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Contents 6
Town Profile
10
Tribute
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Events
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Education
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Health Care
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Senior Living
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Business
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Dagsboro
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Recreation
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Civic Organizations
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Chamber of Commerce
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Library
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Chamber Directory Photos on this page of park playground and boat in the dock and the cover photo of kids in the park by Ron MacAthur
WelCome The Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Millsboro. This publication serves as a Chamber Directory and a profile of Millsboro and surrounding areas of Dagsboro and Long Neck that the chamber encompasses. This book will be distributed to realtor offices, medical offices, motels and tourist packages and relocation requests. Our hope is that you will patronize the businesses listed and advertised within the pages of this book. These businesses keep the Chamber of Commerce running and communities thriving. Whether you are visiting for the day, week or find yourself living in the area, take some time to visit the areas in this book and enjoy the small town charm
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that has remained although our communities continue to grow and prosper. From big box stores to specialty stores to family owned shops we offer something for everyone. We hope you enjoy your time spent in the Millsboro area!
Amy Simmons Amy Simmons, Executive Director
Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce
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MILLSBORO PROFILE The town of Millsboro, known as one of the best communities in which to raise a family, saw a significant housing boom in the first few years of the 21st century. Retirees and new residents of southern Delaware flocked to the town in record numbers, requiring town officials to quickly adjust to the largely unexpected growth. According to United States Census Bureau figures, 2,793 people lived within the corporate limits of Millsboro in 2009, a nearly 20 percent increase since the 2000 Census. The median income for a household in the town is $43,774, up sharply from the $27,379 figure collected during the 2000 Census. The Town of Millsboro is responsible for town administration, board of adjustments, planning and zoning, police, streets and grounds, water and wastewater. Millsboro Police Department The Millsboro Police Department, located downtown on Main Street, provides
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police services to town residents. All of the department’s officers are trained and certified at the Delaware Police Academy. The police department consists of 12 sworn officers and one civilian employee. There are also several special units that operate within the confines of the Millsboro Police Department, including criminal investigations, motorcycle, tactical, fatal accident reconstruction and school resource officer. The police department’s operating budget is drawn mainly from city tax revenue, in addition to funds received from various federal and state programs. Long time Police Chief John K. Murphy has also spearheaded, or participated in, several community service projects in recent years, including a citizen’s police academy, a school resource officer program, the Millsboro Halloween Night Out, Millsboro Lowe’s Safety Days and Millsboro Youth Tours. In 2010, Millsboro Police Department officers responded to more
than 2,800 complaints, as well as more than 3,200 traffic stops. Delaware State Police Troop 4 of the Delaware State Police is located on Route 113 in nearby Georgetown and works cooperatively with the Millsboro Police Department. The Millsboro Police, State Police and the community enjoy a strong and cooperative relationship. The Millsboro and State Police forces provide several community programs to promote neighborhood crime prevention, community relations and road and child safety. Millsboro Volunteer Fire Company Fire protection in Millsboro is provided by the Millsboro Volunteer Fire Company, located on East State Street near Cupola Park. Organized in 1918, the fire company serves an area that encompasses all of greater Millsboro, and also assists fellow fire companies in Sussex County and beyond whenever necessary.
Sussex County Emergency Medical Service The Sussex County Emergency Medical Service (EMS) administration operates and coordinates its five stations, with a staff of 60. The five stations in the county consist of five non-transport Medic units staffed by 48 full-time trained Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedics. The EMS responds to all 911 calls and provides ALS treatment, as needed, and accompanies the ambulance to the hospital, as required. Town Government A seven-member town council is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the town of Millsboro. Council members are elected for twoyear terms and represent one of the town’s three districts (two representatives per district and one at large representative). The mayor is selected each summer by the current members of the council and serves as council president. The town council appoints a town manager, the police chief and any committees deemed necessary for the operation of the town. The town manager, for many years local resident Faye Lingo, is the chief administrative officer for the town and serves at the pleasure of the town council.
Shown is the newly renovated Millsboro Town Hall on Wilson Highway. Photo by Larry Gum
The manager is ultimately responsible to the council for Millsboro’s daily operations. All town employees are hired or dismissed by the town manager, who also calculates and formats the town budget each fiscal year. The newly renovated Millsboro Town Hall is located at 322 Wilson Highway. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Millsboro town taxes are billed annually on July 1 and are due by Sept. 30. Water and sewer is billed quarterly. The current Millsboro Town Council consists of Mayor Robert Bryan, Vice Mayor John Thoroughgood, Secretary Greg Hastings, Treasurer Michelle Truitt and council members Tim Hodges, Irene Keenan and Jim Petruzella.
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A tribute to Alice Hudson Millsboro lost one of its most colorful, comical and respected community members on March 8, 2013. This edition of the Millsboro Book is dedicated in memory of Alice Hudson. Alice Hudson was known and loved by everyone in the Millsboro community. She was a wonderful friend and businesswoman. Alice was known for her bubbly personality and her favorite saying “aren’t we having fun?” Alice was born in Matthew County, Virginia on Oct. 23, 1924. Her father was a construction foreman and the family moved frequently. Alice graduated from Ocean City High School in 1941. She was widowed after 24 years of marriage to Wilson Powell. They had two children, Tom and Ginger. She, her mother and children moved to Millsboro with husband Ebe Atkins. They opened an antique shop in their home. Ebe died two years later. Alice married Bill Hudson, manager of Cordrey Ford. Alice began her clothing career as a sales person at The Sea View Shoppe in Selbyville. She had a vision of a clothing store for women in Millsboro. With some financial help from friends, Alice’s Clothes Tree opened in downtown Millsboro in 1967. Her store moved a few
times while downtown. On July 5, 1973, Alice’s Clothes Tree opened her biggest store in The Mid Sussex Shopping Center. Along with being a successful business owner, Alice was the first woman president of The Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce. She helped establish the Millsboro Art League, many of her pictures are displayed around Millsboro. She was instrumental in reviving Big Thursday in the mid 1960’s. She was also a member of the Indian River Senior Center, Millsboro Women’s Civic Club, and has served as Queen of the Red Hat Mamas in Millsboro. She was a faithful member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and wrote a book for children explaining how to spread God’s Love. Anyone Alice met was greeted with a smile and a kind word. She had a way of making everyone feel welcome and special, this was what made Alice’s Clothes Tree so successful. Alice was also known for her funny stories and her “sometimes make you blush” jokes. Alice is survived by a daughter, Virginia Powell Hearn; a son, Thomas Powell; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three stepchildren, Janice Headley, Melissa Warren and John Hudson; five step grandchildren; two brothers, John Ransone and Robert Ransone; and several nieces and nephews, extended family members and friends.
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EVENTS Santa and his Elf assistant are ready to greet visitors in Millsboro. Photo by Larry Gum
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Millsboro Country Festival The Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce kicked up their heels at a brand new festival in 2013. The Millsboro Country Festival took place on the third Saturday in September. It was a day full of family fun events and musical entertainment. The highlight of the day was an appearance by Ben “Cooter” Jones and The General Lee from the Dukes of Hazzard. Cooter was available for autographs and pictures along with The General Lee. Cooter and his Garage Band performed the final show of the festival on Saturday evening. The morning activities started downtown with a Rust Bucket Parade — trucks and cars and even a wagon traveling along Main Street. After the parade cleared a few groups braved the Flea Riddin’ Bed Races. Teams raced their beds down Main Street to clock the fastest time. Beds were bumping, weaving and one lost a wheel, but it was all in good fun. Hopefully there will be lots more beds in coming years. Throughout the day there was something for everyone to do from trash can bowling to toilet seat horsehoes, face
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painting, kids entertainment and live music by local bands. Mountaire brought their famous Chickin’ Pickin’ to the festival where contestants competed to see who could strip the most cooked meet off the chicken in 5 minutes. All the meat that was picked was donated to local animal shelters. There was also a car show with classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors. Food vendors were there with everything from fruit, to pulled pork, to fried oysters and ice cream. There was even a pig roasting at Jimmy’s Grille’s tent. Craft vendors were busy selling everything from leather items to candles and wreaths and everything in between. The festival was a great success and the chamber plans for this to be an annual event around the same time each year. Visit the chamber website, www.millsborochamber.com, for updates on events. Hispanic Festival Organized by El Centro Cultural, the Festival Hispano is held every year in Millsboro. Featuring traditional Latin American dance and music, the festival is popular with members of the area’s large Hispanic population. In addition to regional and international musicians, the lineup also features local singers and performers on a special children’s stage, as well as some of the tastiest food selections from southern Delaware’s ever-growing Hispanic community. Unlike the Hispanic festival that takes place each year in Wilmington, the Festival Hispano focuses on traditional Latin American dance and music, rather than the more modern bands that appear up north. Held each August at the Millsboro Little League Park, the annual Festival Hispano is one of those gatherings you simply don’t want to miss, as the town honors the area’s Latin American heritage.
