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Page 3 HeAlTH - Nanticoke Memorial reaches an agreement with Coventry Insurance. Page 9 sHARing - ‘Santa’ effort brings Christmas to isolated seniors. Page 13 AUTHOR - Local author promotes book, ‘World War II Heroes’. Page 14 HigHWAY - Furnace Road remains closed due to collapse. Page 15 enTeRTAinMenT - Ever get tired of “The Christmas Carol?” You’re not alone. Page 26

Sports sTATe cHAMpiOnsHip - The Delmar varsity football team advanced to the state championship with a win over Laurel last week. Page 39 sTARs Of THe Week- A Laurel football player and a Delmar football player are this week’s Laurel Stars of the Week. Page 41 All-cOnfeRence - First team all-conference photos begin on page 39.

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Much needed upgrades to Laurel’s water system will have part of West Street out of commission during the project.

West Street area gets needed water upgrades

By Tony E. Windsor It has probably been over 45 years since any major work was done to the infrastructure in the area of West Street along Delaware 24, in Laurel. Now, with funds made available through the state of Delaware, crews are working to vastly improve the water supply in this older area of the town.

Laurel Public Works Supervisor, Woody Vickers, said the current project to upgrade infrastructure along Delaware 24 from West Street to the

western town limits is long overdue and will go a long way in providing improved water pressure to residences in that area. Vickers said currently the water main that provides service in this area is only 4-inches in diameter. This main is being replaced with over 3,000 linear feet of 10-inch PVC pipe.

“The water pipes that have been serving the West Street area are made of steel and probably date back to sometime in the 1960s,” he said. “It is 4-inch pipe, but by now corrosion

By Mike McClure The Delmar Joint Council had a packed house for its meeting on Monday night after a few residents called to complain about noise made by the fire department as it escorted the Delmar football team on Friday night following its playoff win in Laurel.

Fire Chief Joe Morris, Jr. addressed the crowd, which stretched all the way out the door of town hall, during Monday’s meeting. The Council also

agreed to send the issue of whether to change the town’s ordinance to allow casinos back to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Morris told the crowd that the department got a couple phone calls on Sunday complaining about the noise made by the fire company’s trucks as they escorted the football team home from Laurel. He was told that the truck drivers may be fined for violation of the noise ordinance, which takes effect at 10 p.m.

and iron build up has probably left the opening not much more than two-inches. We are replacing this with upgraded 10-inch PVC pipe.”

The new water main will help to not only give residences a more improved water supply, but also enable enhanced fire safety. Vickers said along with replacing water mains the town is also having six new fire hydrants installed.

“Currently, the four-inch water mains make it difficult for providing a water continued on page 4

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“I am responsible for what happened, those drivers are not. We have been doing it since 1985,” said Morris.

“I am guilty of violating the noise ordinance. We are not supposed to be making noise.”

Morris said he went to the police station and was told no formal complaints had been filed.

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Laurel store owner gunned down

Delaware State Police are investigating the shooting of a Laurel business owner that has left him in stable condition in a Salisbury, Md., hospital.

Just before 8 p.m. on Sunday four unknown subjects dressed in dark clothing and with their faces covered entered Jim’s Video store, after it was closed, through the unlocked front door.

The clerk was confronted by the suspects who produced a handgun and a shotgun and told the victim to put his hands up. The victim stood up and stepped towards the suspects.

The suspect with the handgun struck the owner over the head. A second suspect with a shotgun then shot the victim in the chest. All four suspects then fled. Nothing was removed from the victim or the store. The victim was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he was taken into surgery. He is listed in stable condition.

The victim could not describe the suspects any further and no witnesses have been located. Troopers are looking for anyone who may have any information concerning the shooting. Callers may contact troopers at Troop 4 in Georgetown by dialing 8565850 ext 208. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 3 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.

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crowd. “I’m guilty. Is it going to happen again next Saturday (following the state championship game), you bet,” said Morris, to the delight of the crowd which was made up largely of Delmar football players, coaches and fans. “It’s not about the fire company, it’s about the kids.”

Delmar (Del.) Mayor John Outten asked the Council for a motion to amend the town’s ordinance to allow casinos in town limits. The town mailed out surveys to Delmar (Del.) residents asking for their opinion on the proposed ordinance change. The majority of the people who responded (101) were in favor of it while 67 people voted against it and 25 were undecided.

Delmar resident Howard Dickerson said the surveys were invalid because there was no control factor, such as a name or address on the form, to prevent non-residents from voting and multiple votes.

Town Manager Sara Bynum-King said that most of the forms were returned in self-addressed stamped envelopes.

Delmar (Md.) Mayor Doug Niblett proposed that a community impact ordinance also be adopted to make the casino developer responsible for impact on the roads, fire company, and non-profit organizations.

Councilman Woody Payne made a motion to change the code in order to have the town’s attorney prepare an amendment for first reading. Payne withdrew the motion after Councilman Michael Houlihan suggested that the issue should go back to Planning and Zoning.

“It’s in Planning and Zoning’s hands now. The Commission’s in place for a reason,” said Payne.

The Planning and Zoning Commission will make a recommendation on the ordinance change and will also look at establishing a special exception for impact fees (on a case by case basis).

Niblett and Commissioner Carl Anderton, Jr. were sworn in during Monday’s meeting. Niblett announced that Commissioner Carrie Williams, who was also re-elected after running unopposed, resigned due to personal reasons.

At the end of the meeting the Council reflected on the large turnout by the community in support of the fire company and the football team.

“This is a community I grew up in. You still get the same support whether your 10-0 or 0-10, it doesn’t matter,” Payne said.

“That is town spirit like I’ve never experienced before,” added Commissioner Marlena Hodgins.

“The way the community gets together is something to cherish,” Anderton said.

The Delmar (Del.) Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 7 to address the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) issue.

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supply during a fire,” he said. “The fire department trucks would not even hook up to these hydrants because the water pressure is too low to provide adequate water supply.”

The new 10-inch water main will enable the side streets that intersect with West Street to also benefit from enhanced water supply. Vickers said the streets, such as 6th Street will gain better water pressure because these streets have water lines that are at least 6-inch in diameter and having the opportunity to feed into a 10-inch water main allows for a more equitable flow of water.

In addition to enhanced water pressure and supply, the West Street infrastructure project will also install 65 residential water meters and pits. These along with 65 new residential water meters that are expected to be installed as part of the current phase of the 4th, 5th and 6th street infrastructure project will bring the number of new water meters installed in the current budget year to 130.

The money to pay for the infrastructure upgrades comes from $2.5 million in no-interest loans from the Delaware State Office of Drinking Water. The money will pay for the engineering costs and the estimated $985,000 West Street project and the $967,000 price tag for the Phase III 4th, 5th and 6th street project, which includes enhancements along Willow, Spruce, and 5th and 6th streets. The Phase III project is part of a major renovation that was started four years ago, but had to be scaled back due to the costs of the project.

In announcing the infrastructure projects and the opportunity for the state loan back in September, Laurel management and the Mayor and Council called the major improvements a great investment for the town.

In addition to providing a benefit to Laurel public safety and a boost to some residential and commercial water pressure, Town Manager Bill Fasano said the town will have 30 years to repay the $2.5 million loan and the first five years are payment free as a means to help build a surplus of funds.

It is the concept of the Laurel Finance Committee, chaired by Councilman Don Phillips, to use the five years to set aside money each year and then work to “pay

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“We often hear of the term, ‘the perfect storm,’ well this is the ‘perfect opportunity,’” he said during a council meeting in September. “Laurel is being offered a no interest loan from the state. That is as close as you can get to a grant. Other communities are getting infrastructure money from the state with an interest rate as much as four percent.”

Phillip said considering a four percent interest rate, like many municipalities are paying on these same type loans, Laurel is saving over $1.7 million dollars over the life of the loan. “This is like getting a 45 to 50 percent matching grant from the state,” he said. “At the end of the day we are essentially paying back half the amount of money other communities have to pay.”

Fasano has recommended that the mayor and council authorize his office to reserve no less than $40,000 per fiscal year between 2010 and 2014 in order to accumulate a reserve account of $200,000.

“This can be comfortably achieved through the reservation of a portion of the typical transfer taxes and sewer impact fees realized by the town each fiscal year,” he said.

“Both of these revenues are already placed in reserve, so no impact to the town’s operating budget is expected.”

Phillips has said back in September that the amount being put toward the loan over the next five years will be determined each year during the formulating of the town’s operating budget. He said by putting as much as possible toward the first payment, the loan could feasibly be paid off earlier than 30 years. “The more we can pay right at the beginning will make a huge amount of difference in the end,” he said.

“For every dollar the town puts right up front, we can save three dollars over the 30 years. Every $15,000 dollars we pay up front can take $50,000 off the end. We could actually pay this loan off as much as five years early.”

Vickers said he estimates that the West Street project may be completed as early as the end of January or first part of February and the Phase III project could be done sometime in January.

Depending on the weather conditions, the follow up repaving of the roadways could be done as early as March or sometime in early spring.

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Good Samaritan bell ringers are limited to two visits at Food Lion

By Lynn R. Parks Volunteers with the Good Samaritan Aid Organization in Laurel won’t be out every day this holiday season, ringing bells to call people to toss change into a red kettle. Instead, their collection efforts in front of the Food Lion grocery store will be limited to just two days.

Volunteers collected $500 a week ago Saturday, the first of the two days they are being allowed by Food Lion to solicit funds. They will be out again Saturday, Dec. 12.

Good Samaritan volunteers have set up in front of Food Lion from the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve for the past four years. Last year, they collected $7,500, all of which was used to purchase gift cards from Food Lion that were included in Christmas gift baskets that were handed out to those in need.

But this year will be different. Melinda Tingle, who stepped up to serve as the aid organization’s president following the death of long-time president Dale Boyce in October, was informed in October that the grocery store was going to abide by a corporate policy that allows organizations to solicit funds in front of Food Lions on just one Saturday every six months.

Tingle requested a waiver of the policy, claiming that the store actually benefits from the collection effort because the money goes toward Food Lion gift cards.

Two weeks ago, a corporate representative called her to say that because it had taken so long for the company to respond to her request, it was giving the organization a

one-time donation that would cover a significant portion of what Good Samaritan expected to raise.

In addition, the Laurel Food Lion would allow the volunteers two Saturdays during the Christmas season to ask for donations.

Good Samaritan also is approaching area groups, including the Sussex County Council, to ask for donations. “My fear is that we will have significantly reduced donations, at a time when I believe that our need will be the greatest,” Tingle said.

Good Samaritan has relied on kettle contributions for its Christmas food program for years. Before volunteers went to Food Lion, they stood outside French’s Food Rite, which used to be located on alternate U.S. 13 south of town and which is now closed.

“We were at French’s for years, maybe for as long as they were opened,” Tingle said.

Tingle is hoping for a big turnout of donors on Dec. 12. And she has already started thinking about Christmas 2010.

“Next year, we will have to find someplace to go, or come up with a really big fund-raiser,” she said.

For your information Volunteers with the Good Samaritan Aid Organization will be in front of the Food Lion on U.S. 13 in Laurel Saturday, Dec. 12, asking for donations. That is the only day in December that the bell ringers will be there. Donations can also be made by mail. For details, call organization president Melinda Tingle, 875-0355.

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Laurel referendum committee meeting

The Laurel School District referendum committee will hold their first meeting Thursday, December 3rd from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the school Board room. During

this initial meeting the public is invited to sit in as we discuss our various strategies relative to a successful referendum on February 10, 2010.

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Business DuPont CEO to speak at Delaware State Chamber dinner

Ellen Kullman, CEO of DuPont, will keynote the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s 173rd Annual Dinner, Jan. 11, 2010, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington.

The Annual Dinner is the largest of the State Chamber’s annual events drawing 1,000-plus attendees from the business and political worlds. The evening’s program will also include the presentation of the Josiah Marvel Cup Award.

Kullman is the 19th executive and the first female to lead the company in more than 206 years of DuPont history. She became president on Oct. 1, 2008, and CEO on Jan. 1, 2009. A native of Wilmington, Kullman began her career at DuPont in 1988 as marketing manager in the Medical Imaging business.

The Annual Dinner will begin at 4:45 p.m. with a cocktail reception and end at 8:30 p.m. Registration for State Chamber members is $205 per person and $2,050 for a table of 10. Non-member rates are $225 per person and $2,250 for a table of 10.

Online registration is available at www.dscc.com. Deadline for registration is Jan. 4, 2010. For more information, call the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce at 302655-7221.

SCFCU forms charitable foundation to help disadvantaged children

Sussex County Federal Credit Union (SCFCU) announces the formation of the Sussex County FCU Foundation, a charitable foundation organized to support disadvantaged children and their families in Sussex County.

The foundation’s mission is to help children in need with food, clothing, medical aid, etc. The foundation has partnered with several Sussex County middle schools to provide support.

The foundation is also committed to supporting programs that help disadvantaged children including food banks, camp programs, school supply programs and financial education programs.

The Foundation raises funds through donations, events and annual dues of $10.

‘Smart’ meter installation begins Delmarva Power has begun installing advanced digital electric meters and gas modules, upgrading them to “smart” meters, throughout its Delaware service territory. The yearlong effort is part of the utility’s long-term investment to build a smart power grid by improving communications between the meter, the customer and the power company.

The installations of the advanced digital electric meters begin in the Millsboro and Lewes areas and from there, the installations will move north, covering the company’s 300,000 electric customers and 122,000 natural gas customers in the state, company officials said. Electric meters will be replaced and gas meters will be retrofitted with a special gas module.

“The smart meter is only the beginning, yet it is critical to the end goal, which is to transform today’s aging power grid to one that is more flexible, efficient and reliable,” said Gary Stockbridge, president, Delmarva Power Region. “Ultimately, customers will see benefits, such as quicker service restoration, fewer estimated bills and more options for reducing their energy use to save money and help the environment.”

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From a sports injury to advanced degenerative disease and everything in between, patients in lower Delaware will be pleased to know that they can receive the full range of advanced orthopaedic and rehabilitation services close to home.

Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates has opened a new Dr. Brandon practice in Seaford at 11 Fallon Drive. The group is accepting new patients and is scheduling surgical cases at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.

“We are very pleased that Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates is joining us in Seaford and look forward to their positive impact on the health of our community,” says Steven A. Rose, RN, MN, president and CEO of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.

Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients by improving the function of their musculoskeletal system. Board certified in orthopaedics, Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates specialize in the spine, hands, and joints, as well as handle a full range of non-operative orthopaedic care.

“Since 1952, the physicians at Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates have provided exceptional orthopaedic care in the region,” said Thomas A. Brandon, M.D. We

are delighted to affiliate with Nanticoke Memorial Hospital to bring the highest level of orthopaedic care to Seaford and the surrounding communities.”

For more information and to schedule appointments, call 629-4787. Visit the web for more information, www.nanticoke.org and www.peninsulaortho.com.

Look Good program is Dec. 14

Women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer can receive free professional help to cosmetically disguise the appearance-related side effects of their treatments. LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER, a program developed by the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the National Cosmetology Association, trains volunteer cosmetologists to help women with cancer, conceal loss of hair, skin problems and other side effects that can result from cancer therapy.

The next program will be hosted by the Cancer Care Center at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital on Monday, Dec. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cancer Care Center’s 2nd floor conference room. The program is free to all patients in active cancer treatment. Registration is required, and space is limited. To register, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Care Center at 629-6611, ext. 2378 or 2588.

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New breast cancer support group

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, Inc. (DBCC) has expanded its Beginning Your Pink Ribbon Journey, a program for women newly-diagnosed with breast cancer, by partnering with Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Cancer Center in Seaford.

The free, monthly program is offered at the Cancer Center located at 801 Middleford Road, Seaford, the third Thursday of each month from 3 to 4 p.m. beginning Thursday, Dec. 17.

To learn more about Beginning Your Pink Ribbon Journey at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Cancer Center, call Lois Wilkinson at 672-6435. Registration is required and light refreshments and small gifts are provided.

Stroke support group offered

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s next Stroke Support Group meeting is Thursday, Dec. 17 at 1:30 p.m. at Nanticoke Memorial’s 2nd Floor Cancer Care Center Conference Room. The support group is designed for individuals who have survived a stroke as well as their families and

caregivers. The two-hour support group meetings will consist of guest speakers and breakaway sessions, in which caregivers and stroke survivors will meet in two groups to discuss concerns, provide support, and allow for networking. Refreshments will be provided.

Pre-registration is not required for this free support group. For more information, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital at 629-6611, ext. 8626.

Monthly support group

Compassionate Care Hospice, The Wellness Community-DE and Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will collaborate to present a monthly bereavement group, The Next Step.

The group focuses on issues of loss that continue beyond the early stages of grief.

Mary Van House, bereavement coordinator, will facilitate the group at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, at the Nanticoke Cancer Care Center, second floor conference room. To register, call Lisa at 629-6611, ext. 2378.

Depression Support Group

There is a free bimonthly Depression Support Group meeting in Laurel on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Any person who has signs and symptoms of depression and is under the care of a professional counselor/MD is welcome to attend. To register, call Life Matters Counseling and Consulting at 302-4656612.

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BREAST CANCER COALITION DONATION - Pizza King Manager Amanda Lloyd, left, presents Susan DiMondi, RN, with a check for $1,650, raised by all three PK businesses during breast cancer awareness month. DiMondi is special projects manager for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition.

Nanticoke Memorial reaches an agreement with Coventry

By Lynn R. Parks Nanticoke Memorial Hospital has reached an agreement with Coventry Health Care of Delaware. Nanticoke spokesman Tom Brown said on Monday that patients who have health insurance through Coventry will not have any interruption in coverage.

In addition, reimbursement rates from Coventry will be the same as they are from the other insurance companies with which the hospital has agreements.

Hospitals and insurance companies regularly negotiate contracts as to how much the insurance companies will pay for treatments.

“They will all be on equal footing,” Brown said.

In a press release sent out Nov. 16, Coventry announced that effective Nov. 15, the company would no longer cover expenses from Nanticoke. But after sending out the press release, Brown said, Coventry approached Nanticoke with a proposal to continue coverage.

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“We were able to come to an agreement,” Brown said.

Coventry had attributed the split to Nanticoke’s demands for “excessive” increases in reimbursement amounts. “The increases that Nanticoke demanded were so significant that we had little choice but to accept their termination,” Denise Croce, Coventry chief operating officer, said in the press release.

But Brown said that all of the hospital’s other insurance providers had agreed to the same conditions that Nanticoke presented to Coventry. “Coventry has declined to accept the reimbursement rates that all other providers have found acceptable,” he said in a statement that he sent out Nov. 16 to Nanticoke’s doctors.

The hospital has negotiated contracts with five insurance companies. A very small portion of Nanticoke’s patients, “about 1 and ½ to 2 percent,” have Coventry insurance, Brown said.

Denise Croce, Coventry chief operating officer, did not return a request for comment.

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Stroke and Osteoporosis Screening in Laurel Dec. 21

HOSPITAL RECOGNIZED - On Nov. 19, the Gift of Life Donor Program, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, presented the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children with a Silver Medal of Honor for Organ Donation. The Silver Medal is awarded to hospitals reaching a donation rate of 75 percent of eligible donors. Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children was among 14 hospitals from the Philadelphia tri-state region that are being honored by the federal government for their success in increasing the number of organs available for transplantation. From left, Nemours leaders, Tom Ferry, CEO, Andrew Costarino, MD, Russell Raphaely, MD, and Stephen Dunn, MD, accept the HRSA Silver Medal of Honor for Organ Donation.

Residents living in and around the Laurel community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture.

The American Legion Post 19 will host Life Line Screening on Dec. 21. The site is located at 12168 Laurel Road in Laurel.

Appointments will begin at 9 a.m.

Four key points every person needs to know: 1. Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability.

2. 80 percent of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke.

3. Preventive ultrasound screenings can help you avoid a stroke.

4. Screenings are fast, noninvasive, painless, affordable and convenient.

Screenings identify potential cardiovas-

cular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease.

A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women.

Packages start at $139.

All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete.

For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreenings.com. Pre-registration is required.

Life Line Screening was established in 1993, and has since become the nation’s leading provider of preventive screenings.

Head injuries can result in chronic problems

By Dr. Anthony Policastro

Head injuries in professional football players have been in the headlines recently. Much of what is written makes it sound like this is a surprise. It is almost as if no one could have predicted the issues.

The data suggest that professional football players often have multiple concussions. The result is a problem with chronic neurologic symptoms when they get older.

The information is being presented as if it is something new.

That is not really true. We have long known about the damage that comes from repeated head injury. The medical term for these symptoms is chronic traumatic encephalopathy. It has been known to occur in boxers for a long time. The lay term that is used is punch drunk.

Boxers who experience this type of injury have predictable symptoms. One of those involves memory loss. That is a form of dementia. That is what is being reported in football players. The other is a form of Parkinson’s disease. That is what Muhammed Ali suffers from.

People often do not realize what a concussion is. A concussion means a blow to the head that causes a loss of consciousness. The loss of consciousness can be prolonged. It can last minutes. It can last a lot longer. When the loss of consciousness lasts for an extended period of time, we often refer to it as coma.

However, the loss of consciousness could last a much shorter period. This might not be very noticeable. The individual may not notice it. Those around him might not notice it. These kinds of brief losses of consciousness can pile up. Over time they can cause significant damage to the brain.

