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News FAME - Sports Hall of Famers from Seaford and Laurel take center stage. Page 3 CENTER - A state-of-the-art 911 reporting center is operating in Seaford. Page 4 GRADUATES - Dr. Seuss influences the graduating class at Woodbridge, but how? Page 5 UPS AND DOWNS - Running fewer than 80 days, it has been broken for about 150 days. What is it? Page 13 SEARCHING - Looking for a few good Riverfest Survivor Castmates! PAGE 15 POLICE - Officers waste no time capturing an attempted murder suspect. Page 30 TOUCHING - The sensitive side of Tony Windsor comes through this week. Page 51

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Associate Principal Dr. Todd Fishburn and second grader Raven Alexis West, 8, were two of the 17 people who donated hair at West Seaford Elementary on june 12. Photo by Carol Kinsley

PAIGE - Seaford graduate Paige Crouse is shown signing a letter of intent to attend Potomac State College of WVU where she will play soccer and major in nursing. Also pictured are her mother, Tina, and father, David. See story on page 41.

Students, parents, principal donate hair for Locks of Love

PATRIOTS - Players from across western Sussex are playing with the Post 6 American Legion baseball team. Page 41

By Carol Kinsley

Index Business 6 Bulletin Board 18-20 Church 22 Classifieds 32-34 Education 38-39 Final Word 55 Gourmet 35 Health 36-37 Letters 50 Lynn Parks 16 Movies 7

Obituaries Opinion Pat Murphy People Police Puzzles Snapshots Sports Tides Tony Windsor

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Seventeen meet in West Seaford on last day of school While the whole student body of West Seaford Elementary looked on and cheered, 17 students, parents, community members and even Dr. Todd Fishburn, the associate principal, perched on stools in the gymnasium on the last day of classes June 12 to donate their long hair to Locks of Love. The non-profit organization will use the hair to make wigs for financially disadvantaged children suffering from long-term hair loss due to a medical cause. “We were looking for a way for the school to give back to the community that wouldn’t cost anything,” explained Fishburn. “We were lucky that a teacher, Renee Clark, was in the process of donating her hair. We convinced her to do it mid-year in front of the whole school at a pep rally.” From there, organizers encouraged as many as they could to participate in the year-end mass donation. Students who signed up in

advance were Laura Schumacher, Iris Perez, Lise Gomez, Kristen Hollenger, Hannah Venables, Shelby Evick, Raven West and Samantha Nowlan. Emily Genshaw had already donated her hair. Two parents registered, Renee Picard and Shannon Paulson. Ruby Anderson, a member of the community, signed up, and a few others, including 24-year-old Thomas McCabe came without registering. McCabe, whose straight, black hair reached his waist, said he had always wanted to donate and had been letting his hair grow out for four years, with a semi-annual trim to take care of split ends. Hair stylists from all across the area gave their time, and a free styling after the donated hair was lopped off. They included William Hyle of Salon Art, Bonnie Hastings of Cut’n Up, Ricki West and Cody Bowland of The Phillip Stein Salon, Suzanne Continued to page 53

SURvIvORS – Dr. Paul McGhee, a doctor of psychology and specialist in the benefits of humor, wears a bar stool around his neck to illustrate the effects of carrying around too much ‘stuff,’ or anger and worry. McGhee spoke at the western Sussex National Cancer Survivors Day celebration, sponsored by Nanticoke Cancer Care Center, Seaford. Story and additional photos on page 10. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

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Seaford to buy into pension plan By Lynn R. Parks

The City of Seaford will spend $1.237 million to buy into the state’s pension plan for police officers. The city council approved the expenditure last week after city manager Dolores Slatcher told them that Seaford was one of the last municipalities in Delaware whose police officers were not covered by the state plan. The city plans to borrow the money from a local bank and pay it back over 10 years. Total cost to buy into the state pension is $3.73 million. The city was able to use the $2.49 million that it had in its own police pension plan toward that amount. The city agreed to allow its police officers to join the state pension plan as part of its contract negotiated last year with the police department.

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The grand opening of the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame exhibit in the Seaford Museum will take place on Friday, June 26, beginning at noon. In keeping with the traditional food offerings at sports events, hot dogs, sodas and beer will be served. H.C. Davis Co. of Bridgeville is donating the hot dogs. Dogfish Head Craft Brewery of Milton is providing the beer. Rolls are being supplied by the Food Lion Store in Seaford. There are 28 Hall of Fame inductees from Sussex County included in this exhibit. Eight are from Laurel and five from Seaford. From Laurel, listed in the order in which they were inducted, are: Ron Waller, George Schollenberger, Dallas Marvil, Carlton Elliott, Julie Ann Dayton, Doris Callaway Fry, Ron Dickerson and Ed Callaway. The five from Seaford are: Coach Bob Dowd, Mike Neill, Delino DeShields, Lovett Purnell and Coach Ron Dickerson. All Seaford Historical Society members, all Delaware Sports Hall of Fame members, all inductees, their families and survivors are invited at no charge. This reception will last until 2:30 p.m. Many people have helped make this special event a reality. Ben Sirman from Seaford, a member of Seaford Historical Society and vice president of the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame, has been very much involved. Jim Bowden from Georgetown, a member of the Seaford Historical Society and of the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame, is another. Mike Lambert from Seaford has contributed items to the exhibit. Pictures, biographies and memorabilia from the Delawre Sports Museum and Hall of Fame make up the major part of this exhibit. This is the first time that any memorabilia has been placed on display outside the Hall of Fame Museum located at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington. This exhibit will be in place throughout the summer months. The Seaford Museum is open Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. There is no charge for SHS members. Others pay $3 per person. For more information call 628-9828.

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Open house held at new Seaford Police 911 Center By Carol Kinsley

The City of Seaford Police and 911 Communications Center was dedicated on Sunday, June 7, with an open house to show off the newly renovated building on Virginia Avenue to residents and dignitaries. In his welcome, Mayor Edward H. Butler Jr. called the center “the best there is in the state.” Chief of Police Gary Morris said, “Every chief likes to be able to say something special was accomplished during his tour of duty. This is mine.” He praised the 29 people who came together as a team “to create this fantastic facility.” He added, “When the building was first put here in 1979, we never thought that we would need this type of expansion.” While smaller improvements have been made over time with advances in technology, this is the first major renovation of the building. The need for the renovations grew from new radios provided by the state, explained City Manager Dolores J. Slatcher. The radios, integrated with the state and Sussex Emergency Operations Center,

were necessary because of the need for transparency between EOCs. The radios necessitated new wiring and cabling as well as new consoles. “The most dramatic change was in the communications room,” Slatcher said. “It completely doubled in size.” That expansion displaced employees in other offices, so more room was needed for them, resulting in a new administrative wing. The new office space, Slatcher said in her public remarks, “improved morale and productivity.” The contracts for the renovation were signed on Sept. 11, 2008. George, Miles & Buhr LLC, headquartered in Salisbury, Md. with additional offices in Seaford, Lewes and elsewhere in the Mid-Atlantic, was the architectural and engineering design firm. The building contractor was Miken Builders Inc., with offices in Wilmington and Ocean View. The radios and computers were installed in February; the entire facility has been operational for two months. The dedication was delayed until everything was completed, including the exterior improvements. The state-of-the-art 911 Center is na-

Lt. Richard J. Jamison was one of the tour guides who led visitors through the new City of Seaford Police and 911 Communications Center on June 7. There are three centers with multiple computer screens; two are manned at all times to receive calls for police, fire, EMS and other emergencies.

tionally accredited by the National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch. A 2,400-square-foot administrative wing provides new space for some of the department’s 38 employees. Total cost of the project was approximately $1.35 million. Touring the facility in small groups,

visitors were impresssed by the communications center with three consoles with multiple computer screens which allow the dispatchers to keep tabs on a multitude of tasks. Two of them are manned at all times. All calls to 9-1-1, whether for police, fire or emergency medical care, come through this center.

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Ninety-eight students graduate from Woodbridge By Cathy Shufelt

Former Woodbridge School District teacher, Rita Hovermale, presented her Woodbridge High School’s influenced version of “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” by Dr. Seuss to members of the Class of 2009 on Sunday, June 7. Hovermale graduated from Woodbridge High School in 1975 and came to work for the district soon thereafter. Although she left the Woodbridge School District for a position at the Delaware Department of Education, students and audience members alike sat in rapt attention during her presentation of the well-known story. Ninety-eight students received their diplomas during Sunday’s commencement, with over $1.3 million dollars in scholarships having been awarded during the Senior Awards ceremony on June 4. Salutatorian, Jose R. Oyola, elicited laughter when he told the audience that one of the best pieces of academic advice he had received when he first came to Woodbridge High School was “you only need 60% to pass.” Needless to say, Oyola did much more than earn 60% as he has been awarded various scholarships and awards, including a scholarship to Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. Valedictorian, Melody A. Gray, emphasized the “outstanding

Rita Hovermale of the Delaware Department of Education presents her version of “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” by Dr. Seuss to Woodbridge High School’s Class of 2009 on Sunday, June 7.

teachers” and how she and her classmates have been “positively influenced” by all of the teachers, staff and administrators at Woodbridge High School. She has also been awarded several awards and scholarships.

In his farewell remarks to the Class of 2009, Woodbridge High School Principal, Bob Adams, reminded students of how far they had come, and to remember his motto, “Always be in the right place, at the right time, doing the right things.”

Woodbridge High School’s Class of 2009 Valedictorian, Melody A. Gray reflected on her time at Woodbridge High School, and encouraged her fellow graduates to “have fun, dig deep, and stretch…” during Woodbridge High School’s Commencement.

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 18 - 24, 2009

Business CFM names top producers

Kathy Farnell, vice president of Callaway, Farnell and Moore Real Estate, announces that Realtors Tina Moore and Terry Scott were the firm’s Top Producers for May. Tina was the top selling agent for the month and Terry ranked first in property listings. To reach Tina and Terry, call 628-8500.

the Sussex Tech campus, west of Georgetown. In addition to teaching appropriate workplace skills, participants will learn to prepare resumes, complete applications, respond to interview questions, search for jobs, and more. There will be an emphasis on helping individuals identify the skills they have and link them to the skills they need for available employment. Further training opportunities could be available. For more information about the project, contact the Sussex Tech Adult Division at 302-856-9035.

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Employees Dulce Balderas and Richard Thomas stand in the new Check And Mail Services on South Market Street in Blades. Photo by Brandon Miller

Check and Mail Services opens

By Brandon Miller

Richard Thomas once owned The Mailrooms, on Sussex Highway in Seaford, but he had to close the business due to medical issues. Bernard Michel, a former employee of BancTec, use to pick up computer parts at The Mailrooms every morning. He always thought that the mailroom business would be a good one to get into. He already owned a building at 800 S. Market St. in Blades, half of which he was leasing out to Cafe Milano. Michel decided to open a mailroom business in the other half of his building naming it Check And Mail Services. Michel hired Thomas to work for him. Thomas brings 17 years of field experience to the job. Another employee, Dolce Balderas, was chosen for her skills with computers. Her sister also works for Bernard in a different store. “We offer a little bit of everything, including packing, shipping, bill payment, money orders, faxing, copies and phone cards,” says Thomas. “And now we are offering 10 to 50 percent off of FedEx shipments. Soon you will be able to cash checks here too.” People can also make money through an eBay sales service. If you drop off your unwanted items, such as antiques or collectables, they will sell them for you on eBay and put cash in your pocket. Check And Mail Services serves the surrounding area within a 30-mile radius. “It’s a good business decision to open here in Seaford, because it’s a larger town,” Thomas says. Check And Mail Services is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and it is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 628-3033.

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The Sussex Tech Adult Division is working with the Delaware Department of Labor and the Delaware Workforce Investment Board (DWIB) to help displaced workers. Sussex Tech staff will conduct workshops to help these individuals find new employment. The program is funded through the DWIB using Federal Stimulus money. A key component in the program is assessment of and instruction in appropriate workplace behaviors. To be successful with this effort, input from employers is being sought. Employers are being asked to complete surveys that show what they consider important for an employee to be successful in their organization. The training program will attempt to teach potential workers appropriate workplace skills and behaviors. Individuals who complete the program will earn a certificate that will include a transcript of skills. The initial 18-hour assessment and workshop session will be held over a three-day period at the Department of Labor One-Stop Center in Georgetown. Follow-up sessions, called WIN Sessions (Workforce Improvement Network), will be held in the Career Training Center at

Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus announces that Judith A. Sciple, of Georgetown, assistant to the campus director, is currently serving as the national president of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). In her position as assistant to the campus director of the Owens Campus, Sciple oversees institutional advancement, marketing, public relations, strategic planning, alumni relations, and higher education Sciple partnerships. During

her 17-year tenure at the college, she also has held the positions of marketing and public relations director and college relations coordinator. Sciple has held several positions on the NCMPR Board including District 1 director, 2004-2006; treasurer, 2006-2008; and vice president/president elect, 2008-2009. Upon completion of her term as president in March 2010, she will serve on the executive board for two more years, as immediate past president in 20102011 and past president in 2011-2012. Sciple holds a master’s degree in public administration and is a candidate for a doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of Delaware. She is a mentor for Delaware Tech’s Leadership Development Program and a member of the Sussex Economic Development Action Committee.

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MORNING STAR • JuNe 18 - 24, 2009

Century 21 Ramey Real Estate celebrates growth By Lynn R. Parks

Since merging his two offices into one, Gordon Ramey, owner of Century 21 Ramey Real Estate in Seaford, has seen a 300-percent increase in sales. Some of that increase, he acknowledges, is due to low interest rates and the new first-time homebuyers’ tax credit. But much of it, he says, is because now, all 32 of his agents are together in one office, on U.S. 13 just south of Dukes Lumber. The company’s former offices in a building on Pennsylvania Avenue in downtown Seaford are for lease. “It builds energy and excitement to have more people together, all talking about real estate,” Ramey says. Even before the merger, though, the real estate company had the highest volume of sales in the area last year, according to the Sussex County Board of Realtors. The company sold 150 properties in 2008, totaling about $30 million in sales. It was also voted the best real estate company in Sussex County in 2008 and 2009 in reader surveys conducted by Metropolitan Magazine, Salisbury. Gordon credits his agents for the real estate company’s success. “We have great agents here,” he says. “We all have fun, always do the right thing and work hard. It’s all about making sure that the buyer and seller are both happy.” He is also proud of his company’s involvement in the community. Agents raise money for the Sussex County branch of

Easter Seals: They hand out bags in which people can mail in old electronic equipment to be recycled and Easter Seals receives a donation for every piece of equipment that is sent in. They sponsor monthly truckload sales of Schwan’s frozen foods and Schwan’s donates from 10 percent to 20 percent of its sales to Easter Seals. They even held a dance in March that raised $10,000 for Easter Seals. Agents also collect toys for Toys for Tots, collect food for St. John’s United Methodist Church, Seaford, and participate in the annual Seaford Christmas parade. Last year, they won the Mayor’s Choice award for their float, “There’s Snow Place Like Home,” featuring real estate agent Ed Higgins as a singing snowman. The company also sponsors teams for area benefit golf tournaments, including the Seaford Kiwanis Club tournament and the Horsey Foundation tournament. “We donate a lot to the community,” Ramey said. Ramey and Steve Tull opened their own real estate and development company, Tull Ramey Real Estate, about five years ago. In 2006, they became part of Century 21, an international real estate company. Tull Ramey merged with Broad Creek Realty about a year and a half ago, acquiring the office building on the highway. In May, the company changed again, becoming Century 21 Ramey Real Estate. Tull is operating Tull and Tull Builders, located in the office on Pennsylvania

Gov. Jack Markell said that the lawsuit filed against him, the Department of Health and Social Services, and DHSS Secretary Rita Landgraf by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and another trade group will not intimidate the Administration into paying Walgreens higher State Medicaid reimbursement rates. State officials were not notified of the lawsuit before it was filed in U.S. District Court in Wilmington. The suit seeks to prevent the state from achieving savings from its recent changes to Medicaid pharmacy reimbursements. The changes are part of the Markell Administration’s plan to responsibly address the state’s historic $800 million budget

shortfall while preserving essential government services such as access to Medicaid. Instead of helping the state solve the budget challenge, Illinois-based Walgreens abruptly announced recently it was leaving the Medicaid program effective July 6 because of the reduced rates. Walgreens is the only member of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores that has withdrawn from Delaware’s Medicaid program. Other major pharmacies and independently owned pharmacies throughout Delaware remain in the Medicaid program and continue to serve Delaware’s Medicaid population. “Walgreens didn’t like the change to the reimbursement, so we met with compa-

Century 21 Ramey Real Estate now features 32 agents all together under one roof on U.S. 13 just south of Dukes Lumber.

Avenue. Barbara Smith, who has been a real estate agent for 23 years and who was working for Broad Creek Realty when it merged with Tull Ramey, said that Ramey runs a good office. “No one is ever forgotten here,” she said. “Whether it’s for birthdays or anniversaries, Gordon is always

sending us flowers, buying cakes or taking us out for lunch.” She also credits the company for having the most up-to-date equipment available. “We have the best technology,” she said. “All our computers are updated and new. And when you have the best technology, it makes your job easier.”

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Speaker demonstrates benefits of humor to survivors By Lynn R. Parks

There’s nothing like a good belly laugh to make you feel better. At least, according to Dr. Paul McGhee, a doctor of psychology and founder of the Laughter Remedy, a program designed to help people improve their lives with humor. McGhee, of Wilmington, spoke Sunday during the western Sussex celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day. The event, sponsored by the Nanticoke Cancer Care Center, was held in the Moose Lodge, Seaford. Nearly 120 people attended, including nearly 60 survivors of cancer. A cancer patient is defined as a survivor from the moment of diagnosis to his or her death, said Terry Clifton, cancer care coordinator at the center. The event was open to all cancer survivors, no matter where they received their treatment, she added. “You’ve got to keep your sense of humor,” McGhee told the audience. “A sense of humor can be a powerful tool in learning to manage anxiety and uncertainty.” To get the audience in a humorous mood, he led them in several activities, including a game of Simon Says and a lesson in how to have a good belly laugh. “First you smile,” he said, giving an exaggerated demonstration. “Then you squint your eyes and raise your eyebrows. Next, let your lower jaw drop. Then laugh.” After the exercise, McGhee told the people in the audience to pay attention to how they felt. “There’s something about having a real let-go belly laugh that makes you feel better,” he said. McGhee also said that humor helps to relieve the stress of having to carry around a lot of “stuff,” or worries and anger. Walking around the room with a bar stool around his neck, he talked about the tools that cancer patients as well as their family members and friends can use to help relieve stress. “You might be having a three-chair day,” he said, picking up two chairs to add to his load. “Finding humor in your day can help you feel better and can break down barriers to emotional expression. I’m not saying that humor is going to extend your life. But there is all kind of evidence that it can improve the quality of your life.” This was the fourth year that the Nanticoke Cancer Care Center has sponsored an event to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day. Clifton, who coordinates the event, said that participation has increased

Grafton Adams, Seaford, joins in a game of Simon Says, led by Dr. Paul McGhee, a doctor of psychology and specialist in the benefits of humor. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

Anne Sulzbach, Seaford, has a good belly laugh, under the direction of Dr. Paul McGhee, right, a doctor of psychology and specialist in the benefits of humor. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

Dr. Paul McGhee, of Wilmington, explains the benefits of humor and laughter. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

every year. “This is a day to celebrate our cancer survivors,” she said. “We have music, food, cake, entertainment and door prizes.” Mayor Ed Butler read a proclamation declaring that Sunday was Cancer Survivors Day in Seaford. He said that he is grateful to live in Seaford, home of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and its cancer care center. “I thank God that we have such a fine hospital and staff right here. It makes me proud,” he said.

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Students graduate from Man Up Saturday Academy Under the umbrella of SPEAAK Inc., an organization which supports AfricanAmerican families, Man Up Saturday Academy is an academic tutoring and mentoring program targeting African American males in the Seaford School District. According to national, state and local academic data, African American students are behind in many educational and social areas including drop out rates, academic performances and negative school behaviors. Black male teens disproportionately perform poorly compared to peers in both behavioral and academic aspects of their educational experience. Arnita Gibson-Thomas, Man Up parent/administrative coordinator, feels that parental involvement and supplemental academic and social programming is a vital piece in addressing these educational disparities. “It is vital that our kids not only focus on their academics but their character skills as well,” she said. Man Up Academy is comprised of approximately 50 black boys, mostly from Seaford Middle School. The academy provides academic tutoring, DSTP prep and emotional intelligence skill development. SPEAAK’s co-founder and parent coordinator, Natasha Mullen, gives the credit to the committed parents and talented staff of teachers, local professionals and community members. “Without parental involvement and caring adults, Man Up would not have the impact as it does,” she said. “We are very thankful to the Seaford School District for opening their arms and embracing our ideas and support. Dr. James VanSciver, director of secondary education, Stephanie Smith, Seaford Middle School principal, and Clarence Davis, Seaford High School principal, have all been extremely

instrumental in providing the necessary resources to make these programs possible.” Tereasa Robinson, mother of three Man Up participants (9th grader Travis and 6th grader Trevor and Tyler), said, “I am so thankful to have my boys’ part of this program. Man Up has given them an extra boost in their academics and they really love getting up and going on Saturday mornings.” During an end-of-the-year awards ceremony, students were given trophies and medals for their academic excellence. They also earned the right to participate on an incredible overnight trip to Kings Dominion. “I cannot wait for the trip, I have been working all year for this, we are going to have a blast,” says Darnell Savage, sixth grader. The following students were named to the Man Up all-academic team. GPA, behavioral referrals and attendance to Man Up sessions were all taken into consideration. All-Academic Team (based on 4 core subjects: language arts, math, science, social studies) MVP: Most Valuable Participant (honors) - Sean Gibson-Thomas, 8th grader All-World Academic Team - Jamier Powell, 8th grader (honors); Purnell Collins, 8th grader (honors); Deontra Adamson, 7th grader (honors); Jamil Moore, 10 grader (honors); Ryan Collins, 9th grader; Jaques Jules, 9th grader; Darien Horsey, 9th grader; Tyler Daniels, 6th grader; Tyler Savage, 6th grader; Trevor Savage, 6th grader All-American Academic Team - Andre Allen, 10th grader (honors); Juwan Mullen, 10th grader (honors); Deronte Frisby, 9th grader (honors); Bonzie Curtis, 9th grader; Michael Hotten, 9th grader; Anthony Taylor, 9th grader; Darrell Dredden, 8th grader; Nathaniel McCullen, 8th

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New Woodland ferry is down more than it’s up Running fewer than 80 days, it has been broken, with one ailment or another, for about 150 days By Lynn R. Parks In the seven and a half months since the new Woodland Ferry was delivered to its docks on the Nanticoke River, the vessel has operated for fewer than 80 days. It has been broken, with one ailment or another, for about 150 days. And that’s a true inconvenience for Jack Knowles, who lives on the Seaford side of the river, and his daughter, Kelly Griffith, who lives on the other side. Kelly has multiple sclerosis and when she needs her parents’ help, they can’t rely on the ferry to get them there. They have to drive into Seaford, across the river at Blades and down River Road, about a 15-minute trip. “The ferry’s a real thorn in my side,” said Knowles, whose grandfather operated a two-car ferry at the Woodland crossing from 1948 through 1959 that was very rarely out of service. “I think whatever they do to fix it now is just temporary. It’s too much boat for the river.” The new, six-car ferry replaced the old three-car ferry, which was 46 years old. Both Knowles and Woodland native Donna Angell blame the new ferry’s woes on faulty engineering. “I think it just wasn’t tested enough before it left Salisbury,” home of Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corporation, which built the boat, said Angell, who now lives about a mile and a half from Woodland. “It was rushed.” But Delaware Department of Transportation spokeswoman Tina Shockley said that the ferry got a complete going-over before being put into service. “The ferry was inspected and tested thoroughly during construction and before leaving Chesapeake Shipbuilding,” she said. Angell said that the new ferry, when it’s working, “is beautiful crossing the river.” But she has no confidence that this latest round of repairs will be the end of it. “Something is definitely wrong with it,” she said. “Maybe it was too big of a project for the state to handle. Maybe they should have stuck with a smaller ferry.” Again, Shockley disagrees. “The size of the ferry…is irrelevant,” she said. “The issue here is that we have a unique, custom-made mechanical vessel that requires specialized maintenance and operation.” The first problems with the Tina Fallon were detected Dec. 19, a little more than a month and a half after the ferry went into service. Repairs to one of the boat’s two thrusters, the mechanisms that propel the ferry, and to the ramps, which had to be reinforced with steel, took until April 28. Numerous leaks of hydraulic fluid also had to be stopped. “Previous hydraulic leaks have been addressed and consequently we have been seeing less of them,” Shockley said last week. “As with anything mechanical, there are a lot of connections and workings, and we are working to ensure that they are all adjusted as to prevent any future leaks.”

