Fun Day at the Recycled Boat Regatta!
The town would like to thank the “Reclaim Our River” series volunteers Nan Zamorski, Phil Miller, and Jason Beale. We would also like to thank DNREC Division of Watersheds, Delaware Nature Society at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center, Nanticoke Watershed Alliance, Nanticoke River Sail and Power Squadron, Nanticoke River Yacht Club, Nanticoke River Arts Council, and the Nanticoke River Marina for helping this event take to the water at the Blades Marina. It was really a wonderful site seeing the 9 recycled boats navigate the course. The town thanks and congratulates every boat builder on the work and team work put in to building and manning these cardboard vessels! Looking forward to seeing you all again next year!
Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta – Aug 9th, 2014, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Theme: “Reclaim Our River”
Welcome to the wacky world of recycled cardboard boats. All boats must be made entirely of recycled corrugated cardboard. No metal, no wood, no screws and no motors. From canoes to cruise ships and space ships, you’re liable see it here and you’ll try to figure out, “Will that really float?”
Join us Saturday, Aug 9th, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on the Nanticoke River at the Public Marine Park, 26 S. Market Street in Blades, Delaware, for our first annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta!
Learn more: POSTER | RULES | REGISTRATION by mail or by using the link below.
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/recycled-cardboard-boat-regatta-tickets-11632283473
The Regatta is open to participation from individuals, schools, youth groups, businesses, groups of friends, and non-profit organizations desiring to build a boat and participate. This is a wonderful team-building experience, giving employees an opportunity to work together toward a common goal and have a lot of fun doing it. Registration begins at 12 o’clock, judging at 2 p.m. and races at 3 p.m. in the order listed below.
Awards will be given for:
- Pride of the Fleet (best construction)
- Best Decorated
- Best Team Effort
- Most Whimsical
- People’s Choice
Awards will also be given for the fastest times around a 200 yard (appx.) course in the marina in each of four categories:
- Individual
- Family
- Youth Groups/Clubs
- Businesses
Yes, cardboard boats can (well, many of them can) float. Some are engineering marvels, which can compete for the coveted Pride of the Fleet Award! For those that don’t float, we will give a Titanic Award for the best and most dramatic sinking! Some suggestions for building a simple cardboard boat can be found at: http://www.capecoralregatta.com/Index/BoatBuilding.
2013 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Please click on the link below to access our 2013 Water Quality Report (CCR).
Nanticoke Riverfest Boat Parade Friday July 11th
Flag Day Retirement Ceremony
The town wishes to thank everyone involved in the Flag Retirement Ceremony. Boy Scout Cub Scout Pack 182 did a marvelous job in presenting our country’s colors for retirement. We were joined by State Representative Danny Short, Sussex County Council President Mike Vincent, and City of Seaford Councilwoman Grace Peterson. Several veterans, citizens, and families of our Scouts were also proudly present for this somber ceremony. A very special thank you to our awesome Blades Volunteer Fire Company for helping and participating in the retirement ceremony. To view pictures of the event please click on View Gallery to the left of the webpage.
Town of Blades 2nd Annual Flag Day Ceremony Conducted by Boy Scout Cub Scout Pack 182
Please join the Town of Blades and Cub Scout Pack 182 as we retire our Flags on June 14th, 2014 at 6:30pm Blades Park, 100 E Seventh Street, Blades, DE 19973
Light Refreshment will be served after the ceremony.
Town Hall will be collecting your worn, torn, faded, or badly soiled flags until 4:30pm Friday June 14th, 2014. Please contact the Town Hall with any questions 302-629-7366.
Tree Planting at Blades Volunteer Fire Company
The town has donated two Celestial Dogwood Trees to be planted on the grounds of the fire hall on Friday May 9th, 2014 at 6:30pm.
The trees are in memory of members of the Blades Volunteer Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary members that have passed away.
You are welcome to join the town and the fire company as we plant these two trees in an informal ceremony. We thank all the members of the fire company and ladies auxiliary for their service to our town and citizens.
URGENT: RED FLAG WARNING FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
Red Flag Warning
URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
406 AM EDT THU APR 24 2014
NEW CASTLE-KENT-INLAND SUSSEX-DELAWARE BEACHES-(and E MD, E PA, and all NJ)
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND STRONG WIND FOR EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA…MOST OF NEW JERSEY…DELAWARE AND THE EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND…
* WINDS…NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
* TIMING…STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE LATE THIS MORNING INTO THE EARLY AFTERNOON… WITH THE LOWEST HUMIDITIES FROM LATE MORNING INTO THE EARLY EVENING.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…IN THE TEENS AND 20S.
* TEMPERATURES…MAINLY IN THE LOWER TO MID 60S.
* IMPACTS…THE COMBINATION OF WINDY CONDITIONS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES WILL LEAD TO A MORE RAPID SPREAD RATE OF ANY FIRES THAT MAY DEVELOP. RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXERCISE FIRE PREVENTION WITH ANY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND PROPERLY
DISPOSE OF SMOKING MATERIALS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EITHER OCCURRING NOW…OR WILL SHORTLY DUE TO A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS…LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY…AND DRY FUELS. ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP MAY QUICKLY GET OUT OF CONTROL AND BECOME DIFFICULT TO CONTAIN.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WILDFIRE DANGER…BURN RESTRICTIONS…AND WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION…PLEASE VISIT YOUR STATE FORESTRY OR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WEBSITE.
DEMA Opns.
Live for Chocolate Friday May 2nd, 2014 5pm to 8pm
Live for Chocolate Flyer PDF Scavenger Hunt Map PDF
Bid Awarded: Cemetery Cutting & Trimming
The bid for the cutting and trimming was awarded on April 14th, 2014. The town received two bids. Harris Preservations, Seaford, DE $305 per cut and Distinctive Landscaping, Harbeson, DE $195 per cut. This is a three (3) year contract. Awarded to Distinctive Landscaping at $195 per cut for a three (3) contract.
Bids will be read at the Council Meeting on April 14th, 2014 and notice will be given here on April 15th, 2014.
NOTICE
Town of Blades
The Town of Blades will be accepting bids for the mowing and trimming of the grass at the Town Cemetery on Market Street. All bids must be submitted by April 11th, 2014 by 4:30pm to the Town Administrator. Acceptable bids will be for a three (3) year contract only. Copy of your State Business License and Insurance Certificate must be attached with the bid. For further detailed information please contact the Town Administrator at 302-629-7366.
Vikki Prettyman
Town Administrator
"If I was the Mayor of Blades I would" Essay Contest
Blades Elementary School will be holding an essay contest for their Fifth graders. The title of the essay is “If I was the Mayor of Blades I would”. The Mayor has been asked to assist in the reading and picking of 2 winners. The Mayor will then accompany the children and guardian to a lunch at Cafe Milano’s courtesy of the Blades PTO.
The essay contest will be 200 words and coincides with the last marking period lessons on understanding the government, as well as the field trip that they have planned to Philadelphia.
For the children, the essay contest will start March 17th and will end on March 31st. Each essay will be coded so as to not know the students name to make for a fair grading. Winners will be announced April 14th.
The PTO is hoping this will be an annual event.
The Mayor was very pleased to accept this honor and is looking forward to reading the essays. Good Luck to all the participants.
