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News CLASS SIZE - Kindergarten teachers in the Laurel District asked the Laurel School Board for an additional teacher to reduce classroom sizes.

Page 5 DRUG BUST - In July, Laurel Police began a month-long drug investigation into three locations selling drugs within the limits of Laurel. What happened next? Page 9 HEROES - A rolling tribute honors the heroes of World War II. Page 10 OLYMPICS - Going for the gold in the Senior Shuffleboard Tournament. Page 15 KID’S SAKE - Last year, 250 motorcyclists participated in Ride for Kids’ Sake, sponsored by the Laurel Police Department. What’s the forecast for this year? Page 44

Sports PLAY DAY - The Laurel, Delmar, and Sussex Tech varsity field hockey teams took part in a play day at Seaford last Saturday. Page 24 FALL SPORTS - Varsity Fall sports teams are in full swing with a number of local teams featuring new coaches. See next week’s Laurel Star for the annual Fall sports special section. Page 24 SEnIOR SOFTBALL - The Star wraps up its Senior Softball World Series coverage with photos of the Laurel team, which placed second in the tournament. Page 26

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Black bowling balls are out. Tables at the new Bryan Bowling Center in Laurel are filled with fuchsia, neon yellow and electric blue balls. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

Bryan’s Bowling Center opens in Laurel

By Lynn R. Parks The new Bryan Bowling Center in Laurel isn’t your grandfather’s bowling alley.

For one thing, there’s hardly a black bowling ball in the place. Instead, balls are fuchsia, neon yellow and electric blue.

“No one wants a black bowling ball anymore,” said lanes owner Pete Bryan. Who knew?

And for another, the carpet, the lanes, even the space-age key pads that control the score displays all glow in the dark. In about a month, after all the special lighting is installed, the

lanes will offer late night bowling with everything aglow.

“This is really a dream come true,” said Bryan, a professional bowler who gave up his construction firm, Midway Builders and Siding, to devote all his time to the center.

“I’ve been really busy getting everything ready and at times I would have said ‘nightmare,’ but I would say now it’s definitely a dream.”

The Bryan Bowling Center opened Saturday in the former Food City building on South Central Avenue. On and off throughout the day, all 14 lanes in the center were in use, Bryan said.

“We were really crowded,” he added. Several groups of people spent the day there, eating both lunch and dinner from the lanes’ snack bar.

The game room, with a pool table and 10 video games, was packed with people, Bryan said, and the lanes’ small bar, where there are three televisions, did a brisk business.

“Some people came in, ate and left, and didn’t even bowl a game,” Bryan said. “Others came in and just sat and watched all the action. There were a lot of people here. It was hard to believe.”

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State of the art bowling center open in Laurel Continued from page 1

High School, first bowled when he was 20. “I immediately fell in love with it,” he said. He averages between 211 and 226 a game.

He joined the Professional Bowlers Association in 1988 at the age of 32 after rolling to a 200 average two years in a row, and said that the design of his bowling alley takes the best of the hundreds of alleys in which he has bowled.

“The design is based on what I’ve seen, but I wanted something a little bit different too,” he said. Instead of a drop ceiling similar to what most alleys have,

for example, this one has a cathedral ceiling from the front door back to where the lanes start.

The lanes has a pro shop, where balls, shoes and other bowling equipment are available.

It is also able to handle birthday parties and tucked off into a corner are two lanes of small-ball bowling, especially nice for children who can’t handle heavy bowling balls.

Bryan, who has been working 18 hours a day to get the bowling center ready for opening day, said on Monday that he was looking forward to having the time to

bowl a complete game for the first time in months. “I’m anxious to see how I do,” he said.

“I’m really tired right now,” he added.

“But I am also happy—very happy.”

For your information

The Bryan Bowling Center is open every day, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. (hours may change). The center is still accepting bowlers for league play, set to start after Labor Day. For details, call 875-7400.

Pete Bryan and his wife, Lee-Ann, have put in long hours to get ready for the opening of their new Bryan Bowling Center. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

Laurel School Board asked to add a kindergarten teacher

By Mike McClure Kindergarten teachers in the Laurel District asked the Laurel School Board for an additional teacher to reduce classroom sizes during last Wednesday’s Board meeting. The Board also recognized Laurel Middle School students who attended the Business Professionals of America National Leadership conference in Dallas, Texas.

Several teachers spoke during Wednesday’s meeting, asking the Board to do something about the high kindergarten count. According to Pam McCumbers, one class will have 24 students and five others will have 25.

McCumbers, who asked for an additional kindergarten teacher, invited administrators and board members to sit in on a class of 25 students and one teacher.

“The state classroom caps are put there for a reason,” McCumbers added.

Wendy Dolby said kindergarten teachers have less time to work with students on social issues. When she started as a teacher in 1978, there was a full-time paraprofessional and lower class sizes in each classroom.

“We seem to be forgetting that their still only five years old,” said Dolby.

Wendy Hitch, a kindergarten teacher for the past five years, said her room does not have bathrooms, so she has to take her

entire class down the hall for bathroom breaks. Jolene Cross-Morris added that some students start in one classroom and then are transferred to another one during the school year. Dawn Williams, also a kindergarten teacher, said there is also a lack of space in the rooms due in part to the high class sizes.

Earlier in the meeting, Trudy Pusey, the Laurel Middle School Business Professionals of America teacher, announced that her group attended the BPA National Leadership Conference in Dallas June 16-21. The event was postponed in May due to the swine flu.

Laurel’s Ashley Jump placed second in keyboarding and Bryce Bristow was third

in the national competition. Jump, Bristow, Garrett Whaley, Ashley Hastings, and Caitlin Cook took top honors, receiving the Ambassador Torch Award for community service.

The Laurel Middle School chapter also received Special Recognition awards for: marketing and public relations award, community action award, safety awareness award, and membership recruiter award.

Laurel High principal Dean Ivory announced that 27 percent of the school’s Advanced Placement (AP) students got a three or better on AP testing over the last three years. The national average is 16 to 17 percent. The school offers seven AP courses.

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Business Farnell awarded Emeritus status

George Farnell, broker and president of Callaway, Farnell and Moore, Inc., has been awarded “Realtor Emeritus” status from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

The designation is awarded to those persons who have held membership in NAR for a cumulative period of 40 years in one or more George Farnell associations of realtors.

Farnell received his award recently at the 2009 Realtor of the Year Awards Luncheon at the new Sussex County Association of Realtors (SCAOR) Professional Complex near Georgetown.

First licensed with the Delaware Real Estate Commission in 1961, Farnell is a past president of the Sussex County Association of Realtors, and has served as chairman of the Ethics Committee and other committees of the Delaware Association of Realtors.

He was the first realtor in Sussex County to attain the professional designation of CRB (Certified Residential Brokerage Manager). He is also a licensed broker in Maryland.

Economic ombudsperson named

Governor Markell has announced a new “economic ombudsman” who will help coordinate activities across agencies, ensuring a rapid response to businesses looking to create jobs for Delawareans.

The ombudsperson will serve as a liaison to businesses, communities, local economic development organizations, regulatory agencies, local governments and State agencies. When an opportunity for new jobs arises, they will facilitate an efficient and expedient conduct of the permitting process by coordinating with State agencies and local governments in a manner that deploys resources effectively and hastens those processes, within the parameters of existing state laws and local ordinances and controlling local land-use authority.

Cleon L. Cauley Sr. will become the state’s first economic ombudsman. Cauley is deputy legal counsel to Governor Jack Markell, where his responsibilities include advising the governor on legal and policy issues.

Before joining the governor’s office, Cauley worked as an associate in WolfBlock LLP’s Real Estate, Environmental and Land Use Practice Groups, where he concentrated his practice on zoning and land use matters including land use-related litigation.

Cauley will add the position’s responsibilities to his current job, so this initiative

IRS website can help businesses For many citizens, owning and running a successful business is part of the American dream. But few business owners are tax experts and the IRS is prepared to help. Free publications, Internet resources and electronic services are available to make their work easier. The small business section of IRS.gov provides a onestop resource for information on starting, operating, or closing a business. On this site taxpayers can learn about employment tax requirements; make tax payments; find out how to set up and distribute retirement plans; view a streaming video of a small business tax workshop; and access free products such as a tax calendar or small business resource guide. IRS.gov is also the gateway to a host of electronic services for small businesses including business e-file and the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). E-Filing options include employment taxes, information

returns, partnerships and corporations.

EFTPS is an alternative to paying taxes by check or money order.

The “Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center” section of IRS.gov enables small business owners and selfemployed individuals to access information using the “A-Z Index for Business” searching topics in alpha or category order such as business types, business expenses and employees. For telephone assistance with tax issues, small businesses may call 1-800-829-4933. Small business owners and self-employed taxpayers are also encouraged to sign up for e-News for Small Businesses, an electronic subscription newsletter that brings timely, useful tax information right to their computer. For more information, visit IRS.gov. The IRS website link for the “Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center” is www.irs. gov/smallbiz.

will not cost taxpayers additional funds.

As part of the effort, Markell is requiring each state agency to identify people to serve on Rapid Response teams, whose jobs will include: • responding, at the direction of the ombudsperson, to significant economic development initiatives;

• providing the requisite expertise, authority, and staff resources appropriate to facilitate rapid resolution of issues related to the review and consideration of significant economic development projects; and • identifying opportunities to improve and expedite the review and permitting processes.

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IRS warns consumers to beware of identity theft certain personal information, including phone numbers, via return e-mail. The e-mail may be just the first step in a multistep scheme, in which the victim is later contacted by telephone or further e-mail and instructed to deposit taxes on the funds or winnings before they can receive any of it.

Alternatively, they may be sent a phony check of the funds or winnings and told to deposit it but pay 10 percent in taxes or fees. Thinking that the check must have cleared the bank and is genuine, some people comply.

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Form W-8BEN In this scam, fraudsters modify a genuine IRS form, the W-8BEN, Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner for United States Tax Withholding, to request detailed personal and financial information. This could include nationality, passport number, bank account and PIN numbers, spouse’s name and mother’s maiden name, or other personal or financial information or security measures for financial accounts. The scammers may use the genuine form number and name or may make up a new form number, such as W-4100B2.

They either e-mail or fax the form or letter. If only a letter, the letter itself contains the request for the personal and financial information. The letter, which claims to come from the IRS, states that the recipient will face additional taxes unless he or she quickly faxes the required information to the number provided by the scammer.

In reality, taxpayers file the genuine Form W-8BEN with their financial institutions, not with the IRS. Additionally, the genuine W-8BEN does not request the taxpayer’s passport number, bank account number, security or similar information.

Refund scam The bogus e-mail, which claims to come from the IRS, tells the recipient that he or she is eligible to receive a tax refund for a given amount. It instructs the recipient to click on a link contained in the e-mail to access and complete a form for the tax refund. The form requires the entry of personal and financial information. The refund scam is the most common one seen by the IRS. Several recent variations on this scam have claimed to come from the Exempt Organizations area of the IRS. Some others have included the name and purported signature of a

genuine or a made-up IRS executive.

Taxpayers do not have to complete a special form to obtain a refund. Taxpayer refunds are based on the tax return they submit to the IRS. How to spot a scam Many e-mail scams are fairly sophisticated and hard to detect.

However, there are signs to watch for, such as an e-mail that: • Requests detailed or an unusual amount of personal and/ or financial information, such as name, SSN, bank or credit card account numbers or securityrelated information, such as mother’s maiden name, either in the e-mail itself or on another site to which a link in the e-mail sends the recipient.

• Dangles bait to get the recipient to respond to the e-mail, such as mentioning a tax refund or offering to pay the recipient to participate in an IRS survey.

• Threatens a consequence for not responding to the email, such as additional taxes or blocking access to the recipient’s funds.

• Gets the Internal Revenue Service or other federal agency names wrong.

• Uses incorrect grammar or odd phrasing (many of the email scams originate overseas and are written by non-native English speakers).

• Uses a really long address in any link contained in the e-mail message or one that does not start with the actual IRS website address (www.irs.gov). To see the actual link address, or url, move the mouse over the link included in the text of the e-mail.

What to do The IRS does not initiate taxpayer contact via unsolicited e-mail or ask for personal identifying or financial information via e-mail. If you receive a suspicious e-mail claiming to come from the IRS, take the following steps: • Do not open any attachments to the e-mail, in case they contain malicious code that will infect your computer.

• Do not click on any links, for the same reason. Also, be aware that the links often connect to a phony IRS Web site that appears authentic and then prompts the victim for personal identifiers, bank or credit card account numbers or PINs. The phony websites appear legitimate because the appearance and much of the content are directly copied from an actual page on the IRS website and then modified by the scammers for their own purposes.

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In an identity theft scam, a fraudster, often posing as a trusted government, financial or business institution or official, tries to trick a victim into revealing personal and financial information, such as credit card numbers and passwords, bank account numbers and passwords, Social Security numbers and more.

Generally, identity thieves use someone’s personal data to steal his or her financial accounts, run up charges on the victim’s existing credit cards, apply for new loans, credit cards, services or benefits in the victim’s name and even file fraudulent tax returns.

“The scams may take place through e-mail, fax or phone, said Delaware’s IRS spokesperson, Gregg Semanick. “When they take place via e-mail, they are called ‘phishing’ scams. The IRS does not discuss tax account matters with taxpayers by e-mail.”

The IRS urges consumers to avoid falling for the following recent schemes: Making Work Pay refund This phishing e-mail, which claims to come from the IRS, references the president and the Making Work Pay provision of the 2009 economic recovery law.

It says that there is a refundable credit available to workers, consumers and retirees that can be paid into the recipient’s bank account if the recipient registers their account information with the IRS. The e-mail contains links to register the account and to claim the tax refund.

In reality, most taxpayers receive their Making Work Pay tax credit, which was designed for wage earners, in their paychecks as a result of decreased tax withholding, not as a lump sum distribution from a federal fund. Additionally, consumers and retirees who are not wage earners are not eligible for this tax credit.

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Police Journal Burglary suspects arrested

On Aug. 14, the Seaford Police Criminal Investigation Division arrested four individuals in reference to a burglary at PK in the Park at the end of July. Two suspects remain at large and warrants have been issued for their arrest.

Detectives determined that six individuals — five juveniles and one adult— forced entry into the business on July 31.

Once inside, the subjects removed food and beverages and then fled in an unknown direction.

Detectives were able to identify the defendants who turned themselves in to police on Aug. 14. These subjects include a 15-year-old male from Seaford; a 13-yearold male from Salisbury, Md.; and two 10-year-old males from Seaford.

The two suspects at large include William Davis, 19, of Seaford and a 14-yearold male from Seaford. Arrangements are being made for the two remaining suspects to turn themselves in.

The four defendants were arraigned at the Justice of the Peace Court #4 in Seaford and released to a parent pending a hearing in Family Court. Charges include third degree burglary, criminal mischief, second degree conspiracy and theft under $1,500.

The Seaford Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact them at 302-629-6644, Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP3333, or online at www.tipsubmit.com.

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Police end drug investigation

In July, Laurel Police began a monthlong drug investigation into three locations selling drugs within the limits of Laurel.

As a result of the investigation, Laurel Police executed three search warrants.

On Aug. 10 at 6 a.m., Laurel Police executed a search warrant at 206 E. 6th St. where they recovered crack cocaine, marijuana, U.S. currency, guns and ammunition. Vincent Whaley, 34, of Laurel, was arrested and charged with maintaining a dwelling, possession of marijuana within 1,000’ of a school; possession of cocaine within 1,000’ of a school; possession of cocaine; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Whaley was committed to SCI on $9,500 secured bond.

On Aug. 14 at 9:50 p.m., Laurel Police executed a search warrant at 512 King St. where they recovered four guns. The target of this investigation was Warren Johnson who was also found to be a convicted felon. Johnson, 57, of Laurel, was charged with five counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition by a person prohibited and two counts of delivery of marijuana. Bond information is not known.

On Aug. 21 at 6 a.m., Laurel Police executed a search warrant at 2808 Daniels St. in Laurel where officers recovered

marijuana, cash and ammunition. Errol Stewart, 32, of Laurel, was also found to be a convicted felon. Stewart was charged with possession of ammunition by a person prohibited, possession with the intent to deliver marijuana, maintaining a dwelling and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond information is not known.

On Aug. 21 at 11:21 a.m., Laurel Police attempted to stop a Volkswagon on West 7th Street. Officers received information that the vehicle had just been involved in a drug transaction in Delmar. The vehicle ignored the police and continued into the Little Creek Apartment complex where the passenger and driver both fled on foot.

The passenger was seen fleeing the vehicle with a large bag of marijuana. Both the passenger and driver were caught after a short foot pursuit. During the foot pursuit, the driver ripped the bag of marijuana open in an attempt to discard the evidence.

Officers were still able to recover over 200 grams of marijuana.

The driver, Robert Jones, 24, of Laurel and the passenger, Kyle Winder, 21, of Laurel, were both arrested. Jones was charged with possession with the intent to deliver marijuana, maintaining a vehicle, possession of marijuana within 1,000’ of a school, disregard of a police officer’s signal, second degree conspiracy, driving while suspended, failure to signal and obstruction of driver’s view. Jones was committed on $8,500 secured bond.

Winder was charged with possession

with the intent to deliver marijuana, maintaining a vehicle, possession of marijuana within 1,000’ of a school, tampering with evidence, second degree conspiracy and resisting arrest. He was committed on $9,000 secured bond.

Two die in crash

On Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 9:27 a.m., State Police responded to a fatal injury crash on U.S. Route 9, just east of SR 5 in Harbeson. The crash involved a trash truck and a passenger vehicle.

The crash occurred when an Oldsmobile, traveling eastbound on US 9, exited the roadway for an unknown reason and collided into the trash truck on the shoulder of the roadway.

A 2007 10-wheel Blue Hen trash truck was stationary on the eastbound shoulder of US 9. The operator of the trash truck, Matthew Cooper, 42, of Millsboro, was in the driver’s seat of the stopped truck and operating the truck’s mechanical arm.

While Cooper was emptying a trash container with the mechanical arm, the Oldsmobile Cutlass collided into the rear of the trash truck.

Both the operator, Scott Wantrobski, 47, of Rehoboth Beach, and the front seat passenger of the Oldsmobile, James Mills, 52, of Georgetown, died upon impact.

They were the only two occupants of the vehicle and were both wearing seat belts.

Alcohol and drugs are not believed to be a factor in the crash.

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MORNING STAR • AuG. 27 - SepT. 2, 2009

‘Rolling Tribute’ pays visit to veterans

By Carol Kinsley

Joseph LaRosch is only 25, too young to know anything about World War II beyond what he has learned in history books or from talking to older people. Yet the Newark resident believes every veteran needs to be honored.

“Yes, there are monuments to World War II veterans,” he acknowledged, “but most of those men and women will never see them.”

That’s why he has launched a “rolling tribute” in the form of a 1944 Jeep which saw service in Normandy, Belgium, Austria and Germany. After the war, the Jeep was sold to the Belgium army, from whom it was purchased by a man in California, who had it shipped to the States. It was later purchased by a man in Quakertown, Pa. That’s where LaRosch, in response to an advertisement, found the Jeep languishing in an old barn. LaRosch, who works for Basher & Sons welders in Hockessin, bought the vehicle with his own funds and had work done on the body, engine, electrical system and paint. He drives it for short distances. For longer hauls, he puts it in a trailer.

“This way the memorial can go to the veterans,” LaRosch said. “It’s going to anyone who’d like to sign it who served in the war.”

The Jeep memorial is just getting started on its journey. On Aug. 14, LaRosch brought it to Heritage Nursing Home in Milford for its second public visit. He ended the day with a total of 60 signatures. At its first stop, in Wilmington, a woman donated her husband’s Army uniform which is now part of the rolling display.

