Many generations ago, when pirates still swarmed the waters off the Delaware Bay, on the night of Feb. 20, 1760, a great and mighty storm blew in from the Northeast. Many ships were lost in that storm, most of which, still lie on the bottom of the sea to this day.
But among those few souls saved was a courageous band of 50, who upon discovering that they had survived this great storm, by holding on to the spokes of their ship's wheel, repented of their pirating ways, and swore to spend the rest of their days in service rather than plunder. Moving inland, they buried their treasure near a soggy strip of land know as the Delta of Tech. There, they decreed that the treasure should remain hidden until a person worthy of such wealth might be identified - or, until 250 years passed - whichever came first!
To protect the treasure from all who would seek personal gain, and from those who were unworthy, they formed a society known as the Knights of the Golden Wheel and tested all who sought the treasure with a four way test. Years, decades, and centuries passed, and none were found worthy. From generation to generation, the secret of the treasure was protected by the descendents of these courageous reformed pirates.
But on Feb. 20, all will be revealed at the Georgetown-Millsboro Rotary's annual Gala, at Delaware Tech's Owens Campus, in Georgetown. For in our midst, stands one who will certainly be worthy. And to be honest, it has been 250 years anyway. Will you be the one? Will you meet the test? Beware! Do not try to cheat, and grab the treasure too soon, for the Knights of the Golden Wheel are still on guard.
Chances to grab the treasure of $1,000 cash are $10 each. Will your treasure map and lucky combination in your booty bag, unlock the chest? Will the goodies inside keep up your strength for the adventures and fun at Delaware Tech in Georgetown?
In addition to wine, beer, and alternate grog tasting, hors d'oeuvres and sweets, much more is on tap. Silent and live auction, with deer and goose hunt worth $500, personal plane ride worth $250, art work, boat ride for four down the Broadkill River, valued at $100, bottles of wine and gift certificates, are just a few of the items up for bid. Music by The Honeycombs with dancing throughout the evening.
The money raised for this event is given back to the communities of Georgetown and Millsboro through grant requests, written requests for assistance, scholarship programs, and to purchase food baskets for the needy in the spring, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Our Rotary Club is a major contributor to Polio Plus, which is the eradication of Polio throughout the world.
For more information, visit www.gmrotary.org. To purchase the ticket for $35 per person, contact any Rotarian, or call Helen Kruger at 302-745-0078.
