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How a healthy diet helps you and the environment The right dietary choices can not only improve your health but the environment as well. But urbanization and increasingly busy schedules force many people to seek the most convenient, and not necessarily the healthiest, foods. The growing reliance on processed foods may be hurting humans and the planet they call home. Processed foods tend to be loaded with starches and preservatives, increasing consumers’ risk of diabetes and being obese. In addition, many prepackaged foods are shipped from faraway processing plants, and vast amounts of fuel must be consumed for products to get from those plants to local grocery stores. But subtle shifts in dietary habits and trends can decrease mortality rates and reduce global greenhouse gas emissions resulting from food production. Adopting alternative diets that feature a higher ratio of fish, whole grains and locally grown produce can greatly reduce an individual’s carbon footprint. The following are a few ways average men and women can eat to promote their own health while simultaneously protecting the environment. • Adopt climate-friendly eating habits that rely on more domestic, in-season foods. • Blend fruits and vegetables to create smoothies for breakfast or lunch on the go. • Shred vegetables into a hearty “slaw” and top it with a vinaigrette or a typical mayonnaise-based dressing. • Blend other vegetables into your pasta sauce. • Shop at local markets that support nearby farms and farmer’s markets. • Purchase products with the least amount of packaging. • Use pureed vegetables to thicken cheese sauce for macaroni and cheese recipes. • Shred vegetables and add them to beaten eggs for omelets or scrambles.
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Delmar Chamber of Commerce
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Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
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Cancer Support Community announces two new advisory board members
The Cancer Support Community Delaware, a nonprofit that provides emotional support services and educational resources to people affected by cancer, announces the appointment of two new members to its Sussex County Community Advisory Board. Joining the Advisory Board are Laura McKeown and Nitan Soni. Laura McKeown was born and raised in Baltimore, Md. and worked in the medical field in an administrative position at a teaching hospital for 13 years before moving to Sussex County in 1989 with her late husband. Currently, Laura is the Facility Manager and Administrative Coordinator for the Easter Seals of Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore which provides services to adults and children with disabilities. Her responsibilities include managing a 25,000 square foot building on 10 acres and providing a wide range of administrative support to the agency’s County Director, Program Managers, and 70 staff members. She also serves as the Chair of Easter Seal’s Regional Health and Safety Committee which is responsible for health and safety policies and procedures, and maintaining compliance with the Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Nitan Soni recently settled in the Lewes area with his wife and two daughters after spending ten years enjoying summers at the Delaware coast. He brings with him a diverse skill set and experiences that stretch from Sports Management, Information Technology and Federal Government Law Enforcement. He moved to the United States from the United Kingdom in 2002 after graduating with his IT degree from Middlesex University in London. After several years in New Jersey, he relocated to Delaware to pursue his Masters in Education from Wesley College. He returned to the classroom again in 2007 and gained a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Delaware State University. He is currently making full use of his experience and education as a local Realtor ® with Coldwell Banker Resort Realty in Rehoboth. Nitan has always shown a deep investment in the community in which he lives and works. In addition to becoming an Advisory Board member with the Cancer Support Community, he continues to volunteer with the local Parent Teacher Organization and most recently accepted a position as a Director for the Henlopen Soccer Club. He is also an active member of the Lewes/Rehoboth Rotary. Jo Allegro-Smith, Sussex County Director said, “Both of our newest Board members embody the spirit of community and bring talent, expertise and energy to the table. We are very fortunate to have them by our side. They join an active committee that has long been dedicated to ensuring that our friends, family and neighbors in Sussex County have access to vital cancer support resources.” Current Advisory Board members include: (Chair) Suzanne Landon, Steve Galata, Andrea Hanna, Pamela Montague, Tony Sasso and Carolyn DePew Swayze. The Cancer Support Community Delaware is part of a national nonprofit organization that provides support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Through participation in professionally led support groups, educational workshops and mind/ body classes, people affected by cancer learn vital skills that enable them to regain control reduce isolation and restore hope regardless of the stage of disease. At the Cancer Support Community Delaware, all programs are offered at no charge. More information about the Cancer Support Community and its other locations is available on their website at https://www.cancersupportdelaware.org/.
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CRANE- After using a crane service for 25 years, the owners of Sussex Tree decided to start their own crane service. Page 16
Features 6 - Business Digest 8 - Health 13 - Tourism Column 14 - Personnel File 26 - Business Licenses 28 - Marketing Column 30 - Business Directory
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SCHOLARSHIPS- The medical staff at a local hospital recently presented scholarships to a pair of local seniors. Page 9
June Theme: Agriculture 18 - Tucker Mechanical 19 - Fifer Orchards 20 - Delaware Technical and Community College 22 - Fulton Bank
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The Delaware Small Business Center (SBDC) of Sussex and Kent counties celebrated National Small Business Week, May 1-7, capping off the week’s activities with a statewide awards gala May 5 in Wilmington where the owners of Henlopen City Oyster House - Chris Bisaha and Joe Baker - were awarded the coveted title of Delaware’s Small Business Persons of the Year. “We are truly honored to have assisted Chris Bisaha and Joe Baker as they began to develop their plan
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LONDON- Local student-athlete selected to play soccer in London. Page 22
Education
Local high schools and colleges provide students with a quality education. Pages 8-11
EXPO- The 51st Annual Better Living EXPO is held. Page 4 MENTORING- The Wicomico Mentoring Project builds a foundation between students and adults. Page 6
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Bulletin Board ......................23-24 Business Digest ....................... 12 Business Directory..............36-37 Business Profile ....................... 12 Church ....................................... 33 Community ................................ 33 Dental Column .......................... 31 Gee Dunsten ............................. 34 Education ............................26-29 Entertainment ........................... 25 Final Word ................................. 38 Finance column ........................ 13 Health....................................30-32 Personnel File ........................... 14 Quality Staffing column ........... 15 Real Estate ................................ 34 Salisbury University ................. 29 Sports ...................................18-22 The Great Outdoors ................. 21 Veronica Correa........................ 32
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EGG HUNT- Children make a dash for the Easter eggs during the Fruitland Easter Egg hunt, which was sponsored by the Fruitland Rec Commission. More photos on page 5. Photo by Mike McClure
Local graduates go on to have successful careers By Al Higgins
Have you ever looked at highly successful people and asked yourself how these folks got to be where they are? Were they the product of the “Silver Spoon Syndrome” or maybe just lucky? Often, however, following a little digging and research you find that they were very much like all of us; they simply may have worked a little harder. David and Michael Taylor are two young men who have excelled in life. David was appointed County Judge in Arizona at age 34 and Michael, 33, is a Post Doctorate Scholar living and working at the University of Cambridge in England. Both young men are from right here on the Eastern Shore. Here is a little about their journey. Their parents, Susan and David Taylor, are long-time residents of the Eastern Shore. Susan can trace her heritage back to Pocahontas and David’s family arrived in America in 1634. Susan’s family owned a large farm in Dorchester County, while David’s family lived in Princess Anne. Susan earned her degree in microbiology from Arizona State and David, after graduating from Maryville College in Tennessee went on to earn his Masters in Psychology at
Salisbury University. After meeting and eventually marrying, the Taylors built a house in Eden, close to Allen, one of the lesser developed towns on the Lower Shore. They still reside on the family homestead. David served as the juvenile probation officer for the four Lower Shore Counties for over 30 years. He also worked for the Office of Youth Services for two years, before becoming a stock broker. Susan taught biology at the former Salisbury State University for many years and following the birth of her boys she obtained her nursing credentials and retired from her work at Coastal Hospice. During this period the Taylors had the two boys. Both boys began their formal education at The Salisbury School while three years of age. David transferred to the Magnet School in North Salisbury for the fourth grade and Michael did the same when entering the second grade. Both boys progressed through the Salisbury School System. While they were in school, the boys played varsity sports including track, soccer and lacrosse. Their father encouraged them to play varsity sports, with the caveat that they kept their grades up.
Following high school, the boys went their separate ways for college. David went to Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Va., where he studied History and Classics. After graduation he discovered a love for law and he enrolled in the Wake Forest law program. Upon graduation in 2005 he clerked for Judge Daniel M. Long in Somerset County, and then moved to Colorado and worked as a Staff Attorney for Judge Russell H. Granger, and began his own private practice. On September 11, 2014 David was appointed by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper to fill the vacancy in the office of the Gilpin County Court Judge in the First Judicial District. David has had a long time passion for history and he believes his undergraduate work has helped him in his career and life, and will continue to help him in the judiciary. Following his appointment to judge he wrote, “… Law school taught me what to do as a judge. Majoring in history, however, gave me the tools and the perspective to learn – for myself – the why behind the what; majoring in history has taught me the incredible truth in that saying.” Continued on page 6
GOLF- Seaford Ladies 9 Hole Golf Association to be honored with Women of Distinction Award. Page 10 YOUTH- Bridgveille youth group to receive Governor’s award. Page 11
SERVICE- Global Youth Service Day pictures featured on page 12.
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YOUTH BOARD- Five Sussex County nonprofits are awarded $10,000 by philanthropy board. Page 24 BASEBALL FIRST PITCH- Elijah Niblett throws out the baseball first pitch during last weekend’s Laurel Little League opening day ceremony. More photos on page 42. Photo by Mike McClure
STARS OF THE WEEK- A Laurel baseball player and a Delmar baseball player are this week’s Laurel Stars of the Week. Page 39 SOCCER- The Delmar varsity soccer team earns a home win over Seaford. Pages 38 and 42
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HERO- Eight-year-old saves niece from grease fire. Page 6
BUDGET- Tight budget will lead to tough decisions for Laurel Mayor and council. Page 12
CATS AND DOGS- The Laurel varsity baseball and softball teams visited Delmar for the annual battle of the Cats and Dogs on the diamonds. Pages 37 and 39
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CONCERT- Seaford Community Concert Association’s lineup for 2016-17 season available, member campaign begun. Page 3
TEACHERS- Laurel school board announces Teachers of the Year from each school. Page 6 PLANS- Laurel town manager discusses Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Downtown Development District at town council. Page 10.