Vickie Cox, administrator at Heritage, heard about the Jeep and invited LaRosch to bring it to Milford. She also arranged for refreshments by the Heritage at Dover staff under the direction of Ceclia Russ, and for the Milford Community Band to entertain the residents and guests with music both patriotic and reminiscent of the war era. Tents were provided for additional seating in the shade, and red, white and blue decorations added a festive air.

Residents dressed up for the event.

“You don’t often hear veterans share their stories,” Cox noted. “Most don’t talk about it to outsiders, those who are not part of the ‘fraternity’ who also served.”

As LaRosch says, “Every soldier has a Jeep story.” The Jeep serves as a connection, a starting point for conversations.

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When she learned that a World War II Jeep was coming to Heritage Nursing Home in Milford to be signed by veterans of the war, Charlotte Dressler asked if she, too, would be allowed to sign. Born in Vienna, Austria, she was “on the other side,” she said. After being invited by Jeep owner Joseph LaRosch to add her name, she shared with him a photograph album from 1942. Photo by Carol Kinsley

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James Clendaniel of Milton, 88, joined veterans who live at Heritage Nursing Home in Milford in signing a “rolling tribute” to veterans of World War II, a 1944 Jeep that saw service in Normandy, Belgium, Austria and Germany. Joseph LaRosch, right, took on this project at his own expense, bringing the memorial to veterans who might find traveling to a fixed exhibit difficult. Photo by Carol Kinsley

Assembled at Heritage at Milford, an assisted living facility, are, from left, back row: John Tuck, Herb Silverman, John Bell, Heritage Administrator Vickie Cox, Harry Fillman; middle row: Heritage Recreation Director Kyla Teed, Robert Horton, Jean Jordan; seated: Jim Gary and Dan Walsworth. Photo by Carol Kinsley

name was Levitsky. Both nurses, they volunteered together, went in together and came out of service together.

“We were always together,” Sinner said. They served at Fort Meade, Camp Lee and in Normandy, where they worked in a big surgical hospital set up in a tent.

When Charlotte Dressler of Milford heard of the impending arrival of the rolling tribute, she asked if she might be allowed to sign also. “I was on the other side,” she said. She was born in Vienna,

Austria, and had seen Hitler 12 times, explaining that whenever he came to the area the townspeople were told to come out to see him. LaRosch welcomed her signature.

“I am a veteran of that war,” Dressler said as she shared with LaRosch a photograph album from 1942.

Groups interested in a visit from LaRosch and his Jeep may contact him at 2221 Glasgow Avenue, Newark, DE 19702. If he is able to get there — considering he works full-time — he’ll come.

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There is still time to become a member of the Seaford Community Concert Association (SCCA). The membership drive continues through Saturday, Aug. 29.

Tickets can not be purchased at the door and you must be members to attend performances. Adult memberships are $50; family $110; and students $15. If you did not receive an order form in the mail, call 302-629-6184 or visit www.seafordconcerts.org.

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Jazz Funeral to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Sussex County

The fourth annual Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral Silent Auction is Friday, Sept. 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Bethany Blues Restaurant in Bethany Beach. All funds raised will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Sussex County.

The Silent Auction also features three New Orleans-style Dixieland Bands - Dixie Cats, the Downtown Dixieland Band and the Jazz Funeral Irregulars.

Kelly Cofransico, who originally set up the Silent Auction in 2006, will be honored with the “Friends of Summer” award.

The 24th annual Jazz Funeral is scheduled for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, at 5 p.m. at the north end of the Boardwalk. Both the auction and funeral are free to the public.

At the Jazz Funeral, spectators join in a funeral procession of mourners, along with the three Dixieland jazz bands, that carry a casket with a mannequin representing “Summer of 2009” to its final resting place at the Boardwalk Bandstand.

To make a donation to the Silent Auction (gift certificates for goods or services would be greatly appreciated) or to volunteer, email jazzfuneral@mchsi.com or leave a message at 302-537-1585.

Nanticoke Indians Powwow scheduled for September 12 and 13

The Nanticoke Indian Association will hold their 32nd Annual Powwow on Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13, on the powwow grounds located off Route 24 in Millsboro.

On Saturday, powwow grounds open at 10 a.m., grand entry is at noon followed by the second dance session at 4 p.m. Sunday morning begins with a worship service at 10 a.m. and grand entry is at 1:30 p.m.

Forty Native American crafts and food vendors open at 10 a.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday.

All day parking including admission is $8 per car, walk-in admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children, $5 for motorcycles and $25 for buses plus $2 per person on the bus (driver will have to collect fee for each bus). For more information, call 945-3400.

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Punkin Chunkin partners with Science Channel The Punkin Chunkin Association will celebrate World Championship Punkin Chunkin’s 24th year at the Wheatley Farm near Bridgeville on Friday through Sunday, Nov. 6-8.

The World Championship Punkin Chunkin Association has partnered with the Science Channel which will allow thousands of people who are unable to travel to Delaware to see the event and also draw many more people to Sussex County to witness this phenomenal weekend competition.

Science Channel will broadcast two hours of Punkin Chunkin coverage on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26 beginning at 8 p.m.

The first hour will be “The Road to

Punkin Chunkin” and will celebrate some of the teams as they work to prepare for the competition. The second hour, “Punkin Chunkin,” will cover the three-day competition.

“Punkin Chunkin bolsters the local economy with revenue that goes to a wide variety of local businesses such as restau-

rants, hotels, campgrounds, shops and the local purveyors of products sold on the grounds at the festival,” said Frank Shade, Punkin Chunkin Association.

“The Punkin Chunkin Association has, for the past several years, raised approximately $80,000 per year to distribute to a variety of charities and to a scholarship

program. With the exception of the donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, most of those charity dollars stay within the state,” said Shade.

Applications for vendors and on site camping are available on the website now.

For more information, visit www.punkinchunkin.com.

Alan Levin to speak at breakfast

Chambers of Commerce in Seaford, Laurel and Delmar have joined together for a “Rise ‘N’ Shine Breakfast, on Monday, Sept. 14, at Johnny Janosik’s Conference Room, Laurel, from 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Cost is $10 per person, including gratuity.

Continental breakfast will be provided by the Georgia House.

Alan Levin, secretary, Delaware Economic Development Office, will be presenting details about the re-alignment of DEDO and an overview of what’s happening in Delaware’s business community.

Call the Seaford Chamber at 629-9690 to sign up.

FALL REHEARSALS BEGIN - The Delaware Choral Society announces the start of its fall rehearsal schedule. This season, the Delaware Choral Society will prepare Bach’s Christmas Oratorio for their Christmas concert, which will be performed at the new Wyoming Methodist Church on Dec. 6, at 3 p.m. Returning members, and any interested singers looking to join the Delaware Choral Society, will gather for refreshments and registration at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 209 S. State St., in Dover. For more information, visit www.delawarechoralsociety.org or call 302-422-7775.

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M-T Trash receives award The Community Involvement Committee of the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce recently presented the Exceptional Customer Service award for the month of July to M-T Trash.

When asked to describe why their service was exceptional, a customer offered this response, “James and David [M-T Trash drivers] are exceptional. They convey an image of professionalism that is admirable. They

always respect my property by pushing my cans back from the street and sidewalk. They are always available to address any questions and are always, always polite and friendly. I really appreciate their service.”

Submit your nominations to The Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 26, Seaford, DE, 19973; fax 302-629-0281; email admin@seafordchamber. com.

CHEER Trap Pond Fall Festival to be held Sept. 4

The Annual CHEER Trap Pond Fall Festival will be held on Friday, Sept. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Trap Pond State Park in Laurel.

The day will be filled with games, contests, tournaments and live entertainment.

There will be a Horse Shoe Tournament and a Wii Bowling Tournament with trophies awarded to the top three players.

Other contests include a Slam Dunk contest, and a Hula Hoop Contest.

The event also offers free prize Bingo and a White Elephant Sale. DJ Sky Brady will provide entertainment.

The CHEER American Idol Contest will be held with a top prize of $100.

Contestants must represent an organizational group or a senior

center and be registered to participate by Wednesday, Sept. 2.

To register, call 302-856-5187 and ask for Florence Mason.

Lunch will be served at noon.

The menu includes fried chicken, potato salad, green beans, ice cream, watermelon and iced tea.

The meal is included in the price of the ticket.

Tickets are $6 for seniors age 60 and older and $8 for non-seniors under 60 years of age and can be obtained at any CHEER Center.

Reservations may be made by calling 302-856-5187 and asking for Florence Mason or Don Wood.

Tickets will also be on sale at the event.

There will be free admission into the park that day and the public is invited to attend.

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The effort to create a new historic route in Sussex County moves forward next month with the meeting of the Western Sussex Scenic and Historic Byway Advisory Committee, scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept. 17, at Seaford City Hall.

The advisory committee, a reforming of a similar panel established in 2004, will help assist in the creation of a byway linking cultural sites in western Sussex County.

The route designation would extend more than 22 miles in the area of the U.S. 13 corridor, snaking its way on existing back roads from Bridgeville through Seaford and Bethel to Laurel.

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That application is expected to be submitted by March 2010.

If DelDOT approves the plan, federal funds then will be sought to help draft a corridor management plan, a document which would identify ways to link and draw attention to historical landmarks along the route.

The advisory committee meeting is a forerunner to public hearings that will be scheduled at a later date.

It is, however, open to the public.

For more information, contact County Historic Preservation Planner Dan Parsons at 302-856-6138 or visit http:// dspace.udel.edu:8080/dspace/ handle/19716/4238.

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Going for the gold in the Senior tournament

By Lynn R. Parks Eileen Armstrong had 20 stitches in her left foot from one surgical procedure and 10 stitches in her right hand from another surgical procedure. But she wasn’t going to let that stop her from participating in the Delaware Senior Olympics’ shuffleboard tournament.

“This is the first day I’ve had a shoe on,” said Armstrong, walking toward the court to take her shot. “I’m dedicated!”

Armstrong, 58, of Georgetown, was one of 15 competitors in the tournament, which was held last week at the Methodist Manor House in Seaford. At the end, she walked away with a gold medal in her age group.

The competition took place on the Manor House’s outdoor courts, between the facility and the Nanticoke River. The courts, which can accommodate eight players at once, are made of a rubber-like material and are kept waxed so that the shuffleboard pucks slide easily.

“This is a beautiful court,” said Rich O’Shaughnessy, Wilmington, president of the Delaware Senior Olympics and one of a handful of onlookers during the tournament. Previous state shuffleboard cham-

pionships have been held at Westminster Village, a retirement home in Dover.

Shuffleboard is one of 27 sports sponsored by the Delaware Senior Olympics, open to people 50 and older. Organized competitions “are a good way to keep people off the couch,” said O’Shaughnessy, 75, a swimmer. “Our goal is to bring fitness and better health to seniors.”

Shuffleboard in particular is good for maintaining flexibility and balance, he said, and keeps the players moving.

“No game is ever the same as another game,” said John Evan, 78, of Dover. “It’s like pool, or golf. You never know how it’s going to go. Every time you play it’s different.”

“It keeps your mind going,” said Ed Kauffman, 87, a Manor House resident who claimed a gold medal in last week’s tournament. His wife, Clare, 84, went home with a bronze.

The Kauffmans are among about a dozen Manor House residents who play shuffleboard every Wednesday and Saturday. Once a year, they challenge members of the Manor House staff.

“They always kick our butts,” said Jonathan Souder, director of the facility’s

Eileen Armstrong, 58, left, watches as Suzie Kline, 71, takes a shot in the Delaware Senior Olympics shuffleboard tournament last week. Armstrong, who lives in Georgetown, was playing with stitches in one foot and one hand. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

NIE DONATION - State Rep. Biff Lee presents a check for the Newspaper in Education (NIE) program to Karen Cherrix, circulation manager for Morning Star Publications, Inc. For more than a decade the Seaford Star and Laurel Star newspapers have been placed in western Sussex County schools as part of the NIE effort. Local businesses and public officials help fund the effort with donations. The check from Rep. Lee is from “Friends of Biff Lee.” Those interested in helping provide the newspapers for students should contact Karen Cherrix at 629-9788 or email kcherrix@mspublications.com.

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“There is just something about shuffleboard,” said the Manor House resident. “It is very enjoyable. It is good exercise, and great competition.”

For your information: Residents of the Methodist Manor House in Seaford play shuffleboard every Wednesday and Saturday. Non-residents can join in by invitation. For information, call Jonathan Souder, director of the wellness center, 628-5636.

For information about Delaware Senior Olympics, call (888) 881-6128 or visit www.delawareseniorolympics.org.

I would like to announce that I will be leaving the Bank of Delmarva in Laurel, and going on a new adventure to pursue my passion. I will be working as the Marketing Director and Loan Assistant for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation with Dan Premo, in our new office at 218 Laurel Town. Attorney Mike Smith of Griffin & Hackett, will be sharing our office as well.

I would like to thank all of the customers of the Laurel Branch of the Bank of Delmarva. I appreciate your business. I would like to thank the staff for their loyalty and support during the past five years. You are the best staff in the Bank of Delmarva.

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wellness center. “We might win a couple of points, but they really beat us.”

Souder was at last week’s tournament, putting fresh fruit and vegetables through a juicer to make cooling drinks for the competitors.

The temperature on the sunny, humid day topped 90 degrees.

But that didn’t keep Sally Beise, 86, off the courts. A shuffleboard veteran of 16 years, she walked away with a gold medal.

In one of the three rounds in which she competed, she got two of her four pucks on the 10-point block, the highest-scoring block on the court.

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Community Bulletin Board a letter and who wishes to attend, call Ray Whaley at 537-6113 or Connie Keene at 629-3377.

Seaford Library Class of ’59 seeks teacher

The Class of 1959 is looking for information on one of their teachers, Betty Reynolds. She taught in the Seaford School District. Her son, William Danz Reynolds graduated with the class of 1959.

If you have any information, contact Delores Hitch Lloyd at 629-8177 or 6294531.

Underground Railroad

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Manor House, Dr. David L. Ames, director of the Center for Historic Architecture and Design at the University of Delaware, will offer a Power Point presentation on the Underground Railroad.

Dr. Ames will tell how the Harriet Tubman route through Maryland connects with Delaware. His photographs will show specific sites and locations that harbored the slaves as they were escaping.

Having this program scheduled for a Tuesday is a departure from the usual Monday night because of the Labor Day holiday. Dr. Ames is a professor of Urban Affairs and Public Policy, Geography and material Culture Studies. He teaches courses in historic preservation and land use and environmental planning. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Winterthur Program in Material Culture.

He has done the research for the nomination for the Underground Railroad Historic ByWay and is presently working on the nomination of a Historic and Scenic ByWay for Western Sussex. This program is sponsored by the Seaford Historical Society and the Methodist Manor House. It is open to the public and there is no charge.

For further information call the Seaford Historical Society office at 628-9828.

DuPont 25-year dinner

The annual 25-year dinner for DuPont employees will be held Friday, Sept. 11, at the Firemens Memorial Building, Sharptown, Md. Anyone who has not received

• Story Time for ages 3-5 will resume at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27.

• The Seaford district Library has joined IHOP in an effort to raise money for the library. Eat a meal at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth, or Salisbury, Md. IHOP locations and return an itemized receipt along with a comment card to the Seaford District Library. We must have the comment cards with itemized receipts in order to receive the reimbursement. The Seaford Library will receive 10% of the total receipt.

• Join us at the Seaford Library to celebrate Hispanic Family and Culture on Friday, Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. Bring your children in for crafts and story time that will enrich their cultural understanding of the Hispanic community. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Amber Motta at 629-2524.

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Other festivities included with this trip are mid-morning snacks on-board ship, lunch in Vienna, Md., a self-guided walking tour of historic Vienna, a visit to the Vienna Heritage Museum and refreshments on the ride back to Seaford in the afternoon. A raffle ticket costs only $5 or five tickets may be purchased for $20.

Tickets are available at the Seaford Museum which is open Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., or at the Ross Mansion which is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. At other times call the Seaford Historical Society office at 628-9828 for tickets. The drawing will take place at the Victorian Christmas at the Ross Mansion on Dec. 13, 2009. The income from this raffle helps with the maintenance of the Seaford Museum and the Ross Mansion.

SHS Class of 1974 reunion

Seaford High School class of 1974 will celebrate their 35th class reunion on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Seaford Fire Hall.

Contact Jan at gjmej@yahoo.com for more information.

Farmers and Artisans Market

Seaford’s Farmers and Artisans Market will be open for the 2009 season until Saturday, Sept. 26 in Kiwanis Park on Saturday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Kiwanis Park is located at the intersection of Atlanta Road and Stein Highway.

We encourage local growers to join us by bringing your locally grown and/or organic fruits, vegetables, cut herbs, plants and cut flowers. For registration information, visit www.seafordmarket.vpweb.com or email or call the Market Master, Sonja Mehaffey at 2cats-sonja@comcast.net or 302-2459494.

Seaford Historical Society raffle

The Seaford Historical Society is offering a raffle featuring a day on the Nanticoke River in the spring of 2010. This allday excursion accommodates a party of six people on a boat ride that leaves from the Marina at Nanticoke River Marine Park in

Community mentors needed

The Laurel Kids Connection Mentoring Program seeks adult volunteers to mentor a middle school-aged child. Mentors can meet during school lunch time or after school. Mentors and students meet at the Laurel Public Library and enjoy the benefits of scheduled field trips and events.

Mentors are asked for a one hour per week commitment for 12 months. For details contact Shawn Phillips at 629-7790, ext.

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AARP Driving Course

Laurel Senior Center, 113 N. Central Ave., will be holding an AARP Driving Course, Sept. 21 & 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. To register call 8752536.

Dinner/Auction Benefit

The Laurel American Legion and Auxiliary will hold a chicken and dumpling/stuffed shells dinner, dance, auction benefit for Linda and Jack Chambers on

Sunday, Sept. 13, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Laurel American Legion Post #19. Tickets are $18 per person or $35 per couple.

Jack Chambers has been diagnosed with cancer and, as a result, Linda has had to leave her job.

These are two of the most caring and giving people Laurel has to offer. To purchase tickets, you may do so at the Post or call Ann Foskey at 875-0714 or 236-8558.

Ruritan Club BBQ

The Laurel Ruritan Club will hold a chicken bbq on Saturday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. at O’Neal’s Antiques, Rt. 13, Laurel. Cost is $7 per dinner. Proceeds will benefit local charities.

Ride for… Kidsake Dice Run

Laurel Police Department’s 7th annual Ride For… Kidsake Dice Run will be on Sunday, Aug. 30. All motorcycles are welcome.

First 200 riders receive a free “7th” Annual Ride for … Kidsake event pin. Registration will be held at Harley-Davidson of Seaford, from 9 -11 a.m.; cost is $10 per person.

The ride begins and ends at HarleyDavidson of Seaford with several “Dice Stops” in between. At the conclusion, food and drinks will be provided at HarleyDavidson of Seaford.

For additional information, contact Chief Jamie Wilson or Sgt. Derrick Calloway, from the Laurel Police Department, at 875-2244. All proceeds benefit: Laurel Police Department Community Based Programs.

Laurel Chamber Mixer

The Laurel Chamber of Commerce Mixer hosted by Trap Pond Partners will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 5 p.m., at Trap Pond State Park (screened pavilion).

Join us for grilled hot dogs and more.

Learn about Trap Pond’s exciting new nature center from DNREC architect Greg Kindig. Come early for a complimentary pontoon ride starting at 3 p.m.

Directions: Use main entrance on Trap Pond Road and follow signs.

Count on Me Club of Bethel

Count on Me Club of Bethel will sponsor a bazaar on Saturday, Sept. 19, starting at 9 a.m.

