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News ANNIVERSARY - Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate 100th Anniversary April 10. Page 5 SACRIFICE - Missions trip inspires area youth to put others first. Page 10 HEROES - Pat Jones finds little ‘spare time’ in her routine. Page 12 POINTED - If you had five minutes to make your point, what would you say? Page 30 POLICE - Is that water bill legitimate? Definitely not.

Page 50 TONY - He considered his dad the greatest man to ever live, but feared him like the Grim Reaper. Page 51 SNAPSHOT - Old photo shows safer times for our President.. Page 52

Sports

DOWN UNDER - Abby Pearson and Bridget Johnson buried Hannah Venables in the snow Monday while enjoying their day off from school. Photo by Tammy Johnson VENABLES - The Barracudas’ Hannah Venables broke an 11 year old record when she swam a 16.43 in the 9-10 year old girls butterfly event last Saturday in Seaford. See page 42 for more pictures. Photo by Lynn Schofer SEAFORD-SuSSEx TECH - The Blue Jays and Ravens competed in wrestling, boys’ basketball, and girls’ basketball last week. Exclusive coverage begins on page 41.

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SHS Wellness Center offers a ‘safe harbor’ among other services

By Lynn R. Parks

Brett Lecky was struck by how Jean Biden, mother of Vice President Joe Biden, was described during her funeral service last month in Wilmington.

“She was not only the mother who brought you into this world and gave you life,” the Rev. Msgr. J. Thomas Cini told members of the Biden family. “She was also your strength and your rock and your safe harbor in times of challenge.”

“Mrs. Biden was described as her children’s ‘safe harbor,’” said Lecky, a social worker with the Seaford High School wellness center. “Many of our kids today don’t have a safe harbor, someone in their lives they can discuss things with and feel safe with.”

Lecky, who came to Seaford High last month after working with private counseling practices in Dover, is trying to give students there a safe Continued to page three

More snow falls in Sussex County

The snow storm affecting the Delmarva Peninsula on Saturday, Jan. 30, took more of a turn to the north than predicted, resulting in a higher snowfall total.

Delaware State Police on Saturday reported 107 accidents statewide. There were three injuries in New Castle county, but none were life threatening. One accident in Kent County resulted in an injury.

A DelDOT plow truck carrying sand overturned at 9:21 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31, near Wilmington at I-95 approximately one mile south of the I-495 split. The driver, Anthony B. Sadowski, 53, of Wilmington, was driving a plow carrying sand when the load shifted, causing the truck to overturn.

Sadowski was transported to Christiana Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

In Seaford about 8 and a half inches of snow fell over the weekend. An additional half inch of snow coated the area overnight Monday.

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Sussex County deficit is not as severe as projected for last year An independent audit shows Sussex County ended the 2009 budget year in better financial shape than what had been forecast earlier in the year, thanks largely to sweeping reductions that narrowed the multi-milliondollar gap between expenditures and revenues.

Sussex County Council, at its Tuesday, Jan. 26 meeting, accepted the audited financial statements for Fiscal Year 2009 from Jefferson, Urian, Doane & Sterner, P.A., Certified Public Accountants. The auditors released an unqualified report noting that the financial statements “present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position” of Sussex County as of June 30, 2009.

The audit report is presented annually to detail the County government’s finances in the previous fiscal year. The latest report shows Sussex County’s financial numbers are accurate and meet generally accepted accounting standards.

For Fiscal 2009, Sussex County ended the budget year with a $1.9 million deficit, the third in as many years, the audit shows. Yet, that’s actually betterthan-expected financial news compared with what loomed a year ago.

In January 2009, the midpoint of the fiscal year, the County was faced with a nearly $8 million shortfall for the remainder of the 2009 fiscal year. To counter that, County Council approved numerous reductions, including suspending capital projects, parking County vehicles, not filling vacant positions and freezing non-essential overtime, all of which eventually helped pare the deficit by about 75 percent.

“You never want to operate in the red, but looking at the positive side, this is the smallest of the deficits we’ve experienced in the past three years,” County Finance Director Susan M. Webb said. “And, just as important to note, it’s much better than what we could have been left with had the County not taken immediate action last year. Hopefully the County is turning the corner to better financial days.”

The report shows the continuing effects of the slumping economy, particularly in the housing sector. One of the most significant sources of revenue for the County’s general fund in recent years, the realty transfer tax, continued its downward slide, netting $13.6 million, a decrease of $7 million, or 34 percent, from Fiscal 2008.

County leaders were not entirely surprised by that decrease, though, as they conservatively budgeted $17.9 million for realty transfer tax.

Other related revenues, including fees collected through the Re-

corder of Deeds office, building permits and building inspections, also declined by a total of about $2 million, or 21 percent, from the previous year.

County Administrator David B. Baker said the report reflects many tough choices and plenty of hard work during the past year.

“Our staff deserves thanks for their incredible effort in the past year to trim spending,” Baker said. “And we’re going to contin-

ue those efforts as we go through 2010 and as we look ahead to the 2011 budget.”

Meantime, the current budget year is showing some signs of progress. After outlining the audit, Webb also issued a midyear financial report for Fiscal 2010 that shows modest budget gains are being made. For the six months that ended Dec. 31, the County is up $500,000 in revenue over budgeted expenditures.

Council President Vance C. Phillips said the audit and the latest quarterly figures highlight the magnitude of what has been achieved in the past year. Phillips said both reports should give taxpayers confidence in the financial health of the County government and how their money is being managed.

Sussex County will submit the 2009 audit report to the Government Finance Officers

Association of the United States and Canada for consideration of its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award. The County has received the award the past seven years.

Webb said she is optimistic the County will receive the same recognition for the Fiscal 2009 audit report. The complete report and other information will be available on the County’s website at www.sussexcountyde.gov.

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harbor. “This center can be the place where kids know it is safe to talk, where they can drop some of the cinder blocks they are carrying around,” he said.

So many teenagers, he added, “see themselves as worthless.” He tries to inspire self-confidence by pointing out their good characteristics. “They aren’t used to hearing somebody saying something positive about them,” he said.

Lecky is one of four employees at the wellness center. Staff at the center, which opened in 1996, also includes the coordinator, Myrna Lehner, administrative assistant, Robin Hayes, and a dietician. A second social worker, who is there just one day a week and who is employed by Contact Delaware, counsels students who have experienced sexual abuse.

The wellness center is financed by the state and operated by Nanticoke Health Services. Its services are free and available to all students at the high school. That is especially important, said Lehner, at a time when so many parents have lost their jobs and consequently their health insurance.

“I just can’t imagine not wanting my student, if I was a parent of a child here,

Wellness center administrative assistant Robin Hayes makes sure that as much as possible, students do not miss class to visit the center. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

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to be enrolled in the center,” said Lehner.

“We really are a great resource for parents.”

Students enroll in the center by filling out a registration form, which asks for a medical history. They also have to have a form signed by their parents, on which the parents can choose not to have certain services that are provided by the center available to their children.

Currently, 635 students are enrolled in the center. The SHS student population is 858.

Services provided by the center include physical examinations, in particular those that are required by employers or to play on high school sports teams, immunizations, allergy shots and referrals to doctors in the community if required. Lehner can also diagnose minor illnesses and prescribe medicine. Recently, she said, a student came into the center complaining of an earache. She was able to prescribe an antibiotic and to administer pain-killing ear drops so that he could return to class.

Lecky provides counseling, individual as well as group, and can refer students to outside counselors for more intense therapy. The dietician helps students who want to get more fit.

The center also offers classes. This month, Lehner will lead a Wise Guys group for boys, to help teach responsibility and goal setting. She also plans to offer a yoga class, for students as well as teachers.

Last year, she offered a class for cheerleaders on how to protect their backs from injury. She also offered a class for girls in danger of dropping out of school. Three in the class stuck out the year and graduated and the other four are still in school, she said.

There are services that the center does not provide, as proscribed by the school district. It does not offer routine pregnancy tests; pregnancy tests are done only if necessary in prescribing medicine or diagnosing an illness. It also does not hand out birth control or test for sexually-transmitted diseases.

Sophomore Ryan Craft, 16, enrolled with the wellness center when he was a freshman. It is much more convenient than having to travel to his family doctor, whose office is in Milford, he said.

A diabetic, Ryan also finds comfort in knowing he can go to the center when he has a problem. Last year, Lehner referred him to his family doctor for suspected

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pneumonia. This year, she diagnosed and treated a sinus infection. He also relies on the center for sports physicals; he is on the cross country, wrestling and baseball teams.

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“We are another resource for kids and their parents,” said Lehner. “Today, I believe that everyone needs that.”

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New Seaford cardiologist offers interventional cardiology care

By Lynn R. Parks

Since Dr. Ivan Pena joined the cardiology practice of doctors Alicea, Buenano, Laurion and Simons in Seaford in October, he has used interventional cardiology to help nearly 100 people with heart trouble. These are residents of Seaford and surrounding areas who, before he came here, would have had to go to a hospital other than Nanticoke Memorial for treatment.

“Every day, what he does makes me really proud,” Nanticoke spokesman Tom Brown told members of the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce recently.

Brown also serves as president of the chamber.

“Before Dr. Pena, patients who needed interventional cardiology were sent down to Peninsula Regional Medical Center [in Salisbury, Md.],” Brown added.

“That was very frustrating for the patient and extremely frustrating for the physicians. We spent a lot of time looking for an excellent physician and excellent person and we were successful beyond our wildest dreams.”

Pena spoke at the chamber’s January breakfast, held last Thursday at Pizza King in Seaford. A former resident of New York City and a 16-year veteran of the New York University Hospital, he said that he was surprised by the rates of smoking and obesity that he found in Sussex County.

“I saw some of that in New York, but not like you have down here,” he said. “What I see here are even very young people with heart problems, because of the prevalence of risk factors.”

Pena described a 21-yearold man who visited his office, complaining of chest pains. The man had been smoking cigarettes since he was 10-years-old and has permanent heart damage as a result of it.

He also described treating a man in his mid-40s who, because of obesity and smoking, “looked like he was in his 70s or 80s,” he said.

‘Hams’ non-profit status

The Sussex Amateur Radio Association – the largest amateur radio organization in Delaware, whose members have long provided essential emergency communications to government and community organizations – seeks government grants and corporate and private tax-deductible charitable contributions to build a more robust and reliable emergency system for Sussex County.

The campaign follows a U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) decision to officially recognize the association as a 501.c.3 charitable organization.

“With women I’m more delicate, but I tell this to all the men I treat,” he told the group of about 20 chamber members. “If you can’t fit in pants with a 36inch waist, you’re in trouble.”

Interventional cardiology is the treatment of structural heart disease using catheters. Procedures that can be performed with catheterization include angioplasty to clear blockages from

arteries and the placement of stents to keep arteries clear after angioplasty.

A stent is put in place in the artery with a balloon catheter.

Pena said the goal of cardiologists is to keep the “door to balloon time,” or the time that elapses between a patient coming into an emergency room with a blockage and the stent being in place, at 90 minutes or less.

Beyond that, people experience permanent heart damage.

Pena’s average at Nanticoke is about an hour, he said.

“We have done very well with all the cases we have had,” he added.

Coronary artery disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States.

In addition to smoking and obesity, risk factors include diabetes, which Pena called “an epidemic”

in Sussex County, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, family history of heart disease and stress.

“We all know what we should do, but no one wants to diet,” Pena said. “But I’m telling you, stop smoking, exercise and lose weight. Invest in yourself for the future. Otherwise, someone else is going to have the pleasure of your other investments.”

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Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate 100th Anniversary April 10

By Lynn R. Parks

PAGEANTS - The Miss Seaford and Little Miss Seaford competitions will be held Friday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Seaford High School auditorium. The Miss Seaford contestants are Erin Nibblett and Elizabeth Ewing. The pageants are sponsored by the Seaford Lioness.

Photo by Daniel Richardson.

Bridgeville Fire Department’s 100th anniversary celebration, originally set for Dec. 19th and canceled in the wake of a snow storm, has been rescheduled. The parade and open house will be held Saturday, April 10, said company vice president, Steve McCarron.

The later celebration will allow the department to include a dedication of its new apparatus storage building. The 60by 100-foot building on Delaware Avenue can accommodate four pieces of firefighting equipment.

The building also includes a display area where the company will put its restored 1936 REO Speedwagon fire engine and antique hose cart. The display area will have a lot of windows and will be lit up so that passersby will be able to see the old pieces of equipment.

“We wanted to be able to display them to the public,” McCarron said. The fire department is especially proud of its REO Speedwagon, which won first place in the antique division in the state fire parade two years in 2008 and again in 2009.

“There’s some pretty good antique equipment in the state and that’s pretty

good to win first place two years in a row,” McCarron said.

The fire company traces its roots back to Dec. 14, 1909, when 63 men, all residents of Bridgeville, met in the old Opera House on Market Street and volunteered to join a town fire company. On Dec. 17, the men elected officers and on Dec. 21, 1909, the men accepted a constitution and bylaws.

The anniversary parade will get underway at 1 p.m. and will march along Main and Market streets to the fire hall. McCarron expects all 200 units that were signed up for the December parade to participate.

“When we cancelled, everybody who was going to be there promised that they would still come,” he said.

The open house will take place at the fire hall following the parade. The new building dedication will also be held after the parade.

McCarron said that fire company members were disappointed when the anniversary celebration was snowed out in December. But he said that holding it in April might work out better.

“I’m glad that we made the decision to go ahead,” he said. “We’re thinking that we’ll have a lot better weather.”

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Business New fund to create jobs

Governor Jack Markell has proposed the launch of a “Jobs Incentive Fund” to give the state a new tool to help create and sustain private sector jobs and modernize Delaware’s economic development incentives.

The Jobs Incentive Fund will prioritize business in export-based industries that diversify Delaware’s economy, create jobs with a minimum salary of $20,000 and promote clean tech innovation, manufacturing and deployment.

In the past year, the state has facilitated new business development and relocations efforts like Fisker Automotive from out of state, helped businesses like Advanced Aerosol, Baltimore Aircoil and many others to expand and has helped more than 35 companies that employ several hundred Delawareans through the Governor’s Small Business LIFT program.

The Governor recently announced that DNREC and DelDOT will answer the majority of all permit applications within 60 days, created a STEM Council to create a workforce ready for high-tech jobs, and launched a partnership with the Sustainable Energy Utility that could create between 375-625 skilled jobs retrofitting state buildings.

Edward Jones named to list

The financial-services firm Edward Jones ranked No. 2 on FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For 2010” list in its 11th year on the list, according to Melinda R. Tingle, a financial advisor in the Laurel community.

Edward Jones also ranked No. 1 for large-sized companies. The full list and related stories appear in the Feb. 8 issue of FORTUNE and currently at www.fortune. com/bestcompanies.

Edward Jones’ 11 FORTUNE rankings include top 10 finishes for eight years and consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003. This is the firm’s second consecutive year in the No. 2 spot.

In naming Edward Jones to the list, FORTUNE editors said: “The investment adviser weathered the recession without closing one of its 12,615 offices or laying off a single employee. Salaries were frozen, but profit sharing continued.”

Pharmacy tech program offered

Enter the rapidly expanding field of health care with the pharmacy technician training program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to increase 31 percent from 2008 to 2018.

Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists package or mix prescriptions, maintain client records, refer clients to the pharmacist for counseling, assist with inventory control and purchasing, as well as payment collection and billing coordination.

The 182-hour classroom course will be held at Delaware Tech on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 to 9:30 p.m., from Feb. 22 to Aug. 30. A 120-hour externship is also necessary to complete the program.

Graduates will receive a certificate of

completion and be prepared to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam to become a nationally certified pharmacy technician.

Funding through the Department of Labor and a payment plan through Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs are available for this course. For more information, contact Corporate & Community Programs at 854-6966.

Administrative Professionals

The First State Chapter (FSC) of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will conduct its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23, in the General Foods Conference Room 1 at Bayhealth Medical Center in Dover.

Each month the FSC engages in a variety of programs addressing topics of interest in the administrative support field.

To learn more, visit www.firststateiaap. com or attend a chapter meeting. Meeting reservation inquiries may be made by calling Wendy at 302-744-7001. Join us for dinner before our program for $15 or attend the program portion only free of charge.

Wilmington Trust earnings

Wilmington Trust Company reported a loss of $11.2 million for the 2009 fourth quarter and a loss of $4.4 million for the 2009 full year. The net loss available to common shareholders was $15.7 million

LET’S CELEBRATE You’re Invited to Attend an Open House.

We believe it’s important to express our appreciation for the confidence you place in us. In that spirit, we invite you to bring your family and friends to our upcoming open house as we say thank you to our clients, friends and community.

Call or visit today.

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Date: Friday, February 19, 2010 Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Location: Edward Jones Office,

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for the 2009 fourth quarter and $22.7 million for the 2009 full year. On a fully diluted basis, the net loss available to common shareholders was .23 per share for the 2009 fourth quarter and .33 per share for the 2009 full year.

“While recessionary pressures on our borrowers increased credit costs and reduced net interest income, our Corporate Client Services business recorded its best quarter ever, and our Wealth Advisory Services business continued to do well amid difficult market conditions,” said Ted T. Cecala, Wilmington Trust chairman and chief executive officer. “Our 2009 financial performance underscores the benefits of our diversified business model, as growth in revenue from our fee-based businesses mitigated the recession’s negative effects on our banking business.”

For more information, visit www.wilmingtontrust.com.

Centre partners with Red Cross

More people want to know what they can do to help, as the staggering need continues growing in Haiti in the earthquake’s aftermath. The American Red Cross is advising that the greatest way to make a positive impact is to simply give donations in the form of money to help with the primary needs of food, water, shelter and medical help.

The Center at Salisbury is partnering with the American Red Cross to collect

such monetary donations in the form of cash, check and credit card. There will be a collection site located at Guest Services, which is in the Centre Court. There will be envelopes available to allow shoppers to give.

It is important to note that the mall is unable to accept any other type of Haiti relief donations, i.e. clothing, food or medical supplies at this time. Monetary donations are also being accepted online at www.CentreAtSalisbury.com and at www. redcross.org.

Scholarship for business students

Applications are now being accepted for the Jo Rolison Honorary Scholarship given by First State Chapter, IAAP. Each year, a graduating high school student or current college student is awarded a $500 scholarship for studies in the business administration field. Applicants must reside in and attend high school in Kent or Sussex County and attend or plan on attending a Delaware college, university or community/technical college.

For more information, contact Karen A. Garrison, Scholarship chairperson, at 302697-8848, or garrison23@verizon.net.

The application package is available on the chapter’s website firststateiaap. com. High school students may also obtain materials through their respective business department advisors. All materials must be received by March 27.

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MORNING STAR • FEBRUARY 4 - 10, 2010

Missions trip inspires area youth to put others first

By Lynn R. Parks

One day of the recent missions trip to Jamaica that was led by brothers Rusty and Tim Dukes, Laurel, proved especially busy.

Some of the 65 members of the group were in a primary school, talking with children about Christianity and the effects the religion has had on their lives. In total, members of the group talked to more than 5,000 students while they were in Jamaica.

Others, led by Seaford High School soccer coach Tim Lee, were playing soccer with residents of a boys’ maximum-security prison. Following the game, which the inmates won 2-1, Lee led a prayer meeting during which he compared life to a soccer game. “Right now, it’s half-time for you,” he told the prison’s inmates. “You still have a second half to go and with God’s help, you can make a better life.” Nearly a dozen of the 100 boys “made commitments to Christ,” Rusty Dukes said.

Still others with the missions trip were visiting a nursing home and talking with resident “Miss Iris,” 90-years-old, blind and, said Rusty Dukes, as close to an angel as he as ever met on earth. “The way she can quote scripture is incredible,” he added. One of the group’s members who met Miss Iris wondered, “If I was to go blind today, will I have read the Bible enough to sustain me?”

And still others with the missions trip went with Dukes to an area beneath a bridge, frequented by drug addicts and prostitutes.

“We bought pizza and fed them,” Dukes said. “We told them that we were not there to criticize them, but to let them know that God has a plan for their lives.”

“I know that what we did maybe isn’t the safest thing,” he added. “But you get there, talking with those people, and you realize that they look hard on the surface but they really aren’t. They just need somebody to love them.”

The Dukes brothers have led missions trip to Ocho Rios, on the northern coast of Jamaica and a popular tourist destination, dozens of times. “Our visits are all about the ministry,” said Rusty. “We are there to let the people know that they are loved and that God has a purpose in their lives.”

This most recent missions trip left Sussex County Jan. 11 and returned home Jan. 19. Members ranged in age from 13 to 70 and were from 20 churches and eight

The team in the Philadelphia airport preparing for departure

schools. Kolby, Rusty’s son and a student at the University of Delaware, made his 11th trip to the island nation.

“It feels like home to me there now,” Kolby said. “The people there are so beaten down by poverty and other troubles.

They need love and are so appreciative of even the smallest thing that you do for them.”

Kolby was among trip participants who visited five schools in Ocho Rios. “We performed songs and dramas and showed them what God has done in our lives,” he said.

Several in the group have parents who aren’t the best role models, Kolby said.

“They shared their testimonies and told the students that they don’t have to live the way their fathers did,” he added. “They can break from the troubles of the past.”

Kolby also helped to teach an adult’s computer class at Teen Challenge Jamaica, a program for drug and alcohol addicts.

“We had to start from the very beginning, teaching them how to type letters, how to make the letter a capital, even how to push a mouse,” he said. “When they get out of the program, now they will be able to get a job.”

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For example, on this trip, Rusty met a man and wife whose only beds were plastic lounge chairs. “When you see that, it puts life in perspective,” he said. “So many things that we think we have to have are not necessary.”

Volunteers with the group built a small addition onto the couple’s home. The man

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Dukes asked the participants on the missions trip to write about their experiences for a presentation he made at his church, Central Worship Center in Laurel.

“Jamaica Missions 2010 has been the most touching experience of my 21-year life,” wrote Grant Morris, Laurel. “Most Continued on page 11

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Lt. Governor Matt Denn and Seaford Councilwoman Pat Jones invite you to a public meeting to discuss criminal justice issues facing our state at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb 16, at Seaford City Hall.

Lt. Governor Denn, who was recently elected as chair of the State’s Criminal Justice Council, wants to hear directly from the public on these issues: 1. What do you think are the most important criminal justice issues facing the state?

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3. What are the barriers people face upon re-entry and what can be done to help?

To RSVP, contact Chad Robinson, Lt. Governor’s office, at 302-744-4311 or email chad.robinson@state.de.us.

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Visitors are welcome anytime during the three-hour open house to meet the DCHS Royal staff, students, and parents, and discuss the school’s rigorous Christ-centered curriculum to include Advanced Placement (AP) courses, performing arts and visual arts classes, as well as the exciting J-Term courses.

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Before - Lappy, a local’s house that was certainly in need of repair.

Dale Dukes with a few of the children from the community where the team built homes.

Jamaican mission Continued from page 10

Jamaicans live in very small houses made of tree limbs and scrap plywood. Here, we complain when the TV doesn’t work or the electricity goes out, but most of these people don’t even have electricity. Attending this trip definitely gave me a different outlook on my life and how fortunate I am.”

Rob Hazel, Laurel, was touched by how grateful the people of Ocho Rios were for even the simplest of gifts. “It has never been more obvious to me that I really am my brother’s keeper.”

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After - Lappy’s house that the team built during their stay

For your information Kolby Dukes maintains a website about the missions trips to Jamaica that he and other members of his family lead. The site, www.reachouttotheworld.com, includes pictures from the trips as well as links to the missions’ business sponsors.

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Laurel Berger, Laurel, a student at Delmarva Christian High School and part of the group that visited a home for homeless girls, said that she realized how fortunate she is. “This trip has made me more grateful for some of the simplest things in life,” she wrote.

“I saw God unfolding an amazing plan and doing new, unexpected things,” wrote Lauren Henry, a Laurel resident and also a student at Delmarva Christian. “I believe that I have been more blessed by the people of Jamaica than I could bless anyone in a lifetime.”

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Pat Jones finds little ‘spare time’ in her routine

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iving back to the community where she was born and raised is literally a way of life for Seaford City Councilwoman Patricia Jones. There is no such thing as “spare time” in her household, though a few moments of solitude in her otherwise hectic life would be appreciated from time to time.

A Girl Scout leader, a champion for women’s issues, a leader in the AfricanAmerican community and the founder of one of Sussex County’s most popular cultural festivals, Jones has done it all.

She’s even a local pastor, one who prefers ministering to the downtrodden and lessfortunate in the community.

“We do that as an outreach to people who are on the streets so they can have somewhere to come and maybe just get a hot cup of coffee or bow down on the altar to pray,” says Jones, who heads Heaven Bound Ministries on Front Street in Seaford. “We have really made an impact by being there; it’s been quite rewarding being a light in this world of darkness.”

The eldest girl in a family of six children, Jones was forced to grow up fast so she could help her mother maintain their east Seaford household. They were hectic times, but ones that forced the 1985 Seaford High School graduate to mature at a rather young age.

Those days more than 30 years ago also instilled in Jones the desire to serve her community, and to help her fellow man.

“Growing up, I had brothers who were older than me, but that didn’t necessarily make them smarter,” says Jones with a chuckle. “My mother entrusted me with the household duties because she wanted to make sure they would get done. That taught me responsibility at a young age, and I believe I’ve carried that same spirit throughout my life.”

Many years before Jones became the first African-American woman to serve on the Seaford City Council, she was a local Girl Scout leader. For more than a decade, she helped guide many young Seaford girls into adulthood.

She also served at the request of former Governor Tom Carper on the Delaware Commission for Women and as chairwoman for Delaware’s Women’s Hall of Fame, where she had the fortune of meeting many of the First State’s female role models.

Some of the women she met in that role she still remembers today, women she feels privileged to have known. One in particular is Brenda Whitehurst, a former entrepreneur and businesswoman who made quite an impression on the future city councilwoman.

“She was not only a successful businesswoman, but she also helped empower others to start their own small businesses, which was an encouragement to me,” admits Jones. “To see her nominated for such an honor and to win it was an extraordinary moment for me.”

After serving six years at the request of the governor’s office, Jones had every intention of leaving public life and settling into a daily routine in her beloved hometown.

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Then one night, she got a telephone call. On the other end of the line was none other than Nutter himself, urging her to reconsider.

“He saw the work I was doing with the African-American Festival and other things in the community and he thought that I would be a great candidate to fill his seat,” remembers Jones. “I felt humbled and honored that he thought enough of me to endorse my work; how could I say no at that point?”

Since filling Nutter’s seat, Jones has been the lone African-American voice on the Seaford City Council, a role she has both accepted and cherished. But she prefers to see the larger picture – what is good for the city as a whole? It’s anything but a black and white issue, she contends.

At the same time, however, Jones also realizes the need for diversity on the city’s governing board.

“We have a lot of issues in our community and I feel like, being the only AfricanAmerican on the council and living on the east side of Seaford, that I can really relate to a lot of the issues [members of the African-American community] come to me with,” says Jones. “As a council, we have always come together and tried to find a common solution to any problem the city faces. I think we do a pretty good job of that.”

Many issues have come before the city council in the several years Jones has held her seat at City Hall. She’s proud to have tackled many, including beautifying the city’s parks and obtaining affordable housing.

But the problem she’s most proud of meeting head on is the city’s once-rampant illegal drug trade. Once the subject of a CBS News documentary, the drug situation on the east side of town has been largely diminished since the boom days of the trade in the 1980s.

“I can proudly say that I hear very few complaints now about drugs; we have really curtailed that in the city of Seaford,” Jones says. “Drug busts finally started taking place and people starting going to jail.

