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NEWS HEADLINES QUICK ACTION IN SCHOOL EARNS RECOGNITION - Assistant principal and a resource officer are honored by state police for the way they handled a student with a gun. Page 16 PRIDE IN BLOOM MONTH - Mayor proclaims that one area town will celebrate the season and the flowers it brings. Page 16 REQUEST ON HOLD - New company asks permission to put in wells, but town says, ‘We’ll see.’ Page 17 QUEENS FOR A YEAR - Miss Laurel and Little Miss Laurel are crowned. Page 18 CANDIDATES ANSWER QUESTIONS - Two men vying for one seat on the Delmar School Board talk about issues facing their district. The election is next Tuesday. Page 20 BULLDOGS AND RAVENS - The Laurel and Sussex Tech baseball and softball teams meet on the diamond last Friday. Page 45 NARROW LOSS - The Laurel varsity golf team loses by tiebreaker in a home match against Indian River last week. Page 45 STARS OF THE WEEK - A Delmar baseball player and a Sussex Tech baseball player are this week’s Laurel Stars of the Week. Page 47

Laurel’s School District 2009 Teacher of the Year is Robert Todd of North Laurel School. Above, he, co-teacher Karen Matthews and student teacher Lisa Langley are surrounded by their students. Photo by Pat Murphy.

Third-grade team teacher is this year’s top educator By Pat Murphy

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Saturday evening, May 3, at the Laurel Firehouse, the Laurel School District held its annual End of the Year Teacher Banquet. The highlight of the banquet was the announcement of Robert T. Todd, a special education teacher at North Laurel Elementary School, as Teacher

of the Year. The prestigious selection is made by a committee of fellow teachers and administrators in the district. Todd has been teaching at Laurel for six years, including the last two as a third-grade co-teacher with Karen Matthews. A press release described Todd’s unique talents: “As a teaching team, [Todd and Matthews] give their very

best to students no matter what obstacles they face. Mr. Todd creates and implements many creative and engaging instructional strategies for meeting his students’ diverse needs. As the special education team chair, he is efficient and open. This year, Todd joined the International Support Team to furContinued on page five

Art and History Tour to feature seven stops By Lynn R. Parks During the 1960s, Euneta Farrelly took art lessons from the Laurel artist and teacher Henry Progar. Paintings by Progar now sell for thousands of dollars at local auctions. But Farrelly, 85, has never even had a painting on public display.

Until now. A showing of Farrelly’s oil paintings will be featured during the Laurel Historical Society’s Art and History Tour next Saturday. They will be on display in the Cook House, built in 1850 and now home to the historical society. “I have never had a show, and never

even thought that one would be acceptable,” said Farrelly. “This is really quite an honor.” Farrelly “is really very talented,” said historical society president Norma Jean Fowler, Laurel. “Her paintings are lovely, in the style of Mr. Progar but more feminine.” Continued on page four

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Hertrich to speak at graduation on Owens Campus Delaware Technical & Community College, Jack F. Owens Campus will hold its 40th annual commencement on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. on the east lawn of the William A. Carter Partnership Center. The commencement speaker will be Fred W. Hertrich III, president of the Hertrich family of automobile dealerships. This family-owned company, known regionally and nationally for its business enFred W. Hertrich III deavors, has grown into one of the top 100 retail automobile groups in America. Hertrich has served his industry as president of the Delaware Automobile Dealers Association and the Ford National Dealer Council. His success was acknowledged nationally with the award of Time magazine’s coveted TIME Quality Automobile Dealer of the Year. In the August 2007 issue of Time magazine, a full page was devoted to Hertrich Toyota of Milford and its valued partnership with Delaware Tech and its automotive technology program at the Owens Campus. The article highlighted the responsiveness of both partners to the needs of the community and their contributions to the quality of life in Sussex County. Community involvement is very important to Hertrich. In addition to having served on numerous boards and sharing his talents with various organizations during the past 30 years, Hertrich and his companies have reinvested many dollars and volunteer hours back into the communities they serve via organizations, scholarship programs and other avenues. In recognition of his commitment to the community, Mr. Hertrich was named “Business Person of the Year” for Seaford and Monmouth County, N.J. Ushered seating for commencement will begin at 5 p.m., and a blue ticket is required for all guests sitting under the tent. Seats cannot be reserved, and ticket holder seats cannot be guaranteed after 6 p.m. Guests without tickets may sit or stand outside the tent or view the ceremony via live television in room 529 in the Carter Partnership Center. The commencement ceremony will be held rain or shine. In case of severe weather, the decision to implement separate indoor commencement ceremonies will be made by 2:30 p.m. The indoor commencement ceremony information will be announced on local radio and television stations or attendees may call the campus hotline at 302-8565555. Receptions for the graduates, their families and friends will be held immediately after commencement.

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Tour will include two exhibits of photographs Continued from page one

Several of the dozen Farrelly paintings on display will be of Laurel scenes, including the old Laurel mill that burned down in the late 1960s, Old Christ Church and Trussum’s Pond. All of the paintings are in private collections, Farrelly said, and none will be for sale. “I am saving them for my grandchildren,” she added. Also on display in the Cook House will be photographs from the photography studio owned by Albert Waller and his son, Norman, which was in Laurel from 1896 though the early 1970s. There is a possibility, said Fowler, that one of the Waller photos will be of a Progar art class, perhaps even the one in which Farrelly was a student. Farrelly said that she will be at the Cook House off and on throughout the day. Also planning to be there, said Fowler, are descendants of Albert Waller: his granddaughter, Toni Goottee, greatgranddaughter Amy Ash and great-greatgranddaughter Ali Ash, all of Laurel. The Cook House will be one of seven stops on the tour. Also featured will be the Anna Studley House, being restored by the historical society, Academy Street Antiques on Pine Street, the former Laurel Post Office (now owned by The Insurance Market), the Laurel Train Station, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Susan Beach Road and Henry’s General Store on Sharptown Road. “We wanted to include places that people don’t often get a chance to see,” Fowler said. The Studley House, formerly Studley’s Store, was built in 1835. The historical society completed a restoration of its exterior several years ago and has torn out its walls, leaving the studs as well as a fireplace and a wall cupboard. “The interior will be completed when we get the funding,” Fowler said. On display in the Studley House will be photographs by Laurel native and recent Swarthmore College graduate Summer Spicer. The photos, which Spicer did for her college senior art exhibit, are of Laurel scenes that, Fowler said, evoke a sense of the past. “They are color prints, with white matting and black frames and they really pop in the stark interior of the Studley

For your information: Laurel Historical Society’s Art and History Tour will be Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for the self-guided tour, which will include seven locations as well as three art exhibits, will be $10 and will be available starting at 9 a.m. at the Strawberry Festival, being held that day at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Central Avenue. For information, call historical society president Norma Jean Fowler, 8752820 or e-mail her at laurelhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com. House,” Fowler added. Academy Street Antiques was included on the tour because not a lot of people even know that it is there, Fowler said. Normally, the antiques store, which specializes in 18th- and 19th-century furniture, glass, china, textiles and decorative arts, is open by appointment only. The old Laurel Post Office was built in 1935 and converted into office space in 2002 by Pat and Kevin Taaffe, owners of Edwards Taaffe and Company accounting. Features of the 5,300-square foot building, which was bought by The Insurance Market at auction in November 2006, include its original oak paneling, granite floors, polished to a shine, and all its brass post office boxes. Old blueprints that were found in the basement will be on display, Fowler said. Like the Cook and Studley houses, the Laurel Train Station is under renovation. The century-old building holds a lot of memories for Laurel residents, Fowler said; for soldiers during World War II, it was where they left their hometown and “the last leg of their journey when they came home,” she said. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, built as a “chapel of ease” around 1840, has been closed for 40 years, but is still consecrated by the diocese. “It is still loved and maintained by a loyal few,” Fowler said. “Time marches on but St. Mark’s stands as a testament to the spiritual heritage of the area.” Fay Ellis Jones, Delmar, is one of several people who keep the church up. Jones, 58, attended the church as a child and her mother, Clara Belle Ellis Jones, was

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Teacher of the year is ‘kind, respectful to students’ Continued from page one

ther help students who are struggling academically.” Todd was also described by colleagues as always kind and respectful to students, staff, family and community members. A video presentation about Todd brought laughter from Todd’s fellow teachers as it told how much the students appreciate him, except when he sings, which brought laughter from the audience. Todd was introduced at the ceremony by Beth K. Fitzgerald. Todd has 19 years in education. In his acceptance speech, he said, “I am very proud to have been a part of the Laurel School District. It is a great school to work for and this reaffirms my reason for teaching.” Dawn Williams, the Paul Laurence Dunbar Teacher of the Year, was one of Laurel's candidates for district Teacher of the Year. A Laurel graduate, Williams attended the University of Delaware and Wilmington University where she graduated with a B.S. degree in 1996. She taught science for three years before accepting her current assignment, teaching kindergarten and the head science teacher in her grade level. Williams was introduced by Debbie Downes. Brian Swain is Laurel Intermediate School Teacher of the Year. Swain was described by the school as “unique in that he has gone above the ordinary, earning his master’s degree and taking extra classes to improve his own performance.” He is described as the p.r. guy for the

intermediate school and a person other teachers look to for advice. Swain was introduced by Diane S. Dolan, who told a story of Swain’s gift of using money as a teaching tool, for children in basic math. Swain is a fifth-grade teacher, in his sixth year at Laurel. Terry Phelps is the Laurel Middle School Teacher of the Year. Phelps was introduced by a very enthusiastic Mary Bing, who said that Phelps was “a tremendous, committed teacher and an encourager.” Phelps has a bachelor’s degree in education from Delaware State University, where he earned the Academic Excellence Award. He graduated cum laude while working a full-time night job from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Phelps started teaching late in his career and came to Laurel as the eighthgrade science teacher in 2004. Phelps was described as a tremendous team player, helping to coach sports as needed despite not having any background in those areas. Said Phelps, “My kids in the classroom come first.” Laurel High School Teacher of the Year for 2009 is Teyra Barrow. A native of Panama, Teyra grew up in New York City and found her way to Laurel after completing her studies with a bachelor’s degree in computer science with a minor in math from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Barrow joined the Laurel High School staff in 2002. In his introduction of Barrow, Ian Maloney said that she is “living the American dream. She is a person students seek out for support and

direction and one who consistently gives her best.” Barrows participated in a project that videotaped her while teaching in the classroom and the tape was later critiqued by university professors. School officials said, “Teyra stepped up to the challenge when others wavered.” Linda R. Rubino, Laurel 2008 Teacher of the Year, spoke before the introduction of the 2009 Teacher of the Year. Her talk was entitled, “The Honor of Being Teacher of the Year.” Rubino thanked the school for allowing her to be herself and said, “I am honored to view the dedication of my fellow teachers.”

Teachers who will retire at the end of this school year were honored during the ceremony. They are: Carol L. Lowe, 39 years; Harold (Hal) Hearn, 37 years; Virginia Snead, 33 years, and Connie Massey, 32 years. Service awards were given to Karen L. Hughes with 35 years service, Fred Vincent, 30 years; and with 25 years: Betty J. Bush-Ellis, Thomas Copeland, Susan Davis, Sharon M. Dolby, Wendy L. Dolloy, Michael L. Dubbs, Jeanne M. Ellison and Paul D. Hayes. Those with 20, 15, 10 and five years also received recognition.

Church is ‘part of what made us who we are’ Continued from page four

organist there from 1935 until 1963. Jones said that the rural church is a critical part of the heritage of rural Sussex County. “It is part of what made us who we are,” she said. “It is important that we preserve it, as a part of disappearing rural Delaware.” Like St. Mark’s, Henry’s General Store became a kind of time capsule when it was closed in 1965, Fowler said. “Things inside were left pretty much as they had always been,” she said. The Henry family is keeping the store as it was “so that folks could return to the store of their youth, if only for a short time.” The store, as well as the nearby Henry

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family home, will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Business Local realtors celebrate 100th anniversary of national group By Ruth Briggs King If an organization’s been around longer than any of its members have been alive, chances are pretty good it’s doing more than a few things right. And that’s exactly the case with the National Association of Realtors (NAR), which celebrates its 100th anniversary on May 14, 2008. A commitment to fairness and an unwavering belief in ethically-driven results have been staples of the NAR since its founding during the final days of Teddy Roosevelt’s second term as U.S. president. The organization has survived two World Wars, suffered through the Great Depression, witnessed 18 presidential administrations and has trained countless Realtors in the fine art of real estate. And they continue to be successful – as much for their people as for their vision. We believe in those same tenets here in Sussex County, and we’re proud that our comparatively small, yet close knit, group has been around for 58 years – more than a half century. We’re driven by high ethical standards here in Sussex County and we require the same from those who work with us. We wouldn’t have been successful for 58 years if we didn’t treat people with the respect

and dignity they are entitled to. “Treat people the way you hope to be treated,” is an adage that really hits home with us here at the Sussex County Association of Realtors (SCAOR). And our more than 1,400 members county-wide agree. Whether they’re just starting out in the industry or they’ve been with us for decades, our members abide by the ethical and moral standards we’ve put in place. And we’re successful because of those standards. When we first started out in 1950, our small group of pioneering members laid the groundwork for our organization. Those brave men and women – well mostly men back then – relied on a blueprint that worked nationally. Establishing “rules to live by,” they focused on what would make us special in what was then a relatively sparsely populated area. They looked at organization, fair representation and, of course, ethics to make us stand apart in the industry. Times have certainly changed a lot since then, but those beliefs have not. Population in Sussex County has multiplied many times over and average home values have more than doubled over the last decade alone. And our membership at SCAOR has also multiplied – close to

Sussex Airport restaurant will open in June as ‘Lighthouse’ A familiar name on the local restaurant scene will be open for business at the Sussex County Airport this summer. Sussex County officials Tuesday, May 6, announced that owners of the Lighthouse Restaurant in Lewes will open inside the county’s terminal building, on Rudder Lane near Georgetown. The restaurant is expected to open in early June. The new restaurant, the Lighthouse Landing Restaurant, replaces a previous eatery, whose owner closed operations in March. The Lighthouse Landing will be open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week and feature an aeronautical theme, with many of the same menu items as its namesake in Lewes. County officials expect to execute a five-year lease within the next two weeks. Deputy County Administrator Harold F. Godwin said Lighthouse Restaurant owner Paul Buchness has more than 25 years of proven experience running a successful local business, and that was an attractive quality to the county as it searched for a new tenant. “We wanted an operator who had knowledge and experience in the business, someone who would offer our neighbors and patrons a quality, family-style restaurant that can also serve as the ‘welcome mat’ for our guests and visitors,” Godwin said. “We know we have such a partner in

that effort with Mr. Buchness.” The restaurant is an important amenity for the Sussex Airport, a general aviation field that records more than 50,000 landings and takeoffs yearly, from small single-engine planes to corporate jets. Sussex County Airport Manager Jim Hickin said the restaurant will give airport users and the public at large a dining option that is both accessible and affordable, and it will complement other airport services. “We believe this is a feature that makes our airport that much more attractive to users and the flying public,” Hickin said. “And with a strong business presence in the airport complex’s industrial park, with some 1,700 employees, we believe the new restaurant will be a welcomed addition.” The new restaurant also represents an economic development opportunity for the County government. Under tentative terms of the lease, the County will earn approximately $140,000 in income during the life of the lease, money that will be reinvested in the airport and other economic development ventures. Sussex County will continue to own the leased space, as well as the kitchen equipment, while the new operator will own the business and manage the restaurant. The Lighthouse Landing Restaurant expects to have approximately 20 employees on its staff.

1,400 as of May 1. But one thing that hasn’t changed is that commitment to excellence we all share at SCAOR. We love Sussex County, we love our industry and we promise everyone looking to buy or sell a home or business here that they will be treated courteously and professionally on all levels. Nationally, Realtors have the same goals. And the fact that they’ll be blowing out 100 candles on their birthday cake is testament to their longevity and their place in the American business landscape. The NAR was founded as the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges on May 12, 1908, at the YMCA Auditorium in Chicago. With 120 founding members, 19 boards, and one state association, their objective was “to unite the real estate men of America for the purpose of effectively exerting a combined influence upon matters affecting real estate interests.” The Code of Ethics was adopted nationally five years later with the Golden Rule as its theme. The Association became the largest

trade association in the United States in the early 1970s, with more than 400,000 members. Today, the NAR has more than 1,300,000 members, 54 state associations – including Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands – and more than 1,500 local associations. SCAOR is one of four professional Realtor trade associations in Delaware for individuals involved in the real estate industry, allied industries and firms. It is composed of a membership of Realtors who practice in one of the more than 100 real estate offices in Sussex County and the surrounding areas. The local association’s bylaws, rules and regulations and policies are in full compliance with the NAR, mirroring the beliefs of the real estate profession on the national level. We received our charter from the NAR in 1950. Since then, we have prided ourselves on serving the Realtors of Sussex County and providing products, programs and services that suit our membership. We aim to continue doing just that for many more years to come.

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Soldier celebrates end of war with fine wine Officers were lined up at the church, getting married every half-hour before shipping out to go overseas By James Diehl There’s nothing like a bottle of fine, European wine to celebrate a special occasion – and three bottles can make it even sweeter. Just ask Seaford resident James Tyler – he’ll tell you how three long-preserved bottles of French wine provided that little extra inspiration he needed to get through the final months of World War II. “After [the Allies] made a push into Belgium in 1945, my unit was transferred to northern France and the officers were assigned to an old castle,” says Tyler, who served with the 373rd Fighter Group for most of the war. “In this castle they had an old wine cellar downstairs that all of us officers went down and raided one night.” It was a time of great memories for the Middletown native – still, although he was close with the officers in his unit, they weren’t really the people he preferred to be drinking wine with. No, he wanted to toast the Allies’ success with his new wife, Virginia, who waited for him back home in Delaware. So, he figured if he couldn’t bring her to France, he would, instead, bring France to her. “While I was in this old wine cellar, I picked up three bottles of wine, stuffed them in an old ammunition box and put straw around them,” Tyler recalls. “I carried those bottles with me for the rest of the war and finally brought them home with me." “I wanted to have something to celebrate with my family and I did. Me, my wife and my family uncorked them one night at the Hotel DuPont after I got home.” It was one heck of a celebration for Tyler and his loved ones, but one that was a long time coming. Drafted into the United States Army in 1942, Tyler was chosen for cooks and bakers school – to this day, he still has no idea why.

“I think they just threw names into a hat and pulled them out,” he says with a chuckle. Not exactly loving life in the kitchen, Tyler requested a transfer into the infantry and was assigned to the 27th Infantry at Fort McClelland, Ala. Not long later, the 27th was shipped off to Hawaii to help defend the islands from what they felt was an impending attack by the Japanese. That attack never came, thanks to the Allies’ overwhelming victory at the Battle of Midway. If not for that battle – often called the “turning point of the Pacific” – American forces were sure the Japanese would return to Hawaii and attempt to finish what they started during the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Japanese pilots even had a homing beacon of sorts if they, in fact, did decide to attack the Hawaiian Islands. “We were on the big island of Hawaii and the [Mauna Loa] volcano started erupting. It had to be 35 miles away and, at nighttime, we could sit at our camp and read the newspaper outside because of the light being put off,” Tyler says. “We wanted to bomb the volcano to put it out, but the natives wouldn’t allow that because it’s sacred and they wouldn’t let us do that to Pele, the goddess of the volcano.” According to Hawaiian legend, Pele is the deity most feared and respected on the Big Island – not to be messed with, according to the locals. So the volcano was left to erupt, eventually fizzling out before damaging the city of Hilo. The following year, Tyler transferred to the U.S. Army Air Corps. It was a move that took him from the Territory of Hawaii, back to the U.S. and eventually to Western Europe. “I had an officer named Col. Foster who was my supervisor and he said, with my education, that I didn’t belong in the infantry and he pushed me to apply for the air corps,” Tyler says. “He just wanted me to become an officer and there happened to be an opening in the air corps at that time.” Holding a bachelor’s degree in physical education from the University of Delaware, Tyler joined the air corps and found his way to Miami Beach and officer’s training school. But not without a stop in central Pennsylvania to see his girlfriend, Virginia.

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“I stopped in Harrisburg to see her and she said that we were going to get married or else,” Tyler says with a laugh. “She decided that we’d better get married then because they were telling us that we were going to be shipped overseas as soon as we graduated from officer’s school. So, while I was finishing up my training, she got on a train and came to Miami.” A few days later, Tyler attended graduation services at 11 a.m. and was married

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first airstrip, and the several subsequent ones that followed, flew in support of bombing missions on German targets. Most of them returned successfully, but not all – Tyler estimates they lost at least 50 planes during the period. After the Allies’ invasion of Normandy on D-Day, Tyler’s unit was transferred across the English Channel into France, where they set up yet another temporary airfield. His trip into France was memorable, and somewhat humorous. “Before we shipped out, I drew the assignment of being the mess officer for the unit,” he remembers. “Everybody shipped out and we just had a few people left at the base, so I was shipped with all the tents and everything else we had for the unit. I rode across the channel on a C-47 airplane sitting on top of a bunch of tents in the middle of the plane. It was kind of a bumpy ride.” Setting up their next airfield in the historic French area of Mont Saint-Michel, Tyler set to work trying to fill the stomachs of the men of the 373rd. “We went into the territory trying to buy eggs from people so we could feed the troops,” Tyler says. “They would trade us eggs for cigarettes. They were great people and were always trying to help and take care of us.” Two airfields later – after securing his bottles of French wine – Tyler received what he calls his “greatest compliment” during the war. It had nothing to do with a battle, a fellow soldier or an airplane. It had to do, with all things, a basketball game. “While we were in Belgium, I had organized a basketball team

Average gasoline price up 12% in April for Delaware On April 30, the Delaware area gas average set another all-time record, increasing one cent overnight to $3.58. Yesterday’s average is 39 cents higher than the average gas prices on April 1 of $3.19 – a 12% increase for the month. The projected U.S. inflation rate for the month of April is set at 4%. Over the month of April, the gas average in Delaware broke all-time records more than 18 times. The national gas price average has also set a new all-time record on April 30, increasing 1 cent overnight to $3.62. The average on May 1 is 33 cents higher than the average gas prices on April 1 of $3.29 – a 10% increase for the month. “Crude oil, traded in weak U.S. dollars, continues to drive

and we had a tournament for our troops and for other units,” Tyler explains. “We got to the championship game and the other team came to me and asked me to referee the game. It was our team playing their team and they asked me to referee. That was my biggest compliment.” After victory in Europe was attained, Tyler and his unit had cause for celebration. But, it was short-lived – they soon learned they would be heading for the Pacific Theater after a short stop back in the States.

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“We landed back in the States about the first of August and my wife and I went to Philadelphia where I was trying to buy a new uniform,” Tyler says. “That was when we got word that the Japanese had surrendered.” So ended Tyler’s wartime service, but it was a time he’s glad he had the chance to live through. “I’m just grateful that I had the opportunity to serve the country and to participate in the service,” he says rather matter-offactly. “I feel I gave a good part

of my life to the service and I feel very good about what I did.” After returning to Delaware, Tyler eventually became a recreation director for a non-profit organization in Wilmington. He and his wife moved to the Methodist Manor House in 1992. Next week’s profile will feature a Navy man from Laurel who worked as a machinist’s mate during the war. The primary job of his unit was to transport underwater demolition teams that were preparing for invasions in the Pacific Theater.

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Eye4Glass studio designs custom SBA awards Photos and story by Daniel Richardson Nearly 20 years ago, Paula Stapleton and Karla Swarthout walked into a stained glass studio in Sedona, Arizona to take their first class. "Paula had always wanted to make stained glass," Karla Swarthout said of her partner Paula Stapleton. The pair started Eye4Glass, an art studio specializing in custom glass designs, after moving to Seaford from Arizona over a year ago. "We decided to quit our paying jobs

and pursue our art," Stapleton said. Before the move to Delaware, Stapleton had been a training instructor for a nuclear power plant and Karla worked for the phone company Quest. Jayne Armstrong is the District Director for the Small Business Administration's Delaware office. Ever since she took the position here in Delaware, she has been searching for a local artisan to create custom plaques for the annual Small business awards. Armstrong then met Stapleton and Swarthout at a workshop the SBA was putting on in Seaford in conjuntion with the Seaford Chamber and her search was over. Armstrong commisioned eye4glass studio to design and create this years Jayne Armstrong stopped by the Eye4Glass studio to pick up the SBA awards. From left are Karla Swarthout, Paula Stapleton and Jayne Armstrong.

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Volunteers do all they can to serve community, hospital By Lynn R. Parks For 10 years, Ethel Ellingsworth, Seaford, has volunteered at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. The retired school teacher started volunteering after being treated there and at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. “I had become very ill and thought when I make it through, it was time to give back,” she said. Last week, Ellingsworth, 65, was one of six volunteers who received Star Awards for superior service. Also recognized at Nanticoke’s annual volunteer dinner, held Thursday evening at the Seaford Golf and Country Club, were Les Laurel, and Kathleen Hastings, Helen Laclair, Dorothy Rush and Roslyn Ryan, all of Seaford. “This was a wonderful honor,” said Ellingsworth, who works in the volunteer office and at the hospital information desk. “But I really don’t feel that I do anything different from what all the other volunteers do.” Hastings, 80, started volunteering five years ago after the death of her husband, Kelly. “I needed something to do and I wanted to give back to the town,” she said. Since then, going to the hospital, where she is a volunteer with the day surgery center, has become as regular for her as going to church. “I’m not in very good health, but I manage to get in there once a week,” she said. “I feel like my week is

not complete unless I get in there and do what I can do.” Like Hastings, Laclair, 57, who has volunteered at Nanticoke for two years, wanted to help her community. She goes into the hospital weekly and works at the information desk. “People come in and a lot of the time they are sad,” she said. “If you just smile at them, it makes them feel better.” Laclair, who worked as a private duty nurse’s aide, is disabled. She said that she will volunteer at the hospital as long as she is able. “I love it,” she said simply. Rush, who fell and injured her leg in September, is a patient at LifeCare at Lofland Park. She plans to resume volunteering at the Cancer Care Center and at the Mears Center as soon as she can. Meanwhile, she hopes to be able to do some volunteer work at LifeCare. “There are a lot of things that I could do here,” said Rush, 75. Rush started volunteering for Nanticoke about two and a half years ago. Like Laclair, she feels that one of the most important things she can do for patients is to give them a smile. “A simple smile can go a long way,” she said. Ryan, 70, started volunteering at Nanticoke when she was still teaching math at Seaford High School. Now retired, she is at the hospital at least eight hours a week and also volunteers at the Mears Center. “They are so appreciative there,” she

Recipients of Nanticoke Health Service’s Star Awards for superior service as a volunteer are, from left: Dorothy Rush, Kathleen Hastings, Ethel Ellingsworth, Roslyn Ryan and Helen Laclair. Not shown is Les Bell, Laurel. Photos by Lynn R. Parks

said. “There is always a thank-you for everything you do, and that is wonderful for me.” Ryan said that she was surprised to receive the Star Award. “There are so many people there who do so much,” she said. “The award that I got is really for all the volunteers there.”

Also honored at Thursday’s night recognition dinner were people who volunteered for Nanticoke 500 hours or more in 2007, and people who have volunteered for a total of 5,000 hours or more. Top volunteer for the year was Janet Hubbard, with 1,184 hours. Top volunteer overall was Bea Derickson, with 15,391 hours.

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Police Journal Principal charged with rape

The principal at Sussex Central High School, Georgetown, was arrested last week and charged with raping a student. Dana I. Goodman, 38, of August Street in Easton, was arrested Friday, May 2, after Delaware State Goodman Police detectives implicated him in the rape of a 17-year-old female student attending Sussex Central High School. Police said that the reported contact, which was consensual, began in the early part of January of this year. The last reported contact was approximately a week before the arrest, police said. Police said the investigation into the alleged rapes was launched when an anonymous tip was sent to the school district in a letter. The tip was turned over to the state police, who looked into the allegations outlined in the letter. In addition to 30 counts of fourth-degree rape, Goodman was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and continual sexual abuse of a child, all felonies. Police said that Goodman and the student met at various locations in Sussex and Kent counties, where these acts were committed. Goodman was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $331,000 cash only bail. As a condition of his bail, he was ordered to have no contact with the victim, direct or indirect; no contact with children under the age of 18 and no contact with the Indian River School District or its employees. Police said that anyone else who feels as though he or she has been victimized should call investigators at 302-856-5850, ext. 219.

Man pleas guilty of crab theft A Dover man was fined last week after pleading guilty to stealing crabs from pots set out by a Sussex County resident. On the evening of April 23, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement officers received a complaint from the resident about crabs being stolen from his crab pots located near Possum Point on Indian River. With a description of the vessel involved, officers responded to the area, but the vessel was gone. Later, at about 11:46 p.m., Fish and Wildlife officers received a report of an overdue vessel, and contacted the U.S.

Coast Guard. The Coast Guard found a vessel that had run aground on a mud flat and boarded the vessel, which matched the description of the vessel involved in the earlier crab pot incident. After searching local public boat ramps, Fish and Wildlife officers located a vehicle registered to the vessel owner at the Lewes Public Boat Ramp. When the owner returned, he admitted to the officers interviewing him that he had taken crabs from the crab pots, investigators said. David R. Whitehair, 38, of 3028 Forrest Ave., Dover, was arrested and charged with three counts of crab pot tampering. Whitehair was taken to Justice of the Peace Court No. 3 in Georgetown, where he pleaded guilty and was fined $226.50 and released. “Crab pot tampering is one of our most common complaints during the boating season,” said Sgt. Gregory Rhodes of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement. “People need to remember that only the crab pot owner is allowed to tend the pots.” Anyone who witnesses crab pot theft or tampering is encouraged to call 302-739-4580 to make a report.

