City denies developer’s request to rezone property
The city of Seaford has denied a developer’s request that property that he [...]
Grant & Sons Roofing and Siding is a true family business, with years of experience
If you’re looking for an experienced roofer for new construction, re-roofing or repairs, [...]
Wicomico County students return to school by learning at home
School is back in for the fall semester in Wicomico County, but in [...]
Inaugural 4 Troy Haynes Foundation Community Day held in Greenwood
The inaugural 4 Troy Haynes Foundation Community Day was held last Saturday in [...]
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HEALTH
Implicit bias makes for quick judgments
I play a lot of online Scrabble. I often play against people I don’t know. They have a Scrabble user name. They also frequently have a photo. Neither one of those things has any effect as to how well they play Scrabble. However, when I look at a name or a photo, I sometimes tell myself how good I think they are based upon that. The formal term for this is implicit bias. It is defined as an unconscious association, belief, or attitude toward any social group. When the attitude is conscious it falls more into the realm of stereotyping or prejudice. It is not also a negative thing. For example some of the Scrabble players have names or photos that are intimidating enough to make me think that they are better players. That is a positive implicit bias. Implicit bias can be related to race. It can be related to gender. It can be related to religion. It can be related to weight. It can be related to another personal characteristic. It drives us subconsciously to develop a warm feeling or cold feeling about an individual that we encounter. There are psychological reasons why this happens. One [...]
CHURCH
John 21 Ministries Revival
The John 21 Ministries Revival will take place on Sept. 25, 26 and 27, nightly at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Jim and Sherri Wood. Bring a friend and be spiritually revived! Be blessed! The Holy Spirit will definitely show up! See you there at 32852 Sussex Hwy., Laurel. Call 629-6562 for more information.
Mount Olivet meets for worship, offers online service
The people of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church have the opportunity to meet in the sanctuary every week at 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings for worship. Social distancing is being practiced and there are masks available for anyone who needs one. Hand sanitizer is also available at many locations in the church. The service has evolved since COVID-19. The Bible readings are pre-recorded by the liturgist of the week. We sing with masks on. Our beautiful pipe organ can be heard playing hymns again. The Book of Acts continues to be the focus of the sermons. Pastor Christine Bowden provides connections between first century and today’s challenges. Anyone who does not feel comfortable attending in person yet is encouraged to watch the weekly service on Facebook or YouTube. The service is [...]
BULLETIN BOARD
Jack Lewis: Delaware’s Hidden Gem on display at Biggs Museum
The Biggs Museum of American Art is proud to feature over 50 paintings by Delaware’s [...]
Laurel Women’s Civic Club meets Oct. 1
The newly formed Laurel Women’s Civic Club will meet again on Thursday, Oct. 1 at [...]
Resiliency: Adapting Well to Adversity, a virtual Lunch Bunch with Dr. Judy Pierson
Join Delaware Hospice for this free virtual event on Friday, October 2nd from 12:30pm-1:30pm. Resiliency [...]
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OBITS
Hester M. White, 95
Hester M. White of Seaford passed away on Sunday, Sept. 13 at Paradise Senior Living. She was born in Caroline County in 1924, the daughter of the late William and Effie Meluney. She was also preceded [...]
Janet Marie Waterfield (née Baker), 82
Her high school senior yearbook described her as “Clever with a sketch pad and pencil, her infectious laughter is constantly bubbling forth.” Janet Marie Waterfield née Baker, who passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, truly lived [...]
Dallas Kenneth Collins, 84
Dallas Kenneth Collins of Laurel passed away at his home on Sunday, Sept. 13. He was born on Dec. 10, 1935 in Wilmington and was a 1954 graduate of Laurel High School. A lifelong resident [...]
Roy Vincent Jones, 81
Roy Vincent Jones of Laurel passed away at his home on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Whitesville, Del. on September 1, 1939, he was the son of the late [...]