DECEMBER 12, 2019 BERLIN • NORTH WORCESTER COUNTY• OCEAN PINES FREE OP finances continue their upward climb Interim report shows major improvement over budget By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Dec. 12, 2019) In addition to re- porting that the Ocean Pines Associ- ation has beaten its annual budget by $551,000 so far, General Manager John Viola last Wednesday brought the board of directors up to date on capital projects and the results of an employee compensation study. Viola opened his report at the Dec. 4 meeting with completion dates and updated spending figures for the golf course clubhouse and cart barn con- struction, as well as well as the new craft building and police building ex- pansion projects. Viola said work on the clubhouse remains on track, while the less in- volved cart barn project is nearing RACHEL RAVINA/BAYSIDE GAZETTE completion. CHRISTMAS PARADE “The concrete has been poured Santa and Mrs. Claus sit atop the Berlin Fire Company’s antique truck as Santa waves to specators following the conclusion of the 49th annual and the foundation is in,” he said. Berlin Christmas Parade, last Thursday. See more pictures on page 12. See PINES Page 4 Viola’s contract extended Wetland rain catcher After six months, GM two-and-a- former General Manager work delayed by rain half-year ex- John Bailey in March, Viola signs up for another tension of assumed the reins on a tem- Graham Ave. project process in two-and-a-half years Viola’s origi- porary basis until inking a his depart- nal six-month six-month contract that ex- close to completion mental re- By Greg Ellison contract, with pired this December. By Rachel Ravina port, said Staff Writer no discussion In addition to his experi- Staff Writer most of the (Dec. 12, 2019) After wit- John Viola preceding the ence as budget and finance (Dec. 12, 2019) Work work has nessing the rapid improve- unanimous committee chairman, addi- on the final stages of a been com- ment of the Ocean Pines vote during the board meet- tional qualifications support- submerged gravel wetland Jamey Latchum pleted. Association’s finances follow- ing last Wednesday. ing Viola’s ascension to the project on Graham Av- Adding the ing the June appointment of Few details of the agree- general manager role was his enue have stalled because topsoil and assorted plant- General Manager John Viola, ment were available, al- service as OPA treasurer at of bad weather, Water Re- ings of trees and flowers the board of directors last though one cost-cutting the time of Bailey’s depar- sources Director Jamey would take a few days, he week voted 7-0 to extend the measure revealed was that ture. Latchum told the Town said. agreement for 30 more Viola agreed to forgo medical When Viola stepped into Council meeting Monday “So it’s two or three months. benefits for the length of the the position, a transition night. days with appropriate OPA President Doug contract that runs from Dec. management team was Latchum, who updated weather?” Councilman Parks said both parties nego- 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. formed around Viola, Aquat- the council on the project’s See GRAHAM Page 7 tiated an agreement for a Following the ouster of See VIOLA Page 7

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‘I believe the amount budgeted for this year was $1.3 million and we’re probably going to come in at about $1.6 million.’ OPA Board of Directors General Manager, John Viola

roughly $500,000. Drive west. asked if the more than $450,000 pro- $1.6 million,” he said. “In 2018/19, and the prior years, Viola said the contractor options posed would increase the sums al- Speaking by phone, Board mem- we really didn’t get that much done in were somewhat limited but ongoing ready dedicated to bulkhead work. ber Frank Daly asked if the extra ex- bulkheads,” he said. “This should work also helped secure improved “This is in addition to the $70,000 penditures would make up for past have been spent in the prior year.” pricing. that were spending?” he said. “We do delays. In addition to approving $325,000 “These were the two [marine con- have the money in the bulkheads re- “We had this two-year hiatus in for Fisher Marine to repair the bulk- tractors] that were able to bid on it serve so that’s not an issue.” doing bulkhead work,” he said. “With head along the OPA-owned portions [as] the other two are doing other Viola confirmed the entire sum these additional contracts, how close of Ocean Parkway, the board also work for us,” he said. “The price that would be come from the bulkhead re- are we to what I call being on sched- gave the nod to spending more than they gave us is within the prices that serve fund. ule?” $140,000 with McGinty’s Marine we’re getting for all the other con- “I believe the amount budgeted for “We’re pretty close,” Viola replied. Construction for lots 2,4,6 and 8 in tracts.” this year was $1.3 million and we’re “Definitely by next year we’d be on the area from Wood Duck to Mallard Board member Larry Perrone probably going to come in at about track.”

410-641-1437 Page 4 Bayside Gazette December 12, 2019 Pines ledgers showing plenty of black ink Continued from Page 1 Viola said the budget process began Construction of the $1.6 million in September. clubhouse is expected to be com- “We’re actually a little ahead of pleted in May. So far, $256,000 has schedule,” he said. “We are commit- been spent on the job, he said. ted to handing over the binders and The new cart barn at the golf the proposed draft budget … Dec. course should be in place next month 23.” with about $118,000 spent of the Phillips said studies of reserve $400,000 estimated cost. funds (replacement, bulkheads and Viola also said the new craft build- roads) to ascertain optimal funding ing, estimated to cost $85,000, levels are also underway. should be wrapped up next month “We’re working through the re- with about $71,000 spent so far. serve balances to come out with a rec- “We have a transition plan with ommendation on the reserve the [Pine’eer Craft] club,” he said. spending and the balances in each of Work is just getting underway to those for the budget,” he said. expand the police building at an esti- Viola also reviewed the findings mated cost of $1.3 million. The build- from a recently completed employee ing is expected to be ready by June, GREG ELLISON/BAYSIDE GAZETTE compensation study by the Sibson and $107,000 had been spent as of OPA General Manager John Viola, center, provides a positive year-to-date financial picture, while Group that involved 215 OPA staff last week. Executive Secretary Michelle Bennett and Director of Finance Steve Phillips listen to the presen- members. Turning to financial matters, Viola tation during the board of directors meeting on Dec. 4. “I want to emphasize this was an told the board the association is objective, data-driven, independent $551,375 ahead midway through this ciation’s finances will end the year in In large part, the half-million dol- study by Sibson,” he said. fiscal year, although that number is the black. lar positive budget variance is attrib- In addition to updating job de- expected to drop during the next few “We do have an estimate … and I utable to Ocean Pines amenities, scriptions and analyzing performance months and balance out at year-end feel comfortable saying that we defi- where revenues have outpaced ex- reviews, the study was intended to on April 30. nitely will be favorable to budget for penses by about $327,000. That construct target salary ranges. “Keep in mind, the next six the year,” he said. nearly doubles the $166,500 variance “That’s what this whole study was months we do utilize cash,” he said. Viola also reported that October at the same time in fiscal 2018, Viola about, a minimum, mid-point and a “We don’t have the revenue coming was a particularly profitable month, said. maximum for each range that the in that we normally do so this num- with revenue coming in $33,000 over Viola also credited the depart- jobs were classified in,” he said. ber will come down.” budget, for a $10,000 gain over Oc- ments for scrubbing their budgets “Their recommendation is to get Still, Viola said OPA Finance Di- tober 2018, which posted a positive clean of any excess expenditures. every employee to the minimum.” rector Steve Phillips agrees the asso- variance of $22,000. Looking ahead to fiscal 2020, See PAY Page 7

