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VOL. 11 NO. 31 NEWS HEADLINES WORLD AIDS DAY - The Sussex County AIDS Council will hold its third annual World AIDS Day observance at the Downtown Laurel Park. Page 2 POST OFFICE SOLD - The old Laurel Post Office on Central Avenue has been sold. Who is the new owner and how much did he pay? Page 4 WASTE NOT WANT NOT - Two solid waste landfills are about to take center stage in the ultimate recycling project. Find out what it is on page 10 INFLUENZA VACCINATION WEEK - Usually, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from influenza complications every year. Page 13 ABDUCTION REPORTED - Police are investigating a kidnapping and sexual assault.

Page 37 ALL-CONFERENCE - Seaford and Woodbridge athletes were named to the Fall Henlopen All-Conference teams recently. See first team photos starting on page 41.

STARS OF THE SEASON - A Seaford soccer player, two Woodbridge football players, and a Seaford field hockey player are the Seaford Stars of the Fall sports season. Page 43 THANKSGIVING - The Star office will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving.

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Judge sticks to his opinion, but Moynihan feels city was wrong

By Lynn R. Parks A judge in the state Court of Chancery ruled against him. That same judge rejected an appeal of that ruling.

But Larry Moynihan, who filed a suit against the city of Seaford over its 2004 tax assessment “audit,” still believes that he is right and that the city was wrong in what it did.

“We still know that we are right,” said Moynihan. “What the city did was wrong and we know that if we ran it through the appeals process, we would win. There is no way that what they did would be found to be correct.”

Even so, Moynihan indicated that it is unlikely that he and fellow plaintiff Dr. Harry Freedman will file an appeal of Vice Chancellor John Noble’s decision. Such an appeal would go before the state Supreme Court.

“We would have to sit down and

consider whether we would want to invest the money” for an appeal, he said.

But Moynihan’s attorney Steve Ellis, Georgetown, said Friday that further legal action is still a possibility.

He said that he will give the city “a week to 10 days” to schedule a hearing that he has requested to resolve a stillpending appeal of a tax assessment bill that Moynihan filed in 2005. If such a hearing is not scheduled in that time period, Ellis said that he will file a new motion with the Court of Chancery.

“It would say, look, we’ve done what you wanted and the city didn’t respond,” Ellis said. “What now?”

Moynihan filed the appeal and subsequent suit following an increase in tax assessment values for 899 properties in the city, including a parcel that he owns. That increase was based on the recommendation of Randy Wester-

gren, owner of Delaware Assessor, Milford.

In a report to the city council Dec. 14, 2004, Westergren said that he had identified 899 properties, about a third of those in the city, whose owners were paying taxes based on assessments that were too low. The city was losing $246,526 every year in tax revenue, he said.

The city council voted to retroactively bill owners of those properties additional amounts for the 2004-2005 fiscal year, based on Westergren’s values. Subsequent tax bills have also been based on Westergren’s values.

Appeals are still pending As a result of Westergren’s audit, Moynihan was required to pay an additional $320 annually in property taxes.

He and about 40 other property owners Continued to page 5

Carolling in the Park Celebration Monday The Gateway Park Committee and the City of Seaford will be hosting the 13th Annual Carolling in the Park Celebration and Tree Dedication Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. in Gateway Park. For those who arrive early, the Seaford Christian Academy Bell Choir will be performing at 6:30 p.m. for their enjoyment.

The Gateway Park Committee has been dedicated to ensuring a festival holiday season for Seaford residents by decorating the trees in Gateway Park for over a decade.

The idea started when two residents, Dave and Cristine Layton volunteered to light the small trees in the park with mini-lights. It later escalated to large-bulb lights and the addition Carolling in the Park.

The new tree is a 24 foot, pre-lit panel tree that was purchased with donations received from the community totaling over $11,000.

Individuals interested in supporting the holiday decorations in the park or the Carolling in the Park event can make donations to the Gateway Park Continued to page 5

Students from the Georgetown School of Arts and Sciences work on the bottom row of branches on the tree.

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Laurel park will host annual observance of World AIDS Day, Dec. 1 HIV/AIDS seems to be less and less on The Sussex County AIDS Council the minds of Americans and Delawareans.

(SCAC) will hold its third annual World However, the number of HIV/AIDS cases AIDS Day observance at the Downtown continues to increase.

Laurel Park at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. In Delaware, about 3,500 people have 1. The public is invited. been diagnosed with AIDS and nearly Each year on World AIDS Day, hun1,500 have died from the disease since the dreds of people in Sussex County, and first cases were reported in 1986. Since hundreds of thousands of people around the world, join together to remember those tracking began in 2003, more than 1,100 people in Delaware have tested positive lost to AIDS and to renew the public’s for HIV. promise of support for those living with “Each year on and at-risk for this day we pause to HIV/AIDS. remember and celeSCAC’s World ‘World AIDS Day reminds us all brate the lives of AIDS Day obserthose affected by vance will begin that HIV has not gone away, and HIV/AIDS,” said with a brief program that there are many things still to Wade Jones, at the Downtown HIV/AIDS prevenLaurel Park. This be done to educate about HIV, tion program manwill feature special ager with SCAC. comments, music reduce the rate of HIV infection, “World AIDS Day and “The Reading of reminds us all that the Names,” which and provide needed support for HIV has not gone is one of the most away, and that there moving parts of the those in Sussex County living are many things still evening’s program. to be done to eduThe names of with HIV/AIDS.’ cate about HIV, repeople lost to AIDS, duce the rate of HIV submitted to SCAC infection, and proover the past several Wade Jones vide needed support years, are read HIV/AIDS prevention program for those in Sussex aloud. Names may manager, Sussex County AIDS County living with be submitted for this Council HIV/AIDS.” reading by calling the SCAC office at The Delaware (302) 644-1090 or Division of Public by e-mail at info@scacinc.org.

Health, Kent Sussex Counseling Services, Following the program, a Candlelight and LaRed Medical Center are participatWalk of Remembrance will move along ing with SCAC in this year’s World AIDS Delaware Avenue to the Janosik Park Day observance in Laurel. Sponsors of the where walkers may pause to toss flowers evening’s program include the Town of into Broad Creek in memory of those lost Laurel, Mercantile Bank of Rehoboth to AIDS. Accents Florist and Givens Beach, Pizza King in Laurel, and Subway Flowers & Gifts, both in Laurel, have doin Seaford. nated flowers for this special rememSCAC provides supportive services, inbrance. cluding emergency financial assistance for The walk will conclude back at the housing, transportation to medical apDowntown Laurel Park. Walkers are invitpointments and supplemental food, to ed to the nearby Centenary United more than 200 people in Sussex County Methodist Church afterward for refreshliving with HIV/AIDS. SCAC also eduments and fellowship. cates the public about HIV infection and It has been more than 25 years since its prevention, and advocates for clients the first case of AIDS was diagnosed and experiencing hardship.

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Castle announces two grants for volunteer firefighter assistance Congressman Mike Castle recently announced two key grants for volunteer firefighter assistance totaling $268,900.

The first award of $134,950 will go to the Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Association through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. This award is administered by the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Grants and Training in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration.

This grant will be used for strategic planning in the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter Association's Recruitment and Retention programs which marks the first part of a proposed four-year plan.

The second grant of $133,950 goes to the Townsend Fire Company for operations and safety. They will purchase various pieces of protective clothing to outfit 50 firefighters and EMS personnel during a fire or rescue. This clothing includes gear to protect firefighters from blood born pathogens and any bio-hazard materials, gloves and headgear for protection from the heat and protective boots.

Denn releases Guide to Insurance Issues for Military Personnel Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn marked Veterans Day with the release of a new guide to insurance issues for military personnel.

“I developed this guide to address some of the unique and specific situations that may be faced by members of the military whether active duty, Reserves or the National Guard when it comes to insurance,” Commissioner Denn said.

The Instant Insurance Guide: Military includes topics such as: the war exclusion that is part of many life insurance policies; the vacancy clause that might be triggered under a homeowners insurance policy if a home is left vacant during an extended deployment; and the possibility of suspending portions of auto insurance coverage during deployment.

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Old post office building brings $304,500 at auction Buyer is with an area insurance company

By Lynn R. Parks “Somebody’s going to own an old fallout shelter in about five minutes,” said auctioneer Doug Marshall. That was at 5:25 p.m. last Thursday, about two minutes before the auction of the old Laurel Post Office on Central Avenue was set to start.

It took longer than five minutes. In fact, the auction, during which four people submitted bids, was the one of the longest single-parcel auctions Marshall had ever conducted. But at the end, about 34 minutes after the first call for a bid went out, Ned Fowler of The Insurance Market was the new, proud owner of an old fallout shelter. Buying price: $304,500.

Fowler, the only bidding person among several representatives of The Insurance Market present at the auction, said that the building would be used by the company.

He declined further comment.

The old post office was built in 1935.

Kevin and Pat Taaffe bought the building in 2002 and renovated it into five offices and one office suite. Pat Taaffe used the suite for her accounting firm, Edwards Taaffe and Company. She retired and sold her firm last year to George T. Walker, who renamed it G. T. Walker and Associates. That firm will move in December to an office in Laureltowne.

Marshall started the auction, which was held in the post office lobby, promptly at 5:27 p.m., as promised. Bidding started at 5:45 p.m., after Marshall explained the terms of the sale.

“It doesn’t get any better than this,” he said, then asked for an opening bid of $500,000.

After getting no response, he asked for $400,000. Then $375,000. $350,000. $325,000. And so it went, until he was down to $175,000.

“The lower they start, the more they bring,” he cautioned his audience.

Finally, someone tossed out a bid: $100,000. “We’ve got a long way to go this way,” Marshall said.

And a long way it was. The bid jumped to $130,000, then in $10,000 increments to $160,000. Fowler’s first bid was for $165,000.

Slowly it crept up, by $5,000 then by

Ned Fowler (right) of The Insurance Market receives a round of applause after making the high bid for the old Laurel Post Office building. Below, those gathered for the auction listen to instructions from auctioneer Doug Marshall, right. Photos by Pat Murphy

Kevin Taaffe, former owner of the old Laurel Post Office building, looks over the main counter as the building is auctioned. The sale Thursday evening brought $304,500. Photo by Pat Murphy

$2,500. “I thought I’d be at $400,000 by now,” Marshall said after Fowler bid $197,500.

After Fowler bid $257,000, Marshall made his third and final call for more bids.

The only remaining bidder, Fred Tana, a Lewes-area developer who was placing bids by phone, threw $500 more dollars in the pot, bringing the bid to $257,500.

The bids went up from there in $500 or $1,000 increments, Tana taking his time and Fowler never hesitating. “Thanks for making me work this hard,” Marshall said when the bid stood at $295,000.

“I sold a $9 million piece of land and it took less time than this,” he said after Fowler agreed to $303,500.

At 6:19, Tana told his proxy that he was finished. Marshall, after receiving no further bids, declared the property sold.

The nearly two dozen people who had watched the proceedings gave Fowler a round of applause.

“When we got over $300,000, I felt a lot better than I did when I was floundering around at $199,000,” Marshall said Friday morning. “I was happy to see that number.”

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Appeals were put on hold Continued from page 1

appealed their increased bills.

Appeals that were still pending, including Moynihan’s, were put on hold after Moynihan filed his suit in May 2005. City manager Dolores Slatcher said Friday that the city is awaiting an opinion from its solicitor Jim Fuqua regarding how it should handle the still-pending appeals of tax increases generated by the audit.

Moynihan is interested in pursuing his appeal.

“We believe that this is what the judge has told us to do,” he said.

In his first decision dated Aug. 7, Noble said that plaintiffs did not exhaust all avenues of appeal with the city before filing the suit in the Court of Chancery.

“There is no reason why the court needs to intercede on behalf of the plaintiffs and thereby disrupt the normal assessment review process,” Noble wrote. “Nor is there any reason to encourage disgruntled property owners to bring claims to court without first resorting to the orderly process established by the city charter.”

“I am hoping that the city will see the wisdom of the appeal and put the value back to where it was,” Moynihan said.

But even if that happens, that will not change the assessments for the more than 850 properties whose owners did not file appeals. The appeals period for those tax bills has passed.

“I can only do this for my own property. I can’t do this for any other property,” Moynihan said.

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The suit also charged that Westergren’s method of figuring his fee was illegal. He charged the city one-half of the additional amount his changes to the tax rolls generated: The new tax bills meant $236,526 in city coffers; Westergren charged the city half of that, or $123,263. State law forbids basing a fee for real estate appraisals on the results of the appraisal.

In his ruling, Noble did not comment on the legality of the audit or of the fee.

He said that that determination must be made through appeals heard by the Seaford City Council and, if needed, through Superior Court.

At the same time, he called efforts by Moynihan and Freedman to have the audit overturned “commendable.”

Stephen Ellis, attorney for Moynihan and Freedman, filed a motion for reargument Aug. 14, asking the court to rule on Westergren’s methodology and qualifications. On Sept. 22, Noble rejected that motion for reargument, saying that “the court neither misunderstood nor misapplied the law” in the first decision.

“This was one of the most disappointing things that have ever happened to me,” said Moynihan. “I just keep thinking of that old phrase, ‘You don’t fight city hall.’

It seems that the judge just washed his hands of the whole thing.”

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Business Mountain Mudd is spreading on the peninsula

By Cindy Lyons Taylor That little green and white cabin replica with the welcoming lighted trees, sitting in the parking lot of the Ace Hardware store in Seaford, is not Santa’s house. It is Mountain Mudd, a franchise that offers specialty coffee.

General Manager Mike Riley says business is “going well” and the response has been favorable, once customers realize what it offers. He’s amused by the comments he hears when informed that some people thought it was Santa’s spot, among other things. “They’re catching on,” he says.

Riley and his family also operate the coffee booths in Millsboro and in Georgetown. By mid-November, Mountain Mudd will open a fourth site in Laurel on Route 13, in the parking lot of the former Discountland.

Mountain Mudd coffee is beginning to

attract attention here, as it has in the Mid West.

“It’s a growing trend here on the Shore,” Riley says, commenting that he loves the fact that he can “get espresso now, without driving to the beach.” He adds that it is the quality of the coffee, along with the convenience, that keeps customers coming back. They tell him it’s the “best they’ve ever had.”

Riley says that acceptance in the towns has been great. People have already approached him with ideas about doing fundraisers for schools, and other causes.

Mountain Mudd supported a fundraiser for a young cancer patient in October.

The idea to bring Mountain Mudd to the area originated with Riley’s father, John Riley, whose business connections brought his attention to the franchises. He witnessed the demand for the product, so he decided to introduce it here.

It’s a family affair. Riley says that the

large family, which includes 11 siblings, operates the core of the business, but they have hired other help. His mother and three sisters are involved in the day-to-day aspects, but the entire family helps out, including his wife, a teacher in the Laurel School District. “Sometimes it gets crazy, but it’s fun,” he says.

From the menu, customers can choose any flavor combination, hot or iced. Flavors include Milky Way, and other popular candy bar flavors, tropical flavors, and traditional flavors like hazelnut, mint, mocha, or vanilla, and much more. Brewed tea is included on the menu, hot or iced, in flavors like peppermint and lemon.

Riley points out that frozen drinks are also available in over 20 flavors. Many varieties of beverages are available. “Conservative or crazy, the combinations are endless,” he says. Each day there are different specials. Individually wrapped muffins and biscotti are sold as accompaniments.

All of the beverages are made with water from the Georgia House that has undergone a hi-tech purification system.

Customers return, often with big orders.

Some local offices, including those of the medical profession, bring lists for the whole office group.

Mountain Mudd was founded in Montana, and now the little “kiosks,” as the company calls them, in 22 states.

The coffee is oak-roasted following the Italian tradition of master roaster Carlo Di Ruocco, giving it a rich, smooth taste that is without harsh acidity.

The Riley’s goal is to bring more and more Mountain Mudd kiosks to the area, especially in the beach resort area. More are moving into spots in southern Maryland, with Salisbury a site focus.

Mountain Mudd is open at all sites from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., except in Seaford, where hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The business is closed on Sunday.

Delmarva Poultry Industry creates electric buying group Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc.(DPI), the trade association for the peninsula's broiler chicken industry, is creating an electric buying group to help its members lower their electric bills. "Rising electric bills, caused by rising rates and greater consumption, have created a difficult situation for many DPI members, particularly poultry growers," noted DPI president Roger Marino. "In response to members' concerns, we began an effort in September

Inflation adjustments announced Personal exemptions and standard deductions will rise, tax brackets will widen and income limits for IRAs will increase in 2007, announces the Internal Revenue Service.

By law, the dollar amounts for a variety of tax provisions must be revised each year to keep pace with inflation.

Key changes affecting 2007 returns, filed by most taxpayers in early 2008, include the following: • The value of each personal and dependency exemption, available to most taxpayers, will be $3,400, up $100.

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• Tax-bracket thresholds will increase for each filing status. For a married couple filing a joint return, for example, the taxable-income threshold separating the 15-percent bracket from the 25-percent bracket will be $63,700, up from $61,300 in 2006.

In 2007, for the first time, inflation adjustments will raise the income limits that apply to the retirement savings contributions credit, contributions to a Roth IRA and deductible contributions to a traditional IRA where the taxpayer or the taxpayer's spouse is covered by a retirement plan at work.

to design a program to help all our members throughout Delmarva. Unfortunately, because of legal and market conditions, we will be unable to offer lower electric rates for many of our members, but Delmarva Power customers in Delaware and Maryland should be able to benefit," president Marino stated.

DPI has mailed information packets to more than 2,000 members and will hold educational meetings in the coming days to inform members about the program and give them an opportunity to enroll. Persons interested in attending any of the meetings must make reservations by contacting the DPI office.

A meeting to discuss the effort will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the University of Delaware Research and Education Center, 16684 County Seat Highway, Georgetown.

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OHS awards the Smart Drive program creator The Delaware Office of Highway Safety recently presented businessman Julian "Pete" Booker with a national safety award for his efforts to reduce teen crashes in Delaware at the YELL (Youth to Eliminate Loss of Life) annual conference in Dover.

Booker was one of five individuals or groups of people selected to receive the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) Peter K. O’Roarke Special Achievement Award. The O’Roarke Special Achievement Awards recognize achievements in the field of highway safety.

OHS nominated Booker for the O’Roarke Award for his work in the creation and implementation of the Smart Drive program. Smart Drive is an educational program for 11th and 12 grade high school students which focuses on re-enforcing safe driving behaviors and techniques originally learned in driver education.

Booker, the president and CEO of Delmarva Broadcasting Company, came up with the concept for the program in 2004 after several fatal crashes involving teen drivers. One of those crashes hit close to home as one of the victims was a friend of his son.

So Booker brought together a partnership of several safety "experts" including OHS, the Delaware State Police, the Attorney General’s Office AAA Mid-Atlantic, the Delaware Safety Council and driver education teachers to develop a format for a program to remind teen drivers about how to make smart and safe decisions behind the wheel.

The result was a series of monthly modules involving both written and hands on activities that must be completed by both the student and parent. Topics range from impaired driving to driving in rain and snow conditions.

A wide array of prizes and incentives were available to those who participated in and completed the program, including a special concert staged by Delmarva Broadcasting.

Other unique features of the program include a student advisory panel formed at each participating school, as well as the creation of the Smart Drive website for schools and students to find additional support and information.

Originally rolled out assembly style in 16 Delaware high schools in 2005, Smart Drive has quickly expanded to 32 high

schools statewide this year.

Smart Drive is primarily privately funded, with Delmarva Broadcasting leveraging most of its resources to keep the program afloat. The Smart Drive safety partners, including OHS, provided not only time but also informational and incentive support to the program. To learn more about the program, visit www.smartdrivede.org.

The GHSA is the states' voice on highway safety. The nonprofit association represents the highway safety offices of states and territories. These offices work to change the behavior of drivers and other road users in order to reduce motor vehicle-related deaths and injuries.

Areas of focus include: occupant protection, impaired driving and speed enforcement, as well as motorcycle, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and traffic records. The association provides a collective voice for the states in working with Congress and the federal agencies to address the nation’s highway safety challenges.

$127 million in bonds sold The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces the successful sale of $127 million of Delaware Transportation Authority bonds, and an upgraded bond rating from Standard & Poor’s.

The transportation System senior Revenue Bond Series 2006 were issued to provide additional funds for the capital transportation program. UBS Securities LLC was the winning bidder among the seven underwriting syndicates that participated.

The True Interest Cost (TIC) was 4.10 percent for the sale. The bonds were upgraded from AA to AA+ by Standard & Poor’s, and remained at last year’s Aa3 rating by Moody’s. This upgraded rating essentially means we can borrow for less, which saves the taxpayer money in the long run.

Both rating agencies also reported a “stable” outlook for the transportation system revenue bonds.

Regarding the Bond sale, DelDOT secretary Carolann Wicks stated, “This reaffirms that DelDOT has a sound and well managed financial plan. Still, we have implemented a variety of new and improved internal measures that will ensure our ratings remain solid and our bond sales remain significant.”

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Delaware landfills will make gas from decomposing organic waste Two solid waste landfills are about to take center stage in the ultimate recycling project – using the landfill gas generated from decomposing organic waste to produce renewable energy. The landfills, located in Kent and Sussex Counties, are owned and operated by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA).

“Reducing the burden on the environment and recycling all possible waste products is central to DSWA’s mission,” said N.C. Vasuki, DSWA’s CEO. “The landfill gas-to-energy projects successfully utilize a resource that would have otherwise been wasted, and in the process, produce benefits for the landfill, the environment, and the local community.”

DSWA had the vision to recycle the landfill gas in a beneficial way, and selected Ameresco, an energy service company with an expertise in landfill gas project development, to make that vision a reality.

Ameresco developed, owns, and operates the two multi-million dollar landfill gasto-energy power plants at DSWA’s Southern and Central Landfills. Thousands of tons of naturally occurring methane, a potent greenhouse gas, will now be captured and converted into “green” electricity.

“With these two new plants coming into service, DSWA once again demonstrates its vision and commitment to environmental leadership” said George P. Sakellaris, President and CEO, Ameresco.

“Ameresco is proud to be a part of such a forward looking project, especially one that has such tremendous community and environmental benefits.”

Developing new sources of renewable energy will lead to improved local and global air quality by offsetting the need to use other, more polluting fuels for energy.

The Delaware projects will reduce direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 60,000 tons a year, a local environmental benefit equivalent to removing more than 60,000 cars from Delaware’s roads, or offsetting the use of over 1,500 rail cars of coal annually.

Until now, the methane gas was safely extracted at the landfill sites through wells and pipes buried in the landfills and combusted in a flare. The gas will now be diverted from the flare to the landfill gas plants equipped with specialized GE/Jenbacher engines designed to burn nonpipeline gases such as landfill gas. The seven engines are expected to produce a combined 7.4 megawatts (MWs) of electricity – enough to meet the annual power needs of over 4,500 homes.

Constellation NewEnergy, North America’s largest competitive power supplier, has signed a 10-year agreement to purchase the power from the two plants.

“Constellation NewEnergy is excited to partner with DSWA, Ameresco, and GE to bring these renewable energy sources online,” said Constellation NewEnergy’s Bruce McLeish, Vice President, Wholesale Origination. “The competitive power market in Delaware is expanding rapidly and competition is driving these innovations in renewable energy.” The State of Delaware has a renewable portfolio standard which requires power providers to have 10 percent of their power come from renewable resources by 2019.

Northeast Energy Systems, GE Energy’s Jenbacher distributor for the northeast region, provided the engine-generator sets, application engineering, and will provide parts and service support for operations. “Northeast Energy Systems (NES)

shares the project partners’ interest in renewable energy project development, and we are proud to deliver the best available technology for green power production,” said Al Clark, Vice President-General Manager.

GE’s Energy Financial Services unit is financing the project and noted the positive impact on the environment. “Combining our financing and equipment, the Delaware landfill gas projects demonstrate how GE’s ecomagination initiative is helping customers meet environmental challenges,” said Kevin Walsh, a managing director and leader of renewable energy investments at GE Energy Financial Services, which financed the purchase of the gas-to-energy engines. Ecomagination is GE’s commitment to expand its portfolio of cleaner energy products while reducing its own greenhouse gas emissions.

Governor Ruth Ann Minner applauded the public/private partnership and its positive impact on the environment and the State of Delaware. “The launch of these two landfill gas projects marks a new era for alternative energy in Delaware,” Governor Minner said. “By creating more diversity in our energy supply choices, we are setting the stage for improving our environment and our economy.”

Richard Pryor, Chairman of DSWA concluded, “Producing green power from landfill gas is a win-win for the environment and the community. And for DSWA, it is the ultimate in recycling. We are proud to partner with these companies and support this visionary project.”

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SUSSEX HABITAT BUILDING NEW OFFICE - Senator Thomas Carper joined USDA Rural Development officials for the announcement of funds that will help support a new office location for Sussex County Habitat for Humanity. Through Rural Development’s community facility program, a $650,000 loan will help Sussex County Habitat for Humanity move from cramped office conditions rented on Bridgeville Road to new construction just south of town. USDA Rural Development has over 40 programs to support rural affordable housing opportunities, business development, community facilities, and the environment.

Construction is set to begin on the new office in the spring and representatives from Habitat for Humanity are speaking with area builders who may partner with them to lead the project. Volunteers will help build the new office. Over 500 volunteers a year work on their housing worksites. Currently, projects are ongoing in Georgetown, Lewes and Concord Village in Seaford. From left to right in front of their current office in Georgetown is Kevin Smith representing senator Joseph Biden; mayor Michael Wyatt; senator Thomas Carper; Sussex County Habitat for Humanity representatives Sandy Spence, treasurer and Kevin Gilmore, executive director; USDA Rural Development state director Marlene Elliott; and Kate Rohrer representing congressman Michael Castle.

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For authentic Thanksgiving dinner, don’t forget the corn The history of Thanksgiving cannot be told without acknowledging the influence of the native Indian population. The relationship between Pilgrim settlers and Indians was much more complex than the romanticized popular version but even though the Indians did not fully trust these new arrivals, their religion dictated that they treat all with hospitality and respect.

It may have been out of that religious In a bowl, stir together the two cans of sense that the Indians provided the bulk of corn, corn muffin mix, sour cream and the the food for that first Thanksgiving feast. melted butter. Pour into a greased casseCorn was the most important crop of role dish and bake for 45 minutes, or until the northeast Indians. All varieties were golden brown. grown — white, blue, yellow and red — Remove from oven and top with chedand all parts of the plant were used. Husks were braided and woven into masks, moc- dar. Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. casins, sleeping mats, baskets, and cornLet stand for 10 minutes and serve husk dolls. Corncobs were used for fuel warm. and to make darts and rattles.

Some of the grain was dried to preserve Corn and Wild Rice Pudding for the winter months in the form of Serves 6 to 8 hominy. Some was ground into corn meal that was used for bread, syrup and pud2 eggs ding.

1 egg yolk The Europeans knew nothing about 1 cup heavy or whipping cream corn before they met the Indians. Today, 2/3 cup milk more farmland in this country is used to 4 ears sweet corn, blanched and kernels grow corn than any other grain. removed from If you want to make your Thanksgiving cobs, about 3 feast more authentic, cups corn add what the Iro1 cup cooked wild quois prayer calls If you want to make your rice “the sacred food, our 3 scallions, finely sister corn.”

Thanksgiving feast more chopped enough Here are two corn authentic, add what the Iroquois to make 1/3 cup pudding recipes, one 1 1/2 teaspoon traditional and one prayer calls “the sacred food, our cayenne pepper elegant. Both are 1 1/2 teaspoons salt yummy. sister corn.”

