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RIBBON CUTTING - AAA CEO Berni Koch and associates from the AAA Dover Car Care Insurance and Travel Center cut the ribbon on their new Dover location, 124 Greentree Drive, recently. AAA Mid-Atlantic executives, associates and local business leaders attended the ceremony at the new location which is an expansion of the former AAA retail store that had been housed within the same shopping center and the first Car Care Center in the First State. More than 8,000 square feet, the new Dover location is home to 25 AAA Mid-Atlantic associates. AAA Car Care Insurance Travel Center services include maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs such as tires, brakes, tune-ups, air conditioning and cooling systems, battery replacements, and electrical work. All auto services are available to the public.

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Tourism offers meetings incentive

Southern Delaware Tourism is offering regional businesses and organizations a $300 for 30 incentive to “meet stress free in a place that’s tax free” by holding their corporate meetings and retreats in Sussex County venues.

Businesses or groups that book 30 or more hotel room nights for a single event and contract with a hotel between April 1 and June 30, will receive a $300 rebate from Southern Delaware Tourism upon proof of payment at time of stay. Qualifying events may take place at any time as long as a hotel contract is signed by June 30.

Southern Delaware is an ideal “nearbyfaraway” destination for small- to midsized meetings, retreats, conferences, and reunions thanks to its convenient location, just a short drive from Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. To kick off the incentive, the Southern Delaware Tourism office hosted a business expo recently at the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce office in Wilmington and at the Clarion Hotel in New Castle.

“This incentive is designed to reinforce and add to the advantages of groups traveling to and meeting in Sussex County,” said Scott Thomas, executive director of Southern Delaware Tourism.

For information, contact Southern Delaware Tourism at 856-1818 or visit www.visitsoutherndelaware.com/meetings.

Author explores state’s full-bodied past Delaware Beer is the newest addition to The History Press’ American Palate. The book is by local author Tony Russo is set to release on May 9, 2016.

Boasting a brewing history older than the United States, Delaware packs an outsized punch in the craft beer scene with its landmark breweries and bold flavors. In 1873, the German lagers of Wilmington’s Diamond State brewing rose to dominance.

After Prohibition and the bust of the first craft beer bubble, entrepreneurial homebrewers resurrected the industry. Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head led the charge by rewriting the state’s beer legislation, and the field opened to other brewpubs like Stewart’s and Iron Hill to pair savory bites with their brews. By 2009, production breweries like 16 Mile and Fordham & Dominion were on the rise, changing the arc of Delaware beer.

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inside May 2016

PATIENT CARE- Dr. Kenny Vu accesses a patient’s records using DHIN, leaving more time to care for the patient. Page 16

Features 6 - Business Digest 7 - Health 12 - Chamber Listings 13 - Tourism Column 14 - Personnel File 26 - Business Licenses 30 - Business Directory

20TH ANNIVERSARY- La Esperanza celebrates 20 years of helping immigrants with luncheon in Rehoboth Beach. Story and photos on page 28

May Theme: Stress Management and Leisure 19- Delaware Technical and Community College 20- Sparkle Pools

June Theme: Agriculture Contact Chris Redman at (302) 629-9788 or credman@mspublications.com.

On the Cover DHIN’S BIG MOMENT Story on page 16.

Photo by Ronald MacArthur

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BUSINESS DIGEST

DSBC recognizes area businesses The Delaware Small Business Chamber (DSBC) held their annual Blue Ribbon Awards Brunch recently at Executive Banquet & Conference Center in Newark to celebrate the best in small businesses and larger companies that work with local small businesses.

The public voted on their favorite businesses in multiple categories, and the voters top choices won the Voters Choice Award. This year, the DSBC also had a panel of judges who selected winners for the Judge’s Choice awards and three special awards were selected by an individual process.

This year’s winners are: Best ManOwned Business: Dick Schmidt, The Blue Crab Grill; Best Woman Owned Business: Suzy Casey & Tracy Zigman of NorthDelaWHEREHappening.com; Best Retail: Premier Wine and Spirits; Judge’s Choice: Elements of Nutrition; Best Veteran Owned Business: Sam Waltz of Sam Waltz & Associates; Best Website: Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant; Judge’s Choice: Teakettica, LLC;

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Best Service Related Business: Moore Seal, Inc.; Best Marketing of the Year: Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce; Judge’s Choice: Get Life Coaching; Best Non Profit: Delaware Humane Association; Best Restaurant: Sullivan’s Steakhouse; Judge’s Choice: Olive Tree Café; Best Community Involvement: Judge’s Choice: Annie’s Menagerie-We Bring the Zoo to You; Best Customer Service: WSFS Bank: Judge’s Choice: Pea and the Pod; Best Franchise of the Year: People’s Choice YoGo Factory, Newark; Best Administrative Support Person: Jennifer Foraker of Moore Seal, Inc. Three special awards were given: Emerging Business of the Year: Unique Home Staging and Design; Home-Based Business of the Year: Blue Hen Bed and Breakfast; Member/Ambassador of the Year: Denise Allen, Keller Williams Team Allen.

For more information about the DSBC or to join, visit www.dsbchamber.com or call 302-482-2120.

NEW INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - The Cape Henlopen High School textiles program and First State Manufacturing have partnered to bring internship opportunities to students participating in the school’s textiles program.

First State Manufacturing will mentor two to four students over an eight week summer program that will include working in various areas of their expanding manufacturing facility in Milford. The internship program is open to Cape Henlopen textiles students or enrolled high school students with a background in sewing, ages 15 and up, and will be paid with a tailored eight week rotation that may include the front offices, engineering, shipping, receiving, inventory, quality control, production stations and sewing lines.

HEALTH Annual Live for Chocolate event is May 6

Staff on Bayhealth Kent General Med-Surg unit, 1A, received the Bayhealth Kent General Safety Excellence Award.

Bayhealth presents Safety

Excellence Awards to staff Keeping patients safe is a priority for Bayhealth staff, which is why leadership promotes a culture of safety with the Annual Safety Excellence Awards. These awards go to staff members at Bayhealth Kent General and Bayhealth Milford Memorial who improve and raise awareness about safety issues.

The winner of the Bayhealth Kent General seventh Annual Safety Excellence Award is the staff on medical-surg unit, 1A. Nurses and certified nursing assistants on the unit recently implemented a new concept – the 1A Falls Prevention Team. The team’s goal is to meet on the unit the first Monday of every month and inspect every patient and their room’s environment for the potentials of a fall. The initiative has aided in a declining number of falls on the floor.

The winner of the Bayhealth Milford Memorial Safety Excellence Award is Milford Plant Ops Supervisor Jason Muir who was nominated for the work his staff did when installing new flooring on a nursing unit. Muir made sure the unit was taped off and assigned staff to monitor the area.

This not only ensured the safety of everyone during the project, but provided a knowledgeable staff person to assist and direct everyone as needed.

Nanticoke Health Services is joining forces with the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce and the City of Seaford to promote women’s health awareness at the Third Annual Live for Chocolate on Friday, May 6, from 5-9 p.m. in Downtown Seaford.

The event will include food, a wine tasting, games, education, shopping, music and more.

It will feature a scavenger hunt through Downtown Seaford and just across the bridge in Blades. Between 5-8:30 p.m., you can hunt through 15 Chamber businesses to find clues to solve your puzzle. Each stop will feature a free sample of a chocolate treat.

Scavenger hunt maps and puzzle pickup locations will be published on the event website, www.nanticoke.org/liveforchocolate, before the event.

For a complete list of the evening’s activities, participating vendors and an event map, visit www.nanticoke.org/liveforchocolate.

MAY 2016 CALENDAR

May 4 1st Wednesday Chamber Economic Development Council Meeting 12:00 Noon-1:00 pm Georgetown Wesleyan Church, Georgetown. Special Presentation: Scott Thomas, Executive Director of Southern Delaware Tourism. How does tourism impact our local economy? Lunch is served. All are welcome!

May 4 1st Wednesday Chamber Board of Directors’ Meeting 4:00 pm; CHAMBER OFFICE, 827 East Market St. in Georgetown. Call 856-1544 for more information May 5 RIBBON CUTTING 10:00 am, 401 N. Bedford St., in Georgetown. Join us for a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for the Joseph Patrick Fabber Memorial Foundation.

