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FEBRUARY 6, 2020 BERLIN • NORTH WORCESTER COUNTY• OCEAN PINES FREE OPVFD must scramble for new recruits Scarcity of volunteers becomes greater issue By Greg Ellison Staff Writer (Feb. 6, 2020) The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Depart- ment, which was established on a shoestring budget nearly a half century ago, now faces mounting challenges to recruit and retain members. President Dave Van Gasbeck said area demographics have traditionally added a layer of difficulty to recruit volunteers. “We have a relatively older volunteer group,” he said. “The demographics in this community are 37 percent of the people … are over 65 [and] probably about 50 percent are part- timers. “Most of the people we’ve been getting over the last couple PHOTO COURTESY THOM GULYAS of years have been retired out of Crews work well into the early hours of Sunday morning, Feb. 2, to replace an aging water valve that failed on the intersection of Broad and West Baltimore … and other loca- streets in Berlin. tions,” he said. “They were career or volunteer somewhere See OP Page 10 Bad valve gets 18-hour repair job Water main problem proves late ’50s early ’60s,” Berlin Town Ad- was shut off temporarily in order to It’s all skate on ministrator Jeff Fleetwood said. complete the task. to be one major leak govt. The failed valve was one of four lo- “The entire time [the crew was] second floor at can fix with a little digging cated in the four-way intersection on working, people were not without Broad and West Streets. One valve water,” Fleetwood said. “They worked Berlin Fire Co. By Morgan Pilz was replaced years ago, Fleetwood around the leak for quite some time and Staff Writer said, and another two (including the when they got to the point where they By Morgan Pilz (Feb. 6, 2020) Employees of the one that failed) were replaced Satur- needed to shut water down, they did.” Staff Writer Berlin Water Resources Department day evening. The water department continued (Feb. 6, 2020) The Berlin Fire spent approximately 18 hours repair- The fourth valve was replaced to make repairs to the area on Tues- Company will install a portable ing a leaking water valve on the inter- Monday evening to avoid failure in day between 4:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., synthetic ice rink inside its facility section of Broad and West streets last the future. with detours marked for passengers for use for the entire month of weekend. “It’s unfortunate, but its aging in- traveling between Board and West March, the organization said dur- The leak was investigated at 8:30 frastructure and what the crew did Streets. Water was shut off in the im- ing a quarterly report to the a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, and a ma- Saturday and what they [did on Mon- mediate area of the construction be- Berlin mayor and Town Council jority of the work needed to patch the day] … it’s a bit proactive since it’s tween 5:30-8 a.m. last Monday. leak was completed around 4:30 a.m. been opened to go ahead and fix and The roads were expected to be “We are in the process of on Sunday, Feb. 2. replace the aging infrastructure to closed once again for repaving on See FOR $5 Page 6 “It was aging infrastructure … the avoid another issue,” Fleetwood said. Wednesday between 8 a.m. and 1 valve that failed was installed in the Water for that section of the town p.m., weather permitting.

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MONDAY PARMESAN NIGHT CHICKEN OR EGGPLANT OVER PENNE CHOICE OF SOUP OR SALAD $9.95 OP weighs effluent at golf course TUESDAY Wastewater advisory cmte. tential impacts on the St. Martin River. operating condition. SANDWICH NIGHT “We’re concerned obviously about “The discharge from our plant is SELECTIONS VARY SERVED W/SIDE gets county permission to run-off going into the river,” he said. one of the best in the state,” he said. WITH PURCHASE OF A BEVERAGE $6.00 examine merits of spraying OPA Environmental and Natural “We’re not talking about discharging Assets Committee Chairperson Ken anything with pathogens.” WEDNESDAY By Greg Ellison Wolf echoed those apprehensions. Wolf said despite those initial re- PASTA NIGHT Staff Writer “Our committee is very concerned assurances, the matter requires fur- CHOICE OF SOUP OR SALAD $10.95 (Feb. 6, 2020) Although the Ocean about the St. Martin River,” he said. ther consideration. Pines Service Area Water & Waste- “We revised our charter on the basis “I’d like to know more about what THURSDAY water Advisory Board received per- that the primary focus was really on the effluent coming out of that treat- mission last month from the the health of the St. Martins.” ment plant really does to that river,” $4 BURGER Worcester County Commissioners to Wolf said clarity is still needed re- he said. “I have more questions than NEW! W/PURCHASE OF BEVERAGES Dine-In Only explore the possibility of spraying garding potential water quality issues answers.” treated sewage effluent on the Ocean prior to discharging into area water- The approach would end the prac- 1/2 PRICE Pines Golf course, the approach re- ways. tice of watering greens with drinking LG CHEESE PIZZA mains under consideration pending “I’m not clear on all the drivers water. 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Unreturned cards would expire on ior Executive Secretary Michelle Ben- “The ones that were purchased April 30, 2020 and the offer would nett, Aquatics Manager Kathleen By Greg Ellison prior to May 1, 2019 that had bal- not apply to cards purchased since Cook, Membership Supervisor Ruth Staff Writer ances on them, we felt that it was im- last May. Ann Myer, Director of Amenities and (Feb. 6, 2020) Included among a portant to have them not expire this “The cards that were purchased Operational Logistics Colby Phillips host of proposed changes for Ocean year,” he said. “We thought that April from May 1, 2019 going forward … it and Director of Finance and Opera- Pines’ new fiscal year is a one-year 30, 2020 was just too soon.” was made very clear to people that tional Logistics Steve Phillips. extension of the Beach Club parking If the terms under consideration were buying them these cards expired Among the workgroup’s recom- and pool coupons set to expire this are approved during the budget on April 30, 2020,” he said. “If you mendations are increasing the price April. The change is intended to process, residents with remaining purchase one right now, it’s going to of beach club parking-only passes streamline parking passes and pool balances on legacy cards obtained expire April 30, 2020.” from $165 to $180, while beach club coupon processes. prior to May 2019 would need to con- Based on a board request to differ- See OPA Page 4 Page 4 Bayside Gazette February 6, 2020 OP drainage work continues Ocean Pines Aquatics Briefs By Greg Ellison The matter needs to be properly Staff Writer communicated as people enter pool for weeks at three locations (Feb. 6, 2020) The Ocean Pines facilities, Ensor said. Aquatics Committee on Monday dis- “We need to train guards and staff Continued from Page 2 per Court. cussed limiting the time patrons can to be proactive,” he said. “If there’s have a minor impact to traffic in and Phillips said homeowner com- lay claim to chairs and tables at pool 15 people in the pool and I see 30 out of that area,” she said. plaints and an engineering study by facilities, talked about safety con- chairs with towels on [them], some- “These culvert pipes are over 40 Showell firm Vista Design Inc. caused cerns during peak evening usage and things not right.” years old and deteriorating, and will Ocean Pines to pursue the work, welcomed three proposed members be replaced with a poly pipe,” she which is part of the fiscal year awaiting board approval. Prime-time scheduling said. “This will help improve not 2019/2020 budget. only the drainage issues at Border- “We received several complaints of Tables and chairs policy Ensor also raised concerns about links and the golf course, but will drainage issues in that area and we crowded conditions at the Sports help with the many sinkholes that feel that putting this in will help im- Committee Chairwoman Kathy Core Pool during evening hours. have had to be patched in the roads prove that,” she said. “None of this Grimes said pool regulations for next “We are having issues with so in that area.” will completely solve our drainage is- season were recently reviewed by the many things going on in the pool that Goody Hill will also install a new sues, but we are working hard to im- group after concerns were raised I’m worried about a little bit of safety,” culvert at Harborview Drive and Clip- prove them.” about patrons saving chairs and ta- he said. bles, specifically at the yacht club Ensor related a scene where four pool. pool lanes were being used by swim “It’s stated that in two hours the teams and a group of teenagers were OPA board considers adding stuff has to be moved,” she said. having a free swim period. “The question I have is who is going “I’m really worried as an instructor to pick up somebody else’s stuff and of having somebody from recreation time for legacy pool passes move it?” swim jumping in on one of my kids in OPA pool policies state, “belong- lessons,” he said. Continued from Page 3 loaded onto membership cards. ings left unattended on pool furniture Fearing the crowded scene was an parking passes purchased with wider While the recommendations are for more than two hours is subject to accident waiting to happen, Ensor memberships would increase from still under discussion, Parks es- being moved.” brought the issue to the committee $115 to $125. poused the merits of providing resi- Committee member Brooks Ensor for scheduling considerations. The workgroup also recommended dents an extra year to burn off said the issue became evident last “We’re maxing out where we don’t discontinuing selling beach club park- previous legacy card balances. season while he was assisting with have enough pool space to put things ing passes with pool coupons, along “People weren’t instructed there lifeguarding. in,” he said. “On Fridays it can be very with abandoning Realtor bundles. would be an expiration date and it “I noticed, especially on weekends hectic if there’s a birthday party.” If adopted, the workgroup plans wasn’t fair to the membership for at the yacht club, people would come Grimes said both matters would be would permit beach club pool access that approach,” he said. “We figured in, plant stuff, disappear and leave investigated and discussed at a sub- through traditional pool member- another year would give everybody others without seats,” he said. “There sequent meeting. ships, cash entry or via coupons enough time to use up the passes.” was one weekend they had a line and wouldn’t let anybody else in because there were no more chairs available.” New members Ensor suggested the policy could Three proposed new committee VISIT US be promoted to pool users by front members, Ellen Hench, Kim Meekins desk agents and lifeguards. and John Reeves attended the meet- AT OUR NEW “We need to educate them when ing to observe. LOCATION they come in,” he said. Grimes said the trio who ex- In other instances, patrons make a pressed interest in joining the com- beeline when pool facilities open sim- mittee would not be eligible to vote ply to mark territory. until they are approved by the OPA th “We do have people come in early Board of Directors . ON FEBRUARY 8 in the morning put their towels there Grimes said in all likelihood the and maybe they’ll show up at three in group would be approved this same In The Park Next To the afternoon,” he said. “We’ve got to week during the board meeting on The Farmer’s Market & be fair to all.” Wednesday. Across From The Admin Bldg QUALITY MEANS DOING IT JUST-RITE MARINE CONSTRUCTION VINYL BULKHEADS • RIP-RAP • PIERS • DOCKS BOATLIFT PILING • DREDGING • SKID STEER SERVICES