Buildings that were used for drug houses were torn down and we started a neighborhood crime watch. It’s much better there now.”

That’s not to say that the drug problem has entirely been neutralized – nearly every city and town across the United States deals with the issue of illegal drugs on an almost daily basis. But no longer is Seaford the subject of national news reports highlighting the trade, due in part to the work of the city’s leaders over the last

During the 2008 opening ceremonies Seaford Councilwoman Pat Jones, the AFRAM Festival executive director, gets the activities started. Photo by Cassie Richardson

two-plus decades.

Despite her continuing work with the City of Seaford, perhaps Jones’ biggest claim to fame is the one weekend every August when her efforts result in hundreds of Sussex County visitors celebrating the area’s African-American heritage.

Renamed the Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival just a few years ago, the annual event went on temporary hiatus after 1999.

It came back to life in 2003 after Jones had been elected to the City Council.

“My drive for bringing it back was to help bring the community together,” Jones reveals.

“It was hard to get it back to where it was before, but we did it by using a lot of the ideas that were being implemented through the other festivals [in Kent and New Castle counties].”

This year’s event will be the 13th AFRAM Festival, though it may be a scaled-down version due to current economic conditions in Sussex County and throughout the country.

Scheduled for Aug. 12-14, the festival

this year will once again be held at Nutter Park in the development of Chandler Heights. Though the park is generally bursting at the seams during the festival, Jones would like to keep it at the current site for as long as feasibly possible.

“A lot of people don’t realize it, but I grew up in Chandler Heights and that park has a lot of meaning to me,” says the brainchild behind the AFRAM Festival.

“And it’s been named for Mr. Nutter, which is another reason I would love to keep it there.”

With her work on the city council, the AFRAM Festival, the Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration and scores of other community events, Jones rarely has time for herself. But that’s all fine with her, though a little more sleep from time to time wouldn’t hurt.

Says Jones: “There are some things that I don’t really want to do, but I feel like I have to do them because of my heart and because of my passion. There are so many worthy causes and I thank God that he gives me the strength to do each one.”

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Biden praises 4-H volunteers during Leader Forum “I was carried in a peach basket to the Delaware State Fair,” Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden recalled a childhood memory as he addressed a statewide gathering of 4-H Volunteers on Saturday, Jan. 23. “That was my first exposure to 4-H.” Nearly 140 Delaware 4-H adult volunteers, junior leaders and staff continued a long tradition of honing their volunteer skills by attending the annual Delaware 4-H Leader Forum, held at Lake Forest High School, in Felton. The forum was sponsored by Monsanto, a strong supporter of 4-H volunteer training.

Biden’s appearance launched the annual leadership training event that is designed to enhance, educate, and encourage adult 4-H volunteers in what is the nation’s largest youth development program in the country.

The day-long event, which offers curriculum-based seminars, fellowship and creative interaction, has long been a highlight in the Delaware 4-H volunteer’s calendar.

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“The study reinforces a long-held AAA concern that hand-held cell phone bans have limited impact, in large part because they cause drivers to migrate to still-risky, hands-free cell phones,” said Catherine L. Rossi, Manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic.

“Research shows that hands-free phones offer no real safety advantages over hand-held phones. The distracting factor is the conversation - not the device itself.”

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The report found no greater drop in crash claims in jurisdictions with these laws.

Given the national prevalence of cell phone use by drivers and the drops in hand-held cell phone use observed in some of these jurisdictions after enacting their laws, researchers had expected a measurable drop in overall crashes.

Researchers could not explain why a drop was not observed, but cited drivers migrating from handheld cell phone use to hands-free cell phone use as one factor.

AAA supports texting bans for all drivers, complete wireless bans for drivers under age 18 and comprehensive distracted driving legislation.

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Tipton, Lifetime — Charlotte Passwaters Delaware State University: Volunteer of the Year—Kimberly Franklin From this pool, Delaware 4-H announced the selection of Robert Messick, Lifetime Volunteer and Gail Tipton, Volunteer of the Year to represent Delaware and be considered for the National 4-H

Salute to Excellence awards that will be announced at a later date.

For more information about Delaware 4-H, visit http://ag.udel.edu/extension/4h.

New 4-H volunteers are always welcome.

For more information about becoming a 4-H volunteer leader, contact Ernesto López at 856-2585, ext. 561.

Members of Delaware 4-H State Teen Council welcome Attorney General Beau Biden.

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Sussex Realtors Association launches a new website After months of designing, reformatting and adding informative content, the Sussex County Association of Realtors (SCAOR) announces the launching of its new and redesigned website.

The website features a new professional design, a wealth of up to date and informative content, a professionally-designed logo and plenty of other useful information.

Whether you’re in the real estate profession or a member of the public, www.scaor.com

County sending relief

Sussex County is extending a helping hand to those affected by the earthquake in Haiti.

County Council, at its Tuesday, Jan. 26 meeting, approved a $5,000 grant for disaster relief efforts in the earthquake-stricken nation, where thousands have died, many remain missing and others struggle to recover.

“This is such an overwhelming disaster that we all have to do what we can, give what we can, whether it’s a little or a lot,” County Council Vice President Michael H. Vincent said.

“Even though times are very tight for all of us today, we must rise to the occasion and support those who need our help now more than ever.”

The earthquake hit the Caribbean island nation Jan. 12, registering 7.0 on the Richter scale. Government officials and humanitarian organizations believe as many as 200,000 died in the quake, which devastated the capital city of Port-au-Prince.

Lending aid to communities and nations suffering major disasters is nothing new for Sussex County. The Council has given grants to previous recovery efforts, including the Sept.

11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Indonesian tsunami in 2004, and Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

The County will direct the funds to appropriate relief organizations to provide victims with basic supplies, including water, food and medicine as well as tents, blankets and other necessities.

Entries sought

Entries are now being accepted for regional winners in the 18th annual National Senior Poets Laureate Poetry Competition for American poets age 50 and older for the Delaware Senior Poet Laureate. Deadline is June 30.

Winning poems of state senior poets laureate will be named in July. Winners will advance to final rounds of competition from which the winner of $500 and the 2010 National Senior Poet Laureate title will

is a place for everyone to visit and learn more about Delaware’s southernmost county.

“We are excited to launch our redesigned and much improved, web site for the people of Sussex County, and for those thinking of moving here,” says Judy Dean, president of the Sussex County Association of Realtors. “With all the information now on our site, it’s truly a one-stop source to learn all about living, working and playing in Sussex County.”

One of the first things you’ll be announced around Sept. 1.

Robert E. Gallamore of Rehoboth Beach won the 2009 Delaware Senior Poet Laureate Award with his poem “Sayings Old and New, Borrowed and Blue.”

Winner of the 2009 National Senior Poet Laureate Award was Patricia Frolander, 66, rancher from Sundance, Wyo. Co-sponsors Vera-Jane Goodin Schultz and Wanda Sue Parrott founded the contest administered by Amy Kitchener’s Angels Without Wings Foundation in 1993. The 2009 winners can be seen in Golden Words Anthology, along with rules for the 2010 Senior Poets Laureate Contest, at www.amykitchenerfdn.org.

Vote for SPCA

The Georgetown Shelter, part of the Delaware SPCA, which is now low-kill, is reaching out to the local community to help the shelter win one of many grants being offered in the “The Animal Rescue Site $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge,” hosted by The Animal Rescue Site and Petfinder.com.

The grand prize is a $10,000 grant, and a variety of other grants will be awarded to additional rescue groups that have collected the most votes.

The Delaware SPCA does not receive any state or county funding and is not associated with any national organizations or other SPCA. The services provided by the SPCA are only possible with the charitable support of the community. In these difficult economic times, more and more pets are being brought to the facility and the shelter would benefit greatly by any one of the grants being offered in the Shelter Challenge.

Voting in the Shelter Challenge is free and votes are accepted once a day, every day, through April 18. To help the Georgetown SPCA win one of the grants being offered, visit www.theanimalrescuesite.com and vote for “DE SPCA – Sussex Chapter.” For more information, call 856-6361 or visit www.delspca.org.

notice on SCAOR’s redesigned website is the release of a fresh new logo that more accurately identifies the organization’s role throughout all of Sussex County.

“We feel this logo clearly defines our organization,” says Dean.

“Tourism and agriculture are our two greatest resources in Sussex County, and both are now represented in what is the official

symbol for the Sussex County Association of Realtors.”

The new website features information for commercial, residential and rental real estate in Sussex County, as well as an entire section for the public. Included in the section for the public is information on Sussex County demographics, festivals and landmarks, as well as tax information,

community maps and other valuable information about the First State’s largest geographic county.

Public guests can also search available properties and learn more about the realtors who live and work in Sussex County.

To learn more about the Sussex County Association of Realtors, visit www.scaor.com or call 855-2300.

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Polar Bear Plunge

The Lewes Polar Bear Plunge, one of Delaware’s largest fundraising events that benefits Special Olympics Delaware (SODE), is Sunday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m.

The Plunge has grown each year, beginning in 1992 when 78 plungers raised $7,000 to last year’s effort seeing 2,923 Bears raise over $490,000. Since its inception, the plunge has raised $4.5 million.

Thousands of Bears take this chilly, invigorating dip into the Atlantic Ocean to support SODE’s year-round program of sports training, athletic competition and related programs for nearly 3,300 children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

The city of Rehoboth Beach will host a weekend-long Plunge Festival which will include a 5k Run to the Plunge, restaurant chili contest, ice sculpting contest, several kids’ activities and the Apres Plunge Party at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center.

Restaurants and retailers throughout the Rehoboth Beach area have teamed up with Special Olympics to provide registered Bears with special discounts and activities throughout the weekend. In addition, the Atlantic Sands Hotel will serve as the official Plunge Headquarters.

Student volunteers will be passing out information to spectators on the Rehoboth Boardwalk about the “Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign.

The campaign is a national endeavor

by Special Olympics and Best Buddies to educate the public and raise awareness about the use of the word “retard(ed).”

Free tax assistance available

AARP-Tax Aide is offering free income tax counseling and preparation through April 15, for senior and low income taxpayers of all ages. AARPTaxAide volunteers, trained in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, will assist with personal tax returns.

Call for an appointment at the following locations: Nanticoke Senior Center, 310 Virginia Ave. Seaford, 629-4939 Seaford Public Library, 600 N. Market St. Ext., Seaford, 629-2524 Methodist Manor House, 1001 Middleford Rd., Seaford, 629-4593 Greenwood Public Library, 41 Schulze Rd., Greenwood, 349-5309 Bridgeville Public Library, 600 S. Cannon St., Bridgeville, 337-7401 Delmar Public Library, 101 North BiState Blvd., Delmar, 846-9894 Laurel Senior Center, 113 N. Central Ave., Laurel, 875-3184 Service is also available for homebound individuals.

Junior Miss Scholarship program

The Delaware Junior Miss Scholarship program seeks high school juniors graduating in the Class of 2011 for the upcoming program that will be held this summer.

Interested applicants should apply online at www.ajm.org. Deadline to apply is March 1. For questions, visit the website, or contact the chairmen at 302-841-7080 or 302-542-2065.

Correction`

The January 21 article about the January meeting of the Blades Town Council incorrectly identified the approved ordinance amendment as raising licensing fees. The reason for the ordinance amendment is to implement the annual inspection of rental properties in the Town of Blades. Inspections are completed every year prior to renewal of licensing fees, and if a property fails inspection, a $25.00 reinspection fee will then be charged.

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The strange case of the poor dead cat Surely, in the hundred of millions of years that Earth has supported ynn arks life, stranger things have happened: the evolution of the platypus, cows born with two heads, Evil Knievel, Alpha was a good a woman, sitting in her living room, and straightforward who was hit and injured by a meteorite that first bounced off her radio. creature and did exBut truly odd occurrences in our house — barely a dot in the great actly what was expectuniverse — in the time we have lived here — not even a blink in evolution- ed from her as a cat. ary terms — have been rare. And the strangest of them all happened last milk carton tab or a bent pipe cleaner underweek. neath a rug and then hunting for it and pullMy husband and I returned home after ing it out. an evening out to find one of our two cats, Alpha was only 6 years old. Throughout Alpha, dead. She was lying in the upstairs the day, she had shown no signs of illness. hallway, under a chair, and when she did not She had joined me on the sunny back porch even twitch a muscle when I called to her, I for lunch and had napped in our daughter’s immediately suspected that something was bedroom curled up on a small throw rug that wrong. I’d recently seen Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes, after all, and my deduc- she scooted into a nest. Just an hour or so before I left the house for the evening, I had tive instincts were in high gear. heard her running back and forth in the upI called to her again. Then I noticed that stairs hall, something else she loved to do. her eyes were open. “Tim,” I called downShe had been eating and sleeping well stairs to my husband. “I think that Alpha is and had given us no indication that she dead.” wasn’t feeling up to par. Her nose was alA brief examination, consisting of nudgways moist, her paws always pink. ing her with his toe, confirmed my diagno“How strange,” I have repeated over and sis. In the four hours that we had been out, over to anyone who will listen. We have Alpha had crawled under the small wooden certainly lost pets before, including a cat, chair and breathed her last.

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Alpha was a good and straightforward creature and did exactly what was expected from her as a cat. She deserved a more honest end.

“You know what this means,” I told my husband, who I’m sure would rather I didn’t draw any lessons from Alpha’s misfortune.

“Anyone could drop dead in this house. You could come home from work and find me lying in the upstairs hallway, stone cold. Killed by a meteor, even.”

“I hope not,” he said. “What’s for dinner?”

Uno, Alpha’s twin brother, is handling her disappearance well. He spends more time with me than he used to, napping in the kitchen or living room when he used to nap upstairs under a bed. And he seems to be listening for Alpha, or at least for something else that he can chase up and down the steps, as he used to chase her.

He has not, at least as of yet, shown any depression in the typical way cats have of expressing such emotion, by spraying walls and doors with urine.

We hope that he skips over that stage in the cat grieving process.

Unlike me, I don’t suppose that Uno has drawn any philosophical conclusions from his sister’s death. But after this week, if he did — if he started spouting them out during dinner or writing them down in a small, catsized notebook — I wouldn’t be surprised.

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Community Bulletin Board on Saturday, Feb. 20. This year’s theme is “Hats Off to 30 Years of Excellence.”

Tickets are $35 per person. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a silent auction.

Dinner by Marilyn’s Catering at 6 p.m. with live auction at 7 p.m. Stop by the ECS office or call 875-4488 for tickets.

NHS dinner/auction

The Nanticoke Health Services dinner & auction planning committee of “crew members” is preparing an enjoyable voyage for the 24th annual dinner and auction at Heritage Shores Club in Bridgeville on April 17. Proceeds 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 details, contact the Corporate Development office of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital at 6296611, ext. 2404 or morrisr@nanticoke.org.

Chicken & dumpling dinner

On Saturday, Feb. 13, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., the Sussex Chapter #7, Order of the Eastern Star, will be serving a chicken and dumpling dinner to benefit special needs children. Dinner will be held at 7 Pine Street, Seaford. Price is $10, children under 12, $5. Dine in or carry out. Call 6298330 for information.

Dinner for Coast Guard Auxiliary

On Monday, Feb. 22, you can support the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary at the Roadhouse. It’s located at 1893 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, 645-8273.

Come for lunch or dinner and tell your server you are supporting the USCGA.

Celebrity Golf Classic

The Horsey Family Youth Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic will take place May 12-13 at Heritage Shores Golf and Country Club. There will be a host of celebrities this year with the addition of four time Super Bowl Champion Rocky Bleier of the Pittsburgh Steelers and more to come.

There will also be a NASCAR legend announced at a later date. For more information, contact Dale Webb at 841-5120.

Coat Drive

Liberty Tax Service will be collecting new and gently used coats and blankets, to be given to local charities. Drop off your donation at the Seaford Village location and receive a $20 off coupon toward your tax preparation fee. For more information call 629-6675.

Equine Council

The Delaware Equine Council’s 5th Annual Dinner/Dance Scholarship Fundraiser will be held at the Delaware Agricultural Museum, Dover, from 6 to 10 p.m., on Saturday, March 20. For tickets call Stan at 302-684-3966.

Winter Gala

Everyone is invited to attend Epworth Christian School’s 7th Annual Winter Gala

Seaford elections

Both Mayor Ed Butler and councilwoman Leanne Phillips-Lowe are running in the upcoming Seaford city elections.

Deadline to file as a candidate is Friday, March 26.

Butler was first elected to the Seaford City Council in 1986. He served six terms on the council then, when Dan Short stepped down as mayor to run for state representative in 2006, he ran for mayor.

He was unopposed in the 2008 election. Phillips-Lowe was appointed to fill Butler’s council seat in 2006. She was reelected in 2007.

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The election will be Saturday, April 17.

Voters must be registered with the city by 5 p.m. Friday, March 26.

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Seaford Library

• Mrs. “Cookie” Garfield will host “Historical Reflections” as part of our Black History Month Celebration. Join us Friday, Feb. 5, at 5 p.m. at the Seaford Library and Cultural Center. For more information, call Amber Motta at 629-2524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us.

• The Seaford Library and Cultural Center Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m.

• The Seaford Library and Cultural Center presents “Baby Bookworms,” a story time for infants, on Monday, Feb. 8, at 10:30 a.m.

• The Seaford Library and Cultural Center presents “Toddler Tales,” a story time for walkers, on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 10:30 a.m.

• The Seaford Library and Cultural Center is looking for local artists who are interested in having their art displayed at the Seaford Library for our 3rd annual art show on March 12 and 13. This is a multi-medium art show, so all artists are welcome. For more information, call Amber Motta at 629-2524. Space is limited so register at the front desk before March 5.

• The Seaford Library and Cultural Center has joined with IHOP in an effort to raise money for the Library. Eat a meal at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth, or Salisbury, Md. IHOP locations and return the itemized receipt along with a comment card to the Seaford Library and Cultural Center.

We must have the itemized receipt in order to receive the reimbursement. The Library will receive 10% of the total receipt.

• The “Science and Religion” book discussion will meet at the Seaford Library and Cultural Center on Monday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m. For more information, call Rose Harrison at 629-2524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us.

Pancake Dinner

A Valentine’s Day Pancake Dinner will be hosted by Seaford Presbyterian Church

on Sunday, Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. There will be door prizes and contests. For more information, call 629-9077.

drinks will be available. Cost is $8/adult and $4/12 and under. Eat in/take out/delivery for call in orders at 629-4896.

Free opportunity for dads

Come join other fathers to talk about being a dad. Bring your child along for a free lunch and then supervised play while you have some time to meet with other dads. 24/7 Dad focuses on fatherhood concepts like masculinity, discipline and work/family balance.

The free event is held on Thursdays from Feb. 18 through May 18, noon to 2 p.m., at the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Lisa at 8565239.

All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner

Blades Volunteer Fire Company will hold an All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Dinner includes spaghetti, a salad, bread, tea or coffee. Plain sauce and meat sauces will be homemade. Assorted desserts and

Breakfast benefits program

The Laurel Kids Connection Mentoring Program will benefit from a Valentine’s Day weekend special, AYCE Pancake/ Link Sausage/Beverage Breakfast at Applebee’s in Seaford from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13. Cost is $6. The Laurel Kids Connection Mentoring program staff and youth participants will be greeters and servers. For tickets, send your check made payable to DAPI/LKC, 26673 Sussex Hwy. Seaford, DE 19973, Attn: Glenn Phillips. Tickets will be waiting for you at the door. For more information about the mentoring program, visit www.dapi.org or call 629-7790, ext. 314.

Laurel Library helps smokers

The Laurel Public Library, in partnership with the Delaware Division of Public Health, will offer a free, six week smoking cessation program for residents 18 and older, who want to stop smoking. The sessions, held every Thursday in the library’s

Messiah’s Vineyard Church Rt. 13 & Discountland Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 302-875-4646

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Dr. Carl G. VincentSenior Minister Pastor Barry B. Dukes – Senior Pastor

Sunday Worship Service ● 9:30 a.m.

Kid’s Church ● During Sunday’s Service ● Ages 2-12 Youth Group ● Wed. 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. ● Grades 7-12 Pioneer Club ● Wed. 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Chickberry Farms ● Grades K-6 Conversation Groups “In His Presence” ● Starts Jan. 17th.

If you are interested in building new relationships, please contact us to get connected with a host.

“The Journey” Acts An in depth study of God’s Word Sunday, February 14th 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Monday, February 15th 6:30 – 9: 00 p.m.

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Denese Bell from the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program will be the presenter, and will be offering individuals a variety of methods for successful outcomes.

Walk-in individual Quit Smoking counseling will be held from 10 a.m. to noon.

Healthy lifestyles techniques for “Smokers Only” will include indoor walking from 1 to 1:30 p.m. and relaxation techniques from 1:30 to 2 p.m.

Registration is requested but not mandatory. Walk-ins are welcome. To register, call the Laurel Public Library at 875-3184.

Laurel Library programs

• Saturday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. - Valentine’s Day Craft program • Wednesday, Feb. 17, 4:15 p.m. Make-a-Snowman-Day at the library • Saturday, Feb. 27 – Last day to add books to your Reading Log (Make up day for any snowed-out programs, 11 a.m.)

• Saturday, March 6, 11 a.m. - Winter Reading Program Party! All children who complete the Winter Reading Program receive a book of their choice and a prize from the Friends of the Laurel Public Library. Top readers in each grade receive special prizes. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call the Laurel Public Library at 875-3184 or email Becky Norton, Youth Services librarian, at rebecca.norton@lib.de.us.

• Wedesday, Feb 10 - “Delaware Ghost Hunters.” Scientific methods of capturing paranormal experiences.

• Thursday, Feb 18 - “ Food Lore: Scrapple, Muskrat and More.” Local storyteller Ed Okonowicz explores the cuisine most identified with the Delmarva region.

A Delaware Humanities Forum presentation.

Library programs

The Bridgeville Public Library has new hours of service. The library is now open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. No change on Friday and Saturday hours, which are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Story time for ages 2-4 is on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and Thursdays at 11 a.m. for ages 4-6. Ms. Kathy has added a Lap Sit on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for ages 3 months to 3. A lap-sit is an interactive story time for very young children to introduce regular library visits and develop the children into lifelong library users.

Family Nights are held each month on the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Games, fun, entertainment and light refreshments are provided. Complete schedules are available at the library. For more information, contact the library at 337-7401.

Rock for Books Sock Hop

The Friends of the Bridgeville Library annual fundraiser “Rock for Books Sock Hop” featuring fifties and sixties music by the Cavemen is Friday, Feb. 5, from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Heritage Shore Clubhouse in Bridgeville. The event is fun for all ages and features a buffet dinner, Chinese auction and cakewalk. Cost is $25 ($10 tax deductible). Tickets are available at the Bridgeville Library and Bridgeville Town Hall or by calling Cheryl at 3379733.

more entries after 5 p.m. on Friday and the winner will be announced Saturday at noon. The prize? Well, the gumball machine of course.

• Tuesday, Feb. 16 - Mardi Gras at the Delmar Public Library. During our children’s program, we will make Mardi Gras masks, wear our beads and sample Cajun food. There will even be a King Cake, with the trinket baked inside. All the fun begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Hayman Meeting Room.

• Thursday, Feb. 25 - It’s time for the Delmar Library’s annual Teddy Bear Picnic. Everything you wanted to know about bears. The movie “Teddy Bear Picnic” will be playing throughout the evening along with crafts and games. Sign up at our front desk due to limited space and each child must have accompaning adult.

dance the night away to musical entertainment by Tony Windsor who will be singing some favorite Elvis songs. For information, contact Susan Welch at 349-5237.

Eat at Pizza King

Support the Greenwood Public Library Friends group and enjoy a meal at Pizza King in Seaford on Monday, Feb. 22. Contact the library at 349-5309 or a friend at 349-4949 to receive coupons to present to the cashier when paying your guest receipt on this date. The Pizza King organization will donate a percentage of receipt to the Library Friends group to help with programs, etc.

Celebrate chocolate at the Library

Library hosts program

The Delmar Public Library will host an adult program, “The Folk Heroes,” on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m., in the Hayman Community Room. There will be guitar playing, solos, duets and storytelling along with light refreshments. The Delmar Library is located at 101 N. Bi-State Blvd., Delmar.

Sweetheart Dinner Dance

Join us at the Greenwood CHEER Center for a Sweetheart Dinner Dance from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12. Come

In honor of Chocolate Month, the Greenwood Public Library will hold its 3rd Annual Chocolate Lovers’ Night on Friday, Feb. 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Whip up your tastiest chocolate dessert and enter it in our Best Chocolate Dessert contest to be held that evening. Those who attend will be our judges, sampling each entry and voting on their favorite.

Come learn about how chocolate is made and some of the unusual uses of chocolate. The highlight of the evening will be a special presentation by Mary Sears of Sweet Serenity Chocolates of Seaford. Free samples of her wares will be available, and the top three winners of the Best Chocolate Dessert contest will each receive a prize of some of her delectable delights.

Participation in the Best Chocolate Dessert contest is not mandatory, but those wishing to enter must submit their forms (including recipe) by Feb. 15.

Registration forms are available at the front desk of the library or by calling 349-

Delmar Library The Town of Bethel Election

The Town of Bethel will hold an election for two (2) Council seats on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010.

Deadline for filing will be Fri., Feb. 5, 2010 at 5 p.m. Voting will take place at the Bethel Historical Museum on First (1st) Street between 1 and 4 p.m.

There will be no absentee ballots. You must be 18-years-old and a resident of Bethel to vote.

Tax Prep - The following events will be held at the Delmar Public Library in February. The library will be a site for AARP Tax Preparation again this year every Thursday in February and March with three dates in April. Call the library at 846-9894 to set up the required appointment time.

• Friday, Feb. 5 - In honor of National Bubblegum Day (Feb. 6), the Delmar Public Library will have a bubblegum machine at the front desk. Any patron can guess the number of balls in the machine every time you come in the library. No HOURS Mon.-Thurs.

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Mardi Gras Party

Come join the fun at the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center for a Mardi Gras Party from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Enjoy light refreshments and listen to Jazz music at 10:30 a.m. with Barry Eli. Come dressed for the occasion wearing clothing in green, purple and gold and don’t forget your party mask. For more information, call the center at 349-5237.

‘Ceremony of the Four Chaplains’

The Greenwood Memorial VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Post 7478 will celebrate “The Ceremony of the Four Chaplains” at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7, at Seaford Wesleyan Church, “The Ark.” The service memorializes the account of the four chaplains of the Dorchester, a U.S. Army transport ship that sank during World War II off the coast of Greenland on Feb. 3, 1943. The four Army chaplains on board gave up their life vests and stayed behind to comfort and calm those who could not be saved. The service will highlight the MCJROTC of Woodbridge High School and the evening’s speaker and pastor of “The Ark,” David Kiser, along with other patriotic features. An offering to benefit the Cancer Aid & Research Program of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary will be taken after the service. The public is invited to attend this special tribute. For more information, contact President Michaele S. Russell, Greenwood Memorial VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 7478, at 302-349-4220.

Neighborhood Watch presentation

Join us for a “Neighborhood Watch at Greenwood” presentation at the Greenwood CHEER Center on Friday, Feb. 26, at 11:15 a.m. Seniors are more vulnerable to certain crimes - purse snatching, mugging and fraud. You can reduce opportunities for criminals to strike by being careful, alert and a good neighbor. Learn safety precautions, discuss concerns and have your concerns reported to authorities. For more information, contact Susan Welch at 349-5237.