Call 856-1544 for more information.

May 11 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. May 10th by calling 302-856-1544 or email karen@georgetowncoc.com. Stay afterwards for Del Tech’s 1 Million Cups presentation from 9:00 am -10:00 am.

May 18 3rd Wednesday DECADENT DESSERT PARTY Chamber Mixer, 4:30 pm-6:30 pm; Host: Fulton Bank, 21035 Dupont Boulevard in Georgetown. Our most delicious Chamber Mixer of the year! And as always, it will be a great opportunity to network and make great connections! Call 302-856-1544 if you want to enter a decadent dessert of your own and possibly win a prize!

May 25 4th Wednesday Special Chamber Luncheon 12:00 noon-1:00 pm; CHEER Center in GeorgetownSpecial Presentation: TBA, $10 per person. RSVP by Tues., May 24th to 856-1544 or email karen@georgetowncoc.com.

May 25 GEORGETOWN FARMERS MARKET 3:00 pm-6:00 pm; 16 Mile Brewery in Georgetown. Join us for the exciting Grand Opening of the 2016 Farmers Market Season! Great farmers and great farm fresh products will be featured EVERY WEDNESDAY-all season long! Call 302-856-1544 or email karen@georgetowncoc.com for more information.

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HEALTH Aquacare staff receives training

Aquacare Physical Therapy’s staff received a weekend of intense aquatic therapy training on Aquatic Therapy Techniques for the Orthopedic/Neurological Client recently. This course provided knowledge in a variety of aquatic therapy techniques for conditions such as low back pain, postoperative knee replacements, athletic injuries, arthritis and a variety of geriatric and pediatric developmental disorders.

Aquacare Physical Therapy features in-ground therapeutic pools in Easton, Salisbury, Md., and Millsboro, Millville and Lewes locations. Off-site aquatic therapy is available in Annapolis, Md. and Seaford.

HRC Foundation honors Bayhealth

Bayhealth has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization.

The findings were part of HRC Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index 2016, a unique survey that encourages equal care for LGBT Americans by evaluating inclusive policies and practices related to

LGBT patients, visitors and employees.

Bayhealth is one of a select group of 496 healthcare facilities nationwide to be named Leaders in LGBT Healthcare Equality.

Facilities awarded this title met key criteria, including patient and employee non-discrimination policies that specifically mention sexual orientation and gender identity, a guarantee of equal visitation of same-sex partners and parents, and LGBT health education for key staff members.

For more information about the Healthcare Equality Index 2016, visit www. hrc.org/hei.

Bayhealth appoints new officers

The following officers have been appointed to the board of directors for Bayhealth, Inc. for the 2016-2017 term. They include: chair - I.G. Burton III; vice chair - Sharad C. Patel, MD; vice chair - William J. Strickland; president & CEO - Terry M. Murphy, FACHE; secretary - Mary Jane Willis; treasurer - Michael J. Tretina, CFO. Bayhealth, Inc. has also appointed two new members to its board of directors.

Kathleen S. Matt, PhD, is the dean of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Delaware (UD) and the executive director of the Delaware Health Sciences Alliance

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(DHSA). Charles C. Rodriguez is the owner of R&R Commercial Realty, Inc., and has served as a board member for numerous community initiatives.

Bueno wins peer award

Bayhealth Certified Nursing Assistant RoniJoel (RJ) Bueno, CNA, is the recipient of the 1A Peer Award at Bayhealth Kent General. Bueno received the award based on nominations from his coworkers on 1A. According to his Bueno coworkers, Bueno has excellent communication with patients, treats patients as if they were family and is always offering assistance to coworkers.

Bueno has worked the night shift on 1A since 2012. He moved to the Dover area shortly after becoming a certified nurse in the Philippines and is working on getting credentialed in Delaware.

Beebe sponsors events

The following events will be presented at the Lewes Public Library on the second floor in May. Functional Medicine by Uday Jani, MD, Wednesday, May 18, 3 - 4 p.m. Functional medicine addresses the underlying causes of disease, using a systems-oriented approach and engaging both the patient and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership. Dr. Jani, who is board certified in internal medicine and integrative medicine, has a practice in Milton. For more information or to register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/functional-medicine-tickets-20730403194.

Lessons from the Near-Death Experience

by Jayne Smith, Cancer Support Community, Wednesday, May 25, 3 - 4 p.m. Smith, a

member of the International Association for Near-Death Studies (www.iands.org) shares her story to help others overcome the fear of death and focus on living a life of love. For more information or to register, call 6459150.

Dillion receives April award

Beebe Healthcare has recognized April Dillon RN, a nurse in Beebe’s Nursing Float Pool, as the April L.O.V.E. (Living Our Values Every Day) award recipient.

April was recognized for the care and compassion she showed when she held a dying patient’s hand throughout the night

HEALTH during her shift at Beebe’s Medical Center in downtown Lewes. For her dedication to Beebe’s values and for going above and beyond for her patients, she received the Living Our Values Every Dillon Day award.

Beebe Healthcare’s L.O.V.E. Letter Recognition Program was established in 2015 and gives team members the opportunity to be recognized by their peers and supervisors for outstanding service.

Cancer Center receives donation

Neal and BevAnn Kubala of Sussex County Survivors Fund presented a check for $25,000 to Beebe Healthcare’s Tunnell Cancer Center recently. The money will be used to help patients and programs at the center.

Sussex County Survivors Fund, which was started in 2008, has raised $155,000 to date.

joins Dr. Khalil Gorgui at Nanticoke Primary Care, Delmar. She is a qualified, board certified family nurse practitioner and is accepting new patients ages newborn and up.

Hiester received her BSN from Immaculata University in Immaculata, Pa. and holds an MS in Hiester nursing with honors from the University of Delaware. She has more than 12 years of experience in direct patient care.

Hiester is a member of the Delaware Nurses Association, the American Nurses Association, the Delaware Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and the American College of Nurse Practitioners. She has received awards for compassion and prides herself in giving all patients her undivided attention and the utmost compassion and caring.

departments including Surgical Services, Quality Management, Case Management, Bariatrics, Wound Care, Laboratory Services, and Cancer Care.

Fulkrod began his career at Nanticoke Fulkrod Memorial Hospital in the spring of 2012 as an Emergency Department (ED) nurse. His background includes 18 years of experience in the healthcare field. Fulkrod holds two master’s degrees in business and nursing and is projected to finish his Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) in 2016. His professional memberships include the National Association for Healthcare Quality, and the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Fulkrod named AVP

Tickets are available for “A Night of Comedy” presented by the Auxiliary of Milford Memorial Hospital.

The fundraiser, which will benefit the health campus project in southern Delaware, opens at 6 p.m., Friday, May 13, at the Milford Senior Center.

Ray Fulkrod, RN, MBA, MSN, has been promoted to assistant vice president of Clinical Operations at Nanticoke Health Services.

In this role, Fulkrod will be accountable for services provided by several of Nanticoke’s

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Beebe, UDel form partnership

Beebe Healthcare’s Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing and the University of Delaware (UD) have formed a partnership to support students that have a goal of becoming registered nurses (RN) while earning their bachelor of science in nursing degree, without leaving Sussex County.

Students can dually enroll in the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing and in the UD Associate in Arts Program (AAP) so that they can earn their diploma in nursing and their associate in arts degree. Once the students have completed the diploma program, they can work as a registered nurse while they earn their bachelor of science degree in nursing.

Financial aid and scholarships are available. New high school graduates may be eligible for Student Excellence Equals Degree (SEED) funding for the first year.

For more information, contact either the School of Nursing at 302-645-3251, or the University of Delaware at 302-8318123.

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HEALTH The featured attraction is a comedy duo, “The Whacked Pack,” starring Tom Pizzi and Mario Rocco. They take the stage and captivate the audience in the style of Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin.

Park Avenue Catering will cater the buffet-style dinner.

The event also includes a raffle. The choice of three raffle items includes a weekend at a Fenwick Island beach house, a restaurant package, or 4-digit Delaware tag C8122. Raffle tickets are $2 each or six for $10. Raffle tickets are available from Auxiliary members and at Reflections Gift Ship.

Tickets are $50 per person. Table reservations are also available. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and more information, call 302-422-7032 or 302-242-9490.

