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  Archives:  February 2013

Lt. Governor Visits Evelyn I. Morris Early Childhood Center

Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn will visit Evelyn I. Morris Early Childhood Center in the Milford School District to present them with their banner for being a 2012 winner of the state’s Reward, Recognition and Distinguished Title I Schools and Schools of Continued Excellence Awards. Morris ECC is a Recognition School and a Title I Distinguished school awardee.



New Online Tool For Parents of New Teen Drivers

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013

The Graduated Driver License (GDL) Parent Orientation Program (POP) is now available online at www.ohs.delaware.gov/OHSGDL/story.html for all parents and sponsors of new teen drivers in Delaware. This program is intended for parents and sponsors and explains why the GDL law was implemented in Delaware, gives them teaching and educational resources to help educate and teach their new drivers how to drive safely, and what responsibilities and liabilities the parent/sponsor assumes with a newly licensed driver.



Workshop to be held on keeping backyard chicken flocks healthy in Delaware

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Delaware residents interested in learning more about raising backyard chicken flocks and how to protect their chickens against diseases are invited to attend a free workshop next month.



First Rate – First State Summit draws about 140 farmers and produce buyers

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013

About 140 fruit and vegetable growers across Delaware and produce buyers from around the region met Wednesday at Delaware’s fifth annual produce marketing meet-and-greet session, the First Rate – First State Summit, designed to connect farmers with the people who purchase their products.



Governor Appoints Interim Leadership of Two Cabinet Agencies

Department of Correction | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Governor Jack Markell announced today his appointment of two experienced state leaders to serve as acting cabinet officials at the Department of Correction (DOC) and Department of Services for Children, Youth and Families (DSCYF) while he searches to fill those positions on a permanent basis.





  Archives:  February 2013

Lt. Governor Visits Evelyn I. Morris Early Childhood Center

Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn will visit Evelyn I. Morris Early Childhood Center in the Milford School District to present them with their banner for being a 2012 winner of the state’s Reward, Recognition and Distinguished Title I Schools and Schools of Continued Excellence Awards. Morris ECC is a Recognition School and a Title I Distinguished school awardee.



New Online Tool For Parents of New Teen Drivers

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013

The Graduated Driver License (GDL) Parent Orientation Program (POP) is now available online at www.ohs.delaware.gov/OHSGDL/story.html for all parents and sponsors of new teen drivers in Delaware. This program is intended for parents and sponsors and explains why the GDL law was implemented in Delaware, gives them teaching and educational resources to help educate and teach their new drivers how to drive safely, and what responsibilities and liabilities the parent/sponsor assumes with a newly licensed driver.



Workshop to be held on keeping backyard chicken flocks healthy in Delaware

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Delaware residents interested in learning more about raising backyard chicken flocks and how to protect their chickens against diseases are invited to attend a free workshop next month.



First Rate – First State Summit draws about 140 farmers and produce buyers

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013

About 140 fruit and vegetable growers across Delaware and produce buyers from around the region met Wednesday at Delaware’s fifth annual produce marketing meet-and-greet session, the First Rate – First State Summit, designed to connect farmers with the people who purchase their products.



Governor Appoints Interim Leadership of Two Cabinet Agencies

Department of Correction | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Governor Jack Markell announced today his appointment of two experienced state leaders to serve as acting cabinet officials at the Department of Correction (DOC) and Department of Services for Children, Youth and Families (DSCYF) while he searches to fill those positions on a permanent basis.