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Tony Windsor is accepting bookings for entertaining any size event, from the living room to the great outdoors! Singing classic country and rock, with special 50s, 60s and 70s hits! Also, gospel and holiday music available.

Booking now for Christmas parties and beyond. Call: 302-236-9886 for info.

MORNING STAR • AUG. 27 - SEPT. 2, 2009 Serving lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Community House in Bethel. Vendors welcome. Table rent is $10. Space limited.

Call Janet 875-3971.

Bethel Historical Society

From 5 to 9 p.m., on the second Wednesday of each month through December, the Laurel Pizzaria is generously helping the Bethel Historical Society with an on-going fundraiser.

You can pick up a coupon at the restaurant and when you pay the society will receive 10 percent.

Cost for members is $5 and non-members is $6. For menus or more information, call Susan Welch at 302-349-5237.

‘Money Matters’

Jessica Mallamace, Delaware Community Re-investment Action Council, presents “Money Matters!” at the Greenwood Cheer Activity Center on Tuesday, Sept.

15 at 1 p.m.

This is a free financial education workshop that covers topics such as credit reports, creditors, budgeting, banking, taxes and predatory lenders and other money questions or concerns. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call Susan Welch at 302-349-5237.

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Young Writer’s Workshop

Candy Abbott, author of Gavin Goodfellow: The Lure of Burnt Swamp will share some of her techniques for writing stories that will be sure to have your readers wanting more at a Young Writer’s Workshop on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Delmar Public Library.

This is a free event sponsored by the Delmar New Century Club and the Delmar Public Library.

Pre-registration is not mandatory, but appreciated as there will be refreshments served at the Meet and Greet Book Signing which will follow the workshop. For more information, call Kathy at 302-8462478.

Sandwich Sale

Delmar Church of God of Prophecy, Rt. 13 North and Dorothy Road, (3 miles north of MD/DE State line), on Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. until…, will be selling: oyster sandwiches, crab cakes, soft crabs, chicken salad, cheese steak subs, hamburgers and hot dogs.

There will also be baked goods, a yard sale and car wash. Church phone is 8757824.

Greenwood Mennonite School announces their 7th annual benefit Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 25, at Heritage Shores Golf Club in Bridgeville. This is a scramble tournament open to groups and individuals. Registration is from 7 to 8 a.m. with a continental breakfast followed by a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be served and prizes awarded at 12:30 p.m.

The $100 entry fee per golfer includes the continental breakfast, golf, lunch and prizes. The non-refundable deadline for entries is Sept. 12. Sponsorships for businesses, individuals and churches are available: Eagle - $500, Birdie - $300 and Par - $100. Sponsorships are tax deductible and need to be registered by Sept. 5. For more information and to register, contact Dwayne Landis at 302-236-6822.

Scrapbook classes

• An evening with Kevin Fleming, Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m.

• Premier Carving and Wildlife Show, Friday, Oct. 9, 3-7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call the library at 302-337-7401.

The Greenwood Cheer Activity Center will hold a Card & Game Night on Thursday evenings in September and October from 6 to 9 p.m.

Join us for rook, dominoes and uno or bring your friends to set-up a table of games of your choosing.

Beverages and refreshments will be available or you can come early for dinner.

For table set-up or more information, call Susan Welch at 302-349-5237.

Greenwood Cheer Dinner Club

The Greenwood Cheer Activity Center will host the Greenwood Dinner Club on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. in September and October.

It will be an evening of fellowship and a delicious dinner entrée, dessert and beverage.

Bridgeville Fire Hall. For more information, contact Justin Bailey at 302-2457882 for tickets.

Bridgeville Charity Open

The 3rd Annual Bridgeville Charity Open Golf Tournament is Friday, Oct. 9 at Heritage Shores Golf Club in Bridgeville.

Proceeds benefit three local organizations - the Bridgeville Kiwanis Foundation, the Bridgeville Lions Foundation and the Bridgeville Senior Center. Last year, $27,000 was raised for these organizations.

Tournament format is a four-person scramble with prizes awarded to the top two foursomes in each of four flights, based on handicaps. Golfers will also have an opportunity to compete for other prizes.

A souvenir gift package, which includes a golf shirt, will be provided to all participants and the event will feature a continental breakfast and a buffet lunch in the Club House at Heritage Shores.

To register for the event, call Bridgeville’s Town office at 302-337-7135 or stop by the pro shop at the Heritage Shores Club. The tournament registration fee is $125 per player and registration must be completed by Sept. 1. Interested sponsors are asked to contact the Town office to learn more about how to help.

Democratic Committee dinner

The 35th RD Democratic Committee will hold their annual dinner and auction on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the

Woodland Ferry Festival

The Woodland Ferry Association is busy planning the 16th annual Woodland Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12. Craft and flea market spaces are available to rent for the day at $25 for a 10x10’ space and $40 for a 10x20’ space. For more information and forms, call Donna Angell at 629-8077 or email woodlandangell@hotmail.com.

National Guard Plane Pull

On Sunday, Sept. 13, the Delaware Air National Guard will host the Delaware National Guard Plane Pull to benefit Special Olympics Delaware. Teams of 20 pit their strength against a 100,000 lb. C-130 aircraft to see who can pull the plane the fastest. Over 40 teams are expected to compete in 2009. The cost is $500 for the adult divisions, $250 for high school teams. Teams are made up of a variety of people, including clubs, organizations, sports teams, church groups, businesses, corporations, or just 20 friends. For more information, visit www.sode.org or call 302-831-4653.

Scrapbooking classes will be held at the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center on the first and third Thursdays each month from 1-2:30 p.m.

For more information, call Susan Welch at 302-349-5237.

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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.

Fill out the comment card, staple your reciept to it and drop it off at The Bridgeville Library, Bridgeville Town Hall, or The Providence Sales Cottage at Heritage Shores.

People’s Place Fundraiser

The Red Hat Lady Bugs of Bridgeville are sponsoring a fashion show fundraiser for the People’s Place, an abused women’s shelter. The event, which will take place on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Heritage Shores Clubhouse, includes a fashion show (clothing courtesy of Peebles), lunch, Chinese auction, 50/50 and door prizes. Tickets are $20 per person. For ticket information, call 337-9733.

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Relay for Life cruise

Dr. Marie Wolfgang is at this time accepting enrollments for her annual Relay for Life cruise, scheduled for Jan. 24, 2010. This is a 10-night cruise out of New York City (bus transportation to the dock included), visiting San Juan, St. Thomas, Antigua, St. Maarten and Tortola. Call 629-4471 for brochure.

See ‘Jersey Boys’ with Del Tech

The Adult Plus+ program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, is taking reservations for a fall trip to see the musical “Jersey Boys.”

Witness the rise of four of the most famous blue-collar kids in pop music history, The Four Seasons, in the Tony-award winning Best Musical “Jersey Boys” on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. A special discount rate is available for Adult Plus+ members.

For more information or to reserve orchestra seats, contact Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 302-856-5618.

Smoky Mountain show trip

AARP 915 presents Smoky Mountain show trip & Historic Gatlinburg for the price of $595, for 7 days and 6 nights, Oct. 18-24. Includes: motorcoach transportation; 6 nights lodging including 4

MORNING STAR • AUG. 27 - SEPT. 2, 2009 consecutive nights in the Smokies; 10 meals: 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners; guided tour of the Smoky Mountains; four evening shows: Country Tonite, Comedy Barn Variety Show, Magic Beyond Belief, and Black Bear Jamboree; one morning show: Patty Waszak Morning Show; non-stop fun and Southern charm at famous Dollywood. Free time in Historic Downtown Gatlinburg and much more.

Departure: Federalsburg, Md. at 8 a.m. then, Rose’s parking lot, Rt 404, Denton, Md. Price: $75 due upon signing. Price per person, based on double occupancy $595. Add $180 for single occupancy.

For information and reservations contact 410-754-8189.

Seaford ARRP offers trips

Seaford AARP Chapter 1084 is offering the following trips to the public: Sept. 12-18 - Mackinac Island, Mich.

- Visit Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth after a guided bus tour of the town and explore the unique shops before dinner. Next afternoon, Mackinac Island for a two night stay and have lunch at the Grand Hotel. Also included is a horse & carriage guided tour of the island with a stop off at Arch Rock. Travel thru the Soo Locks to Sault St. Marie. Cost: $790 pp double.

Oct. 16 - Strasburg, Pa. - Lunch served on the train and then visit the railroad museum. Cost: $69. Standby list only.

Nov. 16-20 - Christmas at The Biltmore Estates in Asheville, N.C. - Tour the grounds, the farms and the winery. A candlelight dinner at Deerpark restaurant on the grounds, Christmas shows at Carolina Nights & Wohlfahrt House dinner theaters.

Visit Chimney Rock Park, the Folk Arts

Center and the Smith McDowell House and take a tour of Asheville. Also included is a stop at the Farmers Market. Two hot meals per day. Cost: $589 pp double. For more information, contact Rose Wheaton at 629-7180.

AARP Chapter 5340 trip

AARP Georgetown Chapter 5340 has planned a trip to Peddlers Village, New Hope, Pa. Crafts & Scarecrow Festival on Saturday, Sept. 9. Leave Georgetown Square, E. Market Street at 7:45 a.m. Price is $35 per person.

Bermuda cruise

A seven-night Bermuda cruise on the elegant cruise ship Celebrity Summit on April 25, 2010 is being offered for under $1,000. Price includes bus transportation from Seaford to Cape Liberty in New York Harbor, New Jersey, and return. The ship docks for three days in Bermuda. Optional tours and activities on the island are available. A deposit of $300 per person is due Oct. 1, 2009. The cruise benefits the Seaford Library and Cultural Center.

For more information call 628-3300 or email barb@misty-travel.com

Vacation with Del Tech

Take a vacation this fall or winter with the Adult Plus+ program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. View the fall foliage in New York during a four-day motorcoach tour from Oct. 6-9. Highlights include sightseeing in Cooperstown with a stop at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the Fenimore Art Museum, a voyage on the Catskill Mountain Railroad, and a guided

tour of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Explore Egypt in the 12-day “Splendors of the Nile” trip from Oct. 22 through Nov. 2. The group will travel on a luxurious three-night cruise including visits to ancient temples at Aswan, KomOmbo, Edfu and Luxor. Take an 18-day trip “down under” to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji from Oct. 21 through Nov. 7. Experience the joy of the season during the nine-day “Christmas Cruise on the Danube” trip to Germany and Austria from Nov. 30 through Dec. 8. Travelers will explore cathedrals and several Christmas markets including Germany’s oldest and most famous, Nuremburg’s Christmas Market, which began in 1628. Celebrate the Christmas season during the seven-day “Nashville Country Christmas at the Opryland Hotel” from Dec. 2-8. Experience the joy of Christmas during the four-day “Christmas Extravaganza” trip to Washington, D.C. and the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Va. Take a Christmas tour of Washington, guided by author/historian Antony Pitch. To sign up for a trip call 302-856-5618.

Day trips

Enjoy day trips in September and October sponsored by the Adult Plus+ program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus.

Baseball fans will enjoy watching the Phillies vs. Nationals in the new Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Sept. 10. Tour the U.S. Naval Academy and learn about naval history at the Academy’s Museum on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

Enjoy high tea at the Officers’ and Faculty Club and lunch in downtown Annapolis.

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Delight in live entertainment and food while enjoying the work of over 350 artists and vendors at the Annual Fall Craft Show in Occoquan, Va. on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Spend the day strolling through the eight Smithsonian museums located on the national mall between the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Oct. 3.

Don’t miss “Broadways Best” featuring 40 100% songs from 33 shows at the American Music Tif in Lancaster, Pa. on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Theatre Celebrate the legends of tap in “Thank You 55%of Tap” seatGregory: A Tribute to the Legends ed in excellent orchestra seats on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, Pa. On Sunday, Oct. 11, be transported by the uplifting voices of the Baltimore Choral Arts Society and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra with epic film scores from the silver screen.

Art lovers will enjoy a guided tour of the “Henri Matisse and Modern Art on the French Riviera” exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Thursday, Oct. 15.

Bask in the splendor of fall during a narrated 2 ½ hour train ride through Red Clay Creek Valley on the Wilmington & Western Railroad TifSaturday, Oct. 17. on Spend two nights, Oct. 20 and 21, at the 100%x Hotel Edison in the middle of New York City’s 99% district within walking distance of a theatre Broadway show, Times Square, or Rockefeller Center.

On Saturday, Oct. 24, follow the yellow brick road to the “The Wizard of Oz” at the Dupont Theatre.

Enjoy a day shopping, sightseeing or watching a show in New York on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Don’t miss the international blockbuster exhibit “Diana: A Celebration” at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 29. Visit the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, or Port of Discovery during a day on your own at the inner harbor in Baltimore on Saturday, Oct. 31.

For more information or to sign up for these trips, contact Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 302-856-5618.

Branson trip

Nanticoke Senior Center and Curran Travel are providing a trip to Branson on Tuesday, Oct. 13, to Wednesday, Oct. 21.

The trip includes: round trip motorcoach transportation, eight nights accommodations, great sightseeing tours, admission to nine great shows including Mickey Gilley, Lee Greenwood & the Bellamy Brothers and Shoji Tabuci.

Cost is $1,075 per person-double occupancy, $1,355 single occupancy. A $200 deposit is required. Call 629-4939 for details.

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Knitting Guild Association

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The “Sea Purls” chapter of the Knitting Guild Association meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 10-2 p.m. at the Cheer Community Center in Georgetown on the corner of Route 9 and Sand Hill Road.

For details, call 302-854-6776.

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4x12.45 On Saturday, WEEK 4 Sept. 19 tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Monument passes will be08/27/09 provided for entry to the base of the statue.

Georgetown AARP

Join Georgetown AARP Chapter 5340 at their monthly luncheon meetings held on the first Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at the Sussex Pines Country Club.

For details contact Dee Richards at 302841-5066.

Friends of the Bridgeville Library

The Friends of the Bridgeville Library will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at The Bridgeville Public Library, 600 S. Cannon St., Bridgeville at 6:30 p.m.

ANSWERS_5x2.25 For more information call Ruth Skala at 33784% Week 4 3678.

SHS Alumni Association

The Seaford High School Alumni Association will hold its first meeting of the new school year on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. Any alumni, teacher or former student of SHS is invited to attend the Executive Committee Meeting held at the Seaford Museum.

For more information, call Donna Angell at 629-8077 or email woodlandangell@hotmail. com.

Delaware Equine Council

The next meeting of the Delaware Equine Council is 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at the State Fairgrounds Exhibitors Hall boardroom. Guest speaker is Dr. Heather Hirst, DVM, DE state veterinarian, who will talk about “Euthanasia.”

Scholarships will be awarded, refreshments and fellowship to follow.

For more information, call Stan at 302-6843966 or Peggy at 629-5233.

AARP Chapter 1084

AARP Seaford Area Chapter 1084 of western Sussex County board meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 3, at Methodist Manor House game room in Seaford at 1:30 p.m.

Chapter president request all board and committee members be present to plan events for the remainder of 2009.

39th District Democrats

The 39th District Democrats will hold their monthly meeting on Sept. 17, at Pizza King in Seaford. New members are always welcome.

For information, call Maggie Callaway at 629-4846.

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

The members of H.A.P.P.E.N., Hearn’s Pond Association for its protection, preservation, enhancement and naturalization will not meet in September. The next scheduled H.A.P.P.E.N. meeting will take place on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Museum.

Anyone interested in attending the meeting is welcome.

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 951 Norman Eskridge Hwy., Seaford (Home Team Bldg.)

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Church Bulletins Family Fun Day

First Baptist Church on Bi-State Blvd. in Delmar, Md. will hold a Family Fun Day on Labor Day, Sept. 7. Activities include a water slide, bouncy house, games, fire truck rides, live country and gospel music, parachute jump, antique car and truck show. Food will be available at reasonable prices. Bring your family and enjoy the fun. For more information, call 410-896-3284.

Smith to perform in Salisbury

Grammy winning Michael W. Smith is bringing his “New Hallelujah World Tour” to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center stage on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m.

Joining Smith onstage will be musical missionary, Matt Maher, American Idol season six Top 5 finalist, Phil Stacey and Meredith Andrews who was recently named Christian music’s most promising new artist by Billboard magazine.

Tickets, which range from $20-$30 plus fees, are available online at www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org, by phone at 410-5484911, or in person at the Civic Center Box Office.

United Holy Ghost Gospel Jubilee

United Holy Ghost Gospel Jubilee will be held Sept. 11, at 6 p.m., at Clarence St. Church of God, 744 Clarence St., Seaford, in support of the youth, featuring Minister Frank Gibbs as MC of the hour.

Also featuring: The Sussex Community Mass Choir, Rosemary Martin/ Charlotte, Michelle and Company, Maria West, The Abbott Family, Fontaine

Nichols, Psalm 149, Cynthia Foreman, The Joshua Crew and Alberta Smith.

Contact 302-858-8265, or 302-519-8771, for more information.

St. Luke’s new Bible Study

At St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Janet Hubbard will be leading a new Bible Study beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 9:30 a.m. The study will be from the book, “Her Name is Woman” by Glen Karsen. For further information contact Janet at 628-0417.

Dr. Michael Scott visits Mt. Olive

On Saturday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m., Dr. Michael Scott of Jerusalem Baptist Church, Temperville, Va., will be at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 108 First St., Bridgeville. Pastor is Woodrow Evans.

For more information, contact Sister Paris Twyman, 410-754-9135; or the Church at 302-337-7593.

Usher Day Service

There will be a joint Usher Day Service at Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church, Bridgeville, on Sunday, Sept.

13, sponsored by Bethel and Mt. Calvary U. M. Churches. Service will start at 3:30 p.m. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Gregory Nelson of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Milford. Contact the Rev. Baron Hopking, pastor, at 337-8975.

Fall back into fitness

Come join “The Fit and Fun Friends” in fitness Mon., Wed., Fri.,at 9 a.m., Tues. and Thurs. at 5:30 p.m. Six-week session begins the week of Sept. 14, and meets in St. John’s UMC Fellowship

Hall in Seaford (sponsored by St. John’s but open to the public). Beginners to intermediate participants are welcome in this fun, faith-filled, co-ed, non-competitive, resistance training, stretching, high/ low aerobic class. Get your Dr.’s okay and come try a free one to see if it meets your needs. Only a 6-8 week commitment at a time required. For more information or to register call 24 year AFAA certified fitness professional, Carol Lynch, 629-7539.

Bethel Church hosts fund raiser

On Saturday, Sept. 19, a spaghetti and meatball fundraiser dinner will be held at Bethel Church Community House – west of Seaford, north Oak Grove Road, from 4-6 p.m. Dinner includes salad, bread, drink and dessert. Donation is $8 – tickets only. Call 410-479-3205 or 629-7117. Eat in or carry out.

Church flower sale

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is selling fall mums again this year. The flowers come from Lakeside Nursery in Laurel and the mums are in 9 inch pots. The price is $4.50 each and they will be very healthy. The colors are pink, bronze, red, burgundy, a daisy mum white and a daisy mum yellow. The church is also selling 6-inch pots of pansies in yellow and blue and the price is $3.75 each. Pick up is Saturday, Sept. 19, between 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Jackson-Hewitt Office, Nylon Capital Shopping Center. Vouchers for nursery pickup at Lakeside are available at the church office, 629-7979. Call 629-7272 or email wwharp13@comcast. net with orders.

Living Free begins Sept. 22

Another “Lifestyle Matters” Seminar, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. Six evening sessions, Sept. 22, 24, 29, Oct. 1, 6, 8. Living Free, the latest Lifestyle Matters seminar, will help participants understand how the brain works.

Nightly DVD presentations examine how addictions are formed and provide practical tools for building a better brain, better habits and a better life for good.

