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When: Saturday March 29, 2008 @ 11am
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Stafford Announces Bid For 16th Senatorial District

Camden, DE ~ Harold E. Stafford, 60, former Delaware secretary of labor, and a long time resident of Kent County, will announce his bid as the Democratic candidate for the 16th Senatorial District seat. Stafford will make the announcement on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 12 noon at the Old State House in Dover, Del., and at 5 P.M. at the Harrington Police Memorial. The events are free and the public is invited to attend and celebrate this auspicious occasion with Stafford, his family, friends and supporters.

Stafford, who has over 31 years of experience as a public servant to the citizens of Delaware, noted that his campaign will focus on improving the quality of life for all citizens of the 16th district. Stafford is widely respected in state government for his ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and for his uncompromising efforts to improve agency performance. It was during his tenure as secretary of labor that the department won the prestigious Delaware Quality Award for Excellence in state government. It is this rare combination of character and competency that Stafford is best remembered for by his peers and employees.

Before serving as secretary of labor, he worked in various senior leadership positions at the Delaware Departments of Correction and Labor, the Delaware Economic Development Office and the Delaware State Planning Office. Stafford knows that his extensive hands-on experience in state government, combined with his comprehensive knowledge of how to improve government through the application of quality principles, have prepared him well for the office of State Senator in the 16th District.

Mr. Stafford promises to conduct a positive campaign, focused on public policies not personalities. He strongly advocates an open approach to government by “letting the sun shine in”. He also emphasizes strict accountability for state government services, asking state agencies to be more business-like in their approach with specific emphasis on providing quality customer service to all citizens. Stafford believes in a common sense approach to urban development—balancing the need for housing development with superior planning for the required infrastructure. Finally, he believes that the quality of life for all of our citizens can be significantly improved if we focus on affordable health care and technology-based educational reform.

She's Worth Waiting For by Tia Marie Boykins

Seventeen year old April Nelson is not at all happy about being the new girl in town, especially since it’s her senior year of high school. When she found out her father’s job was being transferred and the family would have to relocate to Pennsylvania, she just knew her life was over. That is, until the first day of school when hottie Lance Dupree walked into her life. Not only is Lance gorgeous, smart, and talented, but he’s also a genuinely nice guy! April and Lance are instantly consumed with one another, however, there’s one major problem. Lance already has a girlfriend. Her name is Michelle and she is already a thorn in April’s side. As much as Michelle continues to stress Lance out, he finds it difficult to break it off with her. Even if he does cut Michelle loose, April may have an even bigger problem. She’s crazy about Lance, but how will he handle the fact that she is a virgin? April’s sure Lance has been sexually involved with Michelle, and is afraid he may not want to wait until she’s ready to go all the way. Will Lance feel she’s worth waiting for?

Tia Marie Boykins is a first time self-published author. She’s a Philadelphia native, currently residing with her husband in Delaware. Tia founded the company Creativ1 Publishing with the purpose of producing high quality books for children and young adults. The goal of Creativ1 is to bring reading back to our youth and make it fun again. Living in a society where everything is online and electronic, kids have gotten away from reading for enjoyment. Tia would like to see that return. She’s Worth Waiting For is her debut novel, targeted specifically for the teen and young adult audience. Look out for her second novel, Fast Friends and Almost Famous Freshman, the sequel to She’s Worth Waiting For, coming soon.

"She's Worth Waiting For" Book Launch Party - March 29, 2008 ( 1pm - 4pm) @ Residence Inn by Marriott (Banquet Room)

No Hungry Child

No Hungry Child an El Amaanah initiative to feed the hungry will host the Hill Top Mini Soup Kitchen on Wednesday March 26th, 3:00-5:00 p.m., at 1522 W. 4th Street. Young men who once were considered menaces to society are giving something back to their community as volunteers of the Mini Soup Kitchen.

Needy families will receive a warm meal along with enough food to last two days. Food donations maybe dropped off at 1321 W. 8th Street Wilmington, Delaware. For more information, call 302-691-8417

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El Amaanah Social Services is a non-profit, organization devoted to serving poor, homeless, and disadvantaged people in and around Wilmington, Delaware. El Amaanah offers food, shelter, job training and placement, and clothing for those in need.

El Amaanah aims to help individuals and families who are entrenched in drug related violence, domestic abuse, and child welfare endangerment reach their full human potential. El Amaanah strives to meet this objective by providing support and counseling that enables those at risk for illegal activity to leave street life and make positive choices. Much of this is attained through outreach. Our outreach efforts involve ongoing classes and workshops at Plummer Community Correction Center, Ferris School for Boys, William Marion Stevenson House Detention Center and Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correction Institution. As a major resource center for the ex-inmate rejoining society, El Amaanah provides shelter while assisting ex-inmates in securing housing, a source of income, independent living skills and other resources. El Amaanah also provides support and advocacy that facilitate positive changes for the ex-inmate reentering society in an effort to reduce recidivism. El Amaanah is also committed to providing shelter to homeless and endangered women. Through our services women receive training and experience in Early Childhood Development.

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