Alleged scam results in arrest

Delaware State Police criminal investigators assigned to the Financial Crimes Unit at Troop 4 have charged a Maryland woman with felony theft after she allegedly scammed a 57-year-old Ocean View woman out of thousands of dollars. The investigation began on Monday, April 21, when the victim reported a theft of $65,400 in cash. The victim told investigators on March 10 that she was working at the Salisbury, Md., Wal-Mart when the suspect, identified as Tiffany A. Stevens, 21, of Hebron, Md., approached her. Stevens, a licensed fortune teller, reportedly gave the woman an advertisement claiming that she was a psychic. The victim told Stevens police that as the two conversed, Stevens told the victim about some occurrences in the victim’s life, lending credence to her claim to be a psychic. Stevens allegedly told the victim that she could help her, but that she needed $30 to do so. The money would go to a church, police said that she said. Stevens then reportedly asked for the victim’s full name, date of birth and cell phone number. The following day, the victim

traveled to Stevens’ residence. Once there, the victim observed a psychic advertisement sign outside the house and went inside. While at the home, Stevens reportedly told the victim that someone had put a curse on the victim’s family. She also told the victim that her sister and mother, both of whom died in 2002, were in limbo, in neither hell nor heaven. After this first visit, the victim went to see Stevens approximately six more times, police said. During these visits, Stevens reportedly talked about the victim’s finances and the victim disclosed that she had recently inherited more than $100,000 from her mother and that the money was in a trust fund at a local bank, police said. Stevens reportedly told the victim that the bank was evil and advised her to transfer $75,000 from her bank to a new account in a different bank. According to the victim, Stevens claimed that the name "Chase" came to her, so the victim transferred the money to a new account at the Chevy Chase Bank in Rehoboth Beach. After the transfer was complete, Stevens reportedly told the victim to withdraw $9,000. However, because of set limits on cash withdrawals, she could only withdraw $3,000 a day. After the first withdrawal, the victim went to the bank on March 28 and March 31 and withdrew $3,000 each day, police said. Stevens allegedly told the victim to put the cash between her mattresses and sleep on it. She did that and the next day, the victim told Stevens that she could not sleep. Stevens then reportedly

told her that that was because the money was evil. She reportedly told the victim to put the money in a dark room, so the victim put it in a closet. Police said that Stevens then had the victim bring her $6,000 so she could "cleanse" it of the evil. The victim took Stevens the money and thought she was going to get it back, which she did not. Stevens then allegedly told the victim that she needed to wire $59,400 from her bank account to Stevens’ bank account. On Friday, April 4, the victim went to the Chevy Chase Bank in Rehoboth and transferred $59,400 to Stevens’ account. After transferring the money, the victim went to Stevens’ house. When she got there, police said, Stevens told the victim that her mother and sister were free. Up until then, Stevens and the victim had spoken or seen each other every day. But after that day, the contact stopped, police said. On April 19, the victim again contacted Stevens to get the money back, but was unsuccessful, police said. As a result of their investigation, detectives charged Stevens with one count of felony theft. She was arraigned at the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on $5,000 unsecured bond.

Man charged with possession

A Laurel man has been arrested on several drug charges, including trafficking of cocaine. Leonardo B. Street, 35, of Laurel, was arrested Thursday, May 1, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $122,500 secured bond. Police said that the arrest fol-

lowed an investigation into the distribution of cocaine from a residence along the 200 block of Crooked Road, near Lincoln. The investigation was conducted by the Sussex Drug Unit and Sussex Governor’s Task Force. During the investigation, troopers reportedly observed a vehicle described as a black Ford Explorer leaving the dwelling at approximately 8:55 p.m. The vehicle, being driven by Street, was followed and stopped along South Old State Road near Ellendale after detecStreet tives observed traffic offenses, police said. Police said that they found .1 gram of cocaine on Street’s person. A search of his vehicle reportedly resulted in the seizure of 30.3 grams of cocaine, 15 grams of marijuana, 12 Ecstasy pills, .4 grams of crack cocaine, a digital scale and $8,820 in cash. In addition to trafficking cocaine, a felony, Street was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine (felony), possession with intent to distribute marijuana (felony), possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance (felony), maintaining a vehicle for keeping a controlled substance (felony), three counts of possession of narcotics within 1,000 feet of a school (felony), and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). He was also charged with several traffic offenses, including driving while suspended.

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Four die in five-car accident east of Georgetown The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is continuing its investigation into a multi-fatality traffic accident that occurred Saturday, May 3, about 8 p.m. on Route 9, east of Georgetown. The accident occurred at the intersection of Routes 9 and 30. Five vehicles were involved. Four people died at the scene. The car in which three people died was fully engulfed in flames. The following information outlines the initial facts of this investigation as ascertained by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. A 1999 Pontiac Grand Am (operated by an unknown Hispanic male) was stopped at the red light on eastbound State Route 9 at State Route 30. A 2001 Chrysler Sebring (operated by Rolanda Ayers, 29, of Lewes) was stopped behind the Pontiac. A 1995 Chevrolet Suburban (operated by an unknown subject) approached the intersection as the light turned green and failed to slow down for stopped traffic. The Chevrolet struck the rear of the Sebring as it began to pull away from the light. The Seibring was forced eastbound and struck the rear of the Grand AM. The Sebring continued in a southwest direction and went off the roadway, rolling over several times before it came to a stop. A 1996 GMC pickup (operated by William Low, 30, of Georgetown) and a Dodge Stratus (operated by Terrance Palmer, 21, of Georgetown) were traveling west on State Route 9 at the time of the initial crash. Now after the initial impact, the Suburban continued forward, crossed the center of the road and into the westbound lanes where it then struck the GMC head on. The Suburban then rolled over and caught fire. The final impact involved the Pontiac Grand AM and the Dodge Stratus. The operator of the Grand Am fled the scene after the crash. Three occupants in the Suburban died as a result of this crash. They were not identifiable and investigators are working to learn who they are.

Ayers died as a result of this crash. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in this crash on the parts of William Low and Terrance Palmer. Low was also not wearing his seatbelt. The roadway closed for four hours and this investigation is ongoing. Updates The driver of 1999 Pontiac Grand AM involved in this crash has been identified as Apolinar Gutierrez-Santico, 38, of Laurel. He surrendered to police at Troop 7. He was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Driving Without a License, and Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession. He was arraigned at the Justice of the Peace 2 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $1,100 cash bail. The operator of the Chevrolet Suburban has been identified as Noe Gonzalo Mendez-Perez, 30, of Georgetown. The Suburban operated by Mendez-Perez was a 1995 Chevrolet Suburban. The remaining victims have yet to be positively identified. Alcohol involvement is suspected, however, it has not been confirmed if alcohol was a factor in the cause of the crash which remains under investigation.

In the background is the Chevrolet Suburban in which three people died. Photo courtesy of Stephen King, Georgetown Fire Company, forwarded from the Cape Gazette.

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Assistant principal and resource officer recognized by state police lice, as the student stood up, he reached for the gun in the waistband of his pants. A Laurel High School administrator and Murray grabbed the handgun and the student’s hands as he drew his own gun. the school’s resource officer recently were Murray forced the student down on a recognized for their quick action in a 2006 desk with one hand, while holding his gun incident at the school involving the apprein the other hand. Moore cleared the classhension of a student carrying a handgun room and then assisted Murray with handinside the building. cuffing the student, who was being uncoOn Friday, May 2, Delaware State Pooperative, MacLeish said. lice held its annual statewide awards cereMacLeish said that a .45-caliber mony at Dover Downs. Harry Brent Browning handgun was taken from the Moore, assistant principal at Laurel High student. The gun was empty, but a loaded School, received the state police Citizens Award, while Laurel High School resource magazine was found in the student’s jacket pocket, police said. officer, Cpl. Burt Murray, a state trooper, MacLeish said that thanks to Murray received an award for exceptional perand Moore, “the defendant was arrested formance. with no harm to him, other students or any Delaware State Police Superintendent staff members.” Col. Thomas MacLeish, told the story beCapt. Greg Nolt, of Delaware State Pohind their honors. According to MacLeish, on the morning of Feb. 23, 2006, a student lice Troop 5, said that Murray and Moore were slated to be honored during the 2007 at the high school told Moore that a student in the building had a handgun. Moore DSP award ceremonies. However, the paperwork was misnotified Cpl. Murray, placed and their who went outside the Murray forced the student down recognition was held room where the stuover until this year’s dent was located. He on a desk with one hand, while ceremony. was able to see the “We are excited to student by looking holding his gun in the other hand. have the opportunity through the door to honor Mr. Moore window into the Moore cleared the classroom and for his support and classroom. then assisted Murray with handwillingness to get inThe student was volved and help our sitting with his back cuffing the student, who was betrooper in what could to the window and have been a very Moore entered the ing uncooperative, police said. dangerous situation,” room, first going to Nolt said. the left side of the Also honored durstudent to distract ing the awards ceremony was Sussex him. Meanwhile, Murray entered from the County Paramedic Jay Meyers, for his role opposite side of the student. Moore rein assisting Seaford Police and Delaware mained near the student in case his help State Police with the apprehension of three was needed. Murray asked the student to accompany burglary suspects. The incident occurred him out of the classroom. According to po- on May 28, 2007, when police were invesBy Tony E. Windsor

Laurel High School Resource Officer Cpl. Burt Murray (left) and assistant principal, Harry Brent Moore, were among those honored by the Delaware State Police during the 2008 DSP Awards Ceremony in Dover. Photo by Tony Windsor

tigating a call to police about three males running from the El Chicani Store on High Street in Blades. As the officers were searching for the three suspects, Meyers was pulling his rescue vehicle into his station near US 13 when he saw three males run into the nearby woods. He contacted Seaford Police to inform them of what he saw and then stood at a safe distance to let police know if the suspects came out of the woods. A canine unit was dispatched to the area and all three suspects were appre-

hended about 200 yards into the woods. Police said store property and jewelry was found on the suspects. Meyers received the Citizens Award for his help in capturing the burglary suspects. Among those attending the Delaware State Police Awards Ceremony were Gov. Ruth Ann Minner, Lt. Gov. John Carney, Attorney General Joseph R. “Beau” Biden and Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, David B. Mitchell.

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PRIDE IN BLOOM MONTH IS OFFICIAL - Mayor John Shwed has proclaimed that May is Laurel Pride in Bloom Month. The month will be highlighted by the annual Strawberry Festival, sponsored by St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, and the Laurel Historical Society’s Art and History Tour. Both events will be on Saturday, May 17. On hand at the recent town council meeting for the proclamation signing were representatives of the historical society and St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. From left: Chuck Swift, secretary of the historical society, Norma Jean Fowler, society president, Barbara Wise of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, and Shwed. Photo by Tony Windsor

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Request for private irrigation wells tabled By Tony E. Windsor Representatives of a new manufacturing plant in Laurel made a request before the town council Monday night that led to a great deal of discussion at the council table. Beth Webb, a representative of Emeca SPEUSA,LLC, 200 10th Street, appeared before the council to request that the manufacturing plant be allowed to install two private wells to be used to help with irrigating the shrubs and trees on the plant’s property. Webb explained that the plant has built two cisterns to hold rainwater for irrigation. The wells would supply water to the cisterns in case of dry weather. “We feel this would reduce the long range expense and also be a reduction in the quality of water the town would have to treat as it seems to make little sense to treat water to the standard of drinking water when it is being used for plantings,” Webb said. Town manager Bill Fasano said that the town’s Public Works Department is working on a wellhead protection ordinance which would help the town regulate wells in town. “This would fall under the ordinance because any wells in town would become our responsibility,” he said. “We are working on a strategy and we will need to get information about the potential draw from these wells. I recommend that we table this request until the May 19 meeting when I can present some alternatives and share the pros and cons about this issue.” Councilman Chris Calio said he was under the impression that the town had drafted a policy which would allow property owners in Laurel to have their own irrigation wells. Fasano said that that was not the case and all of his research showed no private wells in the town. He said there was one case in which the town allowed a

property owner to forego the policy against private wells, but called that “contrary” to what the town has done in the past. Calio said that it seemed feasible to allow private wells, as long as they were for irrigation purposes only. “So, once we have water meters installed all over town, will we simply have yards full of brown grass?” he asked. “It would be foolish for property owners to go out of their way to irrigate lawns and shrubs when the water used is being metered.” Fasano said the option could be to allow the property owners to do a second tap into the town’s water system that would have only water service and no connection to the sewer service, which would be less expensive. “No other towns that I have researched allow private water wells on properties,” he said. Calio said that Sussex County allows private water wells for irrigation in communities where it provides sewer service. Mayor John Shwed suggested that the council research the issue as opposed to attempting to decide it during the meeting. “I think we can go back and take a look at this thing,” he said. “I am not excited about the idea of having property owners put in a second meter. I do not feel we have to necessarily be like other towns. Since we have allowed this before I feel we need to move forward and make a determination on this request.” In the end, the council tabled the well request by Emeca SPEUSA until the Monday, May 19, meeting. Webb asked what type of feedback she could expect from the council at that meeting. Shwed said he is recommending that the feedback not include a broad, town wide ordinance, but simply address this specific request for the two water wells.

GETTING READY FOR FESTIVAL - The second annual Strawberry Festival in Laurel will be Saturday, May 17, sponsored by St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. In addition to strawberries, the event will feature scrapple sandwiches, a chicken salad luncheon, baked goods, crafts and entertainment. Activities will be held at the church. Above are members of the festival committee. Seated, from left: Maralene Givens, Leigh Clark and Dot Dolby. Standing: Nancy Schlicker, Gloria Ellis, Barbara Wise, Terry Trujillo, Mike Barton and Janice Kee. Photo by Pat Murphy

Giving back a lifetime of hugs. It’s hard to imagine, this woman who gave you life now nearing the end of her own. Easier to imagine a time when her hugs meant the whole world, and still do. Now the roles are reversed and she needs you, more than ever. We can be there to lend a hand. We respond quickly and listen carefully. We tailor what we do to what she needs and what you need. To ease the burden and relieve the stress, call Delaware’s most trusted hospice. Call today for your conﬁdential visit, 302-856-7717. Or go to www.delawarehospice.org.

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Girls vie for titles in decades-old beauty pageant

State lottery unveils Jeep giveaway

The 2008 Laurel and Miss Laurel Pageant was held Saturday, May 3, at the Laurel High School. The Miss Laurel pageant goes back to 1950, when Marlene Evans was crowned the first Miss Laurel. The Little Miss Laurel event started in 1955. The first Little Miss Laurel was Brenda Benson. The new Miss Laurel is Lauren Hitch. Little Miss Laurel for 2008 is Victoria Henry. On right, the new Miss Laurel and Little Miss Laurel are surrounded by their court. Front, from left: first runner-up Faith Ross, Little Miss Laurel Victoria Henry and second runner-up Payton Lynch. Back: second runner-up Sierra Spicer, the new Miss Laurel Lauren Hitch and Miss Personality Ashley Zarillo. Not shown is first runner-up in the Miss Laurel contest, MacKenzie Matthews. Below, 14 Little Miss Laurel contestants await their turn to speak Saturday evening at the pageant. Photos by Pat Murphy.

The Delaware Lottery has unveiled a new game that will soon have two winners cruising in style. Tickets for the Lottery's $5 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon instant game are now on sale, giving players a pair of ways to win. Valued at $46,750 (including federal taxes) the prize package gives winners their choice of exterior and interior colors on a loaded Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. Players have to match any of their numbers to any of the winning numbers to win prizes. The player who uncovers the key symbol instantly wins a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. Players can mail non-winning Delaware Lottery Jeep instant tickets to the Delaware Lottery or also log on to www.delottery.com and follow instructions to enter the second-chance drawing. All entries must be received by Feb. 27, 2009.

Second-hand store takes used business clothing Career Closet, located at 20505 N. DuPont Hwy., Georgetown, is accepting fashionable business clothing. This establishment helps men and women reenter the workplace in suitable attire. The Career Closet accepts donations of men and women's business attire. This is good clothing at bargain sale prices. Donations are accepted on Mondays at 308 N. Railroad Ave. in Georgetown. The store is open Tuesday thru Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 302-8567761, ext 131.

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Another sprint for the finish, a different ending Last week, readers of this space learned that, when pushed to do so, YNN ARKS I can get up from my reading chair and move. I wrote about a 5K walk Again she put her feet into in which I participated and in which, even though it was billed as motion, again, when she non-competitive, I beat out nearly everyone else. neared the door, the bus This week, I have another tale of moving fast to relay, one that in- driver pulled off. Cruel volves not me but my daughter and tease. in which she was moving fast for a purpose, not simply to edge out was beginning to think that she would eithose in front of her. ther have to wait for the next bus, due in Her saga started last Saturday evening, about a half an hour, or walk home, a 30soon after the downtown St. Paul store in minute trek that involves a steep climb out which she works closed. It was cold and of the downtown area. rainy there and she was happy, when she But wait! There was another bus stop. walked out of the store’s door, to see her And even though no one was standing bus waiting at the bus stop. there to wait for a ride, the bus was pulling But as she ran to catch her ride home, over, apparently to wait for her. Again she the bus pulled away. No matter, she put her feet into motion, again, when she thought, slightly changing direction. She neared the door, the bus driver pulled off. could catch it at the intersection, where it Cruel tease. had a red light. Standing on the sidewalk, trying to reShe got alongside the bus, but the driver, cover her breath, she saw that once again, maybe in regret that he is only allowed to the bus was pulling over to an empty bus pick up passengers at regular stops, shook stop. This time, the driver had turned on his head. When the light turned green, he his four-way flashers. Should she try drove on. She stood in the cold rain. again, trusting that his little game, mean But there was another bus stop ahead, that it was, was finally over? Should she one at which other hopeful passengers risk drying out her throat even more, take were standing. My daughter ran to catch the bus there, only to once again miss it by a chance on someone who had already let her down several times? a few seconds. She went for it. And this time, when By this time, her throat was raw from she neared the doors, the bus stayed put. the exertion of running in the cold. She

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Finally, after a too-long game of cat and mouse, she was aboard. Readers will recall that at the end of my walk, even though I crossed the finish line well ahead of everyone other than the walk organizers, there was no applause. No one, not even my husband, standing nearby, acknowledged my effort. But the effort of my daughter, who by the end of her bus dash was soaking wet and exhausted, did not go unnoticed. “When I finally got on, all the passengers clapped for me,” she told me later

that evening from her apartment, where she was still recovering from a raw throat. “And the homeless guy who always rides the bus — he gave me a high-five.” Two tales of speeding toward a goal, two tales of success. I received nothing for my efforts, my daughter got applause. I think we both deserve a treat — a fine-dining experience, perhaps, with chocolate cake for dessert. Maybe the homeless man could join us. He sounds like someone who is always up for a good celebration.

CAREER INVESTIGATION - Two students in the Servant Leadership Academy at Epworth Christian School, Sam Hudson and Isabel Wharton, recently interviewed state medical examiner Judith Tobin and toured the chief medical examiner’s building in Georgetown, which is named for her. The goal of the academy is help students research careers and develop a personal mission statement. From left: Whitney Weed, an intern at Delmarva Christian High School, Wendy Wharton, Epworth counselor, student Isabel Wharton, Tobin and student Sam Hudson.

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Candidates' forum School board elections for the Delmar District are being held on Tuesday, May 13. Board member Shawn Brittingham’s 5 year seat is being challenged by Delmar’s head soccer coach Greg Cathell. The Star asked both candidates to respond to a questionnaire on key issues affecting the Delmar School District. Their responses follow. Why have you decided to seek (re)election? Brittingham: I decided to seek re-election for a third term because of my experience, knowledge and passion for the Delmar School District. We are not a perfect system but we strive to be better every day. I have become confident in the decisions I help make while leading the Delmar School District, the best district in the state. Cathell: I’ve decided to run for the school board because as someone with a teaching degree I feel that I can provide some insight to what the teachers need to help provide a quality classroom environment. As the head varsity soccer coach at Delmar High School, I feel that my relationship with the boys and girls soccer players as well as the open dialogue that I have with there parents, also qualifies me to provide the information and feelings that is being expressed by the students, there parents, and the staff to the rest of the board members and to help the school provide a better learning environment to our community. What do you feel qualifies you to be on the school board? Brittingham: I have been a member of the Delmar School Board for almost ten years. Everything I have learned has given

me the insight to make the proper decision for the betterment of the district. It will take an inexperienced person five years to become proficient. There are even times now when I have to stop and say, please explain this to me. As with any position, experience is important for the continued success of the district. Cathell: All that I can say is that owning my own small business and having to make important cuts myself at times certainly qualifies me to look at a budget and make important decisions. I also hold a teaching degree and know what is important to teachers as far as helping to provide the best possible classroom setting. Deciding where the support from the schools budget should go is a very important task and not just anyone should handle it. The school board unanimously passed the new uniform policy. Do you support the uniform policy as it is? If not, would you like to see the policy eliminated or just modified? Brittingham: The decision to establish a uniform policy started many years ago and everyone was told repeatedly to dress in an appropriate manner or a uniform policy would be implemented. I am in favor of the present policy and will support it. I feel we were pro-active with this decision and many other districts are observing Delmar to help them make a decision on adopting a uniform policy. Cathell: I do not support the choice to implement them. I feel that one of the most critical parts of growing up is finding your identity and letting a young man or woman 210 W. Market St. PO Box 750 Georgetown, DE 19947

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express him or herself. Does this mean that a young lady should come to school with a mini skirt a foot and a half above her knees, or a shirt that is basically exposing her? No. Does this mean that a young man should be allowed to wear pants down to his knees, or wear a shirt that has vulgar language or obscenities on it? No. What it does mean is that we as a school district shouldn’t punish 98% of the student body because of what 2% do on a daily basis. If you want to work in the uniforms to maybe Fridays being the mandatory day to wear them, then why not that? But for the school district to make a decisive move where in my opinion it was not needed, just doesn’t add up to me. What do you feel is the most pressing issue facing the school district and what are your proposals to address this issue? Brittingham: As with all school districts, finances are the number one concern. At Delmar we have aggressively pursued all avenues to save money to ensure we treat all involved in the educational process equally. The only way to survive the upcoming years

is to maintain a close control on expenses. Over the last two years we have limited teachers attendance to professional development and workshops due to budget concerns. The teachers at Delmar are among the best in the state but at times they need to attend regional and national events to refresh and learn new strategies to help them in the future. Teaching is a demanding occupation with state and federal mandates changing every year. We need to stay a step ahead of them to survive and attending such events will only help the students. Also, we need to attract and retain high quality candidates for all positions. Cathell: The most pressing issue that is facing our school district today is the fact that our community is becoming very overcrowded in our schools and we may not have the room where we are to alleviate the problem. That’s why I propose that the board should have members from the city and county planning and zoning committees come in (and vise versa) and help us attack and solve this problem. The longer we wait the more of a disaster this could become.

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Community Bulletin Board Friends of Seaford Library yard sale

The Friends of the Seaford district Library will hold a yard sale on Saturday, May 10, rain or shine. Your donations and support are needed to make this event a success. If you have items or plants to donate, they may be left at the library anytime starting May 3 during regular business hours. Clothing can not be accepted. The Friends would like to thank Janice Phillips for volunteering again to organize the yard sale. Call 629-2524 for more information.

Food drive

The Postal Service in conjunction with the National Association of Letter Carriers, will be collecting non-perishable food items on Saturday, May 10, for distribution to food banks in Delaware. All food items collected in the Seaford area will be distributed among several churches and the Seaford Mission. Although items will be collected from your mailbox on May 10 only, you can make a donation and deposit your non-perishable items in the lobby of the Seaford Post Office through Monday, May 12. Items for pick-up at your home or business should be placed in or near your mailbox for your letter carrier. Any questions may be addressed to Postmaster Rob Kern at 628-3441.

Class of 2010 chicken barbeque

The Seaford High School Class of 2010 is having a chicken barbeque on Saturday, May 10. It will be located in front of Home Team Realty on Stein Highway in Seaford. Each chicken dinner costs $7 and the money raised will greatly benefit the class of 2010. The chicken dinners will be sold from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Be sure to stop by and enjoy some delicious food.

Seaford Library events

• The Christian Writers Group “Vines and Vessels” will meet on Saturday, May 24, in the Seaford District Library’s meeting room from 9 a.m-noon. • The Seaford District Library will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. We will be open for our regular business hours on Tuesday, May 27.

• There will be a library board meeting on Tuesday, May 27, starting at 5 p.m. • The science and religion book discussion group will meet at the Seaford Library on Thursday, May 28, starting at 6 p.m. The book being discussed is Doubt by Jennifer Michael Hecht. For more information, contact Amber Motta at 629-2524. • Do you have health concerns? Confusing lab reports? Questions you should ask your doctor? Visit the Seaford District Library the second Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m.-1.p.m. Meet with Linda Leonard, Consumer Health Librarian for Sussex County. All reference services are free and confidential.

SVFD Auxiliary Basket Bingo

The Seaford Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Longaberger Basket Bingo on Tuesday, May 20, starting at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Volunteer Fire Company, located on the corner of King and Cannon streets. The evening will consist of 20 exciting games. Advance tickets are $20 per person, $25 at the door. Advance ticket includes a chance to win the large hamper or one of the several door prizes. Nearly 30 chances to win. Refreshments will be provided. For ticket information contact the SVFD Ladies Auxiliary at 629-8310.

Golf Tournament

The Nanticoke Rotary Seaford golf tournament is scheduled for a Shotgun Start at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 30, at the Seaford Golf & Country Club. This year’s tournament proceeds will be used to perform much-needed repairs and maintenance on the two Rotary Houses located on Market Street in Seaford. The units in the houses provide transitional housing for four families for up to 90 days while they work to re-establish themselves back into a life of self-sufficiency. For more information contact Donald Hollenbeck 628-9900, or by email at donaldh@craigtechnologies.com

Our Lady of Lourdes May Fair

The annual May Fair will be held Saturday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., to benefit the building fund at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Seaford, next to the Junior High School on Stein Highway. There will be attic treasures, flowers, clothing, and shoes for all ages, linens, jewelry, books, chairs, furniture, tools, toys, Mother’s Day, baked food tables, etc. A money

Lo n g aber g er & V er a Br adleyBin g o Tuesday, May 20 at the Seaford Moose Lodge, Seaford, Del.

All Items Will Be FILLED W IT H G R EAT G IFT S! Admission Pack $25.00 Includes 20 page bingo pack, 1 raffle ticket & 1 door prize ticket

R A FFLES• DO O R PR IZ ES• 50/50 All proceeds will benefit the medical bills of Amy Lynn (Mariner) Windsor. For more information please call Stella or Donna at 302-628-8964.

To reserve seating call 302-280-6380 or 302-628-8964.

raffle will be sold and drawings will be at 12:30 p.m. (You do not have to be present to win.) Food to eat-in or take-out: homemade soup; sausage, pepper and onion sandwiches; chicken salad sandwiches, and dessert.

FOP Lodge #9 basket bingo

The Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #9 will hold a Longaberger basket bingo on Thursday, May 8, starting at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Moose Lodge, located on Rt. 13A in Seaford. The evening will consist of 20 exciting games and will feature several basket combinations including medium serving set and Mother’s Day set as prizes. Advance tickets are $20 per person, $25 at the door. Advance ticket includes a chance to win the large hamper with lid or one of the several door prizes. For ticket information contact the FOP at 629-8087.

Vera Bradley & Longaberger bingo

The Ritual Team of Seaford Moose Lodge #1728 will host a bingo featuring Vera Bradley bags and Longaberger baskets on Monday, May 12, at 7 p.m. Door prizes featuring the Vera Bradley carry-on piece of luggage and the Longaberger dogwood wrought iron wall shelf combo will be given at the end of the night.Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Seaford Moose Lodge located at 22759 Bridgeville Highway, Seaford. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call David or Travis Sirman at 875-

3792, or Seaford Moose Lodge at 629-8408 for information. Seating will be limited. Must be 18 years old to play.

Seaford Heritage Days

Re-live the rich history of Seaford and western Sussex County from the days of the area’s first natives, to the arrival of John Smith and the English explorers, divided loyalties during the Civil War, to present day during “Seaford Heritage Days,” Memorial Day weekend, May 23, 24 and 25. Crafters, food vendors, artisans and living historians are invited to meet the public and sell their wares during this three-day event at the Governor Ross Plantation in Seaford. For information, contact Paula Gunson at the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce 629-9690 or 800-416-GSCC.

Ham dinner & variety show

Roast pork or ham dinner and variety show, May 17 at the Seaford Moose Lodge, 6-8 p.m. For information call 628-8144.

Breakfast cafe

VFW 4961 breakfast cafe, open Monday-Friday, 7-10 a.m., Seaford VFW, Middleford Road, to benefit Veterans Relief Fund.

Babies and toddlers stay & play

The ‘Parents as Teachers’ (PAT) stay & play - parents and children (birth to age four) are invited to play together, listen to a story, learn new songs and finger plays, and

Ryan and Friends Starring ventriloquist and comedian Ryan Bomgardner and friends!

Clean comedy for all ages! Saturday, May 10, 7:30 p.m. Greenwood Mennonite School 12802 Mennonite School Road, Greenwood, DE From Rt. 13 in Greenwood, go east on Rt. 16, left on Rt. 36 and right on Mennonite School Road. For more info, please call (302) 462-7218.

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A freewill offering will be received Proceeds to benefit the Greenwood Mennonite School

PAGE 22 network with other families. No registration required. Sessions are Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Seaford Dept. of Parks & Recreation (SDPR), 320 Virginia Ave., Seaford. Parent educator, Cris Henderson. Call Anna Scovell at 856-5239 for more information.

Fitness classes

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Spaghetti dinner

All you can eat spaghetti dinner, served by the Centenary Promise Keepers for the College Scholarship Fund will be held Sat., May 10 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Adults - $5, children ages 6 to 12 - $3, less than 6 years old - free. Held at the Centenary UM Church in Laurel.

Fitness classes will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at St. John’s UMC Fellowship Hall in Seaford. Beginners to intermediate participants are welcome to try a free class to see if it meets your needs. For more information or to register call AFAA certified fitness professional Carol Lynch at 629-7539.

Laurel letter carrier food drive

Seaford Art Gala

Christ United Methodist Church, 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel will hold an indoor yard sale on Saturday, May 17, 7 a.m. till?

Seaford High School will be hosting an Art Gala 2008 on May 15. The Seaford High School band and chorus will hold their annual spring concert and there will be a show of student artwork judged by Nanticoke River Arts Council. Doors will open at 6 p.m. to view students’ artwork which will be on display in the lobby of Seaford High School until 7 p.m. The band and chorus concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the Madden auditorium.

Basket bingo

The Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club is holding a “filled” Longaberger basket bingo on Friday, May 16. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35- first 100 tickets sold receive a tote bag and a voucher for a Pizza King pizza, sweet tea and dessert. Proceeds benefit programming at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club. For tickets, call Karen Schreiber at 629-8740.