Topics covered • Obesity and food addictions •Substance and prescription drug addictions • Smoking and alcohol addictions • Entertainment and internet addictions • Behavioral addictions such as gambling and pornography Seminar is free – held at the Seaford Seventh-day Adventist Church, 26295 Sussex Highway, Seaford. (on the Dual Highway, ½ mile south of Brickyard Road.) For reservations call Delta at 875-3743. Seminar book and other materials will be available for sale.

Vertical Praise in Concert

The Seaford Church of the Nazarene will host a gospel concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, featuring the music ministry of a dynamic gospel trio, Vertical Praise. Seaford Church of the Nazarene is located at 25667 Faith Lane in Seaford (right next to the Guide).

Admission is free and a love offering will be taken. For more information, call 629-3929.

DIRECTORY: Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship CHURCH OF CHRIST

Sunday Family Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

94 Walnut Street, Laurel, DE (across from GameZone) 302-875-7873 www.laurelnazarene.org

A church you can relate to

1010S.C entral Ave., Laurel Ph: 875-7748 Minister: Ian J. Drucker Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

BibleS tudy: 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 Rev. Donna Hinkle, Pastor Church: 875-4233 Sunday Services: 8:30 am Praise 9:30 am Sunday School,10:45 am Worship

DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309

Centenary United Methodist Church

“Where Caring is Sharing” “NEW SONG!” - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m.

Sunday School, Classes for ALL ages, 9:45 a.m.

Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m.

Rev. K. Wayne Grier, Pastor, 875-3983 200 W. Market St., Laurel, Del.

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956

(302) 875-3644

The Rev. Dr. Howard G. Backus, Rector www.dioceseofdelaware.net/churches/stphlps.html Holy Eucharist with Healing Sunday ~ 8:30 & 10:30 am Church School ~ 9:30 am

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

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

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 Road68, South of Laurel Laurel,D el.

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.

Delmar Wesleyan Church www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org

Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107

800 East Street Delmar, MD 21875 “The Church That Cares” 410-896-3600 Pastor James C. Hitch

Sunday: Sunday School 10 M Worship 11 AM & 6 PM

Wednesday: BibleS tudy 7P M

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

Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor

Obituaries Madlyn Bethards, 84

Madlyn Bethards of Laurel, died Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at the Seaford Center. She was born in Middletown, N.Y., on Jan. 17, 1925, a daughter of Harrison DePuy and Margaret DePuy. She married Josiah H. Bethards on Feb. 10, 1946. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two children, Robert E. Bethards and wife Deborah of Hershey, Pa., and Cathy B. Taylor and husband Barry of Adrian, Mich.; and four grandchildren, Jennifer Taylor, Jonathan Taylor, Emily and Josiah Bethards.

A mass of Christian burial was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Seaford, on August 21. Interment followed in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Cemetery in Berlin, Md. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Madlyn’s memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

Elsie Cooper Rogers, 97

Elsie Cooper Rogers of Laurel, and formerly of Delmar, died on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, at Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury. She was born in Laurel on June 16, 1912, a daughter of Thomas and Minnie Cooper.

She retired from E.I. DuPont Company in Seaford as an inspector where she worked for 28 years. She was a member of St. Georges United Methodist Church in Delmar. She is survived by her sons, Allen Rogers Jr. and wife Peggy of Seaford and William Rogers and wife Josephine of Glenburn, Maine; grandchildren, Melinda Tingle and husband Kevin, Brent Rogers and wife Lisa, Janet Rogers and husband Chris, Carla Layton and husband Billy, Kerry Rogers, Roxanne Willin and husband Carlton, Lori Gifford and husband Scott, Lucas Rogers, Matthew Rogers and wife Amy, James Rogers and Glenda, and Daniel Rogers and wife Beverly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Rogers Sr.; and brothers, Granville and Marshall Cooper; sisters, Elizabeth Ryall and Doris Gordy; and grandson, Mark Rogers.

The funeral was held at Hannigan,

Welcome…

SEAFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10 am

701 Bridgeville Road 629-9077

Seaford Seventh-day Adventist Church

26295 Sussex Highway (south on 13), Seaford, DE

Saturday Services Sabbath School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Pastor - O. Kenneth Scheller 302-875-0140

All are welcome to worship here every Sabbath.

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.

SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel, on August 22. The Rev. Dale Evans officiated and interment followed at Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery in Laurel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Georges United Methodist Church, c/o Rick Culver, 28996 Discount Land Road, Laurel, DE 19956.

Dolores G. Todd, 78

Dolores G. Todd of Laurel, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009.

Born in Wilmington, Dolores graduated from nursing school and served as an RN at Wilmington General Hospital.

Later, she was the nurse and parent coordinator at Seaford Head Start. She married Ralph M. Todd Sr. on June 14, 1952.

A generous and compassionate person, Dolores championed alongside her husband for the rights of the disabled. Dolores was a passionate believer in Christ and was actively involved at Christ United Methodist Church in Laurel. She was also an active member of the Stockley Center Auxiliary, the Laurel Exchange Club and the New Century Club of Laurel. Her vitality, spunk and desire to lend a helping hand through these organizations and in all aspects of her life were a joy to all who knew her.

Dolores is survived by her three sons, Ralph M. Todd Jr. and his wife, Jill, of Laurel, George A. Todd of Georgetown, and Robin L. Todd of Seaford; and her two granddaughters, Courtney M. Todd of Philadelphia and Kristen M. Todd of Hatfield, Pa. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The funeral was held at Christ United Methodist Church in Laurel, on August 22. Pastor Donna Hinkle officiated and interment followed in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the memorial fund at Christ Untied Methodist Church, 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956.

Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel is serving the Todd Family.

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.)

22606 Sussex Hwy. Seaford, DE

302-359-6331 Weekly Services: Sunday: 10 am Tuesday: Prayer 7-8 pm Thursday: Bible Study 7 pm

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 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 Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”

VICTORY TABERNACLE

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

Sun. 9:30 am Wed. 7:00 pm

Children’s Church • Nursery

Senior Minister: Dr. Carl G Vincent Senior Pastor: Pastor Barry B. Dukes wwwmessiahsvineyard.org

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH 532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591

MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 4:30 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.

CHURCH OF GOD

SUNDAY WORSHIP

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Ministry for the wholef amily 7 PM

Pastor Stacey Johnson

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

302-877-0443

22625 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 - www.atlantaroadcma.org Sunday

Wednesday Evening

9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Worship, Nursery, Classes for Kids-Adults 7:00 p.m.

Evening Service

6:45 Catalyst Youth (grades 7-12), DivorceCare 7:00 Prayer Meeting, Men’s Group, KidStuf 103 (K-6 Kids & their parents, 1 & 3rd Wed.)

COKESBURY 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. Jim Sipes • 302-629-4458 PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED

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”

Laurel Wesleyan Church Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel

Sunday School - 9:30 Worship - 9:00 & 10:45 Sunday Evening Worship Wed. 6:30 p.m. - Youth Ministries & WKID, The Zone, Children’s Ministries

Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor: Rev. Rick Green; Youth: Kyle Horton Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

315 N. Shipley St., Seaford, DE 19973 • 302-629-9755

Pastor: Rev. Andrew C. Watkins www.christlutheranseaford.com

Praise Worship 8:15 AM • Sunday School 9:45 AM • Traditional Worship 11:15 AM

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. NurseryP rovided Pastor: Rev. Steven Booth Music Director: Linda Lewis

302-875-7998

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Front & King St., Seaford, DE 629-7979 Holy Eucharist: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School & Adult Forum: 10:30 a.m.

Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m.

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 - G. W. Cliver - 629-6206 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949 Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033 Sunday School 10 a.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

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

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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Robert Willey, 93

Robert “Bob” Willey, of Greenwood, died Monday, August 17, 2009 at Genesis Healthcare, Milford Center, Milford.

Bob was born September 12, 1915 in Greenwood, the son of Harry and Minnie Sharp Willey. Mr. Willey was a truck driver working for Mervine Poultry Co., Ray Passwaters Petroleum Co. and the USAF Base in Dover, retiring after 25 years.

He was a member of the Greenwood UMC, and the Greenwood Kiwanis and is a past president.

He also always enjoyed working at the Kiwanis BBQ. Bob loved working in his yard where he spent many hours to keep it looking at its best, and he enjoyed watching NASCAR Racing.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Clifford R. Willey.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Florence J. Willey; one daughter, Ruth Emmalea Draper of Magnolia; one granddaughter, Carrie and her husband John Garey of Camden.

Funeral services were August 20, at the Fleischauer Funeral Home, Greenwood. Interment was in St. Johnstown Cemetery, Greenwood.

Margaret Darby Mitchell, 91

Margaret Darby “Maggie” Mitchell of Delmar, formerly of Wilmungton, died peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2009 surrounded by family and friends. Born in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of Carl T. and Rachel D. Darby.

She was a member of Galestown United Methodist Church and the Sweet Adeline’s singing group. Many of her enjoyments included attending church, traveling, knitting, fish sandwiches from McDonalds, and she was a passionate lover of hats.

She is survived by a brother, Harold Darby of Palm Bay, FL; two sisters, Wanda Shockley of Salisbury, MD, and Emma Cooper of Laurel and numerous nieces and nephews, including Debbie Eufemia, who provided much love and care to her for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Chauncey Mitchell; a brother, Thomas Darby; and two sisters, Hilda Lankford and Eileen Smith.

A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30, at Galestown United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Galestown U.M. Church, 5541 Galestown-Newhart Mill Road, Seaford, DE 19973.

Arrangements by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.

Mabel L. Harman, 95

Mabel L. Harman of Seaford, died on Saturday, August 22, 2009.

Mrs. Harman and her husband owned and operated Bob and Mabel’s Grocery Store in Eldorado for many years.

Mabel’s husband, Robert Lee Harman, died in 2008. She is survived by four sons, Ronald L. Harman and his wife Zoza of Leesburg, FL, Michael E. Harman and his wife Sherri of Roseland, VA, Rob Harman and his wife Beckett of Seaford, and Gerald L. Harman and his fiancée, Carol of Seaford.

Also surviving are 12 grandchildren

MORNING STAR • AUG. 27 - SEPT. 2, 2009 and many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Funeral services were August 26, at the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.

Burial was in Brookview Methodist Church Cemetery, Brookview, MD. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Seaford Senior Center, 310 Virginia Ave, Seaford, DE 19973.

Janet Chambers, 63

Janet Chambers of Laurel, passed away Friday, Aug. 21, 2009 at LifeCare at Lofland Park in Seaford.

Born in Seaford to Dawson and Gladys Wilkerson, she was a member of Central Worship Church in Laurel.

Janet was formerly employed by Carey’s Inc. in Laurel.

Janet is survived by two daughters, Kathy Gallagher and Deborah Dyson of Laurel; two sisters, Nina Glarum of Laurel, and Betty Pentoney of Seaford; two grandchildren, Michael Chambers and George Dyson III of Laurel; and a great-granddaughter, Makayla Chambers of Laurel.

Several nieces and nephews also survive her. In addition to her parents Janet was preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy Chambers.

A memorial service was held August 26, at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel. The Pastor Timothy Dukes officiated. Interment was private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her honor to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

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Thomas Andrew Toomey II, of Delmar passed away Friday, Aug. 14, 2009.

He was the son of James and Cheryl Toomey. Other survivors are brothers, James J. and and wife Linny Toomey, and Howard; sisters, Dawn and husbandJoey Nixon, and Rosa Toomey; one niece; three nephews; grandparents: Rosalie Toomey Trice and Judy and Richard Cecil; several aunts and uncles; and cousins; one special cousin, Robert Wells; and many friends. He was loved by all who knew him.

The Rev. Everett (Bunky) LeCates performed the funeral service on August 20. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Bennie Smith Funeral Home, 437 Front St., Seaford, DE 19973; or Rosalie Trice, 29968 Ponderosa Ave., Laurel, DE 19956.

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One dead turtle hints at a whole troubled species I owe the turtle community an apology. Specifically, the box turtle ynn arks community, which has one less member today than it did yesterday, all because of me.

My husband comMy apology — and I don’t say “I’m sorry” easily; just ask my forted me, reminding husband — is especially heartfelt because I know that turtles are hav- me that my intentions ing a hard time of it.

Like many creatures of the were good... natural world, they are suffering from human-made environmental problems including habitat loss, toward the double yellow line and sucspecifically disappearing woodlands, and cessfully urged the other driver away from climate change, which is altering the world the center and the turtle. That car passed on which turtles depend far too fast for without mishap and all that remained was them to adapt. for me to pull over and for my husband to The incident for which I am apologiztransport the turtle to safety. ing occurred Sunday, shortly after my I pulled over. Suddenly, I saw that the husband and I left our house on our way to car behind me was easing over into the the beach. We don’t go to Rehoboth often other lane to safely pass my car. Its front and I was excited at the prospect of a day right wheel was headed straight toward the doing nothing but watching waves and innocent reptile. walking in the sand. Oh — and a snack or “Don’t hit the turtle,” I yelled at the two. car. “Don’t hit the turtle!”

Soon after we pulled out of the driveI wasn’t loud enough. The car, which way, I spotted a box turtle in the road. would not have been on the path it was on It had made its way nearly to the center if it had not had to pull over to avoid me, dividing line and was just sitting there, hit the turtle, sending it spinning into the probably frightened by the rush of cars other lane. and trucks.

There was no need for us to do anyOurs is not a busy road by U.S. 13 stan- thing. The shell was split — I could see dards. But it gets plenty of traffic and driv- that from my driver’s seat — and the ers, lured by long straight stretches and turtle’s flesh was not contained in its neat paved shoulders, tend to go much faster little package the way it should be. than they should.

I drove on.

I doubted that the turtle, even though it My husband comforted me, remindwas nearly halfway through its road cross- ing me that my intentions were good and ing, would make it to the other side. that chances are that the turtle would not Shortly after passing it, I pulled over to have made it all the way across the road the shoulder and after waiting for several anyway. cars to pass, all of which missed the turtle, But it had already made it halfway. by the way, I did a U-turn in the road and And we all know that good intentions are headed back, intent on helping Yertle, as I of little value when incompetence interwas already calling it, along. Or rather, on feres with the result. having my husband, a passenger in the car, So, my apologies to Terrapene carolina, help it along. and to the natural world at large. I know We both have a big heart for animals that it was just one turtle, and that little but he is the only one with the stomach of consequence will happen because it is required to pick up a reptile. dead.

As I was nearing the spot where the But one turtle dead on the road plus turtle was crossing, an oncoming vehicle countless others losing their native forests was approaching from the other direction, and facing difficulties because of climate its wheels dangerously close to the center change, and their story becomes a burden line and Yertle. I cautiously edged over that is difficult for me to bear.

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New Laurel head football coach Clarence Giles, left, talks to his team during a recent practice. The varsity football team is scheduled to travel to Middletown for a scrimmage on Friday. Photo by Mike McClure

Seaford’s Maria DeMott dribbles ball as Laurel’s Kelsey Oliphant gives chase in one of the match ups at Saturday’s Seaford Play Day, a yearly event sponsored by Seaford Hockey Boosters. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Delmar, Laurel hockey teams take part in Seaford Play Day

By Lynn Schofer

Thunder and lightning did not keep over 400 Delaware and Maryland High School field hockey players from traveling to Seaford for the Sixth Annual Seaford High School Play Day last Saturday.

In the morning, before the first whistle blew, a strong storm hit Seaford and heavy rain fell on the hockey fields.

Event volunteers worked hard, arriving as early as 5 a.m. and by 9 a.m., the event started (only one hour behind schedule).

Several local teams participated in the Seaford Play Day, including Laurel, Woodbridge, Sussex Tech, Delmar, and Seaford. Matches were set to begin every 35 minutes on the six fields that were set

up for play and the teams played 20 minute games. Each team had an opportunity to play several different opponents in a short period of time.

Seaford and Laurel matched up in the second game and first year Laurel coach Donna Ward said, “I didn’t know what to expect because my appointment was only approved this past Wednesday night at the Board meeting.”

Coach Ward is excited about her freshman season, “Play Day is allowing me to see the girls play together on the field,” she said. “I feel we matched up very well against Seaford, we are scrappy but a hard working team but I now can see

Laurel head coach Donna Ward looks on during a recent varsity field hockey practice. Ward was recently hired as the team’s new coach. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel baseball field renamed, Fall coaches approved The Laurel School Board recently approved the naming of the high school baseball field after Oliver K. Shields. Shields taught in the district for 30 years and served as a baseball coach for 18 years. He won three Diamond state championships as the team’s coach.

The board also approved Clarence Giles (football), Donna Ward (field hockey), and Donovan Howard (soccer) as the varsity Fall sports coaches.

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Delmar defensive player Carlee Budd stretches and puts the stick on the ball to stop a shot on goal in last Saturday’s play day, sponsored by Seaford High School Girls Field Hockey Boosters Club. Photo by Lynn Schofer

WILDCATS- Delmar assistant football coach Mike Dorsey goes over some things with the Wildcats’ offense during a recent practice. Delmar is scheduled to host James M. Bennett in a scrimmage on Friday. Photo by Mike McClure

See next week’s Star for the Fall sports special section.

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Delmar’s Mallory Elliott looks to move the ball upfield during a scrimmage at the Seaford Play Day last Saturday. Photo by Lynn Schofer

are at full capacity” Woodbridge coaches Connie Bean and Lindsey Petrone said Play Day is great for coaches. “We get to see what the girls do well at and it gives some of the girls a chance to play without pressure of losing something,” said Bean.

Coach Bean said the girls get to showcase their abilities and the coaches have an opportunity to develop ideas for improvements. The regular season is set to begin the week on September 11, giving coaches another three weeks to prepare for regulation play.

Seaford Play Day 2009 was a huge success and after the 24 teams and over 400 girls headed home, the Seaford Boosters began to plan Play Day 2010.

Play day continued against Seaford, we are scrappy but a hard working team but I now can see what we will go back and work on before the first game of the season.”

Play Day Chairman Jack Riddle said the whole idea came about in order to raise money for field improvements. Seaford had no choice, the fields were ruled unplayable, however, the District did not have the money and the only thing to do was raise it.

Today the Boosters have raised enough money to install in ground irrigation for two Bermuda grass hockey fields.

“The event grows every year and each year seems to get better,” Riddle said.

“We have to turn teams away because we

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Laurel’s Alexis Oliphant, left, locks up for battle against Seaford’s Courtney Torbert in Saturday’s Seaford Play Day, an event that brought over 400 High School field hockey players together for the day. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Delmar Youth Field Hockey signups start Saturday Delmar Girls Youth Field Hockey is holding registration for girls ages 8 to 12 on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. and on Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Delmar Sr High School in the back by the field hockey fields.

The cost is $ 25 which includes a t-shirt and liability insurance. Total field hockey packages are available online for $ 27 or $ 39 from www.longstreth.com or the league can measure the girls and take orders the day of registration. The packages includes stick, ball, shinguards, and mouthguard.

Clinic system practices will begin Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 7 to 8 p.m. with some Saturday practices and out of town play dates. For more information, please contact Tammy Elliott at 410-202-6700.

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SENIOR SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES- Shown (clockwise from top left) are photos of the District III Senior League softball team during the World Series: Jenna Cahall hits basketballs to the outfield during her team’s pre-game warmups; Laurel second baseman Brooke Evans tosses to first during her team’s 2-1 win over USA East; third baseman Stephanie Wheatley throws to first; right fielder Kelsey Willey warms up between innings; infielders Jenna Cahall, Stephanie Wheatley, Cassidy Taylor, Yani Davis, and Mariah Dickerson celebrate after Taylor records a strikeout against Asia Pacific; first baseman Jenna Cahall prepares for action; catcher Erin Johnson warms up one of the Laurel pitchers prior to a game; and Mariah Dickerson is all smiles as she stands on first base after drawing a walk. Photos by Mike McClure

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Palmer gets first Super Pro win at U.S. 13 Super Chevy

By Charlie Brown The 46th Annual William J. Cathell Memorial Super Chevy Show, Shine and Drags was another huge success for the U.S. 13 Dragway last Sunday. A total of 331 race cars and a large field of show cars were on hand to see Mark Palmer of Snow Hill pick up his first win of the season in Super Pro. Roger Ridgeway, Jr. of Dover revisited victory lane in Pro and James Farmer of Felton added to his long list of wins in Pro Bike.