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Laurel native Henry continues his education, sets example for family By Rachel Farris Ashanti Henry, now a resident of Dover, still looks at home in his mother’s house in Laurel, perhaps in part due to his pictures and achievements scattered throughout the rooms. His mom, Constance Jewett, moved to Laurel from New York when he was around four years old. His father remained in New York, and he continued to play a big part in his life, providing an authoritative figure from afar, traveling with him to Europe, and spending holiday and summer visits with him. “I was living out my dream of raising my kids in a healthy environment,” Constance said. Living in New York, you could walk down the street, she said, and people would be throwing bottles out of windows. There were
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shine,” Henry amended. “I still got in trouble. I was still a teenager, and I still did a lot of things that I wasn’t supposed to do.” When he was 17, he had his first child, a girl named Ny’ajah (now 11), and he dropped out of school to work. This caused some stir, he said, an honor roll student quitting school. However, he finally remedied that situation. When he was 20, he joined the military, and through it, he received his GED. The same year, his second daughter, Ariyona (now 9), was born. He joined the military in September 2007, graduated from Basic Training in December, and graduated from Advanced Individual Training as a culinary arts specialist in February 2008. A week after he married his longtime girlfriend and mother of his Continued on page 4
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Mountaire Farms has entered into an agreement to acquire the former Townsend Processing Plant and an adjoining property in Siler City, N.C. Work will begin immediately to renovate
Trinity Logistics has been named to Transport Topics Magazine’s Top Brokerage Firms list for the 14th time. This Top Brokerage Firm list is assembled by Transport Topics Magazine annually and ranks logistics companies based on their net revenue, company reports, and data from Armstrong & Associates. Trinity was ranked #20 out of 91 other companies that made the list. Consistently, there are new third party logistics companies popping up every day to challenge those who have been in the industry for years, so to hold a spot on the list for a decade and a half is a true feat. With 37 years of experience in the trans-
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Andrea Cisneros has been promoted to assistant manager of materials and supply chain coordinator at First State Manufacturing. “Ms. Cisneros came to us via our production floor,” said President Cisneros and CEO Dave Hitchens. “She started with us four years ago in quality control and has made an increasingly valued contribution to our team with each passing year, moving into our marketing department three years ago where she has excelled.” “Andrea has been instrumental to process development with an eye for detail that we value,” Hitchens said.
and update this facility into a modern stateof-the-art food plant. This expansion will add over 500 jobs and will provide a significant contribution to the local economy providing employment opportunities for a multitude of skilled contractors and fabricators. As part of this acquisition, Mountaire will expand its newly acquired hatchery in Siler City and is looking for a suitable location to build a feed mill.
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The following are the unofficial Seaford and Woodbridge school board election results from Tuesday’s voting: Seaford- Kimberly Hopkins 160, Dianne Abrams 142 Woodbridge- John Barr 453, Alberta Smith 230
Sports SOCCER BATTLE- The Woodbridge varsity girls’ soccer team loses a close match on the road to a Henlopen South rival. Page 37 STARS OF THE WEEK- A Woodbridge track and field athlete and a Sussex Tech golfer are this week’s Seaford Stars of the Week. Page 39 TRACK AND FIELD- The Woodbridge track and field teams host a quad meet. Page 41
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Pictured (left to right) during Live for Chocolate are: Lakishea Townsend, Regina Powell, and Damontra Smith. The annual event took place last Friday in downtown Seaford. Photo by Mike McClure
Live for Chocolate draws attention to women’s health issues, support from men By Lynn R. Parks Live for Chocolate, sponsored every year by Nanticoke Health Services, the city of Seaford and the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce, is intended to draw attention to women’s health issues. But at this year’s event, held Friday in downtown Seaford, attendees included a good number of husbands and boyfriends.
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“It’s good to see so many men this evening,” said Missy Babinski, director of radiology at Nanticoke and, on Friday night, in charge of recruiting people for the Live for Chocolate cake walk. “It’s nice to see them out, supporting their wives and women in general.” Among the younger men at Live for Chocolate were brothers Brock and Storm Willey, Seaford. About an hour
into the event, they had already visited the venues in Blades and were strolling along High Street, collecting clues from the 15 participants in the event’s scavenger hunt. In honor of May, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Brock wore a pair of pink sunglasses. “We read about this event in the newspaper and thought that it would be Continued on page 4
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to open Henlopen City Oyster House in Rehoboth Beach,” said Bill Pfaff, director of the SBDC for Sussex and Kent counties. As longtime restaurant industry professionals and business partners, Bisaha and Baker realized a Scott-Hynson lifelong dream in 2010 when they opened their doors on Wilmington Avenue. Consistency, creative menu items and a stellar reputation have earned the partners countless awards locally and regionally. Open year-round, the business supports close to 50 employees and benefits numerous local food, produce and seafood suppliers. At the gala, Audrey Scott-Hynson, business counselor for the Delaware Center for Enterprise Development at Delaware State University, was recognized as Delaware’s top Small Business Advocate. Since the SBDC opened its Sussex/Kent office in the early 1990s, more than 40 local businesses and small business advocates have been nominated and many chosen as Delaware’s winners during the annual Small Business Administration’s Small Business Week celebrations.
CDCC wins the Abilene Award
The Central Delaware community has been selected as the AMC Community Support Award (also known as the Abilene Trophy) this year. Each year the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) is invited to submit a nomination package to the Military Affairs Committee of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce in Texas. The Abilene Award was established in January 1999 and recognizes the community that shows outstanding support to a nearby Air Mobility Command (AMC) base. The CDCC won the award in 1999 and in 2008. The submission packet for 2015 showcased the collaboration and partnerships between our community and Dover Air Force Base during that 12 month time span. Featured in the packet were the recent won’t replace the town’s essential farm land and natural resources. Chapter #96 provides scholarship funding for female students entering a constructionrelated degree program. The applicants must pursue a career in a construction-related field,
Dover AFB Public-Private Partnership (P4 Initiative), their Honorary Commander program, CDCC programs and events such as the Bluesuiters Golf Tournament and Leadership Central Delaware Program, Dorm to Gourm, and many, many other volunteer activities. “The Dover community has proudly supported the mission and personnel of Dover AFB, and over the last 75 years, the bond between the Base and the nearby residents has only gotten stronger,” said Congressman Carney. “Central Delaware embraces the airmen and their families as neighbors and friends, and they value their role as the home of this important military installation. Their efforts and support of the Base is truly deserving of the Abilene Trophy.” A traveling trophy will be presented in a special ceremony.
be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student, be a resident of Delaware, female, and at least 17 years old. If awarded, the recipient must maintain a 2.5 grade point average. For more information, visit www.nawicde. org.
Wright receives certification Hilary Wright of Trinity Logistics has received her Professional Recruiter Certification (PRC) through AIRS. A team member since 2006, Wright is a talent acquisition specialist at Trinity.
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Mary Beth Robbins, a senior at Lake Forest High School, was awarded the National Association of Women in Construction Chapter #96’s annual $1,000 scholarship. Mary Beth will attend the University of Tennessee in the fall where she will major in architecture and minor in interior design. One of her goals is to eventually revamp the town Robbins of Frederica. She hopes to save the old Victorian, Colonial, and Craftsman homes by making them more livable and energy-efficient so new construction 7
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HEALTH New Palliative Care program offered
For patients dealing with a serious illness, Bayhealth Kent General is now offering a Palliative Care program. The Palliative Care team works with patients in the hospital to relieve uncontrolled symptoms, improve communication and help with the coordination of care. Palliative care supports patients during all stages of a serious illness, and is best introduced early in the treatment process. When a physician consults the Palliative Care team, they will work with the patient, and his or her family, to make sure that the patient receives the physical, emotional, and spiritual support needed to battle any advanced/ complex disease. Bayhealth’s Palliative Care program is for inpatient use. It is not the same type of program as Hospice Care, which is meant for those approaching end-of-life. Palliative Care is appropriate for all stages of a serious illness. To begin palliative care, ask your primary care physician for a referral to the Bayhealth Palliative Care program.
Dr. Genco joins Beebe Healthcare
Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon Christopher M. Genco, MD, has joined Beebe Healthcare and is seeing patients at the Beebe Cardiac Surgery offices on Savannah Road in Lewes. Dr. Genco Genco practiced for over 24 years at the Michigan Cardiovascular Institute in the Saginaw-Midland-Bay City area. He was one of the top five busiest surgeons in Michigan and has performed well over 5,000 open heart procedures in his career. Dr. Genco completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame in 1980, and earned his medical degree
from SUNY Stony Brook in New York. He completed his general surgery residency at SUNY Stony Brook and by 1992 completed his cardiothoracic fellowship in Boston at Tufts New England Medical Center. In 2008, he received additional training in endovascular surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. Board certified in thoracic surgery, Dr. Genco is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American College of Surgery and the American College of Phlebology.
Dr. Padilla receives certification
Francisco Padilla, MD, ECNU, of the Nanticoke Physician Network, has received his Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Padilla (AACE). Dr. Padilla is the first and only endocrinologist in Delaware to earn this professional certification. Dr. Padilla sees patients at the Nanticoke Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology, located at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. Dr. Padilla completed his residency through the University of Connecticut (UConn) Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program at New Britain General Hospital in New Britain, Conn. He also completed his fellowship through UConn at the UConn Health Center in Farmington, Conn. He is board certified in endocrinology and internal medicine.
