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GREG ELLISON/BAYSIDE GAZETTE Seating arranged to accommodate social distancing requirements at the Ocean Pines Association annual meeting Saturday seemed pointless, as only a little over two dozen members attended. No quorum, no meeting in OP OP voters re-elect With only few members distanced than needed, as the ses- Award, as well as updates from sion failed to attract the 100 mem- General Manager John Viola, OPA two incumbents to present, annual session bers it required for a quorum. Attorney Jeremy Tucker, OPA doesn’t satisfy bylaws OPA bylaws require a quorum President Doug Parks and Auditor board of directors of 100 voting-eligible members to Paul Shifrin. By Greg Ellison make the annual meeting official, After confirming the 100-mem- Parks leads pack with big majority Staff Writer with its most important task being ber mark was not reached, Parks of all votes cast in Pines election (Aug. 13, 2020) The socially to recognize and accept the elec- requested a motion to close the distanced seating provided at the tion results. meeting within minutes of it hav- By Greg Ellison Worcester County Veterans Me- Along with closing out the 2020 ing started. Staff Writer morial for the Ocean Pines Asso- board election, the meeting also Parks said the reports from (Aug. 13, 2020) The 2020 ciation annual homeowners provides a forum to present the Viola, Tucker, Parks and Shifrin OPA Board of Directors election meeting on Saturday was far more annual Sam Wilkinson Volunteer See ANNUAL Page 12 results were compiled on Friday, with the ballot count adding up to make incumbents Doug Parks and Colette Horn the winners in Doug Parks Berlin expands the three-way race for a pair of open seats. Parks garnered 2,206 votes, street work list or 80 percent, followed by Colette Horn with 1,801, while new- By Ally Lanasa comer Stuart Lakernick finished Staff Writer with 1,149 votes. (Aug. 13, 2020) The Berlin Mayor and Coun- On Friday, Elections Commit- cil will be able to expand the work of the street tee Chairman Steve Habeger re- Colette Horn improvement projects while remaining within ported 6,975 ballots were mailed budget. out to OPA members with 2,759 As of Monday, the following street improve- returned and counted. The rate of ment projects have been completed: Harrison return for ballots topped 39 per- Avenue, Tingle Road, Upshur Lane, Middle cent. Street, Buckingham Road, Cape Circle, East The Elections Committee re- Burley Street, the north part of Flower Street, ALLY LANASA/BAYSIDE GAZETTE jected 20 ballots, largely for being East Railroad Avenue, Flower Street going to- The repaving of Showell Street in Berlin is among the completed projects improperly marked. Another 60 See STREET Page 10 being conducted to improve many streets and sidewalks in town. See PINES Page 10 Stuart Lakernick A CONCUSSION IS A BRAIN INJURY. TAKE IT SERIOUSLY! Spelled Different Because We Are Different® We Are The Concussion Experts, Call 410-208-1525 Today 11204 Racetrack Rd, Suite 101 • Ocean Pines, MD, 21811 Page 2 Bayside Gazette August 13, 2020 Berlin’s Summer OPA GM reports strong financials Sidewalk Sale to Viola posts ending figures funds and more than Among the priorities established $1,082,000 in expen- by Viola for the current year are em- offer markdowns for fiscal 2019-20 budget ditures during the ploying teams or workgroups to study due to no annual meeting present fiscal year, specific issues, along with developing By Ally Lanasa the account is ex- communication protocols among Staff Writer By Greg Ellison pected to reach team members. (Aug. 13, 2020) The Summer Staff Writer $4,242,000 on April “In general, we have a team that Sidewalk Sale, Berlin’s longest run- (Aug. 13, 2020) Despite revenue John Viola 30, 2021. wants to develop and do what is best ning event, having begun more than reductions related to the covid-19 Bulkheads and wa- for Ocean Pines,” he said. six decades ago, is expected to bring pandemic, the Ocean Pines Associa- terways closed at $1,649,000 on April Looking at capital initiatives, Viola hundreds of visitors and residents tion 2019-2020 operating budget 30, with $917,00 in additional money said many projects, including the re- downtown Aug. 14-16 to take advan- finished roughly $570,000 in the and $1,800,000 in expenditures ex- cently completed golf clubhouse and tage of discounts. black. pected this year, which should leave a police building expansion, were Ivy Wells, the town’s economic Although General Manager John balance of about $766,000 to end the wrapped up under budget for a sav- and community development direc- Viola was unable to present an official current fiscal year. ings of more than $453,000 over tor, said stores have been putting financial report at the OPA annual Roads and drainage closed fiscal budget estimates. racks outside almost every weekend homeowners meeting on Saturday 2019-2020 at $506,000, with a neg- The clubhouse was completed for due to the pandemic, but the annual because there was no quorum, the in- ative balance of $130,000 antici- a cost of $1,496,653, compared to a sale will bring a larger volume of formation was subsequently posted pated to end this fiscal year based on budget of $1,600,000, for a savings markdowns. on the association’s website. additional funds of $335,000 coun- of $103,347. “What makes it even sweeter is Viola revealed the 2019-20 budget terbalanced by expenditures of Additional savings of $117,817 that it falls during Maryland’s tax- year, which closed on April 30, re- $971,000. were recorded for the newly con- free week,” Wells said. flected a positive variance of Lastly, the recently established structed Golf Cart Barn, which was Shoppers can take advantage of $570,660 over estimates. new capital reserve account is ear- budgeted at $430,000 but completed tax-free sales on clothing and Among the departments ending marked to receive $167,000 in funds, for $312,183. footwear priced at $100 or less as the year with a positive balance were with $67,000 in expenses, and The police and administration well as tax-free sales on the first $40 Public Works at $381,358, followed should close with a balance of building expansion, which were esti- of a backpack. According to the by the Yacht Club at $201,650. $100,000. mated at a combined cost of Comptroller of Maryland’s office, the Negative balances were recorded Viola also reported the annual as- $1,496,000, were wrapped up for a state’s tax-free shopping week ends in Golf Operations at $73,303 and sessment rate for non-waterfront total savings of $232,108. on Saturday. Aquatics at $46,182. properties remains unchanged at Looking ahead, Viola said in addi- Downtown businesses will stay Turning to reserve accounts, the $986 this year. Over the last five tion to continuing to address opera- open until 8 p.m. on Friday as part of balance in replacement and major years, the assessment fees have risen tional modifications due to the the 2nd Friday festivities that will in- maintenance ended at $3,486,000 by a total of $65, for a $13 annual in- covid-19 pandemic, the association is clude wine tastings at Sisters, 113 N. on April 30. With roughly crease, compared to the $921 rate in the process of forming a strategic Main Street, and live music. $1,800,000 anticipated in additional charged in 2017. and long-range planning work group. Stevenson’s Crossroads will per- form on Commerce Street and Xander Jett will perform at the Atlantic Hotel. RANKED # The following stores are con- for SALES VOLUME1 firmed to have discounts this week- IN THE COASTAL ASSOC. OF REALTORS in end: Bradford 2015, 2016, 2017 Drew Treasure Chest Jewelers will have & 2018! Associate Broker • Lic. in MD & DE Associate Broker • Lic. in MD & DE 50 percent off select items in the store. 410-430-6875 11065 Cathel Rd. 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By Greg Ellison landfill-tipping fees. Staff Writer Before the state’s coronavirus re- (Aug. 13, 2020) Hoping to turn in- strictions limited social interactions, flated costs to a net positive, the owners the JDog proprietors worked with area of JDog Junk Removal and Hauling nonprofits, such as Diakonia and the have launched the GI Jane’s Resale Coastal Hospice Thrift Store, to reduce shop in the Manklin Meadows shop- the volume earmarked for the Worces- ping center in Ocean Pines. ter County Landfill. Paul and Carol Vaillancourt, both “Donating helps us keep things out members of the Army National Guard, of the dump to keep our junk removal opened an Eastern Shore-based JDog a little more affordable for our cus- Junk Removal franchise in November tomers and also gets things into the 2019. hands of people in need,” she said. “We were doing residential and Since March, when retail operations commercial junk removal and then we were largely shuttered throughout expanded into dumpster rentals,” Carol Maryland, the ability to donate items Vaillancourt said. became significantly reduced. The Vaillancourts, along with eight- “Our dump fees tripled,” she said. year-old daughter Isabella, relocated to In addition to hauling inquiries Ocean Pines from Michigan in 2019 plunging, the couple realized that with- partly because Carol’s sister lives in out an outlet for a percentage of their Ocean Pines. materials, profit margins would not be The couple’s business venture got off sustainable. to a quick start last year with JDog “We can’t just throw everything thriving before the onset of the covid- away in the dump because it doesn’t 19 pandemic. match with my business model,” she “One of the main tenets of our busi- said. “It goes against my integrity and PHOTO COURTESY CAROL VAILLANCOURT ness model is to recycle, reuse and re- it’s just going to drive our costs through GI Jane’s Resale proprietors Carol and Paul Vaillancourt pose with their daughter, Isabella, while purpose as much as we possibly can,” the roof.” promoting their anchor business, JDog Junk Removal and Hauling. she said. “Obviously, we want to be In short order, the Vaillancourts good stewards of our environment but hatched an expansion plan after discov- fordable and we immediately filled it Last month the Army veterans also we have a lot of overhead.” ering affordable retail space. right up with the items that were opened GI Jane’s Resale, located next Principal among the expenses are “I found this retail spot that was af- reusable,” she said. See JDOG Page 5 S ALE NOW S RENTTAALS •SALES • RENTTAALS • SALES • RENTTAALS • SALES • RENTTAALS S ALE • REN Introducing S KAAYYAYAK • CANOE • SUP