SHS 1958 class reunion

The Seaford High School Class of 1958 will be holding their 50th class reunion on May 30, 31 and June 1. If you have information on addresses for the following classmates, call Sally (Hann) Van Schaik at 6290619. Walter Sirman, Madeline Meding Hurley, Patricia Lloyd Robinson, Woody Jones, Beverly Hoagland Murray, Judy Friedel Timmons, Connie Crockett Hastings, George Bell, Joan Cordrey Eckert.

The annual letter carriers food drive in Laurel will be held on Saturday, May 10. All of the non-perishable food items that are collected will be donated to the Good Samaritan Thrift Shop in Laurel.

Indoor yard sale

Memorial Day chicken barbecue

The Laurel Ruritans will be holding their annual Memorial Day chicken barbecue on Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., in the parking lot of O’Neal’s Antiques, on Duel 13 in Laurel and the cost is only $6 per platter.

Dinner Gala

The Johnny Janosik Charitable Events 2nd annual Dinner Gala will feature Joe Conklin a well known Philadelphia comedian/impersonator of 1,000 voices of famous celebrities at a dinner to benefit the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club of Laurel, Saturday, May 31, at the Laurel Fire Hall beginning at 6 p.m. The annual golfing tournament will be held at the Heritage Shores Golf Club in Bridgeville Sept. 18. For ticket information for the dinner and golf tournament phone 302-875-3333 or visit their website www.johnnyjanosikcharitygolf.com.

Chicken & dumplings

Laurel Baptist Church will be having a free Community Luncheon on Saturday, May 17, from noon to 2 p.m. The church is located at 33056 Bi-State Boulevard, on the west side of 13A, approximately 2 miles south of town. For further information, contact Shirley at 875-2314.

Gospel Café pig roast & concert

Gospel Café hosts a pig roast & concert in the park, Central Avenue and Market Street, Laurel on May 17, from 5 to 9 p.m. Pork sandwiches $3, sodas $.50 cents, water $1, homemade ice cream and desserts. Bring your own chairs and listen to the music and God’s message – Amanda Jones – Cassandra Abbott – Joey Lecates.

Preschoolers story time

Parents, caregivers and children ages two to five are invited to enjoy stories, songs, poetry, art, science, math, music and fun at the Laurel Public Library’s preschool story time. Story time is held every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the library at 875-3184.

Yard sale

Rock Church of Laurel located at 3032 Seaford Road, will hold a yard sale on May 31, starting at 7 a.m. Table rentals are $15. Call Crystal at 302-349-5452 after 5 p.m.

LHS class of ‘87

The LHS class of ‘87 is hoping to hold its 20th year reunion this June. The planning committee is trying to locate class members. If you have contact information or would like to help plan the reunion, contact Michele Procino-Wells at mpw@seafordlaw.com or 628-4140.

Mt. Pleasant UMC Spring festival

Circle May 10 on your calendar for the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Spring Festival. It will be serving from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The menu includes oyster fritters, chicken salad and hot dog sandwiches, homemade soups, ice cream and various bake items. The church is located on Mt. Pleasant Road approximately 3 miles west of Laurel off of Rt. 24. Carryouts are available during the same hours.

Laurel Strawberry Festival

Second annual Strawberry Festival will be held May 17, at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Laurel. Breakfast, lunch, craft tables, Everything strawberry, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Includes Historical Society special tours $10. Strawberries sold by basket or gallon.

Yard sale

Christ the Cornerstone Community Church, corner of 13A and Bethel Road,

will hold a yard sale on May 24, beginning at 7 a.m. till ? Baked goods, sandwiches. Call 875-8150 for table availability.

receipt to the comment card and drop it off at the Bridgeville Library, Bridgeville Town Hall, or the Providence Sales Cottage in Heritage Shores. For more information, call Pat McDonald at 337-7192.

Memorial Day Celebration

The Town of Bridgeville will host a Memorial Day Celebration on Monday, May 26, 9:30 a.m., at the Veterans Memorial in the Bridgeville Cemetery. Join us for this special recognition of our veterans.

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Clean-up day

Bridgeville will hold a neighborhood clean-up day on Saturday, May 10. All items must be curbside by 6 a.m., as M-T Trash will only go down each street once. Allowable items for pick-up include: furniture, household trash, stoves, and limbs bundled in 4-ft. lengths. Items that will NOT be picked up include tires, batteries, oil, construction materials, dirt, rocks, bricks, etc. M-T Trash will have a truck available to pick-up refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners, as long as the freon has been removed. M-T Trash will also have a truck to pick up paint, stain, etc. These items must be kept in a separate area from the rest of the trash. Large tree limbs can be delivered to the town’s wastewater treatment plant. A scrap metal container will be placed at the Town Hall parking lot. Questions may be directed to Town Manager Bonie Walls at 337-7135.

IHOP Family Night

The friends of the Bridgeville Library have another delicious fundraiser to promote. All you have to do is enjoy a meal at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth, or Salisbury IHOP locations, any day, any meal. Take and fill out the comment card; staple your

The annual Horsey Family Youth Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic will take place on May 21-22 at Heritage Shores Golf and Country Club in Bridgeville. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and will feature cocktail hour, dinner and a live auction. To attend the dinner or play golf, contact Mike Payne at 302-542-7813.

CHEER dinner club

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Greenwood Spring festival

The Greenwood Mennonite School will be holding its 22nd annual Greenwood Spring Festival on Saturday, June 7, on the school grounds in Greenwood. All-you-caneat breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Booths will feature hundreds of items, including freshmade foods, chicken barbeque, pork barbeque, seafood, including crab cakes, baked goods, milkshakes, handcrafted items, books, plants, crafts; plus a petting zoo, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games, a quilting demonstration, a white elephant booth, and more. Activities include spring festival auction, volleyball and softball tournaments, and helicopter rides. All proceeds from the festival benefit the Greenwood Mennonite School. For more information, contact Kevin Troyer at 422-0745.

Greenwood Library book group

Greenwood Public Library will be starting a book discussion group in May. There will be two kick-off meetings where participants can share their preferences for types of books discussed, scheduling and frequency of meetings, and other important points. Thee kick-off meetings will be held Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, May 13, at 2 p.m., in the meeting room at the Greenwood Public Library on Rt. 16 in Greenwood, just east of the railroad tracks. If you are unable to attend, but would like to participate in the book discussion group, call Robin Miller at 349-5309.

Beef, Pork & Beer fundraiser

Greenwood Volunteer Fire Co. will host a Beef, Pork & Beer fundraiser to benefit one of our own with medical expenses, Chief Tommy Jones. Saturday, June 14, from 2 p.m.-midnight. Tickets are $25 per person at the door, or $20 in advance. Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company is located at 112611 Sussex Highway, P.O. Box 1, Greenwood, DE 19950. Featuring: DJ Bullet; dunkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; booth; silent auction, 2-6 p.m. (checks or cash only); live music: The 5:01 Band, 8 p.m.-midnight; cash bar; 50/50 raffle. For tickets contact: David Sapp 302349-4529 or email dnisapp@comcast.net

Howard T. Ennis School from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. Swim time will be from 3:30-4:30 p.m. with refreshments available from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Area families with children with Down Syndrome or other disabilities and their siblings are invited to swim, enjoy some food and meet new friends. The Dr. Lorraine Wray Aquatics Center at Howard T. Ennis School is located at 20346 Ennis Rd., Georgetown. RSVP to Cristine Layton 628-2821, or Cristine@DataOB.comCristine@DataOB.com.

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The Possum Point Players will bring â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Ugly Duckling,â&#x20AC;? inspired by Hans Christian Andersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fable to the Del Tech stage on Wednesday, May 14, for two performances at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets are $6 each and may be reserved by calling the PPP Ticketline at 856-4560, groups are welcome.

Spring craft show

The Georgetown Historical Society is seeking crafters for their May 17 and 18 Spring craft show to be held at the Marvel Carriage Museum located at 510 South Bedford St. in Georgetown. The doors will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. (Tables and chairs will be available.) Questions call 856-2760 or 856-6642.

Confederate Heritage Day

Delaware Confederate Heritage Day, Saturday, May 10, at Soldierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Monument, Marvel Museum, South Bedford Street, Georgetown. A newly discovered Delaware Confederateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name will be added to the monument. Events get underway at 1 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Delaware Grays Sons of Confederate Veterans, Camp 2068, based in Seaford. For details, visit www.DESCV.org.

â&#x20AC;˘ The Friends of the Georgetown Public Library will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. at St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church at Academy and Pine Street. The entertainment portion of the program will be presented by The School of the Arts Steel Drum Band and Lee Mussoff who will present a program on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Humor through Literature.â&#x20AC;? Afterwards there will be a brief business meeting with the election of officers. â&#x20AC;˘ Story time at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday morning with Miss Sherri. â&#x20AC;˘ Monthly book discussion on Wednesday, May 14, at 10 a.m. This month discussion will be on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Innocentâ&#x20AC;? by Harlan Coben. â&#x20AC;˘ The Georgetown Public Library is holding its bag sale. The entire selection of books and VHS in the conference room one bag can hold for a $1.

Family swim

The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware is hosting a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family Swimâ&#x20AC;? at the Dr. Lorraine Wray Aquatics Center at

day, May 14, with a rain date scheduled for Thursday, May 15. The event will be held at the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at the Peninsula Resort on Indian River Bay. The event costs $250 to play and includes a continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m., time on the driving range starting at 10 a.m., shot gun start and boxed lunches at noon followed by reception and dinner after the tournament starting at 5 p.m. To register visit www.cbhinc.org www.cbhinc.org or call 302-655-4288.

Gala honoring Miss Delaware

The public is invited to attend a gala in honor of Miss Delaware 2007, Brittany Dempsey. Join the Miss Delaware Organization, and friends and family of Miss Delaware 2007 on Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m., in the Mezzanine area of Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, Dover. The cost is $30 per person. For reservations, contact Sue Kuhling at kuhlagain@aol.com or 302284-4278. Reservations are due by May 10. For additional information visit www.missde.org.

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The Sussex County Republican Women's Club presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Bit of Broadwayâ&#x20AC;? to be held on Friday, June 13, at the Baywood Country Club, Long Neck. The event will begin at 7 p.m. with hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres, cash bar and prizes. Curtain time is 8 p.m. The cost is $45 per person. For more information, visit the Sussex County Republican Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club website at www.SCRWC.net or call 3945-1816. Reserve a ticket no later than June 1.

Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fest to be held

Community organizations and commercial vendors are invited to participate in the 11th annual Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fest to be held on Satur-

day, June 14, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. The event is coordinated by the Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club. Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fest will feature a Healthy Kids Expo, free entertainment including magic, juggling and clowns; a variety of horse and pony events and hands-on activities, an Inflatable Fair and carnival games. Admission is free for children and $3 for adults; parking is free. For more information, call 302-398-5194 or 302-242-0375 or download forms at the www.kidsfestde.org. The search is on for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teen Idolâ&#x20AC;? to be crowned at Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fest. The first place winner will be honored as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teen Idolâ&#x20AC;? and will receive a $150 Visa gift card along with a prize package. Second and third place winners will be rewarded with $100 and $50 Visa gift cards, respectively, as well as prize packages. This is a vocal competition and is open to young people between the ages of 13 and 19. Each one will be limited to four minutes and may be accompanied by instrumental background music only. Entries must be received by May 23; call Rachel Silkworth at 302-398-5194 or email kidsfestteenidol@gmail-.com

Become a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Little Sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

The Miss Delaware Organization announces the 2008 Miss Delaware â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Sisterâ&#x20AC;? Program. This program is open to girls between the ages of 5 and 12. Join us for the opportunity to perform live with Miss Delaware 2007, Brittany Dempsey during the 2008 Miss Delaware Scholarship Pageant Preliminary, Friday, June 13, at the Rollins Theater, Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, Dover. Your donation of $130 will include: a Miss Delaware Little Sister tiara; a Miss Delaware Little Sister T-shirt; the opportunity to perform on stage at the 2008 Miss Delaware Pageant with Miss Delaware

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The Delmar Lions Club is selling a Longaberger basket with the Delmarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school colors of blue and orange around the rim for $49. There is also a wildcat lid for $30 that can be purchased. All proceeds go to sponsored projects. For information, call Mildred Riley 846-3846.

Ruritan Club breakfast

All-you-can-eat Sunday breakfast buffet served by the Galestown Ruritan Club, on the fourth Sunday of each month October to June 7-10 a.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 children 6-12 years, at The Galestown, Md. Community Hall, 5833 School House Road. This month it will be held May 25.

Casino night

Casino night to benefit nonprofit Delaware Hospice will be held on Friday, May 30, at Rehoboth Convention Center from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Local celebrity dealers will provide an entertaining evening of black jack, texas holdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em, roulette, and poker. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased by calling Peggy Dolby, 800-838-9800, or emailing pdolby@delawarehospice.org. For more information go to www.delawarehospice.org.

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach House Golf Classic

The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach House annual golf tournament is scheduled for next Wednes-

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2007. For more information contact Aimee Voshell String at aimeestring@yahoo.com or call 629-2184. For additional information, visit www.missde.org.

Bethel town-wide yard sale

Bethel Historical Society will sponsor a town-wide yard sale, May 17, from 7 a.m. until…? Set-up in your own yard, or central location at corner of Main and First streets. $10 fee will be collected. Scrapple sandwiches and homemade baked goodies will be available at the Community House. Any questions call 875-3971.

MORNING STAR • MAY 8 - 14, 2008 person. For details and reservations, call Thelma Monroe, president at 934-9716.

Delaware Equine Council meets

Meeting of the Delaware Equine Council will be held Monday, May 19, at 7 p.m., at Harrington Public Library, Harrington. All those interested in horses are welcome. Contact Stan at 302-684-3966.

Orchid Hobbyists meet

Orchid Hobbyists of Delmarva will meet on the third Sunday of each month September through June, from 2-5 p.m. Everyone is welcome from beginners to experienced growers. Annual membership is $15 per family. For more information, contact either: Luther Shultz 410-341-6058, or Mary Jo Marshall 410-822-3941.

Acorn Club installation dinner Trap Pond Partners meets

Trap Pond Partners (a volunteer nonprofit organization) meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Bald Cypress Nature Center at Trap Pond State Park, Laurel. We are always looking for new members and ideas to improve our state park. To learn more, visit www.trappondpartners.com.

Georgetown Lions meet

The Georgetown Lions Club dinnermeeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, at Easter Seals, 22317 DuPont Blvd., conference room. District-22 CoChair of Special Olympics Lion Winnie and Barbara Spence will be the guest speakers accompanied by a Special Olympic athlete. Visiting Lions and potential members are welcomed, but should call Helen Wilson at 856-2972, or the Rev. Charles Covington at 855-1160.

S.A.L.T. Council meets

The S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Lawmen Together) Council has announced that their monthly meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. This month it will be on May 14, in the Sussex County Administration Office just south of the Wilmington Trust Bank on Route 113. The Council is an Advisory Committee for the following Triad: Seaford Triad meets the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Nanticoke Senior Center in Seaford. For additional information, contact president Al Hahn at 436-2157.

H.A.P.P.E.N. meets

The members of H.A.P.P.E.N., Hearns Pond Association for its protection, preservation, enhancement and naturalization will meet on Thurs., May 8 at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Museum. Topics to be discussed will be the May 24 dedication of the Hearns Pond historical marker, further follow-up on the recent annexation election, new urbanism, traffic concerns, and the ongoing study of Hearns Pond Dam.

The G.F.W.C.-Acorn Club of Seaford is having their “Installation Dinner” on May 8, at the Seaford Country Club, at 5:30 p.m. Social; 6 p.m., dinner. Our hostess is Betty Truitt and her committee.

Knitting Guild meets

All Knitters: The “Sea Purls” Chapter of The Knitting Guild Association meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Cheer Center in Georgetown on the corner of Rt. 9 and Sand Hill Road. For more details call Joyce Smirk, Secretary, 302-732-6495. Lunch available.

Widowed Persons Service

The Seaford Chapter of the Widowed Persons Service will have its next meeting on Tuesday, May 20, at 12:15 p.m. at the Golden Corral. The planned guest speaker will be Charley Caparella of WBOC. All widowed persons of all ages are invited to attend. Come join us — we all enjoy the trips, lunches/dinners, etc. that we do.

July 4th meetings

Laurel July 4th meetings are set for the following days: May 19, June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23 and June 30. They begin at 5 p.m. and are held at the Laurel Chamber Office.

Class of 1956 luncheon

The Laurel High School Class of 1956 will hold their quarterly luncheon at the Laurel Dutch Inn, Friday, May 16, at 11:30 a.m. Plans will be discussed for their 52nd reunion dinner.

SCWDC meeting

The Sussex County Women's Democrat Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on May 15 at Sussex Pines Country Club, Georgetown. Guest speaker is Ken McDowell, director of the Department of Elections. Dinner will cost $13 per

Senior Center trips

Nanticoke Senior Center’s Nashville and Memphis trip will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14 to Saturday Sept. 20. Cost is $850 double occupancy. Some of the sights you will see are Graceland, Grand Olé Opry, and Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. For further information call 629-4939. Trip includes motor coach transportation, tip for bus driver, snacks from center and dinner theatre.Nanticoke Senior Center’s Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Trip presents “Foot Loose” on Thursday, June 26, matinee in Lancaster, Pa. Cost is $70 members, $75 non-members.

Bus trip to Jamaica, Queens

A bus trip to Jamaica, Queens, N.Y., on Saturday, Aug. 16, from Big Lots, Seaford. Bus will leave at 5 a.m. Departure from New York, 5 p.m. Price $50, flat rate. For information contact Sister Paris Twyman, at 410-754-9135.

Fall trip to Hamptons

Methodist Manor House in Seaford will host a fall trip to the Hamptons in New York on Oct. 1. This three days, two nights tour

• Ride the Rails, West Virginia, trip on May 21-23. Cost is $420 per person, double; $515 single. Visit Backbone Mt. Windmill Farms on your way to Thomas, W.Va. • Trip to U.S. Naval Academy – Annapolis, Md., on June 24. Cost is $64 per person. View exhibits and do a guided tour of the

Laurel Senior Center is planning a trip to Branson, Mo., on May 17-25. Cost is $735 per person, double occupancy. It includes nine days, eight nights, 14 meals, and seven fabulous Branson shows. For more information call 875-2536.

Seaford Recreation trips

On Saturday, May 17 a trip to the Inner Harbor is planned. Bus leaves at 8 a.m. and leaves Baltimore at 4 p.m. Cost is $20. On Friday, Aug. 22 - Yankees vs. Orioles, a trip to Camden Yards is planned. Bus will leave at 4 p.m. Game time is 7 p.m. Cost is $52.

AARP Chapter #915 trips

Colorado, June 20-30, cost is $879 per person. Call 410-822-2314. Branson, Mo - Sept. 13-20, cost is $875 per person. Call 410-822-2314. New England/Vermont, NH, Boston and Salem, Oct. 13-19, cost is $1085 double, and $1335 single. Call 410-673-7856. Myrtle Beach - Nov. 10-13, cost $430 per person. Call 410-754-8588. New York Day Trip - May 24, cost $42 per person. Call 410-754-8588 Submit Bulletin Board items by noon, Thursday. Send to Morning Star Publications - PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, email to editor@mspublications. com or drop off at 628 West Stein Hwy., Seaford.

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The Marine Corps League meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Seaford. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-04 meets the second Thursday of each month at Nanticoke Yacht Club in Blades. Call Wayne Hickman at 629-6337 for details.

planned by White Star Tours is a “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous” tour. Your cost of $399 per person/double occupancy includes lodging, most meals, tours, motor-coach transportation and much more. For more information call Dixie Carlisle at 628-5631. Sign up deadline is June 1.

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Friends of the Bridgeville Library

The Friends of the Bridgeville Library will meet on Tuesday, May 13, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, William Street, Bridgeville at 7 p.m. Many exciting events are being planned. For more information, call Ruth Skala at 337-3678

Academy. Board the Harbor Queen for a narrated sightseeing cruise of Annapolis Harbor and the banks of the Academy. • New Hampshire White Mountains trip on Oct. 13-16. The cost is $650 per person (double occupancy). Visit Franconia Notch State Park, Flume Gorge, world famous Chutter’s store, Littleton’s Pollyanna, Sugar Hill Sampler & Museum, Harman’s Cheese & Country Store. Dinner aboard the Café Lafayette Dinnner Train and also ride on the Lake Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad. Then cruise across Lake Winnipesaukee. Contact Rose Wheaton for more information about AARP Chapter 1084 trips at 629-7180.

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School events inspire confidence in education system Quite a bit on my mind today — amazing, isn’t it? I try not to forget AT URPHY the things you fine folks tell me, but sometimes I do forget. Forgive It made me feel great me, but this week after much about our school system, thought I desire to write about a few of the teachers in the Laurel and maybe we all should School District. It could be Delmar see this side of things so or Seaford, Woodbridge or wherev- we can make a good judger, but there are many dedicated ment of a major player in professionals who put their whole our community, our hearts into their teaching careers. I school. attended the Laurel Teacher of the Year banquet Saturday night and The candidates for Teacher of the Year although I was going to give you rememwere Dawn Williams, Robert Todd, Brian brances of the Studley Store and train staSwain, Terry Phelps and Teyra Barrow. Aftion in Laurel and a personal message, ter the presentations, I felt I knew them all they will have to wait. How many of us, especially the ones of personally and would have voted for all. The Teacher of the Year for Laurel is us without children in schools, know the Robert Todd and you had to like the perteachers in our school district? We should. sonable comments made by students about They are a valuable part of the makeup of him. Several children said, “I like everythe future society as they send a message thing about him, except his singing,” for all our youth through the classroom. I which told me right off that this is an exwas impressed with the presentations Saturday night at the Teacher of the Year ban- tremely popular teacher. A particularly interesting story was that quet. It made me feel great about our of Terry Phelps, Teacher of the Year at school system, and maybe we all should Laurel Middle School. Terry was an airsee this side of things so we can make a craft mechanic in Dover, taking a full load good judgment of a major player in our of college courses while he worked an 11 community, our school. p.m. to 7 a.m. shift. He graduated at 44, Thursday evening’s concert was proof cum laude. He was soon hired in Laurel as enough for me as the intermediate school chorus, with more than 110 singers, put on an eighth-grade science teacher and his enthusiasm and story only begin there. a strong performance. The chorus was diMary Bing’s enthusiastic introduction rected by a school legend Penny Denny only further brought to light this story. and the other half of this great asset to our school, Jason Rogers, who followed. It was an evening to make you proud.

Memorial Day service to feature master sergeant Master Sgt. Gary Banks will be the featured speaker at the American Legion Post 19 Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. Banks is the son of the late Richard Banks and Dorothy Banks of Laurel. He is a 1970 graduate of Laurel High School, where he continued the family tradition of playing in sports. Banks is a 30-year member of the Delaware National Guard, working at Laurel, Georgetown, Wilmington and other Delaware locations. He has served 20 years full-time and spent 13 months in Kuwait with the 945th Delaware National Guard.

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Church Bulletins St. John’s multicultural services

Siempre Verde, a multicultural, bilingual service is being led by Pastor Luis Almandoz on Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s United Methodist Church at Pine and Poplar streets, Seaford. Praise music, powerful preaching and a small meal unite this fellowship of persons of both Hispanic and Anglo origins. Alberto Mendez leads worship on the keyboard.

Celebrate Recovery

ly Campground in Milton. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the 1-mile walk starts at 9 a.m. with events ending at 11 a.m. Money raised will benefit the Sussex Pregnancy Care Center located at 5 Burger King Drive in Georgetown. They are a nonprofit, compassionate facility eager to listen, guide and help bring real solutions to women and families confronting pregnancy issues. To become a participant stop by the center to receive a pledge form. There will be a large Mennonite bake sale held at the walk to raise additional funds. There will also be clowns, face painting, and free balloons for the kids. If you would like to participate please call the center at 302-856-4344 or contact Kim Willey, Event Coordinator at 302-3377876.

Celebrate Recovery, a step program which claims Jesus Christ as its Higher Power, is meeting at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Pine and Poplar streets, on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. This program is open to persons who wish to turn over their hurts, habits, and hang-ups to God such that they may be healed. For more information, call Rev. Constance Hastings, 629-9466, or Robert Spadaccini, 841-1720.

No Name Band

Ladies’ bible study

Cassandra Abbott

There is a ladies’ bible study, held every Tuesday starting at 10 a.m., at Laurel Baptist Church, Bi-State Boulevard in Laurel.This bible study is a non-denominational study, only God’s Word is studied, making us to be more like Christ.Should you have any questions regarding the study, feel free to call Gertrude R. Smith at 875-5300.

‘Walk for Life’

The Sussex Pregnancy Care Center will be hosting it’s 14th annual “Walk for Life” on Saturday, May 10, at Eagles Nest Fami-

The No Name Band will be at Grace United Methodist Church Hall, Georgetown, on Friday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. For further information, contact Everett Warrington at 337-7198. The Lighthouse Church, 27225 Kaye Road, Laurel, DE, is proud to present vocalist Cassandra Abbott on Sunday, May 11, during the worship service at 10 a.m. Cassandra Abbott has sung at churches and events in the area; she has also sung the National Anthem at Dover Downs. For more information, call The Lighthouse Church at 628-8172.

Todd’s Chapel Homecoming

Todd’s Chapel Homecoming will be held Sunday, May 18, at 2:30 p.m., celebrating our 200th Anniversary. Guest

Speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Sandra Ball. Special music will be by Everett Warrington and the Rev. and Mrs. Everett Isaacs. The church is located on Rt. 16 and Todd’s Chapel Road, 4 miles west of Greenwood.

Fifth annual ‘Balling for God’

The Outreach Team of New Zion United Methodist Church is hosting its 5th annual “Balling for God” Basketball Tournament and HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This event is Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Webb Avenue in Laurel. The Sussex County AIDS Counsel will be on hand giving out pamphlets and information about this rapidly growing disease and to provide free testing. The age brackets for the tournament are 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, and 16-18. There is also a foul shooting contest. There is entertainment for the younger children. Vendors are invited. For more information contact Sherita Belle at 302-877-0987 or Amy Handy at 302-8754263.

Amy Grant to speak at banquet

Amy Grant, the 21-time Dove Award and six-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and author, will be the keynote speaker and perform several select songs at the “Friends of Youth For Christ Fundraising Banquet” on Tuesday, May 13, 6:45 p.m., at Martin’s West. Adults only. Tickets are limited. Call 410-5294434, or 1-877-896-3802 for ticket information. Grant, who recently won the Dove Inspirational Album of The Year Award for her “Rock of Ages…Hymns & Faith” album, has sold over 25 million albums worldwide. Grant, who has been an inspiration to millions since her debut more

Amy Grant

than three decades ago, transmits her message of love and worship by describing the ups and downs of her relationship with God, her personal struggles and triumphs and her hopes for the future – both musical and spiritual. Grant is well known as the pioneering Christian singer whose success on mainstream radio opened doors for other Christian artists. The banquet will highlight the works and accomplishments of YFC/Campus Life staff and volunteers and will feature stories from teenagers who have been positively impacted by the programs. For more information regarding Metro Maryland Youth For Christ, weekly Campus Life clubs, IMPACT High School and ALIVE Middle School Mega-Conferences visit www.mmyfc.org.

DIRECTORY: Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship TRINITY UNITED METHODIST Trap Pond, CHURCH NearLaurel, Del. 875-7715 Sun. School 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Pastor Julie A. Lewis

“A caring church, a giving church, a sharing church; showing love, warmth and friendship to all.”

St. John’s United Methodist Church Pine & Poplar Sts., Seaford 302-629-9466 E-mail: st_johns@verizon.net NURSERY & HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:30 & 11:15 am Traditional 9:45 Sunday School 10:00 am Hearts Afire (Contemporary) Come as you are… and be transformed in the love of Christ!

Centenary United Methodist Church “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for Over 200 Years” “NEW SONG!” - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Classes for ALL ages, 9:45 a.m. Every Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m. Sunday

Rev. John W. Van Tine, Pastor, 875-3983 200 W. Market St., Laurel, Del.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

1010 S. Central Ave., Laurel Ph: 875-7748 Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Bible Study: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m. In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE Pastor Barbara Wilson Church: 875-4233 Cell: 302-253-0083 Sunday Services: 8:30am Praise 9:30am Sunday School,11am Worship

DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309

Christ Evangelistic Church Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching

Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm

Worship 10:45 a.m. • Sun. School 9:45 a.m. Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m. Located on Camp Road between the Dual & Alt. 13 For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice

Christian Church of Seaford Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298 Minister: John Herbst SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 10:30 Wed. Night Service & (Nursery & Jr. Church) Youth Groups 7:00 p.m. A Firm Foundation • A Sure Hope • An Unending Love

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church & Old Christ Church

“A Place to Belong”

600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956 (302) 875-3644 Rev. Rita B. Nelson, Rector www.dioceseofdelaware.net/churches/stphlps.html Holy Eucharist with Healing and Church School ~ Sunday @ 9:30 am

SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Underground Family Worship (7-12 grade) 6:15 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Team ‘The Table’ God’s Big Back Yard (last Wed. of mo) 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.

94 Walnut St. Laurel, DE 19956

875-7873

Centrally located at 14511 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. FasTrak Children’s Ministry - 10:30 a.m.; E318 Youth - 6 p.m. Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.

For info, call 875.7995 or visit www.centralworshipcenter.org

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Road 68, South of Laurel Laurel, Del.

Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Hymn Sing: Last Sunday Each Month - 7 p.m. www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org

Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107

Thank You to the churches that sponsor these pages. Your contribution makes it possible for the “Good News” to be published each week.