Dr. Gorgui joins Nanticoke
The Nanticoke Physician Network welcomes Khalil F. Gorgui, MD to its active medical staff. Dr. Gorgui practices at Nanticoke Primary Care, Delmar, located at 8 E. Grove St., in Delmar. He also serves as
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Hospice welcomes new hires
Delaware Hospice is pleased to announce the addition of the following individuals to its staff: • Lynn Baglin, BSN, RN as a registered nurse. Baglin received her degree from Wesley College. • Michelle Burris, MBA, CMPE of Lancaster, Pa., as chief financial officer. Following service in the United States Marine Corps, Burris received her bachelor of science in accounting from Jacksonville State University, Alabama and her master of business administration from Monmouth University, New Jersey. Burris brings 18 years of accounting and finance experience, 10 of which are at the executive level, in forprofit and not-for-profit health care services organizations. • Jessica Renee Butler, RN, of Felton as a registered nurse. Butler received her associates degree from the Delaware Technical and Community College. She also holds certifications in critical care and ACLS. • Angela Carey, CNA, of Greenwood, as a certified nursing assistant. • Holly Frazier, CNA, of Felton, as a certified nursing assistant. Previously, Frazier worked at Bayhealth. • Sylvia Karbaum, of Sudlersviller, Md., as payroll administrator. Karbaum received her associates degree from Chesapeake College in Maryland. Her previous work experience includes payroll, accounts payable and receivable and accounting. • Marie Mabrey, CNA, of Clayton, as a certified nursing assistant. Mabrey received her degree from Hands Medical Care. Previously, she worked three years in home healthcare. • Julia Murray, RN, of Newark, as a registered nurse. Murray obtained her degree from Delaware Technical & Community College. She also holds certifications in ALS, BLS, and NIH Stroke. Murray has worked at Union Hospital of Cecil County.
HEALTH Dinner auction raises over $140,000
On Saturday, April 16, the night was an “Evening of Elegance” at Nanticoke Health Services’ 30th Annual Dinner Auction. The sold out event featured plenty of fine food, entertainment, and silent and live auctions. With Jimmy Hoppa from WBOC serving as the emcee for the evening, the event raised over $140,000 to benefit the Nanticoke Cancer Care Center. The live auction was led by Don Moore. Auction items included a Maui vacation, a 3-digit PC Delaware license plate, autographed sports memorabilia, a Chesapeake Bay Experience, and much more. This year’s sponsors included Platinum Sponsors, Cerner Corporation and PNC Bank, and several additional supporters in the Pearl, Lily, Soiree, Twilight, Rendezvous and Celebration sponsorship categories. Longtime supporters of Nanticoke Health Services and previous chairs of the dinner auction, Nancy S. Brown and Nancy Marsh Cook, received the Charlotte L. Cannon 2016 Honorary Chair Award at this year’s event. Over the past 30 years, the Nanticoke Dinner Auction has raised over $1,574,000 to benefit Nanticoke Health Services. Plans are already in progress for the 31st Annual Dinner Auction, scheduled for Saturday, April 8, 2017.
NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED - The medical staff at Beebe Healthcare presented scholarships to two senior students - Lindsay Hetrick of Rehoboth Beach and Beth Willing of Georgetown - at the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing recently. The medical staff created the Nursing Scholar’s program to support the nursing education of eligible candidates in the School of Nursing which includes the candidate’s expressed intention of working in the community after graduation. Both Lindsay and Beth plan to seek employment at Beebe Healthcare and continue their education after graduation with an ultimate goal of completing a master of science degree in nursing. Pictured from left: Beth Willing, Dr. Alberto Rosa, who presented the scholarships, and Lindsay Hetrick.
Bayhealth campus approved
After filing a Certificate of Public Review (COPR) in October 2015 with the Delaware Health Resources Board, Bayhealth was officially approved to move forward with its plan to build a new health campus in southern Delaware. The COPR was backed by letters of support from state and city officials, local business leaders, educational institutions, and physicians. Positioned on a 165-acre piece of land just off Rt. 1, the $275 to $300 million project will be more than just a hospital. Services to support both inpatient and outpatient care will be in one convenient location on the corner of Wilkins and Cedar Creek Roads in Milford. With the COPR approval, Bayhealth has released the conceptual renderings of the health campus including a site map. Designed by architects at CannonDesign™, the conceptual renderings of the health campus are inspired by the landscape of southern Delaware. The warm wood and waves in the building reflect local topography – emphasizing the healing power of nature. Visit ImagineDE.com to learn more about the project.
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HEALTH Play Like a Raven Football Clinic to take place in
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BAYHEALTH RECEIVES GRANT - Bayhealth was recently named as one of 14 programs to receive a community grant from Susan G. Komen Philadelphia® for the 2016-2017 award year. Bayhealth received the grant because it provides top level cancer care and is focused on providing access to vital breast health services to women in need. Each month, Bayhealth provides free mammograms to those who are uninsured or underinsured. Each October, Bayhealth collaborates with the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition and other community organizations to host Go Pink!, a month-long breast cancer awareness initiative. Through community partnerships, Bayhealth provides education about breast cancer risks and support for survivors of breast cancer. Pictured from left: Susan G. Komen Philadelphia CEO Eileen Gorman; Bayhealth’s John Shevock, FACHE, FACMPE, senior director of operations, oncology service line; JoEllen Workman, RN, MSN/MHSA, manager of the Bayhealth Cancer Institute; and Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Program Director Carlos Hernandez, MPH.
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The Baltimore Ravens and Ravens RISE will host their annual Play Like a Raven Football Clinics, presented by Under Armour, at four regional locations spanning Maryland, Pennsylvania and Delaware the week of June 13. Participants will receive instruction from USA Football certified master trainers and Heads Up Football-trained coaches. Former Ravens players OLB Brad Jackson, RB Jamal Lewis, CB Samari Rolle and CB Duane Starks will be in attendance to help lead the clinics. “Promoting safe participation in the sport of football continues to be a top priority for our team,” explained Brad Downs, Ravens vice president of marketing. “We saw a tremendous response last year at our Play Like a Raven Football Clinics, and we are excited to reach new areas of our territory this summer, while further expanding the instruction taking place at the clinics.” Skill- and age-specific groups will be available at all clinics to provide each participant ages 5-15 with instruction tailored to their footballplaying experience. In addition to the on-field clinics, entertainment will also be available for fans in attendance, with appearances by Ravens Cheerleaders and mascot Poe, inflatables and autograph sessions with former Ravens players. The clinic in Seaford will feature former Raven players Brad Jackson and Jamal Lewis and will take place at Seaford High School from 5:30-8 p.m. Other locations include: Fort Hill High School in Cumberland (Md.) on June 13, Gettysburg Middle School in Gettysburg (Pa.) on June 14, and Fallston Rec Council Athletic Complex in Fallston (Md.) on June 16. Each clinic is $50, and participants will receive a clinic t-shirt provided by Under Armour. To register, go to www.BaltimoreRavens.com/RISE.
Music provides relaxation, healing
Mary Beth Palkon-Krytzer, RN, is a clinical nurse II in CDU at Beebe Healthcare’s Main Campus in Lewes. As a nurse for more than 37 years, Palkon-Krytzer has always believed in the healing power of music. When she came to Beebe, she talked to her supervisors about ways to bring music into patient rooms. “Many of our patients are older and many may be suffering from dementia. I’ve always felt that having music playing helps relax them and takes them back to a better time in their lives,” she said. Earlier this year, Beebe partnered with the C.A.R.E. Channel®, which offers continuous relaxation imagery and music. This channel is available in all patient rooms. The 24-hour format promotes relaxation during the day and enhances restful sleep at night. In addition to improving sleep, music also helps with emotional healing, according to research cited by Psychology Today. Studies show that music can slow the heart rate and reduce blood pressure and cortisol levels. It can also help those suffering from depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. The station does not include advertisements and adjusts based on the time of day. At night there are star sequences and in the morning, the sun rises and birds began to chirp. “The channel really puts everyone in a better mindset and helps drown out the machines and other hospital noises,” said Palkon-Krytzer, a Philadelphia native who moved to the Lewes area about five years ago to live near the beach. “It really helps set the mood, improve sleep, and provide a more relaxing environment. It’s like spa music for patients.” The C.A.R.E. Channel® is in use at more than 800 hospitals and healthcare systems. For more information on the C.A.R.E. Channel®, visit www.healinghealth.com.
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Mary Beth Palkon-Krytzer, a clinical nurse at Beebe Healthcare’s Medical Center in Lewes, was an advocate for bringing music into patients’ rooms to help with the healing process. She was ecstatic when Beebe installed the C.A.R.E. Channel, which can be viewed on Channel 12 in all patient rooms.
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HEALTH The Beebe M e d i c a l Foundation held an inaugural “ L o y a l t y S o c i e t y ” breakfast r e c e n t l y to thank the donors who have supported B e e b e consistently for the last three years.
Beebe Medical Foundation honors loyal donors The Beebe Medical Foundation hosted the inaugural “Loyalty Society” breakfast to say a special thank you to donors who have consistently supported Beebe for the last three years. Attendees enjoyed presentations
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of a panel of experts with financial and gift planning. Ted Becker, past Beebe Medical Foundation board member, and mayor of Lewes, shared his inspiring story about the importance of an excellent community hospital. Becker is part of the Shaw
Society. The Beebe Medical Foundation is looking to expand its planned giving program through the Shaw Legacy Society, which began in 1921, when Helen and Benjamin Shaw gave the first major philanthropic gift to Doctors James and Richard C. Beebe. This gift was used to build the original, 35-bed hospital on Savannah Road, which has expanded into the Beebe Healthcare we know today. Shaw Legacy Society members are those that have made a planned gift to Beebe through estate planning vehicles such as trusts, charitable annuities, real estate, and endowments. The discussion panel included four speakers with expertise on estate planning. The panel included: Margo Cooke, CFRE, CAP; Lisa Hastings, CPA; Cindy Szabo, attorney at Law; and Bradley Travis, financial advisor, VP. Attendees were given a brief overview of planned giving from the panelists, and an opportunity to ask questions. Tom Protack, vice president of development for the Beebe Medical Foundation said, “Currently, we have 260 members in the Loyalty Society and 31 members in the Shaw Society. As Beebe prepares for the future, expansion of our hospital and county-wide health campus, it will be important to continue to grow both the Loyalty Society and Shaw Society.”
