Demolition of a dilapidated home on East Lake Street in Middletown took place last week to make way for new homes under the auspices of Habitat for Humanity.
Families will work with volunteers to help build their homes, a key element of Habitat for Humanity’s mission.
On hand was County Executive Thomas Gordon who commended Habitat for the great work it has done through the years.
“You’re an important component of our community,” he said. “Every Delawarean deserves at least the opportunity to become a homeowner. You, in a large way, provide that opportunity for a lot of people.”
Habitat for Humanity CEO Kevin Smith thanked Gordon for his support during his years in office. He noted that Gordon had seized a crime-ridden property and donated it to Habitat 12 years ago. The Habitat CEO also thanked County Councilman Bill Powers, for his support in ridding Middletown of eyesores. Since 2000, Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County has built more than 20 affordable houses in Middletown at the behest of the M.O.T. Rotary and M.O.T. Big Ball Marathon, Smith said.
“Today is part of our efforts to demolish four structures to make way for new construction in 2014 and 2015,” Smith said. (Photo courtesy of New Castle County government).
Girls on Run beneficiary
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware (Highmark Delaware) announced that Girls on the Run Delaware will be the beneficiary for the 2013 Highmark Delaware 5K Family Fun Day. Girls on the Run Delaware will receive all of the registration fees from the 5K, which will be held at Lums Pond in Bear, Del. on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m.
“Each year, we select a nonprofit group that focuses on fitness and promoting a healthy lifestyle,” said Highmark Delaware President Timothy Constantine. “We are excited to be able to help Girls on the Run Delaware this year, so that it, in turn, can help girls across the state grow into self-assured, healthy, young women.”
Girls on the Run Delaware uses an entertaining experienced-based curriculum that creatively integrates running to inspire girls to be healthy and confident.
completed the program. The money raised from the Highmark Delaware 5K Family Fun Day will be put toward scholarships to help many of the 850 girls expected to enroll this fall.
Runners who want to race in the 5K can register online at Races2Run.com. The registration fee is $20 before Sept. 25, $25 thereafter and on the day of the race. For students under 18 years old, the registration fee is $20 prior to Sept. 25, $20 thereafter and on the day of the race.
In addition to the run, there will also be a wellness fair, inflatable obstacle course, rock climbing wall, face painting, games, discounts at the nearby Go Ape zip line and treetop adventure course and an appearance by WSTW. The run starts at 2 p.m., and the surrounding events will run from 1-5 p.m. Admission into Lums Pond State Park will be free for the first 500 cars. For more information, go to Races2Run.com.