Some players think that playing as soon as possible is a mark of manliness. Actually, it is more an act of stupidity. The brain requires a period of time to recover from a head injury. For that reason playing too soon increases the risk of another concussion. It also increases the risk of damage.

We all know about aggravating injuries.

Usually we think of things that we can see.

That often means aggravating an injury to an arm or a leg. It might be aggravating an injury like a rib injury. However, you can just as easily aggravate a head injury.

The difference is that you cannot see the injury.

On a practical basis for parents, they need to realize that young athletes are not being paid as professional players. There is not the same urgency for them to return to the playing field. They should be cautious about playing after a head injury.

The young athlete is more susceptible to what is called second injury syndrome.

This refers to even more damage from a second injury than would be expected from two separate injuries that do not occur close to each other.

The best guideline to follow is that every head injury needs to be completely assessed. It should be much more than a how do you feel assessment. Once symptoms are found, they need to completely resolve.

At that point consideration can be given to decide when the individual can return to practice or to play. It is wise to err on the side of caution. The idea of developing chronic symptoms from head injury is not something new. It is just something that is making the headlines. We need to give it respect.

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Many people have heard the stories of common areas within planned communities falling into neglect. That’s why the Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (DUCIOA) now mandates that all planned communities set aside funds for repair and replacement of facilities used by all residents of a community.

The state law, enacted in 2008, also requires that an assessment be used to determine goals and expectations.

“With the passage of DUCIOA, every planned community in Delaware must now maintain a reserve study-based assessment amount or a similar amount determined by the state,” explains Bob Wheatley, president of the Whayland Co., a Delmarbased construction management services company.

But what is a reserve study and why is it necessary?

A reserve study is the art and science of anticipating, and preparing for, major common area repair and replacement costs. This could include pool equipment, furniture, community signage, road and sidewalk repairs, roofs and even mailboxes – anything used by the greater community that will eventually need to be repaired.

A reserve study details when, not if, these items will outlive their usefulness and ensures funds will be available when that time comes. For example, how long will the development’s main roads remain intact before resurfacing is needed? How long before the liner of the pool needs to be replaced?

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can give an accurate estimation as to when funds will be needed, as well as how much repairs will cost.

“A professional has direct access to projected component cost data, which is critical when developing an accurate study. Taking extra care now will prevent many more headaches in the future,” said Wheatley.

A properly-prepared reserve study is a long-range strategic plan that is essential for the success of any planned community.

It’s an important document that should be prepared properly and by a qualified professional.

No board or association wants to obtain financing or levy additional fees in order to maintain common elements of their property.

“Doing your homework before choosing the company that will perform your reserve analysis is crucial,” says Wheatley.

The DUCIOA, signed into law by former Gov. Ruth Ann Minner on Oct. 31, 2008, and revised by Gov. Jack Markell on July 2, replaces the Unit Property Act, Delaware’s condominium law for decades.

Meant to bring clarity to the many technical questions inherent in the previous legislation, it is now the law that all planned communities in Delaware must abide by.

In addition to the reserve study requirement, the DUCIOA addresses many other topics essential to successful planned communities, including bylaws, development rights, liens and insurance.

To learn more about the elements that comprise the DUCIOA, visit www.delaware.gov. For more information about reserve studies visit www.whayland.com.

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Preparations for the display began several weeks ago with Kenna, Cheryl, and their helpers working to create displays everyone can enjoy. New additions to this year’s display include a computerized “Christmas in a box” that allows owners to create animated lighting displays set to music.

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MORNING STAR • DECEMBER 3 - 9, 2009

Education Delmar High School releases first quarter honor roll The following students have been named to the first quarter honor roll at Delmar Middle and Senior High School.

Grade 12 Merit Honor Roll: Megan Beach, Casey Bellamy, Joshua Bowers, Christen Bozman, Jazmine Brown, Heather Conaway, Mallory Elliott, Amanda Fields, Spencer Fothergill, Jessica Frey, Kamisha Green, Shanna Hearn, Natasha Holland, Chelsea Hudson, Kiera Hudson, Kirsten Kervin, Nikkia King, Scott Kunkowski, Kelsey Lambrose, Meredith Layfield, Joshua Messick, Amelia Mitchell, Roland Morris III, Kevin Nichols, Ashleigh Pais, Christina Parsons, Brinkley Rayne, Lauren Ruark, Sara Shaw, Dylan Shupe, Joshua Smith, S. Olivia Smith, Alison Tingle, Noah Vincent, Megan Warren, Dillon Wien, Leah Wilson Grade 12 Honor Roll: Britany Brooks, Denzel Brown, Funda Cantulay, Robert Cottman Jr., Stacey Daniels, Jose’ Dina, Calvin Esham, Jeffrey Fleetwood Jr., Benjamin Gifford, Ashley Graham, Marissa Guerra, Justin Hickman, Aurielle Hutley, Kaylee Justice, Jacob Ludemann, Sean Moore, Zachary Morcom, Devon Morgan, Chandni Nasir, M. Elizabeth Niblett, Shytayzia Parker, Hersh Patel, Blaine Peters, Corey Phillips, Andrew Reed, D. Cody Salerno, Amanda Searing, Peyton Seefried, Subrina Shockley, Rhiannon Smith, Trea Spence, Maurice Stratton Jr., Ryan Thomas, Phillip Vinson, Elizabeth Warren Grade 11 Merit Honor Roll: Logan Baxter, Andrew Bergeron, Lucas Blewitt, Arielle Champagne, Noman Choudhry, Nicholas Cooper, Jaclyn Disharoon, Kyle Dykes, Alexander Ellis, Haley Litttleton, Ashley Matos, Tarl Newberry, Skylar Schirtzinger, Allison Scott, Mustafa Shauket, Yvette Siegel, Tyler Spiker, Brian Thaw, Brent Tran, Jaclyn Watts, Caila White, Brittany Wroten Grade 11 Honor Roll: Haley Barrall, Kristyn Beauchamp, Casie Brinck, Chelsey Cornelius, Steven Cox, Darin Doyle, Ashley Elliott, Justin Elliott, Kelsey Eskridge, Meagan Farber, Lyndsey Gerstle, Thomas Gray, Shawn Hill, Kimberly Hopkins, Cecilia Lehman, Taylor Lucas, Jessica Ludemann, Victoria Manseau, Kourtney Mansfield, Lauren Massey, Todd Moore Jr., Brittany Parks, Christopher Peterson, Seth Rachocki, Chelsea Ralph, Zacchaeus Rantz, Darren Reid Jr., Corey Robertson, Sierra Schirtzinger, Sherrylynn Shockley, Dominique Showell, Nicholas Sonnier, Hailee Travis, Shannon Webb, James Whaley III, Joshua Wilder, Hannah Wilkinson, Miranda Wood Grade 10 Merit Honor Roll: Kendra Bailey, Christopher Bierley, Brittany Bolen, Genevieve Booth, Kayla Brennick, Carlee Budd, Courtney Bunting, Jeffry Caskey, Hunter Causey, Sha’Lynn Chandler, Taylor Collins, Monisha Dennis, Shante Douglas, Erika Downes, Taylor Elliott, Caitlin Frey, Claudia Geissler, Timothy Hart, Connor Hill, Rockell Jackson,

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‘Santa’ effort brings Christmas to isolated seniors

By Lynn R. Parks

Christmas trees decorated with gift tags containing the names of senior citizens in need of some special attention this holiday season are set up in all Halpern Eye Associates offices in Kent and Sussex counties, including the office in Seaford, as well as in the Delmar Town Hall.

The Santa for Seniors trees are sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care, a Camden-based for-profit care provider.

“There are a lot of isolated senior citizens out there who don’t get any gifts for Christmas,” said Erin Lee, general manager of Home Instead Senior Care. “This is a way to give back to people who have given us so much and to let them know that the community is thinking about them.”

Last year, Santa for Seniors arranged for nearly 1,900 senior citizens to get gifts. Already, Lee said, she has the names of 1,500 people who without Santa for

Seniors wouldn’t get any presents this year.

More than 40 agencies and nursing homes, including Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation, the Bridgeville Senior Center, the Nanticoke Senior Center, Genesis Healthcare in Seaford and the Meals on Wheels program, are participating in the program this year.

These agencies provide Santa for Seniors with the names of senior citizens who need some extra attention at Christmas.

Santa for Seniors puts those names on the gift tags on the trees the program has put up.

Also on the tags are gift suggestions. Donors can leave the gifts, with the tags attached, in boxes that are placed at the foot of the trees.

Deadline to turn gifts in is Dec. 10.

After all the gifts are collected, they will be taken to one of two gift-wrapping parties.

One party will be held Dec. 12,

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Milford Gifts for senior citizens who “Anybody who wants to parBoys and Girls Club. are part of the Meals on Wheels ticipate, we’re happy to have The second party will be Dec. program will be delivered to their them,” Lee said. “The more the 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Modhomes by the Meals on Wheels merrier.” ern Maturity Center in Dover. drivers.

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Local author promotes book, ‘World War II Heroes’ Local author James Diehl will make several local appearances in early December to promote his latest project, “World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware.”

Released on Veteran’s Day, the 234 page book profiles more than four dozen heroic men and women who came to the county’s defense in the 1940s.

“The stories contained in ‘World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware’ are very emotional, very personal and so very real,” says Diehl, a 1988 graduate of Laurel High

Offices to close for luncheon

Sussex County offices will close for a two-hour period on Friday, Dec. 11, to allow employees to attend the annual Mildred King Luncheon.

County offices will close from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on that date. Members of the public with business to conduct at County facilities are asked to plan accordingly for the temporary closure.

County offices will re-open promptly at 1 p.m.

The Mildred King Luncheon is held each December to recognize County employees for their service to the County government. The event culminates with the presentation of the Employee of the Year award, given to one of four quarterly employee winners.

The annual luncheon is named in honor of former County employee Mildred King, who served Sussex County for nearly 30 years.

School and a near lifelong resident of Sussex County. “I hope to introduce the stories of these brave men and women to as many people as possible over the next few months. These accounts deserve to be told and treasured for generations to come.”

Diehl kicks off his tour on Thursday, Dec. 3, where he will give a brief lecture and hold a book signing event at the Laurel Public Library from 4 to 6 p.m. Events the following weekend include an appearance at the Oak Orchard/Riverdale American Legion from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, and an all-day book signing event at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach on Dec. 6, beginning at 7 a.m.

On Dec. 16, Diehl returns to western Sussex County where he will be a guest of the Nanticoke Senior Center in Seaford between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

“I’m so excited to make these appearances and talk about this very important project,” says Diehl, who plans to begin working on “World War II Heroes of Coastal Delaware,” the second installment of the series, in January. “I invite everyone to come out and talk with me about the war and about the sacrifices these brave Americans made during a time unrivaled in the history of the world.”

The stories contained in “World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware” are the personal encounters and the first-hand accounts of a heroic group of Army soldiers, of Navy seamen, of United States Marines and others.

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A first-place award winner in the 2007 Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association’s editorial competition, the series recounts stories from battlefields in Europe, Asia and Africa, as well as accounts from those who stayed stateside in support of the war effort.

There are accounts from Iwo Jima, from the invasion of Normandy on D-Day and from Pearl Harbor. They are told with emotion and filled with pride for the United States of America.

The holidays are filled with sounds of children’s laughter, family voices, and friendly song.

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Copies of “World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware” will be on sale at all of the above events and are also available for purchase at www.ww2-heroes. com. Copies can also be purchased at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach Books, the Delaware Technical & Community College bookstore, Georgetown’s Nutter Marvel Carriage Museum and at the Seaford Museum on High Street in downtown Seaford.

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Furnace Road remains closed due to collapse

Department of Transportation (DelDOT) bridge engineers are continuing to collect field data to determine exactly what kind of structure should be used on Old Furnace Road over Deep Creek.

At this time, it appears that a single 60-foot span structure consisting of pre-stressed concrete beams on concrete abutments would be appropriate to use. Total estimated cost of the structure will be approximately $800,000 including design, utility relocation and construction.

While the bridge is being designed, DelDOT will move through the permitting and bid processes. Construction is anticipated to begin within the next

three months.

DelDOT is inspecting similar structures that were under water or carried large amounts of water during the recent storm event to ensure they are safe. Further investigation will occur at locations if warranted.

Motorists should note that additional traffic, including truck traffic, will be taking nearby Rum Bridge Road as a detour. Truck drivers should note that Rum Bridge Road has a truck weight restriction of 15 tons.

The bridge structure has not been compromised by the heavy storms, and is not in danger of failure, but roads such as this are not designed to carry heavier

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Area Habitat supports Food Bank Sussex County Habitat for Humanity in partnership with its four most-recent homeowners is proud to announce their 105 pound donation of non-perishables to the Delaware Food Bank in Milford.

In honor of the Thanksgiving season, Sussex County Habitat for Humanity dedicated four homes, one in Selbyville, one in Concord Village in Seaford, and two in Laurel, and asked dedication attendees to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated in honor of the respective family.

The food collected at the Selbyville dedication was donated to Growing by Grace Deliverance Church in Maryland.

The remaining three dedications, Habitat employees, and ReStore shoppers, generated 105 pounds of food and donated it to the Delaware Food Bank on Monday, Nov. 23.

Sussex County Habitat for Humanity is affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International and is a Christian-based organization.

Since 1991, through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Sussex County Habitat has built 48 homes in Sussex County. Seventy adults and 127 children live in Habitat homes.

To help with funding, Sussex County Habitat for Humanity operates ReStore.

The unique thrift store offers donated new and “gently used” surplus building materials, lighting and bath fixtures, heating and air conditioning products, furniture, appliances, tools and many other items for sale at 50 percent or more below retail to the public.

The profits go directly to Habitat’s mission of building simple, decent and affordable homes in partnership with Sussex County families.

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Therefore in order to preserve the quality of this road, trucks larger than 15 tons should not use Rum Bridge Road. They should follow the posted truck detour.

The detour directs eastbound traffic to take Old Furnace Road to Cokesbury Road and then take a right on Route 404/18 towards Route 113. Follow Route 113

southbound to Route 9 and travel westbound to Old Furnace Road.

Traffic going westbound would take Old Furnace Road to Route 20 westbound to Route 13 northbound, taking a right onto Middleford Road and then back to Old Furnace Road. Additional signage is placed on Route 9 and Route 404/18 to alert trucks of the detour on Rum Bridge Road.

For more information, visit www.deldot.gov/live traffic, or contact DelDOT’s Office of Public Relations at 800-652-5600.

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Tina Shockley of DelDOT said to expect another week or so before the Woodland ferry will be open. She said they are still working on thruster repair.

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Library commemorative brick sale

Friends fundraiser

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 receipt to it and drop it off at The Bridgeville Library, Bridgeville Town Hall, or The Providence Sales Cottage at Heritage Shores.

NHS plans 2010 dinner/auction

The 2010 Nanticoke Health Services Dinner & Auction planning committee recently held a kick-off party for the April 17th event, “Set Sail Aboard Nanticoke Of The Seas.” The committee of “crew members” is preparing an enjoyable voyage for the 24th annual dinner and auction at Heritage Shores Club in Bridgeville. Proceeds will benefit Women’s Health/Digital Mammography Services at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Last year’s annual auction event drew a record crowd and raised more than $85,000. For more information, contact the Corporate Development office of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital at 6296611, ext. 2404 or morrisr@nanticoke.org.

Shoppe raffling off laptop

The Look-In Glass Shoppe at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will raffle an Acer Aspire 5517 laptop (with accessories) just in time for the holiday season.

Included in this package, retailed at $450, is an Acer Aspire 5517 laptop, travel case, wireless mouse, air power inverter and hub.

Tickets are for sale at The Look-In Glass Shoppe (located within Nanticoke Memorial Hospital) through Dec. 17 and cost $5 each or five for $20. The drawing will be held at 12:15 p.m. on Dec. 18.

All proceeds from The Look-In Glass Shoppe benefit Nanticoke Health Services.

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.

Festival of Trees

Delaware Hospice’s premier fundraiser, the Festival of Trees offers visitors a magnificent display of decorated trees and wreaths, and activities for everyone in the family. In Sussex County, the Festival of Trees will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, through Sunday, Dec. 6, at Dela-

Honor your family or loved one, remember a loved one, advertise your business, recognize your organization, church or social group by purchasing a commemorative brick which will become a part of history as the “New Seaford Library & Cultural Center” opens in 2010.

The bricks will be placed on the Reading Terrace of the Seaford Library & Cultural Center. Cost for the 4x8 decorative bricks is $100 each which includes three lines of engraved upper case text.

Proceeds support the capital campaign. Order forms may be obtained from the circulation desk at the library, online at www.seaford.lib.de.us or by contacting Friends President Peggy Boyd at 536-1449 or Vice President Connie Halter at 6280554.

Seaford Christmas Parade

Touted as the largest Christmas parade on Delmarva, Seaford hosts an extravagant evening parade the first Saturday in December.

This year, the parade will be on Saturday, Dec. 5; step off is at 7 p.m. The parade is sponsored by the Downtown Seaford Association and the City of Seaford.

The Grand Marshall is Dick Collison.

Decorating Contest

Mayor Edward Butler, Jr. announces there will be a Holiday Decorating Contest in the City of Seaford for its residents for the 2009 season. He is encouraging all residents to put out their best decorations to compete for prize money.

The offer is $100 for first place; $75 for second place; and $50 for third place.

To participate in this year’s Holiday Decorating Contest, register by downloading the registration form on our website – www.seafordde.com or by picking a registration form up at City Hall, 414 High St. Registration forms should be returned by noon on Friday, Dec. 18, so the judges know the locations of the decorated homes.

Judging will be held on Dec. 21 with awards being presented at the regular council meeting on Jan. 12, 2010. For more information contact Trisha Newcomer at 629-9173.

Train exhibit at Seaford Museum

There are new trains and old trains, big trains and little trains. Such is the train exhibit featured in the Webb Room at the Seaford Museum this Christmas season.

The exhibit is now open and remains in place until Jan. 16.

There are two working trains set up and running. In addition, there will be a 1920 standard gauge freight train, a 1940 standard gauge passenger train and a 1936 O-gauge passenger train on display. Others include a 2-gauge Bachman and an N-gauge passenger train along with dozens more. Also on display will be different bridges, towers, factories and plastic Ville buildings. The Seaford Museum located at 203 High St. is open Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., except for Christmas Day. Admission is free for members. For non-members there is a charge of $3 per person. Children 12 and under are admitted free but must be accompanied by an adult.

Mayor announces Food Drive

Mayor Edward H. Butler Jr. announces a community food drive to serve the Food Closet at St. John’s United Methodist Church. Individuals in need are referred to the Food Closet through several local agencies. Boxes will be placed at City Hall for the collection of non-perishable food items.

The boxes will be available for donations until Friday, Dec. 18, at which time the contents will be divided evenly among local charities. For more information, contact Trisha Newcomer at 629-9173.

AARP Tax-Aide volunteers

AARP Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers to help senior and low income taxpayers complete their 2009 federal and state income tax returns. We need volunteers for assignments in Western Sussex County (Delmar to Greenwood).

Computer literate volunteers will prepare income tax returns. Other volunteers are needed to greet clients and check accuracy of results. Volunteers will receive free tax training and are asked to give a commitment of four hours per week over the ten week tax preparation period.

For more information, call Bill Watt at 262-0516 or Melvin Koster at 628-3849.

Stay and Play program

Parents As Teachers announces the free Seaford Stay & Play program. Come have fun playing and learning with your child through a variety of toys and activities.

The program is open to children birth through 48 months and their caregivers, on Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Seaford Parks & Recreation.

For more information and a complete schedule, contact Anna Scovell at 8565239.

Historical Society raffle

The Seaford Historical Society is offering a raffle featuring a day on the Nanticoke River in the spring of 2010.

This all-day excursion accommodates a party of six people on a boat ride that leaves from the Marina at Nanticoke River Marine Park in Blades, Seaford.

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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 Christmas Boutique

The Christmas Boutique will once again be featured in the Ross Mansion gift shop at the annual Victorian Christmas on Dec. 11, 12 and 13. Each member of the Seaford Historical Society is asked to contribute one item.

Handmade gifts in the price range of $10 to $20 are most popular. Items may be left in the gray box on the front porch of the Ross Mansion at any time.

For further information, call Shirley Skinner at 629-9378 or Diane Thomas at 629-2085.

Historical Society seeks docents

The Seaford Historical Society seeks several trained docents for Ross Mansion.

Docents and volunteers are important to the Seaford Historical Society.

A Victorian Christmas is in December and next year marks the 150th anniversary of the Ross Mansion with special events scheduled for every month. Special indepth training classes will be held on Friday, Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ross Mansion in Seaford.

New manuals with detailed information have been prepared for each individual who attends training.

If interested, call the Seaford Historical Society office 628-9828 to register for a training class.

Handbell choir concert

The Laurel Public Library welcomes the return of the combined handbell choirs from Centenary United Methodist Church, Laurel and St. John’s United Methodist Church, Seaford at their third annual program of holiday ringing on Monday, Dec. 7, from 7 to 8 p.m.

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Laurel Christmas Parade

The Laurel Christmas Parade will be held Dec. 4. Line-up begins at 5 p.m. Parade starts at 7 p.m. Theme is “Christmas for Kids.” For details call 875-9319.

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Food donations - The Delmar Library is a drop-off site for non-perishable food items until the end of the year. All items will be given to Harvest Ministries in Delmar.