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He forts aim to increase the town’s polli- Tuesday. Wiley said people added that applicants could learn if the nator population by planting types of Mary Bohlen, deputy town admin- Mike Wiley planning to elect to types of plants they’ve chosen are “ac- native species in gardens throughout istrator and commission liaison, said take advantage of ceptable or unacceptable.” the area as well as several public parks. there’s no official plan in place for me- these memorial planting services Wiley said people frequently re- As for developing a policy, Bohlen morials in municipal parks. Members should keep in mind that there are cer- member a loved one with a commem- said the Berlin Parks Commission began the early stages of the discussion tain types of plants that work better orative tree or flower. Others choose to would research approaches made by process last week. with the environment as opposed to install a bench. other communities via the National Berlin Parks Commission member others. “Well, by putting in environmen- and Maryland Recreation and Parks Mike Wiley said the idea for the pro- “Everyone means well when they tally correct things … we can make sure associations. Town Council appoints commission member By Rachel Ravina ent directions or desti- nity, and shows interest and enthusi- Williams. Stoehr will serve a five-year Staff Writer nations the town could asm for the position,” Williams said. term. (Dec. 12, 2019) Berlin resident conceivably go in for Williams also said that having a Stoehr, co-owner of Poseidon Matthew Stoehr was appointed to the over the next 20 years younger member on the commission Plumbing & Home Services, said “this Berlin Planning Commission Monday or more,” Williams told could add a new perspective. is a great opportunity for me to give night in an unanimous decision by the the Bayside Gazette. “The idea is to constantly develop back.” Town Council. When selecting a new leaders in our … community’s de- When he’s not working, Stoehr said Mayor Gee Williams said he was re- Matthew Stoehr candidate for an ap- cision making and policy making, so he enjoys walking his dog or eating at ferred to Stoehr by several people, and pointment, Williams that was an added plus,” Williams said. restaurants in Berlin. after interviewing him, Williams said he said he considers several factors, in- “It was not only his age, but his experi- “I spend a lot of time in this town,” he felt confident in his appointment selec- cluding character, experience and will- ence and his knowledge of the area and said during the Town Council meeting. tion. ingness to serve on the board or of the town.” The council voted 4-0 in favor of the “We talked extensively, not only commission. Stoehr is replacing Berlin Planning appointment. Councilman Thom about his background, but about the “The main thing is to look for some- Commission member Barb Stack, Gulyas was absent from Monday’s town, where it’s been, [and] the differ- one who really cares about the commu- who’s “term ran out,” according to meeting. Page 6 Bayside Gazette December 12, 2019 TRAILERS, TRAILER HITCHES, Drive aims to ‘repurpose’ supplies PARTS & REPAIRS By Rachel Ravina ell elementary, Berlin The donation boxes are open until Staff Writer Intermediate, next Wednesday, Dec. 18. Misty said Join Our (Dec. 12, 2019) For Maddox Stephen Decatur Maddox would weigh each school’s VIP CLUB Bunting, a junior at Stephen Decatur Middle, as well as box to let them know how much they TH High School, collecting old markers Buckingham and contributed over the past month. 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It was the only district SUBMITTED PHOTO/BAYSIDE GAZETTE to post overall perform- Several Worcester County Public Schools received four- and five-star ratings on the Maryland Report Card that was released last week. ance at that level. Denise Shorts Superintendent Lou awarded a four-star rating. The school according to school officials. Graduation close eye on it all year long, and we’re just Taylor praised Worces- scored a 69 percent by earning 122.8 rates and readiness for postsecondary thrilled that it came out the way it did,” ter County Public Schools efforts follow- points out of a possible 176.5 points. success were also considered at the high Denise Shorts, chief academic officer for ing the declaration. • Snow Hill Middle School had a four school level. kindergarten through eighth grades, said “That we have the star rating. 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PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR., DAWG TEAM RACHEL RAVINA/BAYSIDE GAZETTE Members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City "Dawg" team sold hot dogs and BOOK SIGNING refreshments during the Ocean Pines Halloween Celebration on Oct. 26 in White Horse Park. Pic- Cathey Nickell, author of Yazzy’s Amazing Yarn, left, poses for a photo with Brenda Trice, owner of A tured, from left, are Skip McComas, Tim Lund, Joe Beall, Dan Peletier, Suzanne Foley, Ed Ahlquist, Little Bit Sheepish, during a book signing on Nov. 23 at the store on Main Street in Berlin. Ted Vanvick and Barb Peletier.

PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR. SUBMITTED PHOTO/BAYSIDE GAZETTE HONOR AWARD DONATION DRIVE Sarah Walker has been a member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City for 27 Stephen Decatur NJROTC recently participated in an “Operation We Care” donation drive at the years. She was the first female president of the club and has been active in its events. In recognition Berlin Walmart, supporting military troops deployed overseas with care packages. Patrons were of her long service, Walker received the "Kiwanis Legion of Honor Award" bestowed by Kiwanis In- given a list of items most commonly asked for by troops. In addition to food and other various do- ternational. She is pictured with Kiwanis Club President Roy Foreman, center, and Kiwanian Ralph nated items, the cadets also collected $1,467. Pictured, from left, are cadets Skylar Wesche, Matt Chinn. Miller, Nick Cardamone, Andrew Palovitz and Martin Kaeufer.

SUBMITTED PHOTO/BAYSIDE GAZETTE SPOOKY FUN SUBMITTED PHOTO/BAYSIDE GAZETTE The Stephen Decatur High School National Eng- SDHS CLEANUP lish Honor Society sponsored its sixth annual The Stephen Decatur High School Atlantic Athlete Outreach group participated in a grounds cleanup to promote clean athletic facilities. The group Haunted Hallway featuring an R.L. Stine's also promotes equal access to athletic programs by recycling equipment. Pictured, from left, are Stephen Decatur High School Atlantic Athlete “Goosebumps” theme on Oct. 25. Pictured, from Outreach members Mary Mergott, Summer Vorsteg, Macy Dill, Isy Kristick, Gabby Izzett, Prutha Patel, Richard Poist, Jake Gillespie and Luke Mergott. left, are students Devin Tucker, Dylan Wilkins and Eddie Aksu. December 12, 2019 Bayside Gazette Page 11 Page 12 Bayside Gazette December 12, 2019 Berlin Christmas Parade

RACHEL RAVINA/BAYSIDE GAZETTE RACHEL RAVINA/BAYSIDE GAZETTE Representatives from Jolly Roger Amusement Park smile as they wave to spectators during the 49th annual Berlin Christmas Pocomoke High School band members perform during the 49th annual Parade last Thursday along Main Street in downtown Berlin. Berlin Christmas Parade last Thursday.

RACHEL RAVINA/BAYSIDE GAZETTE Members of the Ocean City-Berlin Leo Club, a service organization at Stephen RACHEL RAVINA/BAYSIDE GAZETTE Decatur High School sponsored by the Ocean City Lions Club, perform a song The holiday lights on Trimper’s Rides’ float glow during the Berlin Christmas Parade last Thursday. during the parade.