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Since opening last month, the shop has By Ally Lanasa That’s the clarification that has to “Our main mission with the shop is not operated from Thursday-Saturday be- Staff Writer be made.” necessarily to generate a huge profit,” she tween 10a.m.-3 p.m. (Aug. 13, 2020) The Berlin His- Engelhart added that such dis- said. “Our prices are very low compared to “I know a lot of people want us to have toric District Commission hopes to closure should be part of standard what you’ll find in other resale shops.” expanded hours, but we just don’t have the amend the town’s historic district operating procedures of the Coastal Although the principal financial goal for staff capability at this point, so we’re kind code to be sure the public is in- Association of Realtors. opening GI Jane’s was covering overhead of on yard sale hours,” she said. formed about the obligations asso- The listing for 19 S. Main St. did costs, wages, insurance and assorted ex- In addition to the regular retail sched- ciated with buying a property in the state it was within the historic dis- penses, the motivation goes beyond fiscal ule, consumers have also been able to pe- district. trict, Engelhart said. matters. ruse items at GI Jane’s Resale via social “We had some pretty unpleasant Moore argued that buyers need “Really we’re trying to preserve the en- media. situations for the people purchasing a better explanation of what the his- vironment by getting stuff out of the land- “What I do when I get new stuff in is … and I never thought it made us toric district is and what it requires. fill and saving our costs on our junk post a lot of on Facebook,” she said. “We’ve look good as a commission,” said “It says ‘historic district,’ but if removal business,” she said. already developed a pretty decent Face- commission member Mary Moore. you’re from Baltimore and you lived The new retail venture is intended to book following.” Moore added that she was given in a rowhouse or you lived in a tract keep hauling price points within reason. Living near the retail store also lends a copy of documents given to Daniel house, ‘historic house’ ‘oh, it’s an “We would almost price ourselves right some flexibility for customer service. and Denise Gauger of 19 S. Main St. old house,’” she said. “What’s old? out of business because if we have to raise “People have showed up at the shop and upon purchase that stated their To some people, it’s before 1940.” our price to cover the cost of throwing they’re standing outside the door,” she home was within the historic dis- If Realtors list the home as everything in a landfill it might not be as said. “They call me and I’m like, ‘OK, I can trict. However, the homeowners within the historic district, and the affordable of a service,” she said. be there in five minutes.’” were not informed about protocols buyers sign the contract or listing The average consumer typically fails to The sneak peeks of stock available on GI for residing within the historic dis- agreement, it is the buyer’s respon- understand the financial impact of in- Jane’s Facebook page and Facebook mar- trict. sibility to uphold the obligations of creased dumping fees. ketplace is critical during the health crisis. Real estate agencies may list historic district living. “They say, ‘Well, it’s only going to take “It’s nice because with the social dis- homes as historic, but there is a dif- “If they didn’t read it, that’s their you 10 minutes to remove the item,’” she tancing you can’t have the store packed ference between historic homes and problem,” Engelhart said. “It’s not said. “What they don’t see is the 30-minute with people anyhow,” she said. the historic district. the real estate agent’s problem, it’s drive to and from the landfill, the cost of To learn more about items available at “We have historic homes outside not the town’s problem. It’s the per- the landfill, the insurance, the truck and GI Jane’s call 410-881-5364 or search for the historic district,” Planning Di- son’s problem as long as it’s listed employees … there’s a lot there.” the GI Jane’s Resale on Facebook. JDog rector Dave Engelhart said. “They there … they should take the time to Filling the nearly 1,000 square feet of Hauling, which serves the entire Delmarva have to be made aware that read the contract before they sign retail space after finalizing lease terms on Peninsula, can be contacted at 844-GET- whether it’s a historic home or not, anything, and then ask, ‘What is the July 1 proved easy. JDOG. they’re inside a historic district. historic district about?’” Page 6 Bayside Gazette August 13, 2020 Berlin Mayor and Council Briefs By Ally Lanasa construction, $10,000 for site work, vivors as well as individuals who died pressure from the water tower on Staff Writer $20,000 for utilities, $10,000 for en- from cancer. Franklin Avenue caused, presumably, (Aug. 13, 2020) The following took gineering design and permitting, At-large Councilmember Thom by valve issues. Both towers were place during the Berlin Mayor and $5,000 for engineering CA and inspec- Gulyas and Hodge discussed using then put back on line. The external Council meeting on Monday: tion and a contingency fund of $5,000. battery-operated twist lights rather maintenance on the Route 346 tower The town is requesting a $99,000 than votive candles for the safety of will continue. The interior mainte- grant. Local funds will cover 10 per- participants. nance will be conducted after the Grant application cent of the cost at $11,000. Hodge said she also hopes to work valve issues are resolved. The mayor and council approved an with Ocean 98 Radio to broadcast the application to the state’s Community event live on Oct. 3. Parks and Playgrounds Program for Relay for Life event Donations for bags will be made in Mask mandate money for permanent restrooms at They mayor and council approved advance, according to the special Gov. Larry Hogan’s expanded mask Stephen Decatur Park on Tripoli Street. the drive-through Relay for Life of event application. order that became effective on July The project should cost a total of North Worcester Luminaria event 31 requires Marylanders ages five $110,000. The application details the scheduled for Oct. 3 from 7-9 p.m. and older to wear a mask or face cov- itemized costs as $60,000 for building The event would require on-street Storm damage ering in public areas of businesses parking to be cleared Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood and buildings and in outdoor public from 3-10 p.m., accord- said Tropical Storm Isaias did some areas when social distancing cannot ing to the event applica- damage in Berlin last Tuesday, but noth- be maintained. tion. ing like that inflicted on nearby areas. Gulyas and District 1 Councilmem- Participants will drive “In north Kent County and south- ber Troy Purnell did not wear masks or down North Main Street ern New Castle County, Delaware, as face coverings throughout the meet- and Harrison Avenue of [Monday night], they still have hun- ing on Monday. Gulyas said he was near the Berlin Fire Com- dreds of folks without electricity,” not wearing a mask because he was pany. Fleetwood said. actively drinking a coffee during the Mary Bellis and Dawn In Berlin, trees fell throughout town meeting and was following social dis- Hodge of the American and the average power outage of res- tancing guidelines for government Cancer Society plan to idents lasted about 46 minutes. buildings with an expected occupancy line both sides of the or attendance of 10 or more people. curb of the sidewalks Purnell said he did not intend to vio- along Main Street from Water issues late any directives and believed the the intersection of Main The town of Berlin has two water chairs were arranged six feet apart. ALLY LANASA/BAYSIDE GAZETTE and West Streets to the towers. The one out on Route 346 “I have asked Jeff Fleetwood to The Berlin Mayor and Council approved the grant application to intersection of Main and was taken off line a couple weeks ago measure the distance so we all can the Community Parks and Playgrounds Program for $99,000 to- Jefferson Streets with lu- for interior maintenance as well as ex- be assured we are [six feet] apart,” ward building permanent restrooms at Stephen Decatur Park minaria bags with terior painting, Fleetwood said. Since Purnell said. “Also please note while on Tripoli Street. names of cancer sur- then, there have been problems with arriving and departing I wore a mask.”