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PHOTO COURTESY BRIANNA DIX Children, many of whom were first-time skaters, broke in the new synthetic ice rink during the Elves on the Loose event at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill on Dec. 20. For $5, it’s cheap skating upstairs at Berlin Fire Co.

Continued from Page 1 ings to buy the synthetic ice rink. The bringing [the ice rink] to the town of purchase cost was $69,000, but with Berlin, and that will be at the Berlin donations, the amount was brought Fire Company’s second floor,” Presi- down to $49,000, according to Direc- dent of Berlin Fire and EMS David tor of Worcester County Recreation, Fitzgerald said. “We are going to use it Parks, Tourism and Economic Devel- for fundraisers.” opment Tom Perlozzo. The 32 by 52 feet rink can used for Perlozzo told Worcester County parties, fundraisers and other special Commissioners during their Tuesday, events. The Berlin Fire Company will Jan. 7 meeting that they were schedul- have a $5 charge to use the rink on ing the ice rink all around the county, Thursday through Sunday evenings as with the next stop being in Berlin. well as Saturday afternoons. Other locations of interest are “We appreciate any support we have Pocomoke Middle School and the West from the community to come up and Ocean City outlet mall. enjoy that rink in March while it’s still Given the size of the rink, approxi- cold out,” Fitzgerald said. “Our hall is mately 2,800 square feet of indoor heated and uses synthetic ice. You can open space is required, which could be have a nice evening or afternoon.” difficult for towns with limited space Specific dates for the rink’s installa- like Pocomoke City. tion had not been determined at the time The rink made its debut at the of the meeting, but Mayor Gee Williams Worcester County Recreation Center in looks forward to the ice rink’s arrival. Snow Hill on Dec. 20. Around 600 “It’s an opportunity for the town to skaters attended the “Elves on the get some visitors and be here,” Fitzger- Loose” event. ald said. “ The recreation center also held open In November, the Worcester County skate days from Dec. 21-23 and Dec. 26 Commissioners agreed to allow the and 27, with a combined 1,000 skaters Recreation and Parks Department to coming through for the open skate and reallocate funds from special event sav- Elves on the Loose. February 6, 2020 Bayside Gazette Page 7 Pine’eer Craft Club to open fresh structure on Saturday New building offers more things over the years,” she said. display space, far brighter While admittedly an educated guess, as precise dollar totals from interior in White Horse Park yesteryear are not always available, the club has funneled significant fi- By Greg Ellison nancial backing to the community Staff Writer over the years. (Feb. 6, 2020) Although a larger “We’re over $160,000 that we’ve celebration is slated for April, the given back to the community,” she Pine’eer Craft Club will officially open said. its new building for business on Sat- Puser said after spending the bet- urday. ter part of half a century in its previ- Pine’eer Craft Club President ous locale, club members are thrilled Sharon Puser said the new Artisan & to launch the new space. Gift Shop is located directly across “It’s been a lot of years and it’s from the previous locale in White been a long time coming,” she said. Horse Park For more information on the “We’re open for business starting Pine’eer Artisan and Gift Shop, visit Saturday,” she said. “We’re very www.oceanpines.org/amenities/pine PHOTO COURTESY OCEAN PINES ASSOCIATION happy with the new store. It’s very neer-craft-shop. The Pine’eer Craft Club will officially open its new location in White Horse Park on Saturday. bright and airy.” Puser said following the soft opening this week, a ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for April. Patrons will discover the new building has increased display space and improved lighting, Puser said. “We have a lot more window space than we had in the other shop,” she said. Since being established in 1974, the Pine’eer Craft Club has operated a retail location in the soon-to-be-de- molished structure that was built to service the earlier campground in White Horse Park. “The back closet were the old showers,” she said. “They used to sell bread and milk to the weekenders that would come in the campground.” Puser said over the decades, the club has donated funds from sales to support the community. “We purchased water fountains, playground equipment and lots of