RACHEL RAVINA/BAYSIDE GAZETTE Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company firefighters and Sparky RACHEL RAVINA/BAYSIDE GAZETTE wave to the crowd from the top of a truck last Thursday night Most Blessed Sacrament students sing a holiday musical number during the Berlin Christmas Parade. during the 49th annual Berlin Christmas Parade. December 12, 2019 Bayside Gazette Page 13 Berlin Christmas Parade: what’s involved? By Rachel Ravina is welcome to do so, Wells said, number of walkers determines how tries and Berlin floats get first pick, Staff Writer adding that volunteers would need to much space is accounted for each she said. (Dec. 12, 2019) The Berlin Christ- be outside in cold temperatures and float. Once applications are sent, they mas Parade has several moving parts on their feet for several hours during The planning process for the are due by the end of September, at to make it the successful event people the event. Berlin Christmas Parade begins in which time organizers will follow up look forward to year after year. Nearly 80 floats traveled down June, when people call and email in- from people who’ve participated in Organizers, volunteers and partic- Main Street last Thursday and hun- quiring about participating, Wells past parades. ipants are all involved in the process. dreds of people accompanied those said. “We reach them pretty much every Ocean Pines resident Ginger Flem- entries and walked in the parade. Prospective participants receive an way possible with the exception of ing, who has been volunteering for Wells added that float size and the application while repeat parade en- See BERLIN Page 14 the past seven years, praised last Thursday’s parade. “It just seemed to go off without a hitch last night,” Fleming said last 49th annual Berlin Christmas Parade winners week. More than 40 residents and town • Marching bands: winner, Snow of Ocean City • Youth performing: winner, staff volunteer their time to help en- Hill High School; runner-up, • Fire units: winner, Ocean City Seaside Dance Academy; runner- sure the parade runs smoothly, ac- Pocomoke High School Volunteer Fire Company; runner-up, up, OC Stars cording to Ivy Wells, Berlin’s • Youth-sponsored floats: winner, Berlin Fire Company • Vehicle clubs: winner, East Coast community and economic develop- Assateague Coastal Kids; runner- • Commercial units: winner, Sun Car & Truck Club; runner-up, Bikers ment director. up, Berlin Little League Communities (Frontier Town RV Without Borders “It’s kind of a well-oiled machine • School-sponsored floats: winner, Resort & Campground); runner-up, • ROTC marching units: winner, right now with our volunteers,” Wells Ocean City Elementary School, run- Harrison Group Snow Hill High School; runner-up, said. ner-up, Showell Elementary School • Adult marching units: winner, Pocomoke High School She added that there’s a “solid core • Adult-sponsored floats: winner, Ocean City Honor Guard and • Antique cars: winner, Bad volunteers [who’ve been] doing it for Buckingham Presbyterian Church, Mounted Unit; runner-up, Boggs Monkey; runner-up, 3 Guys Fire the last five years.” runner up, Bearded Men’s Society Disharoon American Legion Post 123 Apparatus Anyone interested in volunteering

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By Rachel Ravina lantic Hotel, Blacksmith, Fin’s Ale Volunteers prepare Staff Writer House, Chef Phil Cropper and to-go packages (Dec. 12, 2019) More than 200 peo- Worcester Technical High School culi- during the Berlin Arts ple were fed last Tuesday during the nary students, according to Tomaselli. and Entertainment fourth annual Meal for the Hungry at She also expressed her gratitude to the Committee’s Meal for St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. church’s men’s ministry. The Church the Hungry, last “From the standpoint of commu- Mouse Thrift Shop and Atlantic Re- Tuesday at St. Paul’s United Methodist nity outreach, it’s a win-win for every- treat donated additional proceeds to Church on Flower one,” said Robin Tomaselli, vice cover some of the food costs. Street. More than president of Berlin’s Arts and Enter- “So it’s our way to kind of highlight 200 meals were tainment committee. the culinary arts in our community, served during the “ “The people that are served are along with being good stewards of the fourth annual event. served well and incredibly apprecia- people that live close to us that could RACHEL RAVINA/ BAYSIDE GAZETTE tive,” she continued. “The volunteers benefit from a hot meal and some fel- that come to help serve all leave feel- lowship,” she said. ing exceptionally grateful and kind of Among the 25 to 30 volunteers who on their meals coming from school. who were unable to leave their homes. rewarded for doing something good helped to provide a hot meal to mem- And so that completely like took us all “We’re blessed with a police chief and making that connection in the bers of the community were student back a little bit, and we just felt that that happens to know practically every community.” representatives from Worcester Youth there was something we needed to do single person in the community who Last week’s meal had several offer- and Family Counseling Services. about that,” she said. is shut in and in need of a meal deliv- ings including turkey, stuffing, green Tomaselli said idea for the event was The event is open to the public. She ery. So he has a couple of volunteers, bean casserole, macaroni and cheese, to make sure that children had a good said the event always falls on Giving and he goes out on his route … people and iced tea, she said. meal during the holiday season. Tuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiv- just love to see him as well, so he’s a Tomaselli emphasized the impor- “We became aware of the fact that ing, at the church on Flower Street. gift,” Tomaselli said. tance of the chefs, restaurants and or- there are children, particularly in our Tomaselli praised the efforts of In addition, the leftovers from the ganizations who made last week’s immediate area, that can become Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing, meal were donated to Stevenson United dinner possible. super stressed out prior to the holiday who, along with other volunteers Methodist Church’s Spirit Kitchen last Prepared dishes came from the At- because some of them only can count helped deliver meals to area residents Wednesday, Tomaselli said. Berlin parade requires months of planning Continued from Page 13 sponsible for assembling the stage, chain to make communications more antique truck, as well as Santa and carrier pigeon,” Wells said. checking with the Berlin Police De- efficient and had walkers along the Mrs. Claus drove away, and the pa- If they still don’t get a response, partment about road closures and parade route to make sure people are rade ended, spectators made the Wells said people on the waiting list posting signs for parking, restrooms keeping pace. mad dash to their cars. However, will get a chance. She added that and the event route. When asked about any unexpected there was trash left behind that re- there were between five and 10 new Wells also said volunteers are situations, she said the 2018 Berlin quired additional staff and took a participants this year. given safety vests, flashlights and Christmas Parade involved vehicular couple of hours to collect. In the months leading up to the copies of the parade route. difficulties. “The Christmas Parade is the dirt- parade, Wells said organizers create “Everybody that puts it on, they’re “Last year, one of the vehicles iest event the town puts on,” Wells the lineup, and gather the judges and 150 percent invested in making sure broke down we had to get a whole said. “[There’s] more trash after the participants. that it goes off and make sure it’s bunch of volunteers to push it out of Christmas Parade than any other While the lineup takes a few hours under two hours. That’s our goal,” the way,” Wells said. event we have.” to create, Wells said several factors Fleming said. As for this year, she said, the only Although the parade is over, Wells need to be coordinated, including the To make sure the parade runs obstacles organizers encountered was said about 10 people are already on political dignitaries, fire trucks and smoothly each years, Wells has made some communications issues involv- the wait list for next year’s parade, floats involving children. some changes. She’s changed the ing some of the road closures and a which will also mark the event’s 50th “So, it’s an art to be able to line this lineup direction to run south to few entries failed show up without anniversary. parade, to do the lineup,” Wells said. north, and moved the stage to the in- giving notice. “Berlin — it’s just a magical town. Wells also held a participant meet- tersection of Baker and Main streets “We didn’t know that they weren’t it’s just the greatest little area,” Flem- ing last month to answer any ques- as opposed to the previous location in showing until they just didn’t show ing said. “It’s a small parade, it’s short tions. front of the Atlantic Hotel. up,” Wells said. … it’s just a great hometown experi- On parade day, organizers are re- She said she created a texting After the Berlin Fire Company’s ence I think.” December 12, 2019 Bayside Gazette Page 15 OPA work group for committee orientations Board approves new effort aisons each year to prevent a break- licited to compile a precise list of re- Horn said requiring new chairper- down or confusion in processes,” she sponsibilities and expectations. sons to participate in the tutorials to compile training format said. “The main thing is getting infor- would require a revision of the asso- for incoming chairpersons Horn said the communications mation from the committee to the ciation’s resolutions. committee is seeking the board’s ap- board,” he said. “That’s one of the “What I’m hearing from the board By Greg Ellison proval and guidance in the matter. biggest struggles. We have all these tonight is they would like to be the Staff Writer OPA President Doug Parks, ac- people that want to help but they owners of a work group to achieve (Dec. 12, 2019) New Ocean Pines knowledging the situation, said the have no idea when they get ideas this objective,” she said. advisory committees should have a idea would be put a framework what to do with them.” Janasek balked at the suggestion clearer path to follow from a proce- around what it takes to be a commit- Parks said the orientation materi- of making attendance at these orien- dural standpoint once guidelines are tee chair versus a committee mem- als also could serve as a recruitment tations mandatory for new chairper- developed by a work group that itself ber. tool. sons. is in the formation process. Parks said the chairperson has “I wonder how many people who “It’s a lot of work to rope people During the OPA Board of directors added responsibilities, and that peo- maybe wanted to volunteer for a into committees,” he said. meeting last Wednesday, Dr. Colette ple with committee experience could committee felt that they didn’t have He suggested instead that any sub- Horn said the OPA Executive Council help new committee heads gain their enough information,” he said. “They sequently drafted recommendations on Nov. 6 group discussed how some footing. didn’t know how to really go through for new committee chairs could be advisory committees don’t always fol- “There’s a lot of intellectual capital the process to become a committee communicated directly. low the correct communications pro- that’s been collected over time, and I member.” “The more structure you give cedures in exchanges between think it’s only prudent for us to share Board member Frank Daly, speak- them, the more willing they are to committee members, OPA staff and that information in a more formal ing by phone, agreed with the pro- participate, if they know that they’re contractors. manner rather than having people posal and suggested any related being heard,” he said. “That’s always “Revisions to the resolutions gov- have to ask for it,” he said. training coursework should be re- been a big problem with committees erning various advisory committees Jenny Cropper Rines, communica- quired for committee chairs. … thinking that they weren’t being has cleaned up the language related tions committee chairwoman, has al- “I think that advisory committee heard by the board.” to these issues,” she said. ready begun to research the issue and chairs should have to participate in a Horn proposed forming the work Despite those improvements, has expressed interest in compiling mandatory manner as part of the new group and having their eventual in- Horn said internal support for a pro- materials, Parks said. board orientation,” he said. sights returned to the board. tocol tutorial for new committee “There a lot of people within Daly said communication proto- Parks agreed and suggested the in- chairs, or members, is gaining trac- Ocean Pines now that either have cols, as well as procedural expecta- clusion of Rines, in addition to his tion. been on committees and aren’t now tions and limitations in working with own involvement with the work “The communications advisory or are still on committees,” board the board should be made clear. group. committee recommends they lead a member Tom Janasek agreed. “That should be all part of ... a “Reach out to Jenny, since she has work group to develop content for Janasek said previous committee process orientation … for the com- done background work,” he said. orienting new chairs and board li- chairs and members could be so- mittee chairs,” he said. “Then we’ll run with it.”