Serrano named OT of the Year

Getting dressed for the day, making a cup of coffee and texting a friend are simple tasks that don’t require much effort or concentration - until an illness, surgery or disability gets in the way. This is when occupational therapy becomes the solution.

Serrano “Occupational therapists focus on “doing” whatever activities are meaningful to the individual,” said Nancy Bagwell, Peninsula Home Care area director of operations. “The purpose of OT is to help people

get beyond problems to the solutions that assure healthy, more independent living.”

In recognition of Occupational Therapy (OT) month, Peninsula Home Care (PHC) has selected two occupational therapists as OT of the Year - Helen Serrano of the Seaford branch and Nicole Bergstrom of the Ocean Pines (Md.) branch.

Helen Serrano joined the PHC team as an occupational therapist in January of 2015. She brings 17 years of experience after working for eight years as an internship coordinator, clinician and college instructor and another eight years as a senior occupational therapist in London, England.

Helen earned her bachelor of science in occupational therapy and doctor of dental medicine and was awarded “Best Occupational Therapist” as an intern. She enjoys working with patients in their home environment and finds it fulfilling to see patients achieve goals and complete everyday tasks in their own homes.

Beebe offers new cardiac technology

NEW BEEBE PROGRAM - Beebe Healthcare launched CareAware Connect™, a new mobility and communications solution for healthcare professionals. CareAware Connect looks like a cell phone, but it is used to provide communications, alarm management and nursing workflow tools on a single device. The devices allow clinicians to make voice calls inside and outside the healthcare facility, send HIPAA secure text messages and review clinical electronic medical record data and alerts on their smart phone device. In addition to CareAware, Beebe Healthcare unveiled Capacity Management, also known as Patient Flow, which allows healthcare teams to get an overview of all the patients in the hospital reducing wait times and allowing for greater efficiencies. From left: Nancy Nonne, Ricardo Diaz, Kathy Podbesek, and Jamie Dickerson of the Beebe Healthcare Clinical Informatics Department.

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Beebe Healthcare is proud to announce that it is the first medical center on Delmarva, and one of only two in the Mid Atlantic, to use a new, recently FDA-approved technology that vastly improves the treatment for patients with congestive heart failure and other electrical problems of the heart.

“MultiPoint Pacing” technology delivers electrical pulses to multiple locations within the left side of the heart to resynchronize contraction of the heart’s lower chambers (ventricles). Resynchronization is necessary when a patient is suffering from a type of irregular heartbeat that causes difficulty in breathing and that can be life-threatening.

MultiPoint Pacing allows coverage of a larger area of the heart and in clinical trials has been proven to help patients when traditional biventricular implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and pacemakers have been ineffective.

“Today, about 35% of patients with heart failure do not respond to traditional biventricular pacemakers and ICDs,” says Dr. El Sabbagh, FHRS, medical director of Cardiac Electrophysiology at Beebe Healthcare, and vice chair of Beebe’s Department of Cardiology.

“This new technology means that we have another option to help more patients live longer and enjoy a better quality of life.

St. Jude Medical, Inc., the global medical device company that developed MultiPoint Pacing, has described it as a revolutionary approach that may benefit cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) patients who are not responsive to other pacing alternatives.

HEALTH

NANTICOKE DONATION - As a tribute to their late mother, Catherine King’s four daughters Bonny, Donna, Nancy and Jackie - made a $1,500 donation to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital recently from the Catherine D. King & Edwin Reese King Fund. A longtime patron, Catherine King was very supportive of Nanticoke Memorial. This donation will benefit The Campaign for Nanticoke – Emergency Department Renovation Project which includes construction of a new Clinical Decision Unit and the purchase of a new CT scanner. With a goal of $5 million, the campaign has raised $4.5 million, or 91% of its goal. For more information about the campaign, call 302-629-6611, ext.

8944 or visit www.nanticoke.org/capitalcampaign. Pictured from left: Bonny King, RN, Nanticoke trauma coordinator; Donna King; Steve Rose, CEO/president, Nanticoke Health Services; Penny Short, COO/CNO; Nancy King; and Jackie King.

NEW RECEIVING AREA - The staff at Bayhealth is constantly searching for ways to improve the patient experience. One such step was taken recently when Bayhealth Kent General opened the Direct Admission Receiving Area which will work as a waiting area for Med-Surg patients. The waiting area was created so patients coming in for admission to medsurg units aren’t in the Emergency Department waiting room. The location is temporary and will eventually be moved to the welcome center this spring.

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CHAMBER LISTINGS Chamber

Phone

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Dues*

Members

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Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce

539-2100

Kristie Maravalli

$211

800

539-9434

Delmar Chamber of Commerce

846-3336

Diane Johnson

$75

67

846-3336

Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

856-1544

Karen Duffield

$150

460

856-1577

Laurel Chamber of Commerce

875-9319

Don Dykes

$130

175

280-6365

Lewes Chamber of Commerce

645-8073

Betsy Reamer

$210

432

645-8412

Milford Chamber of Commerce

422-3344

Jo Schmeiser

$165

310

422-7503

Millsboro Chamber of Commerce

934-6777

Amy Simmons

$150

260

934-6065

Milton Chamber of Commerce

684-1101

Lisa Sumstine

$150

120

684-1101

Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber of Commerce

227-2233

Carol Everhart

$210

1,303

227-8351

Seaford Chamber of Commerce

629-9690

Lynn Brocato

$150

340

629-0281

Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce

734-7513

Judy Diogo

$260

1,000

678-0189

Delaware State Chamber of Commerce

655-7221

Chuck James

$315

2,000

654-0691

Delaware Small Business Chamber

482-2120

Bob Older

$285

215

Delmarva Black Chamber of Commerce

450-4501

Clay Hammond

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From left, Lindsay Odenwelder, catering sales manager, Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center; Tomi Morris, director of professional learning programs for Independent School Management; and Barbara Brewer, director of sales and marketing for the Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center.

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TOURISM

Preparing students to enter the tourism workplace Southern Delaware Tourism

to tourism destinations like Sussex County. “With a vibrant tourism economy that supports 7 million visitors annually, it’s essential to encourage and support the development of an enthusiastic, well trained and experienced pool of local talent,” says Scott Thomas, executive director of Southern Delaware Tourism.

With training and experiential programs in place, common barriers to successful employment (i.e. lack of employability skills, little or no relevant technical/vocational training, undeveloped customer service skills, lack of relevant work experience, lack of personal or professional contacts, or lack of industry specific training and certification) won’t slow down newly minted local grads looking to build successful careers in Southern Delaware’s tourism sector.

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A huge part of creating a sustainable, year round tourism economy is making sure the local workforce is prepared to meet the management and staffing needs of key tourism-related businesses and the businesses and industries that support them.

To this end, Southern Delaware Tourism participates in and consults on local education initiatives aimed at encouraging and preparing area students and community members who are interested pursuing careers in the hospitality industry.

Our office has been very involved in the Tour Guide Certification Program at Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown where we also participate in periodic destination marketing classes, and now also at Sussex Technical High School in Georgetown, which offers high school students a new Hospitality, Tourism and Travel program.

This is a particularly important program not only for employers who will have a ready local pool of trained, qualified staff to choose from and further develop - and for Sussex County families whose youngsters will have a broader range of local job opportunities available to them upon graduation - but also for students who will be able to begin their careers with the skills, knowledge, contacts, and experiences necessary to hit the ground running at the very start of their careers.

According to the Guide to Assessing and Designing Tourism Workforce Development Programs (USAID), “Tourism is a labor-intensive industry supporting a wide variety of jobs in many different sectors.”

The report, geared primarily toward developing nations, nevertheless addresses issues communities face

everywhere tourism plays a measurable economic role.

According to the report, “Because of its human resource intensiveness, people are the essential part of the industry.

Those who work in the industry can be a make-or-break dimension of success of tourism businesses, destinations, and countries.

The story of successful tourism enterprises is one that is largely about people – how they are recruited, how they are managed, how they are trained and educated, how they are valued and rewarded, and how they are supported through a process of continuous learning and career development. None of this happens by accident.”

The availability of workforce training and mentoring opportunities offered by local educational institutions, local businesses, and local entrepreneurs is crucial

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PERSONNEL FILE DiPietro joins PWW Law

Leslie Case DiPietro, Esquire, has joined Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC (PWW Law) as an associate attorney.

