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MORNING STAR • MAY 15 - 21, 2008
Business DPI scholarship available The Delmarva Flock Supervisors’ Association Scholarship Committee is accepting applications for its 2008 scholarship. At least one scholarship from $1,500 to $4,000 will be awarded. Applicants must be enrolled in good standing at an accredited two-year or fouryear institution in the United States and have an academic major or an interest in poultry. Preference will be given to applicants whose parents or family businesses are members of Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc. (DPI) and to individuals planning a career in Delmarva’s poultry industry. Applications are due by June 30. Applications and more information are available from the DPI office, 856-9037, or at www.dpichicken.org.
Nitrogen tests available The Sussex Conservation District is offering its Pre-sidedress Nitrogen Testing (PSNT) Program for manured soils to corn growers in Sussex County. Soil samples for testing must be taken when the corn is between six and 12 inches in height, and before any additional nitrogen is applied. District planners will take up to five samples. Any additional samples may be taken by the landowner, and will be processed at no additional charge. Samples must be put in a cooler with a cold pack to ensure accurate results immediately. Test results are normally available within 24 hours. Call 856-3990, ext. 3, and tell them you are interested in a PSNT test.
Applebee's raises money for Alex’s From now until June 10, The Rose Group and Apple American Group, local franchisees of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants, will be working
towards their goal of reaching $1 million by holding Alex's Lemonade Stand promotions. Customers are invited to purchase $5 paper lemons to support the cause. For each $5 donation, guests will receive a $5 coupon for their next Carside or To Go order. Guests will also be automatically entered into a drawing to win a Volvo C3. Enjoying a cool glass of lemonade equals an instant donation of 25 cents to Alex's. In addition, all Applebee's restaurant locations throughout the area will hold events over the six-week campaign ranging from coloring contests and bake sales to fairs and car washes. The Rose Group and Apple American have supported four-year-old Alex Scott's dream to find a cure for pediatric cancer since 2005. To date, they have raised over three-quarters of a million dollars in her name. For more information, visit www.AlexsLemonade.org.
Styles By Us celebrates anniversary On May 22, 2007, Dave and Rose Fluharty purchased “Styles By Us.” The talented employees and loyal clients have made it successful. Rose and Darlene Gray, who is the manager, have worked side-by-side for 40plus years. Brittany Roberts, Carrie Steelman, Robin Jones and Amber Workman make up the rest of the team. Between all the employees there is a total of 100-plus years of experience in color, perms, haircuts and fancy hairstyles for that special occasion. Come in to the warm and friendly surroundings for a relaxing day at the salon. Call for an appointment, or just walk in. You will be welcome. Beginning May 19, there will be a weeklong celebration to say thanks to the employees, family and friends for all their support.
Senate passes minimum wage hike A plan to help the state’s estimated 6,700 workers earning the minimum wage cleared the Senate recently with a 15 to 6 vote. Sen. Robert I. Marshall, D-Wilmington West, said he was pleased by the vote and the solidarity that the Senate is showing workers. “The members of the Senate recognize that the cost of living – bread, milk and fuel at the gas pump – impacts across the board,” he said. “It’s important that we provide an incentive to all workers.” Under Marshall’s proposal, the minimum wage will be increased in two phases. Next March, the hourly rate will go from its current $7.15 to $7.75 and, in March 2010, it will increase again to $8.25. Marshall said he wants to increase the rate in March to give employers in resort areas time to make staffing plans. The move maintains Delaware’s recent
tradition of maintaining a higher rate than the one set by the federal government. Under a law passed last year by Congress, the federal rate goes from its current $5.85 to $6.55 this July and will increase again to $7.25 in July 2009. According to information from the U.S. Labor Department, Delaware is one of 27 states whose current minimum wage is higher than the federal rate. Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands also have higher minimum wage rates. Marshall has led the past two fights to increase minimum wages in the First State. While the move always faces a challenge in the Republican-controlled House, state AFL-CIO President Sam Lathem predicts that it will prevail there, too. “It’ll probably be a tougher fight over in the House, naturally, but I think we’ll get it done,” he said.
Nominations being sought for Arts & Humanities award Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, is seeking nominations for its 2008 Arts & Humanities Award. The award recipient will be announced on Friday, June 13 with presentation of the award in November at a special event showcasing the recipient’s talent. This award is presented annually to honor an individual, business or organization for outstanding accomplishments in artistic or humanitarian endeavors that have positively impacted our greater community. Nominations are open to the public. Recipients are selected by members of the Owens Campus Development Council. The criteria for nomination are: the nominee’s artistic or humanitarian contributions must impact the college’s geographic area of influence. The contributions may be in either a personal or professional capacity. The nominee must be active in the nominated
capacity for at least three years and may not be engaged in an active political campaign for elected office. Preference may be given to the timeliness of achievements (current achievements preferred); and the award may be granted posthumously but not in absentia. Nominations may be obtained by contacting Alison Buckley at 302-855-1607. Forms must be completed and submitted by Friday, May 30 via several options: mail — Arts & Humanities Award, c/o Alison Buckley, Delaware Tech Owens Campus, P.O. Box 660, Georgetown, DE 19947; fax — 302-855-5982; e-mail abuckley@dtcc.edu; or in person to the Delaware Tech office in the Carter Partnership Center. Previous awards winners are Howard Schroeder, Jack Lewis, Howard Pyle, WSCL Public Radio, Gonzalo Martinez, Esq., Rehoboth Art League, Possum Point Players, Delaware Music School, Laura Hickman, Rehoboth Beach Film Society and Joseph McCarron.
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