1/8 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg 1/2 tablespoon butter Paula Deen’s Corn Casserole Serves 6 to 8 Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine egg, egg yolk, 1 15 and 1/4-ounce can whole kernel corn, heavy cream and milk and whisk well to drained combine. Add all remaining ingredients 1 14 and 3/4-ounce can cream-style corn except butter and mix well.

1 8-ounce package corn muffin mix (Jiffy Grease a 7- by 11-inch or 8- by 12-inch works well) casserole with the butter. Pour custard in1 cup sour cream gredients into prepared casserole and bake 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted uncovered for 45 minutes, or until custard 1 to 1 and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar is set and golden brown on the top. Serve cheese warm.

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Delaware’s Growth Model approved by USDOE The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that Delaware is one of only three states to have their “Growth Model” approved under the guidelines of No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

Just one year ago, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings announced a pilot program where states who were closing achievement gaps and increasing student achievement could submit proposals to help strengthen their accountability standards. Secretary Spellings stated that no more than ten high-quality growth models would be approved in 2006.

Delaware’s growth model is based on individual student achievement over time and will allow Delaware to look at individual student growth from year to year rather than comparing one class to another.

“The growth model selected by Delaware for the pilot program is similar to one that had been developed prior to the

No Child Left Behind Act of 2002,” said Robin Taylor, Associate Secretary for Assessment and Accountability. “For years, Delaware has had the necessary data systems and infrastructure, assessments for multiple years in the areas of reading and math in contiguous grades, and a model designed to hold schools accountable for all students being proficient by 2013 – 2014. Today’s announcement just further enforces our work to ensure all students succeed.”

The approved growth model was developed by a statewide NCLB stakeholder group including teachers, building level administrators, administrators’ association, special education coordinators, Title I coordinators, curriculum directors, local chief school officers, State Board of Education, parents, business community, advocacy groups, and local boards of education.

In order for the growth model to be approved by Washington, Delaware’s accountability system must meet seven core principles as outlined by USDOE. Those principles are: The proposed accountability system must ensure that all students are proficient by 2013-2014 and set annual goals to ensure that the achievement gap is closing for all groups of students.

The accountability system must establish high expectations for low-achieving students that are not based on student demographic or school characteristics.

The accountability system must establish high expectations for low-achieving students that are not based on student demographic or school characteristics.

All students in the tested grades must be included in the assessment and accountability system; schools and districts must be held accountable for the performance of

student subgroups; and the accountability system must include all public schools and districts in the state.

Annual assessments in reading/ language arts and math in each of grades 3-8 and high school must have been administered for more than one year, must produce comparable results from year to year and grade to grade, and must be approved through the peer review process for the 2005-06 school year.

The accountability model and state data system must track student progress.

The accountability system must include student participation rates in the state's assessment system and student achievement on an additional academic indicator.

Delaware will now report the traditional school accountability information as well as the growth model information side by side in school report cards when that information is released.

$202,000 in refund checks are returned to the IRS The Internal Revenue Service is looking for 264 Delaware taxpayers who can claim their share of undeliverable refund checks totaling approximately $202,000.

The IRS can reissue the checks, which average $766, after taxpayers correct or update their addresses with the IRS. In some cases, a taxpayer has more than one check waiting.

Nationally, there are 95,746 taxpayers with undeliverable refunds, totaling approximately $92.2 million with an average refund of $963.

"Every year, many taxpayers miss their refunds because they move without notifying the IRS or Postal Service of a change of address," IRS Commissioner Mark W. Everson said.

"For those missing their check, the IRS is making it easier than ever for taxpayers to update their information and claim their refunds."

Taxpayers can use the "Where's My Refund?" feature on the home page of the IRS.gov Web site to learn the status of their refunds.

To use it, a taxpayer must enter a Social Security number, filing status (such as single or married filing jointly) and the re-

fund amount shown on the taxpayer's 2005 tax return. When the information is submitted, "Where's My Refund?" will display the status of a refund and, in some cases, provide instructions on how to resolve potential account issues.

Taxpayers can access a telephone version of "Where's My Refund?" by calling 1-800-829-1954.

with undelivered refund checks who access "Where's My Refund?" by phone will receive instructions on next steps. Individuals whose refunds were not returned to IRS as undeliverable cannot update their mailing addresses through the "Where's My Refund?" service.

A taxpayer can also ensure the IRS has his or her correct address by filing Form

8822, Change of Address. Download the form from IRS.gov or request it by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676).

Those who do not have access to the Internet and think they may be missing a refund should first check their records or contact their tax preparer, then call the IRS toll-free assistance line at 1-800-829-1040 to update their address.

How to Address with the IRS Refund checks can go astray for a variety of reasons. Sometimes a life change results in a change of address.

When a taxpayer moves or changes address and fails to notify the IRS or the U.S. Postal Service, a check sent to the taxpayer's last known address is returned to the IRS. "Where's My Refund?" now has an online mailing address update feature for taxpayers whose refund checks were returned to the IRS. If an undeliverable check was originally issued within the past 12 months, the taxpayer will be prompted online to provide an updated mailing address.

The address update feature is only available to taxpayers using the Web version of "Where's My Refund?" Taxpayers

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Health National Influenza Vaccination Week

By Dr. Anthony Policastro Every year we experience a flu epidemic. Some years the epidemic is mild. That was true in 2005 – 2006. In years like that about 1 in 20 people get the flu. In bad years, it can go up as high as 1 in 5 people.

Usually, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from influenza complications every year. In addition, about 36,000 people die from influenza. Most of the deaths occur in the elderly. A significant number occur in younger people with other risk factors.

Vaccination is the best way to prevent influenza and its complications. Anyone who wants to reduce his or her risk for getting influenza should be vaccinated during each influenza season.

Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for several groups of individuals.

One of those groups is related to age. Individuals over 50 years should receive the vaccine. Young children between 6 months and 5 years have recently been added to the list.

A second group includes those people

The United States Department of Health and Human Services as joined with several other nationwide groups to raise influenza vaccine awareness. with certain medical conditions. Pregnancy counts as a medical condition for vaccination. Other conditions include things like diabetes, asthma or kidney disease. Age is not an issue. Individuals of any age with these conditions are included.

The next group includes individuals who care for patients at high risk of getting the flu. The largest number of individuals in this group are health care workers.

We know that the influenza is contagious before symptoms actually begin. Thus

health care workers can infect their patients without even knowing that they have the flu.

Since health care workers treat highrisk patients, they can put those patients at risk. When I was in the military it was mandatory to get the vaccine. Most hospitals had a rate above 99% for vaccination.

In the civilian world, there is less opportunity to make it mandatory. Hospitals average only about 40% of their employees getting vaccinated.

For that reason, if you are hospitalized with a chronic medical condition during flu season, you should ask your caregivers if they have had the vaccine. If they say no, you should ask for a different person to take care of you.

This year for the first time, health care workers who refuse the vaccine have to sign a statement declaring that they are refusing to do so. They can no longer just skip it entirely. It is for the protection of their patients.

Most patients in nursing homes are at high risk. We have clearly shown that this group will have increased deaths if the

employees do not have flu vaccine.

Therefore, the rates in those facilities are usually over 90%. It is likely that the risks are the same in the hospital.

However, patients stay for such brief periods that we are not able to prove that unvaccinated hospital personnel increase the death rates for their patients. It is likely to be the case. It is just not yet proven.

If you are someone who provides care for a high-risk relative or friend, you also should be getting the vaccine. It will help protect them.

The United States Department of Health and Human Services as joined with several other nationwide groups to raise influenza vaccine awareness.

They have announced a National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW). It will take place from Monday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 3.

If you are one of the eligible individuals, now is the time to plan for that vaccination.

Dr. Anthony Policastro is medical director at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.

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Easter Seals recognized for excellence The Board of Directors of Easter Seals Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore was recently honored by the national office of Easter Seals with the Excellence in Affiliate Board Leadership Award which recognizes outstanding affiliate board performance and leadership. This is the second time this year that the Delaware affiliate of Easter Seals

has received a national award.

The award was presented to Easter Seals Board chairman, Robert J.A. Fraser, and Easter Seals president and CEO Sandy Tuttle at the Easter Seals National Convention in October.

Nominees are evaluated on nine key criteria within critical board responsibilities, including: support of Easter Seals mission;

oversight of Easter Seals chief executive officers for effective organizational planning; securing adequate resources to fund wellmanaged services; ensuring ethical and legal integrity and accountability; recruiting new board members; and enhancing Easter Seals public image.

Currently, there are 27 directors on the board. Through com-

bined efforts, the board secured $250,000 for the 2005 fiscal year, and contributed more than $1.5 million toward the local affiliates’ capital campaign.

In May, the Easter Seals board received the Excellence in Comprehensive Development Award in the category of “Best Giving and Getting Board.” This award specifically recognizes the

board’s involvement and commitment to fundraising efforts.

Easter Seals provides services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities.

For more information, call 1800-677-3800 or visit www.de. easterseals.com.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS - In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Verizon Foundation (the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications) and Verizon Wireless awarded over $100,000 to eight Delaware nonprofits to support domestic violence prevention and education efforts. Awards were presented at Hotel DuPont during the annual meeting and luncheon of the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

From left to right are Jennifer Gunther, VSA Arts of Delaware; Margaret Rose Henry, Delaware Technical & Community College; Tom Jewitt, Catholic Charities, Inc. of the Diocese of Wilmington; William Allan, Verizon Delaware; Christine Baron, Verizon Wireless; Dawn Schatz, Child, Inc.; Eleanor Kiesel, Community Legal Aid Society, Inc.; Geri Lewis-Loper, Delaware Center for Justice; Linda O’Neal, Delta Outreach and Education Center, Inc.; Abner Santiago and Maria Matos, Latin American Community Center.

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that Nanticoke was named best in the state for response to emergency heart cases.”

In the September 28, 2006, edition of the News Journal, Nanticoke was cited for our excellence in emergency response to heart attacks. The rankings were the result of an analysis performed by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. We credit our physicians, technicians, nurses, support staff, volunteers, auxiliary and board members for delivering on our AMERICAN MOTHERS MAKE DONATIONS - The Delaware Chapter of American Mothers Inc. recently presented three $1,000 checks to the pregnancy centers in each county of the state. Those presenting the check to the Sussex Pregnancy Center are from left, Doris Kowalski, Rita Denney, the executive director, Dusty Betts and Joyce Schaefer, the state president.

The Delaware chapter of American Mothers Inc. is a member of the same national organization that encourages each state to honor a Mother of the Year for her efforts to strengthen the moral and spiritual foundations of her home and whose public service in her community has been widely recognized.

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A renewed spirit of caring.

801 Middleford Road • Seaford, DE 19973 www.nanticoke.org

promise to provide a higher quality of care. Because of them, our renewed spirit of caring is touching more lives and helping more people than ever before.

To read the article in its entirety, visit www.nanticoke.org or call us at 1-877-NHS-4DOCS for a reprint.

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Consortium seeks funds for HPV Vaccine Initiative The Delaware Cancer Consortium (DCC) recently requested $800,000 from the Delaware Health Fund Advisory Committee to support a vaccination program to prevent cervical cancer among Delaware’s estimated 29,000 uninsured and Medicaid females ages 9-26.

The request is part of DCC’s goal to reduce the state’s cervical cancer incidence and mortality, which is part of their action

plan for 2007-2010.

Delaware’s cervical cancer five-year age-adjusted mortality rate ranks 45th in the nation, with 50 being the worst. Between 1999 and 2003, 76 Delaware women died of the disease and the state’s rate was 22.8% higher than the national.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease in a group of viruses that includes more than 100 differ-

ent strains or types. Most people who become infected with HPV will not have any symptoms and will clear the infection on their own. However, some of these viruses are called "high-risk" types which may lead to cervical cancer.

A vaccine, released in June, targets the strains of HPV responsible for 70 percent of cervical cancers. The vaccine is approved for use in girls and women ages 9-

26 and should be given before they become sexually active. The vaccine offers no protection to women who have already been exposed to HPV. The vaccine would be distributed in 2007 as part of the “Ending Cervical Cancer in Our Lifetime” program, an initiative started in 10 states in August 2006, and coordinated by Lt. Governor John Carney of Delaware.

Get out and play

by John Hollis

GROWING UP HEALTHY

In a recent opinion poll commissioned by Nemours, 58 percent of Remember, the daily Delaware parents reported that hour of physical activity their children get less than the recommended hour of physical activithat is recommended for ty every day. children doesn’t necesIn fact, according to their parsarily mean a solid hour ents, over one in 10 (13 percent) Delaware children only get an hour of running or biking. of exercise twice a week, or less! throw around a frisbee, play catch, play Bulletin to parents and caregivers: chilhopscotch, rake leaves together. If the dren need moderate to vigorous physical weather doesn’t cooperate, put on a CD activity every day. It should be an enjoyand dance, get a good family exercise or able part of their daily lives, and adults yoga video, play Twister, do household play a vital role in making sure that it is. chores that involve bending and stretchWhy is daily physical activity so iming. Also, take advantage of your local portant?

YMCA, Boys and Girls Club or PAL Club * It is good for kids to get their hearts - they often have a wide range of propumping - when the heart beats faster, it grams for children of all ages. For more gets strong. ideas, go to www.GrowUpHealthy.org. * Physical activity gives kids energy, Remember, the daily hour of physical helps with concentration and is a natural activity that is recommended for children mood lifter. doesn’t necessarily mean a solid hour of * When kids are moderately to vigorrunning or biking. It can be done in increously active, they often feel better, sleep ments throughout the day: Play tag for 20 better and think more clearly. * Exercise gets kids away from screens minutes, vacuum for 10, walk the dog for 30, and you’re there!

- TV, video games, instant messaging Be creative, be committed, and in the which are sometimes violent and/or sugwords of a famous shoe brand, just do it. gestive, contain ads for unhealthy prodChildren who are active are far more ucts, and are awfully good at luring kids likely to be active as adults and better able to spend far too many hours just sitting. * Regular physical activity is one of the to maintain a healthy weight and good overall health throughout their lives. most important factors in helping children achieve or maintain a healthy weight.

John Hollis is director of Community If you want your children to be active, Relations for the Nemours Health and get out and play with them. Take walks, Prevention Services. go to the park or playground, ride bikes,

David L. Crooks, M.D . will be leaving the practice of Nanticoke Surgical Associates December 1, 2006

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Health Bulletins Delaware Hospice holds groundbreaking ceremony Delaware Hospice recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Delaware Hospice Center in Milford on Fri., Nov. 3. Over 200 guests attended the ceremony.

The Delaware Hospice Center will serve families throughout the state of Delaware and will be the first hospice center to serve Kent and Sussex counties.

Wayne and Betsy Holden, co-chairs of the Community Campaign to Expand Delaware Hospice, announced that the center will be built through the capital campaign whose goal is to raise $4 million.

In her opening remarks, Delaware Hospice president and CEO Susan Lloyd stated, “Our vision for the Delaware Hospice Center developed from a statewide needs assessment that we undertook several years ago, which clearly indicated that citizens of Delaware needed and desired expanded options for end-of-life care. Today we take the next step to fulfill our promise and intention to respond to those needs.”

The future Delaware Hospice Center will feature sixteen patient and family suites, a Family Support and Counseling Center, a Community Resource Center, a Meditation Room, and new offices for our home-based services and administrative staff. Families will be able to enjoy the kitchens, dining rooms and sitting rooms with alcoves for visiting children to play.

The center will be available to patients of all ages. Professional hospice care will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Special recognition was given to campaign co-chairs, Llaird and Peg Stabler; and to significant contributors to date, including: Mike Harrington, Lillian Burris, Bob Dickerson and Lida Wells, the team leaders of support committees; the Welfare Foundation; The Longwood Foundation; Crystal Trust; the State of Delaware; the Bank of America; and the Carl M. Freeman Foundation.

To learn more about the Delaware Hospice Center and the Community Campaign to Expand Delaware Hospice, contact Manny Arencibia, vice president of development, 800-838-9800 x131 or visit www.delawarehospice.org.

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Specializing In Glaucoma Treatment & Surgery Dr. Ortiz is a graduate of Swarthmore College and earned his medical degree from New York Medical College. Dr. Ortiz completed his Ophthamology residency at the Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania. This was followed by a glaucoma fellowship at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, England. He completed a concurrent fellowship in ocular immune disease at Moorfield’s Eye Hospital in London.

Public Health flu vaccination Delaware’s Division of Public Health announces its influenza vaccination schedule for Delawareans without a healthcare provider or whose insurance does not cover flu shots.

While many DPH adult clinics accept walk in clients, DPH will vaccinate children by appointment only on scheduled days.

Medicare Part B and donations are accepted.

Sussex County adult clinics Nov. 28, Tuesday Blades Fire Hall, 200 East 5th St., Blades, 4-7 p.m. Walk In Dec. 7, Thursday, Blades Fire Hall, 200 East 5th St., Blades, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Walk In Children under the age of 18 will be seen by appointment only at the DPH Clinics and State Service Centers. Parents or guardians interested in making appointments for flu shots may call one of these DPH clinics.

• Sussex County, Georgetown State Service Center, 856-5213 • Sussex County, Shipley State Service Center, 628-2006 For more about flu clinic locations and dates, go to www.flucliniclocator.org

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Dr. Ortiz is a diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Glaucoma Society. He has been practicing ophthalmology since 1983 specializing in: Joseph M. Ortiz, MD

• Glaucoma Management • Glaucoma Surgery • Dry Eyes

• Pterygium • Eyelid Lesions

Delaware Hospice Festival of Trees The festival in Georgetown is Dec. 1-3 at Del Tech. Festivities include a gala and live and silent auction on Dec. 1; and a holiday and collectibles auction as well as lunch with Santa on Dec. 2.

Daily events include a gift shop, bake shop, raffles, and craft elves.

General admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students.

(302) 678-1700

Grotto Festival of Trees The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter is participating in the Grotto Festival of Trees. LifeCare at Lofland Park’s Memory Walk Team for 2007 will sponsor a tree at the Grand Slam in Seaford. Make plans to visit one of this location before January 1 to make your donation in support of the Alzheimer’s Association to fund local programs and services. Each store will donate an additional $250 to the charity whose tree receives the most donations.

For more information, call the Georgetown Office at 854-9788.

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Seaford Historical Society visits three sites On Wednesday, Oct. 4, members of the Seaford Historical Society went on their fall trip. The day-long bus trip included the Dickinson Mansion, the St. Jones River Estuarine Research Center, the Dover Air Mobility Museum, and Barratt’s Chapel.

The first stop was the Dickinson Mansion, built by John Dickinson’s father, Samuel, in 1740, and originally named Poplar Hall.

John Dickinson began his life in Maryland, later moving to Kent County. He studied law in London and held strong ideals of protecting the rights of Englishmen in America. He refused to sign the Declaration of Independence maintaining his support of England.

After the Revolutionary War began, however, he became America’s most popular spokesman for freedom. He wrote the Liberty Song, “In freedom we’re born and in freedom we’ll live.”

He became famous for many of his writings including a series of essays entitled, “Letters of a Pennsylvania Farmer.”

He was known as the Peaceful Rebel and believed strongly in his role of peacemaker. These ideals helped shape the Constitution.

Much of the original house burned in 1804 and was soon rebuilt.

The Seaford Historical Society group was split into three smaller groups each led by knowledgeable docents in period dress. They were shown how the tenant farmers lived, toured the main house and well-maintained grounds.

Next on the list was the St. Jones Reserve, a center for estuarine studies. It functions as a research center to study and help solve coastal problems, and improve the understanding and awareness of estuaries.

The bus took a quick side trip to the quaint little fishing village of Kitts Hummock, which looked like an interesting place to explore another day.

The Air Mobility Museum in Dover came next. The Seaford Historical Society group was led by well informed docents who gave detailed accounts of military life, and spoke of the history and accomplishments of the various airplanes.

It was a timely and gentle reminder of what our armed services, men and women, have done for us to preserve the freedom we hold so dear, that we have fought for in the past and continue to do so in the present.

Last was Barratt’s Chapel, the cradle of Methodism and the oldest Methodist building in America still standing. Some have called it the most important historical

Seaford Rotarian addresses Societies of Human Resource Management and of Aging Lon Kieffer, a Paul Harris fellow with the Nanticoke Rotary and humor-based motivational speaker, was a featured speaker at the 2006 Delaware State Human Resource Conference for the Delaware Chapter of the Society of Human Resource Managers held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington on Wednesday, Nov. 15.

The theme of the conference was “Employee Engagement in a Changing World.”

Kieffer, an expert on Workplace Culture Change and employee selection retention, shared his insightful and humorous form or “EnterTrainment” to the benefit of Human Resource Managers throughout the Delaware Valley.

On Nov. 16, Kieffer headed to the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, N.J., to provide the commencement Keynote address for the 35th annual Fall Conference for the Society on Aging, New Jersey (SANJ).

The SANJ conference theme was: “Baby Boomers: A Generation Reshaping Our Society.” Kieffer, a past recipient of the Delaware HealthCare Facilities Association “All Star” Award for Administration, and himself a Baby-Boomer, closed the conference with his original message and keynote entitled “Get Out of Bed and Go to Work!” which highlights and celebrates the

everyday realities of our work-aday world.

“As a Rotarian I have learned the joys of giving to the community,” says Kieffer, BSN, MBA and former professional stand-up comedian.

“There is a subtle Rotarian saying, ‘If it is to be, it is up to me,’ that can lend us each strength and encouragement to ‘Get Out of Bed and Go to Work!’ I am pleased to be in a position to share these simple messages of joy and help these great associations celebrate their day-to-day successes.”

If you have any interest in learning more, contact Kieffer at LonKieffer.com for additional information.

CORRECTIONS

building in Delaware.

Noticeable in the brick church are holes used to put logs for scaffolding. Because a church is never “complete” the holes were never filled in.

When this country was first being settled, many people were isolated and depended on circuit riders for their religious needs, medicine, and news of the outside world.

Phillip Barratt wanted a place where a new generation could come together and continue in the Methodist faith. Early Sunday Schools were very different than the ones today.

There was no public education so here was a place to learn the basic skills of reading, writing and math. The Seaford group was shown the church, the museum and cemetery. The oldest headstone in the cemetery is dated 1783.

It was a beautiful, warm, sunny fall day, perfect for visiting some of the important historical sites of Delaware.

The Seaford Historical Society, along with the expertise of John Farquhar, plans similar trips throughout the year.

The next scheduled trip is to the Philadelphia Flower Show in March 2007.

For more information about this trip and others, contact John Farquhar at 629-2336, or the Seaford Museum at 628-9828.

Seaford Historical Society raffle A special opportunity is available with the raffle currently being offered by the Seaford Historical Society.

Professional photographer Steve Theis of Theis Photography Ltc. will present a 20x16-inch Embassy Canvas Wall Portrait to the winner.

This is an excellent idea for having a family portrait as a family treasure or as an ideal Christmas gift.

This portrait is a part of the Society’s gift shop operations and all proceeds benefit the Seaford Historical Society.

Theis donates his time and talent. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. The value of the portrait is $850.

Tickets may be purchased at the Seaford Museum during open hours from 1-4 p.m. on Thursdays through Sundays, or at the Ross Mansion on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Theis Studio also has tickets.

The drawing will take place on Dec. 10, the last day of the Victorian Christmas at 3 p.m. It is not necessary to be present to win.

For further information call Shirley Skinner at 629-9378, or Paula Wells at 629-0805.

PNC Bank is the #1 Small Business Lender and #1 SBA Lender.

We lent more dollars to small businesses in Delaware than any other bank.* With credit decisions on PNC Bank business loans in one business day or less1 and a wide range of loan solutions, including SBA loans, PNC Bank makes it possible for you to get the capital you need. Having the #1 bank for small business lending serve your business. Easy as PNC.∑ Milford Dana Bijj VP Business Banking 119 South Walnut Street 302-422-1008

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Halloween winner The correct name on page 50 of the November 9 edition of one of the winners in the Halloween contest should have been Marissa Graham.

Coming Fall 2006, a new PNC Bank branch in Lewes

Shiloh House of Hope An article in last week’s edition listed the website. The correct website is www.shilohhouseofhope.org. A residence has been donated by the Hunsberger family of Bridgeville for the Shiloh House of Hope.

All loans are subject to credit approval. *PNC’s Small Business Lending Rankings are based on fiscal year 2004 according to the most recently released government statistics for 2004 for small business loans of $100,000 or less. Rankings based on CRA small business data for Delaware and as obtained from the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) web site (www.FFIEC.gov). PNC’s SBA rankings are based on dollar volume reported by the SBA for the Delaware District for the period from 10/1/04 to 09/30/05.

1 Credit decisions in one business day or less on loan requests of $100,000 or less. PNC Bank, Delaware. PNC Bank, National Association. Member FDIC. ©2006 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

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MORNING STAR

✳ NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 2006

“What Freedom Means to Me” was the topic of the Americanism essay contest held by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #6 of Seaford this past year. Four students won at the local and state levels. From left: C.R. Wilkins, Tracey Beachboard and Luke Seymore. Not shown is Autumn Johnson.

Legion auxiliary member attend convention, comes home with post awards Lillian Tune of Seaford was one of nearly 2,000 delegates, alternates and distinguished guests from across the country attending the 86th annual American Legion Auxiliary National Convention recently at the Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City.

Headlining the convention was an address by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, the organization’s Woman of the Year award recipient, as well as President George W. Bush, who spoke to both the American Legion Auxiliary and the American Legion delegations.

Also speaking with convention attendees were the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard Thad Allen, Secretary of Veterans Affairs R. James Nicholson, Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah and Utah Gov. .Jon Huntsman Jr. During the convention, attendees also received the presentation of reports from members of the military engaged in the war on terror.

Tune, a member of American Legion Auxiliary Nanticoke Unit #6 in Seaford, took part in a variety of activities throughout the week, including national executive committee meetings, divisional caucuses, the nomination of national officers and recognition of the achievements from the 2005-2006 program year of the organization.

Awards and recognition received at the 86th annual convention by members of the American Legion Auxiliary Nanticoke Unit #6 were as follows: certificate of merit presented to Beverly Buchanan, department historian, for submitting a department history. Tracey Beachboard, Unit #6 Jr. member, won the Americanism Essay Award, Class II, Eastern Division and Americanism Essay Award, Class II, Overall Winner in the Nation.

Tune, as a member of Unit #6 and department legislative chairman, received certificates of appreciation in recognition of dedication and effective support

throughout the year in promoting the American Legion’s legislative program, the Unit and Department Legislative Awards for the Most Outstanding Overall Legislative Program in the Eastern Division both at the Departmental and national levels, and Unit Program Emphasis Articles Award for the Best Public Relations from press releases in the Eastern Division.

During 2005-2006, national president Carol Van Kirk’s administration, the American Legion Auxiliary donated $5.6 million to veterans through its veterans affairs and rehabilitation initiative. The organization also actively pursued projects that benefited more than 2.5 million children and its members volunteered 460,147 hours on behalf of America’s youth. Always community minded, the American legion Auxiliary also donated $133,853 to the Children’s Miracle network.

JoAnn Cronin of Imperial, Mo., was elected the 2006-2007 national president of the organization at the conclusion of the 86th convention.

The American Legion Auxiliary is the largest patriotic women’s service organization in the world, with 900,000 members.

Affiliated with the American Legion, the auxiliary is a veteran’s service organization with members in nearly 11,000 communities.

The organization sponsors volunteer programs on the national and local levels, focusing on three major areas: veterans, young people and the community. If you are the grandmother, mother, wife, daughter, sister or granddaughter of an eligible veterans and are interested in joining this organization, contact The American Legion Located at 230 Front St., in Seaford or call 629-9915 for further information.

Department historian Beverly Buchanan (left) and department vice president Lillian Tune show the awards they won at the 86th Annual National American Legion Auxiliary Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. Buchanan received a certificate of merit for the department history book and Tune received various awards for her legislative efforts along with a public relations award.