Other winners on the day included Paul Costley of Lancaster, Pa., in Street, Matt Pry of Millsboro in Import, Robert Brummell of Salisbury in Bike Trophy, Jerel Davis of Salisbury in Jr. Dragster 1 and Shelby Bireley of Salisbury in Jr. Dragster 2.

Palmer, in his ’94 Lumia, faced Carlton Mason of Pocomoke in his ’72 Chevelle in the Super Pro final. The two were close at the start but Palmer had the better run and took the win with an 8.720/155.11 on an 8.70 dial. Palmer became the 16th different winner in the division this season. Mason ran an 8.647/156.44 on an 8.63 dial. Semifinalists were Tommy Ketterman of Salisbury and Keith Wildonger of Seaford.

The Pro final matched Ridgeway, Jr. in his ’78 Mustang and Eddie Baker of Salisbury in his ’82 Malibu. Baker had a red light foul and the win went to Ridgeway, his second of the season, with a 9.620/138.67 on a 9.58 dial. Semi-finalist was Ryan Groton of Salisbury.

Farmer rode into the Pro Bike final on his Kawasaki against Chase Brickhouse of Salisbury who was on a Suzuki. Farmer had a big advantage at the start and took the win with a 9.321/133.17 on a 9.27 dial for his eighth win. Brickhouse had a solid 9.701/141.17 on a 9.70 dial. Semi-finalists were Ron Fensick, Jr. of Bridgeville and D.J. Lockwood of Berlin, Md. Costley took advantage of a red light foul by Michael Barger of Millsboro to win in Street Eliminator. Costley drove his ’80 Chevy to the win with an 11.549/116.12 on an 11.48 dial. Pry in his ’96 Honda posted his first win in Import over Clayton Evans of Onancock, Va. Pry had the better reaction time at the start and took the win with an 11.298/122.85 on an 11.20 dial. Evans ran a 21.851/58.34 on a 21.30 dial.

The Bike Trophy final found Brummell on his Suzuki going up against Mike Jefferson of Seaford also on a Suzuki. Brummell had the better reaction time and rode to the win with an 11.404/111.69 on an 11.30 dial. Jefferson ran a 13.343/100.55 on a 13.26 dial.

Davis was paired against Katelyn Muir of Delmar in the Jr. Dragster 1 final. Davis had the better reaction and drove to his fourth win of the season with a 9.009/70.91 on an 8.98 dial. Muir had a 9.013/72.79 on a 9.00 dial.

In Jr. Dragster 2 it was win number five for Bireley as she defeated Amy Jo Jackson of Newark, Md. Bireley had the better reaction to post back to back wins with a 7.919/80.12 on a 7.90 dial. Jackson ran a strong 7.941/79.70 on a 7.93 dial.

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Members of the Laurel varsity football team await their dinner during the Laurel Football Boosters’ fundraiser Monday night at Laurel Pizzeria. Part of the proceeds from the event will go to the boosters for expenses. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar head football coach David Hearn looks on as the offensive line works on its blocking during a recent practice. See next week’s Laurel Star for the Fall sports special section, which will feature varsity schedules and preview stories as well as more photos from practices and scrimmages. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar football team looks to battle for Henlopen South crown

The Delmar varsity field hockey team will host a four team tournament Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12 to open the regular season. The schedule is as follows: Friday, Sept. 11- Washington vs. Delmar, 3 p.m., Laurel vs. Pocomoke, 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 12- Laurel vs. Washington, 1 p.m., Delmar vs. Pocomoke, 3 p.m.

Georgetown Speedway to roar again on Labor Day weekend Georgetown Speedway will roar again on Labor Day weekend with a special added royal touch. On Sunday, Sept. 6, Miss Delaware 2009, Heather Lehman, and Miss Delaware’s Outstanding Teen 2009, Danielle Marshall, will be on hand to greet racing fans and sign autographs at the Georgetown Speedway.

Bridgeport Motor Speedway will present this day of racing, which will also benefit the Miss Delaware Organization, the Miss Delaware’s Outstanding Teen Organization, and the Children’s Miracle Network. The Miss Delaware and Miss Delaware’s Outstanding Teen Organizations are non-profit scholarship-based organizations, and are the official state preliminaries of the Miss America Pageant and the Miss America’s Outstanding Pageant.

The Children’s Miracle Network is the National Platform of the Miss America and Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Organizations. It is a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children’s hospitals across North America.

On this special Labor Day weekend race, the Rislone URC Sprint Series will make their first appearance at the Sussex County dirt oval track since 1994. The Super Late Models will be in competition as well on the fast one-half mile track. Also for the first time at Georgetown Speedway, a “Mix and Match” race will combine the Crate Late Models and the Crate Modifieds. A Smashmasters Demolition Derby completes the 4x12.45 lineup.

The pit gates will open at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6, with the grandstandWEEK gates 4 opening at 4 p.m. Warm-ups will hit the track at 6 p.m. General grandstand08/27/09 admission tickets for adults are $20 with children 12 and under admitted free. Admission to the pit area is $30. Georgetown Speedway is located on the northbound side of U.S. Route 113 just south of Georgetown.

The Miss Delaware and MDOT Organizations will also host Silent Auction and a 50/50 Raffle during the races.

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Laurel Star varsity Fall sports scrimmage schedules The following are the varsity Fall sports scrimmage schedules for Laurel, Delmar, and Sussex Tech (subject to change): Friday, Aug. 28- Delmar football home vs. James M. Bennett, 5 p.m.; Laurel football at Middletown, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 29- Delmar soccer at Parkside (with Seaford), 9 a.m.; Delmar field hockey vs. Pocomoke at Crown Center; Sussex Tech football home vs. St. George’s, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 1-Sussex Tech volleyball at Cape Henlopen, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 2- Delmar field hockey home vs. Washington, 3:45 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 3- Laurel football home vs. Sussex Central, 5 p.m.; Woodbridge soccer home vs. Delmarva Christian, 4 p.m.; Woodbridge field hockey home vs. Delmarva Christian, 4 p.m.; Sussex Tech field hockey at Dover, 4 p.m.; Sussex Tech football home vs. Pencader Charter, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 10- Seaford soccer home vs. Delmar, 4 p.m.

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Members of the Laurel varsity soccer team do some pre-season conditioning during a recent practice. Photo by Mike McClure

Head coach- David Hearn Years Coaching- 29, 19 as Delmar head coach Last season- 4-2 conference, 8-2 overall Returning players- Seniors Casey Bellamy (K), Doug Causey (RB/LB), Tyler Cornish (RB/LB), Bryan Daniels (RB/DB), Jeff Fleetwood (OT/DE), Jose Flores (E/DB), Spencer Fothergill (G/DE), Scott Kunkowski (OT/DT), Cameron Mattox (RB/LB), James Lee (E/DE), Ryan Thomas (G/LB), Dante Tingle (E/DT), Noah Vincent (G/DE); junior Daronte DeShields (RB/LB) Newcomers- Seniors Calvin Esham (G/DT), Jake Klaverweiden (T/DT), Cody Salerno (QB/DB), Brad Sensenig (E/LB), Dylan Shupe (QB/LB); juniors Alex Ellis (QB/ DB), Spencer Geniesse (C/DE), Ryan McCulley (E/LB), De’Vaughn Trader (RB/DB); sophomores Dakota Harmon (E/LB), Tavon Smiley (RB/DB), Devene Spence (RB/DB), Keandre Whaley (RB/LB) Team strengths- overall team quickness Concerns- lack of size, experience Key losses- Kevin Forse (QB/DB), Tevin Jackson (RB/DB), David Bradshaw (TE/ DE, Salisbury University), Seth Benson (P/K), Cody Thompson (G/DT), Bobby Disharoon (C/DT) Outlook for season- “Hope to be in the picture to battle for Henlopen South by the end of the season. Very balanced division, tough non-conference schedule will help shape year.”

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Attention all Junior/Senior League age baseball players: Woodbridge Little League will be offering Fall Baseball for all boys, from any league, who played as a Junior or Senior League player this past season. Even if you are now 17, you are still eligible to play. Games will be played on Saturday and Sunday afternoons at the Woodbridge Little League field in Bridgeville.

Each team will have two games per week. The season will run from approximately Sept. 12 through Oct. 18. Registration is $40 per child, $70 for two children and $95 for three or more children from the same household. All players will receive a jersey, hat and trophy to keep.

Please call Jose Vazquez at (302)381-3572 or send e-mails to newagedjs@msn.com for more information or to register. Sponsors, coaches, umpires and other volunteers are needed.

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Sussex Tech’s Taylor Kieffer strikes the ball to her center offense during the Seaford Play Day which was sponsored by the Seaford High School Field Hockey Boosters. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Travel baseball tryouts to be held in Laurel Aug. 30 for 11 under team An 11 under travel baseball tryout will be held in Laurel on Sunday Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. Please contact head coach Shawn Phillips at 302-604-4715 or e-mail shawn.phillips23@yahoo.com if interested.

STAR TEAM OF THE WEEK- Shown is the Delmar Coach Pitch all-star baseball team. Delmar competed in four tournaments this year, bringing home the second place trophy in the Delmar Tournament. The team is pictured (l to r) front- Chris Schoffler, Jordan Moore, Hunter Grachik, Dawson Shores, Tyler Jewell; back row- Michael Thompson, Reagan Ennis, Wyatt Gill, Jacob Boothe, Christian Pierson, Seth Walker, and Noah Ray. Not pictured are Caleb Smith and Steven Ewing.

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Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club holding Fall sports registration The Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club is holding registration for the following Fall sports: Bitty Soccer (ages 3-6)- The cost is $15 per player. Bitty soccer is designed for the 3-6 year olds to keep them active and learn the skills and rules of soccer. This is an introduction to soccer. The league will take place on Wednesdays and Fridays Sept. 9-30 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Bitty Flag Football (ages 3-6 )- The cost $10 per player. Bitty Football is for those siblings who are not old enough for league play. Players will learn the basics of football and play games. The league will take place Wednesdays and Fridays Oct. 7-30 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Seaford Pop Warner (ages 5-15)- Seaford Pop Warner has been going five years strong. This is a traveling team. Cheerleaders and football players will travel to compete with other local towns. For more info, call Rhonda at the club.

Tumbling (ages 3-15)- Gymnastic coach C.F. Hastings III is instructing for ages 3-15. Space is limited to 10 per class with eight in the pre-school level. The cost is $7 per week with a month commitment. Pre-school ages must be able to leave their family member to participate. Sessions begin on Sept. 1. Times are as follows: Pre-school - 4:45-5:30 p.m.; ages 7-9- 5:30-6:30 p.m.,; ages 1015- 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Indoor Soccer League (ages 5-18)- The cost is $25 for this co-ed indoor soccer league. Keep them moving this winter with this league. League will begin Nov. 9. For detailed info, please call Karen at 302-628-3789. U6 to U19 leagues are available.

A membership fee of $15 is required for all sports held at the WSBGC. Times and dates of leagues are subject to changed based on enrollment. All registration fees along with completed membership forms are due prior to league. Sneakers are required for all athletic events. If you have any questions, please call Karen at 302-628-3789.

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Delmarva auto alley Don’t miss the last ‘Run What You Brung’ event

By Bonnie Nibblett

Summer has flown by at the Delaware Motorsports Complex located just one mile north of the MD/DE state line. The Complex is the home of the Delaware International Speedway (1/2 mile clay track), US 13 Dragway (1/4 mile), which has currently switched back to running on Sundays, and just before you enter the complex, the US 13 Kart Club Track.

This weekend, the speedway will run the last “Run What You Brung” event in the Late Models & Modified divisions. Drivers, teams can add wings, spoilers, and whatever they can think of to make them faster. The last “Run What You Brung” held on May 23, had Jordon Watson II in big block action and Richard Jarvis Jr. in the Late Model class taking the wins. The URC Sprints will return the following week on Sept 5. They always go super fast and put on a great show each time they visit. Currently at this writing JJ Grasso leads in points with Davey Sammons second and Chris Coyle in a close third. Grasso has had a banner year with his new ride in the Cathy and Pat Palladino #99.

The action at the speedway has been some close door to door racing in all classes. NAPA Big Block has had a big battle between HJ Bunting III and Jamie Mills in wheel to wheel racing. Bunting has picked up five wins, along with Mills matching in wins. Other winners include Matt Jester with two wins, and Scott VanGorder and Dana Walker with one win each. Who will win this week? Mills is currently leading in points with Bunting second, followed by Matt Jester.

The Late Model action has eight different winners this season; Richard Jarvis Jr. is leading in points. Ross Robinson has been right there knocking at victory lane’s door but has yet to close the deal. He has been in the top five almost every week. That win will be there soon. Rob-

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inson is currently in second in points at this writing. On Aug. 15, Eddie Pettyjohn, who just turned 63, returned in the 8Ball to the winners circle after many years off.

The Modified Lite division had Curt Miles Jr. collecting his first career win.

Although Steve White has dominated in this class, there have been several other winners - Brandon Dennis, Tim White, Kevin McKinney have all scored a win.

The AC Delco Modified crate class has had a good full field of cars every week. One rookie, Kyle Fuller has collected his first career win this year. Matt Hawkins claimed his first career win a couple weeks ago. There have been seven different winners so far this year. Jon Callaway has recently taken the seat in the #42 and he collected a win back on Aug. 8. This is the first time he has ran in the crate modified; Callaway has had quite a few championship titles when he drove Modified Lites.The other crate class, Crate Late Model has been full each week with great racing. This class has also had seven different winners. Rookie Matt Hill collected his first career win on Aug. 15. A few more drivers that were rookies last year have also claimed a win this season - Chris Hitchens, Nick Davis and Tyler Reed. If you have not made it to the track this year, don’t wait any longer before you come to watch the fast stock cars on that clay oval. September ends the circle track action until the champ show in November. There are no races currently scheduled for the month of October. We are very fortunate to have such a classy race track to go to every weekend so don’t miss out on all the fun. For more details on events, check out the track’s website at www.delawareracing.com or call the office at 302-875-1911.

The US 13 Dragway just had Super Chevy weekend and the Wm. Cathell Memorial race last week. This weekend it is double points Summit ET Racing with

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Ram Racing and the High School race included in the events. The dragway has switched back to Sundays now with gates opening at 10 a.m., followed by time trials at 11 a.m. Check the track’s hotline for more information at 302-846-3968.

The US 13 Kart Club runs this Friday night, with the 1st Annual Bicycle Race. Gates open at 5 p.m., and the cost is $5 per adult. Saturday, Sept. 5, will be the last DDDS (Delaware Dirt Divisional Series) event which is WKA Sanctioned. The track’s hotline is 302-8462646, or visit the web at www.dekarting.

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Yes, this season will be over before we know it! Time flies just as quickly as the cars do at the racetrack.

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PB&J sandwiches - always a school lunch favorite I know I say this every year, but this summer really has whizzed by oretta norr faster than a speeding bullet.

In many areas, school lunch bags are already being filled with PB & J sandwiches – the perennial favorite of kids of all ages.

In a recent column, food writer Mark Bittman declared peanut butter “adored in the United States, ignored or mocked almost everywhere else…”

I can’t imagine why this is so, PBJ Sandwich Cookies but it is.

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, These other cultures just don’t know softened, more for greasing baking sheets that they’re missing out on an almost per1 cup sugar fect ingredient.

3/4 cup peanut butter, chunky or At its most natural, peanut butter consmooth tains nothing but peanuts and salt – virtu1 egg ally, as Bittman says, a single ingredient 3 cups all-purpose flour, more for work processed food. surface He looks down on the more commercial Pinch salt brands that contain sugar and hydrogenat1 teaspoon baking powder ed oils but I’ll take mine any way I can get 1 tablespoon milk, or as needed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract it – slathered on a slice of bread, smeared 1/2 cup fruit jam or jelly on apple slices, mixed into sauces and dips 1. Use an electric mixer to cream to– you name it, I love it. gether the butter, sugar and peanut butter; In researching the origins of this wonadd egg and beat until well blended. derful protein, I learned that in 1890, a St. 2. In a bowl, combine flour, salt and Louis doctor supposedly asked the owner of a food products company to process and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to wet, adding a little milk as necessary to package ground peanut paste as a nutrimake dough just soft enough to handle. tious meat substitute for people with poor Stir in the vanilla. Shape dough into a log teeth who couldn’t chew. about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, wrap in The physician had been grinding peaplastic and refrigerate for at least 2 hours nuts in his hand-cranked meat grinder but or up to 2 days (or wrap well and freeze). the manufacturer mechanized the process 3. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly and began selling peanut butter out of bargrease 1 or 2 baking sheets. Cut slices rels for about 6¢ per pound. about 1/8-inch thick from chilled or frozen Peanut butter was then introduced at log. Bake until edges are lightly brown and the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904 where C. H. Sumner sold $705.11 worth from his center set, 6 to 10 minutes. Cool for about 2 minutes on sheets before using a spatula concession stand. It wasn’t until 1922 that to transfer cookies to a rack to finish coolpeanut butter as we know it arrived. ing. Sandwich flat sides of two cookies toJoseph Rosenfeld began selling peanut gether with a heaping teaspoonful of jam; butters that were churned like regular butrepeat using all cookies. ter and received a patent for a shelf-stable Yield: 15 to 20 cookies butter that would stay fresh for up to a year because the oil didn’t separate out.

Peanut Noodles with Shrimp Proctor and Gamble operates the Salt world’s largest peanut butter manufactur3 limes ing plant, churning out 250,00 jars of Jif 1/3 cup peanut butter, chunky or a day. smooth Use whatever brand or type you prefer 1 tablespoon sugar and try these Mark Bittman favorites that 2 tablespoons nam pla (fish sauce) he shared with his readers.

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1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Cut two limes into wedges and set aside. Grate zest from remaining lime into a large bowl and squeeze in its juice. Add peanut butter, sugar, nam pla and enough water to make a smooth sauce (start with 1/2 cup and add more as needed).

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1. In a blender, combine all ingredients except pork and process until you have a smooth paste. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed: mixture should be salty, spicy and hot. Set about 1/2 cup of marinade aside to use as dipping sauce.

2. Slice pork into 1-inch cubes and toss with remainder of marinade until it is all well coated. Thread meat onto skewers, without crowding.

3. Heat a grill, grill pan or broiler until quite hot; cook pork until brown all over, turning once, about 5 to 8 minutes total.

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Name of Property Owner: Diane Drayton Address: 720 Clarence Street (last known address), PO Box 1395, Seaford, DE 19973 The City of Seaford has issued the below said structure, to be demolished as per the Notification of Owner dated May 20, 2009 pursuant to Section 4-2329 of the City of Seaford Housing Code. The structure is found to be unsafe because it is all or part thereof found to be dangerous to life, health, property, or the safety of the public because it is dilapidated, lacks maintenance, is in disrepair, lacks sanitary and heating facilities, illumination, or other essential equipment.

Description of structure: Tax Map and Parcel 431 5.00 341 227 N. North Street Seaford, DE 19973 Remedies: Such condemned structure shall not be reoccupied without completion of specific corrections of violations.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Laurel, Delaware (herein called the “OWNER”) at the offices of the Mayor and Council, Town Hall, 201 Mechanic Street, Laurel, Delaware 19956 until 2:00 p.m. local time on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2009. Bids will be publicly opened at said location and read aloud.