Seaford AARP trips

March 1-3 - Visit the largest casino in North America - Foxwoods & Mohegan

Sun. Cost: $235/double. $320/single.

March 31 - Cherry Blossoms. A buffet lunch on the Spirit Of Washington while you enjoy a band and dancing while cruising the Potomac to view the cherry blossoms and many historical buildings. Cost: $71.

April 30 to May 2 - Azalea Festival with reserved seating for the Grand Parade - The Virginia International Tattoo show, a Botanical Gardens Tram Tour, a buffet dinner on the Spirit Of Norfolk as you cruise the Elizabeth River. Also tour the Naval Base, the Battleship Wisconsin and the Nauticus. Also visit the MacAuthur Memorial. Cost: $387 double.

April 12-16 - Myrtle Beach, S.C. Anniversary Special - Included are four breakfasts and four dinners. Day 1 - visit to Legends In Concert, day 2 - visit the Carolina Opry, day 3 - the Palace Theatre features a production of Le Grande Cirque performers with jugglers and acrobats. Day 4 - a special performance at the Alabama Theatre and a celebration dinner at the House of Blues. Also a scenic boat cruise, a guided tour of Charleston, and time at Barefoot Landing. Cost: $535 double.

June 5-6, Strasburg, Pa. - Murder Mystery Dinner Train Ride. Lunch at Shady Maple before checking into your hotel and then board the train at 6 p.m. for your chance to solve the mystery before your friends do, while enjoying dinner. After breakfast the next day travel to Longwood Gardens for a guided tour of the gardens “Festival of Fountains” theme. Later, travel to Winterthur Museum and Gardens for a guided tour and tram ride. Cost: $225/ double.

July 22, 1 day trip - bingo lunch cruise on The Spirit Of Norfolk, with prizes.

Cost: $79.

Oct. 25-29 - Smoky Mountains, Tenn.

- Three dinner shows, “Magic Beyond Belief” and “Blast From The Past” performances, and the Country Tonite Theatre.

Admission to Dollywood and the Pigeon Forge Museum and a guided tour of the Great Smoky Mountains. Cost: $595/double. All trips are open to the public. For more information, contact Rose Wheaton at 629-7180

A.A.R.P. trips

The Denton, Md., Chapter of A.A.R.P. is planning a trip to Wisconsin Dells and Chicago from Sunday, June 20 to Saturday, June 26, 2010. The trip includes transportation, 6 nights accommodations, 6 breakfasts and 6 full dinners, including two dinner shows. There will also be tours of Chicago, House on the Rock, an Upper Dells Boat Cruise and much more. A $75 deposit, per person, is required to make

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your reservation. Final payment is due April 30. For reservations and information call 410-754-8588 or 410-754-8189.

Philadelphia Flower Show

The Delmar Alumni are sponsoring a trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show, titled “Passport to the World,” on Tuesday, March 2. Leaving First Baptist Church, Delmar, Md. at 8:30 a.m. and departing flower shop at 6 p.m. There will be a dinner stop, on your own, at the Old Country Buffet in Christiana. Cost is $70. Payment must be received by Feb. 10. Make check payable to Delmar Alumni Association and send to: Dot Wolfgang, 36360 Bi-State Blvd., Delmar, DE 19940. For information call 302-846-2366.

Philadelphia Flower Show

The Seaford Historical Society is sponsoring a trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on Thursday, March 4. Price of the trip is $60 per person and includes admission to the show and transportation. Lunch is each individual’s responsibility. The bus leaves Seaford at 8 a.m. from the Sears parking lot in the Village Shopping Center.

The return trip leaves Philadelphia at 4 p.m. Reservations are required by Monday, Feb. 22, and mady be made by calling the SHS at 628-9828. Checks should be made payable to Seaford Historical Society.

DAR bus trip

The Daughter’s of the American Revolution, Mary Vining Chapter, is offering a bus trip on Saturday, Feb. 13, to Mount Vernon, with lunch at Gadsby’s Tavern in Old Alexandria and a visit to the Delaware Room in the DAR building in Washington, D.C. The bus will leave the Seaford area at 7:15 a.m. and return around 7 p.m. Cost is $75 per person.

For more information and to reserve a seat, call Hope Huey at 302-337-0559 or Cathie Dickerson at 302-236-0871.

Philadelphia Flower Show

The Greenwood CHEER Activity Center is offering a motor-coach trip to the 2010 Philadelphia Flower Show in Philadelphia, Pa., on Tuesday, March 2.

The show theme is “Passport to the World,” an international bouquet of exhibits that is a celebration of flowers and plants from around the globe. Cost is $48 per person and includes transportation and show ticket. Registration and full payment is due by Thursday, Feb. 18. The bus leaves the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center at 8 a.m. and will make one stop.

The bus leaves Philadelphia at 4 p.m. For more information, call Susan Welch at 302-349-5237.

See ‘The Lion King’

Limited seats are available for a trip to see Disney’s breathtaking musical “The Lion King” on Thursday, April 15, 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.

New Hampshire Ski Week

Space is still available on a New Hampshire Ski Week scheduled for Feb. 21-26. Spend five days skiing in New Hampshire at your choice each day of Cannon Mountain, Loon Mountain, Waterville Valley, or Bretton Woods.

Sponsored by the Salisbury Ski Club of Delmarva, the trip leaders are Wini Walton and Bobbi Pinson, who can be reached at 302-734-4930 or 629-6925.

The ski week package includes everything but transportation and has the low per person price of $450-4/room, $475-3/ room, and $515-2/room - plus all tips and taxes are included.

This marks the 24th year for this popular trip, which has been so well received because it offers so much for such a reasonable price. Call Wini Walton or Bobbi Pinson after 6 p.m., at 302-734-4930 or 629-6925 for reservations.

USCG Auxiliary

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

Whether you’re an experienced boater or a recreational kayaker learn what the new boating requirements are. For more information, contact Cindi Chaimowitz at 302-398-0309.

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

H.A.P.P.E.N., Hearn’s Pond Association for its Protection, Preservation, Enhancement and Naturalization will meet on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Museum. Anyone interested in attending the meeting is welcome.

Widowed Persons

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MORNING STAR • FEBRUARY 4 - 10, 2010 meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 12:15 p.m. at the Georgia House in Laurel. All widowed persons of all ages are invited to attend.

Please come join us. We all enjoy the trips, lunches, dinners, etc. that we do.

This meeting is open to anyone with an interest in amateur radio. For more information on this and other SARA Club events, visit www.sussexamateurradio. com.

PTSA meeting at Laurel

Laurel High School will have its monthly PTSA meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, in the school auditorium. Items on the agenda include: a vote to approve the by-laws, musical selections from the Laurel High School Jazz Band, introductions of the cast of the high school musical, Annie and a parent workshop on Smart Moves, Smart Choices on teen misuse of prescription drugs. Come out to vote for the referendum and stay for the PTSA meeting.

Anyone in the community is invited to attend. For more information, call the high school at 875-6120.

AARP membership meeting

AARP Seaford Area Chapter 1084 of Western Sussex County’s membership meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Methodist Manor House Fellowship Hall in Seaford. Guest speaker will be Charles Paparella of WBOC. This chapter is open for membership to persons 50+, 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.

Spade & Trowel Club

The Spade and Trowel Club of Seaford will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at St. John’s United Methodist Church at 12:30 p.m. Wendy Aycoth, Delaware Federated Garden Club horticulture chairman, will conduct a design workshop, focusing on what the judges will look for in flower show entries. This will be an excellent opportunity to prepare for the club’s Flower Show to be held at the Seaford Library on April 13. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Mary Noel, club president, at (302) 337-1054.

Antique Tractor Club

The First State Antique Tractor Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Greenwood Fire House, at 7 p.m. There will be a very important discussion about the Tractor Show at the Delaware State Fair Grounds on June 11-13, and a consignment sale that is planned.

SARA

The regular monthly meeting of the Sussex Amateur Radio Association (SARA) will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Marvel Museum located at 510 S. Bedford St., in Georgetown.

FCC license testing for all levels begins at 6:30 p.m. An informal social starts at 7 p.m., with the meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Curtain time for The Miracle Worker is 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12, 13, 19 and 20. Sunday matinees on Feb. 14 and 21 are at 3 p.m. Tickets are $17. A $1 discount is offered for seniors, students and military for Sunday matinees. For tickets, call Second Street Players at 302-4220220 or visit www.secondstreetplayers.com.

Delmarva history & families Census positions

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary, part-time census takers for the 2010 Census. These short-term jobs offer good pay, flexible hours, paid training and reimbursement for authorized work-related expenses, such as mileage incurred while conducting census work right in your own community. You will be required to work when most people are typically at home, which includes evening and weekend hours. For more information, visit www.sss.gov. For more information about the 2010 Census, visit www.census.gov or call the regional office that serves your area. The toll free number is 1-866-861-2010. The Delmar Testing Center is located at VFW Post #8276 in Delmar, Md.

Country breakfast buffet

A country breakfast buffet will be held every fourth Sunday each month - September through June, from 7 to 10 a.m. at Galestown Community House. The buffet includes eggs, scrapple, sausage, pancakes, potato casserole, hominy, biscuits, toast, fruit cup and sticky buns. The community house is located on School House Road at the intersection of Galestown and Reliance Roads in Galestown, Md. The dates are: Feb. 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27.

Princess Tea Party

A Princess Tea Party and Luncheon to benefit the Miss Georgetown Scholarship Program will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Georgetown. The event is held in honor and memory of Bethany VanSciver, Miss Teen Georgetown 2005. Advance ticket sales only. Cost is $15; ages 12 and under, $10. All princesses must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, call 302249-9370 or email georgetownpageant@msn.com.

‘Miracle Worker’

Milford Second Street Players opens the new year – and its 30th anniversary season – with William Gibson’s The Miracle Worker, the story of Helen Keller. The play will be presented at Riverfront Theatre, Milford. Second Street Players is partnering with the Georgia House for a special Valentine’s Eve dinner/theatre package on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for this special package are $45 per person or $80 per couple.

Saturday, Feb. 20, promises to be a full day of education for Sussex County genealogists and historians. At 10:30 a.m. the Sussex County Genealogical Society will present a program by Dr. Ray Thompson, director of Salisbury University’s Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture.

Dr. Thompson’s topic, “Visualizing the Settlement of Lower Delmarva: 1609-1800,” will cover the settlement of lower Delmarva, from the lower Eastern Shore upward into what becomes Sussex County. At 1 p.m., the Rehoboth Beach Public Library and the Sussex County Genealogical Society will host the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society as they present a workshop on the preservation of heirlooms and family papers by historian Michael Dixon. Meetings are held in the upstairs meeting room of the Rehoboth Beach Public Library.

Participants are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch; coffee and desert will be provided. For more information, call 875-5418 or visit www.scgsdelaware.org.

Valentine’s Day Party

The Georgetown CHEER Center will host a Valentine’s Day Party at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11.An Elvis impersonator will perform. Lunch will be served and the menu includes: fruit and vegetable trays, sweet and sour meatballs, baked chicken, dressing with gravy, mixed vegetables and pineapple upside down cake. Lunch is $3 for ages 60 and older and $4.50 for those under 60. There will be a 50/50 drawing and a raffle. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Beth Smith at 856-5187.

‘Bridge to a new position’

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Sussex County announces the latest “Bridge to a New Position” series of three free workshops. All three sessions will take place at the Greenwood Public Library on Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, March 9 will cover “Overcoming the Trauma of Job Loss” and “Maximizing Resources for Your Job Search.” On Tuesday, March 16 the subjects will be “Resume Writing” and “Understanding the Interview Process.” The final session on Tuesday, March 23 will consist of one-on-one consultations and mock interviews. Registration is limited to 20, so call 856-5815 now for more information or to register.

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MORNING STAR • FEBRUARY 4 - 10, 2010

Church Bulletins Weekly Bible Study

A weekly Bible study will be held every Wednesday night from 7:15-8:15 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, Seaford, Rt. 13 South (next to Friendly’s).

Family oriented Bible lessons for all ages. Elder Cornell Johnson is Pastor.

Call 628-0349 or 302-344-9672.

Dinner and a free movie

The Church of God and Saint of Christ, 10016 Concord Rd., Seaford, are presenting dinner and the movie, “My Sister’s Keeper,” on Sunday, Feb. 7.

Doors open at 4 p.m., the movie starts at 4:30 p.m.

Advance reservations are needed. Donation $7 or $10 at the door.

For information call Robert Brown 628-3903 or Phyllis Grice, 629-2124.

Lenten fish dinners

The Knights of Columbus, St. Molua Council #4075 will once again be offering their Lenten fish dinners at Our Lady of Lourdes church hall, at the rear of the church, 535 East Stein Hwy., Seaford.

The dinners will be held every Friday during Lent from Feb. 19 through March 26.

Serving times will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $9; children $4.

Proceeds benefit the St. Molua Council $4075 college scholarship fund and other church based activities.

Gospel music benefits homeless

A night of great gospel music to benefit the homeless and needy on Delmarva will be held at Sam Yoder’s Farm in Houston on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 6 pm.

The event will feature Lights of Home, All 4 Him, Amy Holloway Stark and Two Mile Road. Doors open at 4:30 and light refreshments will be available for purchase. Tickets are $10. For information, directions and tickets call 302-629-4535 or 302-228-2825. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to Joshua House Ministries. Tax deductible donations are accepted.

Messiah’s Vineyard Bible studies

Church in Laurel will be holding Conversation Groups “In His Presence.”

If you are interested in building new relationships, please contact us at 8754646 to get connected with a host. “The Journey” Acts, an in depth study of God’s word will be on Sunday, February 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Monday, February 15 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For upcoming events, please visit our website www.messiahsvineyard.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 8750727.

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 will be celebrated on Feb. 21.

The mass is always a Missa Cantata using traditional Gregorian chant. For further information, call 302-6745781.

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 Kirby-Coladonato is the Rector/ Pastor.

Ash Wednesday Service

Charity UMC located at 7955 Jersey Road in Salisbury, Md., will hold an Ash Wednesday Service at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Lenten services schedule

The Greater Seaford Ministerium announces the following schedule for the

2010 Lenten services. All services start at noon, are 25 minutes in length and are followed by a light luncheon at the host church.

• Wednesday, Feb. 17 - Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church • Wednesday, Feb. 24 - Atlanta Road Alliance Church • Wednesday, March 3 - Grace Baptist Church • Wednesday, March 10 - Christ Lutheran Church • Wednesday, March 17 - Gethsemane United Methodist Church • Wednesday, March 24 - St. John’s United Methodist Church

UUMW soup luncheon

The Union United Methodist Women (UUMW) will hold their all-you-can-eat annual soup luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, 2 North Laws St., Bridgeville.

Luncheon includes homemade vegetable beef soup, hot biscuits, beverage and assorted desserts.

Cost is $6.50 for adults and $2 for children. Carry-outs available.

Tickets may be purchased from any UUMW member or at the door. For more information, call 629-9582.

MITI program for students

Lighthouse Christian School in Dagsboro has launched the Molitor International Training Initiative (MITI): Foundations for Success with their 7th and 8th grade

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 . Central 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.

www.laurelcentenaryumc.org

875-3983

200 W. Market Street, Laurel, Del. Contemporary Worship, 8:45 a.m.

Traditional Worship, 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School, for ALL Ages, 9:45 a.m.

Wednesdays: Bible Study 1 p.m.; & Youth Ministry 6:45 p.m.

Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm

In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity

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

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church

Christian Church of Seaford

600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956

Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298

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

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

(302) 875-3644

Centenary UMC

Christ Evangelistic Church

The Gift of His Love Let others know where you are and when you meet.

To advertise in this directory, call

629-9788

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

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: Bible Study 7 PM

MORNING STAR • FEBRUARY 4 - 10, 2010 students. This program will be facilitated through a partnership with House of Hope Delaware. House of Hope Delaware (HOH-DE) is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization that provides non-residential counseling, education and outreach to youth and families who may find themselves faced with what seem to be overwhelming and hopeless circumstances.

MITI helps students build their life skills as well as acquire the principles needed to succeed in their homes, schools, communities and workplace.

The program consists of a 60-hour course that will work hand-in-hand with LCS’ Bible class. Some of the topics included in the course are life mapping, listening skills, conflict resolution, communication and more. MITI can be facilitated in both the public and private school setting and in the community. For more information about House of Hope Delaware or MITI, call 302-337-9330.

For more information about Lighthouse Christian School, call 302-732-3309.

Favor in concert at Bethel UMC

There will be a concert at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 3435 Harper Road, Federalsburg, Md. The singing group is Favor with Keith Johnson and Frederick Reed as vocalists. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Children 10 and under are $5. For tickets, contact Sylvia Batson, 410-754-6987; Vanessa Perkins, 443-4343241; Cecelia Evans, 410-754-8875.

Bishop visits St. Luke’s

On Sunday, Jan. 24, the Rt. Rev. Wayne P. Wright, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware, made his annual Episcopal visitation to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Seaford. Bishop Wright preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist.

A brunch reception was provided by the women of St. Luke’s and was held in the parish hall after the service.

Pastor performs internship

Five days a week, Pastor Steve LaMotte prays and stays with patients at Milford Memorial Hospital. Some patients need company. Others request communion. Still others seek prayer to help heal both body and soul.

Pastor Steve provides for all, and he has literally become a blessing for those who need strength during their most dif-

Welcome…

SEAFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10 am

701 Bridgeville Road 629-9077

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ficult hour.

“When you are in the hospital, you need doctors and nurses to help heal your physical body, but many of us also need spiritual healing. So, this is a holistic approach to your healing,” said Pastor Steve.

Pastor Steve LaMotte LaMotte is associate pastor at Avenue United Methodist Church in Milford, and is completing his Master of Divinity degree at Palmer Theological Seminary in Philadelphia.

As part of his degree program, he is serving a 160 hour internship at Milford Memorial Hospital, supporting Bayhealth Medical Center Director of Chaplaincy Services, the Rev. Connie Perry, MDiv. “There are many studies which show a link between prayer and healing. The studies show that people who profess faith and lead an active prayer life often recover from surgeries and illnesses more quickly,” said Pastor Steve.

He notes that the Bayhealth Chaplaincy Services Department has assembled prayer resources from many religious traditions.

The Chapel is open to all.

Free luncheon at Laurel Baptist

Laurel Baptist Church will be hosting a Free Community luncheon (cold salad plate) on Saturday, Feb. 20, from noon – 2 p.m.

The church is located at 33056 BiState Bvd., west side of Rt. 13A, approx.

2 miles south of town. For more info, call Shirley at 875-2314.

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

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.)

Seaford Seventh-day Adventist Church

GETHSEMANE

Saturday Services Sabbath School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Pastor - O. Kenneth Scheller 302-875-0140

A Safe Sanctuary & Stephen’s Ministry Church Rev. E. S. Mallozzi

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

All are welcome to worship here every Sabbath.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Contemporary Services ... 8:45 & 10:30 a.m.

Nursery Care & Children’s Church Provided Corner of Woodland Ferry Rd. & Stein Hwy., 4 miles West of Seaford • 629-2862 Jeans Expected! No Halos Required!

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

Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor

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

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

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

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

302- 875-4646

PO BOX 60, LAUREL, DE 19956

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

Children’s Church • Nursery

SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org

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.

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

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”

532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591

VICTORY TABERNACLE 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

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

Wednesday Evening

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

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

Evening Service

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

COKESBURY CHURCH All Welcome Where Love Abides -- John 3:16

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

Mount Olivet

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

Sunday Services: Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m.

Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School

Pastor: Rev. Jim Sipes • 302-629-4458 PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED

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

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: Sunday, 9:00 a.m.

Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m.

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

Seaford Church of Christ Acapella

(Rm. 16:16)

N. Dual 13, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-6206 Evangelist - G. W. Cliver - 629-6206 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949 Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033 Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sun. Worship 11 a.m., Sun. Evening 6 p.m Wed. Evenings 7 p.m.

Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World

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

629-9443, Cell: 448-0852 • cogclarence@verizon.net

“Shining His Light”

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

Laurel Wesleyan Church

MOUNT PLEASANT

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

Wednesday Family Ministries - 7:00 p.m.

Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel

Sunday School - 9:00 Worship - 9:00 & 10:45 Wed. 6:30 p.m. - Youth Ministries & WKID, The Zone, Children’s Ministries Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor: Rev. Rick Green; Youth: Kyle Horton Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Dale Evans

Contemporary Service............9:30 a.m.

Sunday School.............10:15 a.m.

Regular Service. . . . . . .11:30 a.m.

Mount Pleasant Road, Laurel (Just off Rt. 24 west, on Rd. 493A)

875-1045

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MORNING STAR • FEBRUARY 4 - 10, 2010

Obituaries Eric F. Dukes Jr., 67

Eric F. “Froggy” Dukes Jr. of Laurel, passed away at St. Frances Hospital in Wilmington, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.

He was born in Laurel, a son of the late Eric Dukes Sr. and Madelyn Dukes.

He was a graduate of Laurel High School and proudly served his country in the United States National Guard. Mr. Dukes spent his life as a grain farmer on his farm in Laurel.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rosemary Dukes; a daughter, Holly Timmons and husband William of Laurel; a brother, James Dukes of Laurel; a granddaughter, Heather Timmons of Laurel; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1, at Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel. The Rev. Tim Dukes officiated. Interment followed in Asbury United Methodist Church cemetery.

William H. Hastings, 63

William Henry Hastings of Seaford, passed away peacefully at his residence with his loved ones by his side on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010.

He was born Nov. 3, 1946, in Dover, son of the late W. Henry and Edith (Phelps) Hastings.

Mr. Hastings enjoyed a long career with Manlove Auto Parts of Seaford. He also enjoyed bowling and played for many years first on the Mar-Del Bowling League and later on the Seaford City League. Another favorite pastime of his was cheering on Tony Stewart of NASCAR fame. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather.

Mr. Hastings is survived by his wife of 40 years, Althea (Shockley) Hastings; two daughters, Rebecca L. Willin and Joan R. Brown, both of Seaford; three grandchildren, Timothy, Brandon and Brittany Spicer; his son-in-law, David Brown of Seaford; his mother and father-in-law, Minos H. and Joan P. Shockley of Seaford; and his sister-in-law, Vivian L. Shockley of Millsboro.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Feb. 1, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, Bridgeville.

The Rev. Floyd T. Morton II officiated. Interment was in the Bridgeville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to VITAS Hospice Charitable Fund, 100 Commerce Dr., Suite 302, Newark, DE 19713.

Sign the guest book online at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

Thomas A. Sullivan, 45

Thomas “Tom” A. Sullivan of Laurel, formerly of Delmar, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, Md. He passed away after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Pennsylvania, a son of Catherine Sullivan and the late John W. Sullivan.

Tom graduated from Delmar High School with the class of 1982. After high

school he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army with the 101st Army Engineers, where he earned various medals and decorations.

He was an avid sports fan and was passionate about “his” Dallas Cowboys. He loved to read all sorts of books, including almanacs and dictionaries, and was considered a history buff. He loved the outdoors and took Sullivan great pride in his garden. He adored his daughter and his family. Tom worked for more than 10 years as a supervisor at various locations for Western Pest Control, most recently in Salisbury.

He is survived by his daughter, Kassandra “Casey” Sullivan of Laurel; his mother, Catherine Sullivan of Laurel; a sister, Jean Melvin and her husband John of Delmar; and four brothers, John Sullivan and his wife Meri Jane of Texas, Bill Sullivan and his wife Ruth of Virginia, Michael Sullivan of Laurel and Chris Sullivan and his wife Penny of Bridgeville. He is also survived by 13 nieces and nephews and 11 great-nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, John W. Sullivan, his brother, Charles Sullivan, preceded him in death.

A funeral service was held on Monday, Feb. 1, at Short Funeral Home, Delmar.

The Rev. Howard Travers officiated. Interment with military honors followed at St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Delmar.

Memorial contributions may be made in Tom’s memory to Coastal Hospice at the Lake, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Ethan M. Williams, 8

Ethan Max Williams passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, after a courageous 14 month battle with an inoperable brain tumor known as Diffuse Pontine Glioma (DPG), with his parents and step-parents by his Williams side.

Ethan is the son of Michelle (Valentine) Burgess of Camden and D. Michael Williams of Dover. He was born on Aug. 8, 2001, in Dover.

Ethan was a third grader at Allen Frear Elementary School in Camden, and a proud member of the Caesar Rodney Gifted and Talented program.

Ethan was a kindergarten graduate of Calvary Christian Academy, Dover, and a cherished pupil of Love and Learn Day-

care Center, Dover.

He attended Sunday School and Vacation Bible School at Wyoming United Methodist Church. Other accomplishments for Ethan include being chosen as the Bow Country “Man of the Year” for 2009, and being an honorary member of the Leipsic Volunteer Fire Company and the Wyoming United Methodist Church softball team.

Ethan dearly loved baseball and played for the Dover Little League in the Tee Ball, Pee Wee and Minor League programs. For his dedication, Ethan was chosen to throw out the honorary “first pitch” to start the 2009 Little League season.

Ethan was a huge fan of the Philadelphia Phillies. His favorite player was second baseman Chase Utley, whom Ethan got to meet in August 2009. Ethan attended game five of the 2009 World Series when the Phillies beat the Yankees 8-6, led by two home runs from Chase Utley.

Ethan will always be remembered as a very gifted student, amazing ball player, special friend and role model to many. Ethan loved to collect coins, and spent many hours viewing and improving his cherished collection. He knew much more than most adults when it came to coin collecting, and was always eager to tell everybody about each of his pennies, nickels and quarters.

While spending time with his family, he loved to play board games, card games, do math problems and draw pictures. Although his life was short, Ethan lived life to the fullest. No one will ever forget his jokes, impressions and his amazing ability to touch the souls of everyone he met.

During the course of his illness, Ethan was treated to many special trips and privileges. These included going to the Philadelphia Phillies 2008 World Series Ring Ceremony game in April 2009, courtesy of the Front Row Foundation; attending a concert and meeting David Cook at the Delaware State Fair courtesy of the Kelly Heinz-Grundner Brain Tumor Foundation; getting a personal tour of the Citizens Bank Park; and being able to meet Chase Utley of the Philadelphia Phillies.

He was also invited to drop the puck at a Philadelphia Phantoms hockey game.

Only a week before his passing, Ethan and his family were treated to a Philadelphia Flyers game and were able to sit in Captain Mike Richards’ suite to watch the game, courtesy of the Little Smiles Organization. Ethan was also chosen as a 2009 Delaware State Fair All-Star Youth of the Day. Thanks to the generosity of the MakeA-Wish Foundation, Ethan was granted a special trip to Florida with his parents, step-parents and brother Jake in September 2009. Highlights included getting to attend three baseball games of the Phillies vs. Florida Marlins, touring the Everglades and visiting and swimming in Miami Beach.

Ethan was able to give the gift of life in the form of donations of his kidneys and corneas to other patients in need. His liver

was also donated for research of the effects of chemotherapy and his tumor was given for research of possible new understanding and treatment of Diffuse Pontine Glioma.

Ethan was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandfathers, Johnny Valentine of Marietta, Ohio, and Thomas O’Connor of Liverpool, England; his maternal great-grandmother, Florence O’Connor of Liverpool; his paternal greatgrandparents, Harvey and Clara Fifer of Rising Sun and Dr. Arnold and Mildred Williams of Laurel; his maternal grandmother, Marina Valentine of Dover; his paternal grandfather, David R. Williams of Dover; and an uncle, Max Laird of Dover.

In addition to his parents, Ethan is survived by his stepfather, Jon Burgess; stepmother, Dawn Melson-Williams; brother Jacob Williams; and his stepbrother and sister, Alek and Arynne Burgess.