DiPietro is a member of the bars of the Supreme Court of Delaware and the Maryland Court of DiPietro Appeals, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court.

She is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prepare, present and prosecute claims for veterans before the VA. She has been in private practice since 2006.

Originally from the Dover area, DiPietro is a graduate of University of Maryland (BA in government & politics, cum laude 2000), College Park, Md.; Stetson University College of Law (J.D. 2004), St. Petersburg, Fla.; and Beasley School of Law at Temple University (certificate in estate planning 2010), Philadelphia, Pa. After clerking for the Honorable Rosemary Betts Beauregard and the Honorable Kenneth S. Clark Jr., of the Delaware Court of Common Pleas in and for Sussex County (2004-2006), DiPietro started her private practice with Sergovic & Ellis, P.A., which later became Sergovic & Carmean, P.A. (2008) and then Sergovic, Carmean & Weidman, P.A. (2011), where she became a partner in 2009.

DiPietro concentrates her practice in the areas of elder law, asset protection, estate planning and estate and trust administration.

Coldwell Banker welcomes agents

Coldwell Banker Resort Realty welcomes Jeff Kemp and Tom Hudson to its Seaford branch and Glen Fornoff to its Rehoboth branch.

Jeff Kemp has lived in Sussex County for 26 years.

A 2007 graduate of Kemp Poly Tech, Kemp worked in the construction industry for many years. He is married and lives in Bridgeville.

Tom Hudson is a Sussex County native who grew up in Millsboro and Georgetown.

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He received his Eagle Scout award and graduated from Delmarva Christian High School.

Hudson is working on a degree in marketing at Wilmington University.

Originally from the New Jersey/New York area, Glen Fornoff now Hudson resides in Rehoboth Beach. At the age of 18, he began working in the grocery business at A & P Grocery as a bakery manager.

He was promoted to middle management at the age of 22 and to upper management by the age of 29.

He worked at A & Fornoff P for 23 years before shifting to another grocery chain and has worked the last 10 years in distribution.

Kemp, Hudson and Fornoff are members of the Sussex County Association of Realtors, the Delaware Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.

McLaughlin joins DBF

Ashton McLaughlin, P.E., has joined Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF) in their Milford office.

A University of Delaware graduate with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering, she brings more than eight years as a project engineer.

Prior to joining DBF, McLaughlin provided seven years of service as a project engineer for the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT).

As a member of the DBF team, McLaughlin will continue to provide civil engineering services for a variety of projects on the Eastern Shore.

Kobylinski named manager

Simon, a global leader in retail real estate, has appointed Michael Kobylinski mall manager at Dover Mall and Commons in Dover.

Kobylinski has been with Simon for three years, starting as a guest services lead

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and quickly working his way into a management role that spanned four different properties in four different states.

Most recently, he served as interim mall manager at Valle Vista Mall in Harlingen, Texas.

Originally from Gaylord, Mich., Kobylinski holds a bachelor of science degree from Central Michigan University and a master of business administration from Hodges University.

Coleman joins Allen Harim

Allen Harim has hired a new business development manager, Michael Coleman, who will oversee the sales of Nature’s Sensation®, the company’s No Antibiotics Ever signature product Coleman line.

Coleman most recently served as director of sales and marketing at Wellshire Farms, an all-natural meat business located in Swedesboro, N.J. A graduate of St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration focusing on food marketing, Coleman gained further experience with Brooks Provisions, Dietz & Watson, and Nestle USA while completing his education.

Coleman lives in Aston, Pa. and is engaged to be married to his high school prom date, Megan.

McNeil joins chamber

Brenda McNeil has joined the Delaware Small Buisness Chamber as events & membership manager.

McNeil previously worked for Waste Oil Management.

McNeil The Delaware Small Business Chamber is focused on supporting local Delaware area companies with up to 100 employees and the larger businesses that also support the local small business community.

For more information, visit www. dsbchamber.com or call 302-482-2120.

RIBBON CUTTING - Co-owners, Brandon Tatum and Darren Poole, have brought southern hospitality to Fenwick Island with the opening of their new salon, Vogue on 54, located in West Fenwick at 36666 Bluewater Run, Selbyville. Tatum and Poole received an outpouring of support from friends, clients, Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce board members, staff and ambassadors during the recent launch party and ribbon cutting. A veteran of the hair industry, Brandon Tatum is considered a technical stylist with a creative edge. After perfecting his craft in several top salons, Tatum is dedicated to cultivating an atmosphere of creativity and freedom at his new salon. Vogue on 54 offers haircuts, styles and specialty treatments as well as waxing services. A nail salon will be added in the near future. For more information, visit their website, www. vogueon54.com/.

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RIBBON CUTTING - The Rehoboth Beach – Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce (RBDBCC) celebrated the beginning of DiFebo’s second season in downtown Rehoboth Beach at 12 N. First St., with a ribbon cutting recently.

The DiFebo family has been serving their brand of authentic Abruzzi Italian food in Delaware for over 40 years with locations in Bethany Beach and Rehoboth. Pictured from left: Patty Burkentine, RBDBCC; Anthony Lupian; Jeff Osias; Melissa Torres; Laird Walker; Ernie Lopez, DE State Senator.

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DHIN works to connect patients directly with their health information

Last summer, when Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN) learned it was one of just a dozen organizations nationwide to receive funding from the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology, its CEO, Dr. Jan Lee, was ecstatic.

“I remember thinking, ‘this is our moment – we’ve been working toward this for so long,’” she said. “DHIN has been off the radar for most consumers up to now, working on the medical/technical side. This is a game changer: now we can be even more effective in serving the needs of consumers, providing tools and services that to better connect consumers and their care teams with important clinical information.”

The $2.7 million grant – a combination of federal and matching state funds - was the result of a rigorous application process. It is performance based, meaning that DHIN, the nation’s first health information exchange (HIE), will draw down on the monies as it reaches certain milestones, and the list of those milestones is significant.

“These new services, made possible under the ONC grant, will be transformative. It will further speed our efforts to build Delaware’s Community Health Record by helping us improve the critical sharing of healthcare data,” she added. “Securely moving and storing the data is not enough – enhancing the patient experience, reducing healthcare costs and improving healthcare are key.”

Two Decades in the Making Delaware lawmakers authorized the creation of DHIN in 1997, but it was not up-and-running until 2007. In the last nine years, DHIN has become one of – if not the – most evolved statewide HIE in the nation.

Every hospital system in the state participates in DHIN, as do nearly all the lab and radiology groups. Virtually 100 percent of medical practices in the state are members as well. This involvement is critical because it allows for the most inclusive Community Health Record possible.

In the “old days,” patients were often subject to repetitive appointments and tests.

Medical files were either faxed, often making them illegible, or had to be copied and hand carried by the patient. Patients were also tasked with recalling medication information, which doctors they saw and what tests they received.

With DHIN, this information is at a medical professional’s fingertips.

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Drs. Kenny Vu and Andrea Arellano-Vu of the Family Medical Centre in Dover receive clinical information on their patients through a certified integration between DHIN and their office’s electronic medical records system. care medical practice in Dover, receive clinical information on their patients through a certified integration between DHIN and their office’s electronic medical records system.

“With the changing times and the EMR we use, DHIN’s Community Health Record gets us the information we need in fewer clicks, which helps us better manage the business

aspects of our practice,” said Dr. Vu. Added Dr. Arellano-Vu, “By leveraging these types of technology tools, we are able to spend more time doing what we do best, providing care to our patients.”

Testing the System DHIN’s CIO, Mark Jacobs, knows alltoo-well the value of an accessible health

Dr. Jan Lee Named One of the “Most Powerful Women in Healthcare IT” In her career, Dr. Jan Lee has been many things: the chief information officer of the Air Force Medical Service, steering the management of a $3.2 billion IT portfolio supporting 130,000 Department of Defense healthcare employees and 9.1 million beneficiaries worldwide; vice president of Knowledgebase and Content Dr. Lee for NextGen Healthcare, a leading vendor of health information technology products and services; a practicing family physician and, today, CEO of DHIN. If knowledge is power, then Lee is certainly an excellent pick as one of the “Most Powerful Women in Health IT” – an award she will receive next month in Boston at the Powerful Women in Health IT conference. Lee will be honored for the scope and breadth of her career, in particular for her leadership of DHIN. Lee has served on a range of national level committees and workgroups and is frequently sought as a speaker on health and health IT topics. Her specific areas of interest are health policy and the use of health IT to improve clinical practice and population health. Recent recognition includes listing in “Guide to America’s Top Family Doctors” and “Who’s Who in America” and selection by “Cambridge Who’s Who” as Executive of the Year.