Chicken Salad & Dumpling Dinner Bake Sale & Silent Auction The friends of Joey Wheatley will be holding a benefit to help offset the rising medical costs for Joey’s ongoing cancer treatments.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 FROM NOON TO 5 PM Bridgeville Fire Hall, Bridgeville, DE $15.00/Adult $7.50 children under 12 Tickets available at Woodbridge School Dist. Office, Layton’s Hardware and A.C. Schultes of Delaware, Inc. in Bridgeville and Burton Bros. Hardware and Harley Davidson in Seaford, DE Sorry - no carry outs.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

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MORNING STAR

✳ NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 2006

“What Freedom Means to Me” was the topic of the Americanism essay contest held by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #6 of Seaford this past year. Four students won at the local and state levels. From left: C.R. Wilkins, Tracey Beachboard and Luke Seymore. Not shown is Autumn Johnson.

Legion auxiliary member attends convention, comes home with post awards Lillian Tune of Seaford was one of nearly 2,000 delegates, alternates and distinguished guests from across the country attending the 86th annual American Legion Auxiliary National Convention recently at the Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City.

Headlining the convention was an address by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, the organization’s Woman of the Year award recipient, as well as President George W. Bush, who spoke to both the American Legion Auxiliary and the American Legion delegations.

Also speaking with convention attendees were the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard Thad Allen, Secretary of Veterans Affairs R. James Nicholson, Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah and Utah Gov. .Jon Huntsman Jr. During the convention, attendees also received the presentation of reports from members of the military engaged in the war on terror.

Tune, a member of American Legion Auxiliary Nanticoke Unit #6 in Seaford, took part in a variety of activities throughout the week, including national executive committee meetings, divisional caucuses, the nomination of national officers and recognition of the achievements from the 2005-2006 program year of the organization.

Awards and recognition received at the 86th annual convention by members of the American Legion Auxiliary Nanticoke Unit #6 were as follows: certificate of merit presented to Beverly Buchanan, department historian, for submitting a department history. Tracey Beachboard, Unit #6 Jr. member, won the Americanism Essay Award, Class II, Eastern Division and Americanism Essay Award, Class II, Overall Winner in the Nation.

Tune, as a member of Unit #6 and department legislative chairman, received certificates of appreciation in recognition of dedication and effective support

throughout the year in promoting the American Legion’s legislative program, the Unit and Department Legislative Awards for the Most Outstanding Overall Legislative Program in the Eastern Division both at the Departmental and national levels, and Unit Program Emphasis Articles Award for the Best Public Relations from press releases in the Eastern Division.

During 2005-2006, national president Carol Van Kirk’s administration, the American Legion Auxiliary donated $5.6 million to veterans through its veterans affairs and rehabilitation initiative. The organization also actively pursued projects that benefited more than 2.5 million children and its members volunteered 460,147 hours on behalf of America’s youth. Always community minded, the American legion Auxiliary also donated $133,853 to the Children’s Miracle network.

JoAnn Cronin of Imperial, Mo., was elected the 2006-2007 national president of the organization at the conclusion of the 86th convention.

The American Legion Auxiliary is the largest patriotic women’s service organization in the world, with 900,000 members.

Affiliated with the American Legion, the auxiliary is a veteran’s service organization with members in nearly 11,000 communities.

The organization sponsors volunteer programs on the national and local levels, focusing on three major areas: veterans, young people and the community. If you are the grandmother, mother, wife, daughter, sister or granddaughter of an eligible veterans and are interested in joining this organization, contact The American Legion Located at 230 Front St., in Seaford or call 629-9915 for further information.

Department historian Beverly Buchanan (left) and department vice president Lillian Tune show the awards they won at the 86th Annual National American Legion Auxiliary Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. Buchanan received a certificate of merit for the department history book and Tune received various awards for her legislative efforts along with a public relations award.

Chicken Salad & Dumpling Dinner Bake Sale & Silent Auction The friends of Joey Wheatley will be holding a benefit to help offset the rising medical costs for Joey’s ongoing cancer treatments.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 FROM NOON TO 5 PM Bridgeville Fire Hall, Bridgeville, DE $15.00/Adult $7.50 children under 12 Tickets available at Woodbridge School Dist. Office, Layton’s Hardware and A.C. Schultes of Delaware, Inc. in Bridgeville and Burton Bros. Hardware and Harley Davidson in Seaford, DE Sorry - no carry outs.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

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Annual Safe Family Holiday Campaign begins This week launches the ninth annual Safe Family Holiday campaign sponsored by the Office of Highway Safety and its safety and law enforcement partners, which runs through New Year's Day. As Delaware families prepare for the holiday season, the Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is implementing traffic safety checkpoints, hundreds of patrols, public awareness messaging in the form of ads and billboards and several communitybased safety events.

During this year's campaign, motorists can expect to see not only increased DUI enforcement but also increased efforts to stop aggressive drivers with a new initiative, "Operation Commute" to target aggressive drivers during the morning rush hour.

Highway safety officials feel the timing of the campaign is particularly critical as traffic deaths are already up 3% over this time last year. Additionally, the risk of traffic crashes typically increases with the

onset of the holiday season, primarily due to increased traffic volume from people visiting families during the three major holidays and shopping for gifts.

DUI prevention will also be a major focus of safety and police agencies in the SFH campaign. A total of 33 sobriety checkpoints are scheduled between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve as part of Delaware's high visibility "Checkpoint Strikeforce" initiative, coordinated by OHS. Delaware's MADD chapter, which will hold a candlelight vigil for victims of impaired driving in late December, is supporting the initiative by assisting officers at checkpoints.

Delaware will also participate in this year's second National "Drunk Driving Over the Limit, Under Arrest" impaired driving crackdown by funding State and local police agencies to conduct DUI saturation patrols during the last two weeks in Dec. Updated campaign statistics for DUI

and aggressive driving enforcement will be available Nov. 28 at www.state.de.us/highway.

Community-based public awareness efforts include statewide posters encouraging children and adults to buckle up as well as the OHS "Mocktail" party, which features safety information and samples of "smart" party foods. The DUI Victim's Trees will be on display in DMV lobbies statewide and MADD red ribbons are also available.

The campaign timeline is as follows: DUI Checkpoints - weekly November 23 - Jan. 1; DUI Saturation patrols - December 1 31, as part of "Drunk Driving. Over the Limit Under Arrest." National mobilization; "Stop Aggressive Driving Campaign" & "Operation Commute" patrols - weekly, Nov. 23 - Dec. 30; Christmas Tree Tag Distribution - OHS

will distribute tags with a "don't drink and drive" message on them to local Christmas tree farmers during the first week in December; Mocktail Parties - OHS will hold three non-alcoholic cocktail or "mocktail" parties this year. Dec. 2 - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Dover Boscov's, Dec. 6th at the Georgetown DMV from 5 - 8 pm and Dec. 15 from 5-8 p.m. at the Wilmington DMV. DUI Victim's Tree - Each red light on the tree symbolizes an alcohol-related death, and each green bulb an alcohol-related injury in Delaware during the Safe Family Holiday campaign. Trees will be located in the lobby of the Dover DMV, the Georgetown DMV, and the Wilmington DMV. Brochure and MADD ribbon distribution - brochures on impaired and aggressive driving, and MADD red ribbons in support of the Tie One on for Safety campaign are available by calling 302-7442740.

Food specialty store expected to occupy Video Den location

By Lynn R. Parks The Stein Highway property that is home to Video Den has been sold. Former owner Jim Horne, Seaford, said that the new owners are “local people” who are bringing a “food specialtytype shop” to the area.

“They have asked me not to say anything about what it is going to be,” Horne said.

“I will say that it will be something different for Seaford.

Something that you might expect out of the city.”

Rumors have been circulating that a Panera Bread restaurant is coming to the site. Mark Crawley, spokesman for Panera Bread, based in Richmond Heights, Mo., said last week that he had no information about a Panera Bread coming to the area. That does not

mean that one is not coming, he added. It could be that one is in fact coming, but its opening is so far in the future that the company is not ready to talk about it yet.

Horne sold his business, which includes about an acre of land, in October. Since then, he said, the new owners have been in the building, taking measurements. “I believe they are going to redo the whole thing,” he said.

Horne bought the video and photo-development business 12 years ago from his brother, Harold. He said that in recent years, business was in a steady decline.

“There was no way for me to compete,” he said.

He is happy, he said, to have sold the property. “I think that people will be happy with what is coming,” he added.

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The choir will perform Christmas Carols on the east end of High Street at 6 p.m., the bell choir will perform at the corner of High and Pine Streets at 6:30 p.m. and the choir will perform again at 7 p.m. on the West end of High Street.

Participants include 2 Cats in the Yard, Cranberry Hill, Sand & Stone Creations, Bon Appetit,

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Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the holiday music, save with many holiday specials, and enjoy personalized service and gift wrapping in many locations.

Gift ideas include unique specialty items, gourmet coffees and teas, antiques, decorative house wares including wreaths, pillows, throws, towels and more, handmade and designer soaps and lotions, jewelry and jewelry making items, gift baskets, holiday decorations, gift certificates and more!

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Library plans include plant sale, book signing

IN MEMORY - A memorial service was held Sunday at the Nanticoke Youth Soccer Association field in Seaford, in honor of seven former players with the league who have died.

Above, Dana Palmer, mother of Cory Palmer, speaks. Palmer was killed in Iraq in May. Other former soccer players who were honored were Rick James, who was also killed in Iraq in May, Ryan Long, who was killed in Iraq in 2003, Jonathan Leach, Grant Crouse, Brian Franceschi and Mark Thomas. Photos by David Elliott.

The Seaford District Library and its friends group have planned the following activities: • The Friends of the Library are in the midst of their annual poinsettia fund-raiser. The plants, in 5-inch pots, have three or four blooms and are available in red, white, or pink. Cost is $6 each or four for $20. The poinsettias are provided by Jeff’s Greenhouse.

All orders must be received by Monday, Nov. 27. Order forms are available at the library’s circulation desk.

Pickup of the plants will be Friday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the meeting room of the library.

• The library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. It will reopen on Friday, Nov. 24, at 9 a.m.

• Read Aloud Delaware will meet at the library on Tuesday, Nov. 28, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

• The library will join with the Methodist Manor House for a Christmas program entitled “Silver Bells.” Dressed in costumes, the “Simply Us Ensemble” of Kent County, will perform a variety of

Christmas songs Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. at the Methodist Manor House,1001 Middleford Road.

Admission is free. For information, call Thelma Jones, 629-2524.

• The library holds its story time Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Pre-schoolers are welcome.

• George E. Brummell, a blind AfricanAmerican Vietnam veteran and author of “Shades of Darkness” will be at the library Friday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a book signing.

“Shades of Darkness” is Brummell’s risqué, dramatic, bittersweet, funny and inspiring story of growing up black in segregated Maryland, becoming a wounded vet, learning to live with blindness, and overcoming life’s obstacles with determination, humor, and humility. The book is being considered for a movie.

All programs are free and open to the public.

News items may be mailed to the Seaford and Laurel Star, 628 W. Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973. Or they may be faxed to 629-9243.

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Memories during wartime of a long-ago childhood Summer evenings at my grandparents’ West Virginia home were YNN ARKS made for playing outside. Their front yard, an oasis of flat in a sea We went inside only of rolling hills, was perfect for freeze tag, hide and seek, Simon when darkness and says, red light green light — any playground game that three chiladvice from our dren, four years apart in age, grandmother about damp could come up with.

Once in a while, we managed night air forced us to. to convince adult members of the family, who typically sat on the mail, was in italics and bold. front porch and talked, to join us in the “Then she went on to blame you” — cool grass. Our parents enjoyed the occabold — “for that ridiculous expression, sional round of badminton, my grandfathat you said it when you were kids. I ther, who even in his 70s could run the said it couldn’t be you — sounds more bases, often joined us for kickball. like Lynn” — again bold, followed by During one of those kickball games, I several explanation points. “What’s the misaimed my foot and kicked home truth here?” plate, a rock from the nearby field, inI was humbled by my brother-in-law’s stead of the ball. Despite my aching foot appreciation of my creative ability. But I and the fact that a kicked rock does not had to share the credit. travel nearly as far as a kicked ball, I “I don’t know who first said ‘Wobbly managed to make it to first base.

Wilma,’” I wrote back. “But whoever it During another game, a small blood was, we all three endorsed it. And that vessel in our grandfather’s leg burst as he rounded third. He scored — Go team! only shows our wisdom — look at how the phrase has endured all these years. If — then limped to a chair under the Al Michaels himself used it, and John maple tree.

Madden concurred, ‘Yes, that was indeed But troubles were rare. Most of the a Wobbly Wilma,’ I would not be at all evenings were wonderful, and we went surprised.” inside, and to the bathroom, where our Well, maybe I would be a little surmother helped us wash our grass-stained prised.

But when dealing with brothersfeet, only when darkness and advice in-law, one must be firm. from our grandmother about damp night My brother’s account squared with air forced us to. mine.

“I cannot remember who said it Much of our time outside was spent first, but there is a 33 and1/3-percent hitting a badminton shuttlecock. Not chance it was me,” he wrote. And, he over a net — the net wasn’t always set up — but one to the other in a circle, try- added, “I believe I have used that name in the last month.” ing to keep it in the air as long as we And this is the thing: We are not chilcould. For incentive, we got to sing one dren anymore. My brother, the youngest word of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” for every time our racquets hit the birdie. of the three of us, is a helicopter pilot, serving a one-year term (longer, if the We rarely made it past the first “star”; I powers-that-be feel like extending it) in don’t remember ever getting to the secIraq. ond and final “How I wonder what you Our days of play in cool West Virare.”

We also had a Frisbee. Again standing ginia evenings are over. We all, and especially my brother, have far more seriin a circle, we threw it one to the other, trying, as with the shuttlecock, to keep it ous matters to worry about than catching Frisbees and hitting shuttlecocks. from hitting the ground.

I hope that his ability to handle a sevWe didn’t sing in this game; instead, en-ton Blackhawk helicopter outweighs we invented silly names to describe our his skill, as I remember it, with a badthrows. The alliterative names were minton racquet. And I hope that when, in based on characters from The Flintthe last month, he was inspired to call stones: Fast Fred, Bad Barney, Bumsomething a Wobbly Wilma, it wasn’t Bum Bam-Bam; you get the idea. (Actually, I just made that last one up. If I had any kind of flying machine that he was talking about. thought of it 40 years ago, I would have Next Thanksgiving, my brother’s time ruled in the front yard Frisbee throwing in this foolish, ill-conceived and illcompetition.) planned war should be finished. He Most of the names were pretty munshould be back home and we all will be dane. But one, Wobbly Wilma, to deable to celebrate the holiday together. scribe a throw unlike anything the toy Perhaps, a celebratory game of “badmakers at Wham-O had in mind, we all use to this day. minton in the round” will be part of the “Hey Matt,” my brother-in-law wrote day. There are more people in our family in a recent e-mail to my brother (and now, including my athletic brother-incopied to other members of our family, law, and we should be able to get well including me). “I was watching the West beyond “Twinkle twinkle.”

Virginia game the other night and the And if Frisbee throwing follows the Pitt quarterback threw a particularly bad badminton, I will be ready. Wobbly pass. My wife” —who is my sister and, obviously, my brother’s sister; back to Wilmas, Fast Freds, even Bum-Bum the story — “said, ‘Boy, that was a Wob- Bam-Bams — all will be welcome as we bly Wilma!” Wobbly Wilma, in his eall get to, once again, play like children.

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Stories of Old-Time Laurel The Laurel Historical Society’s Kendal Jones will be presenting a three-part slide show on “Places, Faces and Stories of Old-Time Laurel” at the Laurel Public Library in the new community meeting room. This meeting is open to the public.

Members are encouraged to invite a nonmember to join them for this interesting presentation. The date is Wednesday, Nov. 29. The program will start at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be offered.

Poker Night Novenber 25 The American Legion, Laurel Post 19, will hold Poker Night at the Post Home, 12168 Laurel Road, Laurel, DE 19956, on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. $3 per person entrance fee. Free Snacks.

Come out and play a hand or two and a dozen more.

Belly Dance Workshops SDPR is hosting 3 Belly Dance Workshops, Nov. 30, Dec. 7, and Dec. 14 at the Recreation Building, 7-8 p.m. Cost is $10.

Attend one or all three.Classes will start in January. Call Athena at 381-6256 or the Recreation Office for more information.

MEETINGS Toastmasters of Southern Delaware Visit the local chapter of Toastmasters International and improve your presentation and speaking skills.

The next meeting is Nov. 30 in the educational wing of Bay Shore community church. For more information call Joy Slabaugh at 846-9201 or email joy@estfinancial.com.

For more information about Toastmasters International, go to www.toastmasters.org.

Marine Corps League The Marine Corps League meets the first Thursday of each month, at 7:30 p.m., at the Log Cabin in Seaford. This month will be Dec. 7.

Du Pont Golden Girls The annual Du Pont Golden Girls Luncheon will be Thursday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m., at the Seaford Golf and Country Club. For reservations call Connie Keene 629-3377, or Jackie Davis 875-7625.

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Stress Buster now through Dec. 22 Fitness Classes Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 a.m.; Tuesday and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., now through Dec. 22 in St. John’s United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Seaford (Sponsored by St. John’s but open to the public). Sylvia will be providing for a.m. class only, excellent childcare at no extra fee. Beginners to intermediate participants welcome in this coed, non-competitive, muscle-toning, stretching, high/low aerobic class. Try a free one to see if it meets your needs. Only a 6-8 week commitment at a time required.

For more information or to register call 21 year AFAA certified fitness professional, Carol Lynch, 629-7539.

REUNIONS

Basket BingoLongaberger Basket Bingo on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Laurel Boys & Girls Club. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bingo begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20, $25 at the door. Several door prize drawings.

Raffles: Hamper Basket, Hostess Holiday Bundle and more. Refreshments will be available. For more information call 875-1200 or 629-8740. Benefits the programming at the Laurel Boys & Girls Club. Your support is greatly appreciated.

AARP Chapter 5340 Board AARP Chapter 5340 will hold a Board Meeting 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 27, at the Sussex County Airport Conference Room, Georgetown.

All members are encouraged to attend.

For details call Melissa Richardson, president, 945-1288.

AARP Chapter 5340 meeting Georgetown’s AARP Chapter 5340 will have their Christmas luncheon Monday, Dec. 4, at Sussex Pines Country Club in Georgetown beginning at noon.

Donald Murray will provide the entertainment. Cost of the lunch is $13.50 per person. Call Cathey Betts (302) 856-3441 for reservations that are needed by Nov. 27. New members are welcome.

The Seaford High School Class of 1996 will be holding its 10-year reunion on Saturday, Nov. 25. The event will be held at the Sussex Pines Country Club in Georgetown. We are searching for missing classmates. Contact Susan at 302-344-0741, or susanargo@hotmail.com.

SHS Alumni Assn. Fall Social The SHS Alumni Association is hosting their annual fall social at the Seaford Golf & Country Club on Friday, Nov. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. Any SHS graduate, has attended Seaford Schools or has an interest in the Alumni Association is invited to attend. You do not have to be a member of the SHS Alumni Association to attend.

There will be light snacks and a cash bar available. Come out to revel in fond memories of good ‘ole SHS. For additional information call Donna Hastings Angell 629-8077, or Mary Lee DeLuca at 6298429.

Seaford Class of 1976 The Seaford Class of 1976 will hold its 30-year class reunion on Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Seaford Fire Hall from 6 p.m. until midnight.

Light fare will be served, cash bar and music provided by Tranzfusion. For more information, contact David Smith at 410749-5776 or Dee (Christopher) Palmer at

Submit Bulletin Board items by Thursday at noon. Send to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, email morningstarpub @ddmg.net or drop off at 628 West Stein Highway, Seaford. Items appear in both the Seaford and Laurel Stars.

629-9410. You can also go to the class website at www.seafordhigh1976.com.

HOLIDAYS Victorian Christmas The Tenth Annual Victorian Christmas at the Ross Mansion, 1101 North Pine St. Extended, Seaford, will be held Dec. 8 through 10.

Thirteen rooms in the historic restored Italian Villa Style mansion will be elaborately decorated by local florists and decorators.

The Victorian Christmas at the Ross Mansion starts with a new activity this year. On Friday, Dec. 8, there will be featured a Christmas Tea and Tour. The tour will start at 1 p.m. Tea will be served at 2 p.m.

Servers will be in costume complimenting the gracious atmosphere of the elaborately decorated 13 rooms of the restored

Marine Corps League The Marine Corps League meets the first Thursday of each month, at 7:30 p.m., at the Log Cabin in Seaford.

FOOD Breakfast Cafe VFW 4961 Breakfast Cafe, open Monday-Friday, 8-10 a.m., Seaford VFW, Middleford Road, to benefit Veterans Relief Fund. All are welcome.

Sunday Breakfast Buffet Sunday breakfast buffet, All-You-CareTo-Eat, served by the Galestown Ruritan Club on the fourth Sunday of each month, October through June, 7-10 a.m., at the Galestown, Md., Community Hall. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 children ages 6-12.This month it will be Nov. 26.

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The charge is $10 per person and must be paid in advance. Reservations are required and may be made by calling Ruthe Wainwright at 629-8765. Seating is prearranged with four people at a table. Parties who would like to sit together should make their reservations accordingly. Only 40 people can be accommodated.

For further information call Anne Nesbitt at 628-7788.

On Saturday, Dec. 9, from 1-4 p.m., there will be house tours and craft demonstrations; and from 5-9 p.m., there will be house tours by candlelight; $7 per adult, $1 per child under 12 years.

Sunday, Dec. 10, is Family Day. There will be House Tours from 1-4 p.m., with

Gov. and Mrs. Ross Receiving. Carriage rides from 2 to 3 p.m. Children’s activities in the Honeymoon Cottage (Star and Necklace making, Readings, Santa Clause).

At 3 p.m., a raffle drawing for a Steve Theis Portrait. Cost is $7 per adult, $1 per child under 12 years of age.

Sponsored by the Seaford Historical Society, Proceeds benefit the Ross Plantation and Seaford Museum.

Sounds of the Season Holiday music, performed by “Vital Signs” and others, will be on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m., at Delmar High School auditorium. Cost is $15 each or $25 for two, in Dr. Wolfgang’s office, 629-2366, or 629-2131.

Join us for an afternoon performance of singing, dancing, and instrumentals. There will also be a Chinese auction and raffles on site. Concert to benefit The Western Sussex County Relay for Life.

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Nanticoke Auxiliary Winter Dance ‘Puttin’ on the Glitz’ Nanticoke Health Services Auxiliary Winter Gala committee has begun preparations for the annual dinner dance event to be held January 27, 2007 at the Seaford Golf and Country Club. This year’s 1930s theme, “Puttin’ on the Glitz,” will feature Art Deco decorations in a Grand Ballroom.

Those attending will enjoy elegant food followed by the music of Encore while they whirl across the dance floor.

Dust off your spats and top hats and put on your pearls and enjoy this memorable evening. Linda Robertson is the chairperson for the annual gala event.

She is assisted by Bonnie Allen, Patty Burk, Sharon Mears, Janet Hubbard, Judi Thoroughgood and Jenny Werner.

Proceeds from the event will be part of the auxiliary’s annual donation to Nanticoke Health Services.

More details about “Puttin’ on the Glitz” can be obtained by calling the Nanticoke Health Services Volunteer Office at 629-6611, ext. 2301.

Regional builders, Inc. has begun its annual toy collection drive for the Toys for Tots program. This program, conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, collects and distributes toys to needy children in the community. To participate, you may drop off new, unwrapped toys at Regional Builders, Inc., 300 High St., Seaford. Donations will be accepted on weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. through Dec. 15. You may also make a tax-deductible donation to marine Toys for Tots Foundation, PO Box 1947, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA 22134. Regional Builders appreciates your continued support for this very worthy cause.

Lioness Christmas House The Seaford Lioness and The Shiloh House Of Hope present the 16th annual Christmas House Tour on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 1-8 p.m. There will be eight homes on this tour and they are located in Laurel, Seaford and Bridgeville. Refreshments will be served at the Shiloh House Of Hope which is also on the tour. Tickets can be purchased at Cutn’ Up Family Salon or by calling Bonny Hastings at 6299596 or Sharyn Dukes at 236-7754.

Carolling in the Park The Gateway Park Committee and the City of Seaford will be hosting the 13th Annual Carolling in the Park Celebration and Tree Dedication Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m., in Gateway Park.

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include the dedication ceremony for a new Community Christmas Tree.

Individuals interested in supporting the holiday decorations in the park or the Carolling in the Park event can make donations to the Gateway Park Committee, through the City of Seaford, at PO Box 1100, Seaford, DE 19973.

Any donation over $300 will be recognized with an engraved brick in the park.

For individuals who would like to support the tree with a smaller contribution, “silver bell” ornament sponsorships are available for $5, $10 and $15, depending on size.

A sponsorship will place a name of your choice on the ornament before it goes onto the tree. For more information contact Amy Walls at 629-9173.

Seaford Christmas Parade The theme for this year’s Seaford Christmas Parade is “The Sounds and Lights of Christmas.” The date is Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. The parade begins at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Nylon Boulevard. It proceeds down Pennsylvania Avenue to High Street.

The judges stand is at the parking lot of Mt. Olivet Church. The parade continues down High Street, and turns at Market Street. The Parade goes up Market and

ends at the Seaford Middle School. So far, seven school bands, non-profit groups, and businesses are planning to be in the parade.

Bethel House Tour Sunday, Dec. 10, there will be a House Tour in Bethel, consisting of several homes. The choir at Sailor’s Bethel United Methodist Church will be performing a Christmas Cantata at 4:30 p.m. prior to the tour. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 per person. Any questions call 875-3971 or 875-3733.

Christmas Show Trip Laurel Senior Center Christmas Show trip, Dutch Apple Theater, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 20. Cost $63, includes transportation, luncheon and show. Shopping after the show if time permits. Call 875-2536 to reserve a seat with deposit.

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Players holiday production Possum Point Players’ holiday production, “The WPPP 1947 Christmas Special” will incorporate an old-style radio version of It’s A Wonderful Life mixed with seasonal solos, duets, and choral music at Possum Hall in Georgetown during the first two weekends of December.

Performances are December 1, 2, 8 & 9 at 8 p.m., and December 3 & 10 at 2 p.m. in Georgetown.

Tickets are $15, or $14 for seniors or students.

For reservations, call the Possum Point Players ticketline at 856-4560.

Bridgeville’s Caroling in the Park The Town of Bridgeville will host their annual Caroling in the Park on Friday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Historical Society Park on the corner of Delaware Avenue and William Street. Please bring a canned good donation for needy families. Come for fun, fellowship and a visit from Santa Claus.

Bridgeville sponsors this event yearly on the first Friday evening in December.

Christmas in Bridgeville Saturday, Dec. 2 - Christmas in Bridgeville Craft Show, Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Woodbridge Jr./Sr. High School, Laws Street, Bridgeville. Admission is Free. There will be 60 vendors; $1 chances on an antique Oak Wash Stand.

There will be catered breakfast and lunch available.

Delmar Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 2 - Delmar’s annual Christmas parade. For details call the Delmar Chamber of Commerce, 846-3336.

Rain Date: Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. Applications can be picked-up at Delmar Town Hall.

Georgetown holiday events Thursday, Dec. 7 - Georgetown Christmas parade. 7 p.m., starting at Sussex Central High School. For details call the chamber, 856-1544.

Dec. 1, 2 and 3 - Annual Festival of Trees, Delaware Technical and Community College, Georgetown.

Sponsored by Delaware Hospice Inc. For details call 856-7717.

Dec. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 - ‘The 1947 Christmas Special,’ a holiday music revue presented by the Possum Point Players, Georgetown, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. $15, $14 for senior citizens and students.