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Please send all letters and other editorial submissions to Opinion [email protected] by 5 p.m. Monday. Viola extension brings about little discussion

The absence of discussion before the Ocean Pines Associ- ation Board of Directors’ voted last week to extend General Manager John Viola’s contract was a powerful endorsement of his performance over the last six months. Although it is a given that the GM and the board did talk privately about the terms of his two-and-a-half-year contract extension, it remains that little beyond that needed to be dis- cussed. Clearly, the board wants to continue the productive man- agerial arrangement the association has enjoyed since last spring, so the only real issue between the directors and Viola had to be whether he was up for an extended term of serv- ice. Considering the sensible and effective business style of Viola as compared to the off-the-wall ineptitude of some of his predecessors, chances are the board was more than amenable to whatever conditions he might have set for his return. Without having that contract in hand, we can only specu- late about what those terms might be, but chances are they are reasonable. To be sure, the OPA management team doesn’t deserve all the credit for the association’s constantly improving fiscal fit- ness. A good portion of that is due to the board’s own actions, which, more specifically, would be its decision to turn over Children to star in OP Players’ show its restaurant operations to industry professionals. That alone has produced hundreds of thousands of dollars in sav- Play set for Friday show are: Alyssa Clymire of The group is also hoping ings and revenue increases, reversing years of sorry results Ocean Pines, who will play to feature a special presenta- posted under the various do-it-yourself programs. in Ocean City; Sat. Emily; Emma Feagans of tion by some of the students No offense to the personnel who worked in those earlier and Sun. in Berlin Selbyville as Amos the from the dance classes at the operations, but it’s always better to employ people who not mouse; Emily Backof of Red Door Community Cen- only know what they’re doing, but also have a real stake in (Dec. 12, 2019) Nearly a Ocean City, playing Cal- ter at St. Paul’s by the Sea. the outcome. dozen local children will be liope the good elf; Kenady The Ocean Pines Players As for Viola and his team of managers, the results show the stars in the Ocean Pines Scott of Ocean Pines as wishes to express a special they do know what they’re doing, and, with the board’s bless- Players’ production of Ken Amos of Kansas, a cousin to thank you to them for host- ing, they will keep doing it for the foreseeable future. No dis- Ludwig’s play, “‘Twas The Amos; Marlie Scott of Ocean ing this production. cussion required. Night Before Christmas,” Pines as Sir Guy, an evil elf; The Ocean Pines Players based on the original classic And Elise Baycura of Bish- is a local, all-volunteer, 501 poem. opville as Mulch, sidekick to (c)(3) nonprofit charitable The play will be per- Sir Guy. organization. formed on Friday, Dec. 13 at Rounding out the cast as Consider joining our or- St. Peter’s Lutheran Church elves and reindeer are Amori ganization and continue the P.O. Box 3500, Ocean City, Md. 21843 at 10301 Coastal Hwy. in Purnell, Maheila and tradition of “local” theater in Phone: 410-723-6397 / Fax: 410-723-6511. Ocean City, at 7 p.m. and on Makaiya Robinette, and Sea- the greater Ocean City area. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. mus and Ewan Betz, all from Follow the Ocean Pines EDITOR ...... Stewart Dobson 14-15, at 2:30 p.m. at the Berlin. Players on Facebook and MANAGING EDITOR...... Lisa Capitelli Red Doors Community Cen- Adult roles in the play will visit online at www.ocean- ter located at 10959 Worces- be performed by members of pinesplayers.org. STAFF WRITERS ...... Greg Ellison, Morgan Pilz, ter Highway, Berlin. the Ocean Pines Players – Ludwig’s “’Twas The ...... Rachel Ravina, Joshua Kim, Elizabeth Bonin The cast of young per- Jerry Gietka, who also di- Night Before Christmas” is ASSISTANT PUBLISHER ...... Elaine Brady formers come from Ocean rects the show, Lee Olsen, presented by special Pines, Ocean City, Selbyville, and Kathy Wiley. arrangement with Samuel ACCOUNT MANAGERS...... Mary Cooper, Shelby Shea Berlin and Bishopville. They Ocean Pines Players Pres- French, Inc., a Concord The- CLASSIFIEDS/LEGALS MANAGER.... Nancy MacCubbin were chosen in November ident Karen McClure is the atricals Company. after an audition call by the show’s musical director. An- SENIOR DESIGNER ...... Susan Parks Ocean Pines Players. drea Clymire is the assistant Have an opinion? GRAPHIC ARTISTS ...... Kelly Brown, Kyle Phillips This children’s story fol- director. We invite you to share it, but all lows the quest by a spunky Tickets for the play cost letters are subject to verifica- PUBLISHER ...... Christine Brown little girl named Emily, her $15 for adults and $10 for tion, so please include your name and phone number. All ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ...... Gini Tufts friend, Amos, a mouse, and children ages 3-16, payable letters are subject to editing Calliope, an Elf, who want to at the door, although seats for space and to protect the author and this newspaper The Bayside Gazette is published weekly by FLAG Publications, Inc. find out why Santa missed can be reserved in advance from legal action. Email letters at 8200 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Md. 21842. her house the previous year. on the Ocean Pines Players to [email protected]. The Bayside Gazette is available by subscription at $75/year or $40/6 mos. The children, ages 9-14, website at www.oceanpines- For questions, call 410-723- Visit us on the Web at www.baysideoc.com. 6397. Copyright 2019 who have been cast in the players.com. December 12, 2019 Bayside Gazette Page 17 OPA board resolution procedures first read By Greg Ellison was established by the bylaws commit- he said. “Now you have the M-01 com- about a change to a resolution,” he said. Staff Writer tee. pliance resolution that’s under review “That’s evolved into making a more for- (Dec. 12, 2019) Efforts to solidify pro- “Virtually everything came through because there appears to be a need to mal part of the book of resolutions in the cedures for amending Ocean Pines As- the committee starting back in 2009,” he change policy and operations in the B-01 resolution.” sociation resolutions inched closer to said, “That resulted in what we now have compliance area of our association.” The bylaws membership fully sup- fruition following a first reading last as the book of resolutions.” Trummel said there have been con- ported the changes, Trummel said. week of an attachment to resolution B- Tracing back a decade, Trummel said cerns about perceived difficulties in the “All of us on the committee agreed it 01 to clarify the reporting process to the little emphasis was given to the process amendment process. wasn’t working right,” he said. “It was a board. of turning a thought into an actionable “Over a year ago, the committee complete committee effort that has put Bylaws & Resolutions Committee amendment, because the bylaws com- started to see what we felt was an un- this together.” Chairman Jim Trummel presented the mittee controlled the activity. even, disorganized, confused process of OPA President Doug Parks said the B-01 amendment to the board of direc- “Now that’s changed,” he said. “We’re getting a resolution amendment started bulk of resolution B-01 would remain in- tors last Wednesday. up into a situation where we’re in a through to completion and approval,” he tact regardless of the proposed amend- “What you have before you is an maintenance mode.” said. ment. amendment to resolution B-01,” he said. In recent years, a number of proposed Since that point, the bylaws commit- “What the intent here is to add the “That attachment provides guidance in changes or revisions have been gener- tee membership has developed guidance resolution amendment procedure,” he the preparation and processing of ated outside the bylaws committee. to streamline the procedures. said. amendments to resolutions in the book “More recently, you’ve seen an “In the initial thinking, we were going Subsequent to the board meeting on of resolutions.” amendment to resolution F-03, which to develop … a pamphlet to distribute to Dec. 4, last Friday, the bylaws committee Trummel said the book of resolutions added the new capital reserve account,” the board members, staff, committees prepared a second reading of the meas- and any other parties who may be the ure that could be heard at the board ones who initiate or who desire to bring meeting in January . Pines Tones Chorus perform at Fourth Street church, Fri.