Holiday books - The library’s collection of holiday craft books and cookbooks are ready for check-out by anybody with a Sussex County library card.

Dec. 7, 7 p.m. - Holiday Handbell Concert Dec. 8-Jan. 30, 2010 - Christmas Exhibit of antique toys “Toys From Another Time”; opening reception from 3-5 pm.

Dec. 10, 6 p.m. - Adult Book Discussion Group - selection to be announced.

Dec. 10, 5-7 p.m. - Consult with Sussex County Consumer Health Librarian Linda Leonard for up to date information on health and medical issues.

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Get into the spirit of the holiday season at the 4th annual Sounds of the Season Concert.

The concert, which benefits the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, will once again be held at the Delmar Junior Senior High School, in Delmar.

Griffin Dunn, Brittney Trout and choruses from Delmar High School, Greenwood Mennonite and Sussex Tech.

The concert is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, with doors opening at 1:30 p.m.

There will be a Chinese Auction onsite, featuring a hand-carved Santa, a professional clown performance, a Christmas flower arrangement and other unique items and holiday gifts.

Tickets are $10 each, and available at

The Laurel Historical Society announces the availability of a new book, The Odd Fellows Cemetery Laurel, Delaware.

This book, compiled by Doug Breen and Chuck Swift, has a complete list of almost 5,000 names that are found within the cemetery.

This book can be purchased for $35.

Also available is a DVD of the presentation by Jay Hill of the Bacon’s Switch area south of Laurel.

This DVD can be purchased for $5. The History of nineteenth century Laurel is a collection of stories and information that was written and complied by Harold Hancock with input from many local people.

Copies are available for $45.

To order any of these items, email laurelhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com or call Chuck Swift at 875-7665.

Sunkissed food drive

The Food Drive at Sunkissed Tanning in Laurel is still going on.

If you bring five non-perishable items you get a free tan.

Last year they collected 867 cans and 50 gift bags for children for Christmas.

Their goal is 1000 cans this year. You can donate a toy, too. All donations go to Laurel families.

The food drive ends Dec. 10.

Model train show

The Del-Mar-Va Model Railroad Club, which is celebrating its 25th year, will open its annual show on Dec. 5 and 6, and again for two weekends in January.

The show features six miniature railroad setups: HO gauge, O gauge, N gauge, Lionel trains and Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends.

This year’s display will feature about 25 percent more scenes than last year’s.

The Del-Mar-Va Model Railroad Club is located in Downtown Delmar,at 103 State Street on the second floor of Camelot Hall.

Breakfast with Santa

Come and have breakfast with Santa at the Delmar Fire Department, Grove Street and Bi-State Boulevard, Saturday, Dec. 12, from 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Free to the public.

Delmar’s third annual community Christmas carol sing will be on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 4-5 p.m., at St. Stephen’s Church, 101 E. State St. Bring canned goods to be donated to Harvest Ministries.

All are welcome to St. Stephen’s Camelot Hall for soup, sandwiches and cookies after the caroling.

‘Sounds of the Season’ Concert

Hen House Feed-a-Friend

The Hen House is a drop-off point for the Cat Country Feed-a-Friend Radiothon.

Drop off your non-perishable food items beginning Friday, Dec. 4.

Donations will benefit local food banks.

Dr. Wolfgang’s Seaford office at 6292366, or by calling Sherry Wix at 6292131.

Tickets can also be purchased at the door on the day of the concert.

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Spicer Memorial Golf Tournament

The Chad Spicer Memorial Golf Tounament will be held June 17.

Registration, 11 a.m.; shot gun start, 12:30 p.m.; event format: 4-person scramble.

Join us to enjoy a great day of golf and the opportunity to contribute to the trust for Officer Chad Spicer’s daughter, Aubrey Spicer.

With each sponsorship, golfers will receive: 18-holes of championship golf; use of the driving range and practice facilities; on-course contests; gourmet boxed lunch; on course beverages and snacks; goodie bag; cocktail party and dinner to follow.

Additional opportunities include: Mul-

ligan; 50/50 raffle; silent auction; beat the pro contest; ball drop contest.

To pre-register or for more information, call Stefanie Sirota at 302-337-9910 Ext. 316 or e-mail to HS Tournament@ HeritageShoresGolf.com.

Christmas in Bridgeville

The Bridgeville Historical Society will be hosting its 34th Annual Christmas in Bridgeville Craft Show on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Woodbridge High School, Laws Street, Bridgeville.

The craft show will include more than 60 vendors selling a large assortment of holiday gift items.

The show will also include raffles for a 50/50 and antique furniture item.

Admission is free and all proceeds benefit the non-profit Bridgeville Historical Society.

Hope to see you there and Happy Holidays.

Choral Society Christmas Program The Southern Delaware Choral Society will present their Christmas program, “My Soul Now Magnifies the Lord” on Sunday, Dec. 13, 3 p.m., at Woodbridge High School in Bridgeville.

The concert features Mendelssohn’s Magnificat, choruses of JS Bach’s Magnificat and 10 choruses from Handel’s Messiah.

Tickets are available at southerndelawarechoralsociety.org/, at select stores in southern Delaware, or by contacting Executive Director Gail Launay at 2265231.

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ACS benefit craft fair

Team Wolfgang is hosting a craft fair at the Greenwood Firehall on Sunday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to benefit the American Cancer Society. Tables cost $20 each. Wolfgang walks the Relay for Life in the name of a co-worker and friend that lost her battle with cancer in 2007. For more information, contact Jeanne Todd at 841-2104 or Jeanne20@comcast.net.

Christmas Gift Auction

Join us at the Greenwood CHEER Center for a Christmas Gift Auction at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 4. Gifts may be previewed at 9 a.m. Lunch will be served after the auction. For information or to donate items, contact Susan Welch at 349-5237.

Family Christmas Craft Night

On Friday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m., the Greenwood Public Library will hold a free Family Christmas Craft Night. There will be craft projects for all ages.

Children 11 and younger will make two different kinds of Christmas ornaments, decorating both wooden spools and bulbs.

Teens and adults (12 and up) will be given the opportunity to create unique Christmas cards and/or gift tags. The event is open to all, but children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is requested. To register, call 349-5309 or stop by the front desk at the library.

CHEER Christmas party

Join us for some holiday cheer at our annual Christmas Party for the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23. Listen to Christmas carols sung by Bruce Willey, enjoy light refreshments and take a chance on a Santa Cookie Jar. For more information, call the center at 349-5237.

Book discussion series

Each month a different culinary mystery will be featured at the Greenwood Library. Enjoy a discussion of the book and a sample of one of the book’s recipes.

Discussions are free and will be held on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room. The book discussion Dec. 8 will be on Christmas Cookie Murder by Leslie Meier. To obtain a copy of the book before the discussion, visit the library or call Robin Miller at 349-5309.

MORNING STAR • DECEMbER 3 - 9, 2009

Radio City tickets

Limited tickets are available for a trip to see the “Radio City Christmas Spectacular” on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, sponsored by Adult Plus+ at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. The “Radio City Christmas Spectacular” features the world-famous Radio City Rockettes’ signature high-kicks and precision choreography in several showstopping numbers.

For more information call at 856-5618.

Seaford AARP trips

March 1-3, 2010 - a trip to Foxwoods & Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. Cost: $235 double.

March 31, 2010 - Washington, D.C. to see the cherry blossoms. A buffet lunch on the Spirit Of Washington. Cost: $71 April 30 to May 2 - Azalea Festival Grand Parade, Botanical Gardens, International Tattoo Show, dinner on the Spirit of Norfolk, tours of the naval base, Battleship Wisconsin, The Nauticus and more. Price to be announced.

April 12-16 - Myrtle Beach, S.C. Shows at four different theaters, boat cruise, tour of Charleston, House of Blues, Barefoot Landing and meals. Cost: $535 double.

For more information, contact Rose Wheaton at 629-7180.

Day trips for the holidays

Take a train ride to see the beautiful display of lights in Ocean City’s Northside Park, drink tea and enjoy dinner in a Victorian oceanfront hotel on Tuesday, Dec. 8.

Celebrate the season by watching “Happy Holidays” in orchestra seats at the Kennedy Center on Friday, Dec. 11. Don’t miss “Too Hot to Handel” a jazzy, soulful reinterpretation of Handel’s Messiah at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore on Saturday, Dec. 12.

Delight in the Christmas blooms, including thousands of poinsettias, at Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania on Sunday, Dec. 13.

Take a special tour of the U.S. Naval Academy and have high tea at the Officers’ & Faculty Club after an independent lunch in downtown Annapolis on Tuesday, Dec. 15.

Enjoy a day in New York City to shop, see a Broadway show, or look at holiday

Let Tony Windsor perform for your event Tony Windsor

Guaranteed affordable!

Portions of proceeds will benefit the Newspapers in Education program.

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.

decorations on Wednesday, Dec. 16.

Feast on brunch before watching the musical “White Christmas” at Tony’s Dinner Theater in Baltimore on Thursday, Dec. 17.

Stimulate your senses with the winter wonderland musical extravaganza, “Holiday Spectacular,” featuring more than 100 singers, dancers and musicians at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore on Friday, Dec. 18. For more information or to sign up for these trips, contact Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 856-5618.

See ‘The Lion King’

Limited seats are available for a trip to see Disney’s breathtaking musical “The Lion King” on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia; the trip is sponsored by Adult Plus+ at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus.

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

Seaford Library cruise

The April 25, 2010 Cruise to Bermuda is one of the functions planned to help raise funds for the new Seaford Library and Cultural Center. The deadline for making reservation has been extended to Dec. 15, 2009. A reservation deposit of $300 is required. The total cost varies with the choice of stateroom. An interior room costs $975 per person. An oceanview room is $1195. For a deluxe oceanview with veranda the cost is $1495.

The price includes round trip transportation from Seaford to Cape Liberty in New York Harbor, N.J. The ship docks for three days in Bermuda at Kings Wharf. Information regarding island tours and other suggested activities on the island will be provided on board the ship.

For further information call Barbara Stetzer at 628-3300 or 2-mail barb@ misty-travel.com

USCG Auxiliary

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary meets the 2nd Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club.

For more information, contact Cindi Chaimowitz at 302-398-0309.

AARP Membership

AARP Seaford Area Chapter 1084 of Western Sussex County membership meeting to be held on Thursday, Dec. 10 at the Methodist Manor House Fellowship Hall in Seaford, at 1:30 p.m.

There will be a cookie exchange at this meeting. Holiday Music performed by the Seaford Presbyterian Church Choral Group.This chapter is open for membership to persons 50+ an beyond, and all are welcome at the hospitality table for refreshments and conversation after the meeting.

Call Gladys Bonowicz, chapter president, at 875-1519 for more information about this chapter.

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, met on Nov. 12 to discuss issues concerning the Hearn’s Pond area.

Among the issues discussed were traffic, dam safety, annexation and community projects. The group’s next meeting will be held on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Museum. Anyone interested in attending the meeting is welcome.

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MORNING STAR • DECEMBER 3 - 9, 2009

Church Bulletins Youth Recreation Night

Trinity UMC in Laurel holds a weekly Recreation Night for youth.

All youth are invited to attend every Tuesday (when school is in session) from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Basketball and other fun activities are available. A parent/guardian needs to give contact information the first night in attendance; come inside and introduce yourself.

Candlelight memorial service

Peninsula Regional Medical Center and the STAR (Special Treasures Are Remembered) Perinatal/Infant Bereavement program will hold its tenth annual candlelight memorial service on Tuesday, Dec. 8.

This ceremony honors and remembers those babies lost due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or infant death.

The ceremony will be held at Saint Johns United Methodist Church in Fruitland, Md. at 7 p.m. The Rev. Paul Sherwood, pastor at Saint Johns, will officiate.

A reception will follow in the church hall. For more information or to RSVP, call STAR at 410-543-7039 or email jennifer.horner@peninsula.org.

Toys-4-Joy

Booker Street Church of God, Georgetown, is sponsoring a “Toys-4Joy” Drive to help needy families in extreme situations during the holiday season. Donations will be received now

through Dec. 22. To make a donation of money, new toys (valued at least $5) or new clothes, please call Peggy at 302856-3404 or the Church at 856-9097.

Annual Roast Beef Dinner

The United Methodist Women at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Seaford are hosting their annual Roast Beef Dinner on Friday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. Cost is $8.50 for adults, $4.50 for students, and children five years of age and younger are free.

Guests are welcome to enjoy a family-style meal and participate in a silent auction. Take-out meals will also be available. Tickets may be purchased through the church office or at the door.

For more information, contact Betty Wilbanks at 629-4458.

Laurel Wesleyan kids program

You’re invited to “It All Happened In The Country” presented by the children at Laurel Wesleyan Church on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6, at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. For more information, call 875-5380 or visit www.laurelwesleyan.org.

Free soup and sandwiches

New Zion United Methodist Church in Laurel offers free soup and sandwiches every Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m.

For more information, contact Pastor Timothy Duffield Sr. at 875-0727.

The King’s Ambassadors

Galestown United Methodist Church Annual Winter Hymn Sing, Sunday,

Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. presenting Father & Son and The King’s Ambassadors.

Come and join us for an afternoon of song, praise and fellowship and you will walk away with an uplifted heart that will be full of joy.

A buffet style meal will be held immediately following the service.

St. Luke’s Newsletter

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church offers its newsletter on line and also, via e-mail.

Our “Luke’s Letter” is published approximately once a month and will be available on our website www. stlukesseaford.org.

You can also join our e-mail list if you send a request to StLukesEpis@ comcast.net.

St. Luke’s services are Sunday, Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m., and Thursday evenings, Holy Eucharist and Healing at 6 p.m. The Rev. Jeanne KirbyColadonato is the Rector/Pastor.

Fall Bible study

All Saints Episcopal Church in Delmar, has resumed its Fall Bible Study.

All are welcome to share this informal fellowship, led by Father Custer Ruley. The study begins at 1 p.m. every Wednesday, at the church.

All Saints Episcopal Church is located at 10th and Grove streets.

Father Daughter Dance

Mt. Olivet Father-Daughter Dance will be held Jan. 29, 2010. Tickets are available by contacting David and Becky Genshaw, 629-9014.

Book discussion planned

Is the Bible as we know it true, or is it the result of early first century power struggles?

If there are so many contributors and additions to ancient manuscripts over the span of several centuries, how can it be said to be the “inspired Word of God?” A Doubter’s Guide to the Bible by Terry Giles asks the skeptics’ hard questions, exploring issues such as the Bible’s origins, historical accuracy, violence, continuing evil in today’s world and the degree to which the Bible has been used as propaganda.

Come to a discussion of this book led by the Rev. Connie Hastings on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Wesley Lounge at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Seaford.

Copies can be ordered from Amazon or cokesbury.com.

Call 629-9466 for more information.

St. Stephen’s UMC services

St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, located at 101 E. State St., Delmar, invites you to join us for the following holiday festivities: Sunday, Dec. 6, 4 p.m. - Community Christmas Caroling in the sanctuary Delmar Elementary Chorus, Handbell Choir Sunday, Dec. 20 - 11 a.m. worship service – Chancel Choir’s Cantata; hearing impaired encouraged to attend Sunday, Dec. 20 - 5 p.m. – Children’s Christmas Play in Camelot Hall with dinner

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 Pastor Timothy Dukes, Senior Pastor Pastor John Lanzone, Youth/Family Pastor

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

MORNING STAR • DECEMBER 3 - 9, 2009 Thursday, Dec. 24 - 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. - Christmas Eve services St. Stephen’s offers the following regular Sunday morning services - Praise service - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School for all ages - 9:30 a.m.; Traditional service - 11 a.m.; and Christ Connections Youth Group (age 13 and up) - 6 p.m. in Camelot Hall.

Advent Lessons and Carols Dec. 6

Old Christ Church League

Philip’s Episcopal Church and the Laurel Historical Society invite you to Advent lessons and carols on Sunday, Dec. 2, at Old Christ Church, Laurel, at 3 p.m. featuring The Southern Delaware Choral Society.

A reception following at Cook House.

Admission free at each location. Good will donations gladly accepted.

Handbell Concerts

Handbell Concerts, a Christmas series presented by Capital Ringers of Dover.

On Saturday, Dec. 12. The concert will be held at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Seaford, at 3 p.m.

Laurel Mt. Pleasant UMC guest

On Sunday, Dec. 13 at 11:30 a.m. service, we will be blessed to have ‘Mr. Bob Burris’ give his testimony. Everyone is invited to hear his heart-warming story.

Refreshments will be served after the service. The address is 33038 Mr. Pleasant Road. (875-2249)

Country Christmas Service

A Country Christmas Evening service, Sunday, Dec. 13, at 6 o’clock in the evening at the 225-year-old Wheatley United Methodist Church.

Bring a canned good or any nonperishable item to donate to the church’s food baskets.

Christmas music and devotion will be followed by light refreshments.

The church is located at the intersection of Wheatley Church Road and Sharptown Road (MD 313) near Galestown, Md., and about 2 miles north of the Nanticoke Bridge at Sharptown, Md.

‘Sounds of the Season’

A holiday-themed evening of uplifting, enjoyable music and song with Bishop Dr. Carlton L. Cannon, Jr. and Purity of Worship Experience.

At the Clarence Street Church of

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God, Seaford, on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. All are invited.

No admission charge; a freewill offering will be taken.

For more information, call 629-9443, 302-448-0853 or 302-448-0854.

Alliance Church Parent/Teen

Parents, wish our teens would change?

Teens, are you ready to rebel against low expectations?

If you missed ‘Rebelution’ “Do Hard Things” tour, then this event is for you.

On Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Atlanta Road Alliance Church will host a seminar for parents and their teens/tweens (age 10 and up).

Join us for a refreshing and challenging event that will include fellowship, worship, teaching via DVD, and even free giveaways.

Cost is $2 per person.

To register and obtain more information, visit www.atlantaroadcma. org/354224.ihtml or call 629-5600.

The Atlanta Road Aliance Church is located at 22625 Atlanta Road, Seaford, approximately 1-1/2 miles north of the intersection of Stein Highway and Atlanta Road.

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

Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor

WEDNESDAY SUNDAY Sunday School......9:45 a.m. Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m.

Worship...............11:00 a.m. Patch Club (kids) 7:00 p.m.

Eve. Worship........7:00 p.m. Youth Group 6:00-8 p.m.

Kidstuf 103 at Alliance Church

Atlanta Road Alliance Church in Seaford is offering Kidstuf 103 on Wednesday evenings.

Kidstuf is a program designed for children and parents to attend together.

Each month features a different Biblical virtue using music, drama, a storyteller and games.

A light supper is served at 6:15 p.m., followed by the program at 6:45 p.m.

Kidstuf is designed for kindergarten through 6th grade; however, parents are welcome to bring their preschoolers with them.

Registration is free. No drop-offs.

For more information, call 629-5600 or visit www.atlantaroadcma.org

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.

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

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

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

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

Welcome…

Located at Tyndall’s Furniture Plaza on Discountland Rd & Rt. 13, Laurel

SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Latin Mass

A Latin mass according to the Missal of 1962 is celebrated on the third Sunday of every month at 3 p.m. at Holy Cross Church in Dover.

The mass is always a Missa Cantata using traditional Gregorian chant.

For further information, call 302674-5781.

Messiah’s Vineyard Church

PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED

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

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.

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Obituaries Lois Virginia Brown, 82

Lois Virginia Brown of Laurel, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Gettysburg, Pa., a daughter of Daniel and Ethel Johnston.

Mrs. Brown was a homemaker who enjoyed viewing nature from her home on Records Pond.

She was a member of the Maryland Historical Society and Laurel Senior Center. She enjoyed quilting, crafting and watching game shows on TV. Her family will always cherish the Sunday dinners at her home.

Lois is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Stofell and husband Ralph of Manchester, Md., Cindy Brown of Hanover, Pa., Linda McGrew and husband Roger of Sarasota, Fla., Sharon James of Laurel and Sue Harris and husband Tom of Laurel; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

At her request, all services were held privately.

Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel is serving the Brown family.

Colleen Sue Cully Kelsey, 49

Colleen Sue Cully Kelsey, was taken from this life tragically on Saturday, June

20, 2009. She resided in Trenton, N.J. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Ann Cully; her father, Nuell Foster Cully; and two siblings, Timothy and Nola Cully.

Her parents, two siblings and her grandfather, Kirk Thomas Cully died in a tragic car/train accident in California when she was a child.

She is survived by one brother, Kirk William Cully.

Colleen was a loving person who worked tirelessly as a caregiver to people in need. She did volunteer work in the homeless shelter kitchen in Trenton.

She always loved birds, tropical fish and animals.

She realized that there was more than this life by dedicating her life to Jesus, through her baptism at Seaford Church of Christ, in Seaford.

A memorial service to honor her life was held at Seaford Church of Christ on Saturday, Nov. 28.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Seaford Church of Christ Scholarship Fund, PO Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973.

Lauraline Kenney Schleicher, 90

Lauraline Kenney Schleicher, of Rehoboth Beach, and formerly of Portsville,

died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

She was the daughter of Roy and Amy Moore Kenney.

A graduate of Laurel High School, class of 1936, she went on to further her education at Notre Dame BusiSchleicher ness College in Washington, D.C. At a time when executive positions were hard for women to obtain, Lauraline became the executive secretary to Representative Eugene Keougle before she was quite 18 years of age.

A distinguished career with the U.S. government followed.

