Community Briefs 7/17/24
Farm bureau to take part in state fair events
Delaware Farm Bureau team members are looking forward to enjoying refreshing milkshakes from the farm bureau food booth while participating in the 10-day Delaware State Fair, which opens Friday, July 19, in Harrington. Highlights include young ag professionals showcasing their livestock, the young farmers and ranchers’ antique tractor pull event and a pig-kissing contest. Farm bureau representatives at a booth in the Agricultural Commodities Building will educate the public on the importance of agriculture. Visitors can also test their agricultural knowledge with a trivia game and guess the number of lima beans in a jar for a chance to win a prizes. For more information, go to defb.org.
Mediacom launches mobile phone service
Mediacom Communications recently launched Mediacom Mobile, the company’s new mobile phone service. Offered in partnership with Verizon, and designed to be paired with Mediacom Xtream internet service, Mediacom Mobile will provide consumers speed, scale, reliability and wide-ranging availability at affordable rates.
The unlimited mobile service fee is $40 per month, per line including all taxes and fees. A pay by the gig plan mobile phone service is available for $15 per month, per gigabyte including all taxes and fees. Mediacom Mobile customers will also seamlessly access thousands of Mediacom Xtream Wi-Fi Hotspots across the nation for an enhanced wireless experience inside and outside the home. For more information, go to mediacommobile.com or call 855-633-4226.
Morrissey to represent Delaware at American Legion Boys Nation
Kieran Patrick Morrissey from Cape Henlopen High School and 99 other incoming high school seniors representing 49 states and the District of Columbia will gather for the 78th session of American Legion Boys Nation from Friday July 19 to Friday, July 26, at Marymount University in Arlington, Va.
The 100 student “senators” will learn from a hands-on approach how the U.S. Senate and the federal government function.
Prominent past Boys Nation graduates include former President Bill Clinton, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and the late Sen. Joe Lieberman.
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors similar programs with Girls State and Girls Nation.
Public urged to try to reunite stray pets
The Delaware Division of Public Health requests the cooperation of the public at this time to assist in making every effort to reunite stray dogs with their owners before contacting the Office of Animal Welfare’s Delaware Animal Services for pickup or taking them to Brandywine Valley SPCA, the state’s contracted animal shelter. This urgent plea is a result of the recent strain on local animal shelters as a result of a canine infectious respiratory disease complex outbreak. Recently, the Delaware Department of Agriculture issued an order prohibiting shelter and rescue dogs from moving in or out of the state due to the outbreak. The impact on local shelters is significant.
“Stray dogs are usually found very close to home, and by walking the dog around the neighborhood or checking with neighbors, the dog can often be reunited with their owner(s) with no need for impoundment,” said Christina Motoyoshi, OAW executive director. “We ask that all finders post the dog on the State Lost and Found Pet Registry at animalservices.delaware.gov/lost/33 so owners may quickly find their pet.”
Young Lewes dancers excel at national championship
Local sisters Erin and Alanna Mayo represented Lewes and the McGough Academy at the North American Irish Dance Championships recently held in Texas. The prestigious competition attracts dancers from across the continent and beyond, celebrating their dedication and skill.
Erin Mayo, competing July 2 in the Under 12B category, secured second place overall and was the top North American dancer in her category. A dancer from England took first place. Erin’s performance affirmed her status as one of the top-level dancers globally.
Showcasing her promising talent, Alanna Mayo participated July 3 in her first national championship in the Under 7 Traditional Set, in which she finished 11th.
As they continue to compete and perform, both Erin and Alanna Mayo will carry the honor of representing their country on international stages, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and talent of American Irish dancers.
Multiple myeloma support group to meet July 20
The Delaware Multiple Myeloma Support Group meets every third Saturday of the month, with occasional exceptions. The next session will be from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, July 20, at Milton Public Library. Guest speaker Paula Waite, chaplain from Beebe Healthcare, will discuss advance healthcare planning. For more information, go to myeloma.org/delaware or email Sue Iwahashi at myelomaemailsue@gmail.com.
UUSD to meet July 21
The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will meet at 10 a.m., Sunday, July 21. Missing the Boat will be the topic. The Rev. Heather Rion-Starr said, “What is happening in your life right now that is something you wished for, but may not be quite as you expected? Is that disappointment you’re feeling, or grace, or something else? Join us in reflecting upon where we have arrived on this day.” For more information, go to uussd.org.
Free estate-planning class set July 22
Delaware Money School will host Avoiding Probate, a free financial class, from 5 to 6 p.m., Monday, July 22, at the Georgetown Public Library, 123 Pine St., Georgetown.
Deirdre O’Shea McCartney, Esq., will facilitate the program.
The class covers avoiding probate, how to make the transition of property occur seamlessly at the time of death, without opening an estate. Having written, spoken and taught on the subject many times, the presenter breaks down what appears to be a complex subject to simple, understandable layman’s terms. This class focuses only on steps the lay person can take so assets transfer at death to the intended beneficiaries by operation of law, immediately and automatically. Those who have served as a personal representative or executor of an estate know firsthand how complex, expensive and time-consuming the probate process can be.
Everyone should have a will prepared by a competent attorney. This class teaches how to prepare an estate in such a manner that the entire probate process can be avoided and the will never comes into play.
Advance registration is required at demoneyschool.org.
Second Street Players director applications due July 22
Second Street Players announces its slate of shows for the 2025 season and is calling for potential directors to submit applications by Monday, July 22. Shows will include “One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,” “The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales,” “Steel Magnolias,” “Hairspray,” “Villain School,” “Little Shop of Horrors” and “The Homecoming.”
Interested directors will find two separate applications on the website – one for those applying to direct for the first time at SSP and the other for those who have previous SSP directing experience. To obtain applications, and for show dates and full descriptions, go to secondstreetplayers.com. Interviews will begin Monday, July 29.
Second Street Players is a year-round community theater that produces shows covering practically every genre at the Riverfront Theater, 2 South Walnut St. in downtown Milford.
Thompson Island to host All about Fins July 25
Thompson Island Brewing Company and the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays will present an All About Fins happy hour benefit event from 3 to 5 p.m., Thursday, July 25, at the restaurant, 30133 Veterans Way, Rehoboth Beach.
Attendees can enjoy brews and snacks while they learn all about fish, rays and sharks from Nivette Pérez-Pérez, CIB community science manager, and Johnny Moore, a Division of Fish and Wildlife invasive species expert.
Tickets are $15, and proceeds will benefit the Center for the Inland Bays. To purchase, go to tinyurl.com/me9u999s.