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No Olympics for me this year By the Rev. Todd K. Crofford Laurel Wesleyan Church

PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE

Even parts of liberal Well perk up now, because it is not too often that you find me agreeing with advice from Sen. Europe are considering Hillary Clinton over our President, but in this one I am with her. She boycott. Can we not at recently has called upon President Bush to not attend the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in China- least match their zeal? and that is a very good idea. Setting aside whatever Clinton’s reports of forced abortions and sterilizamotivations are, there are plenty of reations in parts of China. Because of the sons we should be boycotting. If the honor of having a son over a daughter, the games are a symbol of the unity and frabirthrate breakdown is 118 boys born for ternity of humanity, then the hosts should every 100 girls. How does this happen? be limited to those nations that have recAbortion or infanticide. ognized and honor human rights. This list of abuses is enough to make Some estimates say that 400, 000 peome sick personally. I have been proud of ple have been massacred in the last few our President’s stand on issues of life time years in the Darfur region of Sudan. China and again. In this area, I seriously wish he refuses to use its influence to bring an end would stand for life and not attend the to this. This is just the latest in their abuse opening ceremonies. Even parts of liberal of human rights. Even if there had never Europe are considering boycott. Can we been a Darfur issue, there are plenty of not at least match their zeal? reasons why China should NEVER have So, since I have no influence over the been granted host status for the Olympic actions of our President or the official Games. stand of my government, I will have to Have we so quickly forgotten that personalize my response. As much as I 3,000 students were slaughtered in Tianan- enjoy seeing our athletes win and personmen Square in 1989? As they were ally support their right to compete, I will protesting, they were turned upon by their not be watching any of the games this own government-directed army. Blood ran summer. It will be my own personal form in the streets for days. of protest. For years, Christians in China have There is nothing in this world more faced terrible persecution including imprecious than life and as a moral nation prisonment, loss of property, torture, and we should do all that is possible to see life even death. China continues this abuse in in all its fullness afforded to as many as cooperation with North Korea when a possible. The behavior of the Chinese Christian expatriate is discovered there government, whom Jack Cafferty correctly and returned to be placed in a labor camp. called thugs, disallows my participation in Historically, China has enforced a onethese Olympics. child per marriage policy. There have been

Centenary Gospel Café weekly

Centenary United Methodist Church, corner of Poplar and Market streets, Laurel, will hold its Gospel Café every Saturday night at 6 p.m. featuring Bruce and Nancy Willey Music Ministry. May Guest Singers are: Saturday, May 10 - Revived, Frank Silva, Cassandra Abbott. Saturday, May 17 – Gospel Cafés Pig in the Park Concert, Amanda Jones, Cassandra Abbott, Joey LeCates. Saturday, May 26 – Don White, Bill Primrose, Dawn Hopkins, Kaila Clucas. Saturday, May 31 – Debbie O’Neal, Milton Foskey, Amanda Scott, Ray & Travor Marine. Every week, Mary Ann Young joins us. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, contact Bruce & Nancy Willey, 875-5539 or 875-7339.

New Release ‘A Box of Memories’ on Sale Tony Windsor

A Box of Memories

Tony Windsor’s brand new CD compilation, “A Box of Memories” is on sale now. This 17-song CD features performances of songs including, “Only Make Believe,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” and the gospel classic, “In the Garden.” Get your copy at the Seaford Star office for only $5.00. Call: 302-236-9886

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 543 N. BRADFORD ST., SEAFORD, DEL. • 629-7161

Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor WEDNESDAY SUNDAY Sunday School......9:45 a.m. Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m. Worship...............11:00 a.m. Patch Club (kids) 7:00 p.m. Eve. Worship........7:00 p.m. Youth Group 6:00-8 p.m.

Messiah’s Vineyard Church Located at Tyndall’s Furniture Plaza on Discountland Rd & Rt. 13, Laurel 302-875-4646 PO BOX 60, LAUREL, DE 19956

PRE-SCHOOL - 12TH GRADE - Office 629-7161 Quality Traditional Education Since 1973 Fully Accredited By Middle States in ACSI

Dr. Carl G Vincent, Senior Minister Pastor Barry B. Dukes, Music Minister Sunday 9:30 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Children’s Church • Nursery

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

A Cooperative S.B.C. Church 805 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE

302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am & 6:30 pm Children’s Church 10:45 am SPANISH Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Activities 7 pm Pastor: Homer McKeithan Youth Minister: James Hollis Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”

27225 Kaye Road Laurel, DE 19956 Ph: (302) 875-7814

www.thelighthouselaurel.org Timothy P. Jones, Pastor Sunday Family Worship - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Family Ministries - 7:00 p.m.

“Shining His Light”

532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591 MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. DAILY: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; First Sat. 9 a.m. HOLY DAYS: Eve. 7:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. NOVENA DEVOTIONS: Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30 p.m.

“The Pickle Church” CHRIST THE CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH PICKLE MINISTRIES OUTREACH & CORNERSTONE NOTE MUSIC MINISTRY Corner of Bethel Rd. & Alt. 13 • 302-875-8150 Worship Svce 10 a.m. - Rev. Rick Elzey Church School & Jr. Church 10 a.m. - Pastor Doris Whaley Wings of Prayer Tues. 7 p.m. Exploring God’s Word, Wed. 7 p.m.

VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD

SUNDAY WORSHIP 11 AM and 6 PM ~ Sunday School 9:45 AM

WEDNESDAY NIGHT Ministry for the whole family 7 PM

Pastor Stacey Johnson 28261 Seaford Rd., Laurel, 2 miles N. of Laurel on Alt. 13

302-877-0443

The Atlanta Road Alliance Church 22625 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 • www.atlantaroadcma.org Rev. Edward J. Laremore, Sr. Pastor David A. Krilov, Associate Pastor

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

315 N. Shipley St., Seaford, DE 19973 • 302-629-9755 Pastor: Rev. Andrew C. Watkins www.christlutheranseaford.com

Praise Worship 8:30 AM • Sunday School 9:30 AM • Traditional Worship 11 AM

ROCK CHURCH

SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 8:30 Worship 6:45 Pioneer Clubs (age 3 9:45 Sunday School thru grade 6) & Divorce Care® 11:00 Worship/Kids Church 7:00 Prayer Service & Youth 7:00 Evening Service Group (grades 7-12)

30320 Seaford Road, Laurel, Del. Ph: 875-7275 • Pastor Bill Konkel Sunday School: 9 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 1st & 3rd Sunday Evening: 5 p.m. Thurs Evening Prayer: 7 p.m.

COKESBURY CHURCH

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

All Welcome Where Love Abides -- John 3:16

The Church by the Side of the Road 15092 Cokesbury Rd, Georgetown, DE (302) 629-5222 • www.cokesburywc.org Pastor Harold Carmean & Congregation Sunday School 9 am Contemporary Church Service 10 am

Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Serving Christ in the Heart of Seaford since 1830 315 High St. • Seaford, DE

Sunday Services: Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School Pastor: Rev. Thomas Gross • 302-629-4458 PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED

Laurel Wesleyan Church Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel Sunday School - 9:30 Worship - 9:00 & 10:45 Sunday Evening Worship Wed. Youth Ministries 6:30 p.m. Thurs. WKID, The Zone Children’s Ministries 6:30 Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Todd Crofford Assistant Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor/Youth: Sue Boyce Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey

629-7979 Holy Eucharist: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Forum: 10:30 a.m. Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m. Front & King St., Seaford, DE

The Rev’d. Jeanne W. Kirby-Coladonato, Rector

Seaford Church of Christ Acapella

(Rm. 16:16)

N. Dual 13, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-6206 Evangelist - Anthony Melakian - 629-3633 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949 Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033 Sunday School 10a.m. Sun. Worship 11 a.m., Sun. Evening 6 p.m Wed. Evenings 7 p.m. Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World

A Gathering Of Faith Come together under Christ’s roof and share together in his love. Attend Church this Sunday

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Obituaries Donald Lee Robinson, 56

Donald Lee “Duck” Robinson of Georgetown died April 28, 2008, at home. He was a son of Ross & Gladys Bunting Robinson, who predeceased him. Mr. Robinson was a retired equipment operator. He attended Bethesda United Methodist Church in Georgetown. He was a devoted husband and father. His grandchildren were the light of his life. He enjoyed racing, NASCAR, and local stock car tracks. He also enjoyed traveling especially his trips to Florida. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Teresa R. Robinson; a son, Donald Robinson Jr and his wife, Carrie of Georgetown; a daughter, Lori Williams of Georgetown; four brothers: Mark Robinson of Georgetown, C.R. Robinson and wife Kim of Georgetown, Ronnie Robinson and wife Denise of Georgetown, George Ross Robinson and wife Jean of Clarksville; three sisters: Carol Evans of Georgetown, Olive Karr and Husband Eddie of Georgetown, and Connie Pettyjohn of Georgetown; three grandchildren, Mark, Luke, and Ryder; his aunt, Irene Gray; and special friends, Sinath Sam, and Ricky Breasure. His beloved Canine friend, Brownie, and numerous nieces & nephews, also survives him. A memorial service was held on Sunday, May 4, at the Robinson Family Fun Track, Georgetown, with Jake Breasure officiating. Interment was private. Contributions may be made to the Camp Barnes Racing Benefit, c/o Delaware State Police Troop 4, 23652 Shortly Road, Georgetown, DE 19947, Attn: Det. Preston Lewis, Camp Barnes Racing Director. Arrangements were provided by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro. Letters of condolence may be emailed at: Watsonfh.com; or Delmarvaobits.com

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Obituaries are run without charge thanks to the support of area churches

Alonzo F. Davis of Hartly; one daughter, Marguerette H. Gardner of Hartly; one sonin-law, Tyrone Gardner of Clayton; two step-daughters, Betty Coleman of Hartly and Carol Lee Hall of Florida; one brother, Howdy Thompson of Millsboro; one sisterin-law, Bertha Thompson of Millsboro; her two dearest friends, Margaret Henson and Phoebe Martin; four grandchildren, Dwayne Davis and wife Sharon, Darlene Cunningham and husband Val, Neville Coleman, and Patrick Britt and wife Nicole; four great-grandchildren, Shawn Jack and wife Becky, Chenitra Jack, Valentino Cunningham, and Kirsten Davis, and three great-great-grandchildren, Davonte Adams, Savanna Jack, and Darius Jack and a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends. Services were Friday, May 2, at the Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, where friends called prior to the service. The Rev. Claudia Waters officiated. Interment was in the Harmony U.M. Church Cemetery, near Millsboro. Letters of condolence may be emailed via watsonfh.com; or delmarvaobits.com

Carroll V. Smith, 83

Carroll V. Smith passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Delmar on Feb. 24, 1925, he was a son of the late Charles V. and Lillie Cordrey Smith. Mr. Smith was a Navy Veteran, serving on the U.S.S. Haas Destroyer during World War II. He later went to work for the DuPont Company in Seaford and retired in 1992 after 45 years of service. He

Pearl Mae Davis, 92

Pearl Mae Davis of Hartly passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Kent General Hospital in Dover. Ms. Davis was born on March 16, 1916, in Millsboro, a daughter of Samuel and Martha E. Jackson Thompson, who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. She loved to cook, loved Emeril Lagasse recipes, loved to laugh, and loved to dance. She was a very happy person that will be greatly missed. She lived for her grandkids and had the cleanest house ever kept. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter Delphine Davis in 2002 and several siblings. Ms. Davis is survived by one son,

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Doris S. Smith of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 15, 1927 in Cape May, N.J., a daughter Floyd Kimland and Sarah Elizabeth (Abbott) Schmierer. Mrs. Smith was devoted to her family. She enjoyed spending time with her friends from high school (Rehoboth High 1945); traveling with her late husband Ernest; bird watching; taking walks; and her cats and dogs. Most importantly, she enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Andrew Imhof (1976); her second husband Ernest Smith (1998); and two brothers, Charles and Kenny Schmierer. She is survived by three daughters, Penny MacLennan and her husband Angus of Lewes, Susan Hargrave and her husband

Union United Methodist Church 2 North Laws St., Bridgeville, DE 19933 Across from Bank 337-7409 Handicap Friendly WORSHIP TIMES:

9 am Contemporary Service 10 am Sunday School 11 am Traditional Worship Youth Group (Sun. 6 p.m.)

Dennis of Surry, Va., and Patty Marowski and her husband John of Lewes; four sons, Vincent Imhof and his wife Zee of Milford, Jesse Imhof and his wife Rose of Rehoboth Beach, Floyd Imhof and his wife Elaine of Wallingford, Vt., and Greg Imhof and his wife Jamie of Millsboro; 20 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Joan "Ginger" Batchlor and her husband Dick of Georgetown. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 3, at Epworth United Methodist Church, Rehoboth Beach, DE, with the Dr. Rev. Jonathan Baker officating. Interment followed at Rehoboth Presbyterian Church of Midway Cemetery, Rehoboth Beach. There were no calling hours. Arrangements were being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, 19825 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach; or to the Kent County SPCA, 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934. Send online condolences to: condolences@parsell funeralhomes.com

Linda Nan Dunker-Hendricks-Jacobs

On May 3, 2008, Linda Nan DunkerHendricks-Jacobs passed away after a long illness. She is survived by her loving husband Paul Ralph Jacobs, brother-in-law Leonard Jacobs, step-daughter Kelly McMean, grandson Nathaniel Coyler, and the Jacobs family, Verfin family and Dunker family. Her special love of animals left her with Dodge Jacobs, Sand-Pan Jacobs, Cheyanne Jacobs and Molly Jacobs her true family. Ms. Jacobs worked for the Federal Government for 35 years, working for various government agencies from 1966 to 2002. Ms Jacobs retired in 2002. Her field of expertice from 1969 to 2002 was in the government procurement arena as an Industrial Specialist performing extensive work in On-Time Government Deliveries, Progress Payments, and PreAward Surveys with government Contractors. Ms. Jacobs worked from 1985 to 2002; for the Defense Procurement Representative Office (DPRO), and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Towson, Md., and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), in

BETHEL WORSHIP CENTER 9431 Ginger Lane, Seaford (2.4 mi. north of Wal-Mart on US 13) 628-4240 Recorded Info 628-4241 Church Office

Pastor Joseph Lecates - 875-2059 Adult Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am & 6:30 pm Children’s Church 10:30 am Nursery 10:30 am & 6:30 pm Youth Meeting Sun. 7 pm Promise Keepers Tues. 7 pm Wed. Night Bible Study 7 pm “We’re not building a church, we’re building God’s Kingdom!”

Welcome… SEAFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

In Loving Memory of Golda M. Collins May 17, 1907 - Feb. 1, 2005 We miss you more than you know. Your passing has left a void that we will never fill. We are grateful your suffering has ended and you are at peace.

was a longtime member of Melsons United Methodist Church in Delmar. He loved to read, do crossword puzzles, watch game shows, play dominoes and was a devoted St. Louis Cardinals fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers; Marvin Smith, Chester Smith, Calvin Smith, Samuel Smith and Lester Smith; and a sister, Esther Rudisill. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Thelma “Jean” Smith of Delmar; a son, Stephen T. Smith of Edgewater, Md.; a daughter, Lisa C. Smith of Delmar, Del.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers; Marvin Smith, Chester Smith, Calvin Smith, Samuel Smith and Lester Smith; and a sister, Esther Rudisill. A viewing was held Sunday evening, May 4, at the Short Funeral Home, Delmar. A funeral service was on Monday, May 5, at Melsons United Methodist Church in Delmar. The Rev. Dr. Everett C. Isaacs officiated. Interment was private. In memory of Mr. Smith, contributions may be sent to Melsons United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Mr. Maurice Campbell, 32661 East Line Road, Delmar, MD 21875. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Wm. V. Sipple & Son

Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10 am

701 Bridgeville Road 629-9077

“Welcome Home!”

Gone but not forgotten.

Area representative: Hannigan, Short & Disharoon F.H.

Pinky & Minos Givens, Ernie & Maggie Collins

302-875-3637 1-800-673-9041

Wesley United Methodist Church 22025 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DE Pastor Ed Kuhling Contemporary Worship 9 am Sunday School & Bible Education 10 am Traditional Worship 11 am Wednesday Worship 6:45 pm 302-629-3029 * Info Line 302-628-0112

743 E. Clarence St., Seaford, Del. Carlton L. Cannon, Sr. Paster

629-9443, Cell: 448-0852 • cogclarence@verizon.net Sunday: Midweek Activities: Church School........9:45 am Call for Details Morning Worship......11 am Children’s Church & Youth Explosion ........6 pm Nursery Provided Evening Worship.........7 pm *Counseling by appt. only Tuesday: Thursday: Bible Study & Family Corporate Prayer.........7 pm ‘Come and Grow with Us!’ Training Hour...........7 pm

Laurel Baptist Church, SBC Where everybody is somebody & Jesus Christ is Lord 33056 Bi-State Boulevard, Laurel, DE 19956 LBC Sunday School ~ 10:00 Morning Worship ~ 11:00 Wednesday Bible Study ~ 7:00 P.M. Nursery Provided Pastor: Rev. Steven Booth Music Director: Linda Lewis

302-875-7998

MORNING STAR • MAY 8 - 14, 2008 Towson, Md., and Baltimore, Md. From 1979 to 1985; Ms Jacobs worked for the Air Force Procurement Representative Office (AFPRO) at Westinghouse, Harmans, Md. and Cockeysville, Md., from 1976 to 1979; the Social Security Adminstration (SSA), from 1970 to 1977; the Navy Procurement Representative Office (NAVPRO), at Westinghouse, Harmans, MD, in 1969; Corps of Engineers, Baltimore, Md., from 1969 to 1970; the Army Audit, Elkridge, Md. and from 1966 to 1969; Social Security Administration (SSA), Woodlawn, Md. Ms Jacobs also worked for the United Parcel Service (UPS) in 1979, her only break in government service. She worked for every military branch, except the Marines but I would have loved to work for them, she would say. Ms Jacobs’ other loves were in the field of painting, drawing, collecting and enjoying her love of books. The family wishes donations be made to Meals On Wheels, Seaford. Memorial Service is by inviatation only. All AA - Odenton, and Del., Al-Anon people welcomed, all the employee's and friends from Westinghouse, now Lockheed Aerospace, Harmans, Md., and employee's and friends from DPRO, downtown Baltimore, Md. Arrangements were by the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.

Doris E. Downes, 75

Doris E. Downes, 75, of Delmar, died Friday, May 2, 2008 at her home in Delmar, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 11, 1932 in Laurel, a daughter of Norman and Margie Jane (Wilkerson) Wingate, who predeceased her. Doris graduated from Laurel high School in the Class of 1950 and was an active member of the Laurel Alumni Association. She worked as a bookkeeper for Perdue and in production for General Foods before handling the bookkeeping duties for Downes Burner Service, owned and operated by her late husband, Alvin Downes, Sr. She attended Messiah’s Vineyard Church in Laurel. She loved NASCAR and was a faithful fan of Jeff Gordon and enjoyed crossword puzzles. She cherished time spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Alvin E. Downes, Sr., who passed Oct. 22, 2004. She is survived by six sons, Douglas Downes and his wife Cathy of Laurel, Alan Downes and his wife Barbara of Delmar, Kipp Downes and his wife Michelle of Delmar, Alvin Downes, Jr. and his wife Brenda of Laurel, Gerry Downes and his wife Patti of Laurel and Darrell Downes of Charlestown, W.V.; a sister, Naomi Lare of Delmar; two brothers, Leon Wingate and his wife Fran of Millsboro and Vernon Wingate, Sr. of Laurel; nine grandchildren, Doug Downes, Heather Downes, Danielle Briggs, Tonya Lindstadt, Jennifer Downes, Wayne Downes, Michael Downes, Jason Downes and Darrell Downes, Jr. and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Tuesday, May 2, at Short Funeral Home, Delmar, where family and friends called prior to the service. Bob Boyce, Lay Pastor, officiated. Interment followed in St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Delmar. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

Evelyn M. Quick

Evelyn M. Quick, of Laurel, passed away on Sunday, March 04, 2008, at the Seaford Center in Seaford. Evelyn was born in Richmond, Va. a daughter of Raymond and Winnie Mitchell. She was a homemaker, who loved to

travel, enjoying winters in Florida and North Carolina. She also loved to visit with her family and friends. She was a longtime member of Christ United Methodist Church in Laurel. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert T. Quick. She is survived by her son, James Quick, Sr. and his wife Donna of Pocomoke, Md.; her daughter Barbara Smith and her husband Wayne of Laurel. Her grandchildren: Michelle Dayton and husband John, Tracy Smith, Donna Breasure and husband Bobby, Teresa Thompson and James Quick, Jr. and wife, Charma; great-grandchildren: Cole Dayton, Lucas Dayton, Brendan Breasure, Tyler Quick, and Devon Quick. A niece, Delores Thomas also survives her. A graveside service was held at Odd Fellows Cemetery on West Street in Laurel, on Wednesday May 7. The Pastor Barbara Wilson officiated. Contributions may be made in her memory to: Christ United Methodist Church, 510 Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956. Arrangements were by the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel, DE.

Nora Ann Ridley, 91

Nora Ann Ridley, formerly of Washington, D.C., passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at the Seaford Center Genesis Health Care in Seaford. She was born Sept. 25, 1916 in Charlie Hope, Va., a daughter of Robert and Daisy Davis, who predeceased her. Her husband Clarence B. Ridley preceded her in death on May 26, 1994. She was a registered nurse who had worked at the District of Columbia General Hospital. She loved her dogs, was a sports enthusiast, and was well traveled. She is survived by two nephews: Edward Walker of Bridgeville, her caregiver; and Raymond Davis of Landover, Md. Graveside services are being held at Harmony Memorial Park in Landover, Md., on Thursday, May 8, at 12:45 p.m. Friends may call at the Stewart Funeral Home located at 4001 Benning Road, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20019 from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Local arrangements made by Framptom Funeral Home in Federalsburg, Md.

Phyllis Katherine Passwaters Austin, 74

Phyllis Katherine Passwaters Austin of Georgetown died Sunday, May 4, 2008, at her daughter, Karen Ramey's residence, in Bridgeville. She was born in Bridgeville, a daughter of Katherine Passwaters Wallace and Earl Wallace, who predeceased her. She was an assembly line worker at Solo Cup in Federalsburg, Md. She was a member of Women of the Moose, Chapter 1384, Seaford. She is survived by her husband W. Townsend Austin of Georgetown; a son, Carlie Austin of Seaford; a daughter, Karen A. Ramey and husband Gordon of Bridgeville; a brother, William H. Wallace of Seaford; and a sister, Patsy Dickerson of Seaford; three grandchildren, Lynn Wilson, Trey Ramey and Trevor Ramey; and a great-grandson, Brian Wilson all of Bridgeville. A graveside service was held Wednesday, May 7, in Bloomery Cemetery, Federalsburg, Md. Arrangements were by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.

Ralph C. Morris, 70

Ralph C. Morris of Lewes passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2008, in his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 24, 1937 in Lewes, a son of John Morris and Eliza C. Johnson Morris. Mr. Morris was a farmer working for Townsend’s for many years and also was a carpenter working for himself as well as area contractors. Mr. Morris previously attended the Israel United Methodist Church in Lewes. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great

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Church Bulletins Mother’s Day prayer service

A service of prayer honoring and remembering our mothers, and our children. Mother's Day, May 11, at 4 p.m., at the Seaford Presbyterian Church, 701 Bridgeville Hwy., 629-9077. All are invited. We will pray especially for those whose mothers have died, or children have died. This is a quiet prayer service - for any and all denominations and faiths. Join us. Call if you have any questions, or prayer requests.

Scott Family at Christ UMC

The Scotts will be in concert at Christ United Methodist Church, Laurel, on May 18, 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. services. The Scott family, Jeff, Jeanine, Maria (15), Emma (14) and Gray (9) have been ministering and performing together as a family for several years. Jeff and Jeanine began performing together before they were married, 18 years ago. Jeff is a pianist and Jeanine a vocalist. Their ministering now includes the children who each play the piano, with the addition of the violin, which is played by Emma. The family sings together as well.

Feast of Pentecost

On Sunday, May 11, parishioners of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will join with congregations from St. Phillips, Laurel; St. Mary’s, Bridgeville; and All Saints, Delmar at Old Christ Church Laurel to celebrate the Feast of Pentecost. Old Christ Church was established on Broad Creek about 1 mile east of Laurel in 1770. Pentecost marks the end of the Easter season and the church observes this day as one of the major days of the Christian calandar, giving an opportunity for St. Luke’s congregation to worship with the other nearby Episcopal parish congregations.

grandfather, and brother. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Alberta M. Wright Morris; his brother, Lawrence Morris of Lewes; daughters, Brenda Norman and her husband David, Teresa L. Jones and her husband Cecil of Lewes, Regina M. Morris of Woodbridge, Va., Polly A. Faulk and her husband Thomas of Laurel, and Eliza C. Morris of New Castle; sons, Jeffrey L. Wright and his wife Mary of Bridgeville, and Ralph C. Morris Jr. of Trenton, N.J., a

What must I do to be saved?

Acknowledge your sin and place your trust in Christ. All who place their trust in Christ in this way are adopted as God’s children. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. — Romans 3:23 The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. — Romans 6:23 God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. — Romans 5:8 If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved. — Romans 10:9

host of nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Services were on Wednesday May 7, at the Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, where friends called at the viewing prior to the services. The Rev. Annie J. Custis officiated the service. Interment was in Israel U.M. Church Cemetery, Lewes, DE. Letters of condolence may be emailed via watsonfh.com or delmarvaobits.com

In Memory of

Vernon “Peanut” Sellers Nov. 13, 1931 - May 4, 2007 God looked around his Garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon His earth and saw your loving face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. His Garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain. And knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw your path was difficult, He closed your tired eyes, He whispered to you “Peace be Thine” and gave you wings to fly. When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain, We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again. You’ve left us precious memories, your love will be our guide, You live on through your children and grandchildren, you’re always by our side. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you on the day God called you home.

Love, Your Family

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On the Record Marriage Licenses

Sussex County Clerk of the Peace George Parish joyfully announces the following couples have obtained marriage licenses: Allen W. Arthur, Greenwood to Frances M. Harvey, Greenwood Daniel D. Jewell, Seaford to Barbara A. Joseph, Seaford Brian Thomas Kenney, Seaford to Amy L. Horton, Seaford Paul D. McGee, Laurel to Aileen Jovita Manliguis, Laurel Paige Boggs, Greenwood to Barbara M. Snead, Lewes Anthony M. Reid, Seaford to Terry Lee Jarvis, Seaford Jonathan Louis Chilly, Jr., Laurel to Ambre Anne Parsons, Laurel J. Tyler Fleetwood, Delmar to Delores Eileen Johnson, Delmar Claudius Florestal, Seaford to Casina Duverger, Seaford Donnie L. Layton, Bridgeville to Brenda Lee Abrams, Seaford Robert T. Lee, Seaford to Lori Locke Miller, Seaford Jeffrey S. Mitchell, Seaford to Elizabeth Jane Peet, Seaford Matthew Thomas Rowan, Ellendale to Dorothy Marie Shetler, Greenwood

Deeds

SUDOKU Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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11/16/07, Alonzo R. Kieffer to Cornelius Edward and Sheree D. Thomas, Lot No. 4, Block C, Martin Farms, Town of Seaford, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $240,000 11/15/07, Mahetta Construction, L.L.C. to Jermaine and Kimberly Hopkins, parcel, Broad Creek Hundred, $201,000 11/08/07, Cahall Enterprises, LLC to Russell Dadds, Lot No. 2, Lands of Cahall Enterprises, LLC, Town of Laurel, subdivision, Little Creek Hundred, $40,000 11/14/07, Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Inc. to Great American Homes, Inc., Parcel Nos. I and II, Town of Seaford, Little Creek Hundred, $80,000 11/15/07, Robin W. and Kristin L. Smith to Phyllis L. Harmon, Lot No. 21, Section B, Westview Extended, Town of Seaford, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $213,500 11/13/07, James P. Thomas and Jameson K. Thomas to Thomas and Linda Toomey, parcel, Broad Creek Hundred, $35,000 11/07/07, U.S. Home Corporation to Avid C. and Marie A. McElhiney, Lot No. 231, Phase II, Heritage Shores, Town of Bridgeville, subdivision, Northwest Fork Hundred, $332,990 11/07/07, Ferris Homes, LLC to Jean M. McCauley, Unit No. 1202B, Seachase at Greenwood, Town of Greenwood, condos, Northwest Fork Hundred, $139,900 11/07/07, Ferris Homes, LLC to

Jean M. McCauley, Unit No. 101A, Seachase at Greenwood, Town of Greenwood, condos, Northwest Fork Hundred, $164,900 11/15/07, Robert W. Durham, Trustee and 36 Builders, Inc., Lot No. 48, Saddlebrook, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $269,000 11/16/07, Bruce M. and Carla E. Rickards to Michael R. and Christie C. Butterworth, Lot No. 40, Old Church Landing, subdivision, Broad Creek Hundred, $910,000 11/21/07, Robert E. and Elise Hall to Beth A. Kopicki, Lot No. 20 and Part of Lot No. 19, Lands of Samuel Dickerson, subdivision, Nanticoke Hundred, $210,000 11/23/07, Susan M. and Michael Clow to Bernice Wiesman and Janis Spanburgh, Lot No. 397, Phase II, Heritage Shores, Town of Bridgeville, subdivision, Northwest Fork Hundred, $180,000 11/21/07, Gary F. and Joyce M. Rantz to Erin K. Calloway, Lot No. 10, Lands of Gary F. and Joyce M. Rantz, subdivision, Little Creek Hundred, $62,500 11/21/07, Abington Lake, LLC to Paul T. Jr. and Janet W. Russillo, Lot No. 4, Abington Lake, subdivision, Nanticoke Hundred, $120,000 11/26/07, Timothy J. Fahey, Sr. to Laurie A. Duncan, Lot No. 47, Sandy Ridge, subdivision, Little Creek Hundred, $162,900 12/04/07, Wheatley Ventures, Inc. to Mahetta Construction, L.L.C., Lot No. 141, Clearbrooke Estates, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $69,900 11/30/07, Diane S. Rosetta, Trustee to Kristin L. Nelson, Lot No. 20, Woodside Manor, Town of Seaford, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $170,000 11/29/07, Edward Chester Gasior to Blaine and Tiffany Short, parcel, Northwest Fork Hundred, $77,000 11/30/07, Michael Hunyadi to Robert Arthur Clark, Jr. and Jerry Preston Clark, Sr., parcel, Northwest Fork Hundred, $74,600 11/28/07, Lynn Hamilton to Eduardo Linares Aguilar, parcel, Town of Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, $125,000 11/29/07, James Chalfant to David A. Dittrick, Lot No. 27, Sandy Ridge, subdivision, Little Creek Hundred, $77,000

Building Permits

04/09/08, Robert and Katherine Schoonover, W/Rd. No. 571, Lot No. 2, Northwest Fork Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $194,312 Sussex Ventures, Inc., E/Rd. No. 550, Lot B, Seaford Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $81,734

Gary Cannon, Wrights Subdivision, Lot Nos. 47-48, Seaford Hundred, Repairs from Fire, $35,000 Samuel D. and Romona Vasquez, N/Rd. No. 560A, 1505’, W/Rd. No. 560, Northwest Fork Hundred, Inground Pool/Fence, $30,000 04/14/08, Larry W. McAllister, E/Rd. No. 479, 198’, N/Rd. No. 467, Broad Creek Hundred, Manure Shed, $30,000 04/15/08, RW and WD Investments LLC, Easter Heights, Lot No. 8, Broad Creek Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $78,428 RW and WD Investments LLC, Easter Heights, Lot No. 17, Broad Creek Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $78,428 RW and WD Investments LLC, Eater Heights, Lot No. 18, Broad Creek Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $77,750 William T. Chelton, S/Rt. No. 451, 2100’, E/Rt. No. 68, Little Creek Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $135,618 04/16/08, Wesleyan of the Nazareth Church, Walnut Street, Lot Nos. 44-46, Broad Creek Hundred, Interior Renovations, $11,000 04/17/08, Joseph F. and Nancy Shahadi, N/Rt. No. 16, 665’, E/Rd. No. 34B, Northwest Fork Hundred, Pole Building/Lean To, $16,448 Todd Ehrenzeller, S/Highway from Blades to Concord, Broad Creek Hundred, Pole Barn/Lean To, $12,000 Mary Jane Haney, N/Rt. No. 54, Parcels A and B, Little Creek Hundred, Master Suite/Attached Garage, $49,392 Mark Collins and Dawn Dukes, W/Rt. No. 493, S/Rt. No. 500, Little Creek Hundred, Pole Barn-Farm Equipment, $38,400 04/18/08, Jeffrey L. Cash, N/Rt. No. 472, Broad Creek Hundred, Living Room/Dining Room, $31,616 Robert E. Shields, SW/Rd. No. 18, 100’, SE/Rd. No. 533, Seaford Hundred, Bedroom, $13,440 04/21/08, Dale G. and Carol A. Odenwelder, E/SD Hall Street, Lot No. 21, Seaford Hundred, Repair Windows/Remodel Kitchen, $30,000 West Fenwick Plaza LLC, N/Rt. No. 54, Parcel No. A-2, Baltimore Hundred, Food Lion, $2,600,000 Allen’s Hatchery, Inc., E/Rt. No. 546, 520’, N/Rt. No. 544, Seaford Hundred, Chicken House, $96,000 Byron L. and Vickie P. Taylor, W/Rt. No. 542, N/Rt. No. 536, Seaford Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $153,954 Roger and Candice Swartzentruber, W/Rd. No. 36, S/Rd. No. 631, Parcel A, Nanticoke Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $171,282

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Treat Mom She Never Cooked on

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To The Best Meal

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Education Education briefs Sussex Tech teacher is honored

Dr. Doug Hicks of Delaware Tech and Dr. William Ritter of University of Delaware meet with second-year Delaware Tech students to explain the engineering drafting technology transfer option. From left: Delia Gott, Hicks, Ritter and Jake Burton.