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By Ally Lanasa In addition, the approved sign Staff Writer from the existing store front as well (Aug. 13, 2020) The Berlin His- as the approved wooden sign at 15 toric District Commission unani- Gay Street will be moved to 1 S. Main mously approved three requests for St. Then, the current sign for A Little signs and a storage shed for down- Bit Sheepish above the door will be town businesses during its meeting updated for new operation. on Aug. 5. The commission was also sched- The commission first met with a uled to meet with Neil Winn and representative of Burley Café, Matt Heather Roades about the construc- Burrier, to discuss signs for the re- tion of a new art studio on their prop- branding of the property at 17 Jeffer- erty at 202 S. Main Street. However, son St. to be known as The Lost the applicants were not present. ALLY LANASA/BAYSIDE GAZETTE Pantry. According to the application, the The Historic District Commission approved the Brushmillers’ request to alter the existing sign at The Brushmillers did not attend art studio would be a 10-foot-by-12- 17 Jefferson St. in Berlin as the owners rebrand the property as The Lost Pantry specialty market the meeting because it was their foot lean-to style shed with wood sid- and café. daughter’s 16th birthday. ing and be placed within the The idea behind The Lost Pantry boundary of the current privacy fence. a scientist. She sells her work through The commission will make a deci- sprang from the Brushmillers’ real- The studio would establish a cre- her Berlin business, Natural Histo- sion about the studio request at its ization that the covid-19 pandemic ative space for Roades, an artist and ries. Sept. 2 meeting. called for a different style of grocery shopping. The Lost Pantry will be a specialty market and café, featuring breakfast and lunch items mainly for carryout. “We’re working with local farmers to bring in produce,” Burrier added. The commission approved the Brushmillers’ plan to use the existing sign but repaint it and add the new name for operation. Then, the commission approved Celebrating 31 Years, From Our Boats To Your Table! the placement of a 71-inch-by-42- CARRY-OUT SPECIAL inch-by-21-inch outdoor storage shed ALL YOU on the Pitts Street side of J&M Meat 1 Dozen Steamed Crabs $ Market, located at 101 William St. CAN EAT 25 The lockable shed purchased from Monday-Friday 11am to 3pm Amazon will be used to store outdoor while supplies last umbrellas. “I would prefer to put it where the CRABS FULL MENU AVAILABLE See it on Facebook For Carry-Out 410-213-0448 outdoor tables are on the brick wall Each DINE-IN up against the building so, every Monday-Friday 11am to 3pm or Online at shrimpboatoc.com night I can just take the umbrellas out of the bases and store them there Delivery to Ocean Pines, For Delivery, Please Call 410-213-CRAB (2722) Rt. 50 over night so they don’t get stolen,” Ocean City & Berlin Route 611 – On The Road To Assateague • 1/2 Mile South of Rt. 50 # said owner Heidi Johnson. OCEAN Rt. 611 7 days a week 9724 Stephen Decatur Hwy • Ocean City, MD 21842 SHRIMP

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That’s why I think you ing statement under the purpose sec- Staff Writer tor Jeff Fleetwood need to reflect on this some more.” tion of the resolution: “The Town will (Aug. 13, 2020) The Berlin Mayor said he would also The mayor and council also dis- establish and maintain reserve bal- and Council on Monday agreed to provide Saleh’s per- cussed the draft resolution to estab- ances to: (c) enable the Town to im- write off half the $3.4 million the spective for improve- lish a general fund reserve policy with plement innovative opportunities for town’s separate sewer fund owes the ments at the end of Fleetwood and Saleh. the betterment of the community.” general fund, while committing to each quarter. Fleetwood said they are looking for Fleetwood said an example of that repay the remaining $1.7 million to Jeff Fleetwood In addition, a vir- suggestions to improve and finalize would be further growth opportunity. the general fund over 10 or more tual audit will be held the resolution. Another example he provided oc- years. with the mayor and council on Sept. Tyndall said he would like it to be curred about a year ago to correct is- Currently, the mayor and council 11, Saleh said. simplified with less confusing cate- sues in Heron Park. receive quarterly financial reports, Prior to the meeting, Tyndall sub- gories. “We beat around the idea of taking but the councilmembers asked for mitted questions to Fleetwood about According to the draft resolution, the money from one of the assigned more detailed reports with suggested how much the enterprise (self-sus- the town should have a budget stabi- funds, so when we did that, when we actions to prevent future interfund taining) funds owe to the general lization reserve “in an amount suffi- discussed that it was a consensus here loans such as this one. fund. cient to ensure continuity of Town that no, we’re not going to touch that “We’re on top of this a whole lot At the time of the meeting, Mayor General Fund operations for a three- money. That money is there for that better than we were as far as quarterly Gee Williams said the sewer fund month period.” reason,” Fleetwood said. meetings and knowing how we’re owes the general fund nearly $3.4 “I think we need to have, like we do The reserve policy would establish doing,” said District 1 Councilmember million, the stormwater fund owes the with many ordinances and things, a a minimum of funds that are not as- Troy Purnell. general fund $122,323, the sewer summary at the top that anybody can signed to anything and can be used However, District 2 Councilmem- fund owes the water fund $373,893 basically understand with a basic for emergencies. ber Zackery Tyndall requested an and the water fund owes the general knowledge of our financial system, in- Currently, the town is looking at a end-of-the-year analysis presenta- fund $74,954. cluding members of the public, that roughly three-month equivalent of tion. District 4 Councilmember Dean Tyndall asked if they could meet to states the general three-month re- the annual general fund expenditures Burrell argued that was too late. discuss the repayment process of the quirement and so forth. Just a simple for a reserve balance, Fleetwood said. “If we get to the end of the year, other transfers, and Saleh agreed. statement at the very top and then According to its website, The Gov- and we don’t know how much we’re “We’re going to have to make addi- you can have what I call the supple- ernment Finance Officers Association going to be over or under, it’s too tional investments,” the mayor said. mental information,” said Mayor Gee (GFOA) recommends “at a minimum, late,” Burrell said. “That’s the infor- “Are we going to repay ourselves and Williams. “But I think that needs to be that general-purpose governments, mation we need while we’re operating make that the priority or are we going at the top and not buried in here.” regardless of size, maintain unre- and during that operating time, we to have the funds available to invest in Based on the suggestions, the over- stricted budgetary fund balance in need to change what we do.” the water, wastewater facilities to all policy will be simplified to one re- their general fund of no less than two Finance Director Natalie Saleh rec- allow us to meet all the environmental serve fund, said Fleetwood. months of regular general fund oper- ommended biannual reports in addi- and also the capacity standards that A resident also submitted a ques- ating revenues or regular general fund tion to the quarterly reports. are required? 