TOURISM
Making Southern Delaware a year-round getaway By Lana O’Hollaren Southern Delaware Tourism
Here in Southern Delaware our coastal areas have and continue to evolve into a year-round getaway destination. But Sussex County is filled with many hidden treasures and diverse offerings that remain largely undiscovered by visitors. That makes Southern Delaware Tourism’s mandate to market Sussex County as a whole both challenging and exciting. Our tagline is “Beaches are just the beginning”, and our marketing efforts reflect that. Because Southern Delaware Tourism is funded by a percentage of the accommodations tax paid by guests who stay in Delaware hotels, our primary responsibility is to promote overnight stays. Southern Delaware Tourism, in doing so, identifies “niche” opportunities that focus on the strengths of each part of the County. Some niche markets we strive to reach include: • Traveling adults and families who live outside a 50 mile radius who may not be familiar with Southern Delaware and the range of accommodations, attractions, and events available here • Outdoor lovers who enjoy golf, water sports, bicycling, hiking, fishing, birding, boating and nature • Arts and culture aficionados who like to visit galleries, watch artists at work, attend live musical and theatrical performances • Culinary travelers who wish to experience a wide selection of menu choices featuring fresh, local delicacies from exceptional chefs and renowned restaurants along our Culinary Coast™ • Heritage travelers who want to delve into Southern Delaware history while visiting our many museums and historic sites • Travelers who visit in groups for business meetings, family reunions, corporate retreats, etc., while enjoying the leisure activities and attractions Southern Delaware has to offer Our marketing plan focuses on advertising in media outlets from beyond a 50-mile radius of Sussex County. Multimedia campaigns include a mix of traditional (print and TV) and digital/ online advertising including social media. We choose our target markets based
on a variety of data collected throughout the year including the response to our advertising initiatives. Currently, the markets from which the largest percentage of our visitors come include Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, New York, and Virginia; however,additional markets that are recently expressing interest in Southern Delaware include Ohio, New England and the Southeast. In addition to designing creative targeted advertising campaigns, the success of our marketing plan is dependent upon Southern Delaware Tourism’s fostering excellent relationships with our tourism partners within the county. We do this through regular group and one-to-one partner meetings and via communications such as our quarterly Connections newsletter. These valuable relationships help us in assisting with promotion of local tourism businesses; businesses that work so diligently to provide and enhance visitor
experiences. By staying up-to-date with the offerings of our partners, we are able to create and craft timely, relevant co-op advertising opportunities that save our partners advertising dollars while promoting their businesses to appropriately targeted niche markets. Other components of our marketing program include: • Local on the Menu, which is designed to promote partnerships between local restaurants, farmers, and producers, and to demonstrate to visitors just how easy it is to find fresh, healthy, Sussex County meats, seafood, and produce along the Culinary Coast™ • Attendance at trade shows and business expos to promote Southern Delaware to consumers, groups, and tour leaders • E-Scapes, a consumer newsletter that is distributed to thousands of visitors and potential visitors every month and offers advertising opportunities to our county tourism partners.
JUNE 2016 CALENDAR
May 25-Aug. 31 EVERY WEDNESDAY! GEORGETOWN FARMERS MARKET 3:00 PM-6:00 PM; 16 Mile Brewery in Georgetown. Join us EVERY WEDNESDAY for the 2016 Farmers Market Season! Great farmers and great farm fresh products!Call 302856-1544 or email karen@georgetowncoc.com for more information. June 1 1st Wednesday- Chamber Economic Development Council Meeting-12:00 Noon-1:00 PM; Georgetown Wesleyan Church-Georgetown. Special Presentation: Gene Dvornick, Town Manager. Learn all about the Town of Georgetown’s effort to become a Downtown Development District and how this will spur great economic development! June 1 1st Wednesday- Chamber Board of Directors’ Meeting-4:00 PM; CHAMBER OFFICE- 827 East Market St. in Georgetown. Call 856-1544 for more information June 8 2nd Wednesday Chamber Breakfast Meeting 7:45 AM-8:45 AM; DEL TECH-Student Services Center, Executive Dining Room; $9 per person. Special Presentation: TBA; RSVP by Tues. June 7th by calling 302-8561544 or email karen@georgetowncoc.com. Stay afterwards for Del Tech’s 1 Million Cups presentation from 9:00 am-10:00am. June 15 3rd Wednesday GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING/Chamber Mixer 4:30 PM-6:30 PM; 827 East Market St, in Georgetown; Come celebrate with us as we officially mark the Grand Opening of the Chamber’s Office & Visitors Center with State, County, Town and Chamber representatives-and many of the key people who made it all possible! Great networking opportunity and wonderful celebration planned. Please email RSVP by June 10th to karen@georgetowncoc.com or call 302-856-1544. June 22 4th Wednesday Chamber Luncheon 12:00 noon-1:00 PM; CHEER Center in Georgetown. Special Presentation: TBA- $10 per person. RSVP by Tues., June 21st to 856-1544 or email karen@georgetowncoc.com. June 30 GRAND OPENING/ RIBBON CUTTING Time: TBA. Join us at this celebration for Sharp Energy, one of the largest propane providers in the Mid-Atlantic region. The Ribbon Cutting marks the Grand Opening of Sharp’s new 18,000-square-foot, $6 million headquarters that sits on 12 acres of land at the intersection of U.S. 113 and East Piney Grove Road in Georgetown. Call 856-1544 for more information.
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PERSONNEL FILE
Changes at Abbott’s Grill
With Smyrna’s only brewpub, Brick Works Brewing & Eats, slated to open in early June, Abbott’s has promoted Chef’s Paul Gallo and Ryan Cunningham to new positions within the company in anticipation of the expansion. Cunningham, who is currently executive chef at Abbott’s on Broad Creek in Laurel, has been named Abbott’s corporate chef and will oversee the menus and operations of both locations as well as Abbott’s catering division. Abbott’s Grill’s current executive chef, Gallo, has been promoted to executive chef and general manager of the new brewpub in Smyrna. With Gallo’s focus mainly in Smyrna, Chef and Restaurateur Kevin Reading will take on a larger kitchen presence at Abbott’s Grill in Milford with Cunningham. The pair will work together out of the organization’s “hub” to ensure that Abbott’s reputation for award winning fresh, local food and drink continues to thrive in Kent and Sussex counties.
Dr. Heeder receives promotion
Dr. Carl Heeder has been promoted to senior director of live operations at Mountaire Farms Inc., reporting to Jimmy Paulakuhn, vice president of live opera-
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tions. In his new role, Dr. Heeder will be responsible for all live production and breeder operations. Prior to his promotion, Heeder worked as director of food safety for Mountaire. He has over 20 years of experience in live production, processing, and technical services. Heeder attended the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine where he obtained a doctorate of veterinary medicine.
Moran named CEO at Allen Harim
Allen Harim, a leading producer and processor of chicken on Delmarva, has promoted Joe Moran to CEO. Moran, an industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, will oversee all aspects of the company’s Moran operations. He joined Allen Harim this past November as executive director and a member of the company’s Leadership Council. Moran succeeds Steven A. Evans, who left to pursue another opportunity in the industry. Before joining Allen Harim, Moran was chief operations officer at Mountaire Farms in Millsboro. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing from
James Madison University. He resides in Ocean View with his wife, Kristy.
Shore Bancshares plans merger
Shore Bancshares, Inc. will merge its two subsidiary banks, The Talbot Bank, headquartered in Easton, Md. and CNB, headquartered in Centreville, Md., into one bank that will be known as Shore United Bank. The merger of the Talbot Bank with and into CNB and the corresponding name change to Shore United Bank is subject to regulatory approval. Subject to the satisfaction of all regulatory and corporate requirements and approvals, Shore Bancshares anticipates consummating the merger in the third quarter of 2016. As a $1.1 billion bank, Shore United Bank will continue to operate all 18 existing branches, a loan production office, and wealth management office throughout the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and Delaware. The Talbot Bank and CNB have been affiliated as members of Shore Bancshares, Inc. community of companies since 2000. The combination is intended to facilitate operational efficiencies, a consistent culture and united branding under Shore United Bank.
The new Beebe Auxiliary officers for 2016-18, from left: Nancy Tartaglione, president; Lesley Nance, first vice president; Nancy Almacy, second vice president; Rosey Vanderhoogt, recording secretary; Eileen Thompson, corresponding secretary; Patricia Sandy, treasurer; Patricia Barry, member-atlarge; and outgoing president of the Beebe Auxiliary, Wendell Alfred. 14
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NEW LAWYER- Meghan Kelly, Esq. has joined the Law Office of McDonnell and Associates, P.A. and celebrated with a ribbon cutting with the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce.Located in the Bennett Realty building, Meghan will focus her practice on real estate settlements as Managing Attorney for the Delaware Office. She is the daughter of Pat Kelly, former Indian River High School Civics Teacher, Life Guard and Basketball Coach and Mary Batten Kelly, a pharmacist. Kelly of McDonnell and Associates is located at 34026 Coastal Highway in Bethany Beach.
