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Table of Contents Greater Seaford, Delaware Chamber of Commerce 2009-2010 Visitors Guide & Membership Directory About the magazine This book is a publication of the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Morning Star Publications, Inc. Copyright 2009 About the Cover The center photo on the 2009-2010 Visitors Guide and Membership Directory is of the Nanticoke River, along which the communities of Seaford, Blades and Woodland stretch. The flanking photos are from area festivals. Contact information Contact Paula Gunson, Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce executive director, at 800-416-GSCC or visit the chamber web site: www.seafordchamber.com. Publication coordinators Paula Gunson and Bryant Richardson
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Life & Leisure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Festivals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Business & Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Seaford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Bridgeville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Greenwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Senior Lifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Chamber information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Health care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Higher Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Woodland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Categorical listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
THE CITY OF SEAFORD
ou To Our Commun Y s e m o c l ity We Whether your purpose is business or pleasure, Seaford is sure to have what you are looking for. Our ever-growing community incorporates the amenities of a big City, with the added touch of hometown charm!!
• One hour from DE Beaches. • Situated on the banks of the picturesque Nanticoke River, with public river walk, boat ramp, fishing pier, and floating dock. • Revitalized Downtown, with educational opportunities at our two museums, upscale dining, and a specialty hardware store. There are even spaces for your unique business. Call today for information on these available commercial opportunities. • Nearby historical sites include the Governor Ross Mansion, the Seaford Museum, the Woodland Ferry, and the abundance of historic houses and businesses. • Recreational activities: golf, tennis, hunting, fishing, sports complex, walking trail and more.
• Public & Private Schools. • Convenient Medical Facilities & Hospital • Convenient Location • Within four hours of major metropolitan areas: New York & Norfolk; within just two hours of Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and Port of Wilmington, DE. • No Special Tax on Business. • One of the lowest personal income taxes in the nation. • Stable workforce. • Proactive business friendly city government. • Fully serviced Industrial and Business Parks located just one mile off of Route 13.
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Recapture that Hometown Feeling
On behalf of the officers and directors of the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce, welcome to western Sussex County. We invite you to “recapture that hometown feeling” whether you’re a business owner, resident or visitor. That hometown feeling and sense of community is evident in our beautiful city parks, commitment to the youth and seniors in the area, well-attended school activities and fundraising for charitable causes. That sense of community will be there every time you experience personal service offered by a shopkeeper who knows you by name. You’ll
encounter the feeling in the area’s strong commitment to downtown districts and to the Route 13 business corridor. You’ll feel it in our schools, churches and government meetings. The City of Seaford is in a strong position for continued growth and the possibility of more than doubling in size and population in the next few years. A first-class golf course and housing development at the southern municipal limits of Bridgeville is an indication of the growth in that area. New homes and businesses are also in evidence in the Town of Greenwood. And the Town of Blades has the
beautiful marina on the Nanticoke River along with new businesses and new housing developments pointing to a bright future of prosperity. With stable, respected local governments, a wide variety of retail establishments and service-related businesses, communities in western Sussex County enjoy the stability that comes from a diversified economic base while not sacrificing that “hometown feeling.” If you have chosen to live, work or visit one of these communities, we know you’ll appreciate being part of the hometown experience. Paula Gunson, executive director
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Lifestyle Outdoors Western Sussex County is an outdoorsman’s paradise, with opportunities for bird watching, fishing, hunting, boating, camping and swimming. The Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay are only about 35 miles away. Fish and Wildlife Some of the East Coast’s best freshwater fishing can be found in area ponds and lakes. The Nanticoke River, which runs past Seaford to the Chesapeake Bay, is home to largemouth bass. Other species prevalent in the area include shad, yellow perch, chain pickerel, crappie, white perch, bluegill and catfish. In the fall, sportsmen and amateur photographers are on the lookout for rabbit, squirrel, dove, quail, deer and raccoon. The area is strategically located in the middle of the Atlantic flyway and water-fowlers hunt from
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blinds in Delaware’s saltwater marshes. During southern migration, geese, rails, snipe, coot and many species of duck visit Delaware. During the off season, hunters practice at area trap ranges, rifle ranges and archery courses. The Nanticoke Wildlife Area, managed by the Delaware Department of Fish & Wildlife, at the juncture of the Chapel Branch and the Nanticoke River, is known as the best location near Seaford for finding migrant songbirds and also has a rich assortment of breeding species. Two loop trails and several side trails offer a variety of options for walking. The Barnes Woods Nature Preserve on Woodland Road south of Seaford offers self-guided nature trails through hardwood forests, along a tidal stream. The Delaware Department of Parks and Recreation offers tree hikes through the nature preserve. For more information, visit www.destateparks.com. Parks and Recreation The Seaford Department of Parks and Recreation sponsors year-round programs for all ages. The department offers organized youth football, basketball, hockey and soccer. For adults, it offers organized volleyball for men, women, and co-ed and softball leagues. Special one day programs are offered for all ages throughout the year. Recreational facilities include the Seaford Community Pool, 10 lighted public tennis courts, seven municipal parks, playgrounds and a public boat ramp and canoe launch. The Jays Nest Playground located on North Market Street Extended is a popular destination for children of all ages. For more information, call 302-629-6809. Seaford Golf and Country Club Tournament competition or individual play is a challenge offered to any amateur golfer on the 18-hole course. The private club also features dining rooms, private meeting rooms, driving ranges, putting greens, swimming pool and tennis courts. Little League Nanticoke Little League offers baseball and softball for youth ages 6 to 18. Over 900 children participate annually, with more than 70 teams making up 11 leagues. Sign-ups are in mid-February and the season runs from the last week in April until the first week in July. The League plays on fields in Williams Pond Park. Nanticoke Little League has sent many teams to the Little League World Series and has many state and regional championships to its credit. For details call 302-629-9209.
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Clubs and social organizations A wide variety of social organizations and clubs are active in the area, including historical societies, yacht club, Ducks Unlimited, karate clubs, sportsmen’s club, Boy & Girl Scout programs, garden club and a community concert association. Civic organizations Residents are involved in a number of civic organizations in western Sussex County. A partial listing of the most active organizations includes the American Association of University Women, Lions Club, Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, Acorn Club, Soroptimist of Seaford, Veteran’s of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Business and Professional Women’s Club, Knights of Columbus, Daughters of the American Revolution, Beta Sigma Phi, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Benevolent Order of Elks, Loyal Order of Moose, Grange and Order of the Eastern Star. Churches Western Sussex County’s religious heritage dates from the earliest settlements in the region. Church records in England show that Protestant Episcopal services have been held continuously in the area since 1633. The oldest churches still in existence in Seaford are St. Luke’s Episco-
pal, Mt. Olivet United Methodist and St. John’s United Methodist. Many other Christian denominations are among the 30 churches in the greater Seaford area, including Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Church of God, Nazarene, Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Missionary Alliance, African MethodistEpiscopal and Church of the Latter Day Saints. Nearby beaches Visitors come from all over the East Coast to enjoy eastern Sussex County’s resorts which feature clean, sandy beaches, outlet shopping, golf courses, charter fishing, boardwalk attractions and an array of entertainment. Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Lewes and Fenwick Island in Delaware and Ocean City, Md. are all within a one hour drive from the western Sussex County area. Nearby attractions A wide variety of diverse attractions can be found nearby including harness racing, slot machines, an ice skating arena, sky diving, boat racing, NASCAR races, waterfowl carving competitions, zoos, museums, stock car racing, drag racing, and just about any sport or recreational activity imaginable.
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rape charges - A former school teacher is charged with six counts of 4th degree rape. Page 8 accident arrest - A Seaford woman is charged with death by motor vehicle from an accident that took the life of a three-year-old. Page 8
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new threat - You may not even have thought about these dangers associated with cameras on cell phone. Page 32
agriculture - Learn what’s being done to prepare for changing markets, technologies and pressures from land use changes. Page 38 the economy - Frank Calio addresses the deficit problem. Is a tax increase on the way in Sussex? Page 43
Sports spring sports - The Seaford Star’s varsity spring sports previews begin in this week’s edition. Coverage begins on page 24. racing in the south - Seaford resident C.J. Faison recently began racing cars in the south. The 15-year-old attends a Florida school online. See story on page 31.
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Murder - Former Laurel resident is murdered in Tennessee. Page 12 this old house - 23 year old Luke Nielson is The Rev. Dania Griffin from Macedonia Church, during busy renovating a house onSeaford, Spruce performs street that usedthe celebration of the 38th birthday of the Nanticoke Senior Center in Seaford. Plans for atonew $2.3 million Blaine. center were during Tuesday’s celebration. Photo by Lynn R. Parks to belong artist Matthew Pagerevealed 13
Senior Center relaunches building fund campaign sure bet - See who’s betting that Viva Las Vegas will be a big success. Page 3
rape Charges - A former school teacher is charged with six counts of fourth degree rape. Page 8
New laws will govern outdoor eating areas By Lynn R. Parks
The city of Seaford has on its books two new ordinances to oversee outdoor eating areas in the city. Both ordinances were approved after their second in Seaford has embarked on a new center just about a year to find other reading during Tuesday’s city council fundraising campaign. Christy Penquarters. nington, a consultant with Horizon “We really need to have other meeting. Philanthropic, Lewes, is leading the arrangements made by next March,” Under the new laws, the number effort to raise $2.37 million for a new said board president Lora Schuler. of seats in the outdoor eating areas is life enhancement center. “You have been here at the Boys limited to 25 percent of the number of spring sportsand - The Star’s varsityand it PHILLIES The center will be built on seven GirlsLaurel Club for 10 years, SHIRTS DISPLAY seatsCHAMP the restaurant hasON inside or 50, IN IRAQ. Pictured is the 261st Signal Brigade of the Delaware National Guard acres that has been spring donated to thepreviewshas worked,” told the from Smyrna that is isstationed Iraq. Second sports begin in this Pennington week’s edition. whichever smaller. inAll cooking hasrow from the bottom, fifth from right is Capt. Willie Hoffman of Laurel. Also picTimothy Drake of Lewes, Chief Warrant Officer II Matt Stevens of Bridgeville and Sgt. 1st Class Scott Smith of senior center by the city of Seaford. members. “But both organizationstured are is Capt. to beThe done inside and live entertainCoverage begins on page 24. unit is wearing World Champion Philadelphia Phillies shirts that were supplied to several units in Iraq by the The parcel is located in the Ross growing. And you’ll be able to doGeorgetown. so ment is banned photo.from the outside areas. Business Park, not far from the Ross much more in your own facility.”Phillies. Submitted Beverage bars are also banned. Plantation. Under its arrangement with the hall of faMe - Laurel’s Edward “Punk” CallaThe eating area has to be clearly At Tuesday’s celebration of the Boys and Girls Club, the senior cenway will be inducted into the Delaware Sports Hall of defined and separated from parking center’s 38th birthday, Pennington ter has use of the facility on weekareas by fences or plants. Tables, chairs ceremony May2:30 20 inp.m. Wilmington. told members of theFame seniorduring centera that daysonuntil With its own and umbrellas “shall be visually attracshe would like to see ground broken See story on page 24.building, the senior center will be tive and of high quality.” for the new construction by the end able to be open seven days a week, of the summer. Construction could morning through evening. In addiTrash cans have to be emptied daily. take as little as six months, she said.THE tion,STAR it will be able to rent Eating surfaces have to be kept clean INSIDE ©out rooms For 10 years, the senior center, in the center to earn income, someand the entire area has to be pressure with 900 members, Bhas been housed thing can’t do now. at least once a month of three options to make the dam safer David Twing responded that there was By Tonywashed E. Windsor oitBituaries 21 usiness 6 in the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Continued to page five in the event of a major storm, the most nothing new in this presentation and A Delaware State Senator said the Bulletin Board 16 o pinion 46 viable plan calls for installing sheet everything was basically the same. people of Laurel have been heard and pilings and the four-foot parapet walls. “If you remember, the last time we 20 pat Murphy ChurCh 19 he sees no option but to take whatIn 2004, the estimated cost for the addressed the town about this project ever action necessary to meet their 39 Classifieds our presentation was an item on the project was about $1.3 million. poliCe Journal 8 demands. Paxson said doing the rehab can Laurel Council’s agenda,” he said. 47 final word About 40 people turned out for a p uzzles 31 help assure that, should a major storm “We were restricted on time. This time public workshop held by the Delaware 43 frank Calio dump as much as 15 inches of rain we wanted to allow more time for your s oCials 45 Department of Natural Resources and 43 Gaslines over a 24-hour period of time, the questions and bring along our design Environmental Control on Monday snapshots 44 water would be forced around the dam engineers and some visual aides to night to discuss plans to rehabilitate 32 health and over the roadway, and not cause it help enable you to better see what the the Records Pond Dam along Willow 24 46 sports letters to flow back into the spillway, diminplans call for.” Street. The meeting was highlighted ishing the possibility of creating a failFowler said by constructing the 7 45 tides Mike Barton by concerns by many of the residents ing of the dam. This would potentially four-foot wall and blocking the view of regarding the state’s plans to erect a 43 7 tony windsor M ovies impact all the residential and commerRecord’s Pond, the state was destroyfour-foot high parapet wall as part of cial properties along the Broad Creek. ing a beautiful part of the town. “It’s a the rehab. Residents said the wall will Norma Jean Fowler, who works for shame,” she said. “With that wall we ruin the view of Record’s Pond. will never get to see the pond again.” the Laurel Public Library, asked if this Greg Paxon, of Schanbel meeting offered anything different than Carl Brown, who resides adjacent Engineering, designers of the bridge the state’s previous meeting held last to the Mill Dam, expressed concern and dam construction project, said out summer. State Dam Safety Engineer, Continued on page four aCCident arrest - on A Virginia Seaford Avenue. woman The is conClub, charged with death by motor vehicle from an accident tract between the two organizations The Nanticoke Senior Center expires in March giving the that took the life of a three-year-old. Page2010, 8
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News Citizen of the Year - The town of Laurel recognized Midge McMasters as this year’s Citizen of the Year last Friday. Page 5
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Festivals
Western Sussex County draws thousands of visitors from near and far to festivals and special events throughout the year. From tossing pumpkins to tubing on the Nanticoke River, there is something for everyone.