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Nanticoke Indian Powwow Held every year on the weekend after Labor Day, the Nanticoke Indian Powwow is one of the more popular and widely attended events in Sussex County. Though the gatherings date back many decades, the powwow, in its current form, has become a major festival in southern Delaware since its rebirth in the late 1970s. Today, thousands of people come from the First State and several neighboring states to enjoy two days of music, dancing, fellowship and culture. It is also the major fundraiser for the Nanticoke Indian Association. Money raised at the event goes to support the tribe in many ways, including maintenance of their nearby museum. Christmas Parade In early December every year, Millsboro welcomes the jolly old man from the North Pole. One of the area’s largest and most popular Christmas parades, crowds generally come out in force for Millsboro’s holiday celebration. Floats, school bands, a few politicians and anyone else looking to participate meander through the streets of the historic town as everyone sets their eyes on the holiday season. The Christmas Parade was changed to an evening event in 2012, resulting in one of the largest attended parades in recent memory. Labor Day Long Neck Style For nearly a decade now, the Long Neck Business Association (LNBA) has been holding its annual Labor Day Long Neck Style celebration. Created as a way to sort of say “goodbye” to the summer season, the festival has become increasingly popular with each passing year. Held along the shores of the Indian River Bay, specifically at “The Beach” at Pot Nets Bayside, the event features fun and entertainment for the whole family, including magic shows, a craft and vendor auction and several music acts. But the highlight of the day is the annual fireworks display, which lights up the night above the bay in spectacular fashion. For more information about the annual Labor Day celebration, contact the Long Neck Business Association at 947-2911.
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EDUCATION Indian River School District
The Indian River School District is one of the largest school districts in Delaware. Formed in 1969 by the consolidation of several smaller districts, the district serves the towns of Selbyville, Frankford, Dagsboro, Gumboro, Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach, Ocean View, Millsboro and Georgetown.
Based on enrollment, Indian River is the fifth largest of the state’s 19 school districts. Geographically, it is the largest non-technical school district in Delaware, covering more than 360 square miles. A 10-member board of education serves as the main governing body. The district consists of seven elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, two special schools, an arts magnet school and an outdoor education center. Its schools serve more than 8,100 students, and employ more than 1,000 people. The district is committed to providing hands-on, student-centered instruction at all grade levels. The curriculum is aligned with state content standards and offers an interactive form of instruction that targets each student’s communication and problem-solving skills. Sussex Central High School
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The new Sussex Central High School officially opened to students on Sept. 7, 2004. The building, located on 159 acres across from the Stockley Center in Millsboro, has a 1,500-student capacity. One of the gems of the school is its Take II Drama Club, which has been recognized as one of the top theater clubs in the country by the American High School Theater Festival. A pathways curriculum requires Sussex Central students to take a series of sequential courses each year in a chosen major. This program gives students an opportunity to explore various career fields and focus on their future goals. A number of advanced placement courses are also available for high-achieving students. Beginning in the eighth grade, gifted
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Millsboro Middle School
The former Sussex Central Middle School was renamed Millsboro Middle School when the district opened a third middle school in Georgetown in time for the 2008-09 school year. The opening of a third school for middle school-age students allowed the state’s largest non-technical school district to alleviate any prospect of overcrowding for years to come. Millsboro Middle School enjoys a “superior” rating from the state of Delaware and was also recently named an “academic achievement winner” from Lt. Gov. Matt Denn. The school is one of five schools in Delaware to be recognized for its efforts in the area of state testing, specifically as it pertains to closing the achievement gap among its students. Millsboro Middle School features superior academic programs paired with inspired arts programs and competitive athletic teams. Extra-curricular programs for students include Academic Challenge, programs for gifted and talent students, honors classes, jazz band, choir and sports programs, as well as many after school clubs and activities. Millsboro Middle School is located on East State Street in downtown Millsboro and can be reached by calling 934-3200. East Millsboro Elementary School
Long rated one of Delaware’s most superior elementary schools, East Millsboro Elementary School works hard to create a motivating and challenging learning environment for all of its students. Near the shores of the Indian River Bay, the school features a successful mentoring program that pairs members of the community with students in mutually beneficial relationships. The school also provides small group
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instructional opportunities in reading and math, and encourages parent support and participation as a way to further each child’s learning in the most productive way possible. The school places a large emphasis on its Positive Behavior Support (PBS) program that clearly outlines expectations and rewards for students in all grades. Children are taught how to behave in the classroom, as well as out of the classroom, and how to be respectful of one another at all times. Situations and topics covered by the school’s PBS program include waiting for and riding the bus, hallways, bathrooms, cafeteria, assemblies, the nurses’ office and the classroom. The mission of East Millsboro Elementary School is to provide its students with the behavioral and academic skills required to reason, communicate and fulfill their responsibilities as world citizens. The staff works very hard to provide instruction
that allows all students to realize their full potential. East Millsboro Elementary School is located at 29346 Irons Branch Rd., on the east side of Millsboro and can be reached by calling 934-3222. John M. Clayton Elementary School
Housed in the former Indian River High School, John M. Clayton Elementary School opened in time for the 2010-11 school year after the district completed an extensive multi-year building and grounds program. Students from nearby Frankford Elementary School relocated to the historic structure in time for that school year. The mission of the school is to assure that students attain the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to realize their potential, meet the challenges of their life choices and fulfill their responsibilities as citizens of Delaware and the United States. This is accomplished through a partnership of stu-
dents, parents, staff administrators, Board of Education and community. Programs at the school include mentoring, fifth grade band, “meaningful economics,” junior achievement and a “Healthy Habits” initiative in conjunction with Nemours. John M. Clayton Elementary School is located at 252 Clayton Ave., in Dagsboro and can be reached by calling 732-3808. Project V.I.L.L.A.G.E.
Project V.I.L.L.A.G.E. (Verbally Intensive Literacy and Language Activities for Growth in Education) is a preschool program for at-risk three- and four-yearolds in the Indian River School District, most of whom are economically disadvantaged and have little or no English-speaking ability. It was begun in 1997 as the brainchild of Susan Bunting, then the district’s director of instruction. Bunting had long dreamed of
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Delaware State University
Delaware State University provides a “Learn Where You Earn” opportunity for the residents of southern Delaware. The Sussex County site is located on the Delaware Technical & Community College Campus in Georgetown. Classes are scheduled during evening and weekend hours to accommodate the needs of the busy working adult.
Lighthouse Christian School
Lighthouse Christian School has been educating children ages 3 through 8th grade for 16 years. Located on Rt. 113, Dagsboro, the school offers a variety of electives and a sports program as well as after-school care. The mission of Lighthouse Christian School is to train students to glorify God spiritually, academically, physically and to walk in His truth. For more information, call 302-732-3309 or visit www.lighthousechristianschool.com.
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The Jack F. Owens Campus of Delaware Technical & Community College, the southernmost campus of a statewide system, is located in Georgetown. The 147-acre site serves as Sussex County’s center for higher education. Students can choose a personalized education and earn an associate degree, diploma or certificate in one of more than 100 programs.
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reater Millsboro does not feature any major medical centers, but quality hospitals are located just a short drive in any direction from the land at the headwaters of the Indian River. North to Milford, east to Lewes, west to Seaford or south to Berlin, Md., major medical care is available and accessible to residents of central Sussex County. While a major hospital is not located within its boundaries, Millsboro does offer quality health care for older Delawareans at two renowned longterm care facilities, with advanced medical care always nearby.