DHIN CEO Dr. Jan Lee (left, in red), CIO Mark Jacobs (bottom left) and COO Randy Farmer (bottom right) lead the monthly all-hands DHIN Town Hall conference call that includes representatives from the different groups of stakeholders. record. During the winter of 2014 he inadvertently tested the system for which he is responsible, slipping on the ice and severely injuring his shoulder. Stopping first at an urgent care for x-rays, doctors felt the results were inconclusive and sent him to a local hospital for further testing.

Emergency room doctors were able to review the urgent care center’s report and x-ray through DHIN’s secure network, and Jacobs was sent for an MRI. “Once the MRI was complete, I was off to my third appointment - the orthopedic surgeon,” recalled Jacobs. “He, too, was able to log in to DHIN, see the x-ray, the MRI and the notes from the previous appointments, and then explain to me why he felt it all added up to surgery. I was able to focus on my injury and make an informed decision without the worry of whether each doctor had up-to-date information – exactly what we work to deliver for every patient. Seeing the system in action was very impactful.”

Blurring State Lines Not only does DHIN save time, it saves money. Between 2009 and 2013, DHIN reduced duplicate ordering of lab tests by 64 percent and radiology tests 21 percent saving patients and insurance companies in excess of $10 million annually. In addition, the HIE has saved practices nearly $900,000 – about $3,000 per practice that each would have had to commit to transferring paper records to an electronic record system.

There are 2.2 million patients in the DHIN database (nearly triple the 800,000 residents of the state) who hail from all 50 states and beyond.

“Medical needs don’t care about state lines,” said Lee. “Whether you live here or are in Delaware on business, visiting family or taking a vacation, if you have been treated here the odds are extremely high that clinical information from your visit is in DHIN.” Odds are nearly as high that your doctor knows about it as well, and in near real time.

DHIN has introduced an Event Notification System that advises health care teams about patient movements, be they hospital admissions, discharges or transfers to other DHINconnected facilities. This helps speed followup, a key metric in the continuity of care.

During the last three years DHIN has further blurred its physical borders by entering into agreements with hospitals in Maryland and the District of Columbia. For instance, Union Hospital in Elkton, Md. is just minutes across the Delaware state line. Delaware residents may find it more convenient to seek care there, especially when time is of the essence.

When Union hospital launched its connection to DHIN in the spring of 2015, Union’s former president and CEO commented, “Immediate access to a patient’s medical history is invaluable, particularly in an emergency.”

“Our collaboration with DHIN is an integral part of our ongoing commitment to provide safe, high-quality health and wellness services.”

The Next Decade In 2017, DHIN will celebrate its 10th anniversary, but in many ways it is planning far beyond that point.

“The next hill to climb is directly interfacing with the consumer,” said Lee. “Focus groups show that they want peace of mind when it comes to understanding what is in their medical records and knowing who can actually see them. The ONC grant will help us design products and services that will meet those needs.”

On tap is a new smartphone alert system by which consumers can track how their medical information is being accessed – much like a credit report – and to advise when medical tests and reports are available so they can reach out proactively to their doctors. DHIN will launch a patient portal that will allow patients to see their own medical records in a password protected setting.

“The grant is also lengthening the continuum of care by bringing long-term post-acute care, nursing home and behavioral health records into DHIN,” said Lee. “This means our records will be both broader and deeper.

DHIN is a key player in the Delaware healthcare ecosystem and we are very excited that with the ONC grant we will be able to further improve healthcare communication across the state and beyond.”

Learn more about DHIN by visiting DHIN.org or following Delaware Health Information Network on Facebook, on Twitter (@DHIN_HIE) and on LinkedIn.

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Java 101 - What’s brewing at Del Tech

There’s one place at the Delaware Technical Community College Owens Campus in Georgetown that you will be able to find students enjoying gourmet coffee, eating, laughing, studying, or just plain relaxing.

That place is the Java 101 coffee house, a business and learning lab exclusive to Delaware Tech’s Owens Campus.

Java 101 officially opened in the Student Services Center in January 2013. Student Kayla Brennick entered “Java 101” into a naming contest for the coffee house that ran for six weeks in the fall of 2012. From that point on, the coffee house has continued to grow from just offering fresh brewed coffee and flavored lattes to offering sandwiches, quesadillas, and an expanded variety of baked goods.

Talesha Blanchard took over as food service supervisor in the winter of 2015 and has worked hard to expand the menu to allow Java 101 to become a place where someone can get a full meal instead of just a cup of coffee. For example, you are able to get the popular chicken melt, which is chicken salad with mozzarella and bacon, with a side of chips or a cookie, and a small drink.

“I want them to leave with good food and drink, and a smile,” Blanchard said. “I want to make sure to invite them back and get them to start thinking about what they might get the next time they come in.”

Another exciting addition is a partnership with The Frozen Farmer, a subsidiary of Evans Farms in Bridgeville that offers ice cream and “nice” cream (a blend of sorbet and ice cream). This allows Java 101

The Java 101 staff, from left, Mary Kate Bennett, Talesha Blanchard, and Christella Charles, is ready to serve up good food and drinks.

to offer milkshakes, smoothies, ice cream, and protein shakes.

But Java 101 is more than just a standard business – it is also a learning lab used by many different programs on campus including food safety and business. Leslie Mergner, instructional director of the business programs, said having Java 101 on campus has helped a lot of students.

Accounting students are able to work on the coffee house’s budget, while marketing students can design fliers and promotional materials, and food safety students are able to intern and make sure the coffee house is following the best practices.

“They are able to put theory into practice and get practical hands-on experience,” Mergner said.

As instructional director of the business pro-

grams, Mergner also manages and oversees Java 101’s business side. She said they have been working hard to get feedback from staff and students, and have also participated in mystery shopping to make sure they are offering the highest quality of service.

“We want it to be a successful business, but we want it to be a comfortable environment for our students,” Mergner said. “Both from a leisure and a learning standpoint.”

In the future, Blanchard hopes to expand the catering side of Java 101 and not only do more events on campus but cater events on campus.

There are also plans to offer an outdoor eating area.

For more information, visit www.facebook. com/java101owens.

Java 101 is a coffee house located in the Student Services Center at Delaware Tech’s Owens Campus serving fresh brewed coffee, lattes, smoothies, milkshakes, assorted pastries, and a variety of food. It is open 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. MondayThursday, and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday.

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Sparkle Pools offers plenty of options to enjoy the summer

By Carol Kinsley

Summer is just around the corner, but there's still time to get a pool installed by Sparkle Pools. With five locations on the Delmarva Peninsula, Sparkle Pools installs in-ground pools in almost any configuration, some vinyl liner pools in as little as two days, as well as above-ground pools and spas by Marquis.

If you prefer to work out in the water, Sparkle Pools can provide a swim spa or Aquatic Training Vessel (“ATV”) by Marquis that offers the ultimate hot tub experience.

Use it to swim against a completely customizable water flow, work out with rowing pulleys, walk or do leg exercises, or just relax or let the kids play.

By adjusting the flow from each of three turbo-jets, you can get different resistance at different depths in the four-foot pool, providing the perfect experience for your workout

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By appointment only, you can try an ATV for yourself at the Dover location. "We are the only folks in Delaware or Maryland to have a 'wet' ATV for people to demo," said Ron Santillo, general manager.

Sparkle Pools offers a full service center.

"All five locations carry chemicals, supplies and toys — everything you need for pools and spas," Santillo said.

Founded in 1988 by Raymond H. Glaeser Jr., Sparkle Pools has installed more than 2,000 pools. Glaeser is still active in daily operations, working with more than 25 qualified employees to provide customer satisfaction.

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significant pledge in support of the

new health campus As part of its Campaign for Bayhealth – Phase III fundraising initiative, the Bayhealth Foundation has engaged local business owners in supporting the health campus project in southern Delaware.