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Staff Writer In many instances, hiring agents (Feb. 6, 2020) Reflecting the re- elicit interest by offering higher com- cruiting struggles of law enforcement pensation or increased benefits, agencies nationwide, Ocean Pines Po- which Massey said is sufficiently en- lice Chief Dave Massey has seen other ticing for some to forgo prior contrac- departments employ increasingly ag- tual terms. gressive hiring tactics due to stiff “I’m an honorable man and my competition for candidates on the word is my word,” he said. “Unfortu- shore. nately, some of the younger officers “In my career, I’ve seen it become are tempted to leave before their con- much more competitive,” he said. tract is up.” “We’re getting fewer applicants to be While severing employment ear- police officers.” lier than agreed does include finan- To add to recruiting challenges, re- cial penalties, the measure has done tention issues have also plagued the little to deter migrations. department. “It’s a sad state of affairs when po- “The officers, when we hire them, lice chiefs and other law enforcement have a three-year contract,” he said. people won’t even let a person finish “Unfortunately, some police depart- their contact,” he said. “I’ve been in ments are now what I call ‘predatory,’ law enforcement for many years and which means they look at taking offi- never violated a contract from an- cers from other departments … be- other department.” fore their contacts are due.” Despite a year-round populace According to a December 2018 re- sufficient to warrant 24 officers based port by the Police Executive Research on national law enforcement stan- Forum, a national membership or- dards, Massey has continued to oper- ganization of law enforcement execu- ate with a staff of 16, which makes tives, the number of people entering staff turnover especially problematic. the field has diminished, while an in- To address the challenge, during creased percentage are exiting the pending fiscal budget 2020/2021 profession, often in scant time. budget discussions, Massey proposed The report noted in August 2018 increasing the defined benefit pen- the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bu- sion to help with recruiting and re- reau of Justice Statistics found the tention number of full-time police officers “What I would like to see is it dra- had dropped by 3.2 percent between matically slow the turnover we have 2016-2018 from roughly 725,000 to and help us keep a core of trained and 701,000, which reversed a steady an- experienced officers,” he said. nual uptick dating back to 1997. Massey highlighted other intangi- The statistics have caused some bles to cultivating resources inter- area agencies to resolve hiring chal- nally. lenges by luring recruits from close to “When I was police chief in Ocean home, with Massey noting all 19 staff City basically we hired from within, members who have left in recent meaning seasonal officers stayed years were hired in either Worcester around and were hired,” he said. or Wicomico counties. “What I found is people that you hire “This is unusual, because it never that way are more loyal to the depart- used to happen this way, [but] certain ment because they know you gave police departments are now instead them a chance.” of hiring a new trainee and sending Loyalty has bounds, with Massey them to the academy, they’re literally acknowledging people are more looking to prey on other police de- prone to relocate than in past times. partments and take their experienced See OP Page 11 WE BUY Like New & Used Cars, Trucks & Trailers WE PAY CASH! Place That Does It “The All” RACETRACK AUTO SALES 410-641-4600 Page 10 Bayside Gazette February 6, 2020 OP fire department finds volunteers scarce Continued from Page 1 … and also the ones that have been else and want to continue their affili- here for 5, 10 or 20 years,” he said. ation.” Van Gasbeck said attracting Van Gasbeck said maintaining the younger members through the largely current complement of 50 volun- underutilized cadet program is an- teers, who are bolstered by roughly a other focus. dozen full- and part-time firefighter “Even with the families that are or paramedics staff members, be- raising their young ones around here, comes more daunting as aging mem- we do get very few cadets,” he said. bers step aside. “We have two now.” “If you look at that package together, Grunewald said the department is it’s a great challenge for us to recruit looking to work with Worcester Tech- and with the aging of our department, nical High School in Newark through it’s a challenge to retain,” he said. “We its fire/EMT training program of- lost three members this year.” fered for juniors and seniors. Chief Steve Grunewald said the “We’re always looking to start focus has shifted to developing a re- cadets young and get them through cruitment and retention package over training,” he said. the last few years. Van Gasbeck has prepared a Pow- GREG ELLISON/BAYSIDE GAZETTE “It’s a slow process,” he said. “We erPoint presentation outlining the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department President Dave Van Gasbeck, left, and Chief Steve want something that’s going to be merits of pursuing a career in emer- Grunewald are striving to bolster recruitment and retention efforts to maintain a full complement worthwhile.” gency response to inform students of emergency responders. The department has several classi- about the cadet program in Ocean fications for volunteers:, firefighters Pines, which meets a training pro- said. “It’s a passion and it’s in the who must be full-time pines residents gram prerequisite. While the annual open house blood,” he said. “It’s something that and over 18 years of age; associates “If they sign up for the program in event in August is aimed at the larger … becomes part of you, [and] frankly, from other emergency organizations the high school, they have to affiliate community, the recruitment effort once it’s part of you, it’s in your sys- living in the area; administrative po- with a department,” he said. would provide information about tem.” sitions open to anyone with free time Grunewald also said the recruit- specific types of memberships and Highlighting the importance of to support operations; and a cadet ment and retention package under allow interested parties to survey fire having a largely volunteer crew to program for youths ages 14-18 with development would likely be a tiered and rescue equipment. support the small number of paid parental permission. program that would include state tax Grunewald said although the sen- staff, Grunewald said the equivalent “We’re trying to come up with a re- credits by the third year. timent might be lost on younger gen- cost would be astronomical without tention package that can be pre- “We have an open house, but also erations, the intangible rewards of community members’ involvement. sented to the members once they join want to do a recruitment night,” he helping people in potentially life and “If we don’t do something, the al- death situations are substantial. ternative is to have a career depart- “The amount of volunteers is de- ment and that is millions upon clining, whether it’s the [American] millions of dollars a year,” he said. Red Cross or the Salvation Army, be- Harkening back to an earlier era, cause of the age of what’s out there Van Gasbeck recalled President John right now,” he said. “The 50-year- F. Kennedy’s 1961 inaugural speech old’s, like myself and Dave, we were that challenged a generation to “ask brought up that if you want some- not what your country can do for you thing you work for it, not what’s in it — ask what you can do for your coun- for me or what do I get out of it.” try.” Van Gasbeck said volunteer fire “We grew up with a sense of we fighting often makes an indelible im- have a responsibility to our world and pact on those who answer the call to community,” he said. “We just choose duty. to exercise it through this venue.”

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Eight months ago, an undisclosed dollars by performing work amount of sodium hydroxide (caustic itself, anticipates reopening soda or lye) was spilled in June during demolition work by a contractor. By Morgan Pilz Chesapeake Environmental Serv- Staff Writer ices handled the bulk of the clean-up (Feb. 6, 2020) The major cleanup for $283,000. Other work was done of Heron Park following the discovery by town workers and a few contrac- last year of a caustic soda spill on the tors at a cost of about $3,000 rather property has cost the town much less than the $50,000-$60,000 quoted by than anticipated, Berlin Town Admin- other contractors. istrator Jeff Fleetwood said this week. After the groundwater tests are The final component, a dumpster conducted, grass will need to be filled with remaining debris, was re- planted on the areas that have been moved from the site on Monday. Yet cleared, but Fleetwood is confident to be done is a groundwater evalua- the park will be able to reopen after MORGAN PILZ/BAYSIDE GAZETTE tion Maryland Department of the En- five months closed when he intro- Staff from various Berlin town departments work last Friday to clean up residual debris and prepare vironment. duces the motion to the mayor and Heron Park to be reopened. Grass will need to be seeded and a groundwater evaluation will be The total cost of the job, according Town Council on Monday, Feb. 10. taking place in the meantime. Only 100 tickets available for culinary event Continued from Page 11 center on 40th Street, Marlin Moon it’s great to see students in action as blackened shrimp over three cheese added. on 33rd Street, Box Car 40 of well as all your favorite restaurants in grits, and shrimp wrapped with Students from Worcester Techni- Pittsville, Baked Desserts in Berlin, one spot,” Cropper said. “All the pro- shredded phyllo dough and coated cal High School, Wor-Wic Commu- Coastal Coffee Roasting in West ceeds from the party go directly back with a Thai sweet chili sauce. nity College and Somerset Culinary Ocean City, Princess Royale on 91st to the community in the form of culi- Desserts, of course, will follow. will prepare food onsite. 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DENTIST DENTIST WORCESTER COUNTY - Dr. Michnick - Dr. Takacs DENTAL PRACTICE Calendar Christopher www.atlanticdental.com Takacs, DMD ww w.w. ab y moc.coedis February 6, 2020 Bayside Gazette Page 13 Page 14 Bayside Gazette February 6, 2020 Berlin PD names Kevin Lloyd officer of the yr. By Morgan Pilz tickets or most ar- “We’ve known he was going to come Lloyd moved to the area in 2000, but Staff Writer rests.” out and do a wonderful job through the said he was inspired to help people at a (Feb. 6, 2020) Berlin Officer Kevin Lloyd was selected hard work he’s done … so we’re very young age. Since he began at the depart- Lloyd has been named the 2019 Officer because he ranked in proud of him,” Downing said. ment, he has undergone several training of the Year for the Berlin Police De- the top in the agency Lloyd, for his part, is humbled by courses in order regarding DUIs. partment because of his diligence and for warnings and was the award. In 2019, Lloyd alone was responsi- track record for arrests. in the top two for cita- “I believe everyone in the depart- ble for ticketing around 15 DUIs. Lloyd, 30, has been an officer for Kevin Lloyd tions as well as his ment, one way or another, was worthy “Getting a DUI is the best possible less than two years, having graduated work stopping people of recognition and the award, so I’m scenario if you drink and drive, be- the fifth in his class in 2018. He is the from driving under the influence. More appreciative of receiving it,” Lloyd cause if you don’t get one and you get 18th recipient of the award since its in- importantly, he was doing all this work said. “I’ve wanted to be a police officer home safely, you don’t learn anything,” ception in 2001. while covering the midnight shifts. for a long time. I’ve lived in this area a he said. “If you don’t make it home “This award was made in recogni- “To know that he did all those majority of my life and just wanted to safely, either you’ve hurt or killed your- tion and acknowledging the work that things and he actually worked on what work and be a part of it and try to do self or somebody else, and people will officers do throughout the year that we would call the slowest shift, the one something to make [Berlin] safe and have to deal with that for the rest of begins in January and ends in Decem- you would generally have less produc- enjoyable for everybody.” their lives.” ber, and it’s a way to recognize them tion because people are mostly asleep like the other agencies do and be rec- while you’re doing the work … is an ognized by their peers as the top of the anomaly,” Downing said. “The real agency for that calendar year,” Police busy shifts are the evening shift, when AGH CEO Franklin graduates Chief Arnold Downing told Ocean City people are coming home from work Today last week. and still going out. To be selected, officers must not “He really only has four hours in the from Leadership Md. program have a ranked position and have been evening where people are moving and in the force for at least one full year. maybe one hour in the morning when (Feb. 6, 2020) Michael Franklin, nomic and environ- Among the reasons an officer might be people are getting ready for work,” he president and chief executive officer of mental issues. selected are making the most arrests, continued. “He definitely knows how Atlantic General Hospital, has com- He holds a Bachelor issuing the most warnings, or making to go ahead and handle calls in an effi- pleted Leadership Maryland, a profes- of Science in Health the most DUI arrests. cient manner, but to go ahead and find sional development program Sciences from Old Do- “Before the award, there was noth- things on his own on a midnight shift, dedicated to building a better Mary- minion University in ing to show no matter how well you did is an indicator that he is very active land by harnessing the strength of its Norfolk, Virginia, and or what you did,” Lt. Robert Fisher and proactive in his job.” local business and community leaders. Michael Franklin a Master of Science in said. “We just started doing it through Downing and Fisher are pleased Leadership Maryland honored Healthcare Adminis- the year and that would incorporate with Lloyd’s work in the department, Franklin, a resident of Berlin, and the tration from Virginia Commonwealth many things, not just writing the most especially since he is still so new. entire Class of 2019 at its 27th annual University-Medical College of Virginia. graduation ceremony held Dec. 10 at “The healthcare industry has expe- the Lord Baltimore Hotel. rienced a dramatic evolution over the Franklin, who has over 35 years of past decade, and it continues to trans- healthcare management experience, form as hospitals learn to grapple with joined Atlantic General Hospital and factors affecting patient health that fall Health System as its CEO in 2005. outside their traditional roles,” During his tenure, Atlantic General Franklin said. “Being a part of Leader- Health System’s network of primary ship Maryland has provided additional care and specialty physician practices insights into how I can help Atlantic has more than doubled in size and the General shape our future to be the best hospital has expanded to incorporate healthcare partner for our residents much-needed services such as cancer and visitors.” care, urology, pain management and Atlantic General Hospital has been comprehensive diabetes care to keep providing quality health care to the pace with the growing needs of the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and community. Somerset counties in Maryland and Franklin was one of 50 applicants Sussex County, Delaware, since May chosen by committee to complete 1993. Leadership Maryland’s eight-month, Built through the commitment and hands-on learning program, focused generosity of a dedicated community, on the state’s most vital social, eco- See AGH Page 17 February 6, 2020 Bayside Gazette Page 15 Page 16 Bayside Gazette February 6, 2020