Del Tech students can pursue engineering tech degree at UD A new engineering technology transfer agreement gives Delaware Technical & Community College students the opportunity to transfer as juniors to the University of Delaware to work toward a bachelor of science degree in engineering technology. Students can take advantage of this transfer option by first completing an associate degree in engineering drafting technology at Delaware Tech. In the engineering technology program, students receive applications and projectbased instruction with a focus on modern computer-aided software as well as computerized engineering equipment. Graduates of this associate degree program are prepared to continue their education or find immediate employment in the fields of architecture, civil or mechanical design, manufacturing or surveying. Students can also continue their education as juniors in the University of Delaware’s engineering technology degree program. This degree will prepare engineering technologists to make independent judgments as well as design and manage sys-

tems and components to achieve conceptual goals with consideration of their effectiveness, safety and cost. Students learn to solve problems associated with manufacturing processes, construction design, project management, machinery systems, environmental and water resources issues. This transfer option “provides opportunities for students in southern Delaware to complete a four-year engineering degree by taking the first two years of classes at Delaware Tech and the second two years as a combination of online courses and classes at the University of Delaware in Newark," said Dr. William Ritter, professor and department chair for bioresources engineering at the University of Delaware. “This will give students better employment opportunities in southern Delaware.” Including the Engineering Drafting Technology option, Delaware Tech has 66 transfer agreements with nine universities in various majors. For details, contact Student Services at Delaware Tech, 856-5400 ext. 6010.

Deborah Kenton, social studies Teacher of the Year for the Sussex Technical School District, was among several Delaware social studies teachers who were recently honored by the Delaware Council for the Social Studies (DCSS). Jamie Carlson, social studies content specialist Kenton at Sussex Tech, commended Kenton for “her curiosity about history and global issues which evolve into dynamic lessons that combine technology and social studies into lively class discussions.” Kenton received her master’s degree from Wesley College and began teaching world history and global issues at Sussex Tech in 2004. She is working toward becoming Nationally Board Certified. She is an assistant softball coach for the Lady Ravens. Other local social studies teachers who were honored by DCSS are Faith Melvin, Delmar High School; Helen Elliott, Southern Delaware School of the Arts; and Maria Miller, Seaford Middle School.

Spicer attends HOBY conference

Sierra Spicer, a sophomore at Laurel Senior High School, attended the regional Hugh O’Brian Leadership conference in Rehoboth Beach in April. She joined 52 other HOBY ambassadors, representing their high schools. Founded in 1958 by veteran actor Hugh O’Brian, HOBY’s mission is to Spicer provide lifelong leadership development opportunities that empower individuals to achieve their highest potential. Now, with more than 355,000 alumni leading the way, HOBY is respected worldwide for its youth leadership programs. Spicer was sponsored by the Laurel New Century Club.

Wilson receives scholarship

Brittany Wilson, Seaford, a sophomore at Coastal Carolina University, was among students who attended a reception to meet people who gave money for endowed scholarships the students received. Wilson received a Russell L. Moore Scholarship. She is majoring in biology.

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER ELECTIONS TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008 ALL TERMS BEGIN JULY 1, 2008 POLLS OPEN: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM SCHOOL DISTRICT

VOTING LOCATION

CANDIDATES NAMES

Delmar Vote for One (1) 5 Year Term

Delmar High School 200 N. Eighth St., Delmar

Shawn B. Brittingham Gregory A. Cathell

Woodbridge Vote for One (1) 5 Year Term

Woodbridge High School W. Coulter Passwaters 308 Laws St., Bridgeville Walter N. Rudy Woodbridge Elementary School Sussex Hwy., Greenwood

May 9, 2008 - Deadline to vote an absentee ballots. Affidavits available for voting absentee by mail at: www.electionsse.delaware.gov Or call 856-5367 and forms will be mailed. Affidavit must be submitted before the absentee ballot can be mailed to voter. May 12, 2008 - 12 Noon - Deadline to vote an absentee ballot in person in the Office of the Department of Elections. ORATORICAL COMPETITION - Speakers in the 2008 Optimist Oratorical competition at Worcester Preparatory School, Berlin, Md., are, front, from left: Hannah Esham, Frankford; Carolyn Dorey, Millville; Mikalah Potvin, Snow Hill; Arella Berger, Berlin; Amanda Gabriel, Laurel; Halie Murray-Davis, Lewes; and Emma Richardson, Rehoboth Beach. Second row: Mckinnon de Kuyper, Lewes and Elise Harmon, Rehoboth Beach. Third row: Claire Dorey, Millville; Christopher Potvin, Snow Hill; Connor Irey, Berlin; Matt Carey, Seaford; Hunter Harmon, Rehoboth Beach; Razaak Eniola, Salisbury; Mark Gee, Millsboro; Chloe Maykrantz, Ocean City and Claire Stickler, Lewes. Back: Hope Evans, Berlin; Haylea Reiner, Berlin; Jake Emche, Ocean Pines; Hannah Gaskill, Ocean City; Jamie Welch, Ocean Pines; Lorenzo DeJesus, Seaford; and Kelley Chandler, Berlin.

Voters must be a Bona Fide Resident of the School District, a Citizen of the United States of America and 18 years of age or older. Proof of identity will be required. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS FOR SUSSEX COUNTY 119 N. RACE STREET, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 302-856-5367

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NOTICE The Commissioners of Bridgeville will introduce the FY-09 Budget at their monthly meeting scheduled for May 12, 2008, at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Hall, 101 N. Main Street, Bridgeville, Delaware. COMMISSIONERS OF BRIDGEVILLE JOSEPH T. CONAWAY, COMMISSION PRESIDENT 5/8/1tc

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Little Creek Hundred Case No. 10164 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a variance as provided by: Chapter 115, Article IV, Subsection 115-20, Item A (1) of said ordinance of RICHARD, LORRAINE AND JESSIE CULLEY who are seeking a variance from the minimum lot size requirement to place a manufactured home, to be located east of U.S. Route 13A, 715 feet north of Road 451. The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, JUNE 2, 2008, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to at-

6 – APPROVED BUILDING LOTS PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION OF APPROVED BUILDING LOTS Order of sale: We will offer the 5 lots located on Watson Road @ 1:30 p.m. These lots will be sold individually and then offered together and sold for which ever way results in the higher amount. We will then travel to Poplar St. and offer that lot at 3:30 p.m.

Watson Road, Laurel, DE Auction Date: Saturday, May 10th 2008 • 1:30 p.m. Inspection: Bidders are encouraged to inspect the property anytime during daylight hours.

Location: Traveling west on Rt. 24 (Sharptown Rd.) towards Sharptown, MD from Laurel, DE turn right onto Mt. Pleasant Road and travel 1.3 miles. Turn left onto Watson Road and property will be on left. (Signs Posted) This auction will consist of (5) building lots that vary in size from 0.895 acres to 1.18 acres more or less in size. All lots have 150 ft. of frontage along Watson Road and are located only minutes to Phillips Landing and Historic Bethel, Delaware. The lots being sold are identified as #23, #24, #25, #26, & #28 and have all been marked accordingly at the sale site. Auctioneer has copies of info. in regards to septic, well, and deed restrictions pertaining to each lot. Lots have been approved for either LPP or Gravity Systems. Contact us for any questions or paperwork in regards to these lots. These lots have been approved for stick-built, modular, and class “C” mobile homes with a permanent foundation.

Poplar St., Laurel, DE Auction Date: Saturday, May 10th 2008 • 3:30 p.m. Inspection: Bidders are encouraged to inspect the property anytime during daylight hours.

Location: Poplar Street, Laurel, DE. Located just past Growmark FS. (Sign Posted) This property is known on the Sussex County tax map as parcel #2-32-12.18-49 and is believed to contain approx. 9,028 square feet of land more or less. The property is rectangular in shape and has 61.00 feet of frontage along Poplar St. The property is serviced with town water and has been approved for a Gravity (FD) septic system to be installed. This property is cleared and ready for a home! County taxes: $65/per yr. An excellent and very affordable lot for a small in-town home. Terms for all properties: $5,000.00 down payment on each lot purchased due the day of auction in the form of cash or certified check payable to Andrew O’Neal Auctions. Settlement to occur within 45 days. Buyer and Seller to equally share all State & County transfer costs. Buyer to pay the cost of preparing and recording the deed and any other costs that may occur. Failure to comply with the terms of sale will result in the down payment being forfeited and the property resold at the expense of the buyer. Property is being sold, “AS IS”. Seller’s have the right to accept or reject any or all bids but it is in their intent to sell said properties. 3% Buyer’s Premium. Broker Participation. Call for details.

If you are in the market for building lots than this is an auction you should attend. The sellers are highly motivated to liquidate these 6 approved lots at auction. If you are looking for a location to build your home, double-wide or just speculating then this is auction you do not want to miss!

• MAY 8 - 14, 2008 tend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing. For additional information, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878. 5/8/1tc

PUBLIC NOTICE The following ordinance was approved by Sussex County Council on March 18, 2008: ORDINANCE NO. 1959 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 115 OF THE CODE OF SUSSEX COUNTY TO DEFINE A GARAGE/STUDIO APARTMENT AND TO PERMIT SUCH APARTMENTS WITH PARKING AS SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS IN AR1, AR-2, AND MR DISTRICTS. 5/8/1tc

PUBLIC NOTICE The following ordinance was approved by Sussex County Council on April 8, 2008: ORDINANCE NO. 1965 WITH CONDITIONS AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE OF LAND IN AN AR-1 AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR AN OFFICE, STORAGE

AND STEEL TRUSS MANUFACTURING TO BE LOCATED ON A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN NOTHWEST FORK HUNDRED, SUSSEX COUNTY, CONTAINING 24.83 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, (land lying east of U.S. Route 13, 1,250 feet south of Road 583 (Adams Road); application filed on behalf of MTC PROPERTIES; C/U #1728). 5/8/1tc

TOWN OF BLADES CLEAN-UP The Town of Blades will be conducting a spring clean-up Saturday May 17th, 2008. All residents are encouraged to participate. Please place trash outside on curb the night before because trucks will be in town by 6am. DO NOT INCLUDE: Tires, automobile batteries, flammable/hazardous materials, paint, rocks, bricks, dirt, oil and petroleum products, all appliances and appliances containing Freon, and NO construction materials or debris. Tree limbs and shrubbery must be cut into 4ft lengths, bundled and placed at the curb. Logs are limited to 50 lbs or 4” in di-

ameter. Please call the Town Administrator at 302-6297366, if you have any questions. Vikki Prettyman Town Administrator 5/1/3tc

TOWN OF BLADES Notice: It is that time of the year again. As a reminder Ordinance #410 for the Town of Blades states that the owner/occupier or the agent of the owner/occupier must not allow overgrowth of grass or weeds. Cuttings or clippings must be removed from sidewalks and streets immediately upon completion of cutting the grass. If the grass or weeds are not cut after a written violation, the Town will cut and charge the owner/occupier or agent for the owner/occupier. Vikki Prettyman Town Administrator 5/1/2tc

Town of Blades Adopts Amendment to Ordinance 330 At the April 14th, 2008 Council Meeting, the Blades Town Council adopted amendments to Ordinance 330. This ordinance regulates the storSee LEGALS—page 40

PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, May 17, 2008 -- 10:00 a.m. Real Estate, Furniture, Glassware & Misc. Items Location: 28599 Seaford Rd., Laurel, Del. When traveling on Rt. 13, turn west onto Camp rd., go to stop sign & turn right onto Seaford Rd. Sale approx. 2/10 mile on the right. Household Items & Furniture: Spinning wheel, Thomasville 4-pc. cherry bedroom suite, 6-pc. maple bedroom suite, 3-pc. living room suite w/wood trim, 2 cane bottom hip chairs, claw foot drop-leaf table, sitting chairs, 4-pc. wrought iron porch set, oak hall tree, upholstered chairs, horse hair sofa, rockers, cane back rockers, oak dresser, Kenmore sewing machine, rope bottom chair, end table & coffee table, magazine rack, porch furniture, Kenmore washer & GE dryer, oval wall mirror, Fostoria square pedestal cake plate, Cambridge House rose point pattern pitcher & 8 glasses, sterling candlesticks, sterling sale & pepper, sugar & creamer, 10 place setting of Haviland China w/ serving pieces, rectangle gold plate mirror, crystal hanging chandelier w/candle sticks, silver tea set, costume jewelry, spoon collection, ice bowl & glasses, old bottles, covered mustard jar, Waterford crystal, state & church plates, pink depression sherbets, gold edge sandwich plates, crab cake molds, bone dishes, crock jug, old books, USA pieces, 3 digit Seaford yard stick, tea set, glass elephants, Enterprise meat grinder, bone dishes, flower cart, old camera, mantel clock, foot stools, marble base candle sticks, picture frames, dresser set, Scotty dog figurines, mink stole & muffs, TV, soup tourine, J. Guthrey serving spoons, wine decanters, baskets, iron wheelbarrow, yard tools, tool boxes, tools, ladders, and many other items too numerous to mention. Terms On Personal Property: Cash or approved checks day of sale.

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PAGE 40 LEGALS - from Page 38 age of obnoxious, objectionable, or unsightly material on private property within the residential areas in the limits of the Town of Blades, Delaware. The ordinance was passed with no negative comments and had been read at the February 11th, March 10th, and the April 14th Town Council meetings. Ordinance 330 is posted at the Blades Town Hall for anyone wishing to read it. Vikki Prettyman Town Administrator 5/1/2tc

TOWN OF BLADES The Blades Town Council passed, by Resolution #01/01-2008, to adopt the Town of Blades Comprehensive Land Use Plan in accordance with the Delaware Code Title 22; Chapter 7. Resolution states that the Mayor and Council of the Town of Blades adopt the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update pending certification from the Governor of the State of Delaware. An ordinance formally adopting said resolution will begin being read at the May 12th, 2008 Town Council Meeting and continue for three (3) consecutive Town Council Meetings. Vikki Prettyman Town Administrator 5/1/2tc

NOTICE AG Georgios, LLC, trading as Laurel Pizzeria, has on April 25, 2008 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for a liquor license for premises located at 411 North Central Avenue, Laurel, Delaware 19956. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents of property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the premises. The protest(s) must be filed with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner at the 3rd Floor, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. The protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before May 27, 2008. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner

MORNING STAR considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter please contact the Commissioner’s Office. 5/1/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Kenneth Ralph Cox, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Kenneth Ralph Cox who departed this life on the 15th day of November, A.D. 2007 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto Robert D. Cox on the 23rd day of April, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before the 15th day of July, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrator: Robert D. Cox 8540 Old Racetrack Road Delmar, DE 19940 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 5/8/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Mae Dickerson Oliphant, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Mae Dickerson Oliphant who departed this life on the 30th day of March, A.D. 2008 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Lorraine O. Bozman, Colleen O. Herman on the 24th day of April, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrices without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrices on or before the 30th day of November, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrices: Lorraine O. Bozman 11449 Whitesville Rd. Laurel, DE 19956 Colleen O. Herman 24716 Shoreline Dr. Millsboro, DE 19966 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 5/8/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Joseph G. Dechene, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of

• MAY 8 - 14, 2008 Joseph G. Dechene who departed this life on the 4th day of April, A.D. 2008 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Bertrand L. Dechene on the 18th day of April, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 4th day of December, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Bertrand L. Dechene 260 Severn Road Millersville, MD 21108 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 5/1/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Ora N. Burns, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Ora N. Burns who departed this life on the 23rd day of November, A.D. 2007 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Leah N. Eicher on the 18th day of April, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 23rd day of July, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Leah N. Eicher 5588 Broad Drive Laurel, DE 19956 Attorney: Lawrence B. Steele, III P.O. Box 799 Georgetown, DE 19947 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 5/1/3tc

REAL ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2008 • 1:00 PM Preview before Sale 601 E. 4 th Street, Laurel, DE OPEN HOUSE - Sunday, MAY 4 th , 1PM-4PM Or by contacting the Auction Co. for an Appointment TAX MAP: 3-32 – 1.07 Parcel 192.00

Tastefully remodeled farm house on a huge corner lot in the Town of Laurel, Delaware. Property including 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen w/Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Smooth Top Stove, Microwave, Dining Room, Utility Room, Gas Fireplace in Living Room, Electric Heat, Pine Floors, Replacement Windows, Wrap Around Porch, and a Small Outbuilding. This home is a Must See inside, Tastefully Done with Crown Molding and Lots of Extras and Town Sewer and Water. TERMS OF SALE: 2 1/2% Buyer’s Premium. Transfer Tax Equally Divided Between Buyer and Seller, All Other Settlement Costs are Purchasers Responsibility, $10,000 Non Refundable Deposit, Balance Due in Cash or Certified Check in 30 Days.

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY, MAY 1 0, 2008 • 10:00 AM 323 Calhoun Street, Georgetown, DE Property Open for Inspection from 8:30 AM Day of Sale Or by contacting the Auction Co. for an Appointment

TAX MAP: 1-35 – 14.16 Parcel 69

NOTICE Estate of Frances P. Hastings, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Frances P. Hastings who departed this life on the 21st day of February, A.D. 2008 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Barry G. Hastings on the 9th day of April, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to See LEGALS—page 41

Property including 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Forced Air Oil Heat, Aluminum Siding, Asphalt Shingle Roof, Approximately 1000 Sq. Ft. of Living Space plus Full Basement, Town Water and Sewer. Lot Size: 151 x 217 x 154 x 265. TERMS OF SALE: 2% Buyer’s Premium. Transfer Tax Equally Divided Between Buyer and Seller, All Other Settlement Costs are Purchasers Responsibility, $10,000 Non Refundable Deposit, Balance Due in Cash or Certified Check in 30 Days.

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MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 40 exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 21st day of October A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Barry G. Hastings 3125 Rum Row Naples, FL 34102 Attorney: James A. Yori, Esq. Fuqua & Yori, P.A. P.O. Box 250 Georgetown, DE 19947 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 4/24/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Rosa Marie Jerolaman, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Rosa Marie Jerolaman who departed this life on the 28th day of March, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Sheila Wilson on the 14th day of April, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix on or before the 28th day of November A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrix: Sheila Wilson P.O. Box 361 Federalsburg, MD 21632 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 4/24/3tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a First Pluries writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, lying on the Easterly side of County Road 510 and being described as follows: Parcel “A” as shown on, and designated on, a survey plat entitled “Survey Parcels Near Delmar’ prepared by Gene R. Littleton & Associates, dated July 1996. AND BEING the same lands and premises con-

veyed unto William E. Savage by deed of David C. Cox and Elizabeth R. Cox, by her attorney-in-fact David C. Cox, dated August 5, 1997 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in Deed Book 2225, page 283. Tax Parcel: 5-32-19.0012.19 Property Address: 38031 Horsey Church Road, Delmar Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before June 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 6, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of WILLIAM E. SAVAGE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/8/2tc

ALL THAT certain tract, piece or parcel of land, situate and lying in the City of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, known as Lot No. 4, of lands of James Russell subdivision and being more particularly bounded and described, as follows, towit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument found along the Southerly side of Elm Street, a corner for this lot and Lot 3 thence from said point of beginning and running along and with the line of Elm Street North 52 degrees 43 minutes 19 seconds East 89.43 feet to a bolt found a corner for this to and Lot 5 thence turning and running with the line of Lot 5 South 21 degrees 38 minutes 12 seconds East 133.88 feet to a cross walk found along the Northerly right of way line of Harrington Street thence turning and running with the line of Harrington Street with a curve having a radius of 1487.07 feet an arc length of 82.01 feet a chord bearing of North 66 degrees 47 minutes 9 seconds East 82 feet to a cross mark found a corner for this lot and lot 3 thence turning and running with the line of Lot 3 North 24 degrees 47 minutes 47 seconds West 127.54 feet to a concrete monument found the point and place of beginning. AND BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto Barry A. Weinisch and Frances J. Weinisch, by deed of James E. Parker, Jr. dated December 16, 2005 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in deed Book 3247 Page 1. Tax Parcel: 5-31-13.10123.03 Property Address: 613 Elm Street, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before June 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 6, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also

• MAY 8 - 14, 2008 subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of BARRY A. & FRANCES J. WEINISCH and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/8/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel and tract of land lying and being situate In the Town of Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware described more particularly: BEGINNING at a drill hole set on the northerly right-of-way line of Seventh Street said point being a common corner of lands of James L. and Katherine E. Cartwright; thence with said right-of-way line North 72 degrees 43 minutes 59 seconds West a distance of 35.00 feet to a point thence turning and leaving said right of way line and with lands of New Zion Church Cemetery North 25 degrees 13 minutes 59 seconds East a distance of 1.11 feet to a nai1 found; thence continuing North 25 degrees 13 minutes 59 seconds East a distance of 90.89 feet a total distance of 92.00 feet to a concrete monument found; thence turning and continuing with New Zion Church Cemetery South 71 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 25.00 feet to a pipe found at a common corner of lands of James L. & Katherine E. Cartwright; thence turning and with lands of James L. & Katherine E. Cartwright

PAGE 41 South 19 degrees 00 minutes 10 seconds West a distance of 90.40 feet home to the point and place of Beginning said to contain 2,724 square feet of land be the same more or less, As shown on a plat by Temple-Sellers, Inc. dated June 27, 2000. SUBJECT to restrictions, easements or agreements asset forth in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware. BEING the same lands and premises which Ruth E. Wilkins did by deed dated July 29, 1949 and recorded in Deed Book 385, Page 421 did grant and convey unto Jesse Coard and Mae M. Dutton Coard in fee. AND the said Jesse Coard died on 4/15/72 leaving Mae M. Dutton as surviving joint tenant. The said Mae M. Dutton Coard died on 2/12/81 and by her Will as recorded in Sussex County Register of Wills in Book 105, Page 197 did devise the said property unto Albert Bernard Matthews: The said Albert Bernard Matthews died on 5/7/90 intestate, and the said property passed to his mother, Rosa Mae Matthews by intestate succession. The said Rosa Mae Matthews died on 01/20/90, intestate at which time the property passed to Rosa M. Matthews, Lorne E. Matthews, Melvin B. Matthews, Vera E. Ames (n/k/a Vera E. Matthews), Jessica Matthews and Anthony Matthews. BEING THE SAME lands and premises by which Rosa M. Mathews, Lorne E. Mathews, Vera E. Matthews Jessica Matthews and Anthony Matthews in Deed Dated September 2000, Recorded December 18th, 2000 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and the State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2549, Page 298, did grant and convey unto Joseph Stancell. Tax Parcel: 4-32-8.06294.00 Property Address: 511 West 7th Street, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is

to be paid on or before June 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 6, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of JOSEPH STANCELL and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/8/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain Lot, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, lying on the Southeastern right-of-way of County Road #516 (50 R/W), being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at a point of beginning, said point of beginning being 229' +/- from the intersection of County Road #516 and County Road #525, and also being a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Cherell S. Carter; thence from the said point of beginning by and along the common boundary line of these lands and lands now or formerly of Cherell S. Carter South 58 deg. 27' 40" East 165.18 feet to an iron pipe found; thence turning and running South 31 deg. 32' 20" West 113.81 feet to an iron pipe found; thence turning and running by and See LEGALS—page 42

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along a common boundary line of these lands and lands now or formerly of Ronald E. Hastings North 70 deg. 49' 12" West 169.10 feet to an iron pipe found; thence turning and running by and along the Southeastern right-of-way of County Road #516 North 31 deg. 32'20" East 150.00 feet, home to the place of Beginning, and said to contain 0.5002 acres of land, be the same more or less, as surveyed by Miller-Lewis, Inc., Registered Surveyors, on 9/22/97. BEING the same land and premises that David B. Webb, Jr. by Deed dated October 16, 1997 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2239, Page 246, did grant and convey unto Elva M. Williams, in fee. Tax Parcel: 2-31-12.00162.03 Property Address: 24433 Concord Pond Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before June 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 6, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of ELVA M. WILLIAMS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/8/2tc

By virtue of a First Pluries writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel and tract of land being situate in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware and being and described more particularly as follows, towit: BEGINNING at a rebar set on the westerly side of U.S. Route 13-A and being a corner for this Lot and Parcel "B" to be conveyed to Richard M. Lloyd, II; thence with Parcel "B" North 74° 41' -00" West a distance of 431.80 feet to a rebar set; thence with lands of Conrail Railroad North 11 ° -46' -35" West a distance of 193.42 feet to a rebar set; thence with lands of Melvin A. Stanley North 74° -25' -00" East a distance of 418.82 feet to a rebar set; thence with U.S. Route 13-A South 15° -37' 20" East a distance of 195.00 feet home to the point and place of beginning said to contain 1.8942 acres of land be the same more or less. As shown on a plat by Temple-Sellers, Inc. dated Aug. 25, 2004. BEING the same land and premises that Richard M. Lloyd and Sandra K. Lloyd, by deed dated September 14, 2004 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware in Deed Book 3047 Page 111 did grant and convey unto Larry S. Winston, in fee. Tax Parcel: 1-32-6.00190.00 Property Address: 26446 Seaford Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before June 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 6, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and

3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of LARRY S. WINSTON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/8/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate on the northeast intersection of Lincoln Avenue and North Second Street, in the Town of Delmar, Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, adjoining lands now or formerly of Raymond B. Wilkinson, Jr., and lands now or formerly of Frank D. Bonsall, Jr., and being more particularly described in a survey prepared by Hall & Parker, Registered Land Surveyor, dated July 18, 1990, as follows, to wit BEGINNING at a point located on the outer edge of a sidewalk at the northeast intersection of Lincoln Avenue and North Second Street; thence running along and with the line of lands herein and the easterly side of North Second Street North 12 degrees 13 minutes 23 seconds East for a distance of 60.42 feet to a point; said point lying on the inner edge of a 4.5 foot sidewalk and also marking a corner for the lands herein and lands now or formerly of Raymond B. Wilkinson, Jr.; thence turning and running along and with the line of lands herein and said Wilkinson lands South 84 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 131.56 feet to a iron pipe found, said iron pipe lying in the line of lands

• MAY 8 - 14, 2008 now or formerly of Frank D. Bonsall, Jr.; thence turning and running along and with the line of lands herein and said Bonsall lands South 05 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds West for a distance of 60.00 feet to a point, said point lying on the northerly side of Lincoln Avenue; thence turning and running along and with the line of lands herein and the northerly side of Lincoln Avenue North 84 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds West for a distance of 138.63 feet to a point, marking the point and place of beginning, said to contain 8,106 square feet, more or less, together with all improvements thereon. BEING the same land and premises that Lynn Michelle Wright, John Craig Moore and Shannon Renee Moore by deed dated April 20, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware in Deed Book 3132, Page 135, did grant and convey unto Kristine Littleton, in fee. Tax Parcel: 5-32-20.1465.00 Property Address: 400 North 2nd Street, Delmar Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before June 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 6, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of

KRISTINE LITTLETON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/8/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, being Lot #14 of "Town's End South" located on the south side of County Road #494 and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a pipe set in the southerly right of way line of Sussex County Road #494, said pipe being 0.315 miles more or less East of Sussex County Road 493; thence South 29 degrees 49 minutes 05 seconds West 290.50 feet along Lot #15, to a pipe set; thence turning and running North 60 degrees 10 minutes 55 seconds West 150.00 feet to a pipe set; thence turning and running North 29 degrees 49 minutes 05 seconds East 290.50 feet along Lot #13 to a pipe set in the southerly right of way line of Sussex County Road #494; thence, turning and running South 60 degrees 10 minutes 55 seconds East 150.00 feet along the southerly right of way line of Sussex County Road #494 to a pipe set and the point and place of beginning, said to contain 1.0003 acres, more or less, as shown on a survey of MillerLewis, Inc., dated March 1, 1999 and recorded with this deed. Being the same lands and premises which Sharon E. Cline and Ashley Cline

did grant and convey unto Michael B. Cline by deed dated November 30, 2005 and recorded on December 1, 2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 03238 Page 175. Tax Parcel: 4-32-6.0095.00 Property Address: 6056 Old Sharptown Road, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before June 2, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 6, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of MICHAEL B. CLINE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/8/2tc

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held Thursday, May 1, at Trinity Transport in Seaford. The Trinity Foundation will host its fourth session, beginning in early fall. For more information, or to become involved as a mentor or sponsor, contact Carreen Kouts, 302-253-3926, carreen.kouts@ trinitytransport.com. A completed application is required for all students. Cost for the class is $30.