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Founded in 1916, Beebe Healthcare has become one of the premier healthcare systems in Delaware. Beebe Healthcare operates a comprehensive, 210-licensed bed Medical Center in Lewes, and outpatient facilities in Rehoboth Beach, Milton, Millville, Millsboro and Georgetown, Walk-in Care in Millville, Millsboro and Georgetown, and Beebe Home Health, which provides care to patients throughout Southern Delaware. Beebe Healthcare is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. More information can be found on the website, www.beebemed.org. Outpatient Services Outpatient Services were expanded in Millsboro and Georgetown in 2013. Beebe Healthcare has new locations on Route 113 in Millsboro south of Route 24, and in Georgetown near the intersection of Route 113 and Route 404. Both offer Walk-in Care seven days a week, Imaging, Lab Express, and Rehab Services that include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech/Language Pathology. Georgetown also offers primary care services.
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Cardiac and Vascular Services Beebe Healthcare’s Cardiac and Vascular Services provide comprehensive care for patients with diseases of the heart and arteries. Services include: cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, interventional cardiology, cardiac rhythm management, electrophysiology services, cardiac and vascular diagnostic testing, and cardiac rehabilitation services.
Community Outreach, Education and Free Health Screenings The Population Health department provides health education and free screenings to people throughout Southern Delaware. It offers free flu clinics and also operates Beebe CAREs, a referral health program that helps hospital patients manage chronic conditions so they can successfully transition home.
Cancer Care Beebe Healthcare’s Tunnell Cancer Center in Rehoboth Beach offers support and care for cancer patients with its modern comprehensive programs and technologies and compassionate, experienced team. Free cancer screenings are available throughout the year. Cancer surgeries are performed at Beebe Healthcare’s Medical Center. Beebe Healthcare’s Breast Health Center offers coordinated care for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
Emergency Services Beebe Healthcare operates a Level III trauma center at the Medical Center in Lewes that provides prompt assessment, resuscitation, stabilization of injured patients, and round-the-clock emergency surgeries. The Medical Center is a designated Stroke Center and has been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Mission: Lifeline Silver Quality Achievement Award for implementing exceptional standard of care for heart attack patients.
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Georgetown and surrounding communities and is located on the banks of the Nanticoke River in Seaford. The hospital features more than 100 inpatient beds spread out over five floors. Nanticoke Health Services features Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, an award winning, full-service community hospital, and the Nanticoke Physician Network, with offices located throughout Sussex County, Delaware and Federalsburg, Maryland.
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital is ranked among the top 5% in the nation for Critical Care for 2012 and 2013 by HealthGrades®. Nanticoke holds a Level III trauma status, has a comprehensive cancer care program, and includes an expanding cardiology program. Nanticoke is certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. The Cardiology program at Nanticoke includes interventional cardiologists providing care in one of two state-of-the art
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cardiac catheterization labs. Interventional cardiologists at Nanticoke perform procedures to clear blocked arteries in the heart and blockages related to vascular disease, such as peripheral artery disease (PAD). The Cardiology Services at Nanticoke is home to a warm and caring cardiac rehabilitation team, helping patients all the way through recovery. Nanticoke Orthopedic Services features the Joint Camp. Joint Camp is a part of the recovery process after hip or knee replacement surgery. Joint Camp provides education that prepares patients for surgery. Patients also participate in post-surgery group rehabilitation activities along with their at home care provider or “coach”. The group exercise program helps patients by allowing them to connect with others going through the same thing. Joint Camp also provides patients and their “coaches” with the necessary tools for recovery after they are discharged from the hospital. Nanticoke Cancer Care Services, now affiliated with Tunnell Cancer Center, provides full-time medical and radiation oncology services in Seaford. Infusion services are offered in a calm, serene environment as patients overlook the Nanticoke River.
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find necessary assistance during care or for the community needing help finding resources for important cancer screenings. Other services at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital include the Mother & Baby Care Center, the Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, the Wound & Hyperbaric Center at Nanticoke, and the Sleep Disorder Center along with a full range of radiology and laboratory services. The Nanticoke Physician Network, the group of primary care and specialty physicians employed by Nanticoke Health Services, includes physicians practicing in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, nephrology, neurology, pulmonary medicine, sleep medicine, critical care medicine, general surgery, urology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology. Nanticoke is pleased that, when reviewing the list of physicians who are employed or who have active or community affiliate staff privileges at the hospital, there are over 120 physicians practicing in over 40 different specialties. At Nanticoke we believe Better Communication Means Better Care. Nanticoke is among the top 15% in the nation according to the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) guidelines for implementation of meaningful use systems. Both Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and the Nanticoke Physician Network use
Electronic Health Records (EHR) providing patients, physicians and health care providers the ability to access important health information to better coordinate care. Nanticoke has been named one of the Best 100 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review for 2011 and 2012. Nanticoke’s medical staff includes over 120 active and community affiliate physicians. For more information, visit www.nanticoke.org.
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Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) in Salisbury, Maryland offers the widest array of specialty and subspecialty services on the Delmarva Peninsula. At 288 acute care beds, 30 transitional care beds and 28 newborn beds, PRMC is the region’s largest, most advanced tertiary care facility, and has been meeting the healthcare needs of Delmarva Peninsula residents since 1897. Its 3,300 physicians, staff and volunteers provide safe, compassionate and affordable care designed to exceed the expectations of the nearly 500,000 patients who rely on the Medical Center team each year for inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, subacute and emergency/trauma services. It is the region’s oldest healthcare institution with the most experienced team of healthcare professionals. Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Delmarva’s largest and most advanced hospital, offering a full range of services, including neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement, emergency/trauma care, wound care and comprehensive cancer care has received over 125 national awards, certifications and recognitions over the past six years for the safety and care it provides patients. The Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute offers patients comprehensive interventional and surgical cardiac care. Surgeons and physician specialists performs nearly 600 open heart procedures and 4,500 cardiac catheterizations annually. The Institute offers patients the region’s only comprehensive program and two Electrophysiology Labs for the treatment of irregular heartbeats, and houses the largest and most comprehensive cardiovascular/pulmonary rehabilitation program in Maryland. Since 1974, surgeons have performed over 12,000 cardiac bypass surgeries; experience unmatched in this region. The Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute provides patients complete and compassionate cancer care, including weekly
multidisciplinary cancer treatment conferences, outpatient chemotherapy services and dedicated patient navigators who assist patients and their families through the treatment process. It is a recipient of the exclusive Commission on Cancer’s Outstanding Achievement Award. Peninsula Regional Medical Center, through the work of its Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Center team, has again been awarded Joint Commission Gold Seal Approval; Disease-Specific Certification in Total Hip & Knee Replacement Surgery. These services received a “perfect score” from evaluators who indicated no requirements for improvement. The programs were evaluated for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients and families, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management. The surgeons of the Orthopedic &
Rehabilitation Center perform nearly 600 total joint replacements each year. Peninsula Regional is proud to be an affiliate of the Johns Hopkins Clinical Research Network (JHCRN), a group of academic and community-based clinical researchers designed to provide new opportunities for research collaborations. New technologies, including robotic and small incision surgery, and advanced disease detection and treatment options continue to define the standard for safer care, faster recoveries and better outcomes. Keep in touch with PRMC on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PeninsulaRegional, on the PRMC blog at prmcsalisbury.com or on the Peninsula Regional website at www. peninsula.org. Peninsula Regional Medical Center is proud to be serving all of Delmarva since 1897.
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Millsboro
SENIOR LIVING
With Sussex County’s popularity as a mid-Atlantic retirement destination continuing to grow, and with the extended life expectancy of Americans in the 21st century, it’s essential that the town of Millsboro offers opportunities and housing communities for the expanding over 55 demographic. Below are just a few of the options available for senior citizens in and around Millsboro. Indian River Senior Center
The Indian River Senior Center was founded in 1970 by local residents Donald and Florence Mortlock, with meetings in the organization’s formative years held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Seventy-five members graced the rolls of the senior center by the end of 1970, a number that had doubled by the end of its second year. By the end of 1972, more than 400 members crowded the small church and senior center directors realized they were
living on borrowed time at the local place of worship. By the middle of 1980, the Indian River Senior Center had moved to the building that today houses Millsboro’s Town Hall and hosts many of the municipality’s larger annual functions. Sharing the space with the town for more than a quarter century, leadership of the center began saving for its very own building and a way to even better serve the growing senior citizen community in central Sussex County. In April of 2009, their dream became a reality when the members of the Indian River Senior Center officially christened their new facility located on the western side of Route 113. With more than 900 members, the Indian River Senior Center today provides a bevy of activities for the senior citizens of the greater Millsboro community, including aerobics, yoga, line dancing, golf, bowling, arts and crafts,
cards, billiards, shuffleboard, an extensive library and internet accessibility. Lunch is provided every Wednesday along with a variety of entertainment including, of course, the game of bingo. The Center also plays host each spring to the ever-popular Strawberry Festival, a yearly favorite for many in the Millsboro community. The Indian River Senior Center also provides educational programs, flu shots, tax preparation services, defensive driving and many other services for its membership. For more information on the Indian River Senior Center, call 934-8839 or visit the facility at 214 Irons Avenue in Millsboro. Independence
One of Delaware’s premier retirement communities is located in Millsboro, just a short drive from the coastal resort towns that southern Delaware is so known for.