John Smith Delaware – Nanticoke Explorationaa In June 1608, Captain John Smith and 14 colonists set out from Jamestown in a 30-foot open boat or “shallop” to explore and map the Chesapeake Bay. The Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail follows the routes of John Smith's 17th century Chesapeake Bay explorations. In May 2007, the crew of the re-enactment of the Voyage of Discovery docked in the Nanticoke River Marine Park in Blades for a day-long commemoration of the original voyage. For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 629-9690 or 800-416GSCC. Seaford Heritage Weekend The Civil War Era sets the scene for celebrating Seaford’s heritage each Memorial Day weekend at the Governor Ross Plantation. The grounds at the front of the plantation are transformed into a Confederate camp, while Union soldiers are camped behind the mansion. Skirmishes and all-out cannon battles are featured during this threeday event. In addition, an 1865 baseball game between 2nd Delaware Volunteer Infantry and the Diamond State Base Ball Club takes place on Sunday afternoon. Featured throughout the weekend are food and craft vendors, exhibitors and period demonstrators, Little Miss pageants, wagon rides, sutlers, tours of the mansion, and continuous entertainment. Step back in time to envision what life was like while Governor Ross, a Southern sympathizer, hid out in Great Britain during the Civil War. For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce at 800-416GSCC or visit www.seafordchamber. com
A youngster proudly displays his catch.
Nanticoke Riverfest Tubing with a few friends on the Nanticoke River has turned into a three-day festival in July in downtown Seaford. The Nanticoke River is the central attraction, but all of historic downtown Seaford is transformed into a city-wide festival during the three day event. Downtown merchants offer special sales, demonstrations and entertainment during Riverfest. The event includes non-stop entertainment, the Nanticoke River Float-In, the Mayor’s rowing challenge, youth fishing tournament, car show, canoe and kayak races, health fair, motorcycle show, Little Miss Pageant, vendors lining High Street, canoe jousting, the Nanticoke Rotary dunking booth, a carnival and more.
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sample the famous scrapple sandwiches and apple dumplings served by local community groups. For more information, call the Town of Bridgeville at 302-337-7145, or visit www.applescrapple.com.
For more information, contact the City of Seaford at 302-629-9173 or visit www.nanticokeriverfest.com AFRAM Festival African-American heritage is celebrated in Nutter Park, Seaford each August. The festival features a parade, Little Miss and Little Mister pageants, entertainment, Community Recognition honor, ethnic foods, vendors, cultural displays and children’s activities. For more information, contact Pat Jones at 302-628-1908. Woodland Ferry Festival The historic Woodland Ferry is showcased in an annual festival held the second Saturday in September. The quaint hamlet of Woodland is located approximately five miles southwest of Seaford on the Nanticoke River. In addition to rides on the historic ferry, the festival features museum tours, demonstrations, Woodland collectibles for sale, arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities and more. For more information, contact Donna Angell at 302-629-8077. Apple-Scrapple Festival The Town of Bridgeville shuts down for one of the largest festivals in western Sussex County during the second weekend in October. The Apple-Scrapple Festival got its name from apples from T.S. Smith orchards and scrapple processed at Rapa Scrapple in Bridgeville.
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World Championship Punkin Chunkin Western Sussex County is host to the famous World Championship Punkin Chunkin held the weekend after Halloween. The event moved to the Wheatley farm near Bridgeville in 2007. The world-famous event started as many events in the county did – with a group of friends looking for something new and different to try. From the original small group of friends tossing pumpkins, the event now attracts approximately 40,000 visitors annually. The event raises thousands of dollars for select charities. For more information, visit www.punkinchunkin.com. The AFRAM Festival is held annually in Seaford in mid-August.
The Apple-Scrapple Golf Tournament is held the weekend before the festival. The festival is loaded with entertainment, arts and crafts, car and tractor shows, a tractor pull, street dancing and vendors. There is also a scrapple carving contest and the Mayor’s Challenge scrapple toss. People stand in line to
Wide range of events Western Sussex County also offers many other events ranging from Christmas in Bridgeville, the Seaford Halloween Parade, a Toy and Train Show at the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department, Victorian Christmas at the Governor Ross Mansion in Seaford and more. For more information about local events, visit the chamber's website, seafordchamber.com.
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Business
Seaford is the principal business and industrial district serving southwestern Delaware and nearby Maryland counties. Many Maryland residents shop in Seaford to take advantage of tax-free shopping. The highly diversified retail trade consists of many branches of national or regional firms, but many are independent, locally owned outlets with a variety of products. Retailers depend on the area’s excellent transportation facilities to obtain their goods. Four trucking companies are headquartered in Seaford, which is served by at least 10 other intrastate trucking firms. The wholesale trade is also a component of the area’s economy, serving mostly agriculture, industrial and construction customers. Industrial sites of all sizes are available, including a few along the Nanticoke River, which has a dredged channel 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide that is maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The area’s banks, credit unions and finance companies provide a full range of financial services. Western Sussex County’s service industry is also expanding in all areas and includes a variety of firms engaged in activities such as real estate, public relations, accounting, insurance, automobile repair, office maintenance, advertising, and all types of contracting. There is a wide diversity of businesses in the area and community leaders and the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce continue to strive to preserve a good quality of life for everyone and to continue to attract and introduce new businesses compatible to the environment and lifestyle of the residents.
Eldercare Network and Penco. These companies each employ anywhere from around one hundred to several hundred workers. Most other principal industries employ less than 100 persons. They include: BASF and Orient Chemical Corporation, both producers of chemicals for the printing industry; Emulsion Products, a leading producer of asphalt; Reliance Machine Works and Seaford Machine Works, both job shops specializing in machine works, welding and fabricating; Southern States, the largest farm cooperative on the peninsula; Cargill, a major grain broker with storage facilities along the Nanticoke River; Allen’s Hatchery and Family Foods; Seaford Ice and Cold Storage; Potts Welding and Boiler Repair Co.,
Inc; Rite Off; Southern Metals, Seaford Steel; CCX Freight; Bio-Medic Corp; ES Steel; Lab Products; Craig Technologies; Southern Metals and FedEx. This list, while in no way all-inclusive, does indicate the variety of industries in the immediate area. Labor Force
Seaford gets its labor force from a large geographical area consisting of western Sussex county and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Residents are engaged in manufacturing, wholesale or retail trades, services, and farming and related businesses. Except in certain construction trades, national labor unions represent a very small number of workers in Sussex County. Teachers are represented
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Employers
The city’s largest employers include Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, the Seaford School District, Allen Family Foods, Trinity Transport, Methodist Manor House, Seaford Center-Genesis
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by Education Associations. Labor and management relations in the area have been characterized by harmony. There is a quality work force employed and more available for new businesses, with a community college 15 miles away in Georgetown and a university in nearby Salisbury, Md. Higher education opportunities are also available in Georgetown through the University of Delaware, Wilmington University and Delaware State University. Agriculture
Delaware is widely known for its banking, corporate tax benefits, and chemicals and textiles, but the state’s leading industry is agriculture. And the bulk of that industry is concentrated in Sussex County, where more than half the land is devoted to farming. The major field crops are soybeans, corn, barley, wheat and rye. Vegetable production, a victim of rising labor costs, has greatly declined over the past two decades, yet still supports several local canneries. Watermelons, cantaloupes, cucumbers, and tomatoes are an important share of the agricultural market.
Apple and peach orchards were once so abundant that the peach blossom was adopted as the official state flower. Many orchards remain, but most have been cleared for the more profitable production of grain. Animal husbandry is also important to the region. Hogs, turkeys, beef cattle and dairy cows raised in the area supply a large portion of the food market. The production of chickens dominates the agriculture of the entire Delmarva Peninsula. Delmarva is the birthplace of the broiler industry and the most concentrated chicken-producing region in the nation. Millions of birds are grown here annually to supply supermarkets all over the East Coast. It is an industry and big business in every sense of the word and has a profound impact on the economy. Flocks of laying hens supply eggs to local hatcheries. The chicks are grown in thousands of houses scattered throughout the county. After approximately six weeks, the mature birds are sent to processing plants. The packaged chickens are trucked to stores and supermarkets, and the by-products help maintain the area’s fertilizer and feed industries. Locally, Allen Family Farms is one of the
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largest integrated poultry businesses in the industry. In the Seaford area alone, there are grain dealers, a fertilizer distributor, chemical suppliers, and a farm equipment dealer. Many non-farmers in the area derive added income from growing chickens under contract with the large producers. Although Seaford serves a retail area about half the size of the county and has been known as the nylon capital of the world, its economy is rooted in agriculture. Industrial Parks
Seaford’s Industrial Park Phase I is a 121-acre tract of flat land on the north side of the city, accessible by rail and truck transportation. It is fully serviced with water, waste disposal, gas and electricity. Seaford recently acquired an additional 225 acres for economic development. This industrial land has become the Ross Business Park and currently houses 11 tenants. Approximately 110 acres are available for sale and is zoned M1 Light Industrial. Commercial lots, including that for the Seaford District Library are being developed.
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Seaford
The City of Seaford continues to experience commercial and residential growth. A major accomplishment in 2008, Seaford Mayor Ed Butler said, was the sale of the city’s speculative building in the industrial park to Century Window Fashions. Based in Maspeth, N.Y., in Queens, the company paid the full asking price of $1.47 million for the building, $1.34 million of which went to the state. The spec building was constructed in 1999 as a joint project between the city and the state. Lowe’s 137,000-square-foot home supply store and 32,000-square-foot garden center that opened in 2007, has been the catalyst for development along US 13, Seaford. Seaford saw new businesses come into its city limits in 2008. The city is now home to a Texas Roadhouse, a Sherwin Williams paint store and a Verizon store, all in the Lowe’s shopping center on US 13. A Popeyes opened farther north on US 13. Construction is underway on a new Tractor Supply Company store in Seaford, the company’s third Delaware location. The store will be at 20952 Sussex Highway, and employ 12 to 17 full and part-time team members. The 19,097 square-foot store will include sales floor and support service space. A construction completion date has been tentatively set for May 2009. Expected to be completed in June is the renovation of the Seaford Police Department. The city’s Soroptimist Park will get an upgrade in 2009, thanks to a $44,000 Land and Water grant from the state and matching funds of $56,000 being chipped in by the Soroptimist Club in Seaford. The project will include construction of a walking path to connect the park’s two pavilions, new playground equipment and construction of a picnic shelter. The Nanticoke Senior Center in Seaford has embarked on a new fundraising campaign. Christy Pennington,
a consultant with Horizon Philanthropic, Lewes, is leading the effort to raise $2.37 million for a new life enhancement center. The center will be built on seven acres that has been donated to the senior center by the city of Seaford. The parcel is located in the Ross Business Park, not far from the Ross Plantation.