Perdue Farms names Andrea Staub Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications Chairman Jim Perdue has announced that Andrea Staub has joined Perdue Farms as senior vice president of corporate communications. “Andrea is a highly respected communications professional with an outstanding track record of developing and executing communications programs and strategies for global and national companies,” said Perdue. “We are delighted to welcome her to the Perdue team and look forward to her contributions to drive meaningful communications strategies and platforms to support our business goals and objectives.” Staub will be responsible for developing and leading the internal and external strategic communication activities for the company. She will provide communications counsel and serve as a company spokesperson to the media. She will oversee community relations’ activities and promote, protect and enhance the reputation of the PERDUE® Staub is a 25-year corporate communications professional who comes to Perdue with experience in a broad array of industries. Prior to joining Perdue, she was vice president of global corporate communications at NBTY Inc., a global manufacturer, marketer, distributor and retailer of vitamins, and sports and active nutrition products. Staub also served as director of corporate communications for Capital One Financial Corp. and Symbol Technologies, director of media relations for natural gas company KeySpan Corp., and was owner of Blake Hunter Communications, an independent public relations consulting firm. Staub holds a bachelor of arts’ degree in communication from New
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COVER STORY
Sussex Tree now offers crane service By Carol Kinsley and Rachel Farris
Sussex Tree was founded by Jeff Meredith Sr. in 1987. In an “impromptu career change,” according to his son, Jeffrey Meredith Jr., he used his past experience in customer service combined with his lifelong love of working with trees to create his new company. His son added that the company had originally been a way to make ends meet, and his father mentioned numerous times that he never dreamed it would grow to the success and size it obtained. It initially was run by just Meredith Sr. along with one or two other employees, servicing the local Seaford, Bridgeville, and Georgetown areas. Eventually, the company expanded to service the beach areas and took off. “We have really set ourselves apart by the service we provide especially in these areas,” the younger Meredith said. “We operate very efficiently in this high end market
and have upheld the service this type of clientele expect.” Sussex Tree has always been a full service tree care company, providing tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding, hedge trimming, tree transplanting and plant health care services; however, in 2009, they established a landscaping division, STI. STI, like Sussex Tree, is full service, offering landscaping design and installation, maintenance contracts, mowing, hardscaping, planting, etc. “This growth was a natural fit since we work in client landscapes every day,” Meredith said. Meredith joined his father’s company three years ago after working in engineering and construction management. His previous career allowed him to develop customer service skills and financial management, which he says has proven “very beneficial” with the Sussex companies’ recent growth. He added that they are “still a family owned business(es) and myself, my father, my brother in
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law, and my wife all have pivotal roles within the company(ies).” This dedication to the company and continuing growth have surely contributed to the next step the Merediths have taken. After nearly 30 years in business, Jeff Meredith Sr. and his son have decided to start another company to add another service for their clients and the public at large. The new company is Sussex Crane LLC. “Is it odd to purchase a crane?” Meredith asked. “We often use a crane for complicated, hazardous situations, or where a customer doesn’t want equipment in the yard. We’ve been using a crane service for this type of removal for 25 years.” As the tree business has grown, the number of times a crane is needed has increased. “So why not think of buying one and starting a sister company?” Meredith continued. The new company was a natural fit, and being able to offer crane service will further set their company apart from competitors, he added. As an extra bonus, Sussex Crane has been able to keep the same operator, Ephraim “Eph” Mulford, who has been working with the Merediths for tree removal for more than 20 years. He is certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operator, and, of course, the company is insured and bonded. “Eph has a solid reputation in the county for being the ‘best’ operator when it comes to tree work,” said Meredith. “This opinion is shared by many other of the local tree companies as well. When the opportunity came up, we approached him about joining our staff to help us and he quickly accepted. We are blessed to have
Shown (l to r) are: Dave Harbin (Operator), Mark Weaver - Altec Cranes, Eph Mulford (Operator), Jeff Meredith (President), Jeffrey Meredith (Vice President), Rich Held - Altec Account Manager for MD/DE, and Wayne Kenny - Altec Cranes Account Manager.
such a skilled staff, which now he is a part of.” The crane purchased by the Merediths has 127 feet of boom and will be offered for general crane services such as erecting prefab trusses for home or commercial construction, commercial steel erection, lifting HVAC units into place, and so forth. “We feel we might have a niche market,” Meredith said. The crane has a fixed two-man basket which can lift workers high in the air to service lights in parking lots, for example. The 38-ton crane is considered medium sized and falls under Department of Transportation regulations as not requiring a permit to transport down highways, Meredith said. “This allows us to respond faster to emergency situations, such as storm clean-up, when we’re needed as soon as pos-
sible. We won’t have to wait for a permit.” Based in Bridgeville, Sussex Crane will service all of Sussex County, some of Kent County and parts of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The tree care business is a tightly knit group. “We plan to help friendly competitors as well,” Meredith said. Tree removal is one the most dangerous parts of the tree care industry. Often, the tree is close to a building, service line or delicate area. To remove such a tree requires a great amount of experience and the proper equipment. Sussex Tree has both. The staff is well trained and the equipment is the best in the industry. Sussex Tree offers tree removal, pruning, trimming, stump grinding, tree transplanting, hedge trimming and plant health care services. Its full-
service landscape division, STI Landscape Center, provides high-end design, installation and maintenance, including lawn care, residential and commercial mowing, mulching, hardscaping and snow removal. The Merediths say, “Our clients’ satisfaction is our number one concern. Our promise is to deliver the highest quality to our customers in a friendly timely fashion. “Every part of every job will be perfect. No exceptions.” For more information on their services: Visit sussextreeinc.com or sussexcrane.com (coming soon), or call Sussex Crane at 302-9566913; Sussex Tree at 302 -2271980, or STI Landscape at 302645-6262. 17
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Agriculture Tucker Mechanical Services By Carol Kinsley
Good product, good service, good customers — that’s what has kept Tucker Mechanical Service of Bethel in the agricultural irrigation business for the past 25 years. “Our main thing is service,” said founder Doug Tucker. “When we say 24/7, we mean it.” Tucker realizes how important it is to his farmer customers to have irrigation available when they need it. There are peak times when sufficient water is critical to a crop. “It hurts yields if irrigation is not done when it’s needed,” he said. Tucker started working for Richard and Phyllis Carmine at Sussex Machine Works in 1982 and started putting up irrigation systems. In 1991, he decided to try it on his own and started Tucker Mechanical. In 1999, he started selling Valley Irrigation systems. Valley is a worldwide leader in center pivot and linear irrigation equipment. Tucker Mechanical sells and services pivots, pumps, wire — anything to do with
agricultural irrigation, for any type of system, in Delaware and on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. “We service all the brands and carry parts for them all,” he said. All the irrigation systems are good, Tucker added. “I think our product is the best. They all do the same thing. But if they’re not running, they’re no good,” Tucker said. He and his nine employees, including his son, D.J., make themselves available weekends and holidays, especially in the months from May to September when farmers need them most. Tucker’s wife, Kathy, helps keep things running smoothly in the office. “We have a lot of good customers. If you treat them right, they’ll stick with you,” Tucker said. The company was run out of their home at first, then they rented the former offices of Jade Run Sod Farm in Bethel, at 29697 Jade Run Drive. “We rented for five or six years. I bought the place last year, and we are remodeling.” Part of the remodeling will be a larger parts department, including the area customers often
utilize for jobs that they can fix on their own. Technology has come a long way, Tucker noted, and younger farmers, especially, are adapting. “With new technology, they can use their iPhones to start the machine, or tell it to change directions, while they sit home and watch.” Two years ago, Valley Irrigation merged with AgSense, makers of remote irrigation management products that use digital technology to remotely monitor, start and stop a center pivot. Monitoring is possible through any Web-connected smartphone, tablet or desktop computer. Also available are fertigation, variable rate irrigation, soil moisture monitoring and custom prescription programming. According to data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Delaware farm fields that used irrigation in 2013 produced 27 percent more corn per acre than non-irrigated fields. Call the office at 302-536-7730, Tucker’s cell at 302-841-4832, or email tms934@ comcast.net to see what Tucker Mechanical Services can do for your farm.
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Fifer Orchards By Carol Kinsley
If the weather cooperates, freshly harvested asparagus and strawberries will still be available at Fifer Orchards through mid-June, and a Blueberry Festival is scheduled June 25. The fun includes free live music, hayrides, farm animals, pony rides, mini wagon train, food trucks, sweet treats, local vendors and other family fun activities. Blueberry harvest and U-pick normally begins late-June. Don’t miss an opportunity to enjoy the freshest of local fruits and vegetables from this family-owned farm. Fifer sweet corn, peaches, tomatoes, lopes, melons and specialty foods are also available at Fifer’s Country Store at 1919 Allabands Mill Rd., CamdenWyoming. Look for the harvest schedule at www.fiferorchards.com to know what’s inseason. It’s also not too late to sign up for Fifer’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program to receive a weekly box of quality fruits and vegetables from Fifer Orchards and neighboring family farms. Sign up is easy online at fiferorchards.com or call Jessica at 302-6972141 for more information. Charles Frederick Fifer moved his family to Kent County nearly 100 years ago to start a diversified farm now managed by his grandchildren, Mary Fifer Fennemore and Carlton Fifer, and the fourth generation: Bobby, Curt and David Fifer and Michael Fennemore. Happily, there’s a fifth generation, all under age 14, growing up and loving the farm. They invite parents and kids to “Storytime on the farm with Miss Jackie” on June 1. Fifer’s hosts a series of Farm-to-Table dinners throughout the summer months. Abbott’s Grill will hold the first dinner at Fifer’s on June 3. Call Abbott’s for detailed information and reservations at 302-491-6736. Mark your calendars now for Customer Appreciation Day (aka Peach Ice Cream Day) on Aug. 13, and Fall Fest from Sept. 26 through Oct. 29. Peaches are looking good despite the weather and should be ready for harvest by the end of June through early September. Michael Fennemore said, “We continue to be impressed with how much better the peach crop looks. We expect to have plenty of peaches for our local customers. Keep in mind, there are many other challenges to growing fruit (not just cold). We won’t know what we have until the ‘fruit is in the basket.’” U-pick peaches, apples and pumpkins are available in season. You can’t get produce fresher than that. For visitors and locals at the beach, Fifer’s
Farm Market Cafe opened for its first season at 200 Cullen St., Dewey Beach, in 2009, offering local, fresh “farm fare” breakfast and lunch sandwiches, fresh Fifer produce and local items such as pickles, jams and apple butter. The Market Cafe is now open. Visit Fifer’s Facebook page for updated hours, which change through the summer season. Fifer’s also delivers fruits and vegetables to a number of restaurants, schools and grocery markets in Sussex County and participates in Rehoboth and Lewes Farmers Markets. Talk about delivery! Fifer’s now has an
18-foot mobile doughnut bakery which can bring hot, fresh doughnuts made on-site to your next office event, party or wedding reception. Other menu items can include a “Cider split” with doughnut, ice cream, caramel sauce, cinnamon-glazed pecans and whipped cream; cider doughnut ice cream sandwich sundae, pumpkin specialties and hot coffee or cider. To customize a plan for your needs, call Jessica at 302-697-2141. Take-out doughnuts are available any time, with bulk discounts for five dozen or more.
