News Briefs 03/13/18
Dewey hires new town manager
Dewey town council formally announced the hiring of former Dover City Manager Scott Koenig during its meeting March 9. Koenig worked for Dover for just under 27 years before retiring in March 2017. Koenig said his three-year employment agreement began March 12 and ends March 11, 2021.
He said the annual salary is $110,000 a year, but he is not going to be covered under the town's health insurance plan. Koenig replaces former Dewey Town Manager Marc Appelbaum, who left in October.
14th District Democrats meet March 14
The 14th Representative District Democrat Committee will meet Wednesday, March 14, at the Forgotten Mile Ale House, 20859 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach, at 5:30 p.m. Join for a Dutch treat optional dinner followed by the meeting at 6:30 pm.
Bell Rock seminar on driverless cars set March 15
No longer a scene from a syfy movie or a childhood dream, driverless cars are here and are going to have a huge impact on society and people's portfolios. Come meet Cassandra Torian, founder and CEO of Bell Rock Capital, Thursday, March 15, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Cinema Art Theater for an enlightening seminar on driverless cars and the impact they will have on society and investments. Admission is free. A light breakfast will be served. To register in advance, call 302-227-7608. A $3 donation at the door will benefit the local SPCA shelter. The driverless cars presentation is one of a five-part series on current topics that will affect investment strategies now and in the future. To learn more, go to www.bellrockcapital.com.
Dewey budget committee to meet March 16
The Dewey Beach Budget and Finance Committee has scheduled a meeting for 4 p.m., Friday, March 16, in the Dewey Beach Life Saving Station, 1 Dagsworthy Ave. The agenda calls for a review and possible vote to forward the draft budget to town council. The town's fiscal year runs April 1 to March 31. A full copy of the agenda can be found online at www.townofdeweybeach.com, on the message board of the life saving station and at town hall, 105 Rodney Ave.
Dewey Beach Patrol tryouts to begin March 18
Dewey Beach Patrol will hold lifeguard and EMT tryouts for the 2018 season at 11:30 a.m., Sundays, March 18 and 25, and April 8. The rain-or-shine tryouts are at the Dewey Beach Life Saving Station, 1 Dagsworthy Ave. The test includes a 1-mile beach run, 200-meter sand sprint, 500-meter swim, rescue simulations and strength testing. Interested individuals should submit an application, available at www.deweypeachpatrol.com, to town hall, 105 Rodney Ave., c/o patrol Capt. Todd Fritchman as soon as possible.
36th District Dems to meet in Milford March 19
Registered Democrats living in the 36th Representative District are encouraged to attend the March meeting of the 36th RD to be held at Arena's Restaurant in Milford Monday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. Committees will report on the May fundraiser, outreach efforts and current legislation. All registered Democrats in the Sussex County 36th RD are encouraged to attend, and current members are encouraged to bring friends. They encourage participants to partake of the optional Dutch treat dinner and to support Arena's, which provides the meeting space.
March 21 open house to review Cape trail plan
DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation will host a public open house from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, at the Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave., to review the Cape Henlopen State Park Trail Concept Plan. On display will be a series of maps showing existing and proposed trail alignments covering a range of environmental aspects related to existing and conceptual trail systems. Public comments are welcome.
38th District Republicans to meet March 26
Sussex County Councilman Rob Arlett, R-Frankford, will be the guest speaker for the 38th District Republican Club meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 26, at the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Ave., Bethany Beach. Arlett has represented the 5th District on Sussex County Council since 2014. Recently he has taken a strong stand for right-to-work issues in Sussex County, and initiated action regarding cleanup efforts of abandoned homes and trash in Sussex County. He serves on many committees both nationally and locally such as National Association of Counties, and he participated in CPAC 2018. Arlett is an ardent supporter of infrastructure projects in Delaware.
Arlett can be heard on a podcast he started in September 2017 which addresses current national issues. 38th District members Rep. Ron Gray, R-Selbyvile, and Sen. Gerald Hocker, R-Ocean View, will give their regularly scheduled report to members and attending guests regarding issues on the state Legislature calendar. The meeting is free and open to the public. For details, contact Drew Sunderlin, info@38thdrcp.com.
Medicare fraud topic in Sussex March 19
Fraud and abuse cost American consumers billions of dollars each year. When it comes to senior citizens, such illegal activities can have a direct effect on their health and well-being, especially as it relates to Medicare benefits. Fortunately, the federal government is taking steps in 2018 to strengthen Medicare's security, with new cards that will no longer feature Social Security numbers, for instance.
Still, where there's a criminal will, there's a profitable way, so consumers need to learn how best to protect themselves from falling victim to schemes.
The Sussex County Advisory Committee on Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities at its March meeting will host a presentation on how Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers and families can prevent, detect and report healthcare fraud, errors and abuse.
Patrick Carney, outreach and education coordinator from the Delaware Senior Medicare Patrol, will be the featured guest speaker. The meeting will take place at 10 a.m., Monday, March 19, at the Sussex County Administrative Offices West Complex, 22215 N. DuPont Blvd., in Georgetown. The Sussex County Advisory Committee on Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities is an 11-member panel established by Sussex County Council to be an advocate for programs and policies that benefit older and disabled residents. The committee meets every other month, in January, March, May, July, September and November. All meetings are open to the public.
The Advisory Committee's mission is to increase dialogue, make recommendations to Sussex County Council, and to give support, assistance and advice on significant issues and programs that may affect the lives of the county's aging and adults with physical disabilities populations. For more information, visit the committee's page at www.sussexcountyde.gov/boards-committees.
