OC & Upper News Notes – 9-4

Schiavo Library Bulletins – Two former Ocean City High School teachers visited the Schiavo Library in Strathmere recently to present a program about their children’s book. Carrots for Charlie was written by Rhonda Brazina and Ida Margolis and illustrated by Virginia Mulford.
Brazina was an elementary teacher and reading specialist in Columbus, Ohio. Margolis taught History and Psychology at Ocean City High School for 35 years and was chairperson of the Social Studies Department. Mulford was an art teacher for 36 years at Ocean City High School.
Carrots for Charlie is a story about a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Charlie, adopted by Max, who soon discovers “with the help of his neighbors and the vet,” that “Charlie’s health has been negatively affected by not getting enough exercise and by eating too many sweet treats.” This “story about friendship has an important message for children about health, nutrition, and caring for pets.”
When asked what prompted them to write the book, Margolis said that it was “our desire to write a book for children with a positive message about health and fitness, our concern about the obesity epidemic, and our passion for literacy.”
In response to a question about new books in the works, Margolis replied, “Yes, we are hoping for a series of Charlie books.”
She also spoke about “The Charlie Challenge for Good Health,” which is a “program to try to motivate children to do one thing to improve their health – anything they want to do from drinking low fat milk or water instead of a sugary beverage, or exercising 15 minutes more a day.” She added that “we would like a grant to supply children with “Charlie Challenge” bracelets and give all the children at our programs a copy of Carrots for Charlie.” For more information about the book, visit www.carrotsforcharlie.com.
Don’t overlook – this sale on books – The Schiavo Library is holding its fifth annual end-of-summer used book sale from Sept. 6 to Sept. 21. There will be books for everyone, including novels, nonfiction, paperbacks, and children’s books. Some VHS tapes, DVDs, and magazines will also be sold. All books and media are very reasonably priced at $.25 to $1. Everyone is welcome to stop in and shop. The library is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located at 801 Commonwealth Avenue in Strathmere. For further information, call the Library at 486-6265 or email info@strathmerelibrary.org.
39th Annual Street Rod Weekend, Sept. 6-8 in Ocean City – Over 100 classic cars will be displayed on the Ocean City Tabernacle Grounds, Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue. A Boardwalk exhibit will take place from Sixth to 14th street. on Sept. 7, from noon to 4 p.m. For further information, call 525-9300.
For a complete list of upcoming events in the county go to the Herald calendar, in print and online, at www.capemaycountyherald.com/calendar.
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