Most recently, on May 26, the ferry was taken out of service because fishing line got caught up in one of the thrusters. “We want to emphasize that this is not a problem with the ferry,” Shockley said. “It is something that happened to it, not something that went wrong with it. This is not a reflection of the ferry.” While the ferry is out of commission, Shockley said, workers are correcting problems with the docks’ ramps. Work on the ramps, which at high tide do not meet correctly with the boat’s ramps, causing cars to scrape bottom when entering the ferry, started last Thursday. Shockley said that this latest round of work — fixing the ramps, removing the fishing line from the thruster and cleaning up oil that got into the thruster because of the fishing line — will be completed next month. “We are probably looking at after July 4th for a start-up date,” she said. Meadows Hydraulics, the Fruitland, Md., company that is repairing the thruster, and DelDOT “are working to get this repair done as quickly as possible,” she added. In the meantime, the state is also ordering a second thruster, to keep on hand in case the ferry has another encounter with fishing line. Shockley said that the state is spending $17,000 on repairing the boat’s thruster. All other repairs have been covered by a warranty from Chesapeake Shipbuilding. Angell said that the situation with the ferry is an embarrassment for DelDOT. “Now, whenever you mention the ferry, people just roll their eyes,” she said. And she hopes that the ferry is at least operational for the Woodland Ferry Festival, set for Sept. 12. “We can only hope,” she said.

Seaford voters okay proposal By Lynn R. Parks Voters have OK’d the city of Seaford’s plan to borrow $2.7 million for improvements to its water system. In Friday’s referendum, 44 people voted in favor of the plan and 9 against. A little more than half of the total debt, $1.4 million, will be paid by the federal government through the economic stimulus package. Interest rate on the remaining $1.3 million will be about 2.99 percent. The city will be required to pay 1 percent of the total loan, or $27,294, at the time of the loan approval. The project will improve the water systems in two areas: in Westview, the community near West Seaford Elementary School and the intersection of Sussex Avenue and Stein Highway; and along Bridgeville Highway, from Herring Run Road to Dutton Avenue. The city wants to replace water mains in the two areas. It also wants to install water loops, eliminating dead end pipes where water just sits.

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Realtors Association helping would-be homeowners By Carol Kinsley

The Sussex County Association of Realtors invited would-be homeowners to a “Go Local!” program at the association office in Georgetown June 11 where experts from the housing industry, including banking officials, mortgage counselors, home inspectors and, of course, real estate agents, were available to answer questions on how to make the dream of home ownership a reality. It was evident from the number of displays set up that help is available — lots of it. The Delaware Housing Authority recently has allocated to Sussex County $2 million in federal funding for its Neighborhood Stabilization Program, created under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, otherwise known as the housing stimulus bill. The program’s mission is to stabilize communities that have suffered from foreclosures and abandonment by offering low- and moderate-income buyers the chance to purchase homes left vacant. Homes are available in five targeted zip codes: Georgetown, Greenwood, Laurel, Milford and Seaford. “The whole idea behind this initiative is to create sustainable, long-term affordability for qualified home buyers so they can put down roots in communities that have been greatly affected by the foreclosure crisis,” said Brandy A. Bennett, Sussex County’s housing coordinator. “The goal is to build and strengthen a community by cutting down on vacant, foreclosed homes. That is precisely what ‘stabilization’ suggests.” Partners in the effort with the county’s Community Development and Housing office are Sussex County Habitat for Humanity, the Milford Housing Development Corp. and the Diamond State Land Trust. Sussex County would use the federal funding to lend money to those partners, which would buy and rehabilitate the homes, then pay back the program as houses are sold to new buyers. Homes could not be sold for profit, and all money collected back into

BASF given permission for trailer By Lynn R. Parks

The Seaford City Council last week gave permission to the BASF Corporation in the Seaford Industrial Park to put a temporary trailer on its property. The 24-foot by 64-foot modular office will be put on the west side of the BASF building, city manager Dolores Slatcher told the council members. It will allow the company to move its employees out of the manufacturing plant, where their offices are now located. “They want to do this for health and safety reasons,” Slatcher said. Trailers are not permitted under the city code. At a hearing held recently, the city’s Board of Adjustment recommended that BASF be granted a waiver to have the trailer for three years. “They will have to come back to the council for another waiver if the trailer is not removed in three years,” Slatcher said. BASF, which is a chemical company, employs 30 people in Seaford.

the fund would be used for future NSP purchases and rehabilitation projects. Buyers must meet eligibility and income requirements, and homes must be purchased for use as primary residences, not for investment properties or second homes. Sussex County plans to use a portion of the federal funding to establish a home buyer assistance program that would make up to $50,000 in zero-interest loans available to qualified buyers. The loans would be secondary to the buyer’s principal mortgage. The county will partner with NCALL Research Inc. and First State Community Action Agency to provide federally required counseling for all home buyers making use of the program. Community Development and Housing Director William Lecates said, “This is a team effort all the way around. Without this support from our partners, we would not be able to do this.” He added that the first loans under the program would be extended within the next month or so, and that the federal funding must be used by September 2010. Experts at the meeting were all in agreement that potential buyers should meet with a lender first. A list of lenders who have expressed willingness to participate in the county’s Homebuyer Assistance Program was distributed. It includes Wilmington Trust, Wells Fargo, County Bank and MetLife Home Loans.

Ruth Briggs King, executive vice president of Sussex County Association of Realtors, helps Ida Brown and her daughter Karen complete paperwork at a meeting June 11 in Georgetown. Brown is in the process of purchasing a home and is seeking help in making repairs on the house. Photo by Carol Kinsley

An even earlier step in the right direction would be to sign up for “Growing Your Money” classes offered in Newark, Dover and Georgetown to help participants take control of their financial future. The financial literacy course, offered in five two-hour sessions, is provided by NCALL Research Inc. For more information, call (302) 678-9400 or visit www.ncall.org.

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The summer driving season has been met with a pinch at the pump for motorists. The average U.S. retail price for regular grade gasoline reached $2.64 a gallon on last Friday, up 5 cents from a week ago. Although $1.47 below the record price of $4.114 set last July, gas prices have risen $1.02 (or 63%) since January 1. Crude oil broke through the $70 mark this week, trading above $73 (an eight-month high) on Thursday. However, a firmer U.S. dollar and views that prices have risen too far too fast despite signs of economic improvement led crude oil prices to fall below $73 on Friday to settle at $72.04 at the market’s close. Crude oil prices have more than doubled since hitting $32.40 a barrel in December (the weakest level in five years), but are still less than half their record peak last July at over $147 a barrel.

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The EIA reports U.S. crude oil stockpiles fell sharply by 4.4 million barrels due to sliding imports, but remain about 19% higher than a year ago. “We expect to see small gas price increases through the 4th of July. We do not expect dramatic price swings like we saw last summer. But, when people spend more money to fill up their gas tanks, they have less money in their pockets to spend on everything else and that doesn’t help economic recovery,” said Catherine L. Rossi, manger of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic. Local pricing On Tuesday one station in Seaford was selling regular gasoline for $2.579 a gallon, up 14 cents from a week ago. To help put that in perspective, if your car uses 15 gallons of gas a week, your cost increased $2.10 in one week. On May 14, about a month ago, the price of gas was $2.25 a gallon. In a little more than a month, the cost of those 15 gallons of gas increased $4.80.

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Once the financial questions are resolved, a realtor will assist in finding the right property and help “get you that key.” For more information about Sussex County NSP, contact (302) 885-7777 or go to the Sussex County Department of Community Development and Housing Web site at www.sussexcountyde.gov/dept/ communitydev.

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Looking for a few good Riverfest Survivor Castmates! If you missed it last year, Seaford Subway and Hungry Howie’s Pizza invite you participate in this year’s Nanticoke Survivor Challenge on Friday, July 10 at 5:30 p.m. Teams of five will participate in a series of challenges designed for maximum fun, without the starvation and deadly jungle animals.

The seven Nanticoke Survivor events will be unveiled to the participants the night of the event, and will test each team’s ability to work together, their balance and endurance, and showcase just how “close” each team really is. Several teams will take the course at one time to bring out

Legislation protecting cognitively disabled children, requiring municipalities to sign off on proposed charter changes and protecting first responders were among several bills released from House committees last week. One bill that cleared the House Judiciary Committee, House Bill 204, would add paramedics, EMTs, fire marshals and fire police officers to a list of first responders whose death can result in a first-degree murder charge. According to existing statutes, a person who recklessly causes the death of an on-duty law enforcement officer, corrections employee or firefighter while they are performing their official duties can be charged with first-degree murder and eligible for capital punishment. “All first responders – police officers, paramedics, firefighters and EMTs – put themselves in harm’s way each and every day under the most stressful situations, just to protect and in many cases, save our lives,” said Rep. Earl G. Jaques Jr., D-Glasgow, the lead sponsor of the bill. HB 204, dubbed “Michelle Smith’s Law,” is named after Delaware City Fire Co. paramedic Michelle Smith, 30, who was killed on Dec. 22, 2008 while attending to a man who fell off his motorcycle on U.S. 13. She was struck by a speeding BMW that also sideswiped a police cruiser on the scene of the accident before hitting her and the motorcycle rider. Taye, who allegedly fled the scene, has been charged with first-degree murder. The bill moves to the full House for consideration. The House Judiciary Committee also released legislation that would increase the penalties for sex offenders who commit a sex offense against a child with cognitive disabilities. House Bill 206, sponsored by Rep. E. Bradford “Brad” Bennett, D-Dover South, would increase the penalties for the crime of “sex offender unlawful sexual conduct against a child” when the victim is under 18 and has a cognitive disability. It also amends the definition of “without consent” to help protect those with cognitive disabilities. The bill defines cognitive

disability as “a developmental disability that substantially impairs an individual’s cognitive abilities including, but not limited to, delirium, dementia and other organic brain disorders for which there is an identifiable pathologic condition, as well as nonorganic brain disorders commonly called functional disorders.” It also includes “conditions of mental retardation, severe cerebral palsy, and any other condition found to be closely related to mental retardation.” “We need to protect our most vulnerable citizens in society. Children, especially children with cognitive disabilities, are not in a position to protect themselves from sexual predators,” Rep. Bennett said. HB 206 goes to the full House for consideration. The Housing and Community Affairs Committee released House Bill 209, which would require that a county or municipality seeking to change its charter or offer legislation that would affect its governance to submit evidence that the governing body supports the proposal. Under HB 209, sponsored by Rep. William J. Carson Jr., DSmyrna, the legislative body of a county, city or town must provide a document – letter, e-mail, resolution or other means – showing that the political subdivision endorses the proposal. “We have had situations where an administrative official from a local government has come to us with legislation, and we in the General Assembly were surprised to find out that the full council was not even aware of it,” Rep. Carson said. “This bill will ensure that any proposal a county or town sends us is voted on by the governing body so we legislators know that they support and endorse it.” HB 209 moves to the full House for consideration.

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the best of their competitive nature, but teams will be ranked based on overall time. Teams interested are asked to log onto the website at HYPERLINK “http:// www.nanticokeriverfest.com” www.nanticokeriverfest.com and complete the registration form and sign the waiver. The cost to participate in this year’s event is

still $30.00 per team and all participants must be at least 16 years of age. The Nanticoke Riverfest is a community festival held in downtown Seaford on July 9-11. Festivities include a carnival, food and craft vendors, artisans, children’s activities, car, motorcycle and antique tractor shows,

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I have written about 1000 columns this past 20 years I have had an astonishing realization. It came to me last week, when ynn arks I was asked how long I have been writing this column. ‘I had no idea, when “Well, let me think,” I said. I started this, that it When I started, my son had just completed the second grade and my would continue for so daughter was 4. She was born in long. To be honest, I 1985… am surprised that it “I think it was sometime in 1989 has and that ... I had that I started,” I said. 1989, and this so much to say.’ is 2009. Two thousand and nine minus 1,989, that’s 19 — no 20. Twenty. Twenty! graduate school, made to our pediatrician. “Hey, I’ve been doing this column for “He had to stop to read the eye chart at 20 years,” I announced. “We should have a the end of the hallway,” I wrote. “Thank party!” goodness he has learned his shapes.” In fact, it could even be 20 years this The many stories about our pets, espeweek, because in my first column I wrote cially Maisey, about my parents and about about Flag Day, and hanging out the Stars and Stripes to celebrate. Flag Day, June 14, my husband. And of course tales of our old farmhouse and our back porch renovation. was Sunday. I had no idea, when I started this, that “So, how many columns have you writit would continue for so long. To be honten?” my husband asked later when I told est, I am surprised that it has and that, as it him about my realization. Another calculaturned out, I had so much to say. tion — good thing paper and pencil were I don’t promise another 20 years, or handy. even another two. I never know where my Let’s see, I murmured. Twenty years, brain, which I often say has a mind of its times about 50 columns a year. Zero times own, will take me. So for now, at the end 0, 5 times 2, carry the 1… of Column No. 1001 (approximately), let’s “Oh, about a thousand,” I concluded. just say Happy Anniversary, with no promOne thousand columns, from the first ise of many happy returns. about the flag to the most recent about And — Who’s bringing the cake? writer’s block. No wonder, after all those columns, that I was drawing a blank last week. In all that writing, I have covered a variety of topics, from the mundane — a mouse breathing its last under our Christmas tree 11465 Sycamore Rd., — to the momentous — the inauguration Laurel, DE • 302-875-6922 of President Obama. The humorous — me (1/2 mi. from . 13) falling down the steps in mid-February and Hrs: Mon.-Sat. 10-5:30; Sun. 12-4 landing on a heart-shaped cookie cutter, Complimentary Gift Wrapping resulting in a bruise “you know where, and www.thehenhousede.com just in time for Valentine’s Day” — to the sad — the deaths of several friends and relatives, including my grandfather, and of two dogs, Goshen and Maisey. I have told readers about my daughter’s first day of kindergarten and her college graduation. About my son’s prom — classmates teased him for weeks about him asking me, “Where’s the cummerbund go?” and I’m sure he’ll appreciate me bringing it up again — and about the weddings of both our children. And I have written on occasion about politics, in particular about what I believe is an imperative to protect the environment. If I ever learn that I convinced even just one person to pay attention to climate change and to reduce his or her carbon footprint, I will consider myself a success. Through the years I have won a few awards and received a number of compliments, including a letter from a woman who agreed with my rantings about the Bush Administration and who included in the envelope a few sheets of George W. Selected Framed ART Bush toilet paper. I have also heard complaints, most memorably from a woman who, after I wrote about the mockingbirds in our yard, told me to “get a life.” Handbags - Willow Tree - Bath & Body Among the many columns I have composed, I have my favorites: The Aprils Yankee Candles - Rowe Pottery Fools column when I announced that I was Fashion Jewelry - Framed Art quitting then took it back. The columns Garden Flags - All Occasion Cards about my daughter’s first visit to the college that she would end up attending, and about HANGING BASKETS & PATIO POTS! the last trip my son, who was preparing for

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Community Bulletin Board is Wednesday, July 1 at 10:30 a.m. • “Be Creative @ Your Library” hosts “Don’t Wait, Create” with Entertainer Bruce Fite on Thursday, July 2 at 1 p.m. • “Express Yourself @ Your Library” presents “Xtream Photography Part 2” on Thursday, July 2 at 3:30 p.m.

Farmers and Artisans Market

Seaford’s Farmers and Artisans Market will be open for the 2009 season from Saturday, June 13 to Saturday, Sept. 26 in Kiwanis Park on Saturday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Kiwanis Park is located at the intersection of Atlanta Road and Stein Highway. We encourage local growers to join us by bringing your locally grown and/or organic fruits, vegetables, cut herbs, plants and cut flowers. For registration information, visit www. seafordmarket.vpweb.com or email or call the Market Master, Sonja Mehaffey at 2cats-sonja@comcast.net or 302-2459494.

Seaford Historical Society picnic

The annual picnic for members of Seaford Historical Society will be held on Sunday, June 28, at the VFW Banquet Hall on Middleford Road at 6 p.m. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish of vegetable, salad or dessert. Chicken and beverages will be provided. The charge is $5 per person. Anyone who would like to attend but is not a member may join that evening. Membership costs $20 per person or $35 per family. Reservations are required and must be made before June 22 by calling Anne Nesbitt at 628-7788.

Seaford Library

• “Be Creative @ Your Library” this summer and explore the worlds of music, dance, art, books and more. The 2009 Summer Reading Program is open to young people from birth to entering the sixth grade. Registration for the Reading Program starts on Monday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with make and take crafts. All programs are open to the public and free of charge. • Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. starting June 24, Baby Bookworms and Toddler Time are combining during the Summer Library Reading Program. • “Be Creative @ Your Library” presents “Strike up the Band” Instrument Petting Zoo on Thursday, June 25 at 1 p.m. • “Express Yourself @ Your Library” presents “Xtream Photography Part 1” on Thursday, June 25 at 3:30 p.m. • The Seaford District Library has joined IHOP in an effort to raise money for the Library. All you have to do is eat a meal at Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth or Salisbury IHOP locations and return an itemized receipt along with a comment card to the Seaford District Library. We must have the comment cards with itemized receipts in order to receive the reimbursement. The Seaford Library will receive 10% of the total receipt. • “Be Creative @ Your Library” will be showing “Ratatouille” on Monday, June 29 at 1 p.m. This movie is Rated PG. • “Be Creative @ Your Library” presents “Family Comedy Jam” presented by the Delaware Comedy Theatre on Tuesday, June 30 at 6:30 p.m. • Baby Bookworms and Toddler Time

‘Books and Birdies’ Golf Classic

Seaford Library and Cultural Center: The 1st Annual “Books and Birdies” Golf Classic will be held at the Seaford Golf & Country Club on Friday, July 24. The cost is $125 per player and includes use of the driving range with range balls, greens fee and cart, a hospitality cart, buffet luncheon, and prizes for many on-course contests, tee gifts, door drawings, and putting and chipping contests. Proceeds from the tournament go toward construction of the new Library and Cultural Center. Registration forms are available at any Sussex County Library and at the Seaford Golf & Country Club. For more information, contact the Pro Shop at the Club at 629-2890.

‘Send a Kid to Camp’

Morning Star Publications, publishers of the Laurel Star and Seaford Star newspapers is joining the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club to help send area kids to summer camp. The “Send a Kid to Camp” project features a series of “parking lot” performances by local singer, Tony Windsor. Any business interested in hosting the performances in their store parking lot can contact Maria Motley at the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club by calling 628-3789.

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

Get a tax write off and help someone with life controlling problems. Call Delaware Teen Challenge at 629-2559.

SSA opens for season

The Seaford Swimming Association is open for the 2009 season. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. SSA, a family-oriented pool located in a wooded setting on Craigs Mill Pond Road, is welcoming new members. Recreational swimming, picnics, swimming lessons, swim team, parties and family activities are offered throughout the summer. For more information or a membership application, call 629-8773 or visit www.swimssa.com.

Class of ‘98 reunion

The Seaford High School Class of 1998 is planning a reunion on Friday, June 26 at the Dogfish Head Brewpub in Rehoboth Beach. For more information, email Andrea Jones at seaford98@gmail.com.

Delaware Teen Challenge

Do a good deed today for Delaware Teen Challenge (formerly Seaford Mission). Donate your old or unused vehicle.

American Legion Auxiliary

Laurel American Legion Auxiliary is offering two - $1,000 scholarships. Applications can be picked up at the office of Laurel High School.

Yard Sale

Don’t miss all the treasures from the “This and That” yard sale on Saturday, June 20, from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. This yard sale will be held at Christ United Methodist Church, 510 S. Central Avenue, Laurel. Scrapple sandwiches will also be available for sale.

Community mentors needed

The Laurel Kids Connection Mentoring Program seeks adult volunteers to mentor a middle school-aged child. Mentors can meet during school lunch time or after school.

Blades VFC 75th anniversary

Blades Volunteer Fire Company is offering a 75th Anniversary collector basket featuring a special laser engraved lid. The American Traditions Basket Company in Canal Fulton, Ohio makes the hard maple handmade baskets. Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Blades Volunteer Fire Department by buying a commemorative basket. The “Buckeye” Basket features a special laser engraved wood lid, commemorative brass tag, bicentennial weave, and plastic protector. The basket measures 6.50” x 3.75” and sells for $45 each. For more information or to pre-order baskets contact James Bratten at 629-4896. Cash or checks are accepted for payment.

Seaford Historical Society raffle

The Seaford Historical Society is offering a raffle featuring a day on the Nanticoke River in the Spring of 2010. This all-day excursion accommodates a party of six people on a boat ride that leaves from the Marina at Nanticoke River Marine Park in Blades, Seaford. Other festivities included with this trip are mid-morning snacks on-board ship, lunch in Vienna, Md., a self-guided walking tour of historic Vienna, a visit to the Vienna Heritage Museum and refreshments on the ride back to Seaford in the afternoon. A raffle ticket to win this trip costs only $5 or five tickets may be purchased for $20. Tickets are available at the Seaford Museum which is open Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., or at the Ross

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Tony will be performing Country music, Motown and the classic rock sounds of the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s in area store parking lots. Visit your favorite store and stop by to make a donation to help send a local child to the WSB&G Club’s “Summer Fun Club.” For more information about the “Send a Kid to Camp” project, including how to have your store featured in the tour, call Maria Motley at 302-628-3789.