When they approached Charlie Burton and the management team at i.g. Burton & Co., they exceeded the Foundation’s expectations and made a multi-year pledge.

Burton is the fifth generation owner of the dealership, and the company has a living legacy of supporting the town of Milford’s development. In fact, the Burton dealership arranged for the donation of Milford Memorial’s very first ambulance.

Burton feels compelled to support Milford. He and his company have deep roots in the community and believe in its future. Burton is involved in multiple community organizations and serves on boards and committees that promote the region’s health.

“It’s extremely important for us to give back,” said Burton. “Milford Memorial is our major hospital. The health campus will be just down the road. If our families or employees get hurt or sick, that’s where they’ll go.”

Burton calls Bayhealth’s health campus project a “game changer” for Milford and the surrounding region. “Many retirees are moving into the area, and with a larger population, we need more services.”

The support of Burton and his team is meaningful to the larger success of the campaign, said Lindsay Rhodenbaugh, president of the Bayhealth Foundation. “Their generous, leadership

RIBBON CUTTING - The Rehoboth Beach – Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce welcomed Ward & Taylor, LLC to the resort area with a ribbon cutting during their recent open house at their new location at 37212 Rehoboth Ave. Ext. Partners Bill Ward, Jonathan Taylor, and Nancy Law are proud to bring their comprehensive real estate settlement, estate planning and probate services to Sussex County. The firm also has offices in Wilmington, Middletown, and Dover. Attorney Meaghan Mahoney Hudson, who recently joined the firm, will lead the Rehoboth office. For more information, visit www. wardtaylor.com or call 302-227-1403. Pictured from left: front row: Becky Carney, Delaware Beach Book; Brittany Danahy, broker; Traci Arthurs Zarro, paralegal; Kelly Zimmerman, paralegal; Jean Dowding, realtor; Meaghan Mahoney Hudson, attorney; Bill Ward, partner; Nancy Law, partner; Kathy Thomas, processor; Ingrid Wilcox, post-closer; Kathy McGinty, Cape Gazettte; Paul Kuhns, RBDBCC chairman of the board of directors. Back row: Diana Gantt, paralegal; Rachel Long, paralegal; Roz Williams, attorney; Jerry Proffitt, attorney; Barbara Brodoway, attorney.

level commitment moves us considerably closer to the $15 million goal of the Campaign for Bayhealth – Phase III, and puts i.g. Burton & Co. in the top tier of support from the southern Delaware business community,” he said.

“We believe other businesses will follow their lead.”

Bill Strickland, chair of the Campaign for Bayhealth – Phase III, said, “I’ve known Charlie, and his executive team – Pete Renzi, M.J. Lofland, and George Schieffer – my entire life. They have always set the pace for generosity connected to important causes and institutions in our area. We deeply appreciate this extraordinary show of support for Bayhealth and its vision for worldclass healthcare in southern Delaware.”

For Burton, supporting the health campus project is a no brainer. “If you can help out, then help out.”

Visit imagineDE.com for more information about the new health campus in southern Delaware. Contact the Bayhealth Foundation at 302-744-7015 for more information.

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RIBBON CUTTING - Peninsula held a ribbon cutting recently at their new fleet maintenance center on River Road near Blades. Employees and vendors were given a tour of the facility that can work on three trucks simultaneously. One of the truck bays has a lift that can lift 80,000 pounds. The center will employ four mechanics who will maintain Peninsula’s fleet of over 60 vehicles. “The new facility will enable us to better maintain our fleet,” said John Willey, president. For more information about Peninsula or to apply for a mechanic position, visit callrednow.com. Pictured from left: Mike Caplan, Ed Prudenti, Jason Jester, Richard Steen, John Willey, Red, Scott Haley, Tonya Adams, Jennifer Fonda, Lisa West.

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The Voice Radio Network staff, from left: Vicki Shrier, Andreah Savenyuk, Eunice Yanez-Herrera, James Smith, Erin Wood, Anya Trapnell, Kevin Andrade, Gov. Jack Markell, Briana Mattern, Jessica Martinez, Bill Baker, Tracy Baker, Deelite, Kola Legend and Lonnie Legend.

Voice Radio Network celebrates new beginning

At its ribbon cutting on April 6, The Voice Radio Network celebrated much more than the renovation of its new facilities.

State officials congratulated Kevin Andrade on a 13-year trajectory that took him from being a recent immigrant from Ecuador to a vocal community leader, and now president of Delmarva’s new network of local radio stations.

Since buying the stations previously owned

by Great Scott Broadcasting in February 2015, Andrade has built a radio group of six frequencies, a staff of more than 30 employees, and successful on-air programming for a diverse listenership across Delmarva.

“We’re here to congratulate Kevin for being such a force, not only for the Latino community, but also for the economy of the area with the jobs that he has created and the hope he has given others that they too can live out the American dream,” said Gov. Jack Markell.

Sue Dalton, who was general manager at Great Scott Broadcasting when Andrade first contacted them about taking over a station, also spoke of his determination and passion for high-quality radio programming.

She said Mitchell Scott, the late chief executive of Great Scott Broadcasting who passed away in March 2013, would have been proud of The Voice Radio Network’s beautiful studio, top-tier stations and deep dedication to the community.

More than 100 people attended the ribbon cutting, including Delaware Department

of Transportation Secretary Jennifer Cohan, Sen. Ernie Lopez, Sen. Bryan Townsend, State Rep. Ruth Briggs-King and State Rep. David Wilson.

Based in Georgetown, the group’s programming has attracted a broad listenership from Central Delaware to the Eastern Shore of Virginia in just over one year of broadcasting.

Andrade, who has been a radio personality for more than 25 years, is committed to helping the region grow economically and culturally.

He recognizes that the health of the community is dependent on the success of its small businesses. Business owners praise his dedication.

“Kevin truly cares about my business and changes my opportunities to drive traffic through his products based on our needs.

Kevin and his team bring an enthusiasm and

pride in their stations that is rarely seen in our business,” said Chris Hagel, marketing director at Pohanka of Salisbury, Md. In a short time, the stations have received widespread support. Power 101.7 FM-WZEB, which features urban contemporary music, has rapidly become one of the most listened-to stations in the area. Classic rock stations The Vault 103.5 FM-WJKI and 106.1 FM-WXSH have also attracted large audiences, catering to the slightly older listener.

Recognizing the potential to address Delmarva’s significant Hispanic population, The Voice’s Maxima 95.3 FM-WKDB reaches 95 percent of Delmarva’s Latino community and La Raza 900 AM and 100.3 FM cater to Latinos of Mexican heritage.

“Our goal is to root ourselves in the communities where we broadcast. We want to be a model for local radio done right,” he said.

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RIBBON CUTTING- Attendees celebrated Gunn Wealth Management’s membership with the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce in a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 4.

GEORGETOWN RECEIVES AWARDSThe Town of Georgetown was recognized with two awards from the Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO) during the 2016 Downtown ‘Revitalize!’ Conference held in Wilmington on March 16. The “Outstanding Downtown Community Partner for the Town of Georgetown” was awarded to Georgetown Arts & Flowers for their “continued efforts in support of the beautification of Downtown Georgetown.” Town Manager Gene Dvornick was recognized with the “Excellence in Town Management” award for his exceptional leadership in his capacity as town manager.

Pictured, Georgetown Town Manager Gene Dvornick (third from left) is presented with the “Excellence in Town Management” award from Diane Laird (left) from the Delaware Economic Development Office. Also pictured are David Hugg from the Town of Smyrna and Bernice Whaley from the Delaware Economic Development Office.

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Seaford, Laurel Star celebrate 20th anniversaries The Seaford and Laurel Stars, western Sussex’s community newspapers, are celebrating their 20th anniversaries this year (Seaford’s in April, Laurel’s in August). The Stars will host an open house in Seaford in June and will be out in the community at area events and festivals. The Star is also donating $1 to the western Sussex Little Leagues for every new subscription or renewal ordered between April and August.

RISING PROFESSIONALS RECOGNIZED - From left, Nick Little, Cheri Bryant and Nikki Sykes of Dover Federal Credit Union (DFCU), were selected to serve on the DE Credit Union League Young Professionals Network (YPN). Sykes will also serve on the YPN Steering Committee. Little, Bryant and Sykes represented DFCU at the 2016 DCUL Convention in April.

