Last week a bank containing money for one of the Delmar Library’s programs was stolen from the front counter at the library. On Monday the money was replaced. From the Laurel Police Department:

On November 23,2009 The Laurel Police Department using funds collected during the Annual Ride for Kidsake donated $300.00 to the Delmar Library. The donation was given to help replace the money that was stolen from the Delmar Libraries “Teddy Bear Picnic” fund.

Left to right Chief Michael “Jamie” Wilson, Youth Services Librarian Pam Schell and Capt. Ricky Richardson

Good will takes care of a nasty deed.

After reading Frank Calio’s Blog, I was very disappointed to hear that the Good Samaritan would not be allowed to ring the bell at the doors of Food Lion, standing firm behind a company policy. Well it looks like Food Lion management blinked.

I was very glad to see this man by the door around noon today. I dropped a donation in the kettle, and he let me grab a picture. The gentlemen informed me that Food Lion management allowed them to set up today and one more day in December. Well, two days is better than nothing.

It is still shameful on the part of Food Lion. By blocking a well-known community organization that supports people in the same community that Food Lion serves, it doesn’t show the chain grocery store cares much about the community. It certainly adds to the noise I’ve been hearing since French’s closed: we need another local grocery store. I couldn’t agree more.

Take time to stop by Food Lion and drop a donation in the kettle for the Good Samaritan.

Chris Slavens’ comments on a previous post reminded me of a long forgotten post draft. So, without further ado…

The thriving metropolis of Laurel, Delaware has been said to have more traffic lights per capita than any town in Delaware. There are seven traffic lights in Laurel proper and close to the town limits. I have joked around and suggested that Laurel has some other things that could be added to the list.

First, there are 4 liquor stores in Laurel proper and close to the town limits. It was 5 but right now Laurel Liquors is closed and has a homemade “for lease” sign in front of the place.

Second, there are 4 restaurants that feature pizza as part of their menu. If Bargain Bill’s sells pizza again we’ll be at 5 again.

Have I missed anything?

Here is a press release from the county:

Sussex County emergency managers are asking property owners and residents affected by last week’s powerful coastal storm to report any damage to homes, businesses, cars or other property so officials can gain a clear picture of the extent of destruction wrought by the worst nor’easter to hit the region in at least a decade.

Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, members of the public who experienced any storm-related damage to their properties should call the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center at (302) 856-7366.

Property owners and residents should be prepared to speak in detail about the type of damage suffered, what caused it, the location, and whether they have insurance. Damage must be as a result of the storm between Wednesday, Nov. 11, and Sunday, Nov. 15.

“Now that the storm has passed and people are making their way outside or back to their properties, we need to get an assessment of the amount of damage out there,” EOC Director Joseph L. Thomas said. “There is definitely flooding damage, particularly along the Inland Bays and the Atlantic coast, and as the days wear on, I’m sure we’re going to see the reports pour in as people begin the hard task of cleaning up.”

The Sussex County EOC also reminds residents and property owners with photographs of flooding or other storm damage to share those pictures with officials. Visit www.sussexcountyde.gov/stormphotos to upload storm images.

A sushi bar is setting up next to Food Lion, the Panda & Toyko Chinese & Japanese Sushi Bar. I never thought of putting a sushi bar in Laurel. It would probably work at the beach or Salisbury, but will it work in the thriving metropolis of Laurel, DE? We shall see. I am more than happy to see one less empty building in our town, so I wish them well.

The Nor’easter of November 2009 put a lot of water into the Broad Creek, Rossacatum Creek, and Records Pond in Laurel. Here are two videos showing the high and overflowing waters.

In this video the dam at Records Pond is almost hidden. And I wouldn’t even think about getting on the floating dock.

Thanks to billyfazz for the video.