For details, call 856-4560 or visit www. possumpointplayers.org.

Monday, Dec. 4 - Caroling on the Circle, Georgetown. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., singers will lead members of the public in songs of the season. Canned goods will be collected.

Laurel holiday events Friday, Dec. 8 - The Laurel Chamber of Commerce and Laurel Fire Department will again co-host the annual Christmas Parade. This year’s parade will take place on Dec. 8, at 7 p.m., with a rain date of Dec. 9. The theme this year is “Old Town Christmas.” Applications may be picked up at the Laurel Fire Department or the chamber office.

Laurel Senior Center Christmas Show trip, Dutch Apple Theater, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 20. Cost $63, includes transportation, luncheon and show. Shopping after the show if time permits. Call 875-2536 to reserve a seat with deposit.

Art Show and Silent Auction The Children’s Beach House Art Show and Silent Auction committee is busy wrapping up details after almost one year of planning for their 17th annual Holiday Art Show and Auction on Dec. 1-3.

All proceeds are divided among the programs offered by the Children’s Beach House whose mission is to help children with special needs reach their highest potential as functioning members of their families and communities.

The event has reached 100% of its goal for artist participation. Nick Serratore of Lewes was named this year’s featured artist. Serratore will auction an original work based on his artistic interpretation of the event theme: “Home is where the heart is…Home is the Children’s Beach House.”

A private reception for contributors and patrons is Fri., Dec. 1 from 6-10 p.m. The reception includes a pianist, caroling by Debbie Kee’s children’s choir, fine jewelry display by Elegant Slumming of Rehoboth, an artist meet and greet, and a sneak preview of the featured art and silent auction. The silent auction includes limo rides, child care, dining gift certifi-

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The Egg Decorating contest is open to any Delaware resident interested in pursuing the art of egg decorating. The winning egg will receive $100 and an invitation from the White House to see the state eggs displayed with a welcome reception by the First Lady.

For more information, contact Cindy Davis at the Delaware Department of Agriculture at 800-282-8685.

cates, jewelry, art, home furnishings, golf packages, clothing, spa and salon services, lodging and more.

The event continues with free admission on Sat., Dec. 2, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sun,, Dec. 3, noon – 3 p.m.

For more information call 645-9184 or visit www.cbhinc.org.

Choral Society Christmas Concert Tickets are still available for the Southern Delaware Choral Society 22nd annual Christmas Concert, "Christmas Oratorio"

by J.S. Bach, under the direction of John Ranney, on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Edmond's Church, Rehoboth Beach, and on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at the Reformation Lutheran Church in Milford.

Featured soloists will be soprano, Virginia Van Tine; alto, Rebecca McDaniel; tenor, Donald McCabe; baritone, Richard A.D. Freeman and bass, John R. Ranney.

All are members of SDCS. Also joining the chorus will be trumpeter, Sarah Kuwick.

Organist Crystal Pepper of Harrington is a guest soloist. In her 25 years as a church musician, Ms. Pepper has enjoyed a distinguished career as an organist and is well-known in a number of musical circles. She began accompanying church choirs at the age of 12 and by the time she was 15 she had become a regular organist and plays at various churches in the MidAtlantic region.

She has a BA in vocal music from Delaware State University and has studied with John Dressler. She serves as director of music at the Dover Presbyterian Church and is currently pursuing a Master of Special Education at Wilmington College.

Tickets to the Christmas concert are $15 and $10 for students. For tickets or more information call 302-645-2013 or log on to www.sdchoralsociety.org.

SDCS is supported in part by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency committed to promoting and supporting the arts in Delaware.

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Salisbury holiday events Saturday, Nov. 18, Sunday, Nov. 19 Maji Choral Festival at 7 p.m. on Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Wicomico Senior High School, Salisbury. Tickets are $15. Call Bonnie Luna at 410-749-1633 for details.

History of 19th Century Laurel Have you gotten your copy of this most informative book on early Laurel? The book would make a wonderful and valued gift for the holidays. The 430+ page book is a reprint written by the late Harold Hancock in the 1980s and is selling for $45 or it can be mailed for an additional $5. To obtain a copy contact any board member or call Linda Justice at 875-4217.

Eggs will be on display Vote for the egg that you would like to represent the state of Delaware at the White House next year on Dec. 3 at the Dover Mall from noon – 5 p.m.

Delaware egg artists of all ages will have their decorated eggs on display behind Santa, next to JC Penney. There will be more than 40 eggs to choose from.

Since 1994, each state sends a decorated egg to the White House for display.

Local crafters and artists create decorated eggs which represent each state and the District of Columbia.

Eggs can be decorated in any fashion using paints, beads, decoupage, etching,

Saturday, Nov. 25 - Starry Night Boat Parade along the Wicomico River in Salisbury. Sponsored by the Wicomico Yacht Club and Urban Salisbury. Call 410-5463205.

Sunday, Dec. 3 - The 60th Annual Christmas Parade at 2 p.m. starting at the intersection of Mt. Hermon Road & Civic Avenue, traveling to East Main Street, ending at Ward Street. Sponsored by the Salisbury Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Rain Date: Dec. 10, 2 p.m.

Selbyville holiday events Friday, Dec. 1 - Selbyville Christmas Parade. The annual parade, sponsored by the Selbyville Chamber of Commerce, starts at 7 p.m. at the town hall, 68 Church St.

For details call Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, 539-2100, or visit www. bethany-fenwick.org.

Snow Hill holiday events Christmas in Snow Hill, Friday through Monday, Dec. 1-4. Christmas tree lighting and kids coloring contest on Friday. Historic home and business tours on Saturday, along with Breakfast with Santa, Santa’s Workshop and a Christmas tree auction.

Holiday music celebration and 19th Century Christmas at Furnace Town on Sunday. Snow Hill Christmas Parade on Monday, Dec. 4. Call 410-632-2080 for details.

ETC. Babies & Toddlers Stay and Play Parents and children from birth to age four are invited to play together, listen to a story, learn new songs and finger plays, and network with other families. Free.

Now thru-May 2007. Closed on school holidays. No registration required. Call Anna Scovel at 856-5239 for more information.Seaford Parks & Recreation (SDPR), 320 Virginia Ave., Seaford, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Read Aloud training Read Aloud Delaware volunteer training session will be held Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 1 p.m. in the Seaford Public Library, 402 North Porter St., Seaford. Call 8562527 to sign up for training or for further information.

Volunteer readers are needed at various reading sites in Sussex County.

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A letter from Santa Mrs. Claus and I invite you and your families to join us at Delaware Hospice’s Festival of Trees for our Lunch with Santa, on Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Delaware Technical and Community College in Georgetown.

Some close friends of ours from the North Pole will be joining us, and we’ll have pizza, goodie bags, and “special treats,” plus a picture with Mrs. Claus and I. You’ll also love our magnificently decorated trees and wreaths which will be on display.

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely, Santa Claus P.S. Admission tickets are $5 each, including admission to the tree and wreath exhibit. Purchase tickets in advance by calling Delaware Hospice, 856-7717 or Debbie Wright, 856-3878. All proceeds will benefit Delaware Hospice’s families.

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CHURCH BULLETINS Evening of gospel music

Festivities planned on MLK Day

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, on Old Stage Rd. in Laurel, will present an evening of gospel music featuring the “Don Murray Family Band” on Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. A special guest performance begins the evening at 6:30 p.m.

This band has spread the gospel through music for many years and is formerly known as “The Old Time Religion.”

Songs are traditional and an enjoyable evening will be shared by all.

For more information, call Pastor Don at 302-856-6107. For directions, call 302875-7900.

Blaine Bowman at Christ Church Blaine Bowman and His Good Time Band are coming to Christ Evangelistic Church, 9802 Camp Road, Laurel, on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. A love offering will be taken.

Thanksgiving dinners delivered Volunteers have been busy in the kitchen of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church parish hall. Thanksgiving dinners are being prepared for distribution to those in need in Seaford and the surrounding communities. The project is sponsored by the Church of God and Saints of Christ church members, who are using St. Luke’s facilities.

The dinners will be delivered in Seaford, Laurel, Bridgeville and Georgetown by the YACTA youth group. This is a group of young people who organize food drives, and work within the church to serve Christ. YACTA stands for Youth Anointed with Confidence, Talent, and

Old Time Religion will perform at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church.

Atonement.

Last year 1,600 dinners were prepared and distributed, some of which were served in the St. Luke’s Parish Hall to those in need on a walk-in basis. It is hoped that this year’s project will serve as least as many and perhaps more.

Galestown UMC Fall Hymn Sing Galestown United Methodist Church will hold its annual Fall Hymn Sing on Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. Special music by “Revived” and “The Gospel Gents. A buffet style hot dinner will be served immediately following the service at the Galestown Community Center.

The book titled “History Repeats Itself

around Galestown Millpond” is now available for $5. This would make a great Christmas stocking stuffer gift for a special person as well as a great table top informative book.

Guest preacher at Christ Church Come and hear dynamic preaching at Christ Evangelistic Church, 802 Camp Road, Laurel. Evangelist David Ellis will be preaching on Dec. 10, at the 11 a.m. service.

Children’s Christmas Musical The children of Laurel Wesleyan Church will be performing a heavenly Christmas musical, “Fear Not Factor,” on

A prayer breakfast, “Dare to Dream like the King,” is planned for Jan. 15, 2007 at 8 a.m. at the Seaford Country Club. The breakfast, which is a buffet, features keynote speaker, Dara Laws, the 2007 Seaford School District Teacher of the Year.

Entertainment will be provided by The Good News Tour. Drs. Julius and NaTasha Mullen will receive the Community Recognition Award.

Admission is $20 by advance tickets only.

In conjunction with the prayer breakfast, the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club will hold a day of activities for young adults from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is $1 and features 7 Quilts for 7 Sisters as well as crafts, storytellers and entertainment. The day includes a teen summit and youth dance. Lunch is provided and vendors and giveaways are also included. For tickets and more information, call 302628-1908.

Saturday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 3 at 9 and 11 a.m., at Laurel Wesleyan church, located 1/2 mile north of Laurel on Rt. 13A. Nursery will be provided. For more information call 875-5380.

Celebrate the Joy of Christmas The Delmar Church of God of Prophecy is excited to present the Broadway-style musical production “Let There Be Light.”

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

Worship 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Tina Whaley

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

St. John’s United Methodist Church Pine & Poplar Sts., Seaford 302-629-9466 Web site: http://home.dmv.com/-stjohns/ E-mail: stjohns@dmv.com NURSERY & HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:30 & 11:15 am Traditional 9:45 Sunday School 9:50 am Contemporary Come as you are… and be transformed in the love of Christ!

Centenary United Methodist Church “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for Over 200 Years” “NEW SONG!” - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m.

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

Every Sunday Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m.

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

1010 S. Central Ave., Laurel Phone: 875-7748 Donny Weimar, Minister Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m.

In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE Rev. Fred Duncan Church: 875-4233 Parsonage: 875-3398 Sunday Services: 8:30am Praise 9:30am Sunday School,11am Worship

DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church & Old Christ Church 600 S. Central Ave., P.O. Box 293 Laurel, DE 19956 ~ (302) 875-3644 Rev. Rita B. Nelson, Rector Holy Eucharist with Healing and Church School ~ Sunday @ 9:30 am

Christ Evangelistic Church Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching Youth Group Sunday Night 7 pm

Worship 11 a.m. • Sun. School 10:00 a.m.

Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m.

Located on Bethel Road between the Dual & Alt. 13 For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice

HARVEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH “Heart Felt Praise” Relevant Bible Teaching Children’s Ministry Midweek Bible Study Tom Birowski, Pastor Seaford, Del. • 628-7771 94 Walnut St. Laurel, DE 19956

875-7873 “A Place to Belong” SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Underground Family Worship (7-12 grade) 6:15 p.m.

10:45 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Prayer Team ‘The Table’ God’s Big Back Yard (last Wed. of mo) 7:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

Centrally located at 14511 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

FasTrak Children’s Ministry - 10:30 a.m.; E318 Youth - 6 p.m.

Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.

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

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Road 68, South of Laurel Laurel, Del. Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship 9 & 11 a.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m.

Hymn Sing: Last Sunday Each Month - 7 p.m. www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org

Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107

Christian Church of Seaford Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298 Minister: John Herbst SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

Morning Worship 10:30 Wed. Night Service & (Nursery & Jr. Church) Youth Groups 7:00 p.m.

A Firm Foundation • A Sure Hope • An Unending Love

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Merry Christmas to friends at Wal-Mart By the Rev. Todd K. Crofford Laurel Wesleyan Church

PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE

It seems “Merry Christmas” is Most Americans you back in vogue. Wal-Mart announced this week that they will be meet have no problem including Merry Christmas in its seeing a Menorah on greetings, advertising, and holiday displays. one corner and a NaCertainly economics were a key tivity on the next. factor in this decision. Other retail stores including Macy’s and Kohl’s are following suit and believe this tion that embraces religious freedom is not will play well amongst American shopto sanitize us from religious expression, pers. but to be able to accept our differences Meanwhile, let me give three reasons why I believe ultimately this is a good de- without offense. Most Americans you cision, and one much more important than meet have no problem seeing a Menorah on one corner and a Nativity on the next. the bottom line benefit to stores.

Finally, it is good to see a positive reFirst, it shows retailers still listen. sponse to Christians today. Recent years Wal-Mart was inundated by concerned have seen a parade of lawsuits trying to Americans who are tired of the liberals’ “protect” Americans against those dangerwar on Christmas. ous manger scenes in public, those acriIn letters, e-mails, personal complaints monious Christmas carols in school “holiand even outright boycotts customers told day” concerts, or any other mention of the Wal-Mart their politically correct decision name Christ during this season. was a poor one.

Yet the celebration of Christmas preIt is gratifying to recognize that the dated the arrival of the pilgrims on the largest retailer in the world still gives Mayflower, is part of our historic tradition some credence to the opinions of their as a nation, and forms a part of who we clientele. Congratulations to those who are as a Christian nation. I hope that Waltook the time to graciously complain...

Mart’s action will be a step in the direcyour voice was heard. tion of tolerance and reason that will serve Second, it represents a good viewpoint us all well this Christmas season. on freedom of speech. As Americans, we So, from my heart let me say, “Thanks need to realize that saying “Merry Christfor the Christmas gift, Wal-Mart.”

Oh, and mas” is not a tacit form of saying, “Don’t “Merry Christmas to you too!” have a Happy Hanukah.” Celebrating a holiday of our own choosing is not a form The Rev. Crofford is Senior Pastor at Laurel Wesleyan Church. His views do not necessarily represent the views of of disrespecting other beliefs. the congregation or Wesleyan Church International. You The key to living side by side in a namay email pastortodd@laurelwesleyan.org

CHURCH BULLETINS

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

Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Sunday School ..... 9:45 a.m. Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

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

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

302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org

MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 4:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m.

Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

DAILY: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.

Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; First Sat. 9 a.m.

HOLY DAYS: Eve. 7:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.

NOVENA DEVOTIONS: Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.

CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30-5 p.m.; Sun. 8-8:25 a.m.

SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am & 6 pm Children’s Church 10:45 am SPANISH Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Activities 7 pm Pastor: Homer McKeithan Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”

LAUREL-MT. PLEASANT CHARGE 27225 Kaye Road, Laurel, DE 19956 Ph: (302) 875-7814

www.livingwaterworship.com Pastor: Rev. Timothy P. Jones

Sunday Morning Wed. Bible Study & Worship & Children’s Children’s Discovery Club 7:00 PM Ministries 10:00 AM “Flowing in Power and Love to a Parched and Thirsty World”

YOU ARE INVITED! Come into This Church and Gather in Christ’s Name to Worship Him! Psalm 95:6 Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wed. Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Pastor, Stacey Johnson

VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD

“A Growing Church For All Ages”

2 miles N. of Laurel, DE on Alt. 13

302-877-0443 410-957-4696

The Atlanta Road Alliance Church 22625 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 • www.atlantaroadcma.org Rev. Edward Laremore • Rev. Andrew Kerr SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 8:30 Worship 6:45 Pioneer Clubs (age 3 9:45 Sunday School thru grade 6) & Divorce Care® 11:00 Worship/Kids Church 7:00 Prayer Service & Youth 7:00 Evening Service Group (grades 7-12)

ome! Revelatio e To C n 22 Tim : 17 The Ark s ' t I Seaford Wesleyan Church

Passing on God’s Love and Grace in Laurel, Delmar & Surrounding Area United Methodist Churches

King’s St. George’s Mt. Pleasant

Worship Sun. Sch.

Gordy Rd. .......... 8:50....10:00 St. George Rd. .... 10:10..... 9:00

Mt. Pleasant Rd. 9:30,11:30..10:15 Pastor Barbara Auer

River of Life Christian Center 17 W. Market St., Greenwood, DE 302349-9420 Pastors Joseph & Yvonne Dixon WORSHIP SERVICE: SUN. 11 AM BIBLE STUDY: WED. 7:30 PM

Proclaiming Faith 4 pm Sunday on WKDI 840 AM Radio

Food Outreach Emergency Food

www.river-oflife.org

Sailor’s Bethel United Methodist Church Bethel, DE Pastor Arthur Smith III Sunday School - 10 am Worship - 11:15 am Nursery Provided office 875-3628 parsonage 875-2996

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church The Rev’d. Jeanne W. Kirby, Rector

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Directed and produced by three-time National Crystal Communicator Award winner, Wendy Craig, the production will premier Dec. 15, 16 and 17, at 7:30 p.m. with free admission.

This is no ordinary “church skit.” With full set design, lighting, make up, costumes, singing and choreography it has already proved to be a delightful smash to both young and old alike. With a contemporary approach to the Christmas message, this group reminds us to “celebrate the joy of Christmas” - the joy of family and friends brought together again because of the baby Jesus. “Let There Be Light” is a major must-see event.

The host pastor of the church is Bishop Michael Phillips. The church is located on Rt. 13 and Dorothy Road, just three miles north of the Maryland/Delaware state line.

Refreshments will be served following the performance. A bicycle will be given away each night. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Come early because seats are limited.

For more information, call 875-7824 o 875-3242.

The Ninety & Nine Dinner The Ninety & Nine extends an invitation to both men and women to attend their annual Christmas dinner at The Seaford Golf & Country Club in Seaford, on Monday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m.

The Ninety & 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 & Nine is the place for you. There are no membership dues to pay. We welcome your presence.

Special Guests Special speaker for the evening is Pastor Tim Dukes. When he was only eight years old, his family became a part of Epworth Fellowship Church in Laurel. In 1982, Tim graduated from Epworth Christian School. He attended Valley Forge Christian College and gradated in 1986.

For more than five years he served as Youth Pastor in Farmville, Va. From Virginia he moved to Maryland and pioneered the Ocean City Worship Center and Continued on page 29

Sunday School - all ages 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Rainbow Day Care / Pre-School Rt. 13 South, Seaford, DE 302-628-1020

Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Serving Christ in the Heart of Seaford since 1830

Holy Eucharist: 9:00 a.m.

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

Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m.

Front & King St., Seaford, DE 629-7979

Seaford Church of Christ Acapella

(Rm. 16:16)

PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED

N. Dual 13, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-6206 Evangelist - Anthony Melakian - 629-3633 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949 Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033 Sunday School 10a.m.

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

Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World

Laurel Wesleyan Church

The Gift of His Love

315 High St. • Seaford, DE

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

Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School Pastor: Rev. Thomas Gross • 302-629-4458

Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel Sunday School - 9:30 Worship - 9:00 & 11:00 Sunday Evening Worship and Children’s Ministries 6 p.m.

Wednesday Youth Ministries 6:30 p.m.

Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Todd Crofford Assistant Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor/Youth: Sue Boyce Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey

Let others know where you are and when you meet.

To advertise in this directory, call

629-9788

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OBITUARIES Jo Ann Sullivan, 64 Jo Ann Sullivan of Federalsburg, Md., died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at her home.

She was born Oct. 16, 1942 in Federalsburg, the daughter of Rachel Bryant Richardson of Seaford, and the late Andrew A. Richardson, Sr. Jo Ann Sullivan She was a graduate of Federalsburg High School Class of 1960. In addition to being a wife and mother she had worked for the Seaford Banner, the Seaford and Laurel Star newspapers and the Seaford Leader in sales and marketing. She was instrumental in the startup of the Banner and the Stars. She attended Gloryland Tabernacle in Denton, Md. Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband of 45 years, James R. Sullivan, whom she married on Sept. 23, 1961, four children, Denise Stover and her husband, Mark, of Easton, Cindy Foskey and her husband, Mark, of Federalsburg, Cathy Todd and her husband, Larry, of Fenton, Mo., and Michael Sullivan and his wife, Kim, of Federalsburg; six grandchildren, Michael Cluley, Jr., Storm Sullivan, Candace Todd, Josh Todd, Amber Sullivan, and Kyle Sullivan; two brothers, Andrew Richardson and his wife, Sherry, of Federalsburg, and Bryant Richardson and his wife, Carol, of Seaford and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Framptom Funeral Home, P.A. in Federalsburg with the Rev. Otis Seese officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Caroline Hospice Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 362, Denton, MD 21629.

Preston Hastings, 63 Preston “Cobby” Hastings of Laurel died Nov. 11, 2006.

He was born a son of Alton and Alda Ferrell Hastings.

Mr. Hastings worked 30 years, for Dukes Lumber Company. He was a member of the Seaford Moose Lodge. He volunteered his time to serve people in need.

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

He was an avid Dale Earnhart Sr. #3 fan.

He loved working on cars. He enjoyed going to Ocean City, Md. for his wedding anniversary. He was a fantastic grandfather who loved every one of his children and grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents and a brother Alfred “Punkin” Hastings, who died in 1995.

He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Delores Hasting; a son, Preston Hastings Jr. and his wife Sheryl, of Laurel; daughters, Teresa Foskey of Laurel, stepdaughter Jeanette Massey of Blades; stepdaughter, Benda Robertson and husband Shannon of Selbyville; a brother, Harvey T. Hastings and wife Edna of Blades; sisters, Joyce Chambers and companion Henry Mason of Seaford; Peggy Dean and husband Bill of Laurel. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Eric, Chelsea, Tryston, Kerlee, Mason, Stephanni, Kortni, Benjamin, Zachary, Allen, Lori.; two great grandchildren, Kyler and Brianna.; and several nieces and nephews.

His services were on Friday, Nov. 17, at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, with Pastor Jerry Denton, Pastor Timmy Dukes and Pastor Joe LeCates officiating. Interment was in Blades Cemetery, Blades.

Contributions may be made to Blades Fire Dept., .200 East Fifth St., Blades, DE 19973 Letters of condolence may be emailed to: Watson Funeral Home, Delmarvaobits.com, or Watsonfh.com

Gertrude A. Miller; and several nieces and a nephew.

She is survived by a son, John L. Rouse and his wife, Patti, of Crisfield, Md.; two daughters, Sandy Bilbrough and her husband, Gary, of Secretary, Md., and Mary E. Sellers and her husband, David, of Denton, Md.; three grandchildren, Amy Wilson, Courtney Rouse, John Rouse, Jr.; three great-grandchildren, Michael, Dustin, and Amber.

Her funeral service was on Nov. 22, at Framptom Funeral Home, P.A. in Federalsburg, with the Rev. Ray Parsons officiating. Interment followed at Maryland Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to Caroline County Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 362, Denton, MD 21629.

Harrison Bernard Connolley, 84 Harrison Bernard ‘Hots’ Connolley age 84, of Seaford, DE died Saturday, November 18, 2006 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Born in Ridgely, MD on June 21, 1922, the son of Verona Hardesty and Carroll Connolley. He was a supervisor at the Chrysler Plant in Newark, retiring in 1982 after 30 years of service. He then worked as a guard at Beebe Hospital in Lewes, DE. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Henlopen Grange # 20, an auxiliary member of Little People of America, Ches-Del Bays Chapter; in which he was instrumental in helping to form. He was a foster parent to 21 children and he had a great love for camping, fishing and crabbing.

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Eleanor M. Rouse, 77

United Methodist Church

Eleanor M. Rouse, of Federalsburg known fondly as “Elea” departed this life on Nov. 17, 2006, at her residence.

She was born Oct. 2, 1929 in Rochester, N.Y., a daughter of Walter E. Lambe and Olive G. Little Lambe.

She retired from Black & Decker after 27 years of service. She worked in the kitchen at Caroline Nursing Home in Denton for four years and also worked for the Caroline County Board of Education for 10 years as a school bus driver. She was a member of A.A.R.P. and the Widowed Persons Service that met in Seaford.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Rouse on March 6, 1993. She was also preceded in death by three sons, James Robin Rouse, Donald W. Rouse, Roy W. Rouse; a sister,

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He is survived by two sons and their wives, Keith and Pat Connolley, Seaford, and Tom and Mary Connolley, Greencastle, PA; two daughters, Linda Simmons and her husband Roger of Gaffney, SC and Penny C. Connolley, Lewes; a brother, Charles Connolley of Warren, RI; two sisters, Ellen Stant Lazzeri, Camden, and Henrietta Maloney, Milford; 11 granddaughters and one grandson; 15 greatgrandchildren; his extended family, which includes in-laws Edith and Chuck Benton, Palm Springs, CA; Frances and Jim Shields, of Delray Beach FL; and Janice Bramble of Millington, MD. In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by his loving wife Erma Bramble Connolley whom he met at Heavens Gate on November 18; a grandson and a granddaughter; six brothers and six sisters.

Services were Wednesday, Nov. 22, in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Stein Highway, Seaford, with a commital service in Lewes Presbyterian Church Yard. Contributions may be made to Ches-Del Bays Chapter 64, 405 Ivory Lane, Newark, DE 19702.

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MORNING STAR ✳ NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 2006 vania, Richard A. Page; four daughters, Regena Bordley of Greenwood, Tracy Murray of Greenwood, Deborah Page of Salisbury, Md, Deaneen Page of Grasonville, Md; four grandchildren; one great granddaughter.

Funeral Services will be held at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws Street, Bridgeville on Friday, Nov. 24, 2006 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow the services at Bridgeville Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Delaware Hospice 20167 Office Circle Georgetown, DE 19947-online condolences may be sent to condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.

Doris Yvonne McQuay, 83 Doris Yvonne McQuay passed away at Coastal Hospice by the Lake in Salisbury on Saturday, November 18, 2006.

She was born in Bozman, Maryland, a daughter of Daniel Seth McQuay and Helen Graff Fedder.

Doris was a Major with the Salvation Army. Major McQuay was commissioned from The Salvation Army Training College in Atlanta, Georgia in May 1953. She then had a short appointment to the Mountain Mission in North Carolina. She also had been stationed in The Salvation Army’s Homes and Hospitals for Unwed Mothers in Birmingham, Tulsa, Tampa, Louisville and Richmond.

She served at The Salvation Army Day Care Center in Baltimore and was the director of the Girl’s Club in WinstonSalem, North Carolina from 1973 until her retirement in 1985. Major McQuay was a Christian comic and traveled to many Salvation Army senior camps throughout the eastern United States after her retirement

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and appeared many times on a local Salisbury television station. She was The Salvation Army’s Woman of the Year for the Salisbury area in 2005. She attended The Salvation Army Corp in Salisbury, Maryland.

She is survived by her sister, Katherine Ziegelheafer of Delmar; a brother, Gordon Reuben McQuay of Baltimore; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceeded in death by a brother, Leroy Seth McQuay.

A viewing was held at Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk on Tuesday. The funeral service was at the funeral home on Wednesday. Major Keath Biggers and Major Gene Hogg officiated. Interment followed at Gardens of Faith in Baltimore.

Memorial contributions may be sent to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 3235, Salisbury, MD 21802.

What must I do to be saved?

Acknowledge your sin and place your trust in Christ. All who place their trust in Christ in this way are adopted as God’s children.

