Crossword Puzzles for May

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Delmarva Power Urges You to Dig Safely
Utility Advises Residents, Others to Call 811 Before Digging

With warmer weather here, Delmarva Power reminds homeowners and others working outdoors to call 811 before they dig.

Natural gas, electricity, cable television, water, sewer and telephone lines are commonly buried underground, making it necessary to know where those lines are in order to prevent them from being struck and damaged by digging.

This year, May has been designated as National Safe Digging Month to recognize the one-year anniversary of the national call-before-you-dig number – 811. When 811 is called from anywhere in Delmarva Power’s service territory, the call is routed to the local Miss Utility center where operators will ask for the location of the digging job. Then, within a few days, an individual locator will be sent to the digging site to mark underground utility lines. This is a free service.

It is important to call 811 at least two days before the scheduled dig. If unauthorized digging occurs and causes harm, the property owner may face stiff fines.

Remember, safe digging means calling Miss Utility before each job, whether you are a professional excavator or a homeowner. Each state has different laws for digging, so visit www.call811.com for state-specific information.

May is Older Americans Month

Older Americans Month dates back to 1963 when President John F. Kennedy designated May as "Senior Citizens Month." In 1980, President Jimmy Carter renamed it to Older Americans Month, as it has been known since.

Older Americans Month has traditionally been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country. This year's theme for Older Americans Month is "Working Together For Strong, Healthy and Supportive Communities."

Advances in medicine, public health and related technologies have made it not uncommon for people to live well beyond 90 years. People 65 and older are one of the fastest growing groups in the country.

In the true tradition of Older Americans Month, CHEER is planning a special celebration for the "mature adults" of Sussex County. There will be a luncheon and entertainment program with popular D.J. Sky Brady at the CHEER Community Center, 20520 Sand Hill Road, Georgetown, DE, Friday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every "seasoned citizen" of the Delmarva area is invited.

Tickets are only $5 for ages 60+ and $6 under 60. For more information or to purchase your ticket call Florence Mason or Joey Sapienza 302-856-5187.

CHEER's 'Grocery Store On Wheels'

The CHEERmobile Mini-Market is a 'Grocery Store on Wheels' and is available to any mature and/or disabled Sussex County adult unable to shop on his or her own. The service is also available on a temporary basis to any adult recovering from medical treatment and unable to shop regularly. Click here for complete article.
 

• A CHEER Gift Certificate is a great way to help that special someone in your life. Use it for any of the 24 hours per day-7 days per week services offered by CHEER's Home Services Program. Call 302-854-9555 for more information.

• Need A Ride?
  Sussex County is the largest county east of the Mississippi River and has a population of more than 180,000 people. Three quarters of them are over 65 years old. If you are in need of transportation around Sussex County and points beyond, the Sussex Mobility Consortium is the answer. Call Thomas McClain at 302-856-5181.

• Medicare/Medicaid
  The Delaware Senior Medicare Patrol Program provides public information to encourage people who have Medicare to carefully read their Medicare summary notices and ask questions if they don't think it is correct. The program also trains retirees to help other Medicare beneficiaries get needed info when they suspect fraud, waste or abuse of the Medicare program.

• CHEER Publishes a Book
  Remember the Times is a collection of memoirs of the mature population of Sussex County, Delaware. Remember The Times reflects upon childhood memories of many S.C. residents.
  Get your copy now by calling Elizabeth Walls, 302-856-5187 or visit the Nutter Marvel Museum, 510 S. Bedford St., Georgetown, DE (302-855-9660).

Plan Your Upcoming Event!

Now is the time to make that reservation at the CHEER Community Center for your special upcoming event.
Room rental, catering, bar facilities, etc. They are all there for your choosing. For more information, click here to download an event guide. Don't miss out on your day because you waited. Call 302-854-9500 now!
 

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