Population
At the latest count by the U.S. Census Bureau, 6,997 people live within the corporate limits of Seaford. The retail trade zone, which includes several adjacent residential developments and outlying villages, reports a population of 21,876. The median age of residents of the Seaford census division is 38.5 years.
Location
Seaford is situated along US 13 (Sussex Highway), the main northsouth artery running from Wilmington to Norfolk. Located in the southwest portion of the state, its central position on the Delmarva Peninsula makes it an important trade center, convenient to both large cities and seashore resorts. Using a network of first-class highways, Seaford is only 83 miles from Baltimore, 96 miles from Washington, D.C., 111 miles from Philadelphia, and 200 miles from New York City. Seaford is also less than an hour’s drive away from six beautiful beaches. The nearest local cities of larger population are Dover, the state capital, 37 miles to the north and Salisbury, Md., 20 miles south.
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Climate
The Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, which surround the Delmarva Peninsula, create an insulating effect which protects lower Delaware from extreme weather variations. Average annual precipitation is 41.48 inches, including a 12.3-inch average annual snowfall.
Seaford Government
The elected government of Seaford consists of five council members each serving three-year terms and a mayor who serves two years. They are assisted by a city manager who carries out their policies and supervises municipal employees. The revenues derived from the resale of electricity to homes and businesses is used in the city’s budget. The city also provides water and sewerage service, maintains a police department, enforces zoning ordinances and building, housing and plumbing codes, and
offers parks and recreation to the residents. The major commercial route through Seaford is Delaware Route 20 (Stein Highway) which is maintained by the state.
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Transportation
The growth of Seaford, which spreads inland from what was once known as Hooper’s Landing, was influenced greatly by water traffic on the Nanticoke River. Great Schooners once sailed its headwaters, carrying passengers between Seaford and the Chesapeake Bay. Although the advent of railroads and highways lessened its importance, the river is still an integral and economical part of the area’s transportation system. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains a dredged channel, 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide, linking Seaford with all the major East coast ports. Commercial traffic
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consists mainly of oil, grain and stone barges. Seaford is also home port for a large fleet of pleasure boats, whose owners enjoy cruising along the wooded banks of the Nanticoke. With a marina across the river in Blades, regional boat launch facilities, a riverwalk and canoe launch, everyone can enjoy the river. Seaford sits astride the main railroad running from Wilmington to the southern tip of the peninsula. There is no passenger service in Seaford, but freight is delivered daily. US 13 (Sussex Highway) is a four-lane divided highway stretching the length of Delaware and across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel to Virginia. It provides Seaford easy access to any point north or south. Lateral transportation, including travel to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. is fast and uncomplicated over the excellent secondary road systems of Maryland and Delaware. United Parcel Service, Federal Express and DHL also provide their complete services to the area. The nearest passenger air terminal is the Salisbury-Wicomico County Airport, 25 miles south of Seaford. Police Protection
The Seaford Police Department provides around-the-clock service to the people of this community. Each Seaford officer is a graduate of the Delaware State Police Academy. The department also employs civilian employees, dispatchers, one secretary and one records clerk, who maintain the Nationally Accredited Seaford 911 Communications Center on a 24-hour basis.
Seaford Historical Society
The Seaford Museum and the Governor Ross Mansion and Plantation are owned and operated by the Seaford Historical Society. The Seaford Historical Society's mission is to "preserve, protect, and promote Seaford area history." The Seaford Museum is located at 203 High St., Seaford and is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, except holidays. The Governor Ross Mansion and Plantation is located at 1101 N. Pine St. Ext., Seaford and is open 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, except holidays. Visits by appointment are possible.
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Phone to make an appointment or to learn about special events. Admission to the Museum and Plantation is $3 per person at each site, or $5 for both sites. Historical Society members are admitted free. Group rates are available. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. The Historical Society has a variety of annual events including Victorian Teas at the Ross Mansion, bus trips in the spring and fall, Victorian Christmas at the Ross Mansion, and participation in the Seaford Heritage Weekend and the Nanticoke Riverfest. For more information, call the Seaford Museum/Seaford Historical Society main office at 302-628-9828. Seaford District Library
The Seaford District Library serves as a community reference, cultural and recreational center. The library has expanded since it was founded by the Acorn Club in 1902. The independent library is administered by a five-member board of commissioners, appointed by a State Superior Court Judge. Staff includes a director who holds a master’s degree in
library science, a deputy director, two assistant directors and several part-time employees and pages. Friends of the Library coordinate volunteer efforts that supplement the paid staff. A wide variety of materials may be borrowed at no charge to Delaware residents, including more than 60,000 books, audio books, DVDs, videos and magazines. In addition, reference materials, a fine Delaware Collection which includes genealogy, and a collection of books on classic automobiles are available for use in the library. Informational materials cover a wide variety of interests, from school assignments to small business and hobbies. The library has sections for large print books and books for young adults. Books may also be borrowed from other county, state and national libraries through an inter-library loan system. All Sussex County libraries are online with Kent and New Castle Counties to provide access to materials statewide. Patrons are able to access information from home, work or library computers to place their own reserves for any title. Ten public computers with a laser printer, copier and two low-vision
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desktop magnifiers are available for patron use. Adult, teen, and children’s programs are offered at the library, including weekly pre-school story time, lap sit for babies and toddlers, special events on school in-service days, youth summer reading programs, adult winter reading program, guest speakers, performances and exhibits. The library reaches out to the community through book clubs, school visits and participation in local events and festivals. A multi-purpose meeting room is available for use by the community. The library is open Monday through Saturday and is handicapped accessible. The Seaford District Library is projected to move from its home on Porter Street to its new location in Ross Business Park on North Market Street Extended in the fall of 2009. The new Seaford Library and Cultural Center will be 16,000 square feet, and have 52 computers for library users and staff. There will be greatly increased meeting room space, study cubicles, a children’s program area and children’s and adult reading terraces. There will also be room for expansion at this new site and more than adequate parking.
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The Governor Ross Mansion is maintained by the Seaford Historic Society and is one of the best known homes on Delmarva.
Fire protection
Seaford, Blades, Bridgeville and Greenwood have volunteer fire departments. The tradition of volunteer fire ser-
vice started in western Sussex County more than 100 years ago. Today, the men and women who serve as volunteers give countless hours in training and in service to their communities.
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Bridgeville
“Bridge Branch” was founded in 1680. The present name of Bridgeville was adopted in 1810. Bridgeville has always been known as a picturesque town. Despite a new bypass, Bridgeville continues to receive numerous visitors who enjoy the tree-lined streets filled with historical homes and landmarks on their way to Sussex County beaches. For example, The Sudler House, only a short distance from town center, dates back to 1750 and is on the National Historic Register. Bridgeville is governed by a town charter enacted by state legislature and is led by a group of five commissioners, with one serving as president. These town residents are elected on a non-partisan basis for two-year terms, with elections held every March. Bridgeville is one of the oldest and fastest growing communities in Sussex County, a friendly community with small town charm and a bright future. Recent annexations are bringing new residential and commercial development to the area. Heritage Shores, a large, over-55 community, boasts an 18-hole championship public golf course and clubhouse which cater many social events and host area golf tournaments. Bridgeville is home to the “Apple Scrapple Festival,” held annually during the second weekend of October. The festival’s name is derived from the local apples harvested nearby at T.S. Smith & Sons, Inc. and from Rapa Scrapple, a large company in Bridgeville that has been producing scrapple since 1926. The World Championship Punkin Chunkin has its annual festival on the first weekend of November, a worldrenowned event that draws participants from around the globe. Add to these activities "Caroling in the Park" and the “Christmas in Bridgeville” Craft Show in early December and Bridgeville is the place to be every fall.
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The Bridgeville Historical Society Park, owned and operated by the Society, is located on Delaware Avenue and its charming gazebo is a popular setting for outdoor weddings. The Children’s Sanctuary Park, built by Bridgeville residents, is located on Market Street. To keep young people safe, Bridgeville passed an ordinance that restricts a convicted adult sexual offender from living within 2,500 feet of a school, school athletic fields, child care center or town park. Bridgeville’s Fire Company and Ambulance services rate over 96% with our residents. The Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary are active in the community and their home-cooked dinners are wellknown throughout the state. Bridgeville is located 30 miles from Rehoboth Beach and about 45 miles from Ocean City, Md. The town is within an hour of three state parks - Killens Pond, Trap Pond and Cape Henlopen State Parks. For great tax free shopping, Bridgeville is about 30 miles from the Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth Beach and
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The intersection of US 13 and Del. 404 at Bridgeville is undergoing a major transformation and the improvements are attracting commercial interests.a
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For more information on the Town of Bridgeville, call the town office at 302-337-7135 or visit www.townofbridgeville.net.
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Blades
The town of Blades is Seaford's southern neighbor on the Nanticoke River. A bridge across the Nanticoke connects the two communities. The biggest news in Blades in the past several years has been the addition of a marina and marine park. This has inspired renewed interest in making additional improvements in the community. The Putnam Group, a Wilmingtonbased construction firm, plans to build a 60-unit complex with single-family homes, townhouses and apartments, and room for small businesses, on the former Bo-Win property, on the corner of Market Street and River Road. Also pending are two developments, one on about 60 acres on the east side of U.S. 13 that were annexed into town in 2006 and the other on property along Concord Road that is owned by Seaford real estate company Tull Ramey. In 2008, three new duplexes were built in Blades, located on 5th Street and on 2nd Street. In January 2009, Blades hired a new town administrator. Vikki Prettyman replaced Julie Chelton, who retired in August 2007 after 20 years with the town. In October 2008, the marina at Blades’ Nanticoke River Marine Park was certified as a Delaware Clean Marina. The marina is the 11th in the state to be certified as clean. To meet the requirements, the marina put in place environmentally-sound operating and maintenance procedures. With a $5,000 grant from the county, received through the efforts of former county councilman Dale Dukes, the town is improving its park in the spring of 2009, putting in new equipment. Also in 2009, the Blades Volunteer Fire Company celebrates its 75th birthday with a parade and an open house at the fire hall.
Aerial view of Blades shows the Nanticoke River Marine Park and marina.