He is also survived on his mother’s side by his great-grandmother, Genevieve Valentine of Marietta; grandfather, Charley Valentine of Dover; aunts, Lisa Phillips and Karen Marvel of Dover, and Julie Laird of Montague, Mass.; his uncle, Mark Valentine of Raleigh, N.C.; his cousins, Leah Keefe of Shutesbury, Mass. and Lauren Brewster of Dover; his greatuncle Charlie Batey of Dover; his stepgrandparents, Libby Burgess of Hampden, Mass. and Robert Burgess of Dover; and his step-aunts, Betsy Duran of Oregon and Robin Burgess of Hampden.

He is survived on his father’s side by paternal grandmother, Yvonne Williams of Dover; his step-grandparents, the Rev. Diane Melson and Frank E. Melson Jr. of Bridgeville; uncles, Jeff Williams and his wife Tanya of Dover, and Greg Williams of Dover; his stepaunt, Diana Zlock and her husband Robert; and his cousins, Nathan Williams, Emma Zlock and Daniel Zlock.

He is also survived by many other great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins; his best friend, Seth Blanchfield; and his beloved dogs, Izzie, Oreo and Nutter Butter.

Services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Wyoming United Methodist Church. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Jacob Williams Education Fund, c/o the 1st National Bank of Wyoming, Attn: Christina, 800 S. Governor’s Ave., Dover, DE 19904 or Wyoming United Methodist Church, PO Box 389, Wyoming, DE 19934-0389.

Letters of condolences may be sent online at www.pippinfuneralhome.com.

Harvey E. Cline, 40

Harvey E. Cline of Laurel, passed away on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Wilmington, a son of the late Richard Cline and Doris Cline of Laurel.

Harvey was a self employed HVAC contractor. He enjoyed spending time with his family, boating, jet skiing and traveling. Those who knew him will cherish

MORNING STAR • FEBRUARY 4 - 10, 2010 memories of a wonderful friend. Harvey never met a stranger and was always there to lend a hand. He was a member of Crossroads Community Church in Georgetown.

He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Shelly Cline of Laurel. He was a great father to his son, Zachary Cline and daughter, Kelsie Cline, both at home.

Other survivors include his brothers, Steve Cline and wife Debbie of St. George’s and Richard Cline and wife Cindy of Millsboro; a sister, Debbie Craig and husband George of Smyrna; his mother and father-in-law, Alan and Mary Jane Littleton of Laurel; and a sister-in-law, Sherry Pusey and husband Ray of Laurel.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Crossroads Community Church, Georgetown. Pastors Rick Betts and Ron Wyatt officiated. Interment followed in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel.

Arrangements are in the care of Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel.

Ferdinand M. A. Collins, 74

Ferdinand “Ferd” Mario Anair Collins succumbed to Lou Gehrig’s disease at his home in St. Augustine, Fla., on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.

Born in Waterbury, Vt., on Dec. 8, 1935, he was the younger son of the late William E. and Lula (Anair) Collins of Waterbury.

Ferd graduated from Waterbury High School (’54) where he distinguished himself as class president each year and as a leading contributor to champion basketball, baseball and ski teams.

Ferd graduated from Norwich University (’58) with a B.S. degree in Business Administration, a U.S. Army officer commission and a Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumni membership.

His first career was as an officer serving in the 14th Armored Cavalry, Bad Hersfeld, Germany, followed by a second tour in Germany in the 82nd Airborne Division Tank Battalion where he was promoted to Tank Company Commander during the Berlin Wall tensions and Cold War. His last 3-year assignment was at Middlebury College as an assistant professor teaching Military Science.

On Dec. 18, 1965, Ferd married the former Rebecca “Faye” Groton of Laurel, at St. Andrews Church, Waterbury. In Middlebury, Vt., the couple began their lifelong commitment to giving back to the community. Ferd was a Boy Scout leader, Little League Baseball and Soccer coach and a favorite Middlebury College Fraternity chaperone and judge at downhill ski team meets.

In 1968, Ferd began his civilian career at Deck House, Inc. of Acton, Mass., rising to New England regional sales manager. During his 17 years at Deck House, he ranked first or second in sales volume each year. The couple settled in Carlisle, Mass., where they resided for 32 years. There, Ferd continued his commitment to serving the community.

For years he was honored to be the Memorial Day Parade marshal and to call out, with reverence, the name of each fallen Carlisle veteran. He served on the Town Building Committee during a time of rapid growth and expansion. He coached the Bulls basketball team under the auspices of the Recreation Committee. As a member of the Acton, Mass., Junior Chamber

of Commerce, he created a local junior ski team, guided them to No. 1 in New England and coached them in the Nationals in Colorado. One member of his team went to the Olympics on the U.S. Ski Team. In Carlisle, he was an active member of the Emerson Hospital Auxiliary Fundraising Committees.

In 1984, his career move was to Pella Windows and Doors of New England as executive vice president and general manager.

He brought the company to a 50% increase in growth and became president and chief operating officer before retiring.

While living in Massachusetts, Ferd served his alma mater, Norwich University, for 15 years on the Board of Fellows with several committee assignments including Recruitment, Admissions and Building Committee. In 2003, Ferd and Faye became 1819 Circle members of the Partridge Society of Norwich University.

Ferd, an avid Vermont downhill skier, required a second home for 20 years in Quechee, Vt. He delighted in skiing in Colorado and Europe as well. The couple had great entertainments at their summer home of 25 years on the beach in Gloucester, Mass.

Ferd enjoyed the study of wines – beginning with a wine appreciation course at Norwich University, followed by visiting vineyards during his military years in Germany, and the rest of his life traveling the world with Faye to vineyards in France, Italy, Australia and South America. He created a large wine cellar in his home and became a regional director of the International Club “Les Amis du Vin.” He wrote a column called “Lines for Wine” that appeared regularly in The Village News and contributed articles to other news publications.

In 1999, Ferd and Faye retired to St. Augustine where he was able to focus on his golf game. He was a volunteer for five years at the Tournament of Players (TPC), Sawgrass, serving on the Commissary Committee for the golf pros. He was also a volunteer marshal at the Legends of Golf Tournament, World Golf Village, for several years. He continued to give back to the community in St. Augustine, serving as a member of the RSVP volunteer organization and for three years delivering Meals on Wheels weekly for the Council on Aging. He served on the Board of Directors for the condominium association where he and Faye lived.

His Catholic faith ever strong, he was a 4th Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus from his hometown of Waterbury.

Ferd is survived by his wife of 44 years, Rebecca “Faye” Collins; his brother, William T. Collins and wife Claudette of Waterbury; his sisters, Patricia Russell of Rutland, Vt., and Emily Ternavasio of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; his sister-in-law, Joan Groton Venables and husband Bill of Laurel; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Assisting with cremation services is Craig Funeral Home of St. Augustine.

The Funeral Mass and celebration of Ferd’s life with military honors will be held at St. Andrews Church, Waterbury, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, with a reception to follow at Parish Hall.

Assisting in Vermont is Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury, where flowers will be gratefully accepted.

To send online condolences, visit www.perkinsparker.com.

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Crystal L. Baker, 24

Crystal L. Baker of Greenwood, died on January 22, 2010. She was born September 22, 1985 in Wilmington, daughter of Laura Hatfield and David Baker. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Nina Maddox, and her brother, Brian Baker. A private ceremony is being held at Union United Methodist Church in Bridgeville. All donations can be mailed to UUMC, 2 N. Laws Street, Bridgeville, DE 19933.

Death Notices William A. Sudduth Jr., 80

William A. Sudduth Jr. of Laurel, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at Christiana Hospital.

The funeral was held at Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, on Saturday, Jan. 30. Interment was in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

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IMPACT ‘10 youth conference More than 3,000 High School students and youth group leaders from Maryland and surrounding states are expected to attend the IMPACT 2010: NOISE High School Youth Conference from Friday, March 26 through Sunday, March 28, at the Ocean City Convention Center.

The high energy conference will feature a variety of national entertainers including Hawk Nelson, Pillar, Skit Guys, Justin Lookadoo and more.

Justin Lookadoo is among the many national and local speakers who will address a variety of issues that high school students face daily.

Youth will have the opportunity to let their talent shine by trying out for the IMPACT’s GOT TALENT competition that will take place throughout the weekend.

The Encounter Room, hosted by event artist Connell Byrne, will provide an interactive prayer and worship experience. The Exhibit Hall featuring the IMPACT Café will be open various times throughout the weekend.

The IMPACT Café will feature karaoke, table games, a bookstore, exhibits and more.

Approximately 10 student workshops will be available that focus on providing teens with tools to help them with their spiritual growth and the issues that they face every day.

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Annual women’s conference

The fifth annual “Women Supporting Women Through Opportunity Conference” will begin Friday, March 26, and last through Sunday, March 28, with an array of activities including eight workshops, door prizes, food, fellowship and lots of fun and learning opportunities.

The annual conference, planned by friends of the “Gee…You Will Project,” a formal wear lending library and women and girls mentoring project serving those in need of these services throughout Dela-

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The Wellness Community is dedicated to helping people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being through participation in a professional program of emotional support and hope.

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In recognition of February being American Heart Month, the Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center is offering a free “CPR for Family and Friends” seminar on Tuesday, Feb. 9.

The seminar is designed for anyone who wants to learn CPR rescue skills but does not require a CPR course completion card. It will teach rescuers how to perform CPR on adults and children and how to help an adult or child who is choking.

The seminar will be conducted from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Avery W. Hall Educational Center (corner of Waverly Drive and Locust Street) on the Peninsula Regional campus. Free parking is available in the lot across from the Educational Center or in the adjacent Parking Garage B. Pre-registration is required by calling 410-543-7226. Space is limited.

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Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will offer cholesterol screenings on Feb. 19 & 20 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Powerhouse Plaza, 628 W. Stein Hwy., Seaford.

The Lipid Profile test requires a 12hour fasting and reads the HDL, LDL and triglyceride blood levels. Cost for the Lipid Profile is $15. There is no need to pre-register. Results will be mailed within three weeks along with information to evaluate the results and follow-up if needed.

In addition to cholesterol screenings, free blood pressure checks and free glucose screenings will be offered. There will also be health information and interactive displays.

For more information, call 629-6611, ext. 4536.

ware, will be held at Redden Lodge, near Georgetown. This celebratory fifth annual conference will begin with the “Eat Dessert First” reception and an evening of activities and dedications.

As one of the special features of this year’s conference, the Young Women’s Drumming Empowerment Project (YWDEP), a Washington, D.C. area group lead by Kristin Arant will join the group on Friday evening. The YWDEP performance is sponsored by Lynne Betts of “MichaeLynne Peace Products” of Seaford.

On Saturday a variety of workshop topics are planned including belly dancing; a woman’s forum, homespun health; and meditation. On Sunday there will be a nondenominational “Celebration Ceremony” followed by a morning of crafting and other activities before a “Leftovers Buffet” and family reception in the afternoon.

Cost of the conference is $50 which includes food, supplies, facilities and lodging (if desired) on a first come, first served basis.

The conference is open to 55 women, ages 18-80 and beyond and workshop assignments are made based on registration dates. For more information, or if you or someone you know is interested in becoming a sponsor of the Conference or the “Gee…You Will Project,” call Rosemary Joseph-Kappel at 302-242-0032 or e-mail GUWillProject@yahoo.com.

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Man to Man support group

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital offers a Man to Man support group meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Man to Man helps men cope with prostate cancer by receiving information and peer support.

Pre-registration is not required for this free support group. For more information, contact Larry Skala (337-3678) or Grafton Adams (628-8311).

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 302-465-6612.

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.

The program is facilitated by Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Cancer Center professional staff - Terri A. Clifton, MS, NCC,

Cancer Care coordinator; Mary Brown, RN, DSN, manager Cancer Care Center; and Wendy Polk, nutritionist – with assistance from Lois Wilkinson, DBCC special projects manager, who helps facilitate the program at Bayhealth.

Together, they answer questions, help calm fears, and share information about resources that are available at Nanticoke, through DBCC, and other organizations within the local community.

Of particular value to newly-diagnosed women is DBCC’s Peer Mentor Program through which they are paired with a longterm survivor for one-on-one support.

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.

Bereavement 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.

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The Board of Medical Practice exists to protect the public

By Dr. Anthony Policastro I am currently the President of the Board of Medical Practice for Delaware.

The Board provides licenses to physicians.

The primary role of the Board is protection of the public.

There are four main ways that is done.

The first is through the licensure process. The process is one that constantly changes. In the 1980’s getting a license was relatively easy. You submitted your documents. You got a reference and you received a license.

Over the years, the process has changed greatly. There is now a national data bank.

It began in the early 1990’s. It has reports of various actions involving physicians.

Any malpractice settlement is included in the data bank report. Any disciplinary action taken by a hospital or state board is included in the data bank. Any resignation of hospital privileges during an investigation is included in the data bank.

In the past physicians who got in trouble would just resign from the staff of a hospital so the hospital could take no action against them. That is no longer possible. Even if they leave without disciplinary action actually taking place, there is a report filed.

All physicians now applying for a license have a data bank check done. All physicians applying for a license have a criminal backgrounds check done. That is a relatively recent inclusion. Reference letters are more detailed than they once were.

There are more of them obtained for each physician.

Each month the board has applicants whose application is not clean. Frequently those applicants have to come to hearing to explain things in their records.

The second way that the Board acts to protect the public is by reviewing new data bank reports. Once a physician receives a license, he/she might still do something that warrants a report to the national data bank. The Board of Medical Practice reviews all such reports. Most of them are new malpractice settlements. Some of them are new disciplinary action. Thus even after the physician is licensed, new events are still reported to the board.

The third way the Board acts to protect the public is through working with the State Medical Society. The medical society has a treatment program for impaired physicians. The Board is informed if a physician in the program does not make satisfactory progress. That might require the

Manage diabetes, reduce defects The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) and Delaware Healthy Mother & Infant Consortium is joining the National Birth Defects Prevention Network to alert women of childbearing age about the critical link between diabetes and increased risk for birth defects.

January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month and DPH wants to raise awareness about the importance of addressing diabetes among women of childbearing age.

Nationally, the prevalence of diabetes in women of childbearing age has doubled in the last decade, affecting 1.3 million nationwide and approximately 1,140 women of childbearing age in Delaware.

Babies born to women with diabetes, especially women with poor diabetes control, are at greater risk for birth defects.

And, although diabetes has been identified as a public health concern, the general public is unaware of the complications that

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“Getting as healthy as possible before pregnancy, taking a multivitamin everyday and managing diabetes through medication, diet and exercise are the best things women can do for their health and the health of their future children,” says Dr. David Paul, chair of the Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium. Women can take other steps in their everyday lives to maintain good health such as having regular health care check ups and learning about family history and genetic risks.

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The fourth way the Board acts to protect the public is by reviewing complaints about physicians in the state. Any one can file a complaint. All complaints are investigated. The first part of the investigation is conducted by an individual who has been trained in criminal investigation. A Board member then reviews the investigation. Most complaints are minor issues. Some of them are closed without action for that reason. Others result in what is called a “Letter of Concern” being administered to the physician. This is a formal written admonishment. It is used in situations where the physician could have done things better but the action was not serious. The more serious concerns are referred to the Attorney General’s office for prosecution. Thus there are three options.

There are relatively few complaints received. Each month, the Board receives somewhere between 10 and 12 complaints.

By comparison, the Maryland Board receives 450 per month. New Hampshire, which has fewer licensed physicians than Delaware, receives 20 per month.

Recently, a physician in Sussex County behaved very inappropriately. When the events unfolded in the news, it was the first time the Board had any kind of information on the physician. There had been no prior complaints filed with the Board.

It was difficult for the Board to take action without being made aware of things.

Patients who feel that they have a legitimate concern about a physician should make the Board aware of that concern. The website is http://dpr.delaware.gov/ or you can call 302-744-4500.

Protecting the public is a joint responsibility. The members of the Board take that obligation seriously. However, it is the individuals in the state of Delaware that need to make the Board aware of the issues that need to be acted upon.

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Education Coastal Concerts awards scholarships to two local students

Coastal Concerts is awarding two scholarships to local high school students. This is the eighth year that the organization has recognized musical talents and skills through awards to young musicians. This year each honoree will receive $1,000.

The two recipients are Maria Scott of Bridgeville and Sierra Spicer of Laurel.

Maria Scott is a second-time winner having achieved this recognition last year as well. Scholarship and outreach chairman for Coastal Concerts Dolores Fiegel says of this winner, “It was a tough choice for our committee as Maria was also selected before. She was chosen again because of her musicianship. She is a remarkable pianist and we are proud to be a part of her continued musical growth.”

Maria, a home-schooled student, has received many honors during her 10 year study of piano. She has been first place winner in a number of Southern Delaware Music Teachers Association competitions since 2001. A student at the Wilmington Music School, she has been recognized there with two prestigious scholarship awards.

Her performances have included appearances with the Ambler Symphony, Ambler, PA and at Carnegie Hall in New York City and at the Wilmington Music School. Lewes audiences will remember her playing at Lewes’ Chautauqua pro-

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She used last year’s Coastal Concerts scholarship to attend the Summit Music Festival in Purchase, N.Y. Active in the community, Maria has entertained at the Harrison House Nursing Home in Georgetown and the Manor House Retirement Community in Seaford. Maria intends to pursue her musical career at the college level this fall.

Sierra Spicer, president of the Laurel High School Student Government Association, editor of the yearbook, treasurer of the class of ’10, has a lengthy list of civic and school related accomplishments. She is known to area audiences through her many vocal performances at Possum Point Theater where she has played major roles in a number of its productions.

Sierra has also been active with Laurel

High School’s drama club, playing the leads in “Disney’s High School Musical,” and “Grease.” She has performed in many shows at 2nd Street Community Theatrical Group in Milford.

Sierra has shared her talents with Read Aloud Delaware, the Delaware State Fair, Laurel’s Chamber of Commerce 4th of July celebrations, and many Laurel Lion’s Club Activities. She is planning to attend college this year majoring in musical theater.

Coastal Concerts selects and rewards young musicians through a competitive process. Students must apply, send recommendations, resumes, personal essays and audition tapes or CDs to its Outreach Committee.

Coastal Concerts will mark its 50th concert on Feb. 26 with a gala celebration at the Inn at Canal Square. Maria Scott will play at the party in addition to a brief performance by the Daedalus Quartet. The event will benefit the Scholarship and Outreach Committee which also sponsors a used instrument drive, “Toot Your Own Horn,” for Cape Henlopen elementary school students, in-school free concerts and musical story telling programs at area libraries.

Coastal Concerts offers free admission to all concerts for youths 10 to 18 with one accompanying adult.

For information about Coastal Concerts events and concerts, call 888-212-6458 or visit www.coastalconcerts.org.

Information Night at Del Tech

Confused by the financial aid process? Parents and students can receive answers to their questions during a financial aid mini-workshop on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The question and answer session will be held during the Information Night & Open House at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus.

Attendees will also be able to receive information about college admissions, services for students, transfer and connected degree options, non-credit workshops, certificate programs and more.

The event is free and open to the public in Delaware Tech’s Carter Partnership Center.

In case of inclement weather, call the college HotLine at 856-5555.

Three scholarships available

The Kiwanis Club of Seaford is offering three scholarships to graduating seniors residing in the Seaford School District. Two scholarships, which are $4,000 each, are funded by the Seaford Kiwanis Foundation. The third scholarship, also $4,000, is funded by the Seaford Kiwanis Foundation and the Janosik Foundation. Scholarship applications are available from the Seaford High School Guidance Office or by contacting Fred Glime at 629-3652. Application deadline is March 24.

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Sussex Tech students help judge Laurel cup stacking championships For the second year, Sussex Tech’s PEP Team members were judges at the 2010 Mid-Atlantic Sport Stacking Championships held at Laurel Senior High School on Jan. 23. Ravens manned the tables for all competitions including individuals, doubles, timed 3-6-3 relay, and head-tohead 3-6-3 relays. Sussex Tech students also took charge of the Fun Center at the championships.

Students receiving volunteer credit hours for their work were: Denton Mow,

Lincoln; Kasey Thompson, Greenwood; Justin Allen, Laurel; Drew Pianka, Laurel; Cristina Sanchez, Laurel; Shelly Horsey, Laurel; Jessica Hansen, Laurel; Amanda Ritter, Millsboro; Dylan Pepper, Milton; Logan Wharton, Frankford; Brian Singh, Millsboro; Bethany Killmon, Bridgeville; Maribel Perez, Georgetown; Courtenay Rickards, Ocean View; Alissa Morgan, Milford; Bethany LaChance, Seaford; Ashley Bean, Seaford; Richard Gallo, Milton; and Krista Whaley, Seaford.

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Bachelor’s degree opportunities at Delaware Tech

Find out where an associate degree from Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus can take you at the “Connected Degree Day” event on Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., in the Student Services Center.

Delaware Tech has established agreements with Delaware State University, the University of Delaware and Wilmington University that offer clear and economical pathways for Delaware Tech graduates to continue their education.

Connected degree programs enable Delaware Tech students to transfer as a junior at partner universities. The three universities all offer classes on the Owens Campus in the William Carter Partnership Center, allowing students to obtain a bachelor’s degree in specified programs without leaving Sussex County.

Displays by the four partner institutions will provide information about the programs available and the requirements and timelines for the process; applications will be available and staff will be present to answer questions.

For more information, contact Student Services at 855-5951 or go to www.dtcc. edu/connecteddegree.

Adeline Hemmen named to Ohio Wesleyan Dean’s List

Ohio Wesleyan University announces that 549 students were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2009 semester. Adeline Lee Hemmen, a Seaford Senior High School graduate and daughter of Jenel Stutz and Robert W. Hemmen, was one of these students. To qualify, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in at least three unit courses.

Phyllis Wheatley Middle students named to second term honor roll Shelly Horsey and Logan Wharton enjoyed judging the cup stacking championships.

Justin Allen and Drew Pianka watch two young cup stacking contestants.

The following students were named to the honor roll for the second marking period at Phillis Wheatley Middle School.

A Honor Roll Bradley Andrews, Erica Apgar, Morgan Carey, Jedidiah Chung, Sara Davis, Kelsey Eckert, Danielle Glenn, Amy Green, Joseph Hutson, Elizabeth Manlove, Shelby McBroom, Lakalla Molock, Horacio Reyna, Zachary Zanowic AB Honor Roll Breania Albury, Altia Anderson, Lauren Andrews, Michael Apgar, Aaron Ballweg, Sheena Bean, Shawn Beetschen, Zachary Bell, Kirsten Blake, Zachary Blankenship, Tyler Bohenko, Frazer Bourgeois, Robert Bove, Alyssa Boyce, Caroline Breeding, Collin Breeding, Taylor Cahall, Jazmine Cannon, Lashe Cannon, Eduardo Capriel-Sanchez, Kayla Carlisle, DJeson Charles, Jordan Clark, Nicholas Constantine, Bragg Davis, Kyle Davis, William Davis, Dayar Dennis, Thomas Deputy, Remington Dewey, Linsey Downing, Cheyanne Durham, Christopher Eck, Jarrod Elliott, Marissa Esham, Tyler Evans, Alyssa Fitzgerald, Alana Frisby, Lesly Garcia-Vega, Kalene Garrison, David Gray, Corey Green, Isabelle Grinstead, Olivia Grinstead, Hunter Hardesty, Katelyn Harding, Alexis Harned, Jasmyne Harper, Savannah Harris, Lane Hastings,

Tyler Hatfield, Alonnah Haynes, Allison Hughes, Brittny Hurd, Brian Ireland, Christopher James, Gabrielle Johnson, Jeshale’ Johnson, Makayla Johnson, Megan Joseph, Joshua Keefe, Brady Keeler, Jaycie Kerrick, Samantha Kraszewski, Shaina Larimore, Castaysha Lewis, Magdalena Limon-Gutierrez, Jennifer Linares-Agustin, Anthony Lucke, Tiarra Maddox, Chase Marvil, Caitlyn Mathis, Tyler Mathis, Taylor McBroom, Leslie Mendez-Gaona, Nathan Milligan, Samuel Molesi, Bradford Nelson, Brandon Oliver, Alyssa Ortiz, Ryan Parker, Hailey Penuel, Nicholas Perry, Erin Polite, Micala Polite, Chase Price, Morgan Ramos, Blaize Rayford, Rachel Retzlaff, Taylor Richey, Kristin Risper, Rachel Robb, Hunter Rogers, Jack Ryan, Renae Salandanan, Rudy Salandanan, Dai’Mere Sample, Itzel Sanchez-Quintero, Tanner Savage, Tristan Schulties, Mikaela Smith, Sydnee Smith, Rebekah Swift, Shi’wuan Sykes, Adam Thomas, Rickangelo Thomas, Diamond Turner, William Vanderwende, Trevor VanVorst, Nicole Verrastro, Briseyda Villalobos-Gutierrez, Tatiana Villeda, Jordan Walker, James Webb, Angela Williams, Daisjah Williams, Warren Williams, Kaitlyn Willin, Broy Willis, Starlynn Wood, Karin Wright, Eddie Zagal-Ponce

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Sussex Tech presents Broadway musical, ‘Ragtime’ Sussex Technical High School presents the Broadway smash, “Ragtime,” the school’s first venture into a musical production.

The musical will be presented to the public at Delaware Technical and Community College Theater in Georgetown on Friday, March 5 and Saturday, March 6 with a ticket price of $8.

Thursday, March 4, has been reserved for a performance for the staff and students of Sussex Tech and features a special pricing of $5.

All shows begin at 7 p.m. and tickets may be purchased at the door.

Dedicated students are integral to the creation of the choreography, vocal sounds and stage movement for Ragtime. The show is directed by Jim DeBastiani.

Performed entirely by students, “Ragtime School Edition,” is a powerful portrait of life in turn-of-the-century America.

According to its website, the musical intertwines the stories of three extraordinary families as they confront history’s timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and what it means to live in America.

Musical styles in the production include ragtime rhythms of Harlem and Tin Pan

Alley to the klezmer of the Lower East Side, bold brass band marches, waltzes, banjo tunes, parlor songs and expansive anthems.

Based on the novel “Ragtime” by E.L. Doctorow, it is taken from the book by Terrence McNally with music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens.

Immigrants in scene one of Ragtime are portrayed by Sussex Tech students Logan Wharton, Frankford; Nadia Lynn, Bridgeville; Margo Carey, Clarksville; Alexa August, Rehoboth; Kyrstin Cameron, Seaford; and in front are Mary Ryan, Ocean View and Kaitlyn Kester, Dagsboro.

Harlem dancers in scene one of Ragtime are Sussex Tech students Debbie Ryder, Milton; Warren Oney, Seaford; Keda Dorisca, Georgetown; Julius Young, Ellendale; Shannon Hopkins, Laurel; Kevana Whittington, Millsboro; and Destiny Drummond, Lincoln.

If you had five minutes to make your point, what would you say?

If you had five minutes on stage what would you say? What if you only got 20 slides and they rotated automatically after 15 seconds?

That’s the theory behind Ignite, which was started in Seattle in 2006

by Brady Forrest and Bre Pettis. Since then hundreds of five minute talks have been given across the world. There are thriving Ignite communities in Seattle, Portland, Paris and N.Y.C. And now Ignite Sussex is coming to Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth on Wednesday, March 10, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Hosted by Bill Sammons of Watermark Productions and Dave Burris of Coastal Sussex Weekly, the event showcases the passions and ideas of local people who give their presentation in Ignite’s unique format: each presenter gets just 20 slides that automatically advance every 15 seconds.

