Waxahachie Daily Light
National Library Week began on April 4 and librarians from Waxahachie and Red Oak shared their love for their jobs and reading when they celebrated National Librarian Day on April 6.
According to the America Library Association, the theme for National Library Week was “Welcome to Your Library,” which promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond the four walls of a building – and that everyone is welcome to use their services.
National Library Day honors library workers that keep the libraries in order and contribute to the enrichment of the communities every day.
School librarians
Lead librarian from Waxahachie High School, Megan Mills, has been serving the WISD school district for 25 years of the 34 years she has been in education. She has been a librarian for 32 years.
Tim Bamforth April 9, 2021
Cape Henlopen High School sophomore track & field jumper Maggie Browne died April 6 in a tragic accident. JAMIE LOUCKS PHOTO
How do I write a column the day after losing a member of my track & field team? The answer is that you use the Nike motto and you “just do it” because words creating memories versus silence can help in the healing process for so many. I have been through this two or three times in my coaching career, and I always tell myself I do not want to go through it again, until it happens and I go through it again.
Brandon Wilkinson, Miriam Keefer earn school honors
Shields Elementary students Brandon Wilkinson and Miriam Keefer were recognized Feb. 24 with the African American/Black Achievement Award from the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice. Pictured are (l-r) father Ed Keefer, Miriam Keefer, mother Sue Keefer, Brandon Wilkinson and mother Chanta Wilkinson. ELLEN DRISCOLL PHOTO
Ellen Driscoll March 4, 2021
Shields Elementary School students Brandon Wilkinson and Miriam Keefer were recognized Feb. 24 with the African American/Black Achievement Award from the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice.
Teachers say Brandon is a positive and supportive leader on Zoom with his classmates, and is always the first to volunteer to help another student who may be struggling or offer words of encouragement. Brandon lifts others up with his sweet personality and smile, teachers say, and he has a kind, caring and compassionate heart.
Coldwell Banker Resort Realty is pleased to announce the firm’s top producers for the month of January. For the Rehoboth branch the top listing agent, the top selling agent and top overall agent was Skip Faust. For the Lewes branch the top listing agent was Amy Stiefel-Fresh. The top selling agent was Melissa Logue. The top overall agent was Julie Gritton.
Skip Faust, a licensed Realtor since 1986, is a Lewes native. He has been recognized as Delaware’s number one agent for the Coldwell Banker Brand for 21 years and is a member of the President’s International Elite Circle ranking him within the top 2% of all Coldwell Banker sales associates internationally. He is actively involved as a coach, board member and mentor with Lewes Little League.
February 14, 2021
February is I Love to Read Month, and supporters of Read Aloud Delaware and children’s literacy are lending their voices to the celebration.
Guest readers will read children’s stories live on the Read Aloud Delaware Facebook page at specific times on selected dates throughout the month.
Sussex County Council President Michael Vincent will read at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16, and again at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 26. Both readings will be of English-language books.
Stacy Kotch-Jester, third-grade teacher at Shields Elementary School, will be the guest reader at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 18.
Local young author Maximo Castellano will read in both English and Spanish at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 24. The 12-year-old from Georgetown has written, translated and illustrated 14 books for children.