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Greenwood Greenwood is the northernmost town along the Route 13 corridor in western Sussex County and is situated at the intersection of Highways 13 and 16. The Town of Greenwood focuses on maintaining and improving the pedestrian friendly small town aesthetic. The Town envisions further development in the Cove subdivision, Greenwood Acres (senior housing) and several other new developments. The Royal Farms store recently opened and features a carwash and a service road
that runs parallel to Route 13 north bound. The new Cheer Center, which is located on the service road, is complete and due to open soon. A large extension to the building owned by Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company has been completed. Downtown is home to the Greenwood Library, Greenwood Town Hall, Post Office, Police Department, churches, service businesses, retail stores, and a restaurant. The town hopes to have the second phase of the Brenda Jones Memorial
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Senior Lifestyle
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A leader in retirement living since 1966, Methodist Manor House is committed to fostering an exceptional quality of life for older adults. Located near the Nanticoke River on Middleford Road in Seaford, the 40-acre campus offers a variety of residential choices and a wealth of recreational and cultural opportunities for older adults. Spacious cottages and one- and twobedroom apartments provide a comfortable environment, and a full menu of services and amenities assures a care-free, maintenance-free lifestyle. As a continuing care community, Manor House offers the full complement of care options on campus. A healthy aging philosophy embraces the principles of wellness and the social model of assisted living encourages autonomy in a residential setting. Top notch health care and a compassionate treatment program for Alzheimer’s are also available. The Wesley Wellness Center at the Manor House offers land and aquatic fitness programs, many designed specifically for older adults. Physical, occupational and speech therapies are available and Wesley is licensed for outpatient service to the Seaford community. The pool offers memberships to the public, and features an accommodating schedule of open fitness, arthritis aerobics, land fitness classes and more. Methodist Manor House is fully accredited by the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission, a national organization that identifies organizations that meet rigorous standards of excellence. Only 10% of communities nationwide earn this designation. Manor House is owned and operated by PUMH, Inc. (Peninsula United Methodist Homes), which has been the largest not-for-profit provider of retirement living in Delaware since 1954. For more information, call the Manor House marketing department at
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302-628-5622 or 800-775-4593, or visit www.pumh.org. Nanticoke Senior Center
The Nanticoke Senior Center, a nonprofit organization serving members 50 and older, is located at 310 Virginia Ave. The center is open from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Senior Center rents space in the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club building. Services include outreach, information and referral, health services and education programs. The center is a nutrition site and offers meals five days a week and meal delivery to homebound seniors seven days a week. The center provides transportation to the center, doctor appointments, hospital visits, shopping, appointments, referrals and other agencies located in Sussex County. Recreational activities are offered on and offsite and include day and overnight trips, theaters and plays, parties, crafts, picnics, visits to other senior centers, computer classes, billiards, Bible study, cards and games. The center offers a weight and exercise room, a walking program in the gym,
indoor shuffleboard and other games to promote healthier lifestyles for seniors. An indoor heated swimming pool, locker room full-size gym, exercise room, arts and crafts room, card and game room, computer room, multipurpose room and complete kitchen and dining room are available for daytime use for the senior center. For more information, call 302-6294939. Bridgeville Senior Center The Bridgeville Senior Center is located at 414 Market St., Bridgeville. It is a non-profit organization serving the senior population in Bridgeville and the surrounding area. The Bridgeville Senior Center was established in 1970 and is open to residents 60 years of age and older. Social and recreational activities are offered daily. The center offers a medical transportation program for seniors with medical appointments. The Bridgeville Senior Center encourages senior participation that will enable seniors to become more selfsufficient and to enhance their quality of living.
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Greenwood Senior Center The Greenwood Senior Center is operated by Sussex County Senior Services, Inc., better known as CHEER. Other centers include Roxana, Slaughter Beach, Ocean View, Oak Orchard, Lewes, Long Neck and Georgetown. A new 5,300-square-foot building for Greenwood was dedicated in January 2009. The new $1.5 million center includes a fitness room, meeting rooms, office space and a commercial kitchen. CHEER has served the area for more than 30 years and offers programs ranging from nutrition to transportation and from home-health services to socialization environments. The CHEER Community Center in Georgetown is a multi-purpose facility for Sussex County’s adults ages 50plus. Within the center is a beauty and barbershop, game room, massage and aromatherapy specialist and a banquet room. The banquet room is available for rental for weddings, meetings and events, and can seat up to 400 guests. To contact the Community Center, call 854-9500. To contact the Greenwood center call 349-5237.
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Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the GSCC is to support legitimate business in free enterprise and promote the economic health of the area and thereby contribute to the civic, economic and social welfare of the people of our communities. Primary roles of the Chamber:
• Provide support to member businesses as needed • Provide marketing and training opportunities for our members • Raise non-dues income in order to keep membership dues reasonable • Support increased tourism in the area • Provide relocation and visitor information • Develop and support quality of life programs designed to make the area a better place to live and work
Benefits of membership in the GSCC
Visitor’s Guide and Membership Directory Your business receives a free listing by category. The Guide and Directory is distributed to visitors centers and is used to fulfill requests for visitor and relocation information. Referrals The Chamber office receives numerous inquires each month from consumers and businesses that are referred exclusively to our members. The Chamber website offers businesses and the general public access to your company listing with the click of a button. Making connections The most valuable benefit is the opportunity to “make connections” with other Chamber members and the
general public. To that end, we schedule at least one, and usually two, After Business Hours Mixers each month with an average attendance of 67 people. The Chamber also arranges for guest speakers at Rise ‘n’ Shine breakfast meetings and guest presenters for seminars and workshops. These events are all publicized in the Chamber newsletter and the local newspapers as well as on local radio stations. Member to member discounts The Chamber maintains the GSCC Member Plus Program where more than 45 Chamber members offer discounts exclusively to other Chamber members. Marketing opportunities The Chamber offers eBlasts, Fax-
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Blasts, newsletter advertising and website promotions at reasonable fees to Chamber members. The “Take Five…” newsletter has a circulation of 400 and is distributed to members, government officials and other Chambers of Commerce. The “blasts” reach approximately 400 individuals and/or businesses with your advertising message. Ribbon cutting ceremonies Celebrate the opening, expansion or relocation of your business with an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Partnerships and contacts The Chamber puts you in direct contact with the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Delaware, Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and the US Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber maintains contact with the Seaford Historical Society, the Downtown Seaford Association, municipal council and commissioners meetings and several civic organizations. The Chamber assists with contacts at the Small Business Development Center, SCORE, Delaware Economic Development Office, Sussex County Economic Development Office, and more.
Committee involvement The Chamber has a number of standing committees staffed by volunteers like you. Your involvement affords you the opportunity to directly impact the welfare of the Chamber and the community through your areas of expertise and interest. Tax-deductible business expense Membership dues and related expenses are a tax deductible business expense. Award programs
The Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce recognizes excellence with annual award programs. Business Person of the Year The Business and Economic Development committee has selected one or more business person for this honor each year since 1995. The 2007 recipients were Dr. Russell Knorr of the Seaford School District and Bryant Richardson of Morning Star Publications. The 2008 winner was Dr. Susan Betts, optometrist. ATHENA Award Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships sponsors this prestigious
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award given to an individual who recognizes, encourages and celebrates the achievements of women in business and professions. The 2007 recipient was Dr. Judith Tobin and the 2008 recipient was Renee’ Morris. John A. Jr. and Helen M. Moore Community Service Award Since 1987, the family of John A. Moore Jr. has partnered with the Chamber to recognize an individual or individuals who have given back to their community. Dick Collison took home the honor in 2007 and Clementine Parker and Linda Hollis were recognized for community service in 2008. Exceptional Customer Service Award Each month, the Community Involvement committee selects a business that was nominated by someone in the community for exceptional customer service. The community votes for the business that gave the best customer service for the entire year. In 2007, the winner was Pizza King and in 2008 it was Davelli’s Bagel Shop.
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The healthcare professionals at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital are always ready for you in times of need. Case in point: One morning, George Farnell awoke to intense chest pain. He feared he was having a heart attack. His wife called the E.R. and brought him in. Dawn Ryan was waiting for him when he got there, got all the necessary tests lined up and helped him remain calm. It turned out George didn’t have a heart attack, and Dawn was his source of calm in a scary situation. At Nanticoke, you can count on us. Always.
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Nanticoke Health Services features a full-service community hospital, an award-winning, long-term care facility, emergency services ranked #1 in Delaware for heart emergencies, a cancer center with the most advanced radiation oncology technology on Delmarva, the only Delaware health care facility to have an Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation program certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and physicians in over 35 different specialties. An expanded ER, a new Cancer Care Center affiliation and a renewed promise to the community are all proof of our commitment to keep you and your family healthy. Whether you want to find a doctor, need special treatment services or even extended care or rehabilitation, we're here to help. The anchor for medical services in western Sussex County, Nanticoke Health Services is a growing system focused on providing health services to an expanding population. Nanticoke Health Services is a network of facilities, programs and providers dedicated to the provision of quality health care utilizing the latest in technology – with a personal touch. Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Through the center of Seaford, standing on the banks of the Nanticoke River, is Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. The community hospital serves Seaford, Bridgeville, Laurel, Georgetown and surrounding communities and is the product of the dedication and professionalism of its staff and the support of local communities. Within the five-story hospital are 119 inpatient beds and a host of outpatient services. The inpatient floors include both private and semi-private rooms. Among the inpatient units is a Maternity Unit that creates a warm, comfortable environment with private rooms and nursery. For the very ill, the Inten-
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sive Care Unit brings together highly trained staff and physicians in a stateof-the-art facility. For some, a hospital visit is for a test ordered by a referring physician. The visit to the Outpatient Center could be for an annual blood test or for diagnostic cardiac cath testing by one of our cardiologists. Nuclear medicine, MRI, and CT (all easily accessible and supported by the latest technology in digital recording and storage) are a few of the outpatient radiology tests performed. Diagnosing a sleep disorder requires an overnight stay that simulates a home-like atmosphere. The modern, fully accredited Sleep Lab at Nanticoke provides that environment. In the operating rooms at Nanticoke, surgeons perform both routine procedures and cutting-edge surgeries on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. The Pegeen and Samantha Brown pediatric area in the Emergency Room at Nanticoke Hospital is designed to make children feel comfortable in the event that a visit to the hospital is needed. The treatment rooms are decorated in a beach theme with underwater paintings. There is a wagon to transport
children to the Radiology Department. An art cart and supplies allow children to stay busy while waiting for tests and other procedures. In the waiting area, a play area is available with soft furniture and cushioned flooring. Televisions are available in all rooms. Sippy cups are available to pediatric patients and Pastoral Care Prayer Bears are given to all children. Behind every area, supporting every service, are the people of Nanticoke Memorial – our greatest asset. Cancer Care Center A complete cancer center is located just steps from the hospital and overlooks the scenic Nanticoke River. Filled with the latest technology for radiation and medical oncology, the Cancer Care Center at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital has two floors dedicated to cancer care. They are recognized, with commendation, as a community cancer center by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. They are an active member in good standing, with full rights and privileges, of the Association of Community Cancer Centers. A resource library is available to fami-
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ly and patients. Groups meet regularly to provide needed support. Cancer care specialists of Peninsula Regional’s Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute offer medical oncology and hematology services at the Nanticoke Cancer Care Center. Patients have access to oncology research and clinical trials available at the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute through its affiliations with the National Cancer Institute trials, pharmaceutical sponsored clinical research, and collaboration with academic centers such as Johns Hopkins University. In addition, patients will benefit from specialty and sub-specialty care through the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute’s Centers of Excellence. LifeCare at Lofland Park LifeCare at Lofland Park, a 110-bed facility for long term and rehabilitative care, provides care that cannot be delivered at home. Across from Nanticoke Hospital, LifeCare has been recognized for its quality care as a “FiveStar” facility. The Garden Unit for patients with Alzheimer’s and other dementia is a model for other facilities throughout the state.
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Mears Health Campus With the population growing and demand for services increasing, Nanticoke Health Services opened a satellite campus two miles north of the hospital near Bridgeville. The Mears Health Campus is the home of outpatient services frequently used by the community in a more convenient location. Patients needing rehabilitation services can visit orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists. From cartilage repair to knee and hip replacement, patients in lower Delaware can receive the full range of advanced orthopaedic and rehabilitation services at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Board certified in orthopaedics, physicians specialize in sports medicine, joint replacement surgery, shoulder and knee arthroscopy, hand surgery, fracture care and a full range of nonoperative orthopaedic care. The Diagnostic Center has many of the outpatient testing services found at the hospital such as mammography, ultrasound and CT Scan with easy parking. The new 64-slice computed tomography (CT) imaging scanner at Nanti-
coke Mears Health Center is helping physicians diagnose patients with heart disease and chest pain more quickly and accurately by providing patients with two new diagnostic studies: calcium scoring and cardiac computed tomography angiogram (CTA). Nanticoke’s Physician Network Stretching from Millsboro to Federalsburg, Md. and Delmar to Bridgeville, Nanticoke Health Services includes all major specialties and family practice. The medical staff includes over 95 physicians on an active basis and many more as consultants and affiliates. Practices in pediatrics, cardiology, general surgery, nephrology, urology, OB/ GYN, orthopedics, and many others are located in Seaford representing over 35 specialties. Family practice and internists have practices in Seaford and neighboring communities. With members cited as Delaware’s ‘Top Docs’ by Delaware Today magazine, the medical staff of Nanticoke Health Services brings the experience, training and quality care that our community deserves.