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Del Tech communities offer creative learning
For the last six years, Delaware Technical Community College students have enjoyed a fun, creative, and engaging way to learn – through a Learning Community. “The student experience from a Learning Community is very unique and very enriching,” said Gail Charrier, Learning Communities coordinator for the Owens Campus and for all of Delaware Tech. “With a Learning Community there are several goals and benefits, and it’s an especially great way for a first semester student to attend classes because they get to read and write about their chosen interest right away.” A Learning Community is a combination of courses linked together around a common topic or theme. The instructors for each course collaborate to allow students to work on integrated assignments – ones that include content from all courses. For example, a student in the Adventures in Agriculture Learning Community, which combines agriculture science with English 101, would interview an agriculture business Students in the Planning an Agribusiness the Write Way Learning Community visited Vanderwende’s owner for their interview assignment. Farm and Creamery in Bridgeville in April for an experiential learning trip. “The students develop relationships with one another and their instructors that they Escape Rehoboth, Delaware Food Bank, and trips – visits to places in the community don’t get in a regular class,” said Daniele the Harriet Tubman Museum. On-campus, and on-campus that relates to the content Kidd, Owens Campus Agriculture instruccourses utilize the entrepreneur program being taught. For example, the Inquiring tor and a Learning Community instructor. 1 Million Cups, the Treasures of the Sea Minds course, which focuses heavily “There’s lots of group work and bonding museum, various Global Understanding on human behavior and the mental proactivities, and they develop positive peer events, and the Delaware Tech Social Media cess, visits the Franklin Institute’s brain pressure and take responsibility with one Conference. exhibit, while Brewing Up a Business another to make sure they are coming to “Experiential learning is a hallmark of Career visits Dogfish Head Brewery, Aloft class and doing the work.” AeroArchitects, and Tail Bangers. Other off- Learning Communities,” Charrier said. One of the most popular aspects of “It’s important to get out of the classroom campus trips include the Mutter Museum, the program is the experiential learning as a group and get to know each other as a group. It also allows for different applications of the source material, because it makes it come alive instead of just reading or talking about it.” Different Learning Communities are offered at all campuses of Delaware Tech. This past academic year, there were 19 Learning Communities offered at the Owens Campus, and 31 different Learning Communities instructors. For the next academic year, Charrier said they are planning on adding some different departments on campus and expanding the offering even more. “It would be a great thing to be able to offer our student a Learning Community every semester they are here,” Charrier said. For more information on Learning Little Wagon Produce, in Greenwood, was an experiential learning trip destination for students in the Planning an Agribusiness the Write Way course, taught by Agriculture instructor Daniele Kidd and Communities, visit www.dtcc.edu/academics/learning-options/learning-communities. English instructor Janelle Boyer. 20
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Fulton Bank supports the Agriculture Industry for long-term success
Agriculture can be a costly business. From the price of new machinery to fuel and labor costs to the value of land, agriculture requires more capital than many other industries. Agricultural ventures are also vulnerable to the forces of nature, market fluctuations and variable commodity prices. That is why building a relationship with a bank that understands the industry is a crucial part of farming. At Fulton Bank, we recognize the challenges of agriculture, and we have a longstanding commitment to serving the ag community. Since Fulton Bank was founded in 1882, the agricultural industry has been a part of our foundation – serving local merchants and farmers was the original mission of our bank – and it remains a cornerstone of our organization today. We provide agricultural banking services throughout Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia. Fulton understands the important role of agriculture in our economy and to our communities, which has made us one of the top agricultural lenders in the United States. Throughout our history, we have maintained our commitment to the agriculture community. Today, we are proud of the fact that we have loaned more than $1 billion to our ag customers, ranking us as the largest agricultural bank in the Northeast and as the 16th largest nationwide. Our Relationship Managers who serve our ag customers have deep connections with the agriculture industry. They take an active role in our community by contributing to and leading groups that support the industry like 4-H, FFA, Chambers of Commerce, Conservation Districts, farmland preservation associations, and municipal government organizations. Additionally, because many of our agricultural Relationship Managers are involved in agricultural production themselves, we have been able to develop a customized line of financial solutions to address the unique needs of farmers and agri-businesses. Our lenders come from a farming background and have a true interest in farming. We understand farmers’ needs and can relate to the issues they face. At Fulton Bank, we offer a full line of financial services. Our agricultural banking solutions include lines of credit, livestock and poultry financing, equipment financing, construction financing, and mortgage financing. These solutions give farmers the ability to support crop inputs and grain inventory, build or expand livestock facilities, purchase farm 22
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SIGNARAMA RECEIVES AWARD - The Kody O’Bear Community Award from Kody’s Kids Inc. was presented to Signarama in Georgetown recently. This award is presented four times a year to honor local, small businesses that give back to community organizations or programs which support the mission of improving the lives of area children. Without the support of small businesses, many organizations would not be able to continue their work. The award is presented by Delmarva’s Community Bear, Kody O’Bear, the ambassador for promoting positive and healthy activities for kids and adults of all ages. Learn more about the Kody O’Bear Awards and past winners at www.kodyobear. com. Pictured from left: Terry Blackney; Eric Montgomery, team member; David Kramer, business partner; Katie Handy and Gwen Osborne, co-owners; Joan Ruggiano, team member; and Kody O’Bear.
Delaware Tech plans special picnic The community is invited to help celebrate Delaware Technical Community College’s 50th anniversary with an old fashioned picnic on Monday, June 6 from 5-7 p.m. at the Owens Campus. The picnic is free to attend and all are welcome. Highlights include a variety of local food trucks, face painting, lawn games, a video game truck, a DJ, giveaways, and displays highlighting the last 50 years at Delaware Tech. All of the activities will take place outdoors around the Student Services Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring their beach chairs and blankets to take advantage of the beautiful, open outdoor space on campus. Since its establishment in 1966, Delaware Technical Community College has been committed to providing access to an affordable, high-quality education that meets the needs of Delaware’s businesses and community and contributes to the economic vitality of the state. In its 50-year history, the College has graduated more than 46,000 individuals and served tens of thousands through youth camps, dual enrollment programs, workforce training initiatives, and community education programs. For more information on Delaware Tech’s 50th anniversary, visit www. dtcc.edu/50th. For updated information regarding the picnic, follow the Owens Campus on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ dtccowens.
Delaware Tech’s 50th anniversary celebration started with a retrospective ceremony in January (pictured), and continues with an old fashioned picnic for the entire community on Monday, June 6 from 5-7 p.m. at the Owens Campus.
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BUDDY WALK OF THE YEAR AWARD - Organizers of the Boardwalk Buddy Walk (BWBW) were honored with the Buddy Walk of the Year Award by the National Down Syndrome Society at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Funds from BWBW have been used to support Best Buddies, Special Olympics, Chimes of Millsboro, Kent-Sussex Industries, and The Salvation Army. Also, BWBW partners with Chimes and the Dewey Beach Lions Club to offer a program to teach kitchen skills to those with cognitive disorders. The Boardwalk Buddy Walk is held annually, on Columbus Day weekend, on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk and bandstand. The 2016 walk will start at 9 a.m. on Oct. 8. For more information and registration, visit www.boardwalkbuddywalk.com or contact michelle@boardwalkbuddywalk.com. Pictured from left: Liz Evans, BWBW director; Michelle Archer, BWBW executive director; Dennis and Sharonlee Diehl, BWBW founders and directors.
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RIBBON CUTTING - The former Rehoboth U-Store, a locally owned self storage facility that has served the Rehoboth area for the past 20 years at 19659 Bluebird Ln., Rehoboth Beach, was recently acquired by DESTORAGE.com. DESTORAGE.com is a subsidiary company of Investors Realty, Inc., a diversified property management company based in Dover, which operates multiple storage facility locations in Delaware. The new owners have improved the features of the facility with new signage, increased security measures, additional lighting and new property management software for customers. For more information, including monthly specials, visit www.DESTORAGE.com. Pictured from left: Becky Carney, Rehoboth-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce; Andy Strine, president, DEStorage.com; Jane Booth, property manager, DEStorage.com; Casey Kenton, regional manager, DEStorage.com.
