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might be an alternative before we
further delineate the battle lines
between businesses, manufac-
tured home owners, stick-built
home owners and the Sussex
County Council.
Jim Truelove
Rehoboth Beach
Questions POsed
on Chase case
Michael Chase's attorney is not
the only person who wants to
things.
Dale Magee First, put
some of the
Dale "Woody" Magee, 32, is pet projects
a drug control and enforcement such as new
agent in the Department of street lights,
Health in the State of Delaware. a new civic
Pie is a high school graduate center and
with a year of college and a the like on
diploma from the New Castle hold until
County Police Academy. He our basic MAGF
and his wife Jill have a daugh- needs are
ter, Alexandra. taken care of. Sure, projects
"I believe I have the capabfli- such as these may attract visitors
ty of listening to both sides of a to Our fine town, but how many
problem and making a decision visitors will gain a favorable
based on the facts that are pre- opinion of us if we cannot have
sented to me. Furthermore, I decently paved streets or pro-
make critical decisions every vide adequate water and sewer
know why the state is pursuing
Michael Chase with such a
vengeance. It had better be pretty
good stuff to warrant the prosecu-
tion of a man who will never cease
to torture himself. It seems like
the state just wants to destroy
what life he has left and prevent
him and his wifd from any chance
of healing and caring for their oth-
er children.
After questioning everyone in-
volved, was there even a hint that
this man knew his son was in the
car? Was there anything at all in
his demeanor as observed by au-
thorities that this man was less
than horrified and totally over-
whelmed by what he had unkown-
ingly caused? Do we need a judge
and jury to ascertain this? If not,
then why the charges?
Good people should be morally
outraged and good citizens should
pick up the phone and ask Jane
Brady "what's the point?" If hard
answers are not forthcoming soon,
one must wonder about the poli-
tics at play behind the scenes. I for
one, am certainly re-evaluating
my prior esteem for Brady.
Pauline Porter
Lewes
Thanks for supporting
Indian River referendum
The approximately 600 mem-
bers of the Indian River Education
Association sincerely appreciate
the overwhelming support from
the 4,360 people who spent time
standing in line to vote for the
children of the Indian River
School District.
The historic margin of victory
may signal that residents and tax-
payers realize quality education is
not free. There is no better invest-
ment than supporting the educa-
tion of your community's youth.
This is a time for renewed opti-
mism as we eagerly await the se-
lection of a new superintendent of
schools, whose enthusiasm for
leading us into the next century
can certainly be inspired and
maintained by communities that
support schools and quality edu-
cation.
Please continue to support your
schools by being involved in your
children,s present academic and
extra-curricular activities - and in
their future.
Chuck Webb
President
Indian River Education
Association
day as a job requirement, and I
must be able to justify and stand
by those decisions.
I believe that the Milton com-
munity will continue to grow
since the beach areas are becom-
ing overpopulated. I see several
developments starting around
Milton and the possibility of an
annexation may exist.
Development within town
limits is steadily increasing with
developers wanting to move in.
There are a lot of variables to
consider when you want to add a
development of any kind, such
as water, sewer, road mainte-
nance, lighting, police and fire
protection. Pre-planning has to
be the key to future develop-
ment in the Town of Milton•
The three most important is-
sues facing Milton includ e im-
proving our streets and road-
ways, improving our water and
sewer systems, and ensuring
that our town departments are
adequately staffed with quali-
fied, reliable personnel, and
those employees have the re-
sources and equipment to do
their jobs properly and efficient-
ly. In order to accomplish these
tasks without raising taxes, I feel
it will be necessary to do two
Batten
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developed within the town limits,
we have to consider the services
that must be given, as well as
making sure that the property is
being developed according to all
codes. I think the upgrading of the
maintenance equipment is one is-
sue that we are going to have to
deal with in consideration of the
recent snows. Another important
issue is the upgrading of sewer
and water lines in the needed ar-
eas of the town. If all the pro-
posed developments come on line
within the next two to three years,
the sewer system will have to be
Broadhurst
Continued from page 4
reflect the goals of the community
and not just a vocal few.
The town library is in a beauti-
ful old building, and keeping it in
the downtown area would be ide-
al, because that encourages people
to use other services while in the
town. If we developed a plan to
to all our citizens? These pet
projects seem to have gained a
life of their own recently and
have, in my opinion, only served
to sidetrack the town council
from more important matters.
Second, explore the use of
state and federal assistance in
the form of grants and low inter-
est loans to help us improve
those things that are vital to our
town. We should ensure that our
town workers are qualified for
their positions and that all de-
partments are staffed properly
and have the proper equipment
to carry out their jobs quickly
and properly, even during un-
usual circumstances such as the
recent snowstorms. By doing
these things and spending our
tax receipts wisely, I believe the
Town of Milton can grow and
attract visitors and tourists
while still properly providing
for the needs of all our citizens.
