Warren Sussex Branch NAACP President Charles Boddy and others look on as Mike Grace, Democratic candidate for Sussex County Freeholder, addresses partygoers gathered yesterday at SCDC’s “Sweetheart Sunday” celebration.

President Boddy also addressed the crowd. He described the work of the local NAACP chapter. He focused on an essay contest the NAACP is currently sponsoring for high school seniors in Sussex and Warren counties. Scholarships will be awarded to winners of the contest at a dinner dance scheduled for April 23rd. For more information about the contest and the dinner dance call 267.255.9603.