Community Foundation Board Chair Art Cooley, second from left, recently congratulated professional advisors in the region who received awards for outstanding service in promoting philanthropy for the benefit of the community. Award winners are, from left, Bob Anderson, Ruth Donaway, Charles “Chip” Dashiell, and K. King Burnett. Submitted Photos
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Salisbury School
Two students from The Salisbury School were recently selected to serve as “Librarian For A Day.” Above are first grader Elsa Quillin and third grader Lila Quillin of Berlin.
Worcester Prep
Rich Edgar, director of Admissions at St. Mary’s College, took time from his busy schedule to talk with eighth grade students at Worcester Prep about the importance of their high school years. Pictured, from left, are Peyton Dickerson, Lauren Esham, Lynde Pepper, Michelle Stickler, Edgar, Bryce Butler, Zach Jacobs and Zach DiFilippo.
Ocean City Elementary Participates In Jump Rope For Heart
Students at Ocean City Elementary School raised over $13,000 during the Jump Rope for Heart events on Jan. 18 (first grade) and January 31 (second, third and fourth grades). All the money has been donated to the American Heart Association. Above, third grader Christopher Leitgeb takes his turn jumping for his team.
Berlin Intermediate School
Berlin Intermediate School fourth and sixth grade students blended their study of Peace Day with their use of Math and Visual Art terminology to create a peace crane. Students in Mrs. McCracken’s fourth grade visited Mrs. Yingling’s sixth graders to teach them how to fold origami paper peace cranes. Above, fourth grader Sonny Furst teaches… Read more »
Ocean City Elementary
Ocean City Elementary School honored the January Students of the Month with a luncheon sponsored by the Optimists. Students pictured are: first grade, first row from left, Desire Alexander, Remy Andersen, Robert Gross, Sam Ingersoll, Cassidy Vanvonno; second grade, second row, Tyler Curran, Karla Maldonado, Dina Sbih, Hannah Stolba, Bradley Wroten; third grade, third row,… Read more »
Showell Elementary School
Students in Mrs. Mears’ kindergarten class at Showell Elementary School were honored on the 100th day for being in school all 100 days thus far. Pictured above are Ariel Alvarado, Devon Ross and Alicia Thomas. Submitted Photos
“Every Dog Has Its Day”
While driving the lovely and scenic Route 50 to return some videotapes the other day, I noticed a sign that informed me that February was not just the month of the year when we celebrate Black History.Apparently, February is also National K-9 Obesity Awareness month, and let me tell you that I immediately thought to… Read more »
A Week In Business
Residents Opens BusinessOCEAN CITY – Ocean City resident Blake McGrath completed his soft opening business rollout plan and officially launched his Screenmobile franchise Feb. 1.Screenmobile is a franchise system that builds custom window, door and patio screens at a customer’s home using proprietary equipment transported to the residence via a custom-built trailer. The at-your-door screen… Read more »
My Thoughts
Yesterday was one of those blah days for the old guy. He was out of orange juice to start the day. The coffee was weak and too sweet. The toast was burnt, and it just started to rain. The dog wanted to go out, then she wanted in, then she wanted to go out. Chest… Read more »