WEST STREET WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT DURATION: 120 CALENDAR DAYS

Work consists generally of the installation of approximately 3,150 feet of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) water main including valves, hydrants, water services, meter pits and appurtenances.

Paveent restoration consists of approximately 8,715 square yards of milling and 8,715 square yards of 2 inch bituminous pavement overlay.

Contract documents may be examined at the offices of the Mayor and Council, Town Hall, 201 Mechanic Street, Laurel, Delaware 19956, and George, Miles & Buhr, LLC, 206 West Main Street, Salisbury, Maryland.

Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the offices of GEORGE, MILES & BUHR, LLC, 206 West Main Street, Salisbury, Maryland 21801 upon payment of Ninety Dollars ($90.00) for each set, non-refundable. Checks made payable to George, Miles & Buhr, LLC. Each Bid must be accompanied by a BID BOND payable to the OWNER for ten (10) percent of the total amount of the BID. No bidder may withdraw his bid within ninety (90) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

The right is reserved, as the interests of the Town of Laurel may appear, to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in bids received, and to accept or reject any items of any bid.

A pre-bid meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m., local time on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2009, at the Offices of the Mayor and Council, Town Hall, Laurel, Delaware, to allow Contractors an opportunity to obtain information on the project from the Consulting Engineer and the OWNER. Attendance at the prebid meeting is mandatory for BIDDERS on this project. Town of Laurel reserves the right to extend the time and place of Bid Opening on not less than 2 calendar days notice by certified delivery.

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NOTICE

Estate of Lillie D. Campbell, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Lillie D. Campbell who departed this life on the 2nd day of August, A.D. 2009 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto Dean A. Campbell, Esq. on the 18th day of August, A.D. 2009, 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 2nd day of April, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Dean A. Campbell, Esq. 105 Apollo Ln. Milton, DE 19968 Attorney: Dean A. Campbell, Esq. PO Box 568 Georgetown, DE 9947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 8/27/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Charlotte V. Cassell, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Charlotte V. Cassell who departed this life on the 20th day of July, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Cynthia French, Susan Graybeal on the 6th day of August, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executrices without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executrices on or before the 20th day of March, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Co-Executrices: Cynthia French 512 Kings Highway Milford, DE 19963 Susan Graybeal 17289 Queen Ann Way Lewes, DE 19958 Attorney: David N. Rutt, Esq. Moore & Rutt, P.A. P.O. Box 554 Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 8/27/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Christine M. Hudson, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Christine M. Hudson who departed this life on the 2nd

day of August, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Suzanne H. Morrow, Sheree H. Draucker on the 12th day of August, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executrices without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executrices on or before the 2nd day of April, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Co-Executrices: Suzanne H. Morrow 20 N. Horseshoe Dr. Ocean View, DE 19970 Sheree H. Draucker 6430 Governors Sq. Salisbury, MD 21801 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 8/27/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Avery Thomas Taylor, Jr., Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Avery Thomas Taylor, Jr. who departed this life on the 17th day of July, A.D. 2009 late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto A. Thomas Taylor, III, Michelle L. Whitlock on the 11th day of August, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executors on or before the 17th day of March, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Co-Executors: A. Thomas Taylor, III 4903 White Dove Lane Seaford, DE 19973 Michelle L. Whitlock 105 Rose Landing Dr. Goldsboro, NC 27530 201 Chestnut Street Attorney: Shannon R. Owens Esq. Procino Wells, LLC 225 High St. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 8/27/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of James S. Travers, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of James S. Travers who departed this life on the 19th day of June, A.D. 2009 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto Janet C. Travers on the 14th day of August, A.D. 2009, 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 19th day of February, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executrix: Janet C. Travers 34817 St. Georges Rd. Delmar, DE 19940 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 8/27/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Bernard R. Reinhold, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Bermard R. Reinold who departed this life on the 25th day of June, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Susan Paradine on the 7th day of August, A.D. 2009, 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 25th day of February, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executrix: Susan Paradine 89 W. 15th St. Bayonne, NJ 07002 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 8/20/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Sarah E. Salisbury, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Sarah E. Salisbury who departed this life on the 13th day of July, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Wendy E. Salisbury, Sherilyn S. Elliott on the 7th day of August, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executrices without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executrices on or before the 13th day of March, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Co-Executrices: Wendy E. Salisbury 513 Oak Rd. Seaford, DE 19973 Sherilyn S. Elliott 16051 Sycamore Rd. Laurel, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 8/20/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Samuel Bynum, Sr., Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Samuel Bynum, Sr. who departed this life on the 28th day of June, A.D. 2009 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto Barbara J. Bynum on the 29th day of July, A.D. 2009, 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 February, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administratrix: Barbara J. Bynum 205 Bynum Lane Delmar, DE 19940 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 8/13/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Lorretta F. Williams, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Lorretta F. Williams who departed this life on the 29th day of June, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Doris A. Baker on the 3rd day of August, A.D. 2009, 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 28th day of February, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executrix: Doris A. Baker 28008 Dillards Rd. Laurel, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 8/13/3tc

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Sussex County wins a $40,000 grant to study energy practices

Sussex County will use a $40,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a strategy to conserve and improve its use of energy, a plan that could earn the County an additional $648,000 to put its findings into practice.

County Administrator David B. Baker announced the award on Tuesday, Aug. 18, during

County Council’s weekly meeting.

The grant, among the first 20 in the nation, comes by way of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009, also known as the ‘stimulus’ package. The County will use the grant to hire a consultant who will construct a strategy based on the County’s energy con-

sumption and needs.

The strategy must be submitted by Nov. 30.

If approved, the federal government would release a second block of funding, totaling approximately $648,000, to the County to carry out the strategy’s goals, including recommendations for improving energy efficiency as well as

reducing emissions.

Some ways to do that could include the installation of higher efficiency lighting fixtures in County buildings to evaluating and upgrading heating and cooling systems, as well as encouraging the use of renewable energy and ‘green’ technology.

“Energy consumption and conservation are hot topics right

now, but they’re always a concern for businesses and government because both affect your budget,” Baker said.

“We hope to learn, through this process, how we’re using energy and what we can do better to manage our usage. The ultimate goal is to improve the bottom line for the taxpayers of Sussex County.”

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will receive $1.23 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to assess and clean up releases of petroleum from underground storage tanks through a cooperative agreement grant with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Delaware is working on cleaning up more than 200 petroleum release sites where a leak from an underground storage tank has occurred. Since 1985, DNREC’s Tank Management Branch has addressed more than 3300 leak-

ing underground storage sites.

Leaking underground storage tanks are a serious environmental concern because petroleum contains hazardous substances such as benzene, a known carcinogen which, when released from an underground storage tank, can seep into the soil and contaminate groundwater.

In Delaware, more than 70 percent of the state relies on groundwater as a source of drinking water.

Nationally, EPA is distributing $197 million in ARRA funding to states and tribes for underground storage tank investigation and

remediation.

DNREC is limited to spending these funds at sites where an owner or operator of the tank system cannot be identified or is unable or unwilling to perform the necessary clean-up work.

DNREC is also required to

attempt to recover any stimulus funds that are spent from viable responsible parties who may have caused or contributed to the release or operated or owned the tank system.

The funding cannot be used to address releases from non-feder-

ally regulated tank systems, such as heating oil tanks.

DNREC has identified 23 sites where the stimulus funding can be utilized. For more information, visit the Delaware recovery website at http://recovery.delaware. gov/.

Funds will clean up underground storage tanks throughout state

Donation sites are chosen for deer meat donation program The Division of Fish and Wildlife again will participate in the Sportsmen Against Hunger Program during the 2009-2010 Delaware deer hunting season.

All donated deer will be processed, with the meat distributed to charitable groups participating in the program.

The Division of Fish and Wildlife recently finalized deer donation locations for participating hunters, who may drop off their deer at any of the eight walk-in coolers maintained by the division.

These coolers are checked periodically, and all donated deer are taken to Sussex Correctional Institution where they are processed. If a hunter donates a deer, the division requests that he or she call the phone number posted on the cooler, so that the deer is transported to the correctional institution for processing in a timely manner.

Any deer dropped off at a cooler must be field dressed and registered, with the registration number written on the field tag attached to the animal. All deer taken in Delaware this year must be registered online, by going to http://www.dehip.com/deer/

default.asp, or by phone at 1-866511-DEER (3337). The number on the field tag will allow the Division of Fish and Wildlife to verify that a deer has been registered.

In Sussex County, coolers for donated deer are located at: Assawoman Wildlife Area, Frankford; Fish & Wildlife’s Milford Mosquito Control Office, Milford (new location); Gumboro Community Center, Millsboro (new location); Redden State Forest Headquarters, Georgetown; and Trap Pond State Park, Laurel.

Successful hunters may also take their deer to participating private butcher shops found throughout the state.

In Sussex County, these include the following: Double “K” Deer Cutters, Georgetown; Johnson’s Custom Cutting, Milton; Mark’s Meats & More, Millsboro; and JAKOR Enterprises, Georgetown.

For more information on the Sportsmen Against Hunger Program, visit the Division of Fish & Wildlife’s website at http://www. fw.delaware.gov/Hunting/Pages/ SportsmenAgainstHunger.aspx or contact Joe Rogerson at 302-7353600.

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County approves purchase of 25 acres

Another part of Sussex County is going to the birds … and the deer, rabbits and other wildlife around.

County Council, at its Tuesday, Aug. 18, meeting, approved $58,325 as its contribution toward the purchase of 25 acres along Hastings Farm Road, northeast of Seaford, in the Nanticoke River watershed.

The action followed a recommendation by the non-profit Sussex County Land Trust, which advises the County on preservation efforts.

The parcel of farmland and forest is adjacent to a larger, 440-acre tract known as the Middleford North Preserve, owned by The Nature Conservancy.

Its inclusion in that preserve would

further protect habitat and ensure unspoiled lands remain along the banks of the Gravelly Branch, a tributary of the Nanticoke River.

The County’s share – already budgeted for open space protection – will pay for half of the purchase; the Conservancy will pay the rest.

Roger L. Jones Jr., state director of The Nature Conservancy, applauded the County’s decision, saying that the contribution will help the non-profit organization continue its mission of protecting critical areas and fragile habitat.

Wendy O. Baker, president of the Sussex County Land Trust, said the property to be purchased is in a prime location, as it falls within her organiza-

tion’s goal to create a Grand Preservation Loop, a string of protected properties link throughout the county.

Since 2003, County Council and the Sussex County Land Trust have partnered to use a mix of public and private dollars to purchase and preserve open space throughout Sussex County.

Sussex County has committed more than $7.2 million and saved 3,225 acres in that effort.

“Once again, Sussex County is demonstrating its fervent commitment to preserving open space for our children and their children,” Council President Vance C. Phillips said.

The Sussex County League of Women Voters will sponsor a debate between the two candidates vying for the seat until recently held by Joe Booth, State Representative District 37, on Thursday, Sept.

3, at 7 p.m. at the County Chambers in Georgetown, on the Circle in Georgetown.

The election for this seat will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12.

The candidates are: Ruth Briggs-King, Republican, of Georgetown, and Robert

Robinson, Democrat, also of Georgetown.

There will be a 45 minute question and answer period and the candidates will each have the opportunity to make opening and closing remarks.

Carol Jones of Sussex County League of Women Voters will be the moderator, assisted by Lee Jones, as timekeeper.

These proceedings may be watched online at www.sussexcountyde.gov.

For LWV meeting and membership information or directions, visit www.

sussexlwv.org or call Esther Shelton at 645-1797.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issue, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Membership in the League is open to men and women of all ages.

Briggs-King, Robinson to debate Sept. 3

Funds available for transit improvements U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced $17.0 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) funds for transit improvements in Delaware.

“Rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure is a key part of that prescription for strength. It creates jobs today and builds a better, more sustainable economy moving forward,” said Secretary LaHood.

The Delaware Department of Transportation will use the funds to purchase four rail cars to be used on the R2 line between Philadelphia and Newark, build a new maintenance facility, renovate a park-and-ride lot, and build a bus transfer center in Dover.

Since President Obama signed ARRA into law on Feb. 17, grants totaling more than $5.7 billion have been made available for transit improvements throughout the nation.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has made $48.1 billion available for highway, road, transit, bridge and airport construction and repairs nationwide. Of that, $25 billion already has been obligated to fund more than 7,701 approved projects in 55 U.S. states and territories.

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Summer fashions were flip-flops and a sweat bead necklace The past few weeks have had days where it seemed the sun was ony indsor about to make landfall in my back yard. When you are in the midst of We were not satisfied to a hazy, hot and humid summer day, your first thought is that this has got simply be dirty, by day’s to be the hottest it has ever been. end we looked more like But, when I am sitting in the air conditioned living room, I realstreet urchins from the set ize that there were hotter days – to of Oliver Twist than norme they were the summers of my youth. mal children.

The dirty sweat beads around my neck were thick enough to hang orMom would sit there humiliated naments on and my feet were so dirty that that anyone would see how nasty her it looked like I was wearing socks. Such young’uns were. But, there was little that was my normal appearance as a child on could be done about it. When we played any day beyond the last day of school. outside we were not happy unless we had Once the summer set in, you would rolled around on the ground like somebody find me and my brothers wearing stretch who was on fire. waist shorts and little else. Mom and Dad What dirt we didn’t roll around in, we made sure we sported crew cut haircuts so scooped up and chucked at one another. it lessened the chance of our getting cootie But, Ira Lowe never commented on bugs. I think the single most embarrassing how dirty out heads were, he just shaved points in my mother’s life were taking us them and gave us a dime for our trouble. It young’uns to get haircuts at Ira Lowe’s was like we were selling our hair. I never Barber Shop on 4th Street. understood why this man would give us a We would sit up in the big cushioned dime when we got our haircut; especially barber chair and as Ira Lowe began trimwhen the haircut at the time probably only ming off the already scalp-close hair, cost about 50 cents.

Mom would be the first one to spy the I guess as children we did not comprebeads of dirt and sweat that formed around hend what it meant to maintain some sense our necks. It looked more like we were of personal hygiene. I suppose getting wearing a string of charcoal around our dirty is pretty normal for most young perneck. As he brushed our hair, enough sand sons, but for us it was an understatement. and dirt fell out to plant a row of corn.

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We never wore shoes in the summertime and more often than not, the shorts we were wearing during the summer were previously the long pants we wore during the fall and winter.

There was no new wardrobe come summertime. I think if the shorts were too small we would just run around in our underwear. For footwear we were each assigned a pair of rubber flip-flops. Notice I did not refer to this foot garment as sandals. These were flip-flops, so called because of the flip-flop action and noise that came as you walked down the street.

I think Mom bought them at Grants or Silco and they were made so cheap that the only way she really could have gotten her money’s worth would be to have had them come with feet.

Actually I think Mom liked them not only because they were a cheap, almost dispensable form of summer footwear, but also because they were so handy for whacking us when she did not have flyswatter or yardstick handy.

All in all, summertime still sticks out in my mind as a time of non-stop action and outdoor fun that along with keeping us dirty kept us entertained.

There were no video games, Internet or

Recycling plastic bags promoted Governor Jack A. Markell has signed legislation that will promote the recycling of plastic bags and reduce the harmful environmental impacts created by the bags. More than 1 million plastic bags are used worldwide each minute – 500 billion to 1 trillion each year – and millions of barrels of oil are used yearly to make bags.

House Bill 15, sponsored by House Majority Whip Rep. Valerie J. Longhurst, will require that retail stores with at least 7,000 square feet of retail space or three or more Delaware locations establish an at-store recycling program for plastic bags.

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People Grant, Isaacs to be married Ron and Debbie Hart of Bridgeville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Lea Grant to Justin Aaron Isaacs, son of Alton and Pam Isaacs of Seaford.

A fall wedding is planned.

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Wagenhoffer and Quillen to marry Mr. and Mrs. John Wagenhoffer of Harrington are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley B. to Justin M. Quillen of Seaford. Justin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Quillen of Seaford. The bride-to-be is employed at Schmittinger & Rodriguez in Dover. Her fiancĂŠ received his B.A. from University of Delaware in 2005 and is employed at Trinity Transport, Inc. in Seaford. A spring, 2010 wedding has been planned.

FIFTY YEARS - Jay and Janet Windsor of Laurel recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a small, surprise gathering of family and friends. Jay and Janet were married at Centenary United Methodist church on Aug. 8, 1959. Congratulations on 50 fabulous years!

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Library offers resources to help during a recession

Your library is a key resource to help you and your family weather the current recession.

Providing resources to assist people through difficult times is an important service that libraries perform for their patrons on a daily basis. In an effort to further consolidate information for job seekers and anyone else feeling the impact of the current

recession, the Delaware Division of Libraries has launched two websites which can be accessed from anywhere, including your local public library. At the Virtual Career Center (http://guides. lib.de.us/careercenter), users are introduced to job-related books that can be borrowed from public libraries across the state for free using a library card. Tips on

As Wilmington City Council passes a ban on hand-held cell phones and texting while driving in the city, a AAA Mid-Atlantic poll shows 96% of Delawareans think states should pass laws that make it illegal for drivers to send a text message from a cellular phone or other wireless communications device while operating a moving vehicle. 64% of Delaware motorists favor a ban on the use of all cell phones by drivers and 63% of Delawareans say text messaging poses the greatest danger of all distracted driving activities.

“Distracted driving is one of the top three safety concerns for Delawareans and the majority fear drivers who text message while

driving” said Catherine L. Rossi, manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA MidAtlantic.

“Wilmington’s ban will certainly make city streets safer, but drivers should not be lulled into thinking that a hands-free phone is safer. Studies show that hands-free cell phones are just as distracting as hand-held because the conversation is the distraction. The more emotional the conversation, the greater the distraction.” AAA prefers a more comprehensive distracted driving measure on the state level instead of the possibility of a patchwork of cell phone laws across various jurisdictions.

In Delaware, more than 2,000 children were homeless last year.

In a collaborative effort to give our homeless children a warm sleeping bag that they can take with them wherever they go at the end of the day, a statewide Sleeping Bag Campaign seeks to gather new sleeping bags for homeless children ages 3-21. The campaign runs from Sept. 15 through Dec. 20 with several drop-off locations throughout Delaware.

The following agencies are working together on this campaign: the Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens, the Developmental Disabilities Council, the Council for Excep-

tional Children, the Shepherds Place, Kent County Tourism, the Department of Education, Caesar Rodney School District, New Castle County Vo-Tech School District, Lake Forest School District, Food Bank of Delaware, the Oral Health Coalition, Delaware PTA, Kids Caucus, and the Lower Delaware Autism Foundation. These agencies will all bring sleeping bags to homeless children across Delaware by the end of the year.

For more information about how you can help the campaign, contact Susan Hayes with the Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens at 302-7394553 or shayes@gacec.k12.de.us.

Wilmington passes cell phone ban

Sleeping Bag Campaign begins

resume writing and interviewing are provided, as are links to various employment databases. In addition, the Virtual Career Center presents links to selected quality resources with information for disabled individuals, senior citizens, African Americans, the GLBT community, ex-offenders, and other groups that encounter specific issues in seeking em-

ployment.

Another guide, entitled “Recession Resources,” (http:// guides.lib.de.us/recession) offers a much broader menu. As an extension of Delaware’s library resources, this online guide gathers references in one place to take some of the stress out of locating valuable information.

The site provides links to

social service and aid organizations, state and local government agencies, and other organizations that provide assistance to those struggling economically and for anyone trying to save money. All Delawareans can benefit from the tips on lowering energy, food and other costs. Additional resources will continue to be added to both guides.