Tax deductible contributions can be made to: Send a Kid to Camp, W.S. B&G Club, 310 Va. Ave., Seaford, DE 19973

MORNING STAR â&#x20AC;˘ JUNE 18 - 24, 2009 Mentors and students meet throughout the summer at the Laurel Public Library and enjoy the benefits of scheduled field trips and events. Mentors are asked for a one hour per week commitment for 12 months. For more information, contact Shawn Phillips at 629-7790, ext. 17.

Laurel Mayor & Council

The Laurel Mayor and Council will be holding a public hearing on Monday, June 22, beginning at 7 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter. The purpose of the public hearing is for the presentation of the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed FY 2010 Budget. The public hearing will be held in Mayor and Council Chambers, 201 Mechanic St., Laurel.

Summer Reading Program

â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, June 23, 2 p.m., Michael Forestierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Storytelling Concert - all ages â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, June 30, 2 p.m., Shake, Rattle and Roll with Suzanne and Jim - all ages â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, July 7, 2 p.m., Megan Hicks, Storytelling Empress and Origami Swami - all ages â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, July 14, 2 p.m., Mike Rose, magician - all ages â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, July 21, 2 p.m., Movie and Munchies - Pre-k through 6th grade â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, July 28, 2 p.m., Winterthur Museum presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Design Like Dupontâ&#x20AC;? grades K-6 â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2 p.m, Rehoboth Summer Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theater presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anansi, the Tricksterâ&#x20AC;? - all ages â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly Programs (beginning Monday, June 22) â&#x20AC;˘ Acting Club, Mondays, 6:30 p.m. grades 2-6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; be part of a real play! â&#x20AC;˘ Preschool Storytime, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. - day care homes welcome â&#x20AC;˘ Kids Create Art Club, Wednesdays, 2 p.m. - grades K-6 â&#x20AC;˘ 10-Page-A-Day Book Club, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - grades 2-6

Old Christ Church opens

Old Christ Church services will continue through the first Sunday in October. All services begin at 9:30 a.m. Old Christ Church is 237 years old and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The church is unique in that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never been altered from its original condition. A free will offering will be taken up at the concert to benefit the church. For information or directions, call 2286097. The church will open for tours during Laurelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4th of July celebration at noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Tours will be led by Vice President Kendal Jones. Any donations given to the Old Christ Church League are now tax deductible as the League was recently successful in becoming a 501C3 (nonprofit) organization.

Laurel VFD event

On Saturday, July 25, from 6-9 p.m. (Doors open at 5 p.m.) the Laurel Fire Dept.; 205 W. 10th St., will have a dinner, a 50/50, a Chinese auction and door prizes. Dinner menu includes: hot roast beef sandwiches, fried chicken, corn on the cob, bake beans, coleslaw, chips & pretzels, desert, beer, soda, ice tea, cash bar. Tickets are $20 a person, or $35 a couple. Advance ticket sales only. For tickets call 875-3081 or email sbrittingham@lauelfiredept.com.

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board in a relaxed atmosphere. Registration is required, so call 349-5309 or come by the library to sign up.

Scrapbook classes Chicken BBQ

A benefit for Wicomico Relay for Life will be held June 27 from 2 - 6 p.m. at St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church at 101 E. State Street, Delmar. Cost is $7.50 and includes chicken, roll, beans, slaw and dessert. Contact the church office at 302-846-9501 or Peggy Moore at 302-846-3901 for more information.

D.H.S. class of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;84 reunion

Delmar High School Class of 1984 celebrates its 25th class reunion on Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 2. On Friday, July 31 - social/cocktails, location to be announced. On Saturday, Aug. 1 - Delmar VFW, dinner dance at 6 p.m., tickets $27 per person. On Sunday, Aug. 2 - Old Mill Crab House at 3 p.m. Contact Lisa (Payne) Henry at 410-8962214 or LDHenry84@comcstnet. RSVP by July10.

Scrapbooking classes will be held at the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center on the first and third Thursdays, each month from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Join us at the center for free scrapbooking classes in June. July classes are $3 each class. For more information call Susan Welch at 349-5237.

Craft supply swap

The Craft Supply Swap at the Greenwood Public Library on Thursday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge for this event. For questions, please call 349-5309.

Wii Fit at CHEER Center

Wii Fit Exercise begins this month on Mondays and Thursdays at the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center, 41 Schulze Road in Greenwood. Wii Fit is a combination of fitness and fun. By playing a little every day, you can work toward personal goals of better health and fitness. For more information call Susan Welch at 349-5237.

at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth, or Salisbury IHOP locations, any day, any meal. Take and fill out the comment card, staple your reciept to the comment card and drop it off at The Bridgeville Library, Bridgeville Town Hall, or The Providence Sales Cottage at Heritage Shores. For more information, call Pat McDonald at 337-7192.

Bridgeville VFC yard sale

Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company will hold a yard sale on Saturday, June 20, from 7 a.m. to noon, in the Fire Company back parking lot. Vendors Wanted. $10 per space; $15 with a table. Call to reserve space 302-337-0381.

Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place fundraiser

The Red Hat Lady Bugs of Bridgeville are sponsoring a fashion show fundraiser for the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place, an abused womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shelter. The event, which will take place on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Heritage Shores Clubhouse, includes a fashion show (clothing courtesy of Peebles), lunch, chinese auction, 50/50 and door prizes. Tickets are $20 per person. For ticket information, call 337-9733.

Charity Open golf tournament

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The Friends of the Bridgeville Library have another delicious fundraiser to promote. All you have to do is enjoy a meal

The Town of Bridgevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third annual benefit golf tournament, the Charity Open, is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9, at Heritage Shores Club in Bridgeville. Registration and a continental breakfast begin at 8 a.m. with the shotgun start for the four-player scramble starting at 9 a.m. sharp. A luncheon and awards ceremony will follow the tournament. Proceeds will be used to support the

The Greenwood Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adult summer reading club, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Book a Summer Getaway @ Your Library,â&#x20AC;? will be going on until Aug. 17. The summer reading club is open to anyone 18 years and older or those who have graduated from high school. To participate, register at the Greenwood Library and start reading or listening to your favorite books. Entry slips are filled out for each book; these entry slips enter you in weekly prize drawings and a grand prize drawing on Aug. 17. In addition, $1 worth of fine forgiveness will be granted for each weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participation. For more information, contact the Greenwood Library at 349-5309.

Patriotic celebration planned

The Ladies Auxiliary of Greenwood Memorial VFW Post 7478 in Greenwood is sponsoring a patriotic celebration on Monday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Post. Guest speaker, Professor Darlene Spitzer-Antezana, history and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s study professor at Prince Georges Community College, will highlight historical information on Juneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patriotic observances: Flag Day, The Pledge of Allegiance Recognized by Congress in 1942, and the G.I. Bill signed into law in 1944. The District 4 Honor Guard will present the Colors, and light refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend. The evening will conclude with the Ladies Auxiliary annual Patriotic Auction to benefit Operation Uplink, a program to provide phone cards for active duty military personnel and hospitalized veterans. If you are unable to attend and would like to support our troops, contact President Michaele S. Russell at 302-349-4220.

Beginning computer classes

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PAGE 20 Bridgeville Kiwanis Foundation, the Bridgeville Lions Foundation and the Bridgeville Senior Center. This year’s tournament will have a new format whereby more players will have a chance at winning a prize. The event will feature a scramble, but the field will be separated by flights according to handicap. Hole sponsorships are available for $125. The single-player registration fee for the tournament is also $125. To become a sponsor or to register for the golf tournament, contact Peggy Smith at 337-7135.

Railroad Garden Tour

The 2009 Western Area Shoreline Railroad Garden Tour will be held at the following locations: Saturday, June 27 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (rain date Sunday, June 28) • Hollis and Mary Noel’s (18272 Progress School Road, Bridgeville) • Don and Sylva Park’s (26209 Old Carriage Road, Seaford) Sunday, June 28 • Jay and Cindy Davis (6347 Underwoods Corner Road, Smyrna) Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28 • Jay and Sandy Ruark (102 S. Park Lane, Federalsburg, Md.) Look for Railroad signs. The trains run weather permitting. For a complete list, visit www.trainweb.org/shoreline.

Heritage Day in Harrington

The city of Harrington extends an invitation to all those who would like to participate in its 31st Annual Heritage Day celebration on Saturday, August 28. That includes exhibitors, crafts demonstrators and vendors offering food and other merchandise who would like to reserve space for the day. Planners are also looking for anyone who would like to join the parade - individual marchers, groups, floats, organizations, vehicles, bands and others. For information or entries, call Bill Falasco, Harrington Parks & Recreation, 398-7975.

MORNING STAR • JUNE 18 - 24, 2009 wide variety of music will be provided by D.J. Jennifer, as well as two dance instruction sessions during the evening. The event is B.Y.O.B., and will include a 50/50 drawing. Snacks will also be available. Must be 21 or older to attend. Proceeds from the event will benefit Kiwanis programs for local children and youth. For more information, call 302-9348424 or e-mail gmillsborokiwanis@mchsi. com.

Bluegrass Festival

The 15th Annual Peninsula Bluegrass Festival will be held at the Marvel Carriage Museum Grounds, Georgetown, on Friday, June 19, at 3 pm. until 11 p.m. and Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. Friday Admission is $15; Saturday is $25; and weekend $40. Free rough camping with weekend ticket. In case of inclement weather it will be held indoors. For more information, call 875-2595 or 430-4036.

Sussex Pomona Grange Picnic

Sussex Pomona Grange Picnic will be held Sunday, June 28, 2 p.m., at Bedford Street Park (next to Georgetown Presbyterian Church, at 203 North Bedford St., Georgetown. This is hosted by Midland Grange #27.

Amateur Radio Field Day event

The Sussex Amateur Radio Association (SARA) in association with the Sussex Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) will participate in the annual Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day event that begins at noon on Saturday, June 27 and ends at noon on Sunday, June 28. The event will be held at the Army National Guard Training Center in Bethany Beach. The two-day event, that will run continuously through the night, will feature local amateur radio operators, “hams,” who will make radio contact with other hams throughout the United States and around the world. This event is open to the public and all age groups. For more information about ham radio in this area, visit www.sussexamateurradio.com.

Strikes for St. Jude Kids

The first “Cat Coutry/Dr. Pepper Strikes for St. Jude Kids” Bowling Tournament is Sunday, June 28 from noon to 2 p.m. at Millsboro Lanes on Mitchell Street in Millsboro. All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Bowling enthusiasts and businesses are encouraged to form a four-person team and raise a minimum of $50 per bowler ($200 per team). Corporate partnerships are also available. Teams will receive a game of bowling with free shoe rental, free food and drinks courtesy of Dr. Pepper, a chance to win door prizes and more. There will also be a Chinese auction table and 50/50 raffle drawings. To sign up your team or to find out more, call 410219-2500.

Millsboro Kiwanis to host dance

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Millsboro will host a dance on Saturday, June 20 at the Millsboro Fire Hall, on State Street in downtown Millsboro, from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person at the door. A

Visit to Salisbury Zoo

The Greenwood CHEER Activity Center will visit the Salisbury Zoo on Friday, June 19. We will leave the center at 10 a.m. and the zoo at 2 p.m. Cost, which is $4 for members and $6 for non-members, includes transportation and a picnic lunch. The public is invited to attend. For reservation or more information, call Susan Welch at 349-5237.

Wheel 2 Wheel Show

Join the Wheel 2 Wheel Show crew as they head to the Bridgeport Speedway for the George Wingate Memorial Race on Tuesday, June 23 in Bridgeport, N.J. The bus leaves Seaford from the Quiznos Subs parking lot at 2:30 p.m. then stops at the Georgetown Wal-Mart, and possibly in

Milford. Tickets are $40 which includes your trip, ticket into the speedway, a hot dog and soda. For tickets or more information, call Jessica at the Delaware office at 302-8754196 or email Wade Perdue at Wade@ wheel2wheelshow.com. The Wheel 2 Wheel Show is hosted by Wade Perdue along with his brother Brandon, Kelly Putz and meteorologist Harlan Williams. The show can be heard live every Tuesday night from 8 to 9 p.m. on 97.5 and 105.9 Cat Country Radio. For more information, visit www.wheel2wheelshow.com.

Seaford AARP trips

Seaford AARP Chapter 1084 is offering the following trips to the public. Sept.2 - Rainbow Dinner Theater“Uncle Chick’s Last Wish.” The uncle everyone loved who was so full of humor and left a last wish including a nude beach. Cost: $70. September 12-18 - Mackinac Island, Michigan. In Michigan you’ll visit Frankenmuth, Mackinac Island, Sault Ste. Marie, and St. Ignace. Cost: $790 pp double. October 16 - Strasburg Railroad with lunch on the train. Cost: $69. November 16-20, Christmas at the Biltmore Estates in Ashville, N.C. Cost: $589 pp double. Contact Rose Wheaton at 629-7180 for more information on all the above trips.

Rails & Trails

Escorted motor-coach trip to Waterville Valley, New Hampshire sponsored by the Seaford WPS, Sept. 21-24. Four days and three nights – cost $639 per person, includes lodging, three breakfasts, three dinners, entertainment, cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee, Castle in the clouds, Rock Estates, Mt. Washington Cog Railway, dinner on Lake Winnipesaukee Railroad, Wolfeboro Village, all gratuities, taxes and baggage handling. For additional information contact Frances Horner at 629-4416.

Branson trip

Nanticoke Senior Center and Curran Travel are providing a trip to Branson on Tuesday, Oct. 13, to Wednesday, Oct. 21. The trip includes: round trip Motorcoach transportation, eight nights accommodations, great sightseeing tours, admission to nine great shows including Mickey Gilley, Lee Greenwood & the Bellamy Brothers and Shoji Tabuci. Cost is $1,075 per person-double occupancy, $1,355 single occupancy. A $200 deposit is required. Call the center for more information, 629-4939.

NAARFE The Georgetown Chapter (1992) of the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees will hold their next meeting at noon on Monday, June 22 at the Pizza King Restaurant in Seaford. We will be installing the new slate of officers for 2009-2010. For more information, call Charles Singman at 302-337-0337.

Knitting Guild Association The “Sea Purls” chapter of the Knitting Guild Association meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 10 -2 p.m. at the Cheer Community Center in Georgetown on the corner of Route 9 and Sand Hill Road. The next meeting is on Wednesday, July 1. Lunch is available. New members always welcome. For details, call 302854-6776.

39th District Democrats The 39th District Democrats will hold their monthly meeting on June 18, at Pizza King in Seaford. Join us in welcoming guest speaker, Pat Ewing, the new Sussex County Democratic chairperson. There will be a “Meet & Greet” at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m.

Georgetown AARP Join Georgetown AARP Chapter 5340 at their monthly luncheon meetings held on the first Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at the Sussex Pines Country Club. For details contact Dee Richards at 302-841-5066.

Women’s Democrat Club On Thursday, June 18, the Sussex County Women’s Democrat Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Sussex Pines Country Club in Georgetown. The guest speaker is Hugh Leahy from the Delaware Community Foundation. Contact Catherine King for details and reservations at 628-9080 or e-mail Ladyedk@comcast.net. Members are asked to bring a friend. Guests are always welcome.

Republican Women’s Club The Seaford Republican Women’s Club will hold its annual picnic on Thursday, June 25, at the home of Sally Higgins on 115 North Hall St., at 11 a.m. Each member is asked to bring a covered dish of salad, vegetable or dessert. Chicken and beverage will be provided. Lt. Richard Jamison of the Seaford Police Department will talk to the group about how the downturn in the economy has caused an increase in crime and how one needs to protect one’s self from personal attack. Anyone who has not been contacted regarding a reservation should call Anne Nesbitt at 628-7788.

Embroiders’ Guild The Sussex Chapter of Embroiders’ Guild meets on the second Monday of the month - Sept. through June at 10 a.m. at the CHEER Center in Georgetown. We welcome all levels of stitchers from beginner to advanced. For details call 410-208-9386.

Submit Bulletin Board items by noon, Thursday. Send to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, email to editor@mspublications.com or drop off at 951 Norman Eskridge Hwy., Seaford (Home Team Bldg.)

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Bacon Switch memories to downtown Laurel problems

I really thought it was Mark Twain as the featured lecturer at at urPhy the Laurel Historical Society Annual Dinner on June 11. “I say we start Jay Hill certainly drew a large keeping east Market audience, 119 people to be exact and some such as Reid Williamson cleaned up or push traveled some distance to hear Jay tell “The Bacon Switch Story.” It it down like the rest was an evening to remember and of the downtown.” the audience participation told everyone just how much it was enjoyed, by all. Jay with deep emotions told Program this year, but plenty of other everyone about the groups will be there. More later! many generations The Laurel Dutch Inn dining room is of his family who undergoing renovations. I am sure this will grew up in Bacon be an even nicer place when this is comSwitch. pleted. From the two general stores to the One morning early last week as I exited school to the railthe Bank of Delmarva in a hurry, typical road and how many for me, I could not help but notice this family heirlooms tremendous pile of cans, bottles and trash had been passed on on the sidewalk from the narrow alley beto him from previtween the Globe Building. ous generations, he Jay ‘Mark Twain’ Hill As I got close to the scene, from the covered it all and as Alley came David Sully pulling another I said many in the audience added to the pile of that garbage that for sure had been story. thrown out there by residents of the Globe Mrs. Elanor Paradee almost stole the building. A conversation with the pershow, as she stood up and said, “I am so spiring Sully revealed to me that he just proud of him (Jay).” cleaned up that mess three months ago. Jay was one of her students back in David owns the Odd Shop next door but 1973 and she had the audience in stitches as I can see this is a constant challenge for as she told of his early shy school days. him. He also said that I should see the roof A great evening for the Laurel Historical of his building where they have thrown evSociety. erything from diapers, to more of the same as what is in the alley. Skywatch Electronics has moved I do know the back alley is almost alfrom Delmar to their new location at ways littered with trash and this is right 537 Fourth St. in Laurel. Actually, they next door to one of the nicest libraries in moved during the first week in May. Pres- the state. ident Tommy Dunn can be at the store David certainly never created this probin five minutes as he lives in Laurel. Ida lem, nor can he do anything about it. I’m Hitch is the sales consultant and secretary. sorry to say but this seems to be the pattern She has been with Skywatch 10 years or for responsibility the last few years. more. Now she has a little longer to travNo, I am not happy about this. David el, but not much as she is from Delmar. should be compensated for his efforts and Welcome to Laurel folks! the Town of Laurel and the owner of the Globe Building should get together and resolve, I mean “solve” this problem once The sign inside Bayside Seafood on and for all. Rt. 13 says it all, Mary and Charles are back and many old friends and customers I also learned Thursday evening that are certainly happy and glad to see this David Calloway asked the town for the Laurel business running on all cylinders piece of cement that was used as a mail again. Mary says she is very touched by box holder at the corner of Market on the the calls and people stopping to tell them east side of the Globe Building. They were how glad they are to see them. Well, they very accommodating and in a few minutes did say when they went to Belize to live cut the 1941 cement piece from the sidethey might be back in a couple of years walk and gave it to David. and sure enough. This tells me that my pleas to have this removed because of the rebar sticking out At the next Bethel Town Council went unnoticed until David came along. I meeting they are to discuss 40 building say we start keeping east Market cleaned lots on School Lane as well as dedicating up or push it down like the rest of the some public streets to individuals. I can downtown. see ole “mo” Elmo Stoakley now, “Can you name one Elmo Avenue after me.” David Sully as a shopkeeper deserves I’m sure Mark Shaver would really like better. Look at how nice the Chamber that as Elmo is one of his most loyal cusbuilding has become. Well, I could say tomers. more and I am sure I have burned a few

I have just learned that the Funsters will not be on the Laurel Fourth of July

people’s ears. Hope we are still friends. Laurel is my town, and yours, too.

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 18 - 24, 2009

Church Bulletins St. Luke’s special events

The parishioners of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church has recently observed Ascension Day, Pentecost, and Trinity Sunday. On Pentecost, which commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in a rush of fire, parishioners all wore red. On Trinity Sunday, the Athanasian Creed, also known as Quinque Vult, was recited in unison.

Hymn Sing

Christ the Cornerstone Community Church celebrates its 13th anniversary on Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m. The church is located on the corner of 13A and Bethel Road. There will be a hymn sing. Come and make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Outdoors – rain or shine — oyster fritters and hot dogs will be available. Call 8758150 for information.

Concert at Christ Lutheran

A Summer Evening Concert will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 315 N. Shipley St., Seaford, on Saturday, June 27, 6-9 p.m. Bill Primrose, O’Day Family, and Esther Foskey. A love offering will be taken.

Delaware Teen Challenge

Delaware Teen Challenge Fundraising Banquet will be Friday, June 19, at 7 p.m. at Sam Yoder’s Community Building, 89 Hunting Quarter Road, Houston. Tickets are $15 and includes dinner, beverages and program, Teen Challenge Choir and Testimonies. For tickets and table reservations of eight contact Sue

Bramble at 629-2559. Love offering to follow. Guest speaker: Pastor Tim Dilena, visiting pastor at Times Square Church. Pastor Tim has been the visiting pastor at David Wilkerson’s Time Square Church for the last 12 years, where he ministers monthly.

Free community luncheon

Laurel Baptist Church will be hosting a free community luncheon (subs and homemade ice cream) on Saturday, June 20 from noon to 2 p.m. The church is located at 33056 Bi-State Boulevard (west side of 13A, approximately 2 miles south of town). Any questions, call Shirley at 875-2314.

Ninety and Nine celebrates 25 years

The Ninety and Nine extends an invitation to all women to join them for their 25th Birthday Celebration at The Cannon Mennonite Church in Bridgeville, on Monday evening, June 29, at 6:30 p.m. The Ninety and Nine is a ministry, which was formed in 1984 by a group of women who care about the needs of others. If you would like a night out full of fun, food, fellowship and lots of encouragement, then The Ninety and Nine is the place for you. There are no membership dues to pay. We welcome your presence. Our guest speaker for the evening will be Margie Biasotto of Ocean View, Del. It was Margie’s mother’s godly example and prayers that brought Margie to the Throne of Grace. As a result her growing love for Jesus and His Word led her to Bible Study

Old Christ Church offers services Old Christ Church services will continue through the first Sunday in October. All services begin at 9:30 a.m. with the exception of the Blessing of the Animals at 4 p.m. This year, the SPCA will join in the Blessing of the Animals and all donations will benefit the SPCA. All services will The Old Christ Church east of Laurel is 237 years old. be led by the Rev. Blanche Powell and Ken Athey. Music will be provided by Janet Jones. Old Christ Church is 237 years old and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The church is unique in that it’s never been altered from its original condition. A free will offering will be taken at the concert to benefit the church. For information or directions, call 228-6097. The church will open for tours during Laurel’s 4th of July celebration at noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Tours will be led by Vice President Kendal Jones. Any donations given to the Old Christ Church League are now tax deductible as the League was recently successful in becoming a 501C3 (nonprofit) organization.