(Dec. 12, 2019) The Pine Tones Cho- tions and patrons as well as the Worces- rus will present its Christmas Concert at ter County Arts Council, Maryland State Atlantic United Methodist Church, on Arts Council and the National Endow- Fourth Street in Ocean City, on Friday, ment for the Arts. These organizations Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. are dedicated to cultivating a vibrant The concert opens with its title song, cultural community where the arts “Everywhere Christmas Tonight.” thrive. Popular selections will include the all-time favorites “Have Your Self a Ring in theNewYear! Merry Little Christmas” and “Happy Taking Reservations for NYE Dinner Holiday” as sung by Sinatra, Andy Gift holiday soap Williams and other artists. Cinema fans may recognize “Merry Christmas, Merry baskets created Christmas” from the movie, “Home Alone 2.” by WCDC clients Seasonal Specials “Masters in This Hall” and “Here We Come A-Caroling” are some of the holi- By Morgan Pilz SUNDAY day carols in the program. Staff Writer Italian Meat Loaf $16 Classical selections will feature “Gesu (Dec. 12, 2019) Clients of the Creamy Mashers & Farmer’s Vegetable, Wild Mushroom Gravy Bambino” a song cherished by many Worcester County Developmental stars including Pavaratti. Center in Newark, Maryland, are once MONDAY - Monday Madness $21 The well know Christmas favorite “O again making scented and festive soap Soup, Salad, Entrée, Dessert, Glass of House Wine or Beer $21 Holy Night” will include a duet per- baskets for the holiday season. Lunch - Soup & 1/2 Sandwich $8 formed by Mary Price, soprano, and Fr. Different soap styles are available, Michael Moyer, tenor. including seashells, shorebirds, crabs, TUESDAY The Pine Tones Chorus includes starfish, seahorses, sea turtles and Baked Manicotti/Stuffed Shells $14 about 55 singers from Ocean Pines, sand dollars, ranging in sizes from 2- Florentine, Alfredo, Bob’s Sauce, Pomodoro Ocean City and nearby areas. 7 ounces. June Todd is the chorus director, Jim “The plant-based glycerin soap WEDNESDAY Meckley is assistant director, and Jenny moisturizes your skin naturally,” Jack Pork Osso Bucco $17 Parmesan Italian Grits, Pan Gravy Anderson is the group’s accompanist. Ferry, executive director of the Lunch - 1/2 Price Cheesesteak Guest musicians will include Becca Worcester County Developmental Doughty (percussion), Julie Barton Center, said. “It is gentle and works THURSDAY (oboe), Kristilyn Friese (cello), Sally with your skin’s PH to retain your nat- Parm Night $15 Veal, Chicken, Eggplant and Lasagna Parmesan Entrées Hendon (flute) and Tom Baione (string ural moisture. It is very good for peo- bass). ple with dry, problem skin.” FRIDAY Admission is free and an offering will Ferry said the idea for the project Wine Down 1/2 Price Selected Bottles of Wine be received. After the concert, guests See SOAPS Page 19 Lunch - Quiche and Salad $8 may enjoy refreshments in the church social hall. The Pine Tones Chorus has been en- Correction Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! tertaining local audiences in the Ocean 18 www.difebos.com Pines and Ocean City areas since 1984. The Pup of the Pines winning For additional information, call Chorus canine, Teddy, was incorrectly Family Style Take Out Menu | Full Service Catering | Special Events President Dave Holloway at 410-641- identified in last week’s print edi- 5672, or Todd at 410-289-7373. tion, but is indeed a bernese REHOBOTH BEACH BERLIN BETHANY BEACH Funding for Pine Tones Chorus ac- mountain dog. 302.226.4550 410.629.0550 302.539.4550 tivities has been from individual dona- 12 N. First Street 104 Main Street 789 Garfield Parkway Page 18 Bayside Gazette December 12, 2019 NOW PLAYING