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$4 OFF ALLY LANASA/BAYSIDE GAZETTE The Berlin Board of Zoning Appeals approved Douglas and Suzanne Parks’ request for a variance STEAM BUCKETS to build a carport and shed at their home on Baker Street to protect their 1971 Volkswagen Beetle with corn, potatoes & sausage during a meeting on Aug. 5. SNOW CRAB LEGS Berlin BZA approves carport one pound MIDDLENECK CLAMS variance request on Baker St. one dozen MUSSELS By Ally Lanasa objections to the project. one & a half pounds Staff Writer The staff recommendation was to ap- (Aug. 13, 2020) The Berlin Board of prove the variance because the impact LOBSTER Zoning Appeals last Wednesday unani- was minimal for the adjoining properties one pound mously agreed to grant a variance that and the neighborhood, Engelhart said. will allow a proposed carport and a shed “Where this is being placed, I don’t SNOW CRAB & SHRIMP to be built at 7 Baker St. think it’s a detriment to the neighbor- half pound each Homeowners Douglas and Suzanne hood or any other residences on Baker Parks requested the accessory building Street,” Engelhart said. “I think it’s a low to protect their 1971 Volkswagen Beetle. impact addition, so I would recommend “Plus, we have sold 115 Broad Street, approval.” so we are losing sheds that we had for Vice Chairman Woody Bunting drew $4 OFF storage, and that’s the reason for the the site plans for the project and was SEAFOOD FEASTS shed that will be attached to the rear of compensated for the work. the carport,” Suzanne Parks said. “I did want the board aware, and if soup, corn, cole slaw & hush puppies According to the town code, an acces- anyone does feel that I should recuse sory building within residential districts myself, that’s not a problem,” Bunting CAPTAIN’S “is supposed to be six feet off the side said. “I just wanted to make sure there SEAFOOD FEAST property line, six feet off the rear prop- were enough members here. I feel I can Whole Maine lobster, steamed erty line and six feet from any other be impartial.” shrimp, snow crab legs, structure,” said Planning Director Dave The board agreed he could make an clams & mussels Engelhart. independent judgment. The proposed carport would en- No questions or comments were ULTIMATE croach on the minimum required made during the public hearing via Face- yardage on the property line with the ad- book Livestream. SEAFOOD FEAST Maryland fried chicken, joining neighbor, JoAnne Wagner of 9 With the board’s approval, the home- Baker St. owners will now obtain a building permit steamed crabs, steamed shrimp, Wagner said in a letter that she has no to begin construction. snow crab legs, BBQ ribs

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PHILLIPS CRAB HOUSE 21ST STREET • OCEAN CITY 410.289.6821 PHILLIPSSEAFOOD.COM Page 10 Bayside Gazette August 13, 2020 Pines voters re-elect incumbents to board Continued from Page 1 first term. Second-place finisher Colette Horn Lakernick, while not happy with his ballots received after the Aug. 5 dead- “I look forward to getting into the expressed gratitude for being selected finish, was appreciative the contest line were not included in count totals. next set of issues to keep Ocean Pines to retain a seat on the board. was conducted amicably. The response was largely favorable moving forward,” he said. “I appreciate the confidence that “I was a little disappointed, but it for a ballot question concerning poten- Cultivating a culture of cooperation was placed in me and for the text mes- was a great experience,” he said. “My tially employing electronic voting op- among board members was a primary sages, emails and calls I received wish- two running mates Colette and Doug, tions in the future, with more than 65 objective for Parks after being elected ing me well in my second term,” she they’re ethical, good people, so I have percent, 1,581 votes, supporting the to an initial term three years ago. said. no problem.” measure, while 822, or about 34 per- “I’ll pat myself on the back,” he said. Horn is hoping to continue ongoing Despite being denied the opportu- cent opposed the move. “One of the areas I really focused on work undertaken by the board, includ- nity to serve on the board, Lakernick Leading the pack was Doug Parks, was to try to get the team to work to- ing further developing the strategic plans to stay involved with the OPA. who in a repeat from his first run three gether.” planning process, addressing short- “I’m going to be on some commit- years ago, received the highest vote Parks said the effort helped foster a term rental concerns and plotting tees this year and who knows what the total. free exchange of information while drainage improvements at Bainbridge future will bring,” he said. “I appreciate being given another maintaining a decorum of profession- Park. Lakernick said taking another run opportunity to serve Ocean Pines,” he alism. Closely monitoring financial im- at a board position is a distinct possi- said. “I still have the energy and desire, “Every one of them (other directors) pacts from the covid-19 pandemic is bility. [which] leads to a responsibility to had different kinds of strengths and also a priority for Horn. “I’m mulling over running again, support and serve the community.” perspectives,” he said. “We need to continue good over- but I can’t commit to it,” he said. Returned to the board, Parks ex- Looking ahead, Parks said the most sight to make operations continue to Regardless of his own involvement, pressed optimism about maintaining pressing priority is monitoring budget run smoothly and efficiently,” she said. Lakernick expressed disappointment the momentum established during his numbers as the coronavirus pandemic Horn said reduced income from at the lack of participation from com- continues to stifle society and com- amenities and its unknown impact on munity members. merce. profit and loss statements is also a pri- “The thing that surprised me the ing H “Everybody’s paying close attention mary concern. most about this election was in a town d an to expenses as they are right now and “It remains to be seen what that’s of 8,452 homes, I was the only person i d areas that we can work with the GM,” going to look like at the end of the sea- to volunteer to run,” he said. “That’s u he said. son,” she said. kind of weird.” s G Street improvement projects added A s g s n Continued from Page 1 hurt out there,” he said. Decatur Street Extended and Mill Road is vi ward Oceans East subdivisions, Showell There are different elevations in the based on the inspections of roadways by ted Li Street, Purnell Avenue, west German- sidewalks in Walnut Hill because of tree Davis, Bowen and Friedel. town Road and Bottle Branch Road. roots, Fleetwood added. Mayor Gee Williams said the addi- CoCome Be PaPartrt The contract for the street repairs Other significant concrete work will tional work for streets and sidewalks was roughly $349,000, which turned occur on Pitts Street, Commerce Street would total about $150,000. Off Our FaFamiily out to be $201,000 less than the and the aprons on Flower Street at The total expenses of the projects $550,000 the town budgeted for the Henry Park. would approximately be $500,400 with OPENINGS NOW improvements. The current contracted company of- the additional work Fleetwood recom- Town Administrator Jeff Fleetwood fered a bid of about $31,000 for the mends, the mayor said. 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PHOTO COURTESY USDA Four Worcester County residents have reported receiving unsolicited packages of seeds from China as of Monday, according to the U.S. De- partment of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Seeds of mystery planted with free packs from China By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2020) Residents of at least 22 states in the U.S., including Mary- • 24-Hour Staff • In-House Doctor Visits land, have received mysterious, unso- licited seeds allegedly mailed from • All 3 Levels Of Care • Respite Care • Hospice Care China. • Home-Cooked Meals • VA And MAC Subsidy Approved As of Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) re- ceived four reports of unsolicited seed packages from Worcester County resi- Offering more design services including Kitchen, Bathroom, dents, said K. Cecilia Sequeira, a public Remodels in Addition to Flooring aand Window Trear tments affairs specialist with the federal in- spection agency. as We Are Now Fullyu Open to the Community Maryland State Plant Health Direc- tor Matthew Travis said his office re- ceived two reports from Ocean City residents, one report from a Berlin res- STILL SAFELY OPPERATING! ident and one report from a resident of the Snow Hill area. All said the seeds As appr eciation f or all y ou ar e doing f or our community and countr y came from China, he added. ht rough these difficult and challenging times, for the month of August, The Department of Agriculture is working with other federal agencies 2020, Mike"s Flooring & Design Center would lik t EXoe CL USIVELYLY offer and state departments of agriculture to the following discount to firs rt esponders, act vi e military,y, and v rete ans. investigate the seeds’ origins and vari- ety. On July 29, Osama El-Lissy of the See SAMPLES Page 12