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

Sunday Family Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. 94 Walnut Street, Laurel, DE (across from GameZone) 302-875-7873 www.laurelnazarene.org

A church you can relate to

1010S.C entral Ave., Laurel Ph: 875-7748 Minister: Ian J. Drucker Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m. BibleS tudy: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m. In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE Rev. Donna Hinkle, Pastor Church: 875-4233 Sunday Services: 8:30 am Praise 9:30 am Sunday School,10:45 am Worship

DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309

Centenary United Methodist Church

“Where Caring is Sharing” “NEW SONG!” - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Classes for ALL ages, 9:45 a.m. Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m.

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

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

(302) 875-3644

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

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

Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm

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

Christian Church of Seaford

Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 10:30 Wed. Night Service & (Nursery & Jr. Church) Youth Groups 7:00 p.m. A Firm Foundation • A Sure Hope • An Unending Love

Centrally located at 14511 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, DE 19956

Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. FasTrak Children’s Ministry - 10:30 a.m.; E318 Youth - 6 p.m. Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.

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

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Road68, South of Laurel Laurel,D el.

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

Delmar Wesleyan Church www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org

Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107

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

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

Wednesday: BibleS tudy 7P M

MORNING STAR • JUNE 18 - 24, 2009 Fellowship. After many years of study she became a substitute teaching leader before becoming one of the lead teachers to “The Women’s Fellowship” of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Ga. She also has trained women to teach the Word of God and speaks at retreats and church conferences. Margie attended the University of Texas Margie and her husband, Larry, have two sons and a daughter.

Victory in Grace Tabernacle

Victory in Grace Tabernacle (VIGT), formerly located in Laurel, at 11528 Commercial Lane in Hickman Commercial Park behind Johnny Janosik Furniture Store, has moved to 128 East Market Street (Rt. 24 West) between Delaware and Central avenues. Look for our logo on the window. Sunday School is at 10 a.m.; Sunday morning Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Sunday afternoon Worship Service, time to be announced each week; Prayer Gathering, Tuesday, 6 pm.; Bible Study, Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Love First Fellowship, Friday, 7 p.m.; Healing and Miracles Service , first Sunday, 5 p.m. Victory in Grace Tabernacle has served the Laurel community since opening its doors July 5, 2004. In addition to Laurel, Missions in the Appalachians in Kentucky and West Virginia; migrant farms on the Eastern Shore of Delaware and Maryland; Native American Indian Reservations on the East Coast; communities in Jamaica, West Indies; and the Royal Family Kids Camp in Pennsylvania have all been supported by VIGT.

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Laurel Baptist Church VBS

Vacation Bible School (Theme: Wildwood Forest) is scheduled for June 22-26 at Laurel Baptist Church from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Ages three years to sixth grade. For details call Pastor Steve Booth at 8752422.

VBS at Union UMC

Vacation Bible School will be held at Union United Methodist Church in Bridgeville on June 22-26 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Program is for ages 3 to grade 5. Free dinner served. For details call 302-337-7409.

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 June 21. The mass is always a Missa Cantata using traditional Gregorian chant. For further information, call 302674-5781.

Centenary UMC VBS

Centenary United Methodist Church, Poplar and Market streets, Laurel, will be holding Vacation Bible School, entitled Son Rock Kids Camp, from June 22-26, 9-11:30 a.m. Children from the ages of 3-12 years are welcome to attend. Each day children will learn through the Bible story, music, songs, crafts, games and snacks. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Register by picking up a form at the church office. For details contact Sharon Whaley at 875-2778.

Answers from the Bible

Q: A:

Pastor Gerald Cliver

Is it time to revise the bible again to keep up with current ideology?

It is a dangerous mistake in dating truth with a calendar. Truth is always truth and never needs to be updated. Truth stays the same, whether we know it is true or not. Just because I do not know a candle's flame will burn my hand does not mean it will not burn my hand. Sincerity nor culture are the test of truth. In Leviticus 17:11 that there is life in the blood, but this was not known until modern times. Even our forefathers here in America were bled to get rid of bad blood, when we know today that giving blood is the gift of life. All statements in the Bible are as true in the age of computers as it was in the age of chariots. The psychology and character as explained by God of man is still fresh and right because it is truth for man, not because of man. This is why Paul could make the statement, "All scripture is God-breathed ...so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Welcome…

SEAFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10 am

701 Bridgeville Road 629-9077

The Gift of His Love Let others know where you are and when you meet. To advertise in this directory,cal l

629-9788

Union

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

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

22606 Sussex Hwy. Seaford, DE

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

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

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

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

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

VICTORY TABERNACLE

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

MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 4:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. DAILY: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; First Sat. 9 a.m. HOLY DAYS: Eve. 7:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. NOVENA DEVOTIONS: Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD

SUNDAY WORSHIP

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Ministry for the wholef amily 7 PM

Pastor Stacey Johnson

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

302-877-0443

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

Wednesday Evening

9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship, Nursery, Classes for Kids-Adults 7:00 p.m. Evening Service

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

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

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

Mount Olivet

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

Sunday Services: Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School

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

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

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

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 18 - 24, 2009

Obituaries Emogene Elizabeth Custis, 86

Emogene Elizabeth Custis passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at Seaford Center Genesis HealthCare in Seaford. She was born July 31, 1922, in Laurel, the daughter of William and Louise Shelton Stewart. She worked for more than 40 years as caregiver, cook and housekeeper for the former Governor Elbert Carvel and family. She had also worked as a cook at Dutch Inn. She was a lifetime member of New Zion Methodist Church in Laurel where she served as a steward. She is survived by three daughters, Arlene Harris-Holmes of Tampa, Fla., Marilynn Dunbar-Smith of Seaford, and Lavonda Mills-Cromwell of Laurel; eight grandchildren, Amber L. Custis of Atlanta, Ga., Tonda L. Milton and Anthony L. Mills of Seaford, Bryan K. Mills of Laurel, Toni N. Grant of Salisbury, Md., Brent S. Milton of Harrington, Darrin L Mills of Seaford, and Trina L. Milton of Laurel; 28 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ethel Griffin of Laurel, Ann Armstrong and Corrine Wade, both of Waterbury, Conn.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Custis; a sister, Helen Holden; two brothers, Alfonso “Skinny” Stewart and William “Boots” Stewart; and a stepson, James Copes. The funeral was held Saturday, June 13 at St. Matthews First Baptist Church in Laurel. The Rev. Nathan McCoy and

Minister Reginald Morris Sr. officiated. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Laurel. To share memories with the family, visit www.framptom.com.

Janet Jenkins, 56

Janet Jenkins, of Laurel died Tuesday, June 9, 2009, of injuries sustained from an accident while vacationing in North Carolina. Born in Russelville, W.Va., on Sept. 11, 1952, she was the daughter of Calver and Elizabeth Callison of Delmar. She graduated from Delmar High School in 1970. She married Ted Jenkins on Aug. 20, 1971. She loved to get out and ride her motorcycle alone or with friends. She was a charter member of the EMANON Riders Riding Club. In addition to her devoted husband, she is survived by her two children; a son, Matthew Jenkins and his wife Jody of Laurel; a daughter, Elizabeth Jenkins of Laurel; two grandchildren, Matthew and Cody Jenkins of Laurel; two sisters, Hazel Coleman and her husband, Ralph of Rocklin, CA and Velma Callison from Dublin, VA; several nieces and nephews and uncle, Granville Whaley of Laurel. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Callison of Dublin, VA. A memorial service is 10 a.m. on Thursday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church located at Susan Beach Rd and Providence Church Rd., west of Delmar.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (RFK), 302 Ridgefield Court, Ashville, N.C. 28806 or St. Mark’s Churchyard Fund, 5491 Watson Road, Laurel, DE 19956.

Virginia Sacks, 87

Virginia “Ginny” Sacks, of Seaford, passed away at the Seaford Center on June 11, 2009. She will be missed by her family and the many people she loved and who loved her. Ginny was born on September 25, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY to Celisa and Pierrepont Van Cott. She grew up in Valley Stream, NY and graduated from Valley Stream Central High School and Scudder Secretarial School. She worked for Standard Brands, Inc. and the National City Bank of New York in New York City. In 1944 she married David Sacks while he was in the Army Air Corps. After World War II, they lived in Lexington, KY. David attended the University of Kentucky and Ginny worked in a Lexington bank. They settled in Seaford, in 1952 where Ginny worked as a bookkeeper. She was an active member of the Mt. Olivet U.M. Church serving as treasurer of the United Methodist Women and in many other capacities for the church. She was a member of P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter J, and a member of DAR, Mary Vining Chapter. Ginny loved spending time with her family and friends; she also enjoyed doing needlework, volunteering at the Methodist Manor House Gift Shop, and traveling. She was an avid sports fan; the UNC Tarheel basketball team and the NY Yankees have lost a staunch supporter. Ginny will be missed by many including her husband of 65 years, David Sacks; daughter Kathleen S. Heller and her hus-

band Mark J. Heller and their children Scott and Jeff; daughter-in-law Kathryn S. Sacks and her children, Lauren and Benjamin; sister Marion Lynch and her husband Brian J. Lynch; sister-in-law Alberta Sacks Erbe and many nieces and nephews. Ginny was predeceased by her son David M. Sacks in April 2009. A memorial service was held at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 315 High Street, Seaford, on June 17. Family and friends visited at Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford, on June 16. Burial was private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church or P.E.O. Foundation c/o Dottie Van Helmond, 50 Whistling Duck Drive, Bridgeville, DE 19933.

Charles M. Truitt, 91

Charles M. Truitt, of a lifelong resident of Delmar, died Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 30, 1917 in Delmar, a son of Larry and Lovey Foskey Truitt. Following graduation from high school, Charles proudly served his

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 18 - 24, 2009 country in the US Army during WWII where he was wounded in combat. He retired in the late 1970s from E. I. DuPont in Seaford as a Safety Inspector after many years Charles Truitt of service. Charles was passionate about the history of his town of Delmar and authored many writings recording the history of Delmar. He was instrumental in forming the Railroad Museum, along with the late Grover Lecates, which is housed in the Delmar Public Library. He served many years on the Board of Trustees at the Delmar Public Library and was a former member of the Delmar Lions Club. He was also a long time, active member of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Delmar. Being awarded the Delmar Citizen of the Year Award was one of his greatest achievements. He cherished time spent with family and especially enjoyed camping trips with family to Treasure Beach. He was very artistic and loved working with stained glass. He is survived by daughters, Peggy

Morris and her husband, Donald, and Penni Truitt, all of Delmar; grandchildren, Cathy Quay and her husband, Sam of Hollidaysburg, PA and Scott Morris and his wife, Linda of Waldorf, MD and Delmar; great grandchildren, Samantha and Shane Quay; a great-great grandchild, Aiden Carsten; and a brother, George B. Truitt of Delmar. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Irene D. Truitt, who passed January 10, 2001, a sister, Helen Livingston, brothers, Russell Truitt, Louis Truitt and Jimmy Truitt and a great grandson, Kane Carsten. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, where family and friends called one hour prior to the service. The Reverend Marsha Carpenter will officiate. Interment will follow at St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Delmar. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 100 E. State Street, Delmar, DE 19940, or Riverton United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Glenda Beauchamp, 11260 Sharptown Road, Mardela Springs, MD 21837. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

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Stella Mae Lewis, 83

Stella Mae Lewis of Seaford, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 1, 2009, at the Seaford Center. She was born in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, a daughter of James and Lillie Wyatt. Stella was a wonderful homemaker and will be dearly missed by her son, Tommy Lewis and wife Linda of Lewes; daughters, Carol Cook and husband Bob of Lewes, Charlotte Clark and husband Bobby of Smyrna, Lillie Stivers and husband Tom of Smyrna, Susie Spicer and husband Jimmy of Seaford and Lynn Rogers and husband John of Seaford; a sister, Edna Roberts of North Carolina; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several loving nieces with their husbands and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lewis; brothers, Willard and Roma Wyatt; and sisters, Pearlie Huffman, Rosalie Hawkins and Johnsie Wyatt. The funeral was held at Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel, on Tuesday, June 2. The Rev. Ronnie Wyatt officiated. Interment was in Blades Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Stella Mae Lewis’s name to: Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

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John Farlow Higgins, 78

John Farlow Higgins, of Seaford, passed away peacefully at home June 14, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Edith Higgins and three brothers, George, Dick and Joe, all from Seaford. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joyce Hallman Higgins, and four children: Iva and husband John Morris and granddaughter Shelsea from Roxana, Amy and husband Tom Grassey and grandchildren Austin and Julia from Morrisville, N.C., Ed and wife Amy Higgins and grandchildren Alex and Ross of Seaford, and Luke Higgins and fiance Missy Wilgus of Roxana. He was a graduate of Seaford High School, Class of 1949, and of the University of Delaware. He was a member of Sigma Nu. He was an United States Air Force Veteran, member of Virgil Wilson Post 4961, Nanticoke Post 6 American Legion, and a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Seaford. Services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. Arrangements by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 18 - 24, 2009

MERIT program teams talk about finding their ‘voice’

By Carol Kinsley

Six teams of young people in the Minority Engineering Regional Incentive Training (MERIT) program made presentations at the Boys and Girls Club in Seaford on Saturday, June 6, telling how they have found their voice. The topic idea came from Steve Covey’s book, The Eighth Habit of Highly Effective People — that being to “find your voice and inspire others to do likewise.” Finding your voice, Covey said, means engaging in work that genuinely taps your talents and fuels your passion.” The MERIT program was started 32 years ago by the DuPont Company in Seaford and included students in Sussex County and the Lake Forest School District. It has been under the leadership of public school educator and administrator John Hollis since that time. Students who have completed sixth grade are nominated for the program by school officials, with recommendations focused on citizenship, love of learning and potential for college level performance, explained Diaz Bonville of Rehoboth, president of the parental advisory group. The MERIT program includes a science club, a three-week summer enrichment program, field trips, residential college campus experience for older students and family social gatherings. On May 30, MERIT teams made quite an impression on a group from Delmarva Power, which sponsored a wind-powered electrical generation project, providing kits for teams challenged to employ basic engineering skills to design blades for a wind machine. “We help sponsor a project each year,” said Bryan Clark, reliability process manager for Delmarva Power, who worked with regional vice president John Allen. In addition to designing blades able to generate the greatest speed and carry the maximum load, each team was interviewed as if they were a design team going before a potential purchaser, answering prepared

and off-the-cuff questions. Competition was “neck in neck down to the end,” Clark said. “There was a lot of excitement during the testing phase, with teams cheering each other.” At the “Finding Your Voice” competition, teams with names such as Top Priority, Future Brains and Transformers had 15 minutes to talk while judges rated them on organization, creativity, content, change factor and communication. The Royal Force made the first presentation, with a make-shift stage decorated like a tropical island where several treasure chests were found. While the students feigned delight at finding treasure, one among them offered a reminder that there were new treasures to be discovered and opened, and that the greatest treasure to be found is your own voice. Dorronda Bordley, for example, said her voice is public speaking. Her passion for public speaking develops her character, her personality and her chosen career as a lawyer. Teresa Jackson discovered her empowering and helping voice and uses it by volunteering and helping with computers and mathematics. Alexis Jones found her empowering voice released a passion for math and business concepts. Kyle Kellam found his voice in helping others in a variety of situations from fund-raising to theatrical performances. With his new voice, he has made several changes in his life, Kellam said. “I have become a man and put away childish things.” These young people — and teammates Nykea Fountain, Shelton Gray, Kaelyn Maull and Adwoa Nyame — each have an impressive list of achievements from scholarships won to outstanding grades, selfless volunteering and personal goals accomplished. Their coaches, the Rev. Jean Briggs and Otelia Oliver, are rightly proud of them. As Oliver frequently told them: “Good, better, best. Never let it rest, until your good is better, and your better is best.” In a tiebreaker for this competition, Royal Force was declared the best.

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Members of the “Royal Force” team, Kaelyn Maull, left, Alexis Jones, Teresa Jackson, Kyle Kellam and Dorronda Bordley, went all out to include visual aids in their presentation on “Finding Your Voice: A Habit, The Habit.” On the back row are coaches Otelia Oliver and the Rev. Jean Briggs. Other members Adwoa Nyame, Nykea Fountain and Shelton Gray were unable to attend.

Coaches of the “Royal Force,” Rev. Jean Briggs, left, and Otelia Oliver beam as team members Alexis Jones, Teresa Jackson, Kaelyn Maull, Kyle Kellam and Dorronda Bordley pose for photos after their presentation for the judges on June 6.

Emily Wheatley, president of the Youth Council, encouraged participants in the Merit program to remain active and join the council. John Hollis, right, who has served as volunteer director of the Merit program for 32 years, introduced Wheatley as “one of my heroes.”

MORNING STAR • JUNE 18 - 24, 2009

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Councilman Wilson sees red when topic turns green

By Ronald MacArthur

Sussex County Councilman Sam Wilson turns red when the subject is green. Whenever the word “green” surfaces during council debates, Wilson gets on a soapbox, as he did Tuesday, June 2, during a vote on a solar electric system for a new county paramedic station in Laurel. “This green mess is a waste of money,” Wilson said. “There is no way we will make money; it will cost us money.” Although Wilson joined in the unanimous vote to purchase the $49,995 green technology system for the station, he let everyone know he wasn’t happy about it. Wilson represents residents in District 2, which includes Bridgeville and Greenwood. The county will actually pay $22,498 thanks to a 40-percent reimbursement from the state paramedic fund and a 25-percent grant from the Delaware Green Energy Fund. Robert Schoonover, county emergency medical technical services division manager, said the Delaware Office of Energy predicts the system will save the county a minimum of $3,000 annually in electricity costs, with a payback on the system in less than eight years. Wilson was upset the state reduced the energy grant percentage by half and no maintenance costs were included in the discussion. “You talk about payback, but what about maintenance costs over 10 years?” he asked. Schoonover replied maintenance costs should be minimal. Schoonover added the state does not contribute funds to the energy fund and the reason for the drop in percentage is the demand for grants has increased. The Green Energy Fund, which totals about $3.2 million annually, is subsidized by Delmarva Power & Light customers who pay an additional .000356 cents per kilowatt hour for renewables and .000095 for a low-income assistance program. For comparison, James Griffin,

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Police Journal Attempted murder charge follows fight in Seaford

Seaford Police report that an attempted murder occurred in Chandler Heights Apartments, Building 3, Seaford. Police said that on Saturday, June 13, at approximately 7:20 p.m. officers responded to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital for a report of a subject in the Emergency Room with multiple stab wounds. Officers learned that the victim was at an apartment at Chandler Heights when the defendant entered the apartment and began arguing with the victim. A physical struggle ensued and the defendant displayed a knife and stabbed the victim several times in the upper torso before fleeing the apartment on foot. The victim was transported to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital by private vehicle and is currently listed in stable condition. Officers began a canvass of the area and at approximately 10 p.m. located the defendant walking in the area of Woodland Mills Apartment Complex on Bridgeville Highway. Police said the defendant attempted to hide in shrubbery, but was taken into custody without incident. The defendant was processed at Seaford Police Dept. and arraigned at the Justice of the Peace #3 in Georgetown. He was committed to the Department of Corrections in lieu of $100,000 bond. Sylvester Deshields, 28, of Milford, was charged with attempted murder, possession of a deadly weapon during commission of a felony, possession of a deadly weapon by person prohibited, carrying a concealed deadly weapon, and endangering the welfare of a child. The victim was a 25-year-old male from Lincoln.

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On Thursday, June 11, the Delaware State Police Child Predator Task Force and troopers from Troop #3 executed a search warrant at a home located in the 200 block of Fox Chase Drive, Felton. The search warrant was obtained as Webster a result of an online undercover investigation into persons who are using the Internet to distribute child pornography. In this instance, law enforcement personnel were able to identify a computer or other device that was distributing these child pornography files. Follow up investigation determined the physical location and the search warrant was obtained at the Fox Chase Drive location. As a result of the search, six desktop computers, six laptops, 11 hard drives as well as other digital media was seized from the residence. Investigators interviewed several subjects until a suspect was developed. Robert L. Webster, 35, of Felton, was taken to Troop #3 for ad-

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The Delaware Attorney General’s Office is warning consumers to be aware of home improvement fraud and announced criminal sentencings in two construction fraud cases: From June to August 2007, Wilbert C. Saunders, 53, of Newark, received over $11,000 in payments for home renovations which were never completed. Saunders pled guilty on Feb. 18, 2009 in New Castle County Superior Court to Home Improvement Fraud by False Pretense and Theft by False Promise over $1,000. He was sentenced on April 24 to 3 years and 6 months in prison, followed by 18 months probation, and was ordered to pay $11,169 restitution to his victims. During July and August 2007, Keith Tracey, 41, of Wyoming, and Deana Irwin, 43, of Camden, collected $8,316 as a down payment for deck construction and never completed the work. Tracey pled guilty on April 28 in Kent County Superior Court to Felony Home Improvement Fraud and was sentenced to 6 months in prison, followed by 18 months of probation, in addition to paying restitution to the victims. Irwin pled guilty on April 30 in Kent County Superior Court to Misdemeanor Home Improvement Fraud and was sentenced to 12 months of probation in addition to paying restitution to the victims. “Protect yourself against contractor fraud by being an informed consumer,” stated Timothy Mullaney, director of the Attorney General’s Fraud and Consumer Protection Division. “Shop around, check references, and never pay the full price in advance. By following these basic rules you’ll go a long way to avoiding many common home construction scams. And if you or a loved one has become a victim, contact the Attorney General’s office for help.” The Attorney General’s Office recom-

What to do before you hire a contractor 1. Know what work you want to have completed. Make a specific list. This will allow you to easily negotiate with contractors 2. Know what permits are needed. Even though a qualified contractor should be aware of necessary permits and inspections, you should know them too. Check with your local building and codes office before beginning a project. 3. Shop around. Meet with multiple contractors, obtain written quotes for the work you want done and compare. Think carefully before making a decision. 4. Get references and check them. Ask friends and neighbors which contractors they used for home improvement projects and whether or not they were satisfied with the results. Ask contractors for references and speak to former customers. 5. Get a timeline. Find out the proposed timeline for when a contractor will start and complete the project. 6. Never pay the full price in advance. Establish a payment schedule and stick to it. This may include an initial down payment, followed by additional incremental payments until the work is completed. 7. Put it in writing. The contractor should provide a written contract which includes a timeline for work to be completed, a payment schedule and as many specifics as possible about the project, such as types or brands of materials. Do not be induced into signing a contract by high-pressure sales tactics. Consumers who are aware of home improvement fraud and/or who have questions are encouraged to call the Attorney General’s Consumer Hotline at 1-800-2205424.

