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Going through some of the old messages in the guest book on this site, I came across your note of 4/18/02, in which you asked a few questions and welcomed responses. I can only maybe clarify one of your questions; you mentioned the old Silverside Hardware Shop on Silverside Road on a hill that isn't there anymore. That was a full-scale lumber yard, with a railroad siding, from which they got all of their lumber. The name was Silverside Lumber, and while it didn't have much frontage on Silverside Road, it was fairly deep, and stocked quite a variety of lumber and supplies. It was on the South side of Silverside Road right at the B&O railroad tracks (which would now be under I-95). Silverside Road used to go up and over the tracks there; when they put I-95 in, they dug out and lowered Silverside Road to go under I-95 and the railroad. So, the hill is still there, on both sides, the road has just been lowered.

If you were coming from West to East (heading towards the Pike), after you crossed the tracks, the road made a pretty sharp bend to the right. Lots of cars didn't make the bend and went over the west-bound lane and through the guardrail, and down the embankment there. If no one saw the wreck happen, the telltale signs would be seeing that the guard rail (actually they used heavy cables at that time) was broken. When you saw that damage, you knew someone had recently gone over the side, because they always immediately repaired that after an accident.

Was surprised and pleased to learn of your website. I am happy to lern that Roger Holmes is still playing radio.
As for me I have retired to Rehoboth Beach and have been here since 1986. I see Art Curley occasionally.

I left WAMS in 1964 and puchased WCHE AM in West Chester PA and worked it until l986 when I retired'

I have very pleasant memories of the Fabulous five. The record hops we held at the Masonic hall, the lions club and even the Hotel Dupont Gold Ballroom.

Keep up the good work on your website.

Cordially

Willie Gaylord

Re history of Piane Caterers - The earliest I remember is that there was a restaurant at 2128 or 2130 Market St run by Mima and Sam Piane, the parents of Bob Piane. After that, Bob ran it as a sub shop. Somewhere along the line they began their catering business and either rented out the restaurant area or someone else was running it. We used to hang out there evenings and they also provided lunch etc for local workers. I'm sure if you contact the Piane Caterers via email they would be glad to provide you with the history and perhaps any photos. Their web address is listed in the Wilm directory, www.piane.com. I believe you can email them through that address. Refer your inquiries to Robert Piane, Sr.

I JUST WANT TO SAY WHAT A WONDERFUL SITE I THINK THIS IS, IT'S LIKE DROPPING BY THE CORNER STORE, YOU NEVER KNOW JUST WHO IS GOING TO BE THERE, SOMEONE OUT OF THE PAST OR SOMEONE YOU SEE ALL THE TIME.

I CHECK IT OUT ABOUT THREE TIMES A DAY. HAVING LIVED IN DELAWARE ALL MY LIFE, I LOVE IT ALL.

JUST WHEN YOU THINK THEY HAVE COVERED ALL SUBJECTS,SOMEONE COMES UP WITH A NEW ONE, AND ONCE AGAIN YOU TRAVEL BACK IN TIME.HOW WONDERFUL IS THAT, ?? IT'S ALL FREE. TOO. THERE AREN'T MANY THINGS IN LIFE THAT ARE FREE ANYMORE

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES !!!!
WHAT A GREAT JOB YOU DO.
KAY
PIKE CREEK,DELAWARE