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CHEER’s Long Neck Activity Center (Pelican Cove) is an active asset for the community. With more than 500 members, a never ending swirl of activities are available. Each day, members enjoy the social activities and camaraderie of friends both old and new. Fitness center activities, crafts, hobby groups, games, educational and cultural activities, health care and nutritional programs plus travel in and out of Delaware can be found at CHEER’s Long Neck Activity Center. Members come to the center to have some good old fashioned fun. If you like dancing, exercising, or food and wine tasting, you are going to love it at the Long Neck Activity Center. And, don’t forget the heart-happy, healthy noon meals served daily. Long Neck Activity Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with special events and activities sometimes scheduled in the evening. Call Center Director, Robin Greene at 302-9453551. Robin will be happy to give you a tour and have you meet some of the members.
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BUSINESS
Located along one of the state’s major north-south thoroughfares and with a thriving downtown shopping area, Millsboro’s business environment is strong. Boasting national chain stores like Lowe’s and BJ’s Wholesale Club, as well as scores of quality, locally-owned businesses that pride themselves on attention to detail and a high level of customer service, Millsboro offers a wide range of options for those who desire an eclectic shopping experience. Retail activity in Millsboro is helped along by a vibrant and active Chamber of Commerce, which promotes business activity in town by giving a voice to each small business within its boundaries, and beyond. As with most small towns in the 21st century, the retail activity for Millsboro is centered along the major highway, US 113. The largest shopping center on the highway is just south of the intersection with Route 24 and is anchored by Lowe’s, a national home improvement store that opened its doors in Millsboro in January of 2009. A Petsmart opened in 2013 Joining Lowe’s in the town’s major shopping complex is BJ’s Wholesale Club, Sleepy’s and a handful of other stores. From long-time eateries such as the Georgia House and Dairy Queen to the Pizza King and other establishments like Bluewater Grill and the Pint Pub & Eatery, there is something for everyone in Millsboro when the desire to eat out strikes after a hard day at work. Among the national restaurant chains in Millsboro are McDonald’s, Hardee’s and Arby’s on US 113. Major employers in Millsboro range from poultry processors to energy companies, medical facilities and even the town itself. Some of these vital Millsboro area companies include:
Also with offices in Maryland and North Carolina, Mountaire is one of Delaware’s leading poultry producers, employing more than 6,000 people within the three states where it does business. In 2011, the company invested more than $34 million to expand its poultry complex in Millsboro, adding 31 new jobs in the process. The company now employs more than 3,600 people in Sussex County. The company’s Route 24 facility is seen by many as the “gateway to the beaches,” a place where Sussex County’s agriculturally based economy transforms into more of a coastal atmosphere centered around the area’s beach resorts.
Mountaire Farms Mountaire Farms came to Millsboro in 2000 when the company purchased the old Townsend’s operation, including its central grain facilities, and established its corporate headquarters.
Merck Animal Health Formerly the Intervet facility on aptly named Intervet Lane, Merck Animal Health is a global company that manufactures and markets a wide range of animal medicines and services, including vaccines.
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NRG/Indian River Power Plant The Indian River Power Plant is a 784-megawatt facility located near Millsboro that produces electricity, primarily from the combustion of coal. It is owned by NRG Energy, which operates a variety of energy-related operations worldwide. Situated on a 1,170 acre site on the Indian River, the plant consists of four coalfired electric steam units and one 15 megawatt combustion turbine. Placed in service between 1957 and 1980, the units provide electricity to nearly a half a million homes on the Delmarva Peninsula. The plant employs about 150 local residents and is one of central Sussex County’s major employers. Thoro-goods Thoro-goods Concrete Company is well known in the Millsboro area for its prompt service, its reasonable rates and its commitment to quality customer service. A locally owned and operated company since 1958, Thoro-goods is a vital part of the economic well being of Millsboro, employing more than 30 people.
The company employs several hundred people in Sussex County. Town of Millsboro The Town of Millsboro employs nearly 30 people in the fields of public works, administration, police and maintenance. The Town has added significantly to its workforce in the last few years as the population of the town continues to grow. Atlantic Shores One of the Millsboro area’s premier health care facilities, as well as one of the town’s major employers, Atlantic Shores offers a wide range of medical services. The Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Center is located on South Washington Street and is always looking to hire qualified individuals for a variety of positions. Tunnell Companies With several signature properties in Sussex County’s coastal areas, including the widely known Pot Nets communities and Bayside Greens, Tunnel Companies is owned and operated by Robert W. Tunnell, Jr. The company is a major player in the Sussex County real estate market and is one of the Millsboro area’s largest employers. M&T Bank Formerly Wilmington Trust, M&T Bank in Millsboro added significantly to its workforce in the summer of 2011 with the potential for adding several more employees in the coming months and years. When complete, the company is expected to have a workforce in the neighborhood of 500 in the Millsboro area. All in all, the Millsboro business environment remains strong, but figures to become even stronger in coming years as the American economy continues to improve. To learn more about the businesses in and around Millsboro, visit the website of the Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce at www.millsborochamber.com.
TOWN OF DAGSBORO Dagsboro, incorporated in the early 1900s, is a quiet town located along Delaware Route 26, a major beach artery. The town was founded in 1747. Dagsboro was named for General John Dagworthy, a Brigadier General of the Sussex County Militia during the American Revolutionary War. Dagsboro is home to historic Prince George’s Chapel, which is maintained by the state of Delaware
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as a museum. The Chapel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. It is also home to one of the longest operating movie theaters, the Clayton. The Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Dept. is constructing a new building.
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Indian River Bay as seen from Oak Orchard. Photo by Cassie Richardson
ust a stone’s throw from southern Delaware’s most well known beach resorts, the town of Millsboro has certainly grown in popularity in recent years. From family fun in the great outdoors, to historic theaters and even spiritual escapes from the everyday stresses of life, the central Sussex County town offers a little bit of everything. Here is just a sampling of fun things there are to experience and enjoy in one of Sussex County’s favorite small towns.
Indian River and Bay
With its headwaters in downtown Millsboro, the Indian River and Indian River Bay are popular recreational areas for residents of and visitors to the area. Among the most common recreational activities for those who utilize the waters of the river and bay are boating, fishing, shell fishing and crabbing. Part of the First State’s inland bay system, along with Little Assawoman Bay and Rehoboth Bay, Indian River Bay is connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Indian River Inlet, just a short distance from downtown Millsboro. Millsboro’s Cupola Park is situated on the shores of the Indian River and provides a picturesque setting for individuals and families who desire some quality time in a natural setting.
Millsboro Bowling Lanes
One of the few bowling alleys left in Sussex County, the Millsboro Bowling Lanes offers fun and enjoyment for the entire family. Featuring 24 lanes just south of Millsboro’s downtown, the facility hosts league bowlers, offers open bowling for all members of the family and hosts annual
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events that are popular on a regional level. The locally owned establishment also offers a complete pro shop and certified coaches, as well an arcade, a snack bar and bumper bowling for the kids. Corporate and birthday parties are also available. The only bowling alley located along the Route 113 corridor in central Sussex County, it is open 364 days a year, only closing on Christmas Day. Millsboro Bowling Lanes is located at 213 Mitchell Street and can be reached by calling 934-0400. More information can also be obtained by visiting their website at www.millsborolanes.net.