She was also the first executive secretary to Secretary Robert Weaver, the first Secretary of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Perhaps the most challenging time in her career was the attack on Pearl Harbor in World War II. Lauraline married Joseph Schleicher in 1940 who predeceased her in 1998. The greater part of her life was spent in the Washington, D.C. area, but after retirement they moved to Winter Haven, Fla. She was the past president of the Welcome Wagon in Florida and past president of the Retired Government Employees of the State of Florida.

After years of combating strokes and regaining much better health, she wanted to come back to Delaware, so for the last four and half years she resided happily close to her family. Lauraline was so fortunate to have so many who loved her.

Two years before her trip back to Rehoboth, Judge Robert D. Thompson, a relative, visited her which ultimately led to his working out a plan for her to come home.

Jamie and Andy Ross brought her, a stroke victim, back to Rehoboth from Winter Haven by car because she didn’t want to fly.

Once in Delaware, she attended St. Edmonds Catholic Church in Rehoboth, and later would attend Mass at Brandywine Assisted Living.

In the last weeks of her life, Linda

Wootten and Janet Phillips worked tirelessly to make her life as comfortable as possible. Jamie and Andy Ross contributed to her welfare.

For the last four and a half years, George and Mickey Singer gave their support in so may countless ways. The two caregivers, Crystal Bounds and Brenda Adams, became like family with their caring nursing expertise.

A special thank you to her sister-in-law, Mabel Kenney for her wonderful friendship, love and support over the many years.

Survivors include one sister, Ann Walls McCool of Rehoboth Beach; a sister-inlaw, Mabel Kenney; two nieces, Linda K. Wootten of Delmar and Janet Phillips of Laurel; a nephew, Bruce Kenney of Laurel; and several great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, two brothers, Lynn Kenney and Harvey Kenney, preceded her in death.

A funeral service was held at Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel, on Wednesday, Nov. 25. The Rev. Raymond L. Forester officiated. Burial was held at Portsville United Methodist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Lauraline’s memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

Death Notices Carlton Shockley Jr., 62

Carlton Shockley Jr. of Laurel, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. The funeral was held at Christ The Cornerstone Community Church in Laurel on Saturday, Nov. 28.

Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel is serving the Shockley family.

Doris H. Whitney, 93

Doris H. Whitney, formerly of Laurel, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at Methodist Manor House in Seaford. Graveside services will be held at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3. Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel is serving the Whitney family.

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This year’s Youth Philanthropy Board includes: seated in front, from left - JinAh Lee, Sussex Central High School, junior; Molly Cain, Seaford High School, junior; Maggie White, Sussex Central High School, junior; Kate Mullett, Woodbridge High School, junior. Middle row - Lee Mayer, Seaford High School, senior; Sierra Spicer, Laurel High School, senior; Kate Hickman, Indian River High, senior; Sarah Betts, Delmarva Christian High School, senior; Casey Bellamy, Delmar High School, senior; Jordyn Gum, Delmarva Christian High School, junior. Standing in back row - Michael Cherrix, Seaford High School, senior; Kathleen Cramer, Indian River High, junior; Philip Gordon, Delmarva Christian High School, senior; Seth Rachocki, Delmar High School, junior; Chris Cutsail, Laurel High School, senior; Casey Thomas, Sussex Tech High School, junior; Zachery Judy, Woodbridge High School, senior. Not pictured are Abigail Adkins, Sussex Tech High School, senior; Jessica Tylor, Indian River High, senior; Michael Horton, III, Indian River High, senior and Olivia McDonald, Cape Henlopen High School, senior.

Board seeks new grant applicants Hugh D. Leahy Jr., senior vice president for Southern Delaware, announces that the Delaware Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Board for Sussex County will award a total of $10,000 in grants in 2010 to one or more schools and qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Sussex County.

Applications will be considered for programs from schools, clubs and civic/community organizations that help students in grades 8 through 12 stay on track toward productive academic and career goals.

Extra consideration will be given to programs that emphasize the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse and/or provide basic necessities (i.e., food transportation and supplies) to students in need.

Each grant request must be submitted on a 2010 Youth Philanthropy Board for Sussex County Grant Application Form which can be downloaded from the DCF’s website, www.delcf.org or obtained by contacting the DCF by calling 856-4393 or email, afrazier@delcf.org.

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marked or delivered to the Community Foundation by Jan. 7, 2010.

Grant recipients will be announced in April 2010.

Delaware trims payroll

State government will have at least 1,000 fewer positions than it did in the beginning of his term this January, Governor Jack Markell announced recently.

“The single greatest cost in the state budget is personnel. The state needs to be serious in how it manages attrition from employees who retire and cautious when it fills any positions that open up in other ways,” Markell said. “Reducing by 1,000 the number of positions in state government not only cut costs in the short-term, it puts us in a far better position to meet any challenges in the future.”

Earlier in the year, the administration worked with state legislators to eliminate 485 open positions across state government. Agencies have now identified an additional 525 positions to be eliminated from the FY 2010 budget.

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MORNING STAR • DECEMBER 3 - 9, 2009

All I want for Christmas this year is some patience I was looking at Christmas trees in the local stores and noticed ony indsor something missing. Where are the icicles that were a part of the tradiMany was the time tional tree in my home? I suppose these ornamental silver threads that I would leave the were considered important to the overall holiday glow of the family house looking like tree, but to me they were akin to misery and evil.

Liberace.

The icicles came in cardboard liners and contained what seemed like several million threads. The I would start out placing icicle threads most amazing thing for me at the time was one by one on the branches. This would to think that the idea was to place these last for about one or two minutes and my threads one at a time on the tree branches. ability to function became challenged.

It would take the patience of Job to do I would then look around to see if Mom this duty correctly. Given the fact that I or Dad was watching and begin to chuck have always had about as much patience as fistfuls of the icicles at the tree like I was a bulldog with hunger pangs, this job was trying to knock down pins at a carnival arnot created for me. cade game. I hated these icicles.

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Once the tree was filled with icicles, they would sparkle and shine as the lights on the tree and from within the room reflected off their silver surface. It was beautiful, but hardly worth the pain staking efforts it took to do it right.

There was also the fact that when you walked by the tree the icicles would seemingly reach out and attach themselves to your shirt or coat. Many was the time that I would leave the house looking like Liberace.

I never realized that as much as I hated the icicles, when I grew older and started doing my own Christmas tree, I also hated garland and the strings of lights.

Oh, yea, I also learned to dislike hanging the ornaments, especially those missing their slim metal hangers. Bottom line, anything that could not be done within five or 10 minutes was work that I was not

interested in.

When it came to decorating the Christmas tree I would quickly lose the holiday spirit. I hate to be a Grinch, because I love Christmas. However, there are so many things that have become traditions that involve the one virtue I do not possess – patience. Whether decorating the Christmas tree, wrapping presents or putting up outside electrical and inflatable decorations, I am not the man for the job.

I need to work on developing a bit more patience; after all, anything worth doing is worth doing right, I have always been told. I am sure whoever told me that, had not recently erected a Christmas tree or put together a computer desk.

Oh, well, when you get right to it the Christmas season should be about Christ, family, love, charity and oh, yea, let’s not forget – patience.

Hordes of vacationers contribute unused items to Food Basket Hordes of visitors from throughout the mid-Atlantic region descend on coastal Sussex County every summer, all coming for a few days of fun and sun along the Delaware coast.

But what happens when these vacationers check out of their rental units and return home? Specifically, what happens to all the food that is left over at the end of the week?

As the rental manager for Prudential Gallo Realtors in Lewes, it was a question Adriane Gallagher knew the answer to all too well – all that food went to waste when it could have been used to help those less fortunate. So she developed an idea, one that was readily accepted by her peers with the Sussex County Associations of Realtors’ Community Service Foundation.

“At one of our meetings, I brought up the fact that Prudential Gallo had conducted a food drive during the Christmas season and that it would be a good idea if the rental companies at the beach could get their tenants involved,” says Gallagher, president of the foundation.

When checking in to their rental units this summer, vacationers were given information regarding the program and asked to bring any unopened food back to the office when checking out. Rental owners also left information in their units about the program, which aided the Cape Henlopen Food Basket.

By the end of the summer, more than two tons of food had been collected and donated to the Food Basket.

“When people come here on vacation, it’s most likely the only week that they’re able to take off with their family. It’s a privilege for them to spend that time together; it’s something that they work all

year long for. Generally, people like that are the first people to give of themselves.”

The food drive is but one example of how SCAOR’s Community Service Foundation gets involved with and helps the needy in Sussex County.

The foundation aids many organizations in the county, including Habitat for Humanity, the Howard T. Ennis School, the Sussex Consortium, the Boys & Girls Clubs, the Blood Bank of Delaware, First

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After more than a decade of serving worthwhile local charities through its Realtor Community Service Committee, in 2008 the Sussex County Association of Realtors announced the founding of their new charitable trust, designed to take those efforts to the next level.

With food drives, holiday giving campaigns and much more, the foundation has

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Prices at the pumps Motorists took to the roads last week, for what is typically the busiest travel weekend of the year, thankful for stability at the gas pump for the fourth consecutive week. The average U.S. retail price for regular gasoline was $2.63 a gallon last Friday, down just 1 cent from last week, 78 cents above year-ago prices and $1.48 below the record set last July.

Crude Oil Prices After trading near $78 midweek amidst news of increased consumer spending and October new home sales rising to their highest level in a year, crude oil dropped to six-week lows below $75 a barrel on Friday as fears

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Future Outlook “Automobile travel is projected up 2.1% compared to last year, showing that motorists are returning to some of their traditional travel habits and that consumer confidence may slowly begin to return,” said Catherine L. Rossi, manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic.

Local pricing On Tuesday gas stations from Delmar to Greenwood were selling regular gasoline in a range from $2.429 to $2.659 a gallon. The lowest price was six cents a gallon lower than a week ago and the highest price six cents a gallon higher.

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“Even during these trying times, we recognize the need to give back to the communities that we all live and work in each and every day,” says Ruth Briggs King, SCAOR’s executive vice president.

“It’s the responsibility of all members of the community to help those among us who are less fortunate. That’s what the work of the Community Service Foundation is all about.”

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A cookbook is the perfect holiday gift for food lovers Sometimes the quest for the perfect gift can be difficult. But oretta norr if there’s a “foodie” on your holiday list, just about anything from the wall of a kitchen gadget store would be received with glee.

We food lovers are really an easy bunch to please but there’s nothing we love more than the gift that keeps on giving - a new cookbook.

The writers at Epicurious have compiled their top faves of the 2009 culinary year. One or more 5. Best Vegetarian - The Conscious may appeal to a cook you know.

Cook by Tal Ronnen 1. Best Overall - The New American 6. Best American Regional - My NeTable by Marcus Samuelsson penthe by Romney Steele 2. Best Chef - How to Roast a Lamb by 7. Best International - Lidia Cooks from Michael Psilakis the Heart of Italy - by Lidia Bastianich 3. Best Baking - The Craft of Baking Chef Marcus Samuelsson is truly

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Hospice presents Festival of Trees Don’t miss the Festival of Trees at Delaware Technical & Community College’s Carter Partnership Center in Georgetown, beginning Friday, December 4th, with the Gala and Auction from 6 to 9 pm.

This premier holiday event features live entertainment, a live and silent auction and heavy hors’ d’oeuvres.

The hardworking volunteer committee has acquired wonderful, unique auction items from generous donors in the community. Tickets are $30 per person by reservation only.

The Festival opens for general admission on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $3 for adults and $1 for seniors and students.

Also on Saturday, children will enjoy a “Visit to the North Pole,” from noon to 2 p.m., where Santa will be available for you to take your own photos, as well as games, crafts and face painting. Make and Take items will be available for purchase.

“Visit to the North Pole” tickets are $5 per person by reservation.

Guests may also visit the festival during its final day, Sunday, Dec. 6, from noon to 3 p.m. for the general admission price of $3 for adults and $1 for seniors and students.

Delaware Hospice gratefully acknowl-

edges the tireless efforts of everyone involved in organizing the Festival of Trees, including the organizing committee, the event volunteers, and those wonderful folks who spend their day setting up the trees and wreaths and then those who help take it down at the close of the festivities.

Proceeds enable Delaware Hospice to continue offering quality care through its services and programs to the community, including the unique New Hope Program for youth who are suffering from a loss and Transitions Program for seriously ill individuals who are not appropriate for hospice care. For more visit www.delawarehospice.org or call 800-838-9800.

Holiday Open House at Woodburn

Governor Jack Markell and First Lady Carla Markell invite Delawareans to help celebrate the holiday season by attending an open house at Woodburn: The Governor’s House.

The Governor’s House will be open every Saturday in December from noon to 2 p.m. for tours. Woodburn is filled with an array of stories and legends as well as museum quality paintings and woodwork, many on loan from the Brandywine River Museum, Delaware Art Museum and the Biggs Museum in Dover.

For more information, please call 1-800-404-7080 or visit www.dswa.com

York restaurant Aquavit one of the city’s best. His book celebrates our American cuisine - one that’s as diverse as his own life experience. He offers it as his “love letter to America”.

Apple cake has become almost as American as apple pie. Here is Samuelsson’s take on a perennial favorite.

Apple Cake Yield: 12 servings 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 2 Granny Smith apples 1 teaspoon cinnamon 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan 1 egg 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2/3 cup half-and-half 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs 1. Preheat the oven to 350.

Look-In Glass Shoppe sale

The Look-In Glass Shoppe will hold their annual “Ornament Personalization Sale” on Friday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the main lobby at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Select from a large variety of ornaments. Santa’s elves will be on duty to add that personal touch.

2. Toss together the sugars.

3. Peel and core the apple, then slice each apple into 16 wedges. Combine the cinnamon and 1/3 cup of the sugar mixture in a medium bowl. Add the apple wedges and toss to coat.

3. Using an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and remaining sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and mix until combined. On low speed, add the flour and baking powder. Slowly add the half-and-half.

4. Butter a 9-inch spring form pan and coat with the breadcrumbs. Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly. Arrange 14 of the apple wedges fanned along the outer edge of the pan, and place the 2 remaining wedges in the center. Bake until the center is golden brown, about 35-40 minutes. Let cool completely. Run a small offset spatula around the edge to release from pan and remove spring form.

Delivery will be available within the hospital only. Come early for the best selection, as quantities are limited.

Payroll deductions for purchases are available for eligible NHS employees.

All proceeds from The Look-In Glass Shoppe benefit Nanticoke Health Services.

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Clockwise from left: The Cratchit family - Belinda Cratchit: Lydia August of Rehoboth Beach; Mrs. Cratchit: Farris Hauck of Frankford; Peter Cratchit: Logan Waide of Selbyville; Bob Cratchit: Devon Lynch of Georgetown; The Martha’s Cratchit: McKenzie and Morgan Waide of Selbyville; Tiny Tim Cratchit/Barbra Spanew: Sydney Gross of Millsboro; and Hannah Cratchit: Christina Diehl of Seaford.

Play offers spin on classic tale If you think Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is overdone, you’re not alone. In “The Last Christmas Carol” by David Meyers and Scott Michal, a children’s theater director is tired of directing this Christmas play every year. This Christmas comedy opens on Friday, Dec. 4, at Possum Point Players in Georgetown.

In “The Last Christmas Carol,” children’s theater director Brodwyn Branson, played by Jim Hartzell of Georgetown, is tired of directing “A Christmas Carol.” His growing contempt for the classic becomes an obsession. Then, in an art-imitates-lifeimitates-art scenario, Branson is visited by a ghost from his past, and four other Dickens-like spirits.

And what ghosts visit a jaded director of children’s theater? They are none other than his former agent, played by Mary Anne La Lave of Millsboro; a selfabsorbed theatre critic, played by Diane Counts of Millsboro; a huckster of “All

Things Christmas, played by Sierra Spicer of Laurel; a newsboy peddling “news of yet to come,” played by Will Dorey of Millsboro; and an Elvis impersonator, played by Claudius Bowden of Georgetown.

Pat Erhardt, who has been in many area productions both behind and on stage, returns to the director’s chair.

Possum Point Players is partnering with The Brick Hotel in Georgetown to offer a dinner-and-show package. Package tickets include a full dinner at Tavern on the Circle, the restaurant in the Brick Hotel.

Tickets are $50, and are available through Tavern on the Circle, by calling 856-1836.

For tickets only, contact Possum Point Players directly at 856-4560.

Possum Point Players is accepting reservations for “The Last Christmas Carol.”

Performances begin at 8 p.m. on Dec. 4, 5, 11 & 12, and at 2 p.m. on Sundays, Dec. 6 and 13. Tickets are $20.

Nutcracker ballet returning to Del Tech

The First State Ballet Theatre — Delaware’s professional ballet company — returns with its acclaimed production of the Nutcracker ballet to Delaware Technical & Community College in Georgetown on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.

This fairy tale ballet in two acts has become the world’s most popular ballet performed, especially during the holidays. It is based on the story “The Nutcracker and the King of Mice” by E.T.A. Hoffman.

The performance will be held in the theater of the Arts & Science Center at the Owens Campus, located on Route 18/Seashore Highway. General admission ticket prices, which have not increased since 2002, are $20 for adults and $15 for students, children and senior citizens.

Tickets may be purchased by calling Delaware Tech’s Public Relations Office at 858-5475 or 856-5400, ext. 5545. Advanced ticket reservations are recommended as last year’s performances were virtually sold out.

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SUCCESS WOOD /COAL STOVE, $175. 846-9788.

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LEGALS PUBLIC NOTICE

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAFORD AT THEIR MEETING OF November 24, 2009 An ordinance to amend the City of Seaford Municipal Code Chapter 10. Refuse Delete Sec. 10-33. Notice Procedure and replace with the following: Sec. 10-33. Notice Procedure.

Any notice required by this Chapter to be served shall be deemed to have been served when served by any of the following methods: (1) When forwarded to the last-known address of the owner as recorded in the real estate assessment records of the City of Seaford, by registered or certified mail, with return receipt, and such receipt shall constitute prima facie evidence of service upon such owner if such receipt is signed either by the owner or by a person of suitable age and discretion located at such address.

Provided, that valid service upon the owner shall be deemed effected if such notice shall be refused by the owner and not delivered for that reason; (2) when delivered to the person to be notified; or (3) when left at the usual residence or place of business of the person to be notified with a person of suitable age and discretion then resident or employed therein; or (4) if the notice is returned showing that the letter was not delivered, a copy thereof shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice for a period of five days prior to the City Manager authorizing the removal and disposal of such rubbish.

Adopted 11-24-09 A complete copy of this Ordinance may be obtained at the City of Seaford City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware, or by calling 302-629-9173 and requesting a copy.

Dolores J. Slatcher City Manager 12/1/3tc

CITY OF SEAFORD VIOLATION NOTICE

The City of Seaford issued a Refuse Ordinance Violation on August 27, 2009 pursuant to the City of Seaford Refuse Ordinance, Section 10-28 “Accumulation of Rubbish prohibited” for the following property: Property Owner: Monshaun Farlow,

Nikova Williams Location: Tax Map and Parcel 431 5.00 113.00 525 E. Third Street Seaford, Delaware Pursuant to the Refuse Ordinance Section 10-33 “Notice Procedure” the City service was not affected as provided and requires this notice to be published for three consecutive weeks in a weekly newspaper published in the City of Seaford.

REMEDY: All rubbish that is currently being stored on site as described in the Notice and as defined in the City Refuse Ordinance must be disposed of in a proper manner, immediately. Trash containers with tight fitting lids must be used to store trash bags until removed from the property.

Joshua E. Littleton Building Official 11-19-2009 11/19/3tc

CITY OF SEAFORD VIOLATION NOTICE

The City of Seaford issued a Refuse Ordinance Violation on October 19, 2009 pursuant to the City of Seaford Refuse Ordinance, Section 10-28 “Accumulation of Rubbish prohibited” for the following property: Property Owner: David and Linda K. Doherty Location: Tax Map and Parcel 431 5.00 103.00 524 E. Poplar Street Seaford, Delaware Pursuant to the Refuse Ordinance Section 10-33 “Notice Procedure” the City service was not affected as provided and requires this notice to be published for three consecutive weeks in a weekly newspaper published in the City of Seaford.

REMEDY: All rubbish that is currently being stored on site as described in the Notice and as defined in the City Refuse Ordinance must be disposed of in a proper manner, immediately. Trash containers with tight fitting lids must be used to store trash bags until removed from the property.