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MORNING STAR • AUG. 27 - SEPT. 2, 2009

Education Firch named assistant principal

Sussex Technical High School welcomes Michael Firch of Milford as an assistant principal.

The western Pennsylvania native has previously been a counselor in the Milford, Cape Henlopen and Seaford school districts.

Firch has served in several administrative capacities for school organizations, such as being a legislative representative Firch for the Delaware School Counselors Association, Delaware representative of the National Office of School Counselors Advocacy for College Boards, and a member of the American College Testing Board.

He earned his BS degree in health education from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania and his master’s of education in secondary school counseling from Wilmington College.

He also earned his administrator’s certificate from Wilmington College. He and his wife have three children.

Firch replaces Dr. Kevin Dickerson who is now director of support services at Sussex Tech.

Students invited to enter contest

Delaware high school students are invited to share their thoughts on climate change by entering the 2009 Coast Day Video Contest.

The contest, which is a new event for Coast Day, is open to any high school student in Delaware who is enrolled in 9th – 12th grade as of the 2009-10 academic year. Entries must be postmarked

by Sept. 11.

The theme for Delaware’s 2009 Coast Day is “Climate Change and Our Coast,” and entrants may submit a short video submission on this theme. Videos may be animations, photo slide shows, or live action, and students are encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas about climate change in Delaware.

Videos will be featured on the Coast Day website and Delaware Sea Grant College Program’s YouTube channel.

Contest winners will receive prizes and recognition at this year’s Coast Day, which will be held on Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the University of Delaware’s Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes.

The winning entry will receive a Flip

NEW TEACHERS - Sussex Technical High School welcomes six new members to its staff. From left: front row – Shaila Gillis of Dover, Spanish; Melanie Shepherd of Ocean View, school psychologist; Matthew Lewis of Ocean View, social studies; back row – Linsey Beeson of Milford, Spanish; Mischa Sucharec of Rehoboth, biology and physiology; and Tyler Ausherman of Salisbury, Md., math. Freshman orientation is Aug. 26 and 27, and all students return on Aug. 31.

Newspapers broaden horizons by introducing students to new people, places and ideas. By encouraging our youth to read the newspaper, you’ll encourage a lifelong habit of learning.

For the 12th year Morning Star Publications is placing copies of the Seaford and Laurel Star newspapers in our local schools. Thanks to the generosity of civic minded citizens, businesses and organizations, we are able to place newspapers in local classrooms. By supporting Newspapers in Education, you can help today’s youth develop a lifelong habit of staying informed about the world around them.

To help provide newspapers to area classrooms, please contact Karen Cherrix today at 302-629-9788 or fill out the form below and send your donation to Morning Star publications, Attn: NIE, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973

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MORNING STAR • AUG. 27 - SEPT. 2, 2009 Video UltraHD camcorder, while runners-up will receive camera store gift cards valued at $100 for second prize and $50 for third prize.

For a complete list of Coast Day Video Contest rules, and to learn more about Coast Day, visit www.decoastday.org.

The videos, which will be considered only if they are under two minutes in length, conform to contest rules, and are postmarked by Sept. 11, should be sent to: Coast Day Video Contest, Marine Public Education Office 222 South Chapel St., Room 103, Newark, DE 19716-3530 For more information, contact Lisa Tossey at 302-831-8175 or tossey@udel.edu.

Seaford resident enrolls at Eastern University

Tni De Vincentis, a resident of Seaford, has enrolled at Eastern University, St. Davids, Pa. for the fall 2009 semester.

De Vincentis graduated from Laurel Senior High School and was awarded the Semper Fi Music Award, Tournament of Bands Association Award, and was on dean’s list for three semesters. She is receiving a Provost Scholarship and is a member of Christ United Methodist Church.

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences located in St. Davids, Pa. Eastern enrolls approximately 4,000 students in its undergraduate, graduate, professional, urban, seminary and international programs.

School Supply Program

Many community churches have joined together along with St. John’s UMC to support their school supply program this year which is in its ninth year.

Several businesses and organizations have contributed, such as Wal-Mart, Rose’s, Southern Delaware Sports and the Seaford Moose.

This program services West Seaford Elementary, Central Elementary, St. John’s Pre-School, Head Start, Blades Elementary, Fred Douglas, Seaford Middle School, Seaford Senior High and Teen Challenge. The estimated amount of supplies this year is $5,000.

Raider Preschool

The Raider Preschool is taking applications for its 20092010 sessions; which will run from Nov. 3 – May 21. The Preschool is an on-site learning laboratory led by students in the Early Childhood Education III class. There is a morning and an afternoon session. The total cost per student is $225 for the year, which includes a daily snack, activity supplies, field trips and graduation expenses.

Children must be 4 or 5 years old on or before Jan. 1. Each week incorporates a different theme and includes an art, math, and science lesson along with snack, free play and outdoor activities.

For more information or to obtain an application, stop by the Woodbridge High School office or contact Cathy Sharp at 337-8289.

Local students volunteer with Habitat for Humanity build

From May through August, 11 youth groups spent between one and five days working on a Habitat construction site in Sussex County.

The 163 volunteers spent more than 2,800 hours working on four different Habitat homes located in Laurel and Seaford and in the Habitat ReStore in Georgetown.

The local groups taking part in the house building included Seaford High School Honor Society, St. Ann’s Youth Bethany Beach, Millsboro Wesleyan Church, Oak Orchard Boys and Girls Club, St Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Dover and Georgetown Presbyterian Church Youth Group.

Groups visiting from nearby states included the Colonial States Athletic Conference members; Flint Hill School, Oakland, Md.; St. Louis Parish, Clarks-

ville, Md.; St. Pius X Church, Bowie, Md.; and Duncansville Evangelical Church, Duncansville, Pa. “We owe a huge vote of thanks to our AmeriCorps members who scheduled and provided leadership to all of the youth groups. We could not have accomplished nearly as much without their skills and enthusiasm,” said Kevin Gilmore, executive director of Sussex County Habitat for Humanity.

Groups interested in volunteering with Sussex County Habitat for Humanity are encouraged to visit www.sussexcountyhabitat.org and click on Volunteer.

School groups wishing to fulfill volunteer hours of service for school requirements are encouraged to schedule early, as weekend slots fill up quickly.

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LHS releases quarterly honor roll The following students were named to the honor roll at Laurel High School for the fourth quarter.

9th grade - Samuel Austin, Harry Barr – All A’s, Kapree Batson, Caleb Benton, Breada Boyce, Kourtney Brittingham, Keyontae Brown, Alexandra Butterworth – All A’s, Colin Butterworth – All A’s, Stephanie Charleron, Cory Cutsail, Colby Daye, Katara Deputy, Stephanie Dukes, Erin Eudy, Amanda Fisher – All A’s, Humberto Hernzndez, Glen Huffman, Reilly Laux – All A’s, George Lecates – All A’s, Trene’ Maddox, Elizabeth Mancini, Ashley Marvel, Amanda McGarvey, Allysa Miller, Shawn Miller, Arnell Puckham, Kaitlynn Ritchie, Kaleb Scott, Elizabeth Sisk, Crystal Staples, Richard Steen – All A’s, Tangee Taylor, Roseanne Thornton, Elizabeth Waite, Shawn Webb, Tierra West, Theodore Whaley, Kegan Yossick

10th grade – Brooke Brittingham, Lindsay Dolby, Cheyenne Fleetwood, Gaby Gomez, Saira Henriquez, Anmol Hundel, Alexis Hunt, Courtney Jackson, Da Young Kang, Brandon Niblett, Johanna Ray, Tyler Reed, David Schavelin, Nalor Small, Tyler Sparrow, Tiffany St. Jernquist, Brandon Thompson, Zachary Toadvine, Ryne Wood

11th grade – Morgan Beard, Adam Bennett, Ryan Boyce, Jenna Cahall, Sherloune Charleron, Josh Collins, Meagan Colstson, Christopher Cutsail, Adam Elliott, Brooke Evans, Chase Gordy, Eric Hastings, Marco Hernandez, Adam Horner, Janise Horsey, Roosevelt Joinvil, Jessica Moore, Alexis Oliphant, Kelsey Oliphant, Taylor Oliphant – All A’s, Christopher Purnell – All A’s, Jerry Reed, Alex Rushing, Sierra Spicer – All A’s, Tori Spicer, Uzma Uddin, Mark Walls – All A’s, Kelsey Ward – All A’s, Colby Watts, Dylan

Windsor, Ashley Zarrello

12th grade – David Albert, Brittney Brittingham, Kyle Brown, Sara Burke, Jennifer Byler, Anaika Casimir – All A’s, Youdeline Charleron, Ashley Cheeseman, Britney Clark, Amanda D’Armi – All A’s, Michelle Dickerson, Cassandra Doblosky, Randon Hearne, Brooks Hearne, Caitlin Herscher – All A’s, Heather Horsey – All A’s, Johnie Illis, Morgan Johnson, Josh Kosiorowski, Quinten Langley, Earle Little, Kenzie Matthews, Twila McCrea, Kara Mears, Shhiann Miller, Jason Moore, Alexis Musser, Gavin Parker, Diane Paul, Brandon Phulesar, Athony Rubino, James Ruhl, Carey Shelton, Marcedes Shelton, Sharay Smith, LeRoyal Stancell, Ashley Swords, Martin Torbert, Tylor Webb, Patience Whaley, Tysha White, Caleb Wilson, Nicole Windsor

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MORNING STAR • AUG. 27 - SepT. 2, 2009

Health Committee to meet

Sussex County’s Advisory Committee for the Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities will take its September meeting on the road, hosting a session in which the public is encouraged to attend to ask questions and learn more about the issues facing today’s seniors citizens and residents with physical challenges.

The Advisory Committee invites the public to attend the committee’s next meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at the Greenwood CHEER Center.

The forum will be an open session to discuss a variety of topics, including transportation, health, state and non-profit services, and more. The Sussex County Advisory Committee for the Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities is an 11-member panel established by the Sussex County Council to be an advocate for programs and policies that benefit older and disabled residents. The committee meets on the third Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November. All meetings are open to the public.

MS offers videoconference

Thanks to live videoconferencing technology, members of the Delaware Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society can stay close to home and still take part in the chapter’s annual meeting on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Ammon Medical Education Center on the campus at Christiana Hospital in Newark. For the first time, the videoconference will include participants at a satellite location at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford.

Like the participants in Newark, Sussex County residents who attend the satellite location will also receive lunch, take part in the chapter’s annual meeting and recognition awards ceremony, and enjoy a client-focused discussion about MS research.

Cost is $5 per person, and anyone who wants to attend must register by Friday, Oct. 9 either online at www.MSdelaware.org or by calling 302-655-5610.

Amish Country Bike Tour

A 25-mile bike race, Pedal Away Prostate Cancer, will kick-off the 23rd Annual Amish Country Bike Tour set for Saturday, Sept. 12. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Legislative Mall and end on State Street in front of Bayhealth – Kent General Hospital. Dover Urologist Michael Zaragoza, M.D., organized the Pedal Away Prostate Cancer race to increase awareness about prostate cancer and the importance of screenings.

September is the perfect time to call attention to prostate cancer since it is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Annual screenings should start at age 45 for the

general population, but the right age depends on the patient’s level of risk. The fee for the Prostate Awareness Timed Race is $40 per person with proceeds benefiting prostate cancer research. The entry fee includes a t-shirt, water bottle and breakfast after the race.

Register online at visitdover.com or by calling 302-734-4888.

Free prostate cancer screenings

If you’re a male over 50, you’re at risk for prostate cancer, the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and the second leading cause of cancer death in men. And if you’re AfricanAmerican, your prostate cancer mortality rate just doubled: you should get screened beginning at age 40. Bayhealth Medical Center will offer a free prostate cancer screening on Monday, Sept. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bayhealth Hematology/Oncology Associates, located at 540 S. Governors Ave. in Dover. To register, call 302744-7135 or 1-877-453-7107.

Bayhealth’s free two-part screening includes a blood test for prostate specific antigen (PSA) and a digital rectal exam (DRE) performed by a urologist.

Short appointed to board

Nanticoke Health Services announces Representative Daniel B. Short as a new member that will serve on the Board of Directors for Nanticoke Health Services.

Representative Short is state representative for the 39th District and a member of the House of Representatives. He served four years as a Seaford councilman and four, two-year terms as mayor for the City of Seaford.

Representative Short was also a past chief of the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department and is still Short an active firefighter with more than 30 years of service. He was inducted into the Delaware Fire Service Firefighters Hall of Fame in 1982 and was also awarded the Heroic Fireman of the Year award by the Delaware State Chief’s Association.

An independent insurance agent in Seaford, Representative Short is the owner of Short Insurance Associates and has more than 34 years of experience in the insurance industry.

Representative Short graduated from Seaford High School and earned an associate’s degree from the University of Delaware. He also obtained his Certified Health Consultant designation through the Blue Cross Association and Purdue University.

Prostate screenings offered

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Cancer Care Center staff at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will provide prostate screenings on Friday, Sept. 18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first floor of the Nanticoke Cancer Care Center (located next to the hospital). There is a $5 screening fee and pre-registration is not required. Nanticoke Memorial Hospital encourages men over the age of 50 to take advantage of this service. Also men 40-years-old and at high risk of developing prostate cancer are also encouraged to participate.

African-American men have a higher risk for developing prostate cancer, as are men who have a family history of the disease.

For more information, call Nanticoke at 629-6611, ext. 3765.

duPont Hospital holds raffle

Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children is holding a raffle for a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The motorcycle, a SoftTail Fat Boy in Black Denim that includes a riding gear safety

package, was donated by Concordville Nissan-Subaru. Tickets are $25 each or five for $100 and proceeds benefit the hospital. The drawing will take place in the hospital lobby on Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. For ticket information, contact Kate Handling at 302-6514383 or khandlin@nemours.org.

‘Go Fish’ for Autism Delaware “Go Fish,” a bass fishing tournament to benefit Autism Delaware’s southern location, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19 at eight ponds throughout southern Delaware, and will be followed by a celebration at Milford’s Bicentennial Park. Anglers of all ages are welcome. Each team of two can register for $40 and will receive an information and fundraising packet. The general public is welcome to come to the celebration. Nominal fees will be charged to those not participating in the morning tournament.

In addition to the tournament, benefit nights are scheduled at the Seaford (Sept. 16), Bear (Sept. 17), and Camden (Sept.

18) locations of top Go Fish sponsor Texas Roadhouse. Pro

bass fisherman Mike DelVisco will appear at each event as well from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and will fish in the tournament Saturday.

There are only 160 slots for fishing. To register visit delautism. org or call 422-2255.

NMH holds diabetes classes

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford, will hold a four-session diabetes educational program beginning Sept. 9 and continuing Sept. 16, 23, and 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the hospital. Registration for this class is required. The cost of the four-session program may be reimbursable by insurance.

This four-session program includes weekly education sessions and individualized meal planning for diabetes self-management.

Our goal is to give you the selfmanagement skills to control your diabetes. Family members/ significant others are welcome to attend the weekly sessions.

To register and obtain additional information regarding the course, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Diabetes Education department at 629-6611, ext. 2446.

Tobacco Prevention & Control Mini-Grants Available Community-based organizations and nonprofit organizations in Delaware are eligible to apply for funding for programs that address at least one of the following goals of A Plan for a Tobacco-Free Delaware: • Prevent tobacco use among young Delawareans through age 24 • Increase tobacco cessation among Delawareans • Reduce routine exposure to environmental tobacco smoke • Decrease the social acceptability of tobacco use • Maintain leadership position to sustain progress of tobacco prevention

September 16, 2009—Deadline for submission of application/proposal Additional information and grant applications are available on the American Lung Association website, www.lunginfo.org, or by calling them at (302) 655-7258.

DELAWARE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES Division of Public Health Tobacco Prevention and Control Program

These grants are made possible by tobacco settlement money from the Delaware Health Fund.

MORNING STAR • AUG. 27 - SepT. 2, 2009

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The social smile is the first sign of intelligence in infants

By Dr. Anthony Policastro We all know that one of the things infants do at about six weeks of age is begin smiling. What we do not know is how important that smile is.

At birth infants do a lot of reflex things. These include sucking at the breast or on a bottle or pacifier; responding with a startle reflex to loud noises; and the grasp reflex when something is put into

the infant’s hand. Other reflexes include the Moro reflex. In this situation, the arms are pulled up and when they are let go, the infant throws them out and then up in a circular fashion.

In the tonic-neck reflex, the child will maintain what appears to be the position of someone who is fencing. They turn their head to one side. The arm on that side is held straight out while the other

Everyone knows that foods full of fats, oils and grease can clog your heart’s arteries.

What people might not realize is those same culprits can damage another kind of artery, too – to the more than 700 miles of sewer pipes beneath our feet every day.

Sussex County’s Engineering Department reminds the public to “Use Your Brain, Not the Drain” when it comes to disposing of fats, oils and grease from the kitchen.

Fats, oils and grease, or FOG, can cause messy and expensive problems, lining the interior wall of sewer pipes so badly that clogs build and block the flow of wastewater. That can lead to messy backups and costly clean-up bills for property owners and public sewer customers.

Sussex County and its sewer customers

spend approximately $50,000 each year to clear FOG blockages and other clogs from public sewer pipes.

County law prohibits the disposal of fats, oils and grease into public sewers.

County law also requires commercial kitchens where public sewer is provided to have grease traps built into the plumbing of sinks and dishwashers.

These traps should be maintained regularly, and the captured waste should be properly disposed of by a professional service. In the home, fats, oils and grease should be poured into a large metal can, then discarded in household trash.

For more information, click on the “Cutting through the FOG” link on the County website at www.sussexcountyde. gov/dept/engineering/sw or call 302-8557719.

Residents are urged to dispose of cooking oils, fats, grease properly

arm is held flexed at the elbow. When the head is turned the opposite way, the arms change position as well. This usually appears at about two months of age.

The social smile is different than these other reflexes. What happens is somewhat complicated. The first few times that an infant smiles are just accidental smiling motions of the mouth. The infant has no idea what he or she is doing.

However, the parents make a huge fuss out of the smiling movement. They do this each time that movement is made.

After a while the infant begins to realize that it is the mouth movement that is getting the parent excited. The parent is the one who feeds the child, changes its diaper and cuddles the child. That makes the parent important to the infant.

If the parent makes a big fuss about the smile, the infant figures he or she can get the parent to spend more time with him or her by repeating the movement. Thus they begin to smile more. That gets a further

positive reaction from the parent. The result is a smile that becomes reproducible when attention is paid to the infant.

This is far different than the normal reflex actions at this age. In order for it to occur several things are necessary. The first is that the child needs to recognize that a fuss is being made over something.

The next is that the child needs to recognize what is causing that fuss. The third is that the child needs to recognize that he or she can control what is causing the fuss. The fourth is that the child then begins doing that intentionally.

What is really happening is that the infant is showing that he or she is thinking like a logical human being. The social smile is not really an accident. A smile shows that the infant has normal intelligence.

It is also something that is often taken for granted. However, in childhood development, the smile is the very fist sign that the infant thinks like the rest of us.

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Laurel Ride for Kids Sake

By Lynn R. Parks Last year, 250 motorcyclists participated in Ride for Kids’ Sake, sponsored by the Laurel Police Department. The event raised a little more than $3,000, used by the department for donations to athletic programs in the Laurel and Delmar school districts and to buy Christmas presents that were distributed by the Good Samaritan organization in Laurel.

This year’s Ride for Kids’ Sake is set for Sunday. And Chief Jamie Wilson would be thrilled if the event made even more money than last year’s did.

“I would love to see that $3,000 doubled,” said Wilson, who started the annual ride seven years ago when he was a road patrolman. “But if we just match it, I’ll still be happy.”

