Community Briefs 11/30/22

CVS Health completes rollout of time-delay safes across 45 states

Amid a busy holiday shopping season and as part of an ongoing commitment to support law enforcement and help build safer communities, CVS Health announced the installation of time-delay safe technology in 800 CVS Pharmacy locations, including those in Target stores, in 13 states across the U.S., including 22 locations in Delaware. With this latest installation of time-delay safes, CVS Health has now implemented the innovative technology in 45 states.

The safes are anticipated to help prevent pharmacy robberies and the potential for diversion of controlled-substance medications – including opioid medications such as oxycodone and hydrocodone – by electronically delaying the time it takes for pharmacy employees to open the safe. In addition, the safes are anticipated to benefit the safety and well-being of CVS Pharmacy patients, customers and employees.

The time-delay function cannot be overridden and is designed to serve as a deterrent to would-be pharmacy robbers whose goal is to enter and exit their robbery targets as quickly as possible. All CVS Pharmacy locations with this technology display visible signage warning that time-delay safes are in use to prevent on-demand access to controlled substances.

USDA awards $500K grant to Rosa Health Center 

A U.S. Department of Agriculture Emergency Rural Health Care in the amount of $510,900 was recently awarded to the Rosa Health Center Inc. This investment will be used to support staffing costs associated with COVID-19 vaccination and testing efforts. This investment will allow members of the underserved, uninsured and under-insured minority community, most of whom are Hispanic, to have equal access to care related to COVID-19. The Rosa Health Center serves the most vulnerable and underserved populations in Georgetown. The Biden-Harris administration is making this Emergency Rural Health Care Grants Program funding available through its historic legislative package, the American Rescue Plan Act.

“The COVID-19 pandemic greatly impacted our healthcare system, especially in rural communities,” said David Baker, USDA Rural Development state director for Delaware and Maryland. “These Emergency Rural Health Care Grants will help critical services continue to serve our rural population, especially the most vulnerable members.”

VFW, BMBFC Law team to assist with Camp Lejeune claims

The Veterans of Foreign Wars announced an agreement whereby it is entrusting the experienced environmental litigation team at the law firm of Baird Mandalas Brockstedt Federico & Cardea with guiding and assisting its members in navigating legal claims related to exposure to toxic water at Camp Lejeune.

“Ensuring veterans harmed in the line of duty are made whole has been a guiding principle for the VFW since our founding more than 123 years ago,” said Tim Borland, VFW national commander. “We are honored to entrust BMBFC with this vital mission to ensure veterans and their families who benefit from filing a lawsuit are represented by a team with relevant expertise and veterans’ best interest at heart.”

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act authorizes veterans and military families who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune from August 1953 to December 1987 to file a federal tort claim for harm caused by such exposure. To learn more, go to camplejeunegroundwater.com/vfw or call 443-665-0375.

Advent series starts Nov. 30

Holy Spirit Anglican Church announced this year’s Advent Teaching Series theme is Navigating Cultural Detours with a Perfect Compass, starting at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30. A small meal is followed by the teaching at 7 p.m. Weekly sessions continue Wednesdays, Dec. 7, 14 and 21. Holy Spirit Anglican Church is at 28842 Log Cabin Hill Road, Lewes. To learn more, go to holyspiritanglican-de.org. To RSVP, call 302-251-8141.

Funky Lady shopping benefits VIA Nov. 30-Dec. 3

Those who wish to support the Village Improvement Association in Rehoboth Beach can shop at Funky Lady from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30 through Saturday, Dec. 3. Funky Lady will donate 20% of the proceeds from regularly priced items to the VIA during this period. The store carries jackets, wraps, accessories, jewelry, and fun and unique gift ideas. Funky Lady is located at 18977 Munchy Branch Road north of Rehoboth Beach.

DART sets open house hiring event Dec. 3

Delaware Transit Corporation will host an open house hiring event  from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, at the DART administrative office, 119 Lower Beech St., Wilmington. Many career opportunities are available, including a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 for new bus operators, auto technicians and mechanics. Although DTC will accept applications for all vacant positions at this event, on-site interviews and job offers will be conducted only for bus operator, auto technician and mechanic positions.

This community event gives interested individuals from all counties an opportunity to meet DART employees and complete pre-employment testing at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., with interviews to follow for qualifying applicants. Gifts, door prizes and refreshments will be available. To register, call 302-760-2304 or email DOT_DTCESAPPS@delaware.gov.

The Delaware Transit Corporation, a subsidiary of the Delaware Department of Transportation, operates DART First State. For more information, go to DartFirstState.com or call 1-800-652-DART.

Lewes Fire Department Auxiliary sets Dec. 3 fundraiser

The Lewes Fire Department Auxiliary will be selling merchandise and refreshments beginning at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, at Station 1 on Savannah Road before the Lewes Christmas Parade.

Lewes Fire Department apparel available in adult and youth sizes includes T-shirts,  crewneck sweatshirts, hoodies and warm beanie caps. In addition to hot cocoa, hot dogs, chips and cotton candy will be offered for purchase. Venmo and credit card payments will be accepted.

Since 1796, Lewes citizens have stepped forward to join the ranks of the town's volunteer fire service. For 200 years, the association has been filled with men and women wanting to serve others. Since 2009, the LFD once again boasts an auxiliary which maintains the same mission: Service for Others. Information will be on hand for anyone interested in joining the auxiliary. 

Cathedral Brass to play Mispillion Performance Series Dec. 4

Mispillion Performance Series will host the Cathedral Brass from the Washington, D.C. area for a family holiday concert at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, at First Presbyterian Church, 101 S. Walnut St., Milford. The event is free and unticketed.

The program will comprise traditional and jazz Christmas music. 

For more, go to Mispillion Performance Series on Facebook.

Holiday paddle auction at American Legion Dec. 4

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28 and the Sussex AMVETS Post 2 Ladies Auxiliary will host a holiday paddle auction from 12 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, in the American Legion Post Bingo Hall, 31768 Legion Road, Millsboro. Doors open at 11 a.m. Paddles are $30 or two for $50. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. The event is open to the public. To learn more, contact June at 484-471-9214 or Michelle at 410-500-7290. All proceeds benefit programs that support veterans, members of the military and their families and children and the local community.

Unitarian Universalists to meet Dec. 4

The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will hold an online and in-person service at 10 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, with Mindful Joy as the message topic. The Rev. Heather Rion Starr said, “Our human nature is to find the greatest comfort with those we’ve gotten to know well. How do we also keep widening our circle and extending ourselves during this season of invitation?” To learn more or livestream, go to uussd.org.

Georgetown AARP to meet Dec. 5

The AARP Georgetown Chapter will meet at 11 a.m., Monday Dec. 5, at Pizza King, 358 Dupont Highway, Georgetown. To learn more, email Suzie Laungaya at sampagita253@gmail.com. Reservations are not needed as lunch is ordered off the menu.

Delaware Day on Maui celebration set Dec. 8

The Annual Delaware Day Celebration on Maui will start at 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, at the pavilion in the Maui Lani Shopping Center on Kaahumanu Avenue in Wailuku, Maui. The pavilion is located between Jersey Mike's and Ulalani's Hawaiian Shave Ice. All First Staters who were born, raised, worked, played, lived or went to school in Delaware and are visiting Maui are invited to attend. Guests are asked to wear an article of clothing from Delaware. Look for the First State Flag and banner that says, "Aloha from the 50th State to the First State.” For more information, contact Adele Rugg at 808-879-9964 or adeleonmaui@yahoo.com.