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The Joshua M. Freeman First Responder Awards
Please see the below Press Release from the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce:
The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce is set to honor the outstanding police officers, paramedics, EMTs and firefighters who help keep the local communities safe throughout the year on Friday, February 21st at Signatures at Bayside. Continuing over two decades of tradition, the 2025 Joshua M. Freeman First Responder Awards, presented by the Carl M. Freeman Companies, will recognize the service and dedication of 14 emergency personnel. Representatives of local towns, public-safety organizations, government officials, and the Chamber membership will gather to honor these first responders for their service and commitment.
Those being recognized are:
(Officers of the Year) Sgt. Brandon Elliott, Bethany Beach Police Department; CPL. Christopher Story, Fenwick Island Police Department; Officer Dylan Murphy, Ocean View Police Department; PFC Killian Klopp, Selbyville Police Department; Officer Matthew Boyd, South Bethany Police Department.
(Firefighters and EMT of the Year) Dillon Baker, Bethany Beach Volunteer Company.
(Firefighters of the Year) Walter Johnson & Greg Tietmeyer, Millville Volunteer Fire Company; Brendan Stevens, Frankford Volunteer Fire Company.
(EMTs and Paramedics of the Year) Austen Kauffman, Sussex County EMS; Alfred J. Moore, Millville Volunteer Fire Company; Luke Iseman, Roxana Volunteer Fire Company; Cody Bowden, Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company & R.J. Senseny, Frankford Volunteer Fire Company.
One of the nominees will be awarded the top honor of the Overall Valor Award, which was renamed in 2007, in memory of the late developer and philanthropist, Joshua M. Freeman. Recent Overall Valor Award Winners include Maria Berdan of Sussex County EMS (2022), William Parramore, Roxana Volunteer Fire Company (2023) and Cameron Clift, Fenwick Island Police Department (2024).
In 2024, the event’s first Good Samaritan Award was given to Sean Ely for his heroism in an ocean rescue. The Chamber and Bethany Beach Books sponsor look forward to awarding a local member of the community.
“The alarm sounds, and it is hard to not immediately think of all these men and women who are leaving their families to spring into action. As the community continues to grow and emergency calls are more prevalent, there is no better time than now to show gratitude and elevate the importance of those responding” says Lauren Weaver, Director of the Chamber.
Congratulations to all! Support for this event is provided by the Carl M. Freeman Companies, Banks Wines & Spirits, Coastal Point, Delmarva Power, Mountaire Farms, Taylor Bank, Wilgus Associates, State Farm Agent – Billy Reese, Anne Powell – Coldwell Banker Realty, Beebe Healthcare, Bethany Beach Books & The Book Drop, The Law Offices of Scott & Shuman, and PNC Bank. For more information, visit thequietresorts.com.
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Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce Press Release: All K-12 Students Invited to Participate in Fire & Ice Festival Writing Challenge
Please see the press release below from the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce for the Fire & Ice Festival Student Writing Challenge. All local students K-12 are invited to participate for an opportunity to be published in a special keepsake festival publication.
All K-12 Students Invited to Participate in Fire & Ice Festival Writing Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 21, 2025
Each year, the Fire & Ice Festival boasts a brand new theme. Over the last eight years, the themes have ranged from “Out of This World” to all things “Delmarvalous” and even “Into the Wild”. For 2025, K-12 students are invited to submit an original writing piece to add to this year’s “A Weekend for the Books” theme! All submitted stories that meet basic guidelines will be published in a special-bound, Fire & Ice Festival keepsake book. Submissions can be written in essay, story, or poetry style and can be an original story, about a favorite book or the Fire & Ice Festival itself. All students are invited to participate. Entries must be handwritten but certain exceptions will be approved. There is no minimum or maximum length and any illustrations are welcome! Submissions are due by Wednesday, January 29th at 9:00AM and can be sent via photo or PDF scan to Alyssa at events@thequietresorts.com or mailed to the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce (36913 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE 19944)
Fire & Ice Student Writing Challenge Details
Fire & Ice Student Writing Challenge Guidelines
Fire & Ice Student Writing Challenge Parental Consent Form
01/08/2025 Trash & Recycling Schedule
Attention, residents! Please note trash and recycling pick-up within the Town limits will be on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, as scheduled. Please have your bins out to the curb by Tuesday evening.
NOTICE: SELBYVILLE TOWN HALL CLOSED 01/07/2025
Due to the inclement weather, the Selbyville Town Hall will be closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Important Parking Restrictions:
To ensure snow plows can clear the streets effectively, no parking will be permitted on streets for vehicles, trailers, or other equipment from 7:00 PM on Sunday, January 5, 2025, until 12:00 PM on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep the streets clear and safe.
NOTICE: SELBYVILLE TOWN HALL CLOSED 01/06/2025
Due to the impending inclement weather, the Selbyville Town Hall will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Important Parking Restrictions:
To ensure snow plows can clear the streets effectively, no parking will be permitted on streets for vehicles, trailers, or other equipment from 7:00 PM on Sunday, January 5, 2025, until 12:00 PM on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep the streets clear and safe.
As a reminder, the January 6, 2025, Mayor & Council Town Meeting has also been cancelled due to the impending inclement weather. It will not be rescheduled for January. They will reconvene on February 3, 2025.
NOTICE: JANUARY TOWN COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLED
NOTICE
The January 6, 2025, Mayor & Council Town Meeting has been cancelled due to impending inclement weather. It will not be rescheduled for January. They will reconvene on February 3, 2025.
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