The 77-mile ride will start out at Harley-Davidson of Seaford on U.S. 13. Riders can register and leave the shop between 9 and 11 a.m. Cost is $10 per person.

The first stop at which bikers will check in is the new Evolution brewery on alternate U.S. 13 in Delmar. Riders will be invited to take a tour of the facility.

The second check-in point is Millie’s restaurant in Vienna, Md. The food there is “delicious,” Wilson said.

Riders are expected back in Seaford by 2 p.m. Harley-Davidson of Seaford will host a reception, including food.

Bikers on any type of motorcycle are welcome to participate.

Wilson said that the event is a good way for the police department to help out the community, in particular its children. It is also a good way for members of the department to increase their visibility in the community. Last year, nearly all officers with the Laurel Police Department participated in the ride, Wilson said.

“We just think that this is a good thing for the police department to get involved in,” he added. “This way, members of the community can see that we are just regular guys, too.”

For your information: Ride for Kids’ Sake, sponsored by the Laurel Police Department, is set for Sunday, Aug. 30. Riders will leave Harley-Davidson of Seaford between 9 and 11 a.m. Cost is $10 per person.

For details, call Chief Jamie Wilson, 875-2244.

Levredge raffle

Friends of Susan Levredge, a Laurel woman who suffered a brain aneurysm in June, will have a table set up during Sunday’s Ride for Kids’ Sake, at which

MORNING STAR • AuG. 27 - SepT. 2, 2009 they will sell raffle tickets for a complete crab feast. A winning ticket will be drawn around 2 p.m. Sunday at Harley-Davidson of Seaford, where the Ride for Kids’ Sake will begin and end.

Raffle tickets are $1 or six for $5. Baked goods will also be available.

Levredge, 48, is a patient at Kernan Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation in Baltimore, part of the University of Maryland Medical System. Proceeds from the raffle will be deposited in an account at the Bank of Delmarva that

has been set up to help her with medical and living expenses.

For more information, call Wanda Wyatt, (410) 548-1700.

Teen Challenge benefit

Western Sussex County leaders are teaming up to host the 14th Annual Friends of Vance Phillips Crab Feast and Watermelon Extravaganza in support of Delaware Teen Challenge.

This year’s event will take place at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, at Cypress Point in Trap Pond State Park.

The All-U-Can-Eat event will feature hard shell crabs, local sweet corn, a full buffet by Jimmy’s Grill, games and a moon bounce for the kids, live gospel bluegrass music by Gold Heart and much more.

Tickets are $30, with children under 12 free with an accompanying adult and everyone receives a free watermelon to take home. All proceeds will benefit Delaware Teen Challenge and their Seaford facility. Teen Challenge is a ministry with a 50-year history of proven success. Teen

Challenge can be found in most major cities around the world. Its residential facility helps people deal with life controlling issues.

Said Pastor Tim Dukes of Laurel, a long-time supporter of the program, “We are privileged to have such a ministry now in our community. Lives are being changed everyday through its biblically based program.”

To make your reservations, call 302-228-5171 or send your contribution to Delaware Teen Challenge, c/o Crab Feast, P.O. Box 1271, Seaford, DE 19973.

DAY & NIGHT Delaware’s seatbelt use rate is down, and more than half of the Delawareans killed in car crashes this year were not wearing seatbelts. So we’re stepping up enforcement, especially after dark.

Buckling up can save your life both day and night.

Buckle up. It’s the law.

BUCKLE UP OR PAY UP

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St. Philips presents its own Doing the Towns Together USO show for its veterans LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS

Maxine, Laverne and Shirley. Say those three names to a certain age group and they will know immediately that you are referring to the Andrews Sisters.

Younger people will look at you with a blank expression and wonder who in the world you are referring to. This young group of our population know one thing for certain — those three women named are definitely a part of today’s world of entertainment.

But, to several generations the names Maxine, Laverne and Shirley mean music with a peppy beat, entertainment all over the world, and memories of World War II. The Andrews Sisters traveled to places they had never heard of before World War II. Some of the places they visited were far off on Pacific islands, others were in the European Theater of Operations, and many were within the continental United States.

The women were as well known as Bob Hope and Jerry Colonna during World War II. They all shared on important thing: dedication to entertaining the troops wherever they were.

The USO, (National Service Organizations), sponsored trips by entertainers during that war as a means to bring a bright spot in the lives of those who were serving our nation.

USO trips were real morale builders to men who had suffered through hellacious battles, or served at remote posts far away from home.

Bob Hope with Les Brown and his Band of Renown were probably the best known entertainers during those war days of 1940, along with the Andrews Sisters. When the USO announced they would be presenting a program with leading members of the entertainment world, servicemen would fill every inch of available space in a field, on an aircraft carrier, on a remote island. Wounded from the infirmary were taken to the entertainment site so they could see and hear the “voices from home.” The Andrews Sisters were topnotch entertainers.

On a recent Saturday evening, members of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Laurel honored those men who had served during World War II, Korea and other battle areas, with a special USO night.

Margaret Anderson, Sarah Christie, Terry Trijillo and Barbara Wise made up the committee who organized the evenings entertainment honoring those parishioners who served during those special years. The USO show featured the Andrews Sisters.

According to Barbara Wise, the “Sisters” were making a special appearance as the parish honored the men of the war years. And entertain they did! Hidden talents from those we all thought we knew well were revealed in

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Ruth Hickman, Geraldine Taylor and Jane Givens had the building rocking with rhythm and toes tapping as those parish amateurs presented a most professional program of music complete with choreographed dance routines. Hidden talents surfaced as the Sisters performed, memories of days of yore evoked thoughts that had been dormant for years.

Men of the parish who had served our nation during the war years recalled special interests stories. Most of the once slender men who had served in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, along with the Air Force, now have white or thinning hair. Age has taken its toll and some of the veterans are now stooped, some use canes, their gait is slower.

But for those few hours of the special USO presentation, as many told brief war stories, these men were once again 18 to early 20-year-olds. Some resurrected part of uniforms that had been packed away for years.

Recalling both somber and amusing tales were Len Hickman, Allen Russell, Gene Wootten, Chuck Barton, Toby Foskey, Jim Galoppa. Every branch of the service was represented.

The USO show, the Andrews Sisters, committee members, the Rev. Howard Backus, rector of St. Philip’s, and members of the parish all joined forces to honor those who had served our nation during those dark years of World War II. Also honored were Harvey Lee and Dot Dolby, who were presented a special gift from parishioners for their special services to the Laurel church.

St. Philip’s USO show was a very special night honoring special members of the Parish.

Special recognition is being given to veterans throughout the United States in small towns and metropolitan areas. As gatherings are held, the years in between then and now disappear.

Younger men and women have fought in conflicts, insurrection areas, melees — call it what you may; they are still proudly serving our nation in areas throughout the world.

Next time you see a veteran or a member of the armed forces serving our country, shake their hand, give them a hug, a pat on the back, a word of thanks. It’s the least we can do.

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8/24/61 - 9/29/07 If I could visit Heaven, On this sad but special day, Then maybe for a little while, The pain would go away.

If I could take you in my arms, And never let you go, And whisper “Happy Birthday” We love and miss you so.

We love you!

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Sarah Marie TriviTS • 875-3672 The weekend of August 8 saw the Laurel High School class of ‘64 gaily celebrating their 45th reunion in high style. Saturday evening the traditional reunion dinner was held at the Country Club in Seaford. Sunday morning the group attended services at Old Christ Church then returned to Seaford for brunch at the club. One member of the class, Pat Marvil, came across country from California to join in all of the celebrations.

Gregory Stone and his wife, Moria from Laytonsville, Md. spent the weekend with Dick and Juanita Stone. Pat Marvil was also a house guest of the Stones. Both young men traveled here to attend the festivities of the class of ‘64.

The ladies of the Laurel class of ‘59 had their monthly “chat and chow” session on August 2 at Smith’s restaurant in Greenwood.

The doors opened wide last Sunday, Aug. 16, at the new home of Bruce and Christine Moore in Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth. A reunion took place among many Moore family members - a time for remembering and reminiscing. Several relatives from other states joined in the gala affair and they were from Maryland, Washington, D.C. Pennsylvania, Colorado and, of course, Delaware. Bruce is formerly from Laurel and you all, I’m sure, know his sister, Eleanor Paradee.

It was a very busy July for Golda Williamson of our town. First off, on July 11, Todd and Christie Slatcher and family arrived from Redondo Beach, Calif. for a few days visit with the Williamsons. (Golda is Todd’s mother.) Following this visit they all went on to Baltimore for a Sellers family reunion - following this event Golda’s father from Atlanta, Texas, returned here for a visit with the Williamsons. The latter part of the month Golda and grandson, Michael Veasey of Newark, took off for a two-week visit to California, where they enjoyed sun and sea.

However, Golda absolutely refused to learn to water ski, but did some “tubing” while young Michael hit the waves for some surfing. Now home, Golda is musing about “what’s next?”

Members of “Friends of the Laurel Library” held a monthly meeting on August 18.

Becky Norton, children’s librarian, reported a most successful Summer Reading Program for her group of young people with 400 participants and over 1000 books read.

During this time they formed a small act-

ing group and presented some productions for family members and friends, which they presented at the library.

Plans are now being made for the Winter Reading Programs, all of which are backed and funded by the “Friends.”

I ran into Pat Murphy one day last week at the Laurel Pizzeria and it seems he’ll be busy now with “family things” but the Phillies will not take a back seat. I heard around here somewhere that since Pat has retired his camera, it will be placed in the Smithsonian.

Belated happy birthday wishes to Peggy James on Aug. 20, with wishes for many more celebrations from her family and friends in Laurel.

Belated anniversary wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Prettyman who celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 15, and it was shared with friends and relatives at a gathering at the Laurel Wesleyan Church.

Happy birthday and have many more, Joe Messick, as you observe yet another one on August 29. Eat some of that good ice cream that your lodge buddies make, and Phyllis, I’m sure, will bake you a really nice cake!

We express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of: Madlyn Bethards, Delores G. Todd, Elsie Cooper Rogers, Patricia Cooper Hayman, Hayward R. Hearn, Viola Sinnett and Fleda Campbell.

We continue with prayers for our service men and women and friends who are ill: Joe Hitchens, Wilburt Adams, Gene Littleton, Kara Adams, Conner Niblett, Matthew Littleton, Molly Boodie, Calvin Hearn, Joe Messick, Harriett MacVeigh, Jean Henry, Steve Trivits, Alvin Lutz, Martha Windsor, Kelly McCrea, Cliff Reaser, Jean Foskey, Robert Truitt, Bob Christian, Donald Layton, Sr., Hattie Puckham, Mary Wilson, Susan Levredge, “Bobbi” Shwed and Walt Dorman.

Happy August birthday greetings to: Ruby Anderson on Aug. 30; Dewey Boothe, Frances Reaser, Virginia Whetzler and Mabel Murray, Aug. 31.

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Community attendance and support was remarkable for the Senior League World Series

Congratulations to the teams and the town The purpose of this letter is two fold.

First, I would like to congratulate the Laurel Little League girls softball teams for, collectively, one of the best overall performances in recent years.

The Pat Knight, Minor League, Major League, and Senior League girls all clinched their Delaware District III titles.

In addition, the Major League girls won the State Championship, and advanced to the regionals in Albany, NY, while the Senior League girls went on to play in the championship game of the World Series in Roxana.

Second, I would like to congratulate the Laurel Community for the outstanding support it showed the Senior League girls during the World Series.

I was fortunate enough to attend all five of Laurel’s games, and the community attendance and support for each was remarkable.

The crowds ranged from regulars who have attended Laurel Little League games for years to folks you would never expect to see at a ballpark.

And, at every game, you could hear the signature “cow bell” and “dog barks” coming from the bleachers.

I am very proud to be a member of a community that shows such overwhelming support for its youth’s athletic activities.

State Rep. Biff Lee

Laurel

Good performance needs to be recognized more often

In times when we all seem to have to work harder, the day-to-day life of a Realtor has an unending list of “to dos.”

My day has the usual pleasant aspects that the consumer may see: showing lovely houses, meeting potential clients, networking and making new friends, open houses, and the profitable property settlement.

What you don’t see is the “dark” side to real estate. On any given day, I transform to a mediator of sort, counselor between

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husband/wives, partner/partner, neighbors who dispute a property line, a failed home inspection, broken promises, maintenance men, broken pipes, “new friends” who have run out of money.

I have bought numerous water treatment systems, yet I have none in my own home. I have bought dishwashers and dryers, yet my own appliances are (not in the best) working order.

It was that such a day this week when I yet again am finding myself missing a deadline and immediately going into “crisis mode.”

I was truly in awe that there are still service providers who care about my outcomes and re-arrange their day to make my day come together. This was the case with Wayne Sammons.

I called him with a flooring issue. He called me right back with a workable solution. Within four hours I had new flooring installed in my customer’s house and my problem went away.

Wayne and I resolved this issue without ever meeting face to face. A couple of phone calls, a property address and it was over.

As professionals, there is a lot of mutual respect between us both. I must, however, call out Wayne for really stepping up. Thank You! Karen Hamilton

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‘I am not a right wing extremist nor am I a left wing liberal’

Remaining on the line taught me a lesson

I just received a “robo” call urging me to call Sen. Carper’s office and request that he support the Obama plan. I usually hang up on these calls, but this one held my attention because of the terminology being used to describe folks who oppose the plan.

I chose to remain on the line and hear the whole ugly attack on the “right wing” opposition. I was offered the opportunity to “press 1” to be put through to Sen. Carper’s office free of charge to press for his support for the plan. Easy enough. I pressed one, was immediately connected to a real live person and instead of asking

Carper to support the plan, I asked that he oppose it. The gentleman on the line took my information and registered my concerns with a promise to relay the comments accordingly.

I am not a “right wing extremist” nor am I a “left wing liberal.” I am what a lot of folks are — a reasonable person who tries to make the most informed decisions on matters of public policy. I do my homework, try to choose elected representatives who will truly represent the best interests of the people, and last but not least, I vote.

Every chance I get.

I was offended by the tone of the call and took action on the issue.

Do I oppose healthcare options for everyone? No. No one should suffer for lack of access to affordable healthcare.

But I don’t believe the Obama plan is the panacea some believe it to be. I also don’t think the American taxpayer can afford the cost of the proposal as it is being advanced.

Lastly, I believe there are too many unanswered questions as to exactly how the plan would work and how we will pay for it. Socialized medical care is not the answer.

So why am I writing to you? I would like to urge folks who receive a “robo” call to stay on the line for a few minutes — hear what is being said — and then act on the issue.

Whether you support the Obama plan or not, take action. Participate in any way you can. Be a good citizen. We still have that right in this country. Exercise the right.

Leann H. Ferguson

Gone too soon

Although the “King of Pop” has left us, he will reign in our hearts and continue to give song artists inspiration forever.

Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009) thrust the music industry into a new light as he moon-walked for his adoring fans across the country. Throughout his career, he never ceased to amaze people with his unique voice, phenomenal dance moves, sparkly wardrobe and epic music videos.

Michael Jackson was and always will be the greatest performer who ever lived.

He didn’t just sing and dance, he taught us all to believe in change through the magic of music. With his magic, he had the people of the world following him; Michael was thriving with influential power.

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When Michael discovered the power he possessed, he decided to put it to good use by trying to make our world a better place.

He devised various charities to help the needy in Africa and America, help children with Aids, and many other important issues. By funding numerous organizations to “heal the world,” he was given the title of the most charitable celebrity; even in death, he still maintains this honorable title. He portrayed change for a better world through many of his songs, believing that “we are the world.”

Through the King’s passing, I have learned about his many contributions to modern-day life. Although I wasn’t alive during the Thriller years, I have learned to love his music. It will now be my generation’s duty to carry on his legacy to our children where it will then trickle down the family trees of the world where he will live on forever.

Michael should always be remembered for what he was, a king. A king who showed us how to walk on the moon, believe in magic and be open to change.

I hope he is now receiving the peace he deserves in death that he wasn’t given in life. Michael, we love you. You’ve “gone too soon.”

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Final Word

Abortion should be kept out of America’s health care reform

By Dr. Alveda C. King

The courage of Kourtney Kardashian, and the hundreds of young women who are coming to similar conclusions regarding unplanned pregnancies is proof that abortion is not the answer for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for women.

Kourtney is singing our song. We’ve been saying this in the black community for years. We love our children. We just need help with becoming and being mothers. Pregnancy care centers like Heartbeat and Carenet, along with abortion recovery play a big role in solving our problems.

We’re on a crusade to say that abortion is not health care, a baby is not a disease or a sickness, so why are our leaders insisting on making provision for genocide in any health care plan for America?

According to People, Kourtney said: “I looked online, and I was sitting on the bed hysterically crying, reading these stories of people who felt so guilty from having an abortion,” she recalls. “I was reading these things of how many people are traumatized by it afterwards.”

Lorey Carter, director of Underserved Outreach for the Carenet National Office adds: “Kourtney is an example of how women today do not think like feminists of old.

They don’t feel like they have to abort in order to pursue their goals, their dreams, and the future they want. They know they can have a baby and still complete school or pursue a career path. Motherhood does not deny a woman her full potential but helps her to embrace it. As many women will attest, they became much more re-

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sponsible and focused because they had a child depending on them.”

Day Gardner, head of the National Black Prolife Union, adds: “Women’s healthcare includes procreative reproductive rights. A woman should be healthy if and when she is ready to be a mother. We invite people to sign on to our open letter to President Obama (available at http:// www.priestsforlife.org/africanamerican/ obama-letter-health-care.htm) because allowing funding of abortion in a health bill would adversely affect African-American women. Abortion has become the number one killer of black Americans. More funding for abortion under the guise of a woman’s reproductive health care will increase the number of African-American fatalities because the number of abortions would skyrocket if health care reform allows abortion coverage.”

Kourtney Kardashian recently told People Magazine why she is keeping her baby: “For me, all the reasons why I wouldn’t keep the baby were so selfish: It wasn’t like I was raped, it’s not like I’m 16. I’m 30 years old, I make my own money, I support myself, I can afford to have a baby. And I am with someone who I love, and have been with for a long time.”

About the author Dr. Alveda C. King, director of African American Outreach for Priests for Life, and spokeswoman for the Silent No More Awareness Campaign, is the daughter of the late civil rights activist Rev. A. D. King and niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She is the founder of King for America, Inc. and a former college professor.

Highway issues are being resolved Tina Shockley, community relations officer with DelDOT, is probably tired of hearing from me by now, especially in regards to the Woodland Ferry.

But the ferry was shut down again last week and before the first frustrated motorist realized this, I had a call at the newspaper. So, Tina was called and here is her report: “This is what has occurred Thursday, Aug. 20 - Friday, Aug. 21, with the ferry.

“Thursday afternoon - The ferry was taken out of operation when the cable came disconnected. We believe this was due to the strong tides and winds that day.

The ferry was midchannel when the cable came off, but the captain was able to bring the ferry back into the Woodland slip under the thruster’s power.

“The ferry remained down about 24 hours. The cable was resecured and strengthened on the vessel. The cable has never come off the vessel before. It’s important to note that this vessel is heavier and bigger and that may have contributed to the issue.

“The ferry operated through the weekend and the ferry is in operation today.”

The other project I asked Tina about was the Stein Highway bridge repair, which started later than orignally an-

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“When the old bridge joints were taken out, it was discovered that the bridge wasn’t built exactly as the plans showed and the bridge engineer made changes to his repair procedure to accommodate the actual conditions.

“Sometimes we just don’t know what previous generations did (and why they did it). This did add about a week to the repair schedule.”

If all goes as now planned, the orange cones should be removed this Friday and a stronger and safer westbound lane will be reopened.

Thank you, Tina, for your patience with me. You have been very helpful.

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