Clayton Theatre
The historic Clayton Theatre was constructed just three years after the conclusion of hostilities in World War II, opening less than a year later in February of 1949. The first showing was Universal’s “One Touch of Venus” starring Robert Walker and Ava Gardner. Thousands of movies have been featured at the theater since – all have been shown on the original 1948 projectors that still dominate the upstairs of the theater today. Dagsboro’s gem of a theater is the last of its kind in Sussex County, a reminder of how life used to be in Delaware’s southernmost county. It’s a link to the days when people would dress in their Sunday best for a night out with friends or loved ones at the movies. Those days are long gone, but theater owner Joanne Howe still does her best to keep the Clayton a family-style theater. Nearly all of the movies the theater features are geared toward families – Walt Disney films are always a huge hit. The theater itself is run in a family atmosphere. Howe’s husband, Ed, her brother, Steve, and her mother, Vera, all help run the historic old structure. To learn more about the Clayton Theater, visit www.theclaytontheatre.com, call 732-9606 or just come by for a movie any Wednesday through Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
Golf at Baywood Greens
An 18-hole championship golf course located just east of Millsboro, Baywood Greens was recently awarded the top ranking in Golf Digest’s “Best in State” ranking for 2011-2012. Open to the public, the course offers golfers a scenic and challenging day on the greens that will not soon be forgotten. Described by designers as the “Augusta of the North,” in reference to the famed Augusta National Golf Club in northern Georgia, Baywood Greens features eight timbered bridges, 27 acres of man-made ponds, two tunnels and more than 200,000 flowers, plants, shrubs and trees. For more information on Baywood Greens, call 9479800 or visit www.baywoodgreens.com.
Labyrinth
The Labyrinth and Meditation Gardens at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church was completed and dedicated in 2007 and offers a place for residents and visitors to escape from the rigors of everyday life and spend a little time refreshing their spiritual sides. An ancient tool of meditation, the labyrinth is fashioned after a cross, with the four corners representing the medicine wheel of Native American culture. The gardens are open to everyone in the community and are continuously maintained by a small group of dedicated volunteers.
Rally Benefit
The Northeast Rally Club holds annual benefits for the Millsboro Fire Company in October. To date, the club has donated over $90,000 to the fire company. The three-day event attracts competitors from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Maine, Vermont, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Illinois and Delaware. The 2013 entries included a 1937 Ford Coupe, 1932 Ford Hi-Boy, 1936 Chevrolet
Panel Delivery, 1936 Ford Police Car, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1966 Dodge Charger, 1940 Chevy Master Deluxe and a 1932 Ford Speedster. This is a time-speed endurance rally and for three days the club rallies the back roads of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Scores are based on the driver and navigator following the course instructions which includes directions and exact speeds. Vehicles are clocked at surprise check points along the way and those with the closest to perfect speeds win. The club always travels at or below the posted speeds. For more information, contact Bob Bryan at 302-934-1246.
Millsboro Cruisers
By Alan Hough, President The Millsboro Cruizers is a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of all types of classic cars, custom cars and trucks, as well as street rods. Millsboro Cruizers was formed in 2004 and is composed of families with an interest in classics and street rods. Since 2004, the Millsboro Cruizers have hosted a local event which started out as “The Big Thursday Car Show,” and was later renamed “The Big Saturday Car Show.” This event is held in August and is open to all car enthusiasts from Delmarva and beyond. Over the past eight years, the Millsboro Cruizers have donated thousands of dollars to various local organizations; helped numerous senior citizens with their fuel bills and have given four local students from the Indian River School District each $1,000 scholarships. Millsboro Cruizers appreciate the support of their sponsors throughout its eight year existence. Sponsors from all over Delmarva and surrounding areas continue to support their annual event for which the group is extremely grateful. The Millsboro Cruizers seek your support for sponsorship or a donation of items that may be used as door prizes and auction items. All sponsor names will be posted the day of the show. Your help enables the club to make annual donations to community organizations. This year’s donations will be given to community youth organizations and Santa Helpers to numerous children and will also supply food to needy families. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
CIVIC ORGANIzATIONS Millsboro boasts scores of committed individuals and organizations that work tirelessly to make the town a better place to live and work. Without these dedicated groups, Millsboro would not have earned the reputation it has today as being one of Sussex County’s most desirable municipalities to call home. Below are a few of the organizations that make Millsboro what it is – one of southern Delaware’s hidden treasures.
Neck Elementary School, People’s Place for Domestic Violence survivors, RSVP (Retired Seniors Volunteer Program), Literacy Program, Conservation, Arts in the School, Home Life, Go Red for Heart, Heifer Foundation for Chicks for Pennies , Millsboro Chamber of Commerce, Millsboro Library and many other parts of The General Federation of Women’s Club Programs. For more information call President Muriel Pfeiffer - 947-2640.
Millsboro Art League The Millsboro Art League was formed in the summer of 1988 by citizens of Millsboro and the surrounding areas with the primary purpose of promoting the visual and cultural arts in central Sussex County. The organization was founded by longtime town activist Alice Hudson. Thelma Monroe, the only female mayor in Millsboro’s history, was chosen as its first president. Beginning with just a handful of art enthusiasts, the league has now grown to nearly 150 members. It is a core part of the central Sussex County town, and its headquarters on Main Street continues to serve as a gathering place for artisans from throughout the area. To learn more about the Millsboro Art League, including their many public workshops and events, visit www.millsboroartleague.com, call 934-6440 or stop by their headquarters at 203 Main Street in downtown Millsboro.
Millsboro Lion’s Club Part of the near century old Lions Club International, the Millsboro Lions Club meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at the Country Kitchen restaurant on Main Street. Visiting Lions Club members, as well as potential members, are welcome to attend. For more information on the Millsboro Lions Club, call Mitch Rogers at 302-2387077.
Millsboro Garden Club The Millsboro Garden Club was founded by a group of dedicated women in the spring of 2007, including Denise Emery, Carol Jarboe, Marjorie Lewis, Emily Peterson, Diane Potter and Donna Rogers. The club is a nonprofit organization that exists for the enrichment of fellow gardeners who are interested in serving the greater Millsboro area. Members have a shared love of gardening, including landscape design, plant care, container gardening, kitchen gardening and houseplants. Made up of beginning and experienced gardeners, members of the Millsboro Garden Club work tirelessly to enhance the beauty of their own gardens, while also working to beautify the town they call home. To learn more about the Millsboro Garden Club, email millsborogardenclub@gmail.com. GFWC Women’s Club of Indian River The GFWC Women’s Club of Indian River was formed in 2007 to be available to local women to enjoy the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in the local area. This is a community-oriented Club that participates with the Delaware State Federation of Women’s Club, the Long
Kiwanis Club The Kiwanis Club of Greater Millsboro meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Georgia House restaurant on Main Street and is a part of Kiwanis International, a global organization of members who are dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. To learn more about the Kiwanis Club of Greater Millsboro, write to P.O. Box 285, Millsboro, DE 19966. VFW/AMVETS The newly renamed David C. Dolby AMVETS Post 2 in Long Neck and Millsboro’s VFW Sussex Memorial Post 7422 serve as backdrops for many patriotic and military themed functions throughout the year. Both organizations boast dozens of members who have served in the United States military over the years. To learn more about these worthwhile organizations, call the VFW at 934-9967 or AMVETS at 9450406. Friends of Prince George’s Chapel The Friends of Prince George’s Chapel meet regularly to plan events and activities and to raise money for the historic chapel, built in 1757 as a chapel-of-ease for the Church of England. Open by appointment and for special events, the chapel is owned by the state of Delaware and is maintained through private donations, as well as state funding. To learn more about the Friends of Prince George’s Chapel, or to join the group of hardworking historic preservationists, call 732-3404.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Located in the heart of Town Hall, the Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce works as the main advocate for the business community of Millsboro and the surrounding areas. The chamber was founded in 1948 and, ever since, has served as an active partner in Millsboro’s efforts to preserve and maintain it’s strong sense of community, while helping plan for the area’s inevitable growth. Funded via membership dues, grants, donations and fundraising events, the Chamber is comprised of business leaders from throughout the Millsboro area and plays a strong leadership role in the community. The mission of the Chamber is to promote sound business growth while serving as the primary information source for business, community, interested individuals and civic organizations in Millsboro. It also aims to play a role in the events and issues of the greater Millsboro area. The Chamber provides a network of support and leadership for current members, while attracting new business and members through promotion and activities, thereby creating interest and spurring growth.