Correction Ocean City Today and Bayside Gazette erroneously reported that Fisher Architecture was the pur- 15% OFF FOR chaser of properties on Pitts and Main Streets that were being con- FIRST RESPONDERS sidered for redevelopment. The purchasers, had the deal AAll Regularly Pricedd Installed gone through, would have been Floor Coverings & Window Treatments Frank Willing of Paul Davis Restoration and Chris Davis of Expi res 8/31/ /20. Not i n conj uncti on with any other off ers or discount s. NAI Coastal. They withdrew from Must present ad at time of estimate. the project because of cost is- sues. “WeeMe MeeasureeEac Each Job With A Golden Ruleule” Fisher Architecture would have designed the project if it had pro- Ocean Bay Design Center Plaza • Fenwick Island, DE ceeded. 1-800-298-9470 • 302-537-1899 • Mikescarpetconnection.com Page 12 Bayside Gazette August 13, 2020 Samples may have plant pests Continued from Page 11 ceives a package to wear gloves and Plant Protection program at the inspec- limit touching the material. tion agency said 14 different species of Sequeira said not to plant the seeds, seeds had been identified through sam- but to leave the packages as they ar- ples, including mustard, cabbage, rived—unopened with the mailing morning glory, mint, sage, lavender, label. rosemary, hibiscus and roses. Maryland citizens who receive an Since then, the Animal and Plant unsolicited package of seeds are in- Health Inspection Service identified structed to contact Travis via email at some other species that have been [email protected] or call mailed to residents throughout the U.S. 410-288-5540 or Kimberly Rice, acting as broccoli, kale, celery, coriander, program manager of the Plant Indus- cilantro, sunflower, basil and tomato. tries and Pest Management of the The main concern is that the seeds Maryland Department of Agriculture, may introduce damaging pests or dis- via email at eases that could harm agriculture, the [email protected] or call inspection agency’s website stated. 410-841-5920. All 50 states have issued warnings Reports can also be made to the about the unsolicited packages. Maryland Department of Agriculture’s At this time, officials believe the Plant Protection and Weed Manage- packages are part of a “brushing scam” ment program at ppwm.mda@mary- to boost sales with false customer re- land.gov. views. In addition, there are options to As of Monday, the federal inspection submit reports online to the Animal agency had received more than 9,000 and Plant Health Inspection Service or emails from people across the country the state department of agriculture. who reportedly were mailed unso- Then, Maryland residents should licited seeds, and the agency had col- mail the unsolicited packages to the fol- lected 925 seed packages, said lowing address for USDA APHIS PPQ: Sequeira. 2400 Broening Highway, Suite 102 It appears that recipients recently Baltimore, Maryland 21224. made purchases online, according to For more information, visit the federal inspection agency’s website. www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/news- Although there is no evidence of room/stakeholder- human health risks, the Department of info/sa_by_date/sa-2020/sa-07/seed Agriculture advises anyone who re- s-china. Annual OPA meeting canceled Continued from Page 1 Sam Wilkinson Award would be pre- would be immediately posted on the sented by the Recreation and Parks COVID 19 MASKS NO MEDICAL OPA website. Department during the special direc- AVAILABLE AT CARD NEEDED! Procedurally, the cancellation obli- tors meeting held on Wednesday. ALL LOCATIONS gates the board hold a special meet- Parks said also scheduled on MANY CHOICES ing, which was scheduled for Wednesday is an organizational meet- Wednesday at the Golf Clubhouse. ing to select board officer positions, TO CHOOSE FROM! In addition to accepting the 2020 including president, vice president, board election totals, Parks said the secretary and treasurer.

70 Rehoboth Avenue OC Square Shopping Center 1st Street Station • Rehoboth 118th Street • Ocean City 302-567-5637 410-213-4656 www.cbdsupplymd.com August 13, 2020 Bayside Gazette Page 13 Berlin mayor and council approve rezoning By Ally Lanasa Staff Writer (Aug. 13, 2020) The Berlin Mayor and Council agreed that rezonings were in order for two properties Monday, fol- lowing findings by the Berlin Planning Commission that mistakes had been made in the original zonings. The first case was to rezone the prop- erty at 10712 Ocean Gateway from B-1 ALLY LANASA/BAYSIDE GAZETTE Town Center Zone to B-2 Shopping Dis- The Berlin Mayor and Council unanimously approved to rezone the former Harley-Davidson facility at 10712 Ocean Gateway to B-2 Shopping District trict. during its meeting on Monday. Attorney Joseph Moore of the Law Offices of Williams, Moore, Shockley & The subject property at the southerly The mayor and council agreed with proximity to the downtown commercial Harrison, presented the application to side of U.S. Route 50 and east side of Moore that the property should be re- district made the uses permitted in the rezone the former Harley-Davidson fa- Seahawk Road is adjacent to a property zoned to be compatible with the sur- proposed B-2 zoning classification more cility, which is in the corporate limits of that was annexed as B-2 Shopping Dis- rounding properties and to comply with appropriate for the Broad Street prop- the Town of Berlin and is owned by Two trict, which demonstrates that a mistake proper commercial uses. erty. Farms Inc. T/A Royal Farms. was made in the zoning classification. The mayor and council also agreed Lastly, the rezoning was found to be “The reason we were zoned B-1 is be- In addition, the surrounding Worces- with the testimony of David Diehl, the in compliance with the town’s Compre- cause we got annexed at the same time ter County properties are zoned as C-2 buyer of 115 Broad Street, and his attor- hensive Plan. as the Stephen Decatur High School Commercial, “which in the county is the ney Mark Cropper to rezone the for- During the Planning Commission property, and it was annexed B-1 be- comparable zoning to B-2 in the town,” merly Southern States location, from meeting on July 8, Diehl said the pro- cause that’s all they needed,” Moore said. Moore said. M-1 Light Industrial to B-2 Shopping posed use of the property is a family- “In my application I have set forth what Furthermore, the rezoning classifica- District because of a mistake in zoning. owned seafood market, which will offer I believe is a mistake. tion is in compliance with Berlin’s Com- Diehl said present and future trans- crabs and a limited menu mainly for car- “And the mistake is that the two uses, prehensive Plan. portation patterns are consistent with ryout. after it was constructed, of course, as a su- “It is not even in the comprehensive the proposed uses upon rezoning. Again, no questions or comments permarket, have been a proposed automo- plan that we should be zoned the same Diehl also agreed with the Berlin were submitted prior to or during the bile sales facility and then the actual as downtown,” Moore added. Planning Commission’s findings that the public hearing. Harley-Davidson use. Neither of those uses Moore also pointed to the 8.5 percent original M-1 Light Industrial zoning was However, after the hearing closed res- are allowed under the Berlin code in the B- increase in population since the original no longer a compatible use considering ident Jason Walter asked on the Face- 1 downtown district,” Moore continued. zoning classification in Berlin. the adjacent properties and the neigh- book Livestream thread if that end of Those uses are permitted under B-2 No questions or comments were sub- boring area had seen significant changes Harrison Avenue is included as a con- Shopping District, according to the town mitted prior to or during the public hear- over time with less industrial purposes. tiguous part of this parcel. Planning Di- code. ing. The commission also found that the rector Dave Engelhart replied that it was. Page 14 Bayside Gazette August 13, 2020