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Esther Van Kampen of Greenwood celebrated her 90th birthday Saturday, May 3, at the Atlanta Road Alliance Church in Seaford. Fifty-five relatives and friends attended the party given by her children, Esther Lacy (John) of Farmington Hills, Mich., and Lewis Van Kampen (Phyllis) of Seaford; and grandchildren Renee Lacy, Lexington, Ky., Seth Lacy (Vicky) of Novi, Mich., and Erin and Laura Van Kampen, Seaford. Van Kampen was born in Lodi, N.J., on May 2, 1918, and lived in New Jersey until she moved to Greenwood in 2003. She is a member of the Greenwood Mennonite Church.

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Mom’s recipes may be just the ticket to a good Mother’s Day Christopher Styler didn’t have ORETTA NORR any trouble getting dozens of top chefs to share favorite recipes learned from their mothers for his cookbook, Mom’s Secret Recipe Files. And why should he? His contributors have wet or sticky. Squeeze a small achieved culinary stardom beamount together. If it is crumbly, cause they learned from their mothers that a good meal requires add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Form the dough into a love as the main ingredient. Most disk and wrap in plastic wrap; reof us regular folk, too, have spefrigerate for at least 30 minutes. cial memories of cooking with Sprinkle the counter and a mothers and even grandmothers rolling pin lightly with flour. Roll and a favorite family recipe that the dough out into a 14-inch cirwe still prepare and will pass cle about 1/4-inch thick. Carefuldown to our children. ly roll the dough up onto the pin This Mother’s Day, your children may pamper you with break- (this may take a little practice) and lay it inside a 9-inch springfast in bed or your spouse may form pan. Press the dough firmly treat you to a restaurant brunch. into the bottom and sides so it If, however, you find that you are fits tightly; trim the excess your own party planner, choose a dough around the rim. Place the recipe you love from your own pan on a sturdy cookie sheet so it mom’s recipe files or borrow one will be easier to move in and out from these celebrity chefs. of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 deDeep-Dish Ham Quiche with grees F. To make the filling, heat Herb and Asparagus Salad a skillet over medium-low heat, Tyler Florence’s fabulous crecoat the pan with oil and add the ation is easier than it looks. onions. Slowly cook the onions, Serves 10 to 12 stirring, until they caramelize and Pastry: release their natural sugars. Add a 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus couple of tablespoons of water to more for dusting help the onions break down, if 1 teaspoon salt needed. Toss in the ham, cook, 1/4 teaspoon sugar 3/4 cup (1 and 1/2 sticks) unsalt- stirring, for about 10 minutes to get some color on it. Remove ed butter, cold and cut into small from heat. In a large bowl, beat chunks the eggs until frothy, pour in the 1 large egg yolk cream; season with salt and pep3 tablespoons ice water, plus per. Arrange the onions and ham more if needed over the bottom of the crust and Filling: carefully pour in the cream and 3 tablespoons extra-virgin-olive egg mixture; the filling should be oil about 1 inch from the top of the 2 large Vidalia onions, sliced pan. Cover loosely with foil and 3/4 pound smoked ham, cubed bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes. 8 large eggs Remove the foil and continue to 1 quart heavy cream bake for 15 minutes or until the Kosher salt and freshly ground quiche is set, puffy and jiggles black pepper slightly. Remove to a wire rack Salad: and let cool for 30 minutes. 2 bunches asparagus (about 1 In the meantime, make the salpound each), stems trimmed ad. In a large pot of boiling salt4 ounces Parmesan, shaved with ed water, blanch the asparagus a peeler for 4 minutes, or until crisp-ten2 handfuls fresh flat-leaf parsley, der. Drain the asparagus, transfer hand-torn to a bowl of ice water to stop the 1 handful fresh mint, hand-torn cooking and drain well. Slice the 1 handful fresh dill, hand-torn asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces Extra-virgin olive oil and put them in a mixing bowl. 1/2 lemon, juiced Add the Parmesan and herbs, Kosher salt and freshly ground drizzle the herb and asparagus Black pepper salad with olive oil, a squeeze of To make the pastry, combine the flour, salt and sugar in a large lemon juice, season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine. mixing bowl. Add the butter and Transfer the quiche (with the mix with a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles bottom base) to a serving plate. coarse crumbs. Beat the egg yolk Cut it into wedges, drizzle with a little olive oil and a few turns of and ice water in a small bowl to freshly ground black pepper. Garblend, add it to the pastry. Work nish with the asparagus salad. it in to bind the dough until it holds together without being too

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Salmon with Puff Pastry and Pesto Leave it to Giada de Laurentiis to share something easy and elegant at the same time. Serves 4 4 pieces of purchased puff pastry, each cut to be just larger than a piece of salmon 4 4- to 6-ounce pieces salmon 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup purchased pesto 2 tomatoes, sliced Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. On a foil-lined baking sheet, place the 4 pieces of puff pastry and the 4 pieces of salmon, being careful to make sure they are not touching. Sprinkle each piece of salmon with 1

tablespoon of the sliced almonds. Bake for 10 minutes. To serve, place each piece of puff pastry on a plate. Top each puff pastry with 1 tablespoon of pesto. Top the pesto with 2 slices of tomatoes each. Top the tomatoes with the salmon and serve. Southwestern Egg Bake Sarah Moulton’s contribution, learned from her grandmother, is simple but yummy. Serves 6 to 8 1 8-ounce can mild green chiles, drained and stemmed 1 pound Monterey jack cheese, coarsely grated 12 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups sour cream

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Lady Ravens edge Lady Bulldogs, 4-3, with a run in the sixth inning Evans, Allen hit homers in high scoring fifth inning By Mike McClure Last Friday’s local showdown between the Sussex Tech and Laurel softball teams was a pitcher’s duel through four innings of play as the Ravens’ Brooke Tull and the Bulldogs’ Stephanie Wheatley each tossed four shutout innings. That changed in the fifth inning as each team plated three runs before the homestanding Ravens scored the winning run in the sixth for the 4-3 victory. Laurel first baseman Mariah Dickerson, who doubled in her first at bat, reached first on an error and moved to second on a sac bunt by Kelsey Willey in the top of the fifth. Kelsey Oliphant drew a walk and Brooke Evans launched a three-run home run over the center field fence to give Laurel a 3-0 lead. Laurel resident Jenna Allen led off the bottom of the fifth with a solo home run to put Sussex Tech on the board. Lauren Smith followed with a double, Kelsey Doherty doubled down the right field line Continued on page 48

Sussex Tech’s Jenna Allen makes contact with a pitch for a solo home run during her team’s 4-3 win over Laurel last week. Allen’s leadoff homer in the fifth came after the Bulldogs scored three runs in the top of the inning. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel southpaw Branden Fischer delivers a pitch during last Friday’s loss to Sussex Tech. Fischer came on in relief of starting pitcher Brandon Hearne. Photo by Mike McClure

Adkins fires a three-hitter as Ravens rout Bulldogs, 10-0 By Pat Murphy It’s been a long road back for Sussex Tech junior lefty Zach Adkins, who was the Ravens’ quarterback before an injury sidelined him during the 2007 season. It appears he is back after pitching a six inning three hit shutout against the Laurel Bulldogs last Friday at the Ravens’ home field in Georgetown. Raven coach Tom Pegelow said of the crafty left hander, “He is close but he is not quite there yet. He was a little tired at the end. He is going to be a good one.” Adkins struck out eight in his six inning effort, throwing 91 pitches and allowing no runs and three hits. Only two runners reached third base for the frustrated Bulldogs. The first inning was Adkins’ toughest as the Bulldogs loaded the bases on two walks and a fielder’s choice. The unflappable left hander settled in and allowed hits by Matt Parker in the fourth, a double by Lance Kelley in the fifth, and a single by Zack Bonniwell in the sixth. The Ravens scored three big runs in the first off Laurel starter and losing pitcher Brandon Hearne. Leadoff hitter Seth Hastings was hit by a pitch and with

Sussex Tech pitcher Zach Adkins delivers a pitch during his team’s win over Laurel last Friday. Adkins allowed three hits and struck out eight in the shutout win. Photo by Mike McClure

two outs Chad Sturgeon walked. Cody Shields hit a high popup to the right side Continued on page 48

TEEING OFF- Laurel’s Eric Hastings, left, tees off during a narrow loss to Indian River last week. Hastings finished second in the match with a score of 44. Laurel’s Chris Moore, also shown during Thursday’s match, was the medalist with a score of 43. See page 48 for more on this match. Photo by Mike McClure

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DelTech-Owens baseball falls to Mercer in Region 19 tourney The Delaware Technical and Community College (Owens campus) baseball team fell to Lackawanna and Mercer in the Region 19 double elimination tournament last weekend. The Roadrunners defeated Salem in their second tournament game before losing to Mercer. Dave Hewitt doubled and Eddie Stratton went 2-for-3 in Del Tech’s 8-3 loss to Lackawanna on Friday. Brian Green (Delmar) hit a solo homer in the fifth inning to break up a scoreless game in Delaware Tech’s 5-3 win over Salem in loser’s bracket play on Friday. Mike Adams doubled in three runs in the eighth, Anthony Pace went 2-for-3 with a double, and Bob Milham earned the win in relief as he allowed no runs or hits in one and two thirds innings. DelTech was eliminated from the tournament by Mercer with a 5-2 loss on Saturday. Tyler Kline and Eddie Stratton each had two hits in the loss.

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Laurel Stars of the Week Laurel Star minor league journal By Shawn Phillips

Male Co-Athlete of the WeekDavid Webster- Delmar High Delmar’s David Webster hit a tworun home run and earned a win in relief during the Wildcats’ win over Lake Forest last Tuesday. Webster also had two hits and a run against Seaford on Thursday and three hits and another win on the mound on Friday against Wicomico.

Male Co-Athlete of the WeekZach Adkins- Sussex Tech Sussex Tech- Sussex Tech southpaw Zach Adkins tossed a three-hit shutout in his team’s win over Laurel last Friday. The Laurel native struck out eight for his second win of the season.

Honorable mention- Katie Watson- Laurel; Brooke Evans- Laurel; Mariah Dickerson- Laurel; Twila McCrea- Laurel; Sherloune Charleron- Laurel; Corie ElliottDelmar; Katie McMahon- Delmar; Lindsay Lloyd- Delmar; Alison BloodsworthDelmar; Paige Morris- Sussex Tech; Jenna Allen- Sussex Tech; Brooke Tull- Sussex Tech; Maxine Fluharty- Sussex Tech; Eric Hastings- Laurel; Quinten Langley- Laurel; Dylan Shupe- Delmar; Drew Merrill- Delmar; Joe Pete- Delmar; David AlbertLaurel; L.J. Watts- Laurel; Tyrell Whitney- Laurel; David Fluharty- Sussex Tech; David Ricksecker- Sussex Tech; Andrew Townsend- Sussex Tech; Steve Sharff- Sussex Tech; George Godwin- Sussex Tech; Seth Hastings- Sussex Tech

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Laurel High boys’, girls’ track and field teams defeat Sussex Central The Bulldog girls’ track and field team had a very exciting meet against Sussex Central last Tuesday, winning the final race for a 63-62 win. The 4X400 relay team of Sierra Butler, Alexis Hunt, Sherloune Charleron, and Twila McCrea finished ahead of Sussex Central for the win. McCrea won the 200 and 400 meter dash and anchored the winning 4X800 team as well. Sierra Butler won both the 100 and 300 hurdles, Ashley Zarello placed first in the shotput and discus, and Chareleron won the 800 meter run and was on the winning 4X800 relay team with Lauren Hitch, Torrey Edwards, and McCrea. Hunt had second place finishes in the 100 and 400 meter dash with a third in the 200. Hitch finished second in the 1600 and 3200 meter run. Courtey Jackson had third place finishes in the shotput and discus. The Bulldog boys enjoyed another win over Sussex Central, led by state qualifier David Albert who won the long jump and triple jump. Albert also ran the anchor leg on the

winning 4X400 relay team. Senior L.J. Watts won the 1600 and 3200 run and ran the first leg on the 4X800 relay team. Matt Travis, Caleb McDonough, and Cory Penix also ran in the 4X800 for Laurel. The 4X100 relay and 4X200 relay teams also won. Zac Exume, Jean Ilera, Nageam Kellam, and Jules Cannon ran on the winning 4X100 relay team and Wilson, Ilera, Cannon, and Kellam made up the 4X200 relay team. Cory Penix won the 800 meter run, Exume took the 400, Jerry Henry was first in the shotput, and Tyrell Whitney won the discus. Whitney came in second in the shot and Henry was second in the discus. Wilson also finished second in the 110 high hurdles and ran on the 4X400 relay team with Exume, Cannon, and Albert. Third place finishes came from Kellam in the 100, Cannon in the 200, and Ryan Boyce in the 3,200. In losing to Milford the boys gave a big effort with points coming from Albert, Watts, Whitney, Henry, Exume, and Ilera.

Hello again. Well as you know I’m back in Jupiter, Fla. On Monday I had to wake up at 6:30 a.m. to catch the 7 a.m. van to the field. So arrived at the field and our trainer told me that I have a MRI at 11. Before I went there I went and stretched with the extended spring training team at 9 a.m. Extended spring is when you don’t break camp with a full season squad but you will have the opportunity to make the short season squad, which breaks camp on May 30. So in the meantime it’s pretty much like spring training all over again for them. I went to my MRI and I had to get a needle in my elbow so they could put some fluid in my elbow so they could see everything that was giving me problems. After the MRI I met with the doctor and he said that it looked pretty good but I did have a muscle strain and he said it will be seven to 10 days of no throwing and then if it feels pretty good after that I could start a throwing program which could last for about a month. So, my days are about the same for right now. I wake up and get on the van to the field at 7 a.m. and then I eat breakfast when I get there. Then I go into the trainer room and get a heat wrap for my elbow and after that I get some ultra sound on the spot that’s bothering me. Then I go stretch with the team and after stretching I go and do my conditioning for the day and that always varies. Then after stretch I go into the weight room and lift weights. After lifting

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weights I start my elbow rehab and right now I’m just working on strengthen my forearms muscles and then I do my shoulder program. Then I ice up and after that I’m done for the day and I’m usually done by noon every day. So when I get done at the field I just go back to the hotel and I would go lay by the pool but the players in the hotel are kind of on lock down here because one of them got in trouble and they said we couldn’t hangout in the lobby, pool, and breakfast room so, if where at the hotel we have to been in our room. It kind of makes for some long boring days after I get done because the beach isn’t necessarily within walking distance so I just try and pass time by getting on the internet, playing XBOX 360, watching TV, sleeping. Well I’m going to take a couple weeks off from writing journals because I’m pretty much doing the same thing every day and I don’t want to bore the readers so when I start getting closer to coming back I will start writing again.

Delmar girls’ soccer team moves to 9-2 with win over Lake The Delmar varsity girls’ soccer team bounced back from a loss to Indian River last Tuesday with a 3-1 win over Lake Forest last Thursday. The Wildcats advanced to 7-2 in the Henlopen Conference and 9-2 overall. Corie Elliott netted a first half goal off a feed from Kelsey Murrell to give Delmar a 1-0 lead. The score was knotted at the half before the Wildcats scored two second half goals for the 3-1 victory. Katie McMahon scored off a pass from Maribeth Beach and Elliott scored her second goal off a feed from Brittani Scott. Delmar held a 35-7 advantage in shots. Freshman goalie Ashley Matos made four saves in the win.

Gaull named Washington College field hockey co-MVP Washington College junior attack Candace Gaull of Laurel was named the field hockey team’s co-most valuable player at the 2007-08 Washington College Department of Athletics Awards Ceremony held on May 1. Gaull started in all 17 games for the Shorewomen in 2007, leading the team in goals (11), assists (7) and points (29). She achieved career-highs in all three categories. In 49 career games, she has 12 goals and eight assists for 32 points.

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MORNING STAR • MAY 8 - 14, 2008 Laurel baseball continued of the infield where, first baseman Jamie Ruhl, dropped it as Hastings raced home. After another walk, James Smith singled in two runs. In the second, Justin Allen walked, Hastings singled, and Hearne was done for the day. Freshman Brandon Fischer got the first out but Steve Sharff singled to give the Ravens a 5-0 lead. The Ravens poured it on in the fifth inning against Fischer and reliever Lance Kelley. After a walk to Smith, George Godwin’s blast cleared the fence by plenty to make it 7-0. Another walk to Allen, Hast-

ings’ third hit of the day, and a single to left by Adkins made it 8-0. The Ravens finished off the Bulldogs in the sixth as Shields hit a “cloud seeder” home run to left to make it 9-0. They finished off the slaughter rule contest as the Bulldogs further embarrassed themselves with three errors to make it a 10-0 final score. Hastings reached base four consecutive times (three hits and hit by pitch) and Allen, the number nine hitter, walked three times and singled to end the game. The Bulldogs are now 8-5 while the Ravens improved to 10-4 with Adkins picking up his second win. RAVENS AND BULLDOGSS u s s e x Tech’s Justin Allen takes a lead off second base as Laurel shortstop Brandon Hearne prepares to make a play in the field during last Friday’s game. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel’s Mariah Dickerson makes contact with a pitch during last week’s game at Sussex Tech. Dickerson doubled in her first at bat and later reached first and scored on a three-run home run by Brooke Evans in the Bulldogs’ 4-3 loss. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel-Tech softball continued to score Smith, and Rhonda Warrington continued the rally with an RBI single to knot the score at 3-3. In the bottom of the sixth, Sussex Tech’s Jesse Wallace hit a bloop single to center with two away and scored on an error for what turned out to be the win-

ning run. Smith drew a walk to put runners on first and second before Wheatley picked up a strikeout to end the inning. Tull, who recorded 15 strikeouts in the Raven win, sent the Bulldogs down in order in the final inning. Sussex Tech scored four runs on five hits while Laurel had three runs and three hits.

Laurel shortstop Brooke Evans is congratulated by her teammates after hitting a three-run homer to break up a scoreless game last Friday. Photo by Mike McClure

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Laurel’s Gaven Parker tees off during his team’s narrow home loss to Indian River last week. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel’s Quinten Langley follows through on his swing in a 182-182 tie with Indian River last Thursday. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel golf team is edged by Indian River in tiebreaker The Laurel varsity golf team fell to Indian River on a tiebreaker last Thursday in Seaford. Each team tallied 182 points, but Indian River’s fifth golfer had a lower score than Laurel’s fifth golfer (48-52) on the tiebreaker. Laurel’s Chris Moore was the medalist with a 43, Eric Hastings shot a 44, Quinten Langley had a 45, and Gaven Parker chipped in with a 50.

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McWilliams, Delmar softball Delmar Sports Scene team earn 8-1 win over Seaford By Tommy Young By Gene Bleile

Delmar’s Danielle McWilliams pitched a five hitter against Seaford last week and held the Jays to one run in seven innings. McWilliams walked only one batter, while striking out three Blue Jays. Photo by Gene Bleile

the Jays with a double and a single. Seaford’s record and hopes for a tournament bid fell to 5-6 in conference and 6-7 overall.

Blue Jays defeat Wildcats, 7-5, in a key Henlopen South matchup By Gene Bleile The Seaford Blue Jays had a good week last week knocking off Polytech on Monday, then turning around and defeating Dover, 8-2, on Wednesday and Delmar, 7-5, on Thursday. On Thursday, Derrik Gibson held Delmar to five runs while striking out eight Wildcats and giving up nine hits. Delmar scored a lone run in the top of the second to take an early 1-0 lead on a walk to center fielder Joe Pete, a stolen base and an RBI single by DH Drew Merrill. Seaford broke the game open with five runs in the bottom of the second on a walk to catcher Zach Schofer, a single by Tyler Joseph, a wild pitch run scored, a walk to Spencer Coulbourn, a two run double by Gibson, a walk to Reynolds and two run single by Mitchell. Delmar scored two in the top of the fourth on hits by Merrill and right fielder Jose Dina, a fielder’s choice and a Blue Jay error to close the score to 5-3. With two outs in the bottom of the sixth, Seaford got two insurance runs on a one out single by Gibson, an RBI double by Mitchell and an RBI single by center fielder Robbie Payne. The Wildcats staged a mild rally in the top of the seventh on back to back singles by center fielder Matt Campbell and shortstop David Webster and with two outs, Chad Porter and Mark Timmons picked up RBI singles to close to 7-5, but Merrill lined out to end the game. Gibson got the win for the Jays, going

this week also. The Delmar lacrosse team played all three of their games away last week, and I could not find any results. They play two games home this week, so maybe we will do better in the next column because they are playing very well for a first year team, and fans want to know how they are doing. ASSISTS AND ERRORS- I understand some of the local little leagues have seen a drop in their enrollment of players, but that is not the case in Delmar except for the senior league as you will see when I list the rest of the Delmar Little League teams and their sponsors. In 1997 the Delmar Little League had four Senior League teams and won the Maryland State Championship. The boys’ names are on a billboard out at the senior league field. This year Delmar has only one senior league team which will have to compete against the teams in Wicomico County. I think, as many other baseball folks, that the travel teams are responsible for the lack of interest in the senior league, and I will express my opinion on this situation at a later date. Now, here are the rest of the teams, coaches, and sponsors that I did not mention last week. American League: Vice President Dwayne Austin; Houlihan Real Estate, Jeff Melvin; Chesapeake Products, Scott Dykes; Salisbury Door and Hardware, Wayne Steele; Dave’s Floor Coverings, Steve Sooy; Delmar Fire Department, Jason Coco. National League: Vice President Matt Calloway; Delmar Fire Department, Steve Ellis Jr.; Shorebirds, Chris Powell; Delmar Kiwanis, Matt Calloway; Delmar V.F.W., Mike Shupe; Delmar Lions Club, Jerry West. Girls Softball 9-12: Vice President Molly Gross; Designers Edge, Chris Wheatley; Delmar V.F.W., Jeanne Foxwell; Old Mill Crabhouse, B.J. Hughes; Barr Freightliner, Tim Workman; Martin & Moore Realty, Molly Gross. Junior League: Vice President Dave Timmons; Delmar Kiwanis, Dave Timmons; Delmar Lions Club, Darin Scott; Shoreman Construction, Bill Hearn. Senior League: Delmar V.F. W., Greg Thomas.

Delmar baseball team notches non-conference win

Delmar’s Mark Timmons fires a pitch to home against the Blue Jays last week in relief of starter, Matt Campbell. Photo by Gene Bleile

seven innings. Delmar starter Matt Campbell took the loss, working only two innings and giving up five runs on three hits and four walks. Lefty Mark Timmons worked four innings, giving up two runs on three Blue Jay hits, while walking three and striking out two. Seaford’s Joey Mitchell led all batters at the plate going 2-4 with three RBI. Delmar’s record is now 5-5 in conference and 9-6 overall. The Blue Jays tournament hopes roll on with an 8-2 conference record and 9-5 overall.

The Delmar varsity baseball team defeated Wicomico, 18-8, in a non-conference game last Friday. David Webster earned the win on the mound and collected two hits including a double and scored three runs; Joe Pete went 2-for-5 with three RBIs; and Mark Timmons had two hits including a double and three runs. Doug Causey also hit a three-run homer and Jeff Fleetwood, Chad Porter, and Drew Merrill doubled for Delmar.

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Last Thursday Seaford’s hot bats were held to five hits by Delmar’s winning pitcher Danielle McWilliams, who walked only one batter, while striking out two Jays. Losing pitcher Kelsey Riggleman also went seven innings, giving up nine hits with two walks and striking out three Lady Wildcats. Seaford’s lone run came in the bottom of the sixth inning on a lead off single by Amanda Swift, a fielder’s choice and an RBI double by Courtney Torbert. Delmar scored two runs in the top of the second on a Seaford error, a Melanie Twilley single, a Lindsay Lloyd RBI single and a fielder’s choice. Delmar added two more runs in the top of the third on right fielder Lauren Massey’s single and an RBI single by Alison Bloodsworth and another Seaford fielder’s choice. In the top of the third, the Lady Wildcats pushed the score to 7-0, scoring three more runs on a hit by Lindsay Lloyd, a two RBI single by Mallory Elliott and a Alison Bloodsworth RBI single. In the sixth, Delmar added an insurance run with a singles by left fielder Alyssa Martin and right fielder Lauren Martin and a couple more fielder’s choice plays by Seaford. At the plate, catcher Jordan Hamon led

For the second week in a row, the Delmar baseball team played three games (two regularly scheduled games and a previously rained out contest) and did very well, especially the offense as they scored a total of 27 runs in the three games. In the Tuesday game with Lake Forest, they scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to nose out the visitors, 5-4. Then on Thursday they had to face one of Seaford’s outstanding pitchers, Derrik Gibson and got to him for five runs as they out hit Seaford 9-6, but dropped a tough 7-5 decision. Joe Pete drove in four of Delmar’s five runs. The Wildcats almost staged another last inning comeback in the seventh inning when they put two men on base and Matt Campbell hit a drive to the center field fence but the Seaford outfielder made a leaping one handed catch to end the ball game. The Wildcats still had their hitting shoes on Friday when they traveled down to Wicomico High School as they scored 17 runs off two Wi-Hi pitchers. Everyone on the Delmar team got in on the hit parade that was climaxed by a three-run home run by Doug Causey in the 17-7 win. David Webster, who is usually the Wildcats’ closer, was pressed into a starter role as all three of Delmar’s starting pitchers had worked in the previous two games, and he did a good job as only three of the runs scored by Wi-Hi were earned as he earned his second win of the week. And guess what? The Wildcats have three more games this week, and they only have two fresh arms on the pitching staff as Matt Campbell has a sore arm, and David Webster should be tired after the number of pitches he threw last week. The girls’ soccer team, which is having a great season, ran into a roadblock last week as they dropped a 3-1 decision to Indian River in a hard fought contest in which Katie McMahon scored the only goal for Delmar. However, they did bounce back with a 3-1 win over Lake Forest, so the conference title is still in sight as they play three games

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Raven Roundup: Lady Ravens net girls’ lacrosse win By Mike McClure

Woodbridge’s Cha’Teedra Megee moves the ball downfield during the Raiders’ home contest against Laurel last week. Megee netted one of her team’s two goals in overtime for a 3-2 win. Photo by Mike McClure

Woodbridge girls’ soccer team tops Laurel, 3-2, in overtime The Woodbridge varsity girls’ soccer team netted a pair of overtime goals to defeat Laurel, 3-2, last Thursday in Bridgeville. Following a scoreless first half, the Raiders’ Leslie DeRoche scored on a corner kick for a 1-0 lead before Laurel’s Katie Watson knotted the score which eventually sent the game into overtime. Laurel scored the first overtime goal to make it 2-1. Woodbridge’s Cha’Teedra Megee tied the score with about seven minutes left in the second overtime period. The Raiders’ Melissa Baker added another goal for the game-winnter with around three minutes remaining. Woodbridge goalie Tiffany Dernberger made a great save with about two minutes left in the second overtime period to preserve the 3-2 victory.

Above, Sussex Tech’s Seth Hastings stands at the plate during his team’s home win last week. Hastings collected three hits in the 10-0 win over Laurel. Sussex Tech’s Cody Shields, left, awaits a pitch during last week’s home contest. The Laurel resident homered in the Ravens’ win. Photo by Mike McClure

The Sussex Tech girls’ lacrosse team earned a 9-3 win over St. Thomas More last Thursday as Maxine Fluharty tallied seven goals. Sussex Tech, which held a 6-1 lead at the half, held a 33-11 advantage in shots. Natalie Justice added a goal, Courtenay Rickards had a goal and an assist, and Lindsay Danz dished out three assists in the win. Caitlin Stone recorded eight saves in goal for Tech. Softball team picks up a pair of wins- The Sussex Tech varsity softball team blanked Cape Henlopen, 6-0, last Wednesday before edging Laurel, 4-3, on Friday. The Ravens scored one run in the fifth and five in the sixth in the win over the Vikings. Jesse Wallace homered, Melony Thompson doubled, and Brooke Tull allowed no runs on six hits and struck out seven for the win. Tull also helped her own cause with a pair of hits at the plate. Tull gave up three runs on three hits and struck out 15 against Laurel. Jenna Allen hit a solo home run, Lauren Smith doubled and scored a run, Kelsey Doherty hit an RBI double and scored a run, and Rhonda Warrington singled in a run to knot the score at 3-3 in the fifth. Jesse Wallace singled and scored the gamewinning run on an error in the sixth. Ravens top Sussex Central, 13-3The Sussex Tech varsity boys’ lacrosse team earned a 13-3 win over Sussex Central last Wednesday. David Fluharty scored five goals and had two hits, Ben Tech’s Jesse Wallace crosses the Bateman contributed four goals and two Sussex plate for what turned out to be the winassist, and Quinn Stewart added two ning run during the Ravens’ 4-3 win over goals and four assists. James Stephens Laurel last week. Photo by Mike McClure and Billy Seuss each scored a goal and Justin Williams and Josh Smith recorded two saves apiece for the Ravens, who had a 22-12 advantage in shots. Sussex Tech baseball team tops Caravel, Laurel- The Sussex Tech baseball team rallied to defeat Caravel, 4-3, in a non-conference game last Thursday before earning a 10-0 win over Laurel on Friday. On Thursday, the Ravens scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh for the win as Steve Sharff delivered an RBI double with two away. Steve Sharff also homered and Eric Sharff picked up the win. On Friday, George Godwin and Cody Shields each had a home run, Seth Hastings collected a pair of hits, and Zach Adkins hurled a three-hit shutout for the win. Girls’ soccer team nets conference win- The Sussex Tech varsity girls’ soccer team picked up a 3-1 win over Smyrna last Thursday thanks to three first half goals. Cassy Galon scored off a feed from Leanne Rowe, Lauren Burkholder netted a goal with Katina Stamat picking up the assist, and Tori Seuss added a goal off a pass from Rowe. Lisa Sekcinski recorded five saves in the win. Miller, Atkins pace Ravens in golf win- Sussex Tech’s Dustin Miller and Richard Atkins led the Raven golf team with a score of 39, Clayton Bunting shot a 40, and Herb Quick added a 41 in last Thursday’s 159-174 win over Polytech.