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Chamber members participate in many events throughout the year, all designed to highlight and promote the area in a positive light. Annual projects for the Chamber include scholarship programs, sponsoring the Christmas parade and promoting town events like the Country Festival and the annual Festival Hispano. The Chamber boasts nearly 180 members from varied segments of the business community. Smaller restaurants, retail shops and downtown merchants are augmented by a network of larger employers in diversified industries such as banking, healthcare, tourism and retail. Whatever the industry and whatever the size of the business, the members of the Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce thrive on working together to ensure a vibrant business community in the central Sussex County town. Benefits of joining the Chamber • Networking with the Millsboro business community • Monthly membership meetings and/or mixers
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Chairman of the Board Virgil Ellwanger State Farm Insurance President Kristopher Adams PNC Bank Vice President of Internal Affairs Randy Dell Suburban Propane Vice President of Economic Development John Thoroughgood Thor-Good’s Concrete Thoroughgood’s Transport Vice President of Tourism/Events Kathie Robinette Delmarva Broadcasting Secretary Kathie Robinette Delmarva Broadcasting Treasurer Bob Cardaneo Cruise One The Cardaneo Crew Directors Sandy Craig Fulton Bank Crystal Hudson Bank of Delmarva Mary Ann Leager M&T Bank Bob Cardaneo Cruise One John Moore Peninsula Dental Kevin Turner Remedy Electric Glenn Bisogno Mediacom Residential Henrietta Belcher-Stack WSFS Sherry Swain Village Green Florist Katie Miller Chesapeake Eye Center To learn more about the Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce, or to apply for membership, call 934-6777 or visit the Chamber’s website at www.millsborochamber.com.
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PUBLIC LIBRARY Since opening its doors a few weeks before Christmas in 1973, the Millsboro Public Library has been an integral part of the Millsboro community, offering a gathering place for residents of all ages on a regular basis. The library moved to its current location on State Street in 1997 and now features more than 6,000 square feet of space for members of the community to enjoy. A grant from the state of Delaware back in the early 1970s helped to establish the first library in Millsboro, which was originally located in a small brick building on Main Street that had previously functioned as a post office and a dress shop before transforming into the town’s inaugural library. The Millsboro Public Library has earned its reputation as one of the finest public libraries in a county filled with quality facilities. In recent years, staff has added many amenities including free Internet access and several popular programs, responding to the ever changing needs of the community.
Initially funded collaboratively by the state of Delaware and local fundraising efforts, the library now offers around 37,000 books, in addition to videos, DVDs, audio books, music CDs, magazines and newspapers. There is also a special Delaware collection, a somewhat rare grouping of materials that includes books and other publications specific to life in the First State. Information in this unique collection can not be checked out of the library, but can be readily enjoyed by members of the public within the confines of the State Street facility. As with many similar facilities throughout Delaware, the Millsboro Public Library is supported by an active Friends group. A committed group of community volunteers who help to promote the library and its mission, the Friends of the Millsboro Public Library helps to keep the facility a growing and integral part of the Millsboro community. Open six days a week, the Millsboro
Public Library is committed to providing all information necessary for the greater good of the community, while providing patrons with access to materials from public and academic libraries throughout Sussex County and the state. Each summer, the library sponsors a children’s reading program, open to anyone 18 years of age or younger who has a desire to read and to learn. With a goal of establishing lifelong readers, the program is free and has been very well received by the community in recent years. In 2011, for example, more than 150 local children participated in the popular summertime reading program. In its mission to be an integral part of the community, the Millsboro Public Library is also open to the public for group meetings and get-togethers at no charge. For more information about the library and its many programs, or to inquire about becoming a member of the Friends of the Millsboro Public Library, call 934-8743 or visit www.millsboropubliclibrary.com.
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CHAMBER MEMBERS Access insurance 30625 N DuPont Hwy Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-1222 r.collins99@verizon.net Rich Collins
Artesian Water Company 664 Churchmans Rd. Newark, DE 19702 302-453-6910 slinder@artesianwater.com Stu Linder
Accurate Optical 26670 Centerview Dr. unit 5 Millsboro, DE 19966 302-297-0333 jshores@accurateoptical.com Jennifer Shores
Atlantic Immedicare 28511 DuPont Blvd Millsboro, DE 19966 302-297-0396 aunger@atlanticgeneral.org Amy Unger
A.E. Moore Janitorial, Inc P.O.Box 638, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-7055 stevekernaemoore@mchsi.com Steve Kern Affinity Energy Management 220 Cherry Blossom Place Hockessin, DE 19707 edjacksonenergy@aol.com Ed Jackson After Hours Heating & Air 24436 Hollyville Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-945-3310 afterhoursheat@aol.com Sherry Wyatt Air Base Carpet and Tile Mart 28587 DuPont Hwy Millsboro, DE 19966 302-297-0334 jlaflam@carpetmart.com Jim La Flam Allen Insurance Group 410 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801 1-800-486-1244 allen@alleninsurance.com John Allen AmericInn of Rehoboth 36012 Air Port Rd. Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 302-226-0700 Ann's Produce 32747 Angola Rd. Lewes, DE 19958 302-945-1692 Louise Marsh Donoway Arby’s Sussex Food Service 28669 Dupont Blvd., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-228-7125 ghu2bard@aol.com Glenn Hubbard
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Atlantic Physical Therapy 28632 Dupont Hwy., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-0304 atlanticptrehab@aol.com Robin Cummings Atlantic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Inc. 17553 Nassau Commons Blvd Lewes, DE 19958 302-856-9300 info@atlanticrefrigeration.com Dave Jones Automated Copy Systems 608 Naylor Mill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21801 410-749-6251 Randall Cash Auto Works Collision Center 27420 Auto Works Ave., Dagsboro, DE 19939 302-732-3902 c.jones@autoworkscoll.com Dave Jones Back in Action Chiropractic 28467 DuPont Hwy Unit 1 Millsboro, DE 19966 302-933-0700 backinactioncenter@gmail.com Dr. Bob La Duca Baker’s Hardware Co, Inc. 28547 DuPont Hwy Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-7974 bakershardware@mchsi.com Bob Ricker The Bank of Delmarva P.O. Box 98, Dagsboro, DE 19939 302-732-3610 crystal@bankofdelmarva.com Crystal Hudson
Bay City, Inc 34677 Long Neck Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-945-9472 janet.olivia@ymail.com Janet Olivia Bayhealth Medical Center 640 S. State St., Dover, DE 19901 302-674-4700 jennifer.sutter@bayhealth.org Jennifer Sutter Beebe Medical Center 424 Savannah Rd., Lewes, DE 19958 302-645-3221 ncummings@bbmc.org Best Cleaners 26670 Centerview Drive Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-6100 tiamallard@comcast.net Tia Mallard Bethany Travel 28412 Dupont Bvd., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-933-0955 cmccabe@dreamvacationinc.com Cindy McCabe Blood Bank of Delmarva 100 Hygeia Dr., Newark, DE 19713 302-422-3234 jtowers@bbd.org Jane Towers Brittingham&Williams, LLC 28467 DuPont Blvd., Millsboro, DE 302-934-9235 jgast@averyhall.com Jopseph Gast Budget Blinds 28348 Lewes-Georgetown Highway Milton, DE 19968 302-856-6799 carementer@budgetblinds.com Chris Rementer Candlelight Bridal P.O. Box 777, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-8009 candlelightbridal@mediacombb.net Julia Ferris Cape Gazette P.O. Box 213, Lewes, DE 19958 302-645-7700 shudson@capegazette.com Sharon Hudson
DIRECTORY Castrol Premium Lube Express 28569 DuPont Blvd Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-9100 lube1office@gjmdelmoto.com Jean Marsiglia