SUBMITTED PHOTO/BAYSIDE GAZETTE Ocean Elks Lodge 2645 “Hoop Shoot” Free Throw Contest was held on Jan. 11 at Worcester Prep in Berlin. Pictured are 33 volunteers with, in front, John Belzner, Hoop Shoot chairman and Lodge Exalted Ruler Kevin Matthews. Elks ‘Hoop Shoot’ Free Throw Contest results Mediacom scholarships (Feb. 6, 2020) Media- are given the flexibility to class.com. All high schools (Feb. 6, 2020) The Elks City Elementary, Worcester com Communications is of- use the financial award to in Mediacom-served com- “Hoop Shoot” Free Throw Con- Prep, Berlin Intermediate, fering $60,000 in support post-secondary col- munities were sent infor- test is the largest and most vis- Showell Elementary and scholarship support for lege costs or vocational mational cards asking ible of the many youth activities Stephen Decatur, participated. high school seniors who training from any accred- school officials to make sen- sponsored by Elks’ Lodges. On Jan. 19 at the Seaford plan to obtain further edu- ited institution starting in iors aware of the scholar- The Elks National Free Elks Lodge, two Worcester cation. the fall of 2020. Award se- ship and encourage Throw Program is open to all Prep students – Benjamin The scholarship program lection is based on aca- submission of applications boys and girls, ages 8-13. Rafinski (8-9 boys’ division) is in its 19th consecutive demic achievement and on or before the Feb. 15 Ocean Elks Lodge 2645 and Sydney Mize (10-11 girls) – year and Mediacom’s in- leadership. deadline. Hoop Shoot was held on Jan. 11 advanced to state finals, which vestment will award $1,000 Applications for Media- “As a company, Media- at Worcester Prep in Berlin. will be held at Washington Col- World Class Scholarships to com’s World Class Scholar- com makes it a priority to Forty-seven children from var- lege in Chestertown, Maryland, 60 high school seniors. ships are available online give back to communities in ious schools, including Ocean on Feb. 9. Scholarship recipients at: www.mediacomworld- See DEADLINE Page 17 February 6, 2020 Bayside Gazette Page 17 DAISY award for nursing officer Colleen Wareing (Feb. 6, 2020) Atlantic General Hospital recently presented the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award to Colleen Wareing, MS, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, vice president of patient care services. Wareing has been the chief nursing officer for 19 years, overseeing multiple clinical services including inpatient services, critical care, surgical, emergency, cardiopulmonary, nutritional, bariatrics, wound care, SUBMITTED PHOTO/BAYSIDE GAZETTE anesthesia and physical therapy. Atlantic General Hospital recently presented the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award to Colleen Wareing, MS, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, vice president Her role also includes the over- of patient care services. Pictured, from left, are Kelly Fox, RN, DAISY award coordinator; Sherry Whitt, RN, director of med/surg; Sherri Candeloro, sight of population health and im- RN; Mary Mullins, RN; Wareing, RN; Demiah Nooney, RN; Karen Christmas, RN; and Michael Franklin, president and CEO of AGH. provement of the wellbeing of the community’s health. initiatives and the community efforts Hospital. “Colleen has served as a ated by The DAISY Foundation in In addition to playing an active to battle the opioid crisis. beacon of inspiration to those at all Memory of J. Patrick Barnes, honors role in providing high quality services Wareing, retires in January 2020. stages of their career and in the vari- the extraordinary work nurses do for throughout the Atlantic General Hos- “We are fortunate to have such an ous and important roles of nursing.” patients and families each day. pital Health System and ensuring inspiring nurse leader and recipient The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Hospital leadership brought the positive outcomes and experiences of the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award was created to recognize those awards program to Atlantic General for patients, she has been passion- Award,” said Michael Franklin, pres- nurses who have devoted their life’s to recognize the compassion and high ately involved in behavioral health ident and CEO of Atlantic General work to the compassionate care of level of care its nurses provide to res- others. idents and visitors of the community. Recipients of this award are nom- Patients and visitors can nominate inated for their dedication to nursing an Atlantic General Hospital and Deadline of application, Feb. 15 through active mentoring, role mod- Health System nurse for the DAISY eling, advocating for their patients Award at any time. Nomination Continued from Page 16 with the online application. Inquiries and promoting the positive image of forms are available in every hospital which we do business, and one of the may be sent to: scholarship@media- nursing. department and health system physi- best ways is to invest in promising comcc.com. The DAISY Award program, cre- cian office. students who are our future leaders,” said Mediacom Regional Vice Presi- dent Steve Purcell. Applicants do not have to be Me- diacom customers, but must live in areas where Mediacom provides broadband, video, phone and other digital communication services. Recipients will be selected from the 21 states where Mediacom provides service. A complete list of communities in Mediacom service areas is included AGH celebrates CEO Franklin for accomplishments Continued from Page 14 Atlantic General’s main facility in Berlin combines the warmth of per- sonalized attention with the reassur- ance of medical expertise and advanced technology. The not-for-profit hospital provides quality specialty care in oncology, medical and surgical weight loss, or- thopedics, and women’s diagnostics among other services. Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists, cares for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about At- lantic General Hospital, visit www.at- lanticgeneral.org. Page 18 Bayside Gazette February 6, 2020

Please send all letters and other editorial submissions to Opinion [email protected] by 5 p.m. Monday. Recruiting volunteers needs additional help

