After reading the book, “The Other Side,” by Jacqueline Woodson, students in Dr. Melanie Biscoe’s class participated in a grand discussion. One student initiates the conversation, then other students respond, practicing their listening skills.
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Worcester Prep Lower School Fifth Graders Design, Construct And Code Robotic Animals
Worcester Prep Lower school computer teacher Mandy Lynch challenged her fifth graders to design, construct and code robotic animals. Each animal featured movement, sounds and lights. From a penguin to a panda, these 10-year-olds exceeded expectations and created some elaborate animal projects. Students used servo motors, light emitting diodes and sound. Above, Riya Jani demonstrates… Read more »
Salisbury Jaycees Receive WeHeartSBY Non-Profit Award
The Salisbury Jaycees recently received the WeHeartSBY Non-Profit Award, sponsored by Remedy Church. The accolade was presented during WeHeartSBY’s second annual awards ceremony at Headquarters Live. Winners were selected via online ballot. Above, Salisbury Jaycees President Megan Batchelder, past Community Development Vice President Lacey Coleman and Chairperson of the Board Jess Kling accept the WeHeartSBY… Read more »
Klump Group Eyes New Volunteer Program
BERLIN – Officials with the Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness and Prevention Program have announced plans to start a volunteer liaison effort in schools across Worcester County.Dina Jones, outreach coordinator for the non-profit, said the program is looking for volunteers to visit each public middle and high school in the county once every two or three… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – February 24, 2017
People who make a living in the world of public works are passionate about garbage. That’s why Ocean City Public Works Hal Adkins used the phrase “game changer” when describing a heavy-duty, four-wheel truck for beach trash collection he was pitching to the Mayor and Council this week.“This is a game-changer for how we operate… Read more »
Council, Chamber Send Support Letters For Airbnb Bill
OCEAN CITY — Hearings were held this week on legislation in the General Assembly that would tighten regulations for online short-term rental operations such as Airbnb, for example, and the local community was sure to make its support for the bills known.Ocean City officials, for at least two years, have been monitoring the proliferation of… Read more »
Showell Elementary School Holds Heavenly Hats Spirit Day
Showell Elementary School held a Heavenly Hats Spirit Day on Feb. 8. For just a $1 donation, students had the privilege of wearing a favorite hat to school to raise money for the Heavenly Hats Foundation, an organization who has donated more than 3,200,000 brand new hats to cancer patients at hospitals and clinics around the United… Read more »
Ocean City Elementary Kindergarten Class Celebrates 100th Day Of School
Proposed Ocean Pines Budget Includes Indoor Pool Expansion; Board To Vote On Spending Plan Saturday
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines Association officials are expected to adopt a budget of just under $12 million this week.In a budget presentation Monday, Brett Hill, acting general manager of the association, outlined key points of the financial plan for the fiscal year beginning May 1. The association’s board of directors is expected to consider… Read more »
Report Shows OC Crime Data Continuing Downward Trend
OCEAN CITY — After 2015 set a 25-year low benchmark for crime rates in Ocean City, the figures dropped again significantly in 2016, according to the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) annual report released this week.OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro presented the annual crime report for 2016 to the Mayor and Council on Tuesday and the… Read more »