a beautiful bouquet of flowers from my husband — a bouquet the wind had tried to snatch away. Too soon, the driver received a phone call directing him to end bus service. He put everyone off because of a downed power line in the highway. That meant a five-block walk for me and a 21-block walk for the other passengers. The Walk Against the Gale As I set off on foot, I saw an odd scene ahead. Instead of fixing the power line lying in the street, the repairman was on the sidewalk hugging a telephone pole! When I reached the corner, the mystery was solved. The crossroads all went to the beach, and the wind off the Atlantic was ferocious. It was unclear whether the repairman had had time to cut off the electric current to the power line submerged in the water. After repeatedly getting pushed by the gale across the sidewalk toward the broken line, I ran to a fence, grabbed it, and hung on. Suddenly the two men from the bus came to my rescue. Both were over six feet tall. One stood on my right side, and the other on my left side, each lifting me under an arm. Holding me upright, they walked me between them to my building and safety. I invited the gallant strangers to my condo to take shelter with me and my son. They politely declined. Then I kissed each young man on the cheek. See STRANGERS Page 86

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Rural suicide rates higher than in more urban areas

Editor, September is World Suicide Prevention Month, a time to become aware of the high rates of suicide on the lower Eastern Shore, to remember those who lost their lives to what the National Institute of Mental Health calls one of the most preventable public health crises in America, and to learn suicide prevention first aid. Here are some facts about local suicide tragedies: • In Worcester County, from 2012 – 2014, the rate of suicide was 16 percent

Strangers Continued from Page 85 The next day a longtime resident of the city said no hurricane she had ever seen in that area was as bad as Tropical Storm Ernesto. The damage assessment included many toppled trees, fallen power lines, and water-damaged homes. As for me, I smile as I recall Ernesto and the four angels in the storm. (Renee Heading is a freelance writer and part-time resident of Ocean City.)

higher than the state average. • For the same period, the Wicomico County rate exceeded the state rate by 33 percent. • The Maryland Youth Risk Behavior Survey revealed that 17 percent of young people seriously considered suicide and 13 percent actually made a suicide plan in 2015. Rural regions across the country historically suffer higher rates of suicide than urban and suburban areas, so the Eastern Shore is not an outlier. The reasons are myriad: shortages of mental health professionals, high rates of firearm ownership, and the rural sense of proud independence, among many others. World Suicide Prevention Month is a time to become cognizant of the threat of suicide, but the operative goal is to teach as many citizens as possible how to recognize the risk factors and warning signs that may lead one to contemplate taking his or her own life, and the simple steps that anyone can take to keep that person safe until healthcare professionals can step in. Suicide prevention first aid is not much different from CPR. A practitioner does not have to be a cardiologist to keep someone alive until the ambulance arrives, and a person does not have to be a psychiatrist to keep someone safe from suicide until trained mental health professionals can step in. Begin by visiting the website of the Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness & Prevention Program at www.choosetolive-

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maryland.org. There you will find tips on recognizing the warning signs, the cries for help that precede most suicide attempts. You’ll learn how to listen, what to say and what not to say, and you’ll find a comprehensive guide to local mental health services. Through the website, if you belong to a group – a church, school parents’ group, community organization, any group that welcomes guest speakers – invite us to speak. There is never a charge for any of our presentations or workshops. World Suicide Prevention Month is a time to stop and think about those close to you. Someone is suffering from depression, and someone may be thinking about suicide. You can prevent that. Imagine how you would feel if you had the opportunity and didn’t know what to do. Ronald W. Pilling The Jesse Klump Memorial Fund

NAACP asks for inclusion into superintendent search

Editor, This letter is in reference to the search for a new superintendent for Worcester County Schools. As a community organization dedicated to the equality of minority group citizens, we have several concerns we would like to address: 1. Since we are fortunate that Dr. Wilson will remain until a replacement has been secured, protocol must be followed as we have ample time for the process to

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