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

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pastored there for 13 years.

In July 2006, Pastor Tim began his tenure at Central Worship Center (formerly Epworth Fellowship Church) in Laurel.

He, indeed, has come back full circle. He and his wife, Dottie live in Ocean Pines and have four children.

The singer will be Corey Franklin.

Corey pursued music when he was at a very young age. It wasn’t long before he began song writing and he has been making music a priority ever since. Corey joined the high school choir his junior year, became interested in vocal training, and gained an appreciation for vocal and music theory. He enjoyed much success and received several high honors such as

the national chorale men’s choir division in 1995. Corey is now booking and playing live shows. Currently, he is the Worship Leader at Central Worship Center in Laurel. Corey and his wife, Michele, live in Laurel and have three children.

Come and receive a blessing. Reservations are necessary. Deadline is Nov. 29.

For details or more information call: Joyce Thomas at 629-2248, Michele Thompson at 877-0797, or Arvalene Moore at 8754387.

Church of God Concert Jerry Jones will present a Christmas Concert at Stein Highway Church of God, 500 Arch St., Seaford, Friday evening, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. He will share in word

Help a lonely senior through the Be a Santa to a Senior Program Home Instead Senior Care, provider of non-medical home care and companionship for older adults, will hold the third annual Be a Santa to a Senior program now through Dec. 4. The program is designed to help stimulate human contact and social interaction for seniors who are unlikely to have guests during the holidays.

Participating local non-profit organizations identify needy, orphaned and isolated seniors in the community and provide those names to Home Instead Senior Care for the program.

Christmas trees in The Dover Mall and at each Halpern Eye location feature ornaments with the first names only of needy seniors and their respective gift requests. Holiday shoppers can pick up an ornament, buy items on the list and return them unwrapped to the store, along with the ornament attached.

Home Instead Senior Care then enlists the volunteer help of its staff, senior care business associates, non-profit workers and others to collect, wrap and distribute the gifts to these seniors. A citywide gift-wrapping day will be held on Dec. 8 at Westminster Village in Dover at noon

and Dec. 9 at Genesis/Seaford Center in Seaford at noon.

The following local organizations have joined the program in Kent County - Green Meadows, State Street Assisted Living, Courtland Manor, Home Health Corporation of America, Compassionate Care Hospice, Capital Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services and Westminster Village.

In Sussex County, the organizations include Nanticoke Senior Center, Harrison House, Lewes Senior Center, Delaware Hospice, The Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce and Easter Seals.

Also participating are The Dover Mall, and all Halpern Eye locations.

Helen, 81, is one area senior who benefited from the program last year. She received gloves, a hat and a scarf that requested and was delighted to have visitors during the holidays.

If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering to help on the citywide gift-wrapping day, contact Nancy Bork or Valerie Crew at 302-697-6435.

Businesses are encouraged to contact the local Home Instead Senior Care office about adopting groups of seniors.

and song with Traditional Christmas music, Country Gospel Music, and Contemporary Gospel Music.

All are invited. A love offering will be accepted. For more information call 6299689 or 629-8583.

Centenary Church Gospel Café Centenary United Methodist Church, Poplar and Market streets, Laurel, is hosting a Christian music hour each Saturday, 6-7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church.

Bruce and Nancy Willey are presenting

live Christian music, fellowship, and refreshments. Each week Mary Ann Young sings your Gospel favorite.

November guest singers are: Nov. 25: Hannah Smith, Abundant Joy. Everyone is invited to attend. Come as you are. For more information, contact the church office at 875-3983, or Bruce Willey at 875-5539.

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The group consists of French horn, tuba and two trumpets. Among numerous awards, they received first prize at the 2003 New York Brass Conference, Brass Quintet and two Career Development Grants from the Peabody Conservatory. The concert is on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m., at the Seaford High School. The concert series has been sold out for this year, and admission is by membership only.

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the 2006 holiday season Mark your calendars! During the first weekend of December, the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with a concert of "Holiday Joy" featuring Robert Cantrell, bass/baritone guest soloist.

He has been described by the late Washington Post critic Joseph McLellan as "a warm supple voice that brought out the lyrical intentions of the composers making them treasured moments".

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The program also features excerpts from Handel's "Messiah," Nutcracker Suite No.1, and a Hanukkah medley.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF APPLICATION “Castaways, Inc. T/A The Castaways have on November 13, 2006, applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control (“Commissioner�) seeking a 1,700 square foot extension of premise. Extension includes adding handicap-accessible restrooms, storage space and a 2,450 square foot outdoor patio. Licensee request variance(s) to allow external speakers or amplifiers, live entertainment and a wet bar on licensed patio.

Premises located at 30739 Sussex Highway Laurel, DE. 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

âœł NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 2006

Building, 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. The protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before December 18, 2006.

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.�

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PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Laurel, Delaware, in cooperation with the Sussex County Council (SCC), and the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), will hold a public hearing so that all citizens can have an opportunity to participate in the development of an application to the State of Delaware Community Development Block Grant Program for a grant under the provisions of the Community Development Act of 1977. The primary objective of the Community Development Program is the development of viable urban communities, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. It is also a primary objective to alleviate physical and economic distress

DELMAR SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHEDULES REFERENDUM The Delmar School District will hold a referendum on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 to seek voter approval to float bonds through the State of Delaware to continue the previously approved construction of six [6] additional middle school classrooms and two-thousand [2,000] additional square feet of cafeteria space. The additional monies appropriated and approved by the Delaware Legislature in June 2006 will be 80% funded by the State of Delaware. The 20% local share of $560,000 will be funded through bond sales for the school construction.

THIS REFERENDUM DOES NOT INCREASE THE SCHOOL TAX RATE. In the six years since the construction of the 20 million dollar Delmar School District/Delmar Middle and Senior High School, the enrollment has climbed from under 700 students to 1070 in 2006, with increases anticipated in coming years. The additional space will greatly improve services and class enrollments.

The election will be held in the Delmar District Board of Education Room with polls open from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m. If approved, planning will begin immediately, and construction is expected to start the following year. Voters may obtain absentee ballots by contacting the Department of Elections for Sussex County, 114 N. Race Street, Georgetown, DE 19947 [302]856-5367. Any resident of the Delmar, DE School District, eighteen years of age or older with proof of residency, may vote in the referendum.

Voters, however, need not be registered to vote.

Any questions concerning the referendum should be directed to the District Office. Informational meetings will be held at 7:00 pm in the auditorium of the Delmar Middle and Senior High School on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, and again, Wednesday, November 29, 2006.

through the stimulation of private investment and community revitalization in areas of population out-migration or a stagnating or declining tax base.

In accordance with the Section 106 Review Process established by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, comments are especially encouraged from interested agencies and individuals with respect to undertakings that may affect historic properties of significance to such agencies and individuals.

The hearing will be held in the Laurel Town Hall, Laurel, Delaware on Monday, December 4, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. A status report for FY-06 will also be included.

For more information contact William Lecates, Director of Community Development and Housing at 8557777.

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PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Greenwood, Delaware, in cooperation with the Sussex County Council (SCC), and the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), will hold a public hearing so that all citizens can have an opportunity to participate in the development of an application to the State of Delaware Community Development Block Grant Program for a grant under the provisions of the Community Development Act of 1977. The primary objective of the Community Development Program is the development of viable urban communities, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. It is also a primary objective to alleviate physical and economic distress through the stimulation of private investment and community revitalization in areas of population out-migration or a stagnating or

PAGE 35 declining tax base.

In accordance with the Section 106 Review Process established by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, comments are especially encouraged from interested agencies and individuals with respect to undertakings that may affect historic properties of significance to such agencies and individuals.

The hearing will be held in the Greenwood Town Hall, Greenwood, Delaware on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. A status report for FY-06 will also be included. For more information contact William Lecates, Director of Community Development and Housing at 855-7777.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NANTICOKE HUNDRED Subd. #2005-87 Notice is hereby given that the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Sussex County will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, DECEMBER 21, 2006, in the County Council Chambers, Sussex County Administrative Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on the application of DERIC PARKER to consider the Subdivision of land in an AR-1 Agricultural Residential District in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, by dividing 22.491 acres into 23 lots and a variance from the maximum allowed cul-de-sac length of 1,000 feet, located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Road 40, and Road 591.

Planning and Zoning public hearings will begin at 6:00 P.M. Text and maps of this application may be examined by interested parties in the County Planning and Zoning Office, Sussex County Administrative Building, Georgetown, Delaware.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Northwest Fork Hundred C/U #1676 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Sussex County will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, DECEMBER 21, 2006, in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on the application of PETER J. GOEBEL to consider the Conditional Use of land in an AR-1 Agricultural Residential District for retail crafts sales to be located on a certain parcel of land lying and being in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, containing 3.1469 acres, more or less, lying northeast of Route 404, 550 feet northwest of Route 18.

Planning and Zoning public hearings will begin at 6:00 P.M. Text and maps of this proposal may be examined by interested parties in the Planning and Zoning Office, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.

If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to the public hearing.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following Ordinance has been proposed at the regular meeting of the Sussex County Council on January 31, 2006: AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE OF LAND IN AN AR-1 AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR RETAIL CRAFTS SALES TO BE LOCATED ON A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN NORTHWEST FORK HUNDRED, SUSSEX COUNTY, CONTAINING 3.1469 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, (land lying northeast of Route 404, 550 feet northwest of Route 18; application filed on behalf of PETER J. GOEBEL; C/U #1676).

Copies of the above ordinance are available in the Office of the Clerk of the Sussex County Council, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware.

Public Hearings thereon will be held in the Chamber of the Sussex County Council, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, JANUARY 9, 2007, at 7:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.

At that time and place, all persons interested shall have a reasonable opportunity to be heard. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to the public hearing.

For additional information, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Nanticoke Hundred Case No. 9704 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a variance as provided by: Chapter 115, Article VI, Subsection 115-42, Item B of said ordinance of EMERSON WILLIAM JONES who is seeking a variance from the front yard setback requirement, to be located northwest of Road 526, 900 feet northeast of Road 525.

The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, DECEMBER 18, 2006, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.

MORNING STAR All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Seaford Hundred Case No. 9707 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a variance as provided by: Chapter 115, Article IV, Subsection 115-25, Item C of said ordinance of SHARON AND CHESTER PORCHES, JR. who are seeking a variance from the front yard and side yard setback requirements, to be located 1,200 feet southeast of Road 79, south of Porches Lane.

The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, DECEMBER 18, 2006, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.

All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing.

For additional information, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Seaford Hundred Case No. 9708 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a special use exception as provided by: Chapter 115, Article XV and XXVIII, Subsection 115-111 and 115210, Item A(3) (h) of said ordinance of ALLEN’S HATCHERY, INC. who are seeking a special use exception for a feed mill, to be located 5,500 feet east side of Route 561, .6 mile south of Road 554.

The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, DECEM-

✳ NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 2006

BER 18, 2006, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.

All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing.

For additional information, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878.

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PUBLIC NOTICE You are hereby notified the below application will be before: The City of Seaford Board of Adjustment and Appeals for their determination on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at 12:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware: 1) Case No. V-59-06: WalMart, 751 N. Dual Highway, is seeking a special exception as per Sec. 1540A, Uses by Special Exception, to place 12 storage containers on site to store Christmas merchandise.

2) Case No. V-60-06: Engle Thomas Properties, owners of 408 Market Street, are seeking relief from Sec. 15-18 Uses by Right in R-2, in order for the potential new owners to convert the building into a restaurant which is not a permitted use in a residential district.

3) Case No. V-61-06: Walter Snigier, 517 Hickory Lane, is seeking relief from Sec. 15-13 Accessory Uses (a)(1)E in R-1, in order for the potential new owner who intends to reside in the house operate a one chair beauty salon from this location. A beauty salon is not a permitted accessory use in a residential district.

4) Case No. V-62-06: W. A. RAMP, property owners of 418-422 Pennsylvania Avenue, are seeking relief from Sec. 15-12 Uses

by Right in R-1, to convert storage space into two office 1,056 sq. ft. and 956 sq. ft. The offices will face Shipley Street. Offices are not permitted use in a residential district.

5) Case No. V-63-06: Kevin Thawley, property owner of 413 Hickory Lane, Tax Map and Parcel 53113.0570, is seeking relief from Sec. 15-15(2) Area and bulk requirements in R1. The owner desires to subdivide part of this parcel. The lot width of the new parcel would be 59.94+feet which is less than the minimum required lot width in R-1 of 75 feet.

6) Case No. V-65-06: Seaford Commons, LLC.,

property owner of Tax Map and Parcel 3-31 5.00 40, located on Sussex Highway, is requesting relief from Sec. 15-68 Limitations of Signs (4) in order to install a pylon sign advertising a business that is not located on this property. “No signs shall be erected except on a property to which it is related.”

If any of these projects are of concern to you and you wish to present your position or evidence, please attend this meeting.

You may have counsel attend on your behalf.

Issued this 22nd day of November 2006 pursuant to the Rules heretofore adopted by the City of Seaford.

THE CITY OF SEAFORD Dolores Slatcher City Manager 11/23/1tc

NOTICE Estate of Roland Oliphant, a/k/a R. Lee Oliphant, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Roland Oliphant, a/k/a R. Lee Oliphant who departed this life on the 23rd day of September, A.D. 2006 late of Laurel, DE, were duly granted unto Wayne L. Oliphant on the14th day of November, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before the 23rd day of May, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator: Wayne L. Oliphant 8358 Hilda Dr., Salisbury, MD 21804 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 11/23/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Myrtle Lee Bechtel, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Myrtle Lee Bechtel who departed this life on the 20th day of October, A.D. 2006 late of Seaford, DE, were duly granted unto Thomas S. Bechtel on the 1st day of November, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 20th day of June, A.D.

2007 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Thomas S. Bechtel 11201 Sharptown Rd., Mardela Springs, MD 21837 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 11/16/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Helen E. Passwaters, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Helen E. Passwaters who departed this life on the 9th day of October, A.D. 2006 late of Bridgeville, DE, were duly granted unto William Coulter Passwaters, Earlee H. Passwaters on the 3rd day of November, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executors on or before the 9th day of June, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Co-Executors: William Coulter Passwaters 18450 S. Main St., Bridgeville, DE 19933 Earlee H. Passwaters 9675 Seashore Hwy., Bridgeville, DE 19933 Attorney: Eugene H. Bayard, Esq. Wilson, Halbrook & Bayard P.O. Box 690 Georgetown, DE 19947 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 11/16/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Leora Kay Bodkin, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Leora Kay Bodkin who departed this life on the 10th day of May, A.D. 2006 late of Seaford, DE, were duly granted unto Frederick W. Reinhardt on the 2nd day of November, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before the10th day of January, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator: Frederick W. Reinhardt 26955 Danny Dr., Seaford, DE 19973 Attorney: Michele Procino Wells, Esq. 123 Pennsylvania Ave.

Seaford, DE 19973 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 11/16/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Mildred Lee Esther Sanabria, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Mildred Lee Esther Sanabria who departed this life on the 14th day of February, A.D. 2006 late of Laurel, DE, were duly granted unto Queen Sanabria-Allen on the 30th day of October, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 14th day of October, A.D. 2006 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executrix: Queen Sanabria-Allen 321 Gregory Ave., West Orange, NJ 07052 Attorney: Cindy L. Szabo Sergovic & Ellis, P.A. P.O. Box 875 Georgetown, DE 19947 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 11/09/3tc

LEGAL NOTICE Greenwood Liquor, Inc. T/A Greenwood Liquor has on November 20, 2006 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Commissioner for a license by store to sell alcoholic liquor not for consumption on the premises where sold located at 12599 Sussex Highway, Greenwood, DE 19950.

If you wish to protest this application you can file a written protest, signed by at least ten (10) residents or property owners located within one (1) mile of the premises, or in any incorporated areas located within one (1) mile of the premises. The protest 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 must be received by the Commissioner’s Office on or before December 20, 2006. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without notice, input or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter please contact the Commissioner’s Office at 302.577.5222.

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Police Journal Delmar woman kidnapped, assaulted The Seaford Police Department and the Caroline County Sheriff's Department are investigating a carjacking and kidnapping that occurred on Nov. 16 at approximately 10 p.m. in Seaford at Herring Run Road and US Rt. 13A. A 33-year-old woman from Delmar, Del. was stopped at a traffic light when the suspect opened the car door and assaulted her. The suspect, who was described as a 30-year-old black male with a beard and close cropped hair, made the victim move to the passenger seat. The man then drove the vehicle to a dirt road in the Federalsburg, Md. area and physically and sexually assaulted the victim, said Captain Gary Flood, Seaford Police Department.

The woman told police that she passed out from the assault. When she awoke , she contacted a resident in the area who called the Caroline County Sheriffs Department.

The victim was transported to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where she was treated and released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Seaford Police Dept. at 302629-6644 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Delaware Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person involved.

Seaford woman dies in crash The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a vehicle versus tree fatal crash, which took the life of an 18-year old Seaford woman.

On Sat., Nov. 18, at 8:50 a.m., troopers responded to County Route 485 just south of County Route 488 for reports of a crash.

Investigators report that a 1996 Mercury Sable was eastbound on County Route 485 approaching a curve to the left.

The driver, Julisa R. Jones, 18, of Seaford was traveling too fast for the curve and drove off the south edge of the road.

Jones overcorrected turning to the left and the car began to rotate counterclockwise and exited the north edge of the roadway.

After exiting the roadway, the Mercury began to overturn and struck a tree with its roof and right rear door.

Jones, who was seat belted, was taken to Nanticoke Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. The investigation is ongoing. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in this crash.

Delmar man dies, Samaritan injured The Delmar Police Department reports that a Delmar man was killed on Thursday, Nov. 16, following an accident at 6 p.m. on E. State St. just east of Woodlawn Ave. in Delmar, Md. The victim was attempting to cross the roadway in his motorized wheelchair with the help of a good Samaritan. Both were struck by a 1995 Ford F150 pickup driven by a Mardela woman traveling east bound on State Street.

The victims were transported by ambulance to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where the man in the wheelchair died a short time later. The exact cause of death is pending an autopsy but a heart attack is suspected. The woman suffered from a

broken shoulder and may require surgery for her injuries.

The driver of the truck was charged with negligent driving.

Laurel fire damage $450,000 The Delaware State Fire marshal’s Office is investigating a dwelling fire that occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 7:28 a.m. on the 10000 block of Dorothy Road in Laurel.

The Laurel Fire Department responded to the scene and was assisted by the Delmar, Sharptown, Blades, Georgetown, Gumboro and Salisbury fire departments.

Upon arrival they encountered heavy smoke and fire emitting from the home.

The homeowners, Rick and Jane Jordan, were at home at the time of the fire.

They were transported to Nanticoke Hospital, treated for minor smoke inhalation, and released.

State Fire Marshal’s office Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the living room and the cause is still under investigation. Damages have been estimated at approximately 450,000.

Sex offenders apprehended The Delaware State Police are continuing the comprehensive and exhaustive efforts to apprehend those registered sex offenders who have failed to maintain address verification requirements.

On Saturday, Nov. 4th, the State Police issued a statewide press release making public notice of those offenders who were wanted on the felony charge of Failure to Re-Register as a Sex Offender within seven days of an Address Change.

On Tuesday, Nov. 11, state police apprehended two sex offenders who failed to re-register within seven days after an address change.

Gene W. Dukes, 21, of Pear Tree Road, Millsboro, was apprehended at approximately 10 a.m. during a traffic stop on Canterbury Road north of Milford. Dukes was charged and then committed to the Sussex Correctional institution in lieu of $2,000 secured bond.

Shane E. Means, 25, of Walnut Drive, Frederica, was apprehended at approximately 3 p.m. at a home on Matthes Avenue, Wilmington. Means was charged and then released on $10,000 unsecured bond pending further court action.

If you have information about any individual wanted for failing to re-register as a sex offender, you may make an anonymous call to 911; make an anonymous call to Delaware State Police investigators at Troop 2 in New Castle County at 302-8342620, Troop 3 in Kent County at 302-6974455, Troop 4 in Sussex County at 302856-5851. Additionally, you may contact the Delaware State Police State Bureau of Identification, Sex Offender Central Registry, P.O. Box 430, Dover, DE 19903.

Email: SBI (soffender@state.de.us)

Pedestrian,47, dies from injuries The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash, which took the life of a 47-year old female pedestrian.

On Friday, Nov. 17, at 9 p.m., troopers responded to State Route 5 approximately one quarter mile south of State Route 24

for reports of a pedestrian involved crash.

Investigators report that a 1997 Toyota Corolla was traveling south bound on State Route 5 approximately one quarter mile south of State Route 24. A pedestrian, Deborah J. Veach, was walking south on State Route 5, carrying items she had just purchased from a nearby Shore Stop.

When the pedestrian reached the development of Oak Meadows, she crossed the street directly in front of the Toyota. The Toyota struck Veach with its left front, causing the pedestrian to strike the windshield and then get thrown into the northbound lane of travel. A 2002 Chevy Cavalier came along seconds later traveling northbound and struck the pedestrian a second time.

Veach, 47, of Millsboro died at the scene due to massive trauma.

The driver of the Toyota, identified as Shirley G. Baker, 72, of Millsboro sustained minor cuts due to broken glass. She was seat belted.

The driver of the Chevy, identified as Odessa V. Showell, 49 of Millsboro was not injured. She was seat belted.

Alcohol is not a factor on either vehicle operator. It is unknown at this time regarding the pedestrian. The pedestrian was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and was not carrying a light. The roadway was closed for approximately 2 hours while the crash was being investigated. The investigation remains ongoing.

23 Arrested for DUI in Week 21 Delaware Law enforcement officers arrested 23 individuals for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol during week 21 of the Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign. This brings the number of individuals arrested for DUI since July 4th weekend to 493.

In addition to the 23 DUI arrests, officers issued 4 citations for underage drinking violations, made 28 drug arrests, 10 felony arrests, apprehended 6 wanted individuals, and issued 137 citations for other traffic violations at five sobriety checkpoints.

Participating agencies included Delaware State Police Troops 1 and 6, the Millsboro Police Department and the New Castle, Kent and Sussex County DUI Task Forces.

Now in its fifth year, "Checkpoint Strikeforce" is a multi-state crackdown on impaired drivers coordinated locally by the Delaware Office of Highway Safety. The states of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia are conducting weekly DUI checkpoints between the 4th of July and New Year's Eve, and monthly checkpoints in the spring, all with the goal of at deterring impaired drivers and arresting DUI offenders. The Office of Highway Safety wants to remind all motorists that traffic deaths kill and injure nearly twice as often as violent crimes.

Fellow Sussex Countians

Your support is sincerely appreciated. I enter this office with humble appreciation. Thanks again for putting your trust in me.

THANK YOU Eric Swanson

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Devil Dog Detachment celebrates Marine Corps Marine Corps League Detachment #780, Seaford, DE, held a Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Seaford Country Club on Saturday, Nov. 11.

The Ball commemorated the 231st birthday of the Corps, which was founded on Nov. 10, 1775, at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia.

Worldwide, Marines and their families celebrate the founding of the Marine Corps with birthday ball ceremonies each year.

The Seaford Ball was dedicated to the memory of fallen Marine heroes, Cpl. Cory Palmer and Lance Cpl. Rick James.

Over 60 Marines, their families and guests attended the affair. Guest of Honor was Major General Ronald K. Nelson, USMCR (ret.), accompanied by his wife Marian.

The Honorable Ed Butler, Mayor of Seaford and Joe Tune, Commander of American Legion Post #6, and his wife also attended as guests of the Detachment.

The Birthday Ball included a traditional cake cutting ceremony, and readings of the Commandant’s message and General John A. LeJeune’s message to the Corps in 1921.

Thirteenth Commandant, General LeJeune commanded that his message be read at all ceremonies in the future, and the Seaford Detachment followed his order.

General Nelson addressed attendees about the dangers of today’s world and the necessity for all Americans to support the

fight against the war on terror.

He compared the war to the challenges met by the “greatest generation,” fighting Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. Two Detachment members of that generation, former detachment commandants, Sam Mellin and Vaughn Russell, were recognized and presented with gift books documenting the history of the Corps during World War II. Vaughn brought a print of the famous Iwo Jima flag-raising photograph made from the original negative, and signed by photographer Joe Rosenthal. The photograph was prominently displayed during the ceremony.

Detachment Commandant Fred Seth presided over the proceedings, ably assisted by Dave Buck, who conducted the cake cutting ceremony and Noble Callaway, who read the Commandant’s message.

Detachment Paymaster Gail Gordy baked a beautifully decorated and delicious cake for the ceremony.

Members of the Woodbridge High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC Unit formed a color guard and presented the cake during the ceremony. By tradition, the Guest of Honor, General Nelson; oldest Marine present, WWII veteran Staff Sergeant Mellin; and youngest Marine present, Gunnery Sergeant Michael Janiszewski, received pieces of cake.

Gunnery Sergeant Janiszewski, Military Instructor at Woodbridge High School, also trained the JROTC members of the

Marine Corps League Detachment #780, Seaford, held a Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Seaford Country Club on Saturday, Nov. 11. Pictured are guest of honor Major Gen. Ronald K. Nelson (left) and Sr. Vice Commandant Dave Buck.

color guard, who demonstrated their military bearing during the ceremony.

The Seaford Country Club hosted the ball.

Former Detachment Commandant Gary Yates, a country club member, coordinated the superb service provided. Gary also coordinated the solicitation of program ads

from individuals and local businesses that supported the League in record numbers.

The ceremony, dinner, and remarks were followed by an evening of dancing and camaraderie, enjoyed by Marines of different generations and their guests.

Plans are already being made for next year’s celebration.

Effort underway to show support for troops Twenty-five years ago, Lee Merritt was in the middle of a formidable force. Merritt was the center on an undefeated Seaford High School football team that would eventually win a state championship without faltering once.

As the center, Merritt was the player who touched the ball first and led an offensive line that would open gaping holes for hardened running backs to chew up yardage in measured chunks - sometimes large, sometimes small. Alone, Merritt

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And much as it did 25 years ago, his family and friends are supporting the Lt. Colonel and his Battalion during the holiday season.

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Now, Merritt has turned in his Seaford High School uniform for that of the United States Army and is once again at the center of his 'team'. The 1982 graduate is now Lt. Colonel Merritt and commands a battalion of soldiers on a more serious quest.

Lt. Colonel Merritt is currently stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas with the 541st Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB). The 541st CSSB is now composed of several companies from all over the United States but still retains its Headquarters Company with the lst Mainte-

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After auction, old post office still owned by Laurel folks We have new owners of the old post office in Laurel. At auction, AT URPHY the Insurance Market bought it from Kevin and Pat Taaffe on Ned Fowler, Jim and Steve Thursday evening in a very enterHartstein, John Downes taining auction led by Doug Marshall of Marshall Auctions. Doug and the rest of the did a good job of breaking the tenInsurance Market folks sion and made both buyer and sellhave got their Christmas er happy, I think. When the bidding finally stopped at $304,500, a tired gift already.