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, in conjunction with the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, is updating a fish consumption advisory for striped bass and continuing to maintain the state’s current advisory for bluefish. In addition to PCBs, these fish are known to contain other contaminants that contribute to health risks. Delaware’s new advisories recommend that those in high risk groups – pregnant women, women who may become pregnant and children under the age of six – not eat striped bass caught from Delaware’s Atlantic coastal waters, the Delaware River and Bay. For people not in the high risk groups, consumption of striped bass should be limited to no more than two meals per year for stripers caught in the Delaware Bay and, also for the first time, Atlantic coastal

waters. The public is also reminded that no one should consume striped bass or any other fish caught from the Delaware River between the mouth of the C&D Canal and the Delaware/Pennsylvania/New Jersey state line north of Wilmington. With bluefish, those in high risk groups are advised to not eat bluefish larger than 14 inches caught from the Delaware Bay and Atlantic coastal waters. For people not in the high risk groups, the public is advised to eat no more than one meal per year of large bluefish caught from the Delaware Bay and Atlantic coastal waters. With small bluefish measuring less than 14 inches, which contain less contaminants, Delaware advisories recommend up to one meal per month for all groups. For more information, contact Rick Greene, DNREC Division of Water Resources, 302-739-9939.

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YARD SALE, June 27, 6 am - Noon. 23575 Young St., Seaford. Directions: 6297996. 6/18 W. SEAFORD COMMUNITY Yard Sale, Sat., 6/27, Rain Date: July 4. 1403 Allen St. Lots of items, collectibles, Longaberger, Precious Moments & more. 6/18

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AUTOMOTIVE ‘92 F-150 Standard Bed, 4 wh. dr., AT, 41k mi., AC, cassette player, $3300. 629-8526. 6/11 ‘07 PT CRUISER, blue, AC, AT, 40k+ miles, (still has warranty). Selling for $11,500 (payoff value). 2451492 before 9 pm. 6/11

WWII FOOT LOCKER, $50. 875-1862. 6/18 ANTIQUE WOOD & COAL Stoves, several; 2 Antique Wood cook stoves. Best offers. 337-8961. 6/18 OLD WOOD SIDING, 500 sq. ft., $475. 846-9788. 6/11 FOOTBALL CARDS - Tops & Stadium Club. Asking $500. I have 100’s of them in binders. I will deliver to buyer. Call for info, 6297996. 6/4

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7.5” CRAFTSMAN MITER SAW, $25. Stihl Weed Wacker, prof. model, $100. 398-0309. 6/18

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‘86 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, $800 negotiable. Good running cond. 875-9401. 5/14

SWIMMING POOL PUMP & Filter by Hawyward, $250. 875-5517. 6/18

‘95 WINNEBAGO RIALTA 22’ MH, exc. cond., every option, low mi., BO over $12,000. Can be seen at 3265 Old Sharptown Rd. 875-3656. 5/14

TABLE SAW, 10” Craftsman, with stand & cast iron top, asking $150. 337-3370 h; 258-4095 c. 6/18

NORITAKE CHINA, 1 set, 12 pl. setting, Andorra Pattern. 50 pc. set Princess House Crystal. 875-2897. 6/18

5 DIGIT DE TAG #38-226, blk./wh. porcelain tag incl., $650 OBO. 629-7140. 5/21

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SEV. 3-PHASE ELEC. MOTORS, best offers. New 15 hp Horz air comp., cost $4000, selling $2000. 2 hp High Volume Air Compressor, $500. Post & Piling Peeler, $1500. 337-8961. 6/18

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HANDMADE JEWELRY necklaces, earrings, bracelets, eye glass holders, lanyards for work id’s. also do minor repairs & re-string broken jewelry, reasonable. 629-7996. 6/18 RIDING LAWN MOWER, 12.5 hp, 38” cut, used 1 season. $375 OBO. Mike, 245-2278. 6/18 SELMER CLARINET in hard case, $60. 628-1880.

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Bryan’s Bowling Center has on June 9, 2009 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control (“Commissioner”) for a bowling alley and Sunday liquor licenses, located at 1103 South Central Ave. in Laurel. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against the application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile

of the premises. The protest(s) must be filed with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner at the 3rd Floor, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. The protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before July 9, 2009. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter please contact the Commissioner’s Office. 6/11/3tc

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Estate of Nellie E. Huston Dolby, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Nellie E. Huston Dolby who departed this life on the 14th day of May, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto James Robert Huston, Carol Jean Huston on the 1st day of June, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Administrators without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Administrators on or before the 14th day of January, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Administrators: James Robert Huston P.O. Box 465 Seaford, DE 19973 Carol Jean Huston 9131 Middleford Rd. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 6/11/3tc

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Estate of Herman Levater West, Jr., Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Herman Levater West, Jr., who departed this life on the 24th day of February, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Valvetta L. West, Crystal A. Woolford on the 26th day of May, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratices without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrices on or before the 24th day of October, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrices: Valvetta L. West 805 Woodland Mills Dr. Seaford, DE 19973 Crystal A Woolford 24160 German Road Seaford, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 6/4/3tc

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Taking advantage of the fifth element of flavor Right about the time that Father’s Day rolls around, the inevioretta norr table, continuing debate surfaces: which is superior – charcoal or gas? There are those who contend that you really couldn’t tell the difference if you didn’t know how the food you’re tasting was prepared. That may be open to question. For me, since I’m the one doing the backyard grilling, the easier, the better and that means I’ve got gas. I can push a button and the fire appears; I can turn a knob and adjust lid closed for 10 to 12 minutes. the temperature; and if I want to add ad3. Place the beef ribs on the grill, close ditional flavor, I can throw in some wood the lid, and reduce the heat to medium. chips. This may be heresy to the serious Turn the ribs every 3 to 5 minutes or so, so charcoal champ but consider this: 17 milthat every side gets slightly caramelized, lion grills were sold in 2008 and 70% of 15 to 20 minutes total. (If your short rib them used gas. There must be a few people pieces are small, it won’t take quite this out there on my side. Fred Thompson, long.) The ribs should yield easily to the author of Barbecue Nation knows a good touch, not unlike a medium-rare steak or bandwagon when he sees one. Out just in the way the tip of your nose feels. Reduce time for Father’s Day gifting is his new the heat a little more and brush the ribs book, Grillin’ With Gas with “everything with the sauce. Cover the grill and let cook you need to know to make gas grilling for a minute or two for the sauce to set up, simple and satisfying.” I’m with ya, Fred. and then continue to turn and brush until Here’s a sampling from Grillin’. all sides of the ribs have been glazed. 4. Remove to a platter and let sit for 5 Darned Good Boneless Short Ribs to 10 minutes, covered with foil. Serve. By Fred Thompson, Grillin’ with Gas In the Kitchen - The seasoning mixture Serves 4 to 6 or rub makes more than you will need for 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar this recipe, and it’s fabulous sprinkled over 1/4 cup granulated sugar beef brisket, pork chops, pork tenderloins, 1/2 cup paprika (try 1/4 cup smoked or, of course, pork ribs. Store the mixture paprika and 1/4 cup sweet paprika) in an airtight container for up to 2 months. 2 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 1/2 tablespoons freshly ground black Virginia Pruitt’s Perfect pepper Barbecue Sauce 1 tablespoon granulated onion By Fred Thompson, Grillin’ with Gas 1/2 teaspoon cayenne Makes about 2 cups 2 pounds boneless beef short ribs, 1 large onion, chopped connective tissue removed 1 cup sugar 1 cup Virginia Pruitt’s Perfect Barbecue 1 cup ketchup Sauce or your favorite thick barbecue 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar sauce 1/4 cup yellow mustard 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black 1. In a medium bowl blend together pepper both sugars, the paprika, salt, pepper, gran1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce ulated onion, and cayenne. Sprinkle the

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for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing the garlic to take on a little bit of color. Remove from the heat and brush this mixture on both sides of each slice of bread. 2. Oil the grill racks. Preheat your grill using all burners set on high and with the lid closed for 10 to 12 minutes. 3. Place the bread on the grill, close the lid, and cook, turning once, until well marked. Careful here; depending on the moisture content of the bread, this could happen as quickly as 2 minutes (or about 1 minute on each side), but it usually takes about 4 minutes. Place the tomatoes on the grill, close the lid, and cook for a few minutes per side. 4. Remove the bread to a cutting board, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the tomatoes, onion, olive oil, vinegar, herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss gently with your hands to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings if you desire. Serve at room temperature.

Del Tech begins theatre series Theater lovers can enjoy a series of shows at the DuPont Theatre, sponsored by Delaware Technical & Community College’s Adult Plus+ program. Don’t miss this great opportunity to see six fantastic shows with convenient transportation from Delaware Tech in Georgetown. Excellent orchestra seats are available but going fast for the Wednesday and Sunday 2 p.m. matinee series. Participants in the Wednesday series will leave Delaware Tech at 10 a.m. and eat lunch in Wilmington; Sunday theatergoers will leave at 11 a.m. and stop for lunch enroute. In October, follow the yellow brick road to the “The Wizard of Oz” inspired by the Royal Shakespeare Company’s lavish production, featuring breathtaking special effects and classic songs from the 1939 MGM movie. In December, take a journey with sorority girl and fashion merchandizing major Elle Woods to Harvard Law School where she struggles to be taken seriously and win back her ex-boyfriend in “Legally Blonde,” based on the novel and film of the same name.

In January 2010, see Australian Comic Barry Humphries’ purple-haired character Dame Edna Everage in the Tony Awardwinning “Dame Edna.” In March, hear the life stories of 17 dancers competing for eight spots in a casting call audition for a new Broadway play in “A Chorus Line.” Enjoy the longest-running American musical (premier 1975) and winner of nine Tony awards including best musical and the Pulitzer Prize for drama. In April, see the two-time Tony Awardwinning comedy “The 39 Steps” which is packed with laughs, an on-stage plane crash and romance. The play is an adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1939 movie of the same name. In May, follow a beautiful Greek muse in her journey to inspire a struggling artist to create the first Venice Beach Roller Disco in the hit musical “Xanadu,” based on the 1980 Universal Pictures’ movie of the same title. For more information or to reserve your seats, contact the Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 302-856-5618.

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Health E-mails and text messages are poor samples of proper writing By Dr. Anthony Policastro

One of the routine questions that we ask at well child exams is about reading. We expect parents to start reading to their children during the first year. We expect older children to read books on their own. There are limited hours in the day for reading. Therefore, reading material should be chosen carefully. That means that there should be some time devoted to reading books every day. That is not too hard to do with very young

children. They are a captive audience. It is a little harder to do with older children. They might want to use their reading time for reading things other than books. They might want to look up information on the computer. Reading stories on the computer is about the same level as reading books. They might want to use their reading time for reading e-mails. The caution here is that any reading of e-mails should be over and above other reading time.

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Bill will allow a review of health insurance rates by commissioner Regulation of health insurance rates would be on a par with other forms of insurance under a bill approved recently in the Senate. Senate Majority Whip Patricia Blevins, D-Elsmere, said the bill is a good balance for the insurance industry and consumers. It was approved by the Senate on a 21-0 vote. “Up until now, health insurance rates have not been reviewable by any regulatory body in the same way that they review life insurance or auto insurance,” said Blevins. “Having health insurance rates come under review could be a really consumer-friendly piece of legislation.” If approved by the House and signed by Gov. Jack Markell, the Insurance Commissioner’s office would have 30 days to review a health insurance company’s request to change rates. It would have the same authority to adjust an increase as it

does for other types of insurance. If the review could not be completed in time, the commissioner’s office could file for an extension. If the commissioners office does not request changes or seek an extension, the new rates would go into effect at the end of the initial 30-day review period. Blevins has worked with the industry and consumers on the measure for four years. In the past, the bill had cleared the Senate but was stalled in the Republicancontrolled House. However, Rep. Bryon Short, D-Highland Woods, has said the bill will get a hearing in his House Economic Development, Insurance and Banking Committee. “I think we’ve finally reached agreement on something that will protect consumers and is still business-friendly,” Blevins said.

There should not be a plan to read eTherefore, reading time needs to be mail and nothing else. separate from time spent texting. It is up to While it is valuable to communicate parents to make sure that happens. with others, it is not necessarily educaOf interest is the fact that texting has tional. spilled over to e-mail. Many e-mails do Thus the grammatiThe alphabet soup not contain very good cally correct sentence that text messages grammar, spelling, structure and language punctuation or capitalis non-existent in these contain are nothing ization. communications. like real writing. They Parents need to enEncouraging readsure that their children ing is just one of the do not prepare the construct grammaticalmany tasks that fall to individual for anything parents. ly correct e-mail messages to their friends. Just like any of those other than text That will help them tasks there are some messages. when they need to conways of doing it corstruct reports for school. rectly. School reports need to There are also some look like school reports. They should not ways of doing it incorrectly. The challenge look like e-mails to the teacher. is to find the correct balance. Another type of reading is related to Children need the opportunity to be part text messages. Again, while there is not an of the culture that their friends are part of. issue in communication, there might be an However, they also need to know that it issue in terms of how communication preis necessary to prepare for the culture of pares you for writing other things. the adult world that they will grow into. The alphabet soup that text messages That is not likely to happen all of a sudcontain are nothing like real writing. They den when they enter college. They need to do not prepare the individual for anything grow into that culture with their parents’ other than text messages. assistance.

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Health Briefs Blood drive program sets records

Students on Delmarva reached a new milestone this school year. Seventy-five high schools and colleges across the Peninsula held more blood drives this past school year than ever before, resulting in a record number of blood donations. A total of 6,909 blood donations were collected at 119 school blood drives from September 2008 to May 2009 – up nearly 3.5% from the last school year. School blood drives consistently contribute 8% of all the blood donated on Delmarva. The program started in 1984 with just 140 donations at two schools. Today the program is critical for attracting students to become lifelong blood donors. Currently less than 7% of all Blood Bank members are under the age of 35. By giving first-time donors a good experience, the Blood Bank hopes to reverse this trend. Students, their families and friends can continue to give blood and get credit for their schools in the blood drive competition this summer by giving blood at any Blood Bank location through Aug. 31. For more information about the Blood Bank or to request an appointment to give blood, visit www.delmarvablood.org or call 1-888-8-BLOOD-8.

Cancer Care Center hosts program

Women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer can receive free professional help to cosmetically disguise the appearance-related side effects of their treatments. Look Good...Feel Better trains volunteer cosmetologists to help women with cancer, conceal loss of hair, skin problems, and other side effects that can result from cancer therapy. The next program will be hosted by the Cancer Care Center at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital on Monday, July 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cancer Care Center’s 2nd floor conference room. The program is free to all patients in active cancer treatment. Registration is required, and space is limited. To register, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Care Center at 302629-6611, ext. 2588.

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There will be 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

On June 4, the 145th General Assembly of the State of Delaware introduced House Bill 191 to create a check-off for Delaware taxpayers who want to designate contributions to the Delaware Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Entitled “An Act to Amend Title 30 of the Delaware Code Relating to Personal Income Tax,” HB 191 needs to pass both the state house and senate before being presented for the governor’s signature. The chapter urges MS advocates across the state to tell their legislators to vote “Yes.” All the contributions raised by the state tax form will help pay for the programs and services needed by more than 1,500 Delawareans with MS and their families. For more information, call 302655-5610 or visit www.MSdelaware.org.

NMH holds diabetes classes

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will hold a four-session diabetes educational program beginning July 22 and continuing July 29, Aug. 5 and 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the hospital. Registration is required. The cost of the program may be reimbursable by insurance. This four-session program includes weekly education sessions and individualized meal planning for diabetes self-management. Family members and significant others are welcome to attend the weekly sessions. To register and to obtain more information, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Diabetes Education department at 302-629-6611, ext. 2446.

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Education James H. Groves Adult High School graduates 65 The 45th annual commencement ceremony of the James H. Groves Adult High School, Sussex Center, was held Tuesday, June 9, in the Sussex Technical High School gymnasium. Sixty-five graduates from age 17 to 74 walked up on the stage to accept their high school diplomas from Sussex Technical School Board President Richard Lewis and Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn. Before the conferring of the diplomas however, graduates heard some very inspiring words from three of their classmates. Kevin Tibbs of Laurel told the members of the audience that if they have not completed their high school education, “let tonight be the night you start,” he said. Kevin plans to use his high school education to help him get a commercial driver’s license in his effort for better employment. The oldest member of the Class of 2009 was 74-year-old Elias Watkins of Rehoboth. Having taught himself to read many years ago, Elias was able to own and operate his own trucking business for 22 years without a high school education. However, he wanted to be a role model for his greatgrandchildren. “I will always remember taking my first test,” recalled Elias after seven years of study. “Now I can tell my great-grandchildren that I’m able to preach what I have practiced.” Beth Hastings of Seaford was one of the youngest members of the Class of 2009. The mother of a six-month-old, Beth

complimented the helpfulness and caring for the students from the members of the James Groves staff. “If my teachers at college are like you,” she told her instructors, “I know I will be successful.” Beth plans to attend college to become a physical therapist. Two of the James Groves Adult High School instructors were honored with the Distinguished Staff Award. Receiving the recognition of their peers were Kelly Whaley of Laurel and Mark Fisher of Frankford. The prestigious Perfect Attendance award was presented to 68-year-old Jennie Davis of Bishopville, Md. who never missed a class in her six years of enrollment. Several scholarships were also awarded to local graduates as follows: $300 OAASIS scholarship - Megan Oliver of Laurel Ethel Cook Scholarship for $500 - Anthony Parillo of Seaford $1,000 Sussex Tech Adult Division Scholarship - Melissa Castrejon of Bridgeville $500 Principal’s Scholarship - David Napier of Delmar $1,000 Linda Shea Scholarship - Courtney Melson of Bridgeville The Rev. David Mulford Memorial Scholarship - Terrance Nock of Bridgeville All graduates qualified for SEED scholarships at Delaware Tech. So far,

The Rev. David Mulford Memorial Scholarship was presented to Terrance Nock of Bridgeville by the Rev. Mulford’s daughter Kristi King (left) and widow, Ruth Mulford.

15 graduates have applied for the SEED scholarship. Plus, each student in the Class of 2009 will receive a $100 scholarship from the Sussex Tech Adult division to be used towards any career training or college education. Local members of the Class of 2009 are: Bridgeville – Timothy Banks, Melissa Castrejon, Jessica Fraser, Deja Joseph, Courtney Melson, Amy Morgan, Terrence Nock; Delmar – Staci Hammerer,

Cierra Massey, David Napier; Greenwood – Julian Cuffee; Laurel – Jessica Cash, Jennifer Colburn, Gail Hill, James Jarin, Megan Oliver, Victoria Snell, Kevin Tibbs; Seaford – Ryan Allan, Dustin Bailey, Peter Duryea, Beth Hastings, Shalonda Houchens, Travis Major, Theodore McLaughlin, Julianna Moore, Anthony Parillo, Marsha Vazquez-Quino, Rhonda Walls

School welcomes a new leader Social studies, science, mathematical fractions and even literature learned during a cooking lesson? “Absolutely,” according to long-time progressive educator Connie Hendricks. Even before so-called “progressive” teaching methods became accepted in the mainstream of American education, she knew they made perfect sense. She believes that such approaches – which reach beyond a child’s intellect – develop a socially and emotionally grounded child who surpasses the task of merely absorbing information. Hendricks was recently named the new head of school at The Jefferson School, an institution that has an impressive record of accomplishment for using nontraditional approaches to learning. Founded in 1992, it’s Delaware’s only independent school in Sussex County. Many schools experiment with progressive education in small increments, but few embrace it as their main philosophy and adhere to the progressive education ideals throughout the grades and in every subject. Jefferson does and that’s why Hendricks said she’s proud to join the staff. “When I visited one classroom recently, every single child could tell me what the lesson was about,” Hendricks said. “They were really learning. They owned the material.” “Owning the material” is half the battle

in education because once children are intrinsically motivated and take possession of their knowledge, they open up to a world of learning. Currently, more than 45 percent of Jefferson students qualify for programs at The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, a world leader in the assessment and development of highly gifted children. When Hendricks, of Milton, starts her new position on July 1 she’ll be responsible for overseeing operations of the K-8 school, which enrolls around 100 students a year. She replaces interim head of school Lisa Crim, who is now the director of Early Childhood Services at Children & Families First. As a 20-year veteran educator, Hendricks has taught various subjects including art, math, language arts and social studies in preschool through eighth grades. She transitioned to administration in 1999 when she became head of the upper level of Centreville School in Wilmington. She served in this leadership position until 2008 when she moved to the central office to direct enrollment and financial aid for the school. Hendricks plans to connect with parents in a bi-weekly post on the school’s blog, http://jeffersonschool.wordpress.com/. She also wants to offer coffee hours, open to the general public, to discuss what parents can do to encourage their children to develop a passion for learning.

Students in a mixed first-and second-grade class share their work with incoming Head Of School Connie Hendricks. From left are Pete Vasilikos, Karli Sunnergren and Miranda Perez-Rivera.

Parker graduates from UDEL

Hugo King Parker of Seaford was awarded a bachelor of science degree from the University of Delaware on Saturday, May 30. Parker majored in Behavior Health Science with a minor in Coaching and plans to continue his studies in the health care field. He is a 2004 graduate of Seaford High School.

Parker is the son of Joseph F. Parker Jr. and Nancy L. King. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Parker Sr., Mrs. Catherine D. King and the late Edwin Reese King.

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DCHS holds its fifth annual graduation ceremony Delmarva Christian High School Valedictorian Luke Mathews encouraged his younger schoolmates during a graduation ceremony to always remember that their first love should be Jesus Christ. He repeated the words of Christian author Oswald Chambers: “We have to learn to walk according to the standard which has its eyes focused on God.” Mathews, one of 25 graduates, said that thanks to his relationship with Jesus he was able to persevere. DCHS Principal Scott Kemerling told a crowd of more than 600 people that gathered for the May 29th ceremony that he’s personally seen each graduate grow and mature. The Delmarva Christian High School Class of 2009 is composed of Caleb Craig, Kolby Dukes, Peter Gorgui, Kelsey Guarna, Justin Hawkes, Lindsey Headley, Keri Hudson, Chloe Johnson, Sabina Mall, Luke Mathews, Chris McIntosh, Jessica Mixon, Jeff Mohr, Tara Munro, Kate Nathan, Kattie Parsons,

Congratulations abound for Adam Troyer of Greenwood after his receipt of a DCHS diploma.

