Christmas Light Winners!
Date Posted: Monday, January 5th, 20151st Place: 9 W Fourth Street 2nd Place: 209 Market Street 3rd Place: 607 Arch Street
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2014 Blades Kids Christmas Bazaar
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 16th, 2014On Sunday, December 7th, 2014, the Town of Blades held it’s annual “Kid’s Christmas Craft Bazaar”. Over 100 lucky children left with armfuls of toys and holiday crafts. There were games, lunch, and of course pictures with Santa. Coordinated with the help of his elves, these fun loving volunteers give up their day to help manufacture smiles. Their unselfish, heartfelt assistance is priceless. And a special thanks to our sponsors, for without their generous support, the event would not be successful. They are… Town of Blades Blades Economic Development (BEDCO) Senator Robert Venables Sussex County Councilman Mike Vincent Sussex County Councilman Vance Phillips Donald Birch Blades Development, LLC Colonial East Development Ron & Jean Dejewski Dukes Lumber Company Final Step Cleaning Fuqua, Yori, and Willard Henry & Betty Hastings Norma Jones Rick & Debbie Marvel Miller-Lewis, Inc. Regional Builders, Inc. Sussex Printing Sussex Tech Education Fund Christopher Vane Watson-Yates Funeral […]
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Town Hall Closed Christmas Day 12/25 and Friday 12/26
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 9th, 2014The Town Hall will be closed on Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th, 2014 for the Christmas Holiday. The Mayor, Council and Staff would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!
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December water bills
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 25th, 2014Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday the water bills for December may be a few days late getting to you. Thank you for understanding! Any emergencies please contact Vikki Prettyman at 302-853-0997.
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2015 Little Miss, Junior Miss, and Miss Blades Crowned…
Date Posted: Monday, November 17th, 2014November 14th, 2014: Friday evening at Blades United Methodist Church, 2015 Little Miss, Junior Miss, and Miss Blades were crowned. We are very proud of all the young ladies that participated. We look forward to our Miss Blades winners representing Blades in various Christmas pageants and other anniversary activities planned leading up to our 100th Anniversary celebration the weekend of May 16th. Thank you to all our sponsors and businesses that donated to the goodie bags. Thank you to our judges and volunteers for your time! 2015 Little Miss-Junior Miss-Miss Blades Pageant Age Groups: Little Miss: 4yrs to 7yrs Junior Miss: 8yrs to 12yrs Miss: 13yrs to 17yrs (18 if still in High School) Must live in the Blades Fire District (Proof with Driver’s License of Parent/Guardian […]
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Town Hall Closed November 27th & 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Date Posted: Thursday, November 13th, 2014Town Hall will be closed on Thursday,November 27th and Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday so our employees may spend time with their families. We wish everyone a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!
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Veterans Day
Date Posted: Monday, November 10th, 2014Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. The Town of Blades celebrates all our veterans and we thank you for serving your country!
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 7th, 2014Go Pink! The Town of Blades supports Breast Cancer Awareness! Early Detection is vital to saving lives! Ladies get your mammograms! Nanticoke Health Services: Mammography Nanticoke Health Services: Outreach Delaware Breast Coalition Breast Cancer Awareness Month Fundraiser Pink Calendar 2014 Events for the Month Supporting and Raising Awareness Make Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk October 19th
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Railroad Bridge over the Nanticoke River
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 9th, 2014The Norfolk/Southern Railroad Bridge crossing over the Nanticoke River is now open. OPEN DAILY from 5am to 11pm. The bridge does need additional work and may have periodic closings and we will do our best to notify you when we find out! Railroad Bridge Operators: Tim: 302-650-2023 Norfolk Southern: 717-541-2158 Any further information or questions please call Ed Cranston, Dock Master, at 302-628-8600. Complaints regarding the function of the SEAFORD Railroad Bridge please call the Coast Guard at 215-271-4807 and ask for the bridge complaint duty officer!
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Fun Day at the Recycled Boat Regatta!
Date Posted: Monday, September 8th, 2014The 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!
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