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To find out more, call Nanticoke’s Physician Referral Services at 1-877-NHS-4DOCS or visit www.nanticoke.org. Other services, community outreach Nanticoke Health Services is committed to creating healthy communities. Area schools have wellness programs under the direction of Nanticoke staff. Community education programs are offered in the hospital and at other facilities. Health screenings are offered regularly to the general public. Nanticoke Health Services is constantly evolving to meet a growing population. For more information, call 302-629-6611 or visit nanticoke.org. Seaford Center Genesis Health Care
Seaford Center Genesis Health Care has been a member of the Seaford community for over 25 years. Genesis remains committed to the belief that older people can have a full life if they get coordinated support. As a member of the Genesis Health Care network, Seaford Center has the ability to provide an integrated, holistic approach to resident care through its network services. These services
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include rehabilitation, pharmacy, home care and individual case management. Seaford Center Genesis Health Care is a 124-bed facility, offering assisted living arrangements, skilled nursing care and 24 hour medical care to residents with acute and long term needs. Specializing in the care of the elderly population, the center provides clinical programs focusing on the individual, not just the illness. Residents are kept socially active with the assistance of the recreational therapy department. For a tour or more information, call 302-629-3575. Anna C. Shipley State Service Center
The Anna C. Shipley State Service Center was established in 1987 on Virginia Avenue in Seaford. The facility offers client services administered by Delaware Health and Social Services Divisions. The Division of Public Health’s Seaford Health Unit provides dental health care, child health care, family planning, pregnancy testing, WIC (women, infants and children) program, nutrition counseling, high blood pressure screening, immunizations, home visiting for families and HIV counseling and testing. For more information, call 302-628-2000.
Members of the radiology team at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital review MRI images on a screen. The hospital purchased a new computer and software for its existing scanner. Cost, including training, was $1.1 million. The new system, said Dr. Warren Cohen, medical director of radiology, means a great advantage for diagnosticians and patients. “The best thing was can have is a good view of the problem,” Cohen said. “With the improved resolution, we can make a better diagnosis and an earlier diagnosis.”
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Schools Seaford School District
The Seaford School District maintains a tradition of pride in excellence and offers a quality program from full day kindergarten through grade 12. The district is governed by a five-member Board of Education, operates on an annual budget in excess of $30 million and employs a staff of over 475. The Seaford School District’s governing values were founded on the premise that the tradition of excellence continues by preparing our young people for a rapidly changing world, and to incorporate the broad based involvement of students, staff, parents and community members. The mission of the Seaford School District is to instill in its students a sense of pride through excellence,
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enabling them to be good citizens, contributing members of society and to successfully compete in a global economy. High school With a student body of over 790 students, it is the goal of Seaford Senior High School to provide the very best student services and programs. The instructional schedule allows for more hands-on activities, student-centered instruction and more profound relationships with students and staff. Seaford Senior High School is proud of its Advanced Placement Program with courses offered in the traditional sense and via its use of increasing technological resources. In addition, other academic opportunities include preparation for the SAT examination through our SAT-Prep course and a foreign language program that allows students to take Spanish and other world languages that include Arabic, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese using the Rosetta Stone program. A health career internship course in collaboration with Nanticoke Memorial Hospital is also available. The Pupil Personnel Department and Wellness
Center offer many programs in support of Seaford Senior High School students. Seaford Senior High School is proud to be involved in the AFS program (American Field Service) which sponsors students from countries around the world. Extra-curricular and interscholastic offerings include academics, the arts, NJROTC and athletics to provide students with a multitude of choices. Middle school Seaford Middle School strives to ignite a love of learning in each student that will last a lifetime. The staff works hard to ensure that the school is a friendly, safe and challenging environment where the needs of a diverse student population are met. Seaford Middle School is a leader in the state for technological advances and integration of that technology in the classroom. A variety of student activities and programs allows for the development of well-rounded students prepared to move on to the next level at the end of their middle school experience. Positive behavior rewards are provided for students who make the right
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choices through the Spotlight on Success or SOS Program. Academically gifted students have the opportunity to sign up for our Honors Program in grades 6-8. For sixth grade students, these courses are available in language arts and mathematics while seventh and eighth grade students have honor courses available in all four core content areas. These challenging courses help prepare our students for the rigors of high school honors and Advanced Placement courses. The “Boost Up” program is an afterschool Delaware Student Test Program Prep course offered to all 8th grade students. Our middle school has been recognized both in our state and nationally as a school that is increasing student achievement while creating a positive and caring culture. Elementary schools The elementary schools endeavor to provide a safe educational environment that promotes responsible student behavior with emphasis being placed on increasing family and community involvement. Seaford School District offers a full day kindergarten program in all four
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elementary schools. Staff members participate in professional development that improves instruction and student learning. While efforts are made to ensure the consistency of programs across the elementary schools, each school is also proud of the qualities and characteristics that make them unique. Frederick Douglass Elementary School is home to over 490 students and is designated as a Reading First school in the State of Delaware. The faculty and staff are proud of their efforts that focus on reading and reading instruction across curricular areas. Central Elementary School proudly boasts of being Delaware’s first balanced calendar school. Based on a year round concept, Central’s 370 students attend school from early August through mid June, with breaks scheduled throughout the year. Intersessions are offered during breaks which provide students with a variety of academic and enrichment classes. The Blades Elementary School Team refers to themselves as the BEST, because they are striving to provide a quality educational experience for their 520 students. Blades Elementary was recently awarded a physical education/physical activity grant from the State of Delaware to increase the students’ awareness of healthy lifestyles and physical activity. At West Seaford Elementary School, strong parental and community involvement has led to a positive and enriching school environment that includes student created hallway murals and a courtyard that is a living scientific classroom, complete with a pond, waterfall and weather station for the 460 students who attend. Sussex County Orthopedic Program The Seaford School District is also home to the Sussex County Orthopedic Program. A leader in its inclusionary programs, students from around the county are housed in a least restrictive environment of an age appropriate manner. Whenever possible, students are mainstreamed into the regular classroom setting and enjoy the school environment with children their own age. Many special events and extra programming for the students are provided. Speech, occupational and physical therapists are on staff in order to meet the unique needs of these students. The program follows the belief each child is exceptional and is afforded the
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opportunity to be all they can be. Technology and improvements The district has implemented curriculum initiatives in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Technology has become an integral part of instruction and Seaford provides exceptional support in this area for students and staff. Each school contains a minimum of one networked computer lab and classrooms equipped with networked computers. Most classrooms have multimedia projection carts with projectors, document cameras and computers. Recently, wireless laptop computer labs and hand held computers have been added to each school and are available for student and staff use. Ongoing improvements in a variety of programs are designed to meet the needs of our students. Enrichment classes teach thinking skills to elementary students. Special needs A Jump Start program is available to help special needs children prepare for kindergarten and extended year services are available for those children who need more time to learn. The district’s special education pro-
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gram is for students affected with learning challenges and includes a comprehensive educational program specifically designed to meet their individual needs. Extracurricular programs The Seaford School District offers a full range of co-curricular and extracurricular programs in the arts and athletics. The district’s tradition of pride in excellence encourages its staff to go beyond the classroom as evidenced by the numerous individual and group awards achieved in the areas of academics, the arts, music and athletics. These student activities are regarded as a vital part of the entire educational experience. Whether in the classroom, laboratory, media center, computer lab, gymnasium, auditorium or the athletic fields, Seaford students and staff demonstrate the district’s commitment to pride in excellence. Woodbridge School District
The Woodbridge School District enrolls approximately 2,050 students from Bridgeville and Greenwood in Sussex County and Farmington in Kent County. The district continues to make
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renovations to its curriculum and buildings. Additionally, we are proud of the fact that we were the first K-12 district in the State of Delaware that requires school uniforms. Over the past several years, the district has completed construction of a new middle school, as well as new athletic fields for our student athletes. We are proud of the many student and community centered programs that are in our schools including: Raider Academic Coaching, L.E.A.P., Leo Club, Conservation Club, Positive Behavior Support, Raider Excellence, Foster Grandparents, a Wellness Center at the high school, as well as a strong volunteer program. We continue to strive to meet the academic, social and physical needs of our students. Woodbridge Elementary School We are a Reading First School and a Positive Behavior Support School. Student success is our number one priority. Our teachers align content with the state standards, integrate curriculum, implement arts-infused activities, organize class trips and reward positive behavior.
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In addition to targeted instruction, our efforts are placed on positive reinforcement for the students of WES through such activities as honor roll assemblies, schoolwide positive recognition announcements, C.A.R.E.ing hallway behavior awards. WES has a full day kindergarten program. Phillis Wheatley Middle School Phillis Wheatley Middle School offers a complete academic curriculum with four core subject areas: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies in addition to explorations in art, music, Spanish, computers, careers, study skills, performing arts, college education, health, and physical education. There are also extra-curricular opportunities for students in athletics, music, clubs and activities. The new Phillis Wheatley Middle School has been designed to house a grade 5 to 8 configuration and opened in 2004. With great honor, we have begun an educational journey in the first new school built in our communities in over 70 years. Woodbridge High School We are one of the smallest public
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high schools in the state with our enrollment peaking at approximately 560 students this year, our largestv enrollment in many years. Our size belies the fact that we offer a varied curriculum of classes ranging from Advanced Placement level courses that are offered in all core subject areas to state of the art courses in Career and Technical Education (CTE). Many of our CTE courses are recognized as innovative and leaders in the state. Like any comprehensive high school, we offer a wide variety of extra-curricular clubs and activities and we have varsity athletic teams competing throughout the state during every sports season. Many of our students also participate in Music, Art and Drama programs. Our agriculture and structures programs are growing rapidly. The structures program is housed in the new Barry Cooper Industrial Trades Center on the school campus. The agriculture and horticulture programs are housed in a new facility off Route 404 on the WHS farm property. In addition, we have an early-childhood education program which serves as a teaching laboratory for our school community. Seaford Christian Academy
Seaford Christian Academy offers kindergarten through 12th grade academic programs. The school is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA). Classrooms are operated on a traditional basis with certified, collegetrained teachers. Its mission is to educate and develop the whole person for the glory of God, promoting his/her spiritual and moral growth, academic and intellectual progress. Most of its graduates have matriculated at colleges or universities. The school is located off Bradford Street at 110 Holly St. in Seaford and can be reached at 302-629-7161. Delmarva Christian High School
Delmarva Christian High School (DCHS) continues to set high standards for itself and its students. Using a classically-oriented academic curriculum in conjunction with technical pathways,
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DCHS is committed to preparing students academically, physically, and spiritually to know and do God’s will for their lives. DCHS offers advanced placement courses in all core academic subjects. DCHS students participate in 14 interscholastic sports at the varsity level in two state athletic conferences. DCHS students have accumulated thousands of hours in service to the community. Outreach extends beyond the local community to include Native Americans in Arizona; intercity ministry in Chattanooga, Tennessee; and families in Gulfport, Mississippi, rendered homeless by Hurricane Katrina. For more information call 302-8564040, or visit www.delmarvachristian. com. Greenwood Mennonite School
Since its founding in 1928, Greenwood Mennonite School (GMS) has worked with Christian parents to provide a Christian education and strives to prepare students to be “effective citizens of the world by educating them in a biblical worldview” from an Anabaptist theological perspective. GMS offers a conventional K-12 program for
almost 300 students from more than 30 area churches. The GMS campus includes a fullsize gym, 14 classrooms, kitchen and cafeteria, computer lab, library, outdoor playground and athletic fields. Hot lunches are available, as well as bus service. For students with special needs, GMS offers educational therapy with the NILD program, individual support in the Resource Center and “Search and Teach” for kindergarten and first grade students. Chapel is held weekly for high school and biweekly for middle school and elementary. Extra-curricular activities include girls’ volleyball, basketball, softball and track and boys’ soccer, basketball, baseball and track. Choral and band groups give quarterly programs and Bible Quiz teams compete with other schools. The annual science fair challenges middle and high school students to study, experiment and display their projects. A school play is also held annually for students with dramatic skills. Interested families may call 349-4131 for information or an application.