It’s a shame, but volunteer fire companies across the country are in the same situation as the Ocean Pines Volun- teer Fire Department — scrambling to recruit members. According the National Fire Protection Association, the number of volunteer firefighters nationwide has dropped by more than 20 percent since the 1980s. Among the reasons for this decline, numerous experts say, are the changing na- ture of many communities — they’re not the commerical and social hubs they once were — and of firefighting itself. Time was, belonging to the fire company was a matter of being a good citizen and being part of a brotherhood that transcended the simple ideal of service to the community. But that also was when being a volunteer meant dealing mostly with fires. Now, they are First Responders who are called out for all kinds of emergencies when life, property or both are in danger. Today’s firefighters have to know more, which means more training and a greater commitment than it once did. Further, these increased demands on an individual’s time come when there seems to be less time to spare. Moreover, many younger people are finding it difficult to live in the communities they would otherwise serve because of increasing housing costs. A Harvard University Study found that the median price of a single-family home in this region in 2017 was 4.31 times Letters greater than the median income. That’s about 25 percent higher that it was back in 1977, when the Ocean Pines de- Hospice that provides private duty many standards of patient partment joined Worcester County’s 911 system. and is not a hospice. care. Both the Ocean Pines department President Dave Van clarification While it is important we Coastal Hospice is the Gasbeck and Chief Steve Grunewald hope enticements, such Editor, clear up this misunderstand- only hospice organization as state tax credits, will help recruitment efforts. It was reported [last] ing so that the public may operating in Worcester, But that may not be enough, and Worcester County gov- week that a Worcester remain confident in Coastal Wicomico, Somerset and ernment, which is reckoning with the problem of local de- County caregiver was sen- Hospice and our employees, Dorchester counties. partments being called on to serve increasingly populated tenced for theft of money there’s an equally essential Families should also unincorporated areas, should join the conversation and help from a patient for whom she message we want to share. know that most hospice care find some substantial inducements to add to the recruitment was caring. Having cared for tens of is covered by insurance at no package. In those reports, the of- thousands of patients across or minimal charge to pa- fender was incorrectly iden- Delmarva during the last 40 tients. Medicare, Medicaid tified as a “hospice” worker years, we know it takes and commercial insurance based on a news release is- tremendous trust to let any- usually cover hospice, and in sued by the Office of the one into a home to care for a cases where it is not covered, State’s Attorney for Worces- patient. charitable support may be P.O. Box 3500, Ocean City, Md. 21843 ter County. You can be assured that available. Phone: 410-723-6397 / Fax: 410-723-6511. It is important that we as a licensed and certified We encourage anyone make clear that Ms. Fedia hospice agency, our staff with questions to reach out EDITOR ...... Stewart Dobson Dorlus is not, nor has ever have rigorous training and to us at 410-742-8732, and MANAGING EDITOR...... Lisa Capitelli been an employee or volun- background checks. we thank the residents of the teer of hospice. State’s Attor- We are surveyed by both Lower Shore for their sup- STAFF WRITERS ...... Greg Ellison, Morgan Pilz, ney Kris Heiser has since the state of Maryland and port. It is our honor to work ...... Joshua Kim, Elizabeth Bonin clarified that Dorlus was the Joint Commission to af- for and with you. working as a home health firm our compliance in our Alane Capen ASSISTANT PUBLISHER ...... Elaine Brady aide for another company employee records as well as CEO, Coastal Hospice ACCOUNT MANAGERS...... Mary Cooper, Shelby Shea CLASSIFIEDS/LEGALS MANAGER.... Nancy MacCubbin SENIOR DESIGNER ...... Susan Parks OP Public Works yard Saturday hours GRAPHIC ARTISTS ...... Kelly Brown, Kyle Phillips PUBLISHER (Feb. 6, 2020) Weekday ers on Saturdays from 8 a.m. will be accepted. Debris may ...... Christine Brown hours at the Ocean Pines to 3 p.m. also be placed in paper bags. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ...... Gini Tufts Public Works yard ended Yard debris may also be Plastic bags are not allowed. Monday. The yard, at 1 Fire- dropped off Monday Republic Services cus- The Bayside Gazette is published weekly by FLAG Publications, Inc. house Lane behind the south through Saturday during the tomers may place up to four at 8200 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Md. 21842. Fire Department, will con- month of May. additional bags of leaves or The Bayside Gazette is available by subscription at $75/year or $40/6 mos. Visit us on the Web at www.baysideoc.com. tinue to open to Ocean Pines Only loose yard debris, yard debris curbside for each Copyright 2020 residents and property own- such as leaves and limbs, See WEEKDAY Page 19 February 6, 2020 Bayside Gazette Page 19 Habitat for Humanity builds family home in Bishopville

(Feb. 6, 2020) For the past year, Zlotorzynski is a graduate of Stephen Habitat for Humanity of Worcester Decatur High School and Wor-Wic County has been constructing a single- Community College. She works as a res- family home in Bishopville. idential counselor for an inpatient treat- A dedication of this home for the Zlo- ment facility. torzynski family was held on Dec. 19. Her husband, Neil, passed away sud- Ashley Zlotorzynski had the opportunity denly in 2013. Zlotorzynski enrolled in to cut the ribbon on the threshold of her a degree program and worked hard to new house, and officially step inside as pursue her dream career to provide for a homeowner for the first time with her her family. four children. “I’ve lived in Worcester County my Welcoming the Zlotorzynski family entire life. I love it here. I don’t want to home for the holidays were members of live anywhere else,” Zlotorzynski said. the Habitat Worcester staff and board of “Owning my first home is everything to directors, construction partners and vol- me. It’s what I want to do for my chil- unteers. dren. They’ve been through so much In addition to offering the family well that they deserve something to call their wishes, Pastor Kyle McDaniel of Shore own. It’s more stability. It’s a lifelong The Zlotorzynski family pose in front of their new house during a dedication ceremony on Dec. 19. Community Church delivered a blessing dream come true.” For the past year, Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County has been constructing a single-family and dedication of the new home. Construction of the new home was home in Bishopville. Zlotorzynski was selected based on made possible by Habitat for Humanity the criteria for Habitat home ownership. See HABITAT Page 21 Showell Vol. Fire Department Weekday debris dropoff ends ANNUAL OYSTER ROAST Continued from Page 18 south of Route 90 are Tuesday and scheduled pickup. Republic will also Friday. For residents north of Route FEBRUARY 15, 2020 pick up branches if they are tied in 90, the collection days are Monday bundles no longer than 4 feet and and Thursday. 6:00pm - 10:00pm weighing no more than 50 pounds. For more information, contact Trash collection days for residents Public Works at 410-641-7425. All-You-Can-Eat Raw Bar Steamed + Fried Oysters Roast Beef, Fried Chicken & More All Paired with Bottomless Soda & Beer MUSIC ALL NIGHT Bring Your Dancing Shoes! Donation: $35 in advance OR $40 at the door Annual Spring Sportsman’s Bash The Best Formerly Gun Bash on the Shore! MARCH 7, 2020, 11am-6pm $45 Ticket Includes Your Chance to Win 25 Guns, 3 Crossbows, 2 ATV 4x4’s and 6 Cash Prices All You Can Eat Roast Beef, Fried Chicken, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers & More All Paired with Bottomless Soda & Beer TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Showell Vol. Fire Department 11620 Worcester Hwy. Showell, MD 21862 410-352-5916 Must be 21 or Older to attend. ID required at door. Page 20 Bayside Gazette February 6, 2020 Snapshots

GREG ELLISON/BAYSIDE GAZETTE YOUNG PLAYERS Fast-break action is on display during the coed Hoopsters Basketball league for ball hawks ages 7-8 at the Ocean Pines Community Center on Saturday, Jan. 25. OPEN MIC (Above) James Feg- ley, 12, of Salisbury, sings a classic Ra- mones song during Open Mic Night at Sister’s in Berlin on Thursday, Jan. 30. (Left) Vada Fegley, 11, of Salisbury, also performs during Open Mic Night last week. MORGAN PILZ/BAYSIDE GAZETTE

PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR. THIRD PLACE The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City won third place “Bell Ringer Civic Group Award” of the Salvation Army of the Lower Eastern Shore. Pictured are Kiwanis members, from left, Ralph and Wilma Chinn and Roy and Candy Foreman.