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Originally conceived as a year round destination where baseball players, teams, and coaches could work out, receive instruction and training, and attend skill camps, The Indoor Academy at Sports at the Beach (SATB) in Georgetown, new this spring, has turned into something much bigger. The 8,400 square foot heated indoor facility is outfitted with all-purpose rubber mat flooring, retractable batting cages, basketball nets, pickle ball courts, peg climbing, and a full time staff to coordinate events. Sports at the Beach has also extended their sports area to include 13,000 square feet of new outdoor courts for basketball and pickle ball. Event activities at the facility are evolving, but will include youth and adult programs for baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, dodgeball, pickle ball, yoga, fitness programs, corn hole tournaments, various summer camps, league sports, and more. Additionally, Sports at the Beach has also extended their pool hours to every day from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pool memberships for families or individuals are available. The facility seeks instructors and is taking requests for leagues for all sports and encourages community members to provide feedback and suggestions. “Sports at the Beach has long been known as one of the premiere tournament facilities in the mid-Atlantic, attracting thousands of visitors to the Delaware beach communities” said Chris Giacomucci, executive director of the Delaware Sports Commission. “The addition of the indoor facility will allow the complex to expand its opportunities for new event organizers and visitors.” For more information, visit www.sportsatthebeach.com or email indoor@sportsatthebeach.com.
Trinity receives Samaritan Award
Amy Proctor and Billy Banning of Trinity Logistics accept the 2016 Samaritan Award. From left: Bob Voltmann, Amy Proctor, Billy Banning and Jeff Tucker.
NEW HONORARY MAYOR - The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) 5th Annual Honorary Mayor Race came to a close on April 27, with Jean Dowding - realtor, veteran and educator - being named the new honorary mayor. The Honorary Mayor Program is a three-month long tongue-incheek campaign that provides an abundance of shameless business advertising to the candidates vying for the office while raising funds for the CDCC. The four candidates running this year were Dawne NickersonBanez of Frankfurt Bakery & Deli, John Yoho of Little Caesar’s, Katrina Sullivan with the Delaware State News, and Jean Dowding of The Dowding Group at Re/Max. Together, the candidates raised a record high for the Honorary Mayor Program. Pictured from left: John Yoho, Katrina Sullivan, Jean Dowding, and Dawne Nickerson-Banez.
Trinity Logistics has been announced as the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)’s 2016 Samaritan Award winner. This prestigious award is given annually to a third party logistics company (3PL) that offers exceptional assistance to others in need. Trinity Logistics, in conjunction with its non-profit organization, the Trinity Foundation, organizes events to benefit charitable causes year-round. The main focus areas include the local communities surrounding Trinity’s five main offices, health awareness, and youth leadership development. The Foundation gives out scholarships for local youth and raises funds for causes including local cancer and heart centers, sports events, meal drives, and support for families in need at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The TIA recognizes that voluntary service or assistance can take a multitude of forms, and was impressed by the Trinity Foundation’s variety of outreach methods. Along with the award, the TIA donates all funds raised by their annual TIA Foundation Charity Fun Run to a charity of the winner’s choice. Trinity has designated the Delmarva Teen Challenge Home of Hope as the beneficiary of this year’s funds. Home of Hope is a women’s center for those healing from life-controlling addictions across the Delmarva (Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia) region. “This accolade from the TIA is a testament to how individuals can come together for a cause and leave a legacy,” said Jeff Banning, president and CEO of Trinity Logistics. “Team Trinity’s choice of the Home of Hope as the recipient of the award will make such an impact on Delmarva. I am very proud of this team.”
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BUSINESS LICENSES BETHANY BEACH
Beach Body Barre LLC; 33550 Market Place, Unit 3, Bethany Beach; professional and/or personal services Corrie Coverings & Finishes, James Corrie; 821 Westwood Ave., Unit C, Bethany Beach; contractor-residential Holiday Spirit Inc., Tropicana Sun; 97 Garfield Pkwy., #5/6, Bethany Beach; retailer-dry goods & apparel Just Pizza Bethany LLC; 33000 Coastal Hwy., Bethany Beach; retailer-restaurant Top Dog Grill; 115 Garfield Pkwy., Unit 2, Bethany Beach; retailer-restaurant
BRIDGEVILLE
Native Construction; 4210 Federalsburg Rd., Bridgeville; contractor-residential Nicholas Schmitt Trucking LLC; 20015 Wesley Church Rd., Bridgeville; drayperson/mover Sussex Crane LLC; 20350 Nelson Dr., Bridgeville; lessor of tangible personal property Timmons, Crystal D., CTU Consulting; 10821 Seashore Hwy., Bridgeville; professional and/or personal services Tire Kings LLC, Bridgeville Tires 2; 20354 Sussex Hwy., Bridgeville; retailer-various products Whitney, Zandra S., Queenz Jewelry; 200 Canterbury Ln., Unit 201, Bridgeville; retailer-various products
CAMDEN
DDI Contracting LLC; 101 Chalet Ct., Chamde; contractor-residential Mayan-Hamilton, Kathleen K., Dutch Services; 324 Cambridge Rd., Camden; professional and/or personal services
DELMAR
Antique Iron; 36098 Bi-State Blvd., Delmar; personal servicemotor vehicle service Pam Price & Associates Inc., Remax Coast & Country; 38613 Benro Dr., Unit 5, Delmar; professional services-real estate broker Tamosaitis, Amber N., DelaDoko; 707 Lincoln Ave., Delmar; retailer-various products Vincelette Cassidy T., Harbor and Co.; 36764 Saint George Rd.,
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Delmar; professional and/or personal services DOVER
All Junk Removal Company; 283 Fawn Haven Walk, Dover; personal services-general repairperson Boutique Treasures LLC, Country Tours & Travel; 4748 Forrest Ave., Dover; travel agency Charlie Tango Transport LLC; 255 Sheffield Dr., Dover; drayperson/ mover Chris Brown LLC, Better Home Services; 1183 Rose Dale Ln., Dover; professional and/or personal services Clanos LLC, Tastebuds; 1534 S. Governors Ave., Dover; retailerrestaurant Dickerson & Sons Enterprises LLC, Pit Daddy’s BBQ & Smoker Rentals; 164 Rose Bowl Rd., Dover; retailerfood (except restaurant) DMS South LLC, Chevrolet of Dover; 1450 S. Dupont Hwy., Dover; motor vehicle dealer, motor vehicle lessor, wholesale-transportation equipment, retailer-various products, personal service-motor vehicle service, motor vehicle lessee Dougherty, Vanessa M., The Enchanted Rose; 406 Topaz Circle, Dover; reconciliation purpose code EZ Clicks LLC; 512 S. Greenberry Ln., Dover; lessor of tangible personal property Giles, Lisa, Soyez Jolie by Lisa; 136 W. Loockerman St., Dover; personal services-beautician Hopkins, Lorenzo G., Mobile Magic Pressure Washing; 50 E. Darby Cir., Dover; contractor-residential Isreal, Bueno, Jr.; 47 Old Forge Dr., Dover; contractor-residential Italian Goods Enterprises; 8 The Green, Ste. 8033, Dover; wholesalermachinery equipment & supplies Kurtz, Aerial Photography; 3720 Pearsons Corner Rd., Dover; photographer Life by Design Coaching Firm LLC; 257 Ryhill Dr., Dover; professional and/or personal services Miller, Kathie, The Jewelry Cove; 665 Dyke Branch Rd., Dover; retailertransient Over the Top Cleaning Services LLC; 11 Barons Ct., Dover; professional and/or personal services Petco Animal Supplies Inc., Petco
#3763; 1574 N. Dupont Hwy., Ste. 300, Dover; retailer-various products Roach, Raymond M., Raymond Marcus Photography; 3 Pinewood Acres Ave., Dover; photographer Seiff Center for Aesthetic & Rec; 200 Banning St., Ste. 370, Dover; professional services-medical office Seitz, Troy M., Sights by Seitz Photography; 406 Kentland Ave., Dover; photographer Snow, Rebecca E., Fusion Garden Design; 443 Osbourne Ln., Dover; professional and/or personal services Tech to Resolve; 31 Saulsbury Rd., Ste. 2, Dover; professional and/or personal services TSS Communications of Philly Inc.; 1365 N. Dupont Hwy., Ste. 3098, Dover; retailer-various products GEORGETOWN
Moore Farms Construction Inc.; 14619 Cokesbury Rd., Georgetown; contractor-residential Stockley Tavern LLC; 26072 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown; retaileralcoholic beverages
GREENWOOD
911 Airsoft LLC; 14639 Saint Johnstown Rd., Greenwood; retailervarious products Forget Me Not Diner; 9436 Hickorylane, Greenwood; retailerrestaurant
HARRINGTON
Lupinetti, Cindy; Lupinette Ventures; 854 Bloomfield Dr., Harrington; professional and/or personal services MC CPR/AED/First Aid Classes; 300 Second Ave., Harrington; professional and/or personal services Melvin, Emma, Emmie Melvin’s Pool Service; 5936 Whiteleysburg Rd., Harrington; professional and/or personal services Messick, Ronald R.; 302 Messicks Rd., Harrington; contractor-residential Rothermel, Austin, Harrington Camper Repair; 240 Carpenter Bridge Rd., Harrington; contractor-residential Undefined Media; 1615 Bloomfield Dr., Harrington; photographer
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Carmine Construction LLC; 31798 Katum Dr., Laurel; contractor-residen-
tial Cathell, Chad L., Victory Graphics; 29011 Fire Tower Rd., Laurel; retailer-various products CBD Pro LLC; 6225 Millcreek Rd., Laurel; retailer-various products Cherrix, Dawn L., Cherrix Consulting; 11233 Taylor Mill Rd., Laurel; professional and/or personal services Paratpar Inc., Cheers WIne & Liquor; 107 Delaware Ave., Laurel; retail E911 Prepaid Wireless Services, tobacco products retailer, retailer-alcoholic beverages Prestige Power Washing; 10491 Georgetown Rd., Laurel; professional and/or personal services Sean Leary and Sons LLC; 517 King St., Laurel; contractor-residential LEWES