Comfort Inn Rehoboth 19210 Coastal Hwy. Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 302-226-1515 jcoverdale@comfortinnrehoboth.com Jennifer Coverdale
Delmarva Christian High School 21777 Sussex Pines Rd Georgetown, DE 19947 302-856-4040 bbennett@delmarvachristian.com Bob Bennett
CAT Country Delmarva Broadcasting P.O. Box 909 Salisbury, MD 21803 410-219-3500 kathier@dbcmedia.com Kathie Robinette
County Bank 25933 School Ln., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-947-7300 carmen@countybankmail.com Carmen Windsor
Delmarva Power P.O. Box 1739 Salisbury, MD 21802 302-934-3342 jim.a.smith2@delmarva.com Jim Smith
Chardon LTD Jewelers 30 The Circle Georgetown DE 19947 302-856-7202 chardon@dmv.com Donna Koskey Cheer, Inc. 546 S.Bedford St., Georgetown, DE 19947 302-856-5187 jwesten@cheerde.com Joyce Westin
Create 1 Marketing 11543 Baker Mill Rd Seaford, DE 19973 302-396-0831 create1marketing@comcast.net Mark Cathell Cruise One 32317 Mulligan Way, Milsboro, DE 19966 302-945-4620 rcardaneo@cruiseone.com Bob Cardaneo
Chesapeake Eye Center 28417 Dupont Blvd., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-7873 ron.haselnus@chesapeakeeye.net Ron Haselnus
Cruise Planners 23148 Pine Run Millsboro, DE 19966 302-381-9249 comesailwithus@hotmail.com Cindy Husbands
Chesapeake Utilities 32145 Beaver Run Dr., Salisbury, MD 21801 410-548-5515 dkwilson@chpk.com Darrell Wilson
Custom Mechanical Inc. P.O. Box 1479, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 302-539-5177 chris@custommechanical.com Chris Megee
Chimes of Millsboro 28393 DuPont Blvd., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-452-3400 John Mahon
Dagsboro Paint & Wallpaper P.O. Box 57, Dagsboro, DE 19939 302-732-6661 dagsboropaint@verizon.net Teresa Disharoon
Claire’s Pet Salon 33289 John J Williams Hwy Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-5010 clairespetsalon@gmail.com Claire Leith Coastal Audiology 32034 Long Neck Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-945-8886 audiocynde@verizon.net Dr. Cynde Parker Coastal Point 111 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970 302-539-1788 susan.lyons@coastalpoint.com Susan Lyons Comcast Spotlight 38993 Beacon Dr. Unit 6 Fenwick Island, DE 19944 302-344-7294 Jennifer_antonelli@cable.comcast.com Jennifer Antonelli Comfort Inn & Suites 20530 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947 302-854-9400 maryann.payne@hotmail.com Maryann Payne
Dairy Queen P.O. Box 1802, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-7240 dqshook@verizon.net Bill Shook Daisey's Well Drilling 24119 Daisey Rd., Frankford, DE 19945 302-238-7874 mike@daiseyswelldrilling.com Mike Daisey Delaware Beach Life PO Box 417 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 302-227-9499 info@delawarebeachlife.com Terry Plowman Delaware District III 5 Clover Drive Georgetown, DE 19947 DE Eye Institute 232 Mitchell St., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-645-3200 Anita Elmore DE St. Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 671, Wilmington, DE 19899 302-655-7221
Denney Electric 28635 Dupont Blvd. Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-8885 jmccormick@denneyelectric.net John McCormick Del-One Federal Credit Union 30650 Dupont Blvd. Dagsboro DE 19939 302-739-4496 Destination Developments 25922 Kings Ln., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-7006 destdevinc@verizon.net Ashleigh Malloy Dynamic Physical Therapy 26396 Bay Farm Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-947-9662 Mary Ann Dibonaventuria Edward Jones Investments 28587 DuPont Blvd. Unit #2 Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-1938 mitch.rogers@edwardjones.com Mitch Rogers El Centro Cultural, Inc. P.O. Box 347, Georgetown, DE 19947 302-745-6828 festivalhispano@hotmail.com Allison Castellanos Everett Rust 28260 John J. Williams Hwy. Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-7432 Everett Rust Family Dentistry Dr. Collins 28318 DuPont Blvd. Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-8005 pgcdds@yahoo.com Paul Collins First Class Heating & Air P.O.Box 1264 Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-8900 paula@firstclasshvac.com Paula Weir First State Disposal Inc. P.O. Box 338, Nassau, DE 19969 302-644-3885 firststatedisposal@verizon.net Julie Hudson
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Fine Line Websites & IT Consulting 16678 Kings Hwy Lewes, DE 19958 302-645-4549 Brandon@finelinewebsites.com Brandon Hamilton
GFWC Women’s Club of Indian River 13 Apache Ave. Millsboro, DE 19966 302-947-2640 Muriel6177@aol.com Muriel Pfeiffer
Holland Jewelers 20750 John J. Williams Hwy. Lewes, DE 19958 302-947-1200 hollandjewelersinc@yahoo.com Carol Holland
Fisher Auto Parts (Napa) P.O. Box 550, Georgetown, DE 19947 302-934-8808 dorisb@napafisher.com Wayne Magee
Georgia House Restaurant P.O. Box 1634, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-6737 shawn@eatgh.com Shawn Hall
Holt Furnishings 28632 DuPont Blvd., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-1665 paylessaudrey@comcast.net Audrey Harkins
Food Lion 28544 DuPont Blvd., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-8880 Jim Hastings
Grotto Pizza 20376 Coastal Hwy. Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 302-227-3567 legendarytaste@grottopizza.com Christie Davis
Hose Pros 270 W State Street Millsboro, DE 19966 302-663-0016 hosepros@yahoo.com Sean Swain
Halpern Eye Associates 855 S. Governors Ave Dover, DE 19904 302-346-1471 jcallahan@halperneye.com John Callahan
Hunter Mobile Homes 3 John B Dr. Millsboro, DE 19966 302-947-9144 huntermobilehomes@gmail.com Nikki Gallagher
Hampton Inn 18826 Coastal Hwy. Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 302-645-8003 marleyBuonopane.wade
Indian River Sr. Center 214 Irons Ave. Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-8839 Sue Frame
Henninger Printing Co. P.O. Box 550 Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-8119 HPCI@aol.com Judy & Paul Henninger
The Insurance Market P.O. Box 540, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-9006 sharstein@insurancechoices.com Steve Hartstein
Fulton Bank P.O. Box 368, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-3700 scraig@fultonbank.com Sandy Craig G.A. Hastings & Assoc., Inc 102 Central Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970 302-537-5760 gahastings@mchsi.com Greg Hastings Gemcraft Homes 44 Almonds Way, Magnolia, DE 19962 302-284-4027 dkeyes@gemcrafthomes.com Della Keyes G'town-Mills Rotary Club P.O. Box 164, Georgetown, DE 19947 Jan Fraipont
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DIRECTORY Jack Lingo, Inc. Realtor 28442 DuPont Blvd., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-3970 millsboro@mchsi.com Susan Mills Jake’s Wayback Burgers 26670 Centerview Dr. Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-8303 dwolfe@jakeshamburgers.com Dave Wolfe
M&T Bank 499 Mitchell St., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-2909 rbunting@mtb.com Robert Bunting Mattress Peddlers 20750 John J Williams Hwy Unit #3 Lewes, DE 19958 302-947-9669 mattresspeddlers@gmail.com Kristopher Adams
Jefferson, Urian, Doane & Sterner 651 N.Bedford St. Georgetown, DE 19947 302-856-3900 asmith@juds.com Anita Smith
McDonalds Millsboro 32422 Long Neck Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-330-3040 mmeoli@meolicompanies.com Mike Meoli
Jim Parker Builders, Inc. P.O. Box 1776, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-6400 jamma.enterprise@aol.com James Parker Kitty’s Ltd 28479 DuPont Blvd., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-9578 dick@kittysltd.com Dick Swingle La Red Health Center 21444 Carmean Way, Georgetown, DE 19947 302-855-1233 ext. 1117 kloftus@laredhealthcenter.org Kevin Loftus Law Office of Andrea G. Green, LLC 28412 DuPont Blvd Ste. 104 Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-1234 agg@aggreenlaw.com Andrea Green, Esq. Law Office of Susan Weidman 35589 Atlantic Ave., Millville, DE 19967 302-539-1388 susan@spwdelaw.com Susan Weidman Lennar 27539 Belmont Blvd. Millsboro, DE 19966 302-212-8044 brainmcmanus@lennar.org Brain McManus Lingo Marine, Inc. P.O.Box 159, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-9877 dale@lingo.marine.com Dale Lingo Lloyd Saunders Roofing Corp. 31687 Messiah Ln., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-947-0588 lloydsaunderscorp.@verizon.net William Saunders M Insurance 32183 DuPont Blvd #9/ PO Box 8 Dagsboro, DE 19939 302-732-6655 kcollins@minsuranceservices.com Kelly Collins