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Higher Ed
Delaware Technical and Community College At Delaware Tech students can choose a personalized education and earn an associate's degree, diploma or certificate in one of over 100 programs that are technically current and designed to meet the specific needs of county employers. Delaware Tech graduates are highly skilled and sought-after employees. In fact, the college has become the primary provider of health technicians to area hospitals. In response to an ever-changing environment, Delaware Tech continually researches and develops career options. If it’s an international field like biotechnology or the more personal entrepreneurship, the college tries to
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meet students’ educational needs as well as unmet labor needs. A recent partnership between PATS Aircraft, Sussex County and Delaware Tech illustrates this concept. A thriving business with international connections, PATS is in great need of certified airframe technicians to refurbish and renovate jets. Sussex County has provided a training facility at its air park in which Delaware Tech will offer the specialized education and skill development leading to an associate's degree or certificate. Delaware Tech is a comprehensive community college, based on the “high tech, high touch” concept. The college has earned a regional and national reputation for excellence in academics, highlighted by the integration of technology into teaching and learning. The Owens Campus uses its central location in the county to foster and maintain numerous partnerships with communities, public school districts and four-year institutions. The college has established agreements with regional four-year institutions that connect Delaware Tech’s associate's degree programs with bachelor’s degree programs to create economical transfer opportunities in specified areas of study. Highly successful partnerships include on-campus programs with Delaware State University, the University of Delaware and Wilmington College which enable Delaware Tech graduates to earn a degree without leaving the Georgetown site. On campus is the Academic Challenge Program, an accelerated instruction program in English and math for middle and high school students from the county’s public and private schools. Delaware Tech is committed to serving the business community through its Division of Corporate and Community Programs. The Owens Campus offers an extensive list of business and professional development courses designed to enhance businesses and advance individuals in their careers. The listing covers various industry sectors, including health, industrial, environmental, real estate, child care, supervisory training and project management. Experienced contract training specialists can design, develop and deliver company-specific training in technical and non-technical areas. The courses can be offered on campus, onsite or
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online. This division also offers conference and training facilities, Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, camps for youth ages 6 to 17, senior programming for people over age 50 and Elderhostel. The essence of Delaware Tech is access, opportunity, excellence and hope. These core values enable the college to be recognized frequently on both national and state levels. For more information, call 302-856-5400 or visit www.dtcc.edu. University of Delaware
The University of Delaware offers a wide variety of opportunities for people to take courses, complete degrees and continue their education in southern Delaware. Most academic credit courses take place at the William Carter Partnership Center in Georgetown or at the Delaware Tech Terry Campus in Dover. In addition to courses offered onsite, the University provides courses in the UD Online distance learning format. Undergraduate degree opportunities in southern Delaware include an associate in arts degree and bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice, Elementary Teacher Education, and Agriculture and Natural Resources. In addition, an associate in arts and two bachelor’s degrees (Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management and a bachelor of science in Nursing) can be completed almost completely through Internet-based distance learning courses. An online Certificate of Business Essentials is a great opportunity for returning students or working professionals who have earned a degree or taken coursework in a non-business field to earn a University business credential. The four online courses that
make up the certificate cover the fundamentals of accounting, finance, economics, and management, and build a valuable toolbox of business skills. Graduate degrees can also be completed in southern Delaware. The offerings include Master of Arts in Liberal Studies; Master of Education in School Leadership; Master of Instruction; and Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership. In the distance learning format, students can also complete a Master of Science in Nursing for the RN; Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Health Services Administration; Master of Science in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS); Master of Science with Health Services Administration major; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering; and Master of Mechanical Engineering. Graduate certificates are available in Composite Materials and Socially Responsible Apparel Business. Academic and career counseling are available in southern Delaware. Counseling, student services and administrative assistance are provided free of charge at the Academic Center in the Carter Partnership Center in Georgetown. In addition, the University offers customized education to businesses and organizations. After a free needs assessment, a team can adapt existing programs to meet the organization’s needs or custom-design a program based on any subject covered by the expertise of the University’s faculty. For more information, call 866-8200238 or visit www.pcs.udel.edu/delaware/. Wilmington University
Wilmington University offers educational programs, including certificate, bachelor’s degree, master’s
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degree and a doctoral program. The Georgetown site is located at the William A. Carter Partnership Center on the Delaware Technical and Community University Owens Campus. Classes are available one night a week in an accelerated seven-week format. There are a growing number of weekend and daytime classes. The University also provides training programs for business both onsite and on campus. Wilmington University has a liberal policy for transfer of credits. At Wilmington University, most instructors are practicing professionals. That means they can show you, based on their experience, what happens in the real world. Convenience and relevance make Wilmington University the ideal choice for working adults. For more information, call 302-856-5780. Delaware State University
Committed to serving the educational needs of our community, the Sussex site of Delaware State University offers undergraduate, graduate, certification and accelerated programs designed to suit the needs of adult learners. Recognizing the needs of our community, Delaware State University pro-
vides a “Learn Where You Earn” opportunity for the residents of southern Delaware. Our Sussex site is conveniently located at the Carter Partnership Center in Georgetown. Classes are scheduled during evening and weekend hours to accommodate the busy working adult. General education and core courses required for other academic majors can be completed at the Georgetown location and then students can matriculate to the main campus in Dover to com-
41 Wilmington University offers educational programs, including certificate, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and a doctoral program. The Georgetown site is located at the William A. Carter Partnership Center on the Delaware Technical and Community University Owens Campus. At left, Juan Diaz, who has cerebral palsy, graduated from Wilmington University with a degree in psychology recently.
plete the balance of their degree requirements. Courses are scheduled for evenings in full 15-week semesters, compressed 8-week sessions and weekend formats to accommodate non-traditional students. Delaware State University offers fully accredited degree programs, excellent instructional personnel and has the lowest tuition rate of any college/university in Delaware. For more information, contact Dr. Norma Clark at 302-856-5397.
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Seaford • Sussex County, Delaware 2009-10
History
Seaford’s roots run deep, back to this country’s earliest days. Like many of the nation’s first settlements, Seaford was grounded in strong religious faith. Religion remains an important part of this multi-denominational community, and like the “tree planted by the river of water,” Seaford, on the beautiful Nanticoke River, has flourished. Native Americans and settlers The land at the head of the Nanticoke River has long been inhabited by mankind. The Nanticoke Indians and their ancestors lived along this river for hundreds of years. Although Indians traveled extensively among themselves, nothing prepared them for the events that would take place in the 17th and 18th centuries. Their culture was to rudely clash with that of a very different one from the European continent. The first contact Native Americans had with Europeans is not certain. The Spanish, long established in the Caribbean, were notorious for their raids along the East Coast of America in search of slaves to support their activities on the islands. There is circumstantial evidence that the Spanish may have been here in the late 1500's, but no records have surfaced to support this. The first record of a European to explore the head of the Nanticoke is in 1608. At that time, the now famous Captain John Smith, after settling in Jamestown, Va., set out with a small group and explored the Chesapeake Bay and its major tributaries. They explored the Pocomoke and the Nanticoke rivers extensively. The map resulting from this exploration served as a standard for many years. It shows the locations and names of Indian villages along the river and illustrates the larger tributaries of the Nanticoke. Meanwhile, the areas known as Seaford, Bridgeville, St. Johnstown, Greenwood, Old Furnace, Rehoboth, Adamsville and Middleford were all part of Dorchester County in the province of Maryland. Early English settlements The first record of any settlement in the area around Seaford is a very large
The famous Sussex Hotel in the early 1900s was one of Seaford's finest buildings.
tract of land granted to Jeremiah Jadwin of Virginia on Jan. 22, 1672. Identified as “Martin’s Hundred,” the 1,750 acre tract was bordered in part by the Nanticoke River and Herring Creek and rent was three pounds, 10 shillings a year. The early English settlements were much like those of the Indians, living along the river on dry ground next to a supply of fresh drinking water. The rivers, creeks, branches and Indian trails were the primary travel routes. The only roads noted in early records are those in support of ferry routes linking the upper and lower eastern shore.
“Woodland’s Ferry” at Cannon’s Crossing is one of two ferry crossings on the Nanticoke which appear in early deeds. Maryland records support that the ferry was established before 1671. It was licensed by the State of Delaware in 1793. Religion was primarily the Church of England. There is evidence of a chapel called St. Mary’s located on Chapel Branch in 1704. The church was reportedly burned to the ground by patriots during the war of 1812, since it was believed the church was primarily attended by those having
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Seaford • Sussex County, Delaware 2009-10
Tory sympathies. The settlement of this area focused on the plantation style of living. Agriculture, especially the cultivation of tobacco, was the primary enterprise for many years. In addition, there is much evidence to suggest land east of where Seaford now lies was a very busy iron bog ore area in the mid-18th century. More than 7,000 acres are noted in various land transactions for association with the iron industry in the mid-1700s. Forges are noted in Old Meadow, Middleford, Concord and along Gum Branch. Remains of a few of these could still be found as recently as 50 years ago. Governor Ross and the Civil War Innovation in agriculture developed through the efforts of William Henry Harrison Ross. Ross became governor of Delaware in 1850 and had extensive holdings north of Seaford. The Ross family settled in Northwest Fork Hundred in 1730. William was the fourth generation of an industrious family that
Just west of Seaford along the Nanticoke River is the village of Woodland, known for its ferry crossing. Since 1882 a ferry has traveled back and forth across the banks of the river at Woodland. The ferry was originally owned and operated by the Isaac Cannon family. Over the past 200 plus years there have been many different ferries at this location. In November 2008, a new ferry was dedicated. The ferry was built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp. of Salisbury, Md. Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp. of Salisbury, Md., constructed a new six-car ferry at an estimated cost of $931,000. With improvements to the docks on both sides, total cost of the project was $3.26 million. George and Lynch, Inc. performed the site work. The new ferry is named the Tina Fallon. State Rep. Fallon served the Seaford area for 28 years in the Delaware House of Representatives. For the 200th anniversary of ferry service a celebration was planned, called the Woodland Ferry Festival. This celebration continues annually and is held the second Saturday in September. Townspeople showcase their riverside hamlet and provide entertainment and food.
introduced many modern agricultural techniques. Governor Ross was instrumental in bringing the railroad south from Dover, and then to the rest of the Peninsula. The train station at his plantation was known as “Ross Station.” Ross was in politics throughout his adult life, holding office from 1851 to 1885. His principal place of residence was an Italian Renaissance style mansion he built around 1850. The Governor Ross Plantation is now owned by the Seaford Historical Society and is open for tours. The Civil War brought division to Seaford, but immediately after the war ended, the town received its charter and was incorporated on April 6, 1865, with a Councilman-Alderman form of government that exists to this day. 20th century – growth of industries By the 20th century, Seaford was a town of 2,000 people and had become one of the peninsula’s most important economic sites. Its shopping and bank-
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ing services made it an important center for an ever-widening circle of agricultural interests. In 1925, the poultry industry became important as new methods of housing and feeding were introduced. The nature of farming changed from truck crops to grains and corn for chicken feed as Sussex County became the largest chicken-producing area in the world. In 1939, the DuPont Company chose Seaford as the site of the first nylon plant and Seaford became known as the “Nylon Capital of the World.” The Seaford plant, now owned by Koch Industries and called Invista, has had a positive economic impact on the area for more than 65 years. With the introduction of the Seaford Industrial Park, Seaford has added quality, world-wide industries such as BASF Corporation, Orient Corporation, Craig Technologies, Federal Express and others.
Woodland
The "Tina Fallon" is shown carrying dignitaries on the day of its dedication in November 2008.
Instruction in English & Western for Children & Adults
Seaford, Delaware
Camp & Indoor Arena OPEN YEAR ROUND certified by A.R.I.C.P.
Singletree
S TA B L E S
RIDING SCHOOL, INC.