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So much for community involvement. After Saturday’s dismal turnout for the Ocean Pines Association’s annual meeting, along with 39.5 percent voter participation in this year’s election, the Board of Directors could conclude one of two things: either its members have done such a good job that they have no worries, or property owners don’t care what the board does as long as it doesn’t cost them money. After all, why should the directors pay attention to con- stituent needs when it appears that most of their constituents aren’t paying attention to them? There’s not much else to take away from an annual meet- ing that failed to draw the requisite 100-member quorum out of the roughly 7,000 people who were eligible to attend and to ratify the new board. As reasonable and as diligent as this panel of directors has been, the community still needs to guarantee a continuation of that performance by at least showing that it cares. That is especially important this year, as the full economic ramifications of the covid-19 pandemic have yet to be felt. Although the association ended its 2019-20 fiscal year well above its budgeted bottom line, the books were closed at the end of April, when restrictions on social activity had not been in effect that long. The current fiscal year, however, will encompass a string LETTERS TO THE EDITOR of bad months that will deliver a more severe blow to revenue than the last month and half of the past fiscal year. Jesse’s Paddle goes us on social media? Would donations which will be As newly reelected Director Colette Horn observed, it re- virtual, exceeds goal the online silent auction, the largely invested in suicide mains to be seen what the year-end figures will look like online kayak raffle, and the prevention education in this when the ledgers are closed out next April, or what the direc- Editor, online donations tab substi- time of unparalleled crisis. tors will be obligated to do if the numbers aren’t as rosy as On July 18, people gath- tute for the many hugs and I speak for our board, our they were in the year just passed. ered “virtually” for the 12th well wishes we enjoy at the staff, our volunteers and Association members need to shrug off their apparent ap- Jesse’s Paddle, a fundraiser to river’s edge in Snow Hill? those whom we serve when I athy and start following the action now, so the directors support the Jesse Klump Sui- The community responded say how truly grateful we won’t be put in the position of “surprising” property owners cide Awareness & Prevention in astounding numbers, an out- are. The donations are won- with facts, figures and consequences they should have been Program and the Jesse Klump pouring of generosity and love. derful, but as important is aware of all along. Memorial Scholarship. From as far away as the affirmation that our We usually host 150-plus Austin, Atlanta and work is valued and necessary guests on the Pocomoke River Barcelona, people sent pho- that the gifts represent. for a day to celebrate life, but tos and videos of the day’s To the entire community the pandemic prevented us outdoor activities, live con- – We are overwhelmed by from doing so this year. certs, and messages of hope your generosity. We had no idea what to ex- and caring. Kim A. Klump, President P.O. Box 3500, Ocean City, Md. 21843 pect. We exceeded our The Jesse Klump Memo- Phone: 410-723-6397 / Fax: 410-723-6511. Would our supporters join fundraising goal of $20,000, rial Fund, Inc.

EDITOR ...... Stewart Dobson MANAGING EDITOR...... Lisa Capitelli STAFF WRITERS ...... Greg Ellison, Joshua Kim, Volunteers remove tree debris in OP ...... Elizabeth Bonin, Ally Lanasa By Greg Ellison Local Help for You group to as- ing hands last weekend were ASSISTANT PUBLISHER ...... Elaine Brady Staff Writer sist elderly community mem- Connor Braniff and Jimmy (Aug. 13, 2020) In the after- bers acquire food, medicines Parenti. ACCOUNT MANAGERS...... Mary Cooper, Vicki Shrier math of Tropical Storm Isasis, and other necessities. “The three of us were behind CLASSIFIEDS/LEGALS MANAGER.... Nancy MacCubbin a group of chainsaw-equipped The effort built up a net- the scenes coordinating,” she SENIOR DESIGNER and work boot-clad volunteers work of a few dozen people said. “They got a lot of those ...... Susan Parks organized through the who were deployed last week- people involved on Facebook.” GRAPHIC ARTISTS ...... Kelly Brown, Kyle Phillips “Worcester County Local Help end to help Pines residents Before Saturday, a social for You: Facebook page went clean up yards strewn with media post that advised resi- PUBLISHER ...... Christine Brown into last Saturday to remove trees and branches. dents with storm-related needs ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ...... Gini Tufts tree debris from half a dozen “There are people I know in that help was available solicited yards in Ocean Pines. the community who are on several calls. The Bayside Gazette is published weekly by FLAG Publications, Inc. In March, following the very strict fixed incomes and “At first, it was just ‘Can you at 8200 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Md. 21842. onset of covid-19 related re- they also physically can’t get to run by and check on my house The Bayside Gazette is available by subscription at $75/year or $40/6 mos. strictions, Colby Phillips or- their yard,” she said. because I’m not there?’ or Visit us on the Web at www.baysideoc.com. Copyright 2020 ganized the Worcester County Helping Phillips corral help- See SWEAT Page 15 August 13, 2020 Bayside Gazette Page 15 Sweat equity on display for storm cleanup Saturday Continued from Page 14 ‘Could you check on my parents because they’re saying it’s fine but I’m worried?’” she said. The outreach effort got more hands on after 10 volunteers gathered at the Sports Core Pool Saturday morning to address yards cluttered with storm dam- age, with nearly half a dozen properties tackled in a few short hours Among those assisted on Saturday were residents Jennifer and James PHOTO COURTESY COLBY PHILLIPS Compston, whose property took a wal- Volunteers organized through the Worcester County Local Help for You Facebook page went to work on Saturday to clean up yards littered with downed lop from Isasis. trees and debris left behind by Tropical Storm Isasis for a number of residents in Ocean Pines. “The storm brought down the neigh- bor’s trees into our backyard and one ground and not touching their home. wise, had a tree fall in his backyard. she said. “Sometimes we need someone landed on our house,” she said. “My husband is disabled and we’re on “When the crew showed up, they came that might be able to fix a gutter.” The couple was relieved the wayward a fixed income,” she said. and looked at my yard and said, ‘We can Phillips said some residents with needs tree failed to dent their roof but backyard The assistance was greatly appreci- take care of your yard,’” she said. “They might be hesitant to ask for help for fear damage was still significant. ated, as the damage was significant. brought their chainsaws and got to work.” of burdening others, but it is important to “It did crash through our deck and “Bless their hearts. They really helped While the assistance was focused in realize there are numerous community smashed the railing,” she said. me out greatly because the trees that Ocean Pines, the helping hands came members willing to lend a helping hand. When the Compstons contacted their were on the ground were like big, large from across the county. “There’s a lot more people wanting to homeowner’s insurance company about whole tree trunks.” “Half of the volunteers weren’t from help than … people get to see,” she said. the structural damage, they were dismayed Ironically, the couple had initially the Pines,” Phillips said. “That’s always “I’m blessed I get to see that.” to discover their policy does not cover re- contacted the volunteer group out of the beauty of this community as a whole. To learn more visit Worcester County moval of other storm-related yard debris. concern for a nearby resident with com- People come together … whether its Local Help for You on Facebook or email “The whole backyard was almost parable needs. Ocean City, Ocean Pines or Berlin.” [email protected] to inquire completely coved with trees, not “Our neighbor across the street … he’s Phillips encourages anyone looking to about assistance. branches,” she said. actually the one I called about because volunteer time and energy in the future “I’m always amazed at the goodness of The couple was informed by their in- he’s elderly and had lost an arm,” she to follow the Worcester County Local people and wanting to help others,” she surance carrier they would have to foot said. “My husband went over and helped Help for You Facebook page. said. “I’m not surprised because it never the bill for removing trees laying on the him pickup some branches but he, like- “I post on that page as needs arise,” fails that people are always willing to help.” At Your SERVICEGUIDE Reach residents and property owners throughout Northern Worcester County with our At Your Service Guide, designed to be kept for easy reference. 