Ben Kolarik won first place in the non-experimental division of the recent Worcester County Science Fair. Kolarik is a student in Mrs. Sullivan class at Showell Elementary. His project was on the Solar System.
Showell Elementary
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Pocomoke Middle School
A combination of shrewd investing and a little bit of luck helped students from Pocomoke Middle School earn a simulated $119,974 and a first place finish in the fall session of the Eastern Shore Region Stock Market Game competition, organized by the Maryland Council on Economic Education (MCEE). Above, team members Devin Fairman, Kyle Gillespie,… Read more »
Things We Like
SmilesChildrenThe TruthVolunteersVotersA steamed lobster dinnerPatsy Cline singing any songAttentive waiters/waitressesA good chef/cookHelp from someonePrayers from anyoneAnother day to serve— Jim McGinniss
My Thoughts
Insider tried to watch a professional basketball game the other night and just could not bring himself to get into it. The old guy likes basketball. Always has enjoyed watching it, particularly the college variety. The professional game is just boring. It’s as if the guys are too good for their own good. They easily… Read more »
Gibbs Steering Castaways Into Third Summer Season
OCEAN CITY – Armed with a love of music and good food, and backed by a family in the restaurant business, Gary Gibbs is looking forward to his third summer at the helm of the Caribbean-themed restaurant Castaways.Gibbs, 32, grew up behind the scenes at his family’s Dough Roller restaurants. After graduating from Rensselaer Polytechnic… Read more »
Wednesday, May 16 – OC Volunteer Fire Company Reassured Leadership Role
OCEAN CITY- The leadership of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company were reassured on Tuesday they are still the lead agency in the umbrella of sorts that covers fire service in the resort during a two-hour heart-to-heart with the Mayor and Council, but a mysterious memorandum of understanding encouraging the volunteer outfit to work more… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a romantic nature that allows you to find the best in people. You would excel at poetry and drama.ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A stubborn refusal to go ahead on a project mystifies colleagues who expected more flexibility. But once you explain your position, they’ll understand and even applaud… Read more »
Tuesday, May 15 – Ocean City Prepares For Cruisin’ Weekend
The 17th annual event attracts 3,000 hot rods, street rods and custom cars each spring, but thousands more come to town to unofficially take part in the event.Coastal Highway is transformed for the event back in time, as car enthusiasts show off their prides and joy. The highway’s sidewalks are often filled with onlookers checking… Read more »
Monday, May 14 – Ocean City Fire Company Seeks Support
OCEAN CITY – Leaders of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company and the Ocean City Mayor and Council will discuss the future of the organization at a meeting tomorrow afternoon at City Hall.On Tuesday’s meeting agenda, the topic of, “Discussion of Delivery and Management of Fire and Rescue Services in the Town of Ocean City… Read more »
Visiting Horsemen Could Stay In RVs This Summer
BERLIN – Horsemen at Ocean Downs may get permission to live in recreational vehicles this year after a fire damaged the bunkhouse in 2006.“We lost the bunkhouse and the only other option under the zoning ordinance is the bunkhouse per se. We’re looking for a temporary resolve this year,” said Ocean Downs General Manager Peter… Read more »