Joshua E. Littleton Building Official 11-26-2009 11/19/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Jeffrey A. Griffies, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Jeffrey A. Griffies who departed this life on the 9th day of November, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Marilyn B. Griffies on the 23rd day of November, A.D. 2009, and

• DECEMBER 3 - 9, 2009

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 9th day of July, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administratrix: Marilyn B. Griffies 5120 Woodland Ferry Rd. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 12/3/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Lois C. Heyden, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Lois C. Heyden who departed this life on the 6th day of October, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Michael C. Heyden on the 23rd day of November, 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 6th day of June, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Michael C. Heyden 1201 King St. Wilmington, DE 19801 Attorney: Michael C. Heyden Michael C. Heyden, Esq. 1201 King St. Wilmington, DE 19801 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 12/3/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Linda A. Bunting, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Linda A. Bunting who departed this life on the 19th day of October, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Betty Jane Ellis on the 17th day of November, 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 June, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executrix: Betty Jane Ellis 25454 Butler Mill Dr. Seaford, DE 19973 Attorney: Shannon R.Owens, Esq. Procino Wells, LLC 225 High St. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 11/26/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of E. Dallas Carter, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of E. Dallas Carter who departed this life on the 21st day of October, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Lucy W. Carter on the 17th day of November, 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 21st day of June, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executrix: Lucy W. Carter 28410 Carroll Taylor Dr. Laurel, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 11/26/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Ralph N. Joseph (Sr.), Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Ralph N. Joseph (Sr.) who departed this life on the 20th day of October, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Linda K. Joseph, Ralph N. Joseph, Jr. on the 10th day of November, 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 20th day of June, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Co-Executors: Linda K. Joseph 7240 60 Foot Rd., #18 Pittsville, MD 21850 Ralph N. Joseph, Jr. 34444 Old Stage Rd. Laurel, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 11/26/3tc

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Estate of Pamela Stephen Rowe, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Pamela Stephen Rowe who departed this life on the 31st day of August, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto James M. Rowe on the 9th day of November, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before the 30th day of April, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator: James M. Rowe 8217 Woodland Ferry Rd. Laurel, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 11/26/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Dorothy L. Taylor, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Dorothy L. Taylor who departed this life on the 26th day of October, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Robert Levin Taylor on the 17th day of November, 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 26th day of June, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Robert Levin Taylor 919 Heritage Dr. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 11/26/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Jewell I. Pressley, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Jewell I. Pressley who departed this life on the 26th day of October, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Anthony L. Pressley on the 6th day of November, 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 26th day of June, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Anthony L. Pressley 65 Long View Dr. Elkton, MD 21921 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 11/19/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Leon F. Trivits, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Leon F. Trivits who departed this life on the 16th day of October, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Ray W. Trivits, Marvin Lloyd on the 4th day of November, 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 16th day of June, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Co-Executors: Ray W. Trivits 11052 Coon Den Road Greenwood, DE 19950 Marvin Lloyd 12560 Concord Rd. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 11/19/3tc

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware as more fully and at large appear on referenced to a survey entitled “Lands to be conveyed to John H. Reynolds”, prepared by Miller-Lewis, Inc., of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Plot Record 40, Page 188, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument located on See LEGALS—page 31

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the Northerly side of Sussex County Road (50’ right of way); thence turning and running by and with a 50’ wide private road N 50 deg.

43 min. 22 sec. E, 324.20’ to a pipe and lands now or formerly of Calvin V. Sr., and Katherine Keller; thence with the line of lands of said Keller, S 50 deg.

42 min. 49 sec. E, 100’ to a pipe; thence turning and running survey reversed, S 42 deg. 18 min. 47 sec. W, 354.34’ to a concrete monument on the northerly side of said road 462, on a curve having a radius of 287.64’ a delta of 30 deg. 13 min.

23 sec.; an arc distance of 151.73’ on a chord bearing N 36 deg. 47 min. 39 sec.

W, a distance of 149.98’ to the point and place of beginning.

AND BEING the same lands and premises which Administrator of Veterans Affairs by deed dated March 6, 2001 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 2574, Page 101 did grant and convey unto TERESA K. DAVIS AND ALLEN W. DAVIS. Tax Parcel: 3-32-4.0014.07 Property Address: 12749 TRUSSUM POND ROAD, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the

time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of TERESA K. & ALLEN W. DAVIS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, known and designated as LOT NUMBER THIRTY-NINE (39) in “WOODSIDE MANOR”, as surveyed by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., Registered Surveyor, dated June 27, 1996, and more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a found iron stob located 25 feet, more or less, in an easterly direction from the centerline of Magnolia Drive, also being 500.0 feet in a northwesterly direction from the right-of-way line of East Ivy Drive, being a corner for this lot and Lot Number 39; thence by and with the common boundary line of this lot and Lot Number 38, North 67 degrees 32 minutes East a distance of 162.40 feet to a concrete monument, said concrete monument marking a corner for this lot, Lot 38, and Lot 26; thence by and with the line of this lot and Lot 26 and Lot 25, North 34 degrees 08 minutes West a distance of 86.96 feet to a concrete monument, said concrete monument marking a corner for this lot, Lot 40 and located along the line of Lot 25; thence by and with the common boundary line of this lot and Lot 40, South 65 degrees 29 minutes West a distance of 144.26 feet to a pipe, said pipe marking a corner for this lot, Lot 40 and located approximately 25 feet from the centerline of Magnolia Drive (50 feet right-of-way); thence by and with the northeasterly right-of-way line of Magnolia Drive, South 22, degrees 00 seconds East a distance of 80.00 feet to a found iron stob, being the point and place of beginning, said to contain 12,680 square feet,

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more or less.

BEING the same lands and premises which Elizabeth W. Roswell, by DeEtta R. Roswell, Atty in fact did by deed dated July 19, 1996 and recorded in the office of the recorder of Deeds in and for New Castle County, Delaware in Deed Book 2137 Page 179 did grant and convey unto Charles S. Ostrander and Elaine M. Ostrander.

Tax Parcel: 5-31-10.1842.00 Property Address: 729 MAGNOLIA DRIVE, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of ELAINE M. OSTRANDER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State

of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain tract, piece and parcel of land with improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the Town of Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware being more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stub on the West side of a 5 foot sidewalk on the Westerly side of Central Avenue; thence from said point of Beginning along a line between these lands and lands now or formerly of Byard Layton North 86 degrees 39 minutes 47 seconds West 53.24 feet to a pipe; thence along a line between these lands and lands now or formerly of William T. Campbell North 01 degrees 07 minutes 44 seconds West 120.68 feet to an iron stob on the South side of a 5 foot sidewalk on the Southerly side of Clayton A venue; thence by and along the Southerly side of Clayton A venue South 87 degrees 04 minutes 00 seconds East 52.88 feet to a railroad spike at the intersection of the Southerly side of Clayton Avenue with the Westerly side of Central A venue; thence by and along the Westerly side of Central A venue South 01 degrees 17 minutes 08 seconds East 121.08 feet to the point and place of Beginning, be the contents thereof what they may.

AND BEING the same lands and premises which Alan Russell Whaley and Charlene A. Whaley, husband and wife by deed dated March 30, 1992 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware did grant and convey unto REESE W. PARKER III AND KIMBERLY L. PARKER. Tax Parcel: 3-32-1.075.00 Property Address: 100 CENTRAL AVENUE, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid

PAGE 31 by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of KIMBERLY L. & REESE W. PARKER, III and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the City of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, lying on the North side of East Street, now known as High Street, and being Lot NO. 70 on the old plot of Seaford containing 7,200 square feet of land, more or less.

Being the same property conveyed to Seaford Medical Officers, L.L.c. a/k/a Seaford Medical Offices, L. L. C. from Jerry Warren Elliott a/k/a Warren Elliott, by Deed dated February 27, 1995, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 2038, page 239. The true and correct name of the party of the first part as stated on its certificate of formation as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware is Seaford Medical Officers, L.L.C. Being the same property conveyed from Seaford Medical Officers, L.L.C. a/k/a Seaford Medical Offices, L.L.C. by deed dated September 28, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and

for Sussex County in Deed Book 3505, page 302 to Soudani Alexis and Leontes Charles, in fee.

Tax Parcel: 4-31-5.00203.00 Property Address: 614 HIGH STREET, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of SOUDANI ALEXIS & LEONTES CHARLES and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain piece, parcel and tract of land, lying and being situate in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, known as Lot NO.5 of See LEGALS—page 32

PAGE 32 LEGALS - from Page 31 “Wheatley Farms”, subdivision, being described more particularly as follows, to wit BEGINNING at an iron pipe (found) on the Westerly right-of-way line of Sussex County Road #562 (50’RIW); said pipe being situate Northerly a distance of 1,901 feet, more or less, from Sussex County Road #31; thence with Lot No.6, North 70 degrees 55 minutes 43 seconds West a distance of 221.48 feet to an iron pipe (found); thence with the line lands of Wheatley Farms, Inc., now or formerly, North 18 degrees 34 minutes 16 seconds East a distance of 150.01 feet to an iron pipe (found); thence with Lot NO.4 South 70 degrees 55 minutes 43 seconds East a distance of 222.79 feet to an iron pipe (found); thence with Sussex County Road #562 South 19 degrees 04 minutes 17 seconds West a distance of 150.00 feet home to a point and place of beginning, said to contain 33,320 square feet of land, be the same more or less.

BEING the same lands conveyed to James Olson

by Deed from Alphonso Jackson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, dated August 22, 2006, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County in Deed Book 3351, Page 331.

BEING the same lands conveyed to Glen V. Breeding, Jr., by Deed from James Olson, dated January 19, 2007, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County in Deed Book 3411, Page 27.

Tax Parcel: 1-31-5.0057.00 Property Address: 16364 PROGRESS SCHOOL ROAD, BRIDGEVILLE Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1

MORNING STAR 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of GLENN V. BREEDING, JR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, and State of Delaware.

BEING a part of the lands in which Ralph James Givens acquired a 5/10th interest by the following deeds from Cecelia B. Lowe: (1) Deed from Cecilia B. Lowe, dated December 11, 1997, in which she conveyed a 1/10th interest, of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware in Deed Book 2252, Page 252; (2) Deed from Cecelia B. Lowe, dated December 19, 1998 in which she conveyed a 1/10th interest, of record in the Office of Recorder of Deeds aforesaid in Deed Book 2348, Page 187; (3) Deed from Cecilia B. Lowe, dated December 6, 1999, in which she conveyed a 1/10th interest, of record in the Office of Recorder of Deed aforesaid in Deed Book 2546, Page 1; (5) Deed from Cecilia B. Lowe, dated December 13, 2001, in which she conveyed a 1/101h interest, of record in the Office of Recorder of Deeds aforesaid in Deed Book 2656, Page 276.

AND BEING the same premises and lands in which

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Ralph James Givens acquired a 5/10th interest by deed from Cecilia B. Lowe, dated August 15,2002 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Georgetown, Delaware in Deed Book 2740, Page 122.

Tax Parcel: 2-32-13.003.18 Property Address: 12081 CHIPMANS POND ROAD, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of RALPH JAMES GIVENS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Laurel, Little Creek

Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, located on the north side of Tenth Street, generally known and referred to as Unit 106 of THE TOWNES AT LAUREL COURT, as more fully depicted upon a plot of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Plot Book 73, page 213.

BEING the same lands and premises which were conveyed unto Main Sail Investments, L.L.C., by deed of Laurel Village, L. L. C., dated May 11,2006, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware on May 16,2006, in Deed Book 3310, page 108.

BEING the same land and premises which were conveyed unto Jason E. Long and Tykeshia L. Long by deed of Main Sail Investments, LLC, dated November, 2007, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware, on November 14,2007 in Deed Book 3520, page 144.

Tax Parcel: 4-32-8.1062.19-106 Property Address: 106 LAUREL COURT, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in

execution the property of JASON E. & TYKESHIA LONG and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being located in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, lying on the northerly side of State Route 16 and being more particularly described according to a survey prepared by Delaware Surveying Services dated January 15, 1999 as follows, to wit: Beginning at a concrete monument situate on the northerly side of State Route 16, said monument being further located 787 feet, more or less, westerly from the centerline of County Route 34 and 35 feet from the centerline of State Route 16 and being a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of James B. and Betty J. McDowell; thence by and with the northerly side of State Route 16 North 65 degrees 30 minutes West 185.22 feet to an iron pipe, said iron pipe being a corner for these lands and other lands of Roy E. and Ruth Ann Lloyd; thence by and with said Lloyd lands North 24 degrees 03 minutes East 200.00 feet to an iron pipe, said pipe being a corner for these lands and said Lloyd lands; thence continuing along said Lloyd lands and lands now or formerly of Thomas A. Blanchfield North 65 degrees 24 minutes West 225.00 feet to an iron pipe, said pipe being a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Barbara L. Alirnenti and Madeline M. Alirnenti; thence by and with said Alirnenti lands North 24 degrees 38 minutes 07 seconds East 582.70 feet to an iron pipe on line of lands now or formerly of John R. Andrews, said pipe being a corner for these lands and said Alirnenti lands; thence by and with said Andrews lands North 45 degrees 30 minutes East 130.35 feet to an iron pipe, said pipe being a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Lisa Beauchamp; thence by

and with said Beauchamp lands North 86 degrees 29 minutes 26 seconds East 390.20 feet to a concrete monument, said monument being a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of James B. and Betty J. McDowell; thence by with said McDowell lands South 23 degrees 29 minutes 19 seconds West 1,088.19 feet to a concrete monument, said monument being the point and place of beginning. The above described parcel of land contains 8.00 acres more or less.

BEING the same property conveyed to Mary Ann Pospichal from Roy E. Lloyd and Ruttlann Loyd by deed dated January 21, 1988, and recorded January 26, 1999 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for Sussex County, Delaware at Deed Book 2357, page 81.

BEING the same property conveyed to Donald G. Pearson, Jr. and Carolyn Pearson by Mary Ann Pospichal, by Deed dated November 16,2005 and recorded November 18, 2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 3233, page 255.

Tax Parcel: 5-30-3.008.00 AND 5-30-3.00-6.00 Property Address: 4975 HICKMAN ROAD, GREENWOOD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms See LEGALS—page 33

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 32 the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of CAROLYN & DONALD PEARSON, JR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All certain tract piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in the town of Bridgeville, Sussex County Delaware, adjoining lands of Clara Bulow Union M.A. Church, and others, bounded and described as follows to wit: Beginning at the edge of Market Street, and at the corner of said Clara Bulow lot, and said Union M.A. Church lot; thence running a southerly direction and with said Clara Bulow’s lot, 160 feet to Union Alley; thence westerly and parallel with said Market Street 60 feet to a post, thence; northwardly and parallel with said Bulow’s line 160 feet to said Market Street in an easterly direction with said Market Street 60 feet to the place of beginning, containing 9600 square feet of land more or less.

BEING the same land and premises which by Deed dated December 8, 1943 and recorded among the Land Records of Sussex County, Delaware in Liber No. 344, folio 257 was granted and conveyed by Bertha M. Culver unto Mildred S. Brown and Jacob Orlean Brown. The said Jacob Orlean Brown having since departed this life on or about September 6, 1972, thereby vesting this unto Mildred S. Brown.

BEING the same land and premises which by deed dated July 26, 1995 and recorded among the Land Record for Sussex County, Delaware, in Book 2070, page 208, was granted and conveyed from Mildred S. Brown unto Gary W. Truitt and Cindy L. Truitt.

Tax Parcel: 1-31-10.1634 Property Address: 209 MARKET STREET, BRID-

GEVILLE Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of GARY W. & CINDY L. TRUITT and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying or being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, lying on the Southerly side of County Road #472, and being more particularly described according to a survey prepared by Miller Lewis, Inc., Registered Surveyors, dated October 7, 1993, as follows, to wit: Beginning at an iron pipe situate on the Southerly

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right of way Sussex County Road #472, said iron pipe being 900 feet ± Easterly of Road 434 and being a corner for these lands and lands n/f Thomas Eugene Womach; thence by and with the aforesaid Southerly right of way of Sussex County Road #472, the following two courses and distances: North 75 degrees 38 minutes 47 seconds East 53.33 feet to an iron pipe, being the beginning of a curve bearing to the left, said curve having a Radius of 9048.75 feet, a Delta angle of 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds and an Arc distance of 96.67 feet to an iron pipe situate on the aforesaid Southerly right of way of Sussex County Road # 472, said pipe being a corner for these lands and lands n/f Thomas Eugene Womach; thence by and with the lands n/f of Thomas Eugene Womach, the following three courses and distances: South 47 degrees 50 minutes 31 seconds East 376.93 feet to an iron pipe; thence (2) South 70 degrees 34 minutes 56 seconds West 142.57 feet to an iron pipe; thence (3) North 47 degrees 50 minutes 31 seconds West 391.40 feet home to the point and place of beginning. Being and containing 1.1053 acres of land, more or less.

BEING the same lands and premises which were conveyed unto Everett L. LeCates, by deed of Sandra Austin, f.n.a Sandra L. LeCates/Sandra A. LeCates dated December 1, 2003, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, DELAWARE, on December 1, 2003, in Deed Book 2915, Page 158.

Tax Parcel: 2-32-20.0052.01 Property Address: 18428 PHILLIPS HILL ROAD, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1

1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of EVERETT L. LECATES and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, located on the easterly side of County Road No. 497, which is more fully described as follows: BEGINNING at concrete monument in the easterly right-of-way line of Old Hickory Road (County Road No. 497) at a common corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Adrian J. Cannon; thence along a line between these lands and lands now or formerly of Adrian J. Cannon (in part) and lands now or formerly of Irvin L. Hastings, Sr. and Rose E. Hastings (in part).

South 70 degrees 16 minutes 23 seconds East 680.13 feet to a point at a common corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Brad M. McWilliams; thence a long a line between these lands and lands now or formerly of Brad M. McWilliams, South 17 degrees 37 minutes 03 seconds West 305.84 feet to a concrete monument; thence along a line between these lands and lands now or formerly of Steven C. Everhart and Linda L Wright. North 76 degrees 13 minutes 03 seconds West 390.05 feet to a point; thence along a line between these lands

PAGE 33 and other lands formerly of Skeeter M. Brittingham and Larry G. Milburn, Jr., North 00 degrees 59 minutes 22 seconds East 207.39 feet to a point; thence along another line between these lands and lands now or formerly of Skeeter M. Brittingham and Larry G. Milburn, Jr., North 89 degrees 09 minutes 14 seconds West 250.00 feet to a point in the Easterly right-of-way line of Old Hickory Road; thence by and with the Easterly rightof-way line of Old Hickory Road along a curve having a chord bearing North 07 degrees 40 minutes 41 seconds East, a chord distance of 6.35 feet and an arch distance 6.35 feet to a point; thence continuing with the right-of-way line of Old Hickory Road, North 06 degrees 33 minutes 30 seconds East 224.79 feet to the point and place of Beginning, containing 3.97 acres of land more or less.

This description is derived from a survey prepared by Temple-Sellers. Inc. dated January 10, 2008 which is of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, In and for Sussex County Georgetown, Delaware in Plot 119 Book Page 88.

SUBJECT to and together with an easement for ingress and egress over a 20 foot wide shared driveway. the centerline of said driveway being the Northerly boundary line between lot 1 on the aforesaid TempleSellers, Inc. plot and the residual lands of Skeeter M. Brittingham and Larry G. Milburn, Jr., which centerline begins on Old Hickory Road and runs South 89 degrees 09 minutes 14 seconds West 250.00 feet.

BEING the same lands conveyed to Skeeter M. Brittingham by deed of Larry G. Milburn, Jr. dated April 9, 2008 filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Georgetown, Delaware in Deed Book 3567 Page 136 et seq.

Tax Parcel: 4-32-11.0034.03 Property Address: 34019 OLD HICKORY ROAD, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation

by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of SKEETER M. MILBURN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain piece, parcel and tract of land lying and being situate in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, being described more particularly: BEGINNING at an Iron pipe (found) on the northerly right-of-way line of Sussex County Road #454A (50’ R/W); said pipe being situate westerly 0.24 miles, more or less, from the rightof-way of U.S. Road #13; thence with the right-of-way line of Sussex County Road #454A North 76°-08’-48” East a distance of 117.13 feet to an iron pipe (set); thence with the lands of Robert F. Kelly, Jr now or formerly, North 13°-45’-00” West a distance of 218.11 feet to an iron rod (found); thence continuing with the said Kelly lands North 76°17’.17” West a distance of 150.00 feet to an Iron rod (found); thence with the lands ‘of Ella M. & Robert L. Disharoon, now or formerly, North 13°-41’-30” East a distance of 79.73 See LEGALS—page 34

PAGE 34 LEGALS - from Page 33 feet to an iron pipe (found); thence continuing with the said Disharoon lands North 76°-16’-20” West a distance of 142.79 feet to an iron pipe (found); thence with the lands of Doris A. Bailey, now or formerly, North 15°07’-13” East a distance of 975.55 feet to a gum tree guarded by Iron axle; thence with the lands of ANBR, LLC, now or formerly, South 73°-11’-28” East a distance of 250.06 feet to an Iron pipe (found); thence continuing with the said ANBR, LLC lands and A & S Real Estate, LP, now or formerly, South 79°-22’.58” East a distance of 722.89 feet to an Iron pipe (found); thence with the lands of Ronald K. Bridge, now or formerly, South 10°-39’-43” West a distance of 516.31 feet to an Iron pipe (set); thence with the lands of Gregory D. & Carolyn A. Tingle, now or formerly, North 75°-52’-16” West a distance of 323.40 feet to an iron pipe (found); thence continuing with the said Tingle lands South 14°07’-20” West a distance of 450.80 feet to an Iron pipe (found), thence with lands of Kenneth E. Groce & Linda A. Skelley, now or formerly, North 75°-16’-08” West a distance of 150.00 feet to an iron rod (found); thence with the lands of David L & Strachan & Barbara J. Berry, now or formerly, North 76°09’-34” West a distance of 150.03 feet to an iron pipe (found); thence continuing with the said Berry lands South 11°-25’-56” West a distance of 338.20 feet home to the point and place of beginning said to contain 19.687 acres of land, be the same more or less.