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Ocean City Beach Chalets directly at Show Center. THURSDAY’S DOWNTOWN BEACH Recreation & Parks, 410-250-0125, The Drop Zone Beach and the new re- FREE FAMILY BEACH GAMES FIREWORKS http://www.oceancitymd.gov served beach Sand Boxes open at 9 Carousel Resort Hotel and Condomini- Talbot Street Beach, 10:30 PM. Partak- a.m. All tickets purchased for the origi- ums, 11700 Coastal Highway, 6:30 PM. ers must adhere to State guidelines in nal dates in June will be honored on Held Thursdays through Aug. 27. Par- practicing physical distancing. Atten- their respective day (Saturday or Sun- ticipants are asked to practice physical dance is at your own risk. 410-289- Sat., Aug. 15 day). 321-395-3110, https://ocair- distancing. Attendance is at your own 2800, ARTISTS PAINT OC: PLEIN AIR EVENT show.com risk. https://ococean.com/events/fam- https://ococean.com/events/thursday- Watch artists at work as they set up ily-beach-games2020Hel s-downtown-beach-fireworks their easels along the Boardwalk, bay- FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET side and beaches. The Wet Paint Sale Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 SUNSET PARK PARTY NIGHTS Show & Reception will be held Ocean Parkway, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., from 6-8 p.m. at the OC Center for the Shop for everything from fresh local 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Grab a bite to eat Fri., Aug. 14 Arts on 94th Street. Be the first to view produce to unique handmade artisan from the food truck and enjoy music by ARTISTS PAINT OC: PLEIN AIR EVENT and purchase the work of artists who goods. Open to the public. Zydeco-a-Go-Go (Creole, Zydeco and Watch artists at work as they set up participated in the event. Free admis- Cajun dance band). Admission to the their easels along the Boardwalk, bay- sion and cash bar. 410-524-9433, park is free, while beverages, including side and beaches. 410-524-9433, https://artleagueofoceancity.org beer, are available for purchase. It is https://artleagueofoceancity.org Sun., Aug. 16 recommended to bring your own seat- TOUR UA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR UA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ing. Partakers must adhere to State TOUR UA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Ocean City Golf Club, 11401 Country Eagle’s Landing Golf Course, 12367 Ea- guidelines in practicing physical dis- Ocean Pines Golf Club, 100 Clubhouse Club Drive. Round Two to be played on gles Nest Road. Final Round will be tancing. Attendance is at your own risk. Drive. Round One to be played at the the gorgeous Lester George Design on held on the town of Ocean City’s own 410-289-2800, Ocean Pines Robert Trent Jones Course the Newport Bay Course either 8 a.m. or Eagles Landing Golf Course either 8 https://ococean.com/events/sunset- either 8 a.m. or 2 p.m. shotgun start. 2 p.m. shotgun start. Lunch party a.m. or 2 p.m. shotgun start (Top 20 park-party-nights020 The Ocean Pines Clubhouse and Patio catered by Sunset Grille from noon to 3 players in each flight will tee off at 2 will feature music, corn hole, putting p.m. Music, cornhole and Drive Chip p.m.) Crowning of the champions and FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK contest and a special performance from and Putt competition. 410-213-7277, magazine cover photo held at 7 p.m. Cypress Park, 7 Bridge St., 7:00 PM. MagicMan Michael Kaminskas World https://esgmagazine.com/ocmd-golf- 410-213-7277, Music provided by “Bayside Worship Renowned Magician. 410-213-7277, magazine-tour-info/the-tour-spon- https://esgmagazine.com/ocmd-golf- Team & Friends,” featuring gospel. Pack https://esgmagazine.com/ocmd-golf- sored-by-under-armour/ magazine-tour-info/the-tour-spon- a picnic, bring lawn chairs and practice magazine-tour-info/the-tour-spon- sored-by-under-armour/ safe social distancing. The CDC requires sored-by-under-armour/ OCBP PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING a list of attendees. Email your name and Ocean City beach at Dorchester Street, ARTISTS PAINT OC: PLEIN AIR EVENT phone number to GREEN MARKET 9:00 AM. There are no pre-certification South Division Street and Boardwalk, [email protected] if you plan to Fridays through Nov. 20 - Trimper requirements and experience in ocean 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. The Quick Draw attend. 410-957-1333, Ext. 111, Rides under the Ferris Wheel, 600 S. rescue is not necessary to apply. On the Painting Event takes place from 9-11 http://DowntownPocomoke.com Atlantic Ave., 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Local day of testing, each candidate must have a.m. Artists race to complete a painting Farmers Market featuring fresh every- a mask and proper proof of age. Pre- in only two hours. The judging and sale FREE OC BEACH DANCE PARTY thing and more from our local farmers. registration is strongly encouraged by begins at noon. 410-524-9433, Caroline Street Beach, 8:30 PM. Each The market is agriculture based only. visiting www.ococean.com/ocbp. Info: https://artleagueofoceancity.org week a new DJ hits the Caroline Street There will be live music and weekly 410-289-7556. Stage where participants can dance drawings. Sally Kneavel, OC AIR SHOW under the lights on the beach. This week [email protected], 4102898617, OC AIR SHOW Ocean City beach at 17th Street, 12:00 features DJ BK Dance Party w/BK and http://TrimperRides.com Ocean City beach at 17th Street, 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM. The U.S. Air Force August 13, 2020 Bayside Gazette Page 17 Calendar

Thunderbirds will headline the show. Also featuring the F-22 Raptor, F-35 Tues., Aug. 18 Lighting II and A-10 Thunderbolt II. The VIP Viewing Areas open at 10 a.m. SEAFOOD NIGHT These include the VIP Penthouse, VIP Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Skybox, Flight Line Club and Corporate Ocean City, MD. Call the Knights of Beach Chalets directly at Show Center. Columbus at 410-524-7994 between 9 The Drop Zone Beach and the new re- a.m. and 1 p.m. on Mondays and Tues- served beach Sand Boxes open at 9 days to place a take away order of a.m. All tickets purchased for the origi- steamed crabs, steamed shrimp and nal dates in June will be honored on more. their respective day (Saturday or Sun- day). 321-395-3110, https://ocair- MARYLAND BASIC BOATING SAFETY ON- show.com LINE COURSE The US Coast Guard Auxiliary is offer SUNDAES IN THE PARKS this class online, Aug. 18, 19 and 20, Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The Maryland Safe City, MD, 7:00 PM. Featuring free Boating Certificate is required for all music by “Front Page News” (rock) and boat operators born after July 1, 1972 JOSH KIM/BAYSIDE GAZETTE various free activities and entertain- and is awarded after successful comple- JUST PEACHY ment for children. Prepackaged ice tion of the course. There is $20 fee. Barbara Kuhn, left, and Tina Quinn of Ocean Pines proudly show off their peach goods during Berlin’s cream will be available for purchase. Register: Barry Cohen, 410-935-4807 or annual Peach Day Festival on Aug. 1. Take a picnic basket and beach chairs. [email protected]. The night will end with a fireworks dis- play at 9 p.m. Participants are asked to CHAMBER MUSIC BY THE SEA practice physical distancing. Attendance Featuring the music of Grieg, plus #Uri- is at your own risk. 410-289-2800 or PosteJukebox style gems, 7:00 PM. 800-626-2326, Register: https://www.wced.founda- https://ococean.com/events tion/events.