CEREMONY Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #1091of Ocean City member Rich Witte, left, and First State US Ma- rine Corps League Commandant Marty Kwesko mark the 52nd anniversary of the TET Offensive during the Vietnam War with a wreath- placement ceremony at the Worcester County SUBMITTED PHOTO/BAYSIDE GAZETTE Veterans Memorial COLLECTION in Ocean Pines on The Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County collected new and gently used throws Friday, Jan. 31. and blankets for several local charitable organizations – Joseph’s House, Coastal Hospice GREG ELLISON/ and the Worcester Committee on Aging. They also gathered gifts and gift wrapping for BAYSIDE GAZETTE “Santa Sacks” for the detainees of the Worcester County Detention Center in Snow Hill so they could provide Christmas presents for their children. Pictured are Karen Matheson, Priscilla Zytkowicz and Vicky Wallace. February 6, 2020 Bayside Gazette Page 21 Police Briefs Court Commissioner and was re- Court Commissioner and was re- Berlin resident Domestic assault leased on his personal recognizance, leased on his personal recognizance, Brittany Danielle Bryan, 25, of Ocean pending trial. pending trial. suffers injuries Pines was arrested for one count of second-degree assault on Jan. 5. outside Newark Ocean Pines Police investigated a Possession Underage driver reported domestic incident and ar- Khaleel M. Collick, 19, of Berlin Ocean Pines Police were tipped off (Feb. 6, 2020) A Berlin man rested a female suspect for domestic was arrested and charged with unlaw- by the Pennsylvania State Police that was seriously injured in a three- assault. ful possession of cannabis following a 13-year-old female runaway was vehicle crash on I-95 near Bryan was taken before a District a traffic stop on Jan. 21. suspected of operating a motor vehi- Newark, Delaware, Monday, Court Commissioner, and was held on Ocean Pines Police stopped a vehicle in the pines. when the van he was driving was a $3,000 secured bond. She was trans- cle on a traffic violation, and discov- On Jan. 17, police stopped the ve- struck from behind by a box truck. ported to the Worcester County Jail. ered the driver, later identified as hicle and identified the driver as the Delaware State Police said the Collick possessed roughly 16 grams missing juvenile, who had taken a morning collision occurred as a Domestic assault of cannabis. family vehicle, without permission. work van, operated by a 44-year- In Maryland, possession of She had apparently driven from old Berlin resident, was headed Keith Kaiser, 57, of Ocean Pines amounts under 10 grams is a civil of- Pennsylvania to Ocean Pines. Police south behind a semi rig pulling a was arrested for one count of second- fense, while greater quantities are took the juvenile into custody, and re- flatbed trailer, when a freightliner degree assault on Jan. 16 deemed a criminal offense. ferred the matter to the Juvenile Jus- box truck being driven by a 42- Kaiser was taken before a District Collick was taken before a District tice Administration. year-old Bowie, Maryland man ran into the back of the van. Police said the box truck pushed the van into the left lane, while the box truck ended up on Habitat for Humanity housing help top of the flatbed. The van driver, who the police would not identify, Continued from Page 19 construction volunteers, who combined County is dedicated to eliminating sub- was taken to Christiana Hospital of Worcester County’s key partners efforts to build this home for the Zlo- standard housing locally and worldwide with injuries described as serious. Beach Construction, Russell T. Ham- torzynski family. through constructing, rehabilitating and The box truck driver, also mond Surveying, the Harry and Habitat for Humanity of Worcester preserving homes; by advocating for fair unidentified, suffered non-life- Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, and County, Inc. is a local affiliate of Habitat and just housing policies; and by provid- threating injuries and also was Bank of Ocean City. for Humanity International, and is part ing training and access to resources to taken to Christiana Hospital, po- More than 25 real estate and mort- of a global, nonprofit housing organiza- help families improve their shelter con- lice said. The box truck driver was gage professionals contributed donation operated on Christian principles that ditions. charged with inattentive driving. tions to the Realtors Rally for Habitat. seeks to put God’s love into action by For more information, to donate or The tractor-trailer driver was un- There were numerous in-kind sponsor building homes, communities and hope. to volunteer, visit www.habitatworces- injured. partners and donors, as well as weekend Habitat for Humanity of Worcester ter.org. Page 22 Bayside Gazette February 6, 2020 Snapshots

SUBMITTED PHOTO/BAYSIDE GAZETTE SUBMITTED PHOTO/BAYSIDE GAZETTE PJ DRIVE AWARD WINNERS Stephen Decatur High School student Erika Worcester Prep Middle School students receiving awards during the winter sports season, in front, from left, are seventh grade boys’ basketball, Mike Holdren displays some of the 50-plus pajamas DePalma (MVP), Ben McGovern (Most Improved Player) and Owen West (Coaches Award); eighth grade cheer/boys, Dylan Simons (Most Spirited); that were collected in the annual Connections eighth grade boys’ basketball, Sam Menendez (MVP), Dylan McGovern (Coaches Award) and Kannon Cropper (Most Improved); and in back, seventh sponsored pajama drive benefiting Diakonia of grade girls’ basketball, Bella Marinelli (MVP), Jayden Scopp (Most Improved) and Paige Barnhart (Coaches Award); eighth grade cheer/girls, Madi West Ocean City, which provides emergency Nechay (Co-Coaches Award), Evelyn Westman (Most Improved) and Maggie McCabe (Co-Coaches Award); and eighth grade girls’ basketball, Ansley housing, food services, counseling and Gardner (MVP), Vanesska Hall (Coaches Award) and Claire Windrow (Most Improved). assistance for its guests.

PHOTO COURTESY D.J. LANDIS, SR. SUBMITTED PHOTO/BAYSIDE GAZETTE GUEST SPEAKER GIFT COLLECTION Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino, left, was the guest The Ocean City Lodge of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America helped bring Christmas cheer to four Worcester County families speaker at the Dec. 11 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater by donating gifts collected at the organization’s annual Christmas party. Lodge 2474 worked with Worcester County G.O.L.D. (Giving Ocean Pines-Ocean City. He is pictured with Kiwanis Club Other Lives Dignity) to find the families in need. Members are joined by G.O.L.D. Executive Director Sandy Sipes, center. President Roy Foreman.

SUBMITTED PHOTO/BAYSIDE GAZETTE MORGAN PILZ/BAYSIDE GAZETTE AUTHOR VISITS GNOME DESIGN Local author Hunter “Bunk” Mann visited Berlin Intermediate School in December to donate copies of his books Abby Bond, left, of Eden, Maryland, and Beth Niblett of Delmar, Maryland, paint to several schools in Worcester County. Mann has authored two coffee table books, “Vanishing Ocean City,” and designs on their gnome signs at Simple Pleasures Bountiful Treasures in Berlin, “Ghosts in the Surf.” Pictured, from left, are Berlin Intermediate School Principal Ryan Cowder, Sophia Ferrante, Thursday, Jan. 30. Board of Education Member Todd Ferrante, Caitlyn Crockett, Mann, and Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor. February 6, 2020 Bayside Gazette Page 23 NOW PLAYING BEACH BARRELS 13207 Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-250-0522 / www.beachbarrels.com Feb. 7: Bettenroo, 9 p.m. Feb. 8: Judy Sings the Blues, 9 p.m. Feb. 11: Open Mic, 8 p.m. Feb. 12: Bingo w/DJ Rupe, 6 p.m. FIRST CLASS BJ’S ON THE WATER Ocean Club Nightclub: Friday & Saturday, 75th Street and the bay, Ocean City Feb. 7-8, 410-524-7575 / www.bjsonthewater.com 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Feb. 7: Thin Ice, 9 p.m. Feb. 8: Identity Crisis, 9 p.m. Feb. 12: Bettenroo, 6 p.m. CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th St. & Baltimore Ave., Ocean City 410-289-7192 / www.captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5:30 p.m. HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 S. Harbor Road, West Ocean City 410-213-1846 / www.ocharborside.com Feb. 7: DJ Billy T, 4 p.m. Feb. 8: DJ Jeremy, 9 p.m. HOOTERS LIMA BEAN RIOT Seacrets: 12513 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City Saturday, Feb. 8, 410-213-1841 / www.hootersofoc.com 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Feb. 8: Blake Haley, 5-9 p.m. Feb. 9: Trailer Park Romeo, 3-7 p.m. OCEAN CLUB NIGHTCLUB 101st Street, Ocean City In the Horizons Restaurant, in the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel 410-524-3535 / www.clarionoc.com Every Friday and Saturday: DJ Dusty, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Feb. 7-8: First Class, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. PICKLES 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City 410-289-4891 / www.picklesoc.com Every Friday: Beats By Jeremy, 9 p.m. Every Monday: Karaoke w/Jeremy, 9 p.m. Every Wednesday: Beats By Styler, 9 p.m. Every Thursday: Beats By Wax, 9 p.m. Feb. 8: Ray Worten, 10 p.m. SEACRETS 49th Street and the bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 / www.seacrets.com Feb. 7: Until Sunrise, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; DJ Tuff, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Feb. 8: Full Circle, 5-9 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O, 6 p.m. to 1:50 a.m.; DJ Cruz, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Lima Bean Riot, 10 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. SKYE RAW BAR & GRILLE 66th Street, Ocean City 410-723-6762 / www.skyebaroc.com Feb. 7-8: TBA, 4-8 p.m. WHISKER’S BAR & GRILL 11070 Cathell Road, Suite 17, Pines Plaza, Ocean Pines 410-208-3922 /www.whiskersbar.com Feb. 7: Karaoke w/ Donnie Berkey