Tax Parcel: 5-32-13.0052.02 Property Address: 10591 ALLENS MILL ROAD, DELMAR Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax,

MORNING STAR 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of DAVID VENABLES and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point at the Westerly end of a 25.00 foot radius junction curve, which joins the Northwest line of Chandler Street (50 feet wide) with the Northeast line of Collins Avenue (50 feet wide); thence from said beginning point along the Northeast line of Collins Avenue, North 54 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds West 37.23 feet to an iron pipe found in the Northeast line of Collins A venue at a corner for lands of Edith V. Camper; thence along the line of lands of Edith V. Camper, North 35 degrees 10 minutes 00 seconds East 99.66 feet to an iron.pin found at a corner for lands of Edith V. Camper in line of lands of Better Homes of Seaford, Inc.; thence along the line of lands of Better Homes of Seaford, Inc., South 54 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds East 68.65 feet to an iron pipe found at a corner for lands of Better Homes of Seaford, Inc., in Northwest line of Chandler Street; thence along the Northwest line of Chandler Street on the following two (2) courses and distances: (I) South 40 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 77.18 feet to a

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iron stob found; thence (2) running in a Southwesterly direction along the arc of a 25.00 foot radius junction curve to the right, an arc distance of 37.16 feet, having a chord which bears South 82 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds West 33.84 feet to the place of beginning. Containing 6,314 square feet of land, together with the improvements located thereon, as surveyed by Robert L. Larimore, RLS, dated November 30, 2004.

BEING the same lands conveyed to Dorcus K. Savage by deed from American Eagle Homes, Inc. dated December 16, 2004, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County Deed book 3075, page 267.

Tax Parcel: 3-31-5.19122.00 Property Address: 4 CHANDLER STREET, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of DORCUS K. SAVAGE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

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SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT certain lot, piece or parcel of land, lying and being situate in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron form pin found on the Northerly right of way line of State Route 24, said form pin being 602 feet +\- in a Southeasterly direction from the extension of County Road No.461 , said form pin also being a common property corner for these lands and lands N/F of Joseph S. Stout; thence running with said Common property line for Lands N/F of Joseph S. Stout the following two courses and distances, 1) North 13 degrees 14 minutes 58 seconds West155.49 feet to a 3/4 inch pipe found 2) South 81 degrees 54 minutes 59 seconds West 105.43 feet to a 1/4 inch pipe found, said pipe being a common property corner for these lands and Lands N/F of Joseph S. Stout, said pipe also being located on a common property line of Lands N/F of Ronald O. Whaley; thence turning and running with said common property line for these lands and Lands N/F of Ronald O. Whaley, North 08 degrees 00 minutes05 seconds West 54.64 feet to a 1/2 inch pipe found, said pipe being a common property corner for these lands and Lands N/F of Robert J. Kijewski; thence turning and running with said common property line for these lands and Lands N/F of Robert J. Kijewski the following two courses and distances 1) North 81 degrees 54 minutes 59 seconds East 255.77 feet to a V2 inch pipe found, 2) South 11 degrees 52 minutes 53 seconds East 200.00 feet to a 1/2 inch pipe found on said right of way line of State Route 24, said pipe also being a common property corner for Lands N/F of Robert J Kijewski; thence turning and running along said right of way line of State Route 24 South 78 degrees 07 minutes 07 seconds West 150.00 feet home to the point and place of beginning containing 36,897 square feet of land, be the same, more or less surveyed and shown on a plat prepared by

Compass Point Associates, L.L.C. July 14, 2006.

Being the same lands and premises which Eileen M. Dyson did grant and convey unto Clarence Roland Booth by deed dated August 14, 2006 and recorded on August 16, 2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 03348 Page 327.

Tax Parcel: 3-32-2.0059.02 Property Address: 12033 LAUREL ROAD, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of CLARENCE ROLAND BOOTH AKA CLARENCE R. BOOTH and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following de-

scribed real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, and lying on the Southerly side of County Road No. 451 (50’ right-of-way), and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a pipe set on the southerly right-of-way line of County Road No. 451 (50’ right-of-way), said pipe being 412 feet, more or less, to County Road 70; thence running along and with the line of lands herein, South 06 degrees 27 minutes 50 seconds West 100.00 feet to a pipe set; thence turning and running North 85 degrees 13 minutes 56 seconds West 30.00 feet to a pipe set; thence turning and running South 08 degrees 48 minutes 41 seconds West 590.00 feet to a pipe set; thence turning and running South 85 degrees 14 minutes 00 seconds East 187.42 feet to a pipe set; thence turning and running in a Northeasterly direction such a distance as will reach a point along the Southerly right-of-way of County Road No. 451; thence turning and running with the line of County Road No. 451, North 85 degrees 13 minutes 56 seconds West 150.00 feet to the point and place of beginning, said to contain 2.83 acres of land, more or less.

Being the same lands and premises which D&N Properties, LLC did grant and convey unto Dale L. Craft and Tonya S. Messersmith by deed dated July 15, 2002 and recorded on July 16, 2002 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2729 Page 114.

Tax Parcel: 5-32-7.0032.01 Property Address: 12754 SALT BARN ROAD, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent See LEGALS—page 35

LEGALS - from Page 34 to be paid by the Purchaser.

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

Seized and taken in execution the property of DALE L. & TONYA S. CRAFT and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: Beginning at a concrete monument located at the edge of a 5 foot sidewalk which is 5 feet from the face of the curb on the southerly side of Rosetree Lane (said face of the curb being located 15 feet from the center line thereof) at a corner for Lot 201, said concrete monument also being located 171.75 feet from the right of way line of Magnolia Drive; thence with the line of Lot 201, South 00 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds East 136.37 feet to a concrete monument located in the line of Lot 230 at a corner for Lot 201; thence with the line of Lots Bo. 230 and 229 and with overhead electric lines, North 76 degrees 23 minutes 01 seconds West 116.54 feet to a concrete monument located near a utility pole in the line of Lot 229 at a corner for Lot 203;thence with the line of Lot 203, North 14 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds East 120.90 feet to a concrete monument located at the edge of said sidewalk on the southerly side of Rosetree Lane; thence with the edge of said sidewalk, on a curve to the left, said curve having an arc distance of 82.50 feet on a chord bear-

ing South 84 degrees 26 minutes 00 seconds East 82.30 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing 12,524 square feet of land, more or less, as will more fully and at large appear upon reference to a survey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., dated July 27, 1985, and incorporated herein.

Being the same lands and premises which Dale G. Odenwelder and Carol A. Odenwelder did grant and convey unto Ernest R. Doney and Shirley A. Doney by deed dated August 13, 1985 and recorded on August 13, 1985 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 1358 Page 127.

Tax Parcel: 5-31-10.1813.00 Property Address: 724 ROSETREE LANE, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of ERNEST R. & SHIRLEY A. DONEY and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

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• DECEMBER 3 - 9, 2009

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land with the improvements erected thereon, situated in the City of Seaford, Sussex County State of Delaware, lying on the south side of William Ross Lane, a short distance east of Plantation Drive; being bounded on the north

by William Ross Lane; on the east by Lot #43; on the south by Lot #56; on the west by Lot #45; being designated as Lot #44 of Governors Grant Subdivision as shown on the Record Plot Plan and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Plot Book 88 Page141 and being more particularly described in accordance with a survey by Earl D. Smith, Inc. Professional Land Surveyor dated March 13,2007 as follows to wit: Beginning at a found pipe in the south line of William Ross Lane at a corner for this lot and Lot #45; said point of beginning commencing from the northeast end of a 10.00 foot radius junction curve joining the east line of Plantation Drive with the south line of William Ross Lane, North 80 deg. 29 min. 00 sec. East 450.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence running from said point of beginning with the south line of William Ross Lane, North 80 deg. 29 min. 00 sec. East 75.00 “,et to 8 found pipe in the south line of William Ross Lane at a corner for this lot and Lot #43 and in the centerline of a 20 foot wide storm sewer easement; thence running with the centerline of said 20 foot wide storm sewer easement with Lot #43, South 09 deg.

31 min. 00 sec. East 10S.00 feet to a found pipe in the centerline of said 20 foot wide storm sewer easement at a comer for this lot, Lot #43, Lot #57 and Lot #56; thence running with Lot #56, South 80 deg, 29 min.

00 sec. West 75.00 feet to a found pipe at a corner for this lot, Lot #56, Lot #5S and Lot #45; thence running with Lot #45, North 09 deg. 31 min. 00 sec. West 105.00 feet to the point and place of beginning and containing 7,875 square feet of land be the same more

or less.

Being the same lands and premises which North State Street PropertiesGovernors Grant, LLC, did grant and convey unto Kimberly K. Jannsen, by deed dated March 30, 2007 and recorded on April 12, 2007 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3436 at Page 178.

Tax Parcel: 5-31-10.00324.00 Property Address: 122 WILLIAM ROSS LANE, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of KIMBERLY K. JANNSEN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following

PAGE 35 described real estate to wit: Tract #1 (Lot 10) (2-32 14.00 27.00) All that certain lot, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware located on the Southwesterly side of Route 447, and being known and designated as Lot Number Ten (10), upon a revised plat of lots entitled “Lands of Oscar W. Upon & Betty M. Gordy”, prepared by McCann, Inc., registered land surveyors, of deeds in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware in Plot Book 19 at Page 305, and as further revised in December of 1988, as recorded in Plot Book 41 at Page 88, and being more particularly described in accordance therewith as follows, to wit: Beginning at an iron pipe in the Southwesterly right-of-way of Route 447 at a corner for these lands and lot No. 11, thence by and with said Lot No. 11, South 40 Degrees 32 minutes 55 seconds West, 300.00 feet to an iron pipe in line of lots no. 10 and no. 11, thence turning and running with said Gordy Lands North 49 Degrees 27 minutes 05 seconds West, 150.00 feet to an iron pipe marking a common corner for lots no. 10 and no. 9; thence turning and running by and with said Lot no. 9 North 10 degrees 32 minutes 55 seconds east, a distance of 300.00 feet to a pipe in the southwesterly right-of-way line of route 447; thence turning and running by and with said southwesterly right-of-way line of route 447, at 50 feet wide, south 49 degrees 27 minutes 05 seconds east, 150.00 feet to a point of beginning, and said to contain 1.00 acre of land, more or less.

Tract #2 (Lot 11) 2-32 14.00 28.00 All that certain lot, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware located on the southwesterly side of route 447, and being known and designated as lot number eleven (11), upon a revised plat of lots entitled “Lands of Oscar W. & Betty M. Gordy”, prepared by Mccann, Inc., registered land surveyor, dated April 1988, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware of 1988, as recorded in Plot Book 41 at page 88, and being more particularly described in accordance therewith as follows, to wit; beginning at iron pipe in the southwesterly right-of-way of route 447 at a corner for these lands and for lot no. 12; thence by and with said lot no. 12, south 40 degrees 32 minutes 55 sec-

onds west, 300.00 feet to an iron pipe in line of lands of Oscar W. Gordy, at ux, and marking a common corner for lots no. 11 and no. 12, thence turning and running with said Gordy Lands north 49 degrees 27 minutes 05 seconds west, 150.00 feet to an iron pipe marking a corner for lots no. 11 and no. 10, thence turning and running by and with said lot no. 10, north 40 degrees 32 minutes 55 seconds east, a distance of 300.00 feet.

Being the same lands and premises which Ray D. Lingo and Amanda M. Dickerson, did grant and convey unto Ray D. Lingo a/k/a Ray Lingo, by deed dated August 17, 2005 and recorded on October 14, 2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3216 at Page 161.

Tax Parcel: 2-32-14.0027.00 Property Address: 14004 JOHNSON ROAD, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of RAY D. LINGO and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc See LEGALS—page 36

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SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being located in the TOWN OF BLADES, Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument found on the Southerly line of Second Street said point, being a common corner for this parcel and lands now or formerly of First Haitian Church of God; thence with said line of Second Street South 89 degrees 08 minutes 43 seconds East a distance of 60.13 feet to a rebar found, a common corner for this parcel and lands now or formerly of Augustin C. Titus and Belzina Titus; thence turning and with said Titus lands South 02 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 119.94 feet to a rebar found in the line of lands now or formerly of Ralph A. Moore, Jr. and Violet Marie Moore; thence turning and with said Moore lands and lands of Lawrence R. Dean, Sr. North 89 degrees 07 minutes 15 seconds West a distance of 60.02 feet to a concrete monument found (disturbed), a common corner for this parcel and said First Haitian Church of God; thence turning and with said First Haitian Church of God North 02 degrees II minutes 11 seconds West a distance of 119.92 feet home to the point and place of beginning said to contain 7,194 square feet of land be the same more or less, as shown on a survey prepared by TempleSellers, Inc., dated October 18,2006.

Being the same lands and premises which Frank Edward Dean, did grant and convey unto Frank J. Palermo, III, by deed dated October 20,2006 and recorded on October 25,2006, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3375 at Page 226.

Tax Parcel: 1-32-1.1528.00 Property Address: 9 E 2ND STREET, BLADES Registration is required

MORNING STAR for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of FRANK J. PALERMO, III AKA FRANK PALERMO, III and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SEAFORD IN THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX AND STATE OF DELAWARE, BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN A DEED DATED 05/09/2002 AND RECORDED 05/10/2002, AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF THE COUNTY AND STATE SET FORTH ABOVE, IN DEED VOLUME 2705 AND PAGE 133 AND. Being the same lands

• DECEMBER 3 - 9, 2009

and premises which Robert A. O’Connell and Wanda A. Kirtley f/k/a Wanda A. O’Connell did grant and convey unto Michael I. Shinners and Rodilyn A. Shinners by deed dated May 9, 2002 and recorded on May 10, 2002 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2705 Page 133.

Tax Parcel: 4-31-4.0016.00 Property Address: 422 PINE STREET, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of MICHAEL I. & RODILYN A. SHINNERS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following

described real estate to wit: ALL THAT certain tract, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, located on the Easterly side of County Road No. 521 and more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the Easterly right of way line of County Road No.521, said point of beginning being IJ corner for this lot and lands now or formerly of Wanda D.M. Geiger, and said point being located North 23 degrees 31 minutes 42 seconds East and distance of 263.32 feet from a found iron bar at the intersection of the Easterly right of way line of County Road 521, and the Southerly right of way line of State Route 18 (70 foot wide); thence running by and with lands now or formerly of Wanda D. M. Geiger South 80 degrees 44 minutes 56 seconds East for a distance of 337.32 feet to a set iron bar said iron bar being a corner for lands now or formerly of Wanda D. M. Geiger, and lands now or formerly of Carolyn A. Desilva; thence turning and running by and with said Desilva lands South 12 degrees 23 minutes 40 seconds West 150.23 feet to a found concrete, said concrete monument being a corner for this Lot, lands now or formerly of Carolyn A. Desilva and lands now or formerly of Arnold L. and Barbara E. Truitt; thence turning and running by and with said Truitt lands North 80 degrees 44 minutes 56 seconds West for a distance of 367.25 feet to a found iron fence post; thence turning and running by and with the Easterly right of way line of County Road 521 (50 foot wide), North 23 degrees 31 minutes 42 seconds East for a distance of 154.78 feet home to the point of beginning, said to contain 1.213 acres of land, more or less, as shown on a survey prepared by Adams-Kemp Associates, Inc., Professional Land Surveyors, dated October 28, 2004, and revised November 19, 2004.

Together as an improvement to the land that certain mobile home Norris 2004 Century 76x27 Serial # N01 029739TNA and N01029739TNB converted to real property on 6/23/06.

Being the same lands and premises which Jesse A. Showard did grant and convey unto Jesse A. Showard and Lori Ann Showard by deed dated December 7, 2005 and recorded on December 19, 2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3247 Page 136.

Tax Parcel: 2-31-7.0043.03 Property Address: 21191 MARSH ROAD, GEORGETOWN Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JESSE A. & LORI ANN SHOWARD and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel and tract of land lying and being situate in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, being Lot #10 of “Deep Pines” Subdivision, being described more particularly: BEGINNING at a pipe found on the Westerly right-

of-way line of Sussex County Road #526A (50’ RIW), said pipe being situate Southerly 0.407 miles, more or less, from Road #46; thence with the right-of-way line of Sussex County Road #526A South 37°¬53’- 01” East a distance of 177.50 feet to a pipe; thence with Lot #11 of said subdivision South 46°-41 ‘27” West a distance of 611.82 feet to a pipe; thence with lands of Donald M. & Kathryn C. Martin, now or formerly, North 43°-27’48” West a distance of 176.71 feet to a pipe; thence with Lot #9 of said subdivision North 46°-41’-27” East a distance of 629.08 feet home to the point and place at beginning said to contain 2.5169 acres of land, be the same more or less.

Being the same lands and premises which Norris L. Niblett did grant and convey unto Leslie M. Tipton and Ida J. Tipton by deed dated December 10, 1998 and recorded on December 21, 1998 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2348 Page 71.

Tax Parcel: 2-31-12.00419.00 Property Address: LOT 10, DEEP PINES NKA 23792 DOVE ROAD, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms See LEGALS—page 37

MORNING STAR • DECEMBER 3 - 9, 2009

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Police Journal Man dies from injuries

At 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29, troopers responded to the area of Hollyville Road and Harmon Cemetery Road in Millsboro, in reference to a motor vehicle crash.

A 2006 VW Passat, operated by Brandon Morris, 24, of Millsboro, was traveling southbound on Hollyville Road. For an unknown reason, the VW exited the east edge of the roadway, struck a tree and then rolled over onto its roof.

The operator was trapped and had to be extricated by mechanical means. He was flown from the scene to Beebe Hospital and then to Christiana Hospital where he later died from his injuries.

The investigation has been turned over to the DSP Collision Reconstruction Unit.

Man arrested for conduct

On Saturday, Nov. 28, at 3 p.m., a Troop 5 patrol officer stopped a suspiLEGALS - from Page 36 the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of LESLIE M. & IDA J. TIPTON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, lying on the Northeasterly side of Sussex County Road No. 78, adjoining lands now or formerly of Williams Sirman, et ux and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a concrete monument found on the Northeasterly right of way line of Sussex County Road No. 78, located 1,535.3 feet from the centerline of Road No. 493 and said monument marking a common corner for the lands herein and lands now or formerly of Jade Run Turf and Sod Farm if Delaware; thence turning and running along

cious person on Woolford Street near Seaford. This subject was later identified as Antonio Whittaker.

Whittaker became disorderly with the trooper and then fled on foot. The officer gave chase and deployed his Tazer, stopping Whittaker in his tracks, however, the struggle continued.

A Seaford Police officer arrived and Whittaker was eventually taken into custody.

A computer check revealed Whittaker was currently a wanted subject out of the Court of Common Pleas.

This check also revealed he was an interstate probationer and that he had provided the officer with a false name.

Antonio Whittaker was formally charged with criminal impersonation, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. Bail for these new charges was set at $1,500 unsecured.

He was committed to Sussex Cor-

with the common boundary line between the lands herein and lands now or formerly of Jade Run Turf and Sad Farm of Delaware the following courses and distances: I.) North 35 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds East 291.85 feet to an old well point found; and thence 2.)

South 54 degrees 28 minutes 30 seconds East 75.00 feet to an iron stob marking a common corner for the lands herein and lands now or formerly of William Sirman et ux; thence turning and running along and with the common boundary line between the lands herein and lands now or formerly of William Sirman et ux, South 35 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds West 291.82 feet an iron stob on the Northeasterly right of way line of Sussex County Road No. 78, North 54 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds West 75 feet to a concrete monument found, being the point and place of beginning, containing 21,887 square feet of land, more or less, as shown on a survey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., Registered Land Surveyor, dated September 21, 1990.

Being the same lands and premises which John Wayne Pusey and Jennifer Ann Pusey, did grant and convey unto Edward J. Truitt and Crystal M. Truitt, by deed dated May 26, 2005 and recorded on June 7, 2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3152 at Page 259.

Tax Parcel: 2-32-11.0067.00 Property Address: 8157 WOODLAND FERRY

ROAD, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before January 19, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on January 22, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of EDWARD J. & CRYSTAL M. TRUITT and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 12/3/2tc

rectional Institute in regards to his CCP capias.

Neighbor helps catch burglars

On Friday, Nov. 27 around noon, an alert homeowner in the Avalon Woods development in Georgetown observed some suspicious activity at a residence near her home. She observed a group of subjects leave the house and get into a blue McCabe Chevrolet.

The witness called 911 and provided a vehicle description. Troopers located the vehicle near the development and detained the occupants.

They were identified as Brian McCabe, 18, and three juveniles, ages 16, 17 and 17. The odor of burnt marijuana was detected from the car. A search of the vehicle also yielded jewelry.

Troopers responded back to the house where these subjects were seen leaving and determined that it had been burglarized and ransacked. The suspects were transported to Troop 4 and turned over to detectives who took over the case.

McCabe and the three juveniles were all charged with the following felony of-

fenses: burglary (felony), theft (felony), criminal mischief (felony) and second degree conspiracy (felony). McCabe was committed to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $22,000 secured bond. The three juveniles were ordered held by juvenile detention on secured bond.

Single-car crashes death rate

Single-vehicle crashes were the cause of more than half - 56% - of traffic deaths on Delaware’s roads in 2008, an analysis of recently released federal data by AAA Mid-Atlantic shows.

That’s a two percent increase over the previous year. Overall fatalities also increased in 2008 by about three percent.

In 2008, 68 of the 121 road deaths in Delaware were a result of a single-vehicle crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported. The 2008 data shows the percentage of singlevehicle crashes in Delaware is at a fiveyear high at 56 percent.