EYES ON THE BALL- Sussex Tech’s Lauren Smith keeps an eye on the ball as she smashes a double during the Ravens’ three run fifth inning last Friday in Georgetown. Photo by Mike McClure

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Laurel/Seaford Star Monday high school scoreboard

Bulldogs edge Senators, 6-5, in eight innings

Softball- Laurel 1, Padua 0 (10 innings)Keyanna Horsey singled in Mariah Dickerson with two outs in the bottom of the 10th to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 non-conference win over Padua. Stephanie Wheatley allowed three hits in 10 shutout innings for the win. Laurel scored one run on four hits. Girls’ soccer- Tatnall 5, Woodbridge 0Woodbridge goalie Tiffany Dernberger had 10 saves in her team’s non-conference loss. Delmar 5, Red Lion Christian 0- Corie Elliott scored three goals and Sam Johnson and Kelsey Murrell each had one goal. Boys’ track- Sussex Central 74, Woodbridge 53; Polytech 112, Woodbridge 29 Girls’ track- Polytech 117, Woodbridge Laurel’s Keyanna Horsey takes an 22; Sussex Central 64, Woodbridge 26- Kera inside pitch during last week’s Sampson placed first in the 100 meter run with game against Sussex Tech. Horsey had a game-winning single against a time of 13.4 seconds for the Raiders. Padua. Photo by Mike McClure Sports editor’s note: Results from Tuesday’s games will appear in next week’s editions of the Star.

By Pat Murphy

Delaware International Speedway results for Modifieds, Late Models 25-lap NAPA Big Block Modified Feature: 1. MATT JESTER; 2. Ricky Johnson; 3. Tim Millman; 4. HJ Bunting; 5. Robert Dutton; 6. Scott Van Gorder; 7. Howard ONeal; 8. Dana Walker; 9. Judd Mills; 10. Jordan Watson; 11. Dale Hawkins; 12. Glenn Reed; 13. Craig Ott; 14. George Richardson; 15. Chad Clark; 16. Jamie Mills; 17. Donny Radd; 18. Norman Short; 19. Glenn Richards; 20. Joseph Watson; 21. Steve Downs II; DNS: Jeff Brown. 15-lap AC Delco TSS Feature: 1. MICHAEL WHITE; 2. Bobby Watkins; 3. Joseph Tracy; 4. Herman Powell; 5. John Curtis; 6. Brad Trice; 7. Tim Trimble; 8. Matt Hawkins; 9. John Wynn; 10. Justin Griffith; 11. Adam Jarrell; 12. Brandon Perdue; 13. Westley Smith; 14. Grant Ireland; 15. Rodney Cordrey; 16. Scott Baker; 17. Casey Lynch; 18. Scott Calhoun; 19. Jason Bishop; 20. Dan Reidy; 21. Jerry Carter; 22. Chris Hitchens; 23. Brian Robbins; 24. Randy Hill Jr; 25. Herbie Hempel; 26. Danny Smack; 27. Bubba Sears. 10-Lap Modified Lite Feature: 1. STEVE WHITE; 2. Brandon Dennis; 3. Tim White; 4. Aaron Bada; 5. Curt Miles, Jr.; 6. Rick Wheatley; 7. Kevin McKinney; 8. Kirk Miles; 9. Alan Passwaters; 10. Jimmy Wills; 11. T.J. Williams; 12. James McKinney; 13. Cody Belote; 14. Chad Passwaters; 15. Shawn Weber. 20-Lap Super Late Model Feature: 1. RICKY ELLIOTT; 2. Kevin Scott, Jr.; 3. Ray Davis Jr; 4. Hal Browning; 5. David Pettyjohn; 6. Donald Lingo Jr; 7. Richard Jarvis Jr; 8. Jon Callaway; 9. Rick Whaley; 10. David Hill; 11. Staci Warrington; 12. Ross Robinson; 13. Bob Geiger; 14. Trent Collins; 15. Austin Hubbard; 15. Ed Drury; 16. Kerry King; DNS: Derrik Hill; Brian Driver. 15-Lap Crate Model Feature: 1. ERIC VENT; 2. Chris Jestice; 3. Joe Warren; 4. Mike Williams; 5. Barry Beauchamp; 6. Sparky White; 7. Mike Wharton; 8. Travis Justice; 9. Mike Wilson; 10. Kelly Putz; 11. Mike Parsons; 12. Skip Syester; 13. Jeff Patilla; 14. Bunky White; 15. Gary Manos; 16. Jack Mullins; 17. Nick Davis; 18. Tyler Reed; 19. Justin Breeding; 20. Herb Tunis; 21. Gus Economides; 22. Josh Millman; 23. Jeff Swartz; DNS: John Imler; Punky Chism 10-Lap Little Lincoln Feature: 1. MEL JOSEPH, JR.; 2. Bill Brittingham; 3. John Stevenson; 4. Pat McNeil; 5. Mark Cashdan; 6. Emory West; 7. Donald Robinson, Jr.; 8. Richard Zack; 9. Chris Loveland; 10. Steven Baker; 11. Jamie Wagner; DNS: Tony Daisey; Matt Johnson; Duke Walsen.

The Seaford Blue Jays baseball team and head coach Kenny Cummings takes time to give back to the community by helping some young Blue Jays develop a love for the game of baseball at a recent T-Ball practice for the Nanticoke Little League Mets. Pictured above are varsity baseball players Zach Schofer, Zach Reynolds, Kyle Waugh, Chris Taylor, Derrik Gibson, Ross Miller, Coach Cummings and his son, Sam, and Mets Coach Doug Brown; bottom row: Elizabeth Monroe, Kira Wingate, Codie Paut , Dylan Drace, Jordan Givens, Colin Larrimore, Shea Brown, Thad Seabrease, Kelsey Nunemann, Kyleigh Cizon and Tay’jah D’Aquilla.

It took the Laurel Bulldogs eight innings to beat the Dover Senators on Tuesday, May 6 in Laurel. This came after Brandon Hearne’s three-run homer and a Kyle Brown single in the first. It carried the Bulldogs into the sixth with a 4-1 lead. The Bulldogs and Hearne ended the nailbiter in the eighth after Hearne was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to end the game. Hearne had four runs batted in and Lance Kelley picked up the win in relief of David Bartee. Bartee surrendered three runs in five plus innings. The game started with Dover having two runners thrown out at third by catcher Zack Bonniwell and the other on a comebacker to Bartee. The Bulldogs immediately made the Senators pay for this in their first at bat. Matt Parker singled with two outs, Bonniwell walked, and Hearne hit a 0-1 pitch well over the Laurel sign in left center field to give Laurel a 3-0 lead. Bartee then walked, Jamie Ruhl was hit by a pitch and Kyle Brown got the first of his three hits to knock the fourth run in. Bartee kept Dover off the scoreboard until the fourth when Derrick Rucker doubled and Stan Trice singled him in. The Bulldogs scored their fifth run in the fourth on a Parker double which scored Brown, who had singled. Dover went down in order in the fifth, but Bartee walked his fifth hitter to start the sixth and Steve Harris singled. Coach Jerry Mears made a pitching change, bringing in Kelley who allowed a two-run single, a walk and another single. Dover tied the score with an error on a throw by Bartee before Kelley settled down to retire the Senators on one Hit in the seventh. The Bulldogs also failed to score in the bottom of the seventh despite two hits, sending the game into extra innings. In the eighth inning, Kelley put runners on second and third on a walk, a single and a ball misplayed in left field. It took Kelley 11 pitches, but he struck out the next two hitters to escape any damage. In the bottom of the eighth, Chris Cutsail was hit by a pitch from reliever Dan Gatti. Parker beat out a bunt when Gatti could not pick it up and Bonniwell was walked intentionally to load the bases with no outs. Gatti promptly plunked Hearne to end the wild affair, 6-5. The Bulldogs moved to 9-5 with the win. Parker and Brown each had three hits for the Bulldogs and Bartee reached base four times. Derrick Packer had three hits and a walk for the Senators.

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Shown (l to r) are members of the Delaware Tech-Owens softball team: back row: Head Coach Bob Perry, Amy Donovan, Kim Owens, Bitty Hood, Hannah Wagamon, Chelsea Walls, Chrissy Spencer, Wayne Price, Asst. Coach; front row: Lauren Witzke, Heather Frech, Mindi Wheatley, Erin Tingle, Kelsey Gallo, and Kerby Gallo.

Delaware Tech softball advances to Division II championship The Delaware Technical and Community College (Owens campus) softball team won the Region 19 tournament and advanced to the NJCAA Division II championship in Bloomington, Ill., with a pair of wins last weekend. The Roadrunners opened tournament play with a 7-0 win over Orange County Community College (N.Y.) as Erin Tingle (Delmar) tossed a no-hitter in seven shutout innings. Tingle struck out eight and also collected a hit, Chelsea Walls went 2-for-2 with a double, and Bitty Hood (Seaford) added a hit in the win. DelTech blanked Orange County, 5-0, to clinch the championship. Chelsea Walls allowed no runs on four hits in seven innings with seven strikeouts; Kim Owens went 3for-4 with a double and a triple; Hood had two hits including a double; and Amy Donovan went 2-for-3 for DTCC.

Laurel Middle School catcher Erin Johnson, shown above, is one of the captains and leaders of this year’s middle school softball team. She is currently batting over .400. The team was 4-1 as of last week. Ronnie Russell, former pitcher for the 1959 Braves, throws out the first pitch to his brother, Denny Russell another former player from the 1958 Browns.

Woodbridge Pop Warner to hold final signup on May 18 The Woodbridge Pop Warner League will hold its last signup for the 2008 season on May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Woodbridge High football field. The signups will take place at the league’s equipment shed rain or shine. Please bring the player, a copy of the player’s birth certificate, and payment to the signup. The cost is $75 for one player, $120 for two, and $145 for three. The cost is $45 for each additional player after that. The cost for cheerleaders is $65 for one and the same for additional cheerleaders. For more information contact the league at Woodbridgepopwarner@yahoo.com, www.leaguelineup.com/woodbridgepopwarner, or call John at 302-258-5259 or Teresa at 302-382-6985.

Shown (l to r) are the Heritage Shores Ladies’ 18 Hole Golf Association winners from April 30th “Blind Date” match: Kathy Harrigan and Muriel Waite.

Seaford/Laurel Star Little League scoreboard (week of 4/28) Laurel Little League- Major League baseball- Reds 5, Red Sox 4- For the Reds, Dustin Allen pitched three innings and struck out six and Jacob Adkins pitched four innings and struck out nine. Allen, Adkins, Devon Burke, Malik Holden, and Billy Ball each had singles. For the Red Sox, Tim Wooten struck out five in three innings and Cade Pusey had five strikeouts in four innings. Trent Hearn went 2-for-2 and Wootten and Ryan O’Neal each added a single. Both teams played a great game as it went into extra innings. Yankees 16, Orioles 8- For the Yankees, Shai Mears had two hits, one walk, and three runs scored; Colby Cambron singled, double and scored two runs; Erik Wharton added two hits and a run; and Ethan Cahall had a hit, two walks and a run. Caine Collins, Leslie Riggleman, and Nick Hastings each walked and scored a run; Drew Dryden hit a two-run home run, walked, and scored two runs; and Caleb Murphy contributed a hit, three walks, and two runs. Mears allowed eight runs on nine hits in four innings, striking out seven. Collins gave up no runs, no hits, and one walk and struck out three in one inning. For the Orioles, Shane Baker and Alan Lubiniecki each had two hits and two runs; Jeremy Metz singled, doubled, and scored two runs; and Tyrone Jenkins added two hits and a run. Alex Davis and Conner Evans each walked and scored a run. Daniel Smith pitched three plus innings and gave up seven runs on seven hits and struck out three while walking one. Baker allowed one run on one hit in an inning and struck out three. Evans and Davis also pitched for the Orioles. Nanticoke Little League- Minor League baseball- Braves 11, Orioles 8- Colin Bergh collected two hits and Daniel King picked up the win for the Braves. Woodbridge Little League- Major League baseball- JBS Construction 4, Timmons Amusements 3- Bruce Wardwell scattered three hits and struck out 10 as he picked up the win on the mound for JBS. Wardwell also had an RBI double and scored a run. Kani Kane picked up the save as he retired all five batters he faced, striking out one. Kane also had the game winning RBI. Brent Adams had an RBI double and a run; Logan Wescott singled and scored a run; Cameron Manaraze had an RBI double; Jared Hopkins had a run; and Andrew Larimore added a single. Along with great pitching, JBS also played an error free game with a few outstanding defensive plays coming from Manaraze, Adams, Kane, Joshua Vazquez, Nick Smith and Patrick Osborne. Timmons also played an outstanding defensive game & received outstanding plays from Anthony Jefferson, Matt Chaffinch and Emil Gallo. Offensively, Gallo scored a run; Chaffinch went 2-3 with a run and an RBI; Willie Davis singled; and Corey Green had a run. Nanticoke Little League President Mike Smith, left, accepts a donation from the Elks Club. The check is presented by members, Glen Beard, center and Norris Beard. Photo by Gene Bleile

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Entertainment State Fair announces line-up for 89th annual event in July The 89th Annual Delaware State Fair will showcase an all star line-up on July 17 to 26. This year the fair has unveiled a new online ticket vendor, promising to make online ticket purchases more convenient. Online ticket sales will begin May 14 at 10 a.m., and will be staged over three days. Anyone buying Wilmington Trust Grandstand concert tickets must also purchase a gate admission pass to enter the fairgrounds. Tickets will also be available for discounted advance gate admission and discounted carnival ride tickets. Ticket sales via mail orders are available beginning May 21, and walk-ups begin June 2, after online sales begin. The best access is via the Internet. 2008 concert series • The Delaware State Fair opens Thursday, July 17 with a “Half Price Night.” Visitors can take advantage of the half price gate admission and experience the Fair first hand. • Manlove Auto Part’s Demolition Derby kicks off opening night at the Wilmington Trust Grandstand with a second Demolition Derby being presented Saturday, July 25. Start time for both shows are 7 p.m., and ticket prices range from $10 and $12. • Friday, July 18 will feature a country act to be announced at a later date with special guest Rodney Atkins – welcomed by Froggy 99.9. Showtime is 8 p.m. with ticket prices ranging from $48 - $50. • Saturday, July 19 the Fair will rock with the sounds of two headlining rock bands - 3 Doors Down, Staind & Hinder. Showtime for this concert is at 7:30 p.m. with ticket prices ranging from $48 - $58. • Engines will roar again on Sunday, July 20 when KSR Motorsports’ Monster Truck Show comes to the Grandstand, presented by Grotto Pizza. A Monster Pit

party will take place at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. Ticket prices for children are $10, and adults range from $15 - $21. • On Monday, July 21 the Delaware Lottery presents one of the hottest country acts in the country, and a 2007 sell-out show, Carrie Underwood with special guest Lady Antebellum – welcomed by 94.7 WDSD. Showtime is 8 p.m. and ticket prices range from $55 - $57. • Tuesday, July 22 will showcase one of the top bands on the charts today, Daughtry, featuring American Idol finalist Chris Daughtry – welcomed by WSTW and Eagle 97-7. Showtime is 8 p.m. and ticket prices range from $44 - $48. • Wednesday, July 23 features a finalist from The Celebrity Apprentice, and country super star Trace Adkins with special guest Bucky Covington – welcomed by WXCY. Showtime is 8 p.m. and ticket prices range from $25 - $30. • Thursday, July 24 one of the most recognized names in country music, Martina McBride graces the Wilmington Trust Grandstand stage with special guest Chris Young – welcomed by CAT country. Showtime is 8 p.m. and ticket prices range from $44 - $48. • The Delaware State Fair will close its concert series on Saturday, July 26th when T-Mobile Sidekick presents two Tony Hawks’ Boom Boom HuckJam shows. Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. with all tickets priced at $20. Wilmington Trust Company will present fireworks on July 19, 24 and 26 immediately after each grandstand show. Visit www.DelawareStateFair.com to purchase all Wilmington Trust Grandstand concert tickets, discounted advance gate admission passes and discounted unlimited ride wristbands.

Mikado performance is planned The Mikado will be performed by the Southern Delaware Choral Society, under the direction of John Ranney, at its annual spring concert on Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 11 at 3 p.m. in the theater at Delaware Technical and Community College in Georgetown. Concert goers are invited to attend a champagne reception following Sunday’s performance to honor Elizabeth Hochholzer, who recently resigned as executive director after serving more than 20 years. Hochholzer founded and became first president of SDCS. She Hochholzer was appointed executive director a few years later. She taught in New York, Virginia, Wisconsin and locally at Indian River High School and Sussex Central high School until 2002. Her interests in the arts is apparent in many of her ventures since she retired from teaching school five years

ago. She was also board president of the Rehoboth Film Society for six years and will stay active as a board member of the film society and SDCS. The music to the two act comic opera was written by Arthur Sullivan and the libretto by W.S. Gilbert. Set in Japan, The Mikado, is one of the most frequently played musical Brown theater pieces in history. The choral group will perform the music of the entire operetta accompanied by a story narration which has been written and will be performed by Roo Brown of Lewes. A resident of Lewes, Ms. Brown retired from an active career as an actress, song stylist and composer in New York. She has continued her musical activities here with a singing group called the Elder Moments through the Southern Delaware Academy of Lifelong Learning.

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Letters to the Editor A Special Thank You

Wow, can you believe 50 years for Nanticoke Little League. On Saturday morning the excitement of the players and coaches was in the air. This is what little league is all about. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who made opening day for Nanticoke Little League such a success. The Seaford community has given tremendously to our league. My thanks to all organizations and individuals who made generous donations to our league. Special thanks to all of those who helped with our ceremonies. Many people gave countless hours to make the final preparations for all of our players and teams. The pinnacle of the ceremonies was the recognition of the adults who participated in our league in the 1950s. I want to thank those individuals for coming to our ceremonies on Saturday. We also recognized the volunteers that make our league what it is. Our entire league staff deserves recognition for the work they have done with our players to help them understand what little league is about. This includes all volunteers past and present. For those of you who were in attendance at the ceremony, I appreciate your continued involvement with our youth. This is an occasion that our youth will keep in their fondest memories. It is with great pride that I serve our community in my capacity as League President. I look forward to a great 2008 little league season, our 50th year. Michael K. Smith

President, Nanticoke Little League

County continues planning

As many Sussex County residents and property owners are aware, Sussex County government for the past year has been working to update its comprehensive plan. This plan is a document that serves as a guide for how development and land use will be governed over the course of the next five years. Despite a recent news report that indicated the State of Delaware has â&#x20AC;&#x153;rejectedâ&#x20AC;? the comprehensive plan, I wanted to set the record straight and remind the public that the process remains ongoing. No decisions have been rendered. Sussex County continues to diligently work on its plan in cooperation with the Office of State Planning Coordination. Throughout this process, the County and State have continually communicated with one another to offer

ideas and comments on the draft proposal. On April 23, the State issued the County its most recent comments on the revised draft document. Sussex County is now reviewing those comments, and will respond shortly to the comments outlined in the Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter. In the meantime, I believe it is important for the public to understand that Sussex County has suggested additional items of consideration to be included in the draft plan. Some of these additions may well address issues state planners cited in their April 23 letter. These items were listed in an addendum distributed to the public and to state planners at the Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two public hearings for the comprehensive plan update, on April 3 and April 22. Among some of the items the County is considering: â&#x20AC;˘ adopting a Source Water Protection Ordinance, as required by Delaware law; â&#x20AC;˘ incorporating a natural areas map in place of State Resource Area (SRA) maps; â&#x20AC;˘ creating incentives to steer development toward established growth areas. These incentives only would apply in defined growth areas on the Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s land use map. These incentives could include: â&#x20AC;˘ a partial building permit rebate for Energy Star certified projects; â&#x20AC;˘ possible allowances for increased building height and/or density bonuses for mixed-use, LEED-certified projects in town centers; â&#x20AC;˘ Expedited County and State project review for â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenâ&#x20AC;? developments in the Environmentally Sensitive Developing Area; â&#x20AC;˘ Density bonuses for clustered projects proposed within town centers. The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission on April 30 recommended that these additions, as well as some other suggested changes, be incorporated into the draft plan. It is my expectation that the Planning & Zoning Commission will make its formal recommendation on whether to adopt the plan in the coming weeks. Upon that action, it will immediately move to the County Council for final consideration. Until that time, I want to reassure the public that this process remains ongoing, and that the County continues to work on developing a comprehensive plan that reflects and recognizes the needs of Sussex County and its people. David B. Baker

Sussex County Administrator

It's Markell's time

It has been said that â&#x20AC;&#x153;youthâ&#x20AC;? voters have a low turn out when it comes to the poles. I, a youth voter, must agree. We have placed our trust in our wavering government for far too long. Now is the perfect time to put our actions where our trust lies and actually turn out to vote. VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! Many politicians say one thing and do another, causing us to lose our unwavering trust in the government that was created to serve us, its loyal voters. But now, the loyal youth voters of ages 18 to 29, it is high time we put blunt force behind our ideas and vote for a new face, someone who will follow up his words with benevolent actions. And, of course, I have some-

one in mind - Mr. Jack Markell. He has graced Delaware as the treasurer for years and now takes on the challenge of running for governor. Jack is younger than most candidates, but his visions far outnumber his years. Delaware is part of the Good â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ole Boy Club, tending to have politicians in office who have been there for years, whose fathers, brothers, and grandfathers have served before them. Not Jack, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too fresh for that. When faced with a recent debate, Jack addressed that it may not be his â&#x20AC;&#x153;turnâ&#x20AC;? in office, but it is his â&#x20AC;&#x153;time.â&#x20AC;? Fellow youth voters, it may not be Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turn but we can certainly put our vote toward him to make it his time. Lauren Mazzotta

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As I watch, along with several Delaware Citizens the continuing demise of my beautiful state, I can only ask why? The good education of our children is now in jeopardy. Talk continues to circulate from some of our school superintendents that teacher cutbacks are inevitable meaning larger classroom size, new schools not being built and specialized programs being cut. Some of us might say that education and sports betting are two very polarized subjects. I agree, but when it pays for my grandchildrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good education, my ears are open. In the state of Maryland, the teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s union has most recently endorsed the backing of slots.

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MORNING STAR • MAY 8 - 14, 2008 Their teachers realize that without the slot revenue their educational system will be severely compromised. Keep in mind that in November, Maryland will vote on legalizing slots. It will pass supported by the Maryland Teachers Union. The further economic downside to Delaware will be the additional loss of $80-million in slot revenue to Maryland and neighboring Pennsylvania. Our education system along with many other state programs will suffer even deeper cuts in 2009. Several surveys done by the News Journal and the Delaware State News have all shown support for sports-betting at our racinos and at individual parlors. On several occasions the News Journal has supported parlors for additional revenue to the state. Parlors will also provide 50to 60 new jobs per parlor. Delaware is the only sate east of the Mississippi River that can legally have sports betting. Delaware is the only state in the east that does not have parlors helping their revenues. Sports betting will generate millions and millions of dollars to our state, most of it from out of state participants. Let them keep our taxes down. Let them provide more jobs and let them provide help to our educational system. Is sports betting the cure-all? The answer is no, but it will carry us a long way with new found monies just as the slots once did. For those who still won’t support sports-betting, simply don’t go. We, who do support sports betting parlors will do all we can to help keep your taxes down and your children better educated. Fast forward to 2009. Without sports-betting parlors, the bridge at Indian River Inlet will still be unfinished. Other bridges and our highways will continue to deteriorate. Our court systems will continue to overload. And lastly, state workers can forget about any pay raises. Please call your legislator now! Gary Ward

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Fresh Air seeks volunteers National Volunteer Week, which is April 27 through May 3, is one of the highlights of the year for The Fresh Air Fund, and I would like to use this opportunity to extend my deepest thanks to our dedicated Fresh Air hosts, volunteers and supporters in the southern Delaware area. Year after year, our volunteers demonstrate their commitment to helping New York City children by continuing the Fresh Air tradition in the community. Our volunteers are our heroes. Caring Fresh Air host families open their homes and share the

everyday joys of summertime with their Fresh Air guests. Our local volunteer leaders – many of whom are also hosts – give by serving on our local committees, planning summer activities, publicizing the program and interviewing prospective host families. I would also like to thank all individuals and businesses which have generously given their time and resources to make the Friendly Town host family program throughout this area a great success each and every summer. The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer vacations to more than 1.7 million New York City children since 1877. For more information on how you can help to continue this wonderful tradition of volunteering, call The Fresh Air Fund at 800-367-0003 or visit www. freshair.org.

Carney’s man for the job Lt. Gov. John Carney held a community dinner in Laurel last week. My family and I went out to hear what he had to say. But what struck me that he was just as interested in what we had to say. Carney took questions and it really was more of a conversation than a political speech. It’s clear that Carney is a different kind of politician, and will make a different kind of governor. On education, Carney wants to

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restructure the Department of Education and create regional learning centers, so that teachers all over Sussex County can work together and share what works and what doesn’t. On health care, he has a plan to lower the cost of health care, because the key to giving health care to more people is making it more affordable. On the economy, Carney has a number of proposals to create jobs in Sussex and grow the economy around the state. He’s got new

ideas, but also the experience to make those ideas a reality. Many people are talking about how important this year’s election is at the presidential level. But it’s equally important at the state level. Delaware needs a governor with experience who can move our state in the right direction. John Carney’s just the right man for the job. Elizabeth A. Hensley

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Thanks for your support Thank you to everyone who supported our MS walk team, Kelly's Crusaders. Our team raised over $4,000 to benefit the Delaware Multiple Sclerosis Society. The society helps people like myself face the challenges of living with this disease. They help by supplying funding for respite care, medical equipment, home modifications and much more. Your continued support means so much to me and my family. Kelly Griffith and family

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Health Sports alone may not be enough exercise adults to do the coaching. It takes adults to make up the schedules. When I was growing up in Brooklyn, A second difference is that the schedulwe spent most of the day outside playing of games and practices results in relaing games during the summer. The games tively little physical activity in between included things like marbles, tops, skelly, those games and practices. kick the can, stick ball, buck-buck, tag, A third difference is the cost entailed. hopscotch, red light/green light, chase the I recently visited my granddaughter. She white horse, jump rope, kings, etc. “auditioned” for a cheerleading squad. If We used to play accepted, the uniform hide and go seek in We should expect our cost would be over the Brooklyn Museum. $500. The monthly fees children to get at least one would be $250. There were plenty of neat places to hide. The spoke to a mother hour a day of exercise. lastI year person who was seekwhose daughing could search for a ter played travel softlong time before finding people. ball. The family picked up the expenses There were plenty of things to do. We of the travel. The equipment costs were always kept busy. Even more importantly, significant. the games did not cost much. It only took Organized sports certainly have a place 3 or 4 individuals to get a game together. in a child’s life. They teach teamwork. Things have changed. Many of the They teach sportsmanship. They teach the games I mentioned would be foreign to basics of the sport itself. most children today. However, we need to be careful about One important difference is that many thinking this is the way for children to get games are now formally organized. They enough exercise. occur by season. Soccer is replaced by We should expect our children to get at baseball. least one hour a day of exercise. On the Baseball is replaced by football. It days when organized sports are played, takes adults to do the organizing. It takes that happens. By Dr. Anthony Policastro

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We need to ask ourselves what happens on the other days. Perhaps we can dust off some of the more physical games that we played in our youth. We can teach them to our children. They certainly have a lot more to offer than video games. They have a lot more to offer than

watching DVD’s. They have a lot more to offer than surfing the Internet and looking at My Space features. I am sure each parent has some of these games that they can teach their children. Perhaps the parents can get some exercise of their own in the process.

Wellness Community plans fourth annual golf tournament

The fourth annual Wellness Community Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, June 9 at Kings Creek Country Club in Rehoboth Beach. Enjoy prizes, a continental breakfast and barbecue luncheon celebration. Golfers may register to play for $125 per person, including green fees and cart. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. with registration followed by a shot gun start at 9 a.m.

There will be guaranteed prizes awarded for the longest drive, closest to pin and low score. The tournament closes with the first 100 paid registrants. The golf tournament helps raise public awareness about cancer. To be a sponsor or donate items for the raffle, contact Marcia Esposito at 302-645-9150 or mesposito@wellnessdelaware.org. For more information, visit wellnessdelaware.org.

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Health Briefs National Nursing Home Week

National Nursing Home Week® begins on Mother’s Day, May 11, and continues until May 18. Many nursing home residents are the people who planted the seeds that have made our community grow stronger. They have been the teachers, the business people, the parents and other central figures, whom produced all of the good things that we now enjoy. This week gives us a chance to honor these special residents, as well as the families, staff, volunteers, and community. This year’s National Nursing Home Week® theme is “Love is Ageless.” The Seaford Center Genesis Health Care will be holding a week of fun filled events. Each day will be a different theme such as Zoo day, Western day, Back to the 50s day, featuring our third annual Car Show, Beach day, and Sports day. This quality of life and fun-filled days are the motivating force behind the Seaford Center’s quality long-term care.