Doug Marshall blew a sigh of relief. His comment that this was one week, as Jim Yori is spelled with an “o,” of his longest auctions of this type was on not a “u.” I knew he graduated in 1959, target as many times real estate auctions are over in 20 minutes or so. It took longer but my brain and my left hand sometimes do not work together. Sorry, Jim. as there was a phone bidder and bidders kept wanting to raise the bid in increments Several local Realtors attended the Naof only $250 at a time. An old sign that is tional Association of Realtors Convention part of the very early history of the post in New Orleans recently. I’m told the office and that was hanging on the wall said, “Shop-Mail NOW for Christmas.” At NAR is one of the biggest organizations in the U.S. Sue Bramhall, Callaway, Farnell the bottom of the poster was the name of and Moore; Wanda Rash and Barbara postmaster James Farley. It is probably Smith from Broadcreek Realty; Ron Harfrom around 1935 or so. mon from Home Team Realty, and I’m Well, Ned Fowler, Jim and Steve Hartsure more I don’t know about, attended. stein, John Downes and the rest of the Insurance Market folks have got their Christ- As for seeing much of the flood damage mas gift already. In addition, the old build- they did not, so I am told. ing is staying in the hands of some Laurel Carlton Pepper of American Legion folks. I am sure Ned will see that the hisPost 19 tells me that the post already has tory of that historic building is kept intact. its speaker for the 2007 Memorial Day service. It’s Col. Thomas McLeish, who You will hear more on this as spring nears, but the John Smith Delaware-Nanti- recently addressed the Laurel Chamber of Commerce. coke Exploration project is going to be something you do not want to miss. There I don’t get down to Delmar and the is to be a historic monument at Phillip’s Railroad Cafe like I used to, with so much Landing and a shallop, an early rowboat, going on, but within minutes after I arwill be there with people in period cosrived on Wednesday, here came Gary tumes, including Capt. John Smith. It’s on Horseman, a man of a few thousand May 29 and you will hear much more on words. I soon realized I was not going to this, as both Seaford and Laurel are inread that paper I had in my hands. With volved.

Bill Davis “baiting” him, Gary was his usual interesting self. All the while, “the I trip up often and I did again last

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Colonel,” Jim Jenkins, sat quietly as if nothing was going on, eating his breakfast.

They did say there have been a series of burglaries in Delmar and Gary was one of the victims. The burglars got Gary’s medicine so if you see someone talking an unusually long time, that may be the burglar.

Seriously though, Col. McLeish, in his talk the other day to the Laurel Chamber, encouraged people to report unusual things to the police. Many times it proves to be a help in solving a crime.

This is dedicated to some of our local hunters, Roland Wingate, Joe Hitchens, Gardner Gootee, Rob Hazel and even ol’ “Sure Shot” Dick Whaley. I promise this is the last time I will tell it, but this is just in case someone has not heard it and to show these “avid outdoorsman” what a real hunter is about.

Many years ago on a clear Monday before Thanksgiving, I was riding on Dual 13 North and in front of me was what I thought was a chicken truck. Well, as I soon found out , the truck was actually carrying a load of turkeys.

Out of the back of one of the coops flew a gigantic bird of epic proportions and wing span. It bounced on the highway and started hobbling onto the field right there by Bargain Bill’s Flea Market.

All of my hunter’s training and memories of the Pilgrims came into focus at once, as I yanked my car off the highway and started chasing this magnificent, big turkey. After several minutes, I finally was able to catch the bird, which had a broken

wing and broken leg.

It about beat me to death as I trudged across the field to my car. When I looked up, several cars had pulled of the road and several people actually got out and some applauded my great hunting ability.

I quickly put the bird in my truck, where it made a grand mess, and hauled it off to Ted Taylor on Alternate 13. Do you remember Ted? A great fisherman, Ted had this side business of dressing and cleaning chickens, ducks, turkeys or whatever and he was always busy.

“Put him right up here,” said Ted, as he went to work. Of course, I couldn’t look and he gave me a little taste of that stuff he kept in the back room to calm my nerves.

Well, come Thanksgiving Day, there was this tremendously large turkey in the center of our table, cooked to a golden brown. It covered two meat platters and had one broken leg which was facing the wrong way.

This little event some 35 years ago forever put me in the Hunter’s Hall of Fame.

I truly knew how the Pilgrims felt as they enjoyed their first thanksgiving turkey.

Seriously now folks, as we all enjoy the great bounty, let’s take one moment and think of our soldiers in far away lands trying to enjoy their day and the many who do not enjoy the laughter and bounty we take for granted.

Well, I guess I’m just thinking about life this early morning. Thanks for bearing with me.

Enjoy!

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Christmas parade set for Dec. 8 The Laurel Fire Department and Laurel Chamber of Commerce will hold the 2006 Laurel Christmas parade Friday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. (rain date is Saturday, Dec. 9). Lineup begins at 6 p.m. at Oak Lane and Evergreen Drive. The theme is “An Old Town Christmas” Applications can be mailed to Steve Brittingham, 120 Tracy Circle, Laurel, DE 19956, or faxed to the chamber of-

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All motorized entries will be charged a $10 entry fee (price is the same for a single person and group). This fee does not apply to civic clubs or church entries.

All entries must be received no later than Friday, Dec. 1. Applications may be picked up at the Laurel Town Hall at the chamber office. For information, call the chamber of commerce, 875-9319.

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Lois Nash and Amanda Jones of Flowers by Hearn will be decorating the James Ross bedroom and bathing room. This is the first year that they have participated in the event and we are looking forward to enjoying their talents. They will keep the Victorian element in the design. Flowers by Hearn is located in Delmar.

Special Christmas Tea at Governor Ross Mansion This 10th anniversary of the Victorian Christmas at the Ross Mansion starts with something very new and special this year.

On Friday, Dec. 8, there will be featured a Christmas Tea and Tour.

The tour will start at 1 p.m. Tea will be served at 2 p.m. Servers will be in costume complimenting the gracious atmosphere of the elaborately decorated rooms of the restored historic mansion.

The charge is $10 per person and must be paid in advance. Reservations are required and may be made by calling Ruthe Wainwright at 302-629-8765.

Seating is prearranged with four people at a table. Parties who would like to sit together should make their reservations accordingly. Only 40 people can be accommodated.

Saturday the Mansion will be open from 1-4 p.m. for hours tours and craft demonstration by local artists. From 5-8 p.m. there will be candlelight tours given.

Music will be played throughout the day by Ruth Mulford, Rainey Day Four and John Kiscella on the dulcimer. Each event costs $7 per adult and $1 per child under 12 years of age.

Sunday is Family Day! From 1-4 p.m., there will be rides with a horse drawn carriage around the grounds. Governor and Mrs. Ross will be greeting visitors.

Children’s activities will take place in the Honeymoon Cottage with crafts and a visit from Santa. Cost for this day is $7 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. At 3 p.m. there will be the drawing for the portrait donated by Steve Theis.

During each tour members of the Historical society will be dressed in period clothing to recount the historic significance of the furnishings and artifacts and to answer questions during the tours.

Nine local florists and decorators donate their talents to decorating 13 rooms in the Mansion. This year they are Act II Florist, Tull’s, Lucy’s Florist, Seaford Florist, Bess’ Buds, Flowers By Hearn, John’s Four Seasons, Décor and You, and the Seaford Spade and Trowel Club.

The Mansion is located at 1101 North Pine St. extended. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Ross Plantation and The Seaford museum. For more information call Anne Nesbitt 628-7788 or Teresa Wilson 629-6417.

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Seaford Star Sports

Kelsey Riggleman- Seaford 1st team All-Conference- Off.

Kegan Miller- Woodbridge 1st team All-Conference- DB

With the official timer for the Worcester Prep powder puff game Matt Hubbard of Seaford are Avery Bayard, Lewes (l) and Melissa Choy, Rehoboth Beach .

Tim Halter- Seaford High 1st team All-Conference- Def.

Chelsea Collison- Woodbridge 1st team All-Conference- MF

Courtney Swain- Seaford 1st team All-Conference- Def.

Paul Widerman- Seaford 1st team All-Conference- MF

All-conference photos by Gene Bleile, Mike McClure, and David Elliott Seaford winter sports season passes to go on sale Nov. 27

Bethany Cooper- Seaford 1st team All-Conference- MF

My’Keal Purnell- Seaford 1st team All-Conference- HB

Winter sport season passes for Seaford School District sports events will go on sale on Monday, Nov. 27. Tickets may be purchased in the main office at Seaford High School and at the gate at Seaford High School home contests through the month of December.

Student season passes are $20, adult season passes are $30 and family season passes are $40. Passes are valid for all Seaford High School and Middle School home athletic contests for the winter season. Passes are not valid for away contests, tournaments or playoffs. Family Passes are for members of an immediate household.

General admission to events is as follows- High School events- adults $4, students $3; Middle School events- adults $2, students $1. For further details, please contact Vince Morris, Director of Athletics at 629-4587 x303.

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Shown (l to r) at Brittany Joseph’s press conference are: sitting– father Al Joseph, Brittany, and Lauren Joseph (Brittany’s sister); back row– Sussex Tech Athletic Director Joe Thomson, Joseph’s grandparents Karen Joseph and Janet and Frank Cummings, Sussex Tech softball coach John Marvel, and assistant coach Eric Swanson. Not pictured is Brittany’s mother, Laurie, who was unable to attend the press conference. Joseph signed a letter of intent to play softball at Florida State.

Brittany is studying athletic health care at Sussex Tech. She plans to major in education and minor in health at Florida State. See story on page 46.

Star to feature Where are they Now?, On Campus With stories The Seaford/Laurel Star will continue running “Where are they Now?” and “On Campus With” stories this year. If you know of a local graduate who is no longer in school and has gone on to do great things in life, submit their name for our “Where are they Now?” series.

If you have a local “star” who has gone on to play sports in college, let us know about him or her for our “On Campus With” series.

Please contact the Star with their name, some background information, and a way to contact them. Send information to the Star at publisher@seafordstar.com or 302-6299243 (f) or call sports editor Mike McClure at 302-629-9788.

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Nathan Zanks- Sussex Tech1st team All-Conference- Def.

Hope Cornell- Sussex Tech 1st team All-Conference- MF

SDPR to hold registration for youth winter sports programs The Seaford Department of Parks Recreation is holding signups for the following winter sports programs: Youth Basketball League- The SDPR Youth Basketball League is open to boys 810 and 11-13 years old and girls 8-13. Practice starts in December with league play starting in January. Players must register at the office, no registration will be taken at the gym. The deadline to register is Dec. 1.

Six and seven year-old basketball league- The deadline to register of the boys and girls 6-7 year-old league is Dec. 29. The league starts in early February with games played at Frederick Douglass on Saturdays. The cost of the league is $20. The league must have at least 32 kids in order to take place.

Junior Jordan Basketball Clinic- The Junior Jordan Basketball Clinic is open to boys and girls in grades K-3. The clinic will take place Saturday mornings in January at Frederick Douglass with the basic fundamentals being stressed. The cost is $5 and the deadline to register is Dec. 29.

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Seaford Stars of the Season

Male Athlete of the Season- Trevor Lee- Seaford Seaford junior Trevor Lee scored 24 goals in 16 games to help pace the Blue Jay soccer team this season. Lee, who was named Star of the Week once and received honorable mention four times, was also named to the Henlopen Conference all-conference first team.

Male Athlete of the SeasonJordan Wescott- Woodbridge

Male Athlete of the SeasonJosh Quinones- Woodbridge

Raider senior Jordan Wescott was named first team all-conference as a fullback and linebacker for his play on the gridiron this season. Wescott, who tallied 1,634 yards rushing and led the conference in scoring, was named Star of the Week twice and received honorable mention six times.

Woodbridge running back Josh Quinones made his mark in his freshman season for the Raiders this season.

Quinones tallied over 1,000 yards rushing and was tied for second in the conference in scoring. Josh was a Star of the Week once and was also named first team allconference as a tailback.

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Female Athlete of the SeasonKelsey Riggleman- Seaford Seaford junior Kelsey Riggleman netted a team-high 12 goals for the Lady Blue Jays this season. Riggleman, who was named first team all-conference, was also named Star of the Week once and received honorable mention four times.

Honorable mention- Lindsay James- Seaford; Nicole Mahoney- Sussex Tech; Heather Solomon- Woodbridge; Kari Bergh- Seaford; Erika Knox- Woodbridge; Chelsea Collison- Woodbridge; Bethany Cooper- Seaford; Courtney Swain- Seaford; Josh Muncy- GMS; My’keal Purnell- Seaford; Paul Widerman- Seaford; Rob UrellSeaford; Andrew Halter- Seaford; Kendall Landis- GMS; Derek Nennstiehl- Woodbridge; Tim Halter- Seaford; Mike Mullett- Woodbridge; Kegan Miller- Woodbridge; Tyler Smack- Woodbridge

Woodbridge Winter Sports VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL 12/5 home vs. Lake Forest 7:15 12/9 home vs. Seaford 2:00 12/12 at A.I. DuPont 5:30 12/18 home vs. Laurel 7:15 12/27-28 at Salisbury Lions Club Classic 1/4 home vs. Smyrna 7:15 1/6 at Indian River 1:00 1/9 at Lake Forest 7:15 1/12 at Dover 7:15 1/16 home vs. Milford 7:15 1/19 at Polytech 7:15 1/23 at Cape Henlopen 7:15 1/26 home vs. Sussex Tech 7:15 1/30 at Sussex Central 7:15 2/1 at Seaford 7:15 2/3 at Smyrna 1:00 2/6 home vs. Caesar Rodney 7:15 2/9 home vs. Indian River 7:15 2/13 at Laurel 7:15 2/16 home vs. Delmar 7:15 VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL 12/8 home vs. Pencader Charter 6:00 12/12 at Charter Community 6:00 12/15 home vs. Indian River 6:00 12/18 at Laurel 6:00 12/21 home vs. Delmar 6:00 12/28-29 at Lake Forest Tourney 1/4 at Smyrna 6:00 1/9 home vs. Lake Forest 6:00 1/11 home vs. Dover 6:00 1/16 at Milford 6:00 1/18 home vs. Polytech 6:00 1/20 at Wilmington Friends 1:00 1/23 home vs. Cape Henlopen 6:00 1/25 at Sussex Tech 6:00 1/30 home vs. Sussex Central 6:00 2/2 home vs. Seaford 6:00 2/3 home vs. Smyrna 1:00

2/6 2/8 2/13 2/16 12/6 12/13 12/16 1/3 1/6 1/10 1/13 1/17 1/20 1/24 2/3 2/10 2/17 12/6 12/13 1/3 1/5 1/10 1/12 1/17 1/26 1/29 1/31 2/2 2/7 2/9

at Caesar Rodney 6:00 at Indian River 6:00 home vs. Laurel 6:00 at Delmar 6:00 VARSITY WINTER TRACK at Worcester County 2:00 at Worcester County 2:00 at Tower Hill TBA at Worcester County 2:00 at Tower Hill TBA at Worcester County 2:00 at Tower Hill TBA at Worcester County 2:00 at Tower Hill TBA at Worcester County 2:00 at Tower Hill TBA at Tower Hill TBA State Finals TBA VARSITY WRESTLING home vs. Poly/St. TMore 7:00 at Laurel 7:00 home vs. Delmar 6:00 home vs. Smyrna 6:00 at Lake Forest 6:00 home vs. Dover 6:00 at Milford 6:00 at Sussex Tech 6:00 at Cape Henlopen 6:00 home vs. Sussex Central 6:00 at Seaford 6:00 home vs. Caesar Rodney 6:00 at Indian River 6:00

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✳ NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 2006 Johnson, Ryan Causey, Craig Thompson, and Darren Collins on fourth and one from midfield, but the Wildcats had to be content with a 14 point lead at the half.

The Wildcats made a statement on the first play of the second half as Leatherlowing a reception, forcing the Silver Eabury galloped for a 68-yard touchdown gles to boot the ball back to the Wildcats. run down the Delmar side line. Benson’s The Hodgson defense once again extra point made it 21-0 with 11:43 to go forced Delmar to punt, giving the offense in the game. the ball on their own 29. Matt Campbell But the Silver Eagles put together a dropped Smith for a five-yard loss late in third quarter surge, starting with their next the first quarter. Thomas opened the secpossession which began on their own 43. ond quarter with a fumble recovery on the Johnson completed a 19-yard pass to ByEagle 30 after Donald Poole made a hit to ron Henderson before throwing a third knock the ball loose. down pass down field which went off the Dennard picked up nine yards on the hands of Delmar’s Tevin Jackson and into first down run before taking in Alan Prethe hands of Kevin MacDowell for a 25ston’s second down pass. Dennard fumyard pass play. bled the ball after picking up the first Johnson found Henderson for a 15-yard down, but teammate Kerry King recovtouchdown pass on fourth and 13 from the ered it at the 13. Preston found King in 15. Collins met Johnson short of the end the end zone for a 13-yard touchdown zone on the two point try to keep the score pass on the next play and Seth Benson at 21-6 with 6:52 left in the third quarter. added the extra point to make it 7-0 with The momentum was still going the Sil10:34 left in the first half. ver Eagles’ way as they got the ball back The Wildcats got the ball back on their on the ensuing kickoff on a Delmar fumown 36 and put together their longest ble. Hodgson got the ball on the Wildcat drive of the first half. Marquis Leather20, but the Delmar defense didn’t make it bury gained six yards on a third down run easy. Smith picked up eight yards on a run and Preston completed a 10-yard pass to on fourth and one from the 11. Johnson Campbell to move the ball to the Eagle scored on a three-yard keeper. Henderson 39. Dennard added an 11-yard reception got the ball on a reverse before being and Preston found King for their second knocked out of bounds by Jackson on anstraight touchdown connection, this time other failed two-point attempt (21-12 with from 30 yards out. Benson’s PAT extend4:35 left in the third). ed Delmar’s lead to 14-0 with 3:20 reDelmar was forced to punt the ball folmaining in the half. lowing its next possession. Thomas then Delmar held Hodgson to three plays hit Smith hard after a two-yard gain on a and out and got the ball back on its own pitch and the Wildcats’ David Bradshaw 41. Preston had a three-yard run behind sacked Johnson for a six-yard loss. his offensive line of Billy Cropper, Jordan The two teams exchanged punts into MORNING STAR

Wildcats move to 11-0 with win in first playoff game

By Mike McClure The Delmar Wildcats jumped out to a 21-0 lead over Hodgson and held off a third quarter rally by the Silver Eagles for a 29-12 win in the first round of the Division II state football playoffs last Friday night in Delmar. The victory marked the Wildcats’ 11th win in as many games and set up a second round showdown with the defending state champion Caravel Bucs this Saturday in Bear.

“We just played out hearts out. It was our last senior home game,” Delmar senior Jenson Dennard said after the game.

“We still haven’t played our best football game.”

“We wanted our chance at the defending champs (Caravel) and now we got it,” added Wildcat senior lineman Darren Collins.

Hodgson recovered a Wildcat fumble on third and 11 from the 36, giving the Silver Eagles the ball on the Delmar 44.

Smith ran for 10 yards on third and one from the 35, but Delmar’s Billy Cropper put pressure on the Hodgson quarterback on fourth and nine and Taylor Ballard intercepted the pass.

As was the case for both teams throughout the opening quarter, Delmar was forced to punt the ball after being held to three plays. Delmar’s Justin Thomas, Gene Evans, and Collins stuffed Shane Treml on a run on second and 11 and Thomas held Smith to four yards fol-

DE-FENSE- Shown (top) the Delmar defense puts pressure on Hodgson quarterback Terrell Johnson leading to a key interception

by Jenson Dennard. Above, Delmar’s Darren Collins bats down a pass by Hodgson’s Bryan Reshetar during the Wildcats’ home win in the first round of the state playoffs. Photo by Mike McClure

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the fourth quarter. Hodgson turned the ball over on third and 10 from its own 30 when Delmar put pressure on Johnson and Dennard intercepted his pass to set up first and 10 on the Eagle 49.

“I went up and got it. I wanted to run it back but I slipped,” Dennard said of the interception. “It was good pressure on the quarterback, I owe it to the defensive line and linebackers.”

Preston completed a 17-yard pass to Campbell, Thomas ran over the Silver Eagle defense for a 16-yard gain, and Poole hauled in a 12-yard touchdown pass on third and eight. Jackson ran the ball in on the two-point attempt to make it a three score game at 29-12 with 5:20 left in the contest.

Delmar’s offense would get the ball back and put together one final drive from the Hodgson 49. Leatherbury had runs of 13 and nine yards, Thomas added two carries for 12 yards, and Jackson had a fiveyard run to move the ball to the Eagle 10 where Preston took a knee to bring the first round game to a close.

Despite a slow start with the running game in the first half, Leatherbury finished with 127 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown. Thomas added eight carries for 44 yards while Preston completed 10 passes for 117 yards and three touchdowns.

King finished with the two touchdown receptions for a total of 43 yards and Campbell caught three passes for 46 yards.

Delmar (11-0), seeded third, will visit second seeded Caravel (9-1) this Saturday at 7 p.m. in Bear. Both teams have faced and defeated Laurel and St. Elizabeth earlier this season.

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BETWEEN THE LINES

By Gene Bleile, Seaford Sports

Blue Jay football: From Diamond State to Henlopen Conference- Pt. 1 The modern day Henlopen Conference began in 1969. This was the year the statewide school district consolidation occurred.

The old Diamond State conference was scrapped, and even though Seaford did not consolidate with any other district, I remember the rumor that the district might consolidate with Bridgeville and the disbelief that it may even happen with arch rival Laurel.

It was fun to try and put the rumors together and come up with new mascots.

How about the Sea Raiders or the Blue Dogs?

The Henlopen Conference was born, the old Diamond State became a memory and two divisions were created. The Northern Division for the larger schools and the Southern Division for the smaller schools.

Ben Sirman was the coach of Seaford’s football team that first year and he became the keeper of Blue Jay football statistics from 1969-1972, then in 1973 Ron Dickerson added his statistical years from 1973-1997 and again from 1999-2001.

From 1969-2005, every play for 383 games was accurately recorded by hand for 37 years without compensation, but as a labor of love.

Special people that love the game of football took time from their weekly schedule to follow the Jays at home or on the road, week after week.

Sincerest thanks from each fan should go to: Spuck Bennett, Bob Miller, Wesley Short, Bill Bennett, Tony DeCarlo, Ben Sirman, Ron Dickerson, Jim Parker, Bill Mulvaney and all other people that contributed to the program over the years.

Statistics can fill volumes of notebooks, but after the Seaford Homecoming Game, I read the Blue Jay Football historical reference, that was inserted into the program, and wondered about other records that might still be available from the achieves.

For those of you who might have missed the insert, I feel that the work done by the above men are worthy of a review and the highlights include: The top five rushers in a single game were: Herb Rickets, 1984, 341 yards; Elax Woods, 1997, 294 yards; Jernel Ross, 1986, 267 yards; Aaron White, 2002, 263 yards; and Greg Stanley, 1983, 257

yards.

The highest single season point total scored by a Blue Jay team was 452 in 1983. The lowest number of points scored in a season was 35 in 2005.

The lowest number of points allowed by the Jays defense was 46, also in 1983.

That coincides with their second state championship title, when they defeated Archmere 40-12.

The highest number of points ever given up by a Blue Jay defense was 358, also in 2005.

Former head coach Ron Dickerson remembers the 1983 team, “as small, but quick.” “We were in the Division II State Championship Game against a bigger Archmere team and our offensive line only averaged 153 pounds. Our biggest defensive player was only 165 pounds, but we got the job done.”

The 1981 championship team had the second highest point total ever recorded on offense that year, scoring 447 points, while only giving up 50 points on defense. “The 1981 team was just the opposite of 1983,” Dickerson remembered.

“We were big and strong with good size and beat William Penn 20-13, in the Division I championship game.”

Other amazing stats from those two teams include: 1983 Blue Jays, 157 first downs in a single season, 548 rushing yards in a single game, 3,793 rushing yards for the season, 13 touchdowns scored in a single game, 66 touchdowns in a single season, 88 points scored in a single game, and 25 fumble recoveries.

The 1981 team scored 64 touchdowns in a single season, scored 82 points in a single game.

Next week, I will conclude part two with other team records, 1,000 yard rushers, top five career rushers, individual records for touchdowns, receptions, passing and special teams.

Blue Jay Notebook: Dave Bloodsworth was the last coach for the Blue Jays in the final year of the Diamond State Conference.

Seaford is the only football team in state tournament history to win a championship title in Division I and Division II. In 1972, Seaford was given a win by a forfeit game during the season; the score was 7-0.

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Mike Mullett- Woodbridge 1st team All-Conference- OG

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Seaford Christian girls’ basketball team looks to battle in conference The Seaford Christian girls’ basketball team returns 10 players from last year’s team which went 6-6 in conference and 13-9 overall. Once again Chester Davis, who is 392153 in 34 years of coaching, is at the helm for the Eagles.

SCA’s returning players include senior Rachel Ebling; juniors Nikki Meredith, Megan Mullins, Mandi Wands (out for season), and Julia Carr; sophomores Brooke Coppage, Rebekah Cain, Amanda Brittingham, and Beth Hastings; and freshman Jennifer Carr.

One of the team’s key losses is Meredith Tipton. Sophomore Shelby Loudon is a top newcomer for Seaford Christian.

Davis sees the team’s large number of returning players as a plus. Chemistry and an upgrade in the Eagles’ schedule are a concern.

In the end, Davis believes his team will be in the battle for one of the top three spots in the conference.

SCA was scheduled to open the season at home against Open Bible Academy on Nov. 20 before visiting Gunston Day (11/28) and Salisbury School (11/30).

Seaford Christian boys’ basketball coach looks for young players to mature First year coach Tony Brown enters the winter sports season with six returning players from last year’s Seaford Christian boys’ basketball team, however he has a lot of youth on his squad following the graduation of four of last year’s players.

Gone from a year ago are leading scorer Jon James along with Matt Defour, Jason Bradley, and Kyle Hurley.

Senior Phillip Cain is back from a year ago along with junior Corey Willey; sophomores John Schneider, Greg Russell, and Neil Ebling; and freshman Phillip Wands.

Brown sees the Eagles’ outstanding young talent as its strenghth. An upgraded schedule, height and rebounding, and experience are concerns.

Brown expects his team to be respectable in the conference. He also believes playing a tougher nonconference schedule will help his young team grow up in a hurry.

Seaford Christian was scheduled to open the season at home against Open Bible Academy on Monday, Nov. 20 before visiting Gunston Day (11/28) and Salisbury School (11/30).

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Brittany Joseph to attend Florida State, play softball

By Mike McClure Sussex Tech senior Brittany Joseph showed some of the determination she displays on the softball and field hockey fields this past summer when she pursued her dream of playing softball at Florida State University. Joseph was scheduled to attend a camp at the school in June, but prior to the camp she got the tape she sent to the school back along with a note indicating that the softball program was full and didn’t need anymore players for the upcoming season. That didn’t deter the Laurel native.

Joseph called the school and was told she could still go to the camp and the coaches would take a look at her and recommend her to another school. After taking part in the camp, Brittany and her father, Al, were pulled aside and given some good news: she had been picked out of 70 players at the camp to attend Florida State and play softball.

Joseph held a press conference last Wednesday where she signed a letter of intent to attend Florida State.

“If she had not persevered they would not have known who she was. That’s a lesson for all of us. She didn’t give up on her dream, she pressed on and made it a reality,” said Sussex Tech head coach John Marvel. “She’s a tremendous representative for the state to break down barriers that someone from Delaware can’t play softball.”

Joseph chose Florida State because of

its physical education program (her major) as well as the warm weather. As Brittany pointed out, “You can’t play softball in cold weather.”

“When I met the coaches and teammates I fell in love with them because they love to have fun on and off the field,” Joseph said. “It’s not just about softball.”

Another reason Joseph chose the school is because she wants to play in the College World Series, something Florida State has done several times. Last year the team won in regional play and finished in the top 16.

The team is guided by head coach Dr. JoAnne Graf who is entering her 29th season as the Seminoles’ head coach and has an NCAA best 1,355 career wins.

“I can’t wait. I love it down there. It’s a big school,” said Joseph. “I’m excited to go down there and play.”

“Most of the campuses you go to you can’t even find the softball field. They care about female athletes as well as males,” added Al Joseph. “The coaches were so nice down there.”

According to Al, the family will fly down to Florida and will be able to watch Brittany’s games on Saturday (doubleheader) and Sunday. With Florida State in the ACC, they will also be able to go to the University of Maryland and other regional schools to see her play.