Most drivers consider single-vehicle crashes “freak accidents,” but in fact such crashes involve numerous contributing factors that motorists can control.

Distracted driving is chief among them.

It increases the risks of single-vehicle and rear-end crashes, research shows. Federal government studies show that 80% of crashes involve some form of driver inattention.

SweepStakeS Scam

Con artists often target elderly On Tuesday, Sept. 29, a Troop 1 patrol officer was dispatched to a local WSFS bank for a fraud report.

In this case, an 84-year-old female victim advised she had received a post card in the mail (unknown exactly when, but several months ago) for which she could fill out and send back to be enrolled in a sweepstakes. She put her information on this card and put it in the mail.

The victim was then called in July.

During this call, the subject on the phone told the victim she had won a $2.4 million sweepstakes. At first, the victim did not believe she had won and hung up. The alleged sweepstakes company then started to call the victim on a regular basis until she finally fell for the scam.

In order to speed up the winnings, the victim was advised that she would be sent several checks in the mail. She was then advised to deposit the money in her bank account and in turn wire a portion of the funds to a bank account in Jamaica for tax purposes.

Within several days, the victim received three checks totaling $10,500. She did as she was told and ultimately wired over $1,000 to the Jamaica account. An alert WSFS bank employee worked to freeze the funds and contacted the police. The checks were also proven to be fraudulent.

This investigation is ongoing.

Unfortunately, this type of crime is all too common and the elderly population seems to be targeted the most. With the rising costs in health care, and other mon-

etary factors, the idea of receiving extra income seems all too tempting for these victims and some fall for this trickery.

The best way to combat this type of crime when it occurs is to inform the public, and not just the targeted victims.

Caregivers and financial institutions alike need to be aware of these types of crimes and work to help those who need looking out for.

Don’t be a fraud victim

• Should someone solicit you, never give them your social security number.

• Keep your banking information to yourself. Under no circumstance, give anyone your banking information including account numbers or routing information • Beware of scammers; the IRS rarely calls citizens on the phone. They usually correspond via mail.

• If you receive a letter asking for your personal information, be wary. If there is a service you want, seek out the service yourself by contacting the Better Business Bureau or by looking in the phone book.

• It’s America; you will never receive something for nothing. • Avoid believing in a promise of money from unknown sources.

• Don’t be embarrassed. If you were scammed, report it and share your experience with others.

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Messiah’s Vineyard Church

MORNING STAR • DECEMBER 3 - 9, 2009

Located Tyndall’s Furniture Plaza on Discountland Rd. & Rt. 13 in Laurel.

A smashed milk carton won’t save the planet

Once in a while, mothers, even the best of them, make mistakes. At ynn arks such times, it is often the nature of daughters, even the best of them, to revel in the mistake, to poke fun ...if the entire world and to relay its details to anyone population lived as who will listen.

Americans do, we So it was in our family recently.

During her recent visit, I confessed would need three to my daughter that for years, I Earths to support thought that the “reduce” in “rethem all. duce, reuse, recycle” meant that we should compact the size of anything we threw in the garbage or cartons, I was also trying to reduce our in the recycling pile. Only in the last few consumption and our waste. If I had been months have I come to understand that it buying and throwing away willy-nilly, actually means that we should reduce our counting on generating recycling and consumption of the earth’s resources and garbage piles that were lesser in volume consequently of our waste. but not in weight to ease my conscience, I “I can’t tell you how many milk cartons would truly feel ridiculous. and orange juice cartons I have smashed,” Harvard University professor and I said. All the while, I added, thinking that respected environmental scientist E. O. I was benefiting the environmental causes Wilson has written that if the entire world I so love. population lived as Americans do, we She howled. Extremely intuitive even would need three Earths to support them as a child, she has always understood the all. The Global Footprint Network, an inthree r’s of environmentalism and was ternational organization dedicated to findtickled that their meaning had eluded me. ing ways for people to live sustainably, She spread the news, telling her father says that the number is actually closer to and by phone, her husband. And she enfive. couraged me to use this space to tell even Earth Overshoot Day, the day every more people about my mistake. “Are you year that the network says that the world’s going to write about reduce?” she asked people have placed more demands on ecofrequently after she returned to her apartlogical services than nature can provide, ment in St. Paul. “I think people would came this year on Sept. 25, one day later really get a kick out of it.” than it did last year. After Sept. 25, we are And then — “Oh Mom, you’re so borrowing from our future and from our funny.” children’s future to live the way we live So, dear daughter, here’s my confestoday. sion, for everyone to read: For years, I At this time of year in particular, it is misunderstood what it means to “reduce” difficult to think about sustainability and and have therefore wasted energy on com- living simply, despite the fact that the hero pacting items that were doomed for the of Christmas was born in a barn and lived garbage and recycling bins. a life of poverty. We are encouraged at The thing is, before my epiphany I freevery turn to buy more, use more, so that quently reflected that the phrase “reduce, our holidays will be brighter, our families reuse, recycle” was not thorough enough. I happier. But we all know it doesn’t happen understood that a primary rule of environthat way. We buy, we use, and all that folmentalism is to limit as much as possible lows is that we want more. The thrill is in the resources that we use and the waste the buying, not in the having. that we toss in landfills and often wonEven I, a person who didn’t understand dered why that wasn’t somehow included “reduce, reuse, recycle” until after the start in the three r’s. of her fifth decade, can see that. Surely Fortunately, while I was smashing milk you can, too.

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Delmar’s Tyler Cornish runs with the ball during his team’s 33-13 win over Laurel.

Cornish ran for 126 yards and four touchdowns to help the Wildcats advance to the Division II championship game. Photo by Mike McClure

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Mallory Elliott- Delmar First team all-conference

Mariah Dickerson- Laurel First team all-conference

Casey Bellamy- Delmar First team all-conference

Alyssa Martin- Delmar First team all-conference

A pair of penalties pushed Laurel back to its own 10 yard line on the Bulldogs’ first possession of the game. Delmar started with the ball on the Laurel 35 following a Bulldog punt.

Cornish ran the ball to the Laurel 16, but a Delmar penalty pushed the ball back.

Ellis’ pass to Flores on fourth and 10 fell incomplete as Zach Exume defended on the play.

The Bulldogs put together their own drive, starting at the 35 yard line. Chris Cutsail had a nine-yard run and Jones gained a pair of first downs on third down

runs as the first quarter came to a close.

Jones broke several tackles and rumbled toward the end zone before diving into the end zone for a 27-yard touchdown run on the first play of the second quarter.

Adam Black’s extra point bounced off and over the front bar of the goal post to knot the score at 7-7 with 11:49 left in the first half.

Delmar came right back with a 60-yard scoring drive. Cameron Mattox sustained the drive with a three-yard run on fourth

Delmar football team advances to state finals with win over Laurel

Sixth seeded Wildcats defeat top ranked Bulldogs, 33-13

By Mike McClure Several minutes after the Delmar varsity football team and its fans celebrated the Wildcats’ semifinal win, the Laurel football players thanked the team’s seniors in an annual tradition that takes place following the Bulldogs’ final game each season. The 33-13 win gave Delmar its first championship appearance in seven years while the loss ended Laurel’s solid season last Friday night in Laurel.

“It’s a shame we had to play each other (in the semifinals). They (Laurel) have such a good football team and they had a great season,” said Delmar head coach David Hearn, whose team faces Hodgson in the Division II state championship on Saturday at Delaware State University.

“I thought they (Delmar’s defense) did a great job up front. We didn’t give up a big play. That’s been the theme the whole second half of the season.”

“What can I say about my bunch of kids? They’ve done everything I asked them to do,” Laurel head coach Clarence Giles said of his team as the underclassmen hugged the seniors after Giles spoke about each senior player. “Tonight we came up short. I couldn’t have had a better bunch my first year. I’ve got kids who give me their all. At the end they’re my boys.”

Delmar started with the ball on the 36 yard line before senior Jose Flores picked up 13 yards on a reverse. A 13-yard run

by Devene Spence and a Laurel penalty set up first and 10 on the Bulldog 23.

Laurel’s Jaleel Horsey sacked Delmar quarterback Alex Ellis on second down

Laurel quarterback Chris Cutsail runs with the ball during last week’s state semifinal game against Delmar. Photo

by Mike McClure

before Ellis completed a 15-yard pass to Spence. Tyler Cornish ran the ball in from seven yards out and Casey Bellamy booted the extra point for a 7-0 Wildcat lead with 7:48 left.

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Laurel Youth Sports Basketball to hold signups starting Dec. 8 The Laurel Youth Sports Basketball League will hold signups for boys and girls ages 7-13. The signups will take place at the Laurel Middle School field house on the following dates: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 6-7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m.-noon; and Tuesday, Dec. 15, 6-7:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per person.

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Laurel running back Chris Jones looks to up field on a run as teammate Luke Hare, left, blocks during last week’s state semifinal game in Laurel. Jones ran for 135 yards and a touchdown in his team’s 33-13 loss to Delmar. Photo by Mike McClure

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Laurel Stars of the Week

Male Co-Athlete of the WeekTyler Cornish- Delmar High Delmar senior Tyler Cornish ran for 126 yards and four touchdowns to help lead the Wildcats to a win over Laurel in the state semifinals last Friday in Laurel.

Male Co-Athlete of the Week- Chris Jones- Laurel

Despite being held to 40 yards in the second half, Laurel sophomore Chris Jones ran for 135 yards and a touchdown in his team’s loss to Delmar last Friday night.

Cameron Porter- Laurel First team all-conference

Corey Phillips- Delmar First team all-conference

Dylan Shupe- Delmar First team all-conference

Joe McGinnis- Laurel First team all-conference

Honorable mention- Delmar offensive line, Delmar defense, Cameron MattoxDelmar, Devene Spence- Delmar, Alex Ellis- Delmar; James Lee- Delmar; Chris Cutsail- Laurel; Jaleel Horsey- Laurel

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Head coach- Brandon Noelte Assistant coach- Matt Tyndall Years coaching- six, first as varsity head coach Returning wrestlers- Seniors Marco Hernandez, Daniel Rubino, Chris Cutsail, Zach Lynch, Josh Rubino; juniors Shaughn Rubino, Tyler Givans, Justin Rife, Zach Whaley; sophomores Jermaine Harris, Shawn Webb, Cory Cutsail, Devin Windsor, Sebastian Martin Newcomers- Seniors Kyler Hunt, Coty Bailey, and Josh Morris; freshmen Daylin McCausland, Jacob Bradley, David Cornish, and Tre Maddox Team strengths- solid team core, great leadership, promising middle weights Concerns- team focus, injuries Key losses- Josh Kosiorowski, Tony Rubino, Lineker Valladares, Aaron Givens Outlook for season- In the hunt for the Henlopen South title and a state dual berth

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Delmar girls’ basketball team looks to compete in South

By Mike McClure

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Kyle West- Laurel High First team all-conference

The Delmar varsity girls’ basketball team is looking to compete in the Henlopen South while posting a .500 record or better this season.

The team is led by first year head coach Billie Fox, who coached the JV team last year after coaching at James M. Bennett for 11 years.

“We’re off to a good start. They work hard, they’re young,” said Fox, who has a number of players up from the JV team.

“They’re just working on clicking together.”

The Wildcats had 23 girls out for the JV and varsity teams.

Gone from last year’s team, which went 5-15, are graduates Daijah Brown Melanie Twilley, Lindsay Lloyd, and Shannon Wilson.

Fox is looking for leadership from senior transfer Jen Carr (Seaford Christian) and freshman point guard Daijah Brown. “She’s really starting to lead the team,” Fox said of Brown.

Sophomore guard Shalynn Chandler also has varsity experience along with junior center Caila White, who is expected to team up with Carr in the post.

Delmar got ready for the season with a pair of tough scrimmages against Parkside and James M. Bennett. The Wildcats open the season at Laurel on Friday.

“I think we’re going to be a real contender this year. I think we can hold our own,” said Fox. “I think they need a game under their belt.”

The varsity team also includes: Rockelle Jackson, Nikkia King, Tina Lehman, Caroline Phillips, Monisha Dennis, Janae Corbin, and Ashley Bennett.

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Delmar offensive linemen Calvin Esham, Jeff Fleetwood, Spencer Fothergill, and Scott Kunkowski are shown with Delmar assistant coach Mike Dorsey following a Delmar touchdown last week in Laurel during the state semifinals. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel-Delmar continued and two from the 28. Cornish scampered 54 yards for a touchdown to make the score 13-7 with 8:12 remaining in the half. The Laurel defense stopped the Wildcats’ twopoint try.

Delmar’s defense came up big on Laurel’s next possession. Nick Munoz was held to a one-yard gain on fourth and two from the 34.

After Delmar got the ball back, Cornish had an 11-yard run before scoring his third touchdown of the game on a 22yard run. The Wildcats’ two-point try fell incomplete to keep the score at 19-7 with 4:48 left.

Laurel moved downfield with the ball at the end of the first half thanks to a run

by Jones and a Delmar penalty. Cutsail completed an 11-yard pass to Jones on fourth and six from the Wildcat 27, but Jones was held to a four-yard gain on fourth and five from the 11.

Delmar, which took the 12 point lead into half-time, forced a Laurel punt to start the second half. Cutsail recovered a Delmar fumble on the punt return at the Delmar 30.

Cutsail had a 14-yard run and Jones

ran for nine yards to set up second and goal on the two. Jones was stopped inches short of the end zone, but Cutsail plunged into the end zone on fourth and goal.

Black’s kick was no good, keeping the score at 19-13 with 5:37 left in the third quarter.

Following a Delmar punt, the Wildcats’ defense made another key stop to give the ball back to the offense. Jones was stopped a yard short of a first down on fourth and five from the Delmar 48.

Delmar took advantage of the turnover on downs to put more points on the board.

Ellis completed an 18-yard pass to Flores, Spence had a 16-yard run, and Mattox scored from one-yard out. Bellamy’s extra point put the Wildcats ahead, 25-13, with 6:26 to go in the game.

Delmar’s James Lee recovered a Laurel fumble on the Bulldog 20, setting up the final touchdown of the game. Cornish scored from 11 yards out on fourth and one for his fourth touchdown of the contest. Bellamy’s PAT made the score 33-13.

The Wildcats won the Henlopen South title with a 12-6 win over Laurel during the regular season. Delmar lost three of its first four games at the start of the season

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Delmar defenders Dylan Shupe and Spence Fothergill pursue the ball during their team’s 33-13 win over Laurel last Friday. Photo by Mike McClure

before going undefeated in conference play.

“When we went to Indian River it’s been a playoff game ever since,” said Hearn.

“It’s (Delmar offense) a good, balanced group with a quarterback that spreads the ball around.”

Cornish finished with 11 carries for 126 yards and four touchdowns after picking up 96 yards and three touchdowns in the first half. Mattox ran for 37 yards and a touchdown, Spence had 33 yards rushing and one catch for 15 yards, Ellis ran for

12 yards and threw for 33 yards, and Lee recovered a fumble.

Jones gained 95 yards and a touchdown on 15 first half carries, but was held to 40 yards in the second half and finished with 28 carries for 135 yards for Laurel and Cutsail ran for 36 yards and a touchdown and completed a pair of passes for 19 yards. Horsey recorded a sack and Cutsail recovered a fumble.

Kickoff for Saturday’s state championship game will take place at 7 p.m.

Delmar fell to Hodgson in a home contest earlier this season.

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Readers can make their selection for the top story of the year and the team of the year for a chance to win a one year subscription to the Star. The following are the candidates for the Laurel Star sports story of the year and team of the year: Sports story: • Delmar football team beats Laurel to win Henlopen Conference, advances to state finals • Margo Morris steps down as a teacher, coach after 39 years in Laurel School District • Laurel Major League softball team wins states, moves to regionals • Clarence Giles is hired as Laurel varsity football coach, replaces Ed Manlove • Laurel Senior Softball team places second in the world • Sussex Tech varsity field hockey teams wins state championship Sports teams: Laurel varsity girls’ basketball team Laurel Minor League all-star softball team Laurel Major League all-star softball team Laurel Senior League all-star softball team Laurel varsity football team

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Junior Jordan Basketball Clinic- This program is open to boys and girls in grades K-3 at a cost of $5 per player. The clinic will be held on Saturdays in January.

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This week in Star sports history

10 YEARS AGO- The Woodbridge varsity football team’s season came to a close with a 35-13 loss to perennial powerhouse Middletown in the state semifinals in Seaford.

Chris Horsey returned a fumble for a touchdown, Corey Sanders had a touchdown run, and Ben Passwaters added an extra point for the Raiders.

FIVE YEARS AGO- The Laurel Pop Warner Midget football team won the state championship with a 23-8 win over Dover/CR. Lance Kelley had a touchdown run and a touchdown pass to Zach Kmetz, who also ran for a touchdown. Kyle Gallagher ran in an extra point and Seth Hastings added a pair of two-point kicks.

ONE YEAR AGO- Delmarva Christian senior lacrosse player Jeffrey Mohr signed a letter of intent to attend Manhattan College.

The Laurel varsity football team’s season ended with a 20-0 loss to Milford in the Division II state championship game at Delaware State University.

Laurel softball, Seaford soccer teams lead voting so far The following are the top vote getters in the Seaford Star and Laurel Star sports story and team of the year contests (as of Dec. 1): Seaford-Story of the Year: Seaford boys’ soccer team clinches Henlopen Conference title with win over Indian River- 54 percent Nanticoke Little League wins three District III titles- 36 percent Woodbridge Junior League softball team wins states, moves to regionals- nine percent Team of the year- Sussex Tech varsity field hockey team- 37 percent Seaford varsity boys’ soccer team- 37 percent Woodbridge Junior League softball team- 25 percent Laurel- Story of the Year-Laurel Senior League Softball team places second in the world- 33 percent Delmar football team beats Laurel to win conference, advance to state finals- 25 percent Margo Morris steps down as teacher, coach after 39 years in Laurel School District- 25 percent Sussex Tech varsity field hockey teams wins state championship- 17 percent Team of the Year- Laurel Senior League all-star softball team- 45 percent Delmar varsity football team- 27 percent Laurel Minor League all-star softball team- nine percent Sussex Tech varsity football team- nine percent Laurel varsity football team-nine percent

HERE COME THE DOGSThe Laurel varsity football team runs onto the field prior to last Friday’s state semifinal home game against Delmar.

Photo by Mike McClure

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Logan Pavlik- Sussex Tech First team all-conference

Aris Reynoso- Sussex Tech First team all-conference

Joe Casullo- Sussex Tech First team all-conference

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James Smith- Sussex Tech First team all-conference

Sussex Tech wrestling team looks to return to state duals

Head coach- Scott Layfield, 10th year coaching Last season- 9-3, 10-4 Returning wrestlers- seniors Wendell Cannon (130), Cole Magagnotti (145-152), A.J. Workman (145/152), Joe Casullo (215), and Jeff Schaffer (160); juniors John Briddell (125) and Matt Bennett (130-135); and sophomores Shane Marvel (189) and Brent Prouse (171) Newcomers- senior Aikeem Brewer (Hwt.); sophomore Ricky Bautista (145-152); and freshmen Kyle Bruckner (103), Alex Caraldi (112), Jeff Klaba (135-140), and Davis Lawson (135-140) Team strengths- leadership/experience, hard workers, want to return to states Concerns- having all the pieces of the puzzle fit, making weight Key losses- Alex Thomas, Kyle Kunzler, and Ryelan Pavlik Outlook for season- strong, challenging schedule; look to pick up where left off and qualify for state dual meet

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Western Sussex soccer players named to all-state teams The following Western Sussex varsity boys’ soccer players were named to the allstate teams: First team- Ethan Lee, Seaford; Ariel Espinoza, Sussex Tech; Oscar Castrejon, Seaford Second team- Tim Halter, Seaford; Christian Espinoza, Sussex Tech; Corey Phillips, Delmar; Tyrek Camper, Seaford Third team- Aris Reynoso- Sussex Tech; Christian Gosnell, Seaford

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Sussex Tech boys’ basketball team looks to gain experience

By Mike McClure Steve Perry, a former assistant coach at Sussex Tech, is back as the head coach after coaching North Caroline for 10 years. He inherits a young team with a number of players that gained experience as freshmen last season.

“We’re a young team. We’re trying to put things together.

The kids are learning a new system and a new philosophy,” said Perry.

Among the players back from a year ago are Tyler Belle, the team’s lone senior, and sophomores Brandon Lewis, Josh Strand, and Troy DeShields. Lavaar Showell also saw some time with the varsity team last year and will be looked to for solid minutes.

Troy DeShields Perry expects all the returning players to provide leadership along with newcomer Javon Whaley, the team’s freshman point guard. Perry needs his young point guard to control the tempo and keep his composure.

“He will be a good point guard for years to come,” Perry added.

The Ravens went through a rebuilding process last year due to injuries, graduation, and transfers. As a result, the young players gained varsity experience going Josh Strand into this season, something Perry expects to continue.

“Once they get the court experience we should be a team to be reckoned with,” said Perry. “As long as they believe, good things are going to happen.”

Sussex Tech opens the season against defending Henlopen North champion Caesar Rodney, which advanced to the state finals last year. In addition to the tough Henlopen schedule, the Javon Whaley Ravens also face non-conference foes Salesianum and North Caroline, Perry’s former team.