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“Bodies are flying everywhere. The crowd is upset.” I chortle as this runs across the teleprompter during a hockey game. It has been a rough week full of sur- prises for which we can never plan, and the timing of this particular string can By Paul Suplee, hardly be con- MBA, CEC, PC-3 sidered to be happenstance. However, it sings true to my soul, as I sit at the bar tightening up the checkbook, finishing food orders, tweaking out the schedule, putting out fires at home, over the horn et al. On top of it all, the freezer broke down, as did the refrigerated drawers under the grills and the makeup air in the exhaust hood; truly the trifecta of misery for a fledgling restaurant, but so it goes in the ‘fast lane of small business ownership’. Boy, could I use some comfort food. Luckily, Bob (my ride-or-die HVAC guy) happened to be close by and was able to help us out on all counts; a great sigh of relief when in dire need of emergency assistance. Otherwise, during an evening of concerning hiccups and semi-tragic maddening pace. This is good, as a there is to that, but I am doing my chefs do, toast the fresh bread until it events, I would say that it went fairly little diversity will help us to fight this market research. This is Maryland, has a light crisp to it. As such, lightly well. As my father used to say, “other interesting social experiment that our after all, and that could be the answer toast your dang bread. than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the senators have imposed upon us in to it all. 2. Combine remaining ingredi- play?” raising the minimum wage; truly a And when we had our last yoga ents, drop the bread in there and let At the end of the day, it only cost devastating blow to many, if not brunch, I treated them to my favorite it sit for a long time. Think of the old me a little over a grand, people were most, small businesses. rendition of French Toast, one of my lady at The Commodore in New Or- served and happy, and I was fortu- There are very few areas in our all-time favorite comfort foods laden leans who would fire you if the bread nate enough to get home in time to at net-10 industry that can sustain a with sugar and lovely fats, and the se- pudding was dry. Let it sit, pressing least say good night to my youngest. $15/hour minimum wage (set for cret lies below in the recipe. down until it is completely soaked All in all, just another comedy of er- 2023), and catering is at the top of This will not disappoint, especially through rors in this messy business of ours. the list. after a grueling 45-minute yoga ses- 3. Heat a griddle or non-stick pan As I worked on other projects that I just consider myself lucky that I sion. until it’s hot, but not smoking hot, are gaining momentum with some in- have catered a grand total of 30 years Just remember. The best laid and spray with some pan spray to terested parties, I recently made the over the span of my career, thus af- plans of mice and men ... coat evenly decision to partner with an events co- fording me a bit of an edge over 4. Carefully drain the excess goo ordinator. some. It won’t take long for the Bread Pudding off, and then cook the French toast I mean, I have catered for over 22 masses of restaurateurs to catch on until it is cooked through, it’s years on my own, true, but I am fa- and jump on the catering band- French Toast spongey and makes you want to cry mous – nay, world famous – for wagon, so I guess I better grab what I serves 6 thinking about the way your dear dropping the ball on big events when can now. 1 loaf Italian bread mother used to make it when you it comes to scheduling (just ask my One of our specialties has become 8 eggs were a child. That is precisely the mo- editor how much I drive her crazy the boutique events, whether it is a 1 c. Heavy cream ment that you know that it is done with deadlines and you’ll get the beer pairing dinner with Burley Oak 1/4 c. Melted butter 5. Serve with pure maple syrup, as idea). or a Yoga Brunch with Beach Gypsy. 1/2 c. Granulated sugar anything else would be an affront to I guess I just have too many irons These are great events that pique the 1/4 tsp. Salt this magnificent feast in the fire, and I let some slip away. curiosity of our guests and add an- 1 tsp. Vanilla seeds or equivalent As such, partnering with the coordi- other dimension to our little nook in extract — Paul G. Suplee is an Associate nator was a stroke of genius on my the hospitality industry. 1 tsp. Cinnamon, ground Professor of Culinary Arts at part in avoiding a stroke of my own. And not for nothing, if you add 1. When we make spongy, moist Wor-Wic Community College. With a food trailer being delivered beer and/or crab into anything, you bread pudding, what do we do? We Find his ePortfolio at this week, we are expanding at a will sell tickets. I’m not sure what use ‘day old bread’, or as many pastry www.heartofakitchen.com. February 6, 2020 Bayside Gazette Page 25 Puzzles