“The events normally attract those in

the creative and tech industries, people looking to network and expand their knowledge, but anybody with a thirst for new ideas will enjoy it. It’s fun, fast, informative and it’s free,” said Sammons.

A partial list of presenters for March’s event include author and CNBC commentator Cassandra Tororian of Bell Rock Capital, Matthew Peterson of Element Design Group, Andrew Mason of Bayshore Community Church and Audra Marotta of Dogfish Head.

Additional presenters will be added by the organizers until the slots are filled. People interested in presenting can contact Dave Burris at dmburris@ gmail.com.

To RSVP, visit ignitesussex.eventbrite.com. Seating is limited, and over a third of the available tickets have already been reserved.

For more on Ignite, visit ignite.oreilly.com.

Gas Lines

Motorists have noticed a welcome retreat at the pump as gas prices continue to catch up to the recent dip in crude oil prices.

Gasoline prices typically follow trends in crude oil prices and the recent dip in crude oil prices is now being seen at the pump.

The average U.S. retail price for regular gasoline dropped to $2.79 on Friday, 4 cents lower than a week ago and 85 cents higher than a year ago, but still $1.42 below the record set in July 2008, the AAA reports.

Crude Oil Prices A stronger U.S. dollar, a dip in the equities markets and weak U.S. demand helped push crude oil prices lower last week. After dipping to a six-week low

of $72.65 on Wednesday, prices closed at $72.89 on Friday, down 8% in January, the biggest monthly percentage loss since December 2008.

Forecast “Looking ahead, if crude oil continues to trade in the $75 a barrel range for a measurable amount of time, retail gasoline prices will likely continue to drop a few pennies more in the coming week,” said Catherine Rossi, AAA Mid-Atlantic’s manager of Public and Government Affairs.

Local pricing On Tuesday gas stations from Delmar to Greenwood were selling regular gasoline in a range from $2.539 to $2.689 a gallon.

The low price is the same as a week ago. The high price is eight cents a gallon lower that a week ago.

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Name of Property Owner: Mary Chapman Address: 13 Chandler Street, Seaford, De 19973 The City of Seaford has issued a Demolition Order for the below said structure, as per the Notification of Owner dated July 16, 2009 pursuant to Section 4-2329 of the City of Seaford Housing Code. It is hereby ordered that the below described structure must be demolished within thirty (30) days of the date of this Order due to the structure being so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, and unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation, occupancy or use.

Description of structure: Tax Map and Parcel 431 5.20 4.00 13 Chandler Street Seaford DE 19973

Remedies: Failure to comply with this demolition order within the time prescribed will result in the City demolishing the structure, at its earliest convenience, either through an available public agency or by contract with private persons and the cost of such demolition and removal shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.

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Estate of James F. Cordey, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of James F. Cordrey who departed this life on the 18th day of May, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Jamie Cordrey on the 26th day of January, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrix WWA without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix WWA on or before the 18th day of January, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administratrix WWA: Jamie Cordrey 34128 Hitch Pond Road Laurel, DE 19956 Attorney: Eugene H. Bayard, Esq. Wilson, Halbrook & Bayard, P.A. P.O. Box 690 Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 2/4/3tc

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Estate of Sara Jane Eaton, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Sara Jane Eaton who departed this life on the 7th day of January, A.D. 2010 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto See LEGALS—page 32

PAGE 32 R. Neill Carey on the 20th day of January, A.D. 2010, 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 7th day of September, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

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Administrator: Mid-Atlantic of Delmar, LLC C/O Barbara McAdams 101 East Delaware Ave. Delmar, DE 19940 Attorney: Robert K. Beste, Jr. Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC Ste. 1130 Nemours Bldg.

Wilmington, DE 19801 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 2/4/3tc

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Estate of Clare D. McLaughlin, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Claire D. McLaughlin who departed this life on the 3rd day of January, A.D. 2010 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Colin McLaughlin, Maryellen M. Sobin on the 21st day of January, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executors without

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Co-Executors: Colin McLaughlin 6766 Atlanta Cr. Seaford, DE 19973 Maryellen M. Sobin 215 River Park Dr. Great Falls, VA 22066 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 2/4/3tc

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departed this life on the 24th day of December, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Betty J. Snyder on the 7th day of January, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrix without delay, and all

persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix on or before the 24th day of August, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administratrix: Betty J. Snyder 721 Houston Str.

Seaford, DE 19973 Attorney: Lawrence B. Steele, III P.A. P.O. Box 799 Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/21/3tc See LEGALS—page 34

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

TO AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT TO ISSUE BONDS TO FUND SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION

A special election will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 in the Laurel School District in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 21 of Title 14 of the Delaware Code, in order to permit the voters of the District to vote for or against the issuance of bonds in the amount of $35,629,500 to provide funds for the following purposes (state bonds will finance $101,406,800): New High School (C.N. # 1116A) Planning, construction and equipping of a new 700 pupil High School @ 115,421 (±1%) sq. ft. to replace the existing Laurel High School on lands currently owned by the district

Land Acquisition (C.N. # 1116B) Acquisition of lands contiguous to lands currently owned by the district to improve entrance and egress to the High School site.

New Stadium (C.N. # 1116C) Planning, construction and equipping of a new Athletic Stadium and Track to replace the existing Laurel High School athletic stadium and track on lands currently owned by the district.

New Middle School (C.N. # 1116D) Planning, construction and equipping of a new 700 pupil MiddleSchool @ 96,997 (±1%) sq. ft. to replace the existing Laurel Middle School on lands currently owned by the district.

New Elementary School (C.N. # 1116E) Planning, construction and equipping of a new 1,200 pupil Elementary School @ 120,817 (±1%) sq. ft. to replace the existing North Laurel and P.L. Dunbar Elementary Schools on lands currently owned by the district, and utilizing the educational campus, school-within-a-school concepts.

Renovation of Existing Laurel Middle School (C.N. # 1116F) Planning, abatement, engineering, selective demolition, renovation/restoration of the existing Laurel Middle School converting it to offices and learning resource center.

Demolition of North Laurel Elementary School (C.N. # 1116G) Engineering, abatement, demolition and site restoration of the North Laurel Elementary School.

Cost State $33,788,900 Local $11,871,800 Total $45,660,700

Cost State Local Total Cost State Local Total

$296,000 $104,000 $400,000 $2,657,600 $ 933,800 $3,591,400

Cost State $26,361,100 Local $ 9,262,000 Total $35,623,100

Cost State $29,757,900 Local $10,455,500 Total $40,213,400

Cost State Local Total Cost State Local Total

$6,029,900 $2,118,600 $8,148,500 $2,515,400 $ 883,800 $3,399,200

Total State $101,406,800 Total Local $ 35,629,500 Total Funding $137,036,300 The faith and credit of the Laurel School District is pledged for the full and complete payment of the principal and interest on said bonds. If the District is authorized to issue bonds in the amount of $35,629,500, it shall annually levy and collect taxes to provide for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds and for the retirement of the bonds as they fall due.

The polls for said election will open at 10:00 a.m. and will remain open until 8:00 p.m., prevailing local time.

Voters may vote at the designated polling place, Laurel High School.

You may vote in this election if you: • Are a citizen of the United States and Delaware • Live in the Laurel School District • Are at least 18 years of age You may vote by absentee ballot if you cannot vote on Election Day for one of the following reasons: • You are temporarily or permanently disabled • You are in the public service of the United States or the state of Delaware • You are a qualified citizen or spouse or dependent residing with or accompanying a person who is in the service of the United States or the state of Delaware • You hold a job that does not permit you to go to the polls • You are sick • Your religion does not permit you to go to the polls • You are incarcerated • You are away on vacation • You are the caregiver to a parent, spouse or that person’s child who is living at home and requires constant care due to illness or injury • You are temporarily living outside of the United States • You cannot go to the polls because you’ve been injured while serving in the Armed Forces • You serve in the Armed Forces, Red Cross, U.S.O., or the Merchant Marine

To vote by absentee ballot: • Complete an Affidavit for Absentee Ballot for Public School Elections (affidavit available at all schools, the district office, and Department of Elections) • Submit the completed affidavit in person or by mail to the Dept. of Elections of Sussex County to receive a ballot • Vote the ballot

Important dates: • Deadline to mail out absentee ballot: February 5, 2010 – 12 noon • Deadline to vote absentee ballot in person in the Department of Elections – Tuesday, February 9, 2010 – 12 noon • Returning voted absentee ballot: All voted absentee ballots must be received by the Department of Elections not later than the closing of the polls on the day of the election or on the day of the election the voted absentee ballot can be hand delivered to the polling location for the election during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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NOTICE

Estate of George P. Bundy, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of George P. Bundy who departed this life on the 28th day of December, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Robert G. Jarmon, MD on the 5th day of January, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor with­ out 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 28th day of August, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Robert G. Jarmon, MD 318 Washington Ave. Spring Lake, NJ 07762 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/21/3tc

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MORNING STAR SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Le­ vari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Com­ plex, 22215 DuPont Bou­ levard, Georgetown, Del­ aware, Georgetown Hun­ dred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT certain lot, piece and parcel of land, lying and being in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, being designated as Lot #4 on a Plot of COUNTRY ACRES, of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County in Plot Book 76, Page 291 and being more particularly described in ac­ cordance with a survey pre­ pared by John H. Plummer and Assoc., Inc., dated July 20, 2005, as follows, to­wit: BEGINNING at an iron rod/cap found on the south­ erly right of way line of Country Court (50 feet RlW)

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marking a corner for this parcel and a corner for Lot #5; thence proceeding by and with the southerly right of way line of Country Court the following three courses and distances: (1) defect­ ing with a curve having a radius of 175.00 feet an arc distance of 21.72 feet to an iron rod/cap found; (2) defecting with a curve with a radius of 25.00 feet an arc distance of 28.01 feet to an iron rod/cap found; and (3) South 41 degrees 4 minutes 26 seconds East 97.92 feet to an iron rod/cap found marking a corner for this parcel and a corner for Lot #3; thence proceeding by and with the line of Lot No.3, South 29 degrees 36 minutes 11 seconds West 250.31 feet to an iron rod/ cap found marking a corner for this parcel; thence turn­ ing and running North 45 degrees 37 minutes 20 sec­ onds West 156.99 feet to an iron rod/cap found marking a corner for this parcel and a corner for Lot #5; thence proceeding by and with the line of Lot #5 North 34 de­ grees 11 minutes 13 sec­ onds East 223.13 feet home

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE SEAFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that a special election will be held in the Ashok Champaneria Board Room of the Seaford School District Office between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 23 February 2010 by the Board of Education of the Seaford School District in accordance with the provisions of 14 Delaware Code.

The purpose of this election is to permit the voters of said school district to vote for or against an issue of bonds of said school district in the amount of $1,172,100. The bonds are to be issued to finance a part of the cost of $6,640,880 of which $1,172,100 is to be paid by the school district and $5,468,700 to be paid by the State of Delaware. The State Board of Education of the State of Delaware has determined such major capital improvement projects to be necessary in and for the school district.

At said election, voters will vote using voting machines upon which appear the words “FOR THE BOND ISSUE” and also the words “AGAINST THE BOND ISSUE” next to the appropriate levers by which the voters shall make their choice.

Every U.S. citizen 18 years of age or over who resides in the Seaford School District who would be entitled on 23 February 2010 to register and vote in any election district of which the Seaford School District is a part at a general election, if such a general election was held on said day, may vote at this election, whether or not he is at the time a registered voter.

All voters residing in the Seaford School District who are eligible to vote in this election may vote at the Seaford School District Office between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Proof of identification (e.g., Delaware driver’s license, Delaware ID card, work ID card with photo and address, U.S. postal material) is required to vote.

Absentee voting is handled by the Department of Elections in Georgetown (119 N. Race Street; 856-5367).

BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SEAFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT By: Attest: DATE: 12 January 2010

John Hanenfeld, President Dr. Russell H. Knorr, Executive Secretary

to the iron rod/cap mark­ ing the point and place of Beginning, be the contents thereof what they may.

AND BEING the same lands conveyed unto Jef­ frey T. Benson, Jr. and La’ Glennda K. Benson by deed of Bayland Homes, Inc., dated August 5, 2005 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in Deed Book 3182, page 283.

Tax Parcel: 2­31­13.00­ 223.00 Property Address: 12179 COUNTRY DRIVE, SEA­ FORD 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 Reg­ istration 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 March 15, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 19, 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 per­ cent to be paid by the Pur­ chaser. 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 respon­ sibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be re­ quired 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 Forty­Five days of confirma­ tion. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited.

Please make checks pay­ able to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JEFFREY T. BENSON, JR. AND LA’GLENNDA K. BENSON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Le­ vari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Com­ plex, 22215 DuPont Bou­

levard, Georgetown, Dela­ ware, Georgetown Hun­ dred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE, PARCEL AND TRACT OF LAND, LYING AND BEING IN NORTH­ WEST FORK HUNDRED, SUSSEX COUNTY, AND THE STATE OF DELA­ WARE, DEPICTED ON A SURVEY PREPARED BY CHARLES D. MURPHY AS­ SOCIATES, INC., DATED FEBRUARY 6, 2001, AND COMPROMISING ALL OF LOT 4 ON A MINOR SUBDIVSION FOR LANDS OF NANTICOKE HOMES, INC., AS FILED WITH THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS, SUSSEX COUNTY, AT GEROGETOWN, DELA WARE, IN PLAT BOK 70, PAGE 03, LYING ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY SIDE OF COUNTY ROAD 589 AT SEVENTY (70) FEET WIDE, ADJOINING LOT 2, LOT 3, THE RESIDUAL LANDS OF NANTICOKE HOMES, INC., LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF WILLIS FRANKLIN SA V AGE, ET UX, LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF FRAN­ CES ELAINE JONES AND LANDS NOW OR FOR­ MERL Y OF BRUCE D. JENKINS, ET UX, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS, TO WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTER­ LY RIGHT­OF­WAY LINE OF COUTNY ROAD 589 AND THE NORTHWEST­ ERLY CORNER FOR LOT 2, SAID POINT BEING DIS­ TANT 808 FEET MORE OR LESS FROM THE CEN­ TERLINE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD 589 AND CONTY ROAD 589A; THENCE RUNNING WITH SAID LOT 2 SOUTH 19 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST 150.00 FEET TO A POINT AT A CORNER FOR LOT 2; THENCE CONTINIUING WITH SAID LOT 2 AND WITH LOT 3, SOUTH 70 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST 446.32 FEET TO A POINT ON LINE FOR THE RE­ SIDUAL LANDS OF NAN­ TICOKE HOMES, INC., AND THE CENTER OF A HUNDRED AND FIFTY (150) FOOT WIDE UTIL­ ITY EASEMENT; THENCE RUNNING WITH SAID RE­ SIDUAL LANDS AND THE CENTERLINE OF SAID EASEMENT SOUTH 17 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 23 SECNODS WEST 674.44 FEET TO A POINT ON LINE FOR LANDS NOW OR FORMELY OF WIL­ LIS FRANKLIN SAVAGE, ET UX; THENCE RUN­ NING WITH SAID SAVAGE LANDS NORTH 72 DE­

GREES 49 MINUTES 37 SECONDS WEST 699.54 FEET TO A POINT ON LINE FOR LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF FRAN­ CES ELAINE JONES; THENCE RUNNING WITH SAID JONES LANDS NORTH 10 DEGREES 59 MINTUES 21 SECONDS EAST 709.85 FEET TO A POINT AT A CORNER FOR LANDS NOW OR FORMEL Y OF BRUCE D. JENKINS, ET UX; THENCE RUN­ NING WITH SAID JENKINS LANDS THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) COURSES AND DISTANCES: SOUTH 70 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST 169.08 FEET; NORTH 19 DE­ GREES 29 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST 150.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT­OF­WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD 589; THENCE FINALLY RUN­ NING WITH THE AFORE­ MENTIONED RIGHT­OF­ WAY LINE SOUTH 70 DE­ GREES 30 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST 160.07 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, BE THE CONTENTS THEREOF WHAT THEY MAY. AND BEING the same lands and premises which Nanticoke Homes, Inc., by deed dated September 21,2001 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Kent County, Delaware in Deed Book 2631, Page 144 did grant and convey unto BEN­ JAMIN CHAD JENKINS. Tax Parcel: 5­30­9.00­ 97.00 Property Address: 8738 GREENWOOD 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 Reg­ istration 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 March 15, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 19, 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 per­ cent to be paid by the Pur­ chaser. 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 respon­ sibility of the Purchaser.

See LEGALS—page 35

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 34 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 BENJAMIN CHAD JENKINS AND KARI JENKINS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 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, with the improvements thereon erected, lying and situated in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware and being more particularly described in accordance with a recent survey by Ramesh C. Batta Associates, P.A., Land Surveyors, dated October 14, 1998, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument found in the southerly right of way line of Delaware Route 16 (70 feet wide) at a corner for this tract and for lands now or formerly of Cecil P. Howe; thence along the southerly right of way line of Delaware Route 16 North 86 deg. 09 min. 53 sec. East 155.67 feet to an iron pipe found, a corner for this parcel and for lands now or formerly of John H. McCall and Grace T. McCall, his wife; thence along a line of McCall lands South 15 deg. 40 min. 57 sec. West 150.32 feet to a point; thence South 86 deg. 20 min. 03 sec. West 95.40 feet along a line of McCall lands to a concrete monument found, thence South 08 deg. 36 min. 00 sec. West 82.83 feet to a concrete monument found, a corner for this parcel and for lands of Howe; thence North 01 deg. 48 min. 06 sec. West 222.42 feet along a line of Howe lands to the point and place of beginning and containing 19,438

square feet of land, be the same, more or less.

BEING the same lands and premises which Scott R. Rust and Heather L. Rust, formerly known as Heather L. Hare, husband and wife,

by Deed dated October 16, 1998 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2331, Page 94, did grant and convey unto Jennifer D. White, in fee.

Tax Parcel: 5-30-2.0016.00 Property Address: 2670 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 March 15, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 19, 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 JENNIFER D. WHITE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Bou-

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levard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, being known and designated a s Lot no. 27 in “John N. Wright’s First Addition to Seaford” and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a pipe (found) on the Westerly right of way line of Market Street at a corner for this lot and Lot No. 28; thence with the Westerly right of way line of Market Street, South 16° 22 minutes 00 seconds East 50.05 feet to an iron rod (found) on the Westerly right of way line of Market Street at a corner for this lot and lot No. 26; thence with Lot No. 26, South 74° 59 minutes 45 seconds West 138.71 feet a pipe (found) at a corner for this lot and Lots No. 26, 25 and 24; thence with Lot No. 24, North 18° 07 minutes 38 seconds West 49.69 feet to a pipe (found) at a corner for this lot and Lots No. 24,23, and 28; thence with Lot No. 28, North 74° 49 minutes 33 seconds East 140.23 to a pipe (found) on the Westerly right of way line of Market Street located at the point and place of beginning.

Containing 6,950 square feet of land, be the same, more or less, as shown on a survey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., Del. P., L.S. No. 242, dated January 23, 2007.

BEING the same lands conveyed to Edris Ann Irwin and John W. Irwin from Mildred E. Smith by Deed dated October 14, 1999, recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware, on October 15,1999, in Deed Book 2430, Page 40.

The said John W. Irwin departed this life Testate on or about January 6,2001, and a Last Will and Testament is filed for record in the Office of the Register of Wills, in and for Sussex County, Georgetown, Delaware in Will Book 367, page 147. Under Item IV, the above property was devised unto his wife, Edris Ann Irwin.

BEING the same lands conveyed to Maria Bahena from Edris Ann Irwin by Deed dated February ]5, 2007, recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware, on February 21, 2007, in Deed Book 3417, Page 259.

Tax Parcel: 4-31-5.0048.00 Property Address: 306 N. MARKET STREET, SEA-

FORD 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 March 15, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 19, 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 MARIA BAHENA and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 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 or tract of land, situate, lying and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, more particularly described as follows, to-wit; BEGINNING at a concrete monument, said concrete monument located on the southeastern right-of-way of County Route 485, said concrete monument also located 142.45 feet in a northeastern direction from the intersection of County Route

485 and County Route 488; thence, turning and running by and with the right-of-way of said County Route 485, North 42° 05’ East, 105.00 feet to a concrete monument; thence, turning and running by and with a common boundary with this lot and Lot 5, South 47° 55’ East, 149.53 feet to a concrete monument; thence turning and running South 42° 05’ West 116.90 feet to a concrete monument; thence, turning and running by and with the common boundary with these land and lands now or formerly of Donald L. Givens, North 43° 22’ West, 150.00 feet, home to the place of BEGINNING, and said to contain 16,590 square feet of land, be the same more or less.

Subject to the following restrictions: as a restriction running with the land, no mobile home less then 20 feet in width or a dwelling of less then 840 square feet shall be placed on these lands.

BEING the same lands heretofore conveyed to these grantors by Farmers Bank of the State of Delaware, a Delaware corporation, in and by its certain Deed, dated November 30, 1978, and now of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 927, Page 35.

BEING the same lands heretofore conveyed to these William E. Dimes and Phyliss L. Dimes by Donald G. D’Aquila and Cynthia L. D’Aquila, in and by a certain Deed, dated October 22, 1983, and now of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 1218, Page 246.

Tax Parcel: 1-32-2.00339.03 Property Address: 26259 BETHEL CONCORD 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 March 15, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 19, 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 Pur-

chaser. 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 PHYLLIS L. DIMES and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 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 Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, being known as Lot 9 “Bryan Park” and being more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a concrete monument found lying on the Northeasterly right-of-way of Maple Drive, and being a corner for this lot and for Lot 10; thence by and with a common boundary line for this lot and for Lot 10 North 53 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds East 150.00 feet to a concrete monument found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this lot and for Lot 8 South 36 degrees 41 minutes 00 seconds East 200.00 feet to a found concrete monument; thence turning and running by and with the Northwesterly side of County Road 532 South 53 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds West 135.00 feet to a point marking the beginning of a curve; said curve having a delta of 90 degrees 00 minutes; a radius of 15.0 feet; an arc distance of 23.56 feet to a point; thence turning See LEGALS—page 36

PAGE 36 LEGALS - from Page 35 and running by and with the Northeasterly right-of-way line of Maple Drive North 36 degrees 41 minutes 00 seconds West 185.00 feet home to the place of beginning said to contain 29,952 square feet of land more or less with improvements thereon as shown on a survey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr. dated November 19, 2001, a copy of which is attached hereto.

SUBJECT to any and all restrictions, reservations, conditions, easements and agreements of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware.

SUBJECT To restrictions of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 631 at Page 726, Deed Book 634 at Page 420, Deed Book 620 at Page 274, and in Deed Book 953 at Page 294.

BEING the same land and premises which by Deed dated May 29, 1998, and recorded May 29, 1998, among the Land Records of Sussex County, Delaware, in Book 2291, Page 277, was granted and conveyed

by Jay C. Banning unto Jeffery D. Emory and Mary A. Emory, the Grantors herein.

BEING the same land and premises which by Deed dated December 14, 2001, and recorded December 18, 2001, among the Land Records of Sussex County, Delaware, in Book 2291, Page 277, was granted and conveyed by Jeffery D. Emory and Mary A. Emory unto Shamshad Din and Tehmina A. Barket, the Grantors herein.

Tax Parcel: 3-31-2.0059.00 Property Address: 21793 MAPLE 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 March 15, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 19, 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

MORNING STAR 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 SHAMSHAD DIN & TEHMINA A. BARKET and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 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 Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, being more particularly described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a set iron pipe lying on the Northerly side of County Route #74, said pipe situate 1879 feet from the Right-of-Way of County Road #442 (closed) and being a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Richard and Doris Kline, thence along these lands and with lands now or formerly of Richard and Doris Kline, North 11022 minutes 00 seconds West passing over a referenced found iron pipe for a total distance of791.58 feet to a point, thence turning and running along these lands and with the centerline of Beaver Dam Branch Ditch North 830 47 minutes 10 seconds East 305.60 feet to a point, thence turning and running along these lands and with lands now or formerly of Daniel and Kathryn McKenney South 23005 minutes 00 seconds East passing over a reference found iron pipe for a total distance of 692.15 feet to a set iron pipe, said pipe being a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Daniel and Kathryn McKenney, thence turning

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and running along these lands and with the Northerly side of County Route #74 the following two (2) courses and distances: (1) South 660 55 minutes 00 seconds West 348.25 feet to a set iron pipe, thence (2) South 700 03 minutes 00 seconds West 105.10 feet home to the point and place of beginning, said to contain 6.389 acres of land, be the same, more or less, according to a survey prepared by Coast Survey, Inc., Registered Surveyor, dated December 12, 1988.

Being the same lands conveyed unto Robert W. Ellsworth and Deborah J. Ellsworth, by Deed of Christopher McKenney, dated December 22,1988 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex county, Delaware in Deed Book 1613, Page 280.

Being the same lands and premises by which Robert W. Ellsworth and Deborah J. Ellsworth by Deed dated December 15,2000 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware as Book 2553, Page 14, did grant and convey to Robert W. Ellsworth.

Tax Parcel: 2-32-9.0020.04 Property Address: 29608 KOI POND DRIVE, 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 March 15, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 19, 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 ROBERT W. ELLSWORTH and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 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, Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, lying on the South side of William Ross Lane, a short distance west of Plantation Drive; being bounded on the north by William Ross Lane; on the east by Lot #93; on the south by Lot #92 and lands now or late of Pasqua 1 B. & Dorothy L. Decarlo; on the west by Lot #95 being designated as Lot #94 of the Governor’s Grant Subdivision as shown on the Record Plot Plan for the same, as recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deed in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Plot Book 88 Page 141 and being more particularly described in accordance with a survey by Earl D. Smith, Inc., Professional Land Surveyor dated November 15,2006 as follows to wit: BEGINNING at a found pipe in the south line of William Ross Lane at a comer for this lot and lot #93; said point of beginning commencing from the northwest end of a 20.00 foot radius junction curve joining west line of Plantation Drive with the south line of William Ross Lane, South 80° 29 minutes 00 seconds West 61.11 feet to the point of beginning; thence running from said point of beginning with Lot #93, South 09° 31 minutes 00 seconds East 115.39 feet to a found pipe at a comer for this lot, Lot #93 and Lot #92; thence running with Lot #92 and in part with lands now or late of Pasqua 1 B. & Dorothy L. Decarlo, South 80° 29 minutes 00 seconds West 75.00 feet to a found pipe in line of lands now or late of Decarlo at a comer for this lot and Lot #95; thence

running with Lot #95; North 09° 31 minutes 00 seconds West 115.39 feet to a set pipe at a comer for this lot and Lot #95 in the south line of William Ross Lane; thence running with the south line of William Ross Lane, North 80° 29 minutes 00 seconds East 75.00 feet to the point and place of beginning and containing 8,654 square feet of land be the same more or less.

The above lands and premises are conveyed subject to covenants, conditions and restrictions of record, if any; such state of facts as an accurate survey and/or inspection of the lands and premises will disclose; the operation and effect of any zoning laws, and building restrictions imposed by public authority; and easements and public utility grants of record.

AND BEING part (Lot #94) of the same lands and premises which were conveyed unto North State Street Properties-Governors Grant, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company,

by Corrective Deed of S& L Contractors, Inc. dated April 27, 2006 and recorded on May 5, 2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Record Book 3306, Page 4.

AND BEING part (Lot #94) of the same lands and premises which were conveyed unto S& L Contractors, Inc., by Deed of Scott A. Runnels dated December 7,2006 and recorded on January 11,2007 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Record Book 3404, Page 155.