Laurel boys’ basketball team looks to get off to a good start

By Mike McClure

Griffin expects the football players, who are coming off a state semifinal appearance, to be strong leaders. “It’s a big motivator, they like to keep up with them (football players),” said Griffin.

Griffin and his coaches worked with the young players while the others were still playing football.

While Friday’s game against Delmar, which also Roosevelt Joinville has a number of football players still competing, was postponed, Griffin is looking forward to starting the season.

“The kids are looking forward to the games. I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of success we have,” Griffin said. “It will be very important that we play hard the first couple weeks.”

Griffin expects Polytech, which moved from the North to the South this season, to be the team to beat in the division.

Laurel varsity boys’ basketball head coach Chris Griffin is looking for his young team to get off to a good start to help build confidence.

A number of his players will spend the next week or two trying to get into basketball shape after joining the team at the end of the football season.

Sophomore guard Chris Jones is the only player returning from the varsity team. The team’s seniors are Zac Exume and Roosevelt JoinZac Exume ville.

The rest of the Bulldogs are up from the JV team. “I’m high on the kids I have coming up from JV,” Griffin said.

Among the newcomers are Tyler Robertson, Jeff Robertson, Joinville, and Shawn Miller.

Griffin calls his squad a well disciplined team that works hard.

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ON THE RUN- Laurel senior Zac Exume runs with the ball during last week’s Division II state semifinal game against Delmar. See next week’s Laurel and Seaford Stars for exclusive coverage of the Division II championship between Delmar and Hodgson. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel varsity girls’ basketball team has a solid core of returning players

By Mike McClure

Despite the loss of key players Twila McCrea, Sharay Smith, and Tykia Briddell from last year’s Henlopen South championship team, the Laurel girls’ basketball team has a solid group of returning players along with a number of young players.

The team’s returning players include seniors Brooke Evans, Stephanie Wheatley, Tomorrow Briddell, and Mariah Dickerson and Tomorrow Briddell sophomore Daneka Dixon.

“They’re just a special group. It all starts with Tomorrow,” head coach Kevin Walmsley said of Briddell, who needs 133 points to reach 1,000 career points.

Walmsley also has a three-point threat in Evans and post players Dickerson and Wheatley. “This is a really close bunch.

They’re friends on and off the court,” Walmsley added.

The team’s newcomers include seniors Alexis Oliphant, Kelsey Oliphant, and Taylor Oliphant; juniors Alexis Hunt and Aneela Anjum; sophomore Deline Reed; and freshman Tayler Miller. “She’s going to be a special player for years to come,”

Walmsley said of Miller.

The team had 27 kids out for the program and will have a JV team.

The added numbers gives the Bulldogs more depth and Walmsley plans to sub more than he has in the past.

Brooke Evans Laurel, which did not scrimmage in the pre-season, opens the regular season at home against Delmar on Friday.

“We have a lot of girls that don’t have varsity game experience. I’m really looking forward to getting into the season,” said Walmsley.

Walmsley expects Delmar and Woodbridge to be competitive in the Henlopen South. The team’s goal is the same as it is every year: to win the South and reach the state Stephanie Wheatley tournament.

“If we play up to our potential we should be right in the hunt with them (Delmar and Woodbridge,” Walmsley said.

RAVENS- Members of the Sussex Tech field hockey team are shown during the introductions prior to the Ravens’ win over Cape Henlopen in the state semifinals. Sussex Tech went on to top Tower Hill in the championship. Photo by Mike McClure

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People Harper, Griffin to wed in May

The families of Jessica Brooke Harper and Russell Glenn Griffin are pleased to announce the engagement of their children.

Jessica is the daughter of Joan E. Harper of Seaford and Curtis Harper Jr. of Georgetown. Russ is the son of Glenn “Buddy” and Linda Griffin of Seaford.

Both Jessica and Russell are graduates of Seaford High School. Jessica is pursuing a degree in nursing from Delaware Technical and Community College and will graduate in May 2011. Russ is employed by his family business, Griffin Home Builders and has just obtained his real estate license. He will be a realtor for Century 21 Realty.

The wedding will take place in July 2010.

Dolder family welcome baby Russell Griffin and Jessica Harper

Miss and Little Miss Gumboro win Delmarva Fire Prevention crowns

On Sunday, Oct. 11, Hannah DeFelice, daughter of Marc and Michelle DeFelice went to Cape Charles, Va., to represent Gumboro Volunteer Fire Co. as Little Miss Gumboro Fire Prevention Queen.

Hannah, age 6, attends Delmar Elementary.

Hannah competed with other Delaware Fire Company Queens and won Little Miss Delaware Fire Prevention.

She then competed with Maryland and Virginia where she was crowned Little Miss Delmarva Fire Prevention Queen, 2009-2010.

Gumboro’s Miss Fire Prevention Queen, Lynsey Lofland, entered the Miss Fire prevention competition.

Lynsey, the daughter of Tim and Orleen Lofland, was crowned Miss Delaware Fire Prevention Queen.

Then she competed with Maryland and Virginia and was crowned Miss Delmarva Fire prevention Queen 2009-2010.

Lynsey, age 16, attends Delmarva Christian Academy.

Both families reside in Gumboro’s fire district, where Hannah’s dad is a past chief.

The girls were received home by a parade of fire equipment, bringing them to the firehouse where a reception was held in their honor.

Elke Dolder and Chris Dolder of Laurel announce the birth of their baby, a girl, on Oct. 27. 2009.

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Community Snapshots

The Laurel High School band makes its way to the field during the half-time show last Friday in Laurel. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel’s David Brown supports the Laurel varsity football team during last Friday’s home contest against Delmar in the state semifinals. Photo by Mike McClure

The Delmar crowd cheers on the Delmar varsity football team during its win over Laurel in the state semifinals last week in Laurel. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel High School football fans are bundled up in the stands during last Friday’s state semifinal game against Delmar. Photo by Mike McClure

The Delmar High School band is shown performing prior to last Friday’s varsity football game between Laurel and Delmar. Photo by Mike McClure

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Delmar teachers, football players, coaches and fans show their support for Delmar Fire Chief Joe Morris, Jr. during Monday night’s joint council meeting. Morris responded to complaints about the fire company sounding its sirens as it escorted the football team into town following recent playoff wins. Photo by Mike McClure

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Differences in sports — it all Doing the Towns Together LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS boils down to personal choice

Three weeks until Christmas! Can you believe it? Where has the time gone?

Seems no time at all since we were packing away the Christmas lights, discarding gift boxes that had been used over and over, sorted decorations since we put them away for yet another year, disposing of some and definitely keeping others since they are things the children made when in elementary school. Forget the fact that the “children” now have children and grandchildren of their own — the little paper special gifts were made with considerable love and have endured through the years.

We saw our first Christmas lights of the 2009 season the week before Thanksgiving this year! That is a record.

Usually we see a home or two with Christmas tree in place, lights twinkling in the evening, about the day after Thanksgiving. But, this year it was actually about 10 days before Thanksgiving Day when we saw three homes with Christmas decorations. Unbelievable.

At the same time, what with the considerable changes in the weather, we have had forsythia bushes bursting forth with branches covered with the bright yellow flowers. That isn’t supposed to happen until early spring.

Our huge tulip tree has also been putting forth buds, only to be zapped by the on again/off again frosts that have been scattered this year. Who knows what will happen in April when the tree is normally scheduled to bloom? Will be interesting to see.

One thing sure. Major League baseball is over for yet another season.

Normally major league baseball is something I don’t watch. This year, what with Scott Sheridan’s Phillies involved, we (mostly me) watched a part of every game of the World Series.

When the average fan thinks of any major league sport, or even a minor league sport, they think of wins versus losses, statistics, etc. There are actually fans who can tell you, without a crib sheet or notation of any kind, the statistics of every player on their special team — ERA (earned run average), how many strikeouts they’ve had, bases on balls, runs, all of that other technical stuff that adds up to the individual special statistics.

My fascination with major league baseball is always with the pitcher. The job of the pitcher is to strikeout the individual batters. Right? But, first they have to go through their twisting, turning, stretching and everything else that makes a pitcher what he is.

A good pitcher is quite adept at many things other than throwing strikes. First they

Moments With Mike Virginia ‘Mike’ Barton must be a good chewer — of either bubble gum or tobacco. Then they must be able to pack that wad of tobacco in one cheek making their face look misformed. But, they must do it neatly so as not to provoke too much criticism.

They must learn to discreetly spit, a special skill most of the players also must develop. Those who record every run, strikeout, or other statistic of every other player, probably never thought about it but perhaps someone should keep a record of how many times the various players spit. The answer would probably be phenomenal.

A baseball player also must learn to kick the dirt, either at home plate prior to getting set to hit the baseball, or while doing his duty at his assigned base or field position. The key here is doing the dirt kicking with discretion.

Then they must learn to stretch, to kick their shoes with the bat just before trying to hit the pitch, wiggle their body, rub their nose, twist their body in every direction possible, and finally – put their cap on, take it off, rub their hair, replace the cap and go through the entire process time and time again.

All of this happens before they plant their feet in the batters box and wait for the pitch.

The entire scenario is amazing and interesting to watch. Someone should keep a statistic on the body movements before the batter attempts to hit the first pitch.

Baseball is quite unlike football. In football, a player gets his padding in place, puts on the outer layer of shirt and pants, laces his shoes, gets the shoes taped, and pounds his chest. Then it is off to the field, breathing hard, snorting, fire in his eyes, ready to attack the opposition.

Somehow I can never imagine my favorite football professional coaches — the late Vince Lombardi or John Madden — coaching a baseball team. Worlds apart. Definitely.

Each sport has its own flavor. Some are gritty, some more placid. Each offers something special.

And, that is what it is all about. It all boils down to personal choice. And, in the words of a well-known announcer, “Whatever your choice. You gotta love it!”

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Jim and Lois Hartstein took a late fall vacation out of the country traveling afar to view the majestic scenery of the Alps in Switzerland and then on to tour the picturesque landmarks in Northern Italy. They returned home in time for their annual turkey day scavenger hunt with several of their friends involved and my place was one of the stop offs; it was a “hoot.” Then, turkey for all at home base.

Marc, Bettyann and Sasha Adams spent the holiday in Massachusetts with Bettyann’s brother, Richard Doucette Jr. and his family. While there, time afforded Sasha to celebrate her tenth birthday before returning home Sunday night, Nov. 29.

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On Sunday (6) the Laurel Historical Society will host an open house at the Cook House from 1-6 p.m. The doors will be open to visitors both before and after the Old Christ Church musical interlude, with fellowship abounding and light refreshments to warm the spirit. On Monday evening (7) the Bell Choirs of St. John’s Church in Seaford and Centenary Church in Laurel will combine their talents to entertain you with Christmas music at the Laurel Library, the second floor reading area. These events should keep you busy for the start of the holiday season.

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Charlene, Megan and the boys, trooped off to Gainsville, Va., to share Thanksgiving with Charlene’s sister and her husband, Deborah and Michael Matalone.

One happy young lady received more than just a platter of turkey on Thanksgiving as I understand that Katie Ward was the recepient of a beautiful ring from her fiancé, Andy Hartstein. I have no further notes at this time on future plans.

Young Tori Davis will soon become a teenager and will celebrate her 13th birthday with a group of young friends on Sunday, Dec. 6, at Brian’s Bowling Center in Laurel.

Instead of blowing out candles, she’ll see how many pins she can destroy!

The Palmer’s Toy display will be open in the Carvel room at the Laurel library from now until January 30. It can be viewed at any time that the library is open, however, on Tuesday, Dec. 8, there will be a reception, with the Palmer’s as honored guests at the formal opening of the display. Everyone will be warmly welcomed to join them and guests attending.

On Dec. 3, James Diehl, author of “World War 11 Heros of Southern Delaware,” will hold a book-signing at the library from 4-6 p.m. in the second floor reading room. Please come out and welcome him. Diehl, I understand, will be penning more books on war heros.

We express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of: Hilda Louise Wright Wimbrow, Marie Brock Gunby, Carlton Shockley Jr., Melvin E. “Mike” Dunlap, Laureline Kenney Schleicher and Lois Virginia Brown.

We continue with prayers for our service men and women and friends who are ill: Barbara Melvin, Kelly McCrea, Fred Sullivan, Douglas Wearn, Norma Wootten, Lois Cordrey, Susan Levredge, Mary Wilson, Hattie Puckham, Calvin Hearn, Joe Messick, Dot Murphy, Pat Murphy, Robert Truitt, June Benson Powell, Jane Ward, Walt Dorman, Jean Foskey, Steve Trivits, Jean Henry,Conner Niblett, Tom Wright, June Williams and “Bobbi” Shwed.

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Escalating Hunger Crisis

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service reports that 49 million Americans, including nearly 17 million children, are food insecure, meaning that they lack consistent access to adequate amounts of nutritious food. The 2009 report on Household Food Insecurity in the United States paints an alarming picture of the pervasiveness of hunger in our nation.

The new data reinforces recent findings from a research study conducted by Feeding America, the nation’s leading hunger-relief organization of which the Food Bank of Delaware is a member, reflecting a dramatic increase in requests for emergency food assistance. Conducted in September, the Feeding America study shows uniformly that its network of food banks witnessed an average increased need of nearly 30 percent this year.

“National socio-economic indicators, including the escalating unemployment rate and the number of working-poor, lead us to believe that the number of people facing hunger will continue to rise significantly over the coming year,” said Vicki Escarra, president and CEO of Feeding America.

“Research on previous economic recessions indicates that people who fall into the grips of poverty in a time of recession often times never recover. Many of those people are likely to be in need of our services now or in the future.”

Locally, Donald and Gail Spencer of Seaford made a gift of $1,000 to the food closet at St. John’s United Methodist Church. In addition, they challenged church members to match another $500 gift. The members so far have donated $700, bringing the total to $2,200.

The Spencers want to draw attention to the food bank, so that the shelves stay full for families in need. We salute their efforts and encourage others to give generously to the local efforts to provide food during these challenging times.

As the quote above states, “The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention.” You may not have $1,000 or more to give, but even a small donation is welcome and combined with others can make a big difference.

Recently, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 83 culminated the circulation of the Hometown Heroes Banners, which traveled throughout Delaware in 2008 in a moving ceremony where the banners were presented to the Gold Star Families of Delaware. Del Vets Post 1 hosted a very moving service in North Wilmington on Nov. 14.

Attorney General Joseph R. “Beau” Biden III rose to the podium and turned his notes ‘face down’ to speak to the audience from the heart. There was no more fitting keynote speaker than someone who recently returned from having their boots on the ground in Iraq and who serves the fine people of Delaware.

This year-long portrayal of honor and remembrance sets the stage for other states to embrace the Gold Star Families that reside within their state.

Gold Star Chair, Judy C. Campbell stated, “so many are unaware of the meaning of Gold Star and we have a lot of educating to do. Since the onset of our program not only have the Gold Star Families that reside in Delaware been embraced, but most importantly their loved one that gave the last full measure have and continue to be honored for their supreme sacrifice.”

The banners have been duplicated (thanks to the generosity of Stephen and Christine Loncki of New Castle who lost their daughter Elizabeth in service to our country) and will have a permanent home in the yet to be renovated Delaware Military Heritage Museum at Ft. duPont. The state of Delaware has set the example for other states, by not only having these banners on display from multiple geographic locations, which afforded all Delawareans the opportunity to see them, but to have a permanent location for the banners.

Additionally, the Gold Star license plate was issued in 2008.

Gold Star Chair Judy Campbell worked tirelessly with Senator Charlie Copeland to have the moratorium on license plates lifted. Senator Margaret Rose Henry’s support in changing SB33 to SB201 was im-

measurable. The lifting of the moratorium also allowed many Veterans organizations that had been waiting up to four years to have their plates.

One of our Gold Star Family members parked their vehicle and while exiting was asked, “what part of law enforcement do you work?” Yes, we still have a lot of educating to do! Many people still do not know what the Gold Star License Plate represents.

The Gold Star Families were honored to learn that Governor Jack Markell and Lieutenant Governor Matthew Denn proclaimed Nov. 14 Delaware Gold Star Families Day in Delaware, “calling upon all individuals throughout the State to join in commemorating those who gave all, and support the loved ones that continue to give in our midst.”

As Gold Star chair, I respectfully thank all those that made this past year one of hope for the Gold Star Families - hope that their son, daughter, husband, brother or sister will never be forgotten, hope that the First State’s moving year of honor and remembrance be the model for other states until every American is well versed on the meaning of Gold Star. This was a year of unity and should make every Delawarean proud.

In closing, if you do not know what to say to a Gold Star Family member, a “thank you” is enough.

To Del Vets Post 1, thank you for adding a Gold Star Flag to your organizational colors, thereby setting the example for the rest of us to always remember the Gold Star Families in veteran services.

Judy C. Campbell Wilmington

Bad weather blues

Don’t let the “bad weather blues” immobilize you this winter — at least not in areas where your postal letter carrier delivers your mail.

Keeping your mailbox and walkways clear of snow and ice so that your letter carrier or other delivery person can safely approach your mailbox or door ensures that you receive the best service in the worst weather.

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The Postal Service, which delivers to more than 125 million addresses six days a week, has its hands full when winter storms hit.

The challenge to provide uninterrupted delivery regardless of the conditions can be accomplished with a little help from our customers.

Here’s what you can do: • If you receive delivery of mail to a rural mailbox, you can keep the approach and exit from that box clear of snow. Specifically, clear around the box to allow your carrier to drive up to the box, deposit mail and drive away. The Postal Service realizes this is no small task, but it is very important to ensure safe and timely delivery for everyone on the route.

• If your mail is delivered at your residence, the same holds true.

Keep the path to your mail box or slot clear. Delivery personnel, meter readers, friends and family all will benefit from a safe and convenient path to your door.

• Safety is a very high concern with the Postal Service. Employees are not required to put themselves or their equipment at risk unnecessarily. When walkways or mailbox approaches are not cleared and appear unsafe, delivery can be suspended until the situation is corrected.

• Providing a safe access to your mailbox helps letter carriers deliver your mail safely and without interruption.

The men and women of the Bridgeville Post Office want to deliver your mail on time every day. With a little help from the people they serve, this can happen even in the worst of winter. Thank you for your help in clearing the way.

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Key Club fruit fundraiser

With the holidays coming, we have the Florida fruit and Washington state fruit sale (pears and apples) from Pee Jay’s again (similar to last year) sponsored by our local Key Club.

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Final Word Congratulations Bulldogs!

The Laurel High School Football team is to be commended for an outstanding year. Coach Giles and his staff did a great job with the team. Personally, I wasn’t expecting such a good record after losing 18 players to graduation last year. However, the Bulldogs provided some exciting games that my family and I enjoyed attending.

Friday night’s loss against the Delmar Wildcats was a disappointment. However, as a fan I was really disappointed with the huge number of “fans” that left with seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

As an 18-year veteran of the Laurel School District, I felt really bad for my former students who saw the huge number of fans leaving when there seemed to be no hope.

Friends of mine from Delmar who were at the game even remarked on the number of people they saw exiting the game early.

Those students on the losing side were sent a message of … we don’t care. If anything the fans should have stayed around to cheer the team whether they lost or won. These young men are not overly paid professionals in the game of football, but they are our future. Football is just like the game of life. We will have good times as well as bad. Therefore, we need the support to get us through those good and bad times.

The 2009 football team of Laurel High School has much to be proud of this season. Remember to never give up and to always give 100 percent until the last play of the game (even if the fans have already given up). As a fan of Laurel football, I am looking forward to the next season.

Best wishes to all the school winter sports and extra curricular activities…

Go Bulldogs!!

Craig Moyer 5th Grade Teacher

Toys from other times

A large thank you to Lynn R. Parks for her marvelous article about Laurel Public Library’s upcoming “Toys From Other Times” (Morning Star, Nov 26-Dec2).

She does a superb job conveying the facts and spirit of the exhibition. One small correction: the article says “pictures have to be taken in 1950 or earlier.” Photographs of children born in 1950 or ear-

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lier is what we’re hoping folks will share.

The library was built in 1951, and we’re inviting people born before 1950 to bring in a snapshot of themselves (or sister, brother, cousin, parent) with a favorite toy.

We’ll make a photocopy to display and give precious photos right back. We expect quite a few pictures to date from the ‘50s!

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you for contributing to our fundraiser last year. At the National Convention, we received several awards (The Early Bird Dues Award, Unicef Swazi Children Care Project for 2007-2008, and the Single Service Honorable Mention for a Service Organization) last year, in large part thanks to your contributions and support of the Key Club here in Seaford.

The fruit sale allows students to attend the National Key Club Convention (www. cdcki.org) where we compete and show off how Seaford contributes to community service. In addition, the fruit sales contribute to several senior scholarships offered by the Key Club.

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The Seaford Kiwanis Club greatly appreciates the generous contributions we received from local businesses for our 55th annual auction on October 3. We also appreciate the attendance and participation of area residents. Together they enabled us to successfully raise funds to support a variety of projects and activities in the Seaford area. Your commitment to this annual event has a very positive impact in our community.

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Federal Debt as of December 1, 2009 $12,119,335,588,300 Population of United States 307,393,139 Each citizen’s share of debt $39,426 The average citizen’s share of debt increased $303 in the past 7 days. The U.S. population increased by 48,057 and the debt incresed by more than $94.95 billion.

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Starting Dec. 10, we will have the fruit on hand and available for delivery if you missed the initial order dates. Elementary schools, middle school or high school, we will deliver for you, satisfaction guaranteed.

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