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BEACH BARRELS Dec. 15: Opposite Directions, 2 p.m. Dec. 18: Dust N’ Bones, 6 p.m. 13207 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-0522 / www.beachbarrels.com OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB Dec. 13: Lennon LaRicci, 9 p.m. 101st Street, Ocean City Dec. 14: Lovin Cup, 9 p.m. In the Horizons Restaurant, in the Clarion Dec. 17: Open Mic, 8 p.m. Fontainebleau Hotel Dec. 18: Bingo w/DJ Rupe, 6 p.m. 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com Dec. 19: Christmas Party w/DJ BK, 7 p.m. Every Friday and Saturday: BJ’S ON THE WATER DJ Dusty, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 13-14: On The Edge, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. 75th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com PICKLES Dec. 13: Tranzfusion, 9 p.m. 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City Dec. 14: Dust N’ Bones, 9 p.m. 410-289-4891 / www.picklesoc.com Dec. 18: 2 Guyz & A Mama, 6 p.m. Dec. 13: Beats by Jeremy, 9 p.m. BOURBON STREET ON THE BEACH Dec. 14: TBA, 10 p.m. Dec. 15: Karaoke w/Jeremy, 9 p.m. 116th Street, Ocean City, behind Fountain Head Dec. 17: Beats by Adam Dutch, 9 p.m. Towers Condominium Dec. 19: Beats by Wax, 9 p.m. 2 GUYZ & A MAMA 443-664-2896 / BJ’s On The Water: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6 p.m. www.bourbonstreetonthebeach.com SEACRETS Dec. 13: Dave Sherman, 7 p.m. 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City Dec. 14: Randy Lee Ashcraft, 7 p.m. 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com Dec. 15: Jack Worthington, 6 p.m. Dec. 13: Ocean 98 & Seacrets Christmas Party, Dec. 18: Reform School, 6 p.m.; Open Mic, 9 p.m. 5-10 p.m.; High Five Swan Dive, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Dec. 19: Jimmy Charles, 7 p.m. DJ Tuff, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE Dec. 14: Grad Night Celebration, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; 15th St. & Baltimore Ave., Ocean City DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m. The Benderz, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. DUFFY’S TAVERN SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 130th Street, Ocean City, Montego Bay Shopping 66th Street, Ocean City Center 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com 410-250-1449 / www.duffysoc.com Dec. 13: Aaron Howell, 4-8 p.m. Every Friday: Bob Hughes, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 14: The Stims, 4-8 p.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17, Pines Plaza, Ocean 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com Pines ON THE EDGE Dec. 13: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. 410-208-3922 / www.whiskersbar.com Dec. 14: Chris Button, 2 p.m.; Dec. 13: Karaoke w/Donnie Berkey Ocean Club Nightclub: Friday & Saturday, Dec. 13-14, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. December 12, 2019 Bayside Gazette Page 19 Soaps range in size and prices Continued from Page 17 and 15 guest soap mini-basket sets, came as a way to provide jobs for their Ferry said. clients, who are adults with intellec- “Your skin will thank you for using tual disabilities. Inner Ocean soap,” Ferry said. “It is “We were looking for another busi- made locally, so you help a local, small ness venture to provide jobs for our business with your purchase, and be- clients,” he said. “We felt that craft cause your purchase and support of soaps were a growing trend that we Inner Ocean creates meaningful em- could take advantage of. The Inner ployment for adults with intellectual Ocean line is a perfect fit for us as it disabilities in the area.” enables many of our clients to learn The Worcester County Develop- new skills and the self-confidence that mental Center’s mission is to empower comes from that learning. people with intellectual disabilities to “It is a way for our clients to express achieve economic and social inde- their creativity and show their talent,” pendence by providing work opportu- Ferry continued. “When people pur- nities and a support system. chase the soap and see how beautiful This is the fifth holiday season of it is, I feel they gain a better under- sales and clients have been making standing of the abilities that people soaps for six years. with disabilities have. [Plus] it’s a way “When you purchase Inner Ocean for our clients to earn money by creat- soap you support a local, small busi- ing and then selling the soap.” ness and lastly, you support people Prices range from $4 for the round, with disabilities,” Ferry said. “Our 2-ounce soap bar to $30 for the spe- clients are talented and produce a cial-order holiday gift baskets, which quality product anyone would want to come with seven soaps of different use. It’s not a product produced by, sizes and shapes. ‘them.’ It’s a quality product created Clients can also customize the soap by talented, local craftspeople. We colors to match any décor, and the want people to support us for the products come in a gift-wrapped or- same reasons they support any other ganza bag. Each gift basket includes business.” information about the clients who put Purchase soaps year-round and it together. learn more about the Worcester Last year, the Worcester County County Developmental Center by vis- Developmental Center sold 21 baskets iting www.wcdcservices.org or call along with 14 dozen individual bars 410-632-2382.