629-4971
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Chamber Membership by Categories Accountants
Audiology
Jefferson, Urian, Doane & Sterner (302) 856-3900 Lank, Johnson & Tull (302) 629-9543 Messick, Ruff & Company (302) 629-3971 Terrell, Eleanor, C.P.A. (302) 628-1515 William E. Krieg, Jr., CPA MBA (302) 629-4072
Seaford Audiology (302) 629-8078
I.G. Burton Seaford (302) 629-5514 Auto Services
Auto Parts, Service
Valvoline Instant Oil Change (302) 628-9866
Nanticoke Automotive (302) 629-7898
Auto Services, Tires Auto Repair, Maintenance
Service Tire Truck Ctrs. (302) 629-5533
Covey’s Car Care (302) 629-2746
Banks Auto Sales, Service
Hertrich Family of Auto Dealerships (302) 629-4553
Bank of Delmarva (302) 629-2700
Advertising (Specialty)
Local Book Publishing (410) 546-4848 Money Mailer/Smart Marketing (302) 629-8686 Agri-business
Ray S. Mears & Sons, Inc. (302) 629-4371 Apartments
Better Homes of Seaford (302) 629-8048
LANK, JOHNSON & TULL Certified Public Accountants
ROBERT B. LANK • RICHARD L. TULL TERRENCE JOHNSON
Esposito Building • P.O. Box 253 521 North Market St. Extended Milford - Harrington Hwy. 1475 South Governor’s Avenue P.O. Box 418 Milford, Delaware 19963 Dover, Delaware 19904 Seaford, Delaware 19973 (302) 422-3308 1-800-380-2535 E-Mail: terry.johnson@ljtcpa.com (302) 629-9543E-Mail: rick.tull@ljtcpa.com
Appraisals
Huston Appraisal (302) 629-8333
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Architects
French & Ryan, Inc. (302) 856-4113 Artists
Woody’s Paint & Pen Gallery (302) 629-2394
Donald L. Short Owner
1004 W. Stein Hwy. Seaford, DE 19973 320 W. DuPont Hwy., Suite 2 Millsboro, DE 19966
302-628-0767 302-628-0798 (FAX) 302-934-9450 302-934-8521 (FAX)
Seaford • Sussex County, Delaware 2009-10 Banks
Community Bank Delaware (302) 348-8600 County Bank (302) 628-4400 Delaware National Bank (302) 629-4780 Discover Bank (302) 349-4512
Builder JD Butler Custom Homes (302) 628-1076
Caregiving
Building Material, Hardware
Peninsula Home Care (302) 629-4914
Home Instead Serior Care (302) 697-6435
Dukes Lumber & Home Center (302) 629-6622
Chamber of Commerce
Delaware State C of C (302) 655-7221
Business Services
KTD Business Support Services (302) 629-3805
Chiropractic Physician
Peninsula Chiropractic Centre, Inc. (302) 629-4344
Business Systems
Felton Bank (302) 284-1631 PNC Bank (302) 629-5000 Wilmington Trust Company (302) 856-4470
Affordable Business Systems (410) 742-2234 Cable Television
Seaford Chiropractic Centre (302) 629-4710
Comcast of Delmarva, Inc. (302) 672-5942
Churches
Bath & Body
Cakes, Cookies, Pies Cakes from the Hart (302) 629-4068
Two Cats in the Yard (302) 628-1601
Candy
Beauty Salon Styles By Us, Inc. (302) 629-3244 Bed & Breakfat Shawnee Inn (302) 349-0878
Clarence Street Church of God (302) 629-9443 Seaford United Methodist Ministries (302) 629-9466
Seaford Center Genesis Health Care
SM
• Retirement • Assisted Living • Skilled Nursing Care
Integra Administrative Group, Inc. (302) 629-3518
1100 Norman Eskridge Highway Seaford, DE 19973 Phone: 302-629-3575 Fax: 302-629-0561
Biomedical Research Services
Lab Products, Inc. (302) 628-4300
U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Seaford (302) 629-6337
Christ Lutheran Church (302) 629-9755
Sweet Serenity Chocolates Inc (302) 628-8883
Benefit Consultants
Boating Safety
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1101 N. Pine St. Ext. Seaford, DE 19973
203 High St. Seaford, DE 19973
Bowling
Seaford Bowling Lanes (302) 629-9778 Boys & Girls Club
Boys & Girls Club of W. Sussex (302) 628-3789
Governor Ross Mansion & Plantation Open Sat. & Sun 1pm - 4pm 302-628-9500
Seaford Museum Open Thurs. Fri., Sat. & Sun. 1pm - 4pm 302-628-9828
Owned and operated by the SEAFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY www.seafordhistoricalsociety.com Fax: 302-628-2984
46 Churches
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (302) 629-7979
Seaford • Sussex County, Delaware 2009-10 Willow Construction LLC (302) 858-5050
Dance, Fitness
Seaford Dance & Fitness Studio (302) 628-1664
Construction Management Church/Family Services
Salvation Army of Sussex County (302) 628-2020
Nason Construction (410) 749-5300 Consultant
Civil Engineering
McCrone, Inc. (410) 548-1492
Sally Stewar t (302) 629-2610 Consulting Services
Colleges
Delaware Tech - Owens Campus (302) 856-5400 Wilmington College (302) 856-5780 Computer Sales, Service
CApps Associates, Inc. (302) 629-3221
PMG Consulting LLC (410) 310-5969 Watson Management Services, Inc. (302) 629-4059 Content Marketing Hook PR Group (302) 629-9598
Z-Tronix Computers & Software (302) 628-9661 Construction
Chelsea Builders, Inc. (302) 875-7232 East Coast Builders, Inc. (302) 629-3551 Edward J. Kaye Construction, Inc. (302) 629-7483 Griffin Home Builders (302) 629-5615 J. A. Moore & Sons, Inc. (302) 226-8080 Martin Company, The (302) 629-6969 OnSite Construction Inc (302) 628-4244 Regional Builders, Inc (302) 628-8660 Whayland Company, The (302) 846-2100
Lynch, John C. D.D.S., P.A. (302) 629-7115 Developers
Circle J Developers, LLC (302) 854-9060 Colonial East, LP (302) 644-4758 Disc Jockey
Jumping Jukebox, Inc., The (302) 629-3079 Musical Memories (302) 628-8533 Document Solutions
Copiers, Fax Sales, Service Computer Services
Dentist
Automated Copy Systems (302) 236-7559 IKON Office Solutions (410) 726-5909 Credit Card Processing
Mercantile Processing Inc (302) 581-0054 Credit Union
Seaford Federal Credit Union (302) 629-7852 Sussex Co Federal Credit Union (302) 629-0100
Delmarva Document Solutions (410) 548-5844 Drapes & Blinds
Butler’s Sewing Center, Inc. (302) 629-9155 Dry Cleaning
Peninsula Dry Cleaners (302) 629-7319 Electric Motors
Warren Electric Company, Inc. (302) 629-9134 Electrical Contractor
O’Reilly Electric (302) 381-6058
Seaford • Sussex County, Delaware 2009-10 Electroplating
General Contractor Southern Builders, Inc (410) 341-3800
Select Financial Group (302) 628-4007
Procino Plating, Inc. (302) 629-0331
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Flooring Employment Services
Atwork Personnel Services (302) 629-0767 BesTemps/Career Associates (302) 629-4357
Seaford Abbey Carpet & Floor (302) 629-6016
Glass
Mr. Go-Glass Seaford (302) 629-4947
Flowers, Gifts
Posey Palace (302) 629-4136
Engineering, Consulting
George, Miles & Buhr (302) 628-1421 Engineering, Surveying G. W. Stephens & Associates, Inc. (302) 856-4990 Engineering
Dolby Associates, Inc. (302) 629-0314
Golf Course & Restaurant
Heritage Shores Club (302) 337-9926
Seaford Florist, Inc. (302) 629-6661
Golf, Tennis
Funeral Home
Seaford Golf & Country Club (302) 629-9064
Cranston Funeral Home (302) 629-9237
Government
Watson-Yates Funeral Home (302) 629-8561
Bridgeville, Town of (302) 337-7135
Furniture Store
Scott’s Furniture, Inc. (302) 337-8274
Dept. of Labor, Div. Of Voc. Rehab (302) 856-5730 Seaford, City of (302) 629-9173
Environmental Consulting
BP Environmental, Inc. (302) 629-6505
Blades, Town of (302) 629-7366
Garden Products
King Mulch Garden Ctr (443) 250-2786
Environmental Engineering
Ten Bears Environmental LLC (302) 684-5080 Equipment Leasing
Professional Leasing (302) 629-4350 Farm Equipment
Hoober, Inc. (302) 629-3075
Robinson Real Estate Geraldine P. Thomas, Broker
Farm Market, Produce
Mernie’s Market (302) 628-1110 Fertilizer Materials
Soil Service, Inc. (302) 629-7054
Robin G. Beard, Sales Assoc. Marla McTeer, Sales Assoc. Dennis Higgins, Sales Assoc.
Eleanor Hickey, Sales Assoc. Dennis O’Neal, Sales Assoc. Jim McTeer, Sales Assoc.
Fiber Optic Light Mfg
NoUVIR Research (302) 628-9933 Financial Services
Merrill Lynch (410) 548-3940
605 N. Hall St., Seaford, DE 19973 “A Complete Real Estate Service”
Residential • Commercial • Appraisals • Insurance Management • Leasing • Farms 302-629-4574 or 1-800-797-0761 www.robinrealestateteam.com Licensed in Delawared & Maryland
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Grocery Store Food Lion (32) 629-6309
Home Repair ABA A/E Construction Co. (877) 925-2966
Industrial Chemicals
Hardware
Horseback Riding Lessons
Orient Corporation of America (302) 628-1300
Rommels ACE Home Center (302) 628-7890
Singletree Stables Riding School (302) 629-4971
Hardware, Appliances
Hotel
Burton Bros., Inc. (302) 629-8595 Health Care, Hospital
Nanticoke Health Services (302) 629-6611 Health Club Powerhouse Gym (302) 262-0262 Health Services
Southern DE Sports Care & Rehab (302) 629-5700
BASF (302) 629-6200
Information Technology Vantage Point Solutions Group, LLc (410) 219-7934
Comfort Suites Seaford (302) 628-5400
Insurance
Days Inn & Suites (302) 629-4300
Avery Hall Insurance Group (410) 742-5111
Hampton Inn (302) 629-4500 Holiday Inn Express (302) 629-2000
B.N.A. Insurance & Financial Services (302) 628-5433 Blue Cross Blue Shield (302) 674-8530
Quality Inn, Seaford (302) 629-8385
Drace Insurance & Investment Service (302) 629-4000 Farnell & Gast, LLC (302) 629-4514
HVAC Healthcare Provider
Ambient Medical Care, LLC (302) 629-3099
Climate Contol Heating & Cooling Inc. (302) 349-5778
Delaware Hospice (302) 463-1054 Heating & Air Conditioning
National HVAC Service (302) 629-9400 Historical Society
Seaford Historical Society, Inc. (302) 628-9828 Homebuilders
Accessible Home Builders, Inc. (302) 628-9571 Bastian Homes Seaford/Dover (302) 628-3339 Homebuilder - Active Adult Providence of Brookfield (302) 37-1040 Home Improvement Lowes of Seaford (302) 536-4000
Stephens Management 302
PHONE
629.4393
CORPORATION
302
FAX
629.5208
Real Estate Rentals & Sales - Painting Division P.O. Box 594 Seaford, DE 19973
Darlene M. Warner, President June E. Woodward, Vice-President
SEAFORD BOWLING LANES Home of Galactic Bowling
• Open & League Bowling for Adults, Youth, and Seniors • Bump ‘N Bowl • Complete Pro Shop ball drilling, bags, shoes, accessories • Lunch Counter • Air Conditioned Operated by Our Family For Your Family
Nylon Capital Shopping Center Seaford ~ 302-629-9778
Open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - midnight; Sunday 1 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Seaford • Sussex County, Delaware 2009-10 Insurance
Lab Supplies, Mfg.
Insurance Market, Inc. (302) 875-7591 Short Insurance Associates (302) 629-0999 State Farm Insurance (302) 629-3984
Shamrock Glass Company, Inc. (302) 629-5500
Insurance and Investments
Charles L. Brohawn, Jr. LUTCF (877) 754-3300
Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. (302) 856-1409
Barton’s Landscaping Lawn Co. (302) 629-9645
Liquor Store (Retail)
Jeff’s Greenhouses (302) 875-3420
Liquid Assets (302) 628-4160
Lawn Service
Party Corner (302) 629-6110
Data Obsessions (302) 745-7917
Lawn, Landscaping
Delmarva Digital (302) 875-7700 Investment Services
Jeff’s Tap Room (302) 337-8602
Lawn & Garden
Internet
Internet Provider
Procino Wells LLC (302) 628-4140
Landscaping, fertilizers
Mow-n-Trim (302) 629-0687
Internet Marketing Poor Irishman Internet Marketing (302) 628-7855
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Logistics Firm
Trinity Transport, Inc. (302) 253-3939
Manlove Lawn & Landscape (302) 629-6461
Machining
Legal Services
Seaford Machine Works, Inc. (302) 629-7928
Fuqua & Yori, P.A. (302) 856-7777
Maintenance Contractor
John E. Tarburton, Esq., P.A. (302) 628-5499
Edward Jones Investments John Rittenhouse (302) 629-6094
Don-Lee Margin Corporation (302) 629-7567
RE/MAX Eastern Shore 8956 Middleford Road, Seaford, DE 19973
Edward Jones Investments Melinda Tingle (302) 875-0355
302-628-SOLD (7653) 1-877-302-SOLD (7653) Toll Free
“For All Your REAL ESTATE Needs!”