Mediacom 32441 Royal Blvd., Dagsboro, DE 19939 302-732-9332 gbisogno@mediacomcc.com Glenn Bisogno Melvin Joseph Construction 25136 DuPont Blvd Georgetown, DE 19947 302-856-7396 rstickels@verizon.net Bob Stickels Merck Animal Health P.O. Box 318, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-4274 robertmonti@spcorp.com Robert Monti Millsboro Art League 302-934-6440 millsboroartleague@gmail.com Art Lightcap Millsboro Downtown Partnership PO Box 154 Millsboro, DE 19966 302-853-5854 millsborodowntownpartnership@yahoo.com Jessica Wiggins Millsboro Lanes 213 Mitchell St., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-0400 millsborolanes@verizon.net Craig Smith Millsboro Public Library 217 W State Street Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-8743 Mary Brittingham Mobile Communications At&T 26670 Centerview Dr. Unit 14 Millsboro, DE 19966 302-297-2000 Morning Star Publications 951 Norman Eskridge Hwy. Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-9788 www.msbusinessreport.com Bryant Richardson Mountaire Farms P.O. Box 1320, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-3123
rmarino@mountaire.com Roger Marino Nanticoke Indian Association 27073 John J. Williams Hwy. Millsboro, DE 19966 302-945-3400 info@nanticokeindians.org Harold Robbins (Chief) NRG Energy Inc. P.O.Box 408, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-3641 deanna.frazier@nrgenergy.com Vickie Croley Nucar’s Lewes Auto Mall 17861 Coastal Hwy., Lewes, DE 19958 302-645-6221 jbeebe@lewessautomall.com Joyce Beebe Nureck Financial Services, Inc 32048 Millsboro Hwy., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-9590 nureck@mchsi.com Kimm Nureck Old Towne Physical Therapy 32695 Long Neck Rd. Millsboro, DE 19966 302-945-5300 jason.mohacey@asphclinic.com Jason Mohacey Parker Block P.O. Box 780, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-9237 Rex Timmons Party Connection 25935 Plaza Dr. Unit 2, Millsboro, DE 302-945-7440 partyconnectionln@verizon.net Sharon Hazzard Peninsula Crossing P.O. Box 212, Lewes, DE 19958 302-644-1400 dholleger@landventures.com Denise Hollegen Peninsula Dental 26670 Centerview Dr., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-297-3750 jtm.bgdental@comcast.net John Moore The Peninsula Golf & CC 32981 Peninsula Esplanade Millsboro, DE 19966 302-947-1754 ewalling@troongolf.com Eileen Walling Peninsula Regional Medical Center 100 E Carroll St Salisbury, MD 21801 443-783-0933 Angie.rutkowski@peninsula.org Angie Rutkowski Pizza King 300W. Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-6104 shirley.baynum@verizon.net Shirley Baynum
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Pizza Palace Inc. 28544 DuPont Blvd., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-8333 Vasilios Diakas PNC Bank P.O. Box 507, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-3104 jessica.mae.johnson@pnc.com Jessica Johnson Preston Millsboro Auto Mart 28362 DuPont Blvd Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-8382 Larry Heesh Prudential Gallo Realtors 16712 Kings Hwy Lewes, DE 19958 302-645-6661 kcarnahan@gotogallo.com Kay Carnahan
Rohme’s Painting & Powerwashing 28286 Cherokee Ave. Millsboro, DE 19966 302-947-1341 Michael_rohme@msn.com Michael Rohme
SO Delaware Physical Therapy 26089 Shoppes of Long Neck Millsboro, DE 19966 302-947-4460 rbatdorf@southerndelawarept.com Ryan Batdorf
Ronald Coffin P.O. Box 1677, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-6414 coffincontractors@verizon.net Ronald Coffin
Special Touch Florist 28371 DuPont Blvd Unit #1 Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-9175 Linda Dukes
RSC Landscaping, LTD 70 Creek Dr., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-945-5853 rsclandscaping@earthlink.net Valerie Cordrey Sand Bar Tavern 7600 E.Village, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-947-4007 Fran Murphy
Remedy Electric PO Box 1753 Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-1290 remedyllc@aol.com Kevin Turner
Scott L. West Construction Inc. 35689 Kings Crossing Rd. Millsboro, DE 19966 302-858-2196 lwest@twgi.net Lisa West
Robert M. Hoyt & Co. P.O.Box 818, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-6688 wrpusey@rmhoytco.com Donna Baker
Service Corp of Retired Executives 44 October Glory Ave Ocean View, DE 19970 703-517-4301 Bernard Fensterwald
State Farm Insurance P.O. Box 216, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-8083 virgil.ellwanger.bvta@statefarm.com Virgil Ellwanger Sussex Printing Corp./The Guide PO Box 1210/24904 Sussex Hwy Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-5060 William E. Street 27170 Williams Street Rd. Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-9891 William Street Suburban Propane P.O. Box 308, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-9241 rdell@suburbapropane.com Randy Dell Sussex County Fed Credit Union 1941 Bridgeville Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-1011 scoleman@sussexfcu.com Sharee Coleman Sussex County Post 37A N. Walnut St., Milford, DE 19963 302-629-5505 dlaprade@newszap.com Dale Laprade Sussex Eye Center 502W. Market St., Georgetown, DE 19947 302-856-2020 Sussex Ventures 25051 Ward Farm Ln., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-9636 office@sussexventures.com Don Ward Ten Bears Enviornmental Associates Company 606 Federal St., Milton, DE 19968 302-684-5080 tenbearkjl@verizon.net Kyle Lampron The Pint Pub & Eatery 303 Main Street Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-5822 Tomholmes86@yahoo.com Tom Holmes Thoro-Good's Concrete Co. Inc P.O. Box 407, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-8101 john@tcg58.com John Thoroughgood
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DIRECTORY Thoroughgood's Transport LLC P.O. Box 1772, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-933-0900 john@tgc58.com John Thoroughgood Tidewater Utilities, Inc 1100 Little Creek Rd., Dover, DE 19901 302-734-7500 cmurphy@tidewater.com Carol Murphy Town of Dagsboro P.O. Box 420, Dagsboro, DE 19939 302-732-3777 staceylong@mchsi.com Stacey Long Town of Millsboro 322 Wilson Hwy., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-8171 fayelmillsboro@mchsi.com Faye Lingo Trading Post Plaza P.O. Box 309, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 302-539-7511 Tim Hill Tri Gas & Oil Co. Inc. 20501 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947 302-856-6300 blord@trigasoil.com Brenda Lord Tunnell Companies, L.P. 34026 Anna's Way, Millsboro, DE 19966 302-945-9300 whaughey@potnets.com Bill Haughey
Two Sons Painting 115 Wilson Hwy. Millsboro, DE 19966 302-344-6750 twosonspainting@verizon.net Harry Rice
The Wave P.O. Box 1420 Bethany Beach DE 19930 302-537-1881 wave@dmg.gannett.com Pat Purdum
Wellness Junction 28253 DuPont Blvd Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-7350 Rhorsley6207@comcast.net Dr. Randal Horsley
Ultimate Tan/DBA TanTique 28632 DuPont Blvd. Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-1400 everydaygirl@hughes.net Pauline Timmons
WGMD 92.7 P.O. Box 530 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 302-945-2050 news@wgmd.com Art Versnick
US Small Business Admin. 1007 N Orange St. Wilmingon, DE 19801 302-573-6294 jaynearmstrong@sba.gov Ellyn Herbert
World Gym Millsboro P.O. Box 1555 Millsboro, DE 19966 302-933-0722 millsboro@worldgym.com Pam Trader
Village Green Florist 29787 John J. Williams Hwy. Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-9067 Sherry Swift
Walgreens 28516 DuPont Blvd., Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-3190 Mgr11026@store.walgreens.com Guy Ewart WBOC TV One The Square, Milton, DE 19968 302-247-7089 hcannon@wboc.com Heather Cannon
WSFS Bank 26644 Centerview Dr. Millsboro, DE 19966 302-360-0002 gboyer@wsfsbank.com Glenn Boyer Contact Amy Simmons at 302-934-6777 to join the Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce to help make a difference in the business community.
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Annual Events:
• Bridal Show annually in Spring date TBA • Easter Egg Hunt at Cupola Park Saturday before Easter Sunday • Youth 4th of July Parade w/St. Mark’s Episcopal Church July 4th @ 10am • Millsboro Country Festival September date TBA • Golf Classic at Baywood Greens September date TBA • Family Night Out w/Millsboro Police Department
October date TBA
• Christmas Parade 2nd Wednesday in December 7pm
Benefits of Membership:
Low annual fee Free ribbon cutting and media announcement Business name on chamber website 24 hrs/day Monthly membership meetings Halpern Total Eye Care Plan Advertising opportunities
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Offering prompt emergency care, special needs and family dentistry – and – we always accept new patients!
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Rt. 113, Millsboro, DE ~ 302-297-3750
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