Tax Parcel: 5-31-10.00374.00 Property Address: 104 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 March 15, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 19, 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 SCOTT A. RUNNELS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 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, situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, lying and located on the West side of the highway leading from Laurel, Delaware, to Sharptown, Maryland, and being LOT 9, in SECTION A, on a plan of LOTS OF WILLIAM J. PUSEY, which said plot of lots is of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 297, at Page 596, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a pipe found located on the Westerly right-of-way line of Route 24 and being a comer for this land and lands now or formerly of Craig F. Smith et aI., thence by and with aforesaid right-of-way South 55° 17 minutes 30 seconds West 52.92 feet to a railroad spike; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this lot and lands now or formerly of Douglas K. Marvil, et al. North 34 degrees 51 minutes 00 seconds West 200.00 feet to a rebar; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this lot and Lot 24 North 56° 17 minutes 30 seconds East 51.63 feet to a rebar; thence See LEGALS—page 37

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 36 turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this lot and lands now or formerly of Craig E. Smith et al. South 35 degrees 13 minutes 10 seconds East with 200.00 feet home to the place of beginning, said to contain 10,454.9 square feet ofland, more or less, with improvements thereon as shown on a survey prepared by Brad A. Temple dated January 28, 1997, as previously recorded in Deed Book 2183, at Page 111.

SUBJECT to any and all restrictions, reservations, conditions, easements and agreements of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware.

BEING the same lands conveyed to Richard Bruce Murphy by Deed from Richard Bruce Murphy and Beverly White f/k/a Beverly Darling Murphy, dated August 12, 2004, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County in Deed Book 3020, page 135.

BEING the same lands conveyed to Ronald J. Trice, Jr. and Cheryl L. Schwab by Deed from Richard Bruce Murphy, dated march 27, 2008, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County in Deed Book 3562, page 180.

Tax Parcel: 4-32-8.10107.02 Property Address: 9283 SHARPTOWN ROAD, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 19, 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 RONALD TRICE, JR. & CHERYL L. SCHWAB and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 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 Blades, Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, lying on the northerly right of way line of East ih Street, being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument found on the northerly right of way line of East 7th Street, a comer for this land and lands now or formerly of Patsy M. West, from this point of Beginning, South 87° 57’ 13” West 150.13 feet to a pipe in the northerly edge of East 7th Street, a comer for this land and the lands now or formerly of John H. Reynolds et ux,; thence with line of Reynolds lands North 02° 15’ 42” West a distance of99.89 feet to a point; thence North 87° 44’ 21” East, a distance of75 feet to a comer monument a comer for this land and the lands now or formerly of Patsy M. West; thence with the lands formerly of Patsy M. West; South 02° 15’ 42” East a distance of 100.17 feet to a concrete monument in the northerly edge of East 7th Street the point and place of beginning containing approximately 7.507 square feet of land be the same more or less with all improvements located thereon according to a survey prepared by Thomas Temple dated July 23, 1986, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

BEING the same lands conveyed to Robert E. Ridinger by Deed from Ronald R. Lowe and Charlotte L. Lowe, dated August 1, 1986, and recorded in the Office

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of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County in Deed Book 1432 page 13.

Tax Parcel: 1-32-1.15150.02 Property Address: 10 EAST 7TH STREET, BLADES 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 March 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 19, 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 ROBERT E. RIDINGER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 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 in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, being designated as Lot 35 of Holly Ridge (Tax Parcel No. 5-32-14-131; 36805 Red Berry Road, Delmar, DE 19940) and being

more particularly shown on a plot entitled “Holly Ridge Record Subdivision Plan”, prepared by Adams-Kemp Associates, Inc., dated December 20, 2003 and being filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Plot Book 85, Page 249.

Tax Parcel: 5-32-14.00131.00 Property Address: 36805 RED BERRY 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 March 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 19, 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 AMERICAN DESIGN HOMES, INC., AND 770 PROPERTIES, LLC and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 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-

PAGE 37 scribed real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware designated as LOT No. FORTY-TWO (42), of GREEN ACRES, a plot of which is filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Georgetown, Delaware in Deed Book 310 Page 540, and more particularly described in accordance with a survey prepared by Miller Lewis, Inc. dated September 22, 1995, as follows to wit: BEGINNING at a pipe on the North side of Garden Lane (40’ right-of-way), a corner for this lot and lot 41, said beginning point being 1900 feet more or less West of the Right of Way of U.S. 13A; thence by and with Garden Lane, North 67 degrees 28 minutes 16 seconds West 50.00 feet to a pipe, a corner for this lot and Lo143; thence, turning and running by and with Lot 43, North 22 degrees, 31 minutes, 44 seconds East 150 feet to a pipe, a corner for this lot; thence turning and running by and with lands of Ray S. Mears & Sons, Inc. South 67 degrees 28 minutes 16 seconds East 50.00 feet to a pipe, a corner for this lot and Lot 41; thence, turning and running by and with, Lot 41, South 22 degrees 31 minutes 44 seconds West 50.00 feet to the place of beginning containing therein 7,500 square feet of land, more or less.

Being the same lands and premises which Cendant Mortgage Corporation by its attorney in fact Fidelity National Asset Management Solutions did grant and convey unto Gerald M. Davis by deed dated November 10, 2002 and recorded on December 6, 2002 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2778 Page 340.

Tax Parcel: 3-31-3.00216.00 Property Address: 8609 GARDEN 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 March 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March

19, 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 GERALD M. DAVIS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 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, Sussex County, Delaware, located on the south side of Third Street, fronting thirty (30) feet thereon and extending back a distance of eighty (80) feet and being the westerly one half of the land of which Loleta McNeilly died, seized and possessed, and which she obtained from Henrietta R. McNeilly, by deed dated June 30, 1928, and of record in the Deed Book 269, page 560 in the once of the Recorder of Deeds at Georgetown, Delaware.

Being the same lands and premises which Henry E. Nutter, JR., did grant and convey unto and Nikova C. Williams and Monshaun M. Farlow, by deed dated October 26, 2007 and recorded on October 29, 2007 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3514 at Page 319.

Tax Parcel: 4-31-5.00113.00 See LEGALS—page 38

PAGE 38 LEGALS - from Page 37 Property Address: 525 THIRD 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 March 15, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 19, 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 MONSHAUN M. FARLOW & NIKOVA C. WILLIAMS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 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 Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County and the State of Delaware, and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument located on the northeasterly right of

MORNING STAR way line of Delaware Road #18, said monument being 33 feet from the centerline of the said Delaware Road #18 (paving), and being 358.10 feet from the centerline of County Road #561, and also being a comer for this land and lands now or formerly of Chester F. and Elizabeth F. Hearn; thence along the northeasterly right of way line of the said Delaware Road #18, North 40 degrees 05 minutes 33 seconds West 208.71 feet to a concrete monument, being a comer for other lands now or formerly of Chester F. and Elizabeth F. Hearn; thence along lands now or formerly of the said Chester F. and Elizabeth F. Hearn the following courses and distances: North 31 degrees 28 minutes 21 seconds East 495.00 feet to a concrete monument; thence South 58 degrees 31 minutes 39 seconds East 198.00 feet to a well point; thence South 31 degrees 28 minutes 21 seconds West 561.00 feet back to the place of Beginning, said to contain 2.400 acres of land, be the same more or less, as shown on a survey prepared by Miller-Lewis, Inc., Registered Surveyors, dated June 5, 1984.

Being the same lands and premises which Peggy L. Gum, did grant and convey unto Kris W. Gum, by deed dated August 10, 2007 and recorded on August 17,2007 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3486 at Page 74.

Tax Parcel: 1-31-18.001.00 Property Address: 6755 CANNON 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 March 15, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 19, 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 respon-

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sibility 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 KRIS W. GUM and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 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 NANTICOKE HUNDRED, SUSSEX COUNTY AND STATE OF DELAWARE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN ACCORDANCE WITN A SURVEY PREPARED BY SIMPLER SURVEYING AND ASSOCIATES, DATED MARCH 13, 2003, AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A CONCRETE MONUMENT ON THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROUTE NO. 516, A CORNER FOR THIS LOT AND LANDS OF FLORENCE THOMAS, SAID BEGINNING POINT BEING 978 FEET MORE OR LESS FROM THE RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROUTE NO. 525; THENCE TURING AND RUNNING ALONG A LINE BETWEEN THESE LANDS AND LANDS OF FLORENCE THOMAS NORTH 41 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST 193.55 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT, A CORNER FOR THIS LOT AND LANDS OF FLORENCE THOMAS; THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING ALONG A LINE BETWEEN THESE LANDS, LANDS OF GERALDINE CANNON AND LANDS OF SANDRA JOHNSON, NORTH 37 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 18 SECONDS EAST 102.18 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT, A CORNER FOR THIS LOT AND

LANDS OF KOVER SHOWELL; THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING ALONG A LINE BETWEEN THESE LANDS AND LANDS OF KOVER SHOWELL SOUTH 41 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 60 SECONDS EAST 212.75 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT ON THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROUTE NO. 518, A CORNER FOR THIS LOT AND LANDS OF KOVER SHOWELL, THENCE TURING AND RUNNING BY AND WITH THE RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROUTE 518 SOUTH 48 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST 100.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING THEREIN 20.353 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING COMMONLY KNOWN AS 24278 CONCORD POND ROAD, SEAFORD, DELAWARE 19973, BEING THE SAME LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND WHICH BY DEED DATED MARCH 31,2003 AND RECORDED AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF SUSSEX COUNTY IN BOOK 2820 PAGE314.

WAS GRANTED AND CONVEYED BY SHAWN M. SYLVIA UNTO ROSEMARY S. MARTIN. Being the same lands and premises which Rosemary S. Martin, did grant and convey unto and Rosemary S. Martin and Troy Smith, by deed dated May 31, 2006 and recorded on June 26, 2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3325 at Page 275.

Tax Parcel: 2-31-13.0024.14 Property Address: 24278 CONCORD POND ROAD, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 15, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 19, 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 ROSEMARY S. MARTIN & TROY SMITH and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 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, Delaware, more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument located 119.50 feet southerly from the beginning marker for Parcel A conveyed this date to Berenice T. Jones, et al., and running from said beginning monument North 860 57’ IS” East 181.07 feet along and with the Southerly boundary of said Parcel A, to a concrete monument in line of lands now or formerly of Horace S. Moore, thence turning and running with said Moore lands, South 210 19’ IS” East 120.13 feet to a concrete monument located on the Northerly side of East Second Street, a thirty foot side street in the Town of Blades, and running with said Northerly side of East Second Street, South 87° 06’ West 180.12 feet to a concrete monument and corner for these lands and lands of Christian Church of Seaford; thence leaving said East Second Street and running with lands of Christian Church of Seaford, North 21049’ 30” West 120.00 feet to a concrete monument at a point and place of beginning, and being Parcel B on a lot of

survey by Gene R. Littleton and Associates in March of 1977, contents therein what they may.

BEING the same lands and premises which H. Paul Aguillon by Deed dated September 26, 2007, and recorded in the Office for the Recording of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 3511, Page 192, did grant and convey unto H. Paul Aguillon and Joyce Aguillon, in fee Tax Parcel: 1-32-1.1225.00 Property Address: 222 E. Second St., 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 March 15, 2010.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 19, 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 H. PAUL & JOYCE L. AGUILLON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc

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Entertainment Folk musician comes to Greenwood

On Feb. 18, professional folk musician Jay Smar will be presenting two concerts, one at 3:30 p.m. and the second at 6:30 p.m., at the VFW Hall on Mill Street and Governors Avenue in Greenwood.

The 3:30 p.m.

Smar performance, “History Through Folk Music,” is geared towards children eight and up. Jay will take his young audience on a trip back in time with traditional songs and mountain music played on the guitar, claw-hammer banjo and fiddle. He will also provide opportunities for the children to try their hand with the instruments and to learn some simple clogging steps.

The evening performance for families at 6:30 p.m. will be a cross between music and lecture, dealing primarily with coal mining songs and stories of Northeast Pennsylvania as well as original folk, ol’ timey country, bluegrass, guitar and banjo instrumentals, vocals and flat-foot clog dancing.

To find out more about Jay and to listen to some of his music, visit www.jaysmar. com.

The performances are hosted by the Greenwood Public Library and are free and open to all. For more information, contact Robin Miller at 349-5309.

Ad Hoc presents radio comedies

The Ad Hoc Touring Company will bring a Valentine performance of old time radio comedies, including the favorite “Our Miss Brooks,” to Possum Point Theater at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14.

The show will also include the classic “Who’s on First” comedy routine of Abbott and Costello; and an original sketch, “Shirley You Jest,” written by Ad Hoc’s Nita Gary. Tickets are $6 and will be collected at the door before the performance.

The Ad Hoc Touring Company, part of Possum Point Players, is comprised of local actors who have been presenting Old Time Radio shows in the area for the past 12 years.

Players offers Valentine’s package

Second Street Players is partnering with the Georgia House for a special Valentines Eve dinner/theatre package on Saturday, Feb. 13, preceding “The Miracle Worker,” presented at Riverfront Theatre in downtown Milford.

Enjoy a buffet dinner at 6 p.m. at the Georgia House, just a few steps from Riverfront Theatre.

The menu includes Shrimp Naples, Yankee pot roast, zinfandel grilled chicken and pasta primavera.

Among the side dishes are sweet potato casserole, macaroni and cheese, redskin mashed potatoes, fresh green beans, glazed carrots and fresh asparagus. The dessert table will feature cream puffs and brownie

bites. A cash bar will be available and each ticket for the evening comes with a coupon for a complimentary glass of wine.

“The Miracle Worker” tells the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, blind and mute Helen Keller.

The show runs for two consecutive weekends at the Riverfront Theatre. Curtain time is 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12 and 13, and the following weekend, Feb. 19 and 20. Sunday matinees on Feb. 14 and 21 are at 3 p.m.

Tickets for the special dinner/theatre package on Feb. 13, which includes dinner, a complimentary glass of wine and reserved seating for the show, are $45 per person or $80 per couple.

Tickets for the show only, on any of its six performances, are $17 with a $1 discount for seniors, students and military for Sunday matinees.

To order tickets, call Second Street Players at 302-422-0220 or visit www.secondstreetplayers.com.

Dinner theater performances

Possum Point Players has added dinner theater performances of “I Ought to Be in Pictures” for Friday, Feb. 5; Saturday, Feb. 6; and Sunday, Feb. 7.

Last weekend’s performances have been postponed until this weekend. Dinner and show tickets for Saturday, Jan. 30 and Sunday, Jan. 31 will be honored on Saturday, Feb. 6 and Sunday, Feb. 7.

We have also added an additional dinner theatre show on Friday, Feb. 5 due to the high demand for tickets.

If you already have tickets you just need to come to the door. To order tickets at $40 for dinner and the show or $20 for the show only, call the Possum Point Players Ticketline at 856-4560 for availability.

Musical Director Liz Messick (far right) of Laurel, runs the cast of Urinetown through their paces at a recent rehearsal for PPP’s spring musical Urinetown.

PPP begins Urinetown rehearsal While admitting that the Players are taking a chance, and with the advice to look beyond the name, Director Jim Hartzell is anxious for everyone to see the Possum Point Players upcoming Spring Musical – Urinetown, The Musical.

“This musical was nominated for 10 Tony Awards and won three of them – Best Director, Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical,” says Hartzell.

Urinetown is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at such idea as capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate management and petty small

town politics, he adds.

Local cast members include Pat Erhardt, Joseph “Old Man” Strong, Seaford; George Liosi, Officer Barrell, Bridgeville; Suzy Messick, Soupy Sue, Laurel; E. J. Panico, Mrs. Millenium, Seaford; and Sierra Spicer, Little Sally, Laurel.

Local staff members include Liz Messick, music director, Laurel.

Urinetown will run April 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25. Watch for a ticket availability announcement and then call the Possum Ticketline at 856-4560 to reserve your seat.

Ballroom and Latin dance classes

Improve your ballroom dancing skills or learn Latin dances at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus.

All dance classes, except the free sessions, will be held in the cafeteria at Sussex Central Middle School.

Learn how to navigate the dance floor at weddings, proms, cruises and parties by taking Basic Ballroom Dancing on Tuesdays from March 2 to May 25. All swing, foxtrot and rhumba classes are held from 7-8 p.m.; cha-cha, waltz and tango classes meet from 8-9 p.m.

Graduates of the basic ballroom class can add new steps, improve their technique, and learn the hustle in Intermediate Ballroom on Thursdays at 7 p.m. from March 4 to May 27.

Learn salsa, bachata and merengue in Latin Basics – Level 1 on Thursday evenings from March 4 to May 27 at 8 p.m.

Not sure if ballroom or Latin dancing is for you? Attend free sessions on Tuesday, Feb. 23 or Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m.in the Delaware Tech gymnasium.

For more information or to register, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 854-6966. Registration is not required for the free sessions on Feb. 23 and 25.

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No tax increases in Delaware’s proposed 2011 budget

Examples of Government Efficiency and Savings (amounts in thousands) • Realize full-year savings from FY 2010 statewide position reduction $23,066.0 • Drive down employee health costs by renegotiating the pharmacy contract for prescription drugs and maximizing prescription drug rebates - $5,100.0 • Convert School Resource Officers to School Resource Agents at a rate of five officers per year - $92.9 • Eliminate printing of Governor’s operating and capital budget books and providing budget information on CDs and online - $10.0 • Implement new pension tier for new employees, effective Jan. 1, 2011 - $500.0 • Implement new healthcare tier for new employees, effective Jan. 1, 2011 $1,100.0 • Reallocate the Toll Administration unit from Maintenance and Operations Unit to the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation - create operational efficiencies and future cost avoidance • Maximize IT resources through statewide shared services and consolidation$1,000.0 • Drive public education administrative 4x12.45 efficiencies through consolidated procureWEEK 1 ment and purchasing, i.e. E-school mall 02-04-10 - $1,479.5 • Reduce funding for public school transportation to reflect reduction in fuel costs and projected new routes - $3,334.9 • Close a portion of the Multi-Security Building at Sussex Correctional Institution and relocate inmates to reduce overtime expenditures - $1,000.0 • Maximize state fleet assets by continuing to downsize the number of vehicles - $426.4

100%

• Consolidate Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control from six to three divisions to focus resources on clean air, water and the quality of outdoor spaces – streamlines service delivery • Provide services for residential care in-house at the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families and reduce and eliminate provider contracts $932.9 • Eliminate the distribution of Personal Income tax booklets and implement online Gross Receipts and Income Tax filing system to reduce associated printing costs - $110.0 • Reduce EZPass Customer Service Center hours - $483.7 • Reduce the State’s environmental footprint by implementing energy conservation measures - $2,465.5 • Consolidate Delaware Advisory Council on Career and Tech Education into the Department of Education - $318.5 • Reduce grass cutting to bi-weekly at the Department of Health and Social Services’ Holloway campus - $15.9 • Reduce the state’s footprint by reallocating employees from leased to owned space, consolidating lease space and renegotiating leases - $1,100.0 • Consolidate the Board of Parole and reallocate functions of the board to the Department of Correction and the Judiciary - create operational efficiencies.

• Reduce staffing for Inland Bay Enforcement - $30.0 • Eliminate EZPass paper statements - $222.0 • Reduce mosquito control spraying by approximately 5 percent - $40.3 • Maximize resources in the deer management program by working with the Department of Correction to assume food processing function - $61.5 • Eliminate funding for Phragmites Control - $40.8 • Reduce Maritime Exchange funding to reflect funding level of surrounding states - $100.0 • Refinance existing debt obligations to benefit from historically low interest environment - $16,000.0 • Reduce Smyrna Rest Stop staffing hours - $380.0 • Reduce maintenance allowance by 50% for school bus routes exceeding 30 miles - $3,149.8 • Eliminate funding for Beaver Control - $25.0 • Consolidate Department of Education branches from four to three - $310.0 • Consolidate Merit Employee Relations Board into Public Employment Relations

Board in the Department of State – creates operational efficiencies • Consolidate Technology Staff within the Department of Finance to the Office of the Secretary - $299.9 • Reduce overtime costs by eliminating the Motorist Aid program within the Department of Transportation - $231.7 • Reduce printing equipment and maintenance costs through the elimination of the Department of Technology and Information’s 4100 printer - $97.0 • Use private resources for the Delaware Mortgage Assistance Program $250.0 • Maximize technology resources by transferring Department of Transportation 24/7 help desk to the Department of Technology and Information - $83.0 • Implement a new lighting control system at the Department of Transportation Administration Building - $5.0 • Reduce Department of Transportation funding for property maintenance - $50.0 • Eliminate funding associated with the Budget Commission - $40.0 • Leverage federal funds for Health Education/Disease Prevention in the Department of Health and Social Services - $104.1 • Eliminate floral display at the Delaware Psychiatric Center and Holloway Campus in the Department of Health and Social Services - $29.0 • Reduce gypsy moth surveys in Department of Agriculture - $25.6 • Eliminate funding for the State Accounting Course in the Department of Finance - $5.0 • Reallocate the Office of Prevention and Early Intervention to the Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services in the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families - streamline service delivery • Maximize Department of Transportation fleet assets through technology to track location, vehicle use, maintenance metrics, etc. - $150.0

The Lighter Side

The following is the winning entry in Texas A&M University’s annual contest to define a contemporary term. The term was “political correctness.”

The winner wrote: “Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media (can you say MSNBC), which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”

SUDOKU ANSWERS:

Education • Recommended $6.0 million to fully fund unit growth in Public Education, adding more than 90 additional teachers in the classroom.

• Recommended $8.5 million to fund salary steps for public educators and Delaware Technical and Community College employees.

• Recommended $98.8 million in the Capital Budget for Public Education projects, including funding to finish referenda projects in Colonial, Appoquinimink, Caesar Rodney, Smyrna, Lake Forest, Milford and Brandywine school districts.

• Recommended $9.0 million in the Capital Budget for Higher Education projects, including $2.0 million for the University of Delaware to develop the

former Chrysler site to provide a center for high-tech laboratories, health sciences and alternative energy research.

Economic development and job growth • Recommended $13.9 million for DEDO’s Strategic Fund, which provides funding for business development, training and job retention and creation.

• Recommended $1.0 million for Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCOR), which will match $3.0 million in federal funds.

• Recommended $1.0 million for Fraunhofer Vaccine Development, which leverages a 2:1 match in the development of safe and effective vaccines targeting infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders.

• Recommended $1.0 million for the first year of a 5-year commitment to the Health Sciences Alliance, which is a partnership between the University of Delaware, Thomas Jefferson University, Christiana Care and Nemours dedicated to healthcare education, research and service.

• Recommended $10.0 million for the Diamond State Port Corporation, which will fund capital improvements at the port.

• Recommended $4.5 million in Housing Preservation to preserve and maintain existing housing sites.

• Recommended $19.2 million for the Kent County Courthouse, which includes funding to complete the new Kent County Court facility and renovate the old Kent County Courthouse.

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS

Governor Jack Markell has released a balanced budget proposal that he said puts people to work, keeps the state’s commitment to a world-class education system and makes government more cost effective.

The Fiscal Year 2011 Operating Budget and Capital Improvements Act meets the growing challenges facing the state’s budget without raising taxes, Markell added.

The FY 2011 Operating Budget totals $3.17 billion. The recommended budget includes more than $143 million cuts to agency funding and maximizes more than $59 million in federal and other funds. The proposed Bond and Capital Improvement Act totals $356.5 million and includes funding for capital education projects, investments in infrastructure and jobs for economic growth.

“The budget we present is both balanced and responsible. It makes the cuts necessary to make our government more efficient. It maintains fiscal responsibility.

It focuses education resources in the classroom, while demanding efficiencies in the backroom office functions of our school districts,” Markell said.

“It preserves other core functions, such as state police troop strength and healthcare for those vulnerable families who need it. It funds those priorities that will help create jobs and grow our State’s economy.”

The Governor’s Recommended FY 2011 budget fully funds salary steps for public educators, Delaware Technical and Community College employees, and Delaware State Police. It also fully funds the state’s pension liabilities, providing security within the state employee pension fund for retirees and current employees.

While states across the country failed to balance their budgets in time last year, Delaware met its financial obligations by passing a balanced budget that stressed fiscal responsibility and kept its core commitments.

The state was rewarded for its approach when all three bond ratings agencies reaffirmed the state’s AAA bond rating, in part because Delaware only appropriated 98 percent of anticipated revenues and met its budget reserve obligation. This year’s budget keeps those priorities and those budget obligations.

The following includes highlights of the Governor’s Fiscal Year 2011 Recommended Operating Budget and Capital Improvements Act:

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Adam Crouse competes in the 200 yard freestyle event for the Seaford Blue Jays, who remain undefeated in the 2009-2010 season following last Thursday’s win over Milford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Seaford boys’ swim team remains undefeated in victory over Milford

Several Seaford girls post personal best times in loss

By Lynn Schofer The Seaford High School swim teams continued their successful year last Thursday in Seaford when the Blue Jays took on the Milford Buccaneers.

The Seaford boys continue to dominate the conference while staying undefeated with a 103-65 win. The girls went against a conference leader and although the final score was 101.5-68.5 (in favor of Milford), the Lady Jays had several personal

best times.

Seaford girls’ coach Alison Venables was pleased with her girls’ performance.

“Milford has a very strong team of girls who swim year round and focus on swimming,” Venables said.

Coach Venables said the girls won points that she did not expect to win which shows the girls are pushing themselves to improve. Maria DeMott finished Continued on page 45

Senior Haley Quillen swims the 100 yard butterfly for the Blue Jays during last week’s home meet against Milford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Seaford’s Tynetta Washington pulls down a rebound after shooting a foul shot during last week’s game against Sussex Tech. Photo by Mike McClure

Ravens use outside shooting, post play to top Seaford, 40-33

By Mike McClure

The Seaford varsity girls’ basketball team held its own in last Thursday’s road game against Sussex Tech, but in the end the Ravens’ inside-out game proved to be too much for the Blue Jays. Sussex Tech bounced back from a 9-5 first quarter deficit and pulled away in the final quarter for the 40-33 win.

Seaford’s La’Shyra Williams netted six points including a steal and a basket at the end of the opening quarter to help her team to the four point lead. Paige Morris, Sussex Tech’s outstanding senior post player, had four of the Ravens’ five points in the first quarter.

Sussex Tech’s Joy White made a threepointer and Morris added a basket to knot the score at 10-10 early in the second quarter. Williams made three points to

Continued on page 44

Sussex Tech wrestling team earns home win over Seaford

By Mike McClure

Seaford’s Ross Clagg, top, looks to push Sussex Tech’s Brent Prouse to his back during last Friday’s 171 pound match. Clagg came away with a 4-0 win. Photo by Mike McClure

keep the score tied (13-13).

White’s second three of the game put Sussex Tech ahead by one. Moriah Johnson added a basket to extend the lead before Williams made a pair of free throws to pull Seaford within three (20-17) at the half.

Morris scored five of her nine first half points in the second quarter while White netted all six of her points in the quarter.

Williams had nine first half points and Anitra Hughes added four for Seaford.

Johnson made a three-pointer and Morris scored six points to extend the Ravens’ lead to 29-21. Seaford answered with a 6-0 run on baskets by Zoe Laws, Hughes, and Williams. Sussex Tech held on to a two point lead (33-31) going into the final quarter of play.

The Sussex Tech varsity wrestling team took advantage of four pins and two wins by forfeit to earn a 48-21 win over Seaford last Friday in Georgetown. Five Seaford wrestlers recorded wins in the dual meet.