CHARITY BARTENDERS - Each March, The Brick Hotel Restaurant & Tavern located at 18 The Circle in Georgetown holds Charity Bartending Month where organizations are invited to bring in a guest bartender who works alongside hotel staff. The Brick donates $1 for every drink sold, along with a large percentage of the tips generated at the bar and 10 percnet of the dinner sales.

This year’s Charity Bartending Month supported Clear Space Theatre, the Seaford High School Class of 1971, Student Nurses Association, Sparsile Dance, Tribe Softball, Seaford Acorn Club, and the Get Well Gabby Foundation. Donations totaled about $1,200.

Pictured is SHS Class of ‘71 guest bartender John Turner of Lewes with the Brick’s bartender Debbie Schwartz.

MARKELL VISITS - Delaware Gov. Jack Markell and Secretary Bernice Whaley of Delaware’s Economic Development Office met with the leadership team of Trinity Logistics recently to discuss Trinity’s growth and position in the community under their new fiveyear business plan initiatives, as well as the revitalization efforts for the City of Seaford.

The City of Seaford, one of Delaware’s first development districts, is part of the Governor’s Downtown Development District Program that was launched in January 2015. The program was designed to help push downtown areas forward economically with state support that can mobilize private investments to energize key areas.

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BUSINESS LICENSES Bethany Beach

Atlantic Shoals LLC; 113 Garfield Pkwy., Bethany Beach; retailer-various products Bethany Beach Cool Treats LLC, Rita’s Italian Ice; 765 Garfield Pkwy., Bethany Beach; retailer-food (except restaurant) Dedee Management, Addy Sea; 99 Ocean View Pkwy., Bethany Beach; tourist home Treem, Ellen, Beach Pots; 326A Forsythia Ct., Bethany Beach; retailer-various products Water Lili; 98 Garfield Pkwy. #101, Bethany Beach; retailer-various products

Bridgeville

AB Guerrero LLC; 29 Church St., Bridgeville; contractor-residential Continental Landscaping LLC; 20871 Sanfilippo Rd., Bridgeville; contractor-residential Davmar International Inc., Bighumidor; 18473 Sussex Hwy., Bridgeville; tobacco products retailer S&S Seafood; 4366 Rabbit Run Rd., Bridgeville; drayperson/mover

Camden

HHI Apparel LLC; 293 Cambridge Rd., Camden; retailer-dry goods & apparel Kristin Cook Personal Trainer, Extreme Fit, LLC/Fit for Life; 241 Center St., Camden; professional and/or personal services

Delmar

Goff, Corey D., Atlantic Powerwashing; 36092 Brittingham Rd., Delmar; contractorresidential

Dover

American Finance LLC; 4200 N. Dupont Hwy., Ste. 3, Dover; motor vehicle dealer/ wholesaler-any products Beck, Crystal L., Living Creatively Painting; 772 Sharon Hill Rd., Dover; contractor-residential Bed Clothes & More; 787 S. Old Mill Rd., Dover; retailer-various products Hollett, Trudy E., All Scapes Property Preservation; 123 Beech Dr., Dover; contractor-residential Inspiring Inspirations LLC; 1061 S. Little Creek Rd., Trlr. 174, Dover; professional and/ or personal services-unclassified Kunch, David D., Kunch’s Professional Services; 1015 High St., Dover; professional and/or personal services Lady Green Genes LLC; 470 Aspen Dr., Dover; professional and/or personal services Larimore, Ryan, Larimore Decor; 567 Sharon Hill Rd., Dover; reconciliation purpose code 26

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Med/Massage Holistic Health DE Inc.; 343 Wycombe Dr., Dover; professional and/or personal services Mom’s Time Out; 257 Ryhill Dr., Dover; professional and/or personal services Patterson Counseling Services; 9 E. Loockerman St., Ste. 316, Dover; professional services-counselor Pip’s Errand Service; 107 W. Sheldrake Cir., Dover; professional and/or personal services Reyes, Michelle; 121 W. Loockerman St., Dover; professional services-counselor Rick Stewart Photographer; 9 Gregory Ct., Dover; photographer Royal Restoration & Remodeling; 4601 S. Dupont Hwy., Ste. 6, Dover; contractorresidential Senato, Christopher J., CJ Services Unlimited; 43 Sherwood Ct., Dover; professional and/or personal services Sharp Cuts; 1711 Windswept Ct., Dover; professional and/or personal services Total Defense Industries LLC; 8 The Green, Ste. A., Dover; retailer-various products Ulta Salon Cosmetics, Ulta Beauty; 1547 N. Dupont Hwy., Ste. 600, Dover; retailervarious products/professional and/or personal services United Auto Services Inc.; 230 Pine St., Dover; wholesaler-transportation equipment Waid, Eugenia E., Property Care & Maintenance; 540 Fairview Ave., Dover; personal services-general repairperson Web Arctic; 8 The Green, Ste. A, Dover; wholesaler-any products Welch, Ashley, AW Photography; 4449B Vermont Dr., Dover; photographer Wisdom, Chance S., Wisdom Lawn; 242 Grinding Wheel Dr., Dover; professional and/ or personal services Witherspoon, Curtina M., Destanie’s Divine Boutique; 133 Thames Dr., Dover; reconciliation purpose code

Georgetown

Anuncio Marketing Services LLC, Philly Pretzel; 424 N. Dupont Blvd., Georgetown; retailer-restaurant Downs’s Automotive, Inc.; 531 S. Bedford Ave., Georgetown; personal service-motor vehicle service Layton, William Allen, AL Layton Lawn Care; 22629 Sussex Pines Rd., Georgetown; contractor-residential Moes Automotive Repair LLC, Moe’s Automotive Repair; 24383 Mariner Circle, Georgetown; personal service-motor vehicle service

Rodriguez-Pineda Juan Christian, Juan Christian Landscaping; 18274 Clendaniel Dr., Georgetown; contractor-residential Zebley, Alexandra M., The Help; 9 Putter Ln., Georgetown; professional and/or personal services Zur Transport; 26515 Bimeler Ct., Georgetown; taxicab/bus operator

Greenwood

Aviation Custom Products Inc.; 10449 Fawn Rd., Greenwood; manufacturer-various products

Harrington

BBQ Without Borders; 137 N. Wrens Way, Harrington; retailer-restaurant Kent, Rachel L., Classical Conversations of Dover; 1615 Bloomfield Dr., Harrington; professional and/or personal services NSND Shipments LLC; 24 Fox Glove Dr., Harrington; retailer-various products RNK Inc., Stones Bar & Grill; 4 Mechanic St., Harrington; retailer-alcoholic beverages

Laurel

D&J Sweeping LLC; 7119 Airport Rd., Laurel; professional and/or personal services Dickerson, Mary B., Dickerson Livestock; 30228 Seaford Rd., Laurel; reconciliation purpose code Massey, James G., Piling Rig Parts; 12131 County Seat Hwy., Laurel; retailer-various products Natural Medicine and Health Spa; 8982 Morning Glory Farms Rd., Laurel; personal services-health club/spa Taylor, Stephen D., All Hands Lawncare Service; 14395 Johnson Rd., Laurel; contractor-residential

Lewes

Canalfront Builders LLC; 37501 Golden Eagle Blvd., Lewes; contractor-residential Delmarva Hardscape & Landscape; 19576 Beaver DAm Rd., Lewes; professional and/or personal services First State Conduit LLC; 31350 Coventry Dr., Lewes; contractor-residential First State Training & Fitness; 3211 Savannah East Square, Lewes; professional and/or personal services Lakeside Pottery Studio; 35576 Peregrine Rd., Lewes; professional and/or personal services Lewes Yoga LLC, Lewes Yoga & Meditation Center; 17605 Nassau Commons Blvd., Unit B., Lewes; personal serviceshealth club/spa Marie’s Dog Walking LLC; 5 Schaffer Ln.,

