As temperatures cool, the Delaware Department of Transportation’s “Name That Plow” contest is heating up.
For the fourth year, the contest gives Delaware students in kindergarten to fifth grade the chance to name snowplows and recognize snowplow drivers and technicians.
“Keeping our roads clear and safe during winter storms is a vital task, and our dedicated crews take great pride in their work,” DelDOT Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski said. “The … contest is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about snow removal and connect with DelDOT’s efforts to keep our state moving.”
One winner from each county will be selected, and a snowplow driver will visit their school to show students a plow truck.
With over 200 entries last year, the winners were:
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New Castle County – “Blades of Flurries” by Logan S., a third grader at Saint Anthony of Padua Grade School
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Kent County – “Melton John” by Parker H., a homeschooler in kindergarten
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Sussex County – “Ice Ice Bladey” by Sophia R., a fourth grader at Rehoboth Elementary
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How to enter ‘Name That Plow’ contest
Submissions can be made as a class or by individual students.
Entries will be accepted by email until 11:59 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 at dotpublic@deldot.gov.
In addition to the proposed snowplow name, submissions must include the name of the student or class, teacher’s name, grade and school name.
More about DelDOT snow removal services
DelDOT has more than 300 pieces of snow removal statewide and is responsible for treating and plowing almost 14,000 lane miles of roads.
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For more information about DelDOT’s winter storm operations, see DelDOT’s webpage of frequently asked snow questions.
DelDOT also offers its snowplow tracker during winter storms on deldot.gov and the DelDOT mobile app.
Reach reporter Ben Mace at rmace@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Ice Ice Bladey? DelDOT contest invites students to ‘Name That Plow’
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