BERLIN – Registered voters in the municipal limits of Berlin head to the polls next Tuesday to elect a mayor and a new council member for District 2.As was the case with last week’s District 2 candidates, The Dispatch presented a series of questions on current events to mayoral candidates Gee Williams, the town’s interim mayor… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2008
Judge Awards Contractor $1.1M In School Lawsuit
SNOW HILL – The trial in the $1.3 million-plus lawsuit filed last year against the Worcester County Board of Education by a private contractor replaced mid-way through the construction of the new Ocean City Elementary School over two years ago concluded late yesterday after four days when visiting Judge R. L. Karwacki ruled in favor… Read more »
First Fall Restaurant Week Achieving Goal
OCEAN CITY – Local restaurants are pulling for a strong weekend showing from diners before they call the first-ever “Fall OC Restaurant Week” an overall success.As of yesterday, an overwhelming majority of the restaurants involved in the third installment of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association event have seen their numbers at least “on pace” with… Read more »
“Walk Your Child Safely to School” program takes first steps at Buckingham
Buckingham Elementary School and the Worcester County Health Department have implemented a new program at school called “Walk Your Child Safely To School.” During Joan Martins Physical Education classes, students will walk for the first 10 minutes. This program is to encourage students the importance of physical activity. Above, the fourth grade academy is pictured… Read more »
Worcester Prep Students Honored as Maryland Distinguished Scholars
Worcester Preparatory School students honored as Maryland Distinguished Scholars are, front from left, Katie Twilley, Honorable Mention; Dominique Kunciw, Semi-Finalist; Alexandra Lewis, Honorable Mention; back, Andrew Canakis, Honorable Mention; Ross Roessler, Finalist; Parker McIntosh, Honorable Mention; and Ivan Zorn, Honorable Mention. With them is Dr. Barry W. Tull, Headmaster.
Worcester Prep Teams with White House for National Program
Worcester Preparatory School has announced it has teamed with the White House to become a Certifying Organization for the Presidents Volunteer Service Award, a national program recognizing Americans who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to volunteer service. Worcester’s first award was presented to Carson Marie Wigley, a sophomore, who received a pin and a certificate… Read more »
Tidewater School by the Sea Attends “Fire Safety Week”
The Tidewater School by the Sea in Bishopville kicked off “Fire Safety Week” with a visit from the Showell Volunteer Fire Department. Students enjoyed seeing the fire truck and equipment and listening to all of the safety tips that local firemen gave. Above, some students and teachers are pictured with the firemen.
Volunteers help Worcester County Families
Members of Stephen Decatur High School’s Connections, a volunteer organization, collected and delivered school supplies to Worcester County families through the Worcester County GOLD program. Above, senior Taylor Phillips packages notebooks and other school items for individual families.
Fire Prevention Week at the Berlin Fire House
As part of Fire Prevention Week, local day care children visited the Berlin Fire House on Tuesday. Firefighters David Haines and Miguel Castanares conducted some demonstrations for the kids. Above, the children are pictured with Sparky the fire dog.
Teachers help non-English speaking students with language
Alicia Cropper, an English Second Language Teacher at Ocean City Elementary School, works with students who speak a language other than English, to acquire English through innovative vocabulary activities, socialization activities and the Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum. Pictured are Sandra Aldana-Almaguer, Brandon Campechano and Cropper.