Jasmine Rideau, Wes Scott, Mason Small, Sam Thomas, Brittany Trammell, Adam Troyer, Amanda Vaughan, Meghan Whittington and Emma Wilkins. Lindsey Headley, this year’s salutatorian, shared during her address that these four years at Delmarva Christian High School have been “the most wonderful years of my life.” “I pray that I’ll be able to keep the faith in the world – and as

Flanked by fellow soon-to-be graduates Caleb Craig of Seaford and Peter Gorgui of Seaford, Kolby Dukes of Laurel listens intently to Principal Scott Kemerling as he announces the recipients of the Royal Service Award and Royal of the Year winners.

long as I trust in God, I know I will.” The 2009 Delmarva Christian High School Graduation marked two milestones. It was the school’s fifth graduation ceremony and as the last graduate

took her diploma and crossed the stage, the school witnessed the 100th student to graduate from DCHS. Delmarva Christian High School in Georgetown, trains students spiritually, academi-

cally and physically to know and accomplish God’s will for their lives. Applications for the fall semester are still being accepted. For more information, visit www.delmarvachristian.com.

State awards merit scholarships The Delaware Higher Education Commission (DHEC) has announced the recipients of five state merit scholarship programs for the 2009-2010 academic year. Merit scholarships are competitive and awarded based on a student’s academic performance, participation in school activities, and service to the community. Students can apply for Delaware merit scholarships in their senior year of high school. All five awards are renewable. Three of the programs are memorial scholarships that honor state legislators and provide full tuition, fees, room, board and books at the public colleges in Delaware. Those scholarships are: The B. Bradford Barnes Memorial Scholarship, in honor of the former Speaker of the State House of Representatives, is awarded to one student each year enrolling at the University of Delaware. This year’s winner is Christine Gregg of the The Charter School of Wilmington. The Herman M. Holloway, Sr. Memorial Scholarship, in honor of the first African-American State Senator in Delaware, is awarded to one student each year enrolling at Delaware State University. This year’s winner is Valerie Irma Hyett of Paul M. Hodg-

son Vocational Technical High School in Newark. The Charles L. Hebner Memorial Scholarship, in honor of the former Speaker of the State House of Representatives, is awarded annually to one student at each school who is majoring in the humanities or social sciences. Preference is given to political science majors. Dylan Cole Oakes of Christiana High School in Newark and Chantel S. Sessoms of Caravel Academy in Bear are the recipients. The Diamond State Scholarship and the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship assist students attending regionally accredited colleges in any state. Winners of the Diamond State Scholarship receive $1,250 per year while Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship recipients receive $1,500 per year (based upon funding from the U.S. Congress). For the 2009-10 academic year, 50 students were awarded Diamond State Scholarships while 28 students received the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship. Local Robert C. Byrd recipients include Zachary Noah Cain of Seaford Senior High School. Local Diamond State Scholarship recipients include Jose Rodolfo Oyola of Woodbridge High School.

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Whaley, Jewell welcome baby

Kimberly Whaley and Justin Jewell of Seaford welcomed a daughter into the world, Jalynn Audrey Jewell, on April 28, 2009 at 2:14 a.m. at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Jalynn weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and measured 21 inches long. Her maternal grandparents are Greg and Carla Johnson of Laurel, and Wesley and Carol Whaley of Seaford. Charlon McElroy of Seaford is the maternal great-grandmother. Her paternal grandparents are Danny and Barbara Jewell and Bobbi-Ann and Dave Fox, all of Seaford. Her paternal great-grandparents are William “Ace” and Elizabeth Hines of Seaford. Jalynn was welcomed home by her big brother, Kamden.

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SCAOR holds award luncheon The Sussex County Association of Realtors (SCAOR) held their annual award luncheon on Tuesday, June 9 at their new complex on Route 9 in Georgetown. The event highlights member contributions to the association and the real estate profession as well as volunteerism in the community. Four special awards were presented including: Realtor of the Year, President’s Award, Good Neighbor Award and Realtor Emeritus. Bill Lucks, managing broker for Sperry Van Ness-Miller Commercial, Rehoboth, received the Realtor of the Year Award for Sussex County. He has been an active member of SCAOR Board of Directors and currently serves as past president. He currently leads the Public Policy Committee and is first vice president with the Delaware Association of Realtors. SCAOR President, Steve Alexander, presented Susan Mills

from Jack Lingo Inc., Realty, the President’s Award in recognition of her commitment and service to the Realtor Service Program (RCS). She was instrumental in providing for the needy in Sussex County by coordinating realtor efforts to raise money and oversee a program that has filled a void in Sussex. Kathy Goodman, Remax by the Sea in Fenwick, received the Good Neighbor award for her countless hours of community service to Habitat for Humanity. Shirley Price of Long and Foster, Bethany, also received a Good Neighbor Award for her work with Cheer, Inc. Both received checks for their charity. George Farnell, with Callaway, Farnell and Moore of Seaford, was surprised with special honors for 40+ years of continual membership with the Sussex County Association of Realtors and received the National Association of Realtors, Realtor Emeritus Presentation.

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POST 6 PATRIOTS- Korey Hearn, left, of Post 6 prepares to pitch during his team’s home contest against the Milford Red Sox last Thursday in Seaford. Hearn struck out 10 in six innings before the game was stopped due to darkness. Post 6 shortstop Zach Reynolds throws to first for the out during last week’s home contest. Reynolds had a hit, a run, and an RBI in the first six innings of play. Photos by Mike McClure

Post 6 Patriots fall in doubleheader, lead Milford through six innings By Mike McClure

The Post 6 Patriots lost a doubleheader to R.C. DuPont last Saturday after falling in the season opener the previous week. The Patriots also hold a 7-1 lead over the Milford Red Sox in a game stopped due to darkness on Thursday. On Saturday, R.C. DuPont took game one, 14-4, in a game played in Seaford. For the Patriots, Jordan Stanley went 1-3 with a run and an RBI; Zach Reynolds batted 1-3 with an RBI; Jacob Williams scored a pair of runs; Kyle Mister was 1-2 with an RBI; and Garrett Eskridge went 1-2 with a run. Post 6 rallied from an early deficit in game two to knot the score at 4-4 through four innings. R.C. DuPont took an 8-4 lead with three runs in the top of the sixth and added another run in the seventh. The Patriots put one run on the board in the sixth and three in the seventh, but fell short, 9-8. Stanley batted 1-2 with two runs and an RBI; Reynolds went 2-4 with a pair of runs; Eric Sharff hit 2-3 with two runs and two RBIs; and Hunter Absher was 2-4 with a run and an RBI. Williams and Chris Cutsail each had a hit, Casey Zitvogel drove in a pair of runs, Micah Idler scored a run, and Mister drove a run in. On Thursday, Post 6 held a 7-1 lead over Milford after six innings of play. The game was stopped due to darkness with the Patriots needing just three outs

to end the game. The contest will be finished on Thursday when Post 6 hosts the Red Sox in a regularly scheduled game. The Patriots put a pair of runs on the board in the bottom of the first when Reynolds drew a leadoff walk, went to second on a wild pitch, moved to third on a fly out by Zitvogel and scored on a ground out by Sharff. Paul Elliott walked, stole second, and scored on a balk. Post 6 added three more runs in the second inning as Absher walked and went to second on a sac bunt by Cutsail; Zitvogel reached first on fielder’s choice with Absher moving to third; and Elliott walked to load the bases. Sharff knocked in two more runs with a single and Elliott came home on a single by Tyler Ruark after the second baseman bobbled the ball (5-0). Korey Hearn notched his third and fourth strikeouts of the game in the top of the third inning. Milford broke up the shutout in the fourth. Matt Faulkner walked, stole second, went to third on a bloop single by Sam Grahovac, and scored on a wild pitch to make it 5-1 before Hearn struck out a pair to end the inning. The Patriots answered with a run in the bottom of the inning as Elliott was hit by a pitch and scored on a wild pitch (6-1). Post 6 turned a double play in the top of the fifth when Hearn struck out the batter and catcher Chris Cutsail gunned down Continued on page 43

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Shown (l to r) at Paige Crouse’s letter signing are: front- Tina Crouse, mother; Paige Crouse; and David Crouse, father; back- Seaford Athletic Director Artie Uhlich; Seaford girls’ soccer coach Scott Bleile, Jr.; Seaford girls’ soccer assistant coach Tracie Smith; Potomac State College soccer coach Mark Sprouse; and Seaford High assistant principal Jonathan Griffith. Not shown is Dr. Jym VanSciver, Seaford Director of Secondary Education. Photo by Mike McClure

Crouse signs letter of intent to attend Potomac State College of WVU By Mike McClure

Seaford graduate Paige Crouse will continue her academic and athletic career at Potomac State College of West Virginia University (WVU) next fall. Paige, the daughter of David and Tina Crouse, held a press conference/letter signing on Monday at the Seaford School District office. “We’re happy to have Paige. We’re excited. We see her being a key member

of our team this year,” Potomac soccer coach Mark Sprouse said of Crouse, who will continue to play defense at Potomac but may also see some time on offense in key situations. “I always wanted to do that (play soccer in college),” said Crouse, who plans to major in nursing at Potomac/WVU. “I like the sports there and I like the Continued on page 45

SPRING SPORTS- Woodbridge’s Jorge Young follows through on a throw during a track and field meet at Seaford during the spring sports season. See more photos in the Seaford Star Spring Sports Scrapbook on page 44. Photo by Mike McClure

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FIFTH PLACE- Elizabeth Ferber, 18, of Seaford won a fifth-place ribbon in the 50-meter dash at the 2009 Special Olympics Delaware Summer Games, held June 12-13 at the University of Delaware.

Four local players to play in Carpenter Cup baseball tourney Delmar’s Dylan Shupe and Jeff Fleetwood and Sussex Tech players Justin Allen and James Smith are on the Delaware South roster in the Carpenter Cup Classic baseball tournament.

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MASTERS IN KARATE- Del Tech student from Laurel, Eric Johnson received his Masters Rank in karate on Saturday, June 6. Johnson is shown with Master Lee Clarkson, his instructor at the Delaware Tang Soo Do Academy since he was seven years old. Tang Soo Do is a Korean martial art with Okinawa and Chinese roots.

Coaches and parents are invited to send any team scores that they would like to see featured in the Star. Items can be e-mailed to sports@ mspublications.com or faxed to 302-629-9243.

Sat., June 20th • 11 am - 7 pm SPECIAL OLYMPICS- Tyler Whitney of Laurel High School participates in the bocce event at the 2009 Special Olympics Delaware Summer Games, held June 12-13 at the University of Delaware.

Seaford Recreation Department summer programs

Mystics-Sparks game- The Seaford Recreation Department will take a trip to see the WNBA game between the Washington Mystics and the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday, July 11. The cost is $50 which includes transportation and lower level ticket to the game. Call 629-6809 to reserve your tickets. Tennis Clinic- SRD’s tennis clinic will take place Mondays and Wednesday from 8:30-10 a.m. The clinic, which takes place June 22- July 15, is open to children ages 6-12 at a cost of $40. It is designed to help kids learn the basic fundamentals and rules of the game Team Tennis- The Seaford Recreation Department will hold team tennis on the following days: Ages 6-14 ($50)- Tuesday and Thursday 8:30-10 a.m., Ages 10-18 ($60)- Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-7:30 p.m. The program will feature fun game play combined with instruction based on skill level.

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Richard Jarvis Jr. earns Delaware Mix and Match win By Charlie Brown

Hunter Absher Post 6 takes a swing during last Thursday’s home contest. Absher had a double and scored a pair of runs in the game, which will be completed on Thursday. Photo by Mike McClure

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would be base stealer for the strike-em out throw-em out double play. The Western Sussex club put one more run up in the fifth inning thanks to a leadoff double by Absher who scored on a single by Reynolds. Hearn struck out two more batters in the sixth following a leadoff single by Adam Darling. Hearn allowed one run on three hits over six innings while striking out 10. Reynolds has a hit, a run, and an RBI; Elliott has drawn two walks and scored runs; Sharff is leading the team with three RBIs; Ruark has two hits; and Absher has the team’s only extra base hit (double) and has scored a pair of runs. Post 6 opened the season with a 10-0 loss to Fox Post 2 last Monday. Absher struck out five in the loss.

Post 6 first baseman Eric Sharff is all smiles as he stands at the plate during last week’s home contest against the Milford Red Sox. Photo by Mike McClure

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The Patriots’ Casey Zitvogel moves a runner to third base with a fly out during last week’s home contest against Milford. Photo by Mike McClure

RESULTS: 15-Lap Crate Model Feature: 1. TYLER REED; 2. Ryan Walls; 3. Mike Wilson; 4. Clint Chalabala; 5. Matt Hill; 6. Chris Hitchens; 7. Joe Warren; 8. John Imler; 9. Amanda Whaley; 10. Nick Davis; 11. Russell Dadds; 12. Herb Tunis; 13. Darin Henderson; 14. Jack Mullins; 15. Michael Wilkins; 16. Skip Syester; 17. Roy Hassler; 18. Richard Harden; 19. Scott Fenner; 20. Corey Cohee; 21. Jeff Swartz; 22. Eric Vent; DNS: Randy Givens. 15-Lap Mod Lite Feature: 1. TIM WHITE; 2. Paul McGinley; 3. Brandon Dennis; 4. Ty Short; 5. Curt Miles Jr; 6. Cody Belote; 7. Kirk Miles Sr; 8. Chad Passwaters; 9. Scott Tessman; 10. TJ Williams; 11. Kevin McKinney; 12. Tony Aguilar; 13. Matt Glanden; 14. James Hill; 15. Alan Passwaters; 16. Steve White; 17. James McKinney. 15-Lap AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. TIM TRIMBLE: 2. Michael White; 3. Shawn Ward; 4. Matt Hawkins; 5. Herman Powell; 6. Joseph Tracy; 7. John Curtis; 8. Scott Calhoun; 9. Kyle Fuller; 10. Andy Hammond; 11. Brandon Blades; 12. Bobby Ballantine; 13. Garrie Bostwick; 14. Ted Reynolds; 15. Herbie Hempel; 16. Danny Smack; 17. Mark Rowe; 18. Scott Baker; 19. Brad Trice; 20. Westley Smith; DNS: Mark Williams. 10-Lap Vintage: 1. MARK WILLIAMS; 2. CJ Schirmer; 3. Rick Loveland Jr.; 4. Dave Schamp; 5. James Laplant; 6. Adam Laplant; 7. Chuck Tucker; 8. Gary Scott; 9. Morris Tucker.

It was obvious in last month’s “Mix & Match” Late Models vs. Modifieds combination event that bragging rights between the divisions were important. It was a hotly contested event with some contact and tempers at the end and Jamie Mills coming out on top for the Modified contingent. On Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway in Delmar it was round two of the “Mix & Match” format and again it was a highly competitive but cleanly contested event with Richard Jarvis, Jr. evening the score by taking his Super Late Model to the 30-lap win. Qualifying was intense with rookie Barry Beauchamp and veteran Hal Browning winning the Late Model heats and “Stormin’” Norman Short and Mills winning the Modified heats. The final qualifying spots were filled by consolations won by Dale Lingo in the Late Models and Joseph Watson in the Modifieds. The driver with the highest point average that did not qualify was also added to the field. Defending Late Model champion Ray Davis, Jr. and opening night winner Scott VanGorder were the beneficiaries. Mills drew the pole with the Late Models lined up on the inside row and the Modifieds on the outside row in the 26 car starting field. Mills jumped out to the early lead with Donald Lingo, Jr. in hot pursuit. The first of only two yellows flew on lap two when the front suspension on Rick Whaley’s Late Model broke bringing him to a stop in the fourth turn. Mills again set the pace on the restart with Lingo, Jr. close behind. Ross Robinson held third as Jarvis worked his way past H.J. Bunting for fourth. Lingo was able to keep the pressure on Mills until lap 11 when Mills suddenly slowed on the back straight with mechanical problems bringing out the final yellow. Jarvis had gotten by Robinson just prior to the yellow and immediately went to work on Lingo on the restart. At the halfway sign the top five were Lingo, Jarvis, Bunting, Matt Jester and Robinson. The Late Models of Lingo, Jr. and Jarvis put on a wheel to wheel battle for the next four laps that had the crowd pumped. Jarvis would lead down the front straight and Lingo, Jr. would take the lead down the back straight with the two fender to fender in the turns. Jarvis would finally get the clean advantage on lap 19. Meanwhile, Bunting in his Jake Marine Modified, had run down the leaders and immediately went to work on Lingo for second. Bunting finally garnered the spot on lap 27 but Jarvis was working traffic to perfection and had built a solid lead. Mark Pettyjohn was making a late race charge and drove his Late Model into fifth. With the race staying under the green the final laps clicked off quickly with Jarvis, in the Mid-Coastal Siding/Rocket Late Model taking the checkered. Bunting finished 3.6 seconds back in second with fellow Modified driver Jester finishing third. The Late Models of Lingo, Jr. and Mark Pettyjohn rounded out the top five. Sixth was the Late Model of Robinson with the Modified of Joseph Watson seventh. The Late Models of Austin Hubbard and Hal Browning were eighth and ninth and the Modified of Howard O’Neal rounded out the top 10. Dale Crouch invades and wins Super Pro at U.S. 13 Dragway- Dale Crouch made his tow from Elkton worthwhile as he kicked off the first Friday night of racing at the U.S. 13 Dragway with a win in Super Pro. Jesse Long of Preston piloted his ’70 Mustang to the win in Pro and Josh Blank of Snow Hill rode into victory lane in Pro Bike. Other winners on the night were Crystal Hudson of Millsboro in Street, Jake Mash of Bridgeville in Import, Rob Webber of Salisbury in Bike Trophy, Katelyn Muir of Delmar in Jr. Dragster 1 and Amy Jo Jackson of Newark, Md., in Jr. Dragster 2. Crouch, in his dragster, faced the eight-second ’55 Chevy of Jim Swagler, III of Berlin in the Super Pro final. The pair were even at the starting line but Swagler was too quick and broke out with an 8.843/152.98 on an 8.85 dial. Crouch was right on for the win running a 7.568/172.91 on a 7.56 dial. Semi-finalists were Billy Groton of Seaford and Chris Wigfall of Salisbury. Long met Jim Williams of Seaford in his ’81 Camaro in the Pro final. Williams broke out with a 9.625/135.80 on a 9.63 dial and Long took the win with a 10.976/119.03 on a 10.93 dial. Semi-finalists were John Parks of Denton and Eric Fairbee of Georgetown. Blank, on his Suzuki, rode up against Tony Mumford of Berlin on his Kawasaki in the Pro Bike final. Blank had the better reaction tine and took the win with a run of 9.918/136.54 on a 9.87 dial. Mumford ran a solid 9.748/140.47 on a 9.68 dial. Semifinalist was Tyrone Dale of Salisbury. Defending point champion Hudson was paired against Kenny Davis of Seaford in the Street final. Hudson got her third win and increased her point lead with a 12.540/105.34 on a 12.47 dial. Davis left too early and fouled. In Import, Mash defeated Matt Pry of Millsboro. Mash had the better reaction and took the win with a 19.006/73.71 on an 18.65 dial while Pry broke out with a 12.540/92.36 on a 13.00 dial. James West had a red light foul and Webber posted the win in Bike Trophy with an 11.140/125.27 on a 10.85 dial. In Jr. Dragster 1 it was Muir up against Kody Mariner. Mariner left too early and fouled and Muir took the win with a 9.010/72.79 on an 8.99 dial. In Jr. Dragster 2 it was Jackson putting together back to back wins as she defeated Christopher Kahler of Ocean View. Jackson had the better reaction and ran a 7.989/78.74 on a 7.96 dial while Kahler ran an 8.247/77.67 on an 8.20 dial.

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Seaford Star spring sports scrapbook

Shown (clockwise from top left) are: Woodbridge’s Patrick Davis competing in a race; Seaford soccer player Maria DeMott; Seaford’s Katie Hitch beating the tag from Sussex Tech’s Melony Thompson; Woodbridge hurler Danielle Griffin delivering a pitch; Sussex Tech head coach Tom Pegelow congratulating Seth Hastings following a home run; and Woodbridge’s Micah Idler at the plate. Photos by Mike McClure

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District III Little League all-star schedules

The following are the Western Sussex teams’ schedules (subject to change) in the Delaware District III Little League all-star tournaments: 9-10 softball (winners bracket at Milton, losers bracket at Nanticoke)- 6/22- Laurel vs. Milton at Milton, 6 p.m., Woodbridge vs. Nanticoke at Nanticoke, 6 p.m.; 6/23winners bracket 6 and 8 p.m., losers bracket 6 and 8 p.m.; 6/24- losers bracket 6 and 8 p.m.; 6/25- winners bracket 6 p.m., losers bracket 6 p.m.; 6/26- losers bracket 6 p.m.; 6/27 championship at Milton, 6 p.m.; 6/28- championship 2 at Milton, 6 p.m. 9-10 baseball (winners bracket at Lewes, losers bracket at Georgetown)- 6/22Laurel vs. Georgetown at Georgetown, 6 p.m.; 6/23- Nanticoke vs. Lewes at Lewes, 8 p.m., Woodbridge vs. Lower Sussex at Georgetown, 6 p.m., Laurel-Georgetown winner vs. Rehoboth at Georgetown, 8 p.m.; 6/24- losers bracket 6 p.m. at Georgetown; 6/25winners bracket 6 and 8 p.m., losers bracket 6 and 8 p.m.; 6/26- losers bracket- 6 and 8 p.m.; 6/27- winners bracket 6 p.m., losers bracket 6 p.m.; 6/28- losers bracket 6 p.m.; 6/29- championship 6 p.m. at Lewes; 6/30- championship 2 6 p.m. at Lewes Major softball (winners bracket at Rehoboth, losers bracket at Millsboro)- 7/8Laurel vs. Lower Sussex at Rehoboth, 8 p.m., Nanticoke vs. Millsboro at Millsboro, 6 p.m., Woodbridge vs. Lewes at Millsboro, 8 p.m.; 7/9- winners bracket 6 and 8 p.m., losers bracket 6 and 8 p.m.; 7/10- losers bracket 6 and 8 p.m.; 7/11- winners bracket 6 p.m., losers bracket 6 p.m.; 7/12- losers bracket 6 p.m.; 7/13- championship 6 p.m. at Rehoboth; 7/14- championship 2 6 p.m. at Rehoboth Major baseball (winners bracket at Millsboro, losers bracket at Milton)- 7/10Laurel vs. Milton at Milton, 6 p.m.; 7/11- Woodbridge vs. Laurel-Milton winner at Milton, 8 p.m., Nanticoke vs. Georgetown at Milton, 6 p.m.; 7/12- losers bracket 6 p.m.; 7/13- winners bracket 6 and 8 p.m., losers bracket 6 and 8 p.m.; 7/14- losers bracket 6 and 8 p.m.; 7/15- winners bracket 6 p.m., losers bracket 6 p.m.; 7/16- losers bracket 6 p.m.; 7/17- championship 6 p.m. at Millsboro; 7/18- championship 2 6 p.m. at Millsboro Junior softball (winners bracket at Woodbridge, losers bracket at Lewes)- 7/13Laurel vs. Lower Sussex at Woodbridge, 6 p.m.; 7/14- Nanticoke vs. Millsboro/Georgetown at Woodbridge, 6 p.m., Woodbridge vs. Lower Sussex/Laurel winner at Woodbridge, 8 p.m.; 7/15- losers bracket, 6 p.m.; 7/16- winners bracket 6 p.m., losers bracket 6 p.m.; 7/17- losers bracket, 6 p.m.; 7/18- championship game 6 p.m. at Woodbridge; 7/19- championship 2 6 p.m. at Woodbridge Senior softball (winners bracket at Lower Sussex, losers bracket at Laurel)7/17- Laurel vs. Cape at Lower Sussex, 8 p.m.; 7/18- Woodbridge vs. Lower Sussex/ Goergetown-Millsboro winner at Lower Sussex, 6 p.m., Nanticoke vs. Laurel-Cape winner at Lower Sussex, 8 p.m.; 7/19- losers bracket 6 and 8 p.m.; 7/20- winners bracket 6 p.m., losers bracket 6 p.m.; 7/21- losers bracket 6 p.m.; 7/22- championship 6 p.m. at Lower Sussex; 7/23- championship 2 6 p.m. at Lower Sussex Senior baseball (winners bracket at Laurel, losers bracket at Lower Sussex)7/11- Laurel vs. Cape at Laurel, 6 p.m., Nanticoke vs. Woodbridge at Laurel, 8 p.m.; 7/12- Georgetown-Millsboro vs. Laurel-Cape winner at Laurel, 6 p.m., Lower Sussex vs. Nanticoke-Woodbridge winner at Laurel, 8 p.m.; 7/13- losers bracket 6 and 8 p.m.; 7/14- winners bracket 6 p.m., losers bracket 6 p.m.; 7/15- losers bracket 6 p.m.; 7/16championship 6 p.m. at Laurel; 7/17- championship 2 6 p.m. at Laurel

Seaford’s Paige Crouse, left, looks to take the ball away from a Caesar Rodney player during a girls’ soccer game last spring. Star File Photo

Crouse continued campus. I like how it’s small, it’s like it is here (Seaford).” While the school is in Keyser, W.V., it is just four to four and a half hours away from home. Paige, who has been playing soccer since she was a kid, is thankful for the support of her family and is looking forward to college.