ROCK AND RIDE ORIGINAL LIVE MUSIC FREE DRIVE-IN MOVIE Trimper Rides, 700 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City convention center, 4001 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Every Sunday. Jes- Coastal Highway, 8:00 PM. Featuring sica Bauer, [email protected], “A League of Their Own” (128 minutes). 410-289-8617, Movie audio is via FM radio frequency http://TrimperRides.com (monitor your car’s battery). Partici- pants are reminded to stay inside their THE BERLIN FARMERS MARKET vehicle unless using available amenities. Sundays through Aug. 30 - Located on Portable restrooms will be available. All Pitts Street and Main Street, 9:00 AM - movies subject to weather-related con- 1:00 pm. Special senior shopping time ditions. 800-OC-OCEAN or 410-289- from 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM. www.berlin- 2800, mainstreet.com https://ococean.com/events/drive-in- movies2020 PHOTO COURTESY NATIONAL AQUARIUM Mon., Aug. 17 TURTLE RELEASE Wed., Aug. 19 The National Aquarium released a group of 10 sea turtles at Assateague State Park on June 25. IVYSAUR BOOK CLUB (YOUTH) Pictured are Colby Prokop, husbandry aide at the National Aquarium, and Marc Bunting, National Discuss easy chapter books, 10:00 AM. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Aquarium board chair with turtle Cotija. For ages 5-10 years. Register: Now meeting via video call, 5:30 PM - https://worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/eve 6:30 PM. For survivors and current pa- nt/6867913. tients battling breast cancer. Call Women Supporting Women at 410-548- TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY MEETING 7880. The meeting will be held via conference call, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Dial 605-472- COLORING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY 5789, wait for voice command, then (YOUTH) press 944874. TOPS is a weekly support Beginning at 7:00 PM. Learn some new and educational group promoting techniques with this course from Cre- weight loss and healthy lifestyle. Berlin ative Gug with access to 30 printable group No. 169. Rose Campion, 410-641- coloring pages. Register: 0157 https://worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/eve nt/6867383. FREE DRIVE-IN MOVIE Ocean City convention center, 4001 FREE MOVIE ON THE BEACH Coastal Highway, 8:00 PM. Featuring Carousel Resort Hotel and Condomini- “SMALLFOOT” (96 minutes). Movie ums, 11700 Coastal Highway, 8:30 PM. audio is via FM radio frequency (moni- Sit in the sand and enjoy a free movie. tor your car’s battery). Participants are Featuring “Spider-Man: Far from reminded to stay inside their vehicle un- Home.” Participants are asked to prac- less using available amenities. Portable tice physical distancing. All titles are restrooms will be available. All movies subject to change without notice. All subject to weather-related conditions. movies are weather permitting. Atten- COLLEGE SUPPORT 800-OC-OCEAN or 410-289-2800, dance is at your own risk. Ocean City Ocean City Surf Club President Tommy Vach presents Stephen Decatur graduate Ellie Dutton with https://ococean.com/events/drive-in- Recreation & Parks, 410-250-0125, its 2020 College Donation in the amount of $2,000. She will be attending Winthrop University this movies2020 http://www.oceancitymd.gov fall. Page 18 Bayside Gazette August 13, 2020 Cuisine Tuna poke bites served with spicy mayo

What started out as a dry summer has certainly turned into a mental mon- soon of sorts. With the storm last week and a new one brewing in the Atlantic, it only adds to an al- ready exciting if not drastically different sort of year. As election By Paul Suplee, years go, this is MBA, CEC, PC-3 an all-time low, with vitriol and venom at every turn. This is precisely why I do not watch the news, and why I have not in years. I’ll just keep up with the local events. If anything big happens, someone will tell me. Well, I’m pretty sure that they will. But aside from all of the nonsense, I still regal in the thought that we at least have a few more weeks of summer. It is not quite over yet. You see, summer is a double-edged sword for me. On the one hand, summer is a great season to live at the beach; fishing, surf- ing, swimming and all the assorted hob- bies that are great when it’s hot outside. But from a business standpoint, glass of sauvignon blanc. 1 c. Seaweed Salad just to taste when the island opens up, we slow Two little tips on this recipe: While 30 strips pickled ginger (recipe fol- down tremendously 12 miles inland. most people do not know this, the tuna lows) Pickled Ginger That was a harsh truth that I learned needs to be frozen to kill parasites com- 1 avocado, small dice last year, and it was only grossly exac- monly found. 2 c. Sushi rice, cooked makes about ¼ c. erbated this year as I try to make up for Don’t believe me? Just look up ‘sushi Toasted sesame seed & scallions as 2” fresh ginger four months of lost income during the worms’ one day and you’ll see a ton of garnish 1 c. Rice wine vinegar dead season. videos. Spicy Mayo (recipe follows) ½ c. Sugar Needless to say, I did not lose too As much as I love my fresh, raw tuna • Dice the tuna into small pieces, dash salt, or as needed much sleep over it. I can’t do much straight from a kill, I am not opposed to keeping them as uniform as possible. • Simply use a spoon to scrape the about the shutdowns and just have to getting rid of the worms. Call me old- Also ensure that the tuna remains skin off of the fresh ginger. No knife prepare myself for wedding season. fashioned. cold all of the way through this and no peeler. It’s a great trick Ah, wedding season. I love wed- As for the sushi, it is important to process • Thinly slice the ginger and place dings.I cry at weddings; I am a hopeless understand that different packers have • Toss the tuna in the poke sauce 1 in a heat-resistant bowl romantic. different instructions. Some are so re- hour before service • Bring the vinegar and sugar to a And while we still have several wed- fined that you do not need to rinse tire- • When ready to serve, merely boil dings to amaze and amuse over the next lessly under cold running water. place some sushi rice in a small serv- • Pour over the ginger and refrig- few months, the party sizes have obvi- Others, you must perform this afore- ing vessel and top with the tuna and erate, allowing the ginger to steep for ously dwindled as restrictions are ram- mentioned, dull process. So follow the avocado at least an hour pant and aplenty. instructions. • Finish it off with the seaweed • Add salt only if necessary As none of us know what the winter And in my case, I lean more towards salad, ginger, scallions and sesame • Refrigerate until ready to use has in store for us, the holiday parties a Korean-style rice, adding sugar, rice seed haven’t come to fruition yet, but I am wine vinegar and a nice chunk of • Serve immediately as it is best Spicy Mayo sure that they will. kombu to elevate the flavor of the rice. not to let the fish sit out of refrigera- Most people understand that they Play with this, and find a combina- tion for too long makes about 1 c. just have to invite fewer guests (which tion that you like. And for the love of 2 tbsp. Sriracha could be a blessing for many who won’t Pete, please ride out the remainder of Poke Sauce Juice of 1 lime have to invite that one uncle). summer safely, have fun and make ¾ c. Kewpie or Duke’s Mayonnaise But at the end of the day, whether it’s some good food! makes about 1 c. • Combine all ingredients and re- a summer party, a wedding cocktail ¾ c. Soy sauce of your choosing frigerate until ready to use hour or a holiday party, there is one Tuna Poke Bites 2 Tbsp. Sesame oil simple hors d’oeuvre that I love to 1 tsp. Srirachi Hot Sauce — Paul G. Suplee is an Associate serve; tuna poke bits. makes 30 small plates 2 tsp. Kewpie or Duke’s Mayonnaise Professor of Culinary Arts at Served in a shot glass, it is a mini fla- 1 lb. Refreshed tuna (reference arti- 2 Tbsp. Vinegar from the pickled Wor-Wic Community College. vor explosion in your mouth and it does cle) ginger Find his ePortfolio at justice to a cold, crisp beer or a nice 1 c. Poke sauce (recipe follows) • Combine all ingredients and ad- www.heartofakitchen.com. August 13, 2020 Bayside Gazette Page 19 Puzzles

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