Delaware Beach Storage Center; 32244 Nassau Rd., Lewes; commercial lessor Edge Fit LLC; 32253 Lewes Georgetown Hwy., Lewes; professional and/or personal services First-Rate Movers LLC; 34336 Beech Dr., Lewes; drayperson/ mover High Branch Partners LLC, Sigh of Relief; 32770 Cedar Grove Rd., Lewes; contractor-residential High Seas Tint Shop; 10808 Mahlon Ct., Lewes; personal service-motor vehicle service Incendium LLC; 1400 Savannah Rd., Lewes; professional servicesmedical office Lowe’s Home Centers LLC; 20364 Plantations Rd., Lewes; motor vehicle dealer McMahon, Nancy R., Nancy Ruths Designs; 16320 Old Mill Rd., Lewes; retailer-various products PM Increase Inc., Lovetobeoutdoors.com; 16192 Coastal Hwy., Lewes; retailer-various products Skipjack Sportfishing; 217 Anglers Rd., Lewes; professional and/or personal services-unclassified Statera LLC, Statera Homes; 18464 Plantations Blvd., Lewes; professional and/or personal services Stiller, Catrina; 1307 Savannah Rd., Lewes; professional servicescounselor Tidal Services LLC, Tidal
Transport; 16813 Sherbrooke Rd., Lewes; taxicab/bus operator Waves Car Wash LLC; 17246 Five Points Square, Lewes; personal services-car wash Wheels for Work LLC; 16192 Coastal Hwy., Lewes; motor vehicle lessor/lessee Wingate & Associates LLC; 29905 Vincent Ave., Lewes; professional and/or personal services Wisely, Tara, Wisely Business Services; 34417 Skyler Dr., Lewes; professional services-CPA MILFORD
A&M Construction Inc.; 28 Valley Forge Dr., Milford; contractor-residential City Expressions; 1007 N. Walnut St., Milford; personal services-beautician DMR Inc., Cardsmart; 680 N. Dupont Blvd., Milford; retailer-various products Frosty’s Flower Farm; 515 Woodmere Rd., Milford; retailerflorist Millman, Jeremy P., Smokin J’s BBQ 302; 6401 Cedar Neck Rd., Milford; retailer-food (except restaurant) Rivera, Elias E., Dry Right Reconstruction; 3601C Sagamore Dr., Milford; contractor-residential Stayton Painting LLC; 210 East St., Milford; contractor-residential Tran, Daniel, DT Services; 1 Big Pond Dr., Milford; professional and/ or personal services
MILLSBORO
C&S Farms Inc., The Farm Stand; 29930 John J. Williams Hwy., Millsboro; retailer-grocery supermarket Delmarva Shore Maintenance LLC; 35487 Skipjack Ln., Millsboro; contractor-residential DSU Home Improvements & Maintenance; 121 Sandridge Ct., Millsboro; contractor-residential Fibble, Kenneth, Ken Fibble Professional Servicecs; 35373 Bay Winds Ln., Millsboro; professional and/or personal services Hall Hauling; 27542 Streets Rd., Millsboro; drayperson/mover Keith Shawver Construction LLC; 34564 Pear Tree Rd., Millsboro;
residential contractor/developer Modern Day Builders LLC; 18288 Whitesville Rd., Millsboro; contractor-residential Pamela’s Coffee House & Cafe LLC; 32783 Long Neck Rd., Unit 3, Millsboro; retailer-restaurant SEAFORD
Baker, William P. III; 8375 Nylon Ave., Seaford; professional and/or personal services Beckett, Dennis, Elegant Stylz Wheel Company; 26115 Sussex Hwy., Seaford; retailer-various products Busy Bees Daycare; 303 Planters Dr., Seaford; professional and/or personal services-unclassified Chesapeake Caregivers LLC; 10105 Concord Rd., Seaford; professional and/or personal services Hawley, Lewis R., Jr., Cuttin It Close Lawn Care; 323 Harrington St., Seaford; professional and/or personal services JR Landscapes LLC; 14 Rivers End Dr., Seaford; professional and/ or personal services United Faith Boutique, Ree’s Cleaning Services; 23679 First St., Seaford; professional and/or personal services
SMYRNA
Agyeman, Dawn; 29 Summer Dr., Smyrna; professional and/or personal services Airdorrin Inc., Fed Consulting; 95 York Dr., Smyrna; professional and/ or personal services Barwick, Melissa, Melissa’s Cleaning; 287 Shorty Ln., Smyrna; professional and/or personal services CYZ Matterz; 199 Apoorva Ln., Smyrna; retailer-dry goods & apparel Hoppy LLC, Brick Works Brewing and Eats; 230 S. Dupont Blvd., Smyrna; manufacturer-alcoholic beverages, retailer-alcoholic beverages, retailer-restaurant Quadshippers LLC; 56 Pebble Creek Dr., Smyrna; retailer-various products Simple Design Publishing; 28 W. Worthington Blvd., Smyrna; retailervarious products Slice of Magic; 310 N. Main St., Smyrna; retailer-restaurant
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Nonprofits: Are your translations engaging your Hispanic leaders By Patricia Rivera
Any nonprofit that makes the effort to translate marketing materials into another language is to be commended for its forward-thinking strategies. Nonprofits are not unlike businesses in that they run on numbers and figures – the number of members, clients and donors they attract and the dollar figure available for providing services. That means you must reach out to both your potential clients and donors. Many of those may hail from outside the United States and speak another language, so it’s important to make contact with them. However, word-for-word translation is not always enough. In fact, across-the-board translations that don’t address a specific culture’s way of expressing a word or term may do more harm than good. A “generic” translation screams out to your readers that you probably are not going to understand them and, consequently, you can’t help them. The famous example of such a faux pas is the highly successful “Got milk” campaign. The translation for those two words is “¿Tienes leche? But to a Spanish-speak-
ing person, the milk industry’s translation asked, “Are you lactating?” One can only imagine the embarrassing if not disastrous repercussions of such an oversight! To make sure you’re spot on with your translations, you need to take them a step further. Transcreation is taking a translated text and adapting it to your intended audience, including their specific culture. You’re then speaking not just to Latin Americans but Puerto Rican or Cubans, depending on your target audience. This type of translation requires linguistic knowledge of the language and culture. When you get it right, your reader will instantly know it. And the same goes for when you get it wrong. In transcreation, your translator will need greater creative license with the copy. Words may need to be rearranged or entire phrases may need to be substituted with the proper terminology. VIA’s Transcreation: The Next Step Beyond Translation gives an excellent example of how knowledge of culture comes into play when translating linguistically. In an ad for a senior assistance business, the English version says: Our organization is here to help today’s seniors live healthfully and with independence. But the Spanish translation puts
a somewhat different spin on the message. In English it says: Our organization is here to help the seniors in our families live healthfully and happily. The words “our families” were added and the word “indeRivera pendence” was omitted. Why? Because Hispanics don’t think of their parents as living independently. The ties between the generations are stronger than they typically are in the U.S. And the transcreated message appeals to the emotions of the Hispanic reader and his or her commitment to the care for parents and grandparents. So make sure your translations connect emotionally and intelligently to your audience by incorporating culture and linguistics into your messages. You are far more likely to get their attention, gain their respect and acquire new clients and donors. Patricia V. Rivera is a marketing consultant and owner of the Lewes-based Hook PR Group (www.hookpr.com).
JUDS Shows Support for Central Delaware Relay for Life
Jefferson, Urian, Doane & Sterner, P.A. (JUDS) staff wore purple on Tuesday, May 17 to show their support and to raise awareness for The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. JUDS will be participating in the Relay for Life of Central Delaware event held at Delaware State University on June 3. Relay for Life raise funds and awareness to save lives from cancer and remembers those who are survivors or who have lost their fight through events held in communities across the country. Currently 27 teams and over 200 participants have raised more than $19,000 for cancer research for the upcoming Central Delaware event. Many of the staff has had family members and friends who have been affected by cancer. Lori Williams, Team Captain said: “We are excited to be gearing up for our first Relay for Life event with the Central Delaware Relay Team. Every member of the team is working hard to raise awareness and raise funds to help stop cancer in its tracks.” Relay for Life will take place from 6 p.m. on June 3 to 6 a.m. on June 4.
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Carol Wright Richardson Accepting the check from Beebe Auxiliary, from left: Dr. Firas El-Sabbagh, medical director of cardiac electrophysiology at Beebe Healthcare; Jeffrey M. Fried, FACHE, president & CEO, Beebe Healthcare; The Honorable William Swain Lee, chairman of the board of directors at Beebe Healthcare; and Wendell Alfred, outgoing president of Beebe Auxiliary.
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Beebe Auxiliary presents donation During its annual meeting on Wednesday, May 3, the Beebe Auxiliary presented its largest annual gift to Beebe
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Healthcare. The donation of $311,000, will be used to fund a new cardiac electrophysiology lab at the medical center in Lewes, planned for fiscal year 2017. Auxiliary President Wendell Alfred presented the check to Jeffrey M. Fried, FACHE, president and CEO of Beebe Healthcare, The Honorable William Swain Lee, Beebe board chairman, and Dr. Firas El-Sabbagh, medical director of cardiac electrophysiology. Beebe Auxiliary is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. During the course of those 80 years, the Auxiliary has donated more than $5 million to Beebe Healthcare. Each year at the luncheon, the Auxiliary recognizes individuals who have given great support to Beebe and to the Auxiliary. This year, Janet Zary of the Beebe Healthcare Print Room was recognized for her dedication and support of the Auxiliary. Zary is retiring in June, but plans to volunteer for the Auxiliary in the future. The Auxiliary also welcomed its newly elected officers for 2016-2018. The new officers are: Nancy Tartaglione, president; Lesley Nance, first vice president; Nancy Almacy, second vice president; Patricia Sandy, treasurer; Lester Levin, assistant treasurer; Rosey Vanderhoogt, recording secretary; Eileen Thompson, corresponding secretary; and Patricia Barry, memberat-large.
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