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For Future Features Info: call: 302-732-3744 or visit: www.ilovetheclayton.com Page 20 Bayside Gazette December 12, 2019 Cuisine Add baked brie to holiday party menu My Christmas party-addled brain is just about to melt. With 14 parties this week alone (on top of the end of the semester), I made a com- mand decision: one in which my German, French, Irish and Scottish an- cestors would recoil in horror. I am not drink- ing a drop until By Paul Suplee, Friday night. MBA, CEC, PC-3 As we are finishing out the semester (always an incredibly busy time of year), we are all getting ready for Christmas and other holi- days. Parties at home and work are pop- ping up. We teachers/professors are in the middle of grading, fielding stu- dent questions and student opposi- tion and trying to tidy things up as we get geared up for the following se- mester. And so the cycle continues. As usual, my mind moves some- where around a million miles per hour, and as I have said for years, if I had an ounce of focus, I would be dangerous. You can be thankful for that. As such, I shall bounce around And if you haven’t seen me in Feb- cestors, I plan to raise a glass this hol- assemble. from topic-to-topic today trying to ruary, I am known to stand by the iday season of my newly constructed • Roll out the puff pastry to about land somewhere that makes sense. seashore so that the moonlight re- cocktail, “The Vanilla;” one that will 2/3 of its original thickness. As for my ancestors, I always knew flects off of my skin, acting as a bea- salute all of my heritage. • Place a fair amount of the apple that I had the whole Western Euro- con for wayward ships. Yes, I am One that is the perfect blend of mixture on the pastry. pean thing going on, as evidenced by bright. champagne, stout, scotch, Jagermeis- • Place the cheese on the apple my savage pale in the summertime. I guess one good thing about my ter and Cointreau. It should be pretty mixture and stretch the dough so that As such, I decided to do the one of lineage is that Christmas is a big deal festive, if not downright disgusting, to it will seal completely, trimming ex- those DNA tests last year. in so many of these countries. Per- say the least. cess dough. As so many people have done as haps this is where I got my love of the • Use water to moisten the pastry they awaited for the results, I was holiday; the decorations, the smells, Baked Winter Brie dough, folding the dough over and hoping for something a little more ex- the parties, the holly, the sticky toffee pressing to seal it tight. otic than Western European. pudding et al. Serves 6 • Turn the cheese over so that it is Maybe one-half of one percent Of course, I’m speaking singularly 2 wedges brie cheese seam-side down and press/form it from the Caribbean, or Asia or possi- as the season is celebrated around 1 sheet puff pastry back into a triangle. bly the Levant. the globe by countless people. It is 1 Tbsp. Whole butter • Refrigerate until ready to cook. You always hear about these great not unique to Western Europe. I’m 1 Granny Smith apple This can be done up to 2 days in ad- stories of discovery, diversity and un- just trying to have a moment, peo- 1/2 c. Walnuts vance. known family members of great fame ple. 1/4 c. Maple syrup (the good stuff) • When ready to serve, simply and repute. In some cases, people Any time I have a party at my 1/4 tsp. Cinnamon brush with some whole eggs and bake have learned of ancestors of quite-ill house at this time of year, I have brie Dash of black pepper at 350-375F (depending on the oven) repute. in one form or another. Brie is to Leftover homemade cranberry sauce until the cheese is melted and the That still would be fascinating to cheeses as chicken is to protein for (you know you have some!) pastry is a golden brown. learn in many instances. me. • Make sure that the puff pastry is • As for the other wedge of cheese, And then I received my results. I I love the stuff. It’s like I can’t get thawed out, unless you are super cool melt that in a small casserole for your am literally the most vanilla human enough of it. Granted, I enjoy my and make your own from scratch. gluten-free friends. being on the planet. Humboldt Fog, Stilton and all of that • Dice the apples after peeling. • Serve with fruit, compote, jam or There wasn’t anything even re- jazz, but sometimes a simply pre- • Melt the butter in a saucepan and whatever suits your fancy. motely reminiscent of shocking, ex- pared brie is all it takes to make a sautee the apples for about 4 min- citing or exhilarating. I guess at this good party. And for me, the best part utes. You still want them to have a lit- — Paul G. Suplee is an Associate point, at the ripe age of 51, I have to is that it reheats well the next morn- tle bit of a bite to them. Professor of Culinary Arts at accept that my tan in August is not far ing in an omelet. • Combine the apples, walnuts, Wor-Wic Community College. off from my Mid-Atlantic February Plus it’s French, and I’m French; maple syrup, cinnamon and pepper Find his ePortfolio at tan. or at least part of me is. So to my an- in a bowl and set aside until ready to www.heartofakitchen.com. 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elf); and Zippy’s Ugly Sweater Party, 7-9 great guests. Although there is a ticket years and younger with a paying adult. Thurs., Dec. 12 p.m. (featuring drink specials). price of $10, should any parent be un- Attendees can receive $1 off if in cos- http://www.dunesmanor.com able to afford a ticket, they should notify tume and $1 off with a non-perishable O.C. WRITERS’ GROUP the convention center so that one of the food item for Diakonia. Additionally, a Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal High- FIBER FRIENDS business donors can sponsor them di- portion of admission will be donated di- way, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Participants Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, rectly. Tickets are available at the Con- rectly to the Hero Initiate and to the share their poetry/prose and receive en- 10:00 AM. Bring your lap work and join vention Center Box Office or at Samaritan Shelter. James Dufendach, couraging feedback. New members wel- this group as they knit, crochet and em- www.ticketmaster.com. [email protected], 410-289- come. Bring something you’ve written or broider. All are welcome. Victoria 2800, participate in a writing prompt/creative Christie-Healy, 703-507-0708, http://www.oceancitycomiccon.com exercise. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Sat., Dec. 14 http://www.worcesterlibrary.org ‘COOKIES BY THE POUND’ SALE OCEAN PINES BOOK OF THE MONTH FREE FAMILY HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 18 Third HERBAL HOLIDAY: GIFT MAKING Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Dunes Manor Hotel, 2800 Baltimore St., 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Offering a vari- Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 2:00 2:00 PM. Featuring Herland by Char- Ave. Featuring Holiday DIY Treats, 2-3 ety of beautiful and tasty homemade PM. Join certified Therapeutic Herbalist lotte Perkins Gilman. Copies of books p.m. (featuring creation and design of cookies, candies and other treats for sale Michaela Eggers to discuss the medici- are available in advance at the library. tasty goodies); Holiday Arts & Crafts, 1-2 for only $8 per pound. nal properties of holiday herbs and cre- 410-208-4014, http://www.worcesterli- p.m. (featuring creation of Christmas- ate homemade gifts. Register: brary.org themed ornaments and gifts); Playtime DICKENS WEEKEND 410-957-0878. http://www.worcesterli- with Mrs. Clause, 4-5:30 p.m. (featuring Downtown Snow Hill, 11:00 AM - 5:00 brary.org CHRISTMAS CONCERT face painting, story time, crafts and bal- PM. See your favorite Dickens charac- Stevenson United Methodist Church, loon animals); and Santa Comes to Visit, ters reenact scenes from “A Christmas RAINBOW SOAP-MAKING 123 N. Main St., 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. 5-7 p.m. (featuring gifts and free photos Carol.” There will be horse drawn car- Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 Featuring local musicians and children with Santa and his elf). riage rides with picture with Santa. PM. Make your own soap. Suitable for as well as the Stevenson UMC Hand Bell http://www.dunesmanor.com Many area residents, shop owners and gift giving. Pre-registration: 410-641- Choir. Desserts served. Free and open to strolling carolers will be in costume 0650. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org the public. Donations appreciated. Ben- SANTA BREAKFAST bringing the scene alive. Come in cos- efiting CASA for Children. Residence Inn by Marriott, 300 Seabay tume if you wish. http://snowhillmd.gov COMMON SCAMS: BRAIN HEALTH Lane, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Featuring a advantAGE ‘’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS’ breakfast buffet, photos with Santa, SANTA HOUSE OPEN Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, PERFORMANCE baked goods for sale, raffles and prizes Downtown Pocomoke City, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Consumer Affairs Supervisor St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 for wearing the most festive pajamas. 2:00 PM. Bring a camera to take your Emalu Myer leads a discussion on scams Coastal Highway, 7:00 PM. Nearly a Admission costs are $12 in advance or child’s picture with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. aimed at older adults. Learn ways to dozen local children will perform in the $15 at the door for adults; $5 in advance Cost is free. 410-957-1333, Ext. 111, avoid these online and telephone Ocean Pines Players’ production of Ken or $8 at the door for children ages 4-9 http://downtownpocomoke.com schemes. Ludwig’s play, “‘Twas The Night Before years; and free to those 3 and younger. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Christmas,” based on the original classic Tickets: Wayne Littleton, 410-723-2842. ‘’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS’ poem. Tickets cost $15 for adults and http://believeintomorrow.org PERFORMANCE FREE FAMILY HOLIDAY ACTIVITY $10 for children ages 3-16 years, payable Red Doors Community Center, 10959 Dunes Manor Hotel, 2800 Baltimore at the door, although seats can be re- DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE Worcester Highway, 2:30 PM. Nearly a Ave., 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Featuring served in advance at www.oceanpines- MEETING dozen local children will perform in the Christmas Trivia with prizes. Surprise players.com. Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 9:00 Ocean Pines Players’ production of Ken questions of Christmas history, holiday AM - 11:00 AM. All interested persons Ludwig’s play, “‘Twas The Night Before facts and holiday cheer. PINE TONES CHORUS CHRISTMAS are welcome. 410-213-1956 Christmas,” based on the original classic http://www.dunesmanor.com CONCERT poem. Tickets cost $15 for adults and Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING $10 for children ages 3-16 years, payable BEACH SINGLES 4th St., 7:30 PM. The concert opens with Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, at the door, although seats can be re- Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 its title song “Everywhere Christmas 9:30 AM. The speaker will be Mark served in advance at www.oceanpines- Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, Tonight.” Popular selections include Sampson, a full time Ocean City Charter players.com. