Sixth grader Amaurie Davison shows Morgan Davis how he uses a brailed calendar to do “Everyday Day Counts” in math class. He uses the days of each month to identify even and odd numbers, multiples and factors, to tell time and make money deposits.
Three members of the Salisbury Jaycees recently were recognized with state and national honors during the chapter’s annual Past Presidents Night banquet. Past President Jason Rhodes was named a U.S. Junior Chamber Ambassador, the highest honor presented by the organization’s national association, JCI USA. The award recognizes outstanding service to, and involvement in, the chapter… Read more »
Showell Elementary School is the sixth Kiwanis Club for students sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines/Ocean City. The new K-kids club has teacher Evy Collins as advisor and Jackie Todd of the parent club as the Kiwanian advisor. Among those pictured are third grade officers Tabitha Glenn, president; Cameron Slaysman, vice president; and Kiley Kaeufer, secretary.
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s Fall Flag Football League is coming down to an exciting finish as just three teams now remain alive for the championship after another round of playoff games this week.In the winner’s bracket semifinal this week, Kirby’s Red Onion defeated the Bull Assassins, 34-6, to advance to… Read more »
Some of the members of Worcester Prep’s Ensemble prepare selections for the holiday season under the direction of music teacher Chris Buzby. Pictured, front from left, are Anchita Batra, Amy Lizas, Grace Tunis, Hayley Larsen, Jenny Rosales, Sambina Anthony and Isabel Dashiell; second row, Olivia Parker, Fiona Reid and Emilee Dorey; and third row, Jarad… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – With three new elected officials now on board, the Mayor and City Council agreed this week it is time to conduct a new survey to hear the opinion of property owners.At the conclusion of this week’s Mayor and City Council legislative session, Councilman Dennis Dare suggested the town conduct another National Citizen… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – City officials agreed this week to hold the 19th Annual Mayor’s Open House at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on New Year’s Day to showcase the new Performing Arts Center, which will open next month.At the conclusion of the Mayor and City Council legislative session on Monday evening, Mayor Rick Meehan… Read more »
The Carol Steffy Spirit of Esther Fund at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) contributed $400 to the PAC14 Endowment Fund. Carol Steffy established the Spirit of Esther Fund in memory of her mother, Esther Sinnott Moore. The donation will allow PAC14 to continue to provide local community oriented television programming. Pictured, from… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A bill approved this week by the Worcester County Commissioners will streamline solar energy regulations for developers.The legislation, which was amended to address concerns raised by county residents as well as commissioners last month, was created to smooth the process for developers interested in building solar arrays in Worcester County.The main difference… Read more »
Tax ReflectionsEditor:Having lived in Maryland near Washington DC for over 40 years, I am accustomed to seeing DC license plates with the “Taxation Without Representation” slogan. Reading the article in your Nov. 14 edition regarding the plans of the Mayor and City Council to use the Homestead exemption to block future property tax increase of… Read more »