Joseph’s signing solidifies Delaware’s place in the softball world after a number of area travel ball and all-star teams

Al Joseph and his daughter, Brittany, pose for a photo during last Wednesday’s press conference at Sussex Tech. Photo by Mike McClure

placed well in regional, national, and international tournaments in recent years.

“It’s kind of interesting when I would go to those kinds of competitions, you can really tell people were thinking Delaware is such a small state we don’t know anything,” Brittany Joseph said.

“We’re being shown the right mechanics.

I think Delaware is above a lot of states in softball.”

“It’s a big day for her and her family, the school, the softball program, and the state of Delaware. Florida State is the big leagues. We have a player that’s going to do well down there which is good for the state,” said Marvel. “I think people are beginning to realize that Delaware is more than field hockey (in girls’ sports).”

Marvel called Joseph a tremendously skilled athlete who is “even better as a person than she is as a player.”

GIANTS WINPictured (l to r) is the U8 Giants which won the Seaford Parks and Recreation NFL Flag Football championship with a win over the Chargers: Bottom Row: Brad “Joker” Morgan, Brad “Brad-Brad” Myran and Rodney “ Roman” Wyatt; second row- Shane “Flash” Stark, Dylan ”RT” Wilkerson and Raekwon “Razor” Willey; third rowRosure “Ro-Ro” Smith, Travis ”Hawk” Schockley and Brennan “Cork” Stark; Top row: Coach John Hanenfeld, Nathan “N. J.” Hanenfeld and Coach Bob Stark.

The Giants, coached

by John Hanenfeld defeated the undefeated Chargers in the U8 Super Bowl by the score of 1812.

The Giants won with no time remaining with a pass from Brennan Stark to Travis Schockley.

Nathan Hanenfeld had two running touchdowns in the game.

The Giants’ defense was lead by Raekwon Willey and Rosure Smith.

Brittany recently completed her final season as a field hockey player with the Ravens earning a berth in the state tournament before falling to William Penn in the first round. Joseph is looking forward to the softball season.

“Hockey was a lot of fun. I’m kind of sad that it’s done,” Joseph said. “I’m looking forward to softball.”

Al Joseph thanked Sussex Tech, Laurel High, Sussex Storm, Delaware Magic for all the time the coaches spent working with his daughter.

Brittany thanked the following coaches: Johnny Marvel, Randy Johnson, Wayne Price, Bill Perry, Margo Morris, Martin O’Neal, Tony Peters, Wayne Warren, Guy Warrington, Sewall McCabe, Jerry Lafferdy, Eric Swanson, Debra Kenton, Kevin Tingle, Paul Anthony, David Dolby, and Donna Ward.

WILDCAT FANS- The Delmar Wildcat fans show support for their football team during last Friday’s state playoff game in Delmar. The ‘Cats topped the Hodgson Silver Eagles, 29-12, to advance to the Division II semifinals. Delmar visits Caravel this Saturday night in Bear. Photo by Pat Murphy

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Darren Collins- Delmar 1st team All-Conference- DE

Lindsay Lloyd- Delmar 1st team All-Conference- MF

Local high school grads make marks on college fields Idler and Marlins advance to final four- Woodbridge grad Jerilyn Idler and the Virginia Wesleyan Marlins advanced to the NCAA Division III women’s soccer final four with a 4-3 double overtime win over Washington and Lee University in the sectional finals last Sunday. The final four games will be played at the Disney Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, Fla. Wesley College football team advances to regional semifinalsThe Wesley College football team earned a 49-21 win over Dickinson last weekend to advance to the Division III South Region semifinals this weekend. Sussex Tech grad Marcus Morris made eight tackles for the Wolverines in the win. Wesley faces Carnegie Melon this Saturday in Dover.

Downes interception seals win- Delmar grad Tyler Downes’ interception helped preserve West Chester University’s 31-29 win in the opening round in the Division II playoffs last Saturday in Smithfield, R.I. West Chester (9-3) advances to the Northeast region semifinals this Saturday at Bloomsburg University (PA).

Spicer earns All-Centennial Conference honors- Laurel graduate Summer Spicer, a senior at Swarthmore College, ended her collegiate career by being named to the 2006 All-Centennial Conference first team, Spicer, a mid-fielder, started all 17 games this year and finished third on the team with 13 points after scoring four goals and dishing out a team-high five assists. She finished seventh in the conference in assists and assists per game (0.29).

Spicer was named Centennial Conference Player of the Week on Oct. 9 after scoring a pair of goals, one of which came in overtime for a 3-2 upset of No. 19 Johns Hopkins on Oct. 4. She was also named to the Seven Sisters All-Tournament team on Sept. 17 for the second consecutive year.

Spicer, a team captain, earned second team all-conference honors last year as a junior and was named to the conference honor roll seven times. Summer also posted 16 goals and 16 assists for a total of 48 points in her career. She started in 60 of 68 games.

✳ NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 2006

Tiamia Black- Sussex Tech1st team All-Conference- Off.

Sean Hopkins- Sussex Tech 1st team All-Conference- DB

See next week’s Star for coverage of the DelmarBridgeville Kiwanis dinner with guest speaker Bill Yoast.

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WILDCATS- Delmar senior Marquis Leatherbury carries the ball during his team’s 29-12 win over Hodgson last Friday in Delmar.

Leatherbury had a 68-yard touchdown run to help pace the Wildcats.

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Seaford Bowling Lanes Nite Owl High games and series Mike Gorman 278 Tim Justice 747

Christian Fellowship High games and series Bill Ziolkowski 236, 612 Wendy Lowe 227, 630

Seaford City High games and series Lorenzo Sargent 281 Craig Ellis 757

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Mardel ABC High games and series Rick Ela 318, 824

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Club 50 High games and series George Bramble 268 Angelo Dulis 724 Jane Wilson 276 Barbara Hall 747

Sunday Nite Mixed High games and series Jack French, Jr. 270 Todd Bireley 739

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High games and series David Sirman, Sr. 263 Steve Blocker 670 Mary Ann Swift 294 Michelle Jester 726

Sun. Adult/Youth High games and series Josh Graver 267 Bobby Parker 746 Lisa Messick 245, 694 Dylan Bratten 268 Douglass Avery, Jr. 737 Ann Marie Childress 253, 733

David Bradshaw- Delmar 1st team All-Conference- DE

See next week’s Star for more first team all-conference photos Check out next week’s Laurel/Seaford Star for the rest of the first team all-conference photo cards. Only the Star features photos of every local first team all-conference athlete each season.

The following student athletes will be featured: Jordan Wescott- Woodbridge; Trevor Lee- Seaford; Josh Quinones- Woodbridge; Donald Poole- Delmar; Chris Phillips- Delmar; Justin Thomas- Delmar; Kerry King- Delmar; Katie McMahon- Delmar; Jenson Dennard- Delmar; Katie Nennstiehl- Sussex Tech; Nicole Mahoney- Sussex Tech; and Jamar Beckett- Sussex Tech

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✳ NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 2006

Sussex Tech Winter Schedules VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL 12/1 home vs. Sussex Central 6:00 12/5 at Caesar Rodney 6:00 12/8 at Dover 6:00 12/12 home vs. Milford 6:00 12/15 at Polytech 6:00 12/16 at Salesianum 6:00 12/19 home vs. Cape Henlopen 6:00 12/27-28 at Salisbury tournament TBA 1/4 at Sussex Central 6:00 1/9 home vs. Caesar Rodney 6:00 1/12 at Smyrna 6:00 1/16 home vs. Delmar 6:00 1/19 home vs. Laurel 6:00 1/23 at Indian River 6:00 1/26 at Woodbridge 6:00 1/30 home vs. Seaford 6:00 2/1 home vs. Dover 6:00 2/6 at Milford 6:00 2/9 home vs. Polytech 6:00 2/13 at Cape Henlopen 6:00 2/16 at Lake Forest 6:00 VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL 12/1 at Sussex Central 6:00 12/8 home vs. Dover 6:00 12/12 at Milford 6:00 12/15 home vs. Polytech 6:00 12/19 at Cape Henlopen 6:00 12/21 at Caravel 5:00 1/5 home vs. Sussex Central 6:00 1/9 at Caesar Rodney 6:00 1/11 home vs. Smyrna 6:00 1/13 home vs. Seaford 2:00 1/16 at Delmar 6:00 1/18 at Laurel 6:00 1/23 home vs. Indian River 6:00 1/25 home vs. Woodbridge 6:00 1/29 at Delcastle 3:00

at Seaford 6:00 at Dover 6:00 home vs. Milford 6:00 at Polytech 6:00 at Padua 6:00 home vs. Cape Henlopen 6:00 home vs. Lake Forest 6:00 VARSITY WRESTLING 12/2 at Haverford Tournament 12/7 at Pine Grove 12/8-9 at Penn Manor Tournament 12/13 home vs. Cape Henlopen 6:30 12/15-16 at Battle at the Beach 12/20 at Lake Forest w/SC 6:30 12/28-29 at Tiger Classic TBA 1/3 home vs. Lake Forest 6:30 1/5 at Sussex Central 6:30 1/10 at Caesar Rodney 6:30 1/12 home vs. Smyrna 6:30 1/17 at Delmar 6:30 1/19-20 atWi-Hi Tournament TBA 1/24 home vs. Indian River 6:30 1/26 home vs. Woodbridge 6:30 1/27 at St. Andrews 1/31 at Seaford 6:30 2/2 home vs. Dover 6:30 2/7 home vs. Milford 6:30 2/9 at Polytech 6:30 2/17-18 Henlopen Conference Tourney 2/23-24 State Tournament VARSITY WINTER TRACK 12/6 at Worcester County Rec. Ctr. 12/13 at Worcester County Rec. Ctr. 1/3 at Worcester County Rec. Ctr. 1/10 at Worcester County Rec. Ctr. 1/17 at Worcester County Rec. Ctr. 1/24 at Worcester County Rec. Ctr. 2/8 HAC meet 2/17 State meet

Western Sussex athletes compete on college football fields Tyler Downes- Delmar (Laurel)- West Chester University- 11 games, 12 solo tackles, 11 assists, one fumble recovery, one kick return for 10 yards Eston Ennis- Laurel- Wesley College- 10 games, 16 solo tackles, 26 assists, two sacks, one fumble recovery, two forced fumbles A.J. Neal- Sussex Central (Bridgeville)- Delaware Valley- 11 games, one interception, 24 solo tackles, 26 assists Jamil Young- Sussex Central (Bridgeville)- Northeastern- 10 games, 18 tackles, 14 assists, one forced fumble Anton Ridley- Laurel- Villanova- seven games, 15 receptions, 248 yards, 16.5 yards per catch, one touchdown Dale Rains- Woodbridge- Wesley College- four games, two solo tackles, four assists Gabe Ellis- Delmar- Frostburg- nine games, two fumble recoveries, 35 solo tackles, 29 assists, two blocked kicks Brandon Hudson- Sussex Tech (Delmar)- Delaware State University- 10 games, 19 punt returns for 221 yards and a touchdown, five kickoff returns for 116 yards

Western Sussex grads compete in Fall college season The following are college stats for local high school graduates: Field hockey- Summer Spicer- Laurel- Swarthmore- 17 games, four goals, five assists, 13 points Lindsey Collison- Woodbridge- Shenandoah- 10 games, nine games started, one goal, one assist Tracey Lloyd- Delmar- Salisbury University- 21 games started, four goals, seven assists, 15 points, two defensive saves Shannon Taylor- (Seaford)- University of Richmond- 22 games, 21 games started, 18 goals, 11 assists, 47 points Danielle Twilley- Delmar- Salisbury University- 20 games started, four goals, six assists, 14 points Dusti Vanderwende- Woodbridge- University of Delaware- 2G Claire Rekitzke- Seaford- York College- 16 games, 15 games started, 26 goals allowed, 1.62 per game, 102 saves Kelly Lloyd- Delmar- Salisbury University- six games, two assists, two points Erin Keenan- Delmar- Salisbury University- six games, one game started, two goals allowed. 0.63 per game, four saves Lauren Correll- Sussex Tech (Bridgeville)- Salisbury University- 21 games started, 19 goals, nine assists, 47 points Soccer- Heather Bleile- Seaford- Randolph Macon- 12 games, five games started, 24 goals allowed, 51 saves Jerilyn Idler- Woodbridge- Virginia Wesleyan- 22 games, four games started, three goals, three assists, nine points Charles Fryling- Seaford- Neumann College- 19 games, 16 games started, two assists, two points Josh Scotton- Delmar- Salisbury University- two games, two saves

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People Amid flying pumpkins, couple marries A North Carolina couple tied the knot at the 2006 World Championship Punkin Chunkin competition in Millsboro on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Michelle Mayfield and Bob Carbo, of the Onager team in the adult torsion catapult class, said their vows on the field before friends and family.

“We actually just decided to do it two weeks ago,” said Mayfield.

“We both hit on the idea — Punkin Chunkin, perfect place and time,” said Carbo.

The couple met two years ago in their hometown of Clayton, N.C., at a party for one of Carbo's longtime Punkin Chunkin buddies. Mayfield, an environmental scientist, was immediately smitten with Carbo, a psychologist who was likewise charmed.

“We just hit it off right away,” said Mayfield.

Carbo took her to the next Punkin Chunkin contest in Delaware, and his team won one of its three world championship titles in the torsion category.

“She's been doing it ever since,” said Carbo.

“I'm the wench for the winch,” explained Mayfield.

The couple was struggling with when and where to get married, because of their busy schedules and because friends and family members were scattered all over the country.

Huffman family welcomes new baby daughter, Madison

Michelle Mayfield and Bob Carbo of Clayton, N.C., were married at the 2006 World Championship Punkin Chunkin Saturday, Nov. 4.

The pair kept with a medieval theme — with a Monty Python twist — for their wedding.

“It really was fun,” said Mayfield. “We even did a wine ceremony with some grape juice.”

Madison Celeste Huffman was born at 5:43 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2006, in Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Md. She weighed 7 pounds 8.6 ounces and was 20 and 3/4 inches long.

She is the daughter of Rick and Deeidria Huffman of Seaford.

Her maternal grandparents are Donna D. Parker of Laurel and Mr. and Mrs. James C. Parker Sr. of Hurlock, Md. Her maternal greatgrandparents are Webster L. Dorsey Jr. and the late Virginia S. Dorsey of Easton, Md., Madison Celeste Huffman and Charles Parker Jr. and the late Eleanor Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. James Parker of Federalsburg, Md. Her paternal grandparents are Hassett of Bridgeville.

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People Amid flying pumpkins, couple marries A North Carolina couple tied the knot at the 2006 World Championship Punkin Chunkin competition in Millsboro on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Michelle Mayfield and Bob Carbo, of the Onager team in the adult torsion catapult class, said their vows on the field before friends and family.

“We actually just decided to do it two weeks ago,” said Mayfield.

“We both hit on the idea — Punkin Chunkin, perfect place and time,” said Carbo.

The couple met two years ago in their hometown of Clayton, N.C., at a party for one of Carbo's longtime Punkin Chunkin buddies. Mayfield, an environmental scientist, was immediately smitten with Carbo, a psychologist who was likewise charmed.

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Carbo took her to the next Punkin Chunkin contest in Delaware, and his team won one of its three world championship titles in the torsion category.

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The couple was struggling with when and where to get married, because of their busy schedules and because friends and family members were scattered all over the country.

Huffman family welcomes new baby daughter, Madison

Michelle Mayfield and Bob Carbo of Clayton, N.C., were married at the 2006 World Championship Punkin Chunkin Saturday, Nov. 4.

The pair kept with a medieval theme — with a Monty Python twist — for their wedding.

“It really was fun,” said Mayfield. “We even did a wine ceremony with some grape juice.”

Madison Celeste Huffman was born at 5:43 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2006, in Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Md. She weighed 7 pounds 8.6 ounces and was 20 and 3/4 inches long.

She is the daughter of Rick and Deeidria Huffman of Seaford.

Her maternal grandparents are Donna D. Parker of Laurel and Mr. and Mrs. James C. Parker Sr. of Hurlock, Md. Her maternal greatgrandparents are Webster L. Dorsey Jr. and the late Virginia S. Dorsey of Easton, Md., Madison Celeste Huffman and Charles Parker Jr. and the late Eleanor Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. James Parker of Federalsburg, Md. Her paternal grandparents are Hassett of Bridgeville.

Madison was also welcomed Mr. and Mrs. James Grant of into this world by her godmothWoodstock, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. ers Katina Shockley and RebecJerry Huffman of San Antonio, ca Barker-Trivitts of Seaford.

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NANTICOKE ROTARY DONATION - Donald Hollenbeck, past president of the Nanticoke Rotary Club, surprised the Seaford Board of Education by presenting a check for more than $1,800 for the purchase of calculators for the math department of our Seaford High School. Hollenbeck stated that he had submitted a competitive grant with the International Rotary Club and was awarded the money to purchase some teacher materials and more than 40 scientific calculators. Dr. William Parmelee, Seaford School Board president, left, is shown accepting the check. Photo by David Elliott

Seaford-Blades Associated Charities toy and food drive Seaford-Blades Associated Charities will be packing Christmas boxes again this year according to Ed Butler, president of the organization. This will be the 66th consecutive year this organization has headed this up.

Ginny short, Christmas chairperson, said what is collected will be distributed locally in the Seaford-Blades area. A food drive is currently under way in all the Seaford schools.

Coordinated by Karen Schreiber and the Western Boys and Girls Club. Dr. Michael Triglia and the Peninsula Chiropractic Center are in the middle of their annual toy drive.

Donations of unwrapped new toys and nonperishable food items can be dropped off at the following locations for the Seaford-Blades Associated Charities by Dec. 16: Morning Star Publications, 628 W. Stein Highway; Custom Flooring, 624 W. Stein Highway; The Leader and State Register office, 302 W. Stein Highway; Burton Bros, 407 High St.; Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club, Virginia Avenue; Peninsula Chiropractic Center, 26685 Sussex Highway.

Monetary donations can be mailed to Seaford-Blades Associated Charities, 723 Washington Ave., Seaford, DE 19973

Phone cards for military effort Peggy’s Restaurant, located north of Greenwood, will be partnering with the Ladies Auxiliary of Greenwood Memorial VFW Post 7478, on the weekend of December 8 & 9.

They will be promoting Operation Uplink, a program that provides phone cards to the military.

Although many thousands of American men and women will be spending the holiday season far from home, they can call their loved ones thanks to Operation Uplink.

Patrons who dine at Peggy’s Restaurant on Dec. 8th & 9th will have the opportunity to make a donation to purchase the military phone cards.

A special display will be featured on Peggy’s counter for anyone who wishes to participate in the special holiday promotion for our service men and women.

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Letters Seaford School District should undertake strategic planning Is there a plan that leads the Seaford School District forward? For a district with a record of less than adequate performance in the state testing program, one would think improvements are guided by a district-wide plan. Both secondary schools already have state-mandated plans for improvement because they didn’t meet the standards.

If the elementary schools in the district show superior results, which they do, then what causes the poor performance in the secondary schools? Does the entire cohort of achieving students exit for other middle schools and never come back? Or, is there some other factor or factors determining the poor performance?

More than likely, there are varied influences resulting in the achievement slide from elementary to secondary in the school system. I say system because citizens pay taxes to a school system, not a system of separate schools. And it is the superintendent’s responsibility to effectively lead a school system toward outstanding student achievement at all grade levels.

School improvement is not an easy task. I do not presume working with the total school communities is easy either; however, it is the most important task of any school system. And it is the superintendent’s task to ensure school improvement is not only tracked, but also planned for in a system-wide manner.

The last time the district engaged in strategic planning was 1991 and that plan carried it through to 1996. It has been ten years since the district, on a system-wide level, has planned to provide strategic direction to its schools.

Granted, schools now engage in school improvement plans — a yearly goals-focused effort geared toward improvement on the Delaware State Testing Program.

One needs only to look at the results of the two secondary schools in the district to see the efficacy of that effort.

Shouldn’t the school board and the superintendent be laying the groundwork for system-wide success? And what a marvelous opportunity a strategic planning process could be for the Seaford school community at large — getting behind our most prized future, our school children, and engaging in a strategic journey toward world-class educational achievement.

Education is a calling of the heart. Just look at the motivation of those who enter the profession to understand this. Teachers do not go into the profession to become rich in a monetary sense; they become teachers to become rich in their souls.

One need only look at the intangible rewards teachers reap through their stewardship of students and learning in general to recognize how much love, devotion and caring is truly at the heart and soul of the educational process.

When teachers work in a school system, which cares for everyone’s heart, everyone flourishes and learning becomes a guaranteed by-product of this valiant effort. It is this marriage of the heart and

soul, of the art and science of education, and the careful interplay between form and structure, which is the hallmark of the stellar school systems within America.

Seaford once had this strong bond between student, teacher and school system, but that bond appears to have weakened.

However, that does not mean that Seaford can’t become a sound school system again.

What could be accomplished through a strategic planning process? The single purpose of planning is to provide a roadmap to measure progress, to report results and to establish ongoing goals to foster continuous improvement.

It is the continuous improvement that needs to be tracked over time so the total school community can assist the many course corrections, which are inherent in the improvement process. One plans for success, yet often meets failure; however, failure is also learning. The great challenge is to maintain the focus on the plan and make the inevitable adjustments, which continue the organization on a path to success.

When the district last planned strategically in 1991, the implementation fell short of the lofty goals. It is this history of faulty implementation, which should be the goal of any strategic planning the district may consider undertaking.

I faced this history when I led the high school through its Middle States process in 2000. Each stakeholder group assessed reported district leadership as a hindrance to strategic improvement. Maybe it is not so much a function of the leadership but more a function of how the total system works on change. Surely, there is a need for all stakeholder groups to come together in a collegial manner to get the school system on track toward significant achievement again.

If the district undertakes this planning effort, and, I submit, they should, one of the most vital keys to success will be who they choose to lead the effort. If they go with a consultant who is skilled in planning and building consensus, they should choose someone who also has no present or former ties to the district. There simply is not enough trust within most organizations to choose someone who is linked to the organization as its planning leader.

To openly assess your strengths and weaknesses and lead toward your shared hopes and dreams, the planning leader must glean what is said and not said; what is felt but not seen; and what is yearned for but not yet crystallized in thought. A person who has worked or lived within the system’s effects does not have this capacity. The school board would be wise to select an individual who can devote the time to building consensus within and across groups and who can bridge that consensus into effective action.

I mentioned earlier that school change is not easy — indeed, it is an onerous task.

It takes the skilled leadership of individuals whose heart and mind are equal to the task. Hopefully, the school board will decide strategic planning is paramount to leading the district toward success. And hopefully, the board will see fit to involve the total school community working with a skilled, external consultant to build a plan

that will guide improvement.

And finally, the school board will ensure that the implementation of this consensus plan will be tracked specifically and reported regularly to the community so the community can work with the district to ensure that Seaford’s future promises greatness for subsequent generations.

COL Ken Madden Jr. Seaford

Lioness Club fund-raiser gets support from the community Thank you to everyone who supported the Laurel Lioness Club in its basket bingo fund-raiser. With your help we will be able to finance many projects in our community.

We would like to thank the Lioness members for their donations of refreshments and door prizes, His & Hers for sponsoring the tickets and the local newspapers for their publicity. A thank you to members off the Lions Club for their help and a big thanks to Randy Lee for his great calling of the bingo games.

Last but not least, a special thanks to the following businesses that donated fantastic door prizes: Curves, Maxine’s Hair Happenings, Bargain Bill’s, Jeff’s Greenhouse, O’Neal Brothers, Bess’ Buds, Edge Of Creation, Lakeside Greenhouse, A & K Tackle, Richard Small Insurance, Biff Lee, A.T.C. Lawn Care, A. C. Givens & Son, MCM Jewelers, John Bennett Inc., Bethel Store, Kathryn’s Greenhouse, Dutch Inn, Dukes Lumber, This & that Shop, RJ Riverside restaurant, Johnny Janosik, Carey’s Inc., His & Hers and The Pit. Laurel Lioness Club, Laurel

Community’s donations helped Red Ribbon campaign succeed Laurel Middle School, would like to thank the local community businesses for their gracious donations to this year’s Red Ribbon Carnival. The carnival was an overwhelming success, and it could not have happened without the generosity of others.

The message of Laurel Middle School’s Red Ribbon Campaign, which focuses on the importance of being drug-free, was heard loud and clear during our carnival.

On Monday, Oct. 27, the community pulled together and created a wonderful atmosphere for the fifth- through eighthgrade students of Laurel. Thanks to strong community support our children are staying away from drugs and alcohol and pursuing healthy activities.

Bulldogs Against Alcohol and Drugs would like to thank the following community business for all they have done: Horsey’s, O’Neal Brothers, Bobby and Lisa Horsey, Carey’s, Lions Club, Lioness Club, Johnny Janosik’s, Elks Lodge, County Bank, Wal-Mart of Seaford and Camden, Food Lion, Solo Cups, Lord Brothers and Higgins, Rapa Scrapple, Pepsi, Dr. Evans and Dr. Urban, Pizza King, Pizza Palace, Pizza Hut, Grotto’s, Laurel Dutch Inn, Tastee Freeze, Rite-Aid, Lori Bailey of Hardee’s, Strohmann’s, Ace

Hardware, Diary Barr, Dunkin Donuts, Delmar Pizza, Sunshine Class, Laurel Fire Department and the Sussex County 911 Center.

Brenda Thomas, Laurel

Writer is thankful for those who helped her feel better I would like to take a few minutes to thank each person who had any part of my getting stronger and my feeling better each day. I don’t want to leave anyone absent.

They include my friends and co-workers, doctors, nurses and all the auxiliary departments of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Methodist Manor House and the University of Maryland Hospital. A special thanks for the co-workers of Methodist Manor House for the bingo benefit which was a huge success.

I want each prayer chain from the bottom of my heart to know how much I appreciate you! Without the prayers I would not be here today. Continue to pray. I believe in miracles. Thanks to everyone, including my husband, children and all my family. God bless everyone.

Joyce Wolfgang, Seaford

Castle praises Delaware’s participation in NCLB model Editor’s note: Delaware Congressman Mike Castle recently released the following statement regarding the announcement by the U.S. Department of Education that Delaware has been chosen to participate in the No Child Left Behind growth model pilot program.

Today’s announcement that Delaware will participate in the No Child Left Behind growth model pilot program is a crucial step forward in assessing individual achievement for students in Delaware and hopefully, for the rest of the country. I have said from day one that growth models have the potential of providing a more complete understanding of the academic progress of each of our children and I am happy to see that this pilot program is expanding to a total of seven states.

No Child Left Behind is rooted in the belief that every child deserves, and is expected, to be proficient and given the opportunity to succeed. Until this point, states have been operating under one model, a ‘ status model. ‘ The growth model provides another manner in which we can hold schools and districts accountable to this tenet. To do so, we must realize that we are examining growth to proficiency so as schools continue to make gains in closing the achievement gap.

As Congress begins the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind, I will work to ensure that we have a conversation about growth models, and how best to incorporate them into Adequate Yearly Progress. I want to congratulate the Delaware Department of Education for taking the necessary steps and succeeding in getting the approval to move forward with this pilot.

Once again, Delaware has set an example for the rest of the country.