Sussex Tech’s Kyle Breckner (103) started things off with a 10-1 win by major decision. The Blue Jays’ Dominique Ayres (112) evened the score at 4-4 with a 12-3 win by major decision.

Zak Parks (119) gave Seaford a brief lead with his 15-0 win by technical fall at 4:36. John Briddell (125) deadlocked the score with a 19-3 technical fall victory at 3:19.

Sussex Tech took the lead for good

with a pin by Matt Bennett (130) at 2:47 and a win by forfeit by Wendell Cannon (135). Seaford’s Tyler Elliott (140) came back with a pin at 1:18 and teammate C.R. Wilkins (145) edged the Ravens’ Cole Magagnotti, 1-0, to pull the Blue Jays within three (21-18).

Sussex Tech won the next two matches to extend it lead to 33-18. A.J. Workman (152) recorded a pin at 1:38 and Jeff Schaffer (160) won by fall at 1:17.

Seaford’s Ross Clagg (171) defeated Sussex Tech’s Brent Prouse, 4-0, to make the score 33-21, but the Ravens won the final three matches of the night.

Shane Marvel (189) won by forfeit; Joe Casullo (215) edged Seaford’s Deshawn Continued on page 45

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SWIM MEET- Alvaro Buenano swims in the 9-10 boys’ 25 yard breaststroke during the Barracudas’ home meet last Saturday in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

HEAD TO HEAD- The Blue Jays’ C.R. Wilkins, left, squares off with Sussex Tech’s Cole Magagnotti in the closest match during Friday’s dual meet. Wilkins won the 145 pound match, 1-0. Photo by Mike McClure

CONTESTING THE SHOTSussex Tech’s Alijae Cannon puts up a shot against Seaford’s Zoe Laws during last week’s girls’ basketball game in Georgetown.

Photo by Mike McClure

‘World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware’ and ‘Remembering Sussex County’ Titles from Award Winning Writer

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Seaford Stars of the Week

Male Co-Athlete of the WeekDominique Ayres- Seaford High

Seaford’s Dominique Ayres won by major decision in his 112 pound match against Sussex Tech last Friday. Ayres also had a pin in Wednesday’s home meet against Cape Henlopen.

Male Co-Athlete of the Week- C.R. Wilkins- Seaford The Blue Jays’ C.R. Wilkins picked up a win by decision in last week’s dual meet at Sussex Tech. Wilkins also won his 140 pound match by fall during last Wednesday’s meet against Cape Henlopen.

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Female Co-Athlete of the Week- Bryna Garey- GMS Female Co-Athlete of theGreenwood Mennonite’s Bryna Garey Week- Maria DeMott- Seaford had 24 points (six three-pointers) and 13 rebounds in her team’s win over Seaford Christian last Monday. Garey also had eight points against Holly Grove on Tuesday.

Seaford’s Maria DeMott won the 200 freestyle and was on the winning 200 free relay team in last Tuesday’s meet against Easton. DeMott also placed first in the 200 freestyle against Milford on Friday.

Honorable mention- Phillip DeMott- Seaford; Lee Mayer- Seaford; Cory DardenSeaford; Jason Owens- Seaford; Javon Kilgoe- Woodbridge; Greg Seay- Woodbridge; Patrick Davis- Woodbridge; Geovany Ortiz- Woodbridge; Zak Parks- Seaford; Tyler Elliott- Seaford; Ross Clagg- Seaford; Michael LaPointe- Delmarva Christian; Troy DeShields- Sussex Tech; John Briddell- Sussex Tech; A.J. Workman- Sussex Tech; Jeff Schaffer- Sussex Tech; Aikeem Brewer- Sussex Tech; Blaine Daisey- Sussex Tech; Taija Maddox- Woodbridge; Taylor West- Woodbridge; Morgan Messick- Seaford Christian; Paige Venables- Seaford; Shanice Cannon- Seaford; Paige Morris- Sussex Tech; La’Shyra Williams- Seaford; Clare Thomas- Sussex Tech; Nikolia Demopoulos- Sussex Tech; Emily Pentoney- Delmarva Christian

Seaford Star varsity sports schedules for Feb. 4-10

Thursday, Feb. 4- Girls’ basketball- Seaford at Indian River, 6 p.m., Sussex Tech at Smyrna, 7:15 p.m.; boys’ basketball- Seaford home vs. Indian River, 5:30 p.m., Sussex Tech home vs. Smyrna, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 5- Boys’ basketball- Woodbridge at Laurel, 7:15 p.m.; wrestlingLaurel at Woodbridge, 6:30 p.m., Seaford at Delmar, 7 p.m., Sussex Tech at Cape Henlopen, 7 p.m.; swimming- Sussex Tech at Dover, 3:30 p.m.; girls’ basketball- Seaford home vs. Moyer Academy, 4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 6- Boys’ basketball- Sussex Tech at Caravel, 2:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 8- Wrestling- Woodbridge home vs. Snow Hill, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 9- Girls’ basketball- Laurel at Seaford, 4 p.m., Sussex Tech home vs. Milford, 7:15 p.m., Woodbridge home vs. Indian River, 6 p.m.; boys’ basketballSeaford at Laurel, 7:15 p.m., Woodbridge home vs. Indian River, 6:15 p.m., Sussex Tech at Milford, 7:15 p.m.; swimming- Seaford home vs. Indian River, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 10- Wrestling- Laurel at Seaford, 7 p.m., Sussex Tech home vs.

Milford, 7 p.m., Woodbridge home vs. Indian River, 6:30 p.m.

Nanticoke Litle League signups start February 13 Nanticoke Little League will hold signups for the 2010 season on the following dates and times: Feb. 13, 20, 27 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Seaford Middle School cafeteria; and Feb. 18 and 25 from 5-7 p.m. in the Seaford Middle School cafeteria.

The cost is $45 for the first child and $20 for each additional child.

FOUL SHOT- Shown (l to r) are Sussex Tech’s Paige Morris, Seaford’s Keona Hughes, and Sussex Tech’s Courtney Hastings during last week’s varsity girls’ basketball game.

Photo by Mike McClure

Woodbridge girls’ basketball team loses to Smyrna

The Woodbridge varsity girls’ basketball team fell to upstate powerhouse Smyrna, 66-13, last Thursday in Bridgeville. Taija Maddox netted five points and Anyea Griffin and Taylor West each had four points for the Raiders while Crystal Ross scored 24 points and Betnijah Laney added 23 for the Eagles.

Woodbridge boys’ basketball team edges Sussex Central

The Woodbridge varsity boys’ basketball team defeated Sussex Central, 69-67, last Friday. The Raiders used a 24-15 advantage in the second quarter to take a 38-33 lead in to the half. The Golden Knights held a 19-16 edge in the third quarter, but Woodbridge held on for the win. Javon Kilgoe netted 20 points, Greg Seay had 19, and Justin Benson-Reid added 10 points in the victory.

BUTTERFLY- Seaford’s Jon Schwinn’s stroke brings him high out of the water in the 100 yard butterfly event last Thursday in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

PAGE 44 Seaford-Tech girls continued Morris had eight points in the quarter for Sussex Tech while Williams scored six and Hughes and Laws added four points apiece.

The Ravens went on a 6-0 run to open the fourth quarter as Morris scored on a feed from White, Johnson hit a runner, and Morris added a put back. Seaford’s Keona Hughes made a pair of free throws, but Sussex Tech went on to win, 40-33.

“We wanted to get our guards to step out and get more confidence with their shots. I challenged out guards to score more. We can’t have one or two people scoring,” Sussex Tech head coach Wes Townsend said of his team’s outside shooting in Thursday’s win. “These girls are showing up, playing hard, and working together as a team.”

Morris contributed 21 points, 12 rebounds, five steals, and two blocks while Johnson added seven points, three steals,

MORNING STAR • FEBRUARY 4 - 10, 2010 and four assists. White also chipped in with six points.

For Seaford, Williams had 15 points and five rebounds, Anitra Hughes added eight points and four steals, and Laws contributed five points and seven rebounds.

Morris leads the Ravens, both in scoring and in leadership. According to Townsend, Paige is among the top scorers in the state.

“Paige Morris is an outstanding ball player. She gets people involved,” said Townsend. “She’s got to work hard every night to get her points. She makes everybody better.”

The rest of the Ravens’ squad is looking to gain basketball experience as the season goes along. “I get pleasure and satisfaction in teaching the kids about life.

It’s how you carry yourself off the court and how you perform in the classroom,” Townsend said.

Seaford varsity wrestling team falls to Cape Henlopen

Above, Seaford’s La’Shyra Williams eyes the basket as she drives the lane during last Thursday’s game at Sussex Tech.

Seaford’s Keona Hughes, left, shoots a foul shot during her team’s road contest against the Ravens. Photos by Mike McClure

Seaford’s Dominique Ayres, C.R. Wilkins, and Ross Clagg each had a pin in their team’s 54-18 loss to Cape Henlopen last Wednesday in Seaford. Ayers (112) recorded a pin at 1:09, Wilkins (140) won by fall at 1:36, and Clagg (171) won the final match with a pin at 2:21.

FIGHT

FLU

Any flu can make your SEAFORD MEET- Kathyrn Donati swims in the 7-8 year old 25 yard butterfly during last weekend’s Barracudas’ swim meet. Photo by Lynn Schofer

children sick enough to miss school, activities, or even be hospitalized.

Rarely, even healthy children can die from flu complications.

Vaccinate your kids

BARRACUDAS- Tori Dalton swam a 27.53 in the 9-10 year old 25 yard butterfly during the Barracudas’ meet last weekend in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

against seasonal and 2009 H1N1 influenza (swine flu).

PROTECT ME FROM FLU.

VACCINATE ME. BLUE JAYS- Senior Lee Mayer swims the butterfly in the 200 individual medley for Seaford. Mayer took first place with a time of 2.09.13 during his team’s home meet against Milford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

For information, visit www.flu.gov, or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.

Call 1-866-408-1899 for more information or visit flu.delaware.gov

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Seaford’s Tyler Elliott goes for the pin during his 140 pound match last Friday in Georgetown. Elliott went on to record a pin in the dual meet against Sussex Tech.

Photo by Mike McClure

Seaford’s Vincent Glover challenges Sussex Tech’s Troy DeShields in Friday’s high school boys’ basketball game played in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Sussex Tech boys’ basketball team tops Seaford, 60-57

By Lynn Schofer The Seaford High Blue Jays took on Sussex Tech last Friday evening in Seaford. Seaford was looking to recapture the spirit that helped the team win the first six games of the season while the Ravens found their stride by winning three in a row after losing the first eight games of the season.

After a very “scrappy’ fourth quarter, the Ravens walked away with the 60-57 win, sending Seaford home wondering if the season can be saved. Three weeks ago the Seaford boys’ basketball team was riding a wave of success and experiencing an undefeated season.

In mid January Polytech handed the Blue Jays their first loss. Since then Seaford appears to have mentally lost focus and find themselves in a position of “must win” as they enter the last seven games of the season.

After the game Seaford coach Art Doakes said, “This is a devastating loss but after tonight it is over. We will get back up and set our minds on the next game.”

Seaford was leading the game at half time, 35-31, but when the third quarter started the Ravens controlled everything on the court. “We had too many mental let downs and couldn’t finish the offense,” Doakes said.

The Ravens outscored the Blue Jays, 19-10, in the third quarter with help from Jevon Whaley, Troy Deshields, and Lavaar Showell who combined to score 15 of the 19 points. Sussex Tech tied the score with 2:33 remaining in the quarter, mostly scoring on Seaford turnovers and mistakes.

In the fourth quarter Seaford outscored Tech, 12-10, but it was not enough to come back and win the game. Seaford had several opportunities to retake control of the game on Sussex Tech turnovers and passing mistakes but the Blue Jays could not finish the offense and missed several buckets.

After the game Coach Doakes talked about his team, “Sussex Tech came very well prepared and I knew they would not back down from us. They wanted nothing better than to beat us two years in a row.”

Doakes said this loss was extremely difficult because it puts them up against the wall.

Seaford has seven games to play and with four losses (overall record 8-4). Coach Doakes said his team has a challenge, “Even when the calls do not go our way, or the plays are not working, we have to dig in and find a way to win. We have to come together as a unit and do some soul searching.”

Points for Seaford: Jeff Purnell six, Andre Allen 12, Rashawn Church 10, Jeff Akins eight, Vincent Glover seven, Jason Owens 10. For Sussex Tech: Whaley 12, Brandon Lewis six, DeShields 13, Showell 14, and Josh Strand 13.

The only game in town, the Seaford Star.

Seaford-Tech wrestling continued McIvor, 3-1; and Aikeem Brewer (285)

closed out the match with a pin at 1:37 to seal the Ravens’ win.

Seaford swimming continued

Seaford coach Bailey Noel said he used the meet to mix up his swimmers in the events so he could observe their times and strengths.

“I have Tim Halter, Dustin Venables, Corey Darden, and Lee Mayer as the leaders in the relay teams and (they) should be top contenders in the conference,” said Noel.

Coach Noel hopes to put together another strong relay team together to compete at the end of the season. Seaford’s Phillip DeMott and Jon Schwinn finished first and second in the 100 yard butterfly and Mayer added a first place finish in the 100 yard freestyle event. Darden and Terry Wooters finished first and second in the 100 yard backstroke giving Seaford a 30 point lead over Milford.

“Milford has a strong team, we just have a lot of depth and strength on our team,” Noel said. “Milford’s Jordan Lingo is a top swimmer in the state and it is always a thrill to watch him race.”

Lingo won all races he entered, finishing 10 seconds or more ahead of his opponents. Seaford finished the meet with a first place finish in the 400 freestyle relay by the team of Mayer, Schwinn, Darden, and Halter.

in first place with a personal best time in the 200 freestyle with a 2.22.94.

Seaford kept the meet close finishing second in the 200 medley relay, first in the 200 freestyle, and second in the 200 individual medleys. Seaford’s Paige Venables and Shanice Cannon (personal best time 1.10.51) helped Seaford close the gap with a one-two finish in the 100 yard butterfly.

The closest race of the day was in the 100 freestyle when Seaford’s Ania Sypek and a Milford swimmer touched with the exact time of 1.05.48.

Milford began to pull away scoring in the 100, 500, and 200 freestyle events, scoring 33.5 points to Seaford’s 12.5. Seaford finished the meet strong beginning with Venables swimming a personal best time in the 100 yard backstroke (1.11.00).

DeMott and Alex Smith took second and third in the 100 yard breaststroke. The Lady Jays’ 400 freestyle relay team of Erin Wootten, Cannon, Venables, and Sypek finished the meet winning the event with a time of 4.19.93.

The Seaford boys set the tone of the meet with a 1-2 finish in the 200 medley relay event to jump out to a 12-2 lead.

Seaford’s Alex Smith swims the backstroke in the 200 individual medley race last Thursday in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

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RAVENS AND BLUE JAYS- Sussex Tech’s Joe Casullo, left, goes head to head with Seaford’s Dashawn McIvor during the 215 pound match last week in Georgetown. Casullo came away with a 3-1 win to help his team to a home win over the Blue Jays. Photo by Mike McClure

Sussex Tech wrestling team defeats Woodbridge, 56-21

TO THE HOOP- Sussex Tech’s Jevon Whaley makes a quick move to the basket to score two for the Ravens in Friday night’s boys’ basketball game in Seaford. Whaley had 12 points in the 60-57 win. Photo by Lynn Schofer

The Sussex Tech varsity wrestling team picked up a 56-21 road win over Woodbridge last Wednesday night as six Ravens recorded pins. Geovany Ortiz and Patrick Davis had pins for the Raiders.

Sussex Tech’s John Briddell (125), A.J. Workman (152), Jeff Schaffer (160), Sam Crowther (171), Joe Casullo (215), and Aikeem Brewer (285) each won by fall. Kyle Breckner (103) and Cole Magagnotti (145) each won by major decision and Jeff Klabe (140) and Shawn Marvel (189) won by forfeit for the Ravens.

For the Raiders, Ortiz (112) had a pin at 2:23; Anthony Williams (130) won by decision, 9-7; and Patrick Davis (135) won by fall at 5:33.

Delmarva Christian girls’ basketball team falls to DMA The Delmarva Christian varsity girls’ basketball team lost to Delaware Military Academy in a home contest last Friday. The Royals bounced back from a 22-11 deficit at the half and held a 16-5 advantage in the fourth quarter, but fell short in the bid for a comeback. Emily Pentoney netted a team-high 12 points and Keina Harmon added nine points.

Royals drop boys’ basketball game to Delaware Military

The Delmarva Christian varsity boys’ basketball team lost to Delaware Military Academy, 54-36, last Friday. Michael LaPointe led the Royals with 17 points and Steven Barry and Casey Zitvogel each had six points.

Sussex Tech swim teams split with Lake Forest in road meets The Sussex Tech boys’ swim team fell to Lake Forest, 102-74, while the girls’ team picked up a 100-76 win in last Wednesday’s meet.

Blaine Daisey placed first in the 200 individual medley (2:39.87) and the 100 breaststroke (1:21.61) and Drew Pianka won the 100 backstroke (1:17.56) for the Ravens. The 200 free relay team of Jacob Procino, Matthew Tull, John Crimmins, and Ryan Cannon also finished first with a time of 1:55.07.

For the Lady Ravens, Clare Thomas placed first in the 200 freestyle (2:21.39) and 50 freestyle (28.79); Nikolia Demopoulos won the 100 butterfly (2:49.94; Payton Shirey was first in the 100 freestyle (1:05.48); Maddie Crimmins came in first in the 500 freestyle (5:07.84); and Kristen Seabolt won the 100 backstroke (1:16.73).

The 200 medley relay team of Crimmins, Thomas, Demopoulos, and Shirey placed first with a time of 2:16.25 and the 200 free relay team of Shirey, Demopoulos, Chelsey Procino, and Thomas (2:05.24) also won.

Seabolt, Crimmins, Procino, and Shirey also teamed up to win the 400 free relay with a time of 4:49.05.

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BASELINE DRIVE- The Ravens’ Thomeka Floyd drives to the basket as Seaford’s La’Shyra Williams defends during last week’s game in Georgetown. Photo by Mike McClure

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Strikers 6-2 Getter Dun 5-3 Trouble 4-4 The MVP’s 4-4 Clueless 3-5 Smooth Grooves 2-6 High games and series Gordon Hearn 257 Bill Graver, Jr. 700 Pam Parker 271 Theresa Richey 736 Ben Hearn 292, 797 Taylor Richey 264, 768

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7-Up 10-2 Norm’s Crew 8-4 Woodworkers 8-4 Fear the Handicap 8-4 Strikes and Spares 8-4 Three Alive 7-5 Terry’s Tigers 7-5 All in the Family 7-5 Sugar and Honey 7-5 BKB Fab 6-6 Comebacks 6-6 Pins Astounding 6-6 The Uh Ohs 6-6 3-Da-Hardway 5-7 Touch of Class 3-9 James Gang 2-10 Wolf Pack 2-10 High games and series Ralph Dotson 262 Mark Causey 672’ Evelyn Maddox 236, 633

Tuesday Early Mixed

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Seaford Lanes 14-6 Jean and the Guys 12-8 Lucky Strikes 12-8 Bee Movie 10-10 Two Plus One 9-11 Lefty Left 8-12 ABC of It 6-14 High games and series Myron Hayes 275, 733 Jean Hendrickson 243 Paulette Sammons 669

WEEKEND MEET- Victoria Carey of the Barracudas gets a good start in the girls’ 7-8 year old 25 yard backstroke during last weekend’s meet in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

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HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT- Sussex Tech’s Aikeem Brewer looks for the pin during the final match of last Friday’s dual meet between the Ravens and the Blue Jays. Brewer came away with a pin and Sussex Tech topped Seaford, 48-21. Photo by Mike McClure

This week in Star sports history

FIVE YEARS AGO- The Seaford varsity boys’ swim team moved to 5-0 in the Henlopen Conference and 10-0 overall with a 108-61 win over Caesar Rodney. Bailey Noel placed first in the 100 freestyle and the 100 breaststroke and swam the anchor on the winning 200 and 400 freestyle relay teams.

Laurel graduate Shawn Phillips was honored by the Delaware State University baseball team, where he pitched, during the program’s alumni banquet.

ONE YEAR AGO- Sussex Tech’s Desmond Sivels received the George Schollenberger Memorial Award, named for the former Laurel football coach, as the state’s high school football scoring leader.

NYSA spring soccer signups to take place on Saturday DOING THE BACKSTROKE- Madelynn McTeer is shown enjoying the 6 and under 25 yard girls’ backstroke event during last weekend’s meet. No results were submitted. Photo

by Lynn Schofer

The NYSA spring soccer signups will take place at the NYSA shed on the following dates: Jan. 30, 10 a.m.- noon; Feb. 4, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 8, 5-7 p.m. The season will start on March 28. Any questions, call the hotline at 629-3530.

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GOING FOR THE PIN- The Ravens’ Matt Bennett, top, recorded a pin last Friday during his team’s 48-21 win over Seaford.

Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel-Sussex Tech girls’ basketball game set for Feb. 12

The Sussex Tech-Laurel girls’ basketball games have been rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 12 at Laurel High School. The JV game will take place at 6 p.m. followed by the varsity game at 7:15 p.m. It will also be Senior Night for the Bulldogs.

Seaford/Laurel Star Tuesday high school varsity sports scoreboard

Woodbridge’s Javon Kilgoe attempts the three point shot against Seaford’s Jeff Akins early in the first quarter of the high school boys varsity game played in Woodbridge on Tuesday night. The Raiders were able to defeat the Blue Jays 79-75. Seaford continues to struggle and will look to regroup while Woodbridge Coach Emilio Perry believes his team has found their stride. Full story in next week’s Seaford Star.

Photo by Lynn Schofer

Hearn, Wilkerson set Seaford school records at conference meet Seaaford’s Zach Hearn broke a 10-year-old Seaford High record in the pole vault, placing second in the Henlopen Conference Indoor Track meet with a vault of 13’ 6”.

The Blue Jays’ Chris Wilkerson broke a 24-year-old record as he won the 3,200 meter race with a time of 10:24. Seaford’s George Blanchard had a career best throw of 47’ 4 1/2” to win the conference championship while Tim Fields place second in the 1,600 meter run, finishing 3/10 of a second behind the winner.

Seaford varsity girls’ swim team tops Easton, 48-46 The Seaford varsity girls’ swim team earned a 48-46 win over Easton (Pa.) in a road meet last Tuesday.

Maria DeMott placed first in the 200 freestyle (2:24.44); Shanice Cannon won the 200 individual medley (2:40.52) and the 100 backstroke (1:14.17); and Paige Venables came in first in the 100 breaststroke (1:18.80) for the Blue Jays.

Seaford’s 200 medley relay team of Lauran Hare, Venables, Ania Sypek, and Cannon placed first with a time of 2:10.45 and the 200 free relay team of Alexandria Smith, Hare, Erin Wootten, and DeMott won in 1:59.02.

Seaford fell to Stephen Decatur, 106-64, in a home meet on Jan. 19. Venables placed first in the 100 butterfly (1:08.19) and the team of Smith, Wootten, Hare, and DeMott won the 200 free relay (2:01.99).

Girls’ basketball- Laurel 41, Polytech 37- Daneka Dixon had a teamhigh 13 points, Brooke Evans netted nine, and Mariah Dickerson added eight points for the Bulldogs.

Seaford 51, Woodbridge 38La’Shyra Williams had 15 points, Zoe Laws added 13, and Keona Hughes contributed 11 points in the Seaford win. Woodbridge’s Taylor West paced her team with 14 points. See next week’s Seaford Star for the story and photos.

Dover 71, Sussex Tech 52- Paige Morris led the way for the Ravens with 18 points while Moriah Johnson added 10 points.

Boys’ basketball- Woodbridge 79, Seaford 75- Woodbridge’s Greg Seay had 21 points and Javon Kilgoe chipped in with 14 points in the win. Rashawn Church had 21 points, Vincent Glover added 16, and Jason Owens netted 10 points for Seaford. See story in next week’s Seaford Star.

Dover 87, Sussex Tech 57- Tyler Belle led the Ravens with 17 points, Troy DeShields had 16 points, and Josh Strand added 10 points.

Sussex Tech’s Moriah Johnson looks to go left during her team’s game against Seaford last week. Johnson had 10 points on Tuesday. Photo by Mike McClure

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David Ruff with his plaque honoring him as Firefighter of the Year surrounded by his family.

Firefighter of the Year honored At the Jan. 26 meeting of the Sussex County Volunteer Firemen’s Association David Ruff of Blades was named the organization’s Firefighter of the Year.

Ruff joined the Fire Company in 1974 and has held the offices of deputy chief and ambulance captain. He also served as president for three years. He has been named E.M.T. of the year and has been a

top responder for many years.

In 2009, the Blades Vol. Fire Company celebrated its’ 75th anniversary. He was the chairman of the activities and led a very successful event.

His service has not been limited to the Fire Company as he has served on the town council for 12 years and as mayor for four.

Stay healthy with a big bowl of homemade French Onion soup

The good news is that daylight hours are getting longer and longer. oretta norr The bad news is that it’s February.

I have no doubt that if a poll were taken among most Americans to determine the least favorite month of the year, it would be the month of presidents and Pisces. No one has anything to say about February except that it’s short.

As I’ve noted before, it’s no coincidence that this is also National Pot Roast Month. Hearty, heavy, stomach-satisfying fare is certainly 1/2 cup shredded part-skin mozzarella a psychological overcoat. I think, however, cheese that February should have been designated 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (use National Soup Month. A bowl of piping a good quality Swiss cheese if Gruyere is hot homemade soup certainly tastes better unavailable) than a flu shot and is probably just as efHeat the oil in a large heavy pot. When fective. it is hot, add the onions. Cover and cook French onion soup is one of the most popular selections at many restaurants, yet over high heat for 5 minutes. Uncover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, very few home cooks would consider attempting what they believe is a complicat- until the onions are well browned. Add the stock or broth, water and pepper. Cover ed, difficult recipe. Actually, it is neither. and cook for 20 minutes.

What it really is, is lovely to look at and Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 delicious and satisfying to eat. In Jacques degrees.

Pepin’s version, it is also just 145 calories Arrange the bread slices in a single layper serving, with only about one third of er on a baking tray. Bake for 10 minutes, those calories from fat yet with no loss of flavor. Impress family or friends sometime or until the bread is brown. Set aside for use as croutons while you finish the soup. this month with a bowl of this intenselyTransfer about 1/3 of the cooked soup flavored French penicillin. to the bowl of a food processor and puree Onion Soup Gratinee it. Add the puree to the remaining soup in (Serves 6) the pot.

1 tablespoon olive oil To serve the soup, pour it into a large 6-8 medium onions (about 2 pounds), crock (or divide it among 6 individual peeled and thinly sliced (about 8 cups) 5 cups chicken stock or low salt canned crocks). Top with the croutons, then sprinkle on the mozzarella and Gruyere. chicken broth Place the crock on a baking sheet and bake 2 cups water for 35 minutes. If needed, place under the Freshly ground black pepper, to taste broiler for 5 minutes to brown the cheeses 16-18 thin slices bread (about 1 1/2 and create a crusty top on the soup. Serve ounces total from a French-type baguette immediately. bread loaf weighing about 9 ounces)

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Police Journal Delmar water billing fraud

Residents of Delmar, Md. are asked to be on the look-out for a water line repair and maintenance bill that was delivered recently. The Town of Delmar did not send out or authorize this bill, and does not endorse this bill.

