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Greenfest '97: a chance to get involved
Few people argue about the importance of the environment to the
quality of life and the quality of the economy in Delaware's cape
region. The natural assets of the region provide countless recreation-
al and economic opportunities for residents and visitors alike and the
greatest majority of us have a healthy protective attitude toward the
resources.
Greenways offer a sensible way of protecting and expanding natur-
al resources and providing linkages between natural areas for the
benefit of wildlife and human trails. Greenways also offer opportu-
nities for increasing the preservation attitude and recognition of the
value of our natural resources.
On Saturday, June 7, a major conference and festival concentrating
on greenways and trails will be held at Cape Henlopen State Park. !
Many people ask, at meetings and on the street, how they can get l
involved and get things done that make a difference in their commu-
nities. The June 7 Greenfest '97 provides an answer. Sponsored by
Delaware's Council on Greenways and Trails, Greenfest '97 includes
the first major function at the Biden Environmental Training Center
in Cape Heniopen State Park. A morning-long conference will help i
attendees understand how to get a greenway growing in their com-
munity or neighborhood and what resources are available to help turn
a greenway idea into a greenway reality.
• A comprehensive line-up of speakers and topics promises to give
those attending a broadened perspective on greenways and trails and
the tools to get effectively involved.
Two keynote speakers capping the conference further illustrate the
potential power of the event.
Lt. Gov. Ruth Ann Minner, one of the state's leading proponents of
greenways, trails and open space, will discuss Delaware's perspec-
five. Then Chuck Flink, president of Greenways Inc. - one of the
country's premier greenways designers - will provide a keynote
address. As an experienced greenways designer and developer, Flink
will be able to discuss successfu ! greenways efforts in other areas and
speak to some of the private versus public questions that often lead to
conflicts in greenways planning.
Greenfest '97 also includes a variety of walks and trail-related
activities at Cape Henlopen State Park and in surrounding towns that
will make June 7 - National Trail Day - a very special day for the
area.
The $15 conference fee includes lunch. Most of the other greenway
and trail activities, some during the conference and others on the
afternoon of June 7, are open to the public at no charge. Call
Delaware's Division of Parks and Recreation at 1-302-739-5285 for
conference information and registration materials.
Those attending Greenfest '97 could begin sowing greenway seeds
in Delaware that will benefit generations of future Delawareans and
visitors.
Children from Giant Step Pre-school's five-day four-year-
olds program celebrated sunshine on Wednesday, May 14,
when they decided "chalk is cool" and covered the sidewalk
in front Bethel United Methodist with colorful art. Shown (l-
r) are Meagan Mallet, Megan Frohman, Chelsea Smith, Reven
Reed, Tad Glasscock, Robbie Wagner and Brooke Plummer.
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y, a story in the May 16
the Cape Gazette calls into ques-
the integrity and basic fairness of the
its reporters. In particular, two
in a lead story illustrate this point.
questionable story is the coverage
settlement between the Cape Hen-
.n School District and Dr. Nancy
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first failing of the article is the
along side of news of "uncon-
reports in the community led
to speculate," in other words, gos-
Gossip has no place in news report-
The reason reputable newspapers
't use gossip is that gossip is usually
ng and is always self-serving.
he second question raised in this arti-
is the inclusion of a list of administra-
changes that have occurred within
district. The list has no relationship
ae subject of the news story. Includ-
them can only be because the reporter
ying to create a negative slant to the
y.
arthermore, the information is incom-
and misleading. Most people even-
y retire, and in one case in the story,
'etirement was three years ago. By no
str4ch of the imagination is this news, or
related to the current article.
I.addition, the resignations reported
are [aue to the person taking a promotion,
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roved future opportunities with
:her school district. These changes
lurelated to the news article, and the
of putting the names into any con-
further degrades the integrity of the
' and the newspaper.
I urge the editors of this paper to take a
critical look at the articles in prints and
reaffirm the principles of fair, unbiased
reporting. The community expects no
less.
N. Dean Dey
Lewes
Certain Lewes citizens
deserve praise
Every once in a while when someone
does something just a little bit better than
you expect or is simply efficient and reli-
able on a regular basis, they deserve a pat
on the back. Recently, I needed the
Board of Public Works to repair some
water lines coming into my house, repair
the street and generally do some neces-
sary maintenance that was within the
City's purview. I called Ronnie Donavan
and Bill Reynolds about my problem.
Both of these gentlemen are long-term
employees of and residents of the City of
Lewes. The prompt and efficient manner
in which they responded to my problem
along with their genuine air of friendli-
ness and courtesy was a breath of fresh
air.
Another gentleman who serves Lewes
well and also lives in our fair city is our
building inspector Bill Massey. Bill has
consistently provided our citizens with
fair and impartial judgments relating to
construction and is always extremely
friendly and helpful. The residents of
Lewes are fortunate to have people like
this living in and working for the City of
Lewes.
I would also like to take this opportu-
nity to mention how appreciative I am of
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Volume 5
No. 1
Publisher
Dennis Fomey
Editor
Tdsh Vemon
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