I feel that the council needs to
continue supporting the Cham-
ber of Commerce and various
other organizations and groups
that are bringing business/func-
tions to the town, such as Bar-
gains on the Broadkill and the
Hot Air Balloon Festival."
considered. We will have to deal
with trash collecting and police
enforcement.
I envision the Milton Town
Council working along with the
Chamber of Commerce as an ad-
vocate of new business. I envi-
sion the council sharing ideals
with the chamber and all others
who are working to revitalize
downtown Milton.
I think the council should rec-
ommend the following to the Li-
brary/Civic Center Committee:
consider all aspect of concern
from the citizens; remember that
the library is owned and operated
by the county; and beware that the
public schools are available for af-
ter-school activities."
add to the existing building with-
out spending a tremendous
amount of money, I believe that
the needs of the town would be
met.
Milton is going to be my home
for a long time and I have a strong
desire to make this a wonderful
place to live. I want to thank
those of you who will vote for me
and allow me to serve you in our
town council."
Morris Watson
Morris Watson, 57, a truck
ver with the Delaware De-
of Transportation, is a
high school graduate. He and
his wife, Henrietta, have four
children and four grandchil-
"I have had the pleasure of
serving on the council for three
years, and I know the problems
that the town is facing. I have al-
so served as the Personnel
Chairman and Street Commis-
sioner.
Milton has a very good future
because we are growing and ex-
panding. New housing is being
built and more land within the
town is being developed. New
residents are moving to Milton.
We should consider water and
sewer service, as well as traffic
safety for everyone, when prop-
erty within the town limits is be-
ing developed. Overcrowding
could be an issue.
Bushey
Continued from page 4
Town of Milton in a positive posi-
You have to remember that
the Town of Milton owns the ad-
joining property to the library."
Fleetwood
Continued from page 4
and zoning regulations are in
place. Our treatment plant oper-
ates *It approximately 50 percent
capacity. The water wells are in
place to handle future growth.
We now need to work on improv-
ing our water lines to provide a
satisfactory water supply to all
residents. Milton has a large his-
toric district that needs to be uti-
lized and protected. The best way
to protect vacant stores down-
town is to have them in use as
businesses. The council must
continue to work with other civic
groups in attracting new business.
We need to improve our street
conditions. The town has Very
limited funds for re-paving road-
ways. The council is prioritizing
• our streets and working to obtain
funding to improve conditions.
The Milton Town Council needs
• to listen and work closely with
these civic groups in improving
downtown. Governor's Walk
and the Victorian street lamps
were adopted by the council in
that effort. Future plans will call
for more action. We must listen
to recommendations and act on
them in a positive manner. The
Milton Town Council has
charged the committee with de-
termining the needs of the com-
munity and how those needs can
be met. The committee will make
recommendations to the Town
Council and Sussex Council. A
facility that would house commu-
nity rooms, educational programs
and adequate library space is be-
ing explored. The council needs
to study all proposals."
The most
important
issues fac-
ing Milton
are repair-
ing our
streets, up-
grading our
water l.ines
and the wa-
ter tower,
WATSON
and buying
new equipment for our mainte-
nance department.
The Town Council and Milton
Main Street Committee can
work together to beautify the
downtown area and make it an
enjoyable place to shop, eat, etc.
We should also work together to
attract new business, to help
support our community to pro-
vide more jobs.
A civic center would be great,
but we have other things that are
our top priority at present.
However, working toward a
civic center to be built at a later
date would be nice."
Cannon
Continued from page 4
limits, I believe that it is critical to
place an emphasis on historic
preservation in renovations and
compel new properties to be sensi-
tive to the existing character with-
in the town's limits.
The three most important issues
facing Milton are historic conser-
vation, the condition of the down-
town district and the deteriorating
infrastructure.
Milton's need to emphasize the
historic conservation of the town
is essential. , /
Regulations on new buildings
and renovations of old buildings
should restrict designs that would
be inconsistent with the desired
historic Character of the town.
The downtown retail district's
demise needs to be addressed. The
first steps to revitalizing the down-
town district would be to create in-
centives attracting more business-
es and visitors.
Currently, I am doing research
to educate myself on how this
could be accomplished.
I have contracted several uni-
versities and some flourishing
small town Chambers of Com-
merce to supply me with informa -
tion.
We need to address the crum-
bling infrastructure in its relation-
ship to the trucks on Main Street.
There is also need to facilitate the
safety of pedestrians.
I believe the library is an essen-
tial feature in Milton. "Knowl-
edge is Power." Our library sup-
plies a lot of power. A library
takes very little from a communi-
ty; mosdy it gives.
I recommend the library should
be given what is determined it
needs to support the ever-growing
diverse population of our small
town.
The civic center is an untapped
resource in aiding the library deal
with its present and future needs."