She also credited Seaford girls’ soccer coach Scott Bleile, Jr. and assistant coach Tracie Smith for helping her develop as a soccer player. “They taught me a lot,” Crouse said. “I’m just impressed by her character,” said Prouse. “We’re lucky to have a good student and a good person as well as a good player.”

LADIES’ GOLFOn June 10, the Heritage Shores Ladies’ 18 Golf Association played ‘Ace of Aces’. Winners were (from left) Flight 1 Low Net- Barb Jarkovsky, Flight 2 Low Gross- Dottie VanHelmond, Flight 1 Low Gross- Muriel Waite. Not pictured is Kathy Harrigan, who won Low Net for Flight 2. SENIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL- Woodbridge’s Tyler Absher takes a cut during a recent Senior League baseball game in Bridgeville. Photo by Mike McClure

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Delaware Tech-Owens to host sports camps this month

Young athletes can have fun and stay fit by participating in a variety of sports camps in June at Delaware Technical and Community College, Owens Campus. Children should wear appropriate clothing to the camps which will be held Monday-Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., unless stated differently. Baseball, baton, and cheerleading begin on Monday, June 22. In baseball, campers ages 7-12 will concentrate on fundamentals and drills as well as the basic mechanics of pitching, infield/outfield plays, hitting, base running, and sliding; camp will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children ages 7-14 will learn the basics of baton twirling with single and double batons; class gives an intro to tossing the baton, marching and rhythm; baton is a full-day camp from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. In cheerleading, students ages 7-12 will explore the basics of arm movement, voice and crowd control as well as learn new cheers, chants, cheerleading techniques, cartwheels, flips and jumps. Baseball pitching, flag football, soccer, and tae kwon do camps begin in July. Scholarships and sibling discounts are available for camps. To find out more information or to sign up, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 302-854-6966.

S P R I N G HOOPSAbove, Kahleed Hopkins sprints for the loose ball against Federalsburg in a recent Seaford Recreation Department 10 under basket ball game. Tyneta Washington, left, takes the ball down court against Federalsburg for the Seaford Huskies Middle School team during a Seaford Recreation Department spring basketball league game at the Seaford Middle School. Photos by Lynn Schofer

NYSA BANDITS- Shown (l to r) are the NYSA U8 Bandits at their year end party: frontClaudia Carey; Dylan Drace, Cameron Drace, Trevor Hardesty, Delaney Collins, Grace Chaffinch, Shelby Evick, Gadee Groten, and Shawn Willin. The team’s head coach is Doug Collins and the assistant coach is Mark Hardesty.

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Maury Morin, left, and Matt Dayton were the overall winners during the Heritage Shores Mens’ Member Guest Tournament. They came out on top from a field of 36 teams. Photo courtesy of Shore Shots Camera Club

Will Scarborough, golf pro, places scoring sheets before the beginning of the Heritage Shores Mens’ Member Guest Tournament. Photo courtesy of Shore Shots

Heritage Shores members and guests had a putting contest during the recent Mens’ Member Guest Tournament which was held this past Friday and Saturday, Photo courtesy of Shore Shots Camera Club

Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club offers summer sports

The Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club is offering the following summer sports programs (age determined as of June 1): Bitty Soccer- ages 3-5- cost $10 per player- Bitty soccer is designed for the 3-5 year olds to keep them active and learn the skills and rules of soccer. This is an introduction to soccer. Members will be placed on teams and will practice and learn the game of soccer. The league will run July 13-30 and will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. Bitty Flag Football- ages 3-5- Cost $10 per player- Bitty Football is for those siblings who are not old enough for league play. Players will learn the basics of football and play games. The league will take place July 21-29 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. Football Camp- ages 7-15- Cost $15 per player- This camp is designed to enhance skills on and off the field. This conditioning camp is great for beginners and advanced players. It will take place July 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 from 6-8 p.m. Times and dates of leagues are subject to changed based on enrollment. All registration fees along with completed membership forms are due prior to start of the league. Sneakers are required for all athletic events. If you have any questions, please call Karen at 302-628-3789.

Delmar Little League results for the week of June 8 Senior League baseball- Delmar 2, Fruitland 0- The Delmar Senior League team was outhit by Fruitland on Monday night, but won where it counted, on the scoreboard. Fruitland had eight hits to Delmar’s six, but Delmar found a way to score in the top of the eighth to win the game, 2-0. The defense for Delmar stole the show behind a good pitching performance by Tom Gray. Delmar was able to thwart Fruitland’s attempts to get on the board with double plays in third, fourth and eighth innings. They also caught a runner stealing and picked off a runner at first. Neither team could get on the board until the top of the eighth. Brady Scott led off the inning striking out but getting to first on a passed ball. Scott advanced to second on a passed ball, then to third on a straight steal. With two outs and runners on second and third Geoffrey Wells hit a liner to left to score the game winning run. Kyle Dykes then stole home to make the lead 2-0. Wells and Dykes were both 2 for 3 in the game. Gray got the win, pitching seven innings and striking out five. Nick Cooper came in to get the final three outs in the eighth to seal the win.

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 18 - 24, 2009

Edith Vincent retires from Woodbridge Board of Ed By Cathy Shufelt

With the recent election of Mr. Willie Savage II to the Woodbridge Board of Education, a long time board member’s tenure came to an end. Edith Vincent was a member of the Woodbridge Board of Education for 10 years, but her career in education began decades earlier in the 1940’s when she worked as a nurse for the Red Cross. Returning to the states after the end of World War II, Vincent worked as a nurse in several positions, and was supervisor for school health in Prince Georges County, Maryland. She was hired by the Delaware Department of Education (D.O.E.), and worked in that office for over 40 years. She was one of the first women to work for the state in curriculum development because, at that time, most curriculum directors were men. As a nurse, Vincent supervised school nurses state-wide as well as being a health educator. Her work was instrumental in helping legislators and schools in the State of Delaware understand that nurses are vital in the educational curriculum of children. Due to her hard work, Delaware was one of the very first states to install nurses in every school; helping teachers and administrators understand that children’s academic success is linked to their overall health. This was a new idea at the time, and she understood that a lack of quality healthcare impacted student’s overall academic and personal success. She also understood the impact of poverty on health care and academic success, and called for a more “holistic” approach in order to create programs that would connect all aspects of a child’s life. She believed that having nurses in schools oftentimes created a connection between parents and the school that had been dif-

Shown are Edith Vincent, Deb Wilson (AKA Keen Cat), Carol Tasca (former PE & Health teacher) and Nancy Hazzard, Edith’s secretary at DOE, who for many years who assisted her with her book.

ficult previously. Connecting with parents was a priority, and nurses more often had interaction with the parents of all students and not just students with discipline issues. With the new holistic approach to student’s health came the idea that schools needed to have a hand in public/family health. Along with disease prevention, schools created programs that promoted overall health and wellness such as nutrition, the importance of physical activity, and social and life skills, among others. They also adopted health education into already existing curriculum. Vincent believed that the healthier students are, the better they are able to do in classes and on tests. Studies have now

shown that the healthier children are, the better they will be able to learn. At the time Vincent was promoting her programs these ideas were on the cutting edge of educational and learning strategies. Vincent helped develop school systems and programs that addressed all of the needs of students, and get to the “root cause” of whatever issues they were having. She developed in-school screening programs for school nurses such as hearing, vision and scoliosis tests for students. Through her position with the Department of Education, she created professional development programs for school nurses that offered workshops and seminars, as

well as continuing education through AI DuPont, and the Department of Health, among other agencies. Vincent was also instrumental in establishing a wellness conference for educational professionals and school nurses held at Delaware State University every year, and she was program manager for the Safe and Drug Free schools program. When AIDS awareness became critical, Mrs. Vincent helped create and coordinate educational programs for schools along with the Centers for Disease Control in order to provide information about the deadly disease to students throughout the country. Many of the programs and initiatives promoted by Mrs. Vincent are still in effect. The United States Department of Education has regulations regarding the integration of health education into existing curriculum, personal fitness and health education requirements, and programs promoting healthy lifestyles, diet, and stress reduction, among others. Janet Ray who worked with Mrs. Vincent at the D.O.E. for several years, and took over her duties when Mrs. Vincent retired, stated, “Edith Vincent is the mother of school nursing in Delaware. She has created programs that other states dream about. She practices what she preaches, and genuinely cares for children. She takes their health and social needs seriously, and is a great advocate for children. She is always learning and staying in tune with what kids need. Her dedication to life-long learning is a testament to who she is as a person…” Vincent retired from the Department of Education in 1998 at the age of 75 after over 40 years of service. She has been the recipient of numerous awards including awards from the State of Delaware and the Centers for Disease Control.

Woodbridge regulates cell phone usage throughout school district By Cathy Shufelt

The Woodbridge Board of Education has voted to approve an updated version of Section 800 of the Student Code of Conduct that pertains to the use of cell phones and other electronic devices on school property. In part, the revised code states that, “Students are not permitted to use any type of communication device (beepers, cell phones, ipods, mp3 players, electronic devices, laser pointers, etc.) during class time, passing periods or breaks without the permission of the school administration. “The communication device must remain turned off during the instructional school day. The instructional school day is defined by the annual school calendar for each building. Students are to make arrangements with their parents or guardians to contact the school office when attempting to reach them during the school day.”

The revised policy also outlines penalties for students who violate the updated code of conduct, including confiscation of the electronic device(s) up to and including suspension. The board voted 4-0 to approve the new policy. During the May 5th board of education meeting, board members heard from administrators and teachers of Woodbridge Elementary School’s School Improvement Team who reviewed the school’s technology and instructional updates, professional development, and success of the Positive Behavior Support program. Woodbridge Elementary School Principal Corey Miklus, reviewed the school’s Response to Intervention (RTI) information that shows that 128 students have been referred to the team for mostly academic reasons. Over 334 meetings between teachers, administrators, and parents have taken place to discuss various student’s academic

progress and behavioral issues. Team members meet every six weeks to review data, and identify student’s strengths and weaknesses. The team also identifies students who need “extension activities” in order to challenge more gifted students. Miklus told board members that data has shown that grades and test scores have improved as have student retention rates and student’s self-esteem. “With this program we are able to challenge students more to help them succeed academically,” said Miklus. Technology is in use throughout the school, and certain educational software is found in every classroom. Professional development is provided with help from the Department of Education to train teachers and administrators in the use of the new technology available to the district. Teri Quigley, facilitator of the team, told board members that “good teachers

are encouraged to reflect on their teaching,” and the professional development and training provided to them has allowed them to talk among themselves to create strategies that will best help students in all classrooms. “We become a more cohesive team,” she stated. Woodbridge Elementary School also offers students “critical skills” instruction that covers health related topics such as injury prevention, nutrition, family health and sexuality, and tobacco, alcohol, and drug use prevention information. Commenting on the school’s health education, Paulette Hyland stated, “Woodbridge Elementary believes that it is our job to help our students grow up mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy.” In learning about health related topics, students have participated in such activities as Hoops for Heart and Jump Rope for Heart raising over $2,500 for the American Heart Association.

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Sussex council continues to start meetings with prayer By Ronald MacArthur

The issue of prayer by elected officials hits home every Tuesday afternoon when Sussex County Council members begin meetings with the Lord’s Prayer. At least two letters from national watchdog organizations have been circulated among members over the past month asking council to reevaluate what they do. Council members are not talking about it, except behind closed doors in executive session. The most recent letter, dated May 20, comes from the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) and includes a detailed six-page policy regarding legislative invocations for council to consider. Council President Vance Phillips of Laurel said he would not comment on action to adopt a policy because any discussion on the issue would take place in an executive session. He said there is the potential of litigation over the matter. “As you know, I am not in a position to talk specifically about that issue, but any council member can make a motion to do anything they want and with three votes we'll do it,” Phillips said. In a letter to council, J. Michael Johnson, ADF senior counsel, wrote there is no question that a legislative body may open its sessions with an invocation. “Contrary to some recent claims, such prayer can also include sectarian references without running afoul of the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause,” he wrote. Johnson included a policy adopted by other government entities with his letter. It includes a specified list of what the council can do legally to begin meetings with a prayer. Adopting the policy would mean changes – including stopping the practice of Phillips leading the prayer. Under the suggested policy, a rotating group of volunteer clergy members would lead the prayer for the

benefit of council. The invocation would not be considered part of the public meeting. Currently, the prayer is not included on the agenda. A disclaimer would need to be printed on each agenda stating the council does not endorse the speaker’s views. Johnson said the alliance is so confident the policy will stand up in court, if the county adopts the policy and later faces a legal challenge to it, the alliance will defend the county free of charge. As with the letter from the Americans United for the Separation of Church and State sent to council April 28, Johnson included several examples of legal references to back up his organization’s claims. He also pointed out that elected officials in several cities and counties have received threatening correspondence from groups such as Americans United. “These groups have made extraordinary demands for public invocations to be censored or altogether prohibited,” he wrote. Johnson wrote the general rule of thumb is that government cannot compel someone to pray in accordance with one preferred religious viewpoint. “For this reason, a policy which mandates only nonsectarian prayer would itself likely be unconstitutional.” Johnson wrote the best policy is one that provides an open forum for individuals to pray according to their own consciences – on a rotational basis. “Under such a policy, the viewpoint expressed – whether sectarian or nonsectarian – is then left to the individual prayer-giver, rather than the government,” Johnson wrote.

The invocation or prayer would be for the benefit of council only. It would not be listed as an agenda item and not be included as part of the public portion of the meeting. No one would be required to participate in the prayer. The prayer or invocation would be led by an eligible clergy member

(voluntarily) on a rotating schedule with no more than three appearances per year. If the clergy member was unable to attend, the council president would announce a moment of silence for those who wished to participate. The policy would state the council did not have preference for or against any faith or reli-

gious denomination. The policy would also include a disclaimer to be printed on the agenda: “The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the council, and the council does not endorse the religious beliefs or views of this or any other speaker.”

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cast that evening did not include any of what I said...

Time for the truth to be told In response to the town of Laurel’s yetagain PR campaign on behalf of developers, I must throw the truth out there to see if it sticks these days. Mr. Fasano’s assertion that the court declared that S.C.O.L.D.M. “did not have standing to challenge the action in the first place” is simply false. In fact, the court ruled that we did have standing to challenge the zoning issues and that we were correct in that challenge. The court declared that the zonings are invalid and ineffective which means there is no zoning applied to the lands. There can be no development without zoning and we will continue to monitor the town in this regard now that we have “standing.” Mr. Fasano invited WBOC to help him with his PR campaign last week. I was contacted by the TV station and explained the “split decision” which is an accurate description of the court’s rulings. I was stunned that the broadcast that evening did not include any of what I said and implied that the court ruled entirely in the town’s favor, which is simply not the case. It validates my distrust of much of the media these days. We will be addressing the issue with the so-called “reporter.” Now some BF (before Fasano) news. We are credited (and blamed by a few) for Discovery’s demise. Our intention from day one was to preserve the property values of those living in that area. The stadiums (Tony Windsor’s article only understated the seating capacity by 12,000 seats, but the truth is hard sometimes), amusement park, etc. would have destroyed the property values of “those people out there,” as Ms. Wright calls us. We also asserted that the whole project could only succeed with some sort of gambling (casino) and we were acused of fearmongering. Well lookee here! The same Preston Schell who was backing Discovery is now planning the Del Pointe Racino in Millsboro. What a coincidence. He’s even offered the state of Delaware $20 million for a casino permit. The bottom line is that we insist that annexations and zonings be done in accordance with the law. That means in compliance with zoning codes, comp plans, state law and town charters. That’s not too much to ask. We’re still here and we’ll remain until...Frank Calio is seen sporting an NRA cap! WD Whaley

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Atkins resorts to a personal attack

Recently, Rep. John Atkins posted some distasteful remarks about me on a well read local Internet information network. The remarks were picked up and read on the air by a local radio talk show host and treated as fact. By doing this, Rep. Atkins has proven my point that he is continuing his slide into Liberalism. He has lowered the Del Pointe debate from the academic level to the personal attack, used solely by the radical left wing. I, however, will continue on the high road but will take a moment to respond to his personal attack even though it seems wrong that I must divulge publicly my career with Bodie’s Dairy Markets to do so. The Bodie’s Dairy Markets chain of six stores was established, owned, operated and sold by my father, Bodie. I was his employee for 30 years. He alone established the product line and ignored my requests to remove any products, including the lottery tickets that Rep. Atkins wrote were “polluting our community.” For example, when in 1997, WAWA (the regional leader in the industry) removed lottery sales from all of its stores, I wanted Bodie’s Dairy Markets to follow suit but was admonished for the thought. I plead guilty to the sin of working hard, for many years, behind the counters of my father’s convenience stores. Using Rep. Atkins’ logic, I am guilty of “polluting our community.” Likewise, in Rep. Atkins eyes, there are loads of other cashiers in convenience stores, drug stores, supermarkets and liquor stores just as guilty. During the many years I sold lottery tickets, I personally saw the horrible effects that gambling has on innocent peoples’ lives. Our state government is as guilty as I am for having placed the sinful stumbling block of lottery sales before them

in the first place. For this reason and for the reason of my faith, I am against any expansion of gambling in Delaware and therefore Del Pointe. In personally attacking me, Rep. Atkins has won my argument for me. He wrote that “Bodie’s stores were polluting our community” by selling lottery tickets. Yet he is in favor of the new Del Pointe gambling casino that would further the “polluting (of) our community.” Will he condemn the builders and employees of Del Pointe as people “polluting our community” as well someday? How have we gotten to a point where an elected official publicly attacks, on a personal level, a private citizen for that citizen’s personal stance on an issue? This is being played out on a national level every day. No wonder no one wants to speak out against government’s wrongdoings. We elected these officials to lead us, not attack us and they should lead us down a good and moral path, not a path of sin, no matter how much we beg them for it. Just because the majority of people want something does not make it the correct and moral thing to do. If, for instance, a vote was taken back in the 1840’s whether or not to abolish slavery, the majority of people would have voted in favor of keeping it. Would that have made slavery the correct and moral thing to do? The majority of the people of Germany thought Hitler was right; did that make the Nazis correct and moral? Leaders should do the right thing, not the politically expedient thing. How many of our leaders are only concerned about getting re-elected and worship a God that looks just like a dollar bill? God gave these leaders their authority to lead us and they will answer to God someday for the abuses they have rendered upon us. Please pray for our state and our nation. Eric Bodenweiser

Georgetown

Cutting spending shows strength

This budget process is separating the weak legislators from the strong. Senator Schwartzkopf stated in a committee meeting this week that the body was elected to make tough decisions if taxes need to be raised. I strongly believe that any senator or representative who reacts by trying to raise taxes instead of stepping on toes to trim back spending is weak. It is easier to impose new taxes than to demand thrift from the government they were elected to control. Every vote to raise taxes, whether by imposing fees or by increasing the costs to Delaware businesses, shows that legislator’s inability to do their job. They give in to the system which protects their own territory. They give in to the political cronies who look out for their own best interests instead of the people’s interests. They give in to the Delaware

Way, and every citizen will be forced to pay for their weaknesses. Where are those who speak for their constituents? Who in Legislative Hall has the courage to stand up against the bloated state of Delaware? Why are we standing by while the process of self protective government steamrolls over us? Brian Shields

Sussex County Chair Libertarian Party of Delaware

School consolidation a great idea

One rarely hears a Democrat say anything that makes common sense anymore, but I’ve got to give kudos to Frank Calio in his column in the June 11th edition. I disagree with him about 99.9% on everything else he espouses in his weekly column, but I thought he wrote an excellent column about school consolidation. The one thing I would like to see added to this idea is a school voucher program for parents who would like to have a choice as to where their children are educated. This would also save the State of Delaware a chunk of money and provide some competition within the educational system. Imagine! Saving money and improving education. What a novel idea! Larry Calhoun

Laurel

Legislator shocked by mistake

Recently, I was incorrectly listed as a sponsor of a bill that would allow beer and wine to be sold in Delaware supermarkets. I do not support the legislation and I was astonished that my name had been placed on House Bill 193. After questioning the sponsor of the legislation, I was told my name had been inadvertently added to bill due to a clerical error. That mistake has since been corrected. In fact, as a supermarket owner, the legislation presents a perceived conflict-ofinterest for me. Should HB 193 come to the floor of the House of Representatives, I will not engage in the debate, nor will I cast a vote on the measure. Personally, I believe alcoholic beverages are already easily available in Delaware and I do not see any need to change the way in which these products are retailed. However, should HB 193 be enacted, I would be forced to carry beer and wine in my stores. I would rather not do this, but the nature of the business requires that I offer the same convenience as other markets. Failing to do so would give competitors an edge and place the people employed at my stores at risk. House Bill 193 is currently in the House Revenue & Finance Committee. State Rep. Gerald Hocker

38th District

Editor’s note

Frank Calio will be taking the summer off from writing his column.

