Kick off for Memorial Day weekend

Written by Ann Richardson Friday, May 24, 2013 03:41 pm

OCEAN CITY – Dark, gray clouds lingered long after lifeguards and city officials turned the large wooden key to officially unlock the ocean at noon on Friday, May 24 but even a spitting rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of those celebrating the official start of the summer season.

While it wasn’t the prettiest day to cut ribbons and kick off a holiday weekend, no one seemed to mind. Dozens of local merchants, accompanied by a host of costumed characters, paraded into the ocean to the tune of Pomp and Circumstance, courtesy of the Ocean City High School band for the annual “Businessman’s Plunge.”

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Performing arts students recognized

Written by Ann Richardson Friday, May 24, 2013 07:30 am

 OCEAN CITY – Achievement is not isolated to the classroom, Superintendent Kathleen Taylor noted a Wednesday, May 22 meeting of the Ocean City Board of Education.

“The performing arts are an essential part of education, just like reading, writing and math,” she said.

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Poodle mixes gain the most in popularity

Last Updated on Friday, May 24, 2013 11:08 am Written by Cindy Nevitt Friday, May 24, 2013 06:53 am

Five of the most popular dog breeds in America are part poodle. It wasn’t all that long ago that the three sizes of poodle – standard, miniature and toy – represented the extent of the animal’s variety. Today, the strains of poodle seem limited only by the imagination of the breeder.

According to Vetstreet.com, which bills itself as the Internet’s premier pet health resource, five poodle mixes are among the dogs that have grown the most in popularity since 2002: Goldendoodle (golden retriever and poodle), labradoodle (Labrador and poodle), maltipoo (Maltese and poodle), yorkipoo (Yorkshire terrier and poodle) and Shihpoo (mixed with shih tzu). All have vaulted into the top 100 in the last decade.

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Bauer, Hayes vote no to NJSIAA again

Last Updated on Friday, May 24, 2013 06:16 am Written by Ann Richardson Friday, May 24, 2013 06:20 am

OCEAN CITY - For Jim Bauer, it’s been a 19-year crusade to find out what the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association does with the all the money, and he still doesn’t have the answers.

Since being elected in 1994, the Ocean City Board of Education member has voted not to cut a check to the NJSIAA for yearly membership dues. Bauer and board member Lloyd Hayes again declined to support a $2,150 payment at a Wednesday, May 22 board meeting.

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Moorlyn gives a glimpse at summer schedule

Last Updated on Friday, May 24, 2013 10:24 am Written by Cindy Nevitt Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:00 pm

Cindy Nevitt/The Moorlyn Family Theatre on the Ocean City Boardwalk will reopen Memorial Day weekend with a schedule of live entertainment and major motion pictures.

OCEAN CITY – Before a nearly packed arena of invited guests, Seth Bazacas, artistic director of the Moorlyn Family Theatre, gave a sneak peek Thursday night of the planned live entertainment and major motion pictures scheduled at the newly reopened Boardwalk landmark.

In an introductory film, Bazacas spoke of how Ocean City and the Moorlyn Family Theatre are the “perfect match” where “old traditions meet new beginnings.” He mentioned a growing arts and entertainment presence in America’s Greatest Family Resort, positioning the Moorlyn as the newest arrival on a scene that includes the Music Pier, the performing arts center at Ocean City High School, the summer concert series at the non-denominational Tabernacle – which accepted the gift of the theater from an anonymous donor last year – and various theater companies in town.

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Ocean City Board of Education approves offering PSAT for juniors

Last Updated on Friday, May 24, 2013 06:15 am Written by Ann Richardson Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:05 pm

OCEAN CITY – The PSAT will reappear at Ocean City High School for the junior class this fall. The Ocean City Board of Education approved the one year trial at a Wednesday, May 22 board meeting.

The school district will offer the test, which will cost about $4,500 on a yet-to-be decided Tuesday morning in November, at no cost to the student. The board approved a resolution to offer the test 11-1 with board member Kim Breckley, who serves on both the Ocean City and Upper Township school boards, casting the lone dissenting vote.

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Student Awards night at the school board

Written by Ann Richardson Thursday, May 23, 2013 08:00 pm

Student Awards night at the school board

OCEAN CITY – At a Wednesday, May 22 meeting of the Ocean City Board of Education, the board recognized a number of academic achievements.

Superintendent Kathleen Taylor said the annual Student Awards Night provided an opportunity to recognize those students who clearly demonstrated, whether academically, athletically or in the arts the district’s commitment to excellence.

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Top 10 seniors honored by school board

Written by Ann Richardson Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:37 pm

The top 10 graduates of the Ocean City High School Class of 2013. From left to right: No. 1 David Gilhooley, No. 2 Nathan Roberts, No. 3 Kathryn Marshall, No. 4 Emily Johnson, No. 5 Gabrielle Dubruille, No. 7 Connor Brady, No. 8 Ashley Conrad, No. 9 Lauren Loggi and No. 10 Christine Mullan. No. 6 Mariel Salkeld is not pictured.

OCEAN CITY – With Ocean City High School graduation on the horizon, the top 10 students in the senior class were recognized and awarded with a standing ovation at a Wednesday, May 22 meeting of the Ocean City Board of Education.

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