“The State of Maryland, Wicomico County, and the City of Delmar” are listed at the top of the mailing. The fine print of the bill reveals it is an insurance policy advertisement from a company called Home Service U.S.A. Corp., with a Miami, Fla., return address.

In the mailing, residents are asked to choose a payment plan that looks to be endorsed by the city, county and state.

This is not an official bill but an insurance policy advertisement. The public should read the fine print on all parts of the advertisement carefully.

Arrested for ‘borrowing’ truck

On Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 10:40 p.m., Delaware State Police investigated a theft of a motor vehicle in the 38000 block of East Murphy Circle, Selbyville.

Troopers responded to the residence and learned that a 2001 Ford F-250 was taken from the victim’s yard.

The victim heard a noise outside his residence and discovered that the Ford F-250 was missing. The victim notified the police. While the trooper was investigating the incident, the victim observed his truck approaching his home.

The driver, Clyde C. Campbell, 20, of Selbyville, accelerated from the area. The trooper pursued the Ford truck and initially lost site of it. The trooper caught up to the Ford which had stopped on Hudson Road north of SR 54. The trooper next observed a female, Toni Palmes, 48, of Selbyville, walking away from the truck. Campbell fled on foot and was later apprehended at his residence.

Upon interviewing Palmes, the trooper was given a misleading story of why Palmes was around the area. Troopers eventually obtained information which advised that Clyde C. Campbell was operating Palmes’ van earlier when it ran out of gas. Campbell pulled into a private driveway and gained access into the Ford truck, located keys and drove away. Campbell and Palmes were en route to return the truck when they came into contact with the police and fled.

Campbell was arrested for the theft of the truck, resisting arrest and driving while suspended or revoked. Palmes was arrested for hindering efforts in conducting an investigation. Campbell was released on $3,000 unsecured bond and Palmes on $500 unsecured bond.

Laurel armed robbery arrests

On Jan. 25 at 9:30 p.m., Laurel Police responded to the 500 block of Center Street for an armed robbery of a delivery person.

Officers learned that the victim was making a delivery when he was approached by three black males, one who produced a handgun. During the robbery, the victim was assaulted before the suspects fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. The victim was taken to

Bill seeks to include protection for probation and parole officers

In the wake of the Delaware Supreme Court overturning a criminal conviction for a man who assaulted two Probation and Parole officers, Rep. John C. Atkins has introduced legislation to close a loophole in the state’s felony resisting arrest statute.

In May 2008, two Probation and Parole officers were injured while trying to arrest a man for violating his probation. He was charged with and later convicted of second-degree assault on a law enforcement officer and felony resisting arrest. While considering the defendant’s appeal, the state Supreme Court reviewed the statute for felony resisting arrest and discovered that the law only applied to “police officers,” which does not include Probation and Parole officers.

The high court reversed the conviction in January and the charge was dropped to misdemeanor resisting arrest.

“Probation and Parole officers might not technically be police officers, but they are out there every day in dangerous, potentially deadly situations,” said Rep. Atkins, D-Millsboro. “They deal with offenders, many of whom have committed serious crimes, on a daily basis. They should not be treated any differently than police officers in the eyes of the law. Assaulting any officer charged with keeping the peace should be punished accordingly.”

The General Assembly amended the statute in 2006 and used the term “police officers” for the offense of felony resisting arrest. Under House Bill 322 that term would be changed to “peace officer,” which would cover any officer – including Probation and Parole officers, corrections officers, fire police, fire marshals and constables – attempting to make an arrest and close this loophole.

HB 322, which has 13 House cosponsors, has been assigned to the House Judiciary Committee. the hospital where he was treated and released.

Further investigation revealed the identity of the three suspects who were later located and arrested. The three suspects are Dashawn Jones, 20 of Laurel; James Snead, 20, of Laurel; and Joe Mapp, 19, of Laurel. They were charged with first degree robbery, aggravated menacing, second degree assault, second degree conspiracy and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. All three suspects were committed to SCI on $29,000 cash bail only.

Officers were also able to link two of the suspects to a separate delivery person robbery that occurred on Jan. 21 in Wexford Village in Laurel. At this time, charges have not been filed in the second case.

The investigation into this case is ongoing. Anyone with information in either case is asked to contact the Laurel Police Department at 875-2244.

Five-vehicle collision

On Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 1:12 p.m., Delaware State Police investigated a six car accident which occurred on SR 1 Coastal Highway at the intersection of Shuttle Road, Rehoboth.

A 2005 Ford Van, driven by John P. Bennett Jr., 45, of North Beach, Md., was traveling southbound on Coastal Highway and disregarded a red light. A 1995 UPS truck, driven by Stephen Stamps, 40, of Rehoboth Beach, was westbound crossing the southbound lanes of Coastal Highway when the van disregarded the light. The van struck the UPS truck on the right side which caused the UPS truck to veer to the left.

When the UPS truck veered left, it crashed into the other vehicles in a chain reaction accident.

The other four vehicles - a Honda Odyssey driven by Patricia Ringers, 41, of Severna Park, Md.; a Para Transit driven

by Laura Conrad, 56, of Georgetown; a Toyota Rav4 driven by Melissa Nack, 25, of Laurel; and a Mercedes Benz driven by Desiree Riker, 24, of Lewes, were facing eastbound Shuttle Road waiting to make a left turn onto Coastal Highway northbound.

Bennett was cited for disregarding a red light. All drivers sustained minor back strain, however, Bennett sustained a toe fracture. All drivers were treated and released from Beebe Medical Center.

Son of daycare owner charged

Delaware State Police investigated an unlawful sexual contact complaint at an in-home daycare in the 100 block of N. Governors Blvd., Dover. The incident is alleged to have occurred around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20.

The owner of the business left William Johnson Jr., 22, of N. Governors Blvd., in charge of the operation while she left the house for an unknown reason. Johnson is the son of the business owner.

While caring for the female victim, Johnson is alleged to have touched the victim in an inappropriate manner. The victim informed her mother of these actions who then contacted the police.

On Tuesday, Jan. 26, State Police arrested Johnson for one count of unlawful sexual contact. He was released after posting $10,000 secured bail.

Threatened by speeder

On Wednesday, Jan. 27, State Police responded to the unit block of Ocean View Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, for an aggravated menacing complaint. The incident occurred around 8:10 p.m.

State troopers learned that the victim, while at his residence, observed a white Chevrolet Cobalt driving at a high rate of speed throughout the development.

The victim, a 45-year-old male from Rehoboth, entered his vehicle and followed the Cobalt to a location on Ocean View Avenue.

The victim attempted to ask the driver of the Cobalt, Richard L. Burba, 23, of Rehoboth Beach, why he was speeding through the development. Burba then

reached into his car and pulled out a steel pipe approximately six inches in length and threatened to do bodily harm to the victim.

The victim contacted police who arrested Burba and charged him with possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony and aggravated menacing. Burba was remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $10,000 secured bail.

Recent thefts exceed 114

Delaware State Police Troop 3 has been investigating a large number of thefts in the last several months with approximately 114 thefts and/or burglary complaints during January.

Most recently these thefts have occurred along Milford-Harrington Highway, and areas surrounding Smyrna. Peachtree Run Dover, Grand Oaks development, South State Street from US 13 to Rising Sun Delaware have also been heavily affected. This is just a small sample of the areas affected throughout Kent County.

The most popular items being stolen include Xbox, Wii, PSP, Ipod, GPS, cell phones, cash, jewelry, ATV’s and metal/ copper wiring.

The suspects do not simply strike at night, they commit crimes during daylight hours. State Police believe that some of the daylight crimes are being committed by teenagers skipping school. However, the suspects may vary in age.

The common theme is easy access. A large number of citizens continue to leave their car doors unlocked; garage doors open when they leave their residences and no locks on their sheds. Garage doors left open when you’re at home is just as unsafe as when you are away.

Citizens are asked to be aware of unknown individuals knocking on their door during the daytime hours. Criminals are using this as a tool to determine whether to burglarize the house or not. The criminal will generally make up an odd excuse if the homeowner actually answers the door.

Creeping is a word used amongst teenagers to classify some of these types of crimes. This means criminals are walking from house to house, car to car, checking to see if the doors are unsecured. The criminals will travel street to street and development until they succeed.

Citizens should follow these tips: • Always double check your home and car doors are securely closed and locked.

• Keep valuables in your car out of plain view or locked securely away.

• Photograph valuables for insurance purposes and later to help police identify who the recovered property belongs to.

• After purchasing game systems, electronics, etc. compile a list of serial numbers to help police identify who the owner is when property is recovered.

• All terrain vehicle registration - have ATV’s registered through the Division of Motor Vehicle so it can be entered into our national data base if it were to be stolen.

• Add additional lighting and security systems to car and residence.

• Always report any suspicious activity in your developments by first contacting 911 then Troop 3 at 302-697-4454.

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Dad’s talent to intimidate was not accident I was in my former hometown of Marion Station, Md., this past ony indsor weekend. I went to visit my mother after the snow had left her homeI considered my father bound for two days.

As I walked around the house that I once called home, I began the the greatest man to ever familiar mind-wandering that typilive; however I feared him fies each visit home.

Looking from room to room, I like the Grim Reaper. eye the myriads of family pictures that Mom keeps on every spare inch of flat surface. Little changes at one man would have so much affect on Mom’s house. It is almost identical me. I idolized my father and considered in appearance to the moment I left back in 1975, including the flowered wall paper in him in my mind’s eyes to be the greatest man to ever live; however I feared him the kitchen. like the Grim Reaper.

However, there is one thing that is difI realize today as an adult, Dad’s talent ferent and it is overwhelming; it is the to intimidate was no accident; he did it by missing presence of my father. Though design. As a police officer Dad used his everything in this house reminds me of ability to intimidate whenever he stopped Dad, from his favorite recliner in front of vehicles for speeding or caught a young the television, to the large portrait of his graduation from the Maryland State Police person drinking a beer. He operated in a time when police officers were allowed Academy, it is difficult to simply dismiss discretion and did not have to be motihis absence. vated by mandates and quotas. Dad could I recall a column I wrote a few years give a speeding motorist a warning, yet ago about my father following his death leave the driver truly repentant for his vioin 2001. I want to revisit that column this lation. It was all in the eyes. week.

Dad’s eyes were no different than most.

His eyes would pierce through me like a knife through butter. It was amazing that They were hazel in color, just like mine.

His eyes were certainly not large or in any other manner over-powering in size. I guess you could actually call them small.

No, it was not the eyes that created intimidation, but more the way Dad used them.

If we young’uns got into trouble at school or anywhere else in the neighborhood we had little chance to keep it from Dad. There was a network in our small Crisfield and Marion communities that operated somewhat like the streets of Washington. Wherein all streets lead to the White House, in our town, all communication led to Dad. In the event of those few instances Dad had not heard about our heathen behavior by the time we walked in the door that afternoon or night, there was still one more detection device that went into action, that of course being the eyes.

Dad had the uncanny ability to look into our eyes and detect our deceit. It was like interrogation under a hot light, only less dramatic.

Dad simply asked us a question and then stated that he would “look into our eyes” to see that we were telling the truth.

At that time in my life there was no doubt in my young mind that Dad could truly read my mind by staring into my eyes. It was hopeless. I knew there was no sense in lying, because Dad would see it, so I

would always fess up within 10 seconds.

I remember vividly that my youthful antics, which oftentimes involved heathen behavior, would be met with Dad’s wrath.

I had the ability to bring on the immediate, less tactful responses from my father; sometimes results that involved me being beat like a stuck lid on a jelly jar.

However, I recognize that my Dad’s success at discipline among a trio of retarded apes came not only from what my brothers and I knew Dad would do, but even more from what we thought he might do.

Thus, those squinting, piercing eyes were many times all Dad had to use to bring us to full attention. How I dreaded to look into those eyes when I knew I had done something ignorant and offensive a few hours earlier.

Now, many years later, I am able to reflect and know that those eyes were a lot more than tools of intimidation. They were many times filled with pride over the accomplishments of one of his children, appreciation when looking at his wife, or sadness at the loss of someone he loved.

Those eyes were sometimes tainted by frustration, but always filled with love.

Though there were many times I feared them, I now long to look into the eyes of Dad.

Some of the Second Chance graduates from left: Family Resource Coordinator Wade Jones; Mervin Lemon; Dwayne Heyward; Thomas Allegeuar; First State Executive Director Bernice Edwards; Earnest Ross; Michael Comegys; Brian Johnson; Second Chance Program Manager Carolyn Collie; Christopher Williams; and Sussex Unit Department of Corrections Deputy Warden David Wilkinson.

On Jan. 13, First State Community Action Agency held its first Fathers, Mothers, Children: (A Second Chance Program) graduation celebration at the Sussex Community Corrections Center Work Release Unit. The start of a new and improved life began for 20 male and female participants who received their certificates of completion for training that would prepare them for reintegration back into society.

The newly developed Second Chance program is an expanded version of First State’s Mothers and Children’s: A Second Chance program now designed to include incarcerated fathers.

With funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG), the Second Chance program provides comprehensive case management, parenting tools and one-on-one counseling support to incarcerated fathers and mothers

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The program helps families become self-sufficient by means of education, meaningful employment, income, housing, transportation and reducing the need for government benefits.

Second Chance also utilizes a 12-week Inside/Out Dad curriculum which reinforces goal setting and responsible parenting.

Family Resource Coordinator, Wade Jones said, “This is not your typical prison re-entry program. We make it our priority to help incarcerated fathers and mothers reconnect with their families to stabilize their futures after release.”

Jones worked with the inmates, facilitating the trainings for at least two hours (one day) each week.

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Old photo shows safer times for our President

By Lynn R. Parks

At the start of her eight decade on Earth, long-time Seaford resident Sylvia Walker finds herself looking at a lot of old family pictures.

A table in her home, near Walker Marina, the family business she still helps operate, is covered with albums and boxes of pictures that she is sorting through.

Many of them are of her as a child and were taken by her aunt, Eleanor Pusey Gates, who lived for a time in Washington, D.C., and whom she visited a lot as a child.

“That’s me and that’s me again,” Walker said, thumbing through an album. “And here I am again.”

In looking through the old pictures, there was one photograph that Walker remembered and that she was especially interested in finding.

“I wanted it, but I didn’t even know where it was,” she said. “I was searching and searching, then I finally found it.”

“It” is a picture of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt riding in an open car.

The scene seems to be a parade or a motorcade, as a uniformed policeman is rid-

ing next to the car on a motorcycle and a second car, its inhabitants hidden, is next to the Roosevelt car. Men in suits, topcoats and hats ride on the cars’ running boards, facing the crowd.

It is apparently winter, as there are no leaves on the trees in the background.

American flags hang from a lamppost and a crowd of people line the street.

Roosevelt’s face is plain, as he is looking directly at the camera. There are three other people in the car, not counting the driver, who is hidden.

The other faces are not clear. But one of the two women looks to be Eleanor Roosevelt. The woman appears to be smiling at someone in the crowd. And the man riding next to FDR looks very much like Vice President Henry A. Wallace, Roosevelt’s second in command from 1941 – 1945.

Walker knows little about the picture, except that her aunt took it in Washington, D.C. She is interested in finding out more about the photograph, particularly on what occasion it was taken.

“At my age, it’s nice to have all these old pictures,” Walker said. “They give me lots to think about.”

Seaford resident Sylvia Walker would like to know more about this photo of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt riding in an open car.

Haiti before the earthquake

The photos at left were submitted by Neil Esterson of Seaford. Neil took these photos in Haiti in 1954 while he was serving in the U.S. Navy.

At left is the Presidential Palace, which was severly damaged this year in the earquake that hit Haiti on January 12.

At right is a photo of some of the Haitian people and their humble dwellings.

Esterson visited Haiti while stationed nearby.

Officers - At the recent seaford Historical society annual meeting, new officers were elected and installed. They are as shown, from left: scott Davidson, present; ron Breeding, vice president; John Watson, treasurer, and Liz chambers, secretary.

New trustees, not shown: George Beauchamp, Jerry chapman, James Diehl, Wayne Hickman and rose Poole.

VOLuNTeers - seaford Historical society outstanding volunteers for 2009 were recognized at the recent annual meeting. They are as show, from left: Jim Blackwell for impressive work at the seaford Museum; earl Tull for major assistance to the society, and Jeanne conner for many years of coordinating Victorian Teas at the ross Mansion.

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Greenwood farmer receives Mid Atlantic Crop award

On Jan. 21, the Mid Atlantic Certified Crop Advisor Award for Excellence and the 2009 Delaware Nutrient Management Program Environmental Steward awards were presented at Delaware Ag Week in Harrington.

Congratulations to Michael Twining who received the Mid Atlantic Certified Crop Advisor Award for Excellence that was presented in Delaware for the first time.

Twining, general manager of the Willard Ag Services, Greenwood fertilizer plant, was selected by fellow crop advisors. Twining provides multiple services to his clients and agriculture throughout Delaware. He is currently the crop advisor for 12 clients.

Prior to his role as general manager, Twining advised more than 25 different clients representing approximately 75,000 acres.

Congratulations to Mary Bryan, owner and manager of the Mary Bryan Farm in Laurel, who received the top 2009 Environmental Stewardship Award. Bryan operates a 60,000 capacity poultry farm and grows poultry for Mountaire Farms.

She received a lane sign, plaque and a cash award of $1,000. Bryan started growing chickens in 1983 and her farm is first class.

She is passionate about the environment and agriculture.

Other environmental stewardship nominees receiving a lane sign, a plaque and awards of $500 were: • Matt Tull, owner and manager of Tur-

From left are Bill Rohrer; Tom Brinson, Allen Family Foods, Inc.; Matt Tull; Jeff Smith, Perdue Farms, Inc.; Ray Tull; Steve Brittingham, Mountaire Farms of Delaware; Mary Bryan; Bobby Bryan; Beth Sise; Robert Baldwin, DNMC commissioner; Bill Vanderwende, DNMC chairman.

tlecreek Farm in Seaford. Turtlecreek Farm is a 150,000 capacity broiler farm and grows for Allen’s Family Foods. Beyond water quality stewardship, Tull is coordinating with energy companies to hopefully establish solar and wind generation on his farm.

• Ray Tull, owner and manager of Wood-

pecker Farm in Seaford. Woodpecker Farm is a 194,000 capacity broiler farm and grows for Perdue Farms Inc. Beyond general environmental stewardship, Ray Tull has re-designed his farm by diverting all stormwater to a stormwater pond near his farm.

Each year since 2001, the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission and the Delmarva poultry companies recognize a farmer or farmers whose stewardship and general

farm practices contribute to the preservation of the environment, water quality and overall farmland.

The Commission, Allen Family Foods, Mountaire Farms of Delaware and Perdue Farms implement the program that is funded by the poultry companies operating in Delaware and other agri-businesses.

Since 2007, the Delaware Maryland Agribusiness Association has participated in the funding and the selection of awardees.

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Opinion ‘We the people, retain the right, by our actions, to change the course of America’

Exercise your American rights Soaring rhetorical eloquence by liberal idealogues, in the end, can only take an individual (the President), an institution (the Congress), a nation (the United States) and a people (Americans) so far. The tone of the country and the citizens within it, remain, to this day - center right. This is indisputable.

In the final analysis, while it’s true that “words DO matter” (Barack Obama, 2008), it must be conceded that ultimately actions speak louder than words.

If this is true, then actions in direct opposition to our center right voting populace, such as: • The trying and granting of rights to enemy combatants in civil courts, • The Chicago-style closed door, back room secret deals favoring one group of Americans over others, • The continual degradation of states’ rights by the federal government, • An arrogant and elitist belief that a certain group of individuals is supremely intelligent, better informed and thus more capable of deciding the fate, future and course of our country than the rest of us.

All of these are in direct conflict with our Constitution, which in fact, dictates that the majority shall prevail.

This still is the greatest democracy on earth. So long as we retain our first amendment rights and the promise of free and fair elections, we the people, retain the right, by our actions, to change the course of America, when we, as a center right majority, determine that need.

I strongly urge all Americans to speak out and be a part of the solution. Apathy kills.

Our forefathers, the framers of our Constitution, with the assistance of ordinary men and women, who backed them up with extraordinary actions, sacrificed much to afford you and I that opportunity.

Speak up, speak out, send a message,

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take action. We are all accountable, not just to ourselves, but to the future. It is both your right and your responsibility as an American to do so.

Penny L. Atkins

Seaford

Anti-gay message in Uganda

The Ugandan bill that would execute gays and jail citizens who do not inform on them was likely inspired by American religionists.

In Uganda last March, three American Christian fundamentalists, posing as experts, addressed thousands of police, teachers and politicians in a two-day conference.

They spouted the misinformation that anti-equality types do in this country: gays prey upon children, want to destroy family values, can and must be “cured” because being gay is only a choice, etc. A special motion to introduce the bill was passed a month later.

Other American fundamentalists have also brought their anti-gay message to Uganda. These include “The Family,” sponsor of the annual National Prayer Breakfast; and Obama Inauguration invoker the Rev. Rick Warren, who has compared homosexuality with pedophilia.

Now that Uganda’s gay-killing bill has been condemned worldwide, these American fundamentalists have slowly distanced themselves from at least the execution of gay Ugandans. But what had they expected as they instigated bias in a nation that already criminalized homosexuality?

That’s Uganda, this is America, but there’s a take-away lesson. Bigotry cloaked in religious rhetoric is still bigotry - and God help that nation and its minorities whenever it gains the ascendancy.

Douglas Marshall-Steele

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Is government your god?

Recently Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf was a guest on the Bill Colley Show on WGMD. Pete was doing his best to sell his pet project, the Del Pointe Gambling Hall.

Bill allowed me to be the last caller and I opined that Pete champions himself as the defender of the poor, the discriminated against and the downtrodden, yet his willingness to trade jobs for souls will

therefore cause more misery, increasing our problems.

I added that some day we will all give an account for what we did while on this earth and I wouldn’t want to be in his shoes.

Pete’s answer was straight out of Saul Alinski’s Rules for Radicals playbook: identify and isolate the enemy. He answered by saying, “Not all of us are as lucky as Eric who once had a bunch of stores and now he doesn’t have to work.”

So now my horrible sin is out. I am somewhat wealthy. Pete and the left thrive on setting the poor against the wealthy. I am an American who worked hard for the first part of my life and now, within limits, I can do as I choose.

Unlike Pete, who lives in a country club development, I live in a modular home located in a modest and culturally diverse section of Georgetown. Little does Pete know, but I have a job working for the church I belong to as a humble servant of God. There is no paycheck but the retirement benefits are out of this world. Having been reborn, I am bored with my materialistic “man toys” and have taken up a real man’s hobby, furthering conservatism.

One man called in about his gambling addicted father and how he lived an extremely poor childhood due to it. Pete fired back that his stepfather was an alcoholic and that Pete was stronger because of it and the caller was probably stronger too.

Apparently Pete’s newest government program includes ruining parents’ lives so that their children will become stronger from the experience.

The left is unaware that Christians love their neighbors no matter what their political views. The left identifies us as haters in an attempt to isolate us. Our struggle is not against them but against the spiritual forces of evil (see Ephesians 6:12).

So long as we are able, a lot of us will spend a tremendous amount of our money, effort and time to fight against evil and its attempt to take over our state, our nation and the minds of our children. The liberals’ god is government and therefore they believe government must be the cure for everything.

Christians are willing to feed, shelter, clothe and counsel the poor and lost through the work of the church and God’s word, the Holy Bible, just as our forefathers had originally intended.

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Our constitution and laws were made assuming we would always be Christians.

But what have we become? How many of our state legislators would now be willing to take Delaware’s original oath of office that included swearing allegiance to Jesus Christ, the one and only true savior of this world?

Moral and fiscal conservatives are waking up and uniting against the left. Just one more favorable vote would bring us a resolution in the Sussex County Council against the expansion of gambling into our county.

Maybe the next conservative event will be named “Take Back Legislative Hall” or better yet “Take Back the 14th District.”

Maybe there is a Democrat in the 14th that is a moral and fiscal conservative and maybe they will rise up to challenge Pete in the primary election.

Above all, let us pray that everyone will accept the free gift of salvation and become magnificent examples of the power of God’s saving grace through the pure and holy sacrifice of his son Jesus.

Eric Bodenweiser

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Beau Biden on ruling in Jackson v. Danberg

On February 1 the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled in the class action case of Jackson v. Danberg that Delaware’s execution method of lethal injection is constitutional and the Court lifted the stay on executions statewide.

“The Federal Third Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the District Court’s ruling that Delaware’s lethal injection protocol meets constitutional safeguards against cruel and unusual punishment,” Attorney General Beau Biden stated. “As a result of this ruling, executions in Delaware will move forward, and the Superior Court can now begin to schedule executions as appropriate.”

Seventeen men are currently on Death Row in Delaware.

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Final Word

State of the Union excerpts

Americans need words of encouragement. We need to understand that we have the potential to turn things around. Barack Obama’s State of the Union address ended with the following words that help remind us of our better side. These words won’t erase the national debt or end wars, but they will remind us about what is right about our society and its people.

“Our administration has had some political setbacks this year, and some of them were deserved. But I wake up every day knowing that they are nothing compared to the setbacks that families all across this country have faced this year. And what keeps me going – what keeps me fighting – is that despite all these setbacks, that spirit of determination and optimism – that fundamental decency that has always been at the core of the American people – lives on.

“It lives on in the struggling small business owner who wrote to me of his company, “None of us,” he said, “…are willing to consider, even slightly, that we might fail.”

“It lives on in the woman who said that even though she and her neighbors have felt the pain of recession, “We are strong.

We are resilient. We are American.”

“It lives on in the 8-year old boy in Louisiana, who just sent me his allowance and asked if I would give it to the people of Haiti.

“And it lives on in all the Americans who’ve dropped everything to go some place they’ve never been and pull people they’ve never known from rubble, prompting chants of ‘U.S.A.! U.S.A.! U.S.A!’ when another life was saved.

“The spirit that has sustained this nation for more than two centuries lives on in you, its people.

“We have finished a difficult year.

We have come through a difficult decade.

But a new year has come. A new decade stretches before us. We don’t quit. I don’t quit. Let’s seize this moment – to start anew, to carry the dream forward, and to strengthen our union once more.

“Thank you. God Bless You. And God Bless the United States of America.”

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Nothing goes better with the big game than our hot and delicious pizza.

2 Med. 14” 1 Topping 2 Lg. 16” 1 Topping PizzaS & 12 WiNGS PizzaS & 36 WiNGS & 1 - 2 Ltr. Soda $ $ 99 99

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APPETIZER TRAYS S

Broccoli Bites - Mozzarella Sticks Chicken Nuggets - Onion Rings Jalapeno Poppers - Fried Mushrooms

INCLUDE

$

3499 Half Tray HALF SERVES 8-10

CHICKEN TENDERS

3499 Half Tray $ 6799 Whole Tray $

(Serves 8-10)

(Serves 15-18)

$

6799 Whole Tray WHOLE SERVES 15-18

MEATBALLS

1999 Half Tray $ 3799 Whole Tray $

(Serves 8-10)

(Serves 15-18)

EVERY MONDAY THRU THURSDAY Buy a Large 1 Topping Pizza Get a Sm. Cheese Pizza FREE

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Delicious Homemade Desserts

Try our Famous Homemade Jumbo Lump Crabcakes

SUB TRAYS -

Served wtih Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cheese, Oil & Vin.

$

2999 Half

$

5999 Whole

MIX & MATCH

Turkey - Ham & Cheese - Roast Beef Chicken Salad -Tuna Salad - Italian - Veggie HALF SERVES 8-10 WHOLE SERVES 15-18