BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity tennis team remained unbeaten this week with a pair of wins over Salisbury School and Bennett.Last Friday, the Mallards blanked the Dragons, 5-0, behind strong individual and doubles performances. Tatkjana Kondraschow, Sonya Walker and Hannah Esham each won single matches for Worcester against Salisbury School. In the doubles matches, the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2014
Capital Project Plan Outlined For City Council
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council got its first look at the new five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) this week.The plan will cover FY15 through FY19 and includes big expenses for things like water and sewer, storm water management and street repair, though as a planning document none of those costs are set in stone… Read more »
Showell Elementary Students Use Toothpicks And Marshmallows To Build 3D Shapes
Mrs. Mears’ kindergartners at Showell Elementary used toothpicks and marshmallows to build 3D shapes. Pictured are Lukash McLaughlin and Emily Hose.
County’s Starting Teacher Pay Questioned At Budget Session
SNOW HILL — Starting teacher salaries and the efficiency of spending per pupil were debated at this week’s Worcester County Commission budget work session.While the elected officials will not make a decision on any possible salary increases until the budget is finalized this June, a few of the commissioners told Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jerry… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Laura Ann HansenSALISBURY — Laura Ann Hansen, 55, of Salisbury, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Coastal Hospice At The Lake.Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of Evelyn Hansen of Salisbury and the late Harry Hansen.She owned and operated an entertainment business known as Take 2 Productions Karaoke.She is survived by… Read more »
Buckingham Elementary Raises $4,629 For American Heart Assoctiation
Students Evan Calloway and Gretchen Scher are joined by their parents, Lori Calloway and Dawn Scher, after they received an award for being the top Jump Rope for Heart fundraisers. The students were recognized at Buckingham Elementary’s third term awards assembly. Calloway raised $250 and Scher raised $170.00. This year’s event had over 120 participants and… Read more »
Practical Questions Confuse State’s Pot Decriminalization; Shore Reps Voted Against Bill
BERLIN — State lawmakers this week passed legislation that will decriminalize simple possession of marijuana, making it an offense akin to a traffic citation, but the jury is still out on the possible repercussions down on the street level.The Maryland General Assembly this week passed legislation that will make the possession of less than 10… Read more »
Renewed Surf Club Holds Successful Membership Drive
WEST OCEAN CITY — The newly formed Ocean City Surf Club’s first significant membership drive on Sunday was a huge success with roughly 100 new members joining, signaling a promising start for the organization.The Ocean City Surf Club, formed about three months ago is actually a resurrection of the original club started five decades ago… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
I have long marveled over the difference between young girls and boys, and it was on full display for us to observe last weekend. It was quite hilarious to see.I have no problem admitting to be a moron when it comes to all things girls. There are times when my wife would probably say my… Read more »
Mallards Rebound From 1st Loss With Big Win
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team rebounded from its first loss of the season this week, beating Salisbury School, 19-1, on the road on Tuesday in impressive fashion to improve to 3-1.After cruising past Roosevelt and Salisbury School in their first two games of the year, the Mallards fell to always-tough Tower Hill, 13-2,… Read more »