Skin cancer screenings offered

As the summer season approaches, Beebe Medical Center’s Community Health Program, in conjunction with the Tunnell Cancer Center, reminds the community about the importance of preventing the most common cancer, that which affects the largest organ of the body the skin. Beebe will offer free skin cancer screenings from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20, at the Tunnell Cancer Center at the Beebe Health Campus, John J. Williams Highway, Rehoboth Beach. Beebe physicians volunteer to do the screenings by appointment only. To make an appointment, call Linda Roberts at 302-645-3100, ext. 2724.

Commission releases report

The Child Death, Near Death & Stillbirth Commission (“CDNDSC”) announces the release of the 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Consolidated Annual report. The Commission’s mission is to safeguard the health and safety of all children. The statistics and recommendations presented in this report are compiled from the cases reviewed by the child death panels, the abuse/neglect panel and the fetal infant mortality review (“FIMR”) case review teams. CDNDSC has drawn the following conclusions from five years of child death and near death reviews: • Delaware’s infant mortality rate remains the sixth worst infant mortality rate in the nation. • Forty-seven percent of all natural deaths reviewed were attributed to prematurity. Fifty-nine percent of all infant deaths were due to prematurity. • African Americans make up nineteen percent of Delaware’s population. However, African American children disproportionately represent forty percent of all deaths CDNDSC reviewed. • Sixty-seven percent of all nonnatural deaths reviewed can be attributed to motor vehicle crashes. This is an

increase of nineteen percent from the period covered by the 2000-2002 annual report. • The adolescent drivers accounted for fifty-nine percent of deaths due to motor vehicle crashes. • Forty-one percent of all homicides involved teenagers. Ninety-one percent of these deaths involved use of a firearm. • Firearms were used in sixty-two percent of the adolescent suicides. • The risk factors that were most prevalent in SIDS/SUIDS cases were infants not sleeping in a crib, sleeping with other people and not sleeping on their backs. The report may be accessed at http:// courts.delaware.gov/childdeath/.

Delaware Hospice expands staff

With the Delaware Hospice Center now open and serving the community, additional staff members have been hired to provide care and comfort. Delaware Hospice proudly announces that the following individuals have been appointed to positions in the organization: Linda Barry, R.N., of Milton, as a registered nurse. Linda holds a nursing degree from Beebe School of Nursing and has experience in medical-surgical, intermediate care, home care, maternity and inpatient rehab. Monique R. Breton, R.N., of Milton, as a registered nurse. Monique has a nursing degree from Wilmington University and experience in critical care, interfacility transport, trauma and correctional care, as a registered nurse. Herb Burbage, of Milford, as a cook at the Delaware Hospice Center. Herb has culinary experience from Westminster Village of Dover. Sharon Chranowski, R.N., of Lewes, as a registered nurse. Sharon’s nursing degree was earned at Lankenau Hospital School of Nursing. She has diversified experience in hospital nursing, case management and as a hospital liaison. Kathleen M. Cummings, R.N., of Bethany Beach, as a registered nurse. Kathleen has a nursing degree from Del Tech Georgetown and experience at St. Francis in home care and hospice care. Michael Davis, of Millsboro, was hired as a cook for the Delaware Hospice Center. Michael has culinary experience in the U.S. Navy and training at the

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Centenary hosts health screening

Life Line Screening will be at Centenary United Methodist Church in Laurel on Friday, May 16 conducting stroke, vascular disease and heart rhythm screenings. Appointments will begin at 10 a.m. Recommended baseline screenings include stroke/carotid artery, atrial fibrillation, abdominal aortic aneurysm and peripheral arterial disease. The carotid artery screening uses ultrasound to identify blockages in the arteries in your neck, a leading cause of stroke. The atrial fibrillation screening checks for an irregular heart beat and the abdominal aortic aneurysm screening looks for a ballooning of the largest artery in the body. Screening for peripheral arterial disease checks for blockages in the arteries of the arms and legs, a condition that

MORNING STAR • may 8 - 14, 2008 leaves the individual at four to five times higher risk of heart disease. Additional screenings can be added for a more comprehensive risk assessment and include C-reactive protein, a blood marker for vascular disease and diabetes; complete lipid panel including HDL/LDL and total cholesterol; glucose, a measure of blood sugar level which can determine your risk for diabetes; and an ultrasound screening for osteoporosis. Pick any four screenings for $140 and all eight screenings are $199. For more information, visit lifelinescreening.com. To schedule your screenings at Centenary United Methodist Church, call 877-754-9631. Pre-registration is required.

Gift shop offers Mother’s Day sale Don’t forget that special person in your life on Mother’s Day, which is Sunday, May 11. Shop the Mother’s Day Sale at the Look-In Glass Shoppe in the lobby of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital on Thursday, May 9. All proceeds from the Look-In Glass Shoppe benefit Nanticoke Health Services.

Alzheimer’s offers courses

The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter is offering professional training programs at the Georgetown office. These programs include CEU credit for social workers, nurses and nursing home administrators. Certificates of completion are also available. Courses include “Making Connections” on Tuesday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to noon (two credits); and “Understanding Wandering” on Friday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to noon (two credits). The cost of each session including CEU credit is $49 or a certificate of completion is $29 per registrant. Pre-registration is required by e-mailing Jamie Magee at Jamie.magee@alz.org or by calling 302-854-9788.

Stroke support group

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will offer free monthly Stroke Support Group meetings designed for individuals who have survived a stroke and their families and caregivers. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at Nanticoke Cancer Care Center, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. The meetings will consist of guest speakers and breakaway sessions, in which caregivers and survivors will meet

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Depression support group

The Mental health Association in Delaware will be sponsoring a Depression

Support Group in Laurel on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The meetings begin at 7 p.m. The MHA encourages anyone dealing with a depressive disorder to attend. Register in advance by calling 1-800-287-6423. Peer support groups sponsored by Mental Health Association of Delaware are not intended to replace professional mental health treatment. MHA does not publish support group locations; locations are provided with registration.

Sunkissed Tanning raises funds for Vitamin D-Breast Cancer Research

Sunkissed Tanning is taking part in a North American effort to fund the continuation of research which now shows that vitamin D deficiency is strongly linked to a significantly elevated risk of breast cancer. The campaign — called D-Feat Breast Cancer — is being supported by patrons of the professional indoor tanning community across north America. Indoor tanners are being asked to donate $1 to $5 to support vitamin D-breast cancer research. “It’s not a situation where we want to start from ground zero to investigate whether or not there is a connection between vitamin D and lower breast cancer rates. We want to increase awareness of the solid research that’s already been done, and fund it to its conclusion,” says Campaign chairman Joseph Levy. “Because the main source of vitamin D is sunlight, and because sunshine is free, there haven’t been many sources of funding for this kind of work. Because the potential impact is so profound, we are stepping up.” The research on vitamin D and breast cancer prevention shows: • A 2006 paper published in “Anticancer Research” established that women with higher vitamin D levels are 50-70 percent less likely to develop breast cancer. • A 2007 study in the “American Journal of Epidemiology” reported that women with high sun exposure levels — the most natural and abundant source of vitamin D – had half the risk of developing advanced breast cancer. • A 2002 paper in Occupational and Environmental Medicine established that women who received regular sun expo-

sure were less likely to die from breast cancer. Those specific studies stand out in their category and are on top of hundreds of papers that now establish the role vitamin D plays in cell growth regulation in the body – research that solidifies the mechanism by which vitamin D would prevent or slow the growth of dozens of forms of cancer in the body. So why vitamin D and breast cancer research? Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in North American women today. In 2008 there will be 200,000 new breast cancer cases discovered in the United States and Canada, and 45,000 women will die from this disease. A University of Oslo research team showed this year that 10 times as many cancers are prevented by the vitamin D generated from regular sun exposure than are caused by overexposure to the sun. And those figures likely are underestimated. The authors did not differentiate non-burning from burning levels of sun exposure. Adjusted for this error, the benefit-to-risk ratio of regular non-burning UV exposure could be much greater. Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle Indoor tanning’s roots in Europe in the 1970s were therapeutic. People visited solaria to combat seasonal depression and elevate vitamin D levels. The cosmetic tan was simply a side effect of what was originally conceived as a therapeutic exercise. And while North American indoor tanning historically has been cosmetic, the therapeutic underpinnings exist, whether facilities promote them or not. “The public deserves fully funded vitamin D research, and we are doing our part,” said Margi DeVoter.

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Old Christ Church is open for services, tours For the third season Old Christ Church will be open to the public for prayer services from Pentecost, May 11 through Blessing of the Animals, Oct. 7. All services except the first and last will begin at 9:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be served after the service on the west lawn overlooking Chipman’s Pond. Dress is casual and all are welcome. Come and enjoy this historic wonder dating from 1771- a church that has remained virtually unaltered since it was built. Schedule for Season May 11-10 a.m. Combined Pentecost Service - All Saints, and St. Luke’s, will be joining us. May 18 - 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer May 25 - 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer June 1 - 9:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist

June 8, 15, 22, 29 - 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer July 6 - 9:30 a.m., Combined Service - Patriotic Service with Holy Eucharist followed by a community picnic July 13, 20, 27 - 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer Aug. 3 - 9:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31 - 9:30 a.m.,Morning Prayer Sept. 7 - 9:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist Sept. 14, 21, 28 - 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer Oct. 7 - 10 a.m., Combined Service - Blessing of the Animals, Morning Prayer

May will be led by Kendal Jones, Laurel’s town historian and the vice president of the Old Christ Church League. Just in case you don’t make it to the service, just arrive one hour later (11 a.m. on days that

day May 25, Kendal Jones will be conducting training for anyone who would like to become a tour guide at Old Christ Church. The time for the training is 10:30 a.m. during the regularly scheduled tour.

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SPRING CONCERT - The Laurel Intermediate School Band and Spring Chorus Concert was held on May 1. Above, right and below are scenes from the concert. Photos by Christian Murphy.

TIME WELL SPENT Doug Larson and his boys, Jacob and Jason, await their car service job at Carey’s Inc., and Doug does a little reading to the boys. Photo by Pat Murphy.

RAFFLE - The Laurel Garden Club is selling tickets for a wall hanging that will be given away in October. It was created from a pattern and quilted by members of the club. Pictured are garden club members Eileen Marx, Joan Hook and Ellie Guest. Photo by Pat Murphy.

OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS - Teacher of the Year in Laurel, Robert Todd, is flanked by the district’s school teachers of the year. From left: Brian Swain, intermediate school; Terry Phelps, middle school; Dawn Williams, Paul Laurence Dunbar; and Teyra Barrow, Laurel High School. Photo by Pat Murphy

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Strawberries will be king for a day at St. Philip’s fest Moments With Mike VIRGINIA ‘MIKE’ BARTON The Long Ranger show will be totally free of charge and is open to children of all ages. How many of us have challenged our vocal chords with the cry, “Hi, Ho, Silver,” as we watched the epitome of good over evil ride his beautiful white horse with his faithful friend, Tonto, at his side? Those who enjoy gentle music will appreciate the first appearance in Laurel of Jon Bolin. This musician will be wandering through the area that encompasses St. Philip’s, sharing his special talent with all who attend. Bright and early on the morning of May 17, strawberries from Maralene Givens’ Hen House will appear at St. Philip’s. These are definitely the cream of the crop of berries and will be offered at $3 per quart or $11 per gallon, beginning at 8 a.m. Berries will also be offered in the educational hall of St. Philip’s — with ice cream and pound cake, chocolate covered, or with whipped cream. At the Hen House, Maralene will have special events for the kids beginning at noon with carriage rides, face painting and free strawberry ice cream (homemade), while it lasts. Leigh Clark and Geraldine Taylor will be offering an unbelievable “gently used” variety of merchandise, which guarantees “something for everyone.” Elizabeth Mahoney, with an assist from young members of the parish, will have plenty of cool beverages available. Something for everyone. Affordable, interesting, educational and delicious. Take your pick. Just circle May 17 on your calendar now. And, come join the Lone Ranger, Jon Bolin and Charles Wise. Find out if they really do eat strawberries!

Doing the Towns Together LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS SARAH MARIE TRIVITS • 875-3672 Lance Cpl. Sean Bratten, we are happy to report, has returned safely from a tour in Iraq and is now visiting here until May 12. He is spending the time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Bratten, his grandmother Barbara Berkley and other relatives and friends. When his visit is concluded he will report to Camp LeJeune, N.C.

Congratulations to Bob Todd who was named the Laurel School District Teacher of the Year last Saturday night. Bob is a third-grade special ed teacher at North Laurel Elementary School. He was presented with this distinctive award at a dinner held at the Laurel Fire Hall, prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Laurel Fire Department.

Suzanne Layton recently hosted two of her April birthday friends, Irene Elliott and Nora Lee Callaway, and other guests with a luncheon at her home. They all partook of a delightful lunch and relaxed by lounging and enjoying a fabulous view of the water on an early, warm spring day.

Mom-Mom June, Uncle Harlen and Aunt Laura Williams want to wish a special little girl, Katie Elizabeth Hill, a very happy 7th birthday on May 8.

Two of last week’s socials were dinners hosted for members of the Laurel Lioness Club and Nanticoke Memorial Hospital volunteers. The Lioness members held their dinner at St. Philip’s parish hall in Laurel. Suzanne Layton was the chairwoman as this local club entertained fellow Lioness members from Seaford, Bridgeville, Dover and Lord Baltimore. The dinner was catered by the popular My Turn to Cook. There was a delightful meal and light-hearted entertainment by Linda Bennett and Mary Ann Galoppa, who provided laughs for the group with a bathroom skit entitled “My Turn.” The music was provided by the First State Harmonairs; and the “sound man” for the evening was John Bennett. A Royal Thank You banquet was hosted by Nanticoke Health Services for the volunteers last Thursday evening, May 1, at the Seaford Golf and Country Club. The many volunteers were royally treated to a delicious dinner, entertainment and recognition to the many people who give so generously of their hours during the year. There are many from Laurel who travel to Seaford to contribute their time and energy helping patients and visitors at the hospital in many ways. Among those from Laurel who received special recognition for their hours over the years were Mike Barton with more than 7,900 hours and David Ralph with over 3,400 hours. And they’re still goin’!

Some greetings to Delmar friends for happy birthdays: a belated one to Bill Brittingham on May 4 and to Carole Marine, May 10, and Bob Boody, May 11. Have great celebrations on “your day.” I ran into Mayor Shwed as we both made our way into Happy Harry’s last week and we exchanged a few words — guess about what? The great upcoming Strawberry Festival and all the activities abounding around it! So get ready, it’s less than two weeks away. Be There! We express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Royce William Layfield, Helen Hitchens, Kathleen V. Tull and Chester M. Morris Sr. We continue with prayers for our servicemen and servicewomen and for our friends who are ill: Harriett MacVeigh, Steve Trivits, Alvin Lutz, Donald Layton Sr., Martha Windsor, Hattie Puckham, Jean Foskey, Herman Cubbage, Irma Ellis, Robert D. Whaley and Pete Henry. Happy May birthday greetings to: Lee Hastings, Retta Oney, Judith Booze, Elizabeth Carter on May 8; Donald Davis and Lucy King on May 9; Edith Joseph on May 10; Mary Lou Guyot on May 11; Lonney Conaway and Rosa Hackley on May 13; and Lois Cordrey and Ruth Ann Hoover on May 14.

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Did the Lone Ranger and his horse, Silver, or his faithful sidekick, Tonto, or South Carolina’s wandering musician Jon Bolin, or Laurel Garden Club members, or Norma Jean Fowler, Kendal Jones, or those Studley family members who lived in the house on Sixth Street in Laurel, or Charles Wise, husband of the chairman of the second annual Strawberry Festival in Laurel on May 17, actually ever eat strawberries? Who knows? The consensus of opinion, though, is that each one did actually eat strawberries. What we do know is that each will be at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Sixth Street and Clayton Avenue, Laurel, bright and early on Saturday, May 17. The Strawberry Festival begins at 7:30 a.m. with scrapple sandwiches. Barbara Wise and her committee have been working diligently for weeks and weeks preparing this special gala. The entire town of Laurel is “gearing up” for the event, with many merchants preparing specials for this day in May. Joan Hook, renowned quilter in Laurel, Ellie Guest and Eileen Marx will be offering a beautiful handmade wall quilt they have created for the Laurel Garden Club. This club will also offer plants and special soils. Crafters, a nearly-new table, flea market items, baked goods from the kitchen of the good cooks of the parish, including Nancy and Joanne Gullets, scrapple sandwiches, chicken salad for lunch, plants (annuals, perennials and hanging baskets overseen by Mary Ann Galoppa, supersaleslady) and tickets for the Laurel Historical Society’s special tour will be just a few of the offerings by the parish to make for a very special day. The special tour offered by the historical society will be well worth the $10 fee requested, as the Studley House, Cook House, Academy Antiques, former railroad station, former post office, Henry’s general store and old St. Mark’s Episcopal Church west of town will be open. In addition, paintings by Eunita Farrelly, a student of the late Henry Progar, photographs from the Waller Studio collection and photographs by Summer Spicer, will be on display, offering a trip back in time evoking wonderful memories of days of yore.

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Retired judge accepts Republican nomination When asked to run for the presidential race by the Republican parRANK ALIO ty in 1884, Retired Union Civil War General, William Tecumseh It will be difficult for a Sherman declined the nomination as emphatically as possible saying, Republican to be elected “If drafted I will not run, if nominated, I will not accept, if elected I because of the large will not serve.” number of Democrats in One hundred twenty-four years later, the Delaware Republican Par- New Castle County. ty desperately needed a candidate to run for governor and they wantLee took the nomination last time when ed to draft a former judge, an unsuccessful the party couldn’t find anyone to run candidate against Governor Ruth Ann against the popular Minner, and he was an Minner’s re-election, and he responded underdog with only 35% of those polled with, “show me the money.” saying they would vote for him. Apparently they did and as of my writThen an incident occurred in the state’s ing this column three days before publicaprison — an inmate raped a social worker. tion, Sussex County retired judge William The claim later by the news media was Swain "Bill" Lee has not refused his parthat security was lax and the governor reties’ draft from their convention this past fused to speak to the victim. The governor Saturday. later claimed the victim sent word she did Republicans were stunned by the sudnot want to speak with the governor. den withdrawal for the Republican nomiThe media had a field day with the stonation by former Happy Harry’s drug store ry and the Republican party did a great job magnate, Alan Levin, who was knighted of spinning the story. Comments to the by his party as the chosen one for governewspapers and talk shows against the nor. Levin, who sold his company to Walgovernor flooded the papers and airways. green and was flush with cash, was the Soon Lee jumped aboard and the polls Republican’s ray of hope for recapturing tightened within a few percentage points. the governor’s mansion after 16 years. The campaign was never about the issues Levin got butterflies and figured there of the state, just how the governor ignored were better ways to spend his time and the problems of the prison system. money than be the target of the public for Minner prevailed in the election but four to eight years and he pulled the plug only by a few percentage points. With the on the nomination. close race, Lee became the immediate Shocked, the Republicans scrambled, pulling in name after name. Just when they front leader and spokesperson for the Republicans. thought they found someone, the choice Voters often look at the results of elecalways got cold feet while ignoring govertions but not how the candidate got there. nor wannabe’s Mike Protack and Dave Many elections are won because voters Graham, who both lost to Lee in the 2004 vote against the winner’s opponent, not for Republican primary. Graham has paid his them. This was the story in the Minnerfiling fee to run for the top spot.

Lee race. The electorate voted against Minner mainly because of the prison issue, not for Lee. Lee was the recipient of the negative vote. Governor Charles Terry lost reelection to Russ Peterson because the City of Wilmington and many voters went against Terry because they felt he left the National Guard in Wilmington too long after the race riots. Sherman Tribbitt toppled Peterson because disgruntled supporters voted for Tribbitt after popular Dave Buckson lost to Peterson in a bitter primary. The Republican party has courted Lee for months but Lee balked because of his inability to raise the cash necessary to run an election, his age and his love for the Sussex beaches. Democrat candidate Jack Markell, state treasurer, has almost $3 million in his campaign chest and Lt. Gov. John Carney has around $1.5 million. Both have to face off in a primary but they still have the ability to hit the same donors again after the primary. But before Republicans get their hopes up, allow me to share with you a history lesson in Delaware politics. Before the Federal Supreme Court ruled on the one man, one man vote issue, both parties rotated the top positions (U.S. senator, Congress, and governor) by county, so each county got a slice of the pie and a shot at the top spot. The two southern counties held the power because each was allocated the same number of votes. Combined, Kent and Sussex could override New Castle County and the City of Wilmington. After the new ruling, the power and increased number of delegates for both political parties shifted to New Castle County and suddenly there were no slices of the pie to share. It all went north along with

the nominations of the top offices. Now the only time both parties allow a candidate for U.S. Senate, Congress, or governor to come to Sussex County is when the party leaders believe they don’t have a chance of winning the election. Hence the Republicans handing the governor’s nomination to Lee last time because of the large lead in the polls for Minner and this time because of the popularity of both Democrat candidates, Carney and Markell. According to the polls either Democrat could have knocked off Levine or any Republican mentioned by a wide margin, including Lee. Lee has apparently been promised monetary support from the party, but I’ve seen that promise go down the tubes before. If you are down in the polls, and Lee will be as he was before (he had zero money in his campaign coffers before the draft) the donations stop. If an incident happens as it did with Minner before and Lee’s numbers move, he will receive more money. Big donors do not throw away good money when it can be spent on a winner. Losers can not give you favors. Lee and I served our respective political parties as county chairman at the same time in the 1970s. He split after he was named a Superior Court judge. He is a great person, friend, former Marine, and I have a lot of respect for him. Although he has a great personality, he is not a campaigner. He will not get on the phone and beg for money. Lee is 72 years young and spry, but running and serving in office takes a lot out of you. The governor’s job is very demanding and needs young energy. I do not see him serving more than his first term. If elected, he would be 76 when his first Continued to page 63

Why did I always force the hand that wielded a belt? There he was, his eyes squinted and focused on me as close as ugly ONY INDSOR on an ape. I didn’t know whether to run or dig a hole. Anytime I was he was cursed with a faced head-on with Dad’s wrath I began to think very quickly of the big-headed, rebellious, afterlife. I had dared to talk back to my father. There were a list of things son who thought he that created frustration in Dad, but being disrespectful was at the top. knew it all. More than being at the top of the list, disrespect was in a categoturn into the Wolfman. Dad was on me ry of its own. Suffice it to say that this thicker than hair on Bigfoot. He was in my warranted the full brunt of Dad’s discipliface so close I could see the back of his nary force. I often found myself thanking Jesus that head. It was difficult for me to forecast when he may start the whooping session my Dad did not drink. I could only imagand which hand or foot may come first. ine how dangerous life could be for me You would think I may have figured when you cross a drunken army vet with a out just how far to push my father before I hard-headed teen-age heathen. could count on him to push back. I can only remember that I threatened My older brother, Tommy, could stay to leave home at the age of 16 because of within the limits of Dad’s furor. He knew Dad’s strict rules. I think he was on his just how far to go before retracting and way to pack my bags and call me a cab leaving well enough alone. when I made the fatal mistake of telling But, not me. For some reason, I had the him I was sick of having such stupid rules terrible habit of finding it necessary to get to follow. the last word in. It was like watching Lon Chaney, Jr.

There was never any doubt in my mind that being disrespectful to Dad would result in the potential of me being beat like a dirty rug, but never deterred me from doing it. I cannot to this day understand this rationale. There is no doubt in my mind that I respected my Dad greatly and at the same time feared him. My father lived by example. He always presented himself in a way that we young’uns could watch and learn the traits of honesty, compassion and loyalty during a simple trip to town with Dad. People respected my father and he was always greeted with friendly waves and joking conversations. It seemed like everybody knew my father. No matter where we went scores of people made it a point to stop and talk with him and share personal stories. How is it that a man who draws this much appreciation and respect from throughout several communities could turn into a belt-wielding mad man. The reason was simple – heathen young’uns. The fact is here was a hard working, honest, God-fearing country man who paid his bills and taxes and took care of his family. Yet, he was cursed with a big-

headed, rebellious, son who thought he knew it all. Here is a fact to consider. At the age of 16, I was challenging the limits of my father’s patience and making life harder on him and me. I was moaning about going to school and having a curfew, complaining about not being able to be treated as an adult. However, at the age of 16, my father was lying about his age to get into the Army. He spent months in basic training at Fort Dix and then spent his 17th birthday in the foxholes and bitter cold weather of Korea. Before he got out of his predicament and returned home, he was a Sergeant in charge of a squad that was literally wiped out during combat. He returned home with grenade shrapnel and a large bullet hole in his leg. For some tragic reason, that somehow means so much more to me today than it did when I was 16. But, in the end, Dad prevailed. Everything that I have accomplished today and whatever I am that is good in a man, I owe to my father. Thanks, Dad!

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Relay begins Friday at Woodbridge Sports Complex The annual Relay for Life of Western Sussex will take place May 9 and 10 at the Woodbridge Sports Complex near Bridgeville rain or shine. Organizers hope to raise $160,000 for the American Cancer Society, according to spokeswoman Laura Martin. The western Sussex Relay for Life will be one of nearly 5,000 in the United States to be held in 2008. Last year, the American Cancer Society raised $405 million through the relays. Proceeds go for research, education, advocacy and services to cancer patients and their families. More than 470 people on 46 teams have signed up to participate in the Relay for Life of Western Sussex. Already, the relay has raised more than $76,000, nearly half way to its goal. In addition to a new location, the Relay for Life of Western Sussex has a new chairwoman. Karen Buck, Seaford, has replaced long-time chairwoman Mary Catherine Hopkins, Bethel, as head of the western Sussex event. The theme of this year’s Relay for Life of Western Sussex is Cancer is No Game. Teams are being asked to decorate their camp sites as game shows. So far, said Martin, teams have said that they will have versions of the Gong Show, Wheel of Fortune, Deal or No Deal and Family Feud. Activities will get underway at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, with the annual survivors dinner, for survivors of cancer and their families. The catered dinner will be held under a tent at the sports complex. The opening ceremony will start at 6 p.m. with survivors of cancer taking a lap around the track. The luminary ceremony, during which people who have cancer and people who have died of cancer are remembered, will start at 9 p.m. Events will go through the night and the closing ceremony will be held at 8 Saturday morning. For information about making a donation call (800) 937-9696 or visit www.events.cancer. org/rflwestsussex. Relay For Life is a family-oriented

Final Word event where participants enjoy the camaraderie of a team and also raise funds to support activities of the American Cancer Society. Participants camp out at the Relay site, and when they are not taking their turn walking, they take part in fun activities and enjoy local entertainment. Teams from companies, churches, organizations, and schools collect donations and can win individual and team prizes for their efforts. The money raised by participants goes directly to the American Cancer Society’s life-saving programs which include research, education, advocacy, and patient services. Lynn Parks

Contributing writer

Republican convention

Retired Superior Court Judge Bill Lee, drafted by the Republican Party Saturday, May 3, has agreed to run for the office of governor. His decision came after the Republican Convention in Dewey Beach, when more than 80 percent of the delegates voted for him. Charlie Copeland will be his running mate. Mike Protack, who has been campaigning for over a year for the office of governor, received 20 percent of the vote. Unless he drops out of the race, which many say is unlikely, he will face Lee in a Primarly Election in September. Also Saturday, Christine O’Donnell won the Delaware Republican Party nomination to compete against U.S. Senator Joe Biden. Seaford resident Tim Smith was

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term ended. That’s why I believe State Senator Charles Copeland of duPont decent put a deal together to draft Lee and for Copeland to fill the Lt. Governor’s spot. Lee with the name recognition that Copeland doesn’t have, has the better chance of being elected. Lee finishes a first term and turns the reigns over to Copeland who could serve two more fouryear terms. Copeland, a young, intelligent and ambitious legislator with money to spare, is not patient enough to wait eight years to take the top spot. The same can be said of the nod to Republican John Brady for State Insurance Commissioner. Brady, a Sussex County attorney as well as the Recorder of Deeds for the county, is popular and qualified for the position. But he lives in southern Delaware with no name recognition in New Castle County and up there, well, they just don’t vote

for a downstater. It will be difficult for a Republican to be elected in Delaware because of the large number of Democrats in New Castle County. State Auditor Tom Wagner, as popular as he is, won a close election against a no name candidate who never put up a sign, but he was a Democrat from northern Delaware. Congressman Mike Castle, always a runaway winner, slipped to his lowest winning percentage against a Democrat with no recognition and no money. Sussex and Kent County registrations have shifted toward the Republicans instead of Democrats, but the majority is not enough to overcome the strong Democrat vote in New Castle County and the City of Wilmington. Brady’s only hope of being elected is that the three-way race for Insurance Commissioner by the Democrats would turn into a blood bath and divide the party. Anything is possible in politics.

also in the race to run for Biden’s seat. Smith said he is withdrawing from the race because of his word. He had said the if O’Donnell won the nomination, he would drop out of the race rather than force a Primary Election. Smith said O'Donnell won the party's nomination by seven-tenths of a percent or by just three votes. He said a candidate must receive 60 percent of the delegate votes to earn the nomination. He said that O'Donnell came in just over that total. Smith said he had promised to withdraw from the race if he did not receive the party's nomination and he kept his word, even though the vote was close. Smith had the support and votes of many of the GOP leaders and elected officials. He won even more respect when he kept his word to back out of the race when he did not secure the party's nomination. Smith was mentioned by others as a possible contender for the State Senate seat now held by Democrat Bob Venables of Laurel. Smith said he has not made any decisions in regards to future political ambitions. Judson Bennett of Lewes, a Sussex County Council candidate, said he was encouraged by the enthusiasm shown at the convention. He said the party has a good slate of candidates and his is optimistic about the party's future in Delaware. Bryant Richardson Publisher

Thank you Hometown Heroes

The banner display, Delaware Hometown Heroes, honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for this nation. Six area residents are among those recognized. They are: • Michael Hastings, who was killed Oct. 23, 1983, in a bomb blast in Beirut, Lebanon • Ryan Long, who was killed by a suicide bomber April 3, 2003, in Iraq • Cory Palmer, who died May 6, 2006, after his vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in Iraq • Rick James, who was killed in battle in Iraq May 13, 2006 • Richard Samuel Dennison, Bethel, who was killed March 5, 1971, in Vietnam • Elmer L. Faulkner Jr., Greenwood, who was killed on June 18, 1968, in Vietnam We join those who pay their respects to these Hometown Heroes. May their sacrifices never be forgotten. The Star Staff

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