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4124 enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments team entry form. 410-250-0125, Thurs., Feb. 6 and see the new exhibits featuring a va- https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/depart- BEACH SINGLES riety of local artists. Open to the public. ments/recreation-parks/indoor-cup/ FREE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Free admission. 410-524-9433, WORKSHOP Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, https://artleagueofoceancity.org SOUP-ER BOWL THROWDOWN Worcester County Board of Education, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Beach Singles, 45 45th Street Taphouse Bar & Grille, 4507 6270 Worcester Highway, 8:00 AM - 5:00 years and older, meet for happy hour. Coastal Highway, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. PM. Youth Mental Health First Aid is the Info: 302-436-9577, 410-524-0649 or Sat., Feb. 8 Come try soups from several local restau- initial help given to a person showing BeachSingles.org rants including Taphouse Tavern, 45th symptoms of mental illness or in a mental OCEAN CITY INDOOR CUP Street Taphouse Bar & Grille, Ocean 13, health crisis such as severe depression, psy- GRIEF SUPPORT Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean Yellowfins Bar & Grill Selbyville, Box- chosis, suicidal thoughts and behavior or Thursdays - Ocean Pines library, 11107 City, MD. Indoor soccer featuring boys car40 and more. A $15 donation at the panic attack. This is a great training oppor- Cathell Road, 11:00 AM. Coastal Hos- and girls, birth years 2006-2010. Team door also include one free craft beer pro- tunity for teachers, AEs, bus drivers and pice provides grief support and educa- entry fee is $400 and must accompany vided by RAR Brewing. There will also be anyone who spends time with youth. Regis- tion. Participants work together to help team entry form. 410-250-0125, 50/50 raffles. Proceeds benefit Worcester ter: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth- each other navigate through grief at https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/depart- Youth and Family Counseling Services. mental-health-first-aid-hosted-by-worceste their own pace. Free and open to the ments/recreation-parks/indoor-cup/ r-county-public-schools-tickets- public. Nicole Long, 443-614-6142 ANNUAL FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY 88494000939. CRAFTY SATURDAY MAKE & TAKE New Bethel United Methodist Church, ‘BE MINE’ 10203 Germantown Road, 3:30 PM. STORY TIME ‘LOVE’ Fri., Feb. 7 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Guest speaker will be Pastor Lemuel Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Crafty fun for chil- Franklin Dixon (Frankie), a 1964 gradu- St., 10:30 AM. For 2 to 5 year old chil- OCEAN CITY INDOOR CUP dren of all ages. http://www.worcesterli- ate of Worcester High School. dren. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean brary.org City, MD. Indoor soccer featuring boys PLAY TIME and girls, birth years 2006-2010. Team DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE Mon., Feb. 10 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, entry fee is $400 and must accompany MEETING 10:30 AM. A play date for infant to 5 team entry form. 410-250-0125, Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 9:00 MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE year old children. http://www.worces- https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/depart- AM - 11:00 AM. All interested persons Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, terlibrary.org ments/recreation-parks/indoor-cup/ are welcome to attend. 410-213-1956 10:30 AM. Mother Goose-themed songs and play for children under 3 years old. MERRY MAKERS ‘HEARTS’ FIBER FRIENDS SHAKIN’ THE CHUTE http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 11:00 10:30 AM. Join this adult craft group 10:00 AM. Bring your lap work and join AM. Fun and games with a parachute. WRITING FOR WELLNESS the first Thursday of the month and the group as they knit, crochet and em- Register: 410-641-0650. Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, have fun creating with new and recycled broider. All are welcome. Victoria http://www.worcesterlibrary.org 1:30 PM. Writing about stressful experi- materials. This month’s theme is hearts. Christie-Healy, 703-507-0708, ence like illness, may boost health & Register: 410-208-4014. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SOUP AND SANDWICH psychological well-being. Group uses ex- http://www.worcesterlibrary.org LUNCH ercise to stimulate creative expression. FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION Whaleyville United Methodist Church, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org POCOMOKE BOOK OF THE MONTH Pocomoke City Library, 301 Market 11716 Sheppards Crossing Road, 12:00 Pocomoke Library, 301 Market St., 2:00 Street, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Get Your In- PM - 2:00 PM. Menu includes home- HOMESCHOOL BOOK CLUB PM. Featuring After You by JoJo Moyes. come Tax done for Free by Certified IRS made chicken noodle and vegetables Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal High- Copies of books are available in advance at volunteers. Free Efile. By Appointment beef soup, chicken salad and baked ham way, 1:30 PM. Monthly book club for the library. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org only. Please bring Last year’s taxes, ID sandwiches. Baked goods and chicken homeschoolers ages 8-12 years. and social security cards. 410-957-0878 salad by the pint available for purchase. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org ‘A WOMAN CALLED MOSES (1978)’ Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children. Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal High- CHICKEN AND FISH DINNER MEDICARE OPTION SEMINAR way, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM. The legendary St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 BOW TIES AND TUTU DANCE PARTY Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Cicely Tyson stars in this epic rendering Flower St., 11:00 AM. Menu: fried Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal High- Ocean Parkway, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM. of Harriet Tubman. A 3-hour long pres- chicken platters, $8; fried fish dinner $8; way, 2:00 PM. Dance those Winter Wig- Lynne McAllorum, an independent agent entation with a 15-minute intermission. chicken & fish combo platter, $10; gles away. Wear your favorite tie or tutu. with expertise in Medicare products, will http://www.worcesterlibrary.org fried chicken or fried fish sandwiches, For ages 3-10 years. present a free seminar to discuss $5. Sides include greens, string beans, http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Medicare rules and what is available on DINE & DONATE FUNDRAISER potato salad, fried potatoes and onions the market. Register: 410-641-7052. Fins Ale House & Raw Bar, 119 N. Main and cornbread/rolls. Eat-in or carry-out. FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET St., 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Featuring great Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 STEAM PM ‘CONSTRUCTION AND food and fellowship as the Worcester STEM SCIENCE FOR HOMESCHOOLERS Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. ENGINEERING’ County Arts Council raises money to ‘KITCHEN SCIENCE’ Featuring live music, chef demos, chil- Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington support art programs in Worcester Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, dren’s activities and other special St., 3:45 PM. Children 6 years and older, County. Fins will donate 20 percent of 2:00 PM. Come explore and experiment. events. Shop for everything from fresh drop in between 3:35-5 p.m. the food and beverage sales. There will For ages 4-14 years. http://www.worces- local produce to unique handmade arti- http://www.worcesterlibrary.org also be a raffle. terlibrary.org san goods. Open to the public. AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE DIRECTORS: EAT OUT AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE OYSTER FRITTER SANDWICH SALE 3 PART FILM SERIES Chick-Fil-A, 12901 Ocean Gateway, 5:00 American Legion Berlin Post #123, 10111 Sun., Feb. 9 Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal High- PM - 7:00 PM. The Grace Center for Ma- Old Ocean City Blvd., 2:00 PM. Cost is way, 4:00 PM. Featuring “Losing ternal and Women’s Health will receive a $9. The public is welcome. OCEAN CITY INDOOR CUP Ground” (1982), this film series explores 20 percent of all sales logged through the Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean three under appreciated gems by female Chick-Fil-A app. Access to this app will FIRST FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTION City, MD. Indoor soccer featuring boys African-American directors. Each film be available on site during the fundraiser. Ocean City Center for the Arts, 502 94th and girls, birth years 2006-2010. Team will feature a short introduction and an [email protected], 443-513- St., 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Meet the artists, entry fee is $400 and must accompany audience discussion afterwards. February 6, 2020 Bayside Gazette Page 27 Calendar http://www.worcesterlibrary.org

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. TOPS is a weekly support and educational group promoting weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Berlin group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-641-0157

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LOVING VINCENT TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, Tuesdays - Worcester County Health 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Join this group for Center, 9730 Healthway Drive, 5:30 PM oil painting animation, the first of its - 7:00 PM. TOPS is a support and educa- kind that allows the viewer to step into tional group promoting weight loss and the works of the famous master painter. a healthy lifestyle. [email protected] A brief art historical discussion about Van Gogh precedes the film. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Wed., Feb. 12 SUBMITTED PHOTO/BAYSIDE GAZETTE FAMILY TIME MOVIE ‘A CHARLIE BROWN WITTY KNITTERS ATTENDS MEETING VALENTINE (2002)’ Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:00 The Democratic Central Committee of Worcester County attended the Maryland State Democratic Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal High- AM - 12:00 PM. Knitters, crochet enthu- Central Committee Meeting at the IBEW Local 26 Union Hall in Lanham, Maryland. Pictured, from way, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Enjoy movie re- siasts, needle artists of all skill levels are left, are DCCWC members Laurie Brittingham, Vice Chair Whitney Palmer, Tim Tarr, and Chair Dr. Roxie Dennis Acholonu, and in back, Justin Butler, Maryland Democratic Party Lower Shore lead. lated activities before the movie begins at invited. 4:30 p.m. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Michaela Eggers for an exploration in KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER OP/OC PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP IPAD CHICKS plant medicine. Learn how to turn your Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Gull Creek Senior Living, 1 Meadow St., 3:15 Ocean Pines library, 11107 Cathell Road, kitchen into a space of healing for com- Center, 235 Ocean Parkway. Doors open PM - 4:30 PM. Group provides discussions 10:00 AM. Explore the world of iPads mon ailments and preventive care using at 7 a.m., meeting begins at 8 a.m. 410- and mutual support, as well as education on while learning from each other. Regis- the ancient wisdom of medicinal herbs. 641-7330, exercise, nutrition, coping techniques, med- ter: Norma Kessler, 410-641-7017. All supplies provided. Register: 410-641- http://www.kiwanisofopoc.org ications and developments in treatment. Kay http://www.worcesterlibrary.org 0650. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org Kinnikin, 410-641-4765, http://www.del- DELMARVA HAND DANCE CLUB marvaparkinsonsalliance.org STORY TIME ‘ I YOU’ OCEAN CITY BOOK OF THE MONTH Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge, Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal High- Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal High- 13708 Sinepuxent Ave., 5:30 PM - 9:00 NAMI LOWER SHORE FAMILY SUPPORT way, 10:30 AM. For 2 to 5 year old chil- way, 2:00 PM. Featuring Narrative of PM. Dance to the sounds of the ’50s and GROUP dren. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org the Life of Frederick Douglass: An ’60s music. A $5 donation to benefit Atlantic General Hospital, Conference American Slave by Frederick Douglass. Veterans and local charities in the Del- Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, 6:30 LAP TIME To obtain a copy of the book, call the li- marva region. Members and guests. PM - 8:00 PM. Free, monthly program Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington brary at 410-524-1818. [email protected], offers shared wisdom and problem solv- St., 10:30 AM. Songs, stories, games and http://www.worcesterlibrary.org 410-208-1151, http://delmarvahand- ing for family members of individuals finger plays for children under 2 years dancing.com with mental illness. No registration or old. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org HEART ART enrollment obligation necessary. Carole Snow Hill library, 307 N. Washington OC/BERLIN ROTARY CLUB MEETING Spurrier, 410-208-4003, carole- HERBAL HEALTH AND HEALING St., 3:30 PM. Make a token of your af- Wednesdays - Residence Inn by Mar- [email protected] or Gail S. Mansell, Berlin library, 13 Harrison Ave., 2:00 fection for a loved one. Ages 5 years and riott Ocean City, 300 Seabay Lane, 6:00 [email protected], 410-641- PM. Join certified Therapeutic Herbalist older. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org PM. 302-540-2127 Page 28 Bayside Gazette February 6, 2020

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