Irrigation
R & L Irrigation Services (302) 628-3755 Jeweler
Scott Reagan
Tammy Reagan
Heritage Jewelers, Ltd. (302) 629-5698 Meg-Gem (302) 629-7424 Jewelry Sales, Repair, Appraisals Holland Jewelers Inc. (302) 947-4667 Kitchen Design
Creative Kitchens & Floors (302) 629-3166
Lee Johnson
Bunny Williams
Inc. 302
Nancy Price
Leland Farris III
324 East Stein Highway Seaford, DE
629-3244
MEN WOMEN CHILDREN Day and Evening Hours Cuts • Perms • Color • Foiling Highlighting • Facial Waxing Appointments Ear Piercing & Walk-Ins
50 Manufactured Homes
Housing Unlimited, Inc. (302) 629-3034 Village of Cool Branch (302) 629-0770 Manufacturing
Century Seals (302) 629-0324 Craig Technologies, Inc. (302) 628-9900 Invista (302) 629-1103 Manufacturing, Warehouse
Pet Poultry Products, Inc. (302) 337-8247 Marketing Desk Communications, LLC (302) 841-8379 Medical Equipment Rental
Peninsula Home Health Care, Inc. (302) 629-5672 Medical Supplies
Broadcreek Medical Service, Inc. (302) 629-0202 Mental Health Provider DE Guidance Svcs. for Children & Youth (302) 652-3948 Mortgages
Mortgage Network Solutions (302) 628-2828 Chesapeake Mortgage Funding (302) 628-7663 Motorcycles
Harley-Davidson of Seaford (302) 629-6161 New Home Construction
Centur y Homes (302) 736-5824 Newspapers
Leader & State Register (302) 629-5505
Seaford • Sussex County, Delaware 2009-10 Seaford Star (302) 629-9788
Moose Lodge, Seaford (302) 629-0920 Nanticoke River Yacht Club (302) 628-3187
Non-profit
BPW/Seaford (302) 854-5400 Fellowship Health Resources Inc (302) 422-1530
Nanticoke Rotary Club (302) 856-7839 Nemours Health & Preventions Svcs (302) 444-9063
First Healthy Choices (302) 856-9778
Small Business Development Ctr. (302) 856-1555
Girl Scouts of Chesapeake Bay (302) 456-7150
Soroptimist International of Seaford (302) 628-4140
Kent Sussex Industries, Inc. (302) 422-4014
Sussex County Habitat For Humanity (302) 855-1153
Kiwanis Club of Seaford (302) 629-6468 LaRed Health Center, Inc. (302) 855-1233
Wilmington Job Corps (302) 230-2564
Lower Shore Enterprises (410) 749-6183
Woodland Ferry Association (302) 629-8077
CUT ‘EM UP TREE CARE OF DELAWARE, INC.
We Are Insured For Your Protection Certified Aborist on Staff Trimming • Tree Removal Stump Grinding
302
629-4655
Senior Citizen Discount
SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR HOME & BUSINESS NEEDS
Office Supplies & Furniture • Janitorial & Paper Supplies Maintenance Services • Janitorial Services
Don-lee Margin Corporation
25271 Figgs Road, Seaford, De 19973 E-mail: dlmcorp2@aol.com Web Site: www.don-leemargin.com Tel: (302) 629-7567 Toll Free: (800) 338-0271 Fax: (302) 629-8116
“Serving our customers needs through diversification”
Seaford • Sussex County, Delaware 2009-10 Non-Profit Business Services
Pharmacy
Better Business Bureau of DE (302) 230-0112
Happy Harry’s, A Walgreen Pharmacy (302) 628-6100 Medicine Shoppe, The (302) 628-9928
Non-Profit Counseling SCORE (302) 956-0155
Non-Profit Private Telamon Corporation (410) 546-4604 Non-Profit Education DE Adolescent Program, Inc. (302) 629-7790 Non-Profit Shelter Delaware Teen Challenge (302) 629-2559
Hilltop Studio (302) 629-4396 Theis Photography, Ltd. (302) 629-6000
Mullen, Thomas R. D.M.D. (302) 629-8544
Plumbing Mr Rooter of Southern Delaware
Physicians
Del Mar Medical Center, PA (302) 628-4370
(302) 337-3366
Physicians & Surgeons
George Sherman Corp. (302) 645-5267
Plumbing, Heating
Benz Urology (302) 628-4222 Cabrera, Joaquin M. MD FACOG (302) 629-8977
Oil & Propane
Tri-Gas & Oil Co., Inc. (800) 638-7802
ENT & Allergy Center, PA (302) 629-3400
Nanticoke Gastroenterology (302) 629-2229 Nanticoke Surgical Assoc. PA (302) 629-8662
Photography
Non-Profit Donations Goodwill Industries of DE & DE County (302) 337-8561
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Penco Corporation (302) 629-7911 Pools & Spas, Service
Cedar Avenue Medical Assoc. (302) 629-2366
Dover Pools (302) 629-3523
Oil Distributors
Adams Oil Company (302) 629-4531 Peninsula Oil & Propane 629-3001 Allen Petroleum Corp. (302) 629-7978
BUTLER’S Sewing Center
FREE
Optometry
Betts & Biddle Eyecare PA (302) 629-6691 Halpern Eye Associates (302) 629-9197 Outpatient Endoscopy Ctr. Seaford Endoscopy Center (302) 629-7177 Painting
Phil Burtelle Painting (302) 629-3769 Pediatric Physician
Harry A. Lehman III MD PA (302) 629-5050
Nylon Capital Shopping Ctr. Seaford, Del. 629-9155
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Postal Services
Radio
U. S. Postal Service (302) 628-3441
Great Scott Broadcasting (302) 856-2567
Poultry Processing
WTDK 107.1 FM/MTS Broadcasting (410) 228-4800
Allen Family Foods, Inc. (302) 629-9163 Preschool/K-5
Child Craft Co/Teachers Cupboard (302) 629-5411 Pressure Washing
Real Estate
Blades, Beverly Realtor (302) 236-3116 Bramhall, Suzanna R. Realtor (302) 629-3204
American Powerclean LLC (302) 841-3511
Callaway, Farnell & Moore, Inc. (302) 629-4514
Printing
Century 21 - Tull Ramey Real Estate (302) 628-9000
B-Line Printing & Computer Repair (302) 628-1311 ODDI Atlantic LLC (410) 749-6471 Print Shack, Inc. (302) 629-4430 Sussex Printing Corp. (302) 629-5060 Printing, Fine Sheet Div.
Chesapeake PublishingCorp (410) 770-4001 Professional Baseball
Delmarva Shorebirds (410) 219-3112 Promotional Products
ESS GEIGER (302) 698-1220 Property Management
East Coast Property Mgmt Svcs (302) 629-8751 Stephens Management Corporation (302) 629-4393 Public Library
Bridgeville Public Library (302) 337-7401 Seaford District Library (302) 629-2524
Century 21 - Tull Ramey Real Estate (302) 629-5575 Cooper Realty Associates, Inc. (302) 629-6693 Glenn Sizemore Realtors (302) 629-3066
Home Team Realty (302) 629-7711 Jack Lingo, Inc. REALTOR (302) 934-3970 RE/MAX Eastern Shore (302) 628-7653 Robinson Real Estate (302) 629-4574 Tull/Ramey, Ltd. (302) 628-9000 Rental Store
Grand Rental Station (302) 628-6838 Residential Phone Service
Verizon Delaware LLC (800) 942-5000
PHIL BURTELLE Restaurants
Bon Appetit (302) 629-3700
PAINTING CONTRACTOR
Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial Texture Ceilings “The House Painter”
302-629-3769
Trusted Painter of Historic Ross Mansion, Seaford Museum, and Firemen’s Museum in Seaford, Delaware
Seaford • Sussex County, Delaware 2009-10 Restaurants
Seafood, Retail & Wholesale
Grotto Pizza (302) 628-2800
Harbor House Seafood, Inc. (302) 629-0444
IHOP Restaurant (302) 628-1224 Kentucky Fried Chicken (302) 629-3463 Marina’s Restaurant & Bar (302) 629-8788
Senior Center & Services
Pizza King (302) 629-6003 Plaza Tapatia (302) 628-9701 DQ Grill & Chill (302) 628-8071 Seaford Eagle Diner (302) 629-3338
53 Liberty Tax Service (302) 629-6675 Telecommunications
Nanticoke Senior Center (302) 619-4939 Sussex Co. Senior Svcs, CHEER (302) 856-5187
Delmarva Teleplus Inc (410) 546-5150 XBT-Telecom, Inc. (302) 280-2250 Cavalier Business Communications (302) 249-3129
Shoes
Athlete by Vernon Powell (302) 629-0700
Telephone & Data Solutions
Atlantic Telephone & Data Solutions (302) 398-8505
Signs, Painting
Towers Signs & Paint Shop (302) 629-7450 Surveyor
Television
WMDT-47 (410) 742-9747 Tire Center
Temple, Thomas A., Jr. (302) 629-9709
Jerry’s Instant Oil & Tire Cente (302) 628-9700
Tax Services
Training
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service (302) 629-4584
Dale Carnegie Training (302) 448-0424
Retirement Comunity
Methodist Manor House (302) 629-4593 Seaford Center Genesis Eldercare Network (302) 629-3575 Retail/Gifts, Bath & Body
Two Cats in the Yard (302) 628-1601 Retired
Condominium and Neighborhood Association 302-629-8612 Visit our website at www.eastcoastpropertymanagement.com
Ruth Skala (302) 337-3678 Roofing
Tri-State Roofing Co., Inc. (302) 629-2294 Schools
Seaford School District (302) 629-4504 Screenprinting
ASAP Screenprinting (302) 629-3394
1004 W. Stein Hwy. Seaford, DE 19973 Tel: 302.629.4548 Fax: 302.628.0798
Donald L. Short Owner 301 W. DuPont Hwy. Millsboro, DE 19966 Tel: 302.934.9450 Independently Owned and Operated www.jacksonhewitt.com
301 Bay Plaza Suite 308 Easton, MD 21601 Tel: 410.819.6990 Fax: 410.819.6992
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Seaford • Sussex County, Delaware 2009-10
Training
Truck Repairs, Heavy Duty
Opportunity Center (302) 735-9672
Chambers Motors, Inc. (302) 629-3553
Trash Removal
Utilities
M-T Trash, Inc. (302) 337-7700
Chesapeake Utilities (302) 734-6797
Travel Agency
Delmarva Power (800) 375-7117
Seaford Animal Hospital, Inc. (302) 629-9576 Virtual Assistant Home-based Administrative Service (302) 536-1445 Wearing Apparel
Ambassador Travel (302) 629-9604 Tree & Lawn Service
Cut’Em Up Tree Care of Delaware (302) 629-4655 John’s Tree Service (302) 628-0139
Tidewater Utilities Inc. (302) 734-7500 Veterinarian
Four Paws Animal Hospital (302) 629-7297
W & C Clothing Outlet (302) 628-1477 Wholesale Displays
J & J Display (302) 328-4190 Wholesale Merchandise
Lord Bros. & Higgins (302) 629-7093
In partnership with
Nemours Health and Prevention Services (NHPS) is a division of Nemours, a leader in pediatric health, operating the A.I. duPont Hospital for Children. NHPS reaches beyond clinical care to integrate prevention into Nemours’ mission. One of our primary areas of emphasis is childhood obesity prevention through the promotion of the 5-2-1-Almost None healthy lifestyle, the centerpiece of the campaign to Make Delaware’s Kids the Healthiest in the Nation. To join the campaign and find out what your business can do to make a difference, visit www.MakingKidsHealthy.org
Celebrating 75 Years Serving the Seaford Area
Then:
Family Owned & Operated Since 1935
Now: Over 25 Trucks Ready to Give
Same Day & 24 Hour Service! EASY PAYMENT PLANS
Check with us to see what we can do for you!
(302) 629-3001 Since 1935
www.penoil.com