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Life is enriched by experiences and acquaintances As I recall he was nothing to write home about in the looks deony indsor partment, but he made up for that with his overwhelming presence. There are certain peoHe was not a bad kid, just a child who felt it necessary to garner ple we meet along the some sense of attention, even when way that are able to it resulted in less than desirable outcome for him, as well as those leave us with a lifetime around him. Even with all his shortcomings, of assurance... especially his inability to focus on the job at hand, namely his school leaves me somewhat envious. work, he was usually well-meaning. Like most of us, I thought those effortI never understood why he found it so less, devil-may-care days of childhood necessary to do things that he knew would would never end. As I remember those result in some type of retribution from summers of my youth they all seem to be his father, or a school official. I warned made up of beautiful, sunny days, with a him, but to no avail. It was like he was on constant, cool wisp of breeze in the air. a mission to follow through on whatever The grass seems so green and the dirt unspontaneous action he felt compelled to der our feet like a soft downy pillow. do, throwing caution to the wind. They are my favorite memories and he Perhaps his behavior oftentimes left was my favorite friend. No matter what much to be desired. But, whenever I have anybody thought, he never meant any a few minutes in my busy day to cast my memories back to my childhood, he imme- harm, even when he was up to no good. I appreciate how he would take me diately comes to mind. into unchartered territories, pushing the When I consider the potential he had, envelope of people’s tolerance, even when I become frustrated that he did not apply inside, I was scared about where he was himself more than he did. But there was taking us. always something about his carefree, less The fact is I miss him very much. than structured lifestyle that even today

When I consider the challenges, stresses and deadlines of daily duties and responsibilities, I wonder how he would handle it. I quickly realize that he would not handle it at all; after all, he was just a kid. I often wonder where he went. I wonder why he left so abruptly, just as life started to become so complicated. I guess he decided that complication was not something he could tolerate. He was more about simple and fun, without the trappings of responsibility, and for that I miss him. I suppose at this moment he is still running around the yards and streets of Crisfield, making swords, rifles and baseball bats out of old discarded lumber, throwing dirt clods like grenades and drinking water from a yard hose or outside spigot. He is running barefoot on the green grass and across the dirt lanes that are as soft as a downy pillow. There is no doubt the sky is blue and the sun bright as the constant cool wisp of a summer breeze blows past his face. I wish I could be there with him as I once was, but that’s not possible. So, who was he? He was me. Note: I write about growing up in Crisfield, Md. on a regular basis in my weekly column. I was shocked and deeply saddened

to learn of the passing of one of my classmates who I shared a classroom with from first grade through high school graduation. Hopefully the condolences I sent to his mother, Janet “Tease” Price and the rest of David’s family can serve as a tribute to one of my first and fondest friends:

My Condolences: My heart and prayers are with you. To be completely honest, I am not sure how I could possibly put into words the sadness I am feeling right now. Even though I have not seen or spoken to David in a number of years, the memories I have of him are so clear and present. I believe when we start out in life there are certain people we meet along the way that are able to leave us with a lifetime of assurance that there is truly good in people, even when life causes us to doubt. David is one of those people in my life. I am a better person having met him and having the honor of sharing time with him. My memories of David are graced with his ever-present light of honesty, kindness, and true compassion for people. Heaven is a much brighter place, and Crisfield and our hearts are dimmed with sadness at the loss of such a wonderful man. Miss Tease, thank you so much for sharing him with us. God Bless — Tony

Legislation would reform health Next Tea Party will be July 2 insurance for small businesses

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April 15th marks the day when over 2,000 Delawareans added their voices to over 1 million voices in every state in this Country to stop reckless spending. These voices will unite once again for a health care reform plan that will actually solve the health care problems facing our country. Tea Parties are scheduled all over our country during July 4th week. The citizens that gather under the name of the Tea Party support wise spending and feel that Congress is not offering any real solutions. Supporters also feel our Constitution is being tossed to the wind, our freedoms are being infringed upon, and the results are crippling our country. The pattern continues with the proposed health care legislation that offers many features that we all might be enticed to support, but it also sets up the system to control its citizens and ration health care. On July 2, the Delaware Tea Party calls to everyone to join us in front of our

U.S. Congressmen’s offices to demand health care reform that actually puts the patient first.

We want the following: • to keep medical decisions between the doctor and the patient • legislation that does not give an advantage to the government, the insurance companies, or the pharmaceutical companies • health care to stop being a big business • to place health care choices in the hands of the patients, guided by their physicians We will call for legislation that will not cause our children to pay for our mistakes. Now is the time to speak. In Sussex County, a tea party will be held at The Circle in Georgetown from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2. For more information, visit www. delawareteaparty.org or email Delawaretaxteaparty@gmail.com.

SUDOKU ANSWERS:

ing rules for small employer group health insurance by compressing the top and bottom insurance rates, reducing the variance between rate premiums and limiting the adjustments that can be made year to year. Delaware State Chamber of Commerce senior vice president of government relations A. Richard Heffron said that it is not uncommon for some individuals to see a 25-percent spike in their health insurance premiums. The legislation would cap those adjustments at 15 percent. Mr. Heffron said the bill would help control rising costs of health insurance for small businesses and their employees, adding predictability to the process. “Health care costs are one of the biggest challenges facing the small business community,” Rep. D. Short said. “I’m thrilled that our caucus has been able to look past political ideologies to arrive at a consensus on a bill that will help small businesses deal with this reality. My hope is that it’ll be the first of many collaborative efforts by our bipartisan membership and Delaware’s business owners.” Rep. B. Short noted that the legislation had languished in recent years4x12.45 – it was a recommendation of the Delaware Health3 WEEK Care Commission more than two years 06/18/09 ago – but he hopes that the support of the bipartisan Small Business Caucus will help shepherd it through the General Assembly. “This is the first step for us,” Rep. B. Short said. “There are several other initiatives we will be working on – such as increased regulatory flexibility – to make Delaware the best state for small businesses to grow and thrive.”

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS

Members of a bipartisan legislative group created to identify and address issues affecting small businesses throughout Delaware renewed their commitment to creating a viable climate for small businesses recently, highlighting the first piece of legislation the panel has sponsored. The Small Business Caucus, a group of House lawmakers who have a small business background, have met regularly throughout the session, meeting with Delaware Economic Development Office, Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, local chambers and small business owners to identify problems facing small businesses and remove those obstacles. The panel was formed by Rep. Bryon H. Short, D-Highland Woods, and House Minority Whip Rep. Daniel B. Short, R-Seaford, both of whom are small business owners. Small businesses, of which there are 72,000 in the state, comprise more than 75 percent of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce membership. The continued success and growth of small businesses is critical to the revitalization of Delaware’s economy, Rep. B. Short said. “One of the key focuses of the Small Business Caucus is to improve the opportunity to establish and grow a small business in Delaware,” Rep. B. Short said. “As small businesses know, insurance is a critical challenge to their continued success. The members of the Small Business Caucus have listened to business owners and are working to help them succeed and grow.” The first bill sponsored by members of the Small Business Caucus, House Bill 85, was placed on the House agenda last week. The legislation would reform rat-

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GARDEN WEEK – The week of June 7 through June 13 was National Garden Week. Above, Mayor Ed Butler, surrounded by members of the Spade and Trowel garden club, proclaims that it is also Garden Week in Seaford. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

FOUR DECADES OF SERVICE – Larry McMullen, superintendent of the city of Seaford’s electric department, was honored during last Tuesday night’s city council meeting for 40 years of service to the city. McMullen started out working at the city’s power plant, then became a ground man on the line crew. He has been superintendent for 17 years. From left: Councilman Bill Bennett, Mayor Ed Butler, McMullen, City Manager Dolores Slatcher and Councilman Rhea Shannon. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

RIVERFEST IS COMING – Councilwoman Grace Peterson shows off the new Riverfest T-shirt and the inner tubes that will be available for sale at the festival’s Nanticoke River Float-In. The downtown Seaford festival will be July 9 through 11 and the Float-In will be Saturday, July 11, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The inner tubes are $15 for the one-person tube and $20 for the two-person tube. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

LIBRARY DONATION - Bob and Kathy Boyd, owners of Regional Builders, donated $10,000 to the future Seaford Library and Cultural Center. Bob Boyd is shown presenting the check to Barbara Allen, co-chair of the library building campaign. Regional Builders is providing the steel structure for the new library, and is a key player in its construction.

THE MAYOR’S CHOICE – Whitley Maddox, 17, of Seaford, is the recipient of the Mayor’s Right Choice award this year. A member of the class of 2010 at Seaford High School, she was selected for the award because she is an “outstanding student and an outstanding example for youth,” Mayor Ed Butler said. From left, Councilwoman Leanne Phillips-Lowe, Maddox and Butler. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

COUNTY BANK DONATION - County Bank recently presented $500 to the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department in support of their ongoing fire, rescue and emergency medical services. First organized in 1901 with 50 men, the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department was the third organized fire department in Sussex County, following Lewes in 1796 and Laurel in 1899. Today, the over 100-member department operates with 11 pieces of apparatus to protect the residents of Seaford, Blades and the surrounding rural areas. Shown here, from left, Linda Gunson, assistant vice president and branch manager of County Bank’s Seaford branch, presents a check to Wayne Truitt, president of the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department.

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Seaford shares Locks of Love Continued from page one

Shelby Evick, who turned 8 the next day, gave up her curls for Locks of Love at a pep rally at West Seaford Elementary on her last day of second grade. Suzanne Smith of Suzanne’s Miracles and More, herself a cancer survivor, later styled Shelby’s hair in the school media center. Photo by Carol Kinsley

Thomas McCabe, 24, heard about the donation day from a friend of the family. He had been letting his hair grow for four years. Terry LeCates whacked off a ponytail for Locks of Love, then gave him a more stylish look. Photo by Carol Kinsley

Little League helps with ‘tween’ seat belt use Opening day at the Nanticoke Little League field was predictably chaotic with hundreds of youngsters and their families arriving for the first day of the baseball season. While parents watched their youngsters get ready to take to the field, two Delaware State Police cadets were watching to see if the families driving in were wearing seat belts. The observational survey, which is part of a new project coordinated by the Delaware Office of Highway Safety, yielded some interesting results. While seat belt use for drivers and their children was in the 80% range, more than a quarter of the children who should have been in the back seat according to Delaware law, were riding illegally in the front seat, potentially putting these “tweens” at risk for serious injury in the event of a crash. The “Be An All Star: Buckle Up” seat belt project is an effort by the Delaware Office of Highway Safety to increase seat belt use among older children ages 8 – 13 years old, often referred to as “tweens.” This age group buckles up less frequently than most other age groups including the often talked about 16-year-old new teen drivers. In Delaware, a review of crash data between 2000 and 2005 shows that seat belt use for 8 to 13-year-olds injured in crashes averaged out to 73% and was the lowest of any age group. OHS is working with coaches of sports teams to reach both the young players, and

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their parents who spend many hours in the car driving back and forth from practice. OHS piloted the project with the Bear Babe Ruth League in New Castle County last year, and decided to expand it to Seaford in year two. Project Coordinator, Merritt Burke, addressed parents, coaches and athletes during opening day ceremonies to explain the project. OHS staff assisted in providing team members with Buckle Up lunch coolers containing informational fliers and sunscreen with a seat belt message on it. They also distributed “Be An All Star: Buckle Up” seat cushions to parents to use during games this season. Coaches received buckle up clipboards and signs with seat belt messages have been placed on all fields. OHS even sponsored an Office of Highway Safety little league team this year. Throughout the season, Mr. Burke will return to the fields during games to distribute additional information. The observational seat belt surveys conducted on opening day will be repeated at the end of the season. The first survey revealed that 87% of drivers were wearing seat belts as were 85% of the children. However, 31% of the ‘tweens’ were riding inappropriately in the front seat. “This is a great opportunity to educate parents on what the law is in regard to seat belt use because many of them just don’t know,” said Burke, who works for the University of Delaware Cooperative

Extension Office and is OHS’s Kent & Sussex County Community Traffic Safety Program coordinator. Delaware law requires all children under the age of 12 or 5’5 inches, whichever comes first, to ride in the back seat of a vehicle when air bags are present. Everyone from age 8 on up must be properly restrained by a seat belt under Delaware law. Children under 12 are safest in the back seat because most motor vehicle crashes are front end crashes. Placing children in the back seat not only gets them away from the most frequent point of impact, it also eliminates the chance that they could be injured by deploying air bags. To keep children safe, parents should also remember to be a good role model and buckle up every trip themselves. National studies show that children are buckled up more often when their parents are. For more information on child passenger safety laws in Delaware, visit www. ohs.delaware.gov and click on Child Passengers on the left side of the page.

Seaford utility billing delay result of billing system changeover

The City of Seaford is in the process of changing its billing software. The changeover is going slower than projected because of the differences in the billing programs. It is anticipated the utility bills will be mailed by the later part of this week. The city staff is asking customers to check their bills very carefully and call 629-9173 to report any differences they find. The city’s goal is to be more efficient long-term and to provide customers the opportunity to pay bills on-line as well as by credit or debit card.

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Opinion Letters to the Editor

Guest Column DHSS discusses Medicaid

By Rita M. Landgraf

Protecting Delaware’s most-vulnerable citizens and ensuring taxpayer dollars are used effectively and efficiently is the top priority for the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. This is especially true given the historic budget challenges facing Delaware and the resulting sacrifices required to meet those challenges. That’s why when the Department recently looked critically at our operations to identify savings we felt it was reasonable to ask the pharmacies in our Medicaid program to sacrifice a one percentage point reduction in the amount we pay them for brand name prescription drugs they provide to Medicaid recipients. The reduction still allows pharmacies to make a profit, while saving money for taxpayers. All but one of the pharmacies stepped up. Illinoisbased Walgreens, a company that recently reported record revenues for the second quarter of this year, complained about decreased profits and abruptly announced it is walking away from the Medicaid program. Ironically, Walgreens/Happy Harry’s alone received $18 million from the State’s Medicaid program last year and they accept similar reimbursement rates in other states. Walgreens and its trade association is spending thousands of dollars on an expensive federal lawsuit and ad campaign, in an apparent effort to intimidate the Department into reversing its decision. In so doing, they make claims that require correction. The facts are that Delaware has been very aggressive in containing Medicaid prescription costs. We already require doctors to prescribe generic medications, except when that doctor certifies that it is medically necessary for a name-brand drug to be used or when a rebate renders the name-brand cheaper. Walgreens argues for even greater utilization of generics, probably because they enjoy greater profit margins on generics. But Delaware taxpayers actually receive a better deal on some name-brand drugs, because the medication’s manufacturers give the state a significant rebate. The good news for taxpayers is that we are working hard to ensure that taxpayer dollars spent on the Medicaid program are spent wisely. In the end, thanks to the fact that most of Delaware’s business partners are willing help deal with our tough economic times, I can assure all of our Medicaid patients that they’ll be able to count on the same quality care they’re used to getting. To see a complete list of pharmacies that will continue to honor Medicaid prescriptions, visit dhss.delaware.gov, or call 800-996-9969.

Young ladies teach the community

Maria Wright Edelman once said “Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.” This quote clearly reflects the thoughts and behaviors of two young women who have recently been doing presentations in the Seaford area schools and other institutions. Caitlin McGee, a 2006 graduate of Seaford High School, and Amanda Malamut, both having just completed their junior year at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa., shared some of their experiences from their fall semester in Equatorial Guinea, Africa. As a result of their study abroad program in this Spanish speaking country and the volunteer work they did at a local elementary school, these young adventurers cofounded Simply Equal Education (SEE=). This organization is dedicated to bringing school supplies to elementary schools in E.G. after Ms. McGee and Ms. Malamut discovered the absence of even the most basic supplies. Coordinating with ‘Books for Bioko’ (a nonprofit organization that provides books to secondary schools in E.G.), See= looks to have paper,

pencils, metric rulers, etc. delivered to several elementary schools. See= has been awarded its own nonprofit status. Ms. Malamut, a native of Philadelphia, has been considered to intern at the Mexican Consulate in Washington, D.C. Ms. McGee is a 2009 inductee into the Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society. Together, they have done presentations in the Philadelphia area, at Fredrick Douglas and West Seaford Elementary Schools, and the Spanish classes at the Seaford High School. They also brought their stories about living in and the education system of another land to the United Methodist Women’s (UMW) Garden Tea at St. John’s UM Church on May 3. The UMW has long held a focus of learning about and providing aid to women and children. They are planning a School Supply Drive for later this year. The purpose of the tea was to educate and encourage participation in the many focus groups, or circles, in the UMW. The schools have responded tremendously to the requests for School Supply Drives made by the SEE= organizers. Many teachers, students and parents are taking advantage of the opportunity to clean out closets and drawers of old school stuff. Rather than discard partially used supplies, SEE= has arranged to send them to an area in desperate need of things that are so taken for granted here in the United States. The end result will be: recycled gently used items so they do not end up in a landfill, students in Seaford

get a chance to feel good about giving, less clutter in the school drawers and/or closets in the homes, and some youngsters get a chance to improve their education. Our community and the world are definitely better than you found it. Thanks for the education, Caitlin and Amanda! To make donations to SEE= and/ or arrange for pickup of new or usable supplies, contact Cait McGee at (302) 858-6864 or drop a note to SimplyEqualEducation@gmail.com. Nancy McGee

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Library grateful for coverage

Once again, the Laurel Star has helped the Laurel Historical Society to have a successful fundraising event. The coverage you gave to our program on the history of Bacon Switch was excellent especially since it was on such short notice. The program was attended by approximately 125 people and raised over $600 for the society. We had guests from as far away as Norfolk, Va and Washington D.C. On behalf of the board and members of the Laurel Historical Society, I thank you for this specific article but more importantly for all the help your newspaper gives us in publicizing our events. These events and activites help us accomplish our mission of preserving and presenting the history of the Laurel area and we couldn’t get the word out without your help. Norma Jean Fowler

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Final Word Grand Opening

New website features helpful information about assistance By Congressman Mike Castle

While the nation’s economy continues to struggle, the recent closure of yet another auto manufacturing plant, General Motor’s Boxwood Road in Wilmington, reminds us of the challenge here at home. In this environment, assistance for Delawareans who have lost their jobs and helping to create new employment opportunities in our great state, are a top priority. Today, more and more Americans use the Internet to communicate and access information. I have expanded my Congressional website with the hope of providing useful information to families in transition. The new ‘Community Resources and Personal Finance’ page aims to provide easy access to information regarding available state, federal and non-profit resources and assistance. My goal for the new web-page is to provide a “one-stop-shop” for Delawareans seeking information - from housing assistance, education and job training, unemployment insurance and food assistance to a host of other resources aimed to assist Delawareans in this tough economy. My staff and I consulted with community leaders from state agencies and nonprofit organizations throughout Delaware to create what we hope will be a comprehensive list of resources. The page will be maintained regularly in order to provide the best and most up-to-date information as we become aware of programs, organizations and resources that benefit the citizens of our state. I also welcome your feedback and suggestions for improving the web-page. If you are affiliated with or know an agency or organization in Delaware that should be listed as a resource, contact my Wilmington office at 302-428-1902 and speak with Todd Perkins. To view the page, visit my website at www.castle.house.gov and click on the ‘Community Resources and Personal Finance’ box at the bottom of the page. I encourage individuals to browse

through the various sections of the page and contact the listed agencies and organizations. If you do not have access to the Internet, contact my Wilmington office at 302-428-1902 and we will be happy to provide information on available resources over the phone or by mail. We all know of a family member, friend or co-worker who has been affected by the economic downturn. There are resources out there that can be of benefit to individuals and families, but we do not always know what is available or who to contact. Help us spread the word on the ‘Community Resources and Personal Finance’ web-page. The best way to move through these tough economic times is to work together to provide assistance immediately where we can and to work on creating new opportunities in Delaware for the future.

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548616. $224,900. No stone was left unturned in the design of this enchanting plan. Though moderate in size, it accounts for great livability and marvelous curb appeal. Note, for instance, the carefully chosen mix of exterior siding materials: stone and lap siding. Custom built by 13” west. Call Jessica Bradley’s cell 302-2457927.

567717. $400,000. Golf course views are yours in this exquisite home! Better than new-dramatic 2story LR w/ custom wrought iron railings, gas f/p & no maint. deck. Granite & stainless steel appl. in kitchen, cathedral in MBR, walk-in tile shower in MB, sep. private office, beautiful hrdwd flrs. No HOA fees! Call Jessica Bradley’s cell 302-245-7927.

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565721. $355,000. Beautiful 3BR, 3BA home w/ 2-car garage on the 15th hole over looking the water in Heritage Shores. Watch the burning sky w/ gorgeous sunsets, upgrades everywhere, flooring, kitchen, lighting w/ bay window, 2 master suites & plenty of extra storage. Call Patti Haney’s cell 302-462-0710.

560355. $299,900. Premier lot on 12th Fairway! Walking distance to the clubhouse. Built new, never lived in. Owner’s suite w/ walk-in closet & bath on 1st floor, guest rm on 1st floor. Master suite w/ sitting rm on 2nd floor. 30x14 unfinished bonus rm, covered patio, sunroom, & gas fireplace. Call Patti Haney’s cell 302-462-0710.

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565717. $65,000. 4BR, 2 BA like new condition. Very nice development. Min. to DE. Beaches. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring in dinning room, kitchen. Split floor plan. 12x20’ shed included w/ acceptable offer on home. On a leased lot. Call Lee Marland’s cell 302-542-0347.

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569288. $163,900. Very young home on large rural lot. Very Attractive. Extra room can be 4th bedroom, den or office. Sep. Laundry. Large shed, sidewalk, stoned drive. Large garden tub in bath. Cool wooded lot. Call John Williamson’s cell 302-542-0289.

568654. $149,900. Adorable home w/ new roof, windows and fresh paint. Arched doorways and hardwood floors. Fixed steps to floored attic. Half basement on a double lot. Call Brenda Rambo’s cell 302236-2660.

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568137. $179,500. Country Living close to town. This quaint rancher is on a 1-acre lot with paved driveway. This home offers a lot for the price. Call Kevin Thawley’s cell 302-258-6455.

551295. $159,900. Great location & ideal for horse lovers wanting pasture land. Includes 100 ft of woods in rear, 48 x 24 pole bldg, 4” dia. well. believed to be sub dividable if side access installed. If desired, owner will remove mobile & allow $5000.00. Call John Williamson’s cell 302-542-0289.

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(4) Nice country lot w/ minor restrictions. Site evaluation shows LPP. Prices from $69,500 to $74,500. 564841,564837,564840,564844

Country lot, priced to sell! Some minor restrictions apply. LPP Septic. $55,000. 567414

3.89 country lot, suitable for horses. No restrictions. Site evaluation confirms gravity or LPP. $90,000. 566774

(3) Secluded lot with minor restrictions. This lot is right across from State Wildlife area. Farmland protects lot from the rear. $79,900 each. 569133,569135,569165.

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