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Beach Singles, 45 “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christ- Boat Captain who specializes in shark years and older, meet for happy hour. mas” and “Happy Holiday.” Admission fishing and assisting scientists with FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Info: 302-436-9577, 410-524-0649 or is free and an offering will be received. shark research. Sampson’s subject for Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 BeachSingles.org Info: Dave Holloway, 410-641-5672 or the meeting will be flats fishing in Ocean Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. June Todd, 410-289-7373. City’s bay waters. All welcome. Members Featuring live music, chef demos, chil- GRIEF SUPPORT are asked to bring a non-perishable food dren’s activities and other special Thursdays - Ocean Pines library, 11107 BRIAN’S CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK item or donation for Diakonia. Jack events. Shop for everything from fresh Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. Coastal Hos- Ocean City Performing Arts Center, in Barnes, 410-641-7662 local produce to unique handmade arti- pice provides grief support and educa- the Ocean City convention center, 4001 san goods. Open to the public. tion. Participants work together to help Coastal Highway, 7:00 PM. Doors open OCEAN CITY COMIC CON each other navigate through grief at at 6:30 p.m. Featuring the Mid Atlantic Ocean City convention center, 4001 their own pace. Free and open to the Symphony Orchestra and special guest Coastal Highway, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Sun., Dec. 15 public. Nicole Long, 443-614-6142 performances by Santa Clause, Keebler Along with meeting celebrity guests, at- his elf, George Washington and Abra- tendees will have access to anime ‘’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS’ ham Lincoln. The concert is intended to screenings throughout the day, informa- PERFORMANCE Fri., Dec. 13 give children a strong feeling of self- tive and entertaining panels, a costume Red Doors Community Center, 10959 worth and hope for the future. Some of contest with prizes, and more than two Worcester Highway, 2:30 PM. Nearly a FREE FAMILY HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES the children will be brought on stage to hundred booths full of geeky goods and dozen local children will perform in the Dunes Manor Hotel, 2800 Baltimore participate in the concert. If you are in- independent content creators. Profes- Ocean Pines Players’ production of Ken Ave. Featuring Christmas Bingo with terested be there by 6:30 p.m. After the sional cosplayers will be in attendance to Ludwig’s play, “‘Twas The Night Before prizes, 4-5 p.m. (all ages welcome); show Santa will hear Christmas lists in take pictures with attendees and discuss Christmas,” based on the original classic Santa Comes to Visit, 5-7 p.m. (featuring the lobby, the Conductor, songbirds and the art of costuming. Admission cost is poem. Tickets cost $15 for adults and gifts and free photos with Santa and his performers will also be in the lobby to $10 for adults and free to children 9 $10 for children ages 3-16 years, payable December 12, 2019 Bayside Gazette Page 23 Calendar at the door, although seats can be re- three underappreciated gems by family served in advance at www.oceanpines- African-American directors. Each film players.com. will feature a short introduction and an audience discussion afterwards. FREE FAMILY HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Dunes Manor Hotel, 2800 Baltimore Ave. Featuring Breakfast with Santa, 9- TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING 10 a.m. (featuring an appearance by Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Santa at breakfast in the Victorian Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 5:00 Room; Art Bar, 5-6 p.m. (an adult activ- PM - 6:30 PM. TOPS is a weekly support ity featuring craft cocktail lesson from and educational group promoting the Dunes’ resident mixologist). weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Berlin http://www.dunesmanor.com group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-641- 0157 DICKENS WEEKEND Downtown Snow Hill, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. See your favorite Dickens charac- Tues., Dec. 17 ters reenact scenes from “A Christmas Carol.” There will be horse drawn car- HOLIDAY PARTY riage rides with picture with Santa. Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 SUBMITTED PHOTO/BAYSIDE GAZETTE Many area residents, shop owners and AM. For all ages. Come decorate cookies SURPRISE SNOW strolling carolers will be in costume and hear some special stories. Third graders at Showell Elementary School show their shock over the surprise snow flurries on bringing the scene alive. Come in cos- http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Nov. 12. Pictured are Cole Gribble, Thomas Gallagher, Lily Staubs, Madeline Spirito and Paige Oass. tume if you wish. http://snowhillmd.gov VEGANISM: WHAT IS IT? THE NUTCRACKER Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal High- BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP ’60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Ocean City Performing Arts Center, in way, 2:00 PM. Learn the difference be- John H. ‘Jack’ Burbage Jr. Regional Veterans and local charities in the Del- the Ocean City convention center, 4001 tween veganism and vegetarianism. Cancer Care Center Conference Room, marva region. Members and guests. Coastal Highway, 2:00 PM. Doors open Sample vegan food and get easy recipes 9707 Healthway Drive, 1:00 PM - 2:00 [email protected], at 1:30 p.m. Presented by Sussex Dance to impress your vegan friends. PM. Women Supporting Women/AGH 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahand- Academy. Tickets cost $17 or $20 for http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Support group for women and men who dancing.com adults and $14 or $17 for Seniors 65 are battling breast cancer (current pa- years and older and students 12 years WW TUNES: BRAIN HEALTH advantAGE tients and survivors). Lunch is provided. and younger. Tickets are available at the Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal High- RSVP: 410-548-7880. ONGOING EVENTS Convention Center Box Office or at way, 7:00 PM. Music is fun and a brain www.ticketmaster.com. 410-289-2800 workout, improving mood, memory and LET THEM EAT CUPCAKES WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS sleep quality. Join Frank Nanna and the Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean WW Tunes for a swinging good time. PM. The owner of Berlin’s Baked City, Nov. 21-Dec. 31. Featuring a 50- Mon., Dec. 16 http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Dessert Cafe will demonstrate how to foot Christmas tree and hot chocolate make and ice cupcakes. and pictures with Santa in the heated CPAP MASK FITTING TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Winterfest Village pavilion. Board the Atlantic General Hospital Sleep Disor- Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Winterfest Express to tour the 58 acres ders Diagnostic Center, 9733 Healthway Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM CRIME VICTIMS AND INFORMATION of fairy tale themed exhibits of lights. Drive. Free mask fitting clinic for pa- - 7:00 PM. TOPS is a support and educa- RESOURCE Admission for the train costs $5 for tients who are having trouble adjusting tional group promoting weight loss and Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 5:00 adults and free for children 11 years and to their CPAP equipment. By appoint- a healthy lifestyle. PM. A representative from the Maryland younger. Hours are Sunday through ment only: Robin Rohlfing, 410-641- [email protected] Crime Victims Resource Center will offer Thursday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Friday 9726. information and referrals for local re- and Saturday, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Info: sources to anyone who might have ques- 800-626-2326, 410-250-0125 or MOVIE MATINEE (2017) Wed., Dec. 18 tions after experiencing crime. Stop by https://oceancitymd.gov. Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, to speak with an attorney. 2:00 PM. A paralyzed billionaire hires a WITTY KNITTERS http://www.worcesterlibrary.org GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION paroled convict to be his caregiver and Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 Berlin business are creating their own driver. They become friends despite AM - 12:00 PM. Knitters, crochet enthu- KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC unique gingerbread houses. Vote for their very different background. Starring siasts, needle artists of all skill levels are Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community your favorite at any participating loca- Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart. invited. Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open tions, Nov. 29th through Dec. 30. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410- GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION 641-7330, BOOK A LIBRARIAN Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, MARYLAND VA REPRESENTATIVES http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org Through December, contact your closest 2:30 PM. The Great Books Discussion Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, library branch to schedule a personal group meets twice a month to discuss 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Maryland Depart- OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING appointment for help with resumes, job both classic and modern reading selec- ment of Veterans Affairs Representative Wednesdays - Residence Inn by Mar- applications, E-Reader or basic com- tions recommended by the Great Books Michelle Licata is available to offer out- riott Ocean City, 300 Seabay Lane, 6:00 puter skills. www.worcesterlibrary.org Foundation. 410-208-4014, reach services to veterans and their fam- PM. 302-540-2127 http://www.worcesterlibrary.org ilies on the third Wednesday of each CROSSWORD CLUB: BRAIN HEALTH ad- month. No appointment necessary. 410- BRIDGE WEDNESDAYS vantAGE DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS 713-3482, http://www.worcesterli- Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Through December, ask at the circula- Mondays - Ocean Pines Community brary.org Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 10:00 AM - tion desk at your closest library branch. Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 7:00 PM. 2:00 PM. Knowledge of basic Bridge Form a club to figure out the clues. Come and sing. Drop-ins welcome. GENEALOGY WORKSHOP (Goren/American Standard). 410-596- www.worcesterlibrary.org Carol, 410-641-6876 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, 5498 11:00 AM. This workshop starts with a SCRABBLE! DELUXE EDITION: BRAIN AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE DIRECTORS: 20 minute lesson on genealogy research DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB HEALTH advantAGE 3 PART FILM SERIES followed by a Q&A session. 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DAY/TIME ADDRESS BR/BA STYLE PRICE AGENCY/AGENT

Daily Assateague Point, Berlin 1BR/2BR/3BR Mobile From $100,000 Tony Matrona /Resort Homes

Sat-Mon, 11-4pm Heron Harbour, 120th St., Bayside 1BR/2/BR/3BR/4/BR+ Condo, Towns & SF — Nanette Pavier/Holiday Real Estate

Fri-Sun 11-5pm 9800 Mooring View Ln., #32 West Harbor Village 3BR/2.5BA Duplex/Townhouse From Low $300,000s Kathleen Clark/Monogram Realty

Sunday 10-12 7 127th St., Top Royal North #200 1BR/1.5BA Condo $204,900 Lauren A Smith/Keller Williams

Sunday 1-3 7601 Coastal Hwy., Coral Seas #110 3BR/3BA Condo $379,900 Lauren A Smith/Keller Williams

Friday 12-2 306 13th St, Unit 7B 2BR/2BA Condo $240,000 Lauren A Smith/Keller Williams

Saturday 10-1 8 Harwich Ct., Ocean Pines 3BR/2BA Single Family $219,900 Power of 2/Hileman Realty

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