Lewes; professional and/or personal services McGray, Glenn, GMCC Electronics; 32641 Hastings Dr., Lewes; wholesalerany products Michael Capasso; 33935 Middleton Circle, Unit 3, Lewes; taxicab/bus ooperator Nicholson, Diana; 17021 Old Orchard Rd. #4, Lewes; direct care worker OKM Design Contracting; 17243 Queen Anne Way, Lewes; contractorresidential Southeast Seminars LLC; 21332 N. Acorn Way, Lewes; professional and/or personal services Sprinkler Man LLC; 30824 Farmview Ct., Lewes; personal services-general repairperson Storms, Martha, Patty Storms Art; 35576 Peregrine Rd., Lewes; personal services-general repairperson Tiffin Holdings Inc.; 1308 Savannah Rd., Lewes; finance or small loan agency Twisted Kitty-MCE LLC, Painting with a Twist; 17723 Coastal Hwy., Unit 2, Lewes; professional and/or personal services-unclassified Zachary Paul Landscaping LLC; 17719 Brighten Dr., Unit 2, Lewes; professional and/or personal services

Milford

Christian Mart Inc.; 907 N. Dupont Blvd., Ste. 104, Milford; retailer-various products Comfort Food LLC; 30 S. Horseshoe Dr., Milford; professional and/or personal services Donnatien, Tiffani; 214 Columbia St., Milford; professional and/or personal services El Metapaneco LLC; 929 N. Dupont Blvd., Milford; retailer-restaurant Hardy, William A., II, Allen’s Handyman Service; 521 McColley St., Milford; contractor-residential Measuring Tape Boutique; 708 NE Front Street Ext., Milford; wholesalerdry goods, apparel, etc.

Risen Hope LLC; 127 School Place, Milford; wholesaler-any products Simply Delicious Catering; 212 Columbia St., Milford; retailer-restaurant Vazquez-Cruz, Valerie; 100 Valley Dr., Apt. 2, Milford; professional and/or personal services

Millsboro

Coastal Care & Dermatology, The Pearl Clinic; 230 Mitchell St., Ste. B, Millsboro; professional services-medical office Cornerstone Realty Group LLC; 24791 Rivers Edge Rd., Millsboro; professional services-real estate broker Dennis Greenfield Construction LLC; 28282 Basin Rd., Millsboro; contractor-residential Gehman, Marissa, Classy Cleaning; 26513 Victorias Landing Rd., Millsboro; professional and/or personal services LDR Services LLC; 28451 Layton Davis Rd., Millsboro; contractor-residential Looks New Powerwashing LLC; 30306 Hickory Hill Rd., Millsboro; professional and/or personal services Murray Brothers Packing and Moving; 29777 Lakewood Dr., Millsboro; professional and/or personal services Pops Toys N Stuff; 24828 Magnolia Circle, Millsboro; retailer-various products Quality Appearance LLC; 28463 Nanticoke Ave., Millsboro; contractorresidential Smith, Andrew X., Ziggy’s Vapor & Glass; 27420 Oak Meadow Dr., Millsboro; retailer-various products T&S Services; 27050 Barkantine Dr., Millsboro; contractor-residential Tortella Desserts Inc.; 27344 Bay Walk, Millsboro; retailer-various products Transformer Power Washing LLC; 34310 Maple Leaf Dr., S, Millsboro; professional and/or personal services

Seaford

Beyond the Horizons Consulting; 10724 Serenity Circle, Seaford; professional services-counselor Elevated Motorsports LLC; 26523 Sussex Hwy., Seaford; retailer-various products Nelson, Carolyn A., The Oak and the Owl; 26171 Craigs Mill Rd., Seaford; retail E911 Prepaid Wireless Services; Perdue Grain and Oil Seed LLC, Perdue Agribusiness LLC; 28338 Enviro Way, Seaford; manufacturervarious products Ricketts, Lakeischa E., Harmony Touch Beauty Experience; 22943 Sussex Hwy., Seaford; personal servic-

es-health club/spa Viewpoint LLC Photography; 28134 S. Pine Ridge Dr., Seaford; photographer

Smyrna

A Door Has Opened; 15 Halifax Ln., Smyrna; professional and/or personal services ABC Delaware Retail LLC; 56 E. Glenwood Ave., Ste. 112, Smyrna; retailer-electrical goods Barber, Dawnette, Twisted Fusion Design LLC; 41 E. Pembrooke Dr., Smyrna; retailer-various products Choices Program LLC; 75 Elmwood Dr., Smyrna; professional and/or personal services Cool, Raymond D., Augmented Reality Bytes; 538 Barley Ct., Smyrna; professional and/or personal services Denight, Matthew C., M. Denight Lawn Care; 2209 Wheatleys Pond Rd., Smyrna; professional and/or personal services F&M Southern View Dr., Smyrna; personal service-motor vehicle service Garrett, Alesia; 114 Lincoln St., Smyrna; retailer-dry goods & apparel Green Futures Edu; 290 Bryn Ln., Smyrna; professional and/or personal services Morgan Odai, Music and Movement Entertainment; 37 Malvern Ln., Apt. 12, Smyrna; professional and/or personal services-unclassified Piano Lessons by Lauren Cataldi; 80 White Rabbit Dr., Smyrna; professional and/or personal services-unclassified Pristine Motorsports LLC, Pristine Motorsports; 1244 S. Dupont Blvd., Smyrna; motor vehicle dealer R&D Travel Corporation, Travel Leaders; 51 Vincent Ct., Smyrna; travel agency Rangel, Aquiles Jose, Rangel Construction; 21 Holly Hill Dr., Smyrna; contractor-residential Rosena’s Personal Touch; 205 Arctic Ln., Smyrna; professional and/or personal services Thomas, Richard, Sparkling Clear Cleaning; 605 Smyrna Landing Rd., Smyrna; professional and/or personal services True Street Automotive; 899 S. Dupont Blvd., Smyrna; personal service-motor vehicle service Zerefos Properties LLC; 20 York Dr., Smyrna; commercial lessor

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La Esperanza celebrates 20th anniversary La Esperanza celebrated its 20th anniversary with an event honoring the people who have helped the Georgetown community center provide hope to recent immigrants.

A luncheon was held on April 5 at the Rehoboth Beach Country Club for some 65 special guests, including early supporters described as “angels” who appeared out of nowhere to unite people for a common cause.

Since 1996, La Esperanza has helped tens of thousands of people find the lives they so desperately wanted when they emigrated from their homelands. At the heart of La Esperanza stand three women: Sister Ascension Banegas, Sister Maria Mairlot and Sister Rosa Alvarez, all of whom are now in their 80s.

“Every time the sisters prayed for someone to help the community, angels appeared. All of you heard of the important work the sisters were doing, and asked ‘How can I help?’,” said Allison Burris Castellanos, a former La Esperanza board member and longtime supporter of the Sussex County Latino community.

Charlie Burton, the current board president, said at the luncheon that the timing of the 20th anniversary comes just as La Esperanza has completed a strategic study of its past and future.

“We’re in a position now to embark on a new decade of growth with a clear understanding of what we want to do, and that’s integrate Latino individuals and their families into the community through advocacy, education, and support services,” he said.

Burris Castellanos said La Esperanza has

Pat Duchesne, Frank Duchesne and Jenaro D. Simpson, early supporters of La Esperanza, with Sister Maria Mairlot and Sister Rosa Alvarez.

remained a constant in the Latino community thanks to individuals who saw a need and approached the right people.

“The sisters are three angels who have been helped by many other angels,” she said.

Special recognition was given to Frank and Pat Duchesne of Bethany Beach, who first noticed the influx of immigrants to the area in the early 1990s. They rented a house in Georgetown and recruited the three nuns from the Washington, D.C. area to help the immigrants. Within a month, David Burton of Milford, heard about these nuns, found them,

and asked how he could help out. Both Pat Duchesne and David Burton, father of Charlie Burton, served for many years as board members of La Esperanza.

Others recognized for their early contributions included U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, Gonzalo Martinez, Alicia Sosman, and Bert and Patricia Roberts.

Not only have the Carmelite nuns served as the backbone of La Esperanza, but, along with Gonzalo Martinez, they helped launch other organizations with complementary services, including El Centro Cultural, La Casita,

Staff and a few board members after the 20th anniversary celebration. From left, row one: Amy Perez, Crystal Timmons-Underwood, Sister Rosa Alvarez and Sister Maria Mairlot.; row two: Patricia Rivera, Anita Costales, Maria Porter, Amayrani Villabosa and Jessica Carino; row three: Kevin Gilmore, Bryan Mozeik, Tony Toledo, Charles Burton, Bryant Garcia and Sister Noeli Massoni.

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