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✳ NOVEMBER 23 - 29, 2006

Education Romanians visit Del Tech and university

HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS - Sussex Technical High School recently inducted 49 students into the National Honor Society/National Vocational-Technical Honor Society. Front, from left – juniors Kasey Cordell (Millsboro), Brittany Cooper (Laurel), Kristen Conner (Seaford), Kelly Conner (Seaford) and Bethany Callaway (Bridgeville); and seniors, Jill Willey (Seaford), Leanne Wharton (Millsboro), James Sekcienski (Millsboro) and Tiffany Roles (Bridgeville). Second row – juniors Mark Mallamo (Milford), Maham Mahmood (Seaford), Hannah Krieg (Seaford), Adeline Hemmen (Seaford), Kariann Flynn (Laurel), Robert Evans (Millsboro), Megan Eskridge (Laurel) and Lacey Eckert (Bridgeville). Third row – juniors Justin Rider (Bridgeville), David Ricksecker (Laurel), Zachary Rickards (Frankford), Keri Reibsome (Greenwood), Leigh Powell (Millsboro), Alyssia Mohun (Millsboro), Christopher Mitchell (Millsboro) and Alexis Massey (Seaford). Fourth row – juniors Rhonda Warrington (Bridgeville), Katelin Tull (Seaford), Joy Stephenson (Seaford), James Stephens (Selbyville), Bradley Snyder (Seaford), Sarah Smith (Seaford), Jenna Sinnamon (Lewes) and Ellen Rowe (Selbyville). Fifth row – sophomores Tyler Justice (Seaford), Brittnae Johnson (Seaford), Briana Joachimowski (Frankford), Ashley Bice (Seaford), Sara Baker (Millsboro) and Sara Adams (Seaford); and juniors Antonio Williams (Frankford) and Travis Wharton (Millsboro). Sixth row – sophomores Justin Worster (Laurel), Sarah Woods (Milton), Rachel Southmayd (Ocean View), Nathan Rider (Bridgeville), Caitlin Owens (Lewes), Rebecca McMillin (Seaford), Carly Marconi (Milford) and Stephanie Keller (Millsboro). Senior members who were inducted last year include, seventh row – seniors Kelly Marvel (Milton), Jessica Guyer (Ellendale), Alison Byram (Georgetown), Courtney O’Neal (Bethel), parliamentarian Shannon Hudson (Millsboro), treasurer Brianna Class (Georgetown), secretary Nicole Hitchens (Dagsboro), and president Mason Newark (Harrington). Eighth row – Kristin Elliot (Laurel), Amber Dykes (Laurel), Melany Dubbs (Seaford), Amber Drummond (Bridgeville), Briana Barron (Georgetown), Kristen Cunningham (Seaford), Jessica Parker (Seaford), Emily Johnson (Bridgeville), and Ashley Phulesar (Laurel).

Ninth row – Caleb Ricker (Georgetown), Derek Remo (Frankford), Rebecca Paradee (Millsboro), Katie Marvel (Milton), Ryan Lee (Bridgeville), Brittany Joseph (Laurel), Megan Jones (Dagsboro), and Bianca Flowers (Dagsboro). Absent from photo is vice president Hope Cornell (Dagsboro).

Tech students help school choose mascot Alison Byram and Danielle Parsons, both of Georgetown; Schyler and Erika Conaway of Seaford; and Katie and Kelly Marvel of Milton, all media broadcasting seniors at Sussex Tech, recently visited their alma mater, Sussex Academy of Arts and Sciences, to help choose the school’s new colors and mascot, which change every three years.

The seniors were among the first students to attend the academy when the middle school opened in 2000. As part of that first class, these six had the privilege of being among those who selected the school’s original colors of teal blue and gold and the dragon mascot.

Recently, they were guests on Sussex Academy’s school wide television program, SAAS Chat Live. After an informal question and answer session, the students judged entries in the new school colors and mascot contest.

According to Allen Stafford, dean of in-

Sussex Academy students at left, Ethan Lee, Priyen Patel, Megan Connor and Courtney Hastings moderate a discussion with Sussex Technical High School students, front, Danielle Parsons, Katie Marvel and Erika Conaway; and back, Alison Byram, Schyler Conaway and Kelly Marvel.

struction, the school culture has changed at Sussex Academy since it first opened.

“The personalities and backgrounds of each class coming into Sussex Academy are different,” he said.

New Sussex Academy colors are orange and turquoise. The school’s new mascot is the Strikers, with a lightning bolt as the symbol.

A Romanian delegation of 15 senior level policymakers from government, the poultry industry and academia who bear responsibility for managing outbreaks of avian influenza recently visited Georgetown for a nine-day technical training tour.

The Delmarva International Poultry Partnership, led by Del Tech and the University of Delaware, played an integral role in meeting the goals of the visit. The United States Department of Agriculture awarded $424,000 to the institutions for this project.

The university is one of the top avian research institutions in the world, and Del Tech is a leader in providing the types of technical assistance and training that will enable the affected countries to plan for and manage the threat of avian flu.

The visit included tour of the University of Delaware’s Carvel Research & Education Center and Lasher Laboratories and Del Tech’s medical laboratory training labs at the Owens Campus.

Delaware has the highest concentration of chicken production in the United States.

Fund-raiser will benefit construction, field improvements The Sussex Tech Athletic Department will host a live auction of fine art, sports and music memorabilia on Thursday, Dec. 14, in the Commons Area of the high school. A one-hour preview begins at 5 p.m. and the live auction gets underway at 6 p.m.

The event is the first fundraiser to benefit Sussex Tech’s five-year Athletic Facilities Upgrade Plan. This major project will include the construction of the new Raven Athletic Center and improvements to all Sussex Tech athletic facilities and fields.

Auction items will include original artwork and collectible limited editions, autographed sports and entertainment memorabilia and reproductions of popular, traditional and contemporary artists.

One of the featured items at the auction will be an original portrait painted by Sussex Tech art teacher Don Golacinski.

The highest bidder can request specifically who or what they want painted.

Tickets are $10 per person or $15 per couple. For tickets and more information call 424-4043. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Hors d’oeuvres, coffee and cake will be served and a raffle will be held.

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Seaford classrooms meet state-mandated size

By Lynn R. Parks

Sussex Tech students who accepted the trophy from the Blood Bank of Delmarva are, left to right: seniors Ashley Tull (Greenwood) and Ashley Stephens (Laurel), juniors Lauren Mroz (Milton) and Rhonda Warrington (Bridgeville), and senior Max Day (Georgetown).

Sussex Tech is top blood donor Sussex Technical High School’s Health Pro students were recently honored by the Blood Bank of Delmarva for collecting the most units of blood of any school in Sussex County during blood drives last school year.

Sussex Tech students donated 128 units to the cause. The next blood drive at the school will be Dec. 12 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Blood donation is the subject of senior Max Day’s STEM (Senior Technical Exhibition of Mastery) project. Day is doing research to present to Delaware legislators to consider changing the legal age of

blood donors to 16 without parental consent. At present, it is 17.

As his product for the STEM project, Day will be writing the legislative bill that will be presented to state officials.

According to Day, only six percent of the total U.S. population donates blood.

His research also reveals that only one percent more donors are needed to eliminate the shortage of the blood supply.

If the donated blood is not used within 42 days, it must be thrown away, Day said.

Needle phobias also hold people back from donating, he added.

AAUW celebrates 125 years Western Sussex branch was founded in 1940 AAUW, Western Sussex Branch, announces the celebration of the American Association of University Women’s 125th anniversary on Nov. 28. AAUW is one of the oldest nonprofit organizations dedicated to advocating for women’s rights.

Founded on Nov. 28, 1881, by 17 female college graduates, AAUW has developed a rich tradition of leadership, scholarship, advocacy and action. Members have included many exceptional women, such as Coretta Scott King, Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught and Dr. Johnnetta Cole.

Today, AAUW numbers more than 100,000 members, 1,300 branches and 500 college and university partners.

Locally, the Seaford branch (now known as the Western Sussex Branch) was founded in 1940 as the third branch formed in Delaware. In 1943, this branch began to offer scholarships to area women seeking higher education. Since then, this branch has awarded nearly 100 women and girls with financial assistance in achieving their educational goals.

The Western Sussex Branch also seeks to encourage young girls to pursue careers in the fields of science and mathematics by awarding scholarships to the Delaware Aerospace Academy and recognizing the academic achievements of local high school seniors at a state sponsored awards luncheon each year.

AAUW has shaped the social, political, and economic scene for women, including the fight for pay equity; a woman’s right to vote; and legislation that protects women at home, in schools and in the workplace. For years, AAUW has been a source for research about women and higher education, sexual harassment and workplace equity.

The AAUW Educational Foundation — the world’s largest source of funding exclusively for graduate women — supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented. The foundation funds research, fellowships and grants, community action projects, and legal advocacy for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination.

AAUW celebrates its 125th anniversary by highlighting the achievements the organization has made toward equity for women and girls. In the future, AAUW hopes to achieve economic security for women through education and lifelong learning.

For information regarding membership in AAUW or how to make a tax deductible contribute to the AAUW Educational Foundation, contact the president of AAUW of Western Sussex, Jenny Werner, 629-6886 or djw88@comcast.net.

For the first time in several years, all kindergarten through third-grade classrooms in the Seaford School District meet state law regarding student population.

They all have no more than 22 students, meaning that administration did not have to ask the school board to approve a waiver of the state law for the district.

Such a waiver is provided for in state law. But last year, when the school board was asked to approve the waiver, it heard from the then-president of the Seaford Education Association.

“Class size is always an issue and year after year, you request a waiver,” Cheryl Bowman, a guidance counselor at Blades Elementary School. “The district is not putting its efforts where they need to be.

Class sizes need to be smaller.”

School board president William Parmelee promised Bowman that the district would look at ways to reduce class size.

To meet the state requirement this year, the district did away with two guidance counselor positions and a half-time music position and replaced them with classroom teaching positions.

“We have met the state requirement,” said district spokeswoman Bonnie Johnson. “We are very excited about that.”

The district was also able to keep its four enrichment teachers, one for each ele-

The district was also able to keep its four enrichment teachers, one for each elementary school. The teachers offer weekly enrichment classes to all students and also teach the district’s gifted and talented program (SPARK). mentary school. The teachers offer weekly enrichment classes to all students and also teach the district’s gifted and talented program (SPARK). Earlier this year, parents of children in the SPARK program spoke out against a district suggestion that some SPARK teaching positions could be eliminated to provide for more classroom teachers.

Because of the reduction in the number of guidance counselors in the elementary schools, students no longer have weekly guidance classes. Now, Johnson said, the district’s two elementary guidance counselors, each one of whom serves two schools, meet with children who need extra counseling. The will also meet with entire classes when a problem in the class is identified, Johnson added.

Training for school mentors set Mentors are needed in schools in Seaford and Laurel districts. All it takes is one hour a week to make that difference.

Free training is available for both elementary and middle school mentors. Registration is required.

In Sussex County, training will be held as follows: Lewes Library - Thursday, Nov. 16, 5:30 p.m. to 9p.m., elementary school

training.

Georgetown State Service Center Monday, Nov. 27, 1:30 p.m. to 5p.m., middle school training Georgetown State Service Center Thursday, Nov. 30, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., middle school training.

To register for training or for more information on mentoring call Creative Mentoring, toll free, at 877-202-9050.

News items may be mailed to the Seaford and Laurel Star, 628 W. Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973. Or they may be faxed to 629-9243.

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Snapshots

COUNTY BANK DONATION - County Bank recently made a $1,000 donation to the Delaware Guidance Services for Children & Youth Inc. From left are Bob Wheatley, Delaware Guidance Services board of directors; Bruce Kelsey, Delaware Guidance Services executive director; Linda Gunson, manager of the Seaford Branch of County Bank; and Nicole Keller of Delaware Guidance Services for Children & Youth Inc.

EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE - Brad Baynum, owner of Pizza King, receives the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Customer Service Award for the month of November. Linda Johnston of the chamber’s Community Enhancement Committee presented the award. From left are managers Robin Hare and Amanda Parks, Baynum, Johnston, Carol Rohrbaugh of the Community Enhancement Committee and Jay Dolby. Photo by Rick Cullen

CUB SCOUTS ATTEND CAMP - Seaford Cub Scouts, Pack 182, recently attended Webelos Woods at Camp Henson accompanied by Cubmaster Maryann Leager and assistant Cubmaster Joanne Beard along with Webelos leaders Tawn Beard Sr. and Micheal Mahetta.

In the top photo from left are: back row: Bruce Pollack, Joanne Beard, John and Debbie Wilson, Maryann Leager, Tawn Beard Sr., and Micheal Mahetta; front row: Grant Pollack, Mark Wilson, Micheal Mahetta Jr., Jeffery Twilley, and Tawn Beard Jr. In the bottom photo are winners of the Chariot Race at Camp Henson: Webelos II, first place; Bears, second place; Wolves, third place.

POSTER CONTEST WINNERS - Central Elementary School Bus Safety Poster Contest winners are: back row: Tiffani Hinds, Desiree Smith, Ana Kornfeld, Cassie Ewing, Citalic Garcia-Martinez; middle row: Jairus Hinds, Emily Richardson, Ariana Gomez, Noah Jones, Katja Jarosz, Nina Palombo; front row: Sarah Richardson, Khali Wilson, Stevie Mayer, Lauren Miller, Tony Monaco, Victavia Hammond. Photo by Elizabeth Bleile

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Dale Dukes presents $10,000 grant to Blades

By Cindy Lyons Taylor Sussex County Council member Dale Dukes kept his word, arriving just as the Blades Town Council Meeting, held November 13, was ending. He had informed Mayor David Ruff that he might be late due to a previous commitment, if he could make it at all.

Dukes came just in time to present the town with a $10,000 grant to aid in the renovation of Hardin Hall. The facility is under the process of an extensive remodeling project which will include updates to the kitchen, restroom, and lowering of the stage area for easier accessibility.

Date Set For Annexation Referendum The date has been set for a special election, which will be held to determine the annexation of property, located east of the Blades town limits on Route 13. Five parcels of land will be annexed into the town if the resolution is passed.

The mayor and council set the date for Thursday, Dec. 7, from noon to 7 p.m. at Hardin Hall for area residents to vote. A map of the area is on display at the town hall.

Colonial East, L.P., I.G. Burton, and Dr. Paul and Joyce Aguillon own the property.

Future plans for the property include an assisted living housing complex, and retail space to include a grocery store.

Winter Hours for Blades Marina B.J. Hardin reported for Blades Economic Development Corporation (BED

Co) that the fence around the Nanticoke River Marina is in the process of being installed. He informed the mayor and council that winter hours for the marina were in place and would remain in effect until March 15. During this time the railroad bridge will be closed to boat traffic.

Agreement with developer David Webb, developer of Little Meadows, was present at the meeting for the endorsement of an agreement with the town that the streets and drainage ponds in the development community meet acceptance.

In prior months, there had been some problems with drainage systems and standing water. Councilman Russell Joseph requested the effective date be changed from September 1 to November 13, 2006.

Housing Officials to attend meeting Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) representatives will be present at the December town council meeting to answer questions and inform residents about the availability of assistance for housing rehabilitation or property improvements through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

The meeting will take place on December 11 at 7 p.m. Those interested are encouraged to attend. The regular council meeting will follow.

Verizon Contract Mayor Ruff reported that Verizon has agreed to cover any insurance cost increas-

Sussex County Councilman Dale Dukes presents Blades Mayor David Ruff with a check for $10,000. Photo by Cindy Lyons Taylor

es for the town that are impacted by the company’s use of the town’s water tower for equipment. Verizon is leasing the tower for improved wireless service. The town decided to go forward with the contract.

Town, Police Equipment Upgrades A new phone system has been installed at the Town Hall, eliminating static and adding enhanced menu options.

The council will consider checking into

the purchase of a microphone system to use during meetings, following the suggestion of a resident.

The police department has purchased two new mobile terminals for police cruisers, which will produce computer-generated tickets. A digital camera and a fax machine have also been purchased for use by the police department.

The town was commended for its Veteran’s Day ceremony.

‘Girls’ Night Out’ successful despite threat of a tornado

By Lynn R. Parks Trina Grothe guesses that about 150 people visited her store in downtown Seaford Thursday as part of Girls’ Night Out, sponsored by the city and by downtown merchants. That was despite rain, wind and a tornado watch.

“It was a very big success,” said Grothe, owner of Eastern Shore Books and Coffee at the corner of Pine and High streets.

“We knew it was going to be a washout and nobody would show up, but as one woman told me, it’s not like a little bit of rain would keep women from shopping.”

The event was designed to get people downtown, to familiarize them with the businesses there. Fifteen stores were open

and vendors from 10 other businesses set up tables in the stores to display their wares.

In addition, the two downtown museums, the Seaford Museum and the Seaford -Volunteer Fire Department Museum, were open.

Pink Grass, an all-woman bluegrass band, was supposed to perform outside but because of the weather set up in Eastern Shore Books and Coffee instead.

“It was great,” said Louise Crosby, owner of Cranberry Hill gift shop.

“There were more people than I ever thought would come. They came in the store soaking wet and just had a great time.”

“I was very satisfied,” added Ron Marvel, owner of Burton Brothers Hardware.

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“Any time you can do something to bring people downtown, it’s good.”

Dennis Russell, owner of Act II Florist, said about 30 people visited his store, where the Nylon Capital Package Store had a wine tasting set up. He would like to see downtown stores sponsor a regular special event.

“You have to do things several times, to kind of get people in the habit of doing it,” he said.

Sonja Mehaffey, manager of Two Cats in the Yard, said that up to 50 people visited her shop. “In light of the weather, I think that was a great turnout,” she said.

“And everybody I talked to really liked it.”

Mehaffey said that events like Girls’ Night Out are necessary to build interest in shopping in downtown. “If we don’t start

doing something, the downtown is really going to deteriorate,” she said. “And I think that would be really sad. Seaford is such a lovely little town, and they put so much money into making the downtown nice.”

Like Russell, Crosby said that she hopes downtown shopping events become a regular thing. “We have to do something to make them aware of our shops, or we are all going to dry up and blow away,” she said.

For your information: Several downtown Seaford merchants will be open Friday, Dec.1, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for Christmas shoppers. Santa will be there, as well as a bell choir and carolers.

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Opinion Memories of a life lived in service

Political Fodder Straight talk from Washington Following are statements from Delaware’s Congressional representatives in Washington on key issues of today:

On John Bolton U.S. Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-DE) issued the following statement in response to the White House’s renomination of United Nations Ambassador John Bolton: “I see no point in considering Mr. Bolton’s nomination again in the Foreign Relations Committee because regardless of what happens there, he is unlikely to be considered by the full Senate. Mr. Bolton did not get a vote in the full Senate last year because the Administration refused, with no justification, to allow the Senate to review documents highly relevant to his nomination. These included National Security Agency intercepts Mr. Bolton asked to see in order to learn the identity of American citizens referenced in the intercepts. Unless the Administration provides the Senate with the documents it is entitled to see, Mr. Bolton should not get a vote.”

On Donald Rumsfeld Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., issued the following statement about President Bush’s decision to accept Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld’s resignation: “The president’s decision to accept Secretary Rumsfeld’s resignation is a step in the right direction. The American people want a change of course in Iraq. My hope is that by finally accepting Secretary Rumsfeld’s resignation, the president is indicating his willingness to consider a new direction for Iraq and the Middle East. To succeed in Iraq, we have to develop a strategy that is bipartisan and realistic. My hope is that the president’s new nominee, Robert Gates, will work with Congress — Republicans and Democrats alike — to figure out the best path to take. I look forward to considering his nomination in the weeks ahead.”

Delaware Congressman Mike Castle released the following statement regarding the resignation by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld: “It is clear that we are facing many serious difficulties in Iraq and it is crucial that the resignation by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld serve as a catalyst for much needed change. Our men and women have served honorably in Iraq and it is absolutely vital that we stabilize the Iraqi government and country, so we can bring our brave soldiers home. Hopefully the confirmation process for Defense Secretary nominee Robert Gates will allow us to thoroughly examine the issues we are facing and to establish a new strategy for moving forward.”

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Last week I said I would tell you about someone who for years has made a difference in the newspaper business in western Sussex County.

That person, my sister, Jo Ann Sullivan, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, after a long battle with cancer.

I also said you might be surprised to learn just how big a role she played in helping to bring about the Seaford Banner and Morning Star Publications, Inc. Here’s more of the story.

In early 1984 I had just learned that I had lost my job with the publishing company for which I had worked for 12 years. I was hurt and apprehensive about what I would do next.

My wife, Carol, helped me in the process of sorting through my options and so did someone else, my sister Jo Ann. When I made the decision to start a publishing company of my own, she offered to help me in an area I knew little about — sales.

The phone book provided our first ad list. Even though she had no experience in this area herself, Jo Ann started making cold calls for a newspaper not yet in circulation, but to be known as the Seaford Banner.

Her interest in helping her brother and his wife succeed made an important difference and kept us going until we sold the business in 1989 to Chesapeake Publishing Corp.

Jo Ann and I became employees of Chesapeake and she was doing very well in sales. Then in 1996 when The Leader & State Register was sold to another publishing company, I left to start over again.

Jo Ann was doing well in sales for the new owners, but decided to give up a good job with good pay to once again help out her brother.

Jo Ann came up with the name Morning Star, which she found in the Bible. The reference is to Jesus being the bright and morning star.

Jo Ann lived her life in a way that put the interests of others ahead of her own. That made her a good salesperson and that made her a wonderful sister and a friend.

Jo Ann left the newspaper business a few years ago to spend more President Bryant Richardson Vice President Pat Murphy Secretary Tina Reaser

Treasurer Carol Wright Richardson Managing Editor Mike McClure

Editorial Lynn Parks Tony Windsor Gene Bleile Kay Wennberg Cindy Lyons Taylor Elaine Schneider Composition Rita Brex Carol James Dauna Kelly

time with our mother, Rachel.

RYANT ICHARDSON Jo Ann’s life has been a ministry of We will never know why service to others. some good people have Peggy Granger, who served as news to go through such an editor for the Seaford illness before they die.

Banner in the 1980s, brought me a frame in Does God see and not which to place a photo care? of Jo Ann. “The only photo I Many prayers were offered up had was the one in my mind,” she wrote. “But somewhere in a drawer, and they were a comfort to her and to her family members. in an envelope for safekeeping, is We will never know why some the perfect picture of Jo Ann, smiling, like she always was. This is the good people have to go through such an illness before they die. perfect picture to put here in her Does God see and not care? memory.”

My sister would say no. She On the other side of the frame would remind us of the cross on were these words: “When someone which Jesus suffered and died and you love becomes a memory, the tell us not to question God. memory becomes a treasure.”

She would also say to look for Thank you, Peggy, for your ways to serve others and to make thoughtfulness. their burdens a little easier to bear.

Jo Ann had fought a battle Jo Ann lived this way and if we against cancer for more than two follow her example, we, too, will years. She didn’t smoke or drink albe a blessing for those around us. cohol. She grew her own vegetaI’ve seen many good people go bles, and selected her diet carefully. through long-term illnesses. Now I Her cancer started in her digesunderstand better what emotions tive system and grew undiagnosed their loved ones have experienced. for months. By the time it was Life is fleeting, but a life well identified, it was already in the spent, one spent in service to oththird of four stages. ers, creates a positive ripple in sociHer husband, Jimmy, and her ety that will carry on for years to four children made sure she had the come. best of care.

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Seven-Day forecast for Western Sussex County Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Tides Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

High 3:20 p 4:04 p 4:51 p 5:43 p 6:40 p 7:40 p 8:44 p

Low 10:18 p 11:04 p 11:54 p —12:55 p 2:04 p 3:16 p

Sharptown, MD Shown is Thursday’s weather.

High Low High Temperatures are Thursday’s highs Day and Thursday night’s lows.

Thurs. 6:17 a 12:29 a 6:39 p Fri. 6:59 a 1:11 a 7:23 p Sat. 7:46 a 1:57 a 8:10 p Sun. 8:38 a 2:47 a 9:02 p Mon. 9:37 a 3:42 a 9:59 p Tues. 10:41 a 4:39 a 10:59 p Wed. 11:48 a 5:37 a —-

Low 12:16 p 1:00 p 1:50 p 2:45 p 3:48 p 4:57 p 6:09 p

Windy with rain at times

Windy, still the chance for rain

Breezy, clouds breaking for sun

Intervals of clouds and sunshine

Clouds and occasional sunshine

Mostly cloudy

Rain

56/46

54/42

58/40

58/39

59/40

58/39

57/35

Almanac Statistics through Tuesday Nov. 21 at Georgetown, Delaware

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Normal high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Average temperature . . . . . . . .

. 74° . 38° . 58° . 37° 53.1°

Total for the week . . . . . . . . . . 0.45�

Total for the month . . . . . . . . . . 3.43�

Normal for the month . . . . . . . . 2.20�

Total for the year . . . . . . . . . . 43.69�

Smyrna 50/41 Dover 52/42

Apogee and Perigee

Date December 1 December 13 December 27 January 10

Time 7:07 p.m.

1:57 p.m.

8:49 p.m.

11:27 a.m.

Date January 22 February 7 February 19 March 6

Perigee Apogee Perigee Apogee

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Rise .6:53 a.m. .6:54 a.m. .6:55 a.m. .6:56 a.m. .6:57 a.m. .6:58 a.m. .6:59 a.m.

First Nov 28

Harrington 52/45

Time 7:25 a.m.

7:40 a.m.

4:35 a.m.

10:38 p.m.

Milford 53/45 Greenwood 53/44

Lewes 55/48

Bridgeville 53/43

Sun and Moon Sun Thursday .

Friday . . . .

Saturday . .

Sunday . . .

Monday . .

Tuesday . .

Wednesday

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Set .4:44 p.m. .4:44 p.m. .4:43 p.m. .4:43 p.m. .4:43 p.m. .4:42 p.m. .4:42 p.m.

Full Dec 4

Day Thurs.

Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues.

Wed.

High 2:58 a 3:40 a 4:27 a 5:19 a 6:18 a 7:22 a 8:29 a

Low 9:23 a 10:07 a 10:57 a 11:52 a 12:49 a 1:46 a 2:44 a

Vienna, MD

The moon, and its relative distance to the Earth, affects tides on a monthly basis. When the moon is farthest from the Earth (apogee), tides of decreased range or currents of decreased speed occur.

When the moon is closest to the Earth (perigee), the occurrence of increased range or currents of speed is more prevalent.

Perigee Apogee Perigee Apogee

Nanticoke River Roaring Point, MD

Moon Rise Thursday . . . .9:49 a.m.

Friday . . . . . .10:40 a.m.

Saturday . . . .11:22 a.m.

Sunday . . . . .11:58 a.m.

Monday . . . . .12:28 p.m.

Tuesday . . . .12:54 p.m.

Wednesday . . .1:20 p.m.

Last Dec 12

Set . .6:45 p.m. . .7:51 p.m. . .9:02 p.m. .10:14 p.m. .11:25 p.m. . . . . . .none .12:37 a.m.

SEAFORD 56/46 Blades 56/45

Rehoboth Beach 55/48 Georgetown 51/44 Concord 56/46 Laurel 56/45 Delmar 58/45

Millsboro 51/44

Bethany Beach 55/47 Fenwick Island 57/48

New Dec 20

Day High Low High Thurs. 5:39 a 11:38 a 6:01 p Fri. 6:21 a 12:33 a 6:45 p Sat. 7:08 a 1:19 a 7:32 p Sun. 8:00 a 2:09 a 8:24 p Mon. 8:59 a 3:04 a 9:21 p Tues. 10:03 a 4:01 a 10:21 p Wed. 11:10 a 4:59 a 11:25 p

Low —12:22 p 1:12 p 2:07 p 3:10 p 4:19 p 5:31 p

Rehoboth Beach Day Thurs.

Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues.

Wed.

High 9:02 a 9:48 a 10:36 a 11:27 a 12:23 p 12:55 a 2:00 a

Low High Low 2:24 a 9:19 p 3:23 p 3:08 a 10:05 p 4:12 p 3:57 a 10:56 p 5:04 p 4:52 a 11:52 p 5:58 p 5:54 a —- 6:53 p 6:59 a 1